Depending On You by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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Depending On YouDepending On You by Jessica Aiken-Hall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was anxiously awaiting Depending On You’s release date, because it sounded so good! I am glad I read it, and didn’t have to wait any longer. This book was so intense and had a lot going on, and emotions ran high. It had some lighter funny parts, but overall, it was a pretty intense story. The ending got a little cheesy, after school special feeling to me, especially considering how intense the first half was. This book is the telling of two best friends, and how one night filled changed their entire lives. They didn’t understand the power of that night, for nearly 20 years afterwards. We alternate between Cate and Patti’s telling of their senior year, and present day. The transition was done smoothly and easy to follow. There was a lot of hard situations in this story (death, drugs, alcohol, rape, etc) so reader discretion. But, if you aren’t triggered by those, I HIGHLY recommend this book. It kept me hooked and I read the whole thing within 2 days. I look forward to more by this author!

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Depending On You by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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Depending On YouDepending On You by Jessica Aiken-Hall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Depending On You by Jessica Aiken-Hall

Depending on You is an intense Mystery/Suspense/Murder story that is packed with secrets, murder and plenty of suspense. The twists and turns had me on the edge of my seat trying to figure out what was going to happen next. I’ve read other books by this author but this one is definitely my favorite yet . The characters are amazing and the storyline flowed so well I felt like apart of the story. This is a story about Cate and Patti ,these two have been best friends for forever. What will happen when the past wounds get reopened? Will the secrets come to light? I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. You won’t be disappointed I know I sure wasn’t. I absolutely loved reading this book and can’t wait to read more from this Author.

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The Mesmerist by Claire Luana – Review by Cindy Rushin

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The MesmeristThe Mesmerist by Claire Luana
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I liked this book. The story was really interesting and packed with adventure and drama. The author created a really vibrant world that draws you in and makes you want to be a part of the world. The story follows Adrijana as she tries to solve the mystery of who is trying to kill the royal family. Her journey has many ups and downs but everything works out in the end. I love happy endings. I will definitely look for more from this author.

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Depending on You by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Carla Clemmons

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Depending On YouDepending On You by Jessica Aiken-Hall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This author never disappoints! I have loved every book I have read so far by her! This book jumps right in and keeps pulling you in. Just when you think you have everything figured out there’s a plot twist. I related to Cate and Patti at different times throughout the book. Their lifelong friendship doesn’t fade no matter how much time has passed. They definitely compliment each other with their different personalities. When you read this book you will laugh and cry with the characters as they navigate life. This is such a great read with love, secrets and forgiveness. I highly recommend this book and I promise you won’t regret it!

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The Mesmerist by Claire Luana – Review by Ashley Hasting

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The MesmeristThe Mesmerist by Claire Luana
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Adrijana ends up in a mystery murder loop as when she becomes new to the court of the Adrjssian, she ends up in suspicion. Someone is killing the Royal family one by one and everyone is turning their heads her way only because she is new. Well this is her time to shine by taking her name of the list and figuring out the Suspect. She has to go through a lot and get a lot of help along the way. This is such a good mystery read! Thank you for making this book!

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Apocalypse (Guardians of the Garden Book 2) by Theresa Pocock – Review by Stephanie nicole

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Apocalypse (Guardians Book II)Apocalypse by Theresa Pocock
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This second installment has so much to offer, I loved it even more then the first installment in this series. Once again the author gives us amazing characters, a fantastic plot, and a story that you simply can’t put down. While I didn’t love every character in this book, that was perfectly fine because she wrote a devils advocate to perfection. The character development was beautiful, the word building flowed beautifully, and each character definitely had their own story to tell. While this book could be read as a standalone I would highly recommend reading them in order. But if your looking for a new series to read make sure you run out and pick this one up today.

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Guardians of the Garden by Theresa Pocock – Review by Stephanie nicole

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Guardians of the Garden (Guardians Book I)Guardians of the Garden by Theresa Pocock
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was full of so many incredible things I just simply couldn’t put it down. Our author filled this story with amazing characters, magic, tension, love, and so much more it just really made the story amazing as a whole. The characters in this book were so realistic and relatable that you simply can’t help but root for Seth and Miriam during this epic amazing story. So if your looking for a new great series to read pick this first installment up today.

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The Mesmerist by Claire Luana – Review by Ashley McMillon

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The MesmeristThe Mesmerist by Claire Luana
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was a spectacular read to me. I found myself very intrigued by the description, and the first chapter had me hooked. The author is very talented in her work, character development, and scenery depiction. I fell in love with our main character from the start, and as she transforms in the story I’m amazed at who she becomes. In her own investigation into the crimes, she reminds me of me, how I would be just as adamant about learning the truth, and protecting my friendships. It was indeed a mystical book, but seemed very realistic! It was a treat to read! I look forward to reading more from the author.

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Helm of Awe (Anchoress Series Book 3) by D.L. Armillei – Review by Erica Fish

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Helm of Awe (Anchoress Series #3)Helm of Awe by D.L. Armillei
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the third book in the series of Anchoress by D. L. Armillei. I highly recommend reading the first two books in the series also. Ms. Armillei is a great author. It is a warm welcome to the YA genre when an author is an artist. She could keep the attention of the YA reader throughout the entire book. Her attention to detail paints a picture in my mind’s eye. I found it an intriguing story about Van and her charmed life. She was supposed to win the senior games but that did not work out for her. Then there is her ex-boyfriend and best friend carrying on in front of her. Not to mention that her crush has not contacted her in a long time. There is so much going on that the story really moves. I finished the book in one sitting because I wanted to see what was going to happen. I highly recommend seeing what is in store for Van and her friends.

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The Mesmerist by Claire Luana – Review by Ashleyann Sanabria

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The MesmeristThe Mesmerist by Claire Luana
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a wonderful fantasy world! I had no expectations going into this book, I had never read anything by this author before. I was pleasantly surprised to find that I was totally immersed from the start. It is reminiscent of other books I had read in the fantasy genre, but unique in its own way. The mystery kept unraveling, and the story was easy to follow. Jana was a great MC to follow, and there were several plot twists I did not see coming. Will definitely be looking for more from this author!

 

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Depending On You by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Stephanie nicole

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Depending On YouDepending On You by Jessica Aiken-Hall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely adored this author and this story. I originally picked this book based on its cover, and when I started reading it I was amazed with the plot and amazing characters. The characters are so relatable, and lovable you just simply can’t resist them. Cate and Patti have been best friends forever, it haven’t seen each other for a while, what will happen when Cate shows up at Patti’s needing her best friends help? The girls have both been living with a secret since they were eighteen, will that secret haunt them or will they be able to let it go? Full of family, love, friendship, secrets, drama and more you won’t be able to put this book down.

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Depending On You by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Depending On YouDepending On You by Jessica Aiken-Hall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love this authors books and this is truly one of my favorites! This was a roller coaster ride for me with twists, turns, mystery and definite secrets! When an old murder case is being reopen for investigation, Cate and Patti reunite….and might have to open up old wounds on what truly happened that one fateful night years ago. This page turner really had me on the edge of my seat!! Highly recommend and definitely a 5 star read! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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The Mesmerist: A Young Adult Fantasy Mystery by Claire Luana – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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The MesmeristThe Mesmerist by Claire Luana
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Adrijana Mironacht is a seventeen year old girl from a small village within the kingdom of Adrjissia, a place where her life has been one of seclusion, living with her father and helping on their family farm, that is until they take a trip to the palace and her life changes forever. When they arrive, they find Adrijana’s friend and they are invited to the evenings festivities and much to her father’s chagrin, Adrijana accepts the invitation and they are shown to their rooms for the night. However, at the celebration, things go wrong and the Queen is killed during a ritual part of the festival where she is pushed and falls to her death but it isn’t until Adrijana is accused of the crime by the Royal Mesmers, the court magicians who can use their minds to control the thoughts and emotions of others.

After she is accused, Adrijana is determined to clear her name and so she enlists the help of one of the Mesmers, Dragan Vulpe, an enigmatic and mysterious man who just happens to be a Mesmer, but her suspicions always lie with the Vruk Ambassadors, two men who are at court, but are from a country which is a well known adversary of the Adrijana. Things become more complicated as time goes on when more of the royal family are killed and all in mysterious circumstances, she begins to suspect that a Mesmer could be involved and so she decides to look deeper into the Mesmers and this leads her to second guess everything she thought she had already put into place. There are lies, secrets and half-truths around every corner and the puzzle pieces essential to the mystery are still just out of her reach, but when she finds out that the Vruk armies are surrounding Adrjissia, can she trust those around her to help her, or will she have to solve this deadly mystery alone?

This is a young adult fantasy which is full of magic, mystery and intrigue and which will hook you in and keep you on your toes throughout, as you try and solve the mystery in this race against time to save the rest of the royals from a deadly enemy and root out the individuals behind it.

Reviewed by @roxsannel

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Doctor D’s Orderly Affair (Doctors of Eastport General) by C.A. King – Review by Megan Conley

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Doctor D's Orderly AffairDoctor D’s Orderly Affair by C.A. King
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

While the story has a great plot line, it wasn’t as nearly developed as it could have been. Everything felt rushed. I also wish there were more *spicy* scenes. The 2 that were in there were decent, but they could have been developed better. I also feel like the author put emphasis on unnecessary details. I feel like random, inconsequential details or places where described too in-depth and other scenes should have been more descriptive.
I really enjoyed the premise of the characters of Emily and Dr. Desmond Danielson; however, the development of them is seriously lacking in this story. I liked Emily; however, I feel like the author did her a disservice. There were times when she was a strong, independent woman and then there were times when she was so wishy-washy and portrayed as a stereotypical woman that I wondered if the author had written two different characters. I feel like the author could have done a better job of developing the characters. The start was there, but she just didn’t finish it.
Overall, I feel like there is a lot to be left desired by this book. It was a quick read; however, I was frustrated most of the time because I felt rushed.

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Doctor D’s Orderly Affair (Doctors of Eastport General) by C.A. King – Review by Skylar Daniels

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Doctor D's Orderly AffairDoctor D’s Orderly Affair by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Doctor D’s Orderly Affair is a short read about a doctor with a bad boy, one-night stand reputation and an orderly, named Emily’s romantic endeavor. It’s such a cute and great story. They’re both pretty amazing and similar yet different in many ways and it works. I love how the story had romance but also played out the hospital part too, it was well balanced and well written. It is the first book I’ve read from the world of Doctors of Eastport General, but I will definitely be checking out the other books in the series.

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The Mesmerist by Claire Luana – Reviewed by Amanda Gonzalez

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The MesmeristThe Mesmerist by Claire Luana
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved the detail in this book! From the first few words, the author had my attention and imagination in an almost poetic world. I normally keep away from YA, mostly because the detail fails to hold my attention, but this story proved to be food for my mind and kept me enraptured! What starts out as an adventure to the court soon turns to a complete one-eighty of what Adrijana once considered her life. Fantasy and mystery at its finest, set in a complex world where I feel just about anything is possible, if you’re still on the fence about reading this book, trust me, you won’t be disappointed!

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Plague of Death (Anchoress Series Book 2) by D.L. Armillei – Review by Skylar Daniels

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Plague of Death (Anchoress, #2)Plague of Death by D.L. Armillei
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the Anchoress series, and you don’t really need to read the first book, but I would highly recommend it. Not only to get you up to speed but also because it’s an amazing adventure in its own. Once again Van must cross over to the Living World and go on a dangerous quest to save both worlds. This time she must face her inner turmoil and decide whether to allow herself to acknowledge a forbidden love. At times it’s funny, intense, sad, romantic, mystical, and much more. Each character is so well written that you can’t help but get invested in them even if you’ve only known them for a short period of time. So, when we lose some along the way, you feel it just like those in the book. The fact that some don’t make back actually makes this series more endearing, because it increases the realism for the reader.

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Shock of Fate (Anchoress Series Book 1) by D.L. Armillei – Review by Skylar Daniels

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Shock of Fate (Anchoress #1)Shock of Fate by D.L. Armillei
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a fantasy story that has a lot of action and full of surprises. The author pulls you into this world and captures you with every word written. You’re on the edge of your seat wondering what’s going to happen next. This story revolves around Vanessa and her mission to find a relic. I love that this story is written with background information. Through stories and flashbacks, you’ll read about how the current situation has come about. These stories also provide Vanessa information on mistakes that have been made in the past that she can avoid. The attention to detail that this has book has been amazing.

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Depending On You by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Jaymie Johnston

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Depending On YouDepending On You by Jessica Aiken-Hall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Reading the description of this book I had high hopes for it and it did not disappoint. The author does a great job of drawing you and keeping you in suspense. The characters felt well developed and relatable. I was completely off base with guessing what the event was driving them apart. Even after learning what it was there were still twists. It was a great read and I definitely stayed up too late to finish it!

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Depending On You by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Karen Pearman

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Depending On YouDepending On You by Jessica Aiken-Hall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is an author I have read several books by, and I haven’t been disappointed by any of them yet. This was no different. In fact, I believe this was one of my top favorites if not THE TOP FAVORITE of all the books I’ve read from her. There were so many twists and turns that I didn’t see coming at all. I didn’t want to put this book down. I am ready for a continuation of this story to be honest. She did an amazing job shaking up my emotions. But in a really good way! I can totally see this being made into a Hallmark Channel movie. If you love emotional stories of love and friendship then this is the book for you.

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Helm of Awe (Anchoress Series Book 3) by D.L. Armillei – Review by Skylar Daniels

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Helm of Awe (Anchoress Series #3)Helm of Awe by D.L. Armillei
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Van is back in the third book of the Anchoress series. You need to read the first two books before diving into this one. The author gives enough information from the first two books to know what’s going on, but with all the danger and action in them you really wouldn’t want to miss out. The author has a way with words that are cleverly woven and masterfully created and adventure that you get lost in it. It’s written so vividly that it’s an experience, an adventure, and not just a story. It’s an amazing book and will be through the years to come.

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Helm of Awe (Anchoress Series Book 3) by D.L. Armillei – Review by Ashley Hasting

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Helm of Awe: Anchoress Series Book ThreeHelm of Awe: Anchoress Series Book Three by D L Armillei
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Van seriously is an amazing character! The author has done a brilliant job on this series. Now we are in your seventeenth year of life, and she has a lot more to conquer. With the games as part of her senior exams, there is a lot of pressure! Of course she has typical school drama like her best friend and ex. Other than that, when she enters Balish territory, that is where all heck breaks loose and you are on the edge of your seat, nose in the book. I truly loved this series! 🙂

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Plague of Death (Anchoress Series Book 2) by D.L. Armillei – Review by Ashley Hasting

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Plague of Death (Anchoress, #2)Plague of Death by D.L. Armillei
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Onto the next book! Vanessa thought this time summer would go well. Well apparently it was going to be monster filled instead. After her Dad, she had a necklace left by him, but she has not been able to find it. To add to all the drama, her stepmother ends up having a boyfriend. She’s got a lot on her plate in this book, but she faces it all with courage and faith. There is a lot more drama to endure, but it is all worth the read! Now to the third book! 🙂

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Shock of Fate (Anchoress Series Book 1) by D.L. Armillei – Review by Ashley Hasting

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Shock of Fate (Anchoress #1)Shock of Fate by D.L. Armillei
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Vanessa Cross thought of herself as an ordinary teen, but little did she know the big secrets that have been hidden from her her whole life. Her dad is usually off island on big trips for his work, but it’s actually another reason to be seen when read. When she gets a wake up call and is to report to the reservation area, she knows something is up. A lot of adventure is ahead of her, and it’s up to her to figure it all out. This book has been an exciting read and I went straight to the second book for more!

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Return of the Elf Lord (Kingdom of the Elf Lords Book 1) by Heidi Vanlandingham – Review by Sarah King

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Return of the Elf LordReturn of the Elf Lord by Heidi Vanlandingham
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What would you do for love? Bernard is a solider who lost his entire family at Pearl Harbor. Bernard travels back to alter history, saving his family; but, the consequences are so dire they may have begun Ragnarok. Given one chance to set things right, Bernard works with his fellow solider and partner, Alva, to do just that. Yet as they do someone is doing all they can to make them unsuccessful. Will the two be able to figure out who it is? Will they be able to work together to save the nine realms?

I really enjoyed this book. It had a little bit of everything. Vanlandingham does an amazing job with her world building as well as the dynamics of her characters. This is the first book of hers that I have read but I will be going back to read her previous books while patiently waiting to see what comes next. Definitely worth the read.

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A Bride for Noah (Brides of Broken Arrow) by Cheryl Wright – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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A Bride for Noah (Brides of Broken Arrow #1)A Bride for Noah by Cheryl Wright
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I thoroughly enjoyed this heartwarming historical romance novella and was hooked from start to finish. Noah Adams discovers that the large piece of land gifted to him by his father on his twenty first birthday, will only legally be his if he marries within four weeks. Noah has limited choices as there are no local women available. Meanwhile, impoverished spinster Mary Stanton is about to be promised to a lecherous man, whom she has escaped from in the past. Mary jumps at the chance to enter into a proxy marriage with Noah. The plan is for Mary to walk away at the end of the contract, but as the couple spend more time together there is hope that their marriage of convenience may turn into a love match. This is a sweet, clean romance with a HEA and no cliffhanger. It’s an enjoyable and engaging fairly quick read which is wonderfully written, and has likeable and relatable characters in Mary and Noah. The setting is brought vividly to life through the descriptive narrative and I felt immersed in the storyline. I look forward to future books in this series.

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Depending On You by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Ashley Hasting

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Depending On YouDepending On You by Jessica Aiken-Hall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Cate and Patti have a friendship like no other. After 20 years, a night they don’t want to remember comes back to life. The only problem is they changed their lives for the better, but now they need to face what is coming. They have so much drama from one night that it’s crazy. This was definitely a good read for a cozy night of mystery.

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Doctor D’s Orderly Affair (Doctors of Eastport General) by C. A. King – Review by Amanda Gonzalez

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Doctor D's Orderly AffairDoctor D’s Orderly Affair by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a rather refreshing love story that focused more on the characters and their lives than just moments of romance with tidbits about things going on in their lives. I loved how easy it was to imagine the story, and the flow, even though it was told from two point of views, was perfect. Though it was pretty short, I feel like the lives of Emily and Dr. D were showcased well, and not a second thought as I’ve seen with other stories of a similar length. It was adorable, really, to read some of the chapters and thoughts from both sides. I think I may have laughed out loud a few times, definitely was caught grinning like a madwoman at my screen more times than I can count. Reading this short story has made me curious about the rest of the books written by this author and I will be checking them out.

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Helm of Awe (Anchoress Series Book 3) by D.L. Armillei – Review by Kerry Baker

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Helm of Awe (Anchoress Series #3)Helm of Awe by D.L. Armillei
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This series just goes from strength to strength. Each book seems to be as good, if not better, than the last. I reconnect so easily with the characters each time. The author seems to have created a lasting and interesting series that sach book just adds to. I look forward to starting a new one and cannot wait to see how they are going to turn out. I would highly recommend the series to any YA fan.

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Apocalypse (Guardians of the Garden Book 2) by Theresa Pocock – Review by Trish Ann

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Apocalypse (Guardians Book II)Apocalypse by Theresa Pocock
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I appreciated that I could follow the story without having read the first book. I enjoyed the Tree of Life and the weaving of mythology that comes along with it. The time old good vs. evil is well played in the storyline as well. Seth’s need to make impossible choices really helped deepen his character. I did not like jumping between characters but that is just a personal preference. I thought this was overall an interesting book.

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