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Secrets of the Sorcery War (Ruarnon Trilogy Book 2) by Elise Carlson – Review by Melissa Saxton

Secrets of the Sorcery War (Ruarnon Trilogy #2)Secrets of the Sorcery War by Elise Carlson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Follow Ruanon and company as more adventure and mayhem await them!
This time they set sail on the seas ro rescue people from the sorcerer king who is said to be extremely evil… what they actually find when they face off is something you’ll have to discover reading.
This book is a good Ya fantasy and it also includes a non binary main character that is very well done.
As with the first book I struggled to stay engaged as the story was choppy and sometimes too much information or detail was given on some topics but when I needed more information on other things it was lacking, however this is better than the first book. A cute quirk is also the art work between chapters that was very cool.
Overall worth a read!

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Ghosts of Alda (The Obscured Throne Trilogy Book 2) by Russell Archey – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

Ghosts of AldaGhosts of Alda by Russell Archey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars
Ghosts of Alda (The Obscured Throne Trilogy Book 2) by Russell Archey

Ghosts of Alda is the second book in The Obscured Throne Trilogy and is a wonderfully written Fantasy that is hard to put down. If you haven’t already started the first book id recommend reading it as well it will help you the characters and what has been going on. This author has written an epic fantasy his skills, attention to detail pulls you in and takes you on a adventure that fells so real. His characters are fully developed and supportive they had me turning the pages because I had to know what was going to happen next. Get ready to be taken on quite the adventure where the true purpose of hope for the world is revealed. I highly recommend reading this book and I can’t wait for the next book in this Trilogy.

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Secrets of the Sorcery War (Ruarnon Trilogy Book 2) by Elise Carlson – Review by Carla Clemmons

Secrets of the Sorcery War (Ruarnon Trilogy #2)Secrets of the Sorcery War by Elise Carlson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a great second in the series! This author definitely has a unique writing style. They are very in depth with their characters and the descriptions of the world. I recommend reading the first book so you have a better understanding of the characters and you can see all their growth. And there is so much character growth in this book. Ruarnon grows more into their role as a leader. There is a lot of action in the book as they are challenged more by the sorcery king. This book is a YA book but can definitely be enjoyed by an adult audience as well. If you are into fantasy stories this is definitely worth the read! Will be looking forward to book 3 when it comes out!

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Secrets of the Sorcery War (Ruarnon Trilogy Book 2) by Elise Carlson – Review by Jennifer Reimer

Secrets of the Sorcery War (Ruarnon Trilogy #2)Secrets of the Sorcery War by Elise Carlson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was hard for me to put down, I was in the zone constantly with this book. It as like nothing else existed. It was just as amazing as the first one maybe even a little bit better. Fantasy is my favorite type of genre, and this book didn’t disappoint. I couldn’t read this book fast enough to know what was going to happen next to Ruanon, Linh and the others. This time on a quest to find out if King Nartzeer was up to no good. The characters were once again well written into the book that it makes you feel like you have known them all your life. The setting and everything around it made you also feel like you were watching everything unfold right before your eyes. I can’t wait to see what is in story for this adventure next.

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Secrets of the Sorcery War (Ruarnon Trilogy Book 2) by Elise Carlson – Review by Jennifer Reimer

Secrets of the Sorcery War (Ruarnon Trilogy #2)Secrets of the Sorcery War by Elise Carlson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was hard for me to put down, I was in the zone constantly with this book. It as like nothing else existed. It was just as amazing as the first one maybe even a little bit better. Fantasy is my favorite type of genre, and this book didn’t disappoint. I couldn’t read this book fast enough to know what was going to happen next to Ruanon, Linh and the others. This time on a quest to find out if King Nartzeer was up to no good. The characters were once again well written into the book that it makes you feel like you have known them all your life. The setting and everything around it made you also feel like you were watching everything unfold right before your eyes. I can’t wait to see what is in story for this adventure next.

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Secrets of the Sorcery War (Ruarnon Trilogy Book 2) by Elise Carlson – Review by Rayne East

Secrets of the Sorcery War (Ruarnon Trilogy #2)Secrets of the Sorcery War by Elise Carlson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The adventure continues
Second book in the Ruarnon Trilogy and this takes off from where book one finished off. It is worth reading book one to get the foundation of the story. This flowed a lot better than book one but maybe it’s because the story is at its peak. There’s a lot of depth and imagery to the story with some parts I felt overdone but this didn’t detract from the overall story. With fantasy, myths, magic, action & drama there’s a lot to sink your teeth into and enjoy. Recommend.

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Lost Soul (War of Destiny Book 1) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Deb Robinson

Lost Soul (War of Destiny # 1)Lost Soul by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book. It kept me up late into the night and most of the day afterward. I couldn’t put it down. The introduction of Julianna into the world of the Vampire Resistance was a tormenting journey. Julianna (Julia), is a 15 year old girl whose first love is Adam. Her mothers servants son with whom she has been friends with since a young child. When her brother and father scheme to marry her off to a wealthy man, she is devastated. The marriage is not a love match. Gregory is mean and heavy handed. I found myself crying as the author pulled out the emotions from me. Looking forward to starting book two.

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The Wandering Isles: A Crown of Stones Novella (Soulbound Journeys Book 1) by C. L. Schneider – Review by Brandy Rymer

The Wandering Isles (The Crown of Stones)The Wandering Isles by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Wandering Isles by C. L. Schneider was a fantastic roller coaster of thrills. This story starts right out with a mysterious ship of people who board Ian and Jarryd’s ship and cause all kinds of mischief to our two main characters. I love that we relive Ian Troy and Jarryd Kane’s past trials and the mind games they experience without even knowing that it’s not reality. If you have read any of The Crown of Stones books you will not want to skip this novelette because it adds so much to the character’s development and understanding of the bond that they have built. Is the experience that Ian and Jarryd going through reality or is it just a bend in reality? You will not want to skip this amazing book in The Crown of Stones series, it will have you invested from the very beginning of the story.
Brandy Rymer
06/2023

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Secrets of the Sorcery War (Ruarnon Trilogy Book 2) by Elise Carlson – Review by Tausha Treadway

Secrets of the Sorcery War (Ruarnon Trilogy #2)Secrets of the Sorcery War by Elise Carlson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Secrets of the Sorcery War (Ruarnon Trilogy Book 2) by Elise Carlson. This is the second book in the Ruarnon Trilogy and I highly recommend reading them in order to better understand the characters and story. This is a young adult fantasy read and its a sit down and buckle your seats read. Ruarnon is about to be challenged like never before by the sorcery king. Having to figure out who he can trust who he can’t trust is going to be key in this battle. There are battle after battle and the action is ongoing from the get go. The main character is non binary which is new to me as well. There is danger, murder, lies and love all wrapped up in this fast paced story. This is a fast paced fun read!

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The Guardian of Whispers (The Reeds of West Hills Book 1) by B. E. Padgett – Review by Angelina Frazzini

The Guardian of Whispers (The Reeds of West Hills #1)The Guardian of Whispers by B.E. Padgett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is the first book in the series. This is a middle grade kid’s series. It was a fun read. It pulls you right in with the great characters. The plot also pulls you in and you just can’t wait to see what happens next.

This is a good book for kids who enjoy the adventure and mystery aspect. It gives off Harry Potter vibes and that’s always a win. Now that I’ve read it I’m going to recommend it to my son! Can’t wait to see the remainder of the series!

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The Wandering Isles: A Crown of Stones Novella (Soulbound Journeys Book 1) by C. L. Schneider – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54137627-the-wandering-isles” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”The Wandering Isles (The Crown of Stones)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1592397822l/54137627._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54137627-the-wandering-isles”>The Wandering Isles</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7704723.C_L_Schneider”>C.L. Schneider</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5606421288″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
This was a great continuation of a good series. I can say that normally I am not a fan of novellas because they end rather quickly for my liking. However, I feel like this gave more insight into the characters that we came to know through the Crown Series. I’m not an author of any kind and I could only hope to pull something as imaginative as this series and put in down on paper for millions of people to read. Even though this can be read on its own it does make references to what happens in Crown of Stones so you may want to read those first. I leave that up to each reader though to so as they so choose. Happy reading to all and I hope you enjoy this series as much as I did.
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The Wandering Isles: A Crown of Stones Novella (Soulbound Journeys Book 1) by C. L. Schneider – Review by Heather Goodman

The Wandering Isles (The Crown of Stones)The Wandering Isles by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is set after all the other books and kind of gives you a look at what Ian is going through now. It’s very suspenseful and mind boggling at times. It is very well written and keeps you guessing until the end. The new characters that come in are ones you love to hate but then you end up feeling for them. It makes you feel like you are right there with the characters.

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The Wandering Isles: A Crown of Stones Novella (Soulbound Journeys Book 1) by C. L. Schneider – Review by Shannen Kern

The Wandering Isles (The Crown of Stones)The Wandering Isles by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely loved The Crown of Stones trilogy, so naturally I couldn’t let this novella slip by. I wasn’t sure how much I would like it as sometimes novellas seem like unnecessary spinoffs, but The Wandering Isles stopped me in my tracks. It’s a quick read but don’t let that fool you. The author has a distinctive style of writing that grabs your attention until you’re completely engrossed in their world. Sorry for any responsibilities I skipped out on while I devoured this book! Lovers of dark fantasy will 100% love this book, especially if you enjoyed The Crown of Stones trilogy as well. Don’t skip out on it or you’ll regret it!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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The Wandering Isles: A Crown of Stones Novella (Soulbound Journeys Book 1) by C. L. Schneider – Review by Donya Pedigo

The Wandering Isles (The Crown of Stones)The Wandering Isles by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Wandering Isles: A Crown of Stones (Soulbound Journeys Book 1) is a novella that takes place after The Crown of Stones series. Though this can easily be read as a standalone book, I’d highly recommend reading the previous series to get to know the characters’ history more in depth and just because it’s an interesting dark fantasy read. Both that series and this book are full of action-packed adventure, magical aspects, intrigue, splendid characters, and descriptive writing that will have you envisioning everything the characters face. The first person point of view lets us also see what both Ian and Troy think of everything they are enduring.

This novella takes us on another adventure with Ian Troy and his friend, Jarryd Kane, whom we met in The Crown of Stones series. Ian, a born soldier, has never known himself as anything else, but now that Mirra’Kelen has found peace, he has set out to explore his freedom and to see who he might actually be at his core. It’s on this voyage that he and Jarryd find themselves embroiled in new situations they never saw coming. Can a man that has experienced so much war ever find peace? Will he ever truly be able to let go of being a soldier and all the things he has seen and done? C.L. Schneider has written yet another interesting fantasy that will leave you wanting more.

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The Wandering Isles: A Crown of Stones Novella (Soulbound Journeys Book 1) by C. L. Schneider – Review by Amber Howard

The Wandering Isles (The Crown of Stones)The Wandering Isles by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was so excited to read this one. I loved the “A Crown of Stones” series. I hated when it ended. Felt like I was apart of Ian’s world. So happy I still get to indulge in it. This one was definitely interesting. As Ian and Jarryd faced the newest “evil” I also faced a fear. Was this novella going to end with us thinking that everything that had happened was merely their brains trying to cope with being captured? I finished this book in a few hours because I simply needed answers lol. The way the characters and I questioned reality was parallel. Every moment was a wait no this can’t be. There’s no way this is what’s happening. Needless to say I was not disappointed. I could feel all of the characters emotions. I cried when they cried. I was angry when they were angry and I had a sense of understanding by the time the book was over. It was very well written. And although it’s a work of fiction, some life lessons can be learned from it. Thank you for a bother great book. I’ve read every single book you’ve written thus far and I’ve loved every single one of them.

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The Wandering Isles: A Crown of Stones Novella (Soulbound Journeys Book 1) by C. L. Schneider – Review by Amanda Glaspie

The Wandering Isles (The Crown of Stones)The Wandering Isles by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another great book by this author. Although it can be read before the trilogy, it is much easier to follow and know the characters of read first. With that being said, I love following Ian and Jarryd on more adventures and this book did not disappoint. This was unique in that their stories were connected but not. I liked the back and forth between Ian’s world and Jarryd’s as they came to figure out what was happening. This is another mystery fantasy that will make you not want to put it down.

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The Wandering Isles: A Crown of Stones Novella (Soulbound Journeys Book 1) by C. L. Schneider – Review by Susan Ratchford

The Wandering Isles (The Crown of Stones)The Wandering Isles by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Wandering Isles ( A Crown Of Stones Novella)
By: C.L. Schneider
Review by: Susan Ratchford
5 Stars

What a beautifully haunting dark fantasy novella! C.L. Schneider knows exactly how to captivate readers with her intricately woven storytelling and entrancing dialogue. She beyond creates a truly unique world that is so magical and unexpected, but also relatable! I could not put this novella down for one minute. I hope Ian Troy and Jarryd Kane’s story never ends. If you have not already I highly recommend dipping your toe into C.L. Schneider’s wonderful Crown Of Stones series! I promise you will not be disappointed!

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The Wandering Isles: A Crown of Stones Novella (Soulbound Journeys Book 1) by C. L. Schneider – Review by Santana Hicks

The Wandering Isles (The Crown of Stones)The Wandering Isles by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved the ‘Crown of Stones’ Trilogy so when I found out about this spin-off novella, I was instantly intrigued. This author has a talent for words. Descriptions of both scenery and characters are always very vivid making it very easy to immerse yourself into the world.

After the events of the Crown of Stones books, Ian Troy decides to sail to the Wandering Isles with Jarryd. They are met with voices and fog. The Islanders are attached to the island itself and have magical powers. They put the duo through a series of what if events making the men take a different look at their lives.

Ian went through some scenes of what if his villainous father wasn’t dead, what the future could be, and things in the past that are best forgotten.

Meanwhile Jarryds scenarios seem to be surrounding his time in prison. Mostly being stuck there forever, never getting out with Ian.

Will the men be able to leave the island or are they forever stuck in this fake world made by the Islanders?

Once again the author did an amazing job. I love this world and was happy to find out it wasn’t done after the trilogy ended.

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The Wandering Isles: A Crown of Stones Novella (Soulbound Journeys Book 1) by C. L. Schneider – Review by Callie Luna

The Wandering Isles (The Crown of Stones)The Wandering Isles by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It is always hard to say goodbye to your favorite characters, I was excited to find another tale of their adventures awaits. The Wandering Isles is a novella from after the A Crown of Stones trilogy was completed. I highly recommend reading the series before the novella otherwise there are major spoilers ahead for you! Ian Troy has set sail with Jarryd Kane to find adventure on the open seas. Unfortunately for them, their past still comes back to haunt them on the Wandering Isles as they struggle to determine reality. I highly enjoyed this extra tale of Ian Troy’s adventures due to Schneiders’ excellent use of storytelling and details. I look forward to enjoying more tales from Schneider!

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The Wandering Isles: A Crown of Stones Novella (Soulbound Journeys Book 1) by C. L. Schneider – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

The Wandering Isles (The Crown of Stones)The Wandering Isles by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Wandering Isles is Book One in the Soulbound Journeys Series. It is an action-packed fantasy novella that continues with the Crown of Stones Series and can be read as a standalone, or as part of the series. The story centers around Ian Troy who we were introduced to in the Crown of Stones series. He has sacrificed everything for peace in his land and they no longer need his magic. Now feeling as though he is free to choose his own path, he leaves his home behind and sets off on an adventure with his friend Jarryd Kane. Tracing the routes of his ancestors he discovers a mysterious place known as The Wandering Isles. The island seems abandoned, but it is hard for them to tell, and this is where things take a turn and become dark and mysterious for Ian and Jarryd. This place may have secrets that would have been better left undiscovered. Ian and Jarryd are put to the test as the bounce between reality and nightmares starts to take its toll on them. This was a captivating psychological fantasy packed full of action, adventure, suspense, danger, intrigue, and magic. The author did a marvelous job of world building with some dark undertones and a hint of danger that keeps you reading until the end.

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The Wandering Isles: A Crown of Stones Novella (Soulbound Journeys Book 1) by C. L. Schneider – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras

The Wandering Isles (The Crown of Stones)The Wandering Isles by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I wasn’t expecting to find this novella which continues the Crown of Stones series, so it was a nice surprise. Although it can be read as a standalone, I recommend reading the Crown of Stone series first to truly grasp the undertones and background.

Once again, the way the author describes the world creates such a vivid picture you can also step into it yourself.

The characters continue their personal growth and its great to see how the relationship between them develops.

I really enjoyed reading this after recently reading the entire Crown of Stones series, it was great to jump back into the world and I hope for more.

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Secrets of the Sorcery War (Ruarnon Trilogy Book 2) by Elise Carlson – Review by Francis O’Sullivan

Secrets of the Sorcery War (Ruarnon Trilogy #2)Secrets of the Sorcery War by Elise Carlson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Secrets of the Sorcery War is the second book in the Ruarnon Trilogy. It’s definitely a series to read in order, so if you haven’t already I’d recommend starting with Manipulator’s War which is another great book.

This is an epic fantasy series with teenage characters, suitable for YA readers and beyond. It’s set in a vibrant and diverse fantasy world with some characters who have come from our world. In Secrets of the Sorcery War there are plenty of new settings to discover alongside Ruarnon and their friends!

I was initially drawn to this series by the nonbinary main character. It’s so great coming across well-written nonbinary characters in genres I enjoy like fantasy! And more broadly it’s a great tool for teaching people how to use they/them pronouns.

As Ruarnon develops as a leader, their understanding and skills at diplomacy grow. This is fun to read, as they keep being thrown into Situations and having to figure out how to respond. They’re also aware of their own limitations and shortcomings and open to asking for help or information that they need.

This book gets five stars from me! I’d recommend it to fans of fantasy worlds such as Narnia and Tortall looking for a great modern series to get stuck into!

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The Wandering Isles: A Crown of Stones Novella (Soulbound Journeys Book 1) by C. L. Schneider – Review by Rayne East

The Wandering Isles (The Crown of Stones)The Wandering Isles by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The novella
This is the novella to the Crown of Stones Trilogy. It can be read as a stand-alone but is so much more enjoyable when read with the other books. The writing is brilliant, with imagery and strong characters drawing you right into the pages.
Looking forward to more. Recommend.

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Hope and Lies (The Abredea Series Book 1) by C.H. Lyn – Review by Maikalani Alexander

Hope and LiesHope and Lies by C.H. Lyn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

True to the core of a dystopian series. This book is filled to the brim with twist and turns, unexpected events, romances, secrets, segregation and more.

Did you like the red queen? What about the hunger games ? Then this book is FOR YOU!

Each character plays a roll into connecting a relationship with a number like a web constantly intersecting.

Blasts from the pasts make way for a future ? I cannot wait to read number 2

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Tally and the Angel: Book Three, Japan by Eleanor Dixon – Review by Ashley Westerman

Japan (Tally and the Angel #3)Japan by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is one of my favorite series to read to my kids! They love the adventures with Jophiel and even love pretending they have a Jophiel of their own. I personally enjoy getting to “visit” different places while reading the books, this time to Japan. The author paints such vivid picture that it makes you feel like you’re in Japan with Tally and Jophiel. We love this series and can’t wait to see what comes next!

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Hope and Lies (The Abredea Series Book 1) by C.H. Lyn – Review by Shannen Kern

Hope and LiesHope and Lies by C.H. Lyn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was such a jaw-dropping beautiful start to a series! The author does such a perfect job painting each scene in your head with elaborate details. I feel like each page provided vivid imagery with only text which is incredibly difficult to do. I always love it when maps and descriptions are displayed in the beginning of books to help set the stage so to speak. Each character felt relatable in their own way, and I was completely invested from the beginning. While this is a long read, there is no way you will leave disappointed. I am already eagerly anticipating the second book in an already flawless series!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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Hope and Lies (The Abredea Series Book 1) by C.H. Lyn – Review by Carla Clemmons

Hope and LiesHope and Lies by C.H. Lyn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was an interesting dystopian read! I really enjoyed the characters and the way the author wrote them. This story takes place in the past and the present following different characters’ points of view. Juliana was definitely my favorite character. I admire her strength and desire to do what’s right. I like the plot of this dystopian world and am looking forward to where the author takes us in book 2. I also enjoyed how in depth the book was without being overwhelming. It is definitely a fine line to accomplish that in a story. Definitely worth the read!!!

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Hope and Lies (The Abredea Series Book 1) by C.H. Lyn – Review by Jennifer Ramos

Hope and LiesHope and Lies by C.H. Lyn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

From the very beginning, this dystopian had elements of the story that reminded me of Hunger Games and Divergent. I enjoy venturing into the new realms of dystopian novels and this one did not disappoint! It is a bit confusing in the beginning learning how the sequence of events converge. Just to warn readers that this book is a bit lengthy but well worth it. The main theme is a society on a mission to seek peace and order, and as a result castes are created. As special abilities emerge within a small group of people in the castes, seeking justification is sought out but efforts seem to fail. The determination is quite evident and they are seeking for their place in the world!

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Secrets of the Sorcery War (Ruarnon Trilogy Book 2) by Elise Carlson – Review by Erin DeRoma

Secrets of the Sorcery War (Ruarnon Trilogy #2)Secrets of the Sorcery War by Elise Carlson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love a good fantasy series. I typically don’t but I did read a couple other Fantasy books in between Manipulators War and reading this, and yet I was able to jump right in and be right back into it. This was a page turner, and it was hard to put it down. Carlson kept me entertained from the moment I opened book 1, her words just flow and create a true picture in my mind. I look forward to continue reading books by Carlson.

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Hope and Lies (The Abredea Series Book 1) by C.H. Lyn – Review by Trista Priest

Hope and LiesHope and Lies by C.H. Lyn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow!!! What a tremendously wonderful dystopian story! The author did an awesome job with the multi-POV. There is a lot going on, but it was done great. I can’t wait for book two to find out what is coming.

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