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AWAKENING THE GODS (RISE OF THE CELTIC GODS) by KRISTIN GLEESON – Review by Shadel Ayerbe

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Awakening the Gods (Rise of the Celtic Gods #1)Awakening the Gods by Kristin Gleeson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

AWAKENING THE GODS (RISE OF THE CELTIC GODS) by KRISTIN GLEESON is a great romance fantasy. Fans of Charles de Lint will like this music-filled romantic urban fantasy with a Celtic touch.

A solitary blacksmith and a failing barista. Will they be able to evade the Irish Gods’ call? Saoirse understands that once a week at a small Dublin pub performing traditional music won’t earn her a job, but it’s all she’s got now that she’s been sacked from her barista job. When her father dies, though, her world is turned upside down, especially when an unknown grandma calls.

Smithy’s only source of delight that retains some of the charms he lost long ago is music. Making items in his forge in rural Cork serves as a constant reminder of what he’s lost and why he must reject the Tuatha De Danann’s demands. They urge him to join their fight against their greatest foe, a mighty deity who threatens the destruction of Eire, their homeland. However, fate and the gods conspire to lead Saoirse and Smithy down the road that they were intended to take. The gods must awaken and respond to the cry to save the land. However, answering that call might put your life in jeopardy.

I loved this story and the concept of it as well. I loved every page of it. Every chapter was exciting.

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Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman – Review by Ashley Westerman

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Journeys Through SpaceTimeJourneys Through SpaceTime by James Talisman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’ll be honest Journeys Through SpaceTime by James Talisman is not something I usually read; I normally stick with thriller books. However, I do not regret branching out and trying something new. Many things are happening, a lot of action, some danger, and mystery also. I wasn’t quick to figure what would happen. I thought I could guess; usually, I am pretty good at it, but Journeys Through SpaceTime kept me guessing the whole time. There are many characters, but it’s not so many that it is overwhelming because James Talisman provided a character list at the beginning of the book that really helps to understand who everyone is. The amount of detail written about the characters and what they’re facing/dealing with is so good. I felt like I was there with them like I have known these characters for a long time. It’s worth the read, and I don’t think anyone would be disappointed by taking the time to read it. I would encourage everyone to read it, even if it were a genre you would normally read. Leap and try it out!

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AWAKENING THE GODS (RISE OF THE CELTIC GODS) by KRISTIN GLEESON – Review by Kerry Carr

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Awakening the Gods (Rise of the Celtic Gods #1)Awakening the Gods by Kristin Gleeson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this fantasy adventure. It is the first book in the Rise of The Celtic God’s and I can’t wait to read more. I love the way the author has mixed modern surroundings with mystical story’s and folk tales.
As well as the adventure there is also a romance between Smithy and Saoirse.

It starts off with Saoirse losing her job and finding out her father has died in an accident. But things start twisting and turning when Saoirse biological granny finds her and explains that she was adopted. So now Saoirse had questions about who her parents are.

While staying with her granny she meets Smithy. They are drawn together through their love of music but is there something more powerful bringing them together. Are they together to go up against a greater power which they can only defeat together?

It’s a beautiful story full of adventure, mythical folklore and a mixture of Irish music. There is something for everyone.

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The Dream Catchers (Prestoria) by J. U. Menon – Review by Rayne East

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The Dream Catchers: PRESTORIA Series Book 1The Dream Catchers: PRESTORIA Series Book 1 by J.U. Menon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A wonderful adventure
This brilliantly written paranormal adventure conveys the important messages of loyalty, friendship and forgiveness. The storyline was strong and kept me entertained from start to finish. The author has created some unique characters and a fantastical world of Prestoria. Aimed at older children this book can easily be enjoyed by all ages. I’m excited to see where the author takes this series.

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AWAKENING THE GODS (RISE OF THE CELTIC GODS) by KRISTIN GLEESON – Review by Kaitlynn Taylor

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Awakening the Gods (Rise of the Celtic Gods #1)Awakening the Gods by Kristin Gleeson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Awakening the Gods (Rise of the Celtic Gods #1) by Kristin Gleeson

4-stars

This was a fantastic first read by this author for me. This fantasy read is beautifully detailed, from the characters, their surroundings, to the sounds around them and to their daily activities. I really enjoyed all of the detail, it made it very easy to picture everything playing out in my mind.

I normally prefer more action-packed reads but this was a nice change. I felt as if I really followed the characters throughout their story, which was highly enjoyable. I look forward to reading more of these characters in the future!

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Awakening the Gods by Kristin Gleason – Review by Erica Shoebridge

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Awakening the Gods (Rise of the Celtic Gods #1)Awakening the Gods by Kristin Gleeson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A very enjoyable fantasy/paranormal tale with a very Irish theme. I really liked the characters, I thought they were drawn very well with interesting backstories and details to make them all memorable. The story is good and I look forward to the next one in the series. I would have liked to see a few more details come out about Saoirse after her revelation, linking back to previous events (no spoiler). The pace seemed a bit tilted to me, heavy on the before and not as much detail on the after. Even more reason to read In Search of the Hero God, hopefully coming out this year. Definitely recommend, I enjoyed it.

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AWAKENING THE GODS (RISE OF THE CELTIC GODS) by KRISTIN GLEESON – Review by Sherry Sharpnack

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Awakening the Gods (Rise of the Celtic Gods #1)Awakening the Gods by Kristin Gleeson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This novel is going to be hard to review w/o spoilers, b/c a major plot twist happens very early in the story…
Saoirse has a university degree, but has been fired from her job as a barista. The only thing that truly makes her happy is playing her flute in musical sessions at a local pub. She has no family to turn to for help w/ rent or a new job, as she has no relationship w/ her father; he only paid for her succession of boarding schools.
Then a few things happen for Saoirse: she flirts w/ Luke, one of the musicians at the sessions, for the first time; she meets Smithy, a fiddler, at this same session, and their music weaves together, lifting them both up. Saoirse’s father also dies unexpectedly — and she finds out she has a grandmother! Her grandmother invites her to visit, and since Saoirse is jobless and soon to be homeless, she takes the woman, Anna, up on her offer.
Saoirse moves in w/ Anna, who lives on a tidy farm in a village filled w/ quirky characters. And – lo and behold! – Smithy lives in the same village! As his name suggests, he is a blacksmith, making blades of nearly magical capability. Or… are they actually magical? What’s up w/ Maura the neighbor? And what does Anna know about Saoirse’s past and her real parents? It seems that Maura and Anna have been around forever… have they?  There are a number of plot-twist revelations, and Saoirse has to accept who she really is, and that she might be Smithy’s only hope.  Then the ending sets us up for Book #2 in the series, which I will have to read when it comes out!
This book came along at a propitious time, as much of my non-fiction reading of late has been the stories about ancient Irish deities. I would suggest that one read the pronunciation guide for the Irish language and author’s notes BEFORE reading the novel; they are at the end of the novel, at least in the Kindle edition, so look for those first. I might even suggesting looking up some of the deity stories on-line before reading the novel, so that one can really appreciate what Saoirse is up against. 4 stars.

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AWAKENING THE GODS (RISE OF THE CELTIC GODS) by KRISTIN GLEESON – Review by Kerry Baker

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Awakening the Gods (Rise of the Celtic Gods #1)Awakening the Gods by Kristin Gleeson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Awakening the Gods: A Celtic Urban Fantasy by Kristen Gleeson is the first book in the Rise of the Celtic Gods series. This is a well written and detailed story that ties together so many different elements. This is a new author to me and I enjoyed the way she mixed romance and fantasy with a focus on music. I had never quite seen it done this way before and I found it refreshing to read. The story itself is fast paced and I soon found myself flying through the pages. I wanted to read more to get deeper into the story.
I thought the characters had a great connection. It was and believable right from the word go. This is a great book and I am looking forward to book two.

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Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn

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Journeys Through SpaceTimeJourneys Through SpaceTime by James Talisman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Please excuse me while I go grab book two!!……. This book is so amazing! The way the author builds up his characters is wonderful. You can envision this unfolding! I didn’t want to put it down once I got into it. Definitely a page turner here!! I haven’t read many sci-fi type books, but I really enjoyed this one. Traveling through space time, meeting each character, and following along while their adventures unfold was very entertaining. I would definitely recommend this book to sci-fi lovers!!

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The Myder Bird Tattoo by Julia Colbourn – Review by jennifer reimer

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The Myder Bird TattooThe Myder Bird Tattoo by Julia Colbourn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

An amazing fantasy adventure about a girl that finds out of the inter-racial conflict between the Ellisians and the Cadians. She finds her way while seeing the world for that it really is, and not what she was told. When the queen is assassinated there is a ruling conflict which creates the conflict with the people. The relationships Elfern cstarts building with the races as she questions everything she was taught and trying to make it better. She takes everything in strides and takes her role in leadership with a bad ass attitude. This book was a page turner, and emotional rollercoaster that will have you wanting to read more.

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The Myder Bird Tattoo by Julia Colbourn – Review by jennifer reimer

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The Myder Bird TattooThe Myder Bird Tattoo by Julia Colbourn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

An amazing fantasy adventure about a girl that finds out of the inter-racial conflict between the Ellisians and the Cadians. She finds her way while seeing the world for that it really is, and not what she was told. When the queen is assassinated there is a ruling conflict which creates the conflict with the people. The relationships Elfern cstarts building with the races as she questions everything she was taught and trying to make it better. She takes everything in strides and takes her role in leadership with a bad ass attitude. This book was a page turner, and emotional rollercoaster that will have you wanting to read more.

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Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman – Review by Lianne Probert

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Journeys Through SpaceTimeJourneys Through SpaceTime by James Talisman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Journeys Through SpaceTime is the first book in the Journeys Through series by James Talisman.

I didn’t know what to expect when I started reading this book. The book is set in a ‘multiverse’ that consists of different worlds and spans across different times. What unites the chosen characters is the voice. Sounds confusing, but it soon makes sense. I love the concept of this story and for me, it more than lives up to my expectations.
The characters, like the book itself, are full of layers and personality. It is the kind of book where you need to pay attention. There are a lot of characters and events to keep track of, but it is definitely worth the investment of your time.

It is hard to believe that this is the author’s debut novel, his writing is engaging and experienced. It is obviously an idea that was a long time coming, it is so well developed. I can’t wait to read the next installment!

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The Forsaken: Wraith by Martin Ferguson – Review by Heather Lovelace

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The Forsaken: WraithThe Forsaken: Wraith by Martin Ferguson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoy Ferguson’s writing style and attention to detail. And I’m finding him to be a very versatile author that is very astute in writing appropriately for the genre. This book starts with immediate action, pulling the reader in and setting the stage for quite a bit of action. I immediately wanted to know more from the very first chapter and loved how the story progressed. Strong female lead, lots of action, just a well paced fantasy that kept me engaged from beginning to end. Loved it.

Reviewed by @heatherlovelace
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Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman – Review by Ashley Mandell

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Journeys Through SpaceTimeJourneys Through SpaceTime by James Talisman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An incredible read for Sci-Fi fans!
Journeys Through Space Time is intriguing and filled with mystery. The book is comprised of multiple main characters and complex story lines. From the voice in their heads to the mysterious characters they meet along the way, you’ll enjoy reading about each of their journeys and even find yourself loving some of the MCs. James Talisman provides excellent details in this book that make you feel like you’re there right along with them.

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AWAKENING THE GODS (RISE OF THE CELTIC GODS) by KRISTIN GLEESON – Review by Vanessa Watts

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Awakening the Gods (Rise of the Celtic Gods #1)Awakening the Gods by Kristin Gleeson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If you are a fan of fantasy meets mythology, then this will be right up your alley. This is the first novel I have read written by Kristin Gleeson but I guarantee it won’t be the last. The characters are super relatable while the author details the trials and tribulations that they must overcome. We start out meeting Saoirse, a barista who gets fired from her job, is an aspiring flute player as it comes very naturally to her. Saoirse ends up losing her father in an accident and just as it seems like her life is tail spinning out of control, she gets the news from the solicitor that she might not inherit her father’s assets. She knows she is adopted but has never heard anything about her parents until her grandmother shows up and offers her a chance to visit her homeland and get acquainted.
In comes Smithy who at first meeting is bewitched with Saoirse and feels stirrings he thought long ago lost. As they unravel the truth about Saoirse and who her grandmother is this sends Smithy down a dark path that he never thought he’d have to wander again. And just when he thought things were looking up. With everything out in the open can they move forward towards the path that destiny is leading them? You’ll have to read to find out just what happens, will love be able to overcome all and will they both make it out unscathed. I guarantee this is one novel you’re not going to want to put down. I’d recommend this to everyone young or old!

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AWAKENING THE GODS (RISE OF THE CELTIC GODS) by KRISTIN GLEESON – Review by Rachel Moss

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Awakening the Gods (Rise of the Celtic Gods #1)Awakening the Gods by Kristin Gleeson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Awakening The Gods was a really good read! I thought this was a very interesting and entertaining book. This is the first book by Kristin Gleeson I have read and I wasn’t disappointed. This has all the excitement and plot of a great story. I loved the characters and I loved following Saiorse (the main character) on her journey. This book was hard to put down. I can’t wait to read the next installment of this series!

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The Dream Catchers (Prestoria) by J. U. Menon – Review by Heather Simmons

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The Dream Catchers: PRESTORIA Series Book 1The Dream Catchers: PRESTORIA Series Book 1 by J.U. Menon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This fascinating and exciting story gets a 5 out of 5 and is geared toward pre-teens and above due to some of its darker scary moments. The main character, Radhika Varma is in high school and has suffered the loss of both her parents and now lives in a different town and now goes to a different school. Her world has changed a lot in the last year. She has one good friend but spends a good amount of time in the local library where her imagination can run wild. The constants in her life she leans heavily on are the comfort of the library as well as the support and security of her younger brother, and her Auntie who now cares for them both. The story starts with Radhika noticing something in her dreams. How can someone she has never met be in her dreams and then she sees him around town and about school when she is awake? The story becomes even stranger when she falls asleep at night. When she sleeps, the real adventure begins to take place. This story was filled with mystery, challenges, friendships gained, enemies found, darkness, fear, and adventure. An excellent start to a series I hope will continue. Can’t wait to read what happens next!

Many Thanks to Ms. Menon for this exciting story! I am off to go share it with my daughter!

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Review by: Heather Simmons

August 1st, 2021

Bake Believe AUDIO BOOK by Cori Cooper – Review by Katie Matthews

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Bake Believe AUDIO BOOK

By Cori Cooper

5 stars

 

I loved this audio book so much!  The characters were just amazing and I really felt like I knew them. The author really did an amazing job with her character development for this story. This is the first book that I have listened to by this author and I will absolutely be looking to listen to more from her again in the future. I love baking so I think that really helped me relate to the main character Cat, I really liked and her and enjoyed listening to the story her. I loved the recipes too!
A nice quirky audio book that I absolutely loved! The narration was really good too and I would definitely recommend it to other readers!

Bake Believe Audiobook by Cori Cooper – Review by Barbara Stegall

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Bake BelieveBake Believe by Cori Cooper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Bake Believe AUDIO BOOK by Cori Cooper – Review by Barbara Stegall

This is a very light read well listen to book. It took me a few chapters to get pulled in. Pre-teens, younger siblings, and a little something extra what could go wrong? There were parts that had me laughing and I just love when a book can do that. This is a perfect book for when you want something light, funny, and a little different. Now I want to bake! Or just to have some really good bake goods. Hope they make me feel good!

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Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman – Review by Angela Shirley

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Journeys Through SpaceTimeJourneys Through SpaceTime by James Talisman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

One voice links the multiple beings from multiply dimensions but can they find the meaning behind it.

Can they with help from special mentors along the way battle against the evil which is trying to destroy them and overcome to help the good win.

I have to say this is not normally a genre that interests me at all but I was recommended it to read and although at first it took a few chapters to get into it I thoroughly enjoyed the overall story. The book opens up to make you think about your views and aspects of multi realities and space and it was a brilliant world that was conjured up with the pages of this book.

I do have to say if you are not good at reading or following multiply perspectives and narratives in a book this may not be a book for you. Although this add the dimension to the book that I really enjoyed. The characters where so different and unique in the way they were portrayed and written that the story flowed brilliantly and engaging.

As this the first book in this authors collection I thought it was a great effort and will continue to read the next book in this progression through reality.

Reviewed by Angela Shirley

Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman- Review by Lauren West

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Journeys Through SpaceTimeJourneys Through SpaceTime by James Talisman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This Sci-Fi creation takes your imagination on whirlwind of 5 different individuals as they navigate personal beliefs, personal struggles, and the overall connection they each somehow have. Its such a fun story that you cant help but want to read from start to finish with no distractions. The relatable characters and life lessons no matter the world they inhabit made the story even more lifelike.
There were so many things about this book that can be said! James Talisman took us on quite the adventure with his Multiverse and the many different characters who inhabit it. The worlds were wonderfully crafted with the most well thought out characters and their intricately woven stories. This book was a complete page turner, and has me revved up for the sequel.

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Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman – Review by Kristine Solano-Witucky

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Journeys Through SpaceTimeJourneys Through SpaceTime by James Talisman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Journeys through Spacetime is the first book in the series. It sets the tone for what to expect and boy did it deliver. This is my first sci-fi book I’ve read and I can’t wait for more. It has multiple characters in multiple universes and the way the Author gets down to the even tiniest detail is amazing. The story has danger of course, it has a lot of mystery and just a little bit of excitement. While reading the book I came to really enjoy it because it kept me on the edge of my seat. I look forward to reading the rest of the books in the series. I definitely feel like this book deserves 5 stars.

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Bake Believe AUDIO BOOK by Cori Cooper – Review by Bridget McCullough

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I was very impressed with the characters in this book. Often times adult authors forget what it was like to be a kid and child characters can come off a bit too mature for their age but these characters were spot on with their attitudes and the things that seem like the end of the world when you’re that age as well as the healthy dose of respect for adults even when you don’t want to listen to them that you still have at that age before you hit the rebellious phase. I thoroughly enjoyed this and would absolutely read this with my daughter when she is older. I think kids around 12 or 13 will love this story and find the characters very relatable. The magic style in the story sounds corny in the synopsis but the way it was written felt very organic to the storyline and I never felt like it was over the top or pushing past what is believably realistic in a fantasy novel. All in all I was impressed with the writing and I hope we get to see more of Cat’s journey.

The Forsaken: Wraith by Martin Ferguson – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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The Forsaken: WraithThe Forsaken: Wraith by Martin Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow, this book was phenomenal! I really enjoyed this young adult/fantasy book. Alena was a young girl when she lost per family and her home. A few years later, she becomes a member of “The Guild” and now goes by the name of “Slayer” (which I love!!). Slayer is fearless and strong, and I love her character. As she now ventures off to find a missing Increment and works for The Sacred, this is when Slayer will discover what evil is where the adventure begins.

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The Forsaken: Wraith by Martin Ferguson- Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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The Forsaken: WraithThe Forsaken: Wraith by Martin Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

As a young girl on a night of terrifying fire, death, and blood Alena lost her entire family. She is luckily saved by her uncle and due to a devastating power she possesses is raised and trained in secret to become a guild member. After completing her training she sets off to complete her guild trial to become a fully fledged member. Once that is completed she is given her first official assignment. Given leave to travel to the tavern and recruit help for her journey she builds her cadre with the promise of coin upon completion. Thank goodness she didn’t decide to complete her mission alone! I love a good fantasy, young adult, or otherwise, and this one did not disappoint. I had an incredibly hard time putting this down to participate in life. Once you get into this story your are swept along and kept on the edge of your seat. I felt rather than atmosphere driven this novel is more character driven and what great characters they were, minus the one, he will deserve everything coming to him. I really enjoyed the camaraderie and friendship that developed in the group as they battled for their lives despite all of their differences. I’m really looking forward to reading more of The Forsaken.

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The Forsaken: Wraith by Martin Ferguson – Review by Jasmin Marie

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The Forsaken: WraithThe Forsaken: Wraith by Martin Ferguson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Forsaken: Wraith was my first book from this author. I’m not going to lie, this book was a slow start for me. In the first few chapters, I felt like there was a lot of promise but I just couldn’t find the spark I was looking for. However, I was soon drawn into the story around chapters 3-4! Martin Ferguson included so much detail into this world that I felt like I was a part of the Apprentice’s journey. The world he built gave me Game of Thrones vibes with more fantasy elements. I’ll definitely be on the lookout for more stories by this author!

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Bake Believe AUDIO BOOK by Cori Cooper – Review by Kerry Baker

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Bake Believe Audible Logo Unabridged Audio Book by Cori Cooper is a great YA book that really draws you in and makes you become invested in Cat. She is such a loveable character that brings the whole story to life.

Having read this book previously I was excited to listen to the audio book version. And while I still really enjoyed the story I did struggle with the narration a bit. I found it hard to connect with the person telling this story, hard to listen to their way of bringing it to life. Their style definitely suited this type of book which makes me think this is definitely a personal thing. and knowing how good this book is, it doesn’t take away from it being a 5* read.

AWAKENING THE GODS (RISE OF THE CELTIC GODS) by KRISTIN GLEESON – Review by Brittany Angel

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Awakening the Gods (Rise of the Celtic Gods #1)Awakening the Gods by Kristin Gleeson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed my read of Awakening the Gods.  The pacing was well done while taking time to build the world and characters for you. As someone who has American Gods by Neil Gaiman in their top 5 favorite books, I loved the way Kristin Gleeson introduced the Celtic gods in this book and can’t wait to see her series play out.

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The Dream Catchers (Prestoria) by J. U. Menon – Review by Piper Foster

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The Dream Catchers: PRESTORIA Series Book 1The Dream Catchers: PRESTORIA Series Book 1 by J.U. Menon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Prestoria is alot different to what I though it would be like. This is definitely aimed at older children it a book filled with adventure, mystery and some nightmare. This is a lovely quick read.

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The Dream Catchers (Prestoria) by J. U. Menon – Review by Tamisha Janay

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The Dream Catchers: PRESTORIA Series Book 1The Dream Catchers: PRESTORIA Series Book 1 by J.U. Menon

There was never a dull moment in this story! We start with Radhika and a bit of her backstory. We meet her aunt, grandmother, and brother and discover how everything starts to tie together. I have been reading books lately that are slightly out of my small comfort zone, and I have been astounded at the amazing writing I have encountered so far. This book did not fail me on that aspect. The characters were wonderfully written, the deception and taunting made everything that much more intriguing, and not being able to tell whether they were in a dream or real life was wildly entertaining. I love the myths and folklore that took up storylines in this book and was pleasantly surprised at my ability to solve a riddle as quickly as I did! I am thankful this is a series because JU Menon has done such a beautiful job that I cannot wait to read the next installment!

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