The Upside of Unrequited Book Review from @kleffnotes

Over the holidays I delved into some fun reading catch up and as you might have already noticed based on my two previous reviews, I sought out the Simonverse books from Becky Albertalli. I did accidentally read the books out of order and wound up reading Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda and then Leah On The Offbeat before I read The Upside of Unrequited. Reading them out of order isn’t a huge deal, but Upside is set as the second book and there are references that happen in it and Leah that very clearly show that. Even though I read them out of order I still really enjoyed this book and the characters Albertalli created outside of the more main world of Simon and his friend. Continue reading “The Upside of Unrequited Book Review from @kleffnotes”

The 1-Minute Writer Book Review from @kleffnotes

You can add a little bit of creativity to your every day Leigh Medeiros’ The 1-Minute Writer: 396 Microprompts to Spark Creativity and Recharge Your Writing. In her book she provides you with a variety of inventive prompts to help you get in writing time no matter how busy your day is. Whether you are someone who loves to write or just looking for a new way to grow creatively this is the perfect addition to your collection. Continue reading “The 1-Minute Writer Book Review from @kleffnotes”

Field Notes on Love Book Review from @kleffnotes

Hugo is one of a set of six siblings and not just any siblings, a set of sextuplets who happen to be pretty famous in Surrey, England. He and his girlfriend, Margaret Campbell had planned an epic train trip from New York to California as a way to spend some time together before she flew across the pond to go to Stanford. The issue is that before their trip Margaret breaks up with Hugo, but decides he should keep the tickets. While this is very generous it turns out that everything is in Margaret’s name and nothing can be transferred to someone else. What Hugo needs is another Margaret Campbell and it turns out there are a couple of them in American, one who happens to be looking for a bit of adventure in her life. Field Notes on Love is a sweet and wonderful story of what happens when you let yourself experience life. Continue reading “Field Notes on Love Book Review from @kleffnotes”

The Break Line Book Review from @kleffnotes

James Brabazon, journalist and filmmaker, makes his authorial debut with The Break Line. This thrilling read introduces Max McLean, British intelligence officer who happens to be considered something a bit more deadly than your average agent. After leaving his home, Max was trained to become a killer and after twenty-three years he will find himself on a mission that forces him to examine everything that has happened over the course of his life, before and after becoming a government killing agent. Continue reading “The Break Line Book Review from @kleffnotes”

Space Is Cool As Fuck Book Review from @kleffnotes

Typically I avoid cursing too much on the site, but you cantc exactly not use the full title of a book in your review without possibly confusing your readers. Space Is Cool As Fuck is literally just that, it is cool af! See I avoided it that time. While this might seem a bit NSFW, the book itself is relatively tame and just happens to have some PG-13 level descriptor words. Okay, and a couple pictures have cartoon breasts, but hey you aren’t going to be taking this coffee table book to work anyway, unless you like hefting coffee table books around. Continue reading “Space Is Cool As Fuck Book Review from @kleffnotes”

Leah on the Off Beat Book Review from @kleffnotes

After reading Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda, I decided to delve into the Simonverse of books by Becky Albertalli and check out the sequel, Leah on the Off Beat. The Leah we meet in the preceding book is a bit standoffish and actually does not appear super frequently within Simon’s story. For those of you who have seen Love, Simon this version of Leah is a lot different than the one we see there. While both do get upset when they feel left out, the Leah in the book often disappears and hides when faced with conflict or when she is struggling to deal with something. I will admit that while reading Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda I didn’t particularly like her. As soon as I began reading Leah on the Off Beat I found myself understanding and connecting with Leah and her internal issues. Continue reading “Leah on the Off Beat Book Review from @kleffnotes”

Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda Review from @kleffnotes

I realize that this book has been out for a very long time, heck so long in fact that the movie has been made and out on DVD for an extended period of time, but the holidays finally give me time to indulge in some pleasure reading and I thought why not share my thoughts. I loved Love, Simon and have seen it a few times at this point, though Oreos have never been involved in any of these watches so I totally need to plan a rewatch with them in mind. I know for a fact that I picked up Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda multiple times at the only bookstore in my town, but I never wound up buying it. Unless a book has a sticker on it noting it has a new clearance price or comes from a place with Half in the title it normally takes some intense persuading to get me to buy the book for myself. Conveniently my girlfriend had a copy of the book she was willing to loan me and I need you all to know that I was so invested I read it in an afternoon, yes it was that good. Continue reading “Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda Review from @kleffnotes”

Soul Suites Book Review from @kleffnotes

In this sci-fi thriller set in an alternate version of our own reality, Charles Pearson has founded a company designed to help those who have fallen on hard times achieve a stable life. Reaching Dreams is an organization that exists throughout that world and takes in the homeless, but Pearson wants to truly see how his system works. He decides to go undercover as a homeless person and what he uncovers is nothing like what he expected. Continue reading “Soul Suites Book Review from @kleffnotes”

Daughters of the Lake Audible Review ( @audible_com ) from @kleffnotes

After suffering a heart wrenching break up, which is leading to divorce from her husband, Kate Granger has returned to her family’s home on the shores of Lake Superior. While trying to find a way to put herself back together Kate’s life takes a further turn when the body of a young woman with a baby tucked in the folds of a dress that appears to be from another time, washes ashore. As she become immersed in the case Kate finds herself having strange and possibly supernatural experiences in Daughters of the Lake. Continue reading “Daughters of the Lake Audible Review ( @audible_com ) from @kleffnotes”

The Dispatcher Audible Review ( @audible_com )from @kleffnotes

What if you couldn’t die? Imagine a world in which death is an after thought, something that would only inconvenience you a bit during the course of your day. In John Scalzi’s short story, The Dispatcher, death basically no longer exists. While you might meet your end, someone can ensure that you wake back up safely in your home with not even a scratch on you. In a world where death typically isn’t permanent, danger can still find you, especially if you happen to be a dispatcher. Continue reading “The Dispatcher Audible Review ( @audible_com )from @kleffnotes”