Brambleheart by Henry Cole

4/10

I read this about 9 months ago. The kids' elementary school has done a cool thing the last three years where they give every kid the same book and a reading schedule and everyone reads it in a fairly quick time. I always read them with the kids and it's been a fun time. This, however, was my least favorite of the three they've done so far. The story just never really took off in any interesting way. It also ended in a bit of a cliffhanger as well which was off-putting and presumptuous, as if we'll all be running to read the next one. The kids liked it well enough at least.

For fun, I'm going to rank the three books referenced above:

1. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon
2. The One and Only Ivan
3. Brambelheart
   

 

 

Because of Easter by Ron Millburn

 

10/10

I read this nearly a year ago. I have to give it a 10 because my Dad's the only one who reads my blog. Although, probably not anymore since I don't post consistently. But actually, I really liked this one. I've liked his others as well, but I think this one was my favorite so far. Good mix of insight, scripture analysis, and personal stories. Good job, Pops. Also, it should be known that the picture of him on the back cover was taken while he was visiting me in Cleveland and is in front of the Christmas Story house. As with my other posts that have come a year later, I will have to cut this post shorter than I otherwise would have if I posted right after finishing the book. Maybe some day I'll get caught up again.