Arriving Home (Lake Juniper Series) by Chelsea Lauren – Review by Robin Rankin

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Arriving Home (Lake Juniper Series)Arriving Home by Chelsea Lauren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Arriving Home (Lake Juniper Series)

This book woke me up at 2:30 am to finish it and I have a hard time saying no to books when they call out to me, especially in the middle of the night.

I fell in love with Elijah and Austin from the very beginning, by the end of the book I was even deeper with them. They both overcame so much pain in their lives. They carry the scars and are the people they are because of those struggles.

There were some incredibly hot moments, but the romance was definitely in the forefront. I wish all friends and family were as accepting as the people in this book.

There is some drama and angst but I feel it was necessary and made their story that much sweeter in the end.

Ms. Lauren is a new to me author and I’m so glad I found her. Definitely keeping my eyes out for additional books by her in the future.

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The Christmas Carousel (The Brass Ring Series Book 2) by K. L. Small – Review by Amber Howard

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The Christmas Carousel (The Brass Ring Series, Book 2)The Christmas Carousel by K.L. Small
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another great story! I loved it more than the first one. Rusty is such a great kid. His character is so relatable. He’s struggling with his grandpa having Alzheimer’s, his father losing his job and understanding the true meaning of Christmas. I think the author did an amazing job tying in the religious traditions of Christmas with the secular traditions of Christmas. It was well written. My adult self teared up at some of the adventures Rusty experienced. It was heartwarming, meaningful and a great reminder of what’s important. I cannot wait to read this to my little one. Oh and the glossary and explanations at the end is great for kids to understand topics they may not know about.

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Bad at Being Good (An MM Brother’s Best Friend Romance) by A.L. Morrow – Review by Lucy Machard

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Bad at Being GoodBad at Being Good by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely loved this book, start to finish. Watching Milo and Benji heal together from Kellen’s passing as well as their family struggles made my heart ache in some spots, but it was beautiful. The growth they had in this book was well done, and all around the book was a very well written and well developed story. Highly recommend!

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Unclutter (Inner Voice Book 1) by Winnie D Pagora – Review by Michelle Austin

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Unclutter: A Survivor's Story (Inner Voice, #1)Unclutter: A Survivor’s Story by Winnie D. Pagora
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was an emotional 5 star read. I was pulled in right from the beginning. This story addresses many things: betrayal, abuse, and so much more. The main character was working on getting past her trauma. She is a strong character that had a good support as well in her friends. With a twist she finds herself dealing yet again with a traumatic experience. Ekon was perfect for Tina, I feel like he was sent to her at the right time. Overall this was a great story. The author does a great job with her writing. I felt every emotion while reading. I definitely recommend reading this book. I look forward to reading more from her. 1-click and get started today.

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Knight In Peril (A Jorja Knight Private Investigator Mystery) by Alice Bienia – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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Knight In Peril (A Jorja Knight Private Investigator Mystery #6)Knight In Peril by Alice Bienia
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jorja is back again in this mystery. This time, we are thrown into the world of Istanbul. Jorja has arrived excited to see her friend again. However, Gabriella doesn’t show up at the airport to pick her up. She heads to the guest house. Her friends things are there still, but no Gabriella. She gets this sinking feeling in the pit of her stomach, knowing that something has happened to her friend. She then sets off across all of Istanbul in the search for her friend. Roadblock after roadblock, Jorja starts to lose hope. Nobody is talking, and greed is the name of the game. This book was an absolute gem to read. I loved reading Jorja’s mystery adventures. This book does not disappoint. Alice sure knows her stuff in keeping readers enthralled until the very last page. I can’t wait to read more!

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Rise of the Y (The Y Chronicles Book 1) by Angela D. Shelton – Review by Shadel Ayerbe

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Rise of the YRise of the Y by Angela D. Shelton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Rise of the Y (The Y Chronicles Book 1) by Angela D. Shelton is great young adult dystopian

Lexi, who is seventeen years old, is not going to submit to a future in which she has to choose a marriage and a career. She is filled with a fierce spirit of rebellion that is poised to spark a revolution. However, fate has other ideas.Tragedy forces Lexi into the dangerous shadows of the elusive rebel group Y by revealing a hidden diary, a legacy of secrets, and rebellion. Every discovery blurs the lines between friend and adversary in a maelstrom of danger, deceit, and prohibited alliances, making trust the most powerful tool in the fight for the truth.Lexi travels a dangerous path where love and devotion are put to the test at every turn because she is torn between her sense of responsibility and her desire for independence.

Every page had you hanging on every sentence and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. It is a very unique story with even compelling people. The story really transports you into this world. I couldn’t put the book down

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Arriving Home (Lake Juniper Series) by Chelsea Lauren – Review by Kay Stritesky

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Arriving Home (Lake Juniper Series)Arriving Home by Chelsea Lauren
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Arriving Home was a book that after reading countless amazing reviews just fell flat for me. I think I had an expectation in my head that the characters just didn’t live up to! The author definitely wrote a cute holiday romance I just dont think I had all the details before diving in!

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Dangerous Rhythm (The Echo Series Book 4) by C.R. Alam – Review by Julie Johnson

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Dangerous Rhythm (The Echo Series, #4)Dangerous Rhythm by C.R. Alam
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I am a total fan of this series!! I love the writing style, the humor (and this one…well, just read it!), the suspense, the drama….it’s all in here! I think this is my favorite book of the series so far but they are all really good! The tension that Lina displays, although she’s trying to be professional, just lets you know that she’s a ticking time bomb of emotions. Curtis is a rockstar that just can’t hide his vibe. The Stilletto’s? They’re as ruthless as they sound.

Another enjoyable book in this great series!

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Orenda (The Latitude Series) by T.S. Simons – Review by Desiree Ottinger

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Orenda (The Latitude Series Book 2)Orenda by T.S. Simons
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Caitlin and Gio find themselves surrounded by Caitlin’s family. Gio is learning new things through the medical community and getting used to walking on uneven ground. Caitlin is wrapping her head around becoming an ambassador for the collective to the communities that are not included in it yet. Before embarking on their next adventure, they get married with family as witnesses and even share the day with two others! Life seems to be moving along happily until an old nemesis comes back into play. Tragedy strikes and threatens to destroy Caitlin and all that she has worked hard for. Will she be strong enough to get through to the other side? Or will the enemy of improvement win?

While this is only the second book in this series, I have been reading about these communities and people involved in the story for a while. They are like familiar friends. The author has pulled me into this story, and I feel invested in these people’s successes, failures, and heart break. This was a tough book to read in the sense that the tragedy that happens is thoroughly heartbreaking. I couldn’t bring myself to put the book down until I knew how it played out. It is so well written, and I hated that it was over. I always enjoy how the author pulls their titles into the book, too. They always find a way to weave it in and I learn something new with each book I read. This is such a good series. I look forward to seeing what comes next!

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Shadowed Agenda: An Enemies to Lovers Action-Packed Romantic Suspense Thriller (Shadow Defense Security Series) by Mavery Ellscott – Review by Megan Pesek

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Shadowed Agenda: An Enemies to Lovers Action-Packed Romantic Suspense Thriller (Shadow Defense Security Series Book 2)Shadowed Agenda: An Enemies to Lovers Action-Packed Romantic Suspense Thriller by Mavery Ellscott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Regan and Pavlo are both authors, yet neither wants to associate with the other on their book tour. When things start to go awry with the tour requests, Pavlo and Regan have no choice but to put their trust in each other if they have any chance of ending the chaos with minimal damage. I was immediately drawn to Pavlo because of his strong commitment to doing the right thing and Regan because of her ‘do it myself’ mentality. The characters are so likeable! Mavery Ellscott does a great job keeping the reader in suspense and constantly upping the stakes in an already high-stakes situation.

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Bad at Being Good (An MM Brother’s Best Friend Romance) by A.L. Morrow – Review by Michelle Marlow

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Bad at Being GoodBad at Being Good by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Please please check trigger warnings. Your mental wellbeing is important! Okay, let’s continue. This was a very emotional and wonderful standalone story. One that touches on many subjects! Benji and Milo made me feel so many things, I just couldn’t put it down.

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Dark Moon Secrets (The Witch Moon Series Book 1) by Lilliana Rose – Review by April McCoy

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Dark Moon Secrets (Witch Moon #1)Dark Moon Secrets by Lilliana Rose
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

As a lover of all paranormal this book hit all the spots! Tanjie was one heck of a character and I was over the moon about her very early on. The angst, secrets, twists and turns had me on the edge of my seat and racing for more. Written well, easy to follow along and can not wait to see what comes next!!!

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Raining Fish and Frogs by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Megan Pesek

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Raining Fish and FrogsRaining Fish and Frogs by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Forget raining cats and dogs, Lois Wickstrom took an odd natural phenomenon, a waterspout, and made it into a fun story about raining fish and frogs! The illustrations are just as much fun as the text. My children laughed throughout the story and asked many questions afterwards. Be sure to read Raining Fish and Frogs when you have time to look for actual pictures of waterspouts, entertain questions about natural phenomena, and preform science experiments!

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Kneading a Winning Idea by Terri Sabol – Review by Shannen Kern

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Kneading a Winning IdeaKneading a Winning Idea by Terri Sabol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a wonderfully sweet book about trying and trying again! My two kiddos are 8 and 11 so they get to hear me talk about trying quite a bit. When we picked up this book to read together, I was very excited as not only does it help teach problem solving, experimenting, and failing at times, it’s about cooking which is a loved activity in our home. These illustrations are just gorgeous and really make the kids feel like part of the story. There is an awesome recipe in the back which my kids followed, and after a couple of tries they nailed it! The inclusion of the recipe was such a big bonus in my opinion because it gives them something to physically act on what they just read. I highly recommend picking this up and sharing with the little ones in your life so they can try, try again!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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Dangerous Rhythm (The Echo Series Book 4) by C.R. Alam – Review by Jennifer Ramos

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Dangerous Rhythm (The Echo Series, #4)Dangerous Rhythm by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’ve read each of the previous Echo series books and I needed to read this one as well. Each book passes through one of the characters from the previous books so some of the past characters are brought into the newer stories or at least mentioned. In each book as well, there are elements of romance, suspense, mystery, new beginnings, friendships and family. Reading a new book is like getting reacquainted with a good friend! I absolutely love this series!
Curtis, one of the bandmates of Canis Major and the brother of Calliope, was at the wrong place at the wrong time and witnessed something he shouldn’t have. One of his former security guards while on tour, Lina comes back in the picture after knowing of this news and in the nick of time is there to protect Curtis from possible danger. Throughout this suspenseful moving story, attraction grows stronger between Lina and Curtis as she continues to protect him however she can and hoping for love to emerge along the way.

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Baking a Bicycle (Invisible Magic Wand Book 7) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Shannen Kern

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Baking a Bicycle: Invisible Magic Wand Book SevenBaking a Bicycle: Invisible Magic Wand Book Seven by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Every single time I have brought a book home by this author, my family gets so excited! She always has the perfect formula for fun, emotional intelligence, and education that never ceases to amaze me. My kids are 8 and 11, and we loved this story! The sheer amount of imagination that flows through this household after reading any of her books (but especially this one!) is astounding. The illustrations are absolutely beautiful and add great dimension to the story. Caspian’s unbirthday is here and he’s ready to try to bake a bike with his grandpa. Will they succeed in their unbelievably fun mission, or will they need to find another way? I highly recommend picking this up and exploring all the fun nooks and crannies of your little one’s brain. I promise this author unlocks all kinds of imagination gears!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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The Christmas Carousel (The Brass Ring Series Book 2) by K. L. Small – Review by Shannen Kern

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The Christmas Carousel (The Brass Ring Series, Book 2)The Christmas Carousel by K.L. Small
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I read this with my kids who are 8 and 11, and we all enjoyed it! We read the first book in the series together as well but this one held a special place in our hearts. It is obviously a perfect time of year to read it as we are moving into December now. Reading about Rusty wanting to buy a gift for Grandpa and the touching details he learns had us all quite teary-eyed. He gets to experience the true meaning of Christmas, and it is more valuable than anything that can be bought. I picked this up just to have something to read with my kiddos, but even as an adult I truly enjoyed the flow of the story and deeper meanings woven throughout as well. I highly recommend it and can’t wait to read the next in the series!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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Rise of the Y (The Y Chronicles Book 1) by Angela D. Shelton – Review by Shannen Kern

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Rise of the YRise of the Y by Angela D. Shelton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was the first book I’d picked up by this author and I truly enjoyed it! It’s a YA dystopian that doesn’t follow the norm of its genre. Lexi is a girl after my own heart with her feisty, take-charge attitude who refuses to live a life of being married off. There is a lot of deceit in her world, and she isn’t sure who she can trust or what she’s fighting for at times. I devoured this book quickly as I needed to know what happened next. I am very excited for the next book in this series and I highly recommend picking it up before you miss out!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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Grave Digger Academy III (Grave Digger Academy Series) by C.A. King – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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

The Grave Digger Academy series must be read together, in order, to fully understand what is going on. The books continue to build on each other and book 3 picks up where Book 2 left off. And similar, it ends in a cliff hanging, urging the reader onto book 4. This book was a short story, and is easy to read in a day or two. It is action packed, and there is a lot going on. Makayla is back at the Grave Digger Academy, and must find new helpers. Her friends have pretty much abandoned her after the drama from book 2. While this sucks, it helps her discover her own strengths and build on them, making some new, unexpected friends along the way.

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Dangerous Rhythm (The Echo Series Book 4) by C.R. Alam – Review by Shannen Kern

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Dangerous Rhythm (The Echo Series, #4)Dangerous Rhythm by C.R. Alam
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this romantic suspense! It’s the fourth installment of The Echo Series and it did not disappoint. I really enjoyed the fact that our female character’s job was to protect our male character. I’ve not seen that in very many books at all, and this author pulled it off so well. Their chemistry popped off the pages so well and the steamy scenes added to the story. The drama, suspense, action, and emotional rollercoaster you’ll experience in this book is definitely worth it. While this could be read as a standalone, I feel there is a reason that it is part of a series, so starting from the beginning has its benefits. I can’t wait to see what this author has in store for us next!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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Baking a Bicycle (Invisible Magic Wand Book 7) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Ashley Sugar

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Baking a Bicycle: Invisible Magic Wand Book SevenBaking a Bicycle: Invisible Magic Wand Book Seven by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a cute little adventure! I love reading with my kiddos so I love a good childrens book! They loved this. Amazing illustrations and all around a cute read. Me and my kiddos are a huge fan of this author.

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Lost and Found (Logan McKenna Mystery Book 9) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Lost and Found: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 9 (Logan McKenna Series)Lost and Found: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 9 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Good twisty story! I enjoyed this one because it doesn’t hide too much but still is intriguing and kept me turning pages to find out exactly how everything went down. The author does an excellent job telling this one. It is told from different characters POV so its not all about Logan.

I really liked the content in here. Crabbing and boating is interesting to me and the author does a wonderful job keeping my interest. I feel this is the best in the series and can be read as a stand alone.

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Baking a Bicycle (Invisible Magic Wand Book 7) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Cindy Rushin

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Baking a Bicycle: Invisible Magic Wand Book SevenBaking a Bicycle: Invisible Magic Wand Book Seven by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a cute little story. I really like this series about Caspian and his unbirthday presents. I like the relationship between Caspian and his grandfather, it is so full of love. I recommend this series to anyone with children who have an imagination and who love to read.

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In Plain Sight (Logan McKenna Mystery Series Book 8) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Lisa Helmick

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In Plain Sight: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 8In Plain Sight: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 8 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a good story that held my interest. I enjoyed the characters and the whole “who dunnit”. I did struggle a bit near the end as either it slowed or I just became distracted. I did like the whole raptor center parts of the story. Very cool! I look forward to the next in the series.

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Fatal Legislation (The Karina Cardinal Mysteries Book 2) by Ellen Butler – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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Fatal Legislation (Karina Cardinal Mystery #2)Fatal Legislation by Ellen Butler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fatal Legislation is Book Two in the Karina Cardinal Mysteries Series. This is a cozy mystery set in the world of politics. It has action, adventure, murder, drama, danger, intrigue, suspense, and romance. Karina is off sleuthing once again as she tries to solve the murder of a senator. A bit of a tricky situation for her as she is also a person of interest in the case. She also has a budding relationship with her old college friend Mike, whom she became reunited with in Book One. Karina is determined to clear her name and delves deep into the case digging for clues as to who the real murderer is. The story takes some twists and turns as the tension builds. A great storyline with admirable characters. Karin is smart, class, courageous, and feisty. I look forward to book three.

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Isabella’s Painting (The Karina Cardinal Mysteries Book 1) by Ellen Butler – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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Isabella's Painting (Karina Cardinal Mystery #1)Isabella’s Painting by Ellen Butler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Isabella’s Painting is Book One in the Karina Cardinal Mysteries Series. This book is cozy mystery that centers around the character of Karina Cardinal. Karina is a lawyer and lobbyist working on Capitol Hill. who fancies herself as an amateur sleuth in her spare time. When she goes to a fancy dinner party at the home of her boyfriend’s wealthy parents, she spots something that seems a bit odd. In her boyfriend’s father’s library, she sees what looks like the stolen masterpiece that had been robbed from a museum. Having only caught a glimpse of the painting before it disappeared behind a secret hidden panel Karina is uncertain if this is indeed the stolen masterpiece worth millions of dollars. She wants to investigate farther but is conflicted because not only is this her boyfriend’s wealthy father, but anyone that encounters the painting dies a horrible death. With her every move being monitored, Karina is unsure what to do. A wonderfully written story with an intriguing storyline based on a true event. The character of Karina is smart, strong, independent, determined, and feisty. I look forward to reading book number two.

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Baking a Bicycle: Invisible Magic Wand Book Seven by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Baking a Bicycle: Invisible Magic Wand Book SevenBaking a Bicycle: Invisible Magic Wand Book Seven by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It is Caspian’s Unbirthday once again, but this time Caspian knows what he would like and so he asks for a bicycle, but his Grandpa says that his Unbirthday present is always a surprise and unexpected, so when Caspian wakes up to find an envelope of Baking Up Dust, he wonders if he can bake a bicycle!

Will Caspian and his grandpa be able to use his Unbirthday present to bake a bicycle, or will it all blow away before he has a chance to even try? This is another fun filled story with plenty of enchantment and magic for everyone to enjoy.

Reviewed by @roxsannel

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The Christmas Carousel (The Brass Ring Series Book 2) by K. L. Small – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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The Christmas Carousel (The Brass Ring Series, Book 2)The Christmas Carousel by K.L. Small
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Rusty, his grandpa and the rest of the household return and this time it is Christmas time, and everyone is thinking about presents and what to get for each other, but Rusty isn’t sure what he can get, but he knows it must be special.

One day, Rusty gets to go to the strip mall and when he gets there, he is super excited to see a Christmas themed carousel in the central area, so he immediately thinks of the adventures he had with his grandpa on one and heads straight over to see whether he can talk to the animals on this one as well and believe it or not, he can!

As his excitement grows, Rusty is determined to ride the carousel and find the perfect gifts for his family, but unfortunately, this carousel costs money, so as he starts completing jobs for his neighbours, he saves up his money for rides and gifts. As he rides the different animals, what adventures will Rusty go on this time and will he still find the time to work out what the perfect gift is, or will he ignore the lessons and miss out on the true meaning of Christmas altogether? This is yet another wonderful addition to this series of whimsical adventures and meaningful conversations.

Reviewed by @roxsannel

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Rise of the Y (The Y Chronicles Book 1) by Angela D. Shelton – Review by Jamie Truex

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Rise of the YRise of the Y by Angela D. Shelton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love dystopian books and this one did not disappoint. The author did an excellent job of world building. I could picture everything like I was there. Lexi’s character is so close to what I would be like. She is 17 and about to take a test that will determine her future. Her job, her home and her husband will all be decided for her, based on her test results. She knows what she is qualified for, but she doesn’t want a boring life and she sure doesn’t want them to pick a husband for her! If she blows the test, there will be consequences. This was a quick read for me. I read it in two afternoons and I can’t wait to read the next book to see what happens! If you enjoy any of the other dystopian books, please give this one a chance as well. You won’t be disappointed!

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Rise of the Y (The Y Chronicles Book 1) by Angela D. Shelton – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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Rise of the YRise of the Y by Angela D. Shelton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Rise of The Y is Book One in The Y Chronicles. It is a YA post apocalyptic dystopian novel full of adventure, danger, secrets, and a quest to find the truth. It is set in a world where food has been turned into bland bars because humans are considered too wasteful. Decisions on who to have as your mate, what job you have, and where you live are made for you. These decisions are based on tests and genetics. The story centers around a young girl named Lexi who refuses to live her life under a dictatorship and decides to rebel. She is strong, smart, courageous, and pigheaded to a fault as she does what she wants. An intriguing storyline with interesting characters. I look forward to reading more in this series and see where the story goes.

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