Boss’s Vendetta (Sicilian Gods Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras

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Boss's Vendetta (Sicilian Gods Book 1)Boss’s Vendetta by Via Mari
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a mafia romance which focuses on Salvatore Larussio and Adrianna. These two start out hating each other but as the events unfold, this grows into something more.

This story is full of suspense, action, secrets and of course romance. It’s a well-written and enjoyable to read with lovable characters.

I love Salvatore’s protectiveness and loyalty – he comes across as cold but underneath it, there’s more than meets the eye.

I admired Adrianna’s strength and independence, standing her ground even in the face of danger.

The two together share sizzling chemistry and I was rooting for them from the beginning. I’m glad I came across this book and will move onto the next book as soon as possible.

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People Safari by Feather Chelle – Review by Julie Johnson

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People SafariPeople Safari by Feather Chelle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Let’s just take a moment and admire the cover of this book. It’s beyond brilliantly beautiful and the illustrations inside are equally as radiant!

This book was a journey…an adventure and was a very fun read! I laughed out loud several times reading this book and I know that kids will find it even more humourous than I did! Some parents may not appreciate one portion of the humor presented but given the story, I found it very appropriate and the kids will love it.

Ranger Marco, who is a raccoon, is helping out the Deer family in teaching their young Fawn about safety in different environments. They journey out of the woods to a nearby town where big yellow tubes suck up children and bring them back at the end of the day. Where there is a lot of noise that’s not heard in the woods. Small animals that are attached to their owners who are covered in strange material. Fawn learns to respect her environment and to accept who she is during this adventure.

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Punk (Popov Boys Book 6) by Leslie Georgeson – Review by Kerry Baker

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Punk (Popov Boys #6)Punk by Leslie Georgeson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This type of book isn’t usually my favourite, but I had read the others in the series so I knew I had to add this one on. I am so glad I did. It was well written and I really enjoyed the characters, which very much surprised me. I thought the connection was easy to engage with and very relatable.
This book fits in perfectly with the rest of the series. It is dark, intense and a great story to read. It wasn’t hard to get into the story and it was lovely to read about familiar characters again. This author is still a relatively new one to me and I think I am very much going to enjoy reading more of her work.

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A Monster for Meg (Giants and Monsters) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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A Monster for MegA Monster for Meg by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Monster for Meg is an adorable story about a little girl who is blind and does not know what a monster looks like. Meg’s big sister, Sue, tries to explain to her what a monster looks like using other senses such as taste, sound, and touch. Sue is trying to scare Meg a little bit about monsters, but Meg compares everything Sue says to things that Sue has done. The game of comparison is fun for Meg, and she is enjoying how her sister explains monsters to her.

This book was beautifully written and perfect for children to learn about using other senses besides sight and what it is like for someone who is blind. The illustrations were bright, colorful, and really brought the story to life. I really enjoyed how the author used vivid descriptions to describe how a monster would feel or how it might sound. The relationship between Meg and her older sister Sue was loving and it was sweet how Sue was so patient in her explanations to Meg. I highly recommend this book and feel it is great for children of all ages.

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Fee, Fi, Fo, Grow! (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kerry Baker

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Fee, Fi, Fo, Grow!: The Real Magic of the BeansFee, Fi, Fo, Grow!: The Real Magic of the Beans by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

We never go too long in this house without reading a book by this author and I think this book has got to be one of the most entertaining we have read so far. We all loved the unique take on the typical Jack and the Beanstalk story, especially my daughter who had just done this book at school.
As expected from this author, the book was engaging, fun, had great characters and yet was educational as well. I have lost count of the number of times we have read this book and I am excited to read it again. This author is a master at children’s books and I cannot recommend her highly enough.

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People Safari by Feather Chelle – Review by Tori Mitton

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/151848002-people-safari” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”People Safari” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1683818438l/151848002._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/151848002-people-safari”>People Safari</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21042577.Feather_Chelle”>Feather Chelle</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5571989084″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Ranger Marco takes Buck, Doe, and Fawn put to the city on a people safari so Fawn can learn about the human world. We learn about how people act and what they do, but also how they are tearing down the forests where animals live to build even more cities. Me and my daughter really enjoyed this story and learned so much!
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Brave Kids: Short Stories to Inspire Future World Changers by Janice Pratt – Review by Lyndsey Fairley

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Brave Kids: Short Stories to Inspire Our Future World-ChangersBrave Kids: Short Stories to Inspire Our Future World-Changers by K.J. Kaschula
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a great collection of short stories great for any age about how to be brave. I think we could all use some encouragement to be brave in any situation and these stories had such a variety!
My middle kiddo loved these and read them on her own and we talked about some of them that stuck out to her.
Love books that get a conversation flowing with my kids.

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Consigliere’s Revenge (Sicilian Gods Book 3) by Via Mari – Review by Kerry Carr

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Consigliere's Revenge (Sicilian Gods Book 3)Consigliere’s Revenge by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the third book in the Sicilian Gods series and omg they just keep getting better and better. I have loved all of these books and I do recommend reading them from the beginning so you get the complete story the crime families and why they are in the situation they are today.
This is a enemies to lovers story based around a Mafia family and their bitter fights with other families. As you can imagine there is plenty of danger, threats, violence, secrets and lies that will get uncovered as the story develops.
One thing I love about the men in the Larussio men is they are scary and they fight hard but they also protect and love the people closest to them just as hard.
In this story we are with Lorenzo. At first I thought he was the most scary of the family. He is all business and doesn’t bat an eye at threatening people to protect his family. Which is how he encounters Izzy.
Izzy is a determined reporter, scared of nothing and no one not even Lorenzo. But she is hiding secrets about her past too about who she truly is and why she is so determined to uncover the truth about the Larussio’s.
The attraction between them is intense and something neither one of them can deny but with Izzy’s trust issues this isn’t going to be an easy romance.
And with their enemies now looking at her as a way to bring down Lorenzo, he will protect her with everything he has and God help anyone who tries to take her away from him.

This is an amazing read that is full of twists and turns that I just couldn’t put down. This author delivers amazing books everytime and i can’t wait to see what is instore next.

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Cabin Eight (The Millersville Series Book 3) by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Ashley McMillon

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Cabin Eight (The Millersville series)Cabin Eight by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This author is one of my favorites! The first two books in the Millersville series were so well written and full of suspense-so much so that I jumped at the chance to read this book. Our main character has had some tough times occur in her life and the book starts with her and a fire. Now since she started the fire over a very silly mistake…she was trying to cover up a secret from her past. Well not only did she start a fire in a motel and destroy the room and a couple nearby, she failed to heal the pain of her past mistake! Well her kind mom is so supportive and sends her on a trip just to get away. Little did they know the true story behind cabin eight! I don’t want to give it away but just know that curiosity killed the cat! As usual, I’m looking forward to the next gem of literature from the author!

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Punk (Popov Boys Book 6) by Leslie Georgeson – Review by Paloma Fierro 05/24/2023

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Efrem Popov wants to start clean in this new life, previously part of a mafia organization, he felt the losses of those he love too deep and the need to redeem himself is too great. Walking away from his family, he takes a job as a bookkeeper and that decision changes his life forever.

 

Miranda is an CEO in the music business, dealing with a messy divorce and years of self doubt, she decides to take the bull by its horns and make significant changes, no one will belittle her anymore, oh but life has surprises for her ahead.

 

This action romance will take you to the edge of your seat wanting for more.

People Safari by Feather Chelle – Review by Tanya Wall, May 2023

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PROOF: People SafariPROOF: People Safari by Feather Chelle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a GREAT book – looking at humans from the animal point of view. Just as we, humans, go to watch wildlife in their habitats, a group of deer joing their tour guide to see the life of humans. They encounter dwellings, buses, dogs, clothes, etc. And just as we humans have questions, the deer have questions – valid ones that question why we do what we do!

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Fee, Fi, Fo, Grow! (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tanya Wall, May 2023

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Fee, Fi, Fo, Grow!: The Real Magic of the Beans (Science Folktales)Fee, Fi, Fo, Grow!: The Real Magic of the Beans by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a take on Jack and the Beanstalk. In this story, Jacqueline falls for the old trick of giving her cow for some magic beans. She figures out how to make the trick work to her advantage and get her family the food they need for the winter. This is a cute retell, great illustrations and it is nice to see the girl outsmart the giant!

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The Guardian of Whispers (The Reeds of West Hills Book 1) by B. E. Padgett – Review by Tanya Wall, May 2023

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The Guardian of Whispers (The Reeds of West Hills #1)The Guardian of Whispers by B.E. Padgett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This middle grades book is a great one for kids from 4th- 7th grade and beyond. The characters – the twins, Jon and Frankie are likable. It was fun to read about their discovery of their own special gifts, going to boarding school, and making new friends! I liked that each student of the school had their own special teacher based on their specific gift. I know Jon wasn’t too happy with his teacher at first (cleaning the house and yard were not his gift!), and he had a hard time with learning how to control his gift and the nightmares were not fun. And while all this is happening, Jon and Frankie are still just typical kids – wanting friendships, playing soccer and missing their mom, dad and brother.

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The Vassal of Magic (The Virus of Beauty Book 3) By C. B. Lyall- Review by Stephanie Driskill

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The Vassal of Magic (Virus of Beauty, #3)The Vassal of Magic by C.B. Lyall
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Teenage Wilf only wants to be a teenager, live a normal life in Hong Kong, and play soccer but gets thrust suddenly into the world of magic. He is on the adventure of a lifetime when he is called upon to use his magic. Witches and wizards are along for the ride as he finds himself in the realm of magic which was once divided between the two and now everyone are Mages. Traveling through dark and foggy forests to save his love Katryna and the other witches, he meets many other incredible characters along the way. I love how all the characters have distinct personalities and come to life off the pages, but my favorite must be the cranky witch Ermentrude. The adventures that Wilf takes are incredible through the three books in this series and I highly recommend reading them from the beginning. Who doesn’t want to be a magical being and have fairy tale adventures. The book is well written and easy to read and full of fun. The settings are so well written that I can almost feel the fog swirling around my legs and the damp and drafty air of the old workshops and buildings. I can hear the Watchers as they come crashing in the dark and can totally see myself fighting to do the right thing just like Wilf himself. Definitely a must read for those YA readers who love magic, adventure, and a hero that you can get behind and cheer for!

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Fee, Fi, Fo, Grow! (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jamie Burns

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Lois Wickstrom writes fun and engaging stories for kids of all ages. Most of her books provide amazing opportunities for children to learn something new. Fee, Fi, Fo, Grow!: The Real Magic of the Beans Is no different, it teaches about how bean plants grow. A fun project to do with children would be to heave them grow their own bean plant. You could take measurements about how tall the plant grows over time. This story was enjoyable and different than many other retellings and I have to have I like it the best. I have read many Jack and The Bean Stalk retellings as an elementary librarian.

People Safari by Feather Chelle – Review by Jamie Burns

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Get ready to gear up with Ranger Marco on a People Safari! Do not worry, no humans were harmed in this adventure. Ranger Marco is taking a family of deer scientists on a tour of a real human neighborhood to gather scientific information about humans. Ranger Marco helps the family navigate the neighborhood and they see daily life of humans including dogs with clothes?!? Chelle does a wonderful job capturing the thoughts animals might have about the rather strange human behaviors they see throughout the story. The illustrations throughout the book are creative and really brings the story to life. While this story is a longer one, it could be split up into sections for reading at bed time. This book would also be great to use in a classroom for a daily read aloud. At the end of the book, you could have your own people safari themed party complete with safari gear and a picnic. You could also have students write their own blurb about an illustration and from an animal’s point of view- this would work well if you have a classroom pet or even a pet at home.

What Do the Plants Say? (Alex, the Inventor) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Michelle Mulvey

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What Do the Plants Say? (Alex, the Inventor)What Do the Plants Say? by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Alex is a very creative girl who invents a flower inflator, plant translator and a balloon plant leash. She talks and listens to her plants pop, pop, bop. Love the imagination of this authors characters. Always know it will be a great read when starting one of her books.

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Raising Elle (Sweet Valley Series Book 1) by S.E Reichert – Review by Jamie Burns

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Raising Elle is the first book in the Sweet Valley series by S.E. Reichert. The reader is drawn into the story by Elle and Blake who have both faced difficult times. Blake has turned to the bottle to help nurse his pain. While Elle has came back home to escape the violence she faced in the past. Will Blake and Elle help each other find healing and fall in love while doing so? Find out be reading Raising Elle.

Stars Like Gasoline by Jessika Grewe Glover – Review by Brandy Vaughn

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Stars Like GasolineStars Like Gasoline by Jessika Grewe Glover
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Nothing good happens after midnight, except in Stars Like Gasoline. I was hooked from the first chapter and had to keep reading to find out what was going on! There is plenty of mystery, a little bit of romance, tension and a little bit of the paranormal thrown into the mix. I enjoyed the plot of Stars Like Gasoline and you will too!

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Stay For Me (The Balefire Series Book 5) by Tam DeRudder Jackson – Review by Ashley Sugar

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Stay For Me (The Balefire Series Book 5)Stay For Me by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love love love second chance romances! I love reading how people can forgive even if they can’t forget. Knowing that just because something didn’t work out the first time doesn’t mean it can’t work out again years later. I love this series so I knew I was going to love this read. I loved the characters and I love this authors writing! Her words just suck me in and I’m only focused on this story! If you’re looking for a rollercoaster ride full of emotions, check this book out! I suggest reading the other books that come before this one!

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The Synchronicity of Love: Stories that Heal, Transform, and Awaken by John David Latta – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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The Synchronicity of Love: Stories that Heal, Transform, and AwakenThe Synchronicity of Love: Stories that Heal, Transform, and Awaken by John David Latta
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed reading this collection of stories. This is a collection of heartfelt stories from this author’s experiences. Some will pull at your heartstrings and others are inspirational. Each experience is unique from the others. I enjoyed how engaging they were and the emotional roller coaster ride they took me on. This is my first book by this author which I look forward to seeing what is next for him. This is a great collection that you don’t want to miss. You will relate to some experience in a way. Easy to see yourself in the experience. I highly recommend this book.

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Brave Kids: Short Stories to Inspire Future World Changers by Janice Pratt – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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Brave Kids: Short Stories to Inspire Our Future World-ChangersBrave Kids: Short Stories to Inspire Our Future World-Changers by K.J. Kaschula
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a cute collection of short stories for children. Each story is unique and different from each other. They are full of hope and inspiration. Stories of bravery that are fun to read. It is an engaging book with fun characters that any child will relate too. I enjoyed how the author brought the stories to life with the creation of fun characters. I highly recommend this book.

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What Do the Plants Say? (Alex, the Inventor) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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What Do the Plants Say? (Alex, the Inventor)What Do the Plants Say? by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a very colorful and great use of imagination. The story is very easy to follow and understand. The character is very relatable especially when it comes to children using their imaginations. The illustrations are consistent and very colorful to capture the children’s attention to continue reading the story.

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Stay For Me (The Balefire Series Book 5) by Tam DeRudder Jackson – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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Stay For Me (The Balefire Series Book 5)Stay For Me by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Stay For Me (The Balefire Series Book 5) by Tam DeRudder Jackson

Stay For Me is the fifth book in The Balefire Series. This is a Second Chance Romance that is fast paced and hard to put down. I’m a huge fan of Rock and Roll Romance and the persona that comes along with it. This is Garrett’s and Olivia’s story. These two have great chemistry between them even if she has a broken heart because of him in the past. He chose his band over her and she’s been working hard to make a name for herself. He’s got another chance to make things right between but will she let him in again? I don’t want to give away to much. 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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Consigliere’s Revenge (Sicilian Gods Book 3) by Via Mari – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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Consigliere's Revenge (Sicilian Gods Book 3)Consigliere’s Revenge by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Consigliere’s Revenge (Sicilian Gods Book 3) by Via Mari

Consigliere’s Revenge is the third book in the Sicilian Gods Series and is a Mafia Romance with a bit of suspense that once you start reading there’s no stopping until you finish. I devoured this book in one afternoon. As with any book by this author you are pulled into the characters world and feel everything they are experiencing. I’m a huge fan of Mafia Romance and a even bigger fan of this author. I never hesitate to read whatever she writes and I love each one. I highly recommend reading this series in order as each book is about a different couple but there are characters that overlap in each story plus you get a better idea of what has happened and you get to know the characters . This story is packed with drama, revenge, action, loyalty and so much more. Get ready for some serious sparks to fly in this intense story. I highly recommend reading to find out what happens next as you don’t want to miss it. As always I look forward to reading more from this Author.

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Consigliere’s Revenge (Sicilian Gods Book 3) by Via Mari – Review by Barbara Bohls

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Consigliere's Revenge (Sicilian Gods Book 3)Consigliere’s Revenge by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I can’t believe that we are already three books into this series. That being said you can definitely read this is a stand alone but seriously why would you want to. You have two other books before this of amazing mafia men that you won’t want to miss out on. Okay, this book is hands down amazing and grips koi to the words within the first chapter. You won’t want to do anything else other than read what is on the pages. You will try to figure things out as you go along but you won’t be able to. That is what I loved the most about this book. When I thought it was going to go one way it went a different way. I am a huge fan of the mafia trope and these books do no let me down. You will find the right amount of suspense, steam, character development, and just honestly good writing. The book brings into the plot the other two books but if you haven’t read them, you will want to. However the author makes it to where you understand what is going on and aren’t left clueless. It is a quick read with the need to finish it in one day. I personally recommend reading the other two books in the series first because I love this series and the mafia men in them. However, if you don’t have time you will be fine. You will want to read the others after finishing this one because you will be sucked into the story line and want to know everything about this series.
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Foxy Tails by Natalina Reis – Review by Moriah Venable

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Foxy TailsFoxy Tails by Natalina Reis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Huli is a nine tailed fox demon that is hunted because of that and does what he must to survive.

Xiao Ying returns home to a family of healers to find them all murdered and vows to avenge them. This causes him to seek evidence he needs and not letting anything stand in his way until he meets a certain nine tailed demon.

After reading Afflicted Love, this was in a different genre of M/M novels. I really needed that after such an emotional read.

I enjoyed the different POVs but I loved the story in general. There were some funny moments but the romance, of course, is what hooked me the most. I wanted to know how Huli and Xiao Ying would get to that point and how the confession would go. How the journey would bring them close together.

It was fun read and I may read it again.

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What Do the Plants Say? (Alex, the Inventor) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jules Herbert

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What Do the Plants Say? (Alex, the Inventor)What Do the Plants Say? by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a really creative story by a wonderful author and filled with truly gorgeous illustrations. It would be a great read for Primary age kids.

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Afflicted Love (Rhythm & Heart Series) by Autumn Sand – Review by Moriah Venable

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Afflicted LoveAfflicted Love by Autumn Sand
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Kyle and Lyle are two boys who become fast friends after seeing Lyle being picked on. Kyle moves to help before he even realizes what he is doing.

He even changes his name so people don’t associate with his meth addicted dad and to start a new life for himself and becomes a brother to Lyle, he looks after and takes care of him.

Years later, Kyle and Lyle feelings change for each other. While Kyle has accepted himself, Lyle is in denial which leads him to propose to his girlfriend, Tracey, causing a rift between them.

Four years go by and the two are brought back together when the man they called Dad passes away.

Past emotions stir and Lyle’s feelings for his brother, that he tried to deny, reveal themselves.

I went into thinking it would be a quick M/M story. I was not prepared for the emotional rollercoaster this story was going to give me. That ending! I need the next book right now. I hope someone doesn’t lose their memory and Kyle and Lyle have to find a way back to each other.

As bad as I feel for Kyle, with all the beatings he endured, I was proud and happy when he started to love himself more and picked himself.

I really hope we get the sequel soon. This is my first novel by this author but it won’t be my last.

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A Monster for Meg (Giants and Monsters) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jules Herbert

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A Monster for MegA Monster for Meg by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Megs sister Sue tries to explain monsters to her because she is blind and can’t see them But Meg is very cleverly able to have an answer for every suggestion Sue makes. I really loved that about Meg. I highly recommend this book with its creative storyline and wonderful illustrations.

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