Where Do Pirates Go on Vacation? : Fun pirate story that encourages imaginative and creative thinking. Ages 3 to 8, preschool to 2nd grade. by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Cute little book about pirates. What do they do when they are on vacation? My 4 year old granddaughter enjoyed having me read her this book. It made her use her imagination and come up with ideas that she thinks they do.
The Second View by Leon Stevens
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book was definitely one of the more interesting ones that I have read this year. Having read the first book, I was pretty excited for the second book and devoured it as soon as it hit my kindle. The characters were as brilliant as before, a brilliant and surreal word, an interesting plot, and so much more that I just simply couldn’t put it down. Our author did an amazing job of picking up where the previous story ended and there is definitely a third book coming. I for one can’t wait to see how this trilogy ends.
Journeys Through Collection: Volume 1-3 by James Talisman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This boxset has amazing characters. You get to follow their stories through the whole series. You get a great glimpse into many different utopian universes. I won’t lie in the beginning I had a hard time following all the different things going on, but once I got sucked in I couldn’t put the book down. This is a great read.
The Black Lotus Affair: A Kiko Ochisan Adventure Thriller by Lina Vine
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The Black Lotus Affair is the second book in the The Kiko Ochisan Adventure series by Lina Vine. It is a fast paced story that is full of surprise and intrigue and adventure that will keep you on your toes. There is a lot going on as we wade through a murder and it’s investigation whilst enjoying learning about Japan and its culture. The mysterious and secretive Black Lotus Society, mayhem and danger will see Kiko fighting to stay one step ahead and alive.
Reviewed by @jennadb
The Blue Heart Mission: A Kiko Ochisan Adventure Thriller by Lina Vine
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The Blue Heart Mission: A Kiko Ochisan Adventure Thriller is the third book in the series by Lina Vine. This story is longer than its predecessors and as usual there is so much going on. Once again Kiko is thick in the middle of the drama and suspense with the Black Hats and the KGB. There are mysteries and thrills, twists and turns every step of this adventure that has you on the edge of the seat. This well paced tale has you imagining the beauty of the world as we take this journey with our heroine.
Reviewed by @jennadb
The Blue Heart Mission: A Kiko Ochisan Adventure Thriller by Lina Vine
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The Blue Heart Mission is the captivating third instalment in The Kiko Ochisan Adventure series by Lina Vine. This series just seems to get better and better with each new book. It is a quick and easy fast paced thrilling adventure- with drama, action, political intrigue, and some mystery – the story, and series as a whole, is very detailed and descriptive, transporting the reader into the story. I really liked the first two books, but I think this has become my firm favourite of the series, so far.
We met Kiko Ochisan in the first book, ‘In the Land of the Crane’, where she was a former Secret Agent for Japan. A lot has happened over the course of the previous two books and now, in this book, Kiko is pitted against the might of the KGB, and the powerful Black Hats- which will once again push and test Kiko in so many ways. What happens you may ask? Well, you really should get yourself a copy and find out all the gripping, action-packed details for yourself- you are sure to love Kiko and her adventure/s as much as I have!
Even though this is the third book in a series, you could read it as a standalone. But I really recommend reading the entire series in the correct sequence, to get the full Kiko experience and see how this character has developed over the course of the series. I feel that this would help make your reading experience of this book so much more enjoyable.
As with the first two books, this is a novella sized story which has a lot going on in a small space- but it never felt rushed or cut short in any way. A wonderful addition to the series, and I am really looking forward to seeing what Kiko does next in Death on the Flower Island, releasing in the Fall of 2018!
Thank you, Lina Vine!
Reviewed by @angelahayes
