Mindy Tsai was born in Taipei, Taiwan, and moved to New York City when she was fourteen. Becoming Whole is her debut book and focuses on her journey in connection to her eventual diagnosis of schizophrenia. Her book shows strength of character and a desire to share with others what she came to understand about herself beginning in 2004. Continue reading “Becoming Whole: A Memoir Book Review from @kleffnotes”

Flanked is the second book in Lolly Walter’s Dry Run trilogy which again focuses on Joe and Devin. After having escaped his former boss, in a particularly violent way, the lovers have a plan to make their way to Minneapolis, the crown jewel of domed cities in New America. While this might not seem like a difficult journey in our world, this journey will involve hiking over a thousand miles from barren Austin to this new life. Joe had been planning his escape for years, with the hopes of finding the father that left him behind, but now he is focused on keeping Devin safe and Devin just wants Joe. Continue reading “Flanked Book Review from @kleffnotes”

Dry Run is the first in the series of the same name that focuses on a futuristic world in which climate change has altered the world as we know it. Joe is a smart and resourceful nineteen year old who has found a way to survive at the cost of his innocence. In this dystopian world, he lives in the Texas Territory where no one lives long enough to truly ever be considered an adult. When someone new enters his life his ideas are challenged and he will find himself caring for someone other than himself. Continue reading “Dry Run Book Review from @kleffnotes”