Spoilers ahead for the previous book, Ouroborous. Do not read if you have not finished! Highly recommend reading them in order!
Caim starts with surprise visitors to Lewis, 7 years after they have disconnected the portals and declined to become part of Collective. Their Caim of Roseglen has grown considerably and they are all living their best lives. The visitors bring two little girls that have striking features extremely similar to Freyjas’ own daughters. Thus, it is discovered that genetic material from Kat (Freyjas’ sister) has been used to create children. Of course, their group must journey to find out the whole truth. Freyja is still the first-person viewpoint that we follow, and this makes this book even more devastating. Only wait until you find out who the father is and that those two girls are not all the surprises in store. The ending of this book expertly led up to an extremely surprising conclusion.
I can’t wait to read Sessrumnir, the next book in the Antipodes series!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Callie Lunahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCallie Luna2023-02-26 15:28:572023-03-02 13:51:52Caim (Antipodes 4) by T.S. Simons – Review by Callie Luna
Spoilers ahead for the previous book, the Liminal Space. Do not read if you have not finished! Highly recommend reading them in order!
Ourobororos starts with Cam needing to be alone with his loss of Lae. Cam sets off on a journey to discover more about Lae’s past to be able to share Lae with their son, Louis. Freyja comes looking for Cam to potentially be able to rekindle their relationship. The viewpoint switches to Freyja and we get to experience what she went through in Antipodes and Liminal Space. Her viewpoint is extremely refreshing and brings new life to the series! The stakes are higher than ever when the true reason why they get selected is revealed! This ending is the most closed in the whole series but is still open for mystery, I still needed to know what was going to happen next. Again, I love this series so much and this book is one of my favorites!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Callie Lunahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCallie Luna2023-02-26 15:16:582023-03-02 13:51:26Ouroboros (Antipodes Book 3) by T.S. Simons – Review by Callie Luna
Spoilers ahead for the previous book, Antipodes. Do not read if you have not finished! Highly recommend reading them in order!
Liminal Space starts by filling in the gaps of Cams journey back to Lewis. Freyja comes to Lewis Island and Cam must face his past. They find out about more communities of survivors where potentially one of his family members could be alive.
The true meaning of Liminal Space is discussed and felt by the reader. It is the space in-between major life events, which are often tragic, to move you to the next part of your life. August Island was Cams Liminal Space.
I could not put this book down! It is truly a heartwarming story about the survival of humanity. Be warned this book broke my heart and then started mending the wounds again. Now for the next book, Ouroboros!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Callie Lunahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCallie Luna2023-02-26 15:01:402023-03-02 13:50:54The Liminal Space (Antipodes Book 2) by T.S. Simons – Review by Callie Luna
Antipodes is an amazing start to the series! The beginning gives you a sense of normality before the apparent problem of the water supply appears. It reminded me of COVID-19 when the first outbreak happened; I didn’t believe it would affect the United States, and I wasn’t worried about it until it hit close to home. In the beginning, Cam is the same way he doesn’t believe that it would be able to hit Australia. When the government sends out a text for testing, he ends up getting his ticket to an island to live in a safe new community with 300 strangers. It was an extremely challenging decision to leave his family and friends behind and there are many topics touched on including survivors’ guilt. I found the premise to be believable and the setup of the island detailed enough, including the issue of being completely self-sustaining. I was able to put myself in Cam’s shoes easily and it make me think about how I could potentially survive.
I didn’t think the book could get any better at this point but when his world turns upside down it changes everything. It sends him into an even greater adventure in this new post-apocalyptic world. The ending is amazing but felt a little rushed. The next book, The Liminal Space fills in all the missing details nicely.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Callie Lunahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCallie Luna2023-02-26 13:29:262023-03-02 09:00:22Antipodes (Antipodes Book 1) by T.S. Simons – Review by Callie Luna
Caim is set in a few years later timeframe from the third book. This book flows pretty easily just like the others. I love how the characters support each other like an extended family. I especially like how the characters are interwoven with each other, and how their experiences relate to other characters. Some of the events in this book are unexpected but makes for a really intense read.
Ouroboros is a very good read. I love how all the characters grow from how they were when they first met in the first and second book to how they are now. The author did a really great job in how the characters can relate to each other even though they all have different backgrounds. There are a few plot twists that one would never think of happening which makes for an interesting read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kristin Boutellehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKristin Boutelle2023-02-24 17:46:572023-02-25 12:42:07Ouroboros (Antipodes) by T.S. Simons – Review by Kristin Boutelle
A Mountain in the Air, A Trilogy. Three books in one, how can you go wrong? Coyote’s road Trip and Raven Women’s Tavern and the newest A Mountain Air. A fantastic collection of dystopian Magic. Great characters, so well written that you feel as your part of this magical journey. Laura Koerber has a beautiful way with words.
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Beware of the darkness, of the mist, of the creatures of the night! C.A King’s Creatures of the Night is another unique dystopian urban fantasy with paranormal and sci-fi elements. Something for everyone even a little romance. C.L. is an eclectic writer whose stories are original and set your imagination into overdrive. I love dark stories where you heart is pumping and the fear is palpable best and C.L. does that with her well written and richly vivid stories and extraordinary characters/creatures. It will show you that there are things that go bump in the night in her world. Zoe is well used to danger fighting alongside with family to rid the world of the threat of creatures of the night, of monsters, of demons and of the black mist. But what happens when she stumbles on something that may just change the path she can take and have her believing that not all monsters are the same. With action and adventure, witches and hunters, magic and danger, angst and drama this story is for everyone who love dark paranormal and thrilling tales. I look forward to seeing what else goes on in the darkness.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenni Bishophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenni Bishop2023-02-23 14:35:322023-02-25 12:26:20Creatures of the Night by C.A. King – Review by Jenni Bishop
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.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Cynthia Tuckhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCynthia Tuck2023-02-23 10:24:282023-02-25 12:23:09A Mountain In the Air: A Trilogy by Lauran Koerber- Review By Cynthia Tuck
I have read several books by this author and have not been disappointed yet! I absolutely love the easy writing style and character depth. The fact that this is a paranormal fantasy definitely was a plus. Zoe has been taught that all of the monsters came from the mist and that all of them are bad. She was born into this world and never knew life before the portals opened. As she gets older it is time for her to go to the academy to learn to use magic but can she really trust what she is being taught? As she begins to question everything she has ever known after a chance meeting in the woods she will learn some hard truths. Zoe can’t help but wonder if she will ever find where she belongs. This was such a great read and I would love to read more of Zoe’s story!
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This is an author that I have enjoyed reading from the first book. One of the things I enjoy most about this author is her writing skills that bring her stories to life. They are engaging and hard to put down. This book is no different. I enjoyed reading this book. This is a story about Zoe and how everything she ever learned minus one thing and that is love. She is faced with making a choice of family or romance. What happens with Zoe you don’t want to miss. This is such a great story and great characters. They are strong, creative and supportive of each other. I enjoyed how they brought the story to life and had me coming back for more. They added so much to the story that it made it entertaining and easy to read. I highly recommend this book and this author.
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The Liminal Space, the second book in the Antipodes series, flows really well from the first book to the second. The author keeps the story moving from one event to the others seamlessly. A few times within the book, I couldn’t stop reading to find out what happened next. All the characters are very relatable especially when they describe their life stories.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kristin Boutellehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKristin Boutelle2023-02-21 07:22:372023-02-25 11:47:38The Liminal Space (Antipodes Series) by T.S. Simons – Review by Kristin Boutelle
Oh my goodness, this is another winner for this author! I am a fan of her paranormal books. This one carries a little of everything in the story. I loved the storyline. The world is up against creatures of the night..but the world has magic. The story has adventure, romance, fun (for me), drama, and a badass young woman who falls in love with one of those creatures and tries to change things. You must read this book. I recommend it. This author doesn’t disappoint with her stories.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shelly Kittellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShelly Kittell2023-02-21 02:02:432023-02-25 11:44:46Creatures of the Night by C.A. King – Review by Shelly Kittell
“It was guaranteed the creatures were out there, somewhere. Worse than rabid animals, these new mindless drones lived only to devour—to destroy anything that crossed their paths. They were gluttony brought to life, monsters lacking a proper master, existing only for the sake of being alive. They took what they needed from other life: humans, other species. When all other life was gone, their own blood became the life source they needed. Life for them demanded sacrifices.”
Creatures of the Night by C.A King is an urban fantasy with the paranormal, sci-fi, dystopian, action, adventure, warriors, witches, monster hunters, supernaturals, creatures of the night, magic, danger, drama, family, challenges, and discovery. Zoe has been training to rid the world of monsters for her whole life and her whole family are dedicated to the cause. Her life is set on its course. So, what happens when she falls for in love with one of the creatures of the dark? And what does the black mist have to do with it all? This is well worth the read to find out… As expected from Ms. King, this is a very imaginative, original, and well written story. The author has a very vivid storytelling style- with detailed descriptions, rich & vibrant scene setting, and wonderfully crafted characters. Through her words a whole new world opens up to us as- offering a very intriguing read. I would definitely love to read more about Zoe’s adventures as well as other stories based in this ‘world’. Looking forward to seeing what Ms. King does next. Happy Reading…
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A Mountain In the Air trilogy by Laura Koerber is a fairly quick and easy read. It contains 3 short stories which have interconnected elements. They cover quite a lot- with dystopian details, magical realism, paranormal elements, dramatic developments, messages on climate change, life & death, emotion, and more. The trilogy contains: -Coyote’s Road Trip -Raven Woman’s Tavern -A Mountain In the Air This trio offers original and interesting stories with many thought provoking elements. And, as Ms. Koerber always manages to do, she weaves her story in a way that takes the reader on a journey, while also giving them pause for thought. There’s always more to her characters, and storyline, than first meets the eye- as you will discover in this trilogy. Happy Reading!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2023-02-20 22:31:242023-02-25 11:44:00A Mountain in the Air: A Trilogy by Laura Koerber – Review by Angela Hayes
This book was well written and captivating that I felt like i was reading a book like someone life today. This book was so amazing that it was like I was actually there watching everything unfold in front of me and seeing everything so detailed. This book is extremely fast paced but easy to follow, and I couldn’t put it down. The stories inside were so amazing and interesting characters from shaft shifters, ghosts, talking trees, animals was all the bit captivating in their own little way. this book really brought the other books together and highly recommend reading them.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Reimerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Reimer2023-02-20 20:22:012023-02-25 11:40:49A Mountain in the Air: A Trilogy by Laura Koerber – Review by Jennifer Reimer
A Mountain in the Air: A Trilogy by Laura Koerber. This is a trilogy in one book and its very important you read them in order to totally understand. I really loved it. Its a dystopian, supernatural trilogy with shape shifters. Its the story of Coyote Jim who is a shape shifter and he spends most of his time in human form. His home has always been the desert but when climate changes destroys the desert he sets off to find a new home. On the way he meets all kinds of characters. He finds all kinds of stuff out about himself and others. Love, life and self discovery. In Raven Woman’s Tavern we meet Rachel the Raven woman who is a shape shifter and lives among survivalists. In the 3rd story we meet Jim the musician who chose to disappear in the mountains not wanting fame. This trilogy is written so well that you feel as if you are actually in the desert or mountains. Its full of mystery, magic and shape shifting. It will keep you reading late in the night.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tausha Treadwayhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTausha Treadway2023-02-20 18:25:012023-02-25 11:38:53A Mountain in the Air: A Trilogy by Laura Koerber – Review by Tausha Treadway
An original trilogy with an intriguing storyline, the book consists of three connected novellas, set in a near future, dystopian world. In this dystopian fantasy the world has been ravaged by climate change, and this world has been brought vividly to life through the descriptive narrative. The story is full of unique characters, such as coyote shapeshifter and guardian spirit Jim. Jim is forced to leave his home due to the heat and drought, who travels through the Pacific Northwest searching for a new home.
Meanwhile, Rachel the Raven lives and runs a tavern in a dying timber town. She helps to protect the small community around her, a group of elderly survivalists. Then there is grunge musician Pete, who used to have a local following before disappearing into the wilderness of Mt. Rainier forty years ago. Feeling lonely he starts to reach out to people, in their dreams. This is an enjoyable and engaging read with interesting characters all of whom have a story to tell. The trilogy kept me hooked from start to finish, and I would definitely recommend it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Gordonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Gordon2023-02-20 16:57:152023-02-25 11:37:49A Mountain in the Air: A Trilogy by Laura Koerber – Review by Jennifer Gordon
I enjoyed this novel, as it completes the story of Coyote Jim by combining three novellas into one book. These stories have a very spiritual message. I really enjoyed the book and the message from the author. The author has developed a very interesting landscape and characters. The message is important and I think many people will enjoy the story.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Cindy Rushinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCindy Rushin2023-02-20 16:40:062023-02-25 11:37:41A Mountain in the Air: A Trilogy by Laura Koerber – Review by Cindy Rushin
This is a great collection that ties together three novellas. They are really well written and detailed, the authors interest and passion clearly coming through on each page. Although they are all short stories, they are fast paced and have the right amount of suspense for this type of story. The author has created some truly interesting characters. They show shape shifters from a different perspective and really get you, as the reader thinking. They are likeable and relatable. These books felt different to others I have read by this author and I found them thoroughly enjoyable.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2023-02-20 15:21:592023-02-25 11:36:32A Mountain in the Air: A Trilogy by Laura Koerber – Review by Kerry Baker
This is a collection of three books. Coyote’s Road Trip, Raven Woman’s Tavern and A Mountain In The Air. Each book is beautifully unique and the authors writing is so beautiful and descriptive that you feel drawn away into the world where magic and real life exist. I do recommend reading the books in order you can fully understand the characters as they do repeat and appear in each story. The author deals with subject such as climate change and how our future could look. In the last book you see the completion of the previous 2 books with all your questions being answered. For me the last book was a very emotional read as it dealt with death but it was still beautifully written. If you would like to read a tale which could be a glimpse of our future written in a way that will transport you with beautiful words then these books are definately a good read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Carrhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Carr2023-02-20 11:49:492023-02-25 11:35:09A Mountain in the Air: A Trilogy by Laura Koerber – Review by Kerry Carr
A Mountain In the Air is a unique triad of novellas.Following Jim the coyote in his travels and friendships, to learning about Rachel the crow and others lives. These stories show a different perspective to life and the things that these shapeshifters encounter and even ways to overcome them. If you are looking for a different type of novella these are the ones for you.
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An unusual anomaly in outer space opened portals. A black mist poured through, bringing something along with it. War fell upon the human race.
Generations later the fighting continued…
Zoe spent her whole life training how to fight monsters and demons—how to kill them. Not once did that curriculum include falling in love with one. Now, she’s faced with a hard choice: betray one to save the other.
Will she side with the family and friends who have always been at her side, or trade it all for the romance she so deeply desires?
Odds are, no matter which path she follows, her heart won’t make it out unscathed.
About C.A. King, USA Today Bestselling Author I was diagnosed with clinical depression after the loss of my mother, father and husband within three years of each other; all to cancer. 24/7 in-home care, coupled with the loss I felt, left its mark on my psyche. Depression takes up a lot of my life. Reading and writing are the only things I have found that help (in connection with regular medication), even if only for a short time. To escape to a different world can make a big difference in my mood in real time. To put things in perspective, when I was at my lowest point, I couldn’t open mail, talk on the phone, or even drive to the store. Walls of sadness surrounded me. As they closed in, tears would fall. There didn’t need to be a reason or trigger. People ask me why I started writing. My answer is simple: I wanted to create a world into which other people with similar problems could escape. I wanted to share the one place that had helped me for many years. I have always said that as long as one person finds a little bit of happiness out of my books, I am, in my opinion, an accomplished author. The same is true for every writer out there. Please don’t ever let anyone tell you different. I read books as well as write them and have visited the worlds many different authors have created. Those worlds not only make me feel better, but give me the strength to face real life again. I want to thank everyone who writes – I want them to know they are making a difference. Fast forward to today… I am an award-winning & USA Today Bestselling Author with over 50 books available across multiple fantasy sub-genres. Awards include: 2020 USA Today Bestselling Author Hamilton Spectator Readers’ Choice Award in the Best Local Author category 2017 & 2018 & 2019 Brant News Readers’ Choice Award: Best Local Author 2017 Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards: Best Novella/Short Story 2017 Silver medal 2017 SIBA Awards – Best Novella 2017 SIBA Awards – Best New Adult 2018 Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards: Gold Medal in the Fiction – Supernatural genre 2018 Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards: Bronze Medal in the Fiction – New Adult genre 2019 Readers’ Favorite Gold Medal Winner in the Fiction – Supernatural genre 2019 Readers’ Favorite Gold Medal Winner in the Young Adult – Fantasy – Urban genre City of Brantford Featured Artist February 2020 Burlington Post Readers’ Choice Award in the Best Local Author Category 2020 Toronto Star Readers’ Choice Award in the Best Local Author Category 2020
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3.5 stars A Mountain in the Air trilogy is three books in one. The first two novellas were previously published as Coyote’s Road Trip and Raven Woman’s Tavern. The third is brand new. Coyote’s Road Trip is a blend of magical realism and set in a dystopian future. It is a short and unique tale as with Laura’s other books along this line. This story touches on the topic of climate change and its effects on the world. The mysterious Coyote Jim is a shapeshifter nature spirit as old as time. He gets up to mischief both good and bad but he is not intentionally malicious or out to hurt others. He has decided it’s time seeking to find and establish a new home. What ensues is truly an interesting road trip. Raven Woman’s Tavern is set in a future that could well become a reality. This dark tale is a quick read, and I felt the story was a little disjointed and unfinished in some instances. Overall, the premise is interesting and there are a lot of players and different aspects being played out. Raven is not what she seems. She is always around and watches everything. She is all knowing, and all seeing and hands out life and death as she sees fit. But that is only part of the story the rest is about people trying to survive in small town on the fringes and a world that has been ravished and where the militia are the law. A Mountain in the Air is also a magical realism tale and brings the stories together and to completion where any unresolved questions are answered. This novella as like the other two are set in a near future ravaged by climate change and combines characters connected from both Coyote’s Road Trip and Raven Woman’s Tavern. It is a bit of an emotional tale, a story of being at a liminal space, a transitional space, a “crossroads”, a story of life and death.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenni Bishophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenni Bishop2023-02-19 19:11:382023-02-20 11:28:47A Mountain in the Air: A Trilogy by Laura Koerber – Review by Jenni Bishop
Three novellas in one, all set in a mystical, dystopian future world that has been ravaged by climate change.
Coyote Jim is a shapeshifter who spends most of his time in the human form. He has lived in the desert all of his life but when climate change destroys all he knows he sets off in his truck in search of a new home. Along the way he meets numerous people and discovers they are also searching for better lives. In Coyote Jim’s journey of self discovery, he also finds love and hope.
Raven Woman’s Tavern is set in the near future in an abandoned mining town that is occupied by a small group of survivalists eking out a meagre existence. The story is centered on Rachel the Raven Woman, a shapeshifter, and her tavern. Many, but not all, of the community’s citizens are law abiding folks.
The third novella is focused on a musician named Pete who had a following back in the 1990’s but chose to disappear into the mountains. After forty years of living in solace he finds himself lonely and decides to approach people through their dreams.
Raven Woman’s Tavern was the first book that I read by this author, and I loved it. When I saw the trilogy available with three novellas included, I knew that I needed to read it. The novellas all gave a glimpse into how lives would be if we were suddenly stripped of all the modern conveniences, we have grown accustomed to having and often take for granted. This is something that I have though of often and found myself wanting a simpler life. Learning to fend for myself and be more self sustainable started with growing and canning my own food. These are skills that seem to have become lost through the years and I am hoping to pass these skills onto the next generation. Every year I build up on my skills and knowledge of plants and of being self-sustainable.
All three novellas include shapeshifting, magical realism, drama, and all contain the underlying important message about the havoc wreaked on the world by climate change. The author did a marvelous job of describing the characters, their lives, and the worlds they were struggling to survive in. The author’s description of a dystopian world ravaged by climate change really makes the reader more aware of the damage and pollution we are all part of creating. Unless we learn to stop destroying the earth we are destined to live in a world like the characters in the novellas. The world where fields of wildflowers grow on the mountain as far as the eye can see is the world I want to leave for future generations. Kudos to the author for bringing such an important topic to light. A great read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tara Johnson Barneshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTara Johnson Barnes2023-02-19 17:01:432023-02-20 11:26:57A Mountain in the Air: A Trilogy by Laura Koerber – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes
This is a great collection of three short stories by this author. I have enjoyed reading this author from the first book I picked up. They are each unique from each other and well written. The author’s use of details made each story as well as characters come to life. There is a bit of suspense added which makes them entertaining to read. They are fast paced and easy to read. The characters are relatable and added to each story. I really enjoyed this collection and I highly recommend it
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This trilogy has been one of the best. Reading about Coyote and nature just leaves you with an indescribable feeling. This author has a way of writing that leaves you feeling like you are in the desert in with him. And the ghosts, Janey and her father, that’s just trippey. I can’t even imagine. I love the baby goat in the this adventure. It’s a really good book that has just what you need. I found my enthralled from the start. I have read the series from book 1. I do recommend it. It makes it easier to follow and it’s a lovely series. I love the native folklore touch to it. A definite must read.This trilogy has been one of the best. Reading about Coyote and nature just leaves you with an indescribable feeling. This author has a way of writing that leaves you feeling like you are in the desert in with him. And the ghosts, Janey and her father, that’s just trippey. I can’t even imagine. I love the baby goat in the this adventure. It’s a really good book that has just what you need. I found my enthralled from the start. I have read the series from book 1. I do recommend it. It makes it easier to follow and it’s a lovely series. I love the native folklore touch to it. A definite must read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shelly Kittellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShelly Kittell2023-02-19 07:21:002023-02-20 11:22:29A Mountain in the Air: A Trilogy by Laura Koerber – Review by Shelly Kittell
“The deep magic of nature, though broken, lies waiting to be revitalized—or so readers may dream.” Kirkus Review
Coyote Jim, the shape-shifting spirit of a desert valley, goes on a road trip through a dystopic post climate change future and finds a lover in a dying timber town in Washington state. Rachel the Raven presides over a tavern in the dying timber town and protects a small community of elderly survivalists from the local militia. Pete, a grunge musician who had a local following in the 1990’s, disappeared into the wilderness of Mt. Rainier. Now forty years later, he feels a bit lonely and begins to reach out to people in their dreams.
A Mountain in the Air is a trilogy consisting of three closely connected magical realism novellas set in a near future ravaged by climate change. The first two novellas were previously published as Coyote’s Road Trip and Raven Woman’s Tavern.
I live on a island in the Puget Sound with my husband and my dogs. I am a retired teacher, presently doing in -home care for disabled people while volunteering at a dog rescue
My degree is in art, and I am a painter, graphic artist, and ceramic sculptor. The writing started about five years ago, a surprise to me and everyone who knows me, since I had never written anything before.
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Antipodes by T. S. Simmons is a very intriguing book. Not only have I learned several new things but also the characters are very relatable, especially Cam. Reading this book definitely brings a different perspective on how people from different ways of life come together to work towards the same goal.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kristin Boutellehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKristin Boutelle2023-02-13 07:20:452023-02-13 09:24:25Antipodes by T.S. Simons – Review by Kristin Boutelle
Return to Gallanvaig: Beyond A Quirk of Destiny by Catherine Greenall
This is the first book I’ve read by the author. Return to Gallanvaig is the second book in the Beyond A Quirk of Destiny Series. This was a great read and I enjoyed it.
Calum is worried about everyone. The Genies are back and they’re trying to destroy everything. He and his friends try to find a solution for it. Can they save everyone? The quote I chose for Calum is: “It must be difficult. I mean, this is your home, you were born here and have lived your whole life here. It must be hard to just leave it all behind to settle somewhere else.”
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Kimblehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Kimble2022-12-15 12:23:072022-12-19 09:54:17Return to Gallanvaig (Beyond A Quirk of Destiny #2) by Catherine Greenall-Review by Amanda Kimble
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