Ten Little Sea Turtles (A Counting Collection) by Kim Ann – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

Ten Little Sea TurtlesTen Little Sea Turtles by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Ten Little Sea Turtles (A Counting Collection) by Kim Ann

Ten Little Sea Turtles is part of the Marine Life Counting Collection and is a super cute book about Ten Little Sea Turtles. My son already knows hot to count but he loved this book and the colorful illustrations helped bring the story to life. Join along with the Sea Turtles as they adventure their way through the ocean and see what is out there. What a super fun counting book that younger children to age six will enjoy. We highly recommend reading this fun lil story and look forward to reading more from this Author.

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In the Midst of Omens by Nicole Bailey – Review by Kat Mellon

In the Midst of Omens (The Legacy of Gilgamesh Book 1)In the Midst of Omens by Nicole Bailey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In the Midst of Omens by Nicole Bailey loosely follows the story of Gilgamesh. As a god king, he is cocky and on a relentless pursuit to ensure his name stands the test of time. This lifelong and obsessive goal is concerning for his goddess mother and mortal wife (who is more the role of best friend/little sister figure for him). With the interest of helping Gilgamesh see the real meaning of life, his wife beseeches his mother for help; thus the creation of Enkidu.
Unsure of what his life’s purpose is and why he was created, Enkidu is drawn to Gilgamesh once they meet. Both men feel something pulling them to each other, neither fully understand why or how they can help each other. Drama, adversary, angry goddesses and horrible beasts abound in this MM/polyamory love story.
(I was not expecting the MM POV, so heads up if that is not your koolaid). The book was well written and relatively fast paced, although I did have a hard time getting into it and honestly not sure why.

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By Your Side (Willowbrook Lake Series) by Ashley Erin – Review by Tausha Treadway

By Your Side (Willowbrook Lake, #1)By Your Side by Ashley Erin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

By Your Side (Willowbrook Lake Series) by Ashley Erin. This is such a sweet second chance love story. Its the story of Adeline whose husband Scott died in a tragic accident. Adeline decides she needs to move out of town to somewhere that isn’t full of memories of Scott. When she picks Willowbrook Lake and decides to fix up a huge project house she thinks she may have gotten in over her head. Owen is the handyman of Willowbrook Lake and when she hires him to help her with this huge project Owen isn’t super impressed by her because she quite literally almost ran him over the first day she was in town. Adeline is trying to make it up to Owen but she really isn’t too focused on him she is too busy grieving and fixing up this house. The more time they spend together the more she starts to have feelings for Owen even though he’s grumpy as all get out. She is conflicted with those feelings and isn’t sure what to do with them. Owen starts to like her as well but knows she is still grieving. Such a sweet second chance romance. I love the town of Willowbrook Lake and all its people!

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Wasabi (Evil Sushi Series) by C.A. King – Review by Jamie Truex

Wasabi (Evil Sushi Book 3)Wasabi by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the third in the Evil Sushi series by C. A. King. I did have the pleasure of reading the first two and of course had to pick up the third as well. I’m definitely glad I did. It was a great addition to the series. It was also a quick read. You can easily finish it in one sitting. But do yourself a favor and read them in order. Then see what your favorite characters do this round. Very creative writing! I look forward to more evil foods from this author!

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Stout of My League (Love on Tap Series) by Sylvie Stewart – Review by Tausha Treadway

Stout of My League (Love on Tap #4)Stout of My League by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Stout Of my League (Love on Tap Book 4) by Sylvie Stewart. This is the 4th and final book in the Love on Tap series and its so good! You don’t have to read them all in order to understand the stories but I always recommend it. Its the story of Lynn who has a plan for her future. She is going to go to college for sports medicine physical therapist and getting at job at Arrows stadium is going to help get her foot in the door. While at Arrows stadium she meets Joey the gorgeous short stop on the team and she is smitten. He is handsome and athletic and a jerk. Lynn is not a sports fan so she didn’t know who he was before getting this job. Joey is a really good athlete but he is a player. He is beginning to realize that Lynn was the one that got away because she thought he was a jerk. When he remembers she wanted to be a physical therapist for the team he puts a good word in for her. Will that win her back for him. If she finds out he helped her will she be mad and not want anything to do with him. These are such fun books and I love baseball so that added to the charm for me. Such a good series.

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Ten Little Sea Turtles (A Counting Collection) by Kim Ann – Review by Dawn Mitchell

Ten Little Sea Turtles: Ocean and Marine Life Books for Children (Marine Life Counting Collection)Ten Little Sea Turtles: Ocean and Marine Life Books for Children by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a great book to teach kids how to count to ten. It also teaches them about sea turtles. How they live, what they eat, how they sleep, etc.

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Raccoon Reunion by Terri Sabol – Review by Dawn Mitchell

Raccoon ReunionRaccoon Reunion by Terri Sabol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is the cutest! The illustrations are adorable an clear. This is great to show kids that even though it can be scary meeting new family members or people, but in the end it can be just as fun.

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Finding Love (Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy Book 2) by Julie Navickas – Review by Amy Sprau

Finding Love (Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy Book 2)Finding Love by Julie Navickas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a most appropriately named series. Miguel and Rachel had instant chemistry, and the story lines surrounding both were so believable and so heartfelt. Every time something happened to threaten anything of a relationship that they were starting, you just cringed because you wanted them to push through. They just seemed to fit in each others lives perfectly. One of my favorite topics of the book is the restaurant and how that plays into their relationship. The book is a second in a series, and I felt like you could read this one independently, but there were a lot of pieces from the first that fit in, and I would have gone back to read immediately if I hadn’t before. The additional characters in the book make you want to be a part of the family, and I can’t wait to see what happens next!

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The Book of Fears: A Collection of Short Stories by K. S. Gantt – Review by Brandy Rymer

The Book of Fears: A Collection of Short StoriesThe Book of Fears: A Collection of Short Stories by K.S. Gantt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Book of Fears was an amazing collection of short stories about people’s fears. I love that it lists out the official name of the fear and then explains what it is at the beginning of each story. What a cool idea to get the reader excited about what the theme of the plot is going to be before the story starts. I really enjoyed the author’s excellent skill at building up each character’s personality in such a short story, they were all so dynamic, that it was easy to get invested in what was happening to them. Some of these fears are so realistic, that I had to work not to look around to see if something was going to jump out and jump scare me. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves short stories that are so full of storylines that keep you on the edge of your seat, and so enraptured in each of the stories. No two stories are alike, which is even more amazing. I hope K. S. Gantt writes more books like this one because I am intrigued by the writing style, and effectiveness to put fear in me.
@Brandy Rymer
06/2024

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Raccoon Reunion by Terri Sabol – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

Raccoon ReunionRaccoon Reunion by Terri Sabol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Racoon Reunion is a fun and educational story with beautiful colorful illustrations that bring the story to life. Rocky is hesitate at first of the upcoming family reunion that he and his family are invited to..but feeling a bit anxious of not knowing anyone. Grandma Rigby is already to have fun with the family with games…but Rocky is holding back and unsure. In the end Rocky learns all about friendship and teamwork with his cousin in game playing…..excited for the next adventure to come….

This is a great children’s book…for ages 5-9 …anyone can enjoy this from the young to the young at heart reading to the little ones. I love how this story teaches that it is ok to be a little anxious but also opening up to discover everything will be ok…

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The Amanda Mini-Mysteries by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jenni Bishop

The Amanda Mini-MysteriesThe Amanda Mini-Mysteries by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Amanda Mini-Mysteries is a unique science-based picture book that is interesting. It is a children’s picture book full of interesting facts not often thought about. This book is for those between the ages: 7-12.
The book contains a collection of short stories full of mysteries, espionage, & science & nature and at the end of each story is an answer to questions within the story.
Kids are curious and want to know everything and how it works that’s why “Why” is the most common question asked in the history of man. Join Amanda and Elaine her BFF as they discover, learn, and imagine together some of the strangest things. 42 pages of fun and learning.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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The Fallen Man (The Olympic Peninsula Book 5) by Cat Treadgold – Review by Jennifer Gordon

The Fallen Man: A Heartwarming Holiday Romance Set in the 1990s (The Olympic Peninsula series Book 5)The Fallen Man: A Heartwarming Holiday Romance Set in the 1990s by Cat Treadgold
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This heartwarming holiday romance is the final book in this wonderful series. I’ve enjoyed the previous books about the O’Connell family and this one was just as enjoyable and engaging. Set in the 1990’s we get to spend Christmas with the O’Connell’s! Having lost his faith in the Catholic Church and having left the priesthood, Edward O’Connell unexpectedly returns to Port Townsend for a family Thanksgiving dinner. Edward meets Lisette Manegold at Café Lisette, which she owns. As the couple get to know each other Edward’s family tell him the rumours that Lisette is a former call girl and a man-eater. However, Edward who is happy with his own fresh start is willing to overlook any dark secrets. Meanwhile Lisette can’t forgive herself and move on from the ghosts of her past. What Edward doesn’t know is that Lisette has buried her shocking past identity, which would horrify the wealthy and respectable O’Connells. I was kept happily turning the pages by this captivating romance. The characters and the setting came vividly to life through the descriptive narrative and I felt fully immersed in the story. The added festive feeling to the story would make this a great book to read both now and at Christmas time!

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The Amanda Mini-Mysteries by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jennifer Crain

The Amanda Mini-MysteriesThe Amanda Mini-Mysteries by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“The Amanda Mini-Mysteries” series is a delightful and engaging collection of science-based mysteries that will captivate young readers’ curiosity and sense of wonder. Written by Lois Wickstrom, this series follows the adventures of Amanda and her friend Elaine as they investigate the whys and hows of everyday life.

Each mini-mystery presents a relatable problem or phenomenon that children may encounter in their daily lives, such as why blood looks blue on the back of their hand or why sheets don’t get tan in the sun. The mysteries are carefully crafted to be accessible and easy to understand, making them perfect for early readers or for reading aloud to younger children.

What sets this series apart is its unique approach to science education. Instead of presenting dry facts and figures, Wickstrom uses storytelling and imagination to make science fun and engaging. The mysteries are presented as puzzles to be solved, encouraging children to think critically and develop their problem-solving skills.

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Wasabi (Evil Sushi Series) by C.A. King – Review by Amelia Stansell

Wasabi (Evil Sushi Book 3)Wasabi by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was good. It’s the third book of the series. I was a little lost in this one, I need to go back and read the second one. They each follow one after the other. The old General wants everyone to move underground. They now have plants that will kill you and zombie fish. Cannot wait to read the next one.

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The Misery House (The House on the Hill Book 1) by David Kummer – Review by Callie Luna

The Misery House (The House on the Hill, #1)The Misery House by David Duane Kummer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Misery House is an excellent psychological thriller. The town of New Haven is a very small town where everyone is known, and they don’t take kindly to strangers. Strange tragedies start happening and the sheriff is looking for the culprit. The abandoned house on the hill stares down on the town and many still feel the unease of its touch. I highly enjoyed the writing style; it is chilling, and it made it hard to put the book down. The Woods family are our main narrators and each of them has a distinct thought process that helps to evolve the story. The ending is a huge cliffhanger due to the rising tension but not all questions are answered. I can’t wait to read The Silent Forest to continue the story of the Woods family.

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The Silent Forest (The House on the Hill Book 2) by David Kummer – Review by Callie Luna

The Silent Forest (The House on the Hill, #2)The Silent Forest by David Duane Kummer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Silent Forest starts three weeks after The Misery House ends. There are spoilers ahead from the previous book so please read The Misery House first. The Woods family has been changed since the tragic events that occurred at the house on the hill. Nate feels that he has grown older, Kaia is trying to find her best friend, and Cliff and Naomi and struggling to keep their relationship thriving. More dark secrets are being revealed. This book kept the same unease as the first book and helped to continue the story. It borders on the edge of supernatural since most of the occurrences are unexplained this time. Some pieces are starting to fit together but now I have more questions than answers, so I need to read the third and final book in the series. I recommend this series and look forward to a satisfying conclusion.

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The Amanda Mini-Mysteries by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Megan Rea

The Amanda Mini-MysteriesThe Amanda Mini-Mysteries by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really love the way Wickstrom has introduced science and imagination to children in the Amanda Mini-Series. And it’s exactly what it sounds like…a bunch of short stories about Amanda and her friend Elaine solving mysteries. But not your typical whodunits…these are mysteries of the scientific sort. You can really see Wickstrom’s love for science and children through her writing and I love how relatable the characters are. I would say the audience for this book would be upper elementary. I loved the old-school illustrations too. Fantastic addition to your Wickstrom library!
Reviewed by @meggs1717

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Homicidal Innocence by V.J. Lee – Review by Callie Luna

Homicidal InnocenceHomicidal Innocence by V.J. Lee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Homicidal Innocence is full of twists and turns that you won’t see coming! I love that the perspective changes from X (the murderer), Maya, John, and Cole. Even with reading the perspective of X I still could not figure out the murderer in the end and was shocked. The ending left me wanting more (in a good way!). Maya is a nanny for a wealthy family in Diamond Valley and unlike most nannies she is there for Benji (her charge). John is a single father taking care of twins that has yet to find the right nanny. Cole is a police detective working on figuring out who X is. With X killing and taking nannies around Diamond Valley, Cole has his work cut out for him. The characters are all well thought out. There is a lot of spice and romance in this book but also depictions of violent acts. If you like murder mysteries, being in the murderers’ head, and spice then you’ll love Homicidal Innocence!

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Murder by Moonlight (Felines of Fairytale Forest) by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Callie Luna

Murder by Moonlight (Felines of Fairytale Forest Book 1)Murder by Moonlight by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Murder by Moonlight is a cozy murder mystery with an amateur sleuth and a bit of magic. Catherine Lyon works at Fairytale Forest (a theme park in South Carolina) as a night shift custodian. One night she is lead by Zoe (one of the feral cats) to a dead body at the front of the park. With the help of Zoe (and the other felines) Cat is determined to find the murderer and clear her name. I love that the viewpoint switches between Cat and Zoe. I always find it intriguing to be in the head of an animal and it was expertly achieved. The clues keep you guessing with all the twists and turns. I look forward to reading the next book in the series!

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Homicidal Innocence by V.J. Lee – Review by Stephanie Tellas

“What happens when your learned behavior is murder? From a young age, I thought killing was normal.
Then I was taken away. They tried to fix me. They failed. They thought changing my identity and giving me a fresh start in a new town would help. They were wrong. They tried to cast out the demons lurking within my mind. It didn’t work. The demons demand satisfaction, regardless of who must die. Diamond Valley, the land of silicone and plastic, is now my hunting ground. I take the most beautiful of all, turning them into my trophies—like beautiful butterflies on display for eternity, encased in glass and metal.
The ones I don’t deem worthy are found in the most gruesome ways, for all to see what’s truly on the inside. Everyone can and will perish in the most horrific ways if we deem it so—except for the most beautiful inside and out. Maya Archer will always be ours—mine and the demons within me.
Detective Cole Silverthorne has spent his entire career chasing me. He has no idea how close I truly am, or that he’s falling in love with what’s mine, which will never do. Once a killer, always a killer.”
This story was engaging, the characters were great, the storyline was great, lots of suspense and romance, mystery, was little bit of steamy content as well, I’d recommend 18+ to read. First time reading this author. Can’t wait to read more from them. I give this book 4 stars.

Second Glance: A Serrulata Saga Romance Novel (The Serrulata Saga) by A.E. Bennett – Review by Sarah King

Second Glance (The Serrulata Saga)Second Glance by A.E. Bennett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Should who you love matter? In the realm, it is forbidden for a man to be with another man. But, for Lord Patrick Upsur and Commedant Isuel, that is where they find true happiness. But will their connections and care for ea h other be enough to withstand all it much face?

This, the book was the first by Bennett I have read but won’t be the last. It was well written. It keeps you engaged and wanting to see what happens next. I would recommend it to others.

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Stout of My League (Love on Tap Series) by Sylvie Stewart – Review by Kerry Carr

Stout of My League (Love on Tap #4)Stout of My League by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the 4th book in the Love On Tap Series. I would recommend reading these books in order as there are bits of information from the other 3 books in this one and that maybe spoilers if you haven’t read them in order.
Once again we are transported in the small town romcom. There are so many elements at work to create such a wonderful story, there is family drama, forced proximity, a forbidden romance and 4 very over protective brothers.
This is Lynn and Joey’s story.

Lynn and Joey have a chemistry that neither could deny, however with Joey holding back on the truth their romance is over before it begins.
However fate has another plans and when Joey appears in Lynns life after that old spark reignites.
But with 4 very protective brothers and other forces working against their relationship do they even stand a chance?

I loved Joey and Lynn. They were so well written and relatable. Lynn’s frustration at her over protective and intefereing brothers really made her real for me. This is a enjoyable read with moments that made me laugh.

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Wasabi (Evil Sushi Series) by C.A. King – Review by Kerry Carr

Wasabi (Evil Sushi Book 3)Wasabi by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the 3rd book in the Evil Sushi series. These books can be read as standalone however for me personally I would read them in order so you can completely appreciate this story. This is a really thought provoking story about the end of the world and how it could possible look.
Aileen and the survivors are still fighting to survive in a world that they no longer understand. With mutants and now killer plants making the world dangerous they also have no food or supplies they need to survive.
With the remaining survivors and the governments elite through conspiring against each other no one stands a chance.
When Aileen and Rod start to lose friends constantly they have a decision to make. Does the human race stand any chance of survival or should they just cut their loses and leave the world to destroy itself.

This is a thought provoking read and makes you think about what could happen if we continue to treat our world the way we are and disrespecting mother nature. Could we be heading towards another complete reset?

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Five Tries to Get It Right by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Amber Howard

Five Tries to Get It RightFive Tries to Get It Right by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was an emotional journey and a great story of friendship. Starting over is rough. Having your life turned upside down and navigating a new reality can weigh heavily on a person. I loved that Kate and Lydia had each other to help deal with the new challenges they faced. Definitely a good read.

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Trusting Love (Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy Book 1) by Julie Navickas – Review by Amber Howard

Trusting Love (Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy Book 1)Trusting Love by Julie Navickas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was such a sweet story about finding love again. I smiled while reading most of the story. The chemistry between Tess and Ryan jumped off of the page. Like all relationships their’s hit a bump in the road. Learning to trust again after having your heart broken is always tough. Definitely a great lesson in the novel.

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Whiskey Throttle (Moto X Series Book 6) by Brooke May – Review by Sarah King

Whiskey Throttle (Moto X #6)Whiskey Throttle by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was an emotional Rollercoaster that keeps you turning the page. Parker has emotional trauma from childhood that influences the choices he is making now. Realizing he isn’t in a good place after hitting rock bottom, will Parker be able to process and cope with his past before he loses everything that matters to him?

I would recommend this book to others.

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Wasabi (Evil Sushi Series) by C.A. King – Review by Amber Howard

Wasabi (Evil Sushi Book 3)Wasabi by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This didn’t end like I thought it was going to lol. If you thought anyone was going to have the satisfaction of revenge. You’d be wrong. On the other hand. It’s a great doomsday story. People v. Nature. What happens when we ignore the warning signs that nature is tired of us taking advantage and treating it poorly? How do we survive when the very thing we depend on to live turns against us? Wasabi definitely gives the reader a lot to think about. Hopefully we won’t make the same mistakes.

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Sashimi (Evil Sushi Series) by C.A. King – Review by Amber Howard

Sashimi (Evil Sushi #2)Sashimi by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Sashimi was a great continuation of Evil Sushi. I liked how it showed all aspects of human nature. Arrogance in thinking we can outsmart and power over everything else, the will to survive, jealousy, grief, etc. I was truly surprised by Sally’s actions this time around. But it goes to show you that everyone is capable of the worst things possible. Aileen coming to terms with her brother predicament and doing what she thinks is best was great. I think if anyone survives this thing it’ll be her, Ned and Rod. The general is ridiculous. This was an entertaining and quick read. I can’t wait for the next part.

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Opposite Day for Dinopotamus (Dinopotamus Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

Opposite Day for DinopotamusOpposite Day for Dinopotamus by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Opposite Day for Dinopotamus (Dinopotamus Series) by Lois Wickstrom

Opposite Day for Dinopotamus is a children’s book that children ages 4-8 can enjoy. Opposite Day for Dinopotamus is a cute children’s book that children learn about opposites. Whatever the teacher says the children have to do the Opposite. My son and I are huge fans of this author and we’ve read them all atleast twenty times. I highly recommend reading this book. We can’t wait to read more from this Author.

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Homicidal Innocence by V.J. Lee – Review by Kerry Baker

Homicidal InnocenceHomicidal Innocence by V.J. Lee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is a gripping thriller that had me on the edge of my seat the whole way through. In fact, I was probably like that from the moment I read the description. I just had to read this story and find out what was going on.
The author takes you on such an intense but well craft journey. There are so many twists and turns thrown in that I never knew where it was going to end up. I became really invested in the characters and I think a large part of that is because of the multiple POV. It allowed you, as the reader, to experience things in much more detail and added to the overall suspense. This is an incredible story and, if all her books are like this, I cannot wait to discover more.

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