Much Ado About Margaret: A Final One-Star Farewell As the year winds down, I find myself reflecting on the literary journeys I've taken this year, and I must confess, the latest offering from Gina L. Maxwell, Much Ado About Margaret, has left me with enough questions to fill a novel of its own. After diving into the novel with high hopes, I now find myself wrestling with my disappointment, feeling that I quite unceremoniously ended the year with a one-star read. At its core, the story promises to explore Maggie’s...

Just Pretend by Tori Sharp: A Graphic Journey of Imagination and Growth As a book blogger, I often find myself drawn to stories that echo the emotional whirlwinds we faced as kids. Tori Sharp's Just Pretend caught my attention not only for its striking graphic novel format but also because of its heartwarming premise—tweens navigating the rocky terrain of growing up, especially amidst family changes. The nostalgia of childhood imagination is something that resonates deeply with me, and I was eager to see how Sharp would bring her own...