Class Clown by Allan Evans My rating: 4 of 5 stars The cover art on this book gives you a good idea of what the story is about. Creepy ghost clowns mixed with teenage uncertainty make this story a page turner. The supernatural twists and turns kept me on the edge of my seat! The […]
Things are Shaking by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 5 of 5 stars Things are moving and grooving in this children’s book! There are nice graphics and the food in the pictures look real and my grandson recognized the graphics. I read this to my 2 1/2 year old grandson and it held his attention through […]
Night Hawke by Gwyn McNamee My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is a spicy novella and a prequel to the series Hawke family series. Each chapter is from a different characters’ point of view. It’s definitely a heated, spicy one night stand story. We don’t learn much about the background of the main characters […]
Delicious Death by Byrd Nash My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is book two in the series of the gas lamp fantasy genre. I’ve grown fond of Madame Chalamet and her talents for ghost talking. We are introduced into a new city with some new characters and another mystery. There’s a lot of action […]
Ghost Talker by Byrd Nash My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is book one in the historical gas lamp fantasy series. This is my first time reading this genre. I’m enjoying this novel! It’s set in my favorite time period historically. There’s judacious use of metaphors and impressive world building. I laughed at the […]
The True Purpose of Vines: An intoxicating historical romance about wine and love. by Giovanna Siniscalchi My rating: 4 of 5 stars I’m a wine lover and enjoyed this novel about Portugal and wine making. Throw in some romance and it’s a great story. I’ve never been to Portugal, but this makes me want to […]
The Taste of Light by Giovanna Siniscalchi My rating: 4 of 5 stars This novel gives the reader a whirlwind of emotions, tension, drama, and redemption. The text is full of poetic prose that fully engages the reader page after page. I love being pulled into 19th century Portugal scenery with the passion between Anne […]
Journeys Through AllCreation by James Talisman My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is the third book in the series and picked up where book two left off. It reads well as a stand alone but would recommend reading the first two books in the series. The plot is well thought out and the characters […]
Son of Asmodeus by Barb Jones My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book kept my interest from the first chapter and I couldn’t put it down! The plot line of a demon hunter isn’t a cookie cutter book. The characters have depth and the plot has a unique twist that wasn’t expected of a […]
Journeys Through Collection: Volume 1-3 by James Talisman My rating: 4 of 5 stars This box set contains the first three books in the series. You can enjoy the box set because you can binge read all three at once. It is an interesting way the author used different POV on t story to progress […]
Journeys Through TimeSpace by James Talisman My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is book two in the Journeys Through series. I like how the reptilian human hybrids are continued in this story and reminds me of Ancient Aliens with an agenda! This novel is easier to read now that I read the first one […]
Journeys Through SpaceTime by James Talisman My rating: 4 of 5 stars The first book, Journey Through Spacetime, the reader is introduced to different empires throughout the multiverse. You have a mix of cultures and alien species having a similar experience that leads them to the call to adventure. The author includes a list of […]
The Labyrinthine Journey by Luciana Cavallaro My rating: 5 of 5 stars Evan is stuck in the past from the 21st century, trapped in a world so different and alien by the Greek God Zeus so that he could recover two powerful relics of the Mother Goddess in order to save the Olympian gods from […]
Minotaur’s Lair by Luciana Cavallaro My rating: 5 of 5 stars Minotaur’s Lair is the final book in the Servant of the Gods trilogy. Although this is book three, it also reads well as a stand alone novel. There is a a unique mix of the ancient past with twenty-first century knowhow. The author does […]
Practically Pagan – An Alternative Guide to Magical Living by Maria DeBlassie My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book teaches you how to have your own version of HEA. How to have joy without guilt or shame. Move past outdated narratives, and transcend limiting cultural beliefs. The reader is encouraged to explore different aspects […]
Ladybugs for Loretta by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is a cute story about a mischievous little girl who falls in love with ladybugs and wants to save them all. Loretta as a character is true to a child’s view point. The reader cheers her on as she finds more ladybugs. […]
Hanging Softly in the Night by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra My rating: 5 of 5 stars A murder mystery with engaging characters and a suspense filled plot. I was hooked on the step-by-step of investigation by Detective Larson and the complexity of his life. Each character is fleshed out with careful thought, as well as how […]
Revenge Never Rests by Laurie L.C. Lewis My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is book two in the series and does well as a stand alone book. I was hooked on the action and drama from the first page. The detailed plot is intense with twists and turns you don’t see coming. The characters […]
Freedom Rings: Book Three of The Circle by Brenda Hardwick My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is book three in The Circle Series. Leylines, magic, connecting with the ancestors, and a unique refreshing read. There’s plenty of action and adventure in Freedom Rings. It’s a fast paced plot that keeps you turning the page. […]
Where Do Pirates Go on Vacation? : Fun pirate story that encourages imaginative and creative thinking. Ages 3 to 8, preschool to 2nd grade. by Kim Ann My rating: 5 of 5 stars I read this book to my 3 year-old and he loved it! This is the pirates vacation in the vacation series. It […]
Return to Gallanvaig: Beyond A Quirk of Destiny by Catherine Greenall My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is book two in the Quirk of Destiny series and can stand on its own. The novel continues the apocalyptic story of how genetically modified food is killing off the human race. We start out a couple […]
Kamana Wanalaya for the Holidays by Susan Renee My rating: 5 of 5 stars I loved the opening sentence of this book!!! I had to stifle my laughter since I was reading this book during nap time. The reason why women don’t propose had me laughing like crazy and it was so relatable! It was […]
Super Enemies by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is an entertaining story about sibling rivalry. The illustrations are wonderfully done and show how close siblings argue with each other. I love how the author shows how Mira and Carl act like super enemies into the very end. The ending was definitely […]
The Fifth Daughter of Thorn Ranch by Julia Brewer Daily My rating: 4 of 5 stars This story was an interesting take on time travel without actual time travel. I love how Emma rides without abandon through the Texas landscape. It seems almost absurd that the ranch is 1,000,000 acres and almost the size of […]
Knight In The Museum by Alice Bienia My rating: 5 of 5 stars The reader is pulled in right away into the action as the main character, PI Jorja Knight has an encounter of a carjacking. This engrossing mystery brings plenty of action to the page with a touch of romance and humor to keep […]
If I had a Magic Wand by Melissa Lavi My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is a sweet book with the text in poetry form. The illustration of handing off the magic wand from baby to parent was pleasant and soft. There isdiverse representation of parents giving each other the magic to give to […]
Shadow Patterns of Melt – Book One by J.R.P. Fogg My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was originally published in serial form on Kindle Vella, Shadow Patterns of Melt – Book One includes Episodes 1–41. Author’s Notes are included in the Back Matter. It took me a little bit to get into rhythm of […]
More Than by Diane Barnes My rating: 5 of 5 stars There is struggle with extended grief and depression mixed with humor. Barnes captures the reality of depression and issues with self-image through the main character Peggy. Penny is such a relatable character and brings humor to the story. I was pleasantly surprised the way […]
Murder on oak street by I. M. Foster My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is book one in the series. The front of the book has a map of Patchogue which is helpful to orient the reader during the story. Murder on Oak Street has proved to be a well-woven and intriguing historical crime […]
Borrowed Time by Lane Cohen My rating: 5 of 5 stars This story is a unique twist on the time travel plot. I like the mention of the original 1960’s version of the time machine. The historical references were enjoyable and kept the pages turning. The characters and the adventures they go on while trying […]
