Sakshi's Bookshelf

  Book: Don't Play the Game Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 Author: Wes Mogenson My Thoughts: Wes Mogenson's other book "Don't Play the Game" is a compelling read for not only today's new generation but their parents as well. The story is about the two teenage best friends Pam and Amber. When Pam saw all the students of her class obsessed with the Creature Hunt Now game, she thought that the game had turned her classmates into mindless zombies.  There is so much hype about this game. Those who don't play it are called low on social scales but Pam doesn't care about that. One night when Amber didn't reach to meet Pam, Pam got worried as Amber is always punctual and reliable. Eric has also been stood up by his friend Vince. The chapters are of 3-4 pages and readers could read a couple of chapters in a single sitting. This book is a perfect pick for today's generation. It is an insightful read. Through this book, the author wants to warn the readers about the dan...

  Book: Dead Summer Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 Author: Wes Mogenson My Thoughts: Dead Summer is the first book that I have read written by author Wes Mogenson. The author has created a perfect fantasy world in the story and I enjoyed that.  A few kids are going to attend the Philadelphia Music Festival. They didn't know that they would have to face unexpected circumstances on their journey. Sydney, Sean, Jen and Ryan are interesting characters. Sydney knows how to win the reader's heart. She became my favorite character immediately.  The kids haven't thought at all that they would encounter zombies on their way. Is their life in danger? Will kids do anything to save themselves and others? This middle grade book has become my favorite of the year. The story is written from multiple povs but wasn't confusing at all. The author has mentioned the character name at the top of each chapter so readers could easily understand whose pov it is. I am happy to read this book. I wish I would h...

  Book: Lighthearted Justice Author: Caleb Thornton Rating: 5/5 ⭐ My Thoughts: I have read so many books by the author Caleb Thornton but Lighthearted Justice is my favorite from his books. That is because this book teaches a valuable life lesson to the readers.  Also, the book has a brilliant ending that wasn't expected by me. This book teaches us that we should know our self-worth and shouldn't doubt ourselves when we receive what we deserve. I could relate to the character of Tyson Nathaniel Hughes as I doubt myself at times.  Tyson's character is my favorite. He is so cute and sweet that anyone would be lucky to be with him. Tyson has a crush on a guy named Will. Would he be with Will ultimately?  Gay fiction lovers must pick this book. The story is fast paced and gripping. One couldn't put this book down until you finish it. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time wondering what will happen with Tyson. Nice work by the author in this book.

  Book: The Curious Spell of Madam Genova Author: J G Schwartz Rating: 5/5 Review: Madam Genova and her colleagues will keep you on the edge of your seat in this book. Few of the characters of the story are fictional and others are famous historical figures and their family members.  The book began with the fortune teller Madam Genova attending to her clients. Howard T James is a fine artist and the finest watchmaker in New York. He created two pocket watches: one for his son Richard and one for himself. Howard's wife Dolores took the watches to Madam Genova so she can cast a spell on the watches that will protect Howard and Richard. However, sometimes things don't go as we want them to. The spell backfired and the adventure began.  Grab a copy of this book to read the story. It would be amazing to watch a movie based on this book. The writing style of the author is impressive. The language is easy to follow. I appreciate the amount of research the author must have done w...

  Attaboy By Caleb Thornton Review: The author Caleb Thornton has come up with a memoir named ATTABOY. This memoir is for adult readers because of the use of the adult language in the book.  The book is about the author himself. Caleb is the son of a religious mother and therefore he was named after a man in the Bible. Caleb's dad made him a spoiled brat. His father has never pressured him to hide his feelings as a young boy. At school, Caleb was picked on by other students and they used to make fun of his clothes and also call him gay.  When Caleb was being avoided by Mr Avoidant, he began to lose himself as he couldn't understand how he lost him. This is a fantastic book. The cover photo of the book is nice. It is a short read. The language used in the book is mature so this book is for adult readers. The writing style is amazing with a smooth narration. Go ahead with this book if you love reading memoirs. Eating: 4.5/5

  Book: You Don't Need the Likes Author: Glo Rose Rating: 5/5 Review: Glo Rose has come up with an exciting journal for your little ones. It is the challenge edition. As the name suggests, this journal is full of monthly challenges that the little ones can take. After completing each challenge, kids could think about how their challenge went.  The ideas given in this book are lovely. I loved the Mother's Day challenge in which we could spoil the most important woman of our life.  Glo has mentioned different ways in which we could spoil our mother. Since my mom's birthday is near, I could use some of the ideas. After getting my hands on this book, I don't feel the need to run after likes on social media. Adults and kids both would have a great time taking the monthly challenges. A journal that is unique. It could be included in the school's syllabus. Therefore, more and more kids could benefit from it.

  Book - Rose Colored Glasses See Through The Most Troubled Hearts Author - Caleb Thornton My Thoughts - Rose Colored Glasses See Through The Most Troubled Hearts is a romantic story in which the author has depicted that there could be complications in the relationships but standing by our partner's side in difficult times or his bad habits is what makes the relationship work.  After reading this book, I realized that there could be some bad habits in your partner but that doesn't mean we should leave our partner. The two characters Juan and Mikey are the center of this story. They fell in love but will their relationship last longer? Overall, I enjoyed this book and I would recommend it to those who love reading romantic stories. LGBTQ stories lover, this one will steal your heart. Great plot with unique characters. I am definitely interested in reading more short stories by the author, especially of the romance genre.  My Rating - 4.5/5