Mini-Review: Popo and His New Home by Bella Sou and Ava Sel

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Here’s another mini-review of a book I recently reviewed for OnlineBookClub.org. To read my full OnlineBookClub official review, you can go here: Popo and His New Home Genre: Children/Fiction/Animals Themes: Animal Love, Dogs, Adoption ~ The Good ~ Adoption theme was well done Diverse group of characters Protagonist Ruby’s wanting a dog is relatable Illustrations were…… Continue reading Mini-Review: Popo and His New Home by Bella Sou and Ava Sel

Book for Review - 2019 · Book Review · Children · Illustrated/Picture Books · Mini-Review · OnlineBookClub

Mini-Review: Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep by Michael D. Gatson

April 17, 2019April 17, 2019 Heidi M. SimoneImageLeave a comment

Here’s another mini-review of a book I recently reviewed for OnlineBookClub.org. This official OBC review was not published, so I do not have a link to share. Genre: Children/Illustrated Themes: PTSD, Family, Seeking Help, Health, Mental Health, Communication ~ The Good ~ PTSD was explained well for children to understand Great communication between mother and son…… Continue reading Mini-Review: Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep by Michael D. Gatson

Adventure · Book for Review - 2019 · Book Review · Fantasy/Paranormal/SciFi · Middle Grade · OnlineBookClub · Young Adult

Mini-Review: Grimoricon by B.D. Suever

February 8, 2019 Heidi M. SimoneImageLeave a comment

Here’s another mini-review of a book I recently reviewed for OnlineBookClub.org. To read my full OnlineBookClub official review, you can go here: Grimoricon Genre: Fantasy/Middle Grade/Action/Adventure Themes: Courage, Friendship, Self-esteem, Fear, Respect, Discipline, Grief, Second Chances ~ The Good ~ Growth in protagonist Strong female characters Smooth writing style Likable and well-developed characters Clear antagonist Plot…… Continue reading Mini-Review: Grimoricon by B.D. Suever

Anthology · Book for Review - 2019 · Book Review · Crime/Thriller/Mystery/Horror · Fantasy/Paranormal/SciFi · Mini-Review · OnlineBookClub

Mini-Review: It’s Hard to Be a Vampire by Viktoria Faust

January 20, 2019 Heidi M. SimoneImageLeave a comment

Here’s another mini-review of a book I recently reviewed for OnlineBookClub.org. To read my full OnlineBookClub official review, you can go here: It’s Hard to Be a Vampire Genre: Horror/Suspense/Paranormal/Anthology Themes: Weight, Suicide, Death, Murder, Mental Health, God ~ The Good ~ Some stories were interesting to read Able to get to know the characters in…… Continue reading Mini-Review: It’s Hard to Be a Vampire by Viktoria Faust

Book for Review - 2018 · Book Review · Fantasy/Paranormal/SciFi · Mini-Review · OnlineBookClub · Paranormal · Romance

Mini-Review: Purgatory’s Angel by B. Hughes-Millman

December 14, 2018December 14, 2018 Heidi M. SimoneImageLeave a comment

Here’s another mini-review of a book I recently reviewed for OnlineBookClub.org. To read my full OnlineBookClub official review, you can go here: Purgatory’s Angel Genre: Paranormal/Romance Themes: Self-destruction, Good vs. Evil, Identity, Jealously, Love ~ The Good ~ Concept of killing demons in dreams was interesting Jaime’s, protagonist, conflict of guilt for killing in her dreams…… Continue reading Mini-Review: Purgatory’s Angel by B. Hughes-Millman

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Mini-Review: The Slippery Slope of Consequences by Nati Carrillo

November 26, 2018 Heidi M. SimoneImageLeave a comment

Here’s another mini-review of a book I recently reviewed for OnlineBookClub.org. To read my full OnlineBookClub official review, you can go here: The Slippery Slope of ConsequencesGenre: SuspenseThemes: Consequences, Choices, Family ~ The Good ~ There was a clear line of how one action can lead to severe consequences ~ The Not-So Good ~ Characters were one-dimensional…… Continue reading Mini-Review: The Slippery Slope of Consequences by Nati Carrillo

Book for Review - 2018 · Book Review · Children · Fantasy/Paranormal/SciFi · Middle Grade · Mini-Review · OnlineBookClub

🎃Spooky Mini-Review🎃: Down the Monster Hole by Carmela Tal Baron

October 28, 2018 Heidi M. SimoneImage2 Comments

Here’s another mini-review of a book I recently reviewed for OnlineBookClub.org. To read my full OnlineBookClub official review, you can go here: Down the Monster Hole 👻😈Also, it’s another spooky book for the month of October! 😈👻 Genre: Fantasy/Middle Grade Themes: Change, Self-discipline, Relationships ~ The Good ~ Eccentric animals/monsters Creatures added a sense of humor Setup for dream…… Continue reading 🎃Spooky Mini-Review🎃: Down the Monster Hole by Carmela Tal Baron

Book for Review - 2018 · Book Review · Fantasy/Paranormal/SciFi · Mini-Review · OnlineBookClub · Young Adult

Mini-Review: The Blue Raven by J.D. Beales

October 1, 2018 Heidi M. SimoneImageLeave a comment

Here’s another mini-review of a book I recently reviewed for OnlineBookClub.org. To read my full OnlineBookClub official review, you can go here: The Blue Raven Genre: Fantasy/Science Fiction/Action/Young Adult Themes: Homosexuality, Revenge, Family, Death ~ The Good ~ Interesting premise ~ The Not-So Good ~ Characters were one-dimensional (no backgrounds given) Long-winded peculiar names made it difficult…… Continue reading Mini-Review: The Blue Raven by J.D. Beales

Book for Review - 2018 · Book Review · Children · Mini-Review · OnlineBookClub

Mini-Review: Picture Perfect by D.G. Stern

September 3, 2018 Heidi M. SimoneImageLeave a comment

Here’s another mini-review of a book I recently reviewed for OnlineBookClub.org. To read my full OnlineBookClub official review, you can go here: Picture Perfect Genre: Children/Detective/Mystery Themes: Communication, Persistence, Teamwork ~ The Good ~ Cute characters Themes were used well Easy for children to understand Higher-level vocabulary words were used (sleuthing, inconspicuous, proffers, etc.) ~ The…… Continue reading Mini-Review: Picture Perfect by D.G. Stern

Animal Love · Book for Review - 2018 · Book Review · Mini-Review · Nonfiction

Mini-Review: Oscar: The Friendly Rottweiler by David A Lees

August 14, 2018 Heidi M. SimoneImage1 Comment

Here’s another mini-review of a book I recently reviewed for OnlineBookClub.org. To read my full OnlineBookClub official review, you can go here: Oscar: The Friendly Rottweiler Genre: Non-Fiction/Animal Love Themes: Love, Friendship, Loyalty, Family ~ The Good ~ Got to know both author and Oscar, the Rottweiler Reading about Oscar’s stories made me smile Casual, light tone…… Continue reading Mini-Review: Oscar: The Friendly Rottweiler by David A Lees