Books by Katydid

The Papers Daughters of Chinatown Based on a true story Written by: Heather B. Moore Heather B. Moore craftfully wrote the story of the paper daughters of Chinatown. She shares the real life story of Donaldina Cameron in a way that I wanted to keep reading until I finished. While being a hard story to read because of the very real tragedies that happened in California in the 1900s. The novel brings awareness to the history of sex-trafficking without being overbearing or too much. It brings hope by sharing the success stories of the women who were rescued from the criminal tong. I would recommend this story to anyone who can handle reading the difficult stories present within. The book is meaningful and shares an importance piece of history.

Of Grace and Chocolate Written by: Krista Lynne Jensen Krista Lynne Jensen tells the story of Jillian Parrish has fought her way beyond a traumatic past. With a job for a publishing company, an apartment of her own, and a place within her church, predictability is her life until her sister shows up with a bundle that changes things for good. As Jillian struggles to find a new normal and move past the drama that her sister stirred up, a face from one of her favorite memories of her past, Scott Gentry keeps showing up. Can Jillian find her way past her demons to open her heart and let love and healing through? This story deals with some heavy topics. Between drug use, death, and adoption, Jillian Parrish is dealing with a lot and Krista Jensen tastefully writes this story in a way that shows a way to move past struggles with grace and hope- a little bit of chocolate doesn't hurt either. The characters in this story have real flaws but they are able to move past them, commu...

Did You Hear About the Prinz Party? Your Favorite Faerie Tales Just Got Real Written by: Eiran Naomi Omid This collection of faerie tales has three short, modern retellings of Cinderella, Snow White, and Sleeping Beauty. The best of three is the retelling of Cinderella. With a realistic plot line and a hint of fantasy in the appearance of her fancy dress from her mother who had passed away, the story moves quickly and tells the tale of gaining independence and freedom from bullies. The Rapuzel retelling starts with a crazy ex-girlfriend placing a curse on the future child of her old boyfriend. After a childhood filled with overprotecitve parents, Rosamond is let loose the moment she turns 18. While the switch from protected child to the freedom of an adult happens overnight is unrealistic, especially when the curse is supposed to take place only a week after her 18th birthday. The romance happens quickly just the way teenage romances do. The retelling of Snow White has some o...