Finding Love (Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy Book 2) by Julie Navickas – Review by Tori Mitton

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/211230555-finding-love” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Finding Love (Clumsy Little Hearts Trilogy Book 2)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1712953297l/211230555._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/211230555-finding-love”>Finding Love</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21857451.Julie_Navickas”>Julie Navickas</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6586303833″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
I like that Miguel and Rachel get together in a good time. It’s not super fast pace but also not a slow burn either. It’s like a romcom. Which I absolutely enjoy. I like getting both perspectives. Definitely a must read.<br />
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Delicious Death (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries Book 2) by Byrd Nash – Review by Mary Espinoza

Delicious Death (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries #2)Delicious Death by Byrd Nash
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What does every busy career woman want…. just a brief moment to themself, and unfortunately Elinor can’t seem to catch a break! This is the question Elinor seems to be asking herself as she and her friend Charlotte head to the countryside for a few days of r&r. It seems to be that Elinor finds herself in a predicament and that is when a funny…. not so funny thing happens on the way to this place of rest and relaxation. Elinor finds herself in a situation doing what she does best, getting into other people’s business to try to solve the mysterious death that has fallen in the path of her restful days.
Elinor finds an irritating individual in her way and the Duke is making sure that he tries to solve the mystery before Elinor has a chance to!
Byrd Nash is a new author for me, and she didn’t disappoint one bit! I found myself lost in the world of Madame Chalamet’s mystery. Apparently, this is volume 2 in the series, and I wasn’t lost one bit with the detailed descriptions that Byrd put into her writing. I definitely plan on going back and reading the first volume in the series and I really look forward seeing what else Byrd brings in the Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries!
There is so much more to this book, and I don’t want to post any spoilers, so why don’t you pick up a copy and find out for yourself what happens!

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Five Tries to Get It Right by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Chrissy Spulak

Five Tries to Get It RightFive Tries to Get It Right by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This lovely story is about sorrow, heartache, and loss but is also about everlasting friendship, travel, and adventure. It has to do with suicidal ideations but also finding one’s self and place in life. Two friends, Kate and Lydia, help each other find their way back to life in a harrowing and also heartwarming journey together. Anyone who has ever found themselves at a crossroads or even what seems like a dead-end in life will be able to relate to the emotions and sentiment of this story. It’s a good reminder that life is not always sunshine and rainbows, but it’s the people we have alongside us that make the journey worth it. Grab your box of tissues and settle in for this wonderfully written story that will grab you and whisk you away for the ride. I highly recommend this book and this author!

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Red (Modern-Day Fairy Tale Book 2) by MK Harkins – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Red (Modern-Day Fairy Tale, #2)Red by M.K. Harkins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I enjoyed reading this fantasy fairytale romance story. This is an author that I never hesitate to pick up. I enjoy this author’s writing style and her ability to make her characters come to life on every page. This book is no different. It is the second book in this series which I highly suggest reading the previous book as well. This is a well written story that is full of romance, fairies, angels and mortals. This is a story that has a lot going on but the author did a great job of keeping you engaged throughout. I enjoyed how the characters pulled you into their world with ease and kept you there with them to the end. They are connectable and truly add so much to the story. They have great growth throughout which make the story easy and entertaining to read. This is a fast paced, hard to put down story and one you don’t want to miss. It is a must read! What will happen when all these characters collide? I highly recommend this book and this author.

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Sashimi (Evil Sushi Book 2) by C.A. King – Review by Michelle Troyer

Sashimi (Evil Sushi #2)Sashimi by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the Evil Sushi series. It pulls you in right from the beginning and keeps you on the edge of your seat all the way through. Very good series picking up from where left off on the first book. It had love, mystery, suspense all in one. Can’t wait to begin the third book in the series!

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Wasabi (Evil Sushi Series) by C.A. King – Review by Michelle Troyer

Wasabi (Evil Sushi Book 3)Wasabi by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Good book, but not the ending I was expecting. Can’t wait to read more from author.

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Bad Enough (The Deadman’s Tribe Series Book 2) by Nicole Craig – Review by Michelle Troyer

Bad Enough (The Deadman's Tribe #2)Bad Enough by Nicole Craig
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the series… and it was great!!! Love, romance, mystery… great book! It hooked me from the beginning and couldn’t put it down. Highly recommend this series!

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Homicidal Innocence by V.J. Lee – Review by Rose McCaskey

Homicidal InnocenceHomicidal Innocence by V.J. Lee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

About halfway through this book, I thought I had the killer figured out, but I was wrong. There was so much more to it than what I thought. I was maybe 1/8 right, but what a twist in the end. Then that ending, geez. It leaves so many questions and now I need more, I need to know what happened next. It does keep you on your toes.

Besides being a thriller, it also has some romance involved. I do like how the main female character isn’t described as being like most main female characters. She doesn’t look like a supermodel but the men and some women she comes into contact with become infatuated with her due to her caring and loving nature as well as what is described as a “heavier curvy woman”.

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Stout of My League (Love on Tap Series) by Sylvie Stewart – Review by Amy Sprau

Stout of My League (Love on Tap #4)Stout of My League by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the 4th book in a series about 4 brothers and a younger sister, Lynn. It can be read as a stand alone, but I think there are a lot of things that come together from the first three books in this one. This book was my favorite out of all 4. It’s the story of Lynn and Joey, a baseball player from a local baseball team. They have a rough start to their relationship, but they find each other and the banter is off the charts. They have the greatest chemistry and it’s fun to see where they fit into the entire family dynamic. Definitely a must read!

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Toasted (Love Burns Series Book 1) by Isobel Reed – Review by Angela Shirley

Toasted (Love Burns #1)Toasted by Isobel Reed
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Libby has been in the town no more than minutes it seems like but who would know that her toaster would catch on fire and cause a storm. Who knew that this is a thing, not her. When the fire brigade comes to the rescue all she can do is feel embarrassed and angry.

Zach turns up to a woman in Disney Pj’s shouting about no-one told her about the secret of toaster fires and how dangerous they can be but all Zach thinks is she is adorable and really wants to get to know this woman. But can he charm her to go out with him or have to jump through hoops?

This is a quick lunchtime read that was light and just a lovely story. The chemistry with these two characters jumped off the page and was just wonderful to read. I have read a few books by Isobel and this one does not disappoint, can’t wait to read more.

Fire Meets Fire (Wretched Soulz MC #2) by Manda Mellet – Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

Fire Meets Fire: Wretched Soulz MCFire Meets Fire: Wretched Soulz MC by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Who doesn’t love Manda’s MC romances? I always do. There’s usually some undercurrent of trauma, strife, and the usual MC shenanigans, but I was wholly unprepared for the emotion behind Helo’s character in this novel. Chaz was your typical overprotective, alpha, MC member but he totally changed his whole persona to make him seem less threatening and easier for Helo to come to terms with her PTSD while realizing she still had so much life left to live, with him he hoped. I finished in just a few days because I didn’t want to stop reading it. You also get a little glimpse into other characters previous stories as well, for example Storyteller, I really liked his story as well, and what happened after their book ended. Overall a very enjoyable, emotional, quick read.

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The Puppy Adventures of Porter and Midge: Out and About (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series) by Jennie Chen and Giselle Nevada – Review by Shelly Kittell

The Puppy Adventures of Porter and Midge: Out and AboutThe Puppy Adventures of Porter and Midge: Out and About by Giselle Nevada
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was quite the adventure. My grandson and I read this. He had a lot of questions about why they were training, etc. We love these stories. They are fun and they teach so much information. The pictures will gain your child’s attention. I really enjoyed how the story incorporated real challenges into the story and made them seem like normal events and how they were handled. A wonder addition for dog families.

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Moonlight Drive by A.R. Hadley – Review by Angela Shirley

Moonlight DriveMoonlight Drive by A.R. Hadley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Dani’s life as a child was hard, the abuse she encounter was not for young eyes or ears but her saving grace was finding Nick. New to the neighbourhood but wanting to protect her and then becoming more than friends in the end, until one day Nick decides to move away promising he will come back for her but will he fulfil his promise and come back to rescue her.

Nick is lost in a world were his mother is the neighbourhood bike and constantly pushing him and mental abuse of constant being not worth anything. The only person who loves him and cares is Dani but he needs to prove himself and to make something of himself, so he can provide a life fitting for her but as life goes on and he gets caught up in the world of celebrity can he remember the one person who loved him for him.

This is a story of lost love and friendship, where no matter how hard you love someone it maybe just not enough sometimes. I loved the split story of being back when they were young remembering the simple love they had but then the heart-breaking story of the adult side of the relationship.

The chemistry was brilliant and the characters just pulled at my heart with the journey they both need to go through to eventually come together but it was a rocky journey to get there. The secondary characters just enhance the story with the compassion they have towards each other.

This was a beautiful story and I was crying happy tears in the end, can’t wait to read other books by this author.

The Book of Fears: A Collection of Short Stories by K. S. Gantt – Review by Shelly Kittell

The Book of Fears: A Collection of Short StoriesThe Book of Fears: A Collection of Short Stories by K.S. Gantt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book does have a Trigger Warning right up front. 8 short stories dealing with some crazy phobias. As I came on here to type up my review, I noticed that the author grew up reading King. Oh, do I feel that in the stories. I grew up doing that too. The creep factor is off the charts. I have to say that I loved every minute of it. When I’m reading a horror book, I want horror, creepy and a bit disturbing. I feel like I got it all. I want some more from this author. New to me and I’ll be looking.

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Salt Love by Marika Ray – Review by Alicia Furlan

Salt Love: A Summer Romantic ComedySalt Love: A Summer Romantic Comedy by Marika Ray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Salt Love is everything you want in a beach read! Kenna Cugly’s life implodes after finding out about her husband’s infidelity. With the death of her aunt, she heads down to Sunshine Key for the reading of her will. There she meets the gorgeous and gruff Dec Boggs. Along with her aunts beach house she also inherits half ownership in her aunts boating company. Who is the other co-owner? None other than Dec, who is also her new neighbor. Dec’s hiding secrets of his own but can’t resist the growing attraction he feels for Kenna. Will Kenna be able to find herself again? Will Kenna and Dec be able to overcome their pasts? You won’t be disappointed.

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Oscar and Emmy’s First Christmas by Terri Sabol – Review by Stephanie Tellas

“What adventures can two newly adopted kittens get into during their first Christmas with their furever family? Follow Oscar and Emmy as they join in exciting Christmas traditions like gift wrapping, tree decorating, Christmas caroling, Christmas Eve dinner, and a visit from Santa. Let this story inspire your own family traditions, both new and old.”
Cute story about newly adopted kittens, and there fun Christmas. It was fun read; it be great for kids to read that love animals and love Christmas. I give this book 4 stars.

Percy’s Brides by Ivy Hart – Review by Stephanie Tellas

“A prairie dream is upended when two women arrive to marry the same man. Percy Sutton, with the steadfast heart of a prairie pioneer, has ventured beyond his family’s homestead to forge his own legacy as the proprietor of the town’s hardware store. His aspirations reach beyond the shelves and counters, seeking a partnership that resonates with the depth of his ambition and the warmth of his care. Percy imagines a life rich with shared purpose and intertwined dreams, where the love for his partner is as sturdy and enduring as the land he’s left behind. Clara Lundquist arrives with a heart full of hope and a trunk full of books, ready to plant the seeds of knowledge in a town thirsty for education. Her spirit is as wild as the prairie winds, and her determination as sturdy as the oak. She believes she has found her match in Percy, a man whose dreams align with her own, and together they plan to build not just a home, but a community. The calm of the prairie is shattered when Amelia Anderson arrives, her claim echoing like thunder over the open plains: she is here to wed Percy. Her sudden presence throws the future they had carefully planned into disarray, weaving a complex tapestry of emotions and allegiances beneath the endless expanse of sky. Then, tragedy strikes—a disaster at the coal mine that is the lifeblood of the community. Suddenly, the personal drama of love and choice is dwarfed by the urgent need for survival and solidarity. Percy, Clara, and Amelia find themselves at the crossroads of their own desires and the greater good of the town they’ve all come to cherish. As the dust of calamity settles, the question remains: who will Percy choose?” Which lady will he marry, you will have to read the story to find out. This is not my usual type of genre book to read, but I enjoyed it. The story had great characters; the story was well written. Would read another story from this author again. I give this book 4 stars.

One Quarter Villain by Cori Cooper – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

One-Quarter VillainOne-Quarter Villain by Cori Cooper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars
One Quarter Villain by Cori Cooper

One Quarter Villain is a wonderfully written YA Fantasy that once I started reading I couldn’t put it down till I finished. I absolutely love the cover I can’t stop staring at it. This is a fun fast paced YA Fantasy about Maddy. She’s always following the rules and making the right decisions. That is until her seventeenth birthday. Her grandmother gave her a DNA test . Oh things she discovered from that one test will amaze you. Maddy now has to decide what is the right choice now? I don’t want to give anything away so I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. This may be aimed for kids ages 10-18 but others will enjoy reading it just the same. I can’t wait to read more from this Author.

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Opposite Day for Dinopotamus (Dinopotamus Series Book #3) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Angela Hayes

Opposite Day for DinopotamusOpposite Day for Dinopotamus by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

3 Stars

 

Opposite Day For Dinopotamus is the third book in the Dinopotamus series by Lois Wickstrom. It’s a fun children’s storybook, with cute (naïve style) illustrations that help to ‘teach’ children what ‘opposite’ means, giving many examples.
Dinopotamus and all his classmates learn to do the opposite of what the teacher says. Having a bit of an adventure along the way.
This is a very quick and easy read. My grandson loves dinosaurs and he enjoyed the story.
Happy reading.

 

 

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Flying at Recess by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Angela Hayes

Flying at RecessFlying at Recess by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

2.5 – 3 Stars

 

Flying At Recess by Lois Wickstrom is a cute children’s fantasy story with a ‘flying adventure’, friendship, school recess fun, and interesting & colourful illustrations.
The illustrations are really cute and beautifully colourful – bringing the story to life. They really held my grandchildren’s attention.
We follow Soara as she takes to the skies during recess at school. Her friends Lulu and Zanie get a bit worried when she hasn’t returned by the time they need to be back in class. Will Soara make it back safely?
The story was cute, even if it doesn’t make much sense to me – as no ‘reason’ was given for Soara’s ability to fly. Was she daydreaming? Or does she have ‘magical/superpowers’? And if she does have ‘powers’ why not take her friends along for the fun? Why leave them behind? I just felt like the story was ‘unresolved’- but my 3-year-old grandson and granddaughter seemed to like it nonetheless.
Happy reading…

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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In the Midst of Omens (The Legacy of Gilgamesh Series) by Nicole Bailey – Review by Crystal Jimmo

In the Midst of Omens (The Legacy of Gilgamesh Book 1)In the Midst of Omens by Nicole Bailey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

When I first read this book I was a little leery sine I don’t read MM very often, but I’m really glad I picked up this book. The chemistry between Gilgamesh and Enkidu was absolutely beautiful. It is by far my most favorite LGBTQ+ book to date. The healthy polyamory that is depicted between Gilgamesh and his wife Shamat and her relationships made me absolutely weep for joy. Those two are a forced to be reckoned with. I have never heard the story of Gilgamesh, so reading this book was very interesting! Although that cliffhanger at the end???? Definitely took me out. I loved, and laughed and absolutely wanted to throttle the characters a few times in the book, but what good book doesn’t make you want to do that? The word and character building was phenomenal and I can’t wait to see how it ends!

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Moonlight Drive by A.R. Hadley – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57292048-moonlight-drive” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Moonlight Drive” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1614810169l/57292048._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57292048-moonlight-drive”>Moonlight Drive</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15517905.A_R_Hadley”>A.R. Hadley</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6585225943″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Nick and Dani were sweethearts at one time. Now Nick is the bass guitarist for one of the biggest bands on the world, Moonlight Drive. Dani gets the opportunity to join them on the road and she hopes that Nick will recognize her. Imagine the disappointment when he doesn’t recognize her and that he is also a far different person than she once knew. He’s living the lifestyle of a rock star and it isn’t good. These two will have to fight to get back to where they once were. Moonlight Drive was a good book and will take you on a bit of a ride. It’s got a good storyline and well developed characters.
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The Husbands by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Hannah Porter

The HusbandsThe Husbands by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Having read multiple books by author Naomi Valkyrie, I’d say she has done it again. Another fantastic book that I made quick work of, finishing in no time. Although not my usual trope, the love story of Dorian and Augustine made me forfeit all about that. This book had me on an emotional up and downs. From laughter to tears I was really waiting til the end to finally see if that got their HEA. I mean it was fated to be because what were the chances of their wives becoming quick friends lol. It has forbidden love ,suspense, drama and romance/polyamory. You will totally love it. I definitely recommend reading this 100% hands down . The more the merrier right? lmao

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Catch a Cowboy (Match Made in Montana Series) by Rachelle Paige Campbell – Review by Meghan Lee-Mueller

Catch A Cowboy (Match Made in Montana Book 2)Catch A Cowboy by Rachelle Paige Campbell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Catch A Cowboy is the second book in Rachelle Paige Campbell’s Match Made in Montana series but it could also be read as a standalone. I love the small town feel in this book. It’s a quick, fun ready that’s super cute. The character development is done flawlessly. Ted and Stephanie have amazing chemistry. I enjoyed the fact that the main characters learned life lessons along the way instead of just looking for romance. This book is a must read!

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Opposite Day for Dinopotamus (Dinopotamus Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Natalia Gonzales Castrejon

Opposite Day for DinopotamusOpposite Day for Dinopotamus by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book! I love Dinopotamus and how fun he is in school. I loved how him and all the kid learned how Opposite Day works! I love that he plays with the kids and has a lot of fun! I’m gonna definitely read this book to my 3 year old! It’s something I definitely think he’d enjoy.

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Opposite Day for Dinopotamus (Dinopotamus Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Julie Johnson

Opposite Day for DinopotamusOpposite Day for Dinopotamus by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another great read by a favorite author! My favorite thing about this book (ok, so there are 2 things) is that there is a person in a wheelchair featured. It’s rare that this is seen in a children’s book but so very important as it opens up avenues for conversation. My second favorite thing about this book is the hand drawn and colored illustrations. I feel that it makes this book more authentic.

Dinopotamus is going to school again today but it’s “opposite day”. The teacher instructs everyone to the opposite of what she says. At first, it’s a bit confusing to Dinopotamus, but then it becomes more enjoyable.

A fun way to teach opposites!

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Toasted (Love Burns Series Book 1) by Isobel Reed – Review by Anastasia Dodson

Toasted (Love Burns #1)Toasted by Isobel Reed
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a fun read! I’ve read a few books by this author before so i knew i would like this one as well. This is the first book in the Lover Burns series and i hope there is more! I was pulled in from page one and stuck around because i liked this authors writing style and the main characters were likeable and funny. The chemistry was hot hot hot and i laughed quite a few times during this book too. Def looking forward to more by this author in the future!
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Whiskey Throttle (Moto X Series Book 6) by Brooke May – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

Whiskey Throttle (Moto X #6)Whiskey Throttle by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4 1/2 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Whiskey Throttle is Book 6 in the Moto X series…and I love this series and recommend reading from the beginning, but can I say….this story was heart-wrenching and intense…the emotions on this of how I feel…when you have everything right in front of you…until you could lose it all in a flash. This is the story of Parker Bartin….and it was one heck of a ride…

Parker has it all…or so you think. Fast Motocross…fast women….drugs…but being a father was not expected until it happens. Megan and Parker bring a beautiful little girl in the world and all Parker wants to do is be the best father he can be. With past trauma that haunts him….and not dealing with them…things spiral downhill. As this happens, he is on the verge to lose everything including Megan and their daughter. Will Parker be able to over come what haunts him and make way to getting the assistance he needs to be better….

This is a great read….wow…..my heart over this story…..

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Opposite Day for Dinopotamus (Dinopotamus Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Felicia Bates

Opposite Day for DinopotamusOpposite Day for Dinopotamus by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Opposite Day for Dinopotamus was another fun children’s book by Lois Wickstrom. I always admire this author’s ability to craft a fun story while instilling knowledge. While reading this with my daughter, I remembered the childhood joy of insisting it was Opposite Day and giggling when someone said or did something ridiculous. This was a fun way to teach opposites and enjoy some great illustrations.

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Moonlight Drive by A.R. Hadley – Review by Shannen Kern

Moonlight DriveMoonlight Drive by A.R. Hadley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

While this was a bit different from other books I have read by this author, it was still incredibly well written and enjoyable. I like stories that center around rockstar romances, so this one was right up my alley. Little did I know that it was also heart-wrenching and would have me in tears. It is definitely an emotional rollercoaster but one I would still go on knowing what lies ahead. Our two main characters loved each other as kids and after reconnecting finds that all isn’t as it seems. The addictions portrayed were realistic and painful, as well as the heartbreak. While I did want to shake some sense into the characters sometimes, their development was still well done. It goes to show that everyone has flaws and makes mistakes. I recommend picking this up if you enjoy books with hard truths, dramatic scenes, and life-like portrayal of complicated emotions. I can’t wait to see what this author has in store for us next!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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