Delicious Death by Byrd Nash My rating: 5 of 5 stars This novel is a suspenseful, entertaining plot twisting story. The details are exquisitely complex and I thoroughly enjoyed solving the crime next to our heroine, Elinor. If you like mysteriously intricate tales; this amazingly fun and yet dark novel is for you. The storyline […]
Whispers in the Waters by Sarah Chislon My rating: 4 of 5 stars While this book started off somewhat slow it did pick up and managed to capture my interest. The characters are well developed and mostly likable. The storyline has some twists, turns, mystery, and fantasy. For a prequel I found this a great […]
Amaleigha Loves a Good Story by Janice Pratt My rating: 5 of 5 stars I really like the Amaleigha stories. While I do not have little children I think these books would be enjoyed by children under the age of 9. In this story Amaleigha decides it is important that the school library doesn’t have […]
Super Enemies by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 5 of 5 stars This story is about brother and sister rivalry. There is a good flow and the characters are likable. There is a strong moral to the story and the illustrations are wonderful. I would definitely recommend reading this story to children. View all my reviews
The Sneaky Kitten: Invisible Magic Wand Book Four by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars The illustrations in this book are cute. Having read books by this author before I knew to expect a fun story for children. The author did not disappoint. Caspian uses another one of his Un-birthday gifts to deliver […]
Murder on oak street by I. M. Foster My rating: 5 of 5 stars This was on mystery that I was so absorbed in I forgot to eat, sleep or do anything but finish the story. Needless to say this storyline was gripping. The characters are well developed and the plot was really interesting with […]
If I had a Magic Wand by Melissa Lavi My rating: 5 of 5 stars This story sums up what every parent wishes for their child. It is a lovely story told in the style of a poem. This is the perfect goodnight book to read to your child. The book has beautiful illustrations and […]
Amaleigha and the Big Idea by Janice Pratt My rating: 5 of 5 stars A wonderful tale about a young girl with an amazing idea to turn something she lives into a place everyone could enjoy. Some people find a precious gift and hide it away where only they can enjoy it, but Amaleigha chose […]
Glass Houses by Sinister Styx My rating: 3 of 5 stars This one is a very short read. I do believe there is room to make it a full story. When I say short I mean 7-10 minutes depending on how quickly you read. The characters could become characters the reader would come to care […]
Raine Down by C.B. Samet My rating: 5 of 5 stars Very good read! I loved that the main characters, Raine and Will, were not only well developed but also relatable in a way that makes the reader laugh, cry and become involved with their story. This novel was a paranormal thriller of sorts, that […]
Ghost Talker by Byrd Nash My rating: 5 of 5 stars With a Spunky & sassy heroine this book is a great start to a new paranormal mystery fairy tale set of with the added bonuses of romance and humor. Dealing with ghosts and other paranormal events, Elinor is snarky and audacious. This is a […]
A Christmas to Remember: An Anthology from 5 Prince Publishing by Bernadette Marie My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is a great anthology of some really wonderful Christmas stories. They are all quick, easy reads and really bring home the heart of Christmas. While each authors story is unique to them, these stories will […]
Better Gnomes & Gardens by Casey Cardel My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is a short but very comprehensive paranormal mystery. I enjoyed the many twists and turns and the character development. This is my first book by this author and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Although it is a quick read it is definitely […]
Divided Lives by K.R. Mullins My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is another original cozy mystery from this author. I enjoyed the notebook mysteries so much I had to pick this one up. I love the historical details, the twists and turns, the character development and the amazing storyline. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. […]
Mafia Elite Box Set: Volume Two by Amy McKinley My rating: 5 of 5 stars Spice, Sex and Secrets. This series has them all!!! The characters are well developed and become your “book friends”. I have thoroughly enjoyed this series. The author really takes the time to add in all those little details that make […]
Mafia Elite Box Set: Volume Two by Amy McKinley My rating: 5 of 5 stars Spice, Sex and Secrets. This series has them all!!! The characters are well developed and become your “book friends”. I have thoroughly enjoyed this series. The author really takes the time to add in all those little details that make […]
Into the Light by Kate McWilliams My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book is the third in the series. While this could be read as a stand alone, I really think you need to read them in order. They won’t disappoint. This novel has a lot of great character development and deals with a […]
River Witch by Cheryl Burman My rating: 5 of 5 stars Hester’s story is intensely detailed. I loved the history added into the plot and all the different twists and turns that come about. The river Sabrina is mystical and very eerie and as Hester grows up she learns of its powers and how to […]
Grave Digger Academy II by C.A. King My rating: 5 of 5 stars I loved the first book and moved on to this one with high hopes. It didn’t disappoint. Makayla is back in year two at the Grave Digger Academy. This years competition is more important than ever as a win means the academy […]
The Serpent Awakens by Luna Saint Claire My rating: 5 of 5 stars This was my first read of this author. Never in my life have I met a main character I hated as much as Nico (well in the beginning anyway), in a storyline that kept me in its clutches until the very last […]
Operation Pinpoint by Landra Graf My rating: 5 of 5 stars Super surprised by this book. I am not a huge sci-fi fan, (the cover was so interesting I just had to read it), but this story was so much more than what you typically would get. I loved the bond between the characters. There […]
Return of the Elf Lord by Heidi Vanlandingham My rating: 5 of 5 stars I love a book with strong character and plot development and this book has both. Between the beautiful cover lays a Fantasy land with deep ties to Norse mythological lore. There is action, adventure, fantasy, romance, and my favorite, historical details. […]
Curse of the Elf Lord by Heidi Vanlandingham My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is the second installation in this series. You must read these in order because with a lot of the details you get in book one you will be super confused. This is not a difficult story to fall into the […]
Oliver: A Story about Adoption by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars A cute story about how children, no matter what type of family unit they come from, fantasize about the life they would live if they were brought up in a different family. Oliver is adopted and becomes angry at his father […]
The Mermaid and the Water Magnifying Glass by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 5 of 5 stars The Mermaid books are a great way to introduce your child to science. This book contains a science experiment you can do with your child just like Fig shows Maia and Trezzie how to do. I love the illustrations […]
The Mind-Reading Hat: Invisible Magic Wand Book Six by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars Such a cute story about a boy on his unbirthday. The presents are unique and have special gifts of their own. The characters are lovable and relatable. The illustrations are well done and beautiful to look at. Definitely […]
Magic-Scars by C.L. Schneider My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is a well written fantasy science fi type novel with a strong protagonist. The details really draw you into the story and keep you turning pages until you are done. I loved the twists and turns, the non stop action, adventure and of course […]
Notebook Mysteries Haunted Christmas by Kimberly Mullins My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is the latest in the series that follows teenage amateur sleuth, Emma. The series itself is full of adventure, mystery, fun, and drama. This book is no exception. While being a quick read it continues to follow the life of Emma […]
Grave Digger Academy by C.A. King My rating: 5 of 5 stars Family secrets, hidden magical talents and a school no one wants to be at all add up to a humorous, adventurous, fantastical, world. Makayla ends up where no one wants to be, The Grace Digger Academy and while there she begins to find […]
Emma by Kimberly Mullins My rating: 5 of 5 stars Set in post civil war Chicago this fun, adventurous novel is the first in this series. I have read several of the books in this series and decided after the last one that I should go back and read them in order and include the […]
