Book 167: The Favorites by Rosemary Hennigan

 This book was interesting but just way too rushed.A young woman leaves Ireland for Pennsylvania to bring down the Professor who ruined her sister's life. Not too realistic. Three and a half stars.

Book 166: Reunion by Elise Juska

 I give this book 4 stars: it almost went to five stars but the ending was very very rushed. Three friends converge for their 25th reunion and examine their lives. 

Book 165: The Pact by Sharon Bolton

 This book was nuts in the best way! Six high school friends did something horrible, and one of them decides to take the blame for them all---all they have to do is promise her a favor in return when she gets out of prison. NEVER PROMISE THIS! SO TWISTY! 

Book 164: Ghosts by Dolly Alderton

 I loved this book--funny and sad all at the same time!

Book 163: A Walk in the Park by Kevin Fedarko

 Loved this book.It's the chronicle of his hike across the Grand Canyon-more than 750 miles (not all done at once---many breaks to get more supplies, attend to injuries and family matters). Beautiful photos by Fedarko's hiking companion. They saw things we will never be able to see, and they're so beautifully described. Wonderful book.

Book 162: The Queen of Fives by Alex Hay

 This is the story of Quinn, the Queen of Fives, who plans to scam a Duke out of his fortune. She is assisted by her companions Silk and Mrs. Airlie, but things don't go to plan. The man in the blue waistcoat is working to stop the goings on. I found Quinn's parts of the narrative interesting but the Blue Waistcoat parts didn't provide enough to keep me interested--but I kept going because I wanted to find out who he was.

Book 161: The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches

 This book was very cute and light and witchy. Four stars.