Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie – Review by S. Bittles

Weep, Woman, WeepWeep, Woman, Weep by Maria DeBlassie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

We are given a touching novella about fighting to find the light and happiness even when you are dealt a hand that is dark and full of sorrow. This is my second read by this Author and I really enjoy their righting style, again they deliver in originality and touch on cultural history.

The Author will have you feeling every bit of anguish and hope as we are told Mercy’s story from her POV. We follow Mercy throughout her life and through her difficult journey of breaking free from her generational curse.

This Author amazes me with their attention to detail and descriptions, as well as their talent of writing about sensitive topics with care and relatability.

Short novel, with big impact!

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Deacon (Saints vs Sinners Series) by CJ Warrant – Review by Stephanie nicole

Deacon (Saints vs Sinners Series Book 1)Deacon by CJ Warrant
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

While this story was great as a whole let me start by saying that there are a couple of dark spots that could potentially trigger some people. That being said if you can get past the rough parts you will find a great, realistic romance story. The author pays great attention to detail, and just that fact alone gives the story a fantastic realistic feel. This book has so much to offer, from romance, to great characters, to fantastic chemistry. This author was brand new to me but I look forward to reading more.

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Forbidden Love:Book 1 of the Forbidden Duet by KM Lowe-Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

Forbidden Love - Book 1 of The Forbidden DuetForbidden Love – Book 1 of The Forbidden Duet by K.M. Lowe
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars

Forbidden Love: Book 1 of the Forbidden Duet by KM Lowe

Forbidden Love is the first book in the Forbidden Duet.  This is a Contemporary Romance with a bit of suspense that will have you turning the pages while on the edge of your seat. This book started off fierce and only intensifies as the story proceeds. I’m a huge fan of this author but this is definitely my favorite yet.  There’s plenty of drama, suspense, anger, romance and so much more.  What would you do if the one girl you’ve wanted your whole life gets  given to someone else for a debt? You try like heck  to do anything possible to get her free. This is Kally and Clarks story and man it definitely had my emotions all over the place from anger to be being very sad for the situations that Kally was forced to be in. Kally and Clark have friends for what seems like forever  they both have had secret feelings for the other. But on Kally’s eighteenth birthday she finds out her l8fe is fixing to change big time. Can Clark be her saving grace or will she be his? I really don’t want to give up to much. I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. Im looking forward to reading more from this Author

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The Sound of Murder (Musical Murder Mystery Series) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Jennifer Gordon

The Sound of MurderThe Sound of Murder by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An enjoyable and engaging cozy mystery, featuring a great heroine in main character, chorus girl, Ruby Ecco. As a member of the traveling theatre troupe she gets to travel all over the world, staging musicals. However, everywhere the troupe goes, murder and mayhem seem to follow, but luckily Ruby is a keen amateur sleuth. As a plus size girl, Ruby has been told she’s not leading lady material, despite her, great voice and pretty face. Ruby is happy as a chorus girl and enjoys her new gig, touring different cities and getting to explore them, as well as learning new roles for the musicals. When one of her cast-mates turns up dead, Ruby is determined to solve the mystery and bring the murderer to justice. After all who would murder a women playing the Mother Abbess in the production of The Sound of Music. I loved Ruby and felt as though I was alongside her investigating the murder. The characters and the setting were brought to life by the descriptive narrative, making me feel immersed in the story. I look forward to future books featuring Ruby and the travelling theatre troupe.

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Ruthless Heir (Mafia Elite Book 5) by Amy McKinley – Review by Kayla Kearney

Ruthless Heir: An Enemies to Lovers Mafia Romance (Mafia Elite, #5)Ruthless Heir: An Enemies to Lovers Mafia Romance by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book had me hooked from the very beginning, as per usual with this author! She captivated me with character of Summer, who is fleeing from people who have all but put a bounty on her, when she meets Luc and is whisked away to the mafia world in Chicago. As with her other books, the author kept me wondering what would happen next with the end of every chapter, and kept with her tradition of showing the viewpoint from each character.

This book has been my favorite in the series so far because of the characters unique connections to the mafia unlike the characters before them. Summer captivated my interest very early on in the book and kept it the entire time. I was slow to like Luc with his brash and distrusting behavior early on in the book, but the more the story went on and we learned things about his past as well as discover along with him things he never knew, he has definitely grown to be one of my favorite male characters this author has written about. The romance that blossoms between them is also one I will not soon forget, as they both realize throughout the story just how much they have in common and how much each needs the other in their lives.

I absolutely loved seeing the old characters making appearances throughout the book, I’ve always been a huge fan of how she does this in every series she has written. Before finishing the book I discovered she has already started on another book in the series, and needless to say, I’m really excited to read it!

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The Prisoner of the Dead: Zombie Thriller Dystopia (Dead World Book 1) by Megan Mackie- Review by Shadel Ayerbe

The Prisoner of the Dead: Zombie Thriller Dystopia (Dead World Book 1)The Prisoner of the Dead: Zombie Thriller Dystopia by Megan Mackie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is about a dystopian sci-fi story.

When civilization crumbled millennia ago, it appeared that mankind was doomed but then the undead somehow came back to life. The plague arose, again and again, the zombies flourished, and they were reborn. Into this horrifying apocalypse stepped Baron, a lone wolf who appeared out of nowhere on the last remains of humanity. Baron is imprisoned by an even stranger lady, the child of immortals who may have the secret to stopping the deadly cycle once and for all when his sharp survival instincts lead him to kill a strange man. But only if this odd duo can make it through the next epidemic.

I loved this story. I loved every page of it. Every chapter was exciting. This is my first book by this author. I can’t wait to read more from this author and to continue this series.

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Until There Was You by G. Colgrove – Review by M Policicchio

Until there was youUntil there was you by G. Colgrove
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

So good!! This is a story of love overcoming obstacles and discovering your family. Sometimes the family we make is healthier for us than the family we are born into. Regan discovers that in her best friend Phillip and again when she meets Jeremy. There were so many parts of this book that I didn’t see coming. I was not expecting all the twists. Regan is a smart, independent woman that is destined for great things in spite of where and how she grew up. Jeremy is a rich man’s son that has worked his way up the corporate ladder but doesn’t understand struggling. Together their chemistry is explosive. You can practically feel the sizzle coming off the page.

This was my first book by this author. BUT, you can guarantee that she has a permanent spot on my list of authors to watch and read!!

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The Hunted (Vampire Navy SEAL: Sam & Layla Book 1) by S.B. Alexander – Review by Caralee Loonat

The Hunted (Vampire Navy SEAL: Sam & Layla, #1)The Hunted by S.B. Alexander
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely love Vampire romance novels. This was quite a refreshing and might I add good book. This author has such a unique story line and I was hooked from page one. I really like how the characters are not predictable and the chemistry is so explosive. I really got sucked right in.

Sam and Layla are very well written characters. I like how there is just the right mix of drama and romance and an underlying sense of the forbidden. I was drawn to the forbidden love and the cliff-hanger ending for book one really had me hungry for more. I cannot wait to read more from this series.

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Santa… Nope the Grimm Wolves (Grimm Wolves MC Book 3) by D.M. Earl – Review by Kerry Baker

Santa...Nope the Grimm Wolves (Grimm Wolves MC #3)Santa…Nope the Grimm Wolves by D.M. Earl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is just another series by an amazing author that gets better and better with each new book. Every time I start the next I think I have found my new favourite and this one is no different. I loved it as soon as I started reading, the writing so iconic to this author. I honestly do not know how this author creates such fantastic stories time and time again.
The story was fast paced, exciting and such a gripping story. There was no way I could put this book down and it was read in one sitting. For me this book could have easily been double the length and I would have devoured it juat as quick. This is truly a fantastic book and I would urge everyone to read thia whole series.

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Changes and Challenges (Notebook Mysteries Book 3) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Tausha Treadway

Notebook Mysteries ~ Changes and ChallengesNotebook Mysteries ~ Changes and Challenges by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Notebook Mysteries ~ Changes and Challenges (Notebook Mysteries Book 3) by Kimberly Mullins. I have loved this series so much and I truly hope there is another book. Its a type of modern day Nancy Drew about a lady named Emma who took her inheritance and used it to make positive changes in the world. Emily and Jeremy are a couple and they are building a very modern life together. This story starts off with a bang with kidnapping, murder, drugs and mystery abound. The crime is set in 1885 and it becomes personal to Emma because her family members are put in danger during this time. Will Emma be able to keep everything from falling apart since everything is on her shoulders and will she be able to keep her loved ones safe? Read this amazing mystery and be prepared to keep flipping pages until you are finished! Its that amazing!

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The Sound of Murder (Musical Murder Mystery Series) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Kerry Carr

The Sound of MurderThe Sound of Murder by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have really enjoyed this book. It is a really good cosy mystery and I love the mixture of murder, mystery and also musicals. As our sleuth trys to solve the murder we are treated to glimpses of the sound of music and I will admit I was singing along in my head. I especially love the song that Ruby makes up to remember the clues they find

Ruby hasn’t had much luck. As part of the Melody Street Players her last show was one to remember but not for the performance but for a murder. Surely bad luck like that couldn’t strike twice right?

So imagine Ruby’s horror when she finds a member of her group dead from a gun shot wound. Now it’s a race against time to find the killer. With the help of a fellow actress they aim to solve this murder before the finger of suspicion is pointed at Ruby again.

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An Alien Storm (Soldiers of Saedo Book 4) by Calla Zae-Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

An Alien Storm (Soldiers of Saedo, #4)An Alien Storm by Calla Zae
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
An Alien Storm (Soldiers of Saedo Book 4) by Calla Zae

An Alien Storm is the fourth book in the Soldiers of Saedo Series that I truly enjoyed reading. This is a Sci-Fi/Fantasy that is a fast paced story and once you start reading you won’t want to put it down until you’ve finished. I’ve read other books by this author and this is my favorite yet. This authors style of writing and attention to detail along with the storyline that flows well . The characters are fun and relatable .This is about Akron and Vanessa. These two both have been burned in the past but can they let go of the past and have a relationship. I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I can’t wait to read more from this Author.

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Saving Marvel (Satan’s Devils MC Second Generation #4) by Manda Mellett – Review by Lorrene Huisman

Saving Marvel (Satan's Devils MC Second Generation Book 4)Saving Marvel by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have been a long time fan of this author. I am not surprised by how amazing this book was written, as well as the strong character development. I love how this author always writes their characters with layers, layers that unravel and the story goes on. As always the story was amazing as could be!

Marvel has always had a more vindictive personality I would say. For reasons how he acted at times, were unknown to me in truth. Reading this story I learned more of him and what happened to him the past. It would have devastated myself as well and I would say he feels the way he does, because of his scars and pain. And to me that was real character depth and made the story what it was. I also loved Marvel’s interactions with Virginia. They both were different but the depths of their scars were not so much. I found the moments they shared were deep and powerful. With anything this amazing author writes, i am captivated and sucked in deep, the writing, the characters, the words, the story, and really everything plays a crucial part! I loved this book and reading about Marvel’s story. A must read for sure!

Love everything this author creates. Really connected with this one, reading of what made Marvel who he is. This is a must read book, a must read author, and for sure a must read series! Highly recommend!

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Mermaid and the Rainbow: Mermaid Science by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tausha Treadway

the mermaid and the rainbowthe mermaid and the rainbow by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Mermaid and the Rainbow: Mermaid Science by Lois Wickstrom. This is such a cute, fun young children’s book. Its about science and different fun things involving science. We follow the cute characters on an adventure where the reader is taught science experiments. The character are Trezzie, Maia and Fg. Trezzie is a mermaid and Maia and Fig a human boy are her friends. My 4 year old nephew loved this book. He loved learning how to make a rainbow! I believe this is a great book for a gift for all your young children! They will love it!

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Keeping Secrets (Grimm Wolves MC Book 4) by D.M. Earl – Review by Ember Daley

Keeping Secrets- Prospect (Grimm Wolves MC #4)Keeping Secrets- Prospect by D.M. Earl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ugh yes. This series just gets better and better and I can’t get enough of it. Was easily my favorite one so far. Iron and Joy’s story is filled with secrets and all the yummy goodies that you will enjoy. Definitely worth reading.

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Santa… Nope the Grimm Wolves (Grimm Wolves MC Book 3) by D.M. Earl – Review by Ember Daley

Santa...Nope the Grimm Wolves (Grimm Wolves MC #3)Santa…Nope the Grimm Wolves by D.M. Earl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’m beginning to have a problem with this series, and that probably is that I can’t get enough. All of these characters are so good! Not big on holiday themed books being a main book in a series, but I’ll get over it.

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Bottom of the Chains (Grimm Wolves MC Book 2) by D.M. Earl – Review by Ember Daley

Bottom of the Chains (Grimm Wolves MC #2)Bottom of the Chains by D.M. Earl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I could only wish for this book to be longer! This is my second book from this author and I’m still not disappointed. Bullet has been through some things, but he really seems like he wants to make right with the guys. Would absolutely recommend.

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Mermaid and the Rainbow: Mermaid Science by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Lyndsey Fairley

the mermaid and the rainbowthe mermaid and the rainbow by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My 8 year old daughter read this for part of her homework. She is a struggling reader and she did fantastic with this (I thank the mermaid for keeping her attention).
Easy to read, and the pictures! So bright and colorful.

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Spring’s Showers (Romantically Seasonal Series) by C.A. King Review By Lauren Cox

Springs Showers: Romantically Seasonal

I love the storyline of this book, who wouldn’t want a little mythology mixed with romance?

It starts off with a bunch of God’s getting together and laughing about how easy Cupids job actually is, so Cupid bets the other God’s to try and make two people fall in love.

Mother nature’s goes first AKA spring, she takes on the body of middle aged women and has to live the life of a mortal to try and fit in to society and play matchmaker.

This book was definitely a page turner leaving me wanting more!

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Lingering Spirits (Soul Connection Book 4) by Nikki Lynn Barrett – Review by @torimitton

Lingering Spirits (Soul Connection, #4)Lingering Spirits by Nikki Lynn Barrett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If I could I would give this book a BILLION stars. This is the first book in this series I started reading. I finished in just a few days. I could NOT put this book down! It makes you feel soo many emotions in all the good ways.
You get to a spot where you THINK you could stop for the night or for a few minutes. NOPE! Hook. line. sink. I need to read all of these books and I got so entranced and wrapped into what was happening next. By far my favorite read of the year!! I NEED MORE!!!

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Deacon (Saints vs Sinners Series) by CJ Warrant – Review by Lorrene Huisman

Deacon (Saints vs Sinners Series Book 1)Deacon by CJ Warrant
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great read, from start to finish, I could not get enough of this one, there were moments where I felt myself swooning, and those were I was left in shock that could chill my bones. The author crafted a wonderful read that kept the reader engaged and wanting more with every turning of the page.

With this read, it stated the obvious to me. Second chances do come to people, but sometimes that second chance is darker than the first chance was. I found that part of the story very realistic. Deacon and Olivia were wonderful characters and I loved how they were written. Fate by chance brings them back together for a meet, but is the past really dead? And will the demons of their past that destroyed what they had engulf them again? This read had its darkness and as well as its light. I could not get enough. I was hooked, entranced, and in love the entire time! Great read!

Amazing freaking read. I would expect nothing less from this wonderful author. I always love their books with a passion. I highly recommend this book, its a great read and one that you will be surely hooked on!

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The Sound of Murder (Musical Murder Mystery Series) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Lorrene Huisman

The Sound of MurderThe Sound of Murder by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I could not help myself but fall in love over and over again with this remarkable book. The adventure of this read, is fun and light hearted, and there was no dull moment for me. The characters really lit up the stage in the most positive way It was full of entertainment as well!

Ruby was written amazing. She was a fun character for sure, but had tat quest for life personality. I loved how much of a mystery solver she was, especially along the lines of murder! I ha a lot of fun reading of her and her adventure in this one. Her wit truly was delightful. I loved how things seemed to build the more I read, as said the entertainment bar was high, and it very much kept me interested!

Wonderful and engaging read. Highly recommends this book if you have not have had a chance to pick it up as of yet. Well wroth a read and I do say you will surely enjoy it with all your heart!

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The Sound of Murder (Musical Murder Mystery Series) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Shelly Kittell

The Sound of MurderThe Sound of Murder by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The hills were alive with the sounds of deception, song, humor, and murder. Miss Ruby Ecco is fresh off the trail of her friend’s murder when it happens again. You’ll find yourself humming along with Ruby as she works to solves this mystery. She thinks to the tune of familiar songs. I don’t think I’ve smiled this much reading a cozy since the Bryce Beach series. Sunshine Baker makes a cameo in this book. The characters have personalities that are so well written for the plot. Nova, Tara and Dianna are so stage divas. Hattie is the overworked stage manager. I love this author. She writes positive, clean and fun mysteries. They are so much fun to figure out who did it and enjoy as you solve it. With the adventures Ruby had in this book, I’m looking forward to the next one. This is a terrific new series that I’m looking forward to reading more of. I recommend this for all mystery lovers. You won’t be disappointed.

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Beelzebub: The Gift of Glutony (A Sinful Seven Novel) by JC Brown & Lena Lane – Review by Jenni Bishop

Beelzebub The Gift of Gluttony (Sinful Seven, #2)Beelzebub The Gift of Gluttony by J.C. Brown
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4.5 stars

He is delightfully sinful but then again gluttony is his sin. He is one of the Seven Princes of Hell. Angels and Demons are on the verge of war. Demons are out in full force in this paranormal, romance story.
This delightful tale is unique and a pleasurable different read for a change. The characterisation and world building are done so well you are drawn into the shenanigans.
It is flirty and fun as we journey along whilst this demon shares what most can’t resist. That is until he comes across her. She is one he is determined to have. She has made him feel.
Now she is fighting for her soul and pulling out all the stops to resist his gluttonous ways.

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The Prisoner of the Dead (Dead World Book 1) by Megan Mackie – Review by Ashley Johnson

The Prisoner of the Dead: Zombie Thriller Dystopia (Dead World Book 1)The Prisoner of the Dead: Zombie Thriller Dystopia by Megan Mackie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book started with action and didn’t stop until the end. It’s a mix of I am Legend and The 100, well that’s what I got out of it and it was SO GOOD! The world building was amazing and the characters were great. I am excited for the next book!

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The Sound of Murder (Musical Murder Mystery Series) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Jenni Bishop

The Sound of MurderThe Sound of Murder by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

KL gives us a cosy mystery set around a musical theatre. It is the first book in this clever new series which is actually a spin off from one of her other series. We see new characters and friends from previous books This adventure is full of fun, wit and suspense.
This whodunnit is well written and will entertain and delight so grab a coffee, find a quiet spot and settle in.
Ruby sees something she never could have imagined which now leaves her as the prime suspect. She is being framed for a murder she stumbled across. Now she needs to prove her innocence and the only way to do that is to find the real killer.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Deacon (Saints vs Sinners Series) by CJ Warrant – Review by Jenni Bishop,

Deacon (Saints vs Sinners Series Book 1)Deacon by CJ Warrant
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4.5 stars

This book may cause triggers!
CJ brings us a dark second chance romance in this the first book in this new series. With lots of feels, tension, and maybe a few tears there is also lots of passion and chemistry.
A funeral brings Deacon and Olivia home to say goodbye to their friend.
He is not the same man he was when he left, no he was bitter and angry because she broke his heart. What he thought would be a quick visit turns into much more than he bargained for.
She was heartbroken when he left her without a word. Now saying goodbye brings things from the past back to light.
Lies and secrets, family falling apart, pain and drama, assault, sexual assault, and someone from the past changes all that.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Forbidden Love: Book 1 of the Forbidden Duet by KM Lowe – Review by Kerry Carr

Forbidden Love - Book 1 of The Forbidden DuetForbidden Love – Book 1 of The Forbidden Duet by K.M. Lowe
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really emotional love story. The author does an amazing job with the characters. I felt so desperately sorry for Clark and Kally. Their struggles in this book are very heartbreaking to read but also gripping as you want them to succeed and be together.

Clark is part of a very dangerous family. When he decides he wants a life better than one in the family business of crime he breaks away taking over his grandads business. However this does not sit well with his family and Clarks dad has a plan for revenge which will destroy him. This plan involves the love of his life Kally. He has loved Kally for years but has never told her and now it maybe too late.

Kally has just turned 18. She should be looking forward to her new adult life and the adventures to come. However when she is used to settle her dad’s debt all that changes. To protect her family she needs to marry Clark’s older brother. She knows her life is over and add to her despair is the fact this will also break Clarks heart.

Now they both need to survive their situations long enough to try and find a way back to each other. Will love conquer all? Or will the obstacles in their way be too dangerous to make it through alive?

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The Prisoner of the Dead (Dead World Book 1) by Megan Mackie – Review by Rayne East

The Prisoner of the Dead: Zombie Thriller Dystopia (Dead World Book 1)The Prisoner of the Dead: Zombie Thriller Dystopia by Megan Mackie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Dystopian adventure with a cliffhanger
This story draws you in, spins you around and leaves you hanging. Brilliant writing and world building. Zombie virus with a twist and an unlikely MC in Baron. He is a very complex character with a mysterious background and who is thrust into a viscous cycle of survival with immortals. I really enjoyed this book. Interested in seeing where this series goes.

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The Prisoner of the Dead ( Dead World Book 1 ) by Megan Mackie – Review by Carla Clemmons

The Prisoner of the Dead: Zombie Thriller Dystopia (Dead World Book 1)The Prisoner of the Dead: Zombie Thriller Dystopia by Megan Mackie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is an interesting take on a zombie apocalypse! I’m all for dystopian reads! I was not a fan of Thalia in the beginning but she does grow on you. Baron has a good heart and you just want to help him as much as possible. When they have to work together things get tense and interesting. Be prepared about halfway through the story you will want to keep reading as things really start to pick up. Definitely looking forward to book 2!

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