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The first scene is quite tense. You can feel the characters' fear and Galan's helplessness as his...
This book looks pretty good. I thought the plot seemed very unique and interesting, unlike...
I will admit, real world thrillers are not my cup of tea. Things like The Da Vinci Code I was...
The opening scene is intense and terrifying. You feel the characters' fear and confusion, and...
As the saying goes, "Freedom is just another word for nothing left to lose." Mona Passage sounds...
This book isn't really a typical genre for me and after reading the excerpt I'm not really...
That first chapter was quite a doozy. I was instantly by engrossed by Galan’s harrowing story of...
What I liked about this right from the start were the strong characters. At the beginning with...
While I do think the first few pages offered good writing and an intriguing plot, I don't think...
There isn't anything wrong with this book, it is just not my niche. The writing was well done and...
The author introduced various intriguing characters within just the first 20 pages. The balance...
Finally something interesting to read... I liked these first catchy pages. A story that seems...
The cover is nice but is a bit dark which would not entice me to pick it up. The book itself...
I was suprised because I was expecting something mysterious and cold but really got something...
Heartwarming and heartfelt, this book pushed all the right buttons for me. I am floored by the...
I think the book started off strong with Galan's perspective where we were instantly in a...
This book intrigued me. I love the aspect of it being on a ship and the connection the...
The cover of this book is too dark and on the generic side. Although this book isn’t for me(not...
The cover art is fairly dark and doesn't really pull me in, but the blurb is intriguing. From...
This really sounds like a moving and suspenseful tale. I can't imagine being in Gabriela or...
I was pleasantly surprised by the writing of the opening passage, which depicts a family being...
This is the first I've seen of this book and author, and it sounds like a good read. I think the...
This type of book is far from my normal go-to reading genres, and I enjoyed it more than I...
I have never known much about the Cuban people and I love to learn through reading. This book...
I really didn't know what to expect by the short summary listed, but after the first few pages I...
Loved that there was a preface telling the story of Galan and his father escaping Cuba with his...
This book sounds so very emotional. I love the premise and the setting, but it definitely sounds...
Mona Passage by Thomas Bardenwerper isn't the type of novel that I usually would consider...
The writing feels intricate and very well done, the characters feel realistic, and I like that...
The first look at this novel tells the beginning of a tale that follows characters who are...
The synopsis of Mona Passage reminds me of American Dirt, and not in a good way. I'm afraid I'm...
I can easy tell this book is going to be a thought provoking read. I’ve only tip toed into a...
Firstly, I like the first cover, it seems a bit basic but the appropriate use of colour with the...
This is quite different than my usual go to genre. The life of migrants has always been...
People are way too hard on books these days. I like the cover and the first look. I don't know...
I was excited to maybe enjoy something outside of my normal reading habits, but I don’t think...
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