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Heart’s Rescue (Fallen Hearts) by Meredith Hart

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Heart’s Rescue (Fallen Hearts) by Meredith Hart
Genre – Fantasy Romance
Page Count – 461
Cover Designer – Mariah Spada

For fans of ACOTAR and The Bridge Kingdom, this romantic fantasy about a noblewoman who falls into a forbidden world and the dangerous outcast who can save her is a page-turning adventure!

Rowan Undervale is nobodys hero.

With dark magic thats made him an outcast, Rowan cares for one person and one person only: his brother Phaedron. When a monster from the Worlds Above attacks his brother, Rowan manages to save Phaedrons life. But when that first monster is followed by a second, this time a woman looking for her prince, Rowan is ready to hand the lady over to the king and be done with monsters forever.

But his brother asks for a favor… so Rowan promises to look after the woman, at least until he can get her back to the Worlds Above. Rowan is certain hell be able to find a hole in the barrier between their worlds.

But will he be able to let her go?

Lady Arryn came to the land of monsters to rescue her prince.

Its what any lady would do for the man shed been raised to marry. Besides, rescuing the prince might finally be enough to force the king to agree to the marriage her parents have been trying to arrange for her entire life.

But the frozen Lands Below are nothing like Arryn expected. And Rowan, the brilliant and bitter sentry who is now her only hope of finding her prince or returning to the Worlds Above, possesses strange, horrific magic. Whats worse, he treats her far more like an equal than like a lady.

And the most terrifying part is, shes starting to like him.

Snarky and steamy, Hearts Rescue is an enemies-to-lovers adventure with dual point-of-view (his and hers). The first in a series of connected stand-alone novels, this sweeping tale of love, survival, and discovery ends with a hard-won Happily Ever After and is perfect for readers looking for a sprinkle of spice in their next swoon-worthy, passionate romantasy.

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Raised by wolves in the mountains of Colorado, Meredith Hart traveled the world to seek her fortune, fell in love with a half-elf ranger, and now lives in a cabin deep in the Maine woods where she writes steamy fantasy romance with snarky, reluctant heroes and the warrior women who love them.

She also writes mythology-inspired paranormal romance under the pen name Samantha MacLeod, and she has occasionally been known to pen a poem or two. Sometimes they even make it into her books.

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Tears Into Gold by Cori Cooper

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Tears Into Gold by Cori Cooper
Genre – Fairy Fantasy
Page Count – 268
Cover Designer – Cori Cooper

She’s an orphaned scullery maid working at the manor house of Lord and Lady Fitzgerald, in love with a boy who can never love her back. More than anything, she wishes for freedom. And in Branka’s world, GOLD is freedom. There’s a reason people should be careful what they wish for.

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Cori Cooper lives in the magical Arizona Mountains, which she’s pretty convinced is the setting for all the fairy tales.

Besides writing stories, she adores hanging out with her family, playing board games, hiking and baking, baking, baking. Like Cat’s family, she’s positive Cinnamon Rolls fix everything.

You can connect with Cori on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Goodreads and her website – Coristories.com.

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The Calamities of Camden Callahan (A Revenant Novel) by Brittany Tucker

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The Calamities of Camden Callahan (A Revenant Novel) by Brittany Tucker
Genre – YA, Fantasy
Page Count – 364
Cover Designer – Miblart
Death consumes all, but even it spit out Camden Callahan.
In the years since his father’s betrayal, 19-year-old pirate, Cam, has done the unimaginable to keep his true identity a secret. When a desperate gamble gets his crew slaughtered and his captain kidnapped, Cam wakes from the ashes of their ship, gifted with newfound powers and a fresh start in life.
But with the fate of his captain—the only one who knows Cam’s past—uncertain, he must infiltrate an island run by an overzealous doctor, and his deadly followers, before the captain spills Cam’s truth to the world, ripping away his last chance at freedom.
Even beneath the tropical sun, shadows thrive as dark deals are struck, forcing Cam to confront old foes—both within and without—as time runs out.
On this island, wearing his old name may be the only way Cam can keep himself, his captain, and his new allies alive. Doing so, though, would mean choosing to face death—and his father—a second time.

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Brittany Tucker lives on an island off the coast of Washington state with her husband, daughter, a menagerie of fur-children, and her imagination. She prefers generic cereal, collects tattoos and action figures, and was in the top 5% on the planet for ship’s sunk in Assassin’s Creed III.

Brittany also likes to write books from time to time.

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Shadow’s Fall (Shadowstalker Series Book 3) by Natalie Johanson

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Shadow’s Fall (Shadowstalker Series Book 3) by Natalie Johanson
Genre – YA, Fantasy
Page Count – 348
Cover Designer – GetCovers

Rose Trewin went in search of a ruin and found a clan instead; people she didn’t know were alive. As the newly appointed Chief of the magical Shademaker Clan, Rose must learn what it means to lead while still trying to control her magic. She soon discovers the powerful mage, Gerik, has escaped capture by the king. Gerik is intent on destroying everything Rose loves and the family she’s found. She must travel to the strange southern land to hunt him. To kill him. To be an assassin once again.

King Micah Ellsworth’s country is at a tipping point. He returned from the south after fighting the trespassers that attacked his people and he expected a hero’s welcome. He finds, instead, a rising religious group is dividing his people and fighting against those with magic. King Micah is without a queen and with his country facing a famine in the spring and hate in the streets, he must fight to stop the brewing unrest.

Rose and the king both must sacrifice to save their people.
They just don’t realize how much they have to lose.

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 Fantasy author Natalie Johanson lives in the beautiful mountain valley of Utah with her two cats, Watson and Holmes, and her adorable wife. She spends far too much time staring out of windows, drinking tea, and buying books she’ll never have the time to read.

Her debut novel, Shadow’s Voice, became an award-winning book, followed quickly by Shadow’s Past. The award-winning series, The Shadowstalker, continues to grow and monopolize much of her time and focus; not that she had much to begin with.

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The Calamities of Camden Callahan (A Revenant Novel) by Brittany Tucker
Genre – YA, Fantasy
Page Count – 364
Cover Designer – Miblart
Death consumes all, but even it spit out Camden Callahan.
In the years since his father’s betrayal, 19-year-old pirate, Cam, has done the unimaginable to keep his true identity a secret. When a desperate gamble gets his crew slaughtered and his captain kidnapped, Cam wakes from the ashes of their ship, gifted with newfound powers and a fresh start in life.
But with the fate of his captain—the only one who knows Cam’s past—uncertain, he must infiltrate an island run by an overzealous doctor, and his deadly followers, before the captain spills Cam’s truth to the world, ripping away his last chance at freedom.
Even beneath the tropical sun, shadows thrive as dark deals are struck, forcing Cam to confront old foes—both within and without—as time runs out.
On this island, wearing his old name may be the only way Cam can keep himself, his captain, and his new allies alive. Doing so, though, would mean choosing to face death—and his father—a second time.

The Secrets of Arkaim (The Reeds of West Hills) by B. E. Padgett – Review by Terri Jo McAllister

The Secrets of Arkaim (The Reeds of West Hills #2)The Secrets of Arkaim by B.E. Padgett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Frank and Jon Reed are twins. Not just any twins, but “gifted” twins. Frank has the gift of telepathy and Jon is an oracle. Both boys attend school at West Hills School for the Perceptually Gifted . When events begin happening that could shut the school down, Frank and Jon join their friends together to get to the bottom of the mystery. This was a quick read that kept me entertained the entire book.

Reviewed by Terri Jo McAllister

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The Secrets of Arkaim (The Reeds of West Hills) by B. E. Padgett – Review by C. L. Schneider – Review by Christina Ford

The Secrets of Arkaim (The Reeds of West Hills #2)The Secrets of Arkaim by B.E. Padgett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It’s Jon & Frank’s second year at West Hills School for the Perceptually Gifted and they are ready for the Zodiac Games, a competition between the houses. They are training to be the champions, but everything seems to be working against them and sinister forces are trying to keep them from winning the games – or worse.
This is a sweet fantasy series for tweens. It is great for vocabulary and reading and the story is fun enough the kids won’t even know they are learning.

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The Secrets of Arkhaim (The Reeds of West Hills) by B. E. Padgett – Review by Alison Risher

The Secrets of Arkaim (The Reeds of West Hills Book 2)The Secrets of Arkaim by B. E. Padgett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another gripping installment in a fascinating series. The setting is a boarding school for students who possess extraordinary abilities. The main characters are a set of gifted twins from a family of both gifted and non gifted family members. The family is one of many who belong to a secret society. This has potential hallmarks of a being a set of stories about a cult-like organization. It is such an amazing read!

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The Secrets of Arkaim (The Reeds of West Hills) by B. E. Padgett – Review by Tia Martel

The Secrets of Arkaim (The Reeds of West Hills #2)The Secrets of Arkaim by B.E. Padgett
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

West Hills School for the Perceptually Gifted isn’t like other schools. At West Hills, they take in students with special gifts above and beyond what the normal student can do. They have classes for telepathy, telekinesis, and more!

Franklin and Jonathan Reed are two students (and twins) at West Hills and this year is big! The school is taking part in a competition amongst houses and if they’re lucky, they get to participate.

Jon is struggling with being the only student with his gift, while Frank is worried that he’ll fall victim like the others with a similar gift. The boys must work together and try to save the school.

I found this book really hard to get into. It may be because I didn’t read book one or that it just wasn’t a book in my usual middle grade genre.

I felt there were missing parts (these may become clear when I go back and read book 1) throughout and several areas where more information could’ve been helpful in hammering out some storyline. I also struggled with the changes in perspective with this book. It goes from Frank to Jon to others in third person without much transition so I found it hard to know who I was reading as on several occasions and had to go back and find out.

It has a ton of potential and I loved the zodiac games and the suspense for the boys to figure out what was going on. I can’t wait to try again once I’ve read book one to see if that has helped me pick up on where I struggled with this one.

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The Secrets of Arkaim (The Reeds of West Hills) by B. E. Padgett – Review by Francis O’Sullivan

The Secrets of Arkaim (The Reeds of West Hills #2)The Secrets of Arkaim by B.E. Padgett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Secrets of Arkaim is the second book in The Reeds of West Hills series. It’s a good idea to start at the beginning of the series, although this sequel does a good job of reminding readers of relevant information from The Guardian of Whispers. It’s a fun magic school fantasy series appropriate for strong readers in KS2, as well as KS3.

Jon and Frank are getting used to their powers and the school and wider world they are now a part of. They’re excited to go back after the summer – to see their friends again and learn more about what they can do! And they have the Zodiac Games to look forward to, which it seems the whole school is excited about!

There are also plenty of situations for them to navigate, including Jon coping with the stigma associated with his unusual powers. And there are mysteries to solve, where the twins have to work to keep themselves and their friends safe.

This book gets five stars for me! I’d recommend it to young fans of magic school series such as Children of the Red King and The School for Good and Evil.

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Oathbreakers Anonymous by Scott Warren – Review by Jo Wright

Oathbreakers AnonymousOathbreakers Anonymous by Scott Warren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A personal first for me by Scott Warren, this book is a TERRIFIC read!! It immediately sucked me in… and then I turned the page and it said chapter 1. I kid you not, I was instantly hooked and was ready to know what was going to happen by the end of the prologue. The entire time I read this I got Lord of the Rings meets Deadpool type vibes. The main character, Marluck, reminds me of Deadpool in his personality. This is an awesome adventure and the character development throughout is fantastic. I will be looking for more Scott Warren books in the very near future!

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The Secrets of Arkaim (The Reeds of West Hills) by B. E. Padgett – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

The Secrets of Arkaim (The Reeds of West Hills #2)The Secrets of Arkaim by B.E. Padgett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

I enjoyed this story….the boys are back!! Jon and Frank Reed are on another journey while attending a school for the Perceptually Gifted …this time Zodiac Games are on the horizon. While trying to hone in on their gifts and learning how to use them, Jon and Frank also want to participate in the Zodiac Games and bring home a win for their house. When strange things happen….there are so many questions….this shadowy figure is causing some problem….Jon is seeing this questionable figure and feels like he cannot tell anyone to help while having issues sleeping as well…and sickness is hitting the students, will Jon and Frank be able to figure out what is happening with this and also what is going on with this shadowy figure that Jon can see that haunts him…

This book was a fun read full of gifts, mystery, adventure and magic. I highly recommend reading
book 1 as you get to know the characters and continue into this story.

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The Secrets of Arkaim (The Reeds of West Hills) by B. E. Padgett – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

The Secrets of Arkaim (The Reeds of West Hills #2)The Secrets of Arkaim by B.E. Padgett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was so excited to get to read book two of the Reed brother adventures! I thought the author did a great job in this follow up book in keeping the mysteries fresh and exciting. If you haven’t, you will definitely want to go back and read book one, which introduces the boys and their gifts. I loved the continuing friendship between Jon, Frank, and Mira and seeing how they continue to help and support each other. We see that things are getting weirder for Jon and Frank as their powers continue to manifest. I enjoyed see how the author balanced the Zodiac Games, a competition between the houses, with unpredictable rules and changes and the different the struggles the twins were experiencing. This series is definitely giving me Harry Potter/Percy Jackson vibes and I can’t wait to see how it all turns out. I am so excited to see what happens in the next book!

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The Magic Carousel (The Brass Ring Series Book 1) by K.L. Small – Review by Heidi Sturgess

The Magic Carousel (The Brass Ring #1)The Magic Carousel by K.L. Small
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I just want a Grandpa with a magical brass ring and I want to go on a carousel 😍

I’m blessed to be a librarian at a local school and my visitors are aged between 6-14 years of age so what kids have to deal with isn’t unknown to me ( I’m also a mum of 3) and I’ve a few that come to visit my place of safety just to escape , read, colour or build puzzle and with all these different little personalities this read became so real to me on many levels as I could see some of my little friends in this stunning read ❣️📚

I just love Russell’s grandpa and I’ve created a picture in my mind of what he looks like and obviously the kids know I’m reading and they want constant updates and what fun it’s like we’re living the story together in between classes and break times ❣️

My heart broke when grandpa took ill but at the same time it was Russell’s time to be bold and brave and this is where he grows and my mommy heart swells with pride but my childlike side is so envious !

I actually want to get a little toy carousel to put in the library and when kids ask I can share this story as inspiration for them ! I just adored this read !

 

The Secrets of Arkaim (The Reeds of West Hills Book #2) by B. E. Padgett – Review by Angela Hayes

The Secrets of Arkaim (The Reeds of West Hills #2)The Secrets of Arkaim by B.E. Padgett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

3.5 Stars

 

The Secrets of Arkaim is the second book in The Reeds of West Hills by B.E. Padgett. This is a fun urban fantasy which is aimed at middle school aged children (9 – 12 years old)- but really can be enjoyed by any age (7 years and up).
This paranormal tale continues the adventures of Jon and Frank Reed, the 10yr old perceptually gifted twins we met in the first instalment. They attend ‘West Hills School for the Perceptually Gifted’, a magical academy- as Jon and Frank have magical gifts that they are still learning to control. This story has them excited to compete in the “Zodiac Games” and they hope to help bring their house the title of champion. But strange things are happening- with disturbing dreams, a sinister shadowy figure, unsettling events, and a dangerous outbreak of paranoia which has the twins struggling to figure it all out in time. Add in their large zany family, action, mystery, secrets, a little mayhem, banter, friendship, family dynamics, fun, quirky characters, agendas, and a touch of the unexpected- and we get quite an engrossing story.
As I said previously, the Reeds reminded me of the Weasley’s from Harry Potter- and the story definitely has some Harry Potter/Percy Jackson vibes- but with its own unique identity, which I love.
Looking forward to the next instalment- “An Oracle’s Handbook” (Book #2).
Happy Reading…

Thank you, B.E. Padgett!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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The Secrets of Arkaim (The Reeds of West Hills) by B. E. Padgett – Review by Shannen Kern

The Secrets of Arkaim (The Reeds of West Hills #2)The Secrets of Arkaim by B.E. Padgett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a brilliant second installment of this series, and just like the first book, I was absolutely drawn in instantly. Both of my kiddos truly enjoyed the continuation at West Hills with the Zodiac Games! I am definitely not the target age range here, but I was still engrossed throughout the entire book. The flow is wonderful, the characters are so relatable, and I find myself very much looking forward to the next book. I highly recommend this for the kids in your life, but you may even find yourself enjoying it as an adult as well!

 

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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The Secrets of Arkaim (The Reeds of West Hills) by B. E. Padgett – Review by Julie Johnson

The Secrets of Arkaim (The Reeds of West Hills #2)The Secrets of Arkaim by B.E. Padgett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story picks up on year 2 at West Hills School for the Perceptually Gifted for the Reed twins. It’s going to be a better year because everything is better then the first year!

The big announcement is the Zodiac Games. They only come along every 3 years and this happens to be that year! A mixture of physical skills and intelluctual abilities will be the focus of this super fun event. When a handful of students start getting sick, the Games become a low point of priority. Bigger issues arise when the military becomes involved and Jon and Frank find themselves under tight scrutiny.

I loved this book and read it pretty quickly in one afternoon. It will hold attention and is really hard to put down! While this is the second book in a series, this could be read as a standalone with minimal loss to the back story. I am super excited to read the next book in this middle grade series! This is great for fans of Sky High, Harry Potter, and The Hunger Games!

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The Secrets of Arkaim (The Reeds of West Hills #2)The Secrets of Arkaim by B.E. Padgett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is book 2 in the Reeds of West Hills series. This is a great middle grade series, and I have been really enjoying the creativity, suspense, and world building that is going into it. This series is about 11 –year-old gifted twins, Jon and Frank Reed, are set to return to West Hills School for the Perceptually Gifted for the second year (though their first full year). The boys have missed their school, and their friends even though they were able to spend some time with Mira over the summer at a conference for the perceptually gifted and their families. The boys are also excited when they learn that the school is set to hold their Zodiac Games, a competition that occurs every 3 years. The competition is between the houses to see which house is the best. What nobody expects is the darker, more sinister game that someone else on campus is playing, and trying to manipulate Jon and Frank into being a part of. This gets especially dangerous when all of the telepathy students start coming down with an unknown illness, and Frank worries that he may be next, all while Jon deals with a dark and shadowy figure in his dreams that seems to be determined to get something from him.

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The Secrets of Arkaim (The Reeds of West Hills) by B. E. Padgett – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

The Secrets of Arkaim (The Reeds of West Hills #2)The Secrets of Arkaim by B.E. Padgett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

I enjoyed this story….the boys are back!! Jon and Frank Reed are on another journey while attending a school for the Perceptually Gifted …this time Zodiac Games are on the horizon. While trying to hone in on their gifts and learning how to use them, Jon and Frank also want to participate in the Zodiac Games and bring home a win for their house. When strange things happen….there are so many questions….this shadowy figure is causing some problem….Jon is seeing this questionable figure and feels like he cannot tell anyone to help while having issues sleeping as well…and sickness is hitting the students, will Jon and Frank be able to figure out what is happening with this and also what is going on with this shadowy figure that Jon can see that haunts him…

This book was a fun read full of gifts, mystery, adventure and magic. I highly recommend reading
book 1 as you get to know the characters and continue into this story.

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The Secrets of Arkaim (The Reeds of West Hills) by B. E. Padgett – Review by Jennifer Crain

The Secrets of Arkaim (The Reeds of West Hills #2)The Secrets of Arkaim by B.E. Padgett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am harder on sequels than debuts of a series, but was impressed with The Secrets…. starting with the fact the monochromatic and powerful cover doesn’t give away the plot. The story continues the twins second year at their special school for their unique abilities. The introduction picks up in summer, and enjoyed “attending” the conference with the twins. One thing I appreciated the interweaving of real historical artifacts and stories within the fictional story.

I enjoyed how we learn more about not only the twins, but their relationships with both peers and educators, and especially Jon we learn more about his worries. The Zodiac Games was an interesting twist (reminded me of Harry Potter #4), but enjoyed how empathy was shown throughout all the competition, creating a fantastic atmosphere. The continuation of the dreams from book #1 added to the plot, and is a strong point of this author.

I felt the pacing was slower in this book, and the conclusion was a little rushed (but at the same time, I know it is an a series, so it might be more resolved in the next book.

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The Secrets of Arkaim (The Reeds of West Hills) by B. E. Padgett – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras

The Secrets of Arkaim (The Reeds of West Hills #2)The Secrets of Arkaim by B.E. Padgett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the Reeds of West Hills series. We again follow Frank and Jon, this time following their progress and the Zodiac Games.
The emotions in this book felt deeper and the plot more defined. The story was again well-written, fun and engaging, with had more of an emotional impact with how the pair felt and reacted to their issues, feeling alone and overcoming the obstacles in the paths.
There is once again mystery and adventure in this fantasy book for young teens, but can also be enjoyed as an adult. The writing is age appropriate and flows nicely.
I look forward to finding out what happens next!

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The Guardian of Whispers (The Reeds of West Hills Book 1) by B. E. Padgett – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras

The Guardian of Whispers (The Reeds of West Hills #1)The Guardian of Whispers by B.E. Padgett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the Reeds of West Hills series. This falls into the 9-12 year old fantasy category but as an adult I still found reading this book an enjoyable experience.
The story focuses on twins Jon and Frank, and the magical gifts they are learning to control at their magical school. The writing was age appropriate and easy to follow, setting up the series nicely. The plot was fun and entertaining, keeping me engaged throughout with wit mystery and adventure.
I certainly enjoyed reading this, and will move straight onto the second in the series!

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The Secrets of Arkaim (The Reeds of West Hills) by B. E. Padgett – Review by Rayne East

The Secrets of Arkaim (The Reeds of West Hills #2)The Secrets of Arkaim by B.E. Padgett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Mystery, Games and Secrecy
This fun and gripping read is the second book in The Reeds of West Hills series. It’s a fantasy aimed at middle grade readers and follows gifted twins Frank and Jon Reed. The story is well written and gives some backstory without the info dumping. The characters are likeable and relatable and the magical mystery is interwoven to keep you interested right until end. Definitely one to check out. Recommend.

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The Secrets of Arkaim (The Reeds Of West Hills Book 2) by B E Padgett – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

The Secrets of Arkaim (The Reeds of West Hills #2)The Secrets of Arkaim by B.E. Padgett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jon and Frank are back and it is their first summer at home since finding out that they were gifted and they have missed their family a lot, but they are also excited to be going to a convention as well, the best thing is that their families can go too. So as they get ready to introduce their family to the friends who are there, they are also excited to experience what it will be like with other gifted people around them, it is also nerve wracking, especially for Frank.

When they arrive there, they all settle in and are shown round by their friend Mira, before having dinner and some well earned rest before the real excitement begins. Unfortunately, there isn’t a gift specific group for Jon organised, not that he is surprised, but he is annoyed, so when one of the guest speakers speaks to him without fear, he is happy and agrees to stay in touch, meanwhile Frank has caught the eye of one of the other speakers and I’m interested in what they have to show him. After it is all over, the boys return to school and this is where the fun really begins, they are back where they feel comfortable and also find out that there are to be something called the Zodiac Games, a skill based competition where the houses are all pitted against each other until one wins. This excites all the students and gives them an opportunity to showcase their skills, so when the first challenge is announce, training begins, but the judges decide to throw a spanner in the works and change the rules at the last minute and the students are not happy, but it does mean that Jon and Frank are in with a chance of competing.

While this competition heats up, Jon is continuing his gifts class and it is there he discusses the dreams he is having of a shadow which speaks to him and shows him glimpses of situations he is unsure of and it is causing another load of sleep disturbances to his brother and roommates, but he doesn’t feel like he can talk to his brother about it and Frank is having worries of his own when one of his classmates becomes sick. As the weeks pass and the Zodiac Games competition heats up, other students start to become sick, but there is an undeniable pattern which causes concern, especially when the twins seem to be in the middle of it all again and Frank is terrified that he is going to be next. Can Jon and Frank use their skills to work out what is causing the sickness and who the shadow figure in Jon’s dreams are before something else happens and someone else gets hurt, or will it be too late and the danger surrounding them all become too much to overcome and what will happen with the Zodiac Games, something the whole school is enjoying, will they have a chance to complete them before things become too dangerous? This is a fantasy adventure where adversity is all around and secrets, lies and challenges will throw the balance off, causing magical mayhem throughout in this middle grade story which will entrance all ages and reading abilities.

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The Secrets of Arkaim (The Reeds of West Hills) by B. E. Padgett – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

The Secrets of Arkaim (The Reeds of West Hills #2)The Secrets of Arkaim by B.E. Padgett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Secrets of Arkaim is Book Two in The Reeds of West Hills series. It is a kid’s fantasy book aimed for children between the ages of nine to twelve-years-old. If you have not yet read book one in the series, I highly recommend that you do so prior to reading this book. Book one in the series introduces you to the characters, the setting, and their back stories. This story continues with twin boys Jon and Frank Reed and their journey to learn more about their powers while attending West Hills School for the Perceptually Gifted. The boys are anxious to compete in the Zodiac Games and win the title of Zodiac champions. The games will be challenging and will involve testing them of all the knowledge and skills that they have learned so far.

However, with strange things going on at the school any chance of winning the Zodiac Games might be nearly impossible. Weird things are happening to the telepathy students causing them to act irrationally and paranoid. Jon is terrified to go to sleep because a sinister shadowy figure lurks in his dreams. Trouble seems to follow Jon and Frank and they find themselves trying to stop a shadowy figure intent on destroying everything in its path. It is up to Frank and Jon to try to solve the mystery and save everyone.

Another wonderfully written book by this author. The storyline was intriguing, the setting was wonderful, and the characters were engaging. I love that Frank and Jon have gifts and that their parents are sending them to a school for gifted children so they can hone their skills and knowledge. The boys do not like being so far from home, but they love what they are learning and have formed great friendships while at school. The boys are constantly finding new adventures and solving new mysteries. A great read!

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The Secrets of Arkaim (The Reeds of West Hills) by B. E. Padgett – Review by Kerry Baker

The Secrets of Arkaim (The Reeds of West Hills #2)The Secrets of Arkaim by B.E. Padgett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is a great follow up to the first in the series. This is a YA book, aimed at 9-12 years and follows the chatactrts Frank and Jon. The brothers are fantastic characters and it is easy to see why the intended audience would connect with them. They are fun, exciting and have gifts.
The story itself is full of adventure. It is engaging and entertaining from Page 1. Even though it is not aimed at my age range (by a long shot!) I still found myself really enjoying it. This is a great book and I am looking forward to seeing what the brothers’ next adventure is.

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The Secrets of Arkaim (The Reeds of West Hills) by B. E. Padgett – Review by Sheri Schrader

The Secrets of Arkaim (The Reeds of West Hills #2)The Secrets of Arkaim by B.E. Padgett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Secrets of Arkaim is the second book in the The Reeds of West Hills series. This is my first book in this series, but I will be picking up the prior book soon. I always look for fun and entertaining books for my niece and nephew. The blurb reminded me of a Potteresque story, and I thought this might grab them. The story is fun and read quickly. We are quickly taken into the world of twins, Jon and Frank, and their quest to win the school games, West Hills Zodiac games. The characters are relatable and looking for challenges in their young lives. The characters are 11 years old and not only challenged by the school games but by other underlying intrigue on campus. I enjoyed this story, and I have already passed this onto my niece. She seems excited by the story, which is a win in my book! I look forward to checking out other books by this author in the future.

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The Secrets of Arkaim (The Reeds of West Hills) by B. E. Padgett – Review by Shelly Kittell

The Secrets of Arkaim (The Reeds of West Hills #2)The Secrets of Arkaim by B.E. Padgett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I was so excited to read the next adventure of the Reeds. I was so not disappointed. Frank and Jon have the what I think is the coolest adventure in this, the second book of the series. Along with their friends from the school for gifted children, they embark on a journey that takes them to new places and new things.They also find trouble at school. I can’t help but feel that I’m right there with them as I’m reading. The author does a great job with her writing to help the reader jump in and feel engaged in the story. In both books, you are in it from the start. I love the characters. They are very easy to relate to. The family drama is quite entertaining and so like many other families. You can’t miss this one. It’s a must read.

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The Secrets of Arkaim (The Reeds of West Hills) by B. E. Padgett – Review by Jenni Bishop

The Secrets of Arkaim (The Reeds of West Hills #2)The Secrets of Arkaim by B.E. Padgett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Secrets of Arkaim is the second book in the middle grade fantasy series The Reeds of West Hills. It is a YA story that is fun and engaging. It is a kid’s fantasy series aimed at teens aged 9 to 12 years. If you love Harry Potteresque books you will love this.
I really liked the first book and the adventure the twins and eclectic group of friends find themselves in.
Frank and Jon Reed continue to learn about their powers they once again find themselves in trouble not of their making. They very much want to participate in the Zodiac Games, but they find themselves in a race against time to stop a shadowy figure from causing mayhem.
What secrets are there at the West Hills School?
If you love magical tales, then you will enjoy this one.
The race is on!

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The Secrets of Arkaim (The Reeds of West Hills) by B. E. Padgett

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The Secrets of Arkaim (The Reeds of West Hills) by B. E. Padgett
Genre – Kids, Fantasy
Page Count – 234
Cover Designer – Annie Loomis

Get ready for the Zodiac Games! West Hills School for the Perceptually Gifted is buzzing with excitement as the much-anticipated competition approaches, and 11-year-old gifted twins Jon and Frank Reed are eager to compete. That is… if the judges can decide on the rules.

The boys will need to use all their gifts and knowledge to help Aries house win the coveted title of Zodiac champions. But the competition is not the only game being played at West Hills.

A mysterious shadow figure is haunting Jon while he sleeps and trying to tempt him down a dark path.

Something even more sinister is happening to the young telepathy students. When his classmates begin suffering from dangerous outbursts of fear and paranoia, Frank worries he could be next.

Will Frank’s fear and Jon’s secrets prevent them from uncovering the truth? It’s a race to solve these mysteries before someone gets hurt… or worse.

The Secrets of Arkaim is the second book in the Reeds of West Hills series.

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  1. E. Padgett is a poet and children’s author in the Pacific Northwest. She was a student affair professional at Everett Community College before pursuing her passion for writing and storytelling. She graduated with a B. A. in Professional and Creative Writing from Central Washington University. She was editor-in-chief at Manastash Literary Journal and event coordinator for Poetry Northwest.

Growing up in a loud and chaotic family of eight inspired her to create stories about sibling connections and challenges. Although she enjoys many things in life, she considers being an auntie one of her biggest joys. She is best known for her series The Reeds of West Hills.

Her hobbies include crocheting stuffed animals, dress up tea parties, graphic design, illustration, whistling and reading.

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