Reviews – Once Upon an Ordinary

Book Review: The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey

October 16, 2019

“The Mysterious Benedict Society is up against a new mission, significantly closer to home. After reuniting for a celebratory scavenger hunt, Reynie, Kate, Sticky, and Constance are forced to go on an unexpected search–a search to find Mr. Benedict. It seems that while he was preparing the kids’ adventure, he stepped right into a trap … More Book Review: The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey

Book Review: Legends

October 9, 2019

“An unwanted adventure. A mysterious enemy. A breathtaking sacrifice. Emerson has plans. Plans to stay in his cozy workshop and work in peace as autumn and winter pass. Plans to work hard enough to distract himself from Saria Beggley’s absence. Plans of becoming a successful inventor in order to… well, he’s not thought that all … More Book Review: Legends

Book Review: Phantoms

October 2, 2019

“Being captured by pirates wasn’t part of the plan. And they’ve never met pirates like these… After his adventure with the mermaids, Emerson is happy to get back to normal life, and he is thrilled that his days often include visits from pretty Saria Beggley. Not all is right with the world, however. Pirates have … More Book Review: Phantoms

Book Review: Underground

September 18, 2019

“Katherine Holliday has left behind her life in the Federation. She is ready to start a new one with Matthew and the Intolerants. But it isn’t long before the Underground leaders send her on a mission that takes her back to the Federation. Katherine finds herself in City 1, with the help of new and … More Book Review: Underground

Book Review: Penguin Days

September 11, 2019

“Lauren and her family drive to a farm in North Dakota to visit relatives and celebrate her Auntie Joss’ wedding. But Lauren finds to her dismay that she is expected to do more than meet adults who hug her and invade her personal space. Lauren is going to be―horror of all horrors―a flower girl. Lauren … More Book Review: Penguin Days

Book Review: Once Upon a Dime

September 4, 2019

“It’s all coming to a head… or tails. Emily Abbott is accidentally in danger. Targeted by the 10,000, a mysterious group of rogue spies, she’s been relocated to a safe-house, placed under the protection of an ICS agent, and given a new, temporary job in a political campaign’s call-center. But when Brent calls her in … More Book Review: Once Upon a Dime

Book Review: A-Spying We Will Go

August 28, 2019

“Camping doesn’t lead to kidnapping… usually. When Emily goes on a group camping trip in Northern Arizona, she suspects her biggest danger will be mosquito bites and bear-sightings. The trip becomes far from relaxing, however, when she hears from a family friend that they can’t get in touch with her dad. Unable to call, due … More Book Review: A-Spying We Will Go

Book Review: Dead Letter

August 21, 2019

“For the first time, Madeline has permission to meddle. Something’s not adding up in the Wintherwood, Ohio bank, and Madeline’s there to figure out why. Sent by the Rockland Pinkerton’s office to investigate shady banking practices, Madeline finally has the opportunity to try out all her developing detective skills. From her new disguise to an … More Book Review: Dead Letter

Picture Book Review: Pies from Nowhere

August 7, 2019

“Georgia Gilmore was a cook at the National Lunch Company in Montgomery, Alabama. When the bus boycotts broke out in Montgomery after Rosa Parks was arrested, Georgia knew just what to do. She organized a group of women who cooked and baked to fund-raise for gas and cars to help sustain the boycott. Called the … More Picture Book Review: Pies from Nowhere

Book Review: The Beast of Talesend

July 31, 2019

“Fairy tales aren’t real. Private detective Nick Beasley knows that. This is 1922 E.A. (Ever After), an age of big cities, automobiles, and airships. Nobody in the Afterlands believes in magic and monsters anymore. Especially not Nick, who’s made a name for himself in the city of Talesend by debunking fraudulent “magical” phenomena. But when … More Book Review: The Beast of Talesend