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Cindy M
An accountant and CPA by profession, I found myself a book reviewer for Squeaky Clean Reads by happenstance. When the opportunity came to transform that website into Compass Book Ratings, I was excited to seize it and meld my business background with my love of books. As the mother of three teenage sons, I have read a large number of children and young adult books and I believe that there is great value in a content review service. As much as we would love to read everything our children read, there just isn’t enough time. I also appreciate being able to select books for myself that are really worth my precious and limited reading time. I believe there is a book out there for everyone–they just have to find it!
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Her Radiant Curse

Her Radiant Curse is the prequel to the duology Six Crimson Cranes and The Dragon's Promise. It is strongly recommended that one reads the books in the order written and not in the chronological orde…
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ReWind

This book's description compares it to Back to the Future, and that really is an apt description, especially for the first part of the novel. But ultimately, the book does take a turn into fresh terr…
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Thief Liar Lady

This fantasy sports a clever premise using a well-known fairy tale as the catalyst. Readers should not be expecting a retelling or minor twist on the Cinderella story. Instead, this novel is what ha…
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Once in Blue Moon

Once in a Blue Moon is a sad, sweet, middle grade novel written in verse. This is a relatively short book -- almost a novelette or a lengthy short story; it covers only a few days in the characters' l…
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The Bullet that Missed

Mr. Osman has written yet another charming, witty, engaging, and complex story stuffed with memorable characters. This book once again checks all the boxes--which is no small feat when the first two …
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Skandar and the Unicorn Thief

Okaaay....this isn't your little sister's unicorn. Instead, the unicorns in this book are high-spirited, carnivorous, violent, and dangerous beasts. Oh, and that is just the domesticated ones; the wi…
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Lei and the Fire Goddess

Lei and the Fire Goddess is a middle grade fantasy based in Hawaiian mythology. Hawaiian words are liberally entwined in the text, and the novel explores themes of cultural identity, family, and how …
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Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Manifestor Prophecy

Ms. Thomas hits all the right notes in this middle grade fantasy. The books starts out echoing a certain Boy Wizard's story, but rather than feeling like an imitation, it feels like a tipping of the …
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Borrow My Heart

Looking for a fun YA romance novel? Then look no further than Borrow My Heart by Kasie West. The setting of this book is near the beach in California so it really fits the bill. Ms. West's writing s…
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Fast Five! Recommendations for Young Adult Summer Reading 2023

Life goes fast and summers seem to go faster each year. Here is a quick grab list for young adult readers looking for some fabulous reads that aren't on the summer AP reading list. If nothing snags …
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Fast Five! Recommendations for Middle Grade Summer Reading 2023

Here is a quick grab list for middle grade readers looking for some fabulous reads. If nothing snags your eye, see recommendations from prior years. Happy reading! Click on the book image to see f…
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Fast Five! Audiobook Recommendations for the Family Road Trip Summer 2023

Hooray for our annual audiobook recommendations for the family road trip! We tried to grab from a handful of genres to suit a variety of listeners. We have now been providing a list for 13 years so …
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