The Mind-Reading Hat (Invisible Magic Wand Series Book 6) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Michelle Mulvey

The Mind-Reading Hat: Invisible Magic Wand Book SixThe Mind-Reading Hat: Invisible Magic Wand Book Six by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Caspian is back with an all new unbirthday present or two. When Caspian woke up he was surprised to see 2 boxes under his bed. The usual big one his Grandpa always out there and a small one right next to it. In this book the two I birthday gifts work in and hand in order for Caspian to rescue something special. Another great read for the kiddos.

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Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephanie Wilson Peterson – Review by Paula R Sayers

Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad DogToby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was such a cute and fun read!! Toby is a good dog who is led astray by the cat next door. He would not have gotten lost if the cat had not led him away from his house. He would not have stolen a whole ham and hid it under a pillow if the cat had not eaten his lunch. In the end, Toby learns his lesson…or does he???

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The Mind-Reading Hat (Invisible Magic Wand Series Book 6) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jenni Bishop

The Mind-Reading Hat: Invisible Magic Wand Book SixThe Mind-Reading Hat: Invisible Magic Wand Book Six by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Mind-Reading Hat is the sixth book in this picture book series and is a fun story. Lois gives us another charming, original and imaginative tale for children between the ages of 4 – 8 years old. The colourful illustrations help to bring the story alive.

Caspian’s is back on a new adventure. This year his Grandpa gave him a Mind-Reading Hat for his UnBirthday Gift. Find out what happens when he dons his Mind-Reading Hat.

The story has magic and adventure and there is always a message featured with each one.

I look forward to Caspian’s next UnBirthday Gift.

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Taming of the Few (Guardians of Phae Book 1) by Rowan Dillon – Review By Darla Yocom

Taming of the FewTaming 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 with following Anna, a young woman who realizes she is in danger once her special abilities come to light and impacts her teaching position. Fate helped her escape the states and travel to Ireland for safety. She meets others like her with strange magical powers, all while trying to learn more about her own power, how to protect herself and others, as well as trying to make a decision about volunteering for a future position within the Phae organization.

Anna finds herself partially covered in scales with skin that screams for the water. She also has a spectacular affinity for somewhat controlling water. However, due to fear and discrimination of those who are not of Unhidden Blood.

The story also introduces other incredible characters such as Max, a military vet with a love of flying and the habit of drinking. He wasn’t thrilled about coming to Ireland, but fellow newbie Phae recruiter, Hiroki, successfully recruited him by making several promises, one of which was access to a new plane. Max is a grumpy old man, he has an impressive background and is a great pilot. He also has the magical ability to speak to the wind, which he is struggling with at the beginning of this book.

The Byrne family’s farm is one of the many training locations for the Phae and they welcome the new folks who have uncovered their Unhidden Blood talents. The family’s personalities are incredible, including the wonderful children. I truly enjoyed the way the author incorporated the different folks into the training location along with the Byrne family. With a large group of folks in one single location for any amount of time could prove to be interesting in any setting, let alone one where the Phae are often on alert for any type of attack from those who misunderstand and refuse to accept those with Unhidden Blood.

I cannot wait to see what the next book will have in store for the characters/story/plot.

I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.

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The Mind-Reading Hat( Invisible Magic Wand Series Book 6) by Lois Wickstrom

The Mind-Reading Hat: Invisible Magic Wand Book SixThe Mind-Reading Hat: Invisible Magic Wand Book Six by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Another cute read in this series. This story seemed a bit quicker than the previous one, but it is still entertaining. It is an easy-to-read book, and the story is easy to follow as well. Once again on his unbirthday Caspian goes on an adventure. This time he is given two gifts and uses them to unravel another mystery. While this new adventure for Caspian was fun it did not seem to pull the reader in to the story as much and was quickly over, but young readers will enjoy this fun story that has Caspian thinking and learning as he enjoys his newest adventure.

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Blood & Ravens (The Casket Girls Series Book 1) by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Vanessa Watts

Blood & Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance (The Casket Girls Book 1)Blood & Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was definitely not at all what I expected this book to be about just from the title. I was blown away by all the details and thought out plot that the author put into this book.

I love Greer as the main female character, a fierce protector of those who are important to her, kind to a fault, and stronger than people give her credit for. After being uprooted from her life in Paris and placed among the casket girls set to be married to a complete stranger. Greer makes friends with other casket girls and after feeling as though the dark dreams weren’t really dreams she starts realizing that her friends and herself are nothing more than food from a darkness no one can fathom. Theron who has claimed Greer as his own realizes his own feelings have not only put him in danger but Greer as well. Now facing Hades’ wrath , Greer realizes she wants to save Theron but what can she offer to Hades, the god of the underworld? Why is it Theron can’t seem to let go of Greer?

I absolutely loved the mixing of Greek mythology with paranormal beings and how the author flawlessly incorporated them into one delicious story. I could not stop reading this book and now am off to get the second just so I can see what else happens! I am hooked and if you like paranormal romances with action and intrigue I think you will be too. This is definitely a must read!

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The Mind-Reading Hat (Invisible Magic Wand Series Book 6) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Shelly Kittell

The Mind-Reading Hat: Invisible Magic Wand Book SixThe Mind-Reading Hat: Invisible Magic Wand Book Six by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a fun and entertaining book. The characters are lively and feel real. Caspian is a sweet young boy with a sense of curiosity that makes every Unbirthday fun. His grandfather gives him very cool gifts. The pictures are bright, colorful and keeps childrens attention as you are reading. I read this one to my grandson and it was a big hit. A definite recommendation for story time and for any child’s collection.

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The Mind-Reading Hat (Invisible Magic Wand Series Book 6) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Dr. Anya Schultz

The Mind-Reading Hat: Invisible Magic Wand Book SixThe Mind-Reading Hat: Invisible Magic Wand Book Six by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another cute book from this author. In this Magic Wand Book Caspian receives another UnBirthday present, well actually two of them. They, as all the other presents, are very special. As the title states, Caspian receives a mind reading hat. Whose mind will he be able to read? Where do these minds take him: on an adventure, in search of more gifts, etc.? These books are great for kids. They allow them to use their imagination. It leads them to thinking that what seems silly or impossible might just be real.

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The Wolf’s Shadow by Cecilia Dominic Review- Penelope Kehrer

The Wolf's Shadow (The Lycanthropy Files #1)The Wolf’s Shadow by Cecilia Dominic
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was such an interesting and fun book! I loved the unique take on werewolves and the romance was amazing. This was a great way to start a series and definitely made me want to read the others in the series. I think fans of Nalini Singh would really like this book, as well as the other things Cecilia Dominic writes. 10/10 recommend!

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The Wish-Eater by Claire Luana – Review by Whitney Morrison

The Wish-EaterThe Wish-Eater by Claire Luana
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What an adventure. This story was packed with life lessons, amazing characters, action and romance. Going on the journey with Elodie and Sebastian was absolutely fascinating and I couldn’t absorb the words fast enough. Elodie is an amazingly strong woman and I loved everything about her. I was sucked into this book from the beginning and it was impossible to put down.

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The Mind-Reading Hat (Invisible Magic Wand Series Book 6) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Carrie Reed

The Mind-Reading Hat: Invisible Magic Wand Book SixThe Mind-Reading Hat: Invisible Magic Wand Book Six by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 stars!

This is the second book I have read by this author, and the second story I have read with Caspian. I really love the art work and the story line. Caspian’s grandfather has all of these magical items that are given to Caspian on his unbirthdays and he gets the joy of learning in this book, what the hat and stone do for him. This is such a great story to get the imagination flowing in kids.

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Blood & Ravens (The Casket Girls Series Book 1) by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Karyn Taylor

Blood & Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance (The Casket Girls Book 1)Blood & Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is an excellent paranormal romance by an author I had never read before. I’ve recently started reading more paranormal romance and I was attracted by the blurb of this book, so decided to give the author a chance. I’m glad that I took the chance as I really liked this book very much.
Set in 1782 in New Orleans, Greer had been happily selling flowers on the streets of Paris when she was kidnapped and put on a boat filled with other women and taken to Paris to stay in a convent until they were married off.
I loved reading Greer and Theron’s story. Women at that time we supposed to be meek and subservient. Greer was very much the opposite – sassy, opinionated and not scared to get into trouble. Theron could not help the attraction he felt towards her, even though she was supposedly just a thing for him to feed on.
I really enjoyed reading about the secondary characters in the book, the girls that Greer befriended on the boat journey over and at the convent. I particularly liked Desiree and hope we get to see more of her in this series. I admit I wasn’t too enamoured with Edith but she may be redeemed in time…or not.
This is a great book and I look forward to reading more of this series in the future.

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The Fighter (An Underground Bad Boys Romance Book 3) by India Kells – Review by Angela Packard

The Fighter (An Underground Bad Boys Romance, #3)The Fighter by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This has become one of my favorite authors, though this is the first book in this series I have read. There are parts of the story that are for mature audiences only. Juliet and Gage meet in an unconventional way, an attempted rescue that was not a rescue after all. Neither thought they would ever see each other again.
Their paths crossed again at an underground cage fighting event. Juliet’s roommate, Ten, was fighting to hopefully earn money for their rent. Twists and turns and some very steamy turns later…..I felt like I was in the book right there with the characters. This author does a great job of drawing you in and making you forget that you are in a fantasy world and life is going on around you.

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The Scent of Gardenias by Lorraine Haas – Review by Cindy Mayberry

The Scent of GardeniasThe Scent of Gardenias by Lorraine Haas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Margaret Rose wants to be more than her mother. She wants independence, and she just might be strong enough to get it. This historical retelling will take you back to WWII. Living in poverty and having an domineering father. Makes Margaret Rose try that much harder. What lies ahead for her and where she ends up you will need to read this powerful woman’s story. I don’t usually read historical books, but this one caught my interest. I am so pleased with this story and the author who wrote it. This story is well written and easy to follow. For some, it may bring up memories of those days and the loss that was experienced. Be prepared to ride the emotional rollercoaster. Remember to bring tissues, chocolate, and your drink of choice as you will be here for a while.

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The Scent of Gardenias by Lorraine Haas – Review by Ashley McMillon

The Scent of GardeniasThe Scent of Gardenias by Lorraine Haas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’m completely in shock at how amazing this book was! I recall flipping through the pages early on and thinking it would be a really long read but it wasn’t. The story flowed so well. At every turn I wanted to jump inside the book and encourage Margaret. The development of all the characters was very well done within the story, I was not a fan of Pa from the start! This story felt very realistic, loosely based on a true story, but it gave me perspective on how our parents grew up. This book has a gut wrenching story but a complete pleasure to read. In the end, the authors note sheds light on the story. After reading this masterpiece I’m looking forward to reading many more books by the author.

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The Curse of a Faeblood by MK Lorber – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

The Curse of a FaebloodThe Curse of a Faeblood by M.K. Lorber
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
The Curse of a Faeblood by MK Lorber

The Curse of a Faeblood is a well written Paranormal Fantasy that once you start reading its hard to put down. This is a new author to me but I’m a fan already. Their style of writing and attention to detail is wonderful. Her characters are well developed and fun. It felt like I was apart of the story at times. This is a story that is fast paced and will keep you guessing. Get ready to be taken on quite the with Gavyn and Ember as they seek family members amongst other things. I highly recommend reading this book and im looking forward to reading more from this Author

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Snap Me Up (Full Throttle Cyborgs Book 1) by Landra Graf – Review by Jess Dimmock

Snap Me Up (Full Throttle Cyborgs, #1)Snap Me Up by Landra Graf
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Full Throttle Sci-Fi!
This was a spectacular book! Strong cast, beautifully written story, and all in a really great backdrop of a future Mars that isn’t shiny and pretty. This is a gritty Mars that is relatable and run by gangs that are race focused and are vaguely reminiscent of pod racing (Star Wars) meets Street Outlaws.
Our Main characters are Snapper, a cyborg with trust issues, who happens to be second in command of Frog Lick and the Full Throttle Gang; and Gina the Android/Synthetic. Gina is trying to learn what it means to be human and as a sentient AI that started as a Ship… It’s interesting. However, she makes a phenomenal mechanic! In order to save Frog Lick, these two have to work together on an experimental engine design in order to win the Regional Race. Of course, it’s not an easy task, as getting the parts requires some “creative acquisition” to retrieve them. Throw in some love triangle drama, sabotage, and some steamy sex scenes; and you have one really space-worthy novel!
I’m now fully invested and can’t wait

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Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephanie Wilson Peterson – Review by Tori Mitton

Toby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad DogToby: The (Mostly) True Story of a Former Bad Dog by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The tale of Toby and the naughty cat! Toby just wants to be the Goodest boy and the neighbor cat, who tries to convince Toby to go on these wild adventures.
Toby just wants to explore the neighborhood, and the pesky neighbor cat gets him into all sorts of trouble. This book was amazing! Toby had the best life

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This Night Has Ended (Vampire State Book 5) by Alexander Charalambides – Review by Dahnielle Hibbert

This Night Has EndedThis Night Has Ended by Alexander Charalambides
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Engaging, dynamic, intriguing, captivating and enthralling! Book five, the last in this series, really makes the final moments for this story come alive. I was entranced and caught in the throes of the action. I love Rowena’s final push and thoroughly enjoyed the dark romanticism and unique portrayal of vampires. Read these in order to get the most out of them!!! I will be re-reading them one weekend when I have time to binge!!

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The Scent of Gardenias by Lorraine Haas – Review by Jerricka Brown

The Scent of GardeniasThe Scent of Gardenias by Lorraine Haas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was in love with this book. I was hooked from the beginning. I was taken on an emotional journey while reading this. I related to this book in many different aspects. I felt that the author at times was writing about me to me. I highly recommend this book.

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The Scent of Gardenias by Lorraine Haas – Review by Bethany Rollins

The Scent of GardeniasThe Scent of Gardenias by Lorraine Haas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

While I did enjoy the overall storyline of The Scent of Gardenias, I honestly struggled with the authors writing style. It wasn’t anything drastically different from other historical fictions I’ve read, but I feel the timing and pace of the story could have been structured better. I found myself confused and had to re-read sections to get a feeling for how much time had elapsed, which took me away from the actual story of Margaret Rose trying to survive her life of poverty, single motherhood and other disadvantages of the 1940s America. This is a poignant story of Margaret coping with harsh realities and fighting for a life that is worth living for her children. We see her go through relationships and learning about herself throughout her journey to discovery where her true happiness lies. I do appreciate a strong female character but wanted more background on some of the supporting characters in this story. I wanted them to come to life more for me. Overall, good story of a strong woman struggling to find her freedom and independence in a male dominated world.

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The Scent of Gardenias by Lorraine Haas – Review by Jules Herbert

The Scent of GardeniasThe Scent of Gardenias by Lorraine Haas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This wonderful historical fiction takes you on the journey that is Margaret Roses life…it takes you through the difficult times before, during and after WWII. It truly makes you wonder just how much one person can go through in a lifetime. Margaret dreams and desires more from life than what she is told it should be by her parents and tries to make those dreams a reality. Despite the many hardships Margaret faces over the years, her devotion to her family is something you will never doubt as it is always her focus. This was so well written and had my heart engaged the entire way through. If you enjoy historical fiction I highly recommend you grab a copy today and get reading.

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The Scent of Gardenias by Lorraine Haas – Review by Katie Matthews

The Scent of GardeniasThe Scent of Gardenias by Lorraine Haas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was such a beautifully written, heartfelt story which I absolutely loved. The author clearly took a lot of time to write this story as I could feel all of the emotions of the character, I could imagine what she was describing, I really did feel like I was sharing in the grief of Margaret at times. Margaret really was such a strong person, with everything she went through, I really did feel for her – she definitely had strength and determination.
I enjoyed following Margaret’s journey, it was very emotional at times and I would definitely recommend it to other readers.

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The Curse of a Faeblood by MK Lorber – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

The Curse of a FaebloodThe Curse of a Faeblood by M.K. Lorber
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
The Curse of a Faeblood by MK Lorber

The Curse of a Faeblood is a well written Paranormal Fantasy that once you start reading its hard to put down. This is a new author to me but I’m a fan already. Their style of writing and attention to detail is wonderful. Her characters are well developed and fun. It felt like I was apart of the story at times. This is a story that is fast paced and will keep you guessing. Get ready to be taken on quite the with Gavyn and Ember as they seek family members amongst other things. I highly recommend reading this book and im looking forward to reading more from this Author

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The Fighter (An Underground Bad Boys Romance Book 3) by India Kells – Review by Wendy Wary

The Fighter (An Underground Bad Boys Romance, #3)The Fighter by India Kells
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Desperate for money, Ten decides to try to win some quick cash in an underground fighting circuit, much to the dismay of his best friend and roommate, Juliet. But, when Ten realizes he’s out of his depth against a ruthless opponent, Jonathan Gage steps in to give him some advice that wins him the fight, but brings on a new set of problems. The win ends up coming too little, too late, anyway, as the roommates arrive home to find they’ve already been evicted from their apartment.

Gage, who now feels responsible for his advice bringing the pair into danger, offers up his home as a place to stay until they can get the whole mess sorted out. Sexual tension mounts among the three, with Ten and Juliet obviously interested in one another, but too timid to ruin their friendship; the pair seem to also have an interest in Gage, which is also reciprocated. Lots of steamy scenes happen between Gage and Juliet, Gage and Ten, and finally Ten and Juliet, culminating with all three having a shared experience.

In the meantime, Gage is coaching Ten for a fight that may be a set-up, and Juliet is struggling with her internal feelings for both men and trying to decide what she actually wants. With all of their safety being in jeopardy, Gage reaches out to his old friends to help keep his new friends safe while he works out a plan to hopefully keep them all out of trouble for good.

This is the first book of the series I’ve read, and it works perfectly fine as a standalone, but you can tell there’s more of a backstory to Gage and his old friends that would be revealed by reading the earlier books. Overall, I found the book to be a great mix of tension, build-up, and sizzle, with a sprinkling of danger and mystery.

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The Fighter (An Underground Bad Boys Romance Book 3) by India Kells – Review by Heidi Schoolman

The Fighter (An Underground Bad Boys Romance, #3)The Fighter by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story follows Juliet and Jonathan and is 171 pages in length. Juliet and Ten go way back – from when her parents left her. To make some extra money, Ten enters the cage fighting ring and ends up in a bit of trouble. Jonathan had given Ten some pointers which resulted in some serious issues and now Juliet and Ten have no where to go. Jonathan decides to let them stay with him – and que the chemistry – between all three of them! Who ends up with who?

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Reigning Hearts: The Complete Series (Books 1-5) by KG Fletcher – Review by Rosanna Ingram

Reigning Hearts: The Complete Series (Books 1-5)Reigning Hearts: The Complete Series by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If you are a fan of small-town romances…then this is the series for you. Each book centers around a different couple but they all have that small-town, not really looking for love but finding it anyway, nothing stays secret in a small-town kind of vibe.

Each story is, however, unique and warms your heart in its own special way. There are rockstars, single dads, matchmakers, pub owners…all sorts of characters to fall in love with.

This author quickly became one of my “go-to” authors after reading my first book in the series…and I always look forward to what is next!

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Manipulator’s War (Ruarnon Trilogy Book 1) by Elise Carlson – Review by Moriah Venable

Manipulator's War (Ruarnon Trilogy, #1)Manipulator’s War by Elise Carlson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ruanon is the heir of Tarlah, this involves lessons in fighting, history of the kingdom and more importantly how to run the Kingdom that will one day be theirs to rule. Because they are non binary, Ruanon works twice as hard to prove themselves to their father who is the current King.

The dangers of ruling over a Kingdom hits Ruanon in the face one night when their parents are kidnapped after a foiled assassination attempt. Now Ruanon is unsure of who to trust as they attempt to rule the kingdom and prevent war from a neighboring Kingdom.

Lihn finds herself in an unknown location while on a school trip to Australia. How did she get there? And more importantly, how does she get back home?

I really enjoyed this novel. It was fast paced and unpredictable. I couldn’t wait for both storylines to come together and how it would.

The main character being non binary is what cause my attention the most. It is not something I’ve seen before in the fantasy genre.

I saw that this is supposed to be a trilogy so I can’t wait for the next book.

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Phoenix’s Ascent (Hera Force Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Kerry Baker

Phoenix's Ascent (Hera Force: #2)Phoenix’s Ascent by Winter Austin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and connecting with the characters. I thought they had such a great chemistry and I bought into their story with easily.
The Book itself I found to be well written and pretty exciting. They was a lot going on that I could get myself lost in. Although it is the second book in the series it was still enjoyable on its own. Overall this is definitely a book worth reading.

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Phoenix’s Ascent (Hera Force Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Candice Estes

Phoenix's Ascent (Hera Force: #2)Phoenix’s Ascent by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is not my normal type of book, but I really enjoyed it. There are plenty of twists and turns, as well as character development.

Nadia is a trained government assassin of a mostly female squad, Hera Force, with a major Traumatic Brain Injury that causes her to lose track of time and has caused her to forget six whole years of her life, causing her to lose the man she loves and who loves her too. Mitch is a former MI6 agent in British intelligence, who has been in hiding after being framed for treason. When Nadia walks into his bar in Mexico, kills several drug cartel members, at first he can’t understand why she can’t remember him, but he knows he has to help her escape the police and cartel members that are now on her tail. This belief is only bolstered when she wakes up the next morning with no memory of what had happened the previous night, no memory of the six years since she last saw Mitch, and believing it is 6 years before. As Mitch works hard to get Nadia back to her teammates, Nadia struggles to make sense of her life and what is going on around her. Working together with Hera Force, Mitch and Nadia work to figure out who framed Mitch, who sent the cartel after Nadia, who is working to create a biological weapon, and who the Chessmaster, the man who is pulling all the strings, really is and try to bring him down.

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