Okay, this has NOTHING to do with the list of books I still have not reviewed (even though I did read them) and everything to do with the 2 books I read this weekend.
Remember Me? by Sophie Kinsella
2 thumbs up! Okay, I have read almost everything by this author. I dipped my toes into her work with the Shopaholic series, and my sister gave me this one to read on Friday. I was expecting a light-hearted romp through some rather self-concerned person's life, but did not find that here! It was fun, but had enough "meat" that I wanted her to succeed. Lexie has amnesia and for all intents and purposes, has lost her new self. She is trying to connect what she is now with who she was then. Fascinating, and well written. The primary question of what would make a person dramatically change their life actions and perspective is a good one and is well explored in this book. So, 2 thumbs firmly up!
The Prophet of Yonwook by Jeanne DuPrau
1.5 thumbs up. I read this book on Thursday, after work, so it is not a long read. I did enjoy it, but not nearly as much as I enjoyed reading City of Ember. The characters are realistic and horrid all at the same time, which is true to life. I just did not feel the flow in this book like I felt it in Ember. To be fair, most third books are not as strong as the first 2 or so and this one was a pre-quel which I think ruined the story for me a bit. I will re-visit this after reading book 2 of the Ember series and decide if that alters my view at all.
Have a blest week! Whoo hoo, done with Friday the 13ths for several months.
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