Blood & Vengeance by A.D. Brazeau My rating: 5 of 5 stars I was so excited to get to read book 2 of The Casket Girls series and it did not disappoint. The story picks up right after the end of book 1, then expands on a few new characters and personalities. Book 2 finds […]
The Prospect of Death by Carmen Radtke My rating: 5 of 5 stars I give this book 5 stars! Reading this book will truly make you appreciate the marvelous modern luxuries we currently have in comparison to the time frame described in this book (gold rush). Alyssa is the main character and truly Carrie’s the […]
The Lie That Binds by Amy Argent My rating: 4 of 5 stars Lies, betrayal, teenage hormones, high school drama, bullying, and the effects of a serious medical condition makes for a very dramatic storyline. Holly finds herself at a new high school, trying to fit in with the in-crowd. She finds the popular crowd […]
Mermaid and the Ice Cube Necklace by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 5 of 5 stars This adorable book is such a fun learning experience for children. Not only is this an easy and interesting read but I loved that the story teaches the reader a bit of science in the midst of the small adventure. […]
Deadly Sommer by Nicholas Harvey My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is my first book that I’ve read by this author and I am not disappointed. I love the main character, Nora Sommer. She’s so smart and although she’s a rookie constable, I think she has the potential to be a real badass! Plus, […]
Thorfinn and the Witch’s Curse by Jay Veloso Batista My rating: 4 of 5 stars I’m a huge fan of anything related to Vikings, so I was thrilled to start this book, which is the start of The Forerunner Saga. Finn, the main character is very young, but is quickly thrown into a different way […]
The Day the Librarian Saved the Galaxy by Stephenie Wilson Peterson My rating: 5 of 5 stars Third grader, Sophia Boyd enjoys her class’ weekly visits to the school library. Often she will search for a book by her favorite author. She also adores helping out her favorite librarian, Mrs. Booker, each week. Sophia is […]
Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody My rating: 5 of 5 stars What an incredible read! This is my first read by Ky L. Moody and I must say it was brilliant! I fell in love with the main characters, Chloe and Quintus. Their story arcs should result in a beautiful series. I […]
The Curse of a Faeblood by M.K. Lorber Ember finds herself alone, fending for herself and missing her late mother’s company. She’s tired, hungry and bored with running from territory to territory. She’s running from her past and not looking for any distractions but finds herself caught by a tall, brawny man named Gavyn. He’s […]
Taming of the Few by Christy Nicholas My rating: 5 of 5 stars This beautifully written book is a treasure and I hope all fantasy fans get the chance to read it. The gorgeous cover had me hooked with the deep colors with a pop of brilliant gold in the center. This magical story starts […]
Blood & Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance by A.D. Brazeau My rating: 5 of 5 stars 5 out of 5 stars This was a beautifully written paranormal fantasy book 1 of this series. I need to start by saying if I could give this more than 5 out of 5 stars, I would. I’m a […]
This Night Has Ended by Alexander Charalambides My rating: 5 of 5 stars This was a beautifully written book wrapping up this incredible series. The author should be very proud of this body of work. The main character, Rowena, is a bad-ass and continues to embark on quite an adventure in book number five (5). […]
Evil Sushi by C.A. King My rating: 5 of 5 stars Rod and Ned are two hard-working fisherman struggling to put food on their tables and feed others in the world since big corporations are starting to use their expensive resources, such as large boats and explosives to massacre as much sea life as possible. […]
Manipulator’s War by Elise Carlson My rating: 4 of 5 stars If you enjoy books that include mystery, adventure, courage building, magical plots, this book is for you. Ruarnon is the first non-binary character that I’ve ever come across and I love to see them building their character throughout the story. I think this book […]
The Last Cabin Girl by Tom Swyers My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book was incredibly written and I could not put it down. The author absolutely hit this one out of the park! The story’s main character, Josie Thompson is an intriguing character struggling to stay under the radar and away from her […]
The Know-It-All Pencil by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 5 of 5 stars Caspian has a big heart and adventurous spirit. I love his sweet relationship he has with his grandpa. On Caspian’s unbirthday, he finds a special gift from his grandpa, a yellow pencil and green pad of paper. He knew immediately that this pencil […]
Slash & Burn by C.L. Schneider My rating: 4 of 5 stars I could not put this audiobook down. Slash & Burn is the fourth book in the Nite Fire series and I think it may be the best one so far. The story starts up again with Dahlia Nite dealing with the aftermath and […]
The Prisoner of the Dead: Zombie Thriller Dystopia by Megan Mackie My rating: 5 of 5 stars What would you do if you woke up one day and the undead had come to life? That’s right folks, ZOMBIES! This incredible book follows Baron as he tries to survive this new world without dying or becoming […]
Notebook Mysteries ~ Changes and Challenges by Kimberly Mullins My rating: 4 of 5 stars Mysteries make great adventures if the author is a great story teller and in this case, Kimberly Mullins has definitely struck gold! This book is number three in the author’s Notebook Mysteries series. The story begins in 1885 with the […]
Class Clown by Allan Evans My rating: 5 of 5 stars I’m not sure what caused me to pick this book because not only is the cover art creepy, I knew the story included clowns, and not just happy clowns but scary clowns. I’m definitely a person who can clearly say scary, creepy clowns are […]
Cosplay Worthy by Quiana Glide My rating: 5 of 5 stars I was immediately hooked when I read the title and synopsis of this book. I’m a huge fan of comics, cosplay, sketching/drawing and writing so once I had the chance to read this book, I was all in. The author quickly introduces you to […]
The Traveler: Book 2 by Deborah Dugan Book Two was a very interesting installment of this series and I could not put it down. If you enjoy sci-fi fantasy storylines with a bit of adventure, you will enjoy this book. If you’ve read book one, you know that it ended with Harry diving into stasis. […]
Helm of Awe by D.L. Armillei My rating: 5 of 5 stars Book three of this series starts off with Van hiding in a wooded area, taking cover while she determines her next move in the Jaychund Games. As the Anchoress and a senior, she is the final contestant remaining in the games except for […]
Plague of Death by D.L. Armillei My rating: 5 of 5 stars Another great book in this series. The main star is “Van” Vanessa, which we follow up with her again a year after her first 30-day mission/project that resulted in the loss of several teammates, friends and ultimately her father. Summer begins and she […]
Shock of Fate by D.L. Armillei My rating: 5 of 5 stars I enjoy coming of age stories since they typically include a complex network of characters, narrative and growth. In this book, the main character, “Van” Vanessa starts as a typical egotistical teenager who only focuses on herself, boys and her intended summer plans […]
Return of the Elf Lord by Heidi Vanlandingham My rating: 5 of 5 stars I could not put this book down! I am new to the author and her books but I think I’ll be reading more after engulfing this book. Initially, I was intrigued by the beautiful graphics on the cover and hoped the […]
Divine Vintage by Sandra L. Young My rating: 3 of 5 stars This book has a bit of everything – drama, mystery, suspense, romance, social justice, ghosts, visions, and breathtaking imagery. The story begins by the introduction of the characters, Phoebe and Edward. This young couple is constantly surrounded by dramatic events, most brought on […]
Reverence of a Ronin by Bree M. Lewandowski My rating: 4 of 5 stars I was intrigued to read this book after reading the synopsis and appreciating the fabulous cover art. Ono Aia begins as a timid young woman living in Japan with aspirations to be someone desired and of importance. As a geisha-in-training, she […]
The Mesmerist by Claire Luana My rating: 5 of 5 stars I believe I may have found my new favorite author! This incredible tale surrounds the struggle experienced by a naive but brilliant young lady, Adrijana once she visits the Adrjssian court. Within the first few chapters, we soon learn that a killer is amongst […]
