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The Uncrowned King (The Blood Prince Series) by Ayla Marie – Review by Hannah Porter

The Uncrowned King (The Blood Prince, #2)The Uncrowned King by Ayla Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Running here after finishing the first book. I couldn’t wait to read this one, so I could see what happens with our beloved family. Ayla Marie has done it again, sucking me into this amazing world she’s built, making me read this in one day lol. The storytelling has me feeling all the emotions they felt and more. The danger, action, and crazy twist and turn she again has left me hanging on to her every word. I still love all the different POVs. and I also still love Leo lmao.
Omg i can’t believe I have to wait to read the next and final book of this series. 😣

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The Blood Prince by Ayla Marie – Review by Hannah Porter

The Blood PrinceThe Blood Prince by Ayla Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was my first read by this author and this book is unlike any book I have ever read to be honest but in a good way. This author built an amazing imaginative world filled with great details. This book is mostly told by Leo but part two is about his adopted brother Cael. I really enjoyed this read, it will definitely keep you on the edge of your seat, with all the action and drama you gotta love it. I also love Leo, with his determination and loyalty to his family to keep them safe. What’s not to love? I’m heading to read the second one right now!

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Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns – Wolf (Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns Series) by R. C. Reigh – Review by Ayla Phipps

Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns: WolfKingdom of 7 Sovereigns: Wolf by R.C. Reigh
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Details, details, details. This is the first time I have heard of this incredible author, R.C. Reigh, and honestly paragraph one had me hooked. Her writing style, the number of details and everything just pull you in and lock you in the upright position for the world and adventures she is about to take you on. Told from multiple perspectives we get a full scope of the story, and every detail from different sides along the way.
Prince Dane of Carpathia is a wolf shifter and through an early alliance of his kingdom to Avonlee he is betrothed to Princess Amelia. Not only do we see the story unfold from both of their perspectives, but we get several others, Cora, Kessara, and Roarke just to name a few. Each having their own parts in the plot that keep the story moving at a steady pace. Amelia enters Bastion with one goal to convince Dane to release her from their arrangement that was made while they were just babes. But what follows is no less than heart pounding twists and turns as the characters learn more than they ever expected at Bastion Academy.
I cannot wait to read book two, Dragons, and continue to see how this incredible world continues to be revealed.

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The Uncrowned King (The Blood Prince Series) by Ayla Marie – Review by Francis O’Sullivan

The Uncrowned King (The Blood Prince Book 2)The Uncrowned King by Ayla Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Uncrowned King is the second book in The Blood Prince YA fantasy series. Leo is the rightful heir to the throne but doesn’t want to be King, he just hopes to use his connection to the crown to secure a safe place for him and those he loves.

This is an exciting book full of action and intrigue. Every decision Leo and his family make is watched by those around them and could impact their safety, positively or negatively. They must choose who to trust, which rules to bend, when to insist on doing things their way.

The story gets quite dark at times, and emotional at others (and of course dark and emotional!). There were times when I had to put it down for a moment just to absorb what had happened and have a break from the intensity! But other times I couldn’t put it down because I needed to know what happened next.

The Uncrowned King gets five stars from me! I’d recommend it to fans of fantasy series with maps in the front and unconventional families with tight bonds.

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Hope For A New World (Gaia’s Voice Series) by Renee W Peek – Review by Toni Sellers

Hope For A New World (Book 1)Hope For A New World by Renee W Peek
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is book One in the Gaia’s Voice Series. It is a well written apocalyptic sci-fi, set in the future.
It is very descriptive, and the details are beautiful, you will love where your imagination takes you.
The Hopi people have long known that this world will end, and the earth will be reborn into the fifth world. The characters are so well done, with deep family relationships with their people and the earth and animals. Definitely give this book a try you won’t be disappointed.

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Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns – Wolf (Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns Series) by R. C. Reigh – Review by Sheri Schrader

Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns: WolfKingdom of 7 Sovereigns: Wolf by R.C. Reigh
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns: Wolf is the first book in the Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns series. I was unsure if I could get into the story, but once I got through the first chapter, I couldn’t put it down. The series is full of fantasy, romance, and intrigue. The 7 Kingdoms are brought together, and the fragile agreements are challenged when the new Bastion Academy is opened. Will the new academy help bring the Kingdoms together or pull them further apart?
I enjoyed the pairing of Amelia and Dane, who are the primary focus of this book. Keep in mind that each book will focus on 2 characters, but of course, there are other storylines following from book to book. I enjoyed learning more about the world that the story is set in, watching how the different characters are introduced, and trying to figure out where each of their stories will go. I look forward to reading the next in the series.

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Hope for a New World (Gaia’s Voice Series) by Renee W Peek – Review by Carla Clemmons

Hope For a New World (The Hope Series Book 1)Hope For a New World by Renee W. Peek
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was an interesting read! I really like that the author gave a character list that even included descriptions and occupation. This definitely helped with the in-depth writing style of the author. This story takes place in the future and really makes you think. The story is very detailed and has a lot of descriptive writing. As with any good story there is some controversy amongst some of the characters that has to be overcome. You really have to know who you can trust when the world is ending. I am looking forward to book 2! This was a good start to the series!

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Hope For A New World (Gaia’s Voice Series) by Renee W Peek – Review by Brandy Rymer

Hope For a New World (The Hope Series Book 1)Hope For a New World by Renee W. Peek
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was a real inspirational read, which focused on the importance of caring for the planet and the consequences of failing to do so. It was a great example of how the world may become if we are not more conscientious of how we are treating the resources that we are given, and that we shouldn’t take for granted all of the beauty around us. The characters were so wonderfully crafted, each one having an important role in bringing the cause to light, and the importance of teamwork in accomplishing the goals that the people are working to accomplish, which is to travel to a new world where they may get a restart. It’s so unfortunate that where there is a good cause in the works, that there are always people who will do whatever it takes to put a stop to the progress that is being made. This group made up of well-to-do people as well as the military decide that instead of helping get rid of the group who are making their lives more difficult, and allowing them to go to the new world, it is far better to intervene and prevent the trip from happening and then to hunt down those seeking solace and deal with them in their own ways. What a great read, expect the unexpected, and you’ll still be surprised by the outcomes that await everyone.
@Brandy Rymer
1/2024

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Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns – Wolf (Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns Series) by R. C. Reigh – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras

Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns: WolfKingdom of 7 Sovereigns: Wolf by R.C. Reigh
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns series. The fact that the blurb describes this as a mix between GOT, LOTR and Pride and Prejudice had me wanting to read this immediately. Some of my top favourites combined, I had very high hopes! This book did not disappoint.
There were great characters and a plot I thoroughly enjoyed. The pairing of Amelia and Dane was great, their interactions and concept behind their relationship was interesting and engaging. Other character, Cora for example, were also brilliant and I hope to see more of all of them throughout the series! The world building was creative and in depth. I enjoyed the setting of the magical academy and how it was set up nicely for future novels.
I loved this world, the plot, the author’s writing style and the characters. I can’t wait to get my hands on the next book in the series!

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Hope For A New World (Gaia’s Voice Series) by Renee W Peek – Review by Darian Vester

Hope For a New World (The Hope Series Book 1)Hope For a New World by Renee W. Peek
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I love the concept, I love that Gaia is speaking to them and that her speaking to them isn’t a new thing, it’s something that’s been going on (for some) for years. The author gives a character list at the beginning of the book which is great to be able to go back to check out but it did bother me a tad that there were so many. I feel it’s just harder to connect with a character when there’s so many POVs to keep up on.
I love how these people connect and work so well with each other, it was amazing when they saved the ship and I really liked the part of them needing to be outside with Adelphi for healing. With the bad blood between them and the military it was nice to see them be civil with each other. It was a nice spiritual community book.

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The Uncrowned King by Ayla Marie-Review by Victoria McQuigg

The Uncrowned King (The Blood Prince, #2)The Uncrowned King by Ayla Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Uncrowned King by Ayla Marie is the second book in The Blood Prince Trilogy. Definitely read these books in order as they are not stand alone. I do not want to give to much away. But this book picks up where the first left off. Following Leo and his siblings as they navigate the new world of Illena that they now find themselves in. This book is full to the brim with action and intrigue and you will not want to put it down. 5 out of 5 stars!

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The Blood Prince by Ayla Marie-Review by Victoria McQuigg

The Blood PrinceThe Blood Prince by Ayla Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Blood Prince by Ayla Marie is the first book of two. The first half of the book is told from Leo’s perspective. He is a mercenary and extremely dangerous. His parents are past and he does everything he can to protect his siblings. When one of his siblings turns out to have the same powers that make him so dangerous, they must flee to live. This story is so immersive and incredible. Their story is all about persevering through difficult times. I highly recommend this story and look forward to seeing what else this author does in the future. 4 out of 5 stars.

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Shifter Shorts by TK Lawyer – Review by Jules Herbert

Shifter ShortsShifter Shorts by T.K. Lawyer
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I have to be up front and say I am not usually a short story reader, for some reason I often have trouble connecting properly in a short storyline so I sometimes wonder if that impacts my reading experience. This author however, presents the reader with a real mix of stories with hot shifter alphas and fated mates that I did enjoy. None are what you might typically expect and I love that. Don’t go into reading this with any preconceived ideas, simply start reading and enjoy this fun and unusual collection of stories.

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Hope For A New World (Gaia’s Voice Series) by Renee W Peek – Review by Hannah Porter

Hope For a New World (The Hope Series Book 1)Hope For a New World by Renee W. Peek
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book that I have read by Renee W. Peek and color me impressed. First off going by the cover I thought this was going to be a peaceful style read, like a self discovery book but man after reading the description then the book it was a total 180. This book was filled with dystopian, end-of-the-world action, hope, tension, and top notch drama. As the book went on the more I loved it. I also loved the characters (most lol) and the amazing worlds the author has built (with great in depth details)really made the story pop off the page, playing like a movie. I really enjoyed that some characters can speak to gaia, I thought that was interesting. The multiple POV was awesome too, I often find myself wondering how the other characters were feeling and thinking this helps. I HIGHLY recommend reading this story.. I’m already on the way to read the next book of this series. I can’t wait to see what happens next.

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The Uncrowned King (The Blood Prince Series) by Ayla Marie – Review by Mandy Ott

The Uncrowned King (The Blood Prince, #2)The Uncrowned King by Ayla Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Uncrowned King is the second book in The Blood Prince Series by Ayla Marie and it is just as exciting and emotional as the first! This book continues where the first left off and finds Leo and his family in Arkezo, the home of his father and other blood relatives. Leo, Cael, and the others are trying to navigate a new city, lots of new information regarding Leo’s lineage and the history between the different people, as well as dealing with more loss. At times, I almost felt overwhelmed with emotion myself. There are just as many twists and turns in this story as the first and it kept me on the edge of my seat the entire book! Ayla Marie’s world building is spectacular! The sights, sounds, and smells of the city permeate off the page to transport the reader into the story. Not to give too much away, but it seems as though Leo’s story will continue and I am anxiously awaiting when it does!

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The Uncrowned King (The Blood Prince Series) by Ayla Marie – Review by Daryian Lucas

The Uncrowned King (The Blood Prince, #2)The Uncrowned King by Ayla Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 stars
This is book 2 in this series and it’s a great continuation of the series. Just as detailed and action packed as the first one. Where some series fall off after the first book, I can tell this series will just keep getting better.

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The Blood Prince by Ayla Marie – Review by Daryian Lucas

The Blood PrinceThe Blood Prince by Ayla Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 stars
This is book one in this series and it set the tone. The world building is phenomenal and the characters have so much depth. The storyline is very solid and intriguing. There’s a lot of action in this book that keeps you interested!

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The Blood Prince by Ayla Marie – Review by Mandy Ott

The Blood PrinceThe Blood Prince by Ayla Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ayla Marie is a new author for me, and definitely one I will read again! The Blood Prince is the first of two books focused on Leo and his family. There is so much more emotion in this book than I was suspecting. Leo’s bond with his siblings is so pure and they are all so protective of one another; it’s amazing to feel through the pages of a book. The characters are so realistically flawed and believable that I couldn’t help but feel connected to them somehow. This young adult fantasy was not a quick read, but rather, one to curl up with and immerse yourself in. The world building of Ayla Marie is as fantastical as the content of the story! I found myself walking through the woods with the Hael family, wandering the filthy streets of Somereil, and exploring the wonder of the city of Wate. There were so many twists to this adventure that I was kept on my toes throughout the entirety of the book. I cannot wait to read the next book!

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Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns – Wolf (Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns Series) by R. C. Reigh – Review by Brandy Rymer

Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns: WolfKingdom of 7 Sovereigns: Wolf by R.C. Reigh
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns was an amazing fantasy novel, the author is a genius when it comes to writing such words that the story just came to life as I read it. I loved the take on bringing the sovereigns from the 7 kingdoms together, so you get to see the different types of characters interacting with one another, even if they are normally considered mortal enemies when in their kingdoms. There was so much excitement, and intrigue in piecing together the clues about the characters and their agendas (especially those deeply hidden as gems in the story) that could be so easily missed if you weren’t paying attention. The author put a whole new spin on the fantasy world that has me hooked, I just saw that there is a mini prequel book that I am going to go back and read before moving on to book 2 in this series. If you are a huge fan of all types of fantasy creatures, then this is the perfect next book series for you to read! It gives you all of the excitement, and action, sprinkles in intrigue and romance, and you’ve got it all in this book.
@Brandy Rymer
1/2024

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Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns – Wolf (Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns Series) by R. C. Reigh – Review by Lisa Helmick

Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns: WolfKingdom of 7 Sovereigns: Wolf by R.C. Reigh
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wonderfully enjoyable story! I loved the world and character building. The ran a bit slow at times since it is giving information from a variety of sources. Not a lot of action but lots of suspense. Thay necromancer…..such a troublemaker!! I enjoyed the fantasy theme and that each book will be about a different child and kingdom but filled mostly with characters we have already met. Very cool!

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Hope For A New World (Gaia’s Voice Series) by Renee W Peek – Review by Kerry Carr

Hope For A New World (Book 1)Hope For A New World by Renee W Peek
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book in Gaia’s Voice Series. It is a sci fi story based on the end of our world as we know it and the creation of the next world. The authors attention to detail is what really brings this story to life for me. The description and images are painted so well that you could actually imagine these things occuring. What I also loved what how their was a spiritual connection to everything as well. Learning about other cultures as well as their thoughts and feelings on the spiritual connections between the earth and all living beings on it was a really interesting part of this book for me.

Maddison Bear’s Heart is an environmental lawyer. She is always fighting to protect the earth from the fate of being destroyed by human hands. When she is approached by 2 women from the Hopi people they inform her that the world is going to end and Maddison is the person to guide them to the next world.

When Maddison finally accepts the task she is informed that the Earth’s sister planet will welcome them so with the help of the Corporate Military they set off to find this new world.
However the Corporate Military have their own agenda and they aren’t helping Maddison and the environmental protesters out of the kindness of their hearts, this is the chance they have been waiting for to get rid of the protesters once and for all.

Will the group heading to the new planet even make it? What will happen to the people they have left behind? Will anyone survive when the world ends?

This is a brilliant thought provoking story that I really enjoyed. I look forward to seeing what else this author has in store.

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Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns – Wolf (Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns Series) by R. C. Reigh – Review by Alison Risher

Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns: WolfKingdom of 7 Sovereigns: Wolf by R.C. Reigh
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A mystical and magical world. This is the first novel of this genre I have read that features a shapeshifting werewolf as a protagonist. I thought this was a little hokey at first, but I quickly became hooked! The title comes from the unification of many kingdoms into one. I can’t wait to read about some of the other portions of the kingdom.

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Shifter Shorts by TK Lawyer – Review by Cindy Mayberry

Shifter ShortsShifter Shorts by T.K. Lawyer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

These are short, exciting, heart racing stories. While they are short, they are complete as intended. Even though I would love to see more of each character. One story is very intense so it would not be for those under 18. The stories are well written, engaging and will keep you turning the pages..This is the type of book to take and read while waiting at the Dr’s office or soccer field. Those are the places I find myself with nothing to read, and a short amount of time sitting around waiting.This was a great time filler. I loved every story including the Hellhound! While this is a new author for me, I would love to read which story comes next.
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Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns – Wolf (Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns Series) by R. C. Reigh – Review by Susan Ratchford

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I had so much fun reading this book! It felt so nostalgic to me and I absolutely loved the author’s use of Metaphor. “His deep sand-papery tone” I absolutely loved that line, and how easy it was to actually hear the characters’ voices from the very first page! I would love to go to Bastion academy! I can’t wait to read R.C. Reigh’s second novel in this series Kingdom Of Seven Sovereigns: The Legacy Series: Dragons! She is a new author to me and her series grabbed and hooked me immediately! I highly recommend this book and series to anyone who loves the fantasy romance genre and all the intensity it contains!

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Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns – Wolf (Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns Series Book #1) by R. C. Reigh – Review by Angela Hayes

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

4 Stars

 

Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns – Wolf is the first book in the Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns series by R.C. Reigh. This is the first book that I have read by this author, so I really didn’t know what to expect from their work- but I adore a great fantasy, and the cover and blurb promised great things- so I took a chance and dove right in.
I discovered a fantastic YA fantasy story woven with adventure, action, magic, romance, mystery, suspense, drama, angst, a quest, fate/destiny, shifters (wolves), Fae, dragons, tension, friendship, family, high stakes, agendas, plots/ploys, nothing is as it seems, betrayal, and lots of intriguing developments.
This is Dane and Amelia’s story primarily- which sets the foundations of the series, but also gives us multiple POVs of the other ‘main’ cast- which gives us a broader perspective and more to ponder as the story unfolds. There is definitely more at play here, and there is more going on than first meets the eye — so I can’t wait to see what the rest of the series holds.
Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns – Dragon (Book #2 – Dax’s story) is next – and things are set to be great.
Happy Reading…

Thank you, R.C. Reigh!

 

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Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns – Wolf (Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns Series) by R. C. Reigh – Review by Jamie Truex

Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns: WolfKingdom of 7 Sovereigns: Wolf by R.C. Reigh
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am so glad I gave this book a chance. It was exactly what I needed! Werewolves, fae, dragons, arranged marriage etc. This book has it all. And it kept me hooked from the start. I just couldn’t put it down. It is written in first person point of view and I think that was perfect for this book. I really enjoyed how we got to know each character better as the book went on, just like in real life. If you want a book that’s going to suck you in then this is it!

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Shifter Shorts by TK Lawyer – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras

Shifter ShortsShifter Shorts by T.K. Lawyer
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This is a collection of short stories featuring shifters. I liked the premise of most of the collection and could see that there was potential had some of them been more developed but I felt that the shortness minimised the impact they could have had.
There is one that gets quick dark, I’m not opposed to dark or triggering content, but this may not be for everyone so if that is the case, this may not be the right book for you.
Some of the shorts appear rushed and end abruptly and the characters aren’t as developed as I usually prefer but this being said I still enjoyed reading this collection.
I can certainly see the potential and the directions these could take with a little more fleshing out and the plots themselves are interesting.
Overall an interesting collection, with great potential.

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Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns – Wolf (Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns Series) by R. C. Reigh – Review by Darla Yocom

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I’ve been on a wolf kick lately so the title alone piqued my interest. Then I noticed the stunning artwork on the book cover and I was sold.

The author is new to me so I was excited to start this fantasy series. Especially since it revolves around different paranormal shifter groups in addition to humans: dragons, werewolves, and fae.

We watch the different groups converge upon the illustrious Bastion Academy. When different strong willed groups are placed in close quarters with each other, the expected chaos ensues. So you find just about every aspect popping up throughout the storyline which makes for a very addictive reading experience. All the drama, adventure, romance and bit of camaraderie sprinkled through this book.

I loved how the author built up the drama and suspense between the different characters, as well as developing a brilliant new world that readers will learn more about throughout this book series. I cannot wait to read the next book. I believe readers across all genres and generations can find themselves enjoying this book.

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Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns – Wolf (Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns Series) by R. C. Reigh – Review by Daree Blake

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story introduces readers to a world where the convergence of royal heirs at Bastion Academy promises more than just academic challenges. As the characters navigate through their education, the intricate game of power and manipulation unfolds, creating a backdrop for the darker end goals.
R.C. Reigh has crafted a captivating story that balances suspense, fantasy, and the challenges of adolescence. As the characters evolve and the plot thickens, readers will find themselves eagerly turning the pages, drawn into a world where the stakes are high, and nothing is as it seems.

Reviewed by @daree222
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Hope For A New World (Gaia’s Voice Series) by Renee W Peek – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars
Hope For A New World (Gaia’s Voice Series) by Renee W Peek

Hope For A New World (Gaia’s Voice Series) is a Sci-Fi Fantasy that is told in many different POV with multiple characters. I honestly didn’t know what to expect going in but I was intrigued by the cover and the blurb caught my attention. I had a hard time connecting with the characters and just felt like it bounced around to much. I really wanted to like this story but just didn’t. I’m hoping the next book will capture for me what this on one lacked. I will say I found this book to be very interesting and some of the information was new to me. This author is fairly new to me and even though this book didn’t make the cut im still looking forward to what the rest of this series turns out to be. If you like Sci-Fi Fantasy then id recommend reading this book.

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