Book Review: Tell Me No Lies by A.V. Geiger

Tell Me No Lies by A.V. Geiger
publication date: June 5, 2018
read courtesy of http://www.netgalley.com

Love, love, LOVE it! I read it in less than a day. It grabbed me and kept me. I can't wait to get this for my HS Library! I didn't read "Follow Me Back," so I had no preconceived notions and no background and STILL loved it! It's modern and realistic; its characters are hopeful and immature and believable. The only character not fully developed is the one created as the diversion to the deception (the costume designer). I loved being twisted and confused and guessing. Well done, A.V.!

Infographics by Arlen Kimelman

I haven't shared any of my infographics here in a while...

This is the one of which I'm most pleased.

It describes who I am, what I do, and what I'm worth all in one picture. win-win-win

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This one shows the unique and the collaborative roles school librarians and teachers have with regard to student success.

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This one is "Fact or Fake?"

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School Librarian Leadership, obviously...

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Here, the difference between school librarians and tech coaches is highlighted.

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Please contact me before using any of these infographics.                              (c) Arlen Kimmelman

Book review: Whisper by Lynette Noni

Whisper
by Lynette Noni
Pub Date: 01 May 2018   |   Archive Date: Not set

Thank you to http://www.netgalley.com/ for this preview!

I wanted to like this more than I did. I just felt like in our current social culture, it was another you-don't-know-who-to-trust and everyone-who's-not-like-you-is-to-be-approached-with-caution and look-what-we've-done-to-our-world... I know that's what dystopian fiction is, but this wasn't unique enough to wow me.  Noni did her best to make the reader flip flop as to 'who's to blame,' but it was too easy to figure out, which made me lose a little sympathy for our hero (victim?). I'm no longer a YA, so perhaps YA readers will enjoy the challenge more of deciding which side deserves their loyalty. Characterizations are diverse enough to get to know them as individuals - this is a plus. In spite of my critique of the thematic premise, the plot was interesting enough that I do plan on reading the next book in the series. My curiosity is piqued.