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Vaughn’s Xena (Dirty Rockhard Billionaire Book 1) by M.I. Rosegold – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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Vaughn's Xena (Dirty Rockhard Series, #1)Vaughn’s Xena by M.I. Rosegold
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is absolutely kinky and not for everyone. With that being said, oh my lanta be still my beating heart! This book was very well done bringing healthy kink out to light and some of the other sides to kink. It was written very well and there was absolute depth to the characters that were simply refreshing. Vaughn being single most of his life has set a very high bar, that at times seems hard for any woman to reach. But in comes his little sister’s best friend Xena who blows all of his expectations out of the water by having some secrets to unveil herself. This book was a delight to read and I can’t wait for the next one to come out!

Things are Shaking (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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Things are ShakingThings are Shaking by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was such a cute read. My kids absolutely loved it. Continuing in the invisible wand books following Caspian and his grandfather, we meet Belinda his cousin. She wants her own wand as well just like Caspian. When she is given her own want, everything starts shaking and falling all over the place! Can the two cousins make it out of the shaking house? Or will things become much worse? Read to find out in this wonderful tale of Caspian and the invisible wand!

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The Hawke Family Complete Collection by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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The Hawke Family Complete CollectionThe Hawke Family Complete Collection by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book collection was simply amazing to read. It had a little bit of everything for everyone. From BDSM, to LGBT+, to everything in-between, this world was beautifully created You could tell that the author loved writing this series by the time she took to create the characters and their development in just a few words. I loved reading all six books, and had a book hangover so much to the point where I had to go back and read it all over again just to see if I missed anything. This will forever sit on my bookshelf on my kindle for me to read over and over again!

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Delicious Death (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries Book 2) by Byrd Nash – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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Delicious Death (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries #2)Delicious Death by Byrd Nash
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this delicious book 2 of Elinor’s story; We find Elinor trying to enjoy delicious food in the southern town of Vouvant. Not is all it seems in this town. A young society and a widower have come to Elinor for help. On top of all that someone has tried to poison the king! We follow this wonderful story as Elinor tries to help and solve a mystery all at the same time. Will she do it just in time to save the king? Or will she be bested by the oh-so-frustrating Tristan Fontaine, duke de Archambeau? Just like in book one you are taken for a ride in a wonderful story that does not disappoint!

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Amaleigha Loves a Good Story by Janice Pratt – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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Amaleigha Loves a Good StoryAmaleigha Loves a Good Story by Janice Pratt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Amaleigha Loves a Good Story is another cute book my kids and I loved reading. She tackles a problem of people from other countries not being able to read in her local library, so she has taken it upon herself to try and solve this problem. Being an avid reader myself, I found a little bit of myself in her all over again. My two kids ages 6 and 10 loved the problem-solving and creative ways that Amaleigha takes on problems. After reading this book, my kids asked to go to our own local library to see what books they can get out for themselves. This book definitely planted a seed of loving books in my kids that I hope will grow!

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Amaleigha and the Big Idea by Janice Pratt – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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Amaleigha and the Big IdeaAmaleigha and the Big Idea by Janice Pratt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My son who is 6 absolutely loved this book. He got to learn so much about the forest around us and we went outside and pointed out things he learned. Amaleigh and the Big Idea was cute and adorable and had many things to teach kids about the world around them! I will be getting the other books by this author!

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The Sneaky Kitten (Invisible Magic Wand Book 4) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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The Sneaky Kitten: Invisible Magic Wand Book FourThe Sneaky Kitten: Invisible Magic Wand Book Four by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My kids absolutely loved this book! Reading about Caspian’s and his hot chocolate socks. We giggled and laughed till our sides hurt. My kids were encouraged throughout the book to help with the adventures, and I loved it! My kids wanted to read it over and over again until it was well past bedtime.

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Kiss Away Your Pain (Wounded Hearts Series Book 2) by Debbie Cromack – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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Kiss Away Your Pain (Wounded Hearts, #2)Kiss Away Your Pain by Debbie Cromack
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This romance story has it all. Great word building, story telling, pacing ect! It had a perfect balance of steamy scenes, and story, neither tried to overtake the other. It want too much or too little. I quite enjoyed it all! Candi is afraid to love again. True love doesn’t happen twice. Or does it? Enzo is afraid of commitment and everything it brings. A single touch brings them together over and over, and over again. They both can’t help the feeling they draw to each other. Will they both open their hears to each other and explore the feelings they have for each other, or will it fall flat and these two lovebirds never be together?

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Knight In The Museum (Jorja Knight Private Investigator Mystery Series Book 5) by Alice Bienia – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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Knight In The Museum ( Jorja Knight Mystery -Book 5)Knight In The Museum by Alice Bienia
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The story of Jorja and her being head of the Special Crimes Unit was thrilling and exciting. I didn’t know this was book 5 in a series, but I wasn’t missing anything from not reading the previous books. Although, I might go back and read the previous books in this series. Jorja is asked to look into the death of a former police officer’s death, Jorja accepts it and it spirals into this big mystery concerning a missing pre-Columbian artifact. The twists and turns and thinking you have something figured out, but then a curve ball is thrown at you and you are back to square one. The storyline was well-paced and thought out very carefully. I can’t wait to read more of Jorja’s adventures and mysteries!

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Raine Down (The Shadow Guardians Book 1) by CB Samet – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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Raine Down (The Shadow Guardians, #1)Raine Down by C.B. Samet
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a good start for a first book. The end of the world has happened and there are many casualties. That happened a millennia ago. The reader is thrust upon an Earth where many bloodlines are blurred together. Raine is a shadow guardian to protect the non-magical humans. She is assigned to look for the latest killer, but this one is different than any she’s faced before. Its much more powerful then what she’s used to. When she saves Will she is assigned to help a killer. Is the killer one and same? And what of this prophecy that includes the both of them? So many questions and so many answers! I loved reading this book and cant wait for the next ones to come out!

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Faultless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls Book 1) by KG Fletcher – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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Faultless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls, #1)Faultless Love by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a wonderful read. The chemistry between the two main characters is undeniable. Things are a little rocky in the beginning with Ted just coming out of his prison time, and the last year of his parole. Bound and determined to stay out of trouble he finally comes home to his family’s Christmas tree farm. He helps out around the place, and one day he heads into town and unknowingly walks into Robyn’s flower shop. They both surprised to see each other and they do some reminiscing. Sparks fly back between the two like their love has never died. Although, Robyn is still in a relationship with Anderson.
I love how it handled the relationship between Robyn and Anderson. It was handled a lot better than most people would’ve handled it. The storytelling was amazing, and the re-budding romance between Robyn and Ted pulled at my heartstrings. You got see them fall in love all over again, with some trials sprinkled throughout the story. Do the two lovers end up staying together, or does the past repeat itself and they are taken from each other again?!

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Hot for Teacher by Felicia Carparelli – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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Hot for Teacher - Shakespeare Made Us Fall in LoveHot for Teacher – Shakespeare Made Us Fall in Love by Felicia Carparelli
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was a great read! Although I think the author could’ve chosen a better Shakespeare play, but all in all the writing, storyline, and pacing was great! The dual point of views was great to have. Juliet was frustrating at times when Jim was courting her. Both had a bit of a stubborn streak, but Juliet’s was increasingly frustrating. The passages of Romeo and Juliet were a nice touch. It was just enough to keep you going, but didn’t take away from the story.

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Dream-Shifter by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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Dream-ShifterDream-Shifter by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My daughter and I absolutely loved reading this book together. She loved the storyline and thought Gwendolyn was a sweet girl that she related to. Gwendolyn being a dream shifter, dreams about an elk one night and when she wakes up from her dream she is still an Elk! During hunting season no less! You follow Gwendolyn through her missteps, and she learns how to control her power, but the magician isn’t very helpful at some times. Does Gwendolyn become a girl again or does she have to remain the rest of her life as an elk?! The story was well written and my daughter who is 10 could read it with no problem, and enjoyed it immensely! I recommend it to young girls who love fairytales and a strong protagonist!

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Ghost Talker (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries Book 1) by Byrd Nash – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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Ghost Talker (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries #1)Ghost Talker by Byrd Nash
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I went through many emotions reading this book. I laughed, cried, got frustrated, and even angry. This story follows Madame Elinor Chamalet and her plan to find her father’s murderer and finally gets justice. A certain Duke however has different plans for her and seems to keep getting in her way once she takes on the case of a murder in the canal and ends up in the deep end of the royal matters. Does she end up with the infuriating Duke or does she keeping? This book keeps you on your toes and reading to the very end to see what happens next. I found this book very well written, and paced fairly well. I cant wait to read the rest of the series!

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Hate You Later (Lit Lovers Series Book 1) by Ciara Blume – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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Hate You Later (Lit Lovers, #1)Hate You Later by Ciara Blume
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a cute book to read. It had me laughing till I couldnt breathe. It features Hudson who is a Holm, that has the world at his feet. Having some bad PR when he decides to boot the local shelter, there are a lot of people who aren’t happy with him including the main protagonist Georgia. He tries to get through the bad PR by trying to get his cat to be an online celebrity, which is what Georgia is trying to do to save the little shelter by getting her boxer to do funny little things online. When these two meet up online sparks fly among other things! The mischief these two get into online gets hilarious. I loved reading this story and look forward to other books written by this author

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Curse of the Elf Lord (Kingdom of the Elf Lords Book 2) by Heidi Vanlandingham – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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Curse of the Elf Lord (Kingdom of the Elf Lords Book 2)Curse of the Elf Lord by Heidi Vanlandingham
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was excited to read this book as not a continuation of book 2, but to see where book 2 took me. I was not disappointed! Emilien being a cursed werewolf, wants nothing but his previous life back. His beautiful wife and daughter. With the disappearance of his brother and sister and law, he decides to refocus and try and find them knowing he wont get his life back. When thing come to an interesting turn of events an he has to work with his wife the queen of the dead Hel, things start looking up, or so he hopes. Hel is not looking forward to working with her estranged husband again. They bicker like and old married couple, and can never seems to make decisions. Hel only wants one thing, the daughter she was forced to give up. In this second tale, we come across more mythology and monsters and some of the supernatural. The ending begs a few questions that I desperately want to know the answer!

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

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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

This book is something I haven’t really read before. This author mixes fantasy, Norse Mythology, and American history all in one book and she does it wonderfully. It has a good balance and it maintains that balance throughout the book. Greif stricken Bernard Marchand, has lost everything he hold dear to him and is a survivor. He meets Alva and he almost believes he can breathe and live again, but he still wants his family back from the dead. He accidentally sets of a series of events that not even Alva is sure she can save them both from. With two strong leads in this book, the reader is never left wanting. Wanting more, yes, but as I read, I was sated with what I was reading. The words playing across my mind like a movie. I can’t wait to see what book 2 brings!

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Breathe Underwater by Anise Storm & Taylor L. Ray – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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Breathe UnderwaterBreathe Underwater by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The back and forth between Damien and Evelyn was interesting. Some parts had me scratching my head and other parts made me feel bad for the characters. At first I felt like Evelyn was a little sheltered in way, but as the book progressed she began to blossom into a strong character that I enjoyed reading about. Then in comes Damien. At first I thought he was your typical bad boy, who thought he was all that, then things took an interesting turn that had me questioning everything that I thought I knew. Lie after Lie Damien struggles to keep things straight. You kind of feel bad for the guy almost. There was a lot of memorable scenes in this book that I loved.

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Divided Lives by K.R. Mullins – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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Divided LivesDivided Lives by K R Mullins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great historical read. I enjoyed reading how New York society was back in the 1900’s, especially in Manhattan. The differences between Greenwhich Village and Manhattan was hugely different in the ways of life. We follow Lottie Flannigan as se tries to navigate between the two differences while holding down a job as a clerk for Justice Geoff. All of a sudden thrown into a blackmail scheme, Lottie is a little lost as to what she should do. But, she handles it like a champ and mages to find her way back again. She is very dedicated to this case involving Police Officer Charles Becker. She puts her whole heart and soul into this case, and you can tell that this is the kind of person she is. This book was wonderfully written, and I enjoyed the historical aspects of it. It certainly had me guessing and trying to figure things out from start to end!

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Grave Digger Academy II (Grave Digger Academy Book 2) by C.A. King – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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Grave Digger Academy IIGrave Digger Academy II by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was so excited to read the second book of this series, and I was not disappointed whatso ever. Makayla is back again in her 2nd year, no one was able to get the coveted transfer spot. So she is back up to her shenanigans tis year, only this time the stakes are higher with the inter-academy face off. Will the GDA be able to take back their spot and be able to keep the school open, or will they fail and the school’s doors close for good? In this second installment prepare for more shenanigans, twists and turns, and the return of our favorite class and classmates! I hope the third book is just as amazing as this one was!

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Unearthly Magik (Black Cauldron Detective Agency Book 1) by Matilda Reyes – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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Unearthly Magik (Black Cauldron Detective Agency Book 1)Unearthly Magik by Matilda Reyes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ava Ramos thinks she knows everything there is to her city of New York, until a rival shows up and turns everything she knows upside down. Twists and turns, and even a few curve balls here and there. This thrilling mystery has you thinking you have it figured out until another twist comes and throws you off center. This story was extremely well balanced, and the character development well paced. I enjoyed reading about Ava’s adventures with her crew and getting to know New York City through her eyes. I cant wait to see what book two brings to the table and what Ava’s crew goes through next!

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Hard Lover (Houston After Dark Book 2) by Deborah Garland – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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Hard Lover (Houston After Dark #2)Hard Lover by Deborah Garland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story certainly had me going with all of it’s steamy scenes and storyline. I am very particular with my smut, but this was absolutely a fantastic read to get my hands on! It certainly was a rollercoaster ride for between all of the things that were going on. The only thing that made me sad, was Noah thinking he was “wrong” for involving himself in the kink community. This had so much potential to do good, but it fell a little flat, but other than that the writing, storyline, curveballs, the set up were all done beautifully! I loved reading this book and I’m certainly going to go back and read book one!

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Scars (The Crown of Stones Book 2) by C.L. Schneider – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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Magic-Scars (The Crown of Stones, #2)Magic-Scars by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I highly highly suggest reading the first book first, as this does pick up where book one left off. Just when I thought this series couldn’t get any better, the second book blows it out of the water. Ian is literally left with nothing. No memories, no money, no weapons, nothing. He has to go through his light trying to figure out how to with his magic all over again, how he is linked to the crown of stones, and how to be a leader all over again. High expectations are set on Ian when the rebellion needs him and his magic and his connection to the crown of stones. In this thrilling second installment of Crown of Stones, be prepared to have an adventure because this second book sure takes you for a wild ride!

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Price (The Crown of Stones Book 1) by C.L. Schneider – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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Magic-Price (The Crown of Stones, #1)Magic-Price by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was absolutely fantastic! The story arc, the background story in the beginning, character development, so many good things I can’t decide where to start first. I usually read female protagonists because they are more relatable for me, but wow reading about Ian and his struggles made me think of my own. This author absolutely hit it out of the park. Ian struggles with who he is and what his power does to him if he uses it. He makes a decision in which he thought was right at the time, but now is paying for it dearly. Will he come to accept his magic and what it does? Or will he fall into the addiction it brings and never look back again?

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Grave Digger Academy (Grave Digger Academy Book 1) by C.A. King – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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Grave Digger AcademyGrave Digger Academy by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Makayla is the main protagonist in this story. At first you feel bad for her because she has failed to join any of the higher caliber academies, the last one of all her least favorite, is her only chance. Trying to get her way out of the Grave Digger academy she doesn’t learn much, until she has no choice but to learn. This story was wonderfully written, and it blew me away. The author set everything up wonderfully and it just kept going. There were no awkward lulls in the book, and you didn’t feel pushed to get through the story. You could read it at your own pace, and still get sucked into the story. I can’t wait to see what book 2 brings to this wonderful series!

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Ashes (Modern-Day Fairy Tale Book 1) by MK Harkins – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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

In this different telling of Cinderella. You meet Harry and Ashley. A pop star and a high schooler stuck in Ashley’s house where it is a mortuary. Trying to hide from screaming fans Harry drops into the mortuary, and meets Ashley the social outcast. Ashley who cares not what others think of her, is not too thrilled to meet Harry. He turns her world upside down, and puts her into the spotlight. Meeting roadblocks at every turn Ashley struggles with her growing feeling for Harry. This story was written very well, and was very cute. I’ll be reading this to my daughter when she gets a little bit older!

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Key to His Heart by Kristina Beck – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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Key To His HeartKey To His Heart by Kristina Beck
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely loved reading this book. I was amazed at the well written words and the enticing storyline, and all of the emotions that it made me feel. Katrina is a survivor and going into her past just made me want to hold her and tell her that everything was going to be okay. TJ is an amazing man that does wonders for Katrina. When she feels weak he is right there to hold her together. This fated relationship really had my emotions going all over the place! I highly suggest a box of tissues when reading! This book has made a place in my heart where it will stay for a very long time. I’m definitely going to be looking at more books by this author!

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Jester by Brielle D. Porter – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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JesterJester by Brielle D. Porter
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jester was wildly entertaining and exciting to read! Lisette’s tricks were mind blowing even though she does not have magic herself, she does try to do her best. She and her competition Luc do some pretty crazy things trying to one up each other. One has Magic while the other does not. While most of the story is from Lisette’s POV it was nice having some backstory of why her father was executed for his crimes against the crown. This book was written wonderfully and I can’t wait to read more from this author again soon!

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Fairly Royal (The Fair Series Book 4) by Grace Grahme – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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Fairly Royal (Fair, #4)Fairly Royal by Grace Grahme
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. Phillip and Anna made a great pairing. Reading why Phillip no longer dated before he met Anna was heart breaking. There were times that I absolutely wanted to reach thorough the book to strangle Phillip when he was being so dense it was frustrating. I loved how Anna was an immoveable wall when it came to certain things. She took no crap from Phillip and made sure he knew exactly what he was doing wrong. But at the same time, there were times that you felt for her when she was venerable. I know these are all stand alone books, but I wanted to know more of what happened to them afterwards. This book was written very well and I left like, I was in the middle of everything. I definitely will be adding this book to my bookshelf!

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Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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Murder in the Lightning RoomMurder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The story follows Cora in her last year of school. She finds out about Nicolas Tesla and is intrigued by him and his projects. Her good friend Marshall and Harrison, Cora tries to figure out the mysteries in the lab. It’s set in the 1800’s and bring you into the time era wonderfully! It unfurled like a movie in my brain as I was reading it. This book had me guessing up until the very end it was written so well! I can’t wait so see what other books this author has written. This book will definitely be one of my favorites to read over and over again!

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