Slap Shot: Bryant by Alicia Hunter Pace
My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Title: Slap Shot
Author: Alicia Hunter Pace
Rating: 💖💖💖💖💖

I just finished this book and I loved it. Any hockey romance catches my attention but the ones that I want to begin again as soon as I finish are few. The characters are well rounded and are ones that the reader can relate too. There were times I wanted to smack some of the secondary characters. This story requires the healing of emotional pain and discovery that guilt just holds pain tight. This story has many deep parts leading it to be more than the standard; hockey player meets non-bunny woman, hockey player must lose the bunnies or lose the girl, hockey player finally gets the girl. This story is a feel good story but also a tearjerker. I was a bit frustrated with the hockey player at times early in the book. His mom needed a muzzle. On the other hand the woman was very self-aware but that awareness didn’t necessarily show in her behavior. Her brother is another that needed a smack upside his head. They are both very human.
I chose to review this book after receiving an ARC from Netgalley. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves hockey romances. It is a bit hotter than a sweet romance but no hotter than the romances I read from age 10 on. Parents should read for themselves and decide based on their child or teen if it is something acceptable for their child to read. This book does deal with some references to past experiences that some people may find triggering but the references are kept brief


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Easy Pumpkin Carving: Spooktacular Patterns, Tips & Ideas by Colleen Dorsey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Name: Easy Pumpkin Carving
Author: Colleen Dorsey
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This is a fantastic book for the just starting out and more experienced pumpkin aficionados. It give ideas and directions from the simplest carving to those intricate carvings that we stare at in wonder. It provides lists of tools and general carving directions as well as suggestions on how to choose the perfect pumpkin or use the nonperfect creatively. I found this book something that a family could use from toddler to teen as a Halloween family tradition.
I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to get new ideas as well as those like me who end up embarrassed by their attempts at carving. Following their directions even I could create an image I intended. I would suggest looking at the whole book then starting with the easier carvings unless you have experience. They really do make carving easy. I chose to review this copy I received from Netgalley.


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The Slime Book by DK ✨✨✨✨✨

This book is a great craft source that is not only fun but a learning experience. I gave this book 5 stars because it manages to provide basic recipes that kids can do based on the directions. It also encourages them to experiment to perfect their recipes. I found the chapter on edible slime interesting. The format makes these recipes easy for younger kids yet adds a level to challenge more experienced kids. The addition of difficulty level and time required helps with choosing what slime to make.

I didn’t find anything I would consider a problem. It is appropriate for all ages with those recipes needing adult supervision. I chose to review this after receiving a free copy I plan to give at least one copy of this book to the kids in my life and  want one of my own.