Troy: A Crown of Stones Origin Story by C. L. Schneider – Review by Jennifer Crain

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Troy (The Crown of Stones)Troy by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Troy: A Crown of Stones Origin Story is a captivating prequel that sets the stage for the Crown of Stones trilogy. The story follows Ian Troy, a young Shinree slave born with magical abilities, as he navigates the treacherous world of war, politics, and prejudice.

The author masterfully weaves a complex tale of intrigue, exploring themes of identity, power, and the struggle for recognition. Troy’s character is expertly crafted, with a rich backstory that slowly unfolds as he faces challenges and setbacks. His struggles to prove himself as more than just a “witch” are relatable and heart-wrenching, making it easy to become invested in his journey.

The world-building is impressive, with a deep history and mythology that adds depth to the story. The magical system is well-defined, and the author’s use of descriptive language brings the fantastical elements to life. The setting of Rella and the neighboring kingdoms is vividly portrayed andI felt immersed in a richly detailed world.

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Master Oradea (Masters of the Consulate Book 10) by Sylvia Black – Review by Rita White

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This is the 10th book in Master Of The Consulate Series. This is a stand-alone book, but I would suggest starting from the start. I read this book with no issues of not reading the others but would have gotten more in-depth with the characters from the previous books. There are vampires, humans, witches, and shifters. This is a dark vampire mafia romance with some steam. Need I say anymore?? There is loyalty, and there is a difficult time of trying to see if there is betrayal. Oh, and the romance… it’s there also. I will go back and start from the beginning of the series and can’t wait to finish them all so I can dive deep into this world that the author has created for us.
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Hell in a Handbasket (Life is Hell Series Book 3) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Shea Gilkerson

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Hell in a Handbasket (Life is Hell #3)Hell in a Handbasket by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Tievel is a demon tracker and Orel is a demon hunter. Orel is also a deputy sheriff and he meets Tievel when the latter comes to Juniper Lake to help the sheriff, his ex. The two are immediately drawn to one another with a chemistry neither of them can deny.

Along the way, they have a baby dropped at their door they decide to keep, Larkspur joins the cast of characters and shakes things up, Tievel learns not to be so prickly all the time, Oren works through what his new title and the sexy demon catching his attention means for his future, and you meet a cast of well fleshed out, fun and intriguing characters in the world of Juniper Lake. This book was a much slower burn than I anticipated and usually reach for, but it was so adorable that the tension didn’t take away from anything.

This was the first book I’ve read in this series, but book 3 of the series. I didn’t feel lost by being in the middle of the series, but I do plan on going back to get the introductions to the cast of wonderful and engaging characters from them! Tension, chemistry, danger, attraction, paranormal and also relatable. Well written, cute and fun read, with likeable and relatable characters you’ll be laughing out loud at and cheering on!

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Code Dog by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Emma Samways

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Code DogCode Dog by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This follows Timmy, Arthur & Beth along with Cody the super smart dog as they look for a lost time capsule. Everyone in the town seems to want to find this time capsule, especially Mr. Dolion who has got a secret that the time capsule will reveal. There’s lots of confusing clues along the way and a monster in the woods? They must figure out all the clues and find the time capsule before Mr. Dolion does.
This is a brilliant read, I loved the characters and the super smart dog Cody. I’d highly recommend this one!

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Mermaid Tails by Suzanna Lynn – Review by Toni Sellers

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Mermaid TailsMermaid Tails by Suzanna Lynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Mermaid Tails
My granddaughter wants to be a mermaid (who doesn’t) and this book was absolutely perfect.
The illustrations are beautiful, and it helped her to stay engaged. Each page has a Fun Fact to learn a tidbit on Marine life. Letting their imaginations grow, with mermaid tails. What types of mermaids there might be and what types of tails they might have. I definitely recommend this book to anyone with the love of mermaids and the ocean.

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The Mating Chance (Long Claw Pride Series Book 3 and LumberCats Series Book 2) by Brooke May – Review by Shea Gilkerson

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The Mating Chance (Long Claw Pride)The Mating Chance by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Shifters sometimes have to wait a long time to meet their fated mates. Boone watched all of his friends and family get the call and find happiness beyond what he could imagine. Cricket had heard the call once before, and began a life and family with her fated mate…and then he was taken from her. When she gets the call a second time, she immediately denies it – after all, no one had ever heard of a second chance mate before. Her love had died and she was resigned to loneliness for the rest of her days. But now, Boone has come around and is so eager for a chance with his fated mate.

As usual, human interference does nothing but cause trouble. In spite of all of the things happening on that front, Boone and Cricket are immediately drawn to one another – they are fated, after all. Will they be able to find peace, either together or apart?

This was my first read by this author and the book had a lot of activity, but it was well balanced and just added to the atmosphere. I’ll be reading more of this series.

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Relic Hunters: Betrayal of the Gods (Relic Hunters Series) by Martin Ferguson – Review by Shea Gilkerson

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Betrayal of the Gods (Relic Hunters Book 5)Betrayal of the Gods by Martin Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Relic Hunters book 5 is amazing, and I’m immediately going back to book 1. I love Greek mythology, the smooth transitions between past and present, Adam and Matt and the world that has been built and shared in this book. I was fully engrossed and didn’t feel confused about anything, but I did feel curious and interested in getting more engrossed in this world.

Adam and Matt are on the most important quest so far, and journey through Troy, deal with tragedies and Greek heroes, and a world full of wonderful characters. In the midst of all of this, they are on the run and being hunted as criminals themselves. The cover art drew my original attention, the summary made me interested, and reading the actual story has made me a fan. I can see these books even piquing the interest of non readers.

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Savage Start: A High School Bully Romance Prequel (Hidden Valley Elite Series) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Laura Quinn

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Savage Start (Hidden Valley Elite #0.5)Savage Start by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Such an amazing book. Love the characteristics of the characters. Love how short and quick read. It was a book that I couldn’t get enough of. 5 stars 🌟

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Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns – Wolf (Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns Series) by R. C. Reigh – Review by Chrissy Spulak

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Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns: WolfKingdom of 7 Sovereigns: Wolf by R.C. Reigh
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a new author to me, and the first book in this series. I am very excited to report that this book is so much fun to read! Fantasy, magic, romance, shape-shifting, suspense, action – this young adult book has it all. The characters are amazing and will hook you from the very beginning. Anyone who is a fan of Lord of the Rings or Game of Thrones or even Harry Potter will appreciate this story. It centers around students of a magical Academy and includes pretty much all the elements of a fantasy – medieval princes and princesses, heroes, villains, etc. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a magical, vibrant tale full of a little of everything! Even if you aren’t typically a young adult/fantasy reader, this is definitely one to pick up.

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Lost Property (The Tom Grant Series Book 6) by Samantha Adair – Review by Jennifer Ramos

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Lost Property: A Tom Grant Novel (The Tom Grant Series Book 6)Lost Property: A Tom Grant Novel by Samantha Adair
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’ve read book 3 in the series and it helped a bit with the details for this book but would highly recommend reading this series in order so you can get the full picture at hand. This story picks up with Tom leaving the agency and discovering some well hidden secrets. He waits patiently for Isabella to return home. Some unexpected visitors, part of the Operation SweetPea, come to Tom and ask for his help within the human trafficking realm. One twist after another in this crime ridden story.

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Triple Trouble at Amberwood (The Amberwood Hall Ballet School Series) by Eleanor Dixon – Review by Tori Mitton

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/199511126-triple-trouble-at-amberwood” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Triple Trouble at Amberwood: Book Four in your favourite middle-grade haunted ballet school… (Amberwood Hall Ballet School 4)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1697109303l/199511126._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/199511126-triple-trouble-at-amberwood”>Triple Trouble at Amberwood: Book Four in your favourite middle-grade haunted ballet school…</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20930193.Eleanor_Dixon”>Eleanor Dixon</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6085273623″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
This is the 4th book in the series, so if you haven’t read, you absolutely should! Lauren and her best friend Grace(also the resident ghost) are in a private school to learn ballet. Lauren and her friends are trying to learn but also investigate the weird things going on at Amberwood. This one focuses on the triplet ghosts that are making things very difficult and weird at Amberwood. Can Lauren and her friends help these spirits and get them to leave the school.
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The Alien & the Crime Boss by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Shelly Kittell

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The Alien & the Crime BossThe Alien & the Crime Boss by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Alien & Crime Boss was a surprising story. A M/M romance that has the alien busting out his inner warrior to protect the crime boss who has found him. I can’t give away too much but it’s a story full of drama, adventure and some out-of-this world romance. These two go through a lot right from the beginning. It’s very interesting to watch this relationship develop because the characters are really from two different worlds. We get to watch them learn what love really is. It’s a good book for those interested in this trope.

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Slay It With a Diamond (Diamond District Mystery Book 3) by Rob Bates – Review by Faith Jackson

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Slay It With a Diamond (Diamond District Mystery Book 3)Slay It With a Diamond by Rob Bates
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a quick read that sent you down all sorts of twists and turns. The whole book from beginning to end took you on a turn you never expected. The characters and the story of mystery had me on a chase I wasn’t expecting. I enjoyed reading this one. I love that this is a series as well so I can follow along with where this goes from here. Great job!

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