Straight for the Kill by Winter Austin My rating: 4 of 5 stars A complex and winding mystery that follows a third person POV. I read this as a stand alone but will be going back to read the first two in the series. It was an enjoyable read as we are taken back by […]
And Then She Fell by Dreena Collins My rating: 4 of 5 stars A dark and twisting mystery that truly skyrockets toward as a psychological thriller. One can only imagine what it’s like to be the mother to a child lost, and we give sympathy to those who live that reality. This book keeps you […]
A Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker My rating: 4 of 5 stars A fun YA romance that braces on the edge of historical fiction and entertainment. The characters are witty and have the quirks that make this an easy read. A tad slow to begin but slowly churns itself into a book […]
Delicious Death by Byrd Nash My rating: 4 of 5 stars Mystery, crime fighting, and a medium with enough spunk to do it all – this book encompasses just about everything. Acting as the second installment, the reader follows along as a satisfying new change of pace and location are reached as well as a […]
Minotaur’s Lair by Luciana Cavallaro My rating: 5 of 5 stars Greek mythology retelling that leads into epic twists and turns. A good continuation of the first two books and a journey for a third relic to regain the Olympian favor in a twist to rewrite history. Taking place in Ancient Greece, the story leads […]
Curse of the Elf Lord by Heidi Vanlandingham My rating: 4 of 5 stars Supernatural dive that has a very concrete story building that lateada the reader into so much more that meets the eye. Curses, lore, and a lost romance drives the main character to conquer amazing feats. Overall a good read that intertwines […]
Curse of the Elf Lord by Heidi Vanlandingham My rating: 4 of 5 stars Supernatural dive that has a very concrete story building that lateada the reader into so much more that meets the eye. Curses, lore, and a lost romance drives the main character to conquer amazing feats. Overall a good read that intertwines […]
Knight In The Museum by Alice Bienia My rating: 4 of 5 stars Slow start to a suspenseful build that is lead into a murder mystery with a thrill and turns so good they’re above so many others. As someone who came into this story mid-series there was no lack with picking this book up […]
War Horses Book 1: Chevalier by Scott Warren My rating: 3 of 5 stars This book is quite outside of my normal read, but still an experience nevertheless. It takes on a military sci-fi theme that goes deep into the technology and weapon information but stops short of character development and feels shallow in other […]
Kamana Wanalaya for the Holidays by Susan Renee My rating: 4 of 5 stars Comical, fun, and lighthearted read that is lead by a cynical reviewer of love finding herself in a situation she is most critical of. Quick read with romance and plentiful banter that hints toward being cliche but the plot drives it […]
Gunner by T.J. Beach My rating: 4 of 5 stars Reading this as a stand-alone rather than as a part of the series. This book has a very interesting plot line, and it hops for a second and takes a bit to get orientated. Dealing with PTSD, Covid, and overall feelings of grief and anger, […]
Raine Down by C.B. Samet My rating: 4 of 5 stars A fantasy thriller that ties in Norse mythology and harsh realism of today’s concepts. We follow the adventures of Raine and Will, their worlds colliding as they chase the culprits that intertwine them. With both humor and romantic chemistry between them, the duo faces […]
Shadow and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody My rating: 4 of 5 stars A good next installment that continues the path of Chloe and Quintus’ journey of protection and hardships as they keep the Faerie and human realms alive. With a fast paced race as our beloved characters fight to find what will be […]
Borrowed Time by Lane Cohen My rating: 4 of 5 stars Everything from gunslinging in the old west to the feeling of hopeful longing to fit in, this book intertwines many, many themes into its winding pages. Containing everything from historical touches to sci-fi approaches, all while keeping intricate detail within, this book is a […]
Hate You Later by Ciara Blume My rating: 4 of 5 stars Light hearted romance that doesn’t feel tacky or overdone. It plays on clichés, chance what-if’s, and the opportunity for readers to shake their heads in knowing as we watch these characters fall. It kept the humor without being cheesy, and had some hard-hitting […]
Divided Lives by K.R. Mullins My rating: 4 of 5 stars Historic reads are always good, and this one is no exception. It starts off with multiple jumps, following how Lottie has met and known each character, quickly displacing what time and situation the reader has. Took a few rereads to get acquainted, but once […]
Euphoric Wonderland: An Eclectic Collection of Psychedelic Poetry to Stimulate the Senses and Open the Mind by Ryan M. Becker My rating: 3 of 5 stars I’ve read a few poetry-based books before, and I took a chance with this one. The cover is alluring, and from the get-go, it was better than I had […]
Kara Shieldmaiden of Eire by Jay Veloso Batista My rating: 4 of 5 stars Having the ultimate pleasure of starting this series recently has been a blast, and as always, I enjoyed the continuation of this family’s adventures. Meeting the twists and turns, and being hanked to a halt with the multiple cliffhangers leaves readers […]
In Plain Sight: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 8 by Valerie Davisson My rating: 4 of 5 stars For me, this was read as a stand-alone, and the author is a new addition to my list. This book follows the twist and intertwined stories as Logan, freshly moved and married, finds a coworker dead, and […]
The Blood Prince by Ayla Marie My rating: 4 of 5 stars Good cover, good read. It was full of mystery and adventure, and this book was a good page-turner with an excellent plotline and flow. It has that “just one more chapter” feeling. This debut novel gives its reader a wait of anticipation for […]
Enemies of Doves by Shanessa Gluhm My rating: 5 of 5 stars A fast-paced and wicked read that was near impossible to put down. This book was a dual mystery flip that followed two very different but interconnecting storylines. An unpredictable and impressive story design that captivates readers from nearly the first sentence, and the […]
A Quirk of Destiny: Ignoramus et Ignorabimus by Catherine Greenall My rating: 4 of 5 stars Overall – a good read with a storyline that works well with the character and plot drive. A dystopian fueled by modified foods and a deadly coverup that goes horribly wrong. It introduces many interesting concepts and a severe […]
Thorfinn and the Witch’s Curse by Jay Veloso Batista My rating: 5 of 5 stars Beautiful historical fiction with so much research done that you can clearly tell this author put their entire being into this piece. The story and world-building reach heights that most series hope to accomplish without being too overdone and lengthy. […]
The Vardoger Boy by Jay Veloso Batista My rating: 5 of 5 stars Onto the next! Having read this series without any wait between books is a relish in itself, but the attention to detail and dedication to research while adding a twist on history is another thing entirely. We once again follow the adventures […]
On Viking Seas by Jay Veloso Batista My rating: 5 of 5 stars Arguably the best yet, Batista does it yet again. An incredibly immersive story that draws in, captivates and leaves the reader wanting that much more. Having read the two before this, they seem to keep getting better and better. This is no […]
Levi by Edith Mackenzie My rating: 4 of 5 stars The love story developed here is endearing, and the witty banter adds to the appeal. There are many concepts at which the story hits on, “I can fix him”, strong female heroine, and “tough guy with lots of layers” pretty much sums it up. It’s […]
Human Hearts by Mary Beesley My rating: 5 of 5 stars A multiple-POV masterpiece that encases everything that a fantasy reader hopes to encounter: raging battles, the fight for a crown, and a love that defies all odds. The Draco Sang series has been one of beauty, strength, tears, and perseverance. Suza and Ferth, Jade […]
Jake the Growling Dog Shares His Trail by Samantha Shannon My rating: 4 of 5 stars This lighthearted book with lovely illustrations highlights very important themes that young children, and even some adults, can have integrated into their experiences to help deal with real-world scenarios. Fear of the unknown, recognition and acceptance of different individuals, […]
Deadly Sommer by Nicholas Harvey My rating: 4 of 5 stars A suspenseful thriller where the reader is just as out of the loop as the characters continue to develop. This Multiple POV style mystery followed Nora, a Norwegian runaway turned Cayman police officer as she is thrown into a vicious battle between sides, and […]
Coyote’s Road Trip by Laura Koerber My rating: 4 of 5 stars A quick read that winds like a road. A very dystopian-style read that hints at Native American storytelling roots that takes the reader along like the shotgun rider in a vehicle. The attention to detail is nice as we follow along with the […]
