April 2023 – Page 18 – Itsy Bitsy Book Bits

Non-Verbal by Molly Zenk – Review by Angela Hayes

April 21, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Angela Hayes

NonVerbal by Molly Zenk
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4.5 Stars

Non-Verbal by Molly Zenk is a moving Young Adult fiction book that is inspired by a true story. This story delves into the life of Emerson Rayne who has a more severe form of Autism which impacts on every facet of her being.
I really felt for Emerson, and her family as they struggled through their journey. All the challenges they faced not only in their day-to-day lives, but also is trying to get the support and treatment for her special needs.
This story highlights some of the challenges and difficulties a severely autistic person, and their families, experience. There are some heart-breaking and scary moments, lots of emotion, and some more inspiring and hopeful parts- all wrapped up in a well-written and thought-provoking story.
Well worth the read!

Thank you, Molly Zenk!

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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I’ll Love You Tomorrow (Trading Heartbeats Trilogy Book 3) by Julie Navickas – Review by Shelly Kittell

April 21, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Shelly Kittell

I’ll Love You Tomorrow by Julie Navickas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Here we get to Lauren & Mitch’s story. They are facing some marriage issues because work/life balance from Lauren. It’s tough but we do get to see them work hard through their struggle. Old faces pop up through our story. This is such a heartwarming story. The author writes the story in such a real way that’s shows how relationships can be hard but if they are meant to be, with some real work put in, they just might find happiness. I love the characters in this series. They are all written in ways to feel like they could be your friends. Such a wonderful book. A beautiful ending to a beautiful trilogy.

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Yeti Left Home by Aaron Rosenberg – Review by Kirsten Berkebile

April 21, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kirsten Berkebile

This is an amazing story about someone who doesn’t quite fit in anywhere. I feel like Wylie Kang sometimes. It’s really amazing how Aaron takes a character like Wylie and makes others realize that there is more that goes on around you that you aren’t really seeing. I can totally relate to Wylie when it comes to not knowing about other supernaturals and how they can only be seen by other supernaturals. I feel like I can only see certain things and no one else can. I am sure that if you read this book, you too will feel a connection to at least one of the characters. Wylie the Yeti and a few of his supernatural friends have me all up in my feelings.

Yeti Left Home by Aaron Rosenberg
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is an amazing story about someone who doesn’t quite fit in anywhere. I feel like Wylie Kang sometimes. It’s really amazing how Aaron takes a character like Wylie and makes others realize that there is more that goes on around you that you aren’t really seeing. I can totally relate to Wylie when it comes to not knowing about other supernaturals and how they can only be seen by other supernaturals. I feel like I can only see certain things and no one else can. I am sure that if you read this book, you too will feel a connection to at least one of the characters. Wylie the Yeti and a few of his supernatural friends have me all up in my feelings.

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The Vassal of Magic (The Virus of Beauty Book 3) by C.B. Lyall – Review by Jenni Bishop

April 21, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Jenni Bishop

The Vassal of Magic by C.B. Lyall
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars
The Vassal of Magic is the third book in CB’s captivating The Virus of Beauty series. Make sure to start at the beginning of this series with The Virus of Beauty and The Veil of Corruption as each book follows on from the other.
This well plotted and highly imaginative tale is original and unique. It is fast paced Young Adult fantasy tale has magic, witches and wizards. The Vassal of Magic is set in beautiful magical realms and is action-packed, rife with danger, palpable tension, with lots of mystery and suspense.
CB’s world building is cleverly woven together with a well-developed quirky cast characters to draw readers in.
Can Wilf tap into his full potential to combat the evil that threatens the realm and to save the girl of his dreams? The pages keep turning as we travel along with Wilf and the many twists and turns that he has to face.
If you love YA fantasy fun adventure tales you will like this book. You don’t have to be a YA to read it though!

Reviewed by @jennadb

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Borne (The Crown of Stones Book 3) by C.L. Schneider – Review by Santana Hicks

April 21, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Santana Hicks

Magic-Borne by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the final book of ‘The Crown of Stones’ trilogy and boy was it a wild ride. Ian Troy did a lot of growing up during this time. He went from being a hated anti hero to a liked hero. Being a Shinree is an automatic ticket to being hated by most but does this stop Ian? No.

Ian is still in hiding while trying to find his daughter and confront his father. He is also still trying to save himself from the inevitable doing of the crown. With the help of a weirdly diverse group, Ian travels in more ways than one.

I loved the previous two books of the series and I did enjoy this one but I must admit, it was my least favorite of the three. The first two books gave me Witcher vibes while this one is too different. I found it hard to follow along during some scenes of time travel. That’s the only downside in my opinion.

The book is set almost directly after the previous and jumps right in. If you did not read the first two books, you will be lost. The trilogy is amazing. The author wrote Ian with such depth and intensity that I have no idea how he managed to endure everything he went through. I am sad to see it end. I was introduced to this author’s books a couple years ago and I am so happy to go through this journey from start to finish. You can tell the author puts their heart and soul into the writing making the characters become more real. I can’t wait to see what the next thing the author has up their sleeve is!

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Non-Verbal by Molly Zenk – Review by Jenni Bishop

April 21, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Jenni Bishop

NonVerbal by Molly Zenk
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4.5 stars
Non-Verbal is a Young Adult story based on a true story. Apparently, it is recommended for teenagers 10 – 18 years. This young woman was labelled as having an autism spectrum disorder, having sensory processing disorder, and an intellectual disability as well as being functionally non-verbal. That is a lot of labels.
It is a moving and captivating story about Emerson who is severely autistic and unable to verbalise in words, but she does have a voice. It is a story told by her that will make your heart ache. We see how she navigates her world and what it is like to be present but talked about like she doesn’t understand. We watch as her stressed and over protective parents fight not only with her to keep her safe but for her and to get her the support and treatment she needs.
I have a grandson who is low on the Asperger’s spectrum and has auditory processing disorder and I know the struggles we faced in getting the help he needed.
It is easy to feel for these people that evoke such strong emotions.
With friendships, bullies, Emerson’s self-harm behaviours, and mental and emotional issues we truly see how life is for this vulnerable young woman and people like her.
Non-Verbal is a thought-provoking and moving story.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Messenger (Star-Crossed Celestials Book 2) by A.L. Morrow – Review by Amelia Stansell

April 21, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Amelia Stansell

Messenger by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book two of the series. I really liked this book. You should read in order, to know who is who and to know the story of the characters.
Jace is a Watcher and Cyrus is a Messenger. Cyrus does not want to give up everything he has worked for and so he lets Jace go, he soon realizes that was a big mistake. Cyrus betrays his kind to protect his enemy and he must pay. The Messengers leave him for dead. Jace finds out and breaks his pact to make sure Cyrus is okay.
Do they find each other and reconnect? You’ll just have to read to find out.

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A River of Crows by Shanessa Gluhm – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras

April 21, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Rebeca

A River of Crows by Shanessa Gluhm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love books which have a good mystery so this book jumped out at me.
My concern when I started reading was when it became apparent there were going to be some jumps in time to tell the story. This can sometimes ruin it for me, but I was pleasantly surprised that I was still able to follow along and actually enjoyed the way the ‘time jumps’ helped the narrative.
There seemed to be little clues dropped throughout (some red herrings) as to what happened, and this created twists that were at times surprising and unexpected. This kept me engaged with the story and I found myself contemplating the secrets and deception even when I wasn’t reading.

I felt like I was accompanying Sloan as she faces all the difficulties of a divorce, caring for her mother and her father being released from prison. She goes from one hardship to another and just keeps getting battered as the secrets start unravelling and I was invested in the way she navigated the new dynamics and changes and how/if she would be able to come out on the other side of it all.

I thought the book was very well written, flowed well and led you down the paths the author wanted, only to turn around and surprise you. This is a skill I admire in an author as it can be difficult to surprise your audience in the way this has.
This was my first book by this author, but I will be seeking out more. If their other books are anything like this one, they have a new fan in me!

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I Loved You Yesterday (Trading Heartbeats Trilogy Book 1) by Julie Navickas – Review by Tonya Merritt

April 21, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Tonya Merritt

I Loved You Yesterday by Julie Navickas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A relatable story of teenage love that went arie. Mavis and Joshua’s love never ended but will her reason for leaving Josh be enough? What about Austin will his secrets come out? In this first book of the series, you fall in love with all the characters and follow the steps it takes for love to last.

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Savage Lies (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Hannah Porter

April 21, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Hannah porter

Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

After reading the prequel, 🎶One kiss is all it takes, fallen in love with me 🎶🤣
I ran to read this first installment of the Hidden Valley Elite series. I needed to see where the story was going to go. The author Isla Vaughn writes an amazing enemies (bully) to lovers story, like it’s definitely tv worthy. I could totally see this being on the cw channel ❤️❤️. It’s has dark secrets, will they won’t they drama, suspense ,stolen moments between the characters and much much more. The author ended the story with another cliffhanger 😭🫣. CAN NOT WAIT to read the next book!

Ps. man oh man I can’t wait. While looking through the authors page I saw we are in for a real ride, there are so many books of this series coming out 🥰🙌🙌🙌

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Savage Start (Hidden Valley Elite Prequel) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Hannah Porter

April 21, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Hannah porter

Savage Start: A High School Bully Romance: Hidden Valley Elite Prequel by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This series by Isla Vaughn is a new one for me, I’m glad to have started it, especially reading this before the rest because it gives you just enough detail on how it started between the main characters Riley and Cole to get you hooked. It was a fast read for me but not at all disappointing and it ends with a Cliffhanger(gotta love those), so you definitely have to go to the first book to see what happens. This book is the prequel to savage lies. Id recommend 100%

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The Innovator (WaterFyre Rising Book 3) by Nadia Han – Review by Sara Grantham

April 21, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Sara Grantham

The Innovator by Nadia Han
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It was great to be back in this series! Nadia Han crafted another wonderful book within the WaterFyre Rising world. This book is great as a continuation or a standalone. If you like a slow burn and enemies-to-lovers, this book is perfect for you. And who wouldn’t want a sexy AND smart billionaire to love? *swoon*

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The Innovator (WaterFyre Rising Book 3) by Nadia Han – Review by Katie Matthews

April 21, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Katie Matthews

The Innovator by Nadia Han
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another wonderful book by this talented author. I really loved this story and the characters in it. This was Natalie and Grayson’s story! Natalie and Grayson had such chemistry, it was literally pouring off the pages. If there’s one thing this author does right is she gets the connection and passion between the characters she’s writing about spot on. Apart from the simmering connection between the two characters we’ve got the twists and turns that deal with both of their pasts and I think in particular Grayson’s past was really interesting to see him work through. This is the third book in the series but can be read as a standalone, I would recommend reading in order though personally.
I’m definitely looking forward to more from this author!

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Borne (The Crown of Stones Book 3) by C.L. Schneider – Review by Wendy Rennewanz

April 21, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Wendy Rennewanz

Magic-Borne by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Crown of Stones: Magic-Borne by C. L. Schneider. I give this book 4 stars, it is very different from my usual reads, but had me intrigued to keep going back for more. If you like to read fantasy books I would recommend checking out this series!

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I’ll Love You Tomorrow (Trading Heartbeats Trilogy Book 3) by Julie Navickas – Review by Diane Sennett

April 21, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Diane Sennett

I’ll Love You Tomorrow by Julie Navickas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow! What a wonderful finish to the trilogy! I’ll Love You Tomorrow is Lauren and Mitch’s story. Lauren and Mitch have known each other since childhood, so marriage was a natural progression. The wedded bliss has faded; Lauren wrestles 24/7 keeping her restaurant afloat, and Mitch has become distant.
I’ll Love You Tomorrow was a page-turner. The characters and story are well-written. You cannot help but to root for this couple! This is a trilogy that I will read over again!

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How to Make a Flying Carpet (Alex, the Inventor) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Melissa Fink

April 21, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Melissa Fink

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How to Make a Flying Carpet by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have read a few books Lois Wickstrom and all of them I have enjoyed. What I loved most about this book is it teaches children to use their imagination. The book includes some science about magnets. I read this book to my 9 year old daughter and she really enjoyed it as well. The details and world building was good. If you are wanting to teach your children to use their imagination, I think this would be a great book to read to them.

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Right in Front of You (Morris Valley Gang Book 1) by Brooke May – Review by Katie Matthews

April 21, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Katie Matthews

Right in Front of You: Volume One: Brinley & Adrian by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this story so, so much! Every time I read a book by this author I know that I am in for a brilliant read and yet again she didn’t disappoint with this opener to her new series. Adrian …. What can I say about Adrian – he was just one of the best characters I’ve read about this year, I think I fell in love with him the very first moment I started reading about him. I love how he stepped up as soon as he though Brinley was in trouble. He’s definitely the type of person you want to protect you in a scary situation. I liked Brinley too, she was a really down to earth character who really just wanted a quiet life with her friends.
Overall I really loved this story and I’m exciting to read about more of the characters in the next story.

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I’ll Love You Tomorrow (Trading Heartbeats Trilogy Book 3) by Julie Navickas – Review by Katie Matthews

April 21, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Katie Matthews

I’ll Love You Tomorrow by Julie Navickas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the third and final book in this trilogy and what a book to end it on. I loved the first two books in the series and couldn’t wait to get started on this one and I wasn’t disappointed. This story was about Mitch and Lauren. Both of these characters were clearly struggling in their marriage and their journey in this story wasn’t the easiest but I was rooting for them all along because it was clear that they still loved each other but had just lost their way with the relationship. Yes they both made mistakes but reading about them and waiting to see if they would find their way back to each other kept turning the pages for sure. The authors writing was again flawless in this book and I am definitely going to be eagerly awaiting whatever she may come out with next.

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Non-Verbal by Molly Zenk – Review by Melissa Fink

April 21, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Melissa Fink

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NonVerbal by Molly Zenk
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I chose to read this book because we think my daughter has a higher functioning Autism and can’t get her tested for it for another year. I love how the story tells about the daily struggles Emerson goes through being a teenager who has non verbal Autism. I felt like the book was relatable because I have a friend who’s son is non verbal with Autism. If you don’t know much about Autism, I feel like this book can teach you a lot about it. The details was great. I have no complaints at all who this story was written. I think it was written beautifully!

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The Innovator (WaterFyre Rising Book 3) by Nadia Han – Review by Kerry Carr

April 21, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Carr

The Innovator by Nadia Han
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the third book in the Waterfyre Rising Series. Even though it is part of a series these books can be read as a standalone as the main story focuses on individual couples. One thing i love about this series is that author attention to detail and character building. Her characters have so much depth and back stories that you can’t help be captivated by their story and how it unfolds

In this story we meet Grayson and Natalie.

Grayson has had a tough upbringing after witnessing a murder with his friends and then suffering more lies and betrayal in his family he has grown to become a man who trusts no one and allows no one to get to close to him. Relationships aren’t something he does as he loses interest too quick that is until he meets Natalie. Natalie is quick witted, she had a spark about her and she’s not afraid to bite back which makes her interesting to Grayson. Shes not like other women.

Natalie however, isn’t all she seems to be. She too is hiding secrets and lies revolving her family which is she on the hunt to find the truth too. The last thing she needs is to get distracted by a man. Especially a man that makes her blood boil as much as Greyson does. Why does he have this effect on her? Why does she allow him to possess so much control over her feelings?

This is a steamy enemies to lovers romance story which will keep the reader gripped till the end. As secrets start to be unraveled between them and their closeness grows will Natalie be able to break down the wall around Greysons heart or are they both too damaged to be able to fixed the damage they have already suffered?

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Non-Verbal by Molly Zenk – Review by Daree Blake

April 21, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Daree Blake

NonVerbal by Molly Zenk
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a glimpse into what it is like for Emerson to live with Autism. It is a very unique perspective to see things through her eyes and ears. I have a sister who is non-verbal and we have always wondered about what she understands and what she doesn’t. This book will challenge how we speak to and think about those who don’t have words to express what they are feeling inside.

Reviewed by @daree222
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Esprit de Corpse by Ef Deal – Review by Jennifer Crain

April 21, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Jennifer Crain

Esprit de Corpse by Ef Deal
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was. an interesting read, set in 1800s Paris, but complete with automatons, robots, and other futuristic technologies. One of my favorite aspects of this book is the twin sisters, Jacquie and Angel play off each other well, one being an artist/musician and one loves tinkering with metal in her workshop. It takes both of them, with their unique skill sets, to solve the issue of ending an engineered war.

I appreciated the use of French language peppered through the book, but appreciated the translator built into my Kindle. This added to the atmosphere of feeling like you were in 1800s Paris.

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Savage Lies (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1) by Isla Vaughn – Review by April McCoy

April 21, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by April McCoy

Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Isla just slays me with every book she writes but this one… WOW. I laughed I cried and I was in utter turmoil but in the best way if that makes sense. The chemistry is out of this world and the book is definitely not for the faint of heart. She writes in such a way that makes you feel every single thing and it truly takes you to a different place. Honestly couldn’t reccommend enough

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Little Red, the Detective (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn

April 21, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn

Little Red, the Detective: a science folktale by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Little Red, the Detective is similar to Red Riding Hood in some ways, but with a little twist. Red (real name Maureen) got her nickname because her grandmother knitted her a sweater that she wore all the time and it happened to be red. Her grandmother called her to come over for a new sweater but asked her to pick her some flowers to make tea along her way. Packing her plant book to help her look for the flowers, cookies for grandma that she and her mom made, and her flinger print kit she sets off to grandma’s house. While looking for the flowers, a wolf comes along and helps her find some purple flowers that smell like vanilla. She stops to look them up in her book and the wolf runs ahead to grandma’s house. The wolf then eats grandma and Red has to use her detective skills to see if Grandma is really Grandma. I don’t want to give it all away, but it’s a super cute book and take on an old classic tale. I thought that my 8 year old would love this book, but I think that younger kids would enjoy it as well. You could easily read this to a 5 year old. This author is great at adding in some “learning” into her books, which I LOVE! For example, in this book you learn a little about finger prints. Check this book out, but also her other ones too! I have a few of them now, and my daughter’s and I love them all so far!!

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How to Make a Flying Carpet (Alex, the Inventor) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tonya Merritt

April 21, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Tonya Merritt

How to Make a Flying Carpet by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Lois Wickstrom teaches the way magnets work and what ways you can use them. This is a fun story that caters to the youth and teaches them how to use their imagination and scientific uses for magnets. A book that could be used in a science class to help children better understand magnets and is fun enough for them to actually listen.

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Non-Verbal by Molly Zenk – Review by Tonya Merritt

April 21, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Tonya Merritt

NonVerbal by Molly Zenk
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is an amazing insight of what it’s like being nonverbal and a teenager. There are many issues that present themselves in the teenage years but what if you can’t voice them and tell someone how everything feels. I really enjoyed reading this book and seeing how Emerson’s mind works and how she deals with it day to day. A great read to help you understand what it is like to be nonverbal.

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Non-Verbal by Molly Zenk – Review by Jennifer Crain

April 21, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Jennifer Crain

NonVerbal by Molly Zenk
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Being an educator, I absolutely fell in love with Emerson and her struggles to fit into a verbal, speaking world; I love trying to put myself in students’s shoes to enhance my practice. Noneducators and educators alike will find her very likable, and the realism in the book between the interactions between Emerson and her parents, parents and the teachers, etc. make the story very realistic and poignant to any reader.

Be warned, however, to have tissues nearby- Emerson tries so hard to adapt and find her place in the world, I got a little teary with her struggles (which I normally don’t with books). The writing is wonderful, I didn’t put it down until I finished the entire book in one sitting. Molly Zenk captures the teenage world perfectly and makes one aware of a very difficult time period for a special girl Emerson.

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I’ll Love You Tomorrow (Trading Heartbeats Trilogy Book 3) by Julie Navickas – Review by Melissa Fink

April 21, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Melissa Fink

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I’ll Love You Tomorrow by Julie Navickas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is my third book I have read in this trilogy and the author has NOT disappoint in any of them!! The world building and character details are amazing. She grabs your attention from the first page to the very last. I hope she writes more books because I would like to know more how Lauren and Mitch’s relationship turns out in the end of the series. I highly recommend this trilogy!!!

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The Vassal of Magic (The Virus of Beauty Book 3) by C.B. Lyall – Review by Shelly Kittell

April 21, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Shelly Kittell

The Vassal of Magic by C.B. Lyall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The amazing ending to a magical journey. Oh, I have enjoyed traveling with Wilf on this trip as he learned about his magic and the adventures he was on to save his family and the magical world. This story was full of adventure, drama, a little of everything you could ask for. It all fit together and came together so nicely to bring a close to this trilogy. The characters have been just that. The author has give them such personalities that some of them, like Ermentrude, felt like they might be your cranky neighbor. All Wilf ever wanted to do was the right thing. This has been an amazing series. I do recommend reading from the first book, it will make more sense.

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Non-Verbal by Molly Zenk – Review by Shelly Kittell

April 21, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Shelly Kittell

NonVerbal by Molly Zenk
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fantastic book. As the parent of an autistic adult and 4 autistic grandchildren, I feel that the author has done a really good job of writing and giving the perspective of both the parents and of Emerson. Their life is complicated. I couldn’t put this book down. It grabbed my heartstrings and just kept me reading all the way through. All the emotions were felt. I will be buying and gifting this one to friends and teachers. It is deserving of more than 5 stars if I were allowed to give it more than that. Excellent book that I fell all should read.

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