Beer, Books and Boos

  The Scent of Rain by Robyn Locksley Series: The Magnolia #2  Rating:  3.0  Recommend: Yes Review:   I should have read the first book in the series before this because I didn’t feel for any of the characters or the story. That is my own fault and I will be picking up the first book. I did enjoy the writing and will be picking up more from Robyn Locksley soon.  This was a great way to spend a rainy afternoon and relax on a Sunday. Thank you Robyn Locksley and Voracious Readers for letting me read and review this book.

  The Hatmakers by Tamzin Merchant Series: N/A Rating: 4.0 Recommend: Yes Synopsis: Cordelia comes from a long line of magical milliners, who weave alchemy and enchantment into every hat. In Cordelia's world, Making - crafting items such as hats, cloaks, watches, boots and gloves from magical ingredients - is a rare and ancient skill, and only a few special Maker families remain. When Cordelia's father Prospero and his ship, the Jolly Bonnet, are lost at sea during a mission to collect hat ingredients, Cordelia is determined to find him. But Uncle Tiberius and Aunt Ariadne have no time to help the littlest Hatmaker, for an ancient rivalry between the Maker families is threatening to surface. Worse, someone seems to be using Maker magic to start a war. Review: This was the cutest and sweetest book I have read this year, it is perfect story about friendship and family. My niece would love this book and I will be buying this for her. Cordelia is a wonderful character and watchi