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The Lightning Horse (Empire at Twilight Book 1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Chrissy Spulak

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The Lightning Horse (Empire at Twilight, #1)The Lightning Horse by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I think I’ve found my new favorite author! The Lightning Horse (Empire at Twilight Book 1) by N.L. Holmes is a fantastic historical fiction set in the ancient empire located in what is now Turkey. The story centers around a young Hittite charioteer whose father is killed and grandfather is injured in a chariot accident, and it is up to him to find the truth and settle the score. This book is full of twists and turns and rich with history, and I am here for it. If you are into historical fiction or love horses, you will love the realistic descriptions that the author brings to life within the pages. The best part about it all, for a history junkie like me, is that the author is an archaeologist and historian who has taught at the collegiate level, so you know everything has been thoroughly researched and the descriptions dependable. I am stoked that this is the first book in this series, and I will be looking for more. I recommend this book and author with 5 stars.

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The Lightning Horse (Empire at Twilight Book 1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Stephanie Nicole

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The Lightning Horse (Empire at Twilight, #1)The Lightning Horse by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If you love historical fiction then you will love N.L. Holmes The Lightning Horse. I was originally drawn to this novel based on it’s front cover, and I was hoping that Ms. Holmes would have a similar writing style to Mr. Riordan and boy oh boy I wasn’t disappointed. Ms. Holmes gives such vivid and beautiful descriptions of her scenery that you almost feel like she’s an artist painting a canvas right in front you. She takes you straight into different historical cultures in her novels and in The Lightning Horse she dives into the Hittite empire. Writing like this doesn’t come easy I would imagine that she pours her heart and soul into her work, and The Lightning Horse certainly proves that. The depth that Ms. Holmes gives her characters and story in general will have her readers flipping pages faster and faster to find out what happens next. I know I can’t wait for Ms. Holmes next installment to the Empire at Twilight series.

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The Lightning Horse (Empire at Twilight Book 1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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The Lightning Horse (Empire at Twilight, #1)The Lightning Horse by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I do not read many Historical Genre book, but I am glad to read this one. It brought me out of my comfort zone. The story is great. I had a hard time at first keeping the characters of whom is who, but quickly kept the characters all straight. Nothing like wanting to have horses and being a charioteer myself! I liked Tiwatipara’s character and my heart dealing with a family tragedy, my heart ached for Tiwatipara. Sometimes friends are not all what they seem…..the story is very good with some twists and mystery and looking forward to reading more of this series.

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The Lightning Horse (Empire at Twilight Book 1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Rebecca Hill

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The Lightning Horse (Empire at Twilight, #1)The Lightning Horse by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Lightning Horse is the first book in the Empire at Twilight series. I loved that the book was a complete story on its own without feeling incomplete. I’ll be completely honest, at first, I wasn’t sure that I liked the book. There are many characters, and it is hard to keep them all straight, especially with difficult names. But as the story got going, I got more and more into it and eventually had a hard time putting it down. Tipa or Tiwatipara is the main character. We follow him as he suffers a great tragedy, suffers from great grief for years, finds a new purpose in his life, eventually a betrayal, and even a shocking revelation. It was a captivating story that towards the end was hard to put down. I recommend reading this story and pushing through the difficulty of learning all the characters.

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The Lightning Horse (Empire at Twilight Book 1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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The Lightning Horse (Empire at Twilight, #1)The Lightning Horse by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In the land of Hatti, Tiwatipara is a charioteer and he drives the chariot of the Prince Nerikaili, son of The Sun and he is very proud of his work with both the chariots and the horses who pull them. This day is no different when The Sun’s new pair of stallions are being shown off to a crowd of royalty, fellow charioteers, the staff who work at the stables, as well as other inhabitants of the city, it is a proud day for Tiwatipara who has been invited to ride in The Sun’s chariot, however, this chance is taken away when The Sun is called away on urgent business and instead Tiwatipara stays on the sidelines and his father and grandfather ride in the chariot, however, this is both a blessing and disguise when the chariot crashes killing Tiwatipara’s father and gravely injuring his grandfather and because he was the one to prepare and check the carriage over, the guilt he carries from that day from thinking that he was the cause of it changes his life forever.

Three years later and things within the kingdom are in flux, old enemies are reappearing and new enemies are trying The Sun’s patience by wasting his time with meaningless requests and platitudes while working against him in the background. Tiwatipara is still driving Prince Nerikaili’s chariot, however he does so recklessly and this puts others in a predicament while dealing with him and from that day, he feels like his and his families fortunes are on the descent and that they are being punished for some reason. As things become more confused and conflicting within Hatti, Tiwatipara is given information which again changes the course of his life, but will this be for the better, or for the worse and how will it affect those around him?

This is a historical fiction with intrigue, secrets, betrayal, love and hate where nothing is as it seems and will keep you reading to both know what happens in the end, all while learning more about the culture and the history it is based upon.

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The Lightning Horse (Empire at Twilight Book 1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Amanda DelFemine

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The Lightning Horse (Empire at Twilight #1)The Lightning Horse by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Holmes writes such an interesting piece of work. Its a mix of historical fiction and mystery. It is not my usual subject matter to turn to but figured why not try something new. The story flowed and had me wanting more. Holmes really knows how to bring the characters and worlds to life.

Tiwatipara spends a lot of time putting blame on himself for the chariot disaster. It takes him years to figure out who really killed his father and left his grandfather injured. Tiwatiparas father was the picture perfect representation on what a father should be.

The only real gripe of the book is the names of people an places were a bit daunting and made me read a bit slower.

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The Web of Humanity by Maria Turchin – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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The Web of Humanity: A NovelThe Web of Humanity: A Novel by Maria Turchin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this suspenseful thriller. This is my first book by this author which I fully enjoyed from beginning to end. The twists and turns bring a new level to suspense and mystery. This is a well written story that will take you to different cities and discovery of secrets. The characters bring the story to life on each page as they pull you into the story. They are relatable and made the story entertaining. This story takes on many different things and brings out emotions of the characters. This made such a great afternoon read. I highly recommend this book.

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The Lightning Horse (Empire at Twilight Book 1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Lizzie Chapman Gough

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The Lightning Horse (Empire at Twilight, #1)The Lightning Horse by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was well thought out and I found the story exciting and an epic, historical, adventure. The characters are so well written and described in such a way that I could see them clearly in my mind. I felt the pain and anguish of Tiwatipara after he experiences such tragic and profound loss and I was rooting for him to be the champion of his story. I enjoyed the different character arcs and sub plots and how they linked together. I was transported to another era with this book and quickly engrossed in Tiwatipara’s world. I’m really enjoying this series.

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The Lightning Horse (Empire at Twilight Book 1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Sherry Sharpnack

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The Lightning Horse (Empire at Twilight #1)The Lightning Horse by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Tiwatipara is a charioteer, working for the Hittite King Hatusshili, as his father and grandfather have done before him. He loves caring for the great horses who pull the chariots, as well as the chariots themselves. Tipa drives the chariot of the crown prince, the eldest son and probable heir of the King.
And then a tragedy occurs: while racing, Tipa’s grandfather is severely injured and his father is killed in an accident while driving the king. When Tipa discovers that the chariot had been sabotaged, his life’s purpose becomes finding the saboteur and exacting revenge.
This is the basic plot line for the rest of the book, but mostly, there is a lot of world-building and so many unusual names – of people, cities, and nations. If a reader pronounces words in their heads as they read, the reading will be slowed to a crawl by the difficulty of doing so w/ the unusual names. The intertwined relationships amongst the books characters are also difficult.
That being said, the descriptions of charioteering, marching armies, and battles are pretty thrilling. Constant heartbreak for Tipa – and an unexpected, huge plot twist – keep one reading. The major flaw in the plot – besides the difficult names – is that the saboteur of the king’s chariot is so glaringly obvious as to remove most suspense from the novel.
I read the Kindle version of the novel, in which the author’s notes, acknowledgements, and a glossary of names were at the end of the book. It would have been most helpful to have read them all first, as many of the people and conflicts delineated in the book are actually historical. This information elevated the number of stars that I will assign the book to 3.4 stars, rounding down to 3.

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The Lightning Horse (Empire at Twilight Book 1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Jana Lewis

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The Lightning Horse (Empire at Twilight, #1)The Lightning Horse by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is not a time period I am familiar with but I found it entertaining and with some twists I did not expect. I appreciate the insinuations of violent acts or relations between people but without the details that I don’t want to read. The characters were easy to follow and their actions made sense. The political structure was somewhat familiar but not the same as we know in medieval times, for example, so it was a nice change. Some portions of the story I had figured out earlier on in reading, but there were a handful of twists thrown in that provided a pleasant surprise. I really enjoyed the focus on family and how things come full circle. Overall, a great read!

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The Lightning Horse (Empire at Twilight Book 1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Rayne East

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The Lightning Horse (Empire at Twilight, #1)The Lightning Horse by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is an exquisite piece of writing. The story grabs you from the opening line and takes you to another place in time. The author is on point with the world building and characterisation. The plot line had me turning the pages and I really enjoyed the mystery. Historical fiction is not a usual genre for me and I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I really enjoyed N.L. Holmes’ writing style and I will be definitely checking out more of her work.

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The Lightning Horse (Empire at Twilight Book 1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Erica Shoebridge

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The Lightning Horse is a well-crafted book with interesting characters and a brisk plot. The personalities were layered and interesting, so much so that it was easy to get lost in this book and pretend I was with them. Tiwatipara is a great hero, with energy, loyalty and humour, but is also not presented as perfect either; his temper can get the better of him, and is prone to bouts of depression. As a whole, he’s very relatable and I was interested to see where this book would take him. There are lots of twists and turns in this plot, some I was able to guess at, and some that took me by surprise. The skillfulness of the writing kept me hooked, and I bet it will for you as well.

Reviewed by @ericalorraine

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The Lightning Horse (Empire at Twilight Book 1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Desiree Ottinger

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The Lightning Horse (Empire at Twilight, #1)The Lightning Horse by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book drew me in from the very beginning. I love historical fiction, and read it often but this was a very different historical fiction for me! It was fascinating to be reading and learning about chariots and history in the middle east at the same time! Oh, to live in that time and to be in the middle of all the intrigue of bringing a king into power and keeping him there.

The author did an exceptional job developing the characters in such a way that you could feel their pain, confusion, and heartbreak. The mystery of who the culprit was that attempted regicide kept me guessing until the end! If this is only book 1, I am definitely looking forward to book 2!

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The Lightning Horse (Empire at Twilight Book 1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Desiree Ottinger

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The Lightning Horse (Empire at Twilight, #1)The Lightning Horse by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book drew me in from the very beginning. I love historical fiction, and read it often but this was a very different historical fiction for me! It was fascinating to be reading and learning about chariots and history in the middle east at the same time! Oh, to live in that time and to be in the middle of all the intrigue of bringing a king into power and keeping him there.

The author did an exceptional job developing the characters in such a way that you could feel their pain, confusion, and heartbreak. The mystery of who the culprit was that attempted regicide kept me guessing until the end! If this is only book 1, I am definitely looking forward to book 2!

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The Lightning Horse (Empire at Twilight Book 1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Gail Guerrero

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The Lightning Horse (Empire at Twilight, #1)The Lightning Horse by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Lightning Horse (Empire at Twilight Book 1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Gail Guerrero

Four Star

In this story you will find yourself back in time where chariots are modes of transportation and men are only loyal to their king and country. A young Hittite finds himself with all those he holds dear gone and two of those were sabotage aimed for the king. I enjoyed the characters especially Hittite he is determined to find the truth. He is very brave and straightforward. I liked how the author plotted this story. It was very refreshing and entertaining. The flow was easy to follow and I found myself looking for more. I will definitely be checking out book two. The author shows you so much in this world and it is very appealing to those who just want to step away from reality for a few.

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The Web of Humanity by Maria Turchin

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The Web of Humanity by Maria Turchin
Genre – historical fiction, women’s fiction, contemporary fiction
Page Count – 585 pages
Anna Venu of Arizona can be very cunning, perceptive, and witty. She’s going to need every one of those traits to survive the journey she is about to embark on after the accidental discovery of a surprising family secret. Anna departs on a thrilling adventure across Vienna, Paris, and Berlin to unravel a mystery that takes her back to the final blood-soaked days of WWII.
Anna quickly finds herself in over her head when her quest unexpectedly throws her into a modern-day European political conspiracy. When Anna becomes the target, she needs to use all her skills and determination to uncover the truth and stay alive.
Told in a unique storytelling style, this book stretches across several generations and time periods with unexpected turns and events throughout.
Alongside Anna, readers are forced to question the psychological need for aggression, racism, the abuse of power, and the unstoppable human drive for war. This book urges readers to discover the stories of their own lineage while echoing that we are all connected through the Web of Humanity, our only hope for survival.

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Ocean’s Light (Blood of the Pirate BOOK 1) by Mina Chara – Review by Jennifer Wolbeck

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The Ocean's LightThe Ocean’s Light by Mina Chara
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This is a promising start for a cozy, young adult adventure on the high seas. You get the classic elements of pirates and treasure maps, while also having the benefit of seeing the story unfold from the young orphan heroine, Evie Waters’s, point of view. It was fun reading about this kind of story from a girl’s perspective, but her overall characterization felt rough at times. She’s stubborn, strong willed and very nerdy, but it would have been more compelling to have a heroine with more dimensions to her personality. My favorite part of the novel was the world building, which we cleverly get to explore more in depth because Evie is an aspiring cartographer and must compensate for her lack of experience with her vast book-learned knowledge.

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To be a Fae Queen by Tricia Copeland – Review by Tawnee McAfee

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To be a Fae Queen (Realm Chronicles #1)To be a Fae Queen by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Loved it!!! This is an exciting action packed book set in a whole new realm just beneath earth’s surface. To be a Fae Queen had me holding onto every word. It was full of detail and kept me wanting more. I had a hard time time putting it down because I wanted to know what happened next.

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Ocean’s Light (Blood of the Pirate BOOK 1) by Mina Chara – Review by Heather Lovelace

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The Ocean's LightThe Ocean’s Light by Mina Chara
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love how the author crafts her stories. And this latest is such an interesting departure from her Hero High series. I loved the movement and feel of this book. It unfolded beautifully and really grabbed my attention. I love a good swashbuckling tale and this felt original. It was a truly enjoyable read that unfolded like a movie in my mind.

Reviewed by @heatherlovelace
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The Ocean’s Light (Blood of the Pirate Book 1) by Mina Chara – Review by Danielle Thompson

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The Ocean's LightThe Ocean’s Light by Mina Chara
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Ocean’s Light (Blood of the Pirate Book 1) by Mina Chara is an adventurous pirate fantasy spun artfully around the main character Evie Waters. Evie is a 19 year old orphaned-as-an-infant young woman who despite her shortcoming makes up for it in her charismatic determination and intelligence. The diverse supporting cast of secondary characters bring her quest to find her parents on the high seas to life. The author truly gave these characters depth and life that does wonders in keeping the plotline moving in a captivating way. While the book’s target audience is YA it is also befitting for readers in the New Adult and Adult age groups who enjoy a delightful adventure that will truly suck you into the tale.

Another aspect to enjoy about this story is that you have a vast water encompassed world explored through Evie’s quest. Different nooks and crannies of the ports and islands that Evie finds herself are presented in a way that you can imagine the settings vividly without losing the story’s pace. The imagery of the different ships, bustling markets, divey bars, and (starkly different) posh palace interiors give the fantasy world a sense of wondrous tangibility.

The action is balanced with humor and tender moments throughout the book. Though Evie was raised an orphan she is able to find a home for herself and more on the seas with her newfound companions. The ending to this first book is well written and seems to close Evie’s initial adventures. As a reader I can’t wait to dive into the second book.

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Ocean’s Light (Blood of the Pirate BOOK 1) by Mina Chara – Review by Erica Shoebridge

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The Ocean's LightThe Ocean’s Light by Mina Chara
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

A cozy Fantasy book to curl up with. This plot has loads of wonderful themes – pirates, kidnappings, treasure maps and adventure. Evie Waters, the teenage orphan heroine, is a nerdy, book-loving cartographer-wannabe who longs to explore the world. She is smart, with a near-perfect memory, and although she yearns for faraway lands, she is soft-spoken and timid. When events conspire to allow her to live out her dreams, she demonstrates her savvy and inborn intuition that help her to follow the clues left behind by her parents.

This is a light, fun read with plenty of action to keep readers engaged. I found Evie personally to be a bit stereotypical (they leaned on the nerd trope of her eyeglasses a bit much) but she did evolve as the book wound on, and the story became a comfy read through her adventures to the end of this book.

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Ocean’s Light (Blood of the Pirate BOOK 1) by Mina Chara – Review by Erin Wolf

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The Ocean's LightThe Ocean’s Light by Mina Chara
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I give The Ocean’s Light (Blood of the Pirate Book 1) by Mina Chara, 5 stars.

What I really enjoyed about this action/adventure book was that it delves right into things, not stringing it out, but getting right into the action. A book involving a treasure map and searching by boat for treasure usually keeps us on the boat for quite a while as they travel to where they believe is the right place. Not so with this book. The author puts us into things so much sooner. But don’t get me wrong, the story does not feel rushed at all. The story itself is also so enjoyable. It reminds me of Indiana Jones meets Pirate of the Caribbean, with ​a supernatural element.

Then there are the characters. Although the character is young adult, this book is very enjoyable for all adults. Evie is so good as the main character. A little naive in the beginning, she learns as she goes and rely on her gut to tell her who is good people. Not your average pirate, she quickly learns to be useful. The other characters, both good and bad, help round out this book. Each one is unique and an asset to the book.

If you enjoy action/adventure set around the old pirate world, I highly recommend this book. I, for one, could not put it down until I finished. I also anxiously await book two.

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Ocean’s Light (Blood of the Pirate BOOK 1) by Mina Chara – Review by Stephanie Nicole

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The Ocean's LightThe Ocean’s Light by Mina Chara
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If you love stories that include pirates, adventures to far away places, treasure and just fantasy stories in general then you will love Mina Chara’s The Ocean’s Light. The Ocean’s light is filled with miraculous treasure, swashbuckling pirates, and very detailed character and location descriptions that make you feel like you’ve been pulled to the depths of the ocean. Miss Chara grabs her readers attention from page one and never lets it go. I’m not sure what I expected when it came to this adventure story but i can certainly say that it was truly a breath fresh air. Much like miss Chara’s Hero High series I couldn’t put this first book down and I can’t wait for the next installment.

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Ocean’s Light (Blood of the Pirate BOOK 1) by Mina Chara – Review by Lizzie Chapman Gough

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The Ocean's LightThe Ocean’s Light by Mina Chara
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a fun filled, adventure packed, exciting pirate adventure from the word go. Captured by pirates who want her treasure map, orphaned Evie Waters becomes embroiled in a quest to find the much-coveted Ocean’s Light. The Ocean’s Light given by the sea, is able to grant a wish to those who posses it. Evie is convinced the Light holds the answers to who her parents are and will reveal what her destiny is. The plot was easy to follow yet still interesting and I really enjoyed the character development and the different personalities of everyone involved in the book. I’m happy to see that this is part of a series and I can’t wait to find out what the feisty Evie and the crew of the Easy Money get up to next.

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Ocean’s Light (Blood of the Pirate BOOK 1) by Mina Chara – Review by Meg Tyrrell

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The Ocean's LightThe Ocean’s Light by Mina Chara
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This isn’t a new author for me, I’ve read multiple books by Ms. Chara before. Which is why the second I saw this new series, I was all over it. This was fantastic and beautifully written. The story itself was a bit different than I first imagined it would be. I guess that’s why I’m the reader and not the author, because it was done perfectly. This story follows Ms. Evie Waters as she tries to search for the one thing her parents left her when she was taken to the orphanage. This adventure has pirates, magic, sea creatures and puzzles to keep you guessing. Absolutely recommend and can’t wait for the next book!

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Ocean’s Light (Blood of the Pirate BOOK 1) by Mina Chara – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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The Ocean's LightThe Ocean’s Light by Mina Chara
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Ocean’s Light is the first book in the new series Blood of the Pirate, by Mina Chara. I have read her Hero High series, and enjoyed it, but this book is so much different. It is really different from anything I have ever read. It kind of reminded me of Pirates of the Caribbean. There is a lot of adventure, with three different crews fighting over a map to reach the most important treasure of all, the Ocean’s Light. Evie is stuck in the middle of it all, with all 3 crews fighting over her, as it was her map to start with. There is Captain Rama’s crew, with first mates Slim and Bulk, who became somewhat of friends to Evie. There is Captain Hammer, and his crew of sons, which seem to always be after Rama’s ship. And then Captain Luna, who is a soldier, trying to recover the map for his queen. There is so much going on, action packed adventure on every page. Evie may be an orphan child, but she is tough, and cleaver. The supporting characters have vivid descriptions, allowing the reader to envision them all and ‘watch’ the story unfold. This book is a YA, geared toward teens, but I thoroughly enjoyed it, in my 30s. Well done Chara.

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The Ocean’s Light (Blood of the Pirate Book 1) by Mina Chara – Review by Chrissy Spulak

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The Ocean's LightThe Ocean’s Light by Mina Chara
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

As a reader who enjoys action, suspense, and a story that keeps me on my toes, I can whole-heartedly recommend this book. The Ocean’s Light (Blood of the Pirate Book 1) by Mina Chara is SUCH a good read. I was immediately swept up in the story and the characters. This is the first book I’ve read by this author, and I am stoked that it is only the first in this series. This YA adventure book is full of many things that will appeal to even the most finicky of readers. If you have a young adult (or even older adult) that is a hesitant reader, this story is sure to capture their imaginations and be an exception for them. The main character, Evie, is a well-developed protagonist who takes a leap and sets out on a swashbuckling adventure. Aboard the ship Easy Money, Evie clashes with Captain Hammer as they fight to get to The Light and treasure first. Some books are really good at dissolving the real world around you and absorbing you into its story – this is definitely one of them! I give this book 5 out of 5 stars and would recommend it to anyone.

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Ocean’s Light (Blood of the Pirate BOOK 1) by Mina Chara – Review by Francis O’Sullivan

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The Ocean's LightThe Ocean’s Light by Mina Chara
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Ocean’s Light is the first book in Mina Chara’s Blood of the Pirate series. I’ve enjoyed reading Chara’s Hero High series and have often contemplated running away and becoming a pirate so was eager to get into this new series.
Evie is a cool protagonist. She gives up a secure, if uninteresting life to follow a treasure map that’s all she has left of her parents. Intelligent and determined, often to the point of recklessness, she’s met her match in the resourceful pirates and captivating mystery that surround her and her mission.
This is a great book for teen and young adult readers who enjoy pirates and action, with fantasy elements and puzzling mysteries. It’s got plenty to engage and entertain, with a loveable, if rough, crew of characters.
For me, this is a five-star book. I’m looking forward to reading more of the series!

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City of Whispers (Imperial Assassin Series Book 1) by Katt Powers – Review by Lyndsey Fairley

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City of Whispers (Imperial Assassin, #1)City of Whispers by Katt Powers
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

My first read by this author and I went in blind as the cover grabbed my attention.
Like with any new author, it takes a little bit to learn the writing style and flow and after a few chapters I was engaged. A really good read in a genre thats not always my first choice. The only big downside for me was trying to keep names straight and pronunciation of names, they were a bit difficult and caused me to pause in my reading.

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City of Whispers (Imperial Assassin Series Book 1) by Katt Powers – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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City of Whispers (Imperial Assassin, #1)City of Whispers by Katt Powers
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
City of Whispers (Imperial Assassin Series Book 1) by Katt Powers is a Fantasy that is packed with action fantasy, and magic. I honestly wasn’t sure what to expect going in but im glad I took the chance. This is a great start to a new series. I found myself caught up in the story I couldn’t stop reading till I finished. This is a story about Dhani,who is an assassin who has been expelled but it wasn’t her fault. She finds herself in the desert with no magic. Find out what happens next in this must read. I can’t wait to read more from this Author and this series.

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