In an idyllic community of wealthy California families, new teacher Molly Nicoll becomes intrigued by the hidden lives of her privileged students. Unknown to Molly, a middle school tragedy in which they were all complicit continues to reverberate for her kids: Nick, the brilliant scam artist; Emma, the gifted dancer and party girl; Dave, the … View Post
Archives for January 2018
Clinique Pep-Start Eye Cream Review | Refresh and Awaken Tired Eyes
Even after a long Christmas holiday I still feel tired and my eyes are puffy when I wake up in the morning. Luckily I had some Clinique eye cream samples to try out to help brighten my eyes up. I tried both this Pep-Start Eye Cream and then later Clinique’s All About Eyes cream to … View Post
Uptown Oracle Reads… A Conspiracy of Stars
Octavia has only ever wanted to become one of the scientists who study the natural wonders of Faloiv. The labs are closed to those under age, so when the rules change, allowing students inside, Octavia should be overjoyed. But something isn’t right. When Octavia witnesses one of the Faloii—the indigenous people of Faloiv—attacked in front … View Post
Uptown Oracle Reads… Everless
In the kingdom of Sempera, time is currency. The rich tax the poor to the hilt, extending their own lives by centuries. A decade ago, she and her father were servants at Everless, the Gerlings’ palatial estate, until a fateful accident forced them to flee in the dead of night. When Jules discovers that her … View Post
Uptown Oracle Reads… Stalker
A video-clip is sent to the National Criminal Investigation Department. Someone has secretly filmed a woman through her window from the garden. The next day she is found dead after a frenzied knife-attack. The police receive a second film of another unknown woman. There is no way of identifying her before time runs out. As … View Post
Uptown Oracle Reads… The Cruel Prince
Seven year old Jude and her two sisters were stolen away to live in the treacherous High Court of Faerie. Ten years later, Jude wants nothing more than to belong there, despite her mortality. But many of the fey despise humans. Especially Prince Cardan, the cruel prince. To win a place at the Court, she … View Post