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The Blood Prince by Ayla Marie – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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The Blood PrinceThe Blood Prince by Ayla Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I took a chance with this book and I’m glad that I did. It had adventure, mysticism, bandits just to name a few. Leo and his siblings are on the run living in poverty, but Leo has made a name for himself, “The Blood Prince”. This has made some issues for the siblings, but when Leo finds out that his brother has the same power all bets are off and out the door. I loved reading this book although it was a little slow in the beginning but I’m glad I stuck with it. This author writes wonderfully creating this new story for all of us to see and read. I can’t wait to see what this author does with their other books!

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Love in the Roses (Love Through the Ages Book 1) by TL Clark – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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Love in the RosesLove in the Roses by T.L. Clark
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Isabel is a young woman in the 15th Century during the time of War of the Roses. Her father has arranged a marriage to a knight on the opposite side of the war. At first Isabel is hesitant and unsure of herself, but when she meets her intended she is even more unsure. But not is all lost when she discovers the man who he truly is. During the time of war and unease puts poor Isabel through some hard discoveries, but I’m glad by the way she handles them. The love between her and her intended made me want to read more and get lost in another historical romance. I will be reading more by this author! The food mentions was a plus!

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Insatiable Darkness (The Vigilant Book 0) by LM Preston – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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

EmVee is a strong MC this this book. She is a high school boxer from a family of professional boxers. She first feels like an outsider as once usually does when one moves to a new town. She then meets Silas and Kayson and she starts feeling like she belongs. Just as she feels this way teens start disappearing and nobody knows what’s going on. The twists and turns in this prequel made do lots of double takes and scratching my head! I enjoyed reading this and the characters were likeable. The writing was done well and had a good pace to it. I feel like I will be getting the first book to see how everything plays out!

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Blood & Vengeance (The Casket Girls Book 2) by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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Blood & Vengeance (The Casket Girls #2)Blood & Vengeance by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

To be honest I was a little sad that this wasn’t centered around Geer and Theron, but it was nice to see it from Desiree’s perspective and how she felt with all of the events that happened. In walks Jaxon who turns her world upside down. The two bicker and fight like siblings it was a breath of fresh air. Poor Theron has his hands full with Desiree, and the situations she gets into is funny and scary at the same time. The brief view we see from Geer made my heart hurt and want more information, but I know she will be okay. With witches, vampires and demons oh my! Throw in a little romance and you have a wonderful story. It was written wonderfully with no hiccups. I can’t wait to see what book 3 brings, and I hope i get some answers!

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Saved by Love (Bellevue Bullies Book 7) by Toni Aleo – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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Saved by Love (Bellevue Bullies #7)Saved by Love by Toni Aleo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow! Just wow. This book seriously made me have all the feelings. This book was just fantastically written and beautifully done! Meeting Evan and Callie just makes me want to wrap myself around them and protect them from every bad thing that’s ever happened. Evan walking away from Hockey to preserve his mental health spoke thousands of words to me. Mental health isn’t usually written so well, but this author took it and ran with it and did a phenomenal job. Callie is a head strong, go getter kind of gal. She tries her hardest to be the best and sometimes being the best isn’t all that great. Watching Calle’s and Evans relationship blossom was amazing. It felt like it wasn’t rushed, it was well paced, and came together beautifully. I’m highly recommending this book to my friends because I know they need to read it too and feel all the feelings I felt!

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Castor’s Kiss (Soul Bonded in the Stars Book 2) by Tai James – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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Castor's Kiss (Soul Bonded in the Stars # 2)Castor’s Kiss by Tai James
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a good Sci-fi romance story. You meet Mia who literally fights everyday for her life. She has a hope that one day she can be free. Free of her bonds and free from the fighting. In walks Castor. He turns her world upside down. She is not trusting of this man who makes her feel all of these different feelings and supposedly has come to save her. Does she trust him? Absolutely not, but what he promises is so tempting she can almost taste it. The story was written very well and I enjoyed every minute of it. I’m excited to see what else this author has to bring to the Sci-Fi romance genre.

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Distant Memories (Nurse Morgan Series Book 2) by Kate MacInnis – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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Distant Memories: A Nurse Morgan Series: Book TwoDistant Memories: A Nurse Morgan Series: Book Two by Kate MacInnis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In book two we meet Morgan her good looking boyfriend. Caleb. Things have progressed very quickly between the two much to Morgan’s dismay. Then in comes this ghost who is jealous of Morgan and tries to turn her world upside down! With constant shenanigans, and some heartfelt moments, book 2 takes you along for a ride just like book one did. I suggest grabbing some napkins because there were some parts that pulled my heartstrings and made me feel for our MC. The writing is wonderfully one and takes you into Morgan’s quirky world. I really hope there is a book 3. I want to read more about Morgan and her ghostly friends so much!

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Devil’s Breath by Lang Johnson – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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Devil's BreathDevil’s Breath by Lang Johnson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a very well written romantic suspense. Both main characters, were written expertly, and wonderfully. Both are strong in their own right and still had their weaknesses that were relatable. Sera is an assassin, known as the Ice Queen rightfully so. She has a cold exterior that allows her to do her job efficiently and quickly. Cassius, is an outdoorsman with a good head on his shoulders and is tired of constantly bailing his brother out. Both worlds collide in the most fantastic way possible and I loved every single minute of it!

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Distant Heart Sounds (Nurse Morgan Series Book 1) by Kate MacInnis – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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Distant Heart Sounds (Nurse Morgan #1)Distant Heart Sounds by Kate MacInnis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book made me feel all the feels. It had me laughing till I cried, and made me feel worry for Morgan Cutler. Watching her learn about her power of seeing ghosts at the age of 40 makes me feel like this book was meant for me. You don’t see very many heroines in their late 40’s dealing with a ghosts, and evil incarnate. I don’t live in the Detroit area, but this author made me feel like that was my temporary home. I loved the writing and the details and the romance and the action. It was well blended together and not one took center stage. I look forward to reading book 2!

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Dark Sparrow Box Set: The Complete 6-Book Series (A Dark Sparrow Novel) by India Kells – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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Dark Sparrow Box Set: The Complete 6-Book SeriesDark Sparrow Box Set: The Complete 6-Book Series by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow! This box set was exactly what I needed to get our of my reading slump. Six different book and each book comes with a different pair of people, each unique in their own ways. It was hard trying to figure out which couple was my favorite. They were all wonderful and badass in their own ways. Each is a stand alone book and not needed to read the others. The writing was simply amazing and I immediately was pulled in the world that the author created in each book! I’m impressed and will definitely re-reading this boxed set!

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Deadly Sommer (Nora Sommer Caribbean Suspense Book 1) by Nicholas Harvey reviewed by Crystal Jimmo

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Deadly Sommer (Nora Sommer #1)Deadly Sommer by Nicholas Harvey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow… just wow. This is my first book by this author and I gotta say I am absolutely blown away. Deadly Sommer is a fantastic first book. I was caught hook line and sinker from the get go. The writing was so beautifully done, there is no words to describe it. Nora is her own right is a bonafide Bada**. She doesn’t take crap from anybody! I was on the edge of my seat the entire book and found myself finishing it in one sitting I was so captivated. Just when I thought I had figured everything out that plot twist KO’d me out of no where and I was not expecting it! I can’t wait to see what Nora’s next adventures are, and I can’t wait to add this book to my ever growing book collection!

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Taming of the Few (Guardians of the PHAE Book 1) by Rowan Dillon – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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Taming of the FewTaming of the Few by Christy Nicholas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

At first it was a little difficult to read and keep track of all of the different characters, but once I got further into it, it got easier to read. I enjoyed the overall story and the different perspectives and lifestyles. One thing that had made me sad is that it was no different then the perils we are facing in real life, I guess that’s why it hit a little closer to home for me. I loved that it brought in a different kind of “fairy” than we are all used to. It brought into modern day. Overall it was well written and kept me on the edge of my seat! I can’t wait to see what book 2 has in store for us!

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Caging Grace (Grace Series Book 1) by Carsen Lane – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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Caging Grace (Grace Series, #1).Caging Grace (Grace Series, #1). by Carsen Lane
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Grace in this story starts out as a 20 year old underground fighter. She fights, has 3 jobs, and takes care of her mother and her sister, needless to say she has a full plate. I love the back and forth of current Grace and past Grace. You get to se what made her into the woman she is today. I love how it references her to water, cool and collected, but dangerous when a storm comes in. She tries so hard to do everything for everybody but she forgets to take care of herself first. But, you get that chance to see her grow and learn and see how important it is to put oneself above all of the others. You got to see what a day to day world is for a MMA fighter even though it is fiction. The writing is done wonderfully, and the progress of Grace was done at a good speed, not to slow and not too fast. She’s relatable in her entirety and I saw bits and pieces of myself in her. She’s an easy to love character. I still have so many questions about the rest of the characters! Well done author well done!

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The Curse of a Faeblood by MK Lorber – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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The Curse of a FaebloodThe Curse of a Faeblood by M.K. Lorber
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow! Just wow! The storytelling about Ember is absolutely phenomenal. The author takes extreme care in building the world around you and introducing you to the characters. You meet Ember and you see what she deals with on a daily basis, and then her world is plunged into darkness when her mother is murdered. You want to wrap her up in this safety blanket and take her pain away. Enter Gavyn, he is a complete 180 from Ember. He has created this brotherhood that anyone would be proud of to be in. The stark differences between the two is great, but will they over come their differences when their world is turned upside down??? I can’t wait to read the next book!

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #1)Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

First reading this book was interesting. Being the first book by this author was new to me. I’m glad I took a chance on it! Chloe is an apothecary for her little town, recently coming back from the Faerie world she’s ready to be done with it and contempt to say in the human world. Then out of no where a Fae shows up on her doorstep and she much to her dismay has to go back to help this sickness from spreading into the human world. The writing was done beautifully, and I felt like that the book just drew me in. Seeing as this was a spin off, I didn’t realize what it was. You don’t need to read the other series to read this one. Will Chloe let love back into her heart? Will she be able to save her sister? Read to find out! Fair warning it does end in a cliffhanger and a excellent one that begs you wanting for more!

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The Wish-Eater by Claire Luana – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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The Wish-EaterThe Wish-Eater by Claire Luana
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh my gosh. This book has had made feel all the feels! All of Elois’s frustrations and heartbreak were mine, and every glimmer of hope she felt, I felt as well. I wanted to take her and wrap her in a warm blanket and never giver her away. Sébastien was literally meant for her! He brought her joy and kept all of her secrets. He goes on this adventure just for her. Seeing them grow together only made me root for them more! The writing was well done and I was pulled in from the start. I devoured this book in a day and still wanted more! I will definitely be adding this author to my reading list!!!

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Blood & Ravens (The Casket Girls Series Book 1) by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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Blood & Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance (The Casket Girls Book 1)Blood & Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In the 17th century of New Orleans, nothing is as it seems. Greek Gods, and vampires oh my! Greer was used to living her life in Paris, until something happens and she finds herself as a casket girl, and drawn towards the mysterious Theron. She is very drawn to him and she doesn’t know why. Enter Hades. Lord of the underworld, and a very wrathful person. This author knows what they’re doing in this series. The writing is captivating, and the little bit of historical facts littered throughout the books, is amazing. I couldn’t simply put it down and found myself reading into the wee hours of the morning. I can’t wait to see what happens next!

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The Scent of Gardenias by Lorraine Haas – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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The Scent of GardeniasThe Scent of Gardenias by Lorraine Haas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow.. just wow. I cant believe this book. the 1940’s during WWII is a turbulent time for women. The story of Margaret takes you back into that time of war. It pulls on your heartstrings and makes you want to hug her so many times. I don’t know how many times I reached for a box of tissues. I couldn’t put this book down, and it kept me drawn in and wanting more. It make me think how many women in real life had this happen to them back during the 1940’s. This was beautifully written and I have no critiques about it. The setting was done wonderfully, and it makes you feel like you were there, and sometimes even the character herself.

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Hush, My Darling (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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Hush, My Darling (Benoit and Dayne Mystery, #2)Hush, My Darling by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is my first book that I’ve read in this series. I came to find out that this was a second book. You don’t have to read the first book to read this one. This book is a little unique being written in third person rather than 1st person. I enjoyed it a lot. It was like watching my favorite thriller come to life in front of me. Reading this book gave me goosebumps galore. Just when I thought I had it all figured out, the author threw me another little breadcrumb. The main protagonist Elizabeth has gone through some hardships of her own, almost dying and learning to balance being a survivor and being the town’s new sheriff. With these new killings going on, Liz has been thrown for a loop. Are these new killings a sign of something far more sinister going on in her county or are they completely unrelated?

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Sashimi (Evil Sushi Book 2) by C.A. King – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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Sashimi (Evil Sushi #2)Sashimi by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I made the mistake of reading book 2 before book 1 thinking it was a stand alone series. Once I realized my mistake I went back to read book one. I highly suggest reading Book one first as you will so lost reading book 2. The thrills in this book had my skin crawling. I love sushi but man, this had me questioning my favorite food group! This series is turning out to be so good and I’m not much of a fan of Zombies, but are these really zombies is a good question to ask yourself! Can’t wait to read the next one!

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Finding Melodie and The Wedding Special Boxset by Laura Rossi – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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Melodie Boxset (Melodie #1-2)Melodie Boxset by Laura Rossi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This boxset had a lot of sweet moments that pulled on my heartstrings. This boxset was just so wholesome and endearing. I loved reading every single bit of it. The writing was phenomenal. For reading the author’s books for the first time, there’s no words that express all the feelings that I felt while I read this box series. Everything was real world relatable and that’s what I loved most about it! Well done author well done!

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Beelzebub: The Gift of Gluttony (A Sinful Seven Novel) by JC Brown & Lena Lane – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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Beelzebub The Gift of Gluttony (Sinful Seven, #2)Beelzebub The Gift of Gluttony by J.C. Brown
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is centered around Zee and Clara. Zee comes across Clara and immediately wants to possess her and tries everything to, but Zee has met his match with Clara. She doesn’t give in very easy and gives Zee a run for his money. This Good vs Evil was a great take on the whole Angel vs Demon and the forces around us. The writing was phenomenal and I couldn’t put it down. The author does a good job at bringing you into the story instead of bringing the story to you. This was a first for me from this author and I greatly enjoyed it. I cant wait to read the other books in this series!

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Faithful in Love (Cliff Walk Cousins Book 1) by Cecily K. Wolfe – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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Faithful in Love (Cliff Walk Cousins, #1)Faithful in Love by Cecily K. Wolfe
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved reading this book. The feelings between Nico and Faith was pulling on my heartstrings. Family means so much to these two it almost nips things in the bud. Being in historical 1900’s was a great look into the world that was so long ago and the mannerisms and culture. Nico’s background of not having much hit close to home. I felt for him because i know what it’s like. Having a relatable character is huge for me. It makes the story more real. The pacing in this book was well paced out, it didn’t take too long or drug it out at a slow pace. The writing was phenomenal. It felt like I was right there being a background character watching these events between Nico and Faith happen. I cant wait to read the next books in this series!

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The Thunderbird Academy Trilogy by Valia Lind – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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The Thunderbird Academy TrilogyThe Thunderbird Academy Trilogy by Valia Lind
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Magic, and Werewolves, and evil oh my! This trilogy was fun to read! although I was a little lost about a few things that happened in the past, I was able to get through with no problem! Now that I know it takes place after The Hawthorne Trilogy, I will be going back and reading that one too! The tension between Aiden and Maddie is so palpable you can cut through with it like a knife! Aiden hates Maddie with a fiery passion for unknown reasons to her. While dealing with Aiden’s hatred, she has to deal her magic not working properly!! My heart went out to this girl who has the weight of the world on her shoulders. The writing and pacing was done beautifully I couldn’t put it down! I cant wait to read more by this author!

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Apocalypse (Guardians of the Garden Book 2) by Theresa Pocock – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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Apocalypse (Guardians Book II)Apocalypse by Theresa Pocock
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh snap Batman! The twists and turns that happen in this second book kept me on the edge of my seat! To take vengeance or not to is the question Seth asks himself daily. He is still hurt by the way his life has taken, but his love for Miriam is what keeps him going, or I hope it does. Miriam has placed a huge amount of trust into Seth hands, and hope that he doesn’t completely crush it in his hands. Peter the poor kid is so lost and trying to find his place in the world. I can’t wait to read more!!! The apocalypse is happening and our Edanians are trying to find their way!

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Vox Astra: The Black Box (Vox Astra Series Book 1) by James Chambers – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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Vox Astra: The Black BoxVox Astra: The Black Box by James Chambers
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’m not a big Sci-Fi fan, i mostly stick to fantasy, but I really enjoyed reading this book! This has made me want to read some more into the Sci-Fi genre. Reading about the stars and humanity gave me a different outlook on life and my life personally. It was written very well and took you for quite the ride. I think I will check out his other books and see what they are about! Well done author! Well done!

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Checking Boxes by Magdoline Ward – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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Checking BoxesChecking Boxes by Magdoline Ward
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a good paced story between Grace and Ian. It starts out Ian follows Grace to work everyday and then ends up offering her a better job and place. Grace reluctantly agrees and then thy become friends that grow into something more. The writing was done beautifully and it felt like I was in the story with them watching as a spectator. This author does a wonderful job portraying what secrets can do to a person when they aren’t explained and revealed. I loved reading this book and look forward to reading her other books!

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Kiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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Kiss of the SwanKiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This author did a wonderful job of blending a few fairytales. At first it was a little confusing, but once you get the hang of it, it’s easy to split the characters. The retelling of these fairytales along with combining them, is something I dont see very often and it’s not done well. But this author baffled me and did it wonderfully. She builds this world and it is simply amazing to ay the least. I loved reading about Cathal and Eala had me crying, laughing, and being angry and a whole slew of other emotions. Wonderful job! Im looking forward to reading her other books!

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Depending On You by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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Depending On YouDepending On You by Jessica Aiken-Hall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Caty and Patti having been friends since they were seven years old have drifted apart after high school. But When Caty needs Patti, she comes running back like nothing has changed between them. They have kept a really big secret between the both of them. This secret is threatening to come out after 20 years. Do they keep it or tell the truth? This book is my first by this author. It is extremely well written and fast paced. The twists and turns kept me on the edge of my seat and reading into the wee hours of the night. It sucked me and I just had to keep reading more. “Just one more chapter” was not an option with this book. I enjoyed reading and look forward to reading the authors other books!

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Helm of Awe (Anchoress Series Book 3) by D.L. Armillei – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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Helm of Awe (Anchoress Series #3)Helm of Awe by D.L. Armillei
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

All the things going on in this captivating third book! Between her best friend and her ex boyfriend flirting behind her back, and the games going on, Van definitely has her work cut out for her this year. In her senior year of school, She has a lot going on. It’s no surprise she has a few outbursts here and there. The crazy plot lines and the adventurous writing. This third book will have you feeling all of the feels! Prepare yourself for this crazy adventure as Van goes behind enemy lines to check on the third seal!

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