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

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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: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 stars
This is the perfect book for young readers who have advanced to chapter books. The chapters aren’t too long but give enough kid friendly detail to make it fun to read. The added pictures give the reader a little surprise from the words on the pages!

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Christmas Cove by Sarah Dressler – Review by Daryian Lucas

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Christmas CoveChristmas Cove by Sarah Dressler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 stars
Like another review mentioned, this is a Hallmark movie in book format. It’s so sweet and clean. It gives all the holiday feels. Perfect for this time of year!

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The Podcast Chronicles by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Daryian Lucas

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The Podcast ChroniclesThe Podcast Chronicles by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4.5/5
This book was so good! I read it one day. This was my first read by this author and I will be reading more.

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Themes of Kismet by A. Akinosho – Review by Daryian Lucas

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Themes OF Kismet: A Multicultural Meet Cute RomanceThemes OF Kismet: A Multicultural Meet Cute Romance by A Akinosho
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

3/5 Stars
The description of this book made my expectations very high. The core plot was very good, it just wasn’t executed well. Ebun & Noah’s love story could’ve been more thought out and descriptive. I felt like this book would be good for younger readers without the spice scenes but as an adult I struggled to finish.

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Porter and Midge (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series) by Jennie Chen and Giselle Nevada – Review by Daryian Lucas

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Porter and Midge: Paws for Safety: A Kid's Guide to Safe Dog Interactions (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series)Porter and Midge: Paws for Safety: A Kid’s Guide to Safe Dog Interactions by Giselle Nevada
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5
I have two kids and a dog and this book was perfect for them. It’s so well written and the rhymes are really catchy. Definitely recommend.

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The Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams – Review by Daryian Lucas

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The Christmas EscapeThe Christmas Escape by Belinda Williams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4.5/5 stars
This was my first read by this author and I liked it! This was a quick read but I enjoyed the pace. The settings being in Australia and the UK were cool for me to read about. I’m looking forward to the next book in the series!

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Woman Unbroken by Alexandra Fleder – Review by Daryian Lucas has

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Woman UnbrokenWoman Unbroken by Alexandra Fleder
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4.3/5 stars
This was my first read by this author. I went into the book with a n idea of what it would be like and it was way better than that

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Melt My Heart (North Fork Series Book 3) by Alicia Street – Review by Daryian Lucas

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Melt My HeartMelt My Heart by Alicia Street
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 stars
This was my first book in the series but 100% can be read as a standalone. This book is so good. The storyline, the character development, just all in all it’s a good book. It’s not too long of a read, but it’s not too short where it feels rushed. Even though the character relationship develops a little quick, it didn’t feel weird while reading it!

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Faking the Fall (Buckeye Falls Book 4) by Libby Kay – Review by Daryian Lucas

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Faking the Fall: A Buckeye Falls NovelFaking the Fall: A Buckeye Falls Novel by Libby Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4.3/5 stars
This series is so cute and gives all feels. This book kept up the momentum of the sweet small town romance. It’s such a cozy book and perfect for the fall weather. This author has easily become one of my favorites with this series.

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Chasing Cheer (Emerald Hollow Book 1) by Heather Schneider – Review by Daryian Lucas

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Chasing CheerChasing Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4/5 stars
This was a cute holiday romance. I love Christmas so I love reading Christmas books throughout the year. With it getting closer to the holidays, I picked this book up and it hit the spot. A nice clean read!

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Mr. Wimp (The Human Mating Site Book 1) by B.L. Wilde – Review by Daryian Lucas

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Mr Wimp (The Human Mating Site #1)Mr Wimp by B.L. Wilde
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

3/5 Stars
This was my first read by this author and the book was okay. The plot had a strong storyline but I didn’t think it was executed well. I was distracted by there being a lot of exclamation points in places I felt they didn’t belong. The dialogue between the characters also seemed a little immature and like the author wanted certain moments to have a high climax but it came off as unrealistic. I’ll read the next book to see if it gets better.

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Love, Only Better (Bold Journeys Book 1) by Paulette Stout – Review by Daryian Lucas

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Love, Only BetterLove, Only Better by Paulette Stout
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

3.5/5 stars
I didn’t love or hate this book. I thought it was an interesting take a common thing that women go through. It was hard for me to take Rebecca seriously in the beginning but I pushed through and she was okay at the end.

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What We Never Say (Bold Journeys Book 2) by Paulette Stout – Review by Daryian Lucas

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What We Never Say: Empowering Contemporary Women's Fiction (Bold Journeys Book 2)What We Never Say: Empowering Contemporary Women’s Fiction by Paulette Stout
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4/5 stars
I read the first book so I was familiar with the characters. I did enjoy this book better than the first which usually doesn’t happen often. I applaud the author for touching on a topic that doesn’t get much attention. I did like that the series continued with its focus on Rebecca and Kyle instead of switching it up.

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Notebook Mysteries ~ A Party to Remember (Notebook Mysteries Series) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Daryian Lucas

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Notebook Mysteries ~ A Party to RememberNotebook Mysteries ~ A Party to Remember by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 stars
I’ve read almost every book in this series and they don’t disappoint. It’s very hard to come by a series where every book is good but this series is just that. Not only is it a Christmas mystery, but it’s a historical one as well. These books are so well written and so captivating. Well worth the read!

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Lucky Break (Trentbridge Tales Book 2) by Lee Wood – Review by Daryian Lucas

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Lucky Break (Trentbridge Tales #2)Lucky Break by Lee Wood
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4.5/5 stars
I didn’t read the first book but I wish I would have. Not that it took away from the experience, but it would have enhanced it. This was a very intriguing thriller that kept me engaged from start to finish!

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Oscar and Emmy Lose a Friend (Oscarand Emmy Series) by Terri Sabol – Review by Daryian Lucas

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Oscar and Emmy Lose a Friend: A story about pet loss and saying goodbye to a furry friend. Ages 5-11 and kindergarten through grade 5.Oscar and Emmy Lose a Friend: A story about pet loss and saying goodbye to a furry friend. Ages 5-11 and kindergarten through grade 5. by Terri Sabol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 Stars
This book tackles very difficult topics in a great way. It’s written in a way that young readers will be able to understand and appreciate what they are reading. Grief is always a hard thing to explain to children but this book does an excellent job of making it easier.

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As Though You Were Mine by J. Marie Rundquist – Review by Daryian Lucas

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As Though You Were MineAs Though You Were Mine by J. Marie Rundquist
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 stars
This book was so unique in the plot which is what grabbed my attention. It’s so well written I felt every emotion in it. From reading the synopsis I wasn’t sure how it was going to play out. But it’s so entertaining in a slow burn type of way. I’m definitely rereading it because I loved it that much.

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The Guardsman (The Olympic Peninsula Series Book 2) by Cat Treadgold – Review by Daryian Lucas

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The Guardsman (The Olympic Peninsula series Book 2)The Guardsman by Cat Treadgold
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4/5 stars
I really enjoyed the first book in this series so I wanted to read the 2nd. I did like it, I just enjoyed the first book more. I’m not sure why, but the writing in this book seemed a little more historical than the first. The good thing about these books is that they can be standalone reads.

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A Forever Kind of Thing by Carrie Thomas and Melinda Harris – Review by Daryian Lucas

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A Forever Kind of ThingA Forever Kind of Thing by Melinda Harris
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 Stars
I just finished the summer I turned pretty and was very happy for this to be my next read. It’s all the teenage feelings that make you swoon and giddy. It is such a good book and very well written even though it’s about high schoolers. I didn’t feel too old to be reading it. Definitely recommend.

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Ten Little Starfish by Kim Ann – Review by Daryian Lucas

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Ten Little Starfish: A Counting BookTen Little Starfish: A Counting Book by Kim Ann
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 Stars
This is such a cute, fun read! The illustrations are perfect for keeping the attention of younger readers. It’s very catchy with the way it’s written as well. Definitely recommend it be added to your reading rotation for your kid(s)!

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Liz’s Road Trip by Bernadette Marie – Review by Daryian Lucas

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Liz's Road TripLiz’s Road Trip by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4.5/5 stars
This was my first read by this author and it was great! I enjoyed the storyline and could most definitely relate to the death of her grandmother and how it affected her. This story is really lighthearted and easy to read.

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Granting Katelyn (Sweet Valley Series) by S.E. Reichert – Review by Daryian Lucas

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Granting KatelynGranting Katelyn by S.E. Reichert
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4.5/5 stars
I knew after reading the first paragraph that this book would be good. I was so right. It’s very well written and entertaining. I didn’t care for the strong language or spice which is the only reason I didn’t give 5 stars.

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Sage Advice by Cori Cooper – Review by Daryian Lucas

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Sage AdviceSage Advice by Cori Cooper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4.5/5 stars
This book gave me all the nostalgia of young love! It’s well written and enjoyable even though I’m not in high school any longer. It’s a great read for both older adults and young adults. It’s sweet and entertaining and a nice break from adulthood.

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Broken. (Green St. Girls Series) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Daryian Lucas

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Broken. (Green St. Girls #2)Broken. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4.5/7 Stars
I read this and Bared in one day. This is such a good series. The author really did her thing with these books. They are very well written and so good. I wish this was a tv series 😭.

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Bared. (A Green St. Girls Romance) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Daryian Lucas

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Bared. (Green St. Girls #1)Bared. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4.6/5 Stars
This book is sooo well written. It’s so good and captivating that I couldn’t put it down. It gives me Kennedy Ryan vibes in terms of the writing and the plot so if you like her books you’ll like this one. I went ahead and read the 2nd book and ugh, I can’t wait for more.

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The Silent Woodsman (The Olympic Peninsula series Book 1) by Cat Treadgold – Review by Daryian Lucas

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The Silent Woodsman (The Olympic Peninsula series Book 1)The Silent Woodsman by Cat Treadgold
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4.5/5 stars
This was my first read by this author. This is a great first book for the series. I think it is well written with descriptive detail that allowed me to picture the scenes in the book very easily. Looking forward to book 2!

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Love Is What It Is by Marina Hanna – Review by Daryian Lucas

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Love Is What It Is: A holiday RomanceLove Is What It Is: A holiday Romance by Marina Hanna
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

3/5 stars
This book was okay once I kept reading. The first page didn’t draw me in and actually made me want to stop reading. I didn’t really like how it was written.

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The Misery House (The House on the Hill Book 1) by David Kummer – Review by Daryian Lucas

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The Misery House (The House on the Hill #1)The Misery House by David Duane Kummer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4.5/5 stars
This was a fast read for me because it was so good. It drew me in and kept me on the edge of my seat.

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Smooth Hoperator (Love on Tap Book 2) by Sylvie Stewart – Review by Daryian Lucas

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Smooth Hoperator: A Fake-Relationship Romance (Love on Tap)Smooth Hoperator: A Fake-Relationship Romance by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

3.5/4 stars
This was my first book by this author and it was okay. The writing is good however I think the main characters need a little more development. I’m almost the same age as the main chant after Sunny and there’s no way I could be her friend lol. I felt as if she comes off a little immature and unrealistic.

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Fetching Dreams by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Daryian Lucas

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Fetching DreamsFetching Dreams by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4/5 stars
This was my first time reading a book from this author and I found it very interesting. I would recommend this book for a middle school audience. It’s written exactly how I would expect Neyah to talk in real life. Although, Africa has countries that are industrialized, this book points out the dangers of the places that aren’t!

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