I read this and if felt like they could be rap lyrics. The rhymes and the flow was amazing. Trippy poetry indeed, this was a refreshing read. I would love for an artist to make some of these into songs for an anime or something. 5 stars for me. It’s been awhile since I read poetry that actually made me feel.
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This is like a 3 & 1/2 for me. I like the idea of the storyline. We follow Tamaska who is being hunted by Vampires over an important necklace that gets stolen. Enter Kodiak the shifter who tries to protect her against his Alpha’s wishes. She’s pretty rude and overly difficult through most of the book despite understanding the situation she’s in. There wasn’t much character development for her, I hope she has some in the next book. All in all the storyline is an intriguing one, the main character is just a little annoying. I hope Kodiak becomes Alpha somehow and Tamaska finally stops being a brat.
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This trilogy combines Coyote’s Road Trip, Raven Woman’s Tavern and A Mountain In the Air. I had previously read Coyote’s Road Trip and have been thoroughly impressed. At first I wasn’t as excited to read Raven Woman’s Tavern, but just like the first book in the trilogy I was quickly sucked in. A Mountain In The Air beautifully ties all the stories together and gives the series a sense of completion, with no questions being left in answered. Laura Koerber is an amazing writing, her ability to create a realistic magic and make this dystopian story feel like a premonition is unreal. I thoroughly enjoyed this series and can not wait to see what else she comes up with.
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We follow Sully through his journey as a demon hunter. He meets Mick and agrees to help her find her friend. Through his search he finds out things about himself that were hidden. His chemistry with Mick is very natural and fluid. Lots of action!!!! All in all this was a great read. If your a fan of the supernatural I think you should give it a try.
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I loved this story. It was so cute and wholesome. It follows Amaleigha, a 5 yr old who loves the outdoors and nature. She comes up with a brilliant idea and with determination and the help of others, she brings it to fruition. She proves that even young children can have a powerful impact on their community and the world. I hope you read it with your young ones, and I hope it encourages everyone to go out and do your very best for this world. Most of all I hope it encourages everyone to go out into nature more often.
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This book is Beautiful. Just absolutely beautiful. I read this while recovering from surgery and let me to you no matter how tired I was, I wanted to keep reading. The story follows Hester, and from the start we are made aware that she is different from those around her. She yearns to be a healer and seeks to do so through herbal practices. Her mother and brother do not like this snd they believe her to be a witch, and believe that forcing her to marry someone from town will help her settle and be normal. Marrying is not something that she wants, especially the person that her family has chosen for her. At some point she meets Aaron who also knows a lot about healing with herbs and teaches her some things. Including the name of the River that continues to call out to Hester since childhood. The River’s name is Sabrina and she seems to be trying to guide Hester through life towards a goal. I love that this isn’t just a happy go lucky whimsical story. The treatment of Hester during her time period is very realistic of what women went through back then. And the author did an amazing job of merging history with fantasy. 5/5 stars from me. Please grab a copy now!
Gathering of the Four is a very diverse book. I’m here for the LgBTQ moments! This story is set thousands of years from now in post apocalyptic America. The way the author writes has had me hypnotized and drawn into the book. The world building is phenomenal, and I love the little Easter eggs throughout the book. There are some “fresh” scenes in the story, meaning spicy! The use of magic and technology has me super geeked out! Obviously I have to read the next book!
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These are cute and very “interesting” stories for kids. They follow two dinosaurs, who get into highly dangerous situations, but use the power of friendship and their thinking caps to keep one another safe from harm. The stories are definitely unique but gave me a chuckle. 4/5 for me.
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Quinnlyn tells Kieran that not only will she become his mate but that he can take over the Blood Sector. But on the day of their betrothal she runs away. Fast-forward… Quinn has been hiding from her “mate” for most of a century trying to solve her parents’ death and save other Omegas all while protecting a family secret. But now he’s found her and he is “pissed” off and has no intentions of letting her run away again. This is my first time reading one of Foss’ books, and I’m interested in diving into her other books. This was a pretty good read. I like the dynamic between the two characters. Even though Kieran is described as a typical Alpha, you know dark and brooding…. he’s anything but. He’s really sweet if albeit not great with saying everything on his mind which becomes a running theme with the two of them. Both jump to conclusions and give each other a run around. I will say this is not a book for a feminist. It’s made very clear that women are inferior to the males. Quinn can be very annoying but I do Love Kieran and how he holds himself. All in all its an interesting story to read and I would read another one of the Author’s books.
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I’ll start off by saying that I did not read the first books in the series, however I stick found it enjoyable. The main character Julia gives a recap in the beginning of her past, that helped slightly but once I got into the story I got the gist of things. Julia is dealing with the consequences of her betrayal of her Ka-tet. It’s like a bonded group of Vampires. She feels herself losing her mind all the while yearning to fix things between her and her friends. But honestly some betrayals are just too much to forgive. The fear of her apparitions returning and ruining her life again, has her seeking aid from Mathew who at first is very reluctant to be near her again but eventually realizes that something more sinister is happening . The author has constructed an amazing world lore around Vampires and I think most will enjoy it.
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5/5 Such a sweet character. Jake is afraid to go to daycare, because he’s nervous to make new friends for different reasons. But he gives it a try with the help of his squirrel friend. He eventually finds 2 new friends there, one just as shy as he is, and he soon learns he had nothing to worry about. This is a great story to read to your kids to teach them to try new things. I love the Jake series, he’s a sweet heart and I love the messages behind them. Each book has its own message and fun activities to do with your child in the back.
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I love a children’s book with rhymes! This first book in thr Jake series is just a cute introduction to the adorable dog, who growls with everything he does. I love the authors use of rhyming and I love that her messages are all about being kind to yourself and to others. Each book has a message and exercises at the end that you and your child can work on together. I think that any child up to 6 and 7 would love Jake book.
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I love the Jake the Growling Dog series! Jake is a sweet dog who growls with everything he does. This book follows Jake down his favorite trail, where he notices unknown tracks and a scent that scares him. He gets himself all worried about who the tracks could belong, imagining zombies and giants and other scary monsters. And in the end it turns out to be a newfound friend. Love how the author makes the rhymes feel so smooth. Makes me miss Dr. Seuss. All of Jake’s books teach great lessons in their stories and have cute little exercises at the end that you can do with your child.
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From beginning to end this story is beautiful. Although this is a story about Coyote, the shape shifter spirit…. this story is so human. The story takes place in a dystopian world affected by climate change and follows Coyote as he leaves everything behind to take a soul searching journey, or a walkabout as I like to call it. Along his journey we meet different characters and hear their stories, and although they don’t stick around for long they leave a lasting impression. The author has managed to tell a riveting story that makes magic feel like it’s real and made Coyote feel so relatable. He is funny and complex and unpredictable. I truly enjoyed Coyote. Like I really want to gush about him because of how well written his character was. This is a rare talent in authors and I really fell in love with him. Did I say this story was beautiful? This was a quick read, and it pulls you in from the start to finish. This is a 5 star book for me.
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This was a short cute read. I liked the diversity in the characters. The story follows a boy celebrating his “un-birthday” and the mysterious presents his family leaves him. I haven’t read the other books, but it made me curious to know more about the un-birthday thing. I would read this with my niece’s and nephew’s. All in all its got a bit of whimsy to it.
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This was a really good read. I enjoyed it a lot. The story follows Chloe as she reluctantly goes back to Faerie to save her sister from mortals who are set on taking over the courts of Faerie. Chloe so far has been content with living a normal life in the mortal realm, but puts her personal feelings aside to save her sister. I really appreciated Chloe’s fierce intelligence and drive even in the midst of danger. Also I’m such a sucker for hard headed romance. You know the kind where the main characters get on each other’s nerves, and yet they can’t stay away from one another. Each swears the other one is the most stubborn person they have ever met and yet when their eyes meet they both have to fight not to blush. Yup that’s kind of the vibe this romance gives. And I loved evert bit of it. I can’t wait to see what comes after this. There was an underlying message that I hope every woman who reads this pays attention to. I won’t spoil it, read it yourself! But all in all if your a fan of Sarah J Maas or Jennifer L. Armentrout then you will like this a lot. Flame and Crystal Thorns is the first book in this series. It’s a spin off of The Fae of Bitter Thorn series by Kay L. Moody. Although it has a few minor spoilers from The Fae of Bitter Thorn, it can be read and enjoyed as a stand alone series. It honestly is motivating me to check out the other series.
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I must say this was a very delightful read! As a big fan of Greek mythology, I am always happy to read a retelling on a classic story. I wasn’t sure what to expect when I picked up this read, but I quickly got into it and fell in love with the characters.
Without giving out too many spoilers, the story follows Apollo on his reluctant journey to god hood. In this story the gods have to “ascend” to be full fledged gods with titles, which I thought was particularly clever, however Apollo makes it very clear from the beginning that he isn’t looking forward to becoming the Sun god that we all know, and is doing his very best to delay this, which in turn pisses off Zeus to no end. Standing beside and encouraging Apollo as he deals with his “punishment”, is his sister Temi who loves and adores Apollo and wants him to be the very best that he can be. Temi is very much my favorite, I’m sure you will see why very quickly. Besides the siblings, there are some other very loveable characters that get their own pov, and will have you falling for them.
Nicole Bailey writes the story in a refreshingly modern way, that I really appreciated because it makes the story flow from beginning to end. She has managed to give Apollo a more balanced personality, I say this because she manages to make him ,not just the egotistical and arrogant god that he is mostly know for, but also as a very benevolent and kind hearted individual with a lot more depth than we have ever seen of him.
I would also love to praise the author on her ability to write such a sexually fluid character. If you weren’t aware this book contains lqbtq+ romance, and reading it felt as natural as reading any other romance, and I am here for it!! All in all this was an amazing read for me and I would suggest it to anyone who loves Greek mythology, or if you just love reading a soft romance with a bit of rebellion added to the mix!
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Euphoric Wonderland: An Eclectic Collection of Psychedelic Poetry to Stimulate the Senses and Open the Mind by Ryan M. Becker
