Mackenzie

I like to read, binge Netflix, pet my Pugs, and drink coffee. New post Monday-Friday.

Books by MackenzieJune 18, 2019June 17, 2019

The Knife of Never Letting Go

The only place you belong is the place you can never go back. And so yer always alone, forever and always.

Books by MackenzieJune 6, 2019May 27, 2019

R. J. Palacio MR. BROWNE’S SEPTEMBER PRECEPT: WHEN GIVEN THE CHOICE BETWEEN BEING RIGHT OR BEING KIND, CHOOSE KIND. Fellow readers have been recommending Wonder for me for years, I didn’t understand why a kid with birth deformities–meh how powerful or impressive could this story be? Let me tell you, after reading Wonder it has […]

Books by MackenzieJune 4, 2019May 18, 2019

Monster

Walter Dean Myers “The movie is more real in so many ways than the life I am leading. No, that’s not true. I just desperately wish this was only a movie.” Monster is on Time’s Best 100 YA list, which is how I finally came to reading this book. I am disappointed I have put […]

Beyond Book Reviews by MackenzieJune 3, 2019June 2, 2019

Guest Post: A letter to You When You Don’t Feel Like Writing

I am super excited to share my first guest post from Novel Cave. Novel Cave is a book blog dedicated to reviews, recommendations, news, and more. Accessible to both book worms, and new readers. A letter to You When You Don’t Feel Like Writing You were probably a creator of stories for a long time. […]

Books by MackenzieMay 31, 2019May 27, 2019

Ronaldo: The Phantom Carrot Snatcher

Maxine Sylvester “I’ve got some carrots instead,” Ronaldo said. He unzipped his backpack and rummaged around with his hoof. “What? They’re gone!” He cried. “I don’t believe it!” “The Phantom Carrot Snatcher strikes again!” Said Rudi dramatically. This is an adorable children’s book! I wish I could have gotten a copy around the holidays to […]

Books by MackenzieMay 30, 2019May 18, 2019

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Mark Haddon Father said, “We all make mistakes, Christopher. You, me, your mum, everyone. And sometimes they’re really big mistakes. We’re only human.” And then I had to decide what to do because I couldn’t live in the house with Father anymore because it was dangerous. So I made a decision. I could not put […]

Books by MackenzieMay 29, 2019May 27, 2019

Our Teenage Years: Growing Up in a Small Town

T.J. Wray I always tell my sister that on judgment day, when I’m standing before God and he asks me why I did this or why I did that with my life. My answer will always be, “Sir, I did the very best I could with what you gave me to work with. Which was […]

Books by MackenzieMay 28, 2019May 27, 2019

We Were Brave

Karla M. Jay We Were Brave is a multi-perspective holocaust fiction. The themes are heavy, the characters excellent, and the view of America is eye-opening. I enjoy holocaust fiction and nonfiction, if you do too, I recommend you give We Were Brave a read. Wilhelm Falk is trying to bring light to the crimes of […]

Books by MackenzieMay 28, 2019May 18, 2019

Lord of the Flies

William Golding “I know there isn’t no beast—not with claws and all that, I mean—but I know there isn’t no fear, either.” Piggy paused. “Unless—” Ralph moved restlessly. “Unless what?” “Unless we get frightened of people.” I was so excited to see Lord of the Flies on Time’s Best 100 YA List, not only because […]