Grave Digger Academy (Grave Digger Academy Book 1) by C.A. King – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

Grave Digger AcademyGrave Digger Academy by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Grave Digger Academy 1 was a good book, that quickly drew me in, and I look forward to book 2. It is a short book, that I was able to read in a day or 2, as I didn’t want to put it down. The characters are well written and each have their own personality, which comes through very well. I am not typically big on paranormal books, but the cover art drew me in. The author does a good job of laying the ground work, and providing the details for us to envision this world. We follow Makayla, in her first year of the paranormal academy, which seems similar to college. She applied to 3, and was denied from all but this school- which is the taboo school no one wants to go to, as it seems to be the last resort for the rejects. I was a little confused why there are grave diggers and Grave Diggers, and why they aren’t given different names…. but I hope that will become more clear later in the series. Makayla has a bit of mystery to her, and we slowly learn that she is more important than she seems at first- Made me think of Harry Potter, in the importance and history. I recommend this book and am dedicated to the series now- keep them coming!

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Break The Darkness (The Vigilant Book 2.5) by LM Preston – Review by Kerry Carr

Break The Darkness (Vigilant, #2.5)Break The Darkness by L.M. Preston
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is book 2.5 of the Vigilant Series. I have loved this series from the first book and I strongly recommend reading them from the beginning so that you get the full story and a full picture of all the characters.

This is the story of events of what happened from the view of Rhi.
Rhi is the younger sister of Emvee and Dexter and while she is mentioned in the other books it’s in this book that we really get to know her and her story.
Rhi is small and people are always thinking she is weak however she is such a strong and determined character. Even though she gets annoyed at everyone assumption it also works in her favour when she starts to investigate the strange goings on at the school.
However what she doesn’t realise until its too late is that the secrets she plans on uncovering puts herself and her whole family in danger.

This story is full of Suspense, secrets and lies, paranormal happenings and mysteries to be solved. Will Rhi be able to solve it and protect her family or will something happen that will change the course of all their lives.

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Moby Plays the Flute by Eeha Bhatt – Review by Darla Yocom

Moby Plays the FluteMoby Plays the Flute by Eeha Bhatt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This children’s book is beautifully written. The brilliant illustrations really pop and exudes the author’s descriptions perfectly.

The main character, Moby is a darling young lady dealing with the struggles of being less than stellar in school and in most things she attempts to complete. We can all sympathize with the situation at some point in our lives. The overall message plays out well and I think children will enjoy reading it while also learning a lesson or two.

Any military family knows the struggle they go through when a parent is deployed. The author did a fabulous job describing this in a kid friendly way as well.

Overall, I believe this beautiful story is a great option for children that the adults will appreciate.

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Master Romano (Masters of the Consulate Book 4) by Sylvia Black – Review by Shania Webb

Master RomanoMaster Romano by Sylvia Black
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The fourth book in the series, follows Romano and Raven, a vampire and a witch who are meant to be sworn enemies, when their paths cross. Neither can deny their attraction and fascination to the other, nor do they want to, when things take a twist and Raven is put in between following her upbringing or her heart. The choice is easy for her; Romano however is already on thin ice due to how his past dealings as a master look to the rest of the Consulate, But his question is can he have both. Or does he have to choose one?

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Moby Plays the Flute by Eeha Bhatt – Review by Shannen Kern

Moby Plays the FluteMoby Plays the Flute by Eeha Bhatt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a magnificent kid’s book! I say kid’s book, but really, I mean this is just a wonderful book. The lessons that are taught are invaluable to everyone!

Moby doesn’t like saying goodbye to her father, but he is a U.S. Marine and his duty calls. He gives her an early birthday present before he leaves, and she is delighted to learn that it is a bamboo flute! Between school and this flute, she is going to learn a few lessons that will help her the rest of her life.

This is a short but awe-inspiring read. Pick this up for yourself as a cute story or share with the children in your life. My 6- and 10-year-old absolutely loved it!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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Moby Plays the Flute by Eeha Bhatt – Review by Heather Hoke

Moby Plays the FluteMoby Plays the Flute by Eeha Bhatt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I looooooove this book so so much! Typically I don’t really enjoy children’s books. But this one was more of a realistic situation. It had a couple lessons in it. Eeha really knows what she is doing! **lots of applause **

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Curse of the Elf Lord (Kingdom of the Elf Lords Book 2) by Heidi Vanlandingham – Review by Shelly Kittell

Curse of the Elf Lord (Kingdom of the Elf Lords Book 2)Curse of the Elf Lord by Heidi Vanlandingham
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is incredible. I love the action, the suspense, and the family drama. Toss in the wolves, drageur and a few other goodies and the fun just doesn’t stop. The characters are well-written. I loved how it felt like it just picked up from the previous novel. The deception scattered throughout to the suspense just makes this such an entertaining fantasy novel. You can find almost anything you want in this story as you follow the elves on their journey. That ending! Loved it! Looking forward to the third book in the series.

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Hungry Business: A Gothic Story about the Horrors of Dating by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Heather Hoke

Hungry BusinessHungry Business by Maria DeBlassie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

First word that comes to mind?
Odd.
This book was very unusual. It took me a couple minutes to really catch on. But once I somewhat figured it out, I really liked it.
If I could ask one thing of Maria, it would be to give a tad more detail in the beginning so that we can be on the same wave length as her from the start.
Overall, it was good. Short little story. Even with the small amount of detail we are provided. I felt I could still understand the main character’s emotions.

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Operation Pinpoint (Space Force Rejects Book 1) by Landra Graf – Review by Shelly Kittell

Operation PinpointOperation Pinpoint by Landra Graf
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love sci fi/fantasy/paranormal. Ravena is pretty badass. She’s been in the Space Force a long time. She’s had to put up attitude and having to prove herself. She’s done a lot and is now trying to get Dravos, a space vampire (I love this, a first for me). He’s stuck as an experiment in the lab. Not really a new twist, but one you don’t see much, she’s the heroine, out to rescue. She’s strong, hard and has the courage. Dravos is soft, weak (not quite the word but closest I can do), and in need of a good woman to rescue him to keep him in check. He can’t let his vampire side come out or they will kill him. He’ll bring out her softer side and she’ll bring out his harder side. It’s a really fun story. Well-written with lot’s of action and drama. The characters help pull it all together. The flow is just right. I’m very excited this is the beginning of a series. I can’t wait for the next one to come out.

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Haunted Christmas by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Heidi Sturgess

Notebook Mysteries Haunted ChristmasNotebook Mysteries Haunted Christmas by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

All the covers have been good so far but this one is my favourite and I’m not sure if it’s because I’ve watched Emma grow and we’ve been on a journey or if it’s because the smell of Christmas is in the air it could even be a combination ❣️📕

Again Emma and her friends are at it again , find a killer , solve a murder and still enjoy Christmas . There was a “ Christmas Carol” vibe to it and it added to the wonder of our Emma and her mystery solving friends ….

This is one I’ll read again closer to Christmas while nibbling on a mince pie and sipping eggnog ❣️📕

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Unexpected Outcomes (Notebook Mysteries Book 4) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Heidi Sturgess

Notebook Mysteries ~ Unexpected Outcomes (Notebook Mysteries book #4)Notebook Mysteries ~ Unexpected Outcomes by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

As the series progresses so do the crimes and this time Emma’s path Color’s sea with those of some rather mean bank robbers so after their ordeal Emma decides a time of rest is in order but soon enough the bug is biting her and she’s hungry for adventure and the case she takes on has her so busy that Jeremy jumps in and helps , both now have their hands full and all is not as it seems ….

This instalment felt a little different to the others , like the pace was a little faster and the read was a little more intense , does that make sense ?

I’ve really enjoyed each book but this one really has captured my attention and a wee Tim favourite this far ❣️📕

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Battling Beckett by T. Christensen – Review by Carlie Del Gallo

Battling Beckett: A Contemporary Step Brother RomanceBattling Beckett: A Contemporary Step Brother Romance by T. Christensen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love a good sports romance novel and this one was SO STINKING GOOD! The story revolves around Greer, who lives with her mom and whose world turns upside down when they move in with her mom’s fiancé into a multimillion mansion and is thrust into a new school. Now this is not only the huge shock, she also is learning how to navigate Beckett who is an athlete at the school and who is not thrilled that they have moved in with them. I could not put this book down! It had so many different twists and turns and I loved this story line! I cannot wait to read more books by this author!

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Grave Digger Academy (Grave Digger Academy Book 1) by C.A. King – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

Grave Digger AcademyGrave Digger Academy by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Grave Digger Academy (Grave Digger Academy Book 1) by C.A. King

Grave Digger Academy is a wonderfully written YA/Paranormal Fantasy that I truly enjoyed reading. I was pulled in from the beginning and found myself turning the pages trying to figure out what was going to happen next. I’ve read other books by this author and her style of writing and attention to detail along with amazing characters make for a epic story. Makayla is fairly new to the academy system and has been denied to three she’s left with Grave Digger Academy. She’s not thrilled about it and is but trying to figure out how to dig herself out of it. She’s about to discover how temperamental corpses can be especially when they don’t want to cooperate. I highly recommend reading this fast-paced action packed story to find out what happens next. I look forward to reading more from this Author.

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From Brick & Darkness by J.L. Sullivan – Review by Mary Espinoza

From Brick & DarknessFrom Brick & Darkness by J.L. Sullivan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Be careful what you wish for!! Something we have been told again and again, but poor Bax had to learn the hard way! This novel is Modern And Dark, and I Loved It! It is a great YA novel for those who like their stories a little dark and gritty. It was definitely a unique and modern spin on an ancient evil. This book had an Aladdin feel to it in a todays world setting. It was 100% a page turner!

Mary Espinoza

September 2022
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Fractured Worlds: Courage in the Apocalypse by Courtney Konstantin – Review by Mary Espinoza

Fractured World: Courage in the Apocalypse CollectionFractured World: Courage in the Apocalypse Collection by Maira Dawn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

First off, this book is a collection of multiple short stories and it is a massive book! We’re talking Stephen king sized massive, Lord of the Rings massive! The stories cover many different aspects of possible apocalyptic world. Zombies, virus outbreaks, solar flares, EMPs and even mosquitoes! Some stories are complete stand alone and some are prequels or sequels with characters we are familiar with from previous stories. It’s a great collection and definitely not what I was expecting! Happy reading!!

Mary Espinoza

September 2022
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Notebook Mysteries ~ Emma (Notebook Mysteries Book 1) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Alison Risher

Emma (Notebook Mysteries, #1)Emma by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’ve read other books in this series, and they are all wonderful! Having finally read the first of the series, I am still firmly a fan of this author. I enjoyed the setting of the story- Chicago in the post Civil War era. Characters struggle to right wrongs amidst Chicago’s infamous corruption. Our protagonist also learns that she must trust people, and not always rush to judgment.

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Jake (Billionaire Blind Dates Book 1) by Toni Denise – Review by Kayla Octaviano

Jake (Billionaire Blind Dates Book 1)Jake by Toni Denise
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Adorable. Heartwarming. So cute! Jake is a rich man who has built his own company from the ground up, and his group of buddies decides it would be fun to set Jake up on blind dates that each of them pick for him. Jake agrees, but doesn’t believe that’s how he is going to meet the woman of his dreams. Lauren is your usual, girl next door, working girl who has always independently taken care of herself. Read this book! You will love it! It’s romantic, entertaining, and just overall fun to read! Couldn’t put it down!

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Changes and Challenges (Notebook Mysteries Book 3) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Heidi Sturgess

Notebook Mysteries ~ Changes and Challenges (Notebook Mysteries book #3)Notebook Mysteries ~ Changes and Challenges by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Emma gets contacted about the reading of a will of a previous client and it would seem Emma inherits a sum of money and the jury is still out if this is a good thing or not …..

In the previous book Emma had “ boy troubles” and it’s as if she’s more sure of herself and who she wants this time round ….Jeremy accompanies her to New York and besides the adventure they’re on they both realise they want more 🥰

With each book the cases get bigger , the plots and twist a little more intricate and the danger levels increase …. Bigger cases , bigger troubles as they say

The series has be fun so far and I’m looking forward to more ❣️📕

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Moby Plays the Flute by Eeha Bhatt – Review by Angela Hayes

Moby Plays the FluteMoby Plays the Flute by Eeha Bhatt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

4.5 Stars

 

Moby Plays the Flute by Eeha Bhatt is such a cute and sweet children’s story with the most delightful illustrations which give the story a bit of a whimsical feel.
The story is well written with a thoughtful story that was so easy to read.
It is full of heartwarming moments, as well as lessons teaching about patience, hard work, believing in yourself…. and so much more (see the list below).

Messages/lessons Found in this Story:
“-The importance of patience, hard work, and perseverance.
-That you must Believe in yourself.
-That you should Never give up.
-To keep trying until you find a way to make something work.
-That sometimes love means allowing someone to figure out a problem for themselves.
-You can achieve anything if you work hard at it.
-Putting forth effort will result in personal Reward…”

A wonderful little story!
Happy Reading!

Thank you, Eeha Bhatt!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Into the Light (Moon Harbor Series Book 3) by Kate McWilliams – Review by Angela Hayes

Into the LightInto the Light by Kate McWilliams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

4 Stars

 

Into the Light is the third book in the Moon Harbor Series by Kate McWilliams. I have come into this series a little backwards because I grabbed a copy of this without realising it’s Book Three in the series…. But luckily, it can be read as a standalone, and didn’t make me feel like I was missing anything by not having read the previous books first. Having said that though, I really enjoyed the story, and I would love to know more about the other characters, so I will be going back to read the previous two books before continuing with the series.
This is an emotional and steamy romantic suspense. A forbidden romance with a ‘brother’s best friend/best friend’s little sister’ element, sweet and tender moments, intrigue, dramatic developments, a swoon-worthy leading man, dirty talk, a little mysteriousness, and more.
Raf and Ellie were so easy to like, and I soon found myself completely invested in them and the outcome of their story. I like the suspense/mystery element, it was really well done and cleverly choreographed by Ms. McWilliams. She definitely kept me completely engrossed the whole way through. Although the last part of the book did feel somewhat rushed, but thankfully that didn’t detract too much from my overall enjoyment of the book.
I am looking forward to exploring the rest of the series.
Happy Reading!

Thank you, Kate McWilliams!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Sessrumnir ( Antipodes Series Book 5 ) by T.S. Simons – Review by Carla Clemmons

Sessrumnir (Antipodes #5)Sessrumnir by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh this series has been amazing! We are with Freyja and Cam and all of the others. You learn so much about Freyja and the children in this one. When tragedy strikes and decisions have to be made to protect the children that are unique. There are plot twist that will shock you and make you read late into the night! I will say I grew to really enjoy Freyja as a character and watching all of her growth through the whole series. I love the authors idea for this story and their writing style. You feel like someone is sharing a good story with you that you can’t wait to hear the ending but dread it at the same time! I definitely recommend reading the whole series so you can understand the storyline. Such a great ending to the Antipodes series!

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River Witch by Cheryl Burman – Review by Maryn Belling

River WitchRiver Witch by Cheryl Burman
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

River Witch by Cheryl Burman – Review by Maryn Belling

Once upon a time, in Big Magic Elizabeth Gilbert supposed that ideas pass from one author to another until someone allows them to be born through their writing. This book offers us an alternate solution: that the same ideas ride the wild hunt of human intellect and are born in multiple iterations for our evaluation and determination of preference.

River Witch is an interesting iteration of archetype. Hester pops into our collective consciousness at 8.

If you haven’t read Louisa Morgan’s A Secret History of Witches or Tracy Chevalier’s A Single Thread, this book might find a good space in your library. If you HAVE read those two books, caveat emptor. Especially if you’re a teacher, professor, or evaluator of nuances be sure your rubrics are safely ensconced in your briefcase before you start reading.

Younger readers or those who prefer to avoid triggers might be better served by The Remnant Chronicles by Mary E Pearson.

Trigger Warnings: domestic violence

River Witch, Cheryl Burman, Review, Itsy Bitsy Book Bits, Witch, Historical

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Fractured Worlds: Courage in the Apocalypse by Courtney Konstantin – Review by Brandy Vaughn

Fractured World: Courage in the Apocalypse CollectionFractured World: Courage in the Apocalypse Collection by Maira Dawn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is an absolute read for dystopian lovers! I have a spot for dystopian stories with characters that show us what humans can endure birth good and bad. This collection doesn’t disappoint. I was hooked from the first story and couldn’t put the book down! Each segment gives you different scenarios that could potentially be the downfall of modern society. I’m hooked!

Reviewed by @bilberrysweet
Brandy Vaughn, September 2022

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Fractured Worlds: Courage in the Apocalypse by Courtney Konstantin – Review by Donya Pedigo

Fractured World: Courage in the Apocalypse CollectionFractured World: Courage in the Apocalypse Collection by Maira Dawn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a collection of 19 apocalyptic and dystopian stories brought together to support veterans and first responders. The different zombie apocalyptic spins, survivor scenarios, and writing styles each author used were intriguing and kept me reading.

There were so many great stories in this 800 page anthology that it’s hard to pick just one favorite. My top choices are Babysitter of the Apocalypse by Courtney Konstantin and Cataclysms New Hope by L. Douglas Hogan. Both of these stories have an unexpected hero/ heroine who takes care of others and grows themselves along the way. You really get to see this in Babysitter of the Apocalypse as the main character is suddenly thrust into a caregiver position of two small children, when they had always steered clear of children and had never even been able to keep a pet. I love the way these stories show how they overcome obstacles and persevere as they face most things that are sprung on them head on. These stories are nonstop actop and make you wonder if you could survive in a post-apocalyptic world. Do yourself a favor and pick up this great anthology that supports an amazing cause!

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Euphoric Wonderland by Ryan M. Becker – Review by Jo Frizzell

Euphoric Wonderland: An Eclectic Collection of Psychedelic Poetry to Stimulate the Senses and Open the MindEuphoric Wonderland: An Eclectic Collection of Psychedelic Poetry to Stimulate the Senses and Open the Mind by Ryan M. Becker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The last poetry book I read before this was one of Shel Silverstein’s when I was a kid. I remember running the gamut of mostly positive emotions with laughter as a common reaction. I say that to say, I don’t normally read much poetry, but I’m really glad I picked this book up! These poems took me on a journey, seeing inside the author’s soul as they bear it to the world. With the variety of emotions as well as the illustrations and the page design, I really enjoyed these! Based on the color theme – even without reading the title – I had a general idea of what side of the emotional spectrum each poem would be, which just made the reading experience even better! If you like poetry, I would absolutely recommend this book!

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Into the Light (Moon Harbor Series Book 3) by Kate McWilliams – Review by Tia Martel

Into the LightInto the Light by Kate McWilliams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Rafael has a secret he’s keeping from all of his friends. He thinks he’s cursed because when he gets close to someone they end up hurt. Since coming to Moon Harbor, he is known as quiet and reliable but he’s worried that if they knew, they’d think differently.

Ellie Waters is over being treated like a doll. She wants to love life how she wants and what she wants is Rafael. She’s all grown up now, but can’t seem to figure out if Raf sees her as more than his best friends little sister.

Soon RAF and Ellie can’t keep away from each other and they fall into the teeming romance that’s been hovering between them, but Raf’s past soon rises and threatens everything they’re building. Moon Harbor and Ellie are both at risk with all kinds of trouble coming for Rafael.

I found this short book to be a fun read with some twists I wasn’t expecting. It was sweet where it needed to be and suspenseful when it mattered. I definitely didn’t want to put it down! I’m hopeful that the other titles in the Moon Harbor series are just as fun, because I will definitely need more from this sweet town. My only complaint is how fast it was over!

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Into the Light (Moon Harbor Series Book 3) by Kate McWilliams – Review by April McCoy

Into the LightInto the Light by Kate McWilliams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book had it all! Mystery, suspense, danger, forbidden romance. What more could you ask for! This was well written and is book 3 of a series called Moon Harbour. Side note… I did not read any others so I am not sure if they act as standalone or if I was missing anything but I felt like I wasn’t lost while reading it! It was well written with great flow and characters and I was on the edge of my seat hanging onto every word right to the very end! I loved this story and it fit right into my wheelhouse!

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A Love Restrained by Becky Flade – Review by Michelle Austin

A Love RestrainedA Love Restrained by Becky Flade
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great 5 star read.
Kylee comes across a very familiar face while on patrol. She is determined to have him charged to prove a point but it backfires on her. This is a man that she had crushed on in school and he had left her hurt and embarrassed.
Jayson had made some bad choices in high school, and he also had feelings for Kylee. Now that he has seen her again he pursues Kylee relentlessly, will she give in to him again or keep him at arms length? Can Kylee get past the choices that Jayson has made in his life?

Overall this was a great read, I really liked both characters we get dual POV which I love. Although Jayson did anger me a little here and there. The author does a great job with her writing and I look forward to reading more from her. 1-click and get started today. .

Reviewed by @mab54615
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Notebook Mysteries ~ Emma (Notebook Mysteries Book 1) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Anantha Rusum

Emma (Notebook Mysteries, #1)Emma by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This series is quite interesting to me, as I read 2nd,3rd and 4th books in sequence before and finally came to read the first one. So I have seen Emma at her helm as a matured woman who is quite independent and solves mystery cases, and now come back to read where it all began.
So it was good to see Emma, who along with her sister were bored in the bakery. Emma, training under special tutors and finally Emma taking on dangers head on.
I really enjoyed “the becoming” very much. This book was more like a prequel to me, and the foundation is set very right for the series which it would be in the next three books.

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Scars (The Crown of Stones Book 2) by C.L. Schneider – Review by Chelsea Foster

Magic-Scars (The Crown of Stones, #2)Magic-Scars by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ian’s story isn’t quite what I expected to read when i first began this book. There is love and action and openness in this story. Secrets you never thought would come out. One part or a few actually caught me completely off guard I didn’t think it would come to Ian having to keep his promise to a young boy in the story. The hanger it leaves you with though makes you wanna go to the third one to see if what he seen was a true prediction. The author did very well depicting every detail and making it feel like you were there. Suspense, humor, love, sadness and a sense of compassion are all in there.

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