Soul Sacrifice by Courtney Davis – Review by Shannen Kern

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Soul SacrificeSoul Sacrifice by Courtney Davis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have read a couple of other books by this author that I absolutely fell in love with, so I knew I was picking this one up as soon as I came across it. They are one of the few authors that I don’t even hesitate on because their ability to expertly craft an intriguing, captivating story is absolutely astounding! I dove into this book without thinking and ended up devouring it in one day and ignoring a whole lot of chores and responsibilities. There is no lull, no stopping point, so I hope you have a few hours set aside for reading the entire thing at once! Ebony is a halfsoul who hires Lark, a searcher, to find her soulsister. It sounds endearing, but in this realm, halfsouls battle to the death where the winner becomes a full soul. I always love when a story is told from multiple points of view as it allows me to get a feel for each character a little better. Even if this doesn’t sound like your cup of tea, I highly recommend picking it up because it is one of the most engrossing reads I have come across this year. I can’t wait to see what this author has in store for us next as I am eagerly awaiting!

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Malice (Demented Souls Series) by Melissa Stevens – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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Malice (Demented Souls #10)Malice by Melissa Stevens
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars
Malice (Demented Souls Series) by Melissa Stevens

Malice is part of the Demented Souls Series and is a Contemporary Romance/MC Romance that I truly enjoyed reading. This is a fairly new author to me and it seems I started in the middle of the series so I’m gonna go back and read what books I’ve missed. This is Bonnie and Malice story. He’s been recently patched in and she’s recently broken up with her ex who doesn’t seem to take no for an answer. Can Bonnie learn to trust again? Can Malice protect her from her ex? I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I’m looking forward to reading more from this Author and this series.

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Pastries A Kid’s Guide to Homemade Dog Treats (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series) by Jennie Chen and Giselle Nevada – Review by Julie Johnson

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Pastries: A Kid's Guide to Homemade Dog Treats (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series)Porter and Midge: Paws and Pastries: A Kid’s Guide to Homemade Dog Treats by Giselle Nevada
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a fun book and one that you’ll want to share with your kids. It’s an interactive book, having both a story and then recipes to make treats for your favorite doggo!

Grab this book and then plan a time with the kiddos to read the short story and then incorporate cooking skills to make some treats! A great bit of educational fun for all!

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G is for Gossamer: A Children’s SMART & SOPHISTICATED ABC’s Book by Miss Whitaker – Review by Gabrielle

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G is for Gossamer: A Children's SMART & SOPHISTICATED ABC's BookG is for Gossamer: A Children’s SMART & SOPHISTICATED ABC’s Book by Miss Whitaker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a beautiful alphabet book. I love that it uses new and different words for each letter. The pictures for each letter and word are full of color and whimsy. It was nice to see that there are definitions for each of the words as well. This is a wonderful way to introduce new words to little ones.

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Falling Down (The Rockstar Series) by Anne Mercier – Review by Shannen Kern

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Falling Down (ROCKSTAR)Falling Down by Anne Mercier
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love it when you pick up a book by a new-to-you author and feel like you’ve struck gold! That’s exactly how I felt once I began reading Falling Down. This is the first book in the ROCKSTAR series and what an amazing start it has been! I thought the cover looked pretty cute, but once I read the synopsis I knew I had to give it a whirl. The author’s disclaimer had me pulling the book open in no time at all. Lucy and Jesse have a chemistry that rivals some of the best I’ve read, so experiencing their attraction within these pages was steamy! The spicy romance is written well and only adds to the story, it doesn’t carry the plot. I really enjoyed all of the characters and felt rather close to them quite quickly. If you enjoy a steamy rockstar romance, do yourself a favor and start this series off with a bang! I can’t wait to see what else this author has in store because I am all in!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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Soul Sacrifice by Courtney Davis – Review by Santana Hicks

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Soul SacrificeSoul Sacrifice by Courtney Davis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Let me start by saying that I normally do not like the dystopian genre. Most of the time it is the same thing with just a little bit of difference to call it something else. I tend to stay away from it because of this. I have read a couple of other books from this author and decided to give this book a try regardless of the genre. I am happy I did. This book is like no other dystopian book I have read before and I am all for it. The premise is so different from anything I have ever read. I was hooked from page one.

Ebony is a half soul who is dying of cancer in a world where halflings are treated poorly just because they are missing part of their soul. There are rules and regulations set in place to try to prevent more halflings and the rumoured nosouls. One of the rules being you can only procreate with your soulmate. You need to both be fullsouls to give your child a chance. Ebony wants to find her soul sibling and sacrifice herself to give this woman a chance at a good life but when she meets Lark, she starts questioning everything.

Lark makes his living finding the soul siblings of halflings so they have a chance of becoming whole. Growing up a halfling orphan, he has a soft spot for the lesser beings. When Ebony walks in and wants to hire Lark to find her soul sibling, he discovers that they are soulmates which should be impossible to determine since she only has half of her soul. Lark will stop at nothing to find Ebony’s soul sibling to give him a chance of a life he gave up on. One with his soulmate.

They embark on the journey together, both with the same mission but with totally different outcomes set in mind.

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Pastries: A Kid’s Guide to Homemade Dog Treats by Giselle Nevada

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Pastries: A Kid's Guide to Homemade Dog Treats (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series)Porter and Midge: Paws and Pastries: A Kid’s Guide to Homemade Dog Treats by Giselle Nevada
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My kids love the Porter and Midge books and this one was no exception! They love the pictures and the rhyming words. The story is super easy for them to follow but also teaches them in a very easy way about taking care of and interacting with pets.
In this one, we learn how to make safe doggy treats. There are even recipes in the back! Once we get our own pet, they will definitely want to try them.

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Malice (Demented Souls Series) by Melissa Stevens – Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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Malice (Demented Souls #10)Malice by Melissa Stevens
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Melissa Steven’s is a new-to-me author, but I love a good Motorcycle Club romance, so I grabbed Malice. I didn’t realize it was book 10 so I was late to the game, but each of the books in this series are stand alone stories about each member of The Demented Souls MC. Malice, recently released from the Army, working on a ranch, enters a diner and finds Bonnie being harassed by a guy, who happens to be her ex, but will not take no for an answer. He gives her his number in case anything else were to happen and she ends up hiding out at the ranch. Proximity of course makes them realize there is something sparking between them, but can Bonnie ever really trust a man again? Malice had your typical motorcycle club action, nail biting danger, intrigue, and of course romance/spice. I can definitely see myself going back to Book 1 to see what the rest of The Demented Souls MC is all about.

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Oscar and Emmy Visit the Vet (Oscar and Emmy Series) by Terri Sabol – Review by Betsy Melano

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Oscar and Emmy Visit the Vet: A book to explain how visiting the vet with your pets can be fun!Oscar and Emmy Visit the Vet: A book to explain how visiting the vet with your pets can be fun! by Terri Sabol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It is time for the cats Oscar and Emmy to go to the Vets office for their check up. Their human family learns why Oscar and Emmy need to visit the vet regularly, like the family takes care of their own health. The author writes helpful tips for keeping pets safe and healthy so that kids can understand what a vet visit includes. The illustrations are beautiful and added tips on how the kids can help caring for pets are wonderful.

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Soul Sacrifice by Courtney Davis – Review by Jennifer Ramos

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Soul SacrificeSoul Sacrifice by Courtney Davis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am a big fan of dystopian stories and on top of that a romance novel, I definitely wanted to give this read a try! In this alternate world, souls are what holds value to its individuals in their society. Those with full souls are prosperous in quality of life and riches with limitless possibilities. There are also halfings that possess half a soul and are very limited in opportunity to personally thrive and survive as well as not having a full soul in finding a mate nor conceiving their own offspring. Those without a soul are known to be pale, sharp teeth and vacant eyes. Story centers on Lark, who is a full soul searcher who helps halflings to soul battle in pursuit of becoming full souls and Ebony, a halfling who is trying to keep up with her own demeaning life. When a spark occurs between Lark and Ebony, they start building a connection in which they didn’t think was possible then other circumstances provide their connection even deeper than what they thought. There is so much action throughout the novel. Details can be confusing as you begin to piece parts together of their world but it is worth reading through.

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Falling Down (The Rockstar Series) by Anne Mercier – Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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Falling Down (ROCKSTAR)Falling Down by Anne Mercier
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

When thinking of what to write for a review for Falling Down I’m torn on what to settle with for a rating, 3-3.5 stars I feel is a good middle point. I adored the MMC, and while I liked Lucy, I wasn’t as in love with her as I should have been. I could relate to her in some things, but others not so much. The chemistry between Jesse and the FMC was strong. I liked the supporting characters as they were just as central to the story as the main characters. Overall it was a good read and I’m interested enough to pick up more in this series.

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Falling Down – Anne Mercier – review by Nicole Scarborough

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I didn’t like that Jesse’s ago was never mentioned. Him and Lucy were wonderful. Their story had everything and I’m excited to continue the series. The chemistry was great and it was well written.

Where’s Gramma? by Tricia Gardella – Review by Rita White

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This is such a great story with the majority of it being pictures so the adult can elaborate on the story as they see fit. The illustrations are fantastic and colorful. Great book for children 3 to 7.

G is for Gossamer: A Children’s SMART & SOPHISTICATED ABC’s Book by Miss Whitaker – Review by Rita White

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This is the most beautiful book I have ever seen! The pictures are exquisite and so alive with color and detail. The definitions are at the back of the book for each picture, which is pretty cool. It is for ages toddler to 7 seven and would be a fantastic keepsake book for a baby gift or a grandchild.

Wildfire Knockout (The Predator Series) by Brooke May – Review by Rita White

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What a great novella! This is book 3 of The Predator Series, and we get to learn about Beth and her background and Scott. It takes them a while to get it together, but they finally admit that they are meant to be together. Can’t get much better than this!

Alchemy of Glass (The Apothecary Series) by Barbara Barnett – Review by Amanda Swindle

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Alchemy of GlassAlchemy of Glass by Barbara Barnett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Alchemy of Glass is the second book in the Apothecary Series, and continues on after book one. You can read this book as a standalone, but it would help to read the first book to help follow back story and details. This is a dual POV book so it does switch between characters to give you perspectives from different angles. Alchemy of glass seamlessly meshes dark fantasy, history and science to make a believable and unique world. Not only are you reading from different perspectives of characters, but also from different points in time as well. In Alchemy of Glass, we continue with Gaelen, the immortal apothecary. Gaelen finds a piece of glass in an old friend’s journal that leads him on an epic journey and the need to recruit the help of Anne, who he was not always kind to in the previous book. Hopefully, together, they can prevent a catastrophic future and fix things before it is too late for everyone. This story is nicely written and easy to follow, even with the switches in characters and times. The character development was steady and smooth, and I think I liked this more than the first one.
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Porter and Midge: Paws and Pastries A Kid’s Guide to Homemade Dog Treats (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series) by Jennie Chen and Giselle Nevada – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Pastries: A Kid's Guide to Homemade Dog Treats (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series)Porter and Midge: Paws and Pastries: A Kid’s Guide to Homemade Dog Treats by Giselle Nevada
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Porter and Midge: Paws and Pastries is a cute children’s book filled with colorful illustrations and engaging rhyming story as we tag along with CJ and Lora along with Porter and Midge with a baking day. This story is cute as the idea of baking dog treats that Porter and Midge can enjoy…but also learning some safety. I loved the different recipes to try and can be a fun day of baking with the little ones.

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Soul Sacrifice by Courtney Davis – Review by Melissa Saxton

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Soul SacrificeSoul Sacrifice by Courtney Davis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh my now here’s a story to keep you up at night. The government controls everything….including your soul is now an asset.
The gods have cursed earth and now humans exist with half souls or worse no souls in a caste system the government controls. If they want a full soul they have to find their other soul half, however its possible they havent or wont ever even be born in their lifetime.
They are in caste tiers with chips implanted at birth and it controls everything about them and allows the government knowledge of everything everyone does and where they are. What’s worse even if you have rations (or cash still accepted) businesses can kick you out based on where you are ranked in a very corrupt system.
We meet Ebony who never wanted to find her soul mate, she only wanted her soul sister especially on her first meeting of a soul hunter Lark only seems to cement she doesnt want her soulhalf, but Lark cant shake Ebony and reconsiders helping her and the search for her soulhalf opens up so many questions, danger and corruption neither never knew existed, and I won’t ruin it for you but the question of the bond between soul mates being enough to overcome all is the leading question you’ll stay up reading wanting to answer.
This story is multi pov and is extremely well done dystopian story that has characters so well written you immediately fall in love with them and never want to leave the story. This is a can’t miss!!!

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Pastries A Kid’s Guide to Homemade Dog Treats (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series) by Jennie Chen and Giselle Nevada – Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Pastries: A Kid's Guide to Homemade Dog Treats (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series)Porter and Midge: Paws and Pastries: A Kid’s Guide to Homemade Dog Treats by Giselle Nevada
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Porter and Midge and their pups have embarked on a new adventure. This time they are making their pups homemade dog treats. Paws and Pastries was adorable, well written, and well illustrated. I have always enjoyed spoiling my own dogs by making their food and homemade treats, so I’m always on the look out for new recipes to try, which this little book had quite a few of. It also discussed responsibility with their animals, recipes, using quality ingredients, nutrition, and for cooking with adult supervision. I really enjoy these children’s books.

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Back in the Ring (The Predator Series) by Brooke May – Review by Casey Drieling

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Back in the Ring (The Predator #4)Back in the Ring by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

📚Book Review📚
Back in the Ring by Brooke May

Book94/50 was 5⭐️!

This was the 4th and final book in The Predator Series, and it did not disappoint!! I love a good “happily ever after”!

This book follows a known character from the previous books, along with an introduction of a newer character. Is it an accident they keep coming together, or is Fate playing a hand in this deal?

If you haven’t read any books from this series, I highly suggest starting with “The Predator: Part One”, and go from there! You will not regret reading this series!!

As always,
Happy Reading! 🩷

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Malice (Demented Souls Series) by Melissa Stevens – Review by Candida Hopper

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Malice (Demented Souls #10)Malice by Melissa Stevens
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When I first started reading this book I had no idea it was so far into the series. Now that I know I will definitely go back and read earlier books in this series because I enjoyed this one so much. I love a good MC story so I am glad that I found this series and this author. I was pulled into the story from the start. Bonnie broke up with her ex and he can’t seem to take no for an answer. Malice listened to his instincts and stepped in at the right time to stop Bonnie’s ex from kidnapping her. When her ex starts to escalate she has no choice but to turn to Malice but she doesn’t know if she should trust him. This book had a little bit of everything I love in a good read. I recommend diving right in. I can’t wait to read more by this author.

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The Taste of Treachery by Emily Bybee – Review by Angela Renee Diaz

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The Taste of TreacheryThe Taste of Treachery by Emily Bybee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was meant for me. I love conspiracy theories. She last heard from her brother via email and now he is missing. Harper decides to investigate. With Caleb’s her brother best friend and his coworker. He helps to find answers. Not letting their attraction to one another intervene in their mission to protect the world. Odds seem against them especially with mercenaries set to murder them.

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The Human Mating Site, Complete Series (The Human Mating Site Series) by B.L. Wilde – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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The Human Mating Site, Complete Series : A Steamy, Dating Humour RomanceThe Human Mating Site, Complete Series : A Steamy, Dating Humour Romance by B.L. Wilde
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this collection of thirteen novellas all in one book, which made it easy to ‘binge read’ them! Avid romance reader Bella is searching for Mr. Right, or at least Mr. Right Now. The story starts with her breaking up with her husband of twelve years who cheated on her, known as Mr. Wimp. Bella decides to start online dating and each novella focuses on one of her dates with a selection of different men, some she connects with, others she doesn’t. Each story is lighthearted, fun, romantic and humorous. As Bella likes to act out some of the more spicy scenes from her romance books things also get rather steamy at times. I found Bella to be a likeable and relatable main character and I loved how with each date she found her confidence again. The overall storyline which ran through each novella kept me happily turning the pages, whilst the plot twists kept me hooked. I felt invested in Bella’s online dating journey.

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Pastries A Kid’s Guide to Homemade Dog Treats (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series) by Jennie Chen and Giselle Nevada – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Pastries: A Kid's Guide to Homemade Dog Treats (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series)Porter and Midge: Paws and Pastries: A Kid’s Guide to Homemade Dog Treats by Giselle Nevada
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

It’s paws and treats in this new adventure of Porter and Midge. This fun tale turns into a culinary delight for our four-footed friends. It includes recipes of all shapes and sizes that are easy for children to bake, with the help of adults, of course, for their furry friends. They will put the magic ingredient needed love, into each stir of the spoon. Giselle and Jennie’s narrative is done in a rhyming way that helps children learn and become more interested in the story, as do the wonderful illustrations. Follow along as CJ and Lora discover the joy of making treats for their loving friends Porter and Midge.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Pastries A Kid’s Guide to Homemade Dog Treats (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series) by Jennie Chen and Giselle Nevada – Review by Karrie Sears

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Pastries: A Kid's Guide to Homemade Dog Treats (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series)Porter and Midge: Paws and Pastries: A Kid’s Guide to Homemade Dog Treats by Giselle Nevada
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is such a great book for kids. Showing how they can make homemade treats for dogs. Including the recipes and most importantly a warning on what dogs cannot have is great. The illustrations and rhyming words are excellent in this cute and quick read. I’m looking forward to trying out some of these recipes on my own dog.

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Forever to Fall (Buckeye Falls Book 5) by Libby Kay – Review by Karrie Sears

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Forever to Fall (Buckeye Falls Book 5)Forever to Fall by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

“Life is only sweet if you share it with your person”. What’s not to like about this book. Even though this is the fifth book in the series and the first one I’ve read, I didn’t feel like I was missing anything from the other four books.
From childhood friends to adults who fall in love. Best friends who end up fighting and making up. The Awwwww moments in this book is a lot. The amount of passages I’ve highlighted in this book is incredible. Usually it’s not this much. Definitely a wholesome romance book and definite recommendation.

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Falling Down (The Rockstar Series) by Anne Mercier – Review by Dawn Mitchell

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Falling Down (Rockstar, #1)Falling Down by Anne Mercier
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Lucy’s all time crush Jesse shows up out of the blue an she is head over heels. She gets his autograph just like an other starstruck fan and thinks there is no way she will see him again… Until years later on her own stage, she is face to face with him again. They seem to have the same spark they did years ago. Will they act on it?

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Andrew’s Armor by Jill Monaco – Review by Kerry Baker

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Andrew's ArmorAndrew’s Armor by Jill Monaco
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was a little unsure about reading this book with my kids as we aren’t a very religious family and I wasn’t sure how they would take it. However, they really seemed to engage with the story, especially my daughter who has been starting to learn about Christianity at school. This was the kind of book that led to a thoughtful and interesting discussion.
It was lovely to watch Andrew on his journey. The notes clearly meant to so much to him, and did so much for him. The author created them to be such a heart warming way to push him to believe in himself. The illustrations just made Andrew come to life even more. We all enjoyed this book in the end and we are all looking forward to more from this author.

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Falling Down (The Rockstar Series) by Anne Mercier – Review by Kerry Baker

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Falling Down (ROCKSTAR)Falling Down by Anne Mercier
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is a brilliant romantic comedy that really does have you laughing out loud the whole way through. I thought the two main characters in this book were so entertaining. I instantly connected with them and found to be so easy to read about. However, I thought the supporting characters were all just as good. They each added something to the story and made it even better.
The overall storyline is the sort of one that is perfect for losing yourself in an afternoon of reading. It is fun, engaging and a joy to read through. I haven’t read much by this author but, after reading this book, I will definitely be reading more!

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The Places We Call Home by Kim Ann – Review by Megan Rea

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The Places We Call Home: A picture book to remind us that home is where all love begins.The Places We Call Home: A picture book to remind us that home is where all love begins. by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really like the concept behind this story of not only the different types of homes, but also the different types of families within those homes. I love the sing-songy nature of the story and the illustrations that went along so well too. We also get to see different animals in their habitats as Ann has incorporated that into the different types of homes she represents. It’s just so imaginative and bold and bright and colorful and diverse. I really do love this book and Kim Ann is quickly becoming a favorite author of mine.
Reviewed by @meggs1717

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