Imperfectly Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is my second book by this author and in this series. I loved it!! I was going through so many emotions with all that was going on. There wasn’t a moment while reading this that I wasn’t in shock. I couldn’t put it down. I can’t wait for the next book.
Wild Hare’s Daughter by Laura Koerber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Captivating. Imaginative. Angsty.
Those are the three words I would use to describe Amy’s journey to finding a relationship with her father. She flies through her town searching for answers and trying to solve adult problems all while trying to balance high school. She does all of it with a smile on her face.
I enjoyed reading this book. It kept my attention. I wanted to keep flipping to the next page. The second book to this duology was my favorite out of the two. I enjoyed the drama between Amy and her Evil Step Dad. It was entertaining to watch Bobby try to become a father. The relationship between Taylor and Bobby is always sweet to watch. I feel as though Sally was a bit too headstrong in this one but I enjoyed watching her grow as a character. Overall this book was like watching a comfortable sitcom on a Sunday night.
This is just a side-not to the author. A few of the names got switched around in the second book. Mrs. Allen’s name and Bryan’s name got switched around to Ryan. There were a couple of grammar and spelling problems that made it hard to read at times. This doesn’t take away from my review at all, I just wanted to let the author know!
Face the Fire by Michele Sims
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I was really looking forward to reading the fifth book in this series and I wasn’t disappointed. It was great to catch up with Miles and Bella again and see their story progress and their story definitely isn’t plain sailing. There was so much going on in this book and it definitely captured my interest from beginning to end. There really is so much more to this story than meets the eye and I really enjoyed reading it. The author has a wonderful imagination and creative writing style and she certainly managed to engage me throughout this book and the previous ones. I would recommend reading the books in order to understand the characters and their relationships.
Overall, really great book and one that I would highly recommend.
ConQuest: The Art of Selling At Cons by Megan Mackie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I was surprised in a great way while reading this book. The author does her very best and succeeds at keeping you entertained! I felt very intrigued by every step and care for detail and now feel more knowledgeable and prepared to write and present a book! Not only did the author prepare you to present a book at various Cons, she helped you learn how to properly market yourself, your book, your table, and all with example photos as well. Every step of the way, a do and a don’t is given. I feel as if this is helpful in every area, whether you need to get your book sold, or if you need to get ready for the next job interview. There are many hidden skills that help you to know how to make your product stand out in a crowd! I was excited to read about each level of con, and where you will take too many chances, and when it is worth the money. Great tips. Very well written and entertained me all the way through! Quick yet informative read.
The View from Here by Leon Stevens
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was a book, not to be passed up in any form or shape at all! I found the adventure astounding in more ways than one. The descriptive techniques by the author really created a visual masterpiece I really enjoyed how the story flowed, with the author’s technique and making the story come to life!
I am someone as much as Thomas I would say, who loves to go on the adventure of a nature walk, but I like him, would not expect anything more to come of it. What happened to him was visually amazing and something beyond his eyes and mind I would say. I loved the adventure itself, what he got experience was something that an experience for the reader as well, visually speaking. I loved how things flowed from that moment on and what happened and what Thomas got to experience. Breathtaking book, I could not put this one down. It was a book I will not forget reading. When I concluded it, I felt very much at peace, and full of amazement with visual images soaring through my mind! Loved it!
A very impressive author in writing I would say! Highly recommend this thrilling adventure and this very creative author as well. Both are very high on my recommendation list! Truly a treat, and not one that should even be considered to be past up. The book takes you on a journey, that is far beyond the far corners of your imagination. Loved this beautiful book and for all it contained!
Wild Hare’s Daughter by Laura Koerber
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I am not one who strays at all from reading this amazing author, I always find myself hooked so easily in any of their books they write, they know how to keep the reader interested, and really pull you into the world of the story. I loved the flow of this one, there was tons of surprises down this rabbit hole to say the least.
I think I can speak for just about any of us that to our family there is a lot of questions sand self wonder. In this one we follow the foot prints that lead our heroine to he truth of her family and what was, and perhaps even what is. I was astounded as I read through, and especially as things got exposed to say and come to the light. The tale was gripping and full of amazement at every turn. This was a book I could not stray from, and honestly very enjoyable. I would say one of my top ones by this wonderful author. Truly not an author or book to be passed up!
Again, I am a true fan of this author. I enjoy their books always as they are all different I a special way. This one by fa, really excelled and fascinated me in a new light. Seriously read this one! Highly recommend this book and author, defiantly!
The View from Here by Leon Stevens
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 stars!!!
Excellent book! I was so engrossed in this story and absolutely did not want it to end! I really hope there will be more added onto this book soon, I really want to see what happens with April and Thomas in their future. I really liked reading about this world they stumble upon and the quick friendship they formed, even with an age gap. Everything was so vividly explained and described that it was really easy to picture what this world looked like. Dorito leaves was a funny way to describe the taste of the food, and calling whatever creature they met Flick. This was a really fun read, and I can’t wait to check out more by this author.
To be a Fae Guardian by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I absolutely love this author, and anything written by her. This book did not disappoint. I felt that the story line continued well from the first book, without losing anything. The characters stayed true to themselves, and the world building was top notch, as usual. I can’t wait to see what this author does next!
Reviewed by @mimimadge
To be a Fae Guardian by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
You can easily immerse yourself in this YA paranormal fantasy story. The author’s world building is only limited by your imagination and takes you to the most magical of places, the world of the Fae. This fantasy story has a little bit of everything to make it a magical tale, with action and danger, lies and deceit, loss, and pain, with faeries and magic and a host of characters and creatures. The book was well written, and you get lost amongst the adventure, the sorrow, the helplessness, a world that is lost in a battle of good versus evil. Titania knows loss, she has a kingdom but what she does not have is her power, she does not have the full backing of the council, she has even lost the trust of the people, but she may just be the only one left to go against the evil that is lurking in Lower Earth. She may just be the saviour. But what she needs to do is find her true self and believe.
Reviewed by @jennadb
To be a Fae Guardian by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the second book in this series and it’s just as good as the first. Between fantasy, romance, betrayal, and heartbreak, this book has it all. Titania is so wise and strong in her position as Queen. She doesn’t back down and always makes the best decisions regarding the kingdom. I just know as the series continues the books will continue to be engaging and so entertaining. I can’t wait to read more in this series.
To be a Fae Guardian by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The strength of Titania just blows me away! Poor Titania, even as a Queen that has proved herself many times over there are still those that plot and doubt her simply because she is a woman. She has so many obstacles thrown in her path and she gets knocked down so many times, even by those she least expects to ever hurt her. However, through it all Titania keeps it together and is strong for her people. As much as she would love to just wallow and act her age for just a few minutes she lets her personal life affect her ruling of the kingdom. She always has their best interests at heart and she fights for her people with everything she has even when all seems hopeless and insurmountable. She is everything that a royal should be and her true inner light really shines through in this book. I definitely recommend reading the first book in this series if you haven’t yet because they definitely build on each other. This is a magical special book that you won’t want to miss.
To be a Fae Guardian by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The long-awaited sequel to the Fae Queen is here! I was happy to delve back into the world of Aubren in Middle Earth to see how Queen Tatiana is faring. She is a young, forward-thinking monarch, with strong opinions of unity that shock and irritate the ‘old guard’ of Fae. Though she is deeply committed to protecting her realm, not all of those in power support her views on how to accomplish this. When she is accused of treason, her power to save the realm is compromised, and she struggles to save the Fae even in the face of punishment. She is smart, driven, and brave, and with the help of her friends, hopefully she can save everyone in time.
I found this book a bit difficult to get into at the beginning, but I was glad that I stuck with it to get to all of the action and excitement later in the novel. This could also be because I have the plague so it was hard to concentrate! Regardless, Copeland is a good writer with a compelling story and set of characters, so anything written by her is a good bet to be interesting.
Reviewed by @ericalorraine
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To be a Fae Queen by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
It took me a few chapters to get into the story but then I was entranced by the character development and story. I’m ready to read the next book!
To be a Fae Guardian by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I enjoy reading story with multiple books and this is no exception. Her writing is so captivating and so magically I couldn’t put the book down! I hope there is a 3rd book!
To be a Fae Guardian by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
In this follow up to book one, it picks right where book one left off. You see Titania struggling mentally about the events in book one. Especially when you have your own people questioning your actions at every turn and speculating if what you said is true or not. With her power bound you see her try and live without the use of her magic and your heart goes out to this girl. But, she doesn’t let that stop her. She continues to grow into this amazing woman despite all odds and what everyone thinks of her. She shows that not only is she capable, she can do the hard things that no one wants to do, and that is what it takes to be a true ruler. I loved reading this book and cant wait to see what happens next!
To be a Fae Queen by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The start of this book does start a little slow but at the same time does have some action scenes to move it along. Titania has experienced a lot of loss in her life. First her all of her brothers, and then other family members, and then the loss of her mother, even though she is still alive, she’s not the same as she was before. Titania does a lot of growing up in this book. At first she starts out as an angsty teen who cant leave her room without counting her crystals, but then she grows past that and learns that she can cope without having that safety blanket. With betrayals and more things happening around her instead of breaking her, it makes her into a great queen at just the young age of 15. This coming of age book is a wonderful first installment and makes me excited for the next book!
To be a Fae Guardian by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I love the way that this author proves that you can connect in so many ways with so many different people, able to care, and have a love and adoration for all of them in some way, shape or form. Even with this being the case, it’s easy to feel alone in the world, especially when things aren’t playing out the way you thought they would or should.
The way that Titania is so young, yet so wildly wise beyond her years, makes for a fantastic read. Of course, her age shines through on occasion, but that’s to be expected. I very much enjoyed the way the story is written in first person, and we get to see the world, responsibilities, and trials and tribulations through her eyes. Along with the love and strength emanating from our heroine, she exudes strength, power, and a willingness to do whatever it takes to protect her people and her kingdom. I haven’t read the first installment in this series yet but will be starting that as soon as possible. The depth of the world building this author puts into this novel is wonderful, and I can’t wait to see what happens next. Well done!
Wild Hare’s Daughter by Laura Koerber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I enjoyed this suspenseful story. This is not my first book by this author but it is one of my favorites by her yet. I enjoyed being pulled into the story by the author’s use of details to make the story realistic. It is a well written story that was not only hard to put down but also engaging. It is fast paced and full of action. This is a story about family, secrets and trust. It is a story that will pull at your heart strings in parts and leave you sitting on the edge of your seat the next. I enjoyed how the characters are relatable and brought the story to life for me. They are strong, determined and have a touch of magic as well. This is a story where searching for a dad becomes more than what this character was expecting. What happens next I highly recommend reading this book. It has great plot growth as well as character growth throughout the story. This is worth the pick up and you don’t want to miss it.
Review by @bjwagner
To be a Fae Guardian by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I was so excited to be back in the Fae Realm again. Can you imagine being so young and so much resting on your shoulders? This story is filled with love, heartbreak, bravery and strength. All in the name of what’s best for the kingdom. I enjoyed the sequel just a as much if not more than the first. I cannot wait to see what’s Next for Titania. This author has easily become a favorite.
To be a Fae Guardian by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a really good book and a great sequel! I’ll admit it took me a little bit to get into this one, because it’s been so long since I have read the first installment and I had to play catch up and remember the events leading up to this one. But once I remembered and started getting into this one it was hard to put down. So many great characters were back, and the plot and storyline were just as good (if not better) than the first book. There were several twists and turns to me that I enjoyed. This series is absolutely enthralling and I have enjoyed them. It doesn’t allude to it at the end, but I really hope there’s another story to embark on in the future!
To be a Fae Guardian by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
“To be a Fae Guardian” is so much better than the first book in the series, which I adored! This story is non-stop full of action. Once again, I was drawn in from page one! The character development and world building was as well done, if not better, than the first book. Another perfect installment and I cannot walt to see what’s in store next for our heroine!
The View from Here by Leon Stevens
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this sci-fi adventure story. The author does an amazing job of world building and the description of the world inside the cave to the world outside the cave is what really makes the reader feel they have crossed over into another place.
The characters are well written. Both are adventurous and wanting to learn more about the place they have found no matter how crazy it seems.
The main point of this story for me is the characters resilience and their determination to survive what ever this new world throws their way. Using only their combined knowledge they need to figure out what this place is and why its there. What I liked is the fact that the characters do get things wrong which makes them feel very real and human.
You are taken on a adventure into a strange unknown world. And they only have their knowledge and health to survive the tasks and things that will be thrown at them. Will they survive this unique and different world?
To be a Fae Guardian by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the second story in the series. I have mixed feelings about this one. We follow Tatiana in her castle life and her personal one. Many times while reading I got the impression that much time had passed by then later in the book its only been six months since all that happened in book 1. Then her reign is always subject to scrutiny and she has family and personal struggles..not counting the major baddie. Just so tiring. I cant imagine being her. So much always going on.
Tatiana is becoming stronger and learning more about her abilities. She faces many issues that most adult people would struggle with. We do get a few more characters that add a bit to the story.
I was surprised and pleased with the story more than once. The world building is very well done too.
To be a Fae Queen by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is quite the ride! The story seems tedious at times with all the details. But it really draws the reader in. The characters are plentiful but I do have some favorites. I love Tatiana’s fiery spirit. She is young but really coming into her own as the story unfolds. She is a risk taker which can be good or bad. I am hoping she will continue to grow and become wiser.
While I enjoyed this story it did seem overlong. I enjoyed learning about Tatiana’s friendships but I can really see the youth in her at times. I look forward to the next.
The View from Here by Leon Stevens
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I enjoyed this adventure story. This is a newer author for me which I enjoyed their writing style as well as their attention to details. This is a well written story where the characters pull you in from the beginning. It is a story about Thomas and what happens when he sets out on a hike. The thing about this hike is something that he did not expect and an adventure of a lifetime. He is a great character that brought the story to life. He made me want to know what was going to happen next. This is a fast paced story that will take you on an adventure that was hard to put down. An engaging story that you don’t want to miss. I enjoyed the character growth as well as the growth of the plot. I really enjoyed this book and what the characters brought to the story. I highly recommend it.
Review by @bjwagner
The Bear at Midnight by Lexie Conyngham
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
While I am not one for historical mysteries, I was in the mood for something different.
When the Viking leader dies, it becomes the responsibility of the Earl of Orkney to choose a replacement and also solve the mystery of who killed the previous leader.
What made this such an engaging read is that I could not figure out who the killer one, since most of the characters had a motive and it could be any one of them. The surprise was who did it.
I have not read the previous novel but I plan to know more about the characters and their backstories.
I do not know what to give anything away, but I would definitely recommend it. I hope there is another book so I have more to look forward to reading.
Theodore’s Ring by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Jenny See
Theodore’s Ring: BWWM Action Adventure Romance by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is my first book by this author. I really enjoyed this story. It was full of action and adventure, with a few twists thrown in. The story was written well with a nice flow to it. Lydia’s boyfriend has been kidnapped and she has to go into the jungle to save him and faces many obstacles along the way, including her ex-boyfriend who’s helping her through the jungle, and some strangers along the way. Can she survive the harshness of the jungle and save Cam? Give it a read and find out!
ConQuest: The Art of Selling At Cons by Megan Mackie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A nonfiction/self-help/business book with spunk and fun. Who woulda thunk it?
I’m simply in love with this book. The author approaches what can be a daunting topic or idea with truth, insight, tips, and levity. This book isn’t just good for tips for selling your item(s), ideas, trade, etc., at Conventions, but can easily be applicable to everyday life aspects.
Some things are common sense, but it’s nice to have the reminder of things when making that checklist or practicing your sales pitch. Here, she also explains how sometimes not quite meeting a goal can be a good thing and better for you in the long run (gasp!).
I also enjoy how the author broke down each aspect that she was talking about and took you step by step through things, starting at the beginning: create your thing, then look into how to sell your thing (here, at Cons!).
I loved the way the author wrote and the way things flowed. This may be a nonfiction slash self-help slash business based book, but it has me interested in her fictional work(s), which I will be seeking out to add to my TBR (to be read) list.
Imperfectly Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the second book of the Titans of Manhattan series. Although it can be read as a standalone, I recommend reading the first book as well (it’s great). This is Anton and Elsa’s story… and what a story it is! It is beautiful and heartbreaking and fabulous. The author has done a wonderful job at writing one of the best real life fairytales I’ve ever read. It deals with miscarriage, and infertility, as well as drug and alcohol abuse. (If these are triggers for you, you may not want to read this; but the outcome is inspiring.) Elsa and Anton’s story is imperfectly perfect.
Exiled South by Harriet Cannon
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
While reading this selection I was excited to dig into this story and explore the main character. It started off great with some major life changes for her, and as I read I became more and more interested in what was to come. I personally think that the storyline is great, but it was a very slow read for me. With as many levels there are too this book it might have been better served as a series.
