Lock and Key

I chose this book because I really liked This Lullaby also by Sarah Dessen and I when I find a book that I like, I'll try others from the same author. I liked Lock and Key but I was a little disappointed. To be fair, however, it is a Young Adult book and I think that most "young adults" will enjoy it. I felt that the main character, Ruby, really overcame her conflicts too easily, as did the other characters in the story. Fiction beats reality, though, in this case. The story flowed well and definitely kept my interest. It was just more for the younger generation. (3.0/5.0)

This Lullaby

My friend and I were discussing this story and she made the comment that it was hard to picture Remy, the main character, as an 18 year old because of her experiences. I had the opposite thought, that I felt that it was an excellent portrayal of a coming of age young adult, because of her experiences. Because of her experiences with her mother and father, she’s very cynical about love and relationships and determined to keep control of her heart, not willing to take any risks. At one point in the story, I really felt the pain that she’s worked so hard to keep out. She went to the edge of risk and turned back. I have to say that I loved Remy and thought that Sarah Dessen did an excellent job with the dialogue. If you like the Young Adult genre, you’ll love this book. (4.0/5.0).

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

I bought this book about 7 years ago for my stepson (he was 7 or 8 at the time) and it has stayed on my bookshelf, unread, since then. I have managed to not read or watch anything Harry Potter, since the beginning. Not because I'm against it for any reason, it's just that I have not been traditionally interested in fantasy or sci-fi. After many conversations with a friend of mine about the Harry Potter series, I decided to give it a try. So, I pulled out this book, dusted it off, and jumped in.

Since I'm sure that I am the only person alive who hasn't read the book, I will spare you the details. However, I will just say that I did enjoy it. It was obviously written for a younger audience than myself but I thought that it was suspenseful and entertaining. I will continue on with the series as I have now become curious how it will develop. (3.0/5)

Next...

Okay, I have to say that I am very excited about my book club's February Pick, This Lullaby, by Sarah Dessen. Everything about it is speaking to me, saying that it's going to be a great story, so we'll see....

I am almost finished with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, so I'll soon be able to dive right in.