Blue Summer Part One by Everly Taylor My rating: 4 of 5 stars What a fun, delicious read! I tore through this one quickly, and will definitely be checking out Part Two when it drops. Lillie is a young woman alone in a big city, who meets a group of blue beings called the Zayed […]
Our Wicked Lies by Glede Browne Kabongo My rating: 4 of 5 stars Our Wicked Lies is an action-packed and suspenseful novel that takes us through one woman’s journey to discover the truth about her husband’s secrets. Alicia, a mother of two and wife to Eliot, begins to suspect that her dearest husband is cheating, […]
The Lightning Horse by N.L. Holmes My rating: 5 of 5 stars The Lightning Horse is a well-crafted book with interesting characters and a brisk plot. The personalities were layered and interesting, so much so that it was easy to get lost in this book and pretend I was with them. Tiwatipara is a great […]
Murder at Honeybee Lake by Jessica Aiken-Hall My rating: 3 of 5 stars Murder at Honeybee Lake is a continuation of the characters from Book 1, with an emphasis on the story of Randy and Ben, family of Tessa. The plot begins quickly with the titular murder being discovered in the first chapter. As the […]
Everything, Somewhere by David Duane Kummer My rating: 4 of 5 stars I really enjoyed the character development in this book. Hudson, Mason, and Willow were wonderfully developed characters, and felt very real to me. The authour’s ability to inhabit these different personalities was wise and insightful. The plot and storyline were immersive, and I […]
On Viking Seas by Jay Veloso Batista My rating: 5 of 5 stars Wow! I can’t say enough good things about this book. On Viking Seas is a colourful, action-packed, can’t-turn-the-pages-fast-enough tale that has everything I need in a Fantasy story: epic adventures, larger than life characters, explosive battles, supernatural forces, and brave teenagers facing […]
I Will Bury You by Brandy Nacole My rating: 4 of 5 stars I loved the complex character of Ann. She’s smart, real, and haunted by a darkness she can barely see the edges of. This story moved at a great pace, and revealed the mysteries bit by bit which kept me engaged throughout. This […]
Key West Dead by Mark Nolan My rating: 4 of 5 stars Key West Dead is a gripping tale of an ex-Marine and his ex-wardog Cody, as they sniff out clues to stop a rampaging boat bomber in Key West. Jake (Jukebox) Wolfe, in town for the wedding of his ex-military brother Harlan, unwittingly becomes […]
To be a Fae Queen by Tricia Copeland My rating: 4 of 5 stars I am a Fantasy and YA book lover, but this is my first Fae novel… I wasn’t sure if I’d like it or not. I have to say that I was impressed. Tatiana is a great heroine, smart, fearless, brave, and […]
The Ocean’s Light by Mina Chara My rating: 3 of 5 stars A cozy Fantasy book to curl up with. This plot has loads of wonderful themes – pirates, kidnappings, treasure maps and adventure. Evie Waters, the teenage orphan heroine, is a nerdy, book-loving cartographer-wannabe who longs to explore the world. She is smart, with […]
City of Whispers by Katt Powers My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book is fantastic. Dhani Karim is a young assassin recently demoted from an elite sect of the military to a lowly field agent, after being framed for massacre. She is smart, tough, deadly, and quick-tempered. Her fiery demeanour often gets her into […]
Love Between the Lines by A.D. Brazeau My rating: 3 of 5 stars Love Between the Lines is an easy breezy romance written in a relatable voice. Brazeau sketches her characters with ease, and in such a way that I feel like I knew them almost immediately. I particularly liked the protagonists bestie, quirky and […]
Guardians of the Garden by Theresa Pocock My rating: 5 of 5 stars I was very engrossed in this book. Pocock’s fantasy world is immersive, and the cast of characters are excellent. The two main protagonists are both on the cusp of adulthood, beginning to understand what their life has in store for them. Both […]
10 Days by KJ Holliday My rating: 5 of 5 stars This one surprised me, I have to say. Lovely, easy to read, but intelligent writing and captivating characters. The characters came to life beautifully for me… they were rendered so seamlessly, and I felt like I’d known them all of my life. I enjoyed […]
The Traveler: Chimera Rising by Shannon Nemechek My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is a complex and fascinating tale. Our hero and heroine wind up in the fantastical world of King Arthur and Guinevere, rubbing shoulders with Lancelot and the other knights of the Round Table. With the wizard Merlin and his wife Morgana […]
Killer Blonde by Allan Evans My rating: 5 of 5 stars Loved every minute of this crime mystery! From the first page, I was captivated by the authour’s flow and competent ability to draw the reader in close. The writing style was completely engaging; the plot grabs you immediately, and the fluidity is masterful. I […]
Rebecca Remains by Jessica Aiken-Hall My rating: 4 of 5 stars Wow! This book had me on the edge of my seat from the first chapter! Jessica Aiken-Hall starts by introducing us to our heroine Tessa, her husband Keith, and Tessa’s sister Emily, and starts to weave in all the ways in which Tessa might […]
The Buccaneers of St. Frederick Island by Linda Maria Frank My rating: 3 of 5 stars The Buccaneers is an exciting mystery suitable for readers of all ages. This book, set in the post-WWII era on a small island, delivers a cast of young teens who have formed a club to watch over their island, […]
Murder Creek by Jane Suen My rating: 4 of 5 stars Murder Creek opens with a sketch of Eve Sawyer that introduces us to our protagonist. She is an empath with an acute ability to understand the actions and motivations of others. Being attuned to the people around her enables her to notice details that […]
Murder at Lolly Beach by Jane Suen My rating: 4 of 5 stars My Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Murder at Lolly Beach is a delicious beach read that will leave you wanting more. This book is purported to be a standalone, despite this being the second book in the series, but I still […]
