The Trouble with Possibilities by Nancie Abuhaidar My rating: 4 of 5 stars After the tragic end of her marriage, Del, in her 40s, decides to make a drastic change in her life by leaving her unfulfilling job and volunteering at a school in Tanzania. From the very beginning, she begins to doubt her decision […]
The Crown of Stones Complete Trilogy by C.L. Schneider My rating: 5 of 5 stars This fantasy trilogy is truly epic! It follows Ian Troy’s journey as he grapples with the devastating aftermath of using magic a decade earlier to end a war, and his need for redemption. Set in a richly imagined realm of […]
Lapidius by Matthew Runals My rating: 4 of 5 stars Lapidius is the debut novel by Matthew Runals, and the first in A Nation Found series. It tells the story of young cadets sent to Lapidius, a military school that teaches the youth military discipline & tactics to face the war facing them. It is […]
Mr Lucky by Lee Wood My rating: 4 of 5 stars Mr Lucky is told from various characters viewpoints and can be confusing at the beginning until you work out who fits where. The threads all come together with a bang and everything makes sense in the end. It is a fast paced story featuring […]
An Ember of Hope: War of Destiny by Theresa Van Spankeren My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book is set within the War of Destiny series, between books 2 & 3. It tells the story from Matthew de la Roche’s point of view as he struggles to come to terms with his sense of […]
Her Sapphire Blade: An Arthurian-Inspired Portal Fantasy Novel by Sarah Biglow My rating: 5 of 5 stars Fantastic spin on the Arthurian myths! Morgan le Fay is a witch, albeit not a very good one in modern London. She was raised by her Aunt Nim and has grown up hearing all about Camelot and how […]
Alchemy of Glass by Barbara Barnett My rating: 5 of 5 stars ‘Alchemy of Glass’ is the 2nd book about Gaelan Erceldoune, an immortal apothecary. Whilst you could read it without reading the first book, you would get a much better understanding of the events in this book if you read ‘The Apothecary’s Curse’ first. […]
The Apothecary’s Curse by Barbara Barnett My rating: 4 of 5 stars Alchemist Gaelan Erceldoune is dying of the Plague in the 16th-century when he turns to an old manuscript passed down in his family for a cure. He gets more than he bargained for when not only does the strange remedy cure the Plague […]
Lost Hollow : A Small Town Science Fiction Romance (Alienville Book 1) by Donna S. Frelick My rating: 4 of 5 stars When Moira goes searching for her ditzy sister Claire, who has vanished near the small mountain town of Allenville, North Carolina, she uncovers more than she ever expected. Two rival groups with an […]
Murder the Tey Way by Marilyn Levinson My rating: 4 of 5 stars Murder the Tey Way is the second book in the Golden Age of Mystery Bookclub, featuring Professor Lexie Driscoll and the members of the book club that she curates. Things start off with a bang when Lexie’s sister Gayle arrives unexpectedly and […]
This Time Around by Kimberly Packard My rating: 5 of 5 stars Josie Gardiner’s life revolves around her 2 children and the business that she built from the ground up. On one of the worst days of her life, her ex-husband wants to take her children away and her business is on the verge of […]
Red by M.K. Harkins My rating: 4 of 5 stars An engaging modern take on the ‘Little Red Riding Hood’ story. Lily is happy to head off to college, leaving the confines of her over-protective mum’s house. George is a handsome college student, nursing a broken heart and unable to move on from Laura. Sparks […]
Murder by Moonlight by K.L. Montgomery My rating: 5 of 5 stars Murder by Moonlight is the first book in the Felines of Fairytale Forest series and is a delightful cozy mystery book. the book is told from the point of view of Catherine (Cat) Lyon, a nightshift custodian at the family-run Fairytale Forest amusement […]
Murder a la Christie by Marilyn Levinson My rating: 4 of 5 stars As a fan of Agatha Christie and writers of her ilk, I found the premise of this book to be intriguing. English professor Lexie Driscoll has started a bookclub revolving around the Golden Age of Mystery, including authors like Agatha Christie, Ngaio […]
Purrfectly Framed: A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery by Ruth J. Hartman My rating: 4 of 5 stars Once again, Molly Stewart finds herself at the scene when the body of Agnes Temple is discovered at the premises of the local photographer and friend, Evan. Molly is a cat groomer with a mobile grooming van and […]
Dinopotamus Goes to School by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars Dinopotamus just wants to be one of the kids and do what they do – play, go to school, learn things. Unfortunately, Dinopotamus is half T-Rex and half hippopotamus, which means they are much bigger than the children and has difficulty even […]
Can I Keep Her?: 2nd book in the Kingdom of Mir series by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 5 of 5 stars Can I Keep Her? is the 2nd book in the Kingdom of Mir series, where young Winnie earned her right to be an advisor to the King. Once again, she encounters a situation involving […]
The Ghostly Diva by Sandra L. Young My rating: 5 of 5 stars “The Ghostly Diva” by Sandra L. Young is the third book in the Divine Vintage series. It can be read as a stand-alone, but I encourage you to read the others in the series as they are also great! The story revolves […]
A Song of Salt and Secrets by Amanda Marin My rating: 4 of 5 stars “A Song of Salt & Secrets” is the second novella in the Mythic Academy collection. However, it is a standalone story that follows the journey of Corisande, a siren who attends the Magwitch Academy with other sirens to learn how […]
Unicorn, Don’t Do That!: It’s okay if a Unicorn poops on your doorstep by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars Unicorn, Don’t Do That is a cute and colourful fantasy friendship story told in rhyme. As with most of Lios Wickstrom’s stories, there is a moral about friendship and acceptance.Stega is a unicorn/stegosaurus […]
Finding Cheer by Heather Schneider My rating: 5 of 5 stars Finding Cheer by Heather Scheider is a sweet small-town romance with more than a touch of magic. It is the 2nd book in the series. I hadn’t read the first book, Chasing Cheer, but there are enough hints that you could read this book […]
Stop That Lion: A Tale of Friendship Love and Peace by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 5 of 5 stars Stop That Lion by Lois Wickstrom is a marvellous fable about asking questions, listening and creative solutions. The main character, Winnie, a young girl, lives in a Kingdom with sheep. The neighbouring Kingdom has a lion, […]
The Glow in Loretta’s Garden by Lois Wickstrom My rating: 4 of 5 stars “The Glow in Loretta’s Garden” by Lois Wickstrom is a charming and informative picture book about the life stages of fireflies, aimed at children 4-8. It is a book to read along with your child and learn interesting facts, whilst enjoying […]
Charming Chapter : A Later-in-Life Just Kisses Romance by Lori Haas My rating: 4 of 5 stars Charming Chapter by Lori Haas certainly lived up to its title – this was a most charming book! Laura is a widow who has spent her life putting everyone else’s needs first, but now in her 60s and […]
Before I Let You Go by Kellie Wallace My rating: 4 of 5 stars Elsbeth is a young woman in Texas whose life seems to be coming apart at the seams. She finds out that her long-term partner is cheating on her, right before he proposes. Her relationship with her sister Zara and mother is […]
Hood of Sedna by Mina Skye My rating: 3 of 5 stars I thought the premise of this book was intriguing, with paranormal elements, shapeshifters, fae, magic, romance, and action. Stevie Capot awakens in 1745, North Carolina with no idea who she is or with no memory of her past. She is taken in by […]
The Missing Red Envelopes by Yobe Qiu My rating: 5 of 5 stars A delightful chapter book abounding with traditions of the Lunar New Year told from the perspective of Lorie & Weina, young Asian American sisters in New York City. The story revolves around the tradition of giving lucky red envelopes during the Lunar […]
Divinely Dramatic by Sandra L. Young My rating: 5 of 5 stars Divinely Dramatic is the 2nd book in the Divine Vintage series by Sandra L. Young. The focus shifts to Marcy, the young assistant in Divine Vintage boutique who was a secondary character in the first book. This book can be read alone, but […]
Murder She Meowed is the 2nd book in the BookShop Kitties series by Ruth J. Hartman, but it can easily be read as a standalone book. It is a cozy mystery featuring Christy, a children’s book author who helps to run a bookshop with her Aunt Betty and two very spoilt cats, Milton & Pearl. […]
Pursuit into Darkness by Theresa Van Spankeren My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is the 2nd book in the ‘War of Destiny’ series by Teresa Van Spankeren and takes place 70 years after the first book, in the late 16th century. You can read it as a stand-alone book, but you will get more […]
