Category: Coming of Age

“The Essence of Nathan Biddle” by J. William Lewis

June 21, 2021

The ladder is very high when it comes to novels that are good enough, deep enough, challenging and entertaining enough to be among the true classics. But this…this has definitely ascended that ladder (for me) and taken its place among the best. If this book doesn’t win every award possible for its genre, I will be shocked. 5 Stars, and if I could give 10, I would. Enjoy this; it’s a gift! … More “The Essence of Nathan Biddle” by J. William Lewis

“A Lifetime of Men” by Ciahnan Darrell

February 10, 2021

Author Ciahnan Quinn Darrell creates three extraordinary women, each with their own multifaceted backgrounds and struggles. Successfully weaving these exceptionally unique women together, making the reader emotionally aware of their feelings as they grow up and live in hardship. Readers are left asking all the tough questions right alongside Bo, Sarah, and Tolan as they work to uncover the truth within the story housed between the pages. … More “A Lifetime of Men” by Ciahnan Darrell

“Adventures of Columbus Daniel” by Columbus Daniel

February 2, 2021

Adventures of Columbus Daniel Columbus DanielOutskirts Press (2020)ISBN 9781977209023Reviewed by Sheri Hoyte for Reader Views (1/21) “Adventures of Columbus Daniel” written by Columbus Daniel is a fictionalized memoir of sorts, though the author does note that some of the stories are written as fact. The book, fairly short with just over 50 pages, takes readers … More “Adventures of Columbus Daniel” by Columbus Daniel

“Mind the Gap” by George Tombs

January 30, 2020

MIND THE GAPGeorge TombsEvidentia Originals (2019)ISBN: 9781999384005Reviewed by Sheri Hoyte for Reader Views (1/2020) “Mind the Gap” by George Tombs is one of the most unique stories I’ve read in some time. With quirky characters, a colorful storyline and an overall feeling you’ve just stepped into another world, it’s a lively, humorous dance revealing the … More “Mind the Gap” by George Tombs

“Right Now is Worth It” by Thomas Corrigan

September 30, 2019

RIGHT NOW IS WORTH ITThomas CorriganiUniverse (2019)ISBN 9781532073557Reviewed by Sheri Hoyte for Reader Views (9/19) “Right Now is Worth It” by Thomas Corrigan is a candid, tell-it-like-it-is, coming of age novel about teens in the throes of adolescence – a time when nothing is certain, and every choice seems like a make-it-or-break-it coin toss in … More “Right Now is Worth It” by Thomas Corrigan