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Insatiable Darkness (The Vigilant Book 0) by LM Preston – Review by Shannen Kern

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

This was my first book by this author, but it is far from the last! Insatiable Darkness was a short but thrilling read. I have a feeling I am going to devour this entire series right after this review. EmVee had no idea what she was getting into at her new town, but surprises lurked in every corner. Being a strong female athlete comes with its disadvantages yet her new school appears to have some individuals up for the challenge. Will this finally be a place she fits in and finds a suitable partner? I enjoyed all the twists and turns during this rollercoaster story. It is fast paced so I didn’t even have time to guess what happens next. Heading to get the next book now!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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Mermaid and the Water Magnifying Glass (Mermaid Science Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kerry Baker

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The Mermaid and the Water Magnifying Glass (Mermaid Science, #3)The Mermaid and the Water Magnifying Glass by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This really is such a delightful series to read. Every time I tell me daughter there is a new one she gets so excited. The stories are engaging and perfect for the intended audience. It is also interesting and well written enough to entertain any adult involved with the reading. These books are always ones we have to read multiple times, which for me is all I need to tell me it is a success. A great book and a great series.

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To Be a Fae Guardian (Audio Book) by Tricia Copeland – Review by Heather Lovelace

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5 stars

For any fans of epic fantasy and beautifully created worlds, you will NEVER go wrong with a book by Tricia Copeland. This book and series is very familiar to me and I was excited to be able to listen to a favorite. The story came to life in a brand new way and allowed me to thoroughly enjoy the story and universe powerfully. The narration only added to the richness of the story development. Run and get a copy of the book and audio as quick as you can. Worth every minute!

Twilight’s Spy (Twilight Realm Trilogy Book 1.5) by K.M. Wray – Review by Rayne East

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Twilight's SpyTwilight’s Spy by K.M. Wray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

YA fantasy adventure story
This intriguing quick read is book 1.5 in the Twilight Realm series. The author creates a fantastical world with elves, magic, adventure and even dragons. There is a unique flavour to the writing that I enjoyed and kept me engaged from start to finish. I am looking forward to continuing this series.

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Princess of Prias by Courtney Davis – Review by Rayne East

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Princess of PriasPrincess of Prias by Courtney Davis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Intriguing and engaging fantasy
Absolutely loved this book. It drew me in from the start and kept me enthralled til the end. It is a sci fi fantasy, unique it’s its story telling and full of action, mystery, aliens and lots more. I will definitely be looking for more for this author. Highly recommend.

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Princess of Prias by Courtney Davis – Review by Helen Dawkins

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Princess of PriasPrincess of Prias by Courtney Davis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Loved this book! Elle, also known as L, is just like most kids, dreaming of being a prince or princess, and even more so being an orphan dreaming that one day someone will come by and tell you that your parent was royalty and so are you. Now your life changes upside down from the feeling of not belonging to finding out about where you come from. I love the timeline that the author gives us, where it is explanatory or what is going on but not giving to much information. While immediately you know that Elle (L) is going to most likely find out her heritage, the journey the author takes you on is nothing short of mysterious and twists. Locan, the warrior for the Royal Guard, is everything you want in a fantasy, and remind me of the Hulk, that he grows in size where he senses danger, especially if that danger includes the woman he loves, even if he won’t accept it at first.

This is a super fun and light book to read. Great for an in-between series, or getting you out of a book slump, or honestly whenever. I did not put the book down, start to finish. I definitely think we need a second book to give us a little closure on what happened to L, Locan, and everyone else involved.

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Twilight’s Spy (Twilight Realm Trilogy Book 1.5) by K.M. Wray – Review by Lauren West

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Twilight's SpyTwilight’s Spy by K.M. Wray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I truly love a great fantasy story and this was definitely one. This YA Fantasy is something that will appeal to all ages and anyone who loves a good elven adventure. Yarissa was a strong and amazing character, and I felt a connection from chapter 1. As she ventures into the Night Realm she becomes everything she did not think she could be doing things she did not believe she could do. She will be taken upon an amazing magical adventure with plenty of laughter, action, excitement, and life lessons attached. This tale brought to life is not one that should be missed!

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Princess of Prias by Courtney Davis – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Princess of PriasPrincess of Prias by Courtney Davis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4.5 stars

When I saw Courtney’s name on the book, I just had to get it and I was not let down in any way. Courtney has done it again and given us the readers a story that is easy to get lost in and invested in the outcome. I enjoy the worlds she creates and her cleverly woven tales.

Princess of Prias is a space fantasy tale with a little romance and humour thrown in the mix. I said it before and I will say it again it is refreshing to see authors come up with new things and Courtney does just that. I enjoyed getting an in depth look at these compelling characters. This book kept me intrigued right through until the end. It is a fun story that I was completely engrossed in. It is full of action and tension, mysteries and lies, aliens, evil uncles, pushy goddesses, a utopian society and so much more.

The true adventure begins when Elle finds she is more than she ever thought. When a warrior shows up, she soon becomes ensnared into a web of politics, deceit and evil as they face danger in a battle for survival of worlds and races.

I will be keeping an eye out for more.
Reviewed by @jennadb

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Twilight’s Spy (Twilight Realm Trilogy Book 1.5) by K.M. Wray – Review by Daryian Lucas

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Twilight's SpyTwilight’s Spy by K.M. Wray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4.5/5 Stars
Twilight Realm has easily become one of my top three fantasy universes. This is my 2nd book by the this author and in the series and I was not disappointed. The writing in this book is so descriptive I can seriously see the scenes playing out as I read. I love that there isn’t any difficult language to understand even though this is fantasy. I like how easy to read, get entertaining this book was!

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Twilight’s Spy (Twilight Realm Trilogy Book 1.5) by K.M. Wray – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Twilight's SpyTwilight’s Spy by K.M. Wray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This second book of this series was fantastic and I highly recommend to read this series in order. If you are a lover of YA Fantasy like I am definitely take a leap and dive in to this story of magic, elves and adventure!

Yarissa wants to a be a warrior and finished up her training and wants to become one of the Elites, but ends up being a spy and on a mission to find a missing princess. Her journey, though not easy, but finds herself trapped in the Night Realm. Yarissa is a fighter, has to use her magic in ways and I loved that about her character… strong and a survivor. Will Yarissa survive the Night Realm while trying to find a missing princess?

I cannot wait to see how this series continues!! Totally Enjoyable!

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Twilight’s Spy (Twilight Realm Trilogy Book 1.5) by K.M. Wray – Review by Rebecca Hill

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Twilight's SpyTwilight’s Spy by K.M. Wray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is in a series, kind of a bridge between books one and two. While it works as a stand alone, I highly recommend reading the first book as it answers some questions and is in the same realm. I loved reading about Yarissa almost as much as I loved being back in this series. She is strong, playful, and sassy which made her very appealing. She is relatable that she thinks she has her life planned out and then discovers life doesn’t always work the way we plan. This was another great book, and I really enjoyed it!

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Mermaid and the Water Magnifying Glass (Mermaid Science Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Barbie England

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The Mermaid and the Water Magnifying Glass (Mermaid Science, #3)The Mermaid and the Water Magnifying Glass by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wickstrom did an amazing job of explaining the science behind water magnifying glasses and told the story in a way that would captivate the attention of young readers. The story follows the friend duno of Fig and Maria. The friends are playing near a lake when Trezzie, a mermaid that only Fig can see, helps them build a magnifying glass to examine a fossil. The back of the book includes instructions that could be used to make one of our own. Teachers could use “Mermaid and the Water Magnifying Glass” to help illustrate ways that their students can investigate the world around them without the use of expensive equipment.

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Princess of Prias by Courtney Davis – Review by April McCoy

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Princess of PriasPrincess of Prias by Courtney Davis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book brought me back to a time where books with all the magic, mystery, action and intrigue drew me into another world. I really enjoyed the authors style and fell head over heels for the characters. The story was well structured and flowed nicely, where no lulls put you to sleep! It was exciting and entertaining and seriously took you to another place and another time. I could not put this book down! I look forward to reading more from the author and will be watching for more!! The beginning of this story seriously got me hook line and sinker and what followed did not disappoint! Give it a read!!

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Twilight’s Spy (Twilight Realm Trilogy Book 1.5) by K.M. Wray – Review by stephanie nicole

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Twilight's SpyTwilight’s Spy by K.M. Wray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This next installment to this series was even better then the first. Full of a quest, dragons, elves, emotions, drama, and more I just simply couldn’t not put this fantasy book down. Once again the word building is original, and our author certainly stops at nothing to bring her characters, and story to life. I know personally I can’t wait to see what happens in this terrific series next.

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Twilight’s Curse (Twilight Realm Trilogy Book I) by K.M. Wray – Review by Anna Hirsch

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Twilight's CurseTwilight’s Curse by K.M. Wray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Twilight’s Curse (Twilight Realm Trilogy Book I) by K.M. Wray
4 Stars

The author did a fantastic job of creating her own world. The elves rule five realms, this one takes place in the Twilight Realm. It is a fantasy adventure filled with magic, dragons and fantastical creatures. Phoenix is only thirteen when his parents, the king and queen are murdered. He goes into hiding for his own safety. When the time is right, he will step up and become the king that he was meant to be. Zoe has no love loss for her parents who experimented on her as if she was a lab rat. She manages to escape and stays hidden for many years. Fate brings these two together and with the help of some friends, they attempt to rid the realm of the evil that has spread. I think this is a great start to this series. A very entertaining story.

Review by @Anna Hirsch
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Princess of Prias by Courtney Davis – Review by stephanie nicole

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Princess of PriasPrincess of Prias by Courtney Davis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was an interesting read for me, filled with great word building, fantastic characters, and interesting plot and more I just simply couldn’t put this one down and was halfway through it before I realized it. Our main lead has no idea who or what she is until she becomes an adult, enter a tall handsome male lead to save her from unknown forces and you had me hook, line, and sinker. While I was glad to see us start out on earth I did find it fascinating to look into other worlds from these characters eyes. So of your looking for a great new read make sure you pick this one up today.

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Twilight’s Spy (Twilight Realm Trilogy Book 1.5) by K.M. Wray – Review by Anna Hirsch

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Twilight's SpyTwilight’s Spy by K.M. Wray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Twilight’s Spy (Twilight Realm Trilogy Book 1.5) by K.M. Wray
4 Stars

This is a wonderful young adult adventure filled with elves, dragons and magic. Yarissa is a spy that’s sent to the Night Realm to get word to the king. This realm has its own dangers and doesn’t take kindly to outsiders. After tragedy hits, she is left on her own to finish the assignment. Yarissa discovers many things about herself and her growth is amazing. She is strong and determined which is great qualities in a female lead character. Although the story is short and ends on a cliffhanger, it fits perfectly between book one and two of the series. It’s a captivating and interesting story.

Review by @Anna Hirsch
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Twilight’s Spy (Twilight Realm Trilogy Book 1.5) by K.M. Wray – Review by Amber Howard

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Twilight's SpyTwilight’s Spy by K.M. Wray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I forgot how much I loved the first book until I read this one.(Book 1.5). This book hooked me from the first line. Yarissa’s is a young elf hellbent on joining the elite branch after finishing her training. She believes that’s the best way to prevent the events of the first book (if you haven’t read it yet please do) from happening again. Through a mission asked of her by the king of Twilight himself, she learns that there may be others ways to serve and protect the kingdom. She learns more about her power, strength, and herself as the story unfolds. It’s action packed with a hint of romance. Definitely a good read. I cannot wait for book 2 to come out.

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Death & Mirrors (All Things Dark & Deadly Book 1) by SF Benson – Review by Tori Mitton

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Death & Mirrors: All Things Dark & Deadly, Book OneDeath & Mirrors: All Things Dark & Deadly, Book One by S.F. Benson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book I’ve read by S.F Benson. It’s the first book in the series and it’s sooo good. The fantasy and parallels are soo good.
Dr. Death’s reign is killing everything there and will soon begin spreading to London. Evaline is determined to stop them…but it requires finding the Firestone.
I am so excited to read the rest of this series

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Twilight’s Spy ( Twilight Realm Trilogy Book 1.5 ) by K.M. Wray – Review by Carla Clemmons

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Twilight's SpyTwilight’s Spy by K.M. Wray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This author did not disappoint! I definitely recommend reading the first book so you have some back story to the realms. The stories are well written so you can picture everything as you are reading. Yarissa is a fierce character especially after she realizes her strength. In the beginning she thinks she knows where she belongs but goes on a mission only to realize she may have been wrong. This story has some new characters that you aren’t sure if Yarissa should trust. She’s still young by elf standards and does a lot of growing throughout the story. I’m really glad the author did this in between story. I can’t wait to read book 2 to see where the story goes for the Twilight Realm!

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Princess of Prias by Courtney Davis – Review by Ashley Hasting

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Princess of PriasPrincess of Prias by Courtney Davis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was such a great read! You’ve got adventures, romance, friendships, enemies, and more! Elle is an orphan on Earth, when one day, she finds out she’s a princess from a totally different planet. She wasn’t sure whether to believe it or not, but the evidence was there. She ended up leaving with Locan to get to her home and possible throne. Her uncle is evil and needs to be dealt with! Please take a read!

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Twilight’s Spy (Twilight Realm Trilogy Book 1.5) by K.M. Wray – Review by Karen Pearman

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Twilight's SpyTwilight’s Spy by K.M. Wray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is part of a young adult series that I fell in love with after reading the first book. This is technically book two but is called book one and a half. This book helps answer some of the questions I was left with following the first book. I loved how the author managed to make this into a short story but can fill in so many missing details. I laughed, I cried, and at times I was downright angry with some characters. But when it was complete I felt like this book achieved a lot in the small amount of story that we were given. However, it did just make me want to know more. I highly suggest reading the first book before picking this one up. Otherwise, you will be a little confused. If you like, or love as I do, young adult books please pick up these stories.

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Twilight’s Spy (Twilight Realm Trilogy Book 1.5) by K.M. Wray – Review by Piper Foster

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Twilight's SpyTwilight’s Spy by K.M. Wray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I loved the other few books so though I read this and it has not disappointed me. Young adult fantasy with all those mythical creatures from your dreams. We follow Yarissa on her mission and everything goes her way then she finds herself trapped in a different Realm wondering how to survive. Will she get out of this nightmare?

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Princess of Prias by Courtney Davis – Review by Kerry Carr

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Princess of PriasPrincess of Prias by Courtney Davis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a very interesting Sci fi adventure. What I loved is the magic of the story and how the author brings all the worlds to life so that you feel like you are actually experiencing it all first hand.
There is a little romance which is a nice touch but this story is more about action and adventure with a female hero which is nice to read.

The concept of the story was good too. About an orphaned girl, who doesn’t know where she came from all she knows she is doesn’t fit in. And then into adulthood where she works as a midwife but still doesn’t feel like she belongs, that is until the secrets of her true identity begin to unravel and show her a world where she belongs and the people she needs to protect as Princess.

What follows is a great adventure as Ellie trys to find her feet in this strange world while at the same time gaining the trust of her people. Will they welcome her home? Or will there be problems from her own people as well as the dangers already against them?
With the help of Locan they need to fight against aliens, and Elle’s uncle to save her people while also fighting the monsters that live inside of them.

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Princess of Prias by Courtney Davis – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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Princess of PriasPrincess of Prias by Courtney Davis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book had its own magic, in every form, I felt I was on a mythical ride as I read this book, the author used very well done descriptive words to describe places, and planets, and everything associated with it.

The book was wonderful. The characters were lovely, and I didn’t want to top reading, as I took the journey to each destination, I wanted to know more, and i could not put this book down. Elle and Locan were wonderful characters, defiantly had a lot of development as well. I was very intrigued by them, as well as what I wanted to happen between them. I enjoyed this book, it was very much something new to me, and it offered a lot to the reader, it was impossible not to fall in love with the story!

Wonderful read, and most wonderful writing by the author! I could not put this one down. This is without a doubt, a must read, and I highly recommend this book as well as the book’s wonderful author!

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Princess of Prias by Courtney Davis – Review by Megan Watson

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Princess of PriasPrincess of Prias by Courtney Davis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Elle is similar to most orphans. She feels misplaced and has a deep seated curiosity about her birth parents and where she comes from. When the woman who raised her passes away, she finds something that changes her life forever. She comes to find out that she’s actually an alien princess and the bulky hunk of handsome revealing this information is bound to protect her!
Locan is a warrior of the Royal Guard and is very similar to the Hulk when his princess is in danger or enemies are around. It will take everything he and his inner warrior has as well as blessings and guidance from the goddesses in order to fulfill his mission and get the Princess back to their home planet. He only has to make sure he doesn’t frighten or push away the Princess in the meantime.
This book was a super fun read. I fell into the story so easily and really didn’t want to put the book down when I had to. I could definitely read more about Prias if we are ever blessed with another journey.

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Princess of Prias by Courtney Davis – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Princess of PriasPrincess of Prias by Courtney Davis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a fascinating story. Elle grew up not knowing that she is a princess of another world. When she becomes an adult, she learn s of it after the lady that raised her passes on. Quite entertaining due to the humor between Elle and locan as he tries to adjust to Earth to find her. Their travels back to her world are an adventure of intrigue and thrills. There is a bit of romance scattered throughout. I loved reading about the ladies that escaped in the pods to have their children on Earth. I found the characters well-thought out. They kept you wanting to know more. Elle and Locan had chemistry. You could feel the sparks. Warrior was a bit of a grump. The plot was out of this world (pun intended). An entertaining book that engages you from beginning to end. Fans of strong female character romance and fans of fantasy romance will love this story. A new author to me, I will be looking for more of her books to read.

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Princess of Prias by Courtney Davis – Review by Carrie Reed

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Princess of PriasPrincess of Prias by Courtney Davis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 stars!

Excellent!! This book was amazing. The characters were easy to fall in love with and the way the author describes the different planets and their inhabitants is so detailed, it really brought my imagination to life. I loved reading of L and Locan, and I was hoping the whole time that they would be getting together, they seemed perfect for each other. Leda, she really got on my nerves, but I think she came to like the princess in the end, at least that is what I hope. I wish I could have seen something happen to Sor, but the ending was perfection.

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Insatiable Darkness (The Vigilant Book 0) by LM Preston – Review by Barbara Bohls

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

This book is in the YA genre and I feel that anyone would appreciate this book if they like supernatural stories. This book is a very quick read and can be finished in a day. The characters in this story have great depth and feel real emotions that any teen would feel in this type of situation. Moving to a new town can cause anyone some anxiety but throw in missing kids and it just hits different emotions. This is also a prequel to the series and I am hoping it will give some more background into the characters as the series continues. I felt a little disconnect with them during this story but not enough to make a huge difference. The mysteries in the book keep you hooked throughout and turning the pages to see what happens. I am looking forward to reading the rest of the series to continue to build on these characters and to continue the mysteries. I highly recommend this series to anyone who likes a quick read with lots of mystery.

Reviewed by @bbohls

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Twilight’s Spy (Twilight Realm Trilogy Book 1.5) by K.M. Wray – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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Twilight's SpyTwilight’s Spy by K.M. Wray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Twilight’s Spy (Twilight Realm Trilogy Book 1.5) by K.M. Wray

Twilight’s Spy is a amazing YA/ Fantasy story that is fast paced and hard to put down once you start. I love that this author is giving us this story which is in-between books one and two. This introduces us to new characters and gives back story which I love. I highly recommend reading the first book if you haven’t already as its just as good as this one. This is a fairly new author to me but I’m a fan already. This story is packed with adventure, action, magic, drama and so much more. Yarissa just finished her training and wants to be apart of the Elites. What happens when she’s sent out on a spy mission to the Night Realm? Being a spy really isn’t what she wants to be but the amazing friends she meets along the way . She really wants to keep her people safe. I highly recommend reading this fast-paced story to find out what happens next. I can’t wait to read more from this Author.

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