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Return of the Elf Lord (Kingdom of the Elf Lords Book 1) by Heidi Vanlandingham – Review by Breanne Christian

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Return of the Elf Lord (Kingdom of the Elf Lords, Book 1)Return of the Elf Lord by Heidi Vanlandingham
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Follow Bernard in Return of the Elf Lord as he tries to bring his wife and children back from the dead, causing more issues than he can handle on his own. Issues that even Norse Gods and Goddesses may not be able to help him with. Can Bernard fix what he messed up? Can he find love again? Pick up Return of the Elf Lord and find out.
I fully enjoyed Return of the Elf Lord. It put a great twist on Norse mythology. All characters are relatable, and the details allow the reader to live within their worlds. I would not change a single part of this book.
Overall, Return of the Elf Lord is a must read. It is full of adventure, mystery, twists, and turns. I highly recommend picking this book up.

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Dainty Damsels by J.N. Sheats – Review by Breanne Christian

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Dainty Damsels: Halloween Collection 2022Dainty Damsels: Halloween Collection 2022 by J.N. Sheats
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have always loved to color and loved Halloween. With Dainty Damsels, I get the combination of both. All pictures are adorable and fun to color. There are no difficult patterns to try to stay in the lines with. It is great for all ages. Each picture is unique.
I prefer a slightly bigger challenge than what Dainty Damsels offers, but since that is my personal preference, it does not take from the rating. I still had fun coloring it.

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Sessrúmnir (Antipodes Series Book 5) by T.S. Simons – Review by Breanne Christian

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Sessrumnir (Antipodes #5)Sessrumnir by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The fifth and final installment of the Antipodes Series, Sessrumnir takes place many years after Caim. Freyja and Cam’s relationship has hit a snag. Emotions and mental illnesses ravage the couple and their loved ones. Relationship problems end up not being the only ones, when a new threat makes itself known. This time, however, the target is the children. What will become of this new threat? Will Cam and his loved ones be able to make it through yet again? Find out in the finale.
T.S. Simons has done it again. Just like in the previous books, Sessrumnir is filled with impeccable detail, relatable characters and emotions, and keeps you wanting more. I was not wanting the series to end, but I would not have changed Sessrumnir in any way. If you are looking for a post-apocalyptic dystopian romance, check out the Antipodes Series!

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Caim (Antipodes Book 3) by T.S. Simons – Review by Breanne Christian

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Caim (Antipodes #4)Caim by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Cam and Freyja have settled into life with their friends and family surrounding them on Lewis. Then alarms go off, alerting the residents to someone approaching. They find that it is old acquaintances from Clava, with a couple of children that look familiar. As Freyja and Cam find out why they were selected and that Freyja’s sister may still be alive, they embark on yet another journey. Terror and danger continue to surround the couple as they, and some selected friends, search for answers and try to keep their community safe.
I can not speak more highly of this series. I would not change a single event that has happened. This book, as well as others, have held my interest and I want to continue reading. The characters continue to be relatable and loveable. Feelings are realistic and emotions can be felt through the page. I highly suggest the Antipodes series.

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Ouroboros (Antipodes Book 3) by T.S. Simons – Review by Breanne Christian

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Ouroboros (Antipodes #3)Ouroboros by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Cam decides that he needs closure and embarks on a journey by himself to find more about Laetitia’s life before Lewis. Freyja, wanting to reconnect with Cam, follows him. After meeting with Cam, and Cam agreeing to her tagging along, their relationship sparks once again. The story switches to Freyja’s viewpoint as she describes what she went through travelling with Angus and losing Cam as her husband. As always, trouble is brewing. What new terrors do they find, and can they make it out? Find out in Ouroboros.
Once again, T.S. Simons created a story that I did not want to put down. The characters remain relatable, and the descriptions are impeccable. I cannot wait to read more in the series. You do not want to miss this installment.

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The Liminal Space (Antipodes Book 2) by T.S. Simons – Review by Breanne Christian

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The Liminal Space (Antipodes #2)The Liminal Space by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Cam has finally settled down into his new life on Lewis. After losing his first wife Freyja on his original Island of August and being blamed for her disappearance, Cam randomly wandered around August in a sort of stupor looking for her. Going back to their private hot springs within a cave, Cam is unexpectedly pulled down into an antipode and transferred to another domed island called Lewis. On Lewis, he is still struggling over losing Freyja and decides to go looking for her, only to be told that she was with a man from Lewis and was pregnant. Upon his second arrival to Lewis, Cam married and started a family with Laetitia, the sweet schoolteacher that he had been living with. Unlike on August, Cam is surrounded by friends and people who care for him on Lewis. Then tragedy strikes and Laetitia, pregnant with their second child, goes missing. Cam, teamed up with now found Freyja and a few other Lewis residents, embark on a journey to find her and the other missing women. Cam once again finds himself in turmoil upon losing yet another wife.
The Liminal Space is just as loveable as Antipodes. Full of emotions that leaves the reader reeling and wanting more, I would not change a single part of it. Characters are still relatable and new enemies are found. Some mysteries are solved while new ones arise. The Liminal Space will leave its readers on the edges of their seats the entire time. If you loved The Liminal Space, look for the third book in the series Ouroboros.

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Antipodes (Antipodes Book 1) by T.S. Simons – Review by Breanne Christian

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Antipodes (Antipodes, #1)Antipodes by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A protozoan that infects the water is ravaging the Earth. Scientists realize that they must take measures to save the human species. Domes are created, but only carefully selected individuals may live within these domes. Individuals must be college aged, going to college in an important field, childless, and healthy. Cam lives in Australia where the protozoan has not spread to yet. His older sister Sorcha told him about the opportunity and told him to go see what it was about and let her know. After hours of screening, Cam was chosen. Cam is lost as to what he should choose, until his mother gave the final say. He was going. Now Cam must adapt to this new life without his family, surrounded by strangers. Will the domes provide the protection needed? Will Cam settle into his new life? Find out in Antipodes.
Antipodes is full of detail that not only helps the reader envision the views, but also feel the same feelings as the characters. You will feel right along Cam through his plight in this new life. All characters are relatable, and you will find yourself falling in love with them. There is not a single part in Antipodes that I would change. If you are looking for a great adventure, full of different emotions, look no further. If you enjoyed Antipodes, look for the second book in the series, The Liminal Space.

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Ashes (Modern-Day Fairy Tale Book 1) by MK Harkins – Review by Breanne Christian

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Ashes (Modern-Day Fairy Tale, #1)Ashes by M.K. Harkins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ashley Adams suffered misfortune after misfortune after her father passed away, leaving her with her evil stepmother and stepsisters, like a modern-day Cinderella. She was forced to work at her stepmother’s mortuary, giving her a less than popular reputation at Redmond High School. Ashley’s father left her with a trust, but not without a clause included by her stepmother. The clause, to graduate on time, was a no brainer for a student with a GPA of 4.0, or so Ashley thought. To add to her plight, popstar Harry James starts attending Redmond High School as part of his probation. Between her mixed feelings for Harry and her evil stepmother, Ashley struggles with keeping herself together. With the help of her best friend Laura, she just might make it, or will she?
Ashes is full of relatable characters and feelings. Through each heartbreak Ashley endures, the reader can feel along with her. The cute romance that occurs throughout the book, as well as an unraveling mystery, makes for a great read by itself. The introduction of fairy godmothers adds to its endearing traits. If you are looking for a fast-paced, cute romance/mystery, look no further. I did not want to put it down.

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In Plain Sight (Logan McKenna Mystery Series Book 8) by Valerie Davisson – Review by Breanne Christian

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In Plain Sight: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 8In Plain Sight: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 8 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In Plain Sight follows Logan McKenna in another action-packed mystery by Valerie Davisson. In this installment, Logan is a volunteer at the Cascades Raptor Center where she aids in caring for killers of the avian type on a daily basis alongside the center’s veterinarian, Evka. One day a killer struck but this time, it was of the human type and the Cascades Raptor Center was hit with a tragedy. Logan and her friends, Sam and Jean, teamed up to solve the mystery. Can they find out who did it and why?
In Plain Sight is full of relatable characters and feelings. It is full of twists and turns and when you think you know who the killer is, a twist turns you in a different direction. I did not want to put it down. I would not change a single moment in this book. If you are looking for a fast-paced mystery that keeps you on the edge of your seat, look no further.

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The Girl Who Escaped by Mark Nolan – Review by Breanne Christian

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The Girl Who EscapedThe Girl Who Escaped by Mark Nolan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Girl Who Escaped by Mark Nolan
5 stars

Spring break is supposed to be full of fun times, making positive core memories, but not for Angie and her group of three friends. One night during their spring break, evil was lurking. The night ended with the three friends being dead and Angie arrested for murder. The Girl Who Escaped follows Angie’s struggle to find the person who did this to them and with the help of FBI Agent Brenda Reynolds, she just may be able to do it.
The Girl Who Escaped is full of twists, turns, and excitement. Angie’s mental trauma and feelings are relatable. Each character was thoughtfully created, and the characters and the events are realistic. There were a couple of areas that may have been discrepancies, if they were not discrepancies then a little more information could have been used to ensure that they were not confused as such, but I still could not put it down and the possible discrepancies did not take away from the greatness of the book.
Overall, I highly recommend any mystery/thriller/suspense lover to read The Girl Who Escaped. Some events may be triggers for some survivors, so just be aware when you go to read this book.

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The Letter Carrier by L.C. Lewis – Review by Breanne Christian

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The Letter CarrierThe Letter Carrier by Laurie L.C. Lewis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Letter Carrier by L.C. Lewis
5 stars

Beautifully written, The Letter Carrier follows Michelle Naget and her family during WWII, during the Nazi invasion. For four years, the Nagets were forced into servitude by the Nazis by housing and caring for the commandants that passed through their little town of Braquis. Only through faith and determination will the Nagets make it through. Based on a true story, The Letter Carrier sheds light on another country impacted by the Nazis.
Gripping and eye-opening, The Letter Carrier and all its characters are relatable. Every feeling the character feels is detailed in such a way that the reader feels along with them. I suggest taking your time reading The Letter Carrier to fully absorb all the plights, feelings, and events. There was not a single part I did not like.
Overall, The Letter Carrier is a must read. I highly suggest it to anyone looking for an enthralling read from the eyes of someone who lived through the terror.

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Watcher (Star-Crossed Celestials Book 1) by A.L. Morrow – Review by Breanne Christian

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Watcher (Star-Crossed Celestials Duet #1)Watcher by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Watcher by A.L. Morrow
5 stars

It has been Watchers and Demons against Messengers for years. In Las Vegas, Watchers and Demons live on the bad side of town, Nocturna, while Messengers live luxuriously in Nova. One Watcher, Jace, has a terrible love history of falling in love too quickly and with people he should not fall in love with, especially Messengers. When Jace meets Messenger Cyrus, it is no different. With a war still brewing, Watcher follows Jace and Cyrus on their journey for love. Will love prevail? Or will the war between the kinds destroy their love? Find out in Watcher.
The characters in Watcher are relatable along with their emotions. Between power hungry Messenger Xavier, sweet Messenger Cyrus, mischievous Demon Cassian, and the sibling love of Watchers Jace and Hesper everyone will have someone they can relate to. A.L. Morrow uses the term “latter” quite a few times which sounded awkward after a while, but nothing to make this read not a 5-star. I enjoyed the story and its characters.
If you are looking for an exciting, celestial, love story that is like Romeo and Juliet, look no further. Give Watcher a try.

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Caged Fire (The Vigilant Book 1) by LM Preston – Review by Breanne Christian

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Caged Fire (Vigilant, #1)Caged Fire by L.M. Preston
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Caged Fire by L.M. Preston
5 Stars

Caged Fire follows EmVee, a girl who has a mysterious past on her continuing journey to find her family’s secrets with the help of some new friends. One day, someone from her past reenters her life. From there, she struggles between finding her family, figuring out the family secrets, and figuring out if she could trust this person from her past.
Full of relatable characters, Caged Fire keeps the reader guessing and intrigued. Caged Fire is unique and there was not a single moment I did not like. Emotions such as confusion, love, mistrust, betrayal, and others are clearly portrayed and makes the reader feel right along with the characters.
Caged Fire is a must read. It is a quick, fun read that will keep you guessing. I highly suggest reading the prequel Insatiable Darkness first, as it sets the stage for Caged Fire, but you would not be entirely lost if you decided not to. In all, Caged Fire is a must read!

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Insatiable Darkness (The Vigilant Book 0) by LM Preston – Review by Breanne Christian

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Insatiable Darkness (Vigilant, #0.5)Insatiable Darkness by L.M. Preston
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Insatiable Darkness by LM Preston
4 Stars

EmVee and her family moved to a new town called Newport. It did not take long for EmVee to realize that there was something strange about this town and find that her family was in danger. Insatiable Darkness follows EmVee while she tries to find who is threatening her family, unknowingly endangering her life as well.
The characters in Insatiable Darkness are relatable and mysterious. The story is full of twists, turns, and surprises. Some of the wording was awkward, making it not flow as smoothly as it could, which is why I did not rate it a 5-star. Still, Insatiable Darkness is a fun, quick read and sets the stage for the next book in the series.

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Enemies of Doves by Shanessa Gluhm – Review by Breanne Christian

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Enemies of DovesEnemies of Doves by Shanessa Gluhm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Enemies of Doves by Shanessa Gluhm
5 Stars
In Enemies of Doves, the Fitchett brothers, Joel and Clancy, have a past full of mystery and secrets. Secrets that did not come to light until Garrison got involved. Garrison’s grandmother told him that Clancy Fitchett may be his grandfather. The story follows Garrison on his journey to find the truth about his grandfather, while flashing back to when Joel and Clancy were younger. Full of twists and turns, Enemies of Doves will keep you on your toes.
Enemies of Doves is full of realistic and connectable characters. From war veteran Clancy to his older brother Joel who would do anything for his little brother, to the woman they both loved, to curious and determined Garrison, plus many others, it is hard to not find a character you connect to. There was not a single part of Enemies of Doves that I did not absolutely love. I enjoyed all the characters, their plights, and all the twists and turns Shanessa Gluhm had to offer. If you are looking for a gripping story full of suspense, romance, and mystery, look no further.

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Truth or Kill (Twisted Legends Collection Book 2) by A.C. Kramer – Reviewed by Breanne Christian

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Truth or Kill (Twisted Legends Collection, #2)Truth or Kill by A.C. Kramer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Truth or Kill: The Twisted Legends Collection by A.C. Kramer

Truth or Kill is a standalone novel but is the second book of the Twisted Legends Collection. Truth or Kill is based on the tale of Kill Switch, a videogame that self-destructs upon completion, making it unknown if it existed or not. In Truth or Kill, Sydney Evans is invited along with her rich classmate for a company retreat, or so she thought. Follow Sydney on her journey through a real-life Kill Switch game, from darkness to light and everything in between.
Truth or Kill is full of relatable characters. The reader can feel their pain, confusion, anger, and many other emotions. Between a family betrayed by those they trusted and Sydney and her own feelings of betrayal, the emotions envisioned are raw and real. I did not want to put the book down.
Full of twists and turns, Truth or Kill kept me guessing. If you are looking for a book full of mystery, darkness, and love, look no further. Truth or Kill is the book to read.

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The Second Alpha Heir By C.L. Ledford, Reviewed By: Breanne Christian

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The Second Alpha HeirThe Second Alpha Heir by C.L. Ledford
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Second Alpha Heir: C.L. Ledford

In The Second Alpha Heir, tragedy strikes the Rhyolite Werewolf Pack, forcing second born Nolan to step up as Alpha of the pack. Nolan finds his true self, which turns out to be entirely opposite of what he was made to believe by other pack members. From making friends, to finding love, to loss, Nolan takes the reader through his life, from being the underdog to the Alpha.
The characters and feelings of The Second Alpha Heir are highly relatable. The main characters go through the confusion of finding who they truly are, finding love, losing love, and happiness. The reader can feel along with the characters. I laughed, cried, and worried along with them. I was a little skeptical at first, but The Second Alpha Heir by far exceeded my expectations. There was not a single moment I did not like.
For fantasy and werewolf lovers, The Second Alpha Heir hits all the spots. The book is full of twists and turns and is highly relatable.

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Caring for Kingsley: Believing in a Better Way When Canine Cancer Comes Crashing Into Your World by Alli Eldridge – Review by Breanne Christian

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Caring for Kingsley, Believing in a Better Way When Canine Cancer Comes Crashing Into Your WorldCaring for Kingsley, Believing in a Better Way When Canine Cancer Comes Crashing Into Your World by Alli Eldridge
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Caring for Kingsley by Alli Eldridge
Caring for Kingsley is a heart-felt novel about a young couple finding their first baby, their dog Kingsley, has cancer. The novel follows their journey from the moment they welcomed Kingsley into their lives, up until cancer took its hold.
Caring for Kingsley can relate to any animal parent and/or animal lover. The emotions Alli and Dustin experience are very real and relatable. Their feelings were described in a matter that made it so that I could feel what they were feeling. I laughed, cried, and pondered along with them. The only downside I had towards Caring for Kingsley is that it opened old wounds from losing my childhood dog from cancer.
Overall, Caring for Kingsley is an exquisitely written book about the highs and lows of being a dog parent. It is a must read for lovers of animals, dog owners, those struggling to find answers to their own pet’s disease, or anyone who wants to read a relatively quick, heartfelt book.

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Burned by Fire (Firehouse 13 Book 4) by Danielle Jacks, Reviewed by: Breanne Christian

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Burned by Fire (Firehouse 13, #4)Burned by Fire by Danielle Jacks
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Burned by Fire: Danielle Jacks
Part of the Firehouse 13 series, Burned by Fire is installment number four. Each book can be read separately. In Burned by Fire, the story follows former fireman Solomon Fox. Sol was injured while doing an off-duty rescue, forcing him into early retirement. His life became a downward spiral until he reconnects with a former mentee. From there, with her help, his life starts looking up again.
All the characters from Burned by Fire are relatable. The reader could feel what the characters were feeling the entire story. The story kept me guessing and I enjoyed how it portrayed him turning his life back around. It is a heart-felt story, and I could not put it down. The only downfall is that it could have used a little more description in places and some of the conversations were worded awkwardly.
Overall, Burned by Fire is a must read. If you are looking for a realistic love story that is also a quick read, look no further.

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