Eight Keys by Suzanne LaFleur

Title: Eight Key


Author: Suzanne LaFleur

Length: 224 pages

Blurb: Elise and Franklin have always been best friends. Elise has always lived in the big house with her loving Aunt and Uncle, because Elise's parents died when she was too young to remember them. There's a;always been a barn behind the house with eight locked doors on the second floor.  When Elise and Franklin start middle school, things feel all wrong. bullying. Not fitting in. Franklin suddenly seems babyish. Then, soon after her 12th birthday, Elise receives a mysterious key left for her by her father. A key that unlocks one of the eight doors upstairs in the bar........ 

                                                                       
Ok, I'm going to be a mess by the time this review is over. I think I need some tissues right now.

                                                  


Cue in main character, Elise. Her mom died during pregnancy, and her dad died of cancer when she was little. She lives with her Uncle Hugh, and her Aunt Bessie. Her little cousin and her other aunt move in with them for a while. I connected this book to other books that have really touched my heart. Before her father died, he wrote letters to Elise to open on her birthdays, to ensure that he was still with her. OS,ll on her 12th birthday she opens one of the letters. The LAST letter, ever. In the letter, there are small messages that Elise doesn't notice. However, a key does appear in her barn, and it opens the doors to 1 of the 8 rooms upstairs. Now, I can't tell you what is in the rooms, but I sure can say that these rooms have messages we should always keep close to our heart, and these rooms just really make you WONDER.

Her best friend, Franklin is a nerd (in the good way). Like, Stuart Minkus from Boy Meets World

      

Her new friend Caroline is super nice. But there's a problem. Franklin doesn't like Elise hanging out with Caroline for reasons that will be told later. I mean, she's not bad, WOMEN UP!!

                           

                                           Yeah, what she said. 


This book also showed the struggles of middle school. Her locker partner, Amanda, has bullied Elise all year. And, so, well, Caroline was one of Amanda's closest friend, until she realized Amanda has changed.

Overall, this book was a beautifully worded novel that has many realistic points. 

Amazing!!

*Sobbing Really Bad*

Peeled by Joan Bauer

Title: Peeled


Author: Joan Bauer


Length: 256 pages


Blurb: Hildy Biddle wants something monumental to happen so she can finally prove herself to be more than a high school journalist. The problem? her town's biggest story stars a ghost, which is not an easy interview. But while the local paper is playing up people's fears with shocking headlines of creepy happenings, Hildy is determined to figure out what's really going on. Unfortunately, her desire to uncover the truth is starting to cause a stir. With rumors swirling and tensions high, can Hildy push past all the hype and find out the real truth?



I got this book because I've read MANY of Joan Bauer's books (as ya know), and have enjoyed them thoroughly them all. 

She didn't disappoint me :)

I think this gif represents the whole book!

There are so many little details that really made the come together.  Their town, the ghost, and, of course, the spirit of friendship. I especially loved that the main character, Hildy, was a writer. Major points in my book! (Pun intended!) So was her cousin! 

Ahh... and Hildy's love story. Both of her former boyfriends had cheated on her. But, the worst part for Hildy is that one of them was on the school newspaper with her. I definitely sympathized her situation. 

Apparently, Hildy is exactly like her father, reporting wise. He seemed like a wonderful man, so I was sad that we didn't get to meet him. 

Now, the story of the ghost is some-what scrambled. From what I can recollect, there is a haunted house where some died, a local girl get visions (I think) , and a terrible accident happens. The neighbors of that house are being threatened (as far as I could make out), and they were being told to leave. 

The Verdict?

5 hearts!

Did any of you guys read this book? if so, what did you think?

Book Haul!!

It's a book haul!!!

                                                                                                

Welcome, Caller, This is Chloe: I really like the cover of this book. It seems like a fun book. 

                                                                                                                                          

Bittersweet: I have a feeling that this book is going to require me getting so many snacks. :) 

                                                                                                                                                

Charlie Glass's Slippers: A Very Modern Fairytale: I found this book on goodreads.  I love fairy tales, and this blurb was very promising. 

                                                                                                                                                 

When Audrey Met Alice: This book is a book that I have been WANTING to read forever. I love the idea of the president's daughter finding something about a former president's daughter. 



                                                                                                                                            

The Truth About Twinkie Pie: Does anyone see the running theme of food? :)

                                                                                                                                            

Blonde Ops: Fashion and spies. I love this combination, so I hope this book is good. 

                                                                                                                                            

I'm hoping all of these books are good. I've heard good things about all of them. Have you ready any? What did you think of them?

Forever Trisha <3