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Houses of Deception (The Madeline Dawkins Mystery Series Book 6) by Cynthia Hamilton – Review by Anantha Rusum

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Houses of Deception (The Madeline Dawkins Series Book 6)Houses of Deception by Cynthia Hamilton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Houses of Deception (The Madeline Dawkins Mystery Series Book 6) by Cynthia Hamilton is a fast paced mystery book. Her characters are very relatable and easy to connect. The plot is quite gripping, In their journey to search to find one person, Madeline and Mike discover that there are more missing people and also a stolen piece of art. There are multiple twists and turns and the plot is nothing short of a roller coaster ride. I enjoy detective stories and I liked this mystery very much. I should very much like to go back and read the rest of the books in this series.

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Lines by Leon: Poems, Prose, and Pictures by Leon Stevens – Review by Anantha Rusum

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Lines by Leon: Poems, Prose, and PicturesLines by Leon: Poems, Prose, and Pictures by Leon Stevens
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is an inspiration for me. As a writer, I have a collection of poems and short stories , all scattered around . When I read this book, it was a sign . A sign to follow one’s heart (which is what the author did). Each short story and poem is heartfelt, the author touches on various topics which involve the environment and human emotions, which are so realistic. Every word you read, you feel, that it is written in such a simple well expressed language and you can connect easily to both the prose and poetry. I absolutely loved the book. And Leon Stevens, you are an inspiration.

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A Cold Day In Hell (Life Is Hell Book 5) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Anantha Alagappan

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A Cold Day in Hell (Life is Hell #5)A Cold Day in Hell by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This fantasy book has every element attached to it, super natural, family, drama, romance and suspense. The book is about an angel Hadassah who is on suspended duty from heaven and has been sent to earth because she helped her brother rescue a demon. But that doesn’t stop her to reach out to her brother’s friend , Jezebel, who is a dog shifter. How the chemistry between these two unfolds is a crux of the story. I haven’t read the previous books, so I could not relate much to the characters. But the plot kept me going. It was fun reading this book. Overall it was an interesting read.

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Mr. Nice Guy (Pierce Brothers Book 1) by Belinda Williams – Review by Anantha Rusum

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Mr. Nice Guy (Pierce Brothers, #1)Mr. Nice Guy by Belinda Williams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Mr. Nice Guy is the first book in the Pierce Brothers Series by Belinda Williams. A fast-paced romance book, this is a story of friends who are transformed to lovers. Tom and Chelsea are flat mates and Tom is her brother’s best friend. Chelsea always gets into relationships only with bad guys, so Tom decides to show her what a nice guy is like. They reach an agreement that they will date for seven days. But as the situation progresses, the line blurs and how the two react to the new relationship forms the basis for the rest of the story. It’s an easy romance comfort read. I liked it!

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The Halfling’s Court (A Bad-Ass Faerie Tale Book 1) by Danielle Ackley-McPhail – Review by Anantha Rusum

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The Halfling's Court: A Bad-Ass Faerie Tale (Bad-Ass Faerie Tales, #1)The Halfling’s Court: A Bad-Ass Faerie Tale by Danielle Ackley-McPhail
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Lance Cosain knows he is a halfling, half-human half-fae is the leader of The Wild Hunt Motorcycle Club . Not knowing his origin , he clashes with few of the bad characters and also learn about his past. The book is quite engrossing and is filled with funny and cunning characters, and the illustrations add more to the charm. It is a very engaging book and is fully action packed.

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Motherland (The Tom Grant Series Book 3) by Samantha Adair – Review by Anantha Rusum

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Motherland (Tom Grant #3)Motherland by Samantha Adair
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This story is full of intrigue and suspense, centered around a daughter’s promise to her father on the deathbed that she will bury him in his motherland. Isabella is determined to fulfill the promise at all costs. She asks for Tom’s help, and both of them tread on a dangerous mission which puts their lives in danger. This was an enjoyable suspenseful ride, it kept me on the edge of my seat from the first page. The characters are engaging and the plot quite gripping. I was pleasantly surprised to find such a good suspense action packed read.

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MORNIN THE SUPER BIRD – FINDS A WAY TO FIGHT EXTINCTION by JULES HEARTLY – Review by Anantha Rusum

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Mornin: The Super BirdMornin: The Super Bird by Jules Heartly
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is such a sweet children’s book with nice illustrations. This is a story most children will relate to, especially those who are interested in the animals. There are many endangered species in this world and Mornin, the super bird realizes that he does not want to go extinct. He wants his friends and family to thrive and flourish. So he sets out with a staunch determination to keep the animals, and the nature from extinction and he passes on his learnings to the other birds and also to the young readers. It is a very captivating read, I enjoyed it thoroughly and I would give it to my boys to read it.

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Travels Through Aqua, Green, and Blue: A Memoir by Mary E. Gregory – Review by Anantha Rusum

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Travels Through Aqua, Green, and Blue: A MemoirTravels Through Aqua, Green, and Blue: A Memoir by Mary E. Gregory
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A beautiful and profound piece of work, this book paints a vivid picture of a turbulent childhood of a girl, who is born with a deformity, and had to sail through harsh waters because of the decision her parents had taken. Her mother, takes her children and travels from place to place, running hand to mouth after separating from Mary’s father. She does not bother about cleanliness or food and tosses her children from place to place on the basis of her whims and fancies. The story is about how Mary handles her childhood, and adolescence, her school, her relationships and emerges into a fine young woman who can handle things on her own. This is the story of a girl who had to face the turbulent storms and emerge victorious, a mighty and majestic force with her soul in the right place. This book is a beauty and anyone who has weathered a storm can relate to this book.

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Dragons by Ty Drago – Review by Anantha Rusum

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DragonsDragons by Ty Drago
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Andy Brand, also known as Draco, has always been told to hide his identity, conceal and protect from the entire world. Little does he know who he is one of a Kind, a supernatural being who has the power of a thermonuclear energy inside him called a dragon. But when he is kidnapped and unwillingly thrown into the midst of an attack, he has no other choice but to reveal himself and save the world.
It is a very novel story, combining science and fantasy together with intriguing space travel elements . Filled with betrayal, lies and deception it is a very fast paced plot with lots of twists and turns. I enjoyed this YA book thoroughly.

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The Earl’s Scandalous Wager by Wareeze Woodson – Review by Anantha Rusum

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The Earl's Scandalous WagerThe Earl’s Scandalous Wager by Wareeze Woodson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I like historic romances and what better than one with a twist. This book has a dash of romance and is also a suspense thriller. Emily Brumville, the heroine, has been waged against a bet that her step-brother made, because of his gambling problem. He was sure that he would win the wager. But unfortunately, he loses. Now Emily is at the mercy of the handsome Earl of Lenbridge, Phillip Beckley Benton. Emily is worried if the Earl will propose marriage to her or should she live as his mistress. There are people trying hard to separate them from coming together. Someone is trying to tear them apart, and the suspense builds when unexpected things start happening.
I enjoyed this author. As I said earlier, I like historic romances and this one was a real breezy read. A brave heroine, a dashing hero and the suspense looming around the corner, perfect recipe for a good book.

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The Cross of Ciarán (The Cross of Ciarán Book 1) by Andrea Matthews – Review by Anantha Rusum

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The Cross of CiaranThe Cross of Ciaran by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a very interesting plot which takes us through two different timelines. It is about an archeological dig in Ireland, where an archeologist Caitlin uncovers a perfectly preserved corpse of a 1500 year old Pagan Irish priest, Ciaran, who lived in the fifth century. The body is taken to New York for further testing, But on reaching New York, the priest disappears. He is awakened, and seeks comfort in a church. The story takes an interesting turn when these two-start dating. How long can Ciaran hold back his secrets from Caitlin? Ciaran is an interesting character and the readers can empathize with his situation. Caitlin is slightly loud mouthed and does not come across as truly likeable. But they both form a very interesting pair.
The book is a breezy read , there are few secrets revealed, few left to be understood. The time travel element is interesting. Over all a good book to read.

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Antipodes by T.S. Simons – Review by Anantha Rusum

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AntipodesAntipodes by T.S. Simons
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Antipodes is a YA dystopian novel that has an interesting plot about building a sustainable and a civilized society post an epidemic.
It is around an apocalyptic event around a disease that threatens all life on Earth. We can relate to this story in the context of the current pandemic situation we have in this world.
Cam Mackintosh is in his last year studying at Melbourne University , he is offered a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help construct a brand new society on an island off the coast of Australia after a devastating epidemic hits Australia. The community is given a fresh start, a brand-new eco-friendly village, isolated from the rest of the world yet up-to-date with today’s technology. August Island’s community is built on inclusiveness, sustenance, acceptance and protecting the environment.

I really liked this story, it is about hope and new beginnings. Sometimes, I wonder how this world is going to be post this pandemic which is around us now. Would we be more kinder, compassionate to one another? Will we have more acceptance in our world after everything we went through? This book does make you think.

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Apocalypse NOPE!! (Queerpocalypse) by Deidre Huesmann – Review by Anantha Rusum

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Apocalypse NOPE!!Apocalypse NOPE!! by Deidre Huesmann
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Apocalypse NOPE!! is a YA fantasy about the end of the world. Awkward teenager Ivy-Jean accidentally sets in motion the series of events that will lead to the apocalypse and now has to figure out what to do about that, on top of all the problems she already had.

Ivy-Jean accidentally opens up an email sent to her neighbor. Now she has unleashed the four horsemen to the apocalypse in motion and they will do everything in their power to end the world. And if she does not cooperate, they are going to kill her mother. Obviously she takes the apocalypse route. It is a quirky panaromic tale and I liked the way it is fastly paced. I liked the four horse men and the trouble they cause. Overall it is a fun read for YA.

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Southland Academy for Supernatural Youth by Sandra Tentler and Brooke Tentler – Review by Anantha Rusum

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Southland Academy for Supernatural YouthSouthland Academy for Supernatural Youth by Sandra Tentler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a wonderful story about how a group of misfits tackle what is thrown to them.
A bunch of supernatural teenagers are at a school called SASY (Southland Academy for supernatural youth) and there are random things disappearing from the school. When six of them decide to dig into the issue, they reveal something else. It is a fun read, even middle grade students can read this book. There is no violence or sexual content.
The characters are well developed and though they are full of imperfections, they are very adorable. And together, they are a perfect team, while helping and supporting each other.
It is overall a fun entertaining read !

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Myths & Legends: An Indie Love Anthology – Review by Anantha Rusum

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Myths & LegendsMyths & Legends by Laura Greenwood
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Myths & Legends: An Indie Love Anthology is seven stories by seven new authors which are based on myths and legends from different mythologies but with a romantic theme. The old characters are picked and new twists are given to their tales, some of them made steamier, some forbidden and challenging. Some romances I did enjoy and to be truthful, sometimes I felt that the original tale was better.
It has stories based on Egyptian creation myth, Hades and Persephone, Arthurian legends, Robin Hood and love stories revolving around Greek myths. Some stories I found too short, should have been a little longer and others were just apt. I loved the Dragon’s heart the best. I love mythology and legends from different parts of the world. I love Egyptian, Greek and Roman mythologies. I also love Dragons, shapeshifters, the legends of King Arthur and stories about Robin Hood. This book brought back good memories of some of the characters I cherish. Overall, I really loved the stories.

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The Earl and the Peahen (The Scarlet Salon Book 5) by Jean Wilde – Review by Anantha Rusum

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The Earl and the PeahenThe Earl and the Peahen by Jean Wilde
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I like historic romances, and I love reading them. The etiquette, the dresses, the balls, the dances, and romance brewing between all this – it has a charm in it.
Jane Mayfield, already considered a old spinster, and is obliged to settle to an advantageous marriage to an older gentleman. But she is a romantic by heart and wants to marry for love. Her plain looks and sharp tongue do not help the already grim situation in any way.
In London, she is introduced to Alexander Gordan, Earl of Norwich, handsome, dashing and arrogant. She compares him to a peacock who can attract a harem of peahens. They do not make much of a first impression on each other, but fate lands them together in a less pleasant situation.
A mistaken identity gets them kidnapped and they develop a liking towards each other. They find a way to escape the kidnappers, but will the society spare them? How do they avoid the gossip and rumors which have already spread in the society? Will Alexander walk away from Jane or will they get their fairy tale romance together?
I really liked the plot and the lead characters. After a long time, a breezy romance, which is a good read.

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Tapestry of Worlds, Part Two: Running and Gunning by Hadley Thorne – Review by Anantha Rusum

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Tapestry of Worlds, Part Two: Running and GunningTapestry of Worlds, Part Two: Running and Gunning by Hadley Thorne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have not read book 1 of this series, but that did not stop me from reading the second, it is pretty much a standalone. It is filled with science-fiction, supernatural elements and has action and adventure in abundance. A group of shifters led by Jack and Cash, are up against a cyberterrorist called The Black Queen, who is a threat to the tech-world, she is trying to blend technology into a supernatural realm. Jack and Cash are allies with The White Raven. How they all stop the Black Queen forms the crux of the story. It is a very gripping adventure.
I do want to dig in more about The White Raven, so I will go and read Book 1 now before I put my hands on Book 3.

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On Viking Seas (The Forerunner, Book 3) by Jay Veloso Batista – Review by Anantha Rusum

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On Viking Seas (Forerunner, Book #3)On Viking Seas by Jay Veloso Batista
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Vikings and dragons aren’t so new in my world thanks to my son, who is fully into dragon books like How to train a dragon series. I have read all the books with him and enjoyed them very much. I have also watched Thor and read a little bit on Norse Mythology, so I was aware of the nine realms.
So, I wasn’t a complete novice when I started the book. But still I did wish I had read the first two books before I read the third one, which I am going to do now.
Nevertheless, after few initial hiccups, it was still a terrific read. Dive deep into the world of elves, ghosts, trolls, shape-shifters and a Dragon. There is a lot going on in the book, battles, sea voyages, marriages and politics. It also touches upon the topic of slave trade in great depth. The imagination is mind blowing and the action and adventure is quite gripping.
I loved every bit of this book, am looking forward to read the prequel.

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To be a Fae Queen by Tricia Copeland – Review by Anantha Rusum

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To be a Fae Queen (Realm Chronicles #1)To be a Fae Queen by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

To Be a Fae Queen is the first book in The Realm Chronicles by Tricia Copeland. This epic fantasy adventure is centered around a 15-year-old princess Titania, who is forced to take on the throne after the death of her three brothers. Her father trains her in weaponry, music, books and history making her a well-rounded capable woman. But, when the real calamity hits, he stonewalls his daughter and entrusts his army to trace the enemy. But when the army fails, Titania has to take the responsibility on herself to find this new enemy who is responsible of stealing something very valuable which belongs to her and her father.
This is a coming-of-age adventure princess story filled with action, mystery and danger. Titania is a very fiery heroine, though I did feel her character is a bit too mature for the age. The challenges she faces are grave and the obstacles many. The crown comes with a hefty price to pay. How Titania embraces all these challenges forms a very captivating plot and I am looking forward for more of her adventures in the coming books.

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Red’s Tangled Tale (The Untold Stories Book 2) by Suzanna Lynn – Review by Anantha Rusum

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Red's Tangled Tale (The Untold Stories, #2)Red’s Tangled Tale by Suzanna Lynn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

We are introduced to the character of Red in The Hook’s Little Mermaid. The character of Red comes off as a brave girl, who has just lost her father . She develops a deep bond with Hook in a brief time.
In this book, we get to know more about Red ,her encounter with Hook and their journey together into the forest. Red is a fearless girl, who dons a red cloak .She is a hunter who goes into the deep forest to find fur and ash, and trades them to the bartenders and the pirates to get a good price, to feed her family. Red is determined to hunt down her father’s killer , whom the wolves took out. Captain Hook is in search of the Ash, to battle the kraken in the deep seas. Together they journey into the forest and the fairy tale takes a twist such that another fairy tale is introduced in the story. Rapunzel is introduced and their quest together is exciting.
Suzanne Lynn has a good knack of creating this fairy tale mashups, each children’s classic blended with another and a fresh perspective given to the characters we have doted since childhood. I have enjoyed reading this Untold Series so far and hope to see more such books in the future.

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THE ISTANBUL HEIST (CODE RAVEN SERIES Book 8) by LYNDA FILLER – Review by Anantha Rusum

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THE ISTANBUL HEIST: Code Raven 8THE ISTANBUL HEIST: Code Raven 8 by Lynda Filler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have not read the adventures of the Raven group before, so when I flipped the first page of the book, I was pretty much bowled out by the introductions itself. Then the book jumped straight into action, with a massive heist being planned in Istanbul.
Samaar and Alice, Luke’s step daughter join Luke in Istanbul for a restful trip. When Luke was away, Alice befriends a shopkeeper’s assistant. And that night, there is a heist which happens in several shops in Istanbul, including the shop in question. The assistant texts Alice and the Raven group gets involved.
The story is action packed and I stayed up late night to finish the book. There is a parallel track on Luke also going on in the book, holding a deep secret by himself, which is equally intriguing. There are lies and twists, action and thrills. Sit back, and enjoy the roller-coaster ride.

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Hook’s Little Mermaid (The Untold Stories BOOK 1) by Suzanna Lynn – Review by Anantha Rusum

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Hook's Little Mermaid (The Untold Stories #1)Hook’s Little Mermaid by Suzanna Lynn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is an imaginative retelling of the evergreen children’s classic Peter Pan. The book’s central character is Captain Shaw, whom we know as the notorious Captain Hook in Neverland. This tale is about the humane side of Captain Hook and what caused him to be the notorious man he is known to be.
Captain Hook was a pirate, and was an honest pirate with his heart in the right place. He cared for his crew, and the women who came into his life, even for a brief fling. He begets a son from one such fling, is kept away from him for several years till one day, he is united with him. But his son joins the Lost Boys troop of Peter Pan and gets accidentally killed in one of the pirate encounters. This causes Hook to seek vengeance against Pan. He tries different venues to get to Pan, but is incapacitated with his inability to fly. To get near Pan, he first captures Tinkerbell for fairy dust, then befriends a beautiful witch who claims to be the sister of the Sea God Neptune, and falls in love with a mermaid who is Pan’s best friend.
But in his plotting and scheming, he loses his edge and falls prey instead of being a predator. Desperately in love, and now a target to an evil power, Hook tries to hold on to the humane side and for a brief time even forgets about his vengeance with Pan for the greater good.
But will his good side prevail and make him a better person? Or will the cruel fate take away what he is holding dear to heart and make him an evil heartless villain? That forms the crux of this story.
The language is beautiful and the book is a very easy read. But I did have some qualms on the plot. I felt it a little convoluted at few places. But I really enjoyed this imaginative retake on one of my childhood classics.

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THE MYSTERY OF THE LOST AVENGER (ANNIE TILLERY MYSTERIES) by LINDA MARIA FRANK – Review by Anantha Rusum

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The Mystery of the Lost AvengerThe Mystery of the Lost Avenger by Linda Maria Frank
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is a wonderful read for both young readers and adults alike. It educated the young children about the World War II, especially about women who took part in the war. The central character in the story, Charlotte Wheeler was one of the Women air force service pilots in WW2 , she flew planes to transport them to a military base.
The story is centered around a mystery involving a crashed plane and its missing pilot. The NCIS finds a note in the crashed plane, which traces it to charlotte wheeler and her family members. When Annie’s mother gets a call from the NCIS, Annie, who is about to go to college, tries to solve the mystery and learns about the women who served during WW2. Annie and her mother, find more letters in the attic and she, along with her boyfriend Ty, try to solve the pieces of the puzzle together with the resources available to them, and succeed eventually.

It is a very cool mystery and both young and old alike can enjoy this book. I am thinking of introducing this book to my young readers at home as well. This is the fourth in the Annie Tillary series, I have not read the first three. I now look forward to read the remaining books of the series.

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10 Days by KJ Holliday – Review by Anantha Rusum

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10 Days10 Days by KJ Holliday
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This fast-paced breezy romance story is about a novelist, Alex Jones, who was facing a writer’s block which was proving a hindrance to his next novel. Two of his childhood friends, Luke and Penny convince him to take a camping trip to clear up his mind and have a new perspective. Alex Jones is not very fond of countryside and camping, which is completely out of his comfort zone. However, he decides to go along with his friends. In the matter of 10 days, he ends up falling in love with Penny, which was never a part of the plan. This makes the situation even more hilarious with Alex’s sarcastic inner voice nudging him frequently. His feelings towards Penny and his awkwardness on how Luke would react if he knows the reality forms a very interesting plot. Set in the cradle of nature amidst the country side wilderness, it is a breezy love story. You will enjoy reading it.

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The Tears of Boabdil by Neil MacDonald – Review by Anantha Rusum

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The Tears of BoabdilThe Tears of Boabdil by Neil MacDonald
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

It took me a little while to get into the story, it was a little confusing as it goes in two parallel stories. Vince is an undercover police officer has to take on a false identity to infiltrate into a Jihadi group. He becomes Zami, and becomes a prisoner, but falls dangerously in love with one of the Jihadi leader’s sister, Ayesha. So, Now Zami shifts between his new identity and his original identity time and again weaving a fictional romantic tale between Vince and Ayesha to gain the attraction of the real Ayesha.
So Vince/Zami leads a dual life and the thin line between reality and deception starts thinning down.
It is impossible to decipher what is the truth and what is farce. What is Vince revealing to the readers? Or is he deceiving them too?
The narrative is complex, but very deftly woven. I had to flip the pages back and forth to keep track of what is going on. But it is definitely one of the unique books I have read.

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Price of a Rose: a Beauty and Beast tale (Historical Fantasy Fairytale Retellings Book 2) by Byrd Nash – Review by Anantha Rusum

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Price of a Rose: A Beauty & Beast Tale (Historical Fantasy Fairytale Retellings Book 2)Price of a Rose: A Beauty & Beast Tale by Byrd Nash
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really loved this book; it is a Victorian romance retake of the childhood fairy tale Beauty and the beast.
The story is centered around three girls, Lily, Rose and Poppy and Rose’s romance with a wealthy rude beast, Sir Griffin. Their father, obsessed with a rose called Mab’s perfection attempts to steal it from Sir Griffin, and later loses all his three daughters to him in a gamble for the rose.
The three daughters take up work in Sir Griffin’s household to pay off their debts, Lily becomes the official housekeeper, Rose takes charge of the garden work and Poppy becomes his unwarranted secretary.
But Rose starts falling for Sir Griffin and the beast also softens towards her. But there are obstacles for their romance to succeed and the curse on the house and Sir Griffin to be lifted.
This is a very charming story and has all the elements of the fairy tale intact. The beast is rude, the house has its magical charms, the garden holds the magic flowers and the library has the magical books.
But unlike the fairy tale the book has three sisters instead of one, and then there is a deceptive fairy magic which is at work to blind Sir Griffin from seeing his true love.
I enjoy books from Byrd Nash, it has a dash of the Victorian romance twist to the fairy tales and it is a feast to read. Looking forward to more from this author.

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Gunner: An Eidolon Black Ops Novel by Maddie Wade – Review by Anantha Rusum

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Gunner (Eidolon Black Ops #6)Gunner by Maddie Wade
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This suspense thriller romance revolves around two characters, Gunner and Lacey. Gunner is a man haunted by his past, where he is responsible for the disability of his sister when he was just 6. He betrays his team for the sake of his sister and is trying to make amends. Lacey is just rescued by Gunner and his team from an abusive boyfriend. They meet up together and spend a memorable night. That puts Lacey’s life in danger. How both of them cope up with the challenges and the struggles is the crux of the story.

It is a tear jerker with lot of twists and turns, it was a little confusing for me as I had not read the other books in the series. The book is indeed a page-turner, though I felt it was a little intense for me, considering that I barged into this book before reading the prequels.

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The Traveler: Chimera Rising (The Traveler Series, Book of Eleanor Book 3) by Shannon Nemechek – Review by Anantha Rusum

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The Traveler: Chimera Rising (The Book of Eleanor 3)The Traveler: Chimera Rising by Shannon Nemechek
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book starts when the previous book, The Revolution finishes. When the Revolution focuses on both Katie and Colm sacrificing their love, this book has them transported back to 6th century where they have a mission to accomplish. But Colm has to make a few choices, and his choices determine the fate of the mission.
As the previous book, this book is also filled with danger, deception, romance and mystery. Katie and Colm have already been through a lot in the previous books, so you do feel connected to those characters and want them to succeed.
Overall, another roller-coaster and an enjoyable read.

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Cursed Sight (Broderick Coven Series Book 2) by AJ Renee – Review by Anantha Rusum

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Cursed Sight (Broderick Coven Book 2)Cursed Sight by A.J. Renee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is a fast-paced paranormal romance and a mystery thriller. Ethan Broderick has recently realized that he hails from a family of witches and joins the coven. He is an oracle who is looking for guidance to unravel his new powers. Serena Bishop is the head priestess of the Coven and is quite powerful. Serena helps Ethan on how to work his power. Ethan gets a vision that Serena is about to be killed and plunges to help her. As they are trying to stop the killer from getting close to Serena, they develop a connection on their own.
The plot is very fast paced and the characters are interesting. The book keeps the readers on the edge of their seats. It can be easily finished in one sitting. If you are looking for a quick fast paced read, pick this book.

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A Tennis Pro To Die For (Cozy Mysteries To Die For Book 3) by Judy Moore – Review by Anantha Rusum

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A Tennis Pro To Die For (Cozy Mysteries to Die For, #3)A Tennis Pro To Die For by Judy Moore
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Beck’O Rourke, her carefree sister Lizzie and her adorable grandmother are back with the handsome police detective Devon Mathis in the third installment of the series, A Tennis pro to die for. I have read the previous two books and I am a huge fan of Judy Moore Cozy mystery’s books.
This one is by far, the most complicated of the plots. Beck and Lizzie decide to take tennis lessons at a racquet club in the country club in Florida. Her instructor gets into a hit-and-run accident and is killed. Beck decided to step in and helps out Devon to solve this intriguing mystery.
Similar to the previous two books, the plot is very fast paced. The relationship between Beck and Devon is sweet and is still blooming. The characters are endearing and heartwarming.
I liked this book and look forward for more from Jude Moore.

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