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The Vardoger Boy (The Forerunner Saga Book 2) by Jay Veloso Batista – Review by Alison Risher

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The Vardoger Boy (Forerunner Series)The Vardoger Boy by Jay Veloso Batista
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

As original and compelling as its predecessor, the second book in this series does not disappoint! Beginning with a simple recap, this would also be great as a stand-alone read. The protagonist goes from being feared to being accepted by some of his family members. Other characters learn to face their weaknesses, and reach deep inside themselves to overcome obstacles. Set against the rich historical backdrop of the ascension of Alfred the Great, the author continues to entertain and enlighten readers.

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Coyote’s Road Trip by Laura Koerber – Review by Rayne East

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Coyote's Road TripCoyote’s Road Trip by Laura Koerber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Intriguing adventure
Unique story with shapeshifters, drama and mystery based in a dystopian world. Coyote’s Road Trip is the prequel to Raven Woman’s Tavern, and takes the reader on a journey told by Coyote. The author has done a fantastic job of bringing the reader into Coyote’s mind and interweaving the world as interpreted by him. There are a lot of layers to the story that will appeal to many readers from climate change to grief and finding happiness in the smallest of things.

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The Vardoger Boy (The Forerunner Saga Book 2) by Jay Veloso Batista – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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The Vardoger Boy (Forerunner Series)The Vardoger Boy by Jay Veloso Batista
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed reading this fantasy adventure story. This is the second book in this series which is just as great as the first. This is a well written story about Thorfinn, his clan and the war battles that they seem to find themselves in. I really enjoy Thorfinn and what he brings to the story. He is my favorite of all the characters. A strong, engaging character that is supportive of others. I enjoyed being pulled into the story from the start. The author did a great job of details to make me feel as if I was right there with the characters. This is a fast paced, engaging story that has great growth and is hard to put down. You don’t want to miss what happens next to Thorfinn. I highly recommend this book.

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The King of Hearts

Called on the tarts,

And beat the Queen full sore;

The Queen of Hearts

Nearly fell apart

But vowed she’d be beaten no more. 

The Queen of Hearts,

She played her cards,

While poisoning the wine away;

And fed it to every King of Hearts

Who enjoyed chasing

Their queens like prey. 

Losing the game of Stolen Hearts is how she gets them to play: the cads, the wife-beaters, the white-slavers. Predators turned into easy prey. It’s no accident that she’s known as the Queen of Hearts by most males in town and she won’t rest until they all pay for their crimes.

Welcome to Nursery Crimes, where tales are twisted and happily ever afters are not always guaranteed….

Queen of Hearts is the story of a victim turned avenger of all women suffering under the rule of a cruel and unfair patriarchic society–and the unexpected love that finds her.

The success of her mission and her own safety now rides on her new partner, but while she trusts him in her quest for justice, trusting him with her heart is a whole other story.

Bound by a common goal and their love for each other, they will either put an end to the crimes against women in town or die trying.

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Thorfinn and the Witch’s Curse (The Forerunner Saga Book 1) by Jay Veloso Batista – Review By Sam Rainville

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Thorfinn and the Witch's Curse (The Forerunner Series #1)Thorfinn and the Witch’s Curse by Jay Veloso Batista
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a great start to a series. Jay Batista really weaves and intricate tale. There are a lot of details and insight to the inner workings of a Viking clan. There are deep characters on great adventure. Thorfinn wins your heart as you find yourself rooting for him while submersed in Viking and Norse culture and mythology. If you are a fan of magical quests, you will be captivated by this tale.

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The Vardoger Boy (The Forerunner Saga Book 2) by Jay Veloso Batista – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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The Vardoger Boy (Forerunner Series)The Vardoger Boy by Jay Veloso Batista
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
The Vardoger Boy (The Forerunner Saga Book 2) by Jay Veloso Batista

The Vardoger Boy is the second book in The Forerunner Saga and I absolutely loved reading it. This is a Historical Fantasy that once you start reading there’s no stopping until you finish. It’s a wonderful written story and the characters are relatable, fun ,strong and well developed. This authors style of writing blows me away. Every book I read I feel like I get swept away on a wonderful voyage . I highly recommend reading the first book if you haven’t already as its just as good as this one. This book is packed with adventure battles,action and so much more. I highly recommend reading this to find out what happens next. I don’t want to give away anything. I can’t wait for the next book and look forward to reading more from this Author.

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Bake Off (Bake Believe Series Book 2) by Cori Cooper – Review by Torey Foster

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Bake OffBake Off by Cori Cooper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Bake Off is the second book in the Bake Believe series. It is a fun story of a young girl coming into her own, really starting to discover herself, and her family in a whole new way.
She doesn’t only have normal teen issues to deal with, like school, and boys. She has a special gift that she doesn’t understand and is having trouble getting a handle on it. In this book, she takes a trip to visit her family in Arizona, hoping to learn more about her gift and her family. She wants to use her gift for good but she has to understand it first.
Once again the author has done an amazing job pulling you into the pages of the book. They don’t just tell you how the character feels, they bring it to life so that you can imagine the feeling as if it is happening to you. The story is light and funny and the main character learns some life lessons along the way. There is just enough mystery to without getting too complicated, making this book perfect for anyone from the age of 10 and up. This book is just very well written. I can’t wait for the next book in the series and I would definitely recommend.

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The Vardoger Boy (The Forerunner Saga Book 2) by Jay Veloso Batista – Review by Kerry Carr

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The Vardoger Boy (Forerunner Series)The Vardoger Boy by Jay Veloso Batista
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the Forerunner Series. I do definately recommend reading these books in order so you get a full understanding of the story and the characters involved. I have read the first book and was so excited to get this book to see where the author takes us. This story is all about change and how peoples lives are affected in different ways by the same circumstances.
I love that this story is a mixture of history and mythology. It allows us an insight into how the world used to be.

The war is brewing again and this time there will be life’s lost that will change the families lives from the oldest to the youngest.
We are also still travelling with Karl and Thorfinn. They are travelling on a longboat to protect the people the vowed to protect. However Karl is getting suspicious about his nephew and his strange behaviour.
Thorfinn is still struggling to come to terms with being able to walk between worlds and what that actually means for him and the things he sees.

This story is so captivating and is full of twists and turns that will keep a reader gripped. It is a story of change and betrayal where no one knows who to trust and the consequences of trusting the wrong person could mean life or death

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The Vardoger Boy (The Forerunner Saga Book 2) by Jay Veloso Batista – Review by Jo Frizzell

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The Vardoger Boy (Forerunner Series)The Vardoger Boy by Jay Veloso Batista
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was just as stunningly fabulous as the first book! I adore the illustration of the world and the characters too. The alternating points of view are such an engaging way to tell the story, seeing different parts and how they tie together. I like seeing how the characters interact and how they relate to each other, even as they come from different ways of life and different experiences. Also I enjoy the family ties aspects, how family is important to each character and the way that relationship guides actions. This truly is an amazing book within this series and I look forward to reading more!

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The Vardoger Boy (The Forerunner Saga Book 2) by Jay Veloso Batista – Review by Jenni Bishop

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The Vardoger Boy (Forerunner Series)The Vardoger Boy by Jay Veloso Batista
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Vardoger Boy is the second book in the Forerunner series and follows on from Thorfinn & the Witches Curse. I recommend reading that first to help you understand the characters better. Viking lore with fantasy paranormal elements what more could you ask for.

It is an action-packed adventure, with struggles and betrayal, emotions and romance rounding out Jay’s weaving fantastical historical fiction that is full of Norse mythology.

It is set in Midgard and the Realm Between. With plenty of strong characters, a great battle and brutality, danger and excitement and a blood feud. Fighting for hearth and family

Reviewed by @jennadb

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The Vardoger Boy (The Forerunner Saga Book 2) by Jay Veloso Batista – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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The Vardoger Boy (Forerunner Series)The Vardoger Boy by Jay Veloso Batista
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Captivating story once again by a truly gifted author! Finn’s adventure from the first series continues in this gripping adventure! This time he is not alone! The book was great visually once again and brought a lot to the table! I loved every moment of this adventure and wait in anticipation for more!

I loved this one for many reasons. Yes, Finn is the protagonist, and he seems to find his footing in this one along side his father of the true meaning what it is to be a Varadoger. I found the journey to that for Finn was hard at times, but his spirit never allowed him to give up, not even for a second! I more less loved the trials he faced through out to get to where he was by the time the book concluded. I also loved how all of Finn’s family had an important role in this novel! I am not speaking just of his father, but his siblings as well as his mother. They all played a role in this story. There was a lot happening at times but was very easy to follow and comprehend. I loved the author’s way of molding this story together and how things came to light, and what may come in future adaptations to the series! Loved it!

Again, amazing installment to the series! I think I may have even loved this installment more than the previous! I can not wait for the next adventure for Finn and his family to be able to be read by myself. I highly recommend this book, for sure a must read! It’s a fun journey that should be experienced!

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Taylor K Stephenson

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns)Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

~ Journey into the land of the Fae ~

I just recently started getting into the Fae realm-type stories. I definitely was drawn in by the cover of the book, but then Chloe’s story quickly wrapped me up into her world. This adventure was definitely action packed, full of tears, and plenty of plot twists. Chloe is easily relatable, but finds herself in situations that might make you question how you yourself would respond.

If you enjoy mystery, romance, female heroines, FAE, or anything that has a good story line then this is the book for you! Promise you won’t regret it.

Reviewed by @TaylorKStephenson

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Thorfinn and the Witch’s Curse (The Forerunner Saga Book 1) by Jay Veloso Batista – Review By Shai Flores

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Thorfinn and the Witch's Curse (The Forerunner Series #1)Thorfinn and the Witch’s Curse by Jay Veloso Batista
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love finding a new series to read! At first I didn’t realize this was a series that was already more than one book long and as I finished this, I found myself wanting to know when the next one was being released. I was really excited to see there are more books already. I am definitely going to be starting the next one asap! This is the story of a boy in 9th century England who finds himself cursed by a witch and living in 2 worlds. It is a combination of historical fiction, fantasy, and ghost story! As a teacher, I thought of a lot of people that would enjoy this book and plan on recommending it to some of my previous students. It was an easy-to-read, original story that kept me turning the pages for sure!

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The Vardoger Boy (The Forerunner Saga Book 2) by Jay Veloso Batista – Review by Shelly Kittell

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The Vardoger Boy (Forerunner Series)The Vardoger Boy by Jay Veloso Batista
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book 2 in the trilogy. Finn and his family are on adventures again. Agne and Cub are at the battle of Wessex. This is a large and hard fight. Many are lost, including family, and many are taken for ransom. Finn and Raga are out with Uncle Karl and the crew to help them. On the way, a troll on the boat traps Finn in between realms to perform a task for him. What an adventure this is. Most of the time the crew do not know what is going on. Kara and the rest of Finn’s family have been left at home and are dealing with blood feuds, being driven from their home and other misadventures. This is another excellent book in the journey of Thorafinn. The plot is adventurous. The excitement is on every page. There are three plotlines going and the author does a great job of intertwining them together so that they do connect. I enjoyed the storyline of the womenfolk That was my favorite because they overcame big odds. The characters are really written well. Martine is a sneaky character that I would love to see more of so I hope she is written in more in Book 3. That cliffhanger grabbed me. I can’t wait to read the next book. I recommend this trilogy to fantasy lovers.

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Whisper Hymer

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns)Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Flame and Crystal Thorns begins a new series by Kay L. Moody. It is the story of Chloe who appears to have been a minor character from an earlier series. I am not certain as I’ve never read another book by this author. The book can, however, be read, understood, and enjoyed as a stand-alone read – though it did have a slow feeling start without prior knowledge of the characters and mystical world Ms. Moody has created.

Ms. Moody did a lovely job of explaining character motivation and interactions found in her previous work. Her writing is flowing and filled with descriptive language to help the reader immerse in the story. I found the story enchanting with a creative use of magic and its magical boundaries. The main character, Chloe, feels real as she struggles through doubt and fear. In a refreshing twist, we follow a reluctant hero with abilities but also heart and crippling fears. The intwined love story gave the book an intriguing companion for Chloe and added some interesting twists. All in all, I think I will need to get my hands on more works by Ms. Moody soon!

Reviewed by @whisperhymer

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Tia Martel

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns)Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Chloe has made a life for herself back in the mortal world as the town’s apothecary. As a human, she’s content living this way and is adamant that she will never go back to Faerie, but sometimes things change.

When a fae shows up begging for her help in saving Faerie, she repeatedly says no until it’s apparent she cannot keep refusing. Her sister is in danger and she must go help fight the angry humans poisoning Faerie with iron.

She packs a bag to make the trip, but when making their way into Faerie things take a turn when the humans are stronger than anticipated. Now armed with a new magic, Chloe has to save all of Faerie before it’s too late.

Flame and Crystal Thorns was a fun, suspenseful read with wonderful world building. If you’re a fan of Sarah J. Maas you will absolutely love this story! It pulls you in from the first page and doesn’t willingly let you go until you’re craving more.

I adored Chloe and Quintus, and I’m excited to check out book 2 in this series. I’m 100% hooked and ready for more time in Faerie with this crew!

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by S. Bittles

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #1)Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I could not read this book fast enough!!! The next book in the series is to be released later this year and I will definitely be preordering it. My understanding is that there is a previous series that comes before this one, but I was able to enjoy this book without reading the other series.

I throughly enjoy this Authors writing, it is so vivid and engaging, even when describing bandaging a wound. We are given a wonderful plot and very loveable characters. I look forward to reading previous books and new ones to come.

This is a shorter review because I am unable to write more without giving anything away, just go read it!!

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Jennifer Reimer

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns)Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was amazing, I could not put it down, it took me to a whole another world, I thrilly enjoyed it. This book was filled with action the whole way thou. It really kept me in anticipation and on the edge of my seat wanting to know what was going to happen next with Chloe. Chloe is an amazing well put together character, her sass and determination and growth in the book made it hard not to enjoy her character. Chloe’s leadership and the was she was dealing with tasks make you know that she will be an amazing person and character. The visuals that were placed in the book about the Faerie world made you think you were right there and able to reach out and touch everything. This story did not disappoint me at all. Its an amazing and wonderful book loved it from start to finish. A must read book by far. Can’t wait to read the rest in this series.

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Desiree Ottinger

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #1)Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Chloe has acclimated back into the human world after being in Fairy for a while. She is the village apothecary and does her utmost to heal all who are injured or sick. When some of the villagers come down with an illness that she can’t cure without using Fairy elements, she becomes very concerned. Then a Fae from her past, Quintus, shows up asking for her help to save other Fae from humans who are poisoning Fairy with iron. They quickly figure out that the illness in the village is connected to the poisoning of Fairy. Can they work together to save Fairy and thus the villagers in time?

I enjoy this author’s books because they write Fae characters well. I haven’t read the series that this spins off from, but I will. Chloe seemed a little on the frail side of being able to deal with conflict. I appreciated reading about how she deals with it and finding out why she responds in the way she does. I look forward to finding out more in the next books!

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Ashley Bertram

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns)Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was my first book by Kay L Moody and let me say I was not disappointed. Chloe, a mortal, is happy living her life in the mortal realm as an apothecary, helping people. You might say this is her passion. Her quite life is interrupted when a familiar Fae, Quintus, shows up asking for her help is saving the Fae land, Faerie, from the mortals. Chloe only agrees because her older sister is a Fae living in Faerie and she wants to make sure she is OK.
Chloe is not the normal hero is in the story and at first, she is afraid and timid, because Chloe is not a fighter. Chloe has to discover her self-worth and so she knows what to bring to the table to help Faerie. This book ends on a cliff hanger and hopefully book 2 will be out soon!

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Heather Watson

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns)Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first-time reading Kay L. Moody and I have to say it was not what I was expecting. Flame and Crystal Thorns was one of the first Fae books that I have read. The world of Fae hasn’t been a world I’m that familiar with. After reading this book I found out that this a spin off from The Fae of Bitter Thorn series, that gives more background to the characters in this novel. Even though you can read this book without reading the other series I think I would have understood the book better. Chole isn’t the normal main character I am used to which was a change for me that’s for sure. This book left a great cliff hanger that leaves me wanting more. I am ready to read what come next for these characters.

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Bake Off (Bake Believe Series Book 2) by Cori Cooper – Review by stephanie nicole

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Bake OffBake Off by Cori Cooper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was a really great sequel to the first book. It was a perfect clean teen read with enough surprises to keep you guessing. The first book was great but this sequel really took the cake. Full of teen angst, a hint of romance, and plenty of humor this book was a great read and definitely parent approved.

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The Vardoger Boy (The Forerunner Saga Book 2) by Jay Veloso Batista

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Vikings war with the last Saxon Kingdom, blood feuds stalk the family, the werebear takes revenge and our forerunner hero must face trolls, a kelp man and his nuggles, and a dark elf! The epic adventures of the Agneson Clan continue! The year is 878: Danish forces assemble for war on Wessex and the loyal Agneson Clan heeds the call to join the Great Viking Horde, but while honorable men gather in the midlands, a blood feud draws mercenaries to their undefended homestead for murderous revenge.

Sailing his Viking crew to fulfill their oath, Karl harbors suspicions over strange occurrences that bedevil his nephew Thorfinn, while far to the north their sworn enemy the werebear and his dark elf master strike back… And the young forerunner Thorfinn learns the Nine Realms are full of surprising hidden folk, but to earn his place aboard the Viking’s ship he must accept a mast troll’s quest….

Will the family escape the despicable vendetta? Can Thorfinn face the evils prowling the bottom of the Humber Estuary? Does Cub battle to victory against King Alfred’s men? How can Karl and his Vikings find and defeat a mysterious lair of were-beasts?

The epic saga of Thorfinn the forerunner and his clan in Danelaw England continues…. Like history and legends? Enjoy the gritty realism of TV’s Vikings or the multi-character fantasy of The Song of Ice and Fire? Want Viking Age drama and adventures like The Last Kingdom, then this is a series you’ll love!

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Jay Veloso Batista is a published author of Historical Fantasy and Supernatural Suspense, technical non-fiction, poetry and role-playing games. The Forerunner Series includes ‘Thorfinn and the Witch’s Curse,’ ‘The Vardoger Boy,’ ‘On Viking Seas,’ ‘Kara, Shieldmaiden of Eire (2022),’ ‘Mauraders in Jotunheim (2023),’ and  ‘Voyage to Cordova (2024).’ Jay loves history, cycling and hiking, and  good craft beer! A frequent traveler for business and pleasure, Jay has visited all 50 states and all of the continents except Antarctica, and the places he has frequented support his story craft. A father and grandfather, Jay lives on the eastern Delaware shore with his wife where they can kayak, swim in the ocean and eat lots of blue fin crabs! You can learn more about Jay at www.jayvelosobatista.com or on his Facebook Author page.

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Thorfinn and the Witch’s Curse (The Forerunner Saga Book 1) by Jay Veloso Batista – Review By Misti Maggio

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Thorfinn and the Witch's Curse (The Forerunner Series #1)Thorfinn and the Witch’s Curse by Jay Veloso Batista
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this book very much. It was a nice change of pace from the type of books I normally read. I liked the historical aspect of the book. The world building was great. I loved getting all the different points of view. I can’t wait to read the next book.
Reviewed by @mimimadge

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Michelle Marlow

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns)Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first of a wonderful and expressive young adult series. We are met with Chloe who is the local apothecary for her small town. And she runs into many of the towns people having scurpus. At the same time a Fae man named Quintus. Who tells her that her sister is in need of her help.

Problem is the sister is in Faerie. And Faerie is under attack, This world building is amazing and you can feel the touches of magic that are beaming around every page turn.

Plus if you like an enemies to lovers story, look no further. I cannot wait to see where this story progresses to. I love Chloe and her personality and can feel her struggles. I just cannot wait. I am so excited for the next.

Review by @michellerenee6590

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Shannen Kern

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #1)Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was my first book from this author and I am already running to not only pre-order the second book, but also ordering her other series! This adventure is THAT good.

Chloe is enjoying her mortal life as her town’s apothecary, but people are getting sicker than usual. Quintus, a fae from Chloe’s past, shows up requesting help. Faerie is being overthrown by mortals and Chloe can help stop it, but will she? She vowed never to return but her sister’s life hangs in the balance.

I devoured this book in a day and am impatiently waiting for the second one! I highly recommend this book if you are looking for a fast-paced thrilling Fae escapade.

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Megan Conley

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns)Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’m such a sucker for a good YA novel. Fantasy has never been a genre that I gravitate toward but what drew me in right away was the amazing cover. I mean…LOOK at it! And once I read the summary, I had to give it a chance. This is a spin-off of another series by Kay L. Moody; however, you don’t need to have read that series to understand what’s going on in this one. I’m sure reading the previous series would give you a deeper/better understanding of some of the events alluded to in this series, but the author does a great job of skimming over the events and filling in any blanks the reader might have. I will definitely be going back and reading the other series by Moody.
I absolutely love how the author completely immerses the reader into not only Chloe’s mortal world, but Quintus and Elora’s fae world. Moody’s descriptions are great and while I would call this book a slow burn, it still kept my attention and I had a hard time putting it down. Moody moves the plot forward at a great pace and I love how she develops her characters.
Chloe isn’t your typical main character heroine. She’s indecisive, reserved, and insecure; HOWEVER, she also has a sharp tongue, is witty, and will fight for what she believes in. Quintus is my favorite type of character…you love to hate him, but deep down inside you really love him. He’s broody, surly, and demanding, but he’s also protective, caring, and smitten with Chloe. I really like the slow, but clean 😉 burn between Chloe and Quintus. There is definitely some history between the two that (unless you’ve read the other series) we aren’t privy to, but I think it adds to the mystery of their relationship.
I can’t wait to see what Book 2 holds because WHEW! that ending! Be prepared to be left on a cliff so steep you’ll wonder how you’re ever going to get off. Overall, I would highly recommend this series!

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Janel Bernotas

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Janel Bernotas

Wow! What a fantastic and magical novel! I’m partial to tales of the fae and other magical beings. Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L Moody absolutely kept me enthralled and turning pages long into the night. The writing style is so descriptive that you can visualize every scene, character, and smallest little detail in your mind. It makes you feel like you’re actually there watching the tale unfold in front of you. The characters like Chloe, Quintus, Grace, and Elora are written so descriptively and “real” that you feel like you’ve known them for ages. I loved every bit of this book, and cheered Chloe on as she fought to save Faerie from the mortals. I give this novel 5 stars. To me, it is like reading some Harry Potter and J.R.R. Tolkien wrapped up in one. I look forward to reading more of Kay L. Moody’s work.

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody Review by -Stephanie Driskill

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Chloe, who once resided in the land of Fae, has found her place in the mortal realm. She is an apothecary and is respected by those mortals whom she helps. Alas, the last few patients of hers she has not been able to cure. What is causing this malady? Unfortunately, it does not come from the mortal realm but rather that of Fae. What can she do to help the mortals and even her own family against this horrid illness? Why naturally she must revisit Fae and help those in that realm against Iron. If she can help the fairies to take back their castle and land, then maybe she has a chance to save those she loves.
Such a great fantasy novel. It is hard not to fall in love with Chloe and to want her to succeed. We follow her through many problems and challenges and difficult decisions. The characters are so well written, and the storyline is written at a pace such that I did not want to put the book down. I love the fact that the book is based in two different worlds that are attached by many things. What happens in Fae has it effects on the mortal realm. You can’t help but to root for Chloe and want her to succeed. Pick up the book and read it. You will not be disappointed. In fact, my 13 year-old- granddaughter thought the book was beautiful and cannot wait to read the next book in the series.

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Coyote’s Road Trip by Laura Koerber – Review by Carrie Reed

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 stars

This is not my first book by this author, and it won’t be my last, somehow I am always pulled right into these books. In this story we have Jim going on a journey of finding himself really, and the different people Jim meets along the way. The cast of characters are interesting but Janey and her father stuck out to me the most. The way Jim describes the scene with the two really broke my heart, but it was also sort of beautiful at the same time. Rachel also stood out to me, I like that Jim found his ending for now alongside Rachel. There were moments I found myself chuckling, such as the farting scene and just all around enjoying the journey along with Jim. I look forward to more from this brilliant author.

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