Dancing Butterfly (Butterflies Fly Free Series) by Debra Parmley – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Dancing Butterfly (Butterflies Fly Free Series Book 2)Dancing Butterfly by Debra Parmley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This author does such a fantastic job with her writing. I can always tell that she does her research. This was the 20’s and the time of Capone. Suki is a showgirl and pretty independent. Unfortunately, a raid comes and she is forced to pretend to be a moll. Her struggle is real and she can get through this. It’s an interesting read full of drama, intrigue, and romance. I enjoyed this. It’s an exciting read and an entertaining series.

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Cray Saves the Day (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Tonya Merritt

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Cray Saves the Day (The Adventures of Cray on the Bay)Cray Saves the Day by G. Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Adventures of Cray on the Bay series are so sweet. In this story of Cray the crawfish saving the day, you’ll learn about the characters on the bay. The illustrations are wonderfully done to help illuminate the storyline. Cray and the crew are easy to compare daily life with.

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Savage Lies (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Alison Risher

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Savage Lies (Hidden Valley Elite #1)Savage Lies by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The teens in this series suffer from neglectful parenting. Many of the characters have been parenting themselves as well as their own parents. The sad fact is that this happens way too often in today’s world. Young people need direction when they are maturing yet these characters strive to do the best they can with what they have been given. A world of privilege does guarantee a happy life.

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Cray Saves the Day (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Tausha Treadway

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Cray Saves the Day (The Adventures of Cray on the Bay)Cray Saves the Day by G. Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Cray Saves the Day (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes. This is another great installment in the Cray on the Bay series. These books are so fun and always teach a valuable lesson. In this story Cray and his friends are upset because when its pretty outside and all the visitors come to the Bay they leave behind all their trash and it makes a mess. We also get to meet Queen Mer May the Mermaid who along with Hay, Fay and Ray decide to set the example and clean up the beach on their own. Hoping that when others see them doing this they will stop leaving messes. My 5 year old nephew loves this series and the fun rapping rhymes make him giggle every time. Such a fun series and they would make great gifts and teacher books for classrooms! Such a fun kids read!

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The Curse of Jean Lafitte (The Big Easy Collection) by Mary Walsh – Review by Tausha Treadway

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The Curse of Jean Lafitte (The Big Easy Collection)The Curse of Jean Lafitte by Mary Walsh
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Curse of Jean Lafitte (The Big Easy Collection) by Mary Walsh. I really enjoyed this book and it made me feel as if I was actually in New Orleans. This is a wonderful fantasy, adventure read and it will keep you turning pages late in the night. It begins with a pastry chef losing her job due to a horrible mistake. She is then thrown into a crazy adventure that includes Jean Lafitte and the fun begins. There are myths, mysteries, suspense and treasures. They must unveil a curse to find the missing jewel and all with help from friends both earthly and ghostly. I really enjoyed this story because as I said I truly felt like I was in New Orleans and I loved all the sights, sounds and even could smells some of the smells. Such a fun read and I can’t wait to read another wonderful story by this author.

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Cray Saves the Day (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Angela Plate, February 2024

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Cray Saves the Day (The Adventures of Cray on the Bay)Cray Saves the Day by G. Pa Rhymes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really cute children’s story. It’s well written, beautifully illustrated, and entertaining. It’s an easy way to start teaching young children about the earth and our responsibility to make it a nice place to live.

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The Other Side of Together by Emily Cox and Nicole Allen – Review by Alison Risher

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The Other Side of TogetherThe Other Side of Together by Emily Cox
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh, wow! This story could have come straight from today’s headlines! At the center is the budding romance between an undocumented immigrant and the son of a police detective. Both young people are hampered by family secrets- the ones they, as well as the ones they are unaware of. Family loyalty competes with the urge on the parts of the couple to forge their own path together. The end of the story is actually a new beginning.

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Magic Wanda (Grandma’s Closet) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Julie Johnson

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Magic Wanda (Grandma's Closet #3)Magic Wanda by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Carrie has found more items in Grandma’s closet. This time they are wands, or so she thinks. Carrie soon finds out that these are not wands at all but Magic Wanda’s. They are very different but very cool and Carrie can’t wait to see what else she can find in the closet!

Super cute book that would make a great bedtime story! I am a huge fan of this author and recommend her books to be on every library shelf, whether public or private!

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Deceptively Yours ( Titans of Chicago Series) by Anise Storm – Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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Deceptively Yours (Titans of Chicago, #1)Deceptively Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Deceptively yours is a second chance romance novel it was steamy, full of drama and angst, danger, action, and the chemistry between the characters was on fire. It was fast paced and I didn’t want to stop reading. You might want to check trigger warnings though but I don’t really have any sensitivities so I didn’t have any issues reading. I’m glad that after Harper ended their relationship that they had another chance because they were good together. It did have the happy ending that they deserved.

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Cray Saves the Day (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Felicia Bates

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Cray Saves the Day (The Adventures of Cray on the Bay)Cray Saves the Day by G. Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have followed a couple of Cray’s adventures with my seven year old daughter. This one was particularly fun because she read it by herself. The writing flowed with just enough challenging words that she was able to sound them out without getting frustrated and wanting to give up altogether. There is a great moral to the story as we explore the importance of keeping our “home” clean. Her favorite part was Farmer Jay. Immediately following this book she asked to read another!

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CUTTER (Devils’ Spawn Daddies Series) by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Brittany Angel

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Cutter: Devils' Spawn DaddiesCutter: Devils’ Spawn Daddies by Victoria Saccenti
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Emily is a detective who has worked hard to get to where she is. But despite that, there are people on the force who are not her friends. When she finds a big case that could make her career, she enlists Cutter, the SAA, for a local MC. But it has to be underwraps. This is a DDLG dynamic, and if that is your thing, this is definitely for you. As a reader who prefers a full plot with a little spice vs. all spice and little plot, this wasn’t my favorite. The conversations between characters were sometimes written in a way that didn’t sound like how people actually talk to each other, and I found that pulling me out. All in all, if this is the type of trope and dynamic you’re into, this is for you.

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Fade into the Night (Philly Heat Series) by Becky Flade – Review by Juls Dick

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Fade Into the Night (Philly Heat series, #5)Fade Into the Night by Becky Flade
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fade into the night, is part of the Philly Heat series by Becky Flade. I have read a couple of books in this series but they can be read as a stand alone. This book is a romantic thriller following FBI agent Noah as he searches for a serial killer called the Beltway Romeo, who is targeting single women before mutilating them before staging their bodies. When his professional life overlaps into his personal life, his friend Sadie is targeted by the killer and finds herself being hurt and at risk. This is a really enjoyable thriller, the story is fast paced and I love how Sadie didn’t just sit back and become a victim of her circumstances. I would recommend this to lovers of this genre and will definitely be going back and reading the books I have missed in this series.

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Perfect Office Pact (Perfect Romance Series) by Maria Jane – Review by Rosanna Ingram

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Perfect Office PactPerfect Office Pact by Maria Jane
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Mira has graduated at the top of her class and has just landed a job at Jordan Realty. Unfortunately, her new boss, Declan, was one of her professors that she is sure hates her. But, when Declan oversteps his boundaries and invades her privacy, the two strike up a deal. He will help her be the best in the office and, in return, she will not tell anyone what he did. Throughout the story, the two grow closer while feelings grow deeper. But, what happens when one of them wants out of the deal?!?

These characters were easy to become engrossed in. There is some miscommunication, inability to express feelings, humor and angst. There are times that I wanted to smack them and tell them to figure it out! But, the story is enjoyable and it kept me engaged.

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Kingdom of the Oceans (Relic Hunters Series) by Martin Ferguson – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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Kingdom of the OceansKingdom of the Oceans by Martin Ferguson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars
Kingdom of the Oceans (Relic Hunters Series) by Martin Ferguson

Kingdom of the Oceans is the sixth book in the Relic Hunters Series. This is a YA adventure that will have you turning the pages till the end. I highly recommend reading the previous book before diving into this one as it picks up right where it left off. Plus there are some important points details to help make this make sense. I’d suggest reading this series in order as well as it will help you get to know the characters better what’s been going on. Get ready for quite the adventure as Matt and Adam as they continue to chase after the mystical lost kingdom of Atlantis. The twists and turns had me on the edge of my seat trying to figure out what was going to happen next. I highly recommend reading this book to see what happens next. I’m looking forward to reading more from this Author.

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Nessie and the Viking Gold by Lois June Wickstrom

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Nessie and the Viking GoldNessie and the Viking Gold by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Nessie and the Viking Gold (Nessie’s Grotto) is the 2nd in a series about siblings Craig and Linda and their adventures with Nessie. This one focuses more on Linda, as Craig is growing up and seems to be trying to fit into a more mature world. Their family are back at Loch Ness and the 2 are of course on the water looking for Nessie almost immediately, this time with a new friend.

As always, a great read for younger kiddos as is anything by this author! I always have fun reading this one to my girls and they love it as well.

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Murder She Meowed (Bookshop Kitties Mysteries, Book 2) by Ruth J. Hartman – Review by Lucinda Morton-Phillips

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Murder She Meowed is the 2nd book in the BookShop Kitties series by Ruth J. Hartman, but it can easily be read as a standalone book. It is a cozy mystery featuring Christy, a children’s book author who helps to run a bookshop with her Aunt Betty and two very spoilt cats, Milton & Pearl.
The trouble starts after the wedding reception of Aunt Betty & Wallace, whilst helping to clear up after the reception, Christy and her want-to-be boyfriend Micah discover a dead body on the floor of Christy’s friend Janie’s pastry shop, Dreamy Sweets. It turns out that the body belongs to Janie’s ex-husband, Tad, a distant relative to Wallace, and by all accounts, not a very nice bloke.
Janie is the obviously the main suspect, but she is not the only one with a reason to see Tad dead and that leads to several mysteries to be solved. Christy cannot help to try to solve the mystery and clear her friend’s name.
The first chapter or two gives a lot of extra information to help orient you in the story, but then it flows from there into a fast-paced and enjoyable cozy mystery. I am definitely going to go back and read the first book to find out more about why Christy moved back to the small town of Green Meadow, and to find out the back story of Betty and Wallace.

Beach Ball Blunder (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Darian Vester

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Beach Ball Blunder (The Adventures of Cray on the Bay)Beach Ball Blunder by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Such a great book for kids to help them understand that accidents do happen and that it’s okay if they do but it’s better if we don’t lie about them.
The story is easy for Little’s to follow along and I think some will connect with Grey. It’s a good reminder for them that their friends (or family) will forgive them in these situations.
Like all the other stories, Erica Leigh did a great job illustrating.

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Vacation Flirtation…or More? (Winter Getaway Romance Series) by Stacey Komosinski – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Vacation Flirtation...or More? (Winter Getaway Romance Book 1)Vacation Flirtation…or More? by Stacey Komosinski
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An enjoyable and entertaining romantic comedy which took me on a winter getaway and kept me happily turning the pages. Giuliana Giovanni was meant to be having a fun filled vacation jetting off to Turks and Caicos with her best friend, but her friend is delayed at the last moment. However, when she meets the blue eyes of a handsome stranger in the row behind her she’s shocked by the attraction she feels. When they both turn up at the same resort, Giuliana’s plans for a relaxing holiday now change to involve lots of steamy glances and playful banter with Landon Parker. Landon had flown to the Caribbean for business but having met Giuliana his plans also change, and now he’s there for pleasure. However, Landon has secrets which he’s worried he might just tell her but then she might not want to continue their vacation flirtation. They both know that holiday romances don’t last, but they both wonder if maybe theirs could! This was such a fun, lighthearted story which had me hooked throughout. Giuliana is such a likeable and relatable young women and I loved the instant connection she had with Landon, and their chemistry sizzled off the page and led to some steamy scenes. The wonderful Caribbean setting came to life through the descriptive narrative and the vacation vibes definitely came across in the writing. There were some laugh out loud moments along with the heartwarming developing romance between the main characters.

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Sasha Smart by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Darian Vester

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Sasha Smart: Short Stories for GirlsSasha Smart: Short Stories for Girls by Shermaine Perry-Knights
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I would recommend this book to young readers around the elementary age. I think the illustrations are great at showing her anxiousness before the story and the outcome after. I really like the positive thinking this book brings; I also think this helps parents realize that even our young age children feel pressure to succeed in school. Overall, I think it’s great the book reminds readers it’s okay to relax and try again.

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Kingdom of the Oceans (Relic Hunters Series) by Martin Ferguson – Review by Nina Maes

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Epic Adventure!
Fast paced, full of action and suspense. This will grab you and not let you go. Lots of twist and turns, leaving you wanting to see what is next. Recommend for all YA and old alike. Enjoyed reading out loud with my son.Kingdom of the Oceans (Relic Hunters)Kingdom of the Oceans by Martin Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Epic Adventure!
Fast paced, full of action and suspense. This will grab you and not let you go. Lots of twist and turns, leaving you wanting to see what is next. Recommend for all YA and old alike. Enjoyed reading out loud with my son.

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Deceptively Yours (Titans of Chicago Series) by Anise Storm – Review by Kerry Carr

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Deceptively Yours (Titans of Chicago, #1)Deceptively Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the Titans of Chicago series. It is a dark second chance romance which deals with several subjects that could be triggering such as abusenand grief. I couldn’t help but be completely captivated with this story and I couldn’t put it down. My heart broke for our main characters Gabriel and Harper and I will be honest at times I did wonder if all the trauma and angst between them was going to be worth trying to reach their happy ever after.
Harper and Gabriel were young sweethearts. Soul mates who planned on spending the rest of their lives together. Nothing could tear them apart or so they thought.
When Harper gets the news of her parents death and then is taken away by her uncle they still hoped their love would survive. However circumstances around Harper means that in her mind to protect him from the truth she ends their relationship.

Fast forward and Harper has moved on with her life but she has never forgotten her first love. And when she gets news of Gabriel’s parents passing she wants to reach out but will she be welcome?

When Gabriel sees Harper again all the old anger, resentment and hurt crashes to the surface again. And even though he can’t deny the chemistry between them how can he ever trust her again?
With the added danger that is lurking in the background will this be the thing to bring them back together or will it push them further apart at the risk to their safety?
I really enjoyed this book and even though at times I felt like shaking Gabriel for the way he treated Harper I kept having to remind myself that he doesn’t know the truth of it what she went through. This story is gripping and I couldn’t put it down until I found out if they made it and got their happy ever after or not

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Murder She Meowed (Bookshop Kitties Mysteries, Book 2) by Ruth J. Hartman – Review by Tonya Merritt

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Murder She Meowed (Bookshop Kitties Mysteries Book 2)Murder She Meowed by Ruth J. Hartman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

It’s a wedding! It’s a murder! What more could you want out of a children’s book? This is such a cute little mystery book. The Bookshop Kitties Mystery series is a new favorite for sure. A good who dunnit.

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Murder off Route 82 Audio Book (Eve Sawyer Mystery) by Jane Suen – Review by Sunday Barnaby

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Murder Off Route 82 by Jane Suen
Narrated by Tiffany Williams
This was the perfect listen for my four hour drive. I loved the story and how it kept me guessing what happened right until the end. Eve Sawyer was an unusual character and I’m definitely going back and listening to the rest of the series she is featured in. This was the first book narrated by Tiffany Williams that I have listened to – I love her voice and how she brought the characters to life. I’m looking forward to more books narrated by her in the future.

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Fade into the Night (Philly Heat Series) by Becky Flade – Review by Trista Martin

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Fade Into the Night (Philly Heat series, #5)Fade Into the Night by Becky Flade
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Although this is the 5th book in the series it is the first one I have read and it didn’t take away from the storyline. I will absolutely be reading the rest of the series. This was fantastic. The author kept me guessing the entire time trying to figure out who Romeo was. Once I started reading it I was unable to put it down.

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Curse of the Forbidden Island by C.A. King – Review by Trista Martin

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Curse of Forbidden IslandCurse of Forbidden Island by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book. My biggest complaint is that it is a novella and not a full length book. Story line and characters were great. I want more!!

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Resisting Nature (Powder River Pack Series) by Brooke May – Review by Manda Kelly

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Resisting NatureResisting Nature by Brooke May
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

So while this is the 4th book in the Powder River Pack series, it’s the first book I am reading, and it can absolutely be read as a stand alone, but I do feel that you would probably get more backstory in reading the other books in the series. This is also my 1st time reading this author. I have to say, other than being somewhat shorter than I’m used to reading, this was a great book. I love the characters, the world building, the strong plot. I am looking forward to reading more of the series, as well as more from this author.

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Sasha Smart by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Manda Kelly

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Sasha Smart: Short Stories for GirlsSasha Smart: Short Stories for Girls by Shermaine Perry-Knights
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a cute book of short stories for young girls. It promotes self confidence, self awareness, reminds them that open communication with parents is important, helps to foster positive lessons that sometimes are hard to understand, or even convey. The stories are written in a way that makes the lesson seem more relatable for young people. There are well illustrated pictures to accompany each story. I think these books would be a great addition to every home library where young ladies are growing up, as well as classrooms.

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Murder She Meowed (Bookshop Kitties Mysteries, Book 2) by Ruth J. Hartman – Review by Whisper Hymer

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Murder She Meowed (Bookshop Kitties Mysteries Book 2)Murder She Meowed by Ruth J. Hartman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Murder She Meowed by Ruth J Hartman is the second book in her Bookshop Kitties Mysteries series. It’s possible to read as a standalone book but would definitely make more sense read in order. It follows Christy and her two kitties – Milton and Pearl – as they uncover the mystery behind the death of a recently rearrived to town – Tad. The story starts off quick as the wedding of Christy’s Aunt and keeps a lively pace throughout. It contains a small town with quirky characters as the web of lies surrounding Tad unravels.

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Kingdom of the Oceans (Relic Hunters Series) by Martin Ferguson – Review by Maisie Dickinson

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Kingdom of the OceansKingdom of the Oceans by Martin Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Kingdom of the Oceans is the sixth and final instalment of Martin Ferguson’s Relic Hunters series, and it follows Adam and Matt Hunter as they finally find the lost city of Atlantis. They learn about what happened to their father and one of their enemies, and when the rest of their enemies attack the lost city, they fight alongside the Atlanteans to help save it. My favourite character is Adam and my least favourite character is probably General Walcott, because at least I understand Elizabeth Bowen’s motives. I recommend this book because it’s really interesting how Greek mythology is weaves into this modern-day story, and despite the fact that it follows multiple characters, you get a real understanding for who they are and what their voice is. I’ve only read the last two books of this series, but I loved them so much that I’m going to go back and read the series from the beginning. ‘I hope you know that the adventure of life with you gave me the happiest of memories.’

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Nessie and the Viking Gold (Nessie’s Grotto) by Lois Wickstrom and Jean Lorrah – Review by Stephanie Robb

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Nessie and the Viking Gold (Nessie's Grotto)Nessie and the Viking Gold by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved the imaginative twist on the mythology of the loch ness monster. I think older children would really enjoy this twist on an adventure fantasy story. I think it is definitely aimed at children 8 and up with a better reading ability.

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