Amazing book! I felt like I learned so much. The attention to detail was excellent. I felt like I was there seeing things through the eyes of regular everyday people. This book is so much more than just about war. I could not put it down! I wanted more and more. I learned so much about World War II and how it affects everyone, including other generations. Everyone should read this!
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I loved this book. It really made me stop and think about those who experience blindness. The writing is beautiful. The activities included really give you an idea of what it would be like to experience the world without being able to see. I completed the activities with my family and kids. I’m always looking for new ways to help them understand and experience the world from other perspectives. This was the perfect book to do that with. I think this book is a great resource for everyone. I read the kindle version, but plan to order the physical copy to read again and keep it as a resource.
I was so excited for book 3 in the Mafia Elite Series. I absolutely love this author’s writing. She has a way to instantly hook you, pull you in, and keep you there throughout the entire book. The action and romance in this book kept me reading and wanting more. I sped through this book in just 1 day, I loved every second of it. I can’t wait to see what comes next.
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I think this book picked me! This is exactly what I needed when I didn’t know I needed it. I’ve always been interested in learning more about Paganism, but I didn’t know where to start and was often overwhelmed by all the choices. I think this book was an excellent first choice. It was a really great reminder that “magic” can be the simplest things in life. This author made this book so easy to read and understand, that I no longer feel overwhelmed by the idea of learning more.
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This author has a new fan! I was hooked from the first chapter and couldn’t put the book down. The author does an excellent job at keeping guessing and wondering what was going to happen next. The mystery in the book was done great, you could always feel it. Great descriptions and away with writing that makes you feel like you’re there! This book kept me on my toes and always thinking. I loved every second of reading it, and can’t wait to see what comes next. If you like thrillers then this is for you!
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Such a good story! This is a new author for me. I really enjoyed her writing style and I can’t wait to read more. The writing of the characters made you feel like you actually knew them and could relate to them. The mystery/suspense of the book was excellent, it really kept me interested in what was coming next and staying up way too late to read! Overall great read, I think many would enjoy!
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Oh my! What a wonderful Christmas story. My oldest is out of the believing in Santa stage, and my 2 younger ones still believe in Santa. I haven’t read it to them for this reason. But now I have the perfect story to read to them when they get to the questioning stage. This book did such a great job answering, “Is Santa real?” while still keeping the magic alive. I’d like my kids to believe as long as possible, but also can’t wait to share this with them.
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I was so excited for Book 2. I absolutely loved Book 1. Time Traveling Historical Romance? YES! It’s right up my alley. I wasn’t sure what to expect in book 2, I was kind of worried that it wouldn’t be as good as the first one. It was so great! I was not disappointed; I think my expectations were exceeded! This was such a well-told story. I felt all the emotions here, I felt what Kat and Philip were feeling. The writing was so well done that I felt like a fly on the wall watching it all happen. Pick up both books, you won’t be disappointed. This will quickly become one of your favorite book series and a new favorite author.
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This was such a good book. It definitely needs a trigger warning; there are graphic and detailed scenes of violence and sex. I was kept on the edge of my seat the entire time I was reading this. Heart racing, wondering what was going to happen next. It was dark and twisty, with excellent attention to detail. The development of the characters was amazing. I enjoyed the writing style. My attention was quickly grabbed and held throughout the entire book. I really enjoyed reading this, and this author has a new fan. I can’t wait to read more.
I really enjoyed Book 1 and was very excited to get started on Book 2 and continue with the story. I feel like you could read this book as a standalone if you wanted to, but it’s so much better to be read in order of the series. I was hooked on reading this from the start. So much action and suspense, that kept me quickly turning the pages eager for more. I loved the attention to detail making me feel like a fly on the wall watching everything happen. I loved every second of reading this book and can’t wait for the next book!
I read this book so fast. Instantly hooked and stayed that way the entire time! I don’t even think I took breaks to eat. I had to know what was happening. I’ve loved both books in this series. I really enjoyed getting to understand more of what their community looked like. The details were great, and it helped me imagine what this “world” would look like. Can’t wait to see what comes next!
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A Spell of Rowans by Byrd Nash is not my usual genre. I had heard so many wonderful things about A Spell of Rowans, that I had to jump in and see what it was all about. I’m so glad I did. I was so sucked in; I couldn’t put it down. I loved the world-building and the character building. I felt like I could see and hear everything going on, and I really connected with the characters. I can’t say enough good things about A Spell of Rowans. I related to A Spell of Rowans on a personal level, I just wish I had their “magic” as a kid. Bryd Nash has a new fan!
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Come Back Tomorrow by Amy Argent is a great book that really pulled me in. I had all of the feelings while reading this. Come Back Tomorrow felt so real and raw. I really felt like I was there watching this, like a fly on the wall. I really enjoyed the characters Will and Tori, they were relatable to me. I’ve never experienced watching a love one fight cancer. But this book helped me understand the pain that cancer patients and their families go through. I wasn’t prepared for Come Back Tomorrow to end on a cliffhanger, but I didn’t mind this time, and I can’t wait to read Book 2.
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Shadows of Doubt by Merissa Racine is the second book in the Crawford Mystery series. Silent Gavel and Shadows of Doubt were perfect reads for the Halloween season. I loved this series. Just like with the first book, Shadow of Doubt instantly caught my attention and kept me hooked the entire time. There was a ton of action to keep me entertained and it kept me guessing the entire time. Merissa does it again with her attention to detail and making me feel like I was there watching everything happen. Just like with book 1 you won’t be disappointed reading this. It’s fantastic.
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Silent Gavel by Merissa Racine is the first book in the Crawford Mystery series and is perfect for Spooky Season. I loved this! I was immediately hooked. Merissa had a great way of keeping me guessing throughout the whole book. I had a hard time putting it down. The details in the book were amazing! It made me feel like I was there, and I was watching it all unfold. I kind of wish it was real so that I could go to the bakery and try the yummy food. If you enjoy mystery’s give this a read you won’t be disappointed, even if you don’t and are looking to try something new for Spooky Season then this is it!
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Born to Fight (Can’t Resist You Book 1) by Brittany Anne was amazing! This was a short and quick read for me. I’m new to the dystopian genre and have read very few of them. I was immediately sucked in. It was action-packed and suspenseful which kept me intrigued and wondering what would happen as I quickly turned the pages. The characters were all wonderful and relatable and Born to Fight had excellent world-building. I haven’t read Brittany Anne before, but she has a new fan. I can’t wait to read more from her!
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Stranded: Cetacea Chronicles Volume 1 by Feather Chelle was wonderful. I read this to my kids (ages 3 and 6), and they loved it. It was educational and fun for them, and it led to more conversations about the ocean and animals that live there. As a parent reading to my kids, I enjoyed that the vocabulary words were in bold print, so that the kids and I could look them up together to learn more. I felt like this would be a quick read for adults, but since I read it out loud with/to my kids we took our time and looked up other facts as we went along. I enjoyed reading it, and I believe Stranded: Cetacea Chronicles would be a great book for adults and children. There was so much to learn here. My kids asked for me to read it to them again right after we finished. I hope to see many more books written by this author, my kids would love it!
Love’s Refrain: A Time Travel Romance by K.G. Fletcher is so amazing! Anyone who reads this is going to love every second of reading this! The attention to detail is fantastic. I felt like I was there watching everything happen. I had the worst time putting this down and taking care of chores or sleeping. (Who needs sleep when you can stay up all night reading this wonderful book!) I was leery at first, historical romance is not something I would usually pick, but I am so glad I did. You won’t be disappointed picking this one up! I’m so excited to start book 2.
Entwined: A Cinderella Retelling by A.L. Morrow was a fantastic well-written book. This is an adult book. I enjoyed the retelling in an “adult” way. It was a quick, fast-paced read for me. I quickly devoured it. Not my usual genre but I loved every second of it. I love venturing outside of my usual readings to explore new things. Entwined definitely didn’t disappoint, and I believe a lot of people will enjoy it. This is my first book by this author, and I can’t wait to read more! Can’t wait to read book 2 in this series!
Why We Don’t Die in Dreams by Debbie Zello is a page turner that keeps you guessing every step of the way. Just when I thought I figured something out, it twisted and I was wrong! I was quickly sucked into it, and I was kept that way the entire time. I love books that make it hard to figure things out, it can be really hard to do. But Debbie Zello does an excellent job of keeping your guessing and guessing wrong. I think everyone would enjoy this book! I can’t wait to read the next part!
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Stand Your Ground by A.J. Ullman is a suspenseful crime thriller. It had me hooked from the beginning. Stand Your Ground kept me hooked the entire time, wondering what was going to happen next. It is an intense read, controversial, and may need a trigger warning for some. I really enjoyed reading it, and it felt relevant to the times we live in. If you’re a fan of John Grisham, crime television series, or other similar authors I highly suggest this book. I think you’ll really enjoy it.
No Way Out by Amy McKinley was such a great read! It was so intense and filled with suspense I had a really hard time putting it down when it was time to go to sleep. This action-packed story will keep you interested throughout the whole book. You’ll be rooting from some characters, while dislike/hating others, and wondering about some more. I can’t wait to see what comes in the next book(s). I highly recommend you read this ASAP!
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Murder Among Friends by Linda Burson was excellent. I was expecting a thriller, but I got so much more, crime thriller mixed with romance. Murder Among Friends was well written, the characters were developed well, and the banter between the siblings was believable, it reminded me of the banter between me and my siblings. Murder Among Friends quickly caught my attention and kept me quickly turning the pages to find out what happened next. I was pleasantly surprised at some unexpected twists that I didn’t see coming. I’m generally pretty good at guessing the “twists” but I didn’t see these coming, which made it that much better. The attention to detail is great throughout the book, it really makes you feel like you are sitting right there “seeing” everything that is happening. I recommend this book to anyone who likes the thriller genre, even the romance genre, you won’t be disappointed.
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Goddess of Everything: A Blood-Curling Tale of Truth, Freedom and Love by Paul DeBlassie III is a wild ride. I loved every page of this book. I love psychological thrillers; Goddess of Everything adds in the supernatural that makes it even better! The descriptions were lifelike, I felt like I was there seeing everything around me. The characters were well developed. I want to say they were also relatable, but I didn’t feel like I could trust them. Which made for a better story, because I was constantly turning pages and trying to guess what was going to happen next. I would recommend this book to everyone, even if thrillers aren’t your thing. It’s perfect for spooky season. Maybe don’t read it with the lights off! I will say a trigger warning may be needed for scenes depicting child abuse and murder.
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Notebook Mysteries – Decisions and Possibilities by Kimberly Mullins was such a fun read. Historical Fiction is one of my favorite genres to read. I was very excited to find one combined with mystery. I haven’t read book 1, I plan to go back and read it. Decisions and Possibilities can be read by itself or as the 2nd book in the series. The attention to detail is great. I could picture myself there. I felt like I learned a lot about the era and how things worked, especially about the technology used at the time. And my favorite part! The recipes that are included. I haven’t been able to try any yet, but I am excited too!
Family Secrets: A Whispering Pines Mystery by Shawn McGuire was a great mystery book! I love the author’s creativity in the writing. It had me hooked from the beginning and I was quickly turning pages to find out what happened next. The plot was very well written. I enjoyed getting to know the characters and “seeing” their interactions. I can’t wait to read the rest of the series. The book does end on a cliffhanger, but that isn’t the reason I’m excited to read the rest of the series. Regardless of how it ends, I would have read the rest of the series because I am excited to see what else happens!
I love finding new authors! Hazard in Hawaii by Heather Silvo was excellent. It caught my attention quick, the characters felt relatable. It was fast paced, and had me quickly turning pages to find out what happened next. I especially related to the main character, Sarah. I found her to be funny and likable. Relating to main characters always makes it an easier and better read. Heather Silvo’s attention to detail throughout the story helped me feel like I was right there watching it happened. There’s no foul language so if you’re put off by that then this is the book for you. I think that you’ll enjoy it, like I did. I’m excited to read other books by Heather Silvo and will be waiting for the next book in the series.
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I enjoyed Journeys Through Timespace as much as I enjoyed book 1. This being not my typical genre, I was worried going outside of my comfort zone. I’m still glad I did. I really enjoy the back stories of the characters; it helps you understand and feel like you personally know them. The way the Journeys Through series is written is unique. I don’t think I have read anything quite like this. There are still a lot of characters, but James Talisman makes it easy to keep who is who straight. I love how book 2 advances the story of the characters. I’m excited for the rest of the series to be released.
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I loved reading this! My kids loved it even more. They’ve asked me to read it to them over and over. Jake and the Growling Dog Shares His Trail is a wonderful story of overcoming your fears and how to be kind. I love how it’s educational in a way that kids will understand. Jake and the Growling Dog Shares His Trail allow conversations to begin and questions to be asked by my kids. It also helps me answer some questions and give examples on how to behave, using Jake as an example. What Would Jake Do?
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I’ll be honest Journeys Through SpaceTime by James Talisman is not something I usually read; I normally stick with thriller books. However, I do not regret branching out and trying something new. Many things are happening, a lot of action, some danger, and mystery also. I wasn’t quick to figure what would happen. I thought I could guess; usually, I am pretty good at it, but Journeys Through SpaceTime kept me guessing the whole time. There are many characters, but it’s not so many that it is overwhelming because James Talisman provided a character list at the beginning of the book that really helps to understand who everyone is. The amount of detail written about the characters and what they’re facing/dealing with is so good. I felt like I was there with them like I have known these characters for a long time. It’s worth the read, and I don’t think anyone would be disappointed by taking the time to read it. I would encourage everyone to read it, even if it were a genre you would normally read. Leap and try it out!
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The Web of Humanity: A Novel by Maria Turchin
