Eat, Read, and Be Mommy

I never officially announced that I’d be taking Thanksgiving off, but really–was anyone surprised? There were pies to make (and eat–so many pies!), other food to prepare (yes, and eat), games to play, and driving to do. (That last was not so fun today–I left Davis County with my girls after the snow started. My hubby and son got home last night, but I stayed for the sake of a cousin sleepover.) I’m back now, however, and while you’re not getting a pie review, you are getting something almost as good–I finished Momentous Events in the Life of a Cactus a few days ago, and if I review it tonight, it can go to whichever of my girls claims it first tomorrow.

Interestingly, my 10-year-old says that one of her school librarians told her this one wasn’t as good as its predecessor; I, however, possibly enjoyed it just as much as the first one. True, high school brings a lot of changes for Aven and her friends, and there are bullying and crushing and decision-making in spades. On the other hand, there are also friendship and outreaching and healing, not to mention the kind of humor that makes Dusti Bowling’s Aven stories so lovable. I loved both books, especially because I was left in such a positive frame of mind by the end. People are picky about sequels, though–if you’ve read it, what do you think?