I have to admit I was a bit apprehensive when I started this book. I thought it was going to be a really deep and depressing tale about a poor maritime family. And truthfully that is exactly what it is – but also much more. Donna Morrissey is a gifted author – weaving emotions and [...]
Have you read or seen the movie “Chocolat”? It was written by Joanne Harris and she has blessed her readers by writing The Lollipop Shoes based on the same character ” Vianne” It has been a long time since I have read a book that I could not put down. I enjoyed every word – cover [...]
When this book first came out, somebody told me they “hated” it, so I never bought it. Thankfully my good friend Laura lent me her copy and I had a chance to read it. It’s an autobiography of a 35 year old woman who is just coming out of a messy divorce and decides to [...]
This novel by Lisa See was a pleasant surprise. I didn’t think it was going to be my kind of book, boy was I wrong! It is based in 17th century China about a privileged Chinese Girl name Peony. As with all women in 17th century China, Peony’s fate was arranged by her father and [...]
The Birth House by Ami McKay is the first book review on the Fiction Diva website! I finished this book in a matter of days and throughly enjoyed it! It is a fairly light read – perfect for sitting outside in the sun and consuming! Ami McKay is so discriptive in her writing – my favorite line [...]