The Landing by: John Ibbitson

genre: fiction

I have never heard of this author [John Ibbitson] before, but the day I picked up this book I was feeling hopeful. Little did I know the word hope distinguishes this novel.
An inspiring story of a fifteen year old boy living in a run down, empty town caused by the Great Deppresion. The most excitement for him in months has been a wealthy widowed cottager moving to the island across the lake. She hires the boy to fix up her cottage and do her errons. Soon the women and boys relationship takes a turn: she learns that he plays the violin. Could his self taught talent renew his life long hope, or leave him in the one place he knows?
This story will in a way suprisingly leave you satisfied or maybe even a sense of hope.

Frozen Fire by: Tim Bowler

Genre: Supernatural-fiction

Tired of the same old plot in every book you pick up? The same old "introduction--rising action--climax--falling action--resolution"? If you are, that's a good thing because here is a treat for you. Frozen Fire= climax--climax--climax--climax--climax.

The first page will literally have your eyes glued to the book. The sense of not having a clue what will happen next is what makes Tim Bowler's writing so rich. The setting takes place in England, making the accent-enriched dialogue even more dashing. Although the ending is not specifically clear, it leaves a lingering thought in your mind. Frozen Fire will not let any reader down.

Praise for Frozen Fire-

"An engrossing, tantalizing psychological and supernatural thriller...Read it alone, at night."-Mal Peet, guest reviewer, Guardian

Fortunes of Indigo Skye by: Deb Caletti

Genre: fiction

This book is about finding yourself. While reading it I found that not only was Indigo Skye (the main character) learning important life lessons, but so was I. Hidden between the pages are metaphors which I love. They just make ya feel smart when you catch on to them, right?
There are many factors in Indigo's life that I am sure you can relate to and some you may envy (I do). An example of this is her waitressing job at Caerra's Diner. A group of regular "diner goers" comes in everyday and it is an "everyone knows each other" atmosphere. I have always found this idea heart warming and it is captured perfectly in this book.
For the ladies out there: her refrigerator delivering boyfriend -Trevor- is also captured perfectly ;)

Warning: some fowl language