The Green Ember by S.D. Smith - two young rabbits find themselves suddenly embroiled in war, treachery, and heroism. Heather and Picket return from berry picking to find their home in flames and are set upon by wolves. Taken to safety in the hills, they learn about their family, themselves, bravery, and friendship. I didn't know this was about rabbits when I started. Somewhat reminiscent of the Redwall series. Aimed at middle graders. I'll be reading the prequel and look forward to a sequel.
3.5 stars
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Sworn to Silence by Linda Castillo - Kate Burkholder is the police chief of Painter's Mill, a small community of Amish and "English" families. When a murder appears to be linked to a murder from sixteen years ago, Kate is convinced it can't be the same perpetrator. She doesn't take the proper steps and pays for her mistake. The narrative switches from first person present tense to second character past tense which I found irritating. Graphic with language, a strong PG-13. The first in a series of seven books so far, not sure I'll continue since the second seems to have the same sexual violence theme.
3 stars
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The Night Sister by Jennifer McMahon - a story of sisters and secrets. Piper and Margot, along with their friend Amy, discover something one summer that ruins their friendship. Years later, Amy does something horrific and the sisters try to find out what happened. What does it have to do with two other sisters, one of them Amy's mother? Told from multiple viewpoints and time periods. I was sucked right in before I realized this was more horror/fantasy than straight mystery. Really kept me guessing until the end.
4 stars
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