I really enjoyed reading this first Mischief Bay novel, a series that Mallory says she hopes to continue for a long time. And I hope that they are all as real as this one is.
The novel explores the very different stories of three women, all friends who work out and do yoga together. Nicole, the owner of the yoga studio, Shannon, a VP who is looking for a husband, and Pam, an empty-nester who suffers a terribly tragedy just as she and her husband were re-connecting.
I think what I liked most about this book is that it shows life as life really is: anything but perfect. All too often Romance novels portray life as just too easy, simple, and perfect when it really is messy, dirty, and for most a daily struggle. Nicole is ready to leave her husband because he up and quit his job--without consulting her--to write a screenplay. She juggles her yoga studio, their pre-schooler, and the rest of life because he's too busy writing. Shannon has an incredible job but can't find a partner because she spends too much time working and can't find someone who understands ow important her work is to her. And Pam, well...I can't even elaborate on poor Pam and what happens to her. You will have to read the book in order to find out.
In the end, nothing turns out like you'd think it would in a romance novel. But, the women, much like real women, just keep on going. I was proud of them and it gave me hope that should I ever have to deal with a situation that is less than ideal in my life, that I could. I would not need to give up, or jump ship, but I could move on. Even if just very slowly at first.
This is a good book for inspiring hope.
Happy reading, everyone!
:) Dodie
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
#32: Three Sisters by Susan Mallery
I am not sure that I have ever read a book by Susan Mallery that I did not love. Three Sisters is a wonderful, heart-warming story of female friendships that made me wish that I lived on Blackberry Island in a wonderful old victorian home. Sigh...
Three Sisters is not, in fact, named for three sisters, but instead for three old victorian homes that were built on the same street and are currently inhabited by Boston and her husband Zeke, Deanna and her husband and five daughters, and Andi. Andi is an unmarried pediatrician who happens to buy the sister in the middle--the sister in need of a full renovation. Boston and Deanna's homes have been remodeled and restored to fit the character of the family that lives in each. As you get to know each character, you understand why each house is the way it is. They all match up nicely.
If I had to pick, I'd say that Three Sisters is predominantly Andi's story, but Andi isn't able to grow and change without Boston and Deanna, so it's really a book about all three women. It's a beautifully written, fun story that left me feeling proud to be a woman with female friends that I know I can count on.
Now...if two of them would just move in on either side of my house, I'd really be set!
Happy reading, everyone!
:) Dodie
Three Sisters is not, in fact, named for three sisters, but instead for three old victorian homes that were built on the same street and are currently inhabited by Boston and her husband Zeke, Deanna and her husband and five daughters, and Andi. Andi is an unmarried pediatrician who happens to buy the sister in the middle--the sister in need of a full renovation. Boston and Deanna's homes have been remodeled and restored to fit the character of the family that lives in each. As you get to know each character, you understand why each house is the way it is. They all match up nicely.
If I had to pick, I'd say that Three Sisters is predominantly Andi's story, but Andi isn't able to grow and change without Boston and Deanna, so it's really a book about all three women. It's a beautifully written, fun story that left me feeling proud to be a woman with female friends that I know I can count on.
Now...if two of them would just move in on either side of my house, I'd really be set!
Happy reading, everyone!
:) Dodie
Monday, June 22, 2015
#31: Before I Go To Sleep by S.J. Watson
If you are a fan of Gone Girl, this novel is for you. Before I Go to Sleep is the story of Christine Lucas, a woman suffering from such a severe case of amnesia that she forgets her life, who she is, everything, each night as she sleeps. With the help of her doctor, Ed Nash, and a journal she keeps (but needs a daily phone call from Dr. Nash to remind her where she keeps it) she is able to piece together her life and to recall the events that led to her memory loss. It is a frightening story, a true page turner, and one whose ending you will never see coming. Never.
Thanks, Pam, for recommending this one to me. It's a good, quick read.
Happy reading, everyone!
:) Dodie
Thanks, Pam, for recommending this one to me. It's a good, quick read.
Happy reading, everyone!
:) Dodie
#30: In the Unlikely Event by Judy Blume
Judy Blume was my favorite author as a child. I read every one of her books, sometimes more than once. Sometimes more than twice! When I heard she had written a new book for adults, I pre-ordered it and waited for it to arrive.
Her newest book is called In the Unlikely Event and is about three very tragic plane crashes in Elizabeth, NJ back in the 1950's. It is based on events that happened while Blume, herself, lived in this small town, but it is still mostly fictional.
The book is divided into different parts based on year and time of year and within each part there are sections of the story told about each of the many, many characters that make up this intense story. To be honest, I read half of the book before I could keep many of the characters straight in my head. They all know each other in some way, they all overlap, and at first it is very overwhelming. But, as I grew to realize as I was reading, that's exactly what Blume intended--these characters were meant to overlap and connect. That's what makes the plane crashes and the events surrounding them so tragic.
After the first plane crash, as I read what these brave people had to endure, I couldn't imagine reading about another one. Much less a third crash. Honestly, I put the book down and read another novel. I just could't read on. But I am so glad that I went back to it (as I always do) because I realized that the one of the messages of this book is that life really does go on. It does, whether we want it to or not. The people of Elizabeth, NJ are proof.
The title of the book, "In the Unlikely Event..." which we often hear flight attendants explain as they review safety information pre-flight, was explained even further at the end of the book: "Life is a series of unlikely events, isn't it? ...One unlikely event after another, adding up to a rich, complicated whole." It's so true. Life is a series of unlikely events. And when you put them all together, the good, the bad, and the ugly, you get a pretty decent story in the end. Life isn't easy, as every character in this book will attest to, but in the end, it's life and we have to live it and to make the best of it.
Aside from the basic reminder that each day is a gift, I adored the glimpse into the 50's that this book afforded. I wish that my girls would read this to see what life was like back in the day. When girls wore modest clothing, when boys were respectful, when people had actual conversations and dance parties in order to get to know each other. I think I lived in the wrong time. When girls dreamed of getting cashmere sweaters for Christmas and birthdays and their mothers loaned them pearls for their dates...oh yeah...that's my kind of decade!
Judy Blume does it again!
Happy reading, everyone!
:) Dodie
Her newest book is called In the Unlikely Event and is about three very tragic plane crashes in Elizabeth, NJ back in the 1950's. It is based on events that happened while Blume, herself, lived in this small town, but it is still mostly fictional.
The book is divided into different parts based on year and time of year and within each part there are sections of the story told about each of the many, many characters that make up this intense story. To be honest, I read half of the book before I could keep many of the characters straight in my head. They all know each other in some way, they all overlap, and at first it is very overwhelming. But, as I grew to realize as I was reading, that's exactly what Blume intended--these characters were meant to overlap and connect. That's what makes the plane crashes and the events surrounding them so tragic.
After the first plane crash, as I read what these brave people had to endure, I couldn't imagine reading about another one. Much less a third crash. Honestly, I put the book down and read another novel. I just could't read on. But I am so glad that I went back to it (as I always do) because I realized that the one of the messages of this book is that life really does go on. It does, whether we want it to or not. The people of Elizabeth, NJ are proof.
The title of the book, "In the Unlikely Event..." which we often hear flight attendants explain as they review safety information pre-flight, was explained even further at the end of the book: "Life is a series of unlikely events, isn't it? ...One unlikely event after another, adding up to a rich, complicated whole." It's so true. Life is a series of unlikely events. And when you put them all together, the good, the bad, and the ugly, you get a pretty decent story in the end. Life isn't easy, as every character in this book will attest to, but in the end, it's life and we have to live it and to make the best of it.
Aside from the basic reminder that each day is a gift, I adored the glimpse into the 50's that this book afforded. I wish that my girls would read this to see what life was like back in the day. When girls wore modest clothing, when boys were respectful, when people had actual conversations and dance parties in order to get to know each other. I think I lived in the wrong time. When girls dreamed of getting cashmere sweaters for Christmas and birthdays and their mothers loaned them pearls for their dates...oh yeah...that's my kind of decade!
Judy Blume does it again!
Happy reading, everyone!
:) Dodie
#29: Every Time I think of You by Tracey Garvis Graves
As hoped for, I found one more book by Tracey Garvis Graves: Every Time I think of You. It was not as much of a page turner as the On the Island and Covet, but I still liked the story and have grown fond of Graves' style of writing. This one was less romance and more mystery, as Daisy tries to figure out who may have killed her grandmother as her three year old son, Elliott, hid under a bed in the next room. Brooks, a super-cute reporter who has relocated to help his father with his ailing mother, steps in to report on the murder and never seems to be able to full step away from Daisy and Elliott once they've met.
As seems to be the style of Graves, these novel unfolds in a series of alternating chapters between Daisy, Brooks, and Daisy's ex-husband. It is not predictable and you will love Brooks by the end of the book, if not before. But the character who will really steal your heart in this novel is Elliott. What a cutie-pie!
Happy reading, everyone!
:) Dodie
As seems to be the style of Graves, these novel unfolds in a series of alternating chapters between Daisy, Brooks, and Daisy's ex-husband. It is not predictable and you will love Brooks by the end of the book, if not before. But the character who will really steal your heart in this novel is Elliott. What a cutie-pie!
Happy reading, everyone!
:) Dodie
#28: Cherish (Covet 1.5) by Tracey Garvis Graves
Tracey Garvis Graves has come through yet again with a novella sequel to Covet in the form of Cherish: the story of Daniel and his ex-wife, Jessica. The story is told in alternating chapters between Daniel and Jessie and it is a beautiful story of unconditional love and the rebuilding of a relationship. Claire, from Covet, appears only briefly, as this is not a story about Claire and Daniel any longer. It's about Daniel and Jessie.
If you read Covet, you have to finish up the story with Cherish. It's worth the tiny bit of extra reading. I promise!
Happy reading everyone!
:) Dodie
If you read Covet, you have to finish up the story with Cherish. It's worth the tiny bit of extra reading. I promise!
Happy reading everyone!
:) Dodie
Monday, June 8, 2015
#27: Covet by Tracey Garvis Graves
Being such an instant fan of Tracey Garvis Graves, and having read both On the Island and Unchartered in two days, I found Covet and immediately downloaded it onto my Nook. Thank God for wireless internet when it's too late to get to a bookstore.
Covet is the story of Chris and Claire Canton. Married for many years and parents of two elementary aged children, they suddenly find themselves facing the loss of Chris' job and a downward spiral of life as they know it. Chris is depressed, trying desperately to find work, and Claire is trying to juggle virtually every aspect of family life, plus her own work. Claire realizes that her family and her marriage are falling apart, while Chris is so focused on trying to find work that he can't see what's really going on at home. When you throw in a hunky police officer that shows interest in Claire, wants to spend time with her, and wants to be her friend, suddenly you have a very interesting love triangle.
This is not a new story by any means, but what was fresh and new for me, and what set Covet out from the rest of similarly plotted books, is that Graves alternated the chapters between Claire and Chris, resulting in the reader really hearing and seeing for the first time how vastly different men and women think about things. While Claire goes on an one about how distant Chris is and how he never shows affection and how she hates him being away from home while he doesn't even seem to care, Chris's chapters are about how much he hates being away from home and how much we wishes he could sleep next to Claire each night and how he has to put in time with work or he may lose his job again. You read these chapters and realize that if these two just talked for 5 seconds, they'd realize they were on the same page with life. But instead, they just keep drifting farther and farther away. Until they reach a breaking point, but I won't spoil that surprise here. You'll have to read it for yourself.
I left this book feeling fairly crummy about the way I act towards Rob, his traveling, and the amount of time that he puts into work. I assume it's because he loves work more than his family. The truth is, he probably does love it to a certain degree, but he also feels a responsibility to us, as well as to the people who employee him, and he doesn't want to let any of us down. Couple that with success at work ultimately making him feel really good about himself and what you've got is that work is very important to him. I don't think I realize sometimes how hard it is for him to juggle it all and to make everyone happy. It's hard finding a balance. I guess as with everything else in life, it will come when it's time for it to come.
So, I am off to download whatever else I can find that Graves has written before we leave for the beach on Saturday. I can't wait to read more!
Happy reading, everyone!
:) Dodie
Covet is the story of Chris and Claire Canton. Married for many years and parents of two elementary aged children, they suddenly find themselves facing the loss of Chris' job and a downward spiral of life as they know it. Chris is depressed, trying desperately to find work, and Claire is trying to juggle virtually every aspect of family life, plus her own work. Claire realizes that her family and her marriage are falling apart, while Chris is so focused on trying to find work that he can't see what's really going on at home. When you throw in a hunky police officer that shows interest in Claire, wants to spend time with her, and wants to be her friend, suddenly you have a very interesting love triangle.
This is not a new story by any means, but what was fresh and new for me, and what set Covet out from the rest of similarly plotted books, is that Graves alternated the chapters between Claire and Chris, resulting in the reader really hearing and seeing for the first time how vastly different men and women think about things. While Claire goes on an one about how distant Chris is and how he never shows affection and how she hates him being away from home while he doesn't even seem to care, Chris's chapters are about how much he hates being away from home and how much we wishes he could sleep next to Claire each night and how he has to put in time with work or he may lose his job again. You read these chapters and realize that if these two just talked for 5 seconds, they'd realize they were on the same page with life. But instead, they just keep drifting farther and farther away. Until they reach a breaking point, but I won't spoil that surprise here. You'll have to read it for yourself.
I left this book feeling fairly crummy about the way I act towards Rob, his traveling, and the amount of time that he puts into work. I assume it's because he loves work more than his family. The truth is, he probably does love it to a certain degree, but he also feels a responsibility to us, as well as to the people who employee him, and he doesn't want to let any of us down. Couple that with success at work ultimately making him feel really good about himself and what you've got is that work is very important to him. I don't think I realize sometimes how hard it is for him to juggle it all and to make everyone happy. It's hard finding a balance. I guess as with everything else in life, it will come when it's time for it to come.
So, I am off to download whatever else I can find that Graves has written before we leave for the beach on Saturday. I can't wait to read more!
Happy reading, everyone!
:) Dodie
#26: Uncharted, an On The Island novella by Tracey Garvis Graves
Being a high fan of most sequels, because I often want to know where characters go after I leave them, I was quite thrilled to find that On the Island had a sequel called Unchartered. It is a novella, under 100 pages, and it gives readers a glimpse into the life of T.J. and Anna and where their lives are now. But, the cool part of this sequel is that they are not the main characters. Instead, this story is about Owen and you will have to read On the Island to learn who he is. I refuse to spoil that surprise!
If you read On the Island and love it as much as I did, you HAVE to read Unchartered. You won't be disappointed. I promise!
Happy reading everyone!
:) Dodie
If you read On the Island and love it as much as I did, you HAVE to read Unchartered. You won't be disappointed. I promise!
Happy reading everyone!
:) Dodie
Thursday, June 4, 2015
#25: On the Island by Tracey Garvis Graves
Abigail asked me the other day if she could get this book so I picked it up for her on the way home from school. She spent the entire afternoon and evening sitting on her new window seat reading and finished the book the following day (hope her exams turn out ok!). I asked to borrow it when she was done, thinking that it was going to be a cute teenager story (I like to know what my kids are reading). What I never expected was to finish the book myself in less that 24 hours and to close the book in hysterical tears wishing the book wasn't over. Bottom line--it's no cute teenager story. It's a compelling book that brought me to tears.
On the Island is the story of Anna, a 30 year old teacher, and T.J., a 16 year boy recovering from cancer that Anna will spend the summer tutoring in the Maldives. Their story begins with a plane crash that lands them on a small uninhabited island. From that opening paragraph, I was hooked and couldn't put the book down. The chapters alternate between Anna and T.J. which I always love but loved even more here so that I could really tell what was going on in the heads of these extraordinary characters who are facing obstacles no one should ever have to face: starvation, lack of water, sharks, illness. As I sat on my bed covered by a blanket because the AC was on too high in my one year old home after driving my daughter to school in her new car, I knew that I wouldn't have lasted a day under the circumstances that Anna and T.J. had to endure on a daily basis.
I won't divulge any details beyond what I have already written because I don't want to ruin the story. What I will tell you is that this book may be the best book I have read all year and that if you only have time to read one book this year, this is the one you need to read. You won't be disappointed.
I am off to find more books written by Garvis Graves. She's a fantastic writer and I can't wait to read more of her books!
Happy reading, everyone!
:) Dodie
On the Island is the story of Anna, a 30 year old teacher, and T.J., a 16 year boy recovering from cancer that Anna will spend the summer tutoring in the Maldives. Their story begins with a plane crash that lands them on a small uninhabited island. From that opening paragraph, I was hooked and couldn't put the book down. The chapters alternate between Anna and T.J. which I always love but loved even more here so that I could really tell what was going on in the heads of these extraordinary characters who are facing obstacles no one should ever have to face: starvation, lack of water, sharks, illness. As I sat on my bed covered by a blanket because the AC was on too high in my one year old home after driving my daughter to school in her new car, I knew that I wouldn't have lasted a day under the circumstances that Anna and T.J. had to endure on a daily basis.
I won't divulge any details beyond what I have already written because I don't want to ruin the story. What I will tell you is that this book may be the best book I have read all year and that if you only have time to read one book this year, this is the one you need to read. You won't be disappointed.
I am off to find more books written by Garvis Graves. She's a fantastic writer and I can't wait to read more of her books!
Happy reading, everyone!
:) Dodie
#24: Passing Through Paradise by Susan Wiggs
I have yet to read a book by Susan Wiggs that I did not love. Passing Through Paradise is the beautifully touching story of Sandra Winslow and her fight to regain her life and her struggle to love again after losing her husband, Victor, in a car accident that most people in the small town of Paradise blame her for causing.
Passing Through Paradise is part romance, part mystery and is a wonderful read that reminds us all of the power of love and loyalty, and what some people are willing to give up in order to keep them.
Throw this one in the beach bag! You will devour it in one sitting!
Happy reading everyone!
:) Dodie
Passing Through Paradise is part romance, part mystery and is a wonderful read that reminds us all of the power of love and loyalty, and what some people are willing to give up in order to keep them.
Throw this one in the beach bag! You will devour it in one sitting!
Happy reading everyone!
:) Dodie
#23: Whistling Past the Graveyard by Susan Crandall
If you are a fan of The Help, you must read Whistling Past the Graveyard. This is the story of Starla Claudelle, a nine year old who runs away from her life with her grandmother in search of her famous mother in Nashville. Along the way she meets Eula, a black woman who offers her a ride. When Starla gets in Eula's truck and closes the door, finding a white baby on the floorboard, her life takes a turn she never expected. And because so much happens while she's trying to make it to Nashville to find her mother, I am not about to ruin any of the surprises here by detailing them all.
What I will tell you is this. This book will make you feel every emotion possible: anger, fear, happiness, love, admiration, respect, sadness. The characters are so real you can hear them talking and you can't help but love Eula and Starla, even when they don't make the best choices. More than anything, it's one more book to help us truly understand what life in Mississippi was like in the early 1960's, for both the black and the white people. Whistling Past the Graveyard (which is what Starla's daddy called it "when you did something to keep your mind off of your worstest fear") is a fresh story detailing lives of those who probably got lost in the racial struggles of the 60's. It's a beautiful, endearing story.
Seriously, if you liked The Help, you need to read this one.
Happy reading, everyone!
:) Dodie
What I will tell you is this. This book will make you feel every emotion possible: anger, fear, happiness, love, admiration, respect, sadness. The characters are so real you can hear them talking and you can't help but love Eula and Starla, even when they don't make the best choices. More than anything, it's one more book to help us truly understand what life in Mississippi was like in the early 1960's, for both the black and the white people. Whistling Past the Graveyard (which is what Starla's daddy called it "when you did something to keep your mind off of your worstest fear") is a fresh story detailing lives of those who probably got lost in the racial struggles of the 60's. It's a beautiful, endearing story.
Seriously, if you liked The Help, you need to read this one.
Happy reading, everyone!
:) Dodie
#22: The Isle of the Lost by Melissa De La Cruz
I read about this book in an edition of a magazine my family gets called Disney Files. It details new and upcoming events in the Disney Parks and in all of the other aspects of the Disney world--like movies, merchandise, etc. I read that a new made for TV movie called "Disney Descendants" would be aired this summer and The Isle of the Lost is the prequel for this movie. Clever marketing, in my opinion...getting people to buy a book published by Disney in order to understand a movie made by Disney.
So, I bought the book and read it. It's a children's book, after all, so it didn't take long. As I was reading, the story and characters reminded me of Disney, Harry Potter, and Percy Jackson all rolled up into one. It was a good story and I am curious now to watch the movie and see what happens next for these Disney Descendants.
In a nutshell, The Isle of the Lost is where the Disney Villains and their children have been banned to live out their lives. Maleficent and her daughter Mal hate The Evil Queen and her daughter Evie and have banned Evie and The Queen to their castle. Mal is not a nice girl, as one might imagine the daughter of Maleficent to be, and she can't stand Evie, who spends her days trying to ignore her mother's requests for her to wear make-up and make herself pretty and presentable in front of the Magic Mirror. Cruella deVil's son Carlos is also part of this story. He spend his days in his mother's closet caring for her furs. Jafar's son Jay, another of the main characters, spends his days stealing from anyone and everyone on the island. They make a very interesting quartet.
One of the plot lines of the book, and a major one at that, follows the hatred between Mal and Evie (who had the nerve to NOT invite Mal to a party when they were six, resulting in her banishment by Maleficent) sparks Mal's attempt to play a cruel joke on Evie and her desire to find Maleficent's staff in order to ingratiate herself once again with her mother. Carlos and Jay are along for the ride to help Mal carry out her evil plans. Carlos is very interested in the scientific forms of magic, since magic in all forms has been banned from the island. He is a very clever boy that Mal uses to get things done.
In a Kingdom not far away, Auradon is where King Beast (married to Queen Belle) reigns over the other Princes and Princesses and their children. Ben, son of Beast and Belle, is preparing to take over as King and has fallen in love with Prince Philip and Princess Aurora's daughter Audrey, who is exactly as flighty and whimsical as you'd think she'd be. The sections of the book devoted to Auradon are few and hint at a possible love interest between Ben and Mal, so I hope this becomes more prevalent in the movie. Ben is also trying hard to have people think of him as a potential King and a benevolent ruler, so I suspect this will also be explored in the upcoming movie.
As I read, I couldn't help but wonder where the missing parents of these Descendants are. Mal, Evie, and Carlos seem to be raised by their mothers; Jay by his Father. I know that I am an adult, but children will wonder about this, too. Mal's father was mentioned once or twice, but never by name. So...just who are these nameless people who had children with some of the greatest villains of all time? I am so curious!
I am also anxiously awaiting the movie. The Isle of the Lost gave me just enough background information to understand the plot of the movie, whatever it might be, and peaked my curiosity about the children and where their lives will go next. I suspect that this is exactly what Disney wanted to happen, too!
If you are a Disney fan, this one is is must-read!
Happy reading, everyone!
:) Dodie
So, I bought the book and read it. It's a children's book, after all, so it didn't take long. As I was reading, the story and characters reminded me of Disney, Harry Potter, and Percy Jackson all rolled up into one. It was a good story and I am curious now to watch the movie and see what happens next for these Disney Descendants.
In a nutshell, The Isle of the Lost is where the Disney Villains and their children have been banned to live out their lives. Maleficent and her daughter Mal hate The Evil Queen and her daughter Evie and have banned Evie and The Queen to their castle. Mal is not a nice girl, as one might imagine the daughter of Maleficent to be, and she can't stand Evie, who spends her days trying to ignore her mother's requests for her to wear make-up and make herself pretty and presentable in front of the Magic Mirror. Cruella deVil's son Carlos is also part of this story. He spend his days in his mother's closet caring for her furs. Jafar's son Jay, another of the main characters, spends his days stealing from anyone and everyone on the island. They make a very interesting quartet.
One of the plot lines of the book, and a major one at that, follows the hatred between Mal and Evie (who had the nerve to NOT invite Mal to a party when they were six, resulting in her banishment by Maleficent) sparks Mal's attempt to play a cruel joke on Evie and her desire to find Maleficent's staff in order to ingratiate herself once again with her mother. Carlos and Jay are along for the ride to help Mal carry out her evil plans. Carlos is very interested in the scientific forms of magic, since magic in all forms has been banned from the island. He is a very clever boy that Mal uses to get things done.
In a Kingdom not far away, Auradon is where King Beast (married to Queen Belle) reigns over the other Princes and Princesses and their children. Ben, son of Beast and Belle, is preparing to take over as King and has fallen in love with Prince Philip and Princess Aurora's daughter Audrey, who is exactly as flighty and whimsical as you'd think she'd be. The sections of the book devoted to Auradon are few and hint at a possible love interest between Ben and Mal, so I hope this becomes more prevalent in the movie. Ben is also trying hard to have people think of him as a potential King and a benevolent ruler, so I suspect this will also be explored in the upcoming movie.
As I read, I couldn't help but wonder where the missing parents of these Descendants are. Mal, Evie, and Carlos seem to be raised by their mothers; Jay by his Father. I know that I am an adult, but children will wonder about this, too. Mal's father was mentioned once or twice, but never by name. So...just who are these nameless people who had children with some of the greatest villains of all time? I am so curious!
I am also anxiously awaiting the movie. The Isle of the Lost gave me just enough background information to understand the plot of the movie, whatever it might be, and peaked my curiosity about the children and where their lives will go next. I suspect that this is exactly what Disney wanted to happen, too!
If you are a Disney fan, this one is is must-read!
Happy reading, everyone!
:) Dodie
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