I didn't really see the point of this, but it was short and simple.

I loved this, it was short and exciting and perfectly sexy and romantic.

This was a very short and unique story, I enjoyed how clever they were defeating the enemy.

This was a really unique, enjoyable story. I love her character names and how everyone is so real.

I loved this, I think it's become my favorite book of hers. I loved the characters and their relationship, and how she was wooed with rocks. I would have loved a longer book.

I read this for the "Written In The 1970's" part of my 2020 reading challenge. I first read this over a decade ago and I remember loving it. This time, not so much. Maybe because I already knew all of the plot, maybe cause I found the author's asides really distracting, but I felt like the entire book dragged and I did not get lost in the magic and adventure.

I received this book from LibraryThing in exchange for a review here and on my blog Samwise Reviews. I was hooked from that tag line. I don't like super scary and this was only moderate creepy, so it was perfect. I think it would be a good read for any age without getting nightmares. I enjoyed the characters and Immy's tension with her parents felt very real. I liked her perspective of the dad's depression and guilt, and the stress of making friends in a new town. The ending threw me a little bit, it felt too cleanly wrapped up for what had happened, but overall I still really enjoyed the journey.

Wasn't what I expected, I thought there'd be more plot insted of it all centered around what I already knew about the story.

I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for a review here and on my blog Samwise Reviews. This book was not for me. Not only could I not relate to the character (I didn't expect to) but I found her incredibly unlikable. I know that was part of the story line, having a selfish, vapid girl go on a trip and experience personal growth, but it was too much. I found Iris to be irritating the whole way through, always thinking about herself, and even when she tried to think about others it wasn't sincere. The other characters didn't appeal to me either, none of them felt realistic or very deep. All of her poor choices were very frustrating and it reminded me a lot of Sophie Kinsella's Shopoholic series. The only redeeming parts of the story for me were all the mentions of food. Fortunately I can use it for the "A Character That Frustrates You" part of my 2020 reading challenge.

I read this for the "An Author Whose Last Name Starts With The Same Initial As Yours" part of my 2020 reading challenge. I thought this was very well done. I grew up watching Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, but I knew nothing about the story behind the show or of Fred himself. In only 40 pages Laura Renauld was able to highlight Fred's life in a way that is easy to relate to for all ages. It really showed his kindness and strength and his desire to help everyone. I loved how he treated everyone equally, and how he made feelings normal and accessible to children.