Book Review: Simone LaFray

Simone LaFray and the Chocolatiers' Ball, by S. P. O'Farrell, is the first book in the Simone Lafray mystery series and a fun book to read, not just for ten- to twelve-year-old adolescents, as it says in the book details, but for all ages. I found the story captivating and liked the characters, particularly the delightful Simone. I will have to read the next book in the series since this first one didn't have a denouement...

Book Review: You Wish

You Wish, by Mark Scott Piper, is the story of fourteen-year-old Jake Parker finding a lantern in an abandoned house in ruins. His discovery is a gift that could solve all his problems, but Jake soon realizes it can also be a curse... The story is well-written, the characters are well-developed, the book is a page turner, and the lesson is clear. I enjoyed reading You Wish and recommend this book to anyone at any age.