I read and read and read some more

So it was a long weekend and I spent it reading.

I finished Graveminder

Hop over to my Book Chat tab to see what I thought

And I read a book by one of my followers Elliot Grace

South of Charm

and it was good!

 I don't say that with surprise I say that because it was good!

I picked it up on Friday and did not put it down until yesterday (Monday) afternoon

The story is about a ten year old boy who is forced, along with his four year old sister, to watch his parents’ marriage disintegrate

His mother starts acting completely out of character....I won't tell you why you will figure it out on your own

Most of the story is told from his perspective and I found it both sad and interesting to look at the violence and abuse parents can sometimes inflict on each other through the eyes of their child. You will want to think some parts of the story seem unrealistic...but pick up any newspaper and you will realize that the sad truth is this is probably happening everyday in your own town.

On a happier note

I love that there is a baseball aspect to the story...cause its summer time and baseball is the king of summer

Go Phillies!

Although the little league coach is a complete jackass.

I found myself yelling at the characters which is a good sign....if I care enough to show how crazy I am without caring who is looking at me....well then, that my friend means the book and characters

are well written.

Normally my reading leans towards the Horror, Mystery, Paranormal type novel but South of Charm

was a nice break from that and it really made me think...which sometimes I like to do.
I have a little bit longer review of this book under my Book Chat tab.

******I would like to include a disclaimer******

I am not saying I like this book because Elliott is a follower.

I promise you I will never do that.

If I say I like something well then you can take that as the truth.

If I didn't like his book I just would never have mentioned reading it at all.

I won't hand out fake praise...I hate when people do that.

I'm keeping it real

Have a Terrific Tuesday!