Very quick read to connect books two and three in the Housemaid series. It was light and gave a little glimpse into Millie and Enzo's life.

This book was stunning! Absolutely wonderful. My heart stopped after every sentence, and was kept in suspense as the girls overcome their fears and solve a mystery. "The Agathas" kept me on the edge of my seat. I knew that some curvy twists must be coming, yet I was taken by surprise every time one came. Truly a treasure of a book, and a read that you will never forget.

Super quick read and really funny and sweet

I also wanted to love this book. It was an ambitious project, to weave an allegory based on the entire Bible, climate crisis, and End Times. I ended up feeling a little terrified (is that possible?), not so much by the apocalyptic events, but by the dynamic between the "wise" adolescents and the drugged/drunk/sex-crazed parents. The smug adolescents seemed just as unanchored morally, as they also dallied in drugs, sex, and drinking, although they were the "remnant" responsible for carrying on society post-storm. The book ended up with Eve (!) the main character, telling her brother he was right, Jesus is science and the Holy Ghost is the "things people make" or "art." The allegory and this conclusion felt altogether forced. I couldn't identity the Jesus character in this or understand how you can make an allegory of Christianity without the centrality of the cross or something cross-like? I'm not sure where I would have been located in this novel (which was a National Book Award Finalist). Maybe just swept out to sea with the other miscellaneous adult bodies. I accept that my generation added to the climate crisis and don't want to minimize this overarching idea. I also accept that the Bible gives believers responsibility for care of God''s world with His help. Maybe this is what allegory is meant to do, irritate us to action. After all, Jonathan Swift didn't really want people to eat babies.

I liked this story because it had to do with summer camp.

I loved the authors writing style and can easily picture all the characters that influenced his life.

I am used to reading books from the bullying victim, not the bully, so this book was an interesting change of pace for me. Tae Keller did an outstanding job with this difficult story line, all my high expectations were exceeded.

Super quick read and really funny and sweet. If you want a great escape book, try this one out!

A graphic novel about a young couple dealing with unsuccessful pregnancy; despite their heartbreak they solidify their relationship and move forward to create a new life together. Many symbolic water images in the illustrations.

I liked it.