This 2nd installment of a great series starts with Seth, who ie desperately struggling between his feelings for his love Miriam and his dedication, love for his sister who is dying.
Situations arise (no spoilers!) where he consistently feels like he has to choose between them, and making a choice will destroy him as he wants his love for both. Does he choose his sister, or does he choose to betray his love? Can he make a choice?
This book continues the storyline of the protection of The elusive Garden of Eden. There’s ebough angst, and inter character drama that will keep you hooked but also somehow find yourself desperately invested in their wants, and needs.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Melissahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMelissa2022-03-03 07:27:452022-03-03 07:27:45Apocalypse (Guardians of the Garden Book 2) by Theresa Pocock – Review by Melissa Saxton
Well this was fun. With my attention span I did get lost a couple of times but I easily caught back up. I really enjoyed reading of Matt and Rashella out to save the world again, and to rescue their mentors, it just sucked seeing Matt have to leave his partner Julia and their young daughter Rachael. Little Rachael seems like a sweetie! I love that the author gave her the powers she has, I literally wish I had those same powers! Did not care for Sebastian, I hate that he had the power he did, it seems like he could destroy all the worlds if he wanted to with his suggestions. The whole book was one rollercoaster through the different worlds and meeting all kinds of different players. The adventure, action and journey of it all came together nicely in the end. I wouldn’t read this as a standalone so that you can get background on most of the characters and to figure out what has happened before. I would really like to see a story with Matt, Julia, Rachael, Rashella, Dan etc. but older with Rachael grown up and using her powers to help her dad. I really want to praise this author, the work, detail and complexity of this book and the whole series so far really blows my mind, and the talent it takes to make it all work and flow together is truly amazing, it definitely made for a very enjoyable read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Carrie Reedhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCarrie Reed2022-03-02 10:52:562022-03-02 10:52:56Journeys Through AllCreation (Journeys Through Book 3) by James Talisman – Review by Carrie Reed
Wow! What a wild world, Turaset. I was so invested in Celeste’s life and world. It’s the same old thing we hear all the time, the grass is not always greener on the other side. I can understand Celeste feeling suffocated living in the countryside, she dreams of more, and I was pleased to see her get the opportunity to live in the city. It was exciting to see her find her way, meet Enzo, form a friendship with Nora and gain the knowledge she always wanted to bring back to her home. Enzo, he’s a mess, I had my fingers crossed constantly that Celeste would stop being naive and get rid of him. In the end I think she made a good decision on what she wanted to do with her life and how she wanted to be and I really hope we get to see more of Nora and Celeste and her family. This world, the things that happen and the creatures all make for an interesting read, I highly recommend!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Carrie Reedhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCarrie Reed2022-03-02 10:40:412022-03-02 10:40:41Seven Strengths: A Tale from Turaset (The Industrial Age) by P.L. Tavormina – Review by Carrie Reed
Love the Grimm’s Fairytales? This might be the book for you! Cathal and Eala want a life together but in this twisted fairytale, the young couple faces many challenges. In their world, violence and cruelty are common and many people must fight for survival. However, there is also beauty in their world. This well-written story is sure to take you on an emotional roller coaster and is filled with characters that you will either love or hate!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jasmin Mariehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJasmin Marie2022-03-02 10:30:282022-03-02 10:30:28Kiss of the Swan by Natalia Reid – Review by Jasmin Marie
This book had me hooked from the beginning. I love how the author draws you into the story from their perspective. The characters made this an easy read. I found myself unable to put it down.So many elements in this book made it amazing.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jerricka Brownhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJerricka Brown2022-03-02 07:34:342022-03-02 07:34:34Apocalypse (Guardians of the Garden Book 2) by Theresa Pocock-Review by Jerricka Brown
Unbelievable 3rd instalment in the Anchoress series! I had sweaty palms and my heart was pounding away. This was a can’t eat, can’t sleep, can’t function until I’ve finished every page sort of book. I definitely don’t think after having read this book and the last 2 that you would get the full effect if you didn’t read them all in order however I personally prefer to have the full backstory so who knows! D.L is getting put on my shelf with the greats, with a series I will read over and over again that’s for sure. I couldn’t recommend this book, this series or this author enough! Truly enjoyed every second. I feel like the characters are family and I loved watching them evolve and grow. I have never been so sad to finish a good book more than I was for the Anchoress series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00April McCoyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngApril McCoy2022-03-02 07:24:052022-03-02 07:24:05Helm of Awe (Anchoress Series Book 3) by D.L. Armillei – Review by April McCoy
Vanessa Cross is back another year later and another year wiser, or at least she hopes so, but when she is the last of her teammates in the yearly Jaychund games and is confronted by the last team member on the opposing side, Vanessa experiences a surge of anger against the outsider who has barged in and taken what should have been hers, the winners circle. Vanessa is frustrated by this loss and is compounded by the needling comments her stepmother keeps making towards her loss in the games, compounded with her happy, secret boyfriend and Vanessa’s lack of one, but this just keeps Vanessa in a state of anger which pushes away all those around her, especially her best friend and her ex-boyfriend who seem to be getting closer by the day. Another thing irking her is that her boyfriend, the Balish crown prince Ferox, hasn’t spoken to her for ages and she has no idea why, so she plans on going up to the Living world early to confront him and find out why, she tries not to think about the fact that she also hasn’t spoken to him, so she decides on a plan of action and attempts to carry it out.
Unfortunately, her superiors are having none of it and refuse her request, but Vanessa bends the rules to breaking point and ends up going anyway, but this only leads to more questions when she is briefed about her summer and it is not to Vanessa’s liking at all. This leads to arguments and in the end they have to open up to Vanessa and give her the details about the goings on in the Living world and how the dangers to her life have increased. More of the Balish people have become sick with the virus which hit the whole of the upper worlds last year, but more than that, an old enemy has returned and is seemingly a part of the family again, but this doesn’t have the desired affect on Vanessa and she still insists on going and in the end, they acquiesce to her request, but not without conditions.
As the mission starts and her team has been assembles, the journey starts to head deep into Balish territory to fix another of the ancient seals, however, Vanessa is feeling a pull in another direction and tries her hardest to complete, even though her powers are on the fritz and she is struggling to access them. When she slips up and breaks a minor Balish rule, she ends up in another different set of games and her life just becomes more complicated as she has to battle for survival again, but will she prevail, or will this be the end of her and her team? In another action packed adventure, this fantastical journey continues with more twists, turns, danger and intrigue than ever as assassins, old enemies and the royal family combine to make this journey a treacherous one.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Roxsanne Lesieurhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRoxsanne Lesieur2022-03-01 21:32:542022-03-01 21:32:54Helm of Awe: Anchoress Series Book Three by D.L. Armillei – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.
Book two of the Anchoress series did NOT disappoint. A year later and a whole lot wiser, Van grows as a character before my eyes. I had my doubts, because I was over the moon for the first in the series, Shock of Fate, but goodness! Utterly amazing. D.L. is a stellar author and I hope she never stops giving me more exciting, danger filled books! I see the appeal for young adult but how easily someone like myself who considers herself just a plain old regular adult can fall into this books trap! Every page was one I read every word twice hoping they would transport me to this realm she has created. I cannot wait for book 3!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00April McCoyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngApril McCoy2022-03-01 21:32:412022-03-01 21:32:41Plague of Death (Anchoress Series Book 2) by D.L. Armillei – Review by April McCoy
I could not put this book down. Despite the fact the main character is a teenager, I was completely enthralled. Honestly the dynamic character list was incredible! Such a well written book that I needed, not wanted, but needed to read the second immediately upon finishing this one. I must say, This book was so easy to lose yourself in, I was not in the present world for the entirety of this book. If I did have to stop reading it, I was thinking about it, dreaming about it, wondering what was to come. Such a well spun tale with an amazing flow! Kudos to this author!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00April McCoyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngApril McCoy2022-03-01 21:32:162022-03-01 21:32:16Shock of Fate (Anchoress Series Book 1) by D.L. Armillei – Review by April McCoy
Vanessa Cross returns and a year has passed since her last mission, since then, she has been training hard to hone her skills and increase her prowess as a warrior, she trains at least once a day and challenges herself to excel and to encourage others to do the same, but she also tries not to think about everything that happened the year before as the emotions are still to raw. The only one who seems serious about the whole thing is Brux, her unrequited love interest whom she can never be with, but who she wants more than anything else, but as summer approaches and everyone else focusses on having fun and letting loose after another year of school, all Vanessa wants to do is improve herself. The first thing on her list is to surf one of the more dangerous and out of bounds beaches, but like everything else seems to, it backfires and she nearly drowns, but as usual, even her near death experience includes visions of monsters and the darkness chasing after her, however, Brux is there to save the day again, much to her annoyance.
After her brush with death, Vanessa returns home only to find out that her stepmother has a new love interest and Vanessa is trying hard to accept this and move on, so she decides that the only way she can do that is to harden her heart to emotions so that she can be the fierce warrior she needs to be to save all those around her. She is also annoyed that she has been unable to find and retrieve the necklace her father left in her stepmothers care just before he died, this is compounded with the fact that she managed to find an ancient artefact, but now she is unable to find one necklace and her frustration eats away at her.
To try and distract herself from this, Vanessa insists on going to see the person in charge to find out what the summer will hold for her, she is stunned to find out that it isn’t something she expected and instead, she has to go and repair a seal which keeps the barrier between the Living and Earth worlds apart and keeps the demons at bay. Meanwhile, she insists that she is ready for whatever comes next, so when she goes on this mission, she unexpectedly is thrown into one messy situation after another which tests her in the hardest way possible.
Will Vanessa be able to overcome the temptations of the darkness surrounding her, or will the light prevail once again? This is another fast paces fantasy adventure which takes you further into the Anchoress universe as danger lurks in every shadow and the light seems more challenging to find and cling to as a stronger, darker and more dangerous enemy works against them in this race against time as Vanessa rushes to complete the essential repairs to save herself, her friends, her people and all humanity.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Roxsanne Lesieurhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRoxsanne Lesieur2022-03-01 21:29:552022-03-01 21:29:55Plague of Death: Anchoress Series Book Two: 2 by D. L. Armillei – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.
This author did a wonderful job of blending a few fairytales. At first it was a little confusing, but once you get the hang of it, it’s easy to split the characters. The retelling of these fairytales along with combining them, is something I dont see very often and it’s not done well. But this author baffled me and did it wonderfully. She builds this world and it is simply amazing to ay the least. I loved reading about Cathal and Eala had me crying, laughing, and being angry and a whole slew of other emotions. Wonderful job! Im looking forward to reading her other books!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Crystal Jimmohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCrystal Jimmo2022-03-01 21:26:212022-03-01 21:26:21Kiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis – Review by Crystal Jimmo
I love retold fairy tales, and this one did not let me down. I love the way the story was artfully told and how it drew me right in with the evil king. I loved Swan Island and was cheering for Cathal and Eala to find their happily ever after. The twists and turns were exciting, and I couldn’t wait to see how it all resolved. Definitely a fun read that appeals to my inner kid that loves fairy tales and happily ever afters.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rebecca Hillhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRebecca Hill2022-03-01 21:25:012022-03-01 21:25:01Kiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis – Review by Rebecca Hill
This book begins soon after the first book ends when the Traveler has done a selfless act. As a result, he has to go into a stasis to recover, and as a result we learn more about the Traveler’s past.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Murrayhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Murray2022-03-01 21:19:112022-03-01 21:19:11The Traveler 2 by Deborah Dugan – Reviewed by Jennifer Murray
Vanessa Cross is a fifteen year old with her whole future ahead of her, she has just completed the latest year of her schooling and is looking forward to summer, spending time with her friends and lounging about on the beach and maybe a couple of shopping trips, that is until the evening bonfire where she finds herself in trouble with a few other teens for attending the bonfire. Normally Vanessa is given a slap on the wrist, but this time, nothing happens and she walks home with her best friend, however, when she gets there, things are not as peaceful as they should be for the time of night and she is just sent to her room without the usual dramatics, that is until her best friend sneaks in to stay the night.
The next day, Vanessa has a visitor and after a brief conversation, she is asked to pack a bag and be ready to leave as she has been chosen for a summer project and that she has to be ready to travel later that evening, because her best friend was still there, she heard everything and she is determined to go with Vanessa no matter how against the rules it is. They decide to go for a last minute pamper session where the conversation they have is unusual to say the least, but it gives them a bit of insight into where Vanessa is going and how to sneak her best friend through as well. They think they have the perfect plan, but when they learn about the consequences of them breaking the rules and sneaking to this new place together, they are in way more trouble than they expected.
That evening, Vanessa finds out more about the project she will be a part of, she will be part of a team being sent out to find a relic, it is going to be tough, but while the teammates prepare for the journey, they are discussing current events that she had no idea about, including how her father is embroiled in them. As she listens to the gossip about her father turning traitor and the effects that this has been having on the world she knew nothing about, she decides that she needs to keep her relationship with her father quiet and so requests that her best friend does the same. It is at that moment that she decides that as well as searching for this relic, she will also search for a way to prover her fathers innocence and find him at the same time, but unbeknownst to Vanessa, this project will be a task with challenges Vanessa must overcome.
Will Vanessa be able to overcome the challenges and get the information she needs to prove her fathers innocence, or will she crack under the pressure? This is a fantasy adventure which is full of danger, magic, secrets and revelations, as friendships are tested to breaking point on this coming of age style journey in which Vanessa will be tested to see whether her heart and soul are up to the challenge of the destiny she neither wants or expects.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Roxsanne Lesieurhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRoxsanne Lesieur2022-03-01 10:27:302022-03-01 10:27:30Shock of Fate Anchoress Series Book One: A Young Adult Fantasy Adventure by D. L. Armillei – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.
Another fantastic read by the author. The third book in the Anchoress Series is amazing. It keeps getting better with each book and I want to know what happens next.
Vanessa and the crew are back at it again. She wants to know why her crush hasn’t gotten a hold of her. Then she’s being told that shes not going on the mission this year, but to fight demons in the Earth World. The quote I chose for Vanessa is: “He was. You know… my father and your brother were both in Tipereth Forest when Solana’s demons attacked and killed them. She manifested them by connecting to a master demon.”
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Kimblehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Kimble2022-03-01 10:26:422022-03-01 10:26:42Helm of Awe (Anchoress Series #3) by DL Armillei-Review by Amanda Kimble
Plague of Fate (Anchoress Series #2) by DL Armillei
This isn’t the first book I’ve read by the author. The author knows how to keep readers attention and have them coming back to the stories. Plague of Death is the second book in the Anchoress Series.
Vanessa is sent on a second mission and this time it seems even more dangerous for her and the team. Paley is brought along once again, but Vanessa doesn’t hold the other Twin Gemstone. Her feelings are bottled up and she needs to find a way to deal with them. The quote I chose for Vanessa is: “No wonder the Balish want them…eliminated.”
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Kimblehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Kimble2022-03-01 10:26:172022-03-01 10:26:17Plague of Death (Anchoress Series #2) by DL Armillei-Review by Amanda Kimble
Shock of Fate (Anchoress Series #1) by DL Armillei
This is the first book I’ve read by the author. So far the Anchoress Series is something I’m keeping my eye out for. The author creates a wonderful new world for me to escape to.
Vanessa thinks everything is normal and she is the reason her mother died in childbirth. Her father’s boss lets her know she is one working on a summer project on the reservation for a month. Her life is about to change and she’s not sure if it’s for the best or not. The quote I chose for Vanessa is: “It’s because of that— that shadow-wolf, isn’t it?”
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Kimblehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Kimble2022-03-01 10:25:342022-03-01 10:25:34Shock of Fate (Anchoress Series #1) by DL Armillei-Review by Amanda Kimble
This is such a great, emotional paranormal romance. This story had me enthralled from the very first page. There is romance, the paranormal, and it also tackles the very real issue of abusive relationships and the toll that they take on a person. Julia finds herself in an abusive situation and struggles to make her way out of it. She will have to give up certain things for the chance to gain so much more along with a real chance at happiness. This book has me eager to read the next in this series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Elenahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngElena2022-03-01 07:46:462022-03-01 07:46:46Lost Soul (War of Destiny Book 1) by Theresa Van Spankeren-Review by Elena Tobar
This book was amazing and something all ages would enjoy. I have to play catch up and read book 1, but book 2 still took my breath away. The story itself is vividly told and the characters just dance through the imagination in this world that’s been created. Each character plays a critical role within the story, and as it progresses you clearly see their growth. Everyone has a story to tell, and it all brings the tale together. Seth was quite the hero and you cheer him on hoping for that happy medium of the love of a woman and the future of his his sister. So much went on within the story and from start to finish you will find yourself intertwined with the characters journey.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Laurenhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLauren2022-03-01 07:44:482022-03-01 07:44:48Apocalypse (Guardians of the Garden Book 2) by Theresa Pocock- Review by Lauren West
This book was excellent! I really enjoyed the different take on a different time and place. The intentionality with which the author built the world, creating and building different types of places and biases is absolutely amazing. It mirrors our world, showcasing the differences between the citizens. However, even with the differences between them and us, the characters are still relatable, making me want to know them more.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jo Frizzellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJo Frizzell2022-03-01 07:43:282022-03-01 07:43:28Seven Strengths: A Tale from Turaset (The Industrial Age) by P.L. Tavormina – Review by Jo Frizzell
Another Alignment is here, and it is Van’s senior year Jaychund Games… which don’t go well. Van learned last year that she must accept her emotions, she cannot have a heart of stone. She seems to have swung a little too far in the opposite direction and is feeling ALL the things, about many different subjects. Van continues to struggle with the fact she cannot date Brux, even though she has developed feelings for Ferox. As always, there is a lot of danger, drama, and angst as Van and her team try to complete the next mission they are sent. There is also a character that I was surprised to see!
Each book in this series gets better and I am sad I now have to wait for the next book to be released.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katrinahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatrina2022-03-01 07:41:232022-03-01 07:41:23Helm of Awe (Anchoress Series Book 3) by D.L. Armillei – Review by Katrina Evanochko
Okay, so book two. Book two was easier for me to follow than the first, and I liked it a lot more. Watching Matt and Julia’s relationship grow as they find a way to wield their new powers in preparations for what’s to come made it easier to fall into this book and relax into the flow. While I’m still not used to this particular writing style, it was easier to understand the way the characters fit together this time. If you’re looking for a reason to give this series another shot, here it is.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lucy Machardhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLucy Machard2022-03-01 07:41:052022-03-01 07:41:05Journeys Through TimeSpace by James Talisman- Review by Lucy Machard
I’m not gonna lie, I had pretty high hopes for this book and series. I read through the synopsis/cover summary, looked at reviews for the series. I’d heard great things about this book and author.
That being said, I didn’t enjoy the book as much as I thought. This book and the rest in the series are about a multiverse war of some sort. Honestly, I found it extremely difficult to keep everything straight. The writing style wasn’t what I’m used to, and I found it hard to follow. Some of the characters didn’t make sense, but seeing how this is the first book, they’ll probably have a higher purpose in the books to come. It just wasn’t for me, and I couldn’t get into it. That’s not to say someone else won’t be able to, different books speak and connect to different people, it just happened that this particular one didn’t connect with me. I do plan on reading the next two books, because I have the set, so I’m intrigued to see how the author ties everything together in the books to come.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lucy Machardhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLucy Machard2022-03-01 07:40:342022-03-01 07:40:34Journeys Through SpaceTime by James Talisman- Review by Lucy Machard
The collection as a whole comes off to, in my opinion, a rougher start. I found it hard to get into the book, to connect with the story and the characters. I found it a bit difficult to keep everything organized in my mind as I read, but as I progressed into the second book, things fell into place and were easier to understand. I did end up liking these book, and maybe one of these days I’ll go back and give the first one another try. The sequel, however is my favorite out of the three.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lucy Machardhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLucy Machard2022-03-01 07:40:122022-03-01 07:40:12Journeys Through Collection: Volumes 1-3 by James Talisman – Review by Lucy Machard
A twisty romantic fantasy Fairytale retelling where violence and viciousness are commonplace. Where cruelty and arrogance leave others fighting for survival. Yet there is also amazing beauty. There is lots of emotional turmoil in this story. There are secrets and lies, destiny and curses, pain and misery, love and magic, shifters, and witches. It is a world where a despicable king, and his cruel and nasty son reign. It is a story where a reluctant hero finds beauty amongst the pain and suffering. It is a love that neither expected. It is hope that freedom will be won. Reviewed by @jennadb
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenni Bishophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenni Bishop2022-03-01 07:38:462022-03-01 07:38:46Kiss of the Swan by Natalina Reis – Review by Jenni Bishop
This second book picks up a year later as Van is training to use her light to protect the world. It starts with a brush by her greatest fear: the quasher, the dark to her light, that lives in the shadows. She trains herself and her team hard, and hardens her inside to be the best warrior for her people.
Unfortunately this summer sees her on a new adventure filled with even more risk since her powers are awakening and the enemy tribe have outlawed her traveling through the other world. With a new team along for the ride Vanessa must try to stop a mysterious illness that is turning terrigens into demons. Along this trip they run into long though lost friends and foes that may be allies in disguise if they can move past trusting each other. New tasks and trials for the anchoress to face to determine if she is worthy to possess other elemental items will lead to more death and self discovery. The anchoress must face the darkness within herself and open herself to feelings that she has suppressed for far too long. Can she trust her team and a prince to keep his word and finish the mission? This is definitely another journey that you should take with Van and her team, filled with battles and tribulations and new characters you;ll either love or hate. Either way the only regret you’ll have is if you don’t pick up and read this book, it is that good!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Vanessa Wattshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngVanessa Watts2022-03-01 07:38:322022-03-01 07:38:32Plague of Death (Anchoress Series Book 2) by D.L. Armillei – Review by Vanessa Watts
I had high hopes for this third book after devouring the first two in one sitting and Ms. Armillei did not disappoint. We start back out with the Jaychund games which should be a slam dunk thanks in part to Vanessa being the anchoress. Yet when an outside player enters the games everything is up in the air, leaving her to guess what scheme is in play.
Vanessa along with her team is sent on another mission for the elders, but this time she needs to check the third seal to verify for sure it is not cracked. With her powers on the fritz and deep in enemy territory she breaks a Balish rule and is thrust into their own games. With old enemies that are still alive, a virus turning people into demons, a cloaked assassin, and a royal prince she hasn’t heard from in ages, Vanessa learns more about herself and suddenly the reason for this mission is uncertain. Can Vanessa get her anchoress powers under control in time to ensure herself and her team make it out of this mission alive? Is she any closer to finding out who the spy might be in her own tribe? Romance, battle, and games that are reminiscent of the hunger games, what more could you want in a fantasy book!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Vanessa Wattshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngVanessa Watts2022-03-01 07:38:022022-03-01 07:38:02Helm of Awe (Anchoress Series Book 3) by D.L. Armillei – Review by Vanessa Watts
This book starts our journey with the anchoress and eventually discovery of herself and why she was created. I had a hard time putting this book down from the description of the characters to the scenery and the plot. It hooked me from line one.
We start off meeting Vanessa as she is struggling with who she is as a 15 year old girl in a wealthy family but not knowing her own path. She faces the typical bullies in school and yet favoritism by elders on the island. When all of a sudden her world is upended by the disappearance of her father, the elder’s belief that he is a traitor, and new information about why Vanessa attends certain special classes on the reservation. Vanessa is then selected to partake in a project, read mission, that she refuses to go on without her best friend Paley. Through breaking rules Vanessa manages to get Paley to the alternate world where they are discovered by the elder and sent on a mission that will forever change the course of Vanessa’s life. This journey is fraught with danger, unknown enemies and self discoveries. Can Vanessa uncover her ture mission or is she doomed to risk her friend’s life in an escapade that ends in failure? This is one journey you must take after all not everything is what it seems!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Vanessa Wattshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngVanessa Watts2022-03-01 07:36:582022-03-01 07:37:21Shock of Fate (Anchoress Series Book 1) by D.L. Armillei – Review by Vanessa Watts
I have always been blown away by the covers on his books and this cover is beautiful. The artwork is gorgeous, the colors, the way everything flows. I’m definitely a “judge a book by its cover girl” and I just couldn’t resist!
I love how descriptive he is, and the hard work and passion he put into this series really comes through. This is another incredible journey that the author took us on, with familiar faces and some interesting new ones. I’m a huge fan of multiverses and reading about different kinds of peoples and cultures- and this really did it for me. I’m so hopeful there will be another one so I can enjoy more of this authors work!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jade Thomsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJade Thomson2022-03-01 07:34:242022-03-01 07:34:24Journeys Through AllCreation (Journeys Through Book 3) by James Talisman – Review by Jade Thomson
When reading the description I didn’t quite picture how this story was going to develop at all. It is such a refreshing take on the usual vampire trope. I engaged with the story so easily and really found it to be well written. This is the first book that I have read by this author and k enjoyed the writing style. It draws you in as a reader and keeps your attention easily. This is a Great book and I would fully recommend it to fans of this genre.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2022-03-01 07:29:552022-03-01 07:29:55Lost Soul (War of Destiny Book 1) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Kerry Baker
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