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It Comes From Within (House Valdis Series) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Cindy Rushin

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It Comes From Within (House Valdis #2)It Comes From Within by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I so enjoyed this next story of the series. This book had some really interesting twists as we continue to watch Xenobia and her friends as they try to build their community. I found the story interesting and liked the building of relationships between the characters. The story kept me interested from beginning to end and I look forward to reading the next book.

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The Rise of House Valdis (House Valdis Series) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Cindy Rushin

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The Rise of House Valdis (House Valdis #1)The Rise of House Valdis by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this book. It represents for me a new take on paranormal stories as it is much more than the normal werewolf, vampire or fairy story. Xenobia’s story is so interesting and I found all of the characters equally fascinating. The world created by the author is vibrant and unique. The story had a number of twists and turns and I found myself really interested in how it ended. This is a really good beginning of the series and I look forward to reading the next book.

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Detective Dylan and the Hunt for Home Plate (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book) by MJ Murray – Review by Cindy Rushin

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Detective Dylan and the Hunt for Home Plate (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series, #2)Detective Dylan and the Hunt for Home Plate by M.J. Murray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a cute little story. I really think that a lot of kids would enjoy this story. Dylan, his sister Emily, and their dog Theodore make a good team as they work together to solve the mystery. The story is full of inspiration as it tells the story of not only working together to solve a mystery but also not giving up when you run into a problem or roadblock. I highly recommend this series for your kids that like to read.

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Dark Sky at Dawn (Free Men and Dreamers Book 1) by L.C. Lewis – Review by Cindy Rushin

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Dark Sky at Dawn (Free Men and Dreamers, #1)Dark Sky at Dawn by Laurie L.C. Lewis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I do not usually read novels in this style but thought what the heck, it sounds interesting so I will give it a try. I was not disappointed. The story was intense and surprisingly good. It was really interesting to read about part of America’s history from the viewpoint of people living in that time, even if they were fictional characters. It is a good story and I recommend it for those that enjoy reading historical novels.

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Hay Goes Home (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Cindy Rushin

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Hay Goes Home (The Adventures of Cray)Hay Goes Home by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoy these stories about Cray and his friends. This story about Cray’s friend Hay and the journey both of them took to attend Hay’s mother’s birthday party. The journey involved many adventures that that required Hay and Cray to work with other individuals they met on the way to solve the issues. I enjoy reading this series about Cray and her many friends. Each story has an uplifting message that I feel many children need to hear.

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Beach Ball Blunder (The Adventures of Cray Series)by G Pa Rhymes – Reviewed by Cindy Rushin

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Beach Ball Blunder (The Adventures of Cray on the Bay)Beach Ball Blunder by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is such a cute little story. Cray’s friend Gray learned a valuable lesson about telling the truth no matter how difficult it may be. I love how Cray and all of his friends work together to solve problems and create a better world. I really enjoy this author and the world he has created with Cray and his friends, and I think many children will enjoy this story of Gray and his beach ball adventure.

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Magic Wanda (Grandma’s Closet) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Cindy Rushin

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Magic Wanda (Grandma's Closet Book 3)Magic Wanda by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a cute little story full of fantasy and magic. Carrie’s grandmother knew that Carrie needed magic in her life to help her prepare for a party that was making her nervous to attend so she provided her with the magic Wandas which helped her become less nervous. The story is cute and I think many little children will enjoy the story of Carrie and the magic wandas.

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House Valdis Origins: Xenobia (House Valdis Series) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Cindy Rushin

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House Valdis Origins: Xenobia (House Valdis, #0.5)House Valdis Origins: Xenobia by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was so good. The author has created a very vibrant and engaging story that really captured my interest. I enjoyed the story and found myself vested in the future of Xenobia and Urd. I was so hoping that everything would work out for them in some way. This was a great start to the series and I really look forward to the next chapter.

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Cray Saves the Day (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Cindy Rushin

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Cray Saves the Day (The Adventures of Cray on the Bay)Cray Saves the Day by G. Pa Rhymes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a cute little story. Cray and his friends have a good time looking out for their world. I love how they worked together to clean up the mess made by humans. They worked together to make a difference. I think many children will enjoy this book and learn about working together and making a difference. I recommend this book to everyone who has a child that likes to read.

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Shifter Shorts by TK Lawyer – Review by Cindy Rushin

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Shifter ShortsShifter Shorts by T.K. Lawyer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really cute collection of shifter love stories. I enjoy paranormal stories of all kinds and this collection with its variety of shifters was just right. It included not just the normal wolf shifters but had stories about dragons, gargoyles, and hellhounds. The happy ending for each was nice. If you like shifter romance, I recommend this book to you.

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Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns – Wolf (Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns Series) by R. C. Reigh – Review by Cindy Rushin

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Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns: WolfKingdom of 7 Sovereigns: Wolf by R.C. Reigh
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was an intriguing start to what looks like it will be a really good series. The characters are very interesting and the story really captured my attention. The story has a number of twists and turns and even some mystery. It will be very interesting to see just where the story is going and how each of the characters will evolve and how their story develops. I enjoyed this story and look forward to reading more of the series.

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Master Botosoni (Masters of the Consulate Book 9) by Sylvia Black – Review by Cindy Rushin

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Master Botosoni (Masters of the Consulate #9)Master Botosoni by Sylvia Black
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I am really enjoying this series, each book adds another level to this very interesting story. The world created by this author is so unique and I love revisiting it with each new book. Botosoni and Catina’s story as they found each other was so special. As with any great love story there are a few twists and turns but every thing turned out great in the end. This is a good series and I look forward to reading the next installment.

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Sasha Smart by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Cindy Rushin

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Sasha Smart: Short Stories for GirlsSasha Smart: Short Stories for Girls by Shermaine Perry-Knights
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was really an inspirational book. I really think many young girls can relate to Sasha and the many real life situations explored in this book. The stories described real issues that young girls and boys deal with daily in their journey as they are growing up and in school. It also offered real solutions that every child can put into action to resolve the issues if they are facing it. I recommend this book to every young girl who needs help navigating the real world.

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A New Day for Cray (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Cindy Rushin

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A New Day For Cray (The Adventures of Cray on the Bay)A New Day For Cray by G. Pa Rhymes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a cute little story. I really like the rhyming and think kids will like it too. The story of Cray is nice, he liked pinching his friends with his claw, but they didn’t like it as much. When he lost the claw he felt so sad because he was changed. His friends were able to show him they liked him even though he was different now. I recommend this book, kids will like the rhyming and the story.

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Playtime: A Kid’s Guide to a Happy Dog (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series) by Jennie Chen and Giselle Nevada – Review by Cindy Rushin

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Playtime: A Kid's Guide to a Happy Dog (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series)Porter and Midge: Paws and Playtime: A Kid’s Guide to a Happy Dog by Giselle Nevada
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was an enjoyable story. I loved reading about Porter and Midge and their little humans. This story was full of helpful suggestions to help children with pets find ways to interact and play together in a safe manner. The suggested activities included activities that would benefit the children as well as the pets. Activities that allow the children to help stimulate their pets and allow them to learn new skills. It is a fun little story and I recommend it to everyone with children and pets.

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Master of the Abyss (Painted Souls Series Book 3) by Rob Samborn – Review by Cindy Rushin

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Master of the Abyss (Painted Souls, #3)Master of the Abyss by Rob Samborn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was such a good ending for this series. I really loved how the author developed the story line and drew the story to a really interesting conclusion. This story and series has so many twists and turns and everything happens at such a fast pace that as a reader you are drawn in and captivated by the story. I recommend this series and author to anyone wanting to read a fantasy novel with a twist.

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Triple Trouble at Amberwood (The Amberwood Hall Ballet School Series) by Eleanor Dixon – Review by Cindy Rushin

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Triple Trouble at Amberwood: Book Four in your favourite middle-grade haunted ballet school... (Amberwood Hall Ballet School 4)Triple Trouble at Amberwood: Book Four in your favourite middle-grade haunted ballet school… by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I did enjoy this novel. A story about ghosts interacting with people and enjoying life again was really a little different but fun. The author created a unique world that was vibrant and interesting, it really drew me in and kept me interested in finding out how the story ends. This story was good and I look forward to reading more from this author.

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Seraphina (Heartstrings Series) by Brooke May – Review by Cindy Rushin

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SeraphinaSeraphina by Brooke May
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this book, it was a light hearted romance that made me feel good. The story was about the Cupid Seraphina who has a second to help a prior client who did not find true love and happiness the first time. Seraphina is a different kind of Cupid at least she did not fit what I expected of a Cupid. She had some anger issues and really was not a people person, but that made me relate to her more as that could describe me. I enjoyed this book and will look for more from this author.

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Dreamscape (J.J. Morris Mysteries) by J.N. Sheats – Review by Cindy Rushin

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DreamscapeDreamscape by J.N. Sheats
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this novel. Joey’s journey to finding some answers about who she was and what was happening to her was a fun ride. This story includes many twists and turns that kept me interested and excited to see what would happen next. I enjoyed the story and look forward to reading more from this author

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Carrie’s Flight (Grandma’s Closet) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Cindy Rushin

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Carrie's FlightCarrie’s Flight by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a cute little story. I love how it showcased a little girl’s imagination and love of her grandmother. I think children who have a great imagination will really enjoy this story about Carrie and her magical wings. The story is very interesting and I recommend it for anyone who has children who love magic and fantasy.

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I Am A Bold Asian Boy (Asian Family Series) by Yobe Qiu – Review by Cindy Rushin

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I Am a Bold Asian Boy: A Positive Affirmation Book for Asian Boys (Asian Family Series)I Am a Bold Asian Boy: A Positive Affirmation Book for Asian Boys by Yobe Qiu
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a cute little story. I enjoyed how it made affirmations for the little boy that allowed him to have good feelings about himself. I think this would be very nice for a lot of kids who feel differently about themselves and their heritage. I hope that anyone, not just an Asian kid would be able to be inspired by this story. I recommend it to anyone who has ever had the feeling that they are different and that they don’t fit in.

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Luna the Howling Husky Finds Her Howl by Samantha Shannon – Review by Cindy Rushin

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Luna the Howling Husky Finds Her HowlLuna the Howling Husky Finds Her Howl by Samantha Shannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was such a cute story. I really enjoyed the message, that just because you are different from another, it does not mean you cannot be friends. Luna and Nemo’s friendship was so cute. They both learned to embrace their uniqueness and embrace who they were. I think many kids would enjoy this book and I recommend it.

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Dark Moon Secrets (The Witch Moon Series Book 1) by Lilliana Rose – Review by Cindy Rushin

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Dark Moon Secrets (Witch Moon #1)Dark Moon Secrets by Lilliana Rose
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a pretty good story. Tanjie and Alaric’s relationship journey had more than a few twists and turns after they met and explored it. The story had some really interesting elements and I found myself very vested in finding out what was going to happen and how everything would end, it made for a very good read. This story was just the first in a series and I look forward to reading the next one.

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Baking a Bicycle (Invisible Magic Wand Book 7) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Cindy Rushin

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Baking a Bicycle: Invisible Magic Wand Book SevenBaking a Bicycle: Invisible Magic Wand Book Seven by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a cute little story. I really like this series about Caspian and his unbirthday presents. I like the relationship between Caspian and his grandfather, it is so full of love. I recommend this series to anyone with children who have an imagination and who love to read.

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The Catford Catastrophe Zone by Petra Jacob – Review by Cindy Rushin

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The Catford Catastrophe ZoneThe Catford Catastrophe Zone by Petra Jacob
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I did enjoy this book, it was interesting. The world created by the author was very different and I found myself drawn into the imagery. The story seemed to draw on current events and experiences then took us down a path of a possible future should we continue down the path we are traveling. It really was a scary journey and one I hope does not come to pass. I recommend this book and will definitely read further novels by this author.

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Detective Dylan and the Case of the Missing Mail (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series) by MJ Murray – Review by Cindy Rushin

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Detective Dylan and the Case of the Missing Mail: A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book SeriesDetective Dylan and the Case of the Missing Mail: A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series by MJ Murray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a cute little story about a boy who wants to be a detective. I found it a very interesting story. If you have any kids who find doing detective work fun and interesting then I highly recommend this book for them. I liked how Dylan included his sister in his adventure, it was nice to see them working together. The book is funny and I really recommend it for your little detectives as a fun read.

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Grave Digger Academy IV (Grave Digger Academy Series) by C.A. King Reviewed by Cindy Rushin

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Grave Digger Academy IVGrave Digger Academy IV by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this installment of this series. Makayla’s continuing adventure as she navigates the magical world and the issues in that world is very intriguing. The author has created a really interesting world and a story that keeps me interested in how it will evolve. I look forward to reading the next book in the series.

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Grave Digger Academy III (Grave Digger Academy Series) by C.A. King – Review by Cindy Rushin

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Grave Digger Academy IIIGrave Digger Academy III by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed reading the continuing adventures of Makayla. Being with her as she learns more about magic and the reality of who she is has been very interesting. The world created by this author is very vibrant and intense and the story has some very interesting twist and turns as Makayla works to unravel the mystery that shrouds the past and the history of necromancy and the witches that practiced it. This series just keeps getting better and better as it continues and I look forward to the next book in the series.

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The Mating Haze (Long Claw Pride) by Brooke May – Review by Cindy Rushin

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The Mating HazeThe Mating Haze by Brooke May
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I did enjoy this book. There are not many books out there that are about a different kind of shapeshifter making this one more interesting. The story of Trigger and Laramie was full of drama and intrigue and of course love. I enjoy paranormal romance and I recommend this book to everyone who also enjoys that genre. I look forward to reading more from this author and a continuation of this series.

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Wolfbane (Wolfbane Series Book 1) by Celia Hart – Review by Cindy Rushin

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Wolfbane (Wolfbane #1)Wolfbane by Celia Hart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book. The intertwining stories of the two couples was well written and real. I loved meeting Jasmine, Blake, Lucy , and Luke. I really liked the fact that we were able to see the story from each of their perspectives, therefore getting more of a visual on the story. It was a realistic portrayal of finding love and the drama that can happen in that journey. I look forward to reading the next installment of this series.

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