July 2026 - Alison Ver Halen

Whidbey

This book is a masterclass in how to do point of view with perspective and intention. It’s very good, but very hard to read.

When seeing someone take your cattle isn’t enough to go to the cops, you come up with a plan to gather the evidence you need…

This book was advertised as a horror, but is much more of a family drama. Also the “surprises” were not surprising.

To tell Uncle Phil or not to tell Uncle Phil about the mysterious trailer outside his barn that may or may not be stealing his cattle.

The fact that the main character of this book is named Bud Stanley should tell you everything about what a basic bitch he is.

What would a strange truck be doing outside Uncle Phil’s barn in the dark with a trailer? That can’t be good.

A book about family: both biological and found family, the cards we are dealt, and how we play them to forge our own path.

How far would you be willing to go to defend your title as champion to a game from a children’s book?

How much can you blame on your mom? What does it take for some people to take responsibility for their own actions?

Does distance really make the heart grow fonder? Or just more forgetful of your childhood friend while you’re having adventures?