As a contributor to this anthology, I feel it would be unfair for me to rate it, however I wanted to share some of my thoughts and opinions of the unique works included in the book. I enjoyed this book. It contains stories and poems that are all very different, but center around the theme…

5 stars I had to read a few chapters of this book in college and finally went back to read the whole thing through. It is a horrible fact that this book had to be written, especially considering its length and that it would be impossible to cover all of the injustices African American have…

3 stars I loved the Magic Tree House series growing up so when I saw this book in the Little Free Lending Library, I had to read it. It is the same fun, educational stories that I remember when I was a kid. This is such a great series. It is a good combination of…

5 stars I picked this up from the Little Free Lending Library, thinking it would be a quick and easy read to check out. I was surprised by how much I actually liked it. I really enjoyed this book. It was very simple, but full of heart. The story itself was very creative. I love…

3 stars Good story with a nice pace. I love the way the author incorporates facts with fantasy in this series. It is such a fun way for children to learn. This is a short, simple book that is great for young readers.

3 stars Picked this up at the Little Free Lending Library and decided to give it a try. Overall I thought it was entertaining. The writing is simple and it’s a pretty typical adventure story. I liked all of the puns and cheese jokes. It also includes a few maps, which are interesting. My favorite…

3 stars This book is weird, gory, and twisted… in a really cool way. I love the idea of the story. It is creative and very humorous. The artwork was very violent, a little much for my personal taste at times, but it was very imaginative. It really turns fantasy on its head. The dialogue…

2 stars This book was okay. There was a lot of action in it, but the plot didn’t feel cohesive. The narration felt more like a running list of things that happened. It really lacked complexity. The characters felt flat as well and the plot twists were fairly predictable. This is a pretty simple book,…

5 stars I received a copy of this book through Bookstr/The Reading Room in exchange for an honest review.This is a beautifully written book. Uplifting and inspirational, Smith focuses on how meaning is derived from four pillars and how a person can gain a sense of purpose in his or her life. I really enjoyed…