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House of Blood and Whispers by Natalina Reis – Review by Tausha Treadway

House of Blood and WhispersHouse of Blood and Whispers by Natalina Reis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

House of Blood and Whispers by Natalina Reis. This is a fast paced thriller romance that will keep you flipping pages late in the night. Its the story of Cahki who has been captured and enslaved to be the emperor’s concubine. Sung-Jin is the son of the tyrant emperor and wants to over throw his father. With Cahki’s help he might be able to succeed. Cahki doesn’t want to marry Sung-Jin but she sees it as the only option to get out of being enslaved. Cahki is a no nonsense kind of woman and she’s doesn’t let anything stop her from getting what she wants. Sung-Jin has been at the wrong end of his father’s wrath for the last time and he’s going to do whatever it takes to get rid of his father. Even though the two don’t really trust each other they know that they are their only chance. The more time they spend together the more they enjoy each others company. Will they be able to successfully knock the emperor off the throne once and for all? Read this fast paced thriller to find out!

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand Series Book 1) by Nicole E. Kelleher – Review by CHARLENE GONZALEZ

Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand, #1)Wild Lavender by Nicole E. Kelleher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The author Nicole Kelleher did an amazing job with the plots, characters, and the world building. I love how this story took me slowly into the charm of the characters where Larkin is chasing the impossible love of Lady Aubrianne.

This book is amazing from start to finish, I can’t wait to read her other books as well.

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House of Blood and Whispers by Natalina Reis – Review by Jenique Bornman

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“House of Blood and Whispers” by Natalina Reis is a mesmerizing tale of courage, strength, and unlikely alliances that had me utterly captivated from beginning to end. The blurb alone promises a thrilling adventure, and this book certainly delivers.

Kidnapping Cahki, a white-haired woman with the spirit of a fjord dragon, turns out to be a fateful decision for Emperor Min, setting the stage for a story filled with intrigue and unexpected twists. As Cahki, a fiercely independent soul, is forced into an arranged marriage with Prince Sung-jin, the tension between these two characters is palpable. The author skillfully weaves their complex relationship, where trust must be earned and where love might just bloom in the unlikeliest of places.

The world-building in this novel is a true testament to Natalina Reis’s talent. The Southern Kingdom, a place of fear, cruelty, and a ruler with insatiable appetites, is brought to life in vivid detail. The reader is transported into a court filled with political intrigue, power struggles, and a desperate desire for freedom.

The characters, particularly Cahki and Sung-jin, are beautifully crafted. Cahki’s strength and determination are inspiring, and Sung-jin’s quest to liberate his people from his father’s tyranny is heart-wrenching. Their journey is filled with challenges, and the odds are stacked against them, but their resolve to win or die is a testament to the power of hope and love.

“House of Blood and Whispers” is an enthralling blend of fantasy, romance, and political intrigue. Natalina Reis has created a world that will immerse you, characters who will stay with you, and a plot that will keep you on the edge of your seat. I give this book a well-deserved five stars and highly recommend it to anyone who craves an epic adventure with heart, soul, and a touch of the extraordinary.

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Sarge by Stuart Ledwith – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars
Sarge by Stuart Ledwith

Sarge by Stuart Ledwith is a wonderfully written Fantasy Adventure that takes on a journey through the life of a young man who goes by Sarge. This is a fast paced short story that is packed with action, adventure, drama, romance, military missions and so much more. This is a fairly new author to me but I like their style of writing and attention to detail. He poured his heart into this story and you can feel it with each page you read. This story shows us the life of Sarge and what he went through to get to where he’s at. I highly recommend reading this book before reading Mission 3047 so you get a better understanding of what he’s gone through but you can certainly read it after if you’ve already read it. I look forward to reading more from this Author.

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House of Blood and Whispers by Natalina Reis – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/197986440-house-of-blood-and-whispers” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”House of Blood and Whispers” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1693345331l/197986440._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/197986440-house-of-blood-and-whispers”>House of Blood and Whispers</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/14883335.Natalina_Reis”>Natalina Reis</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5926809221″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Cahki had been kidnapped from her home in the far North to be taken to the Emperor of the Southern Kingdom to be his concubine. She is anything but fragile nor is she a damsel in distress. Sung-jin is the only heir to the southern throne and is looking to dethrone his cruel father. These two come together and create a powerful bond that not even the Emperor is willing to try and tear them apart. There is a big secret that Cahki is hiding and it needs to remain hidden or it could mean the end of her life as she knows it. I don’t know exactly what I was expecting when I picked up this book, but it was not what I expected. The opening of the book was amazing! This forced proximity, enemies to lovers fantasy was great from start to finish. I really enjoyed these two main characters together and enjoyed how their relationship grew organically. Whether or not the magic had anything to do with it I don’t know, but I like to think that it did. Hwarang was a good side character and all three of them were great together. I was sad to see the end of this story, but I can’t wait to read more stories by this author.
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House of Blood and Whispers by Natalina Reis – Review by Amber Howard

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

House of Blood and Whispers was a thrilling adventure. It was full of action, heat, and drama. I quickly read this story. It was easy to get sucked into the romance and plan to take out the emperor. I’m guessing there will be a sequel because a few things were talked about in the book that were left unfinished. I need answers lol. I thought it was well written. Something anyone could get into. There are a few triggering topics in the story so definitely prepare yourself if you need to.

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House of Blood and Whispers by Natalina Reis – Review by April McCoy

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was an interesting tale. A new author for me and she definitely captured my attention. I enjoyed the characters, the growth they made together and really just enjoyed the story line. I read it in one sitting and even reread the last few chapters because I didn’t want it to end!

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House of Blood and Whispers by Natalina Reis – Review by Shannen Kern

House of Blood and WhispersHouse of Blood and Whispers by Natalina Reis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am absolutely blown away by this book!! I have enjoyed every book I’ve read from this author, but this one was the most captivating yet. The flow of the story is flawlessly magnificent with a special spin that is so refreshing. There is drama, action, and a rollercoaster of emotions that will pull you in from the very beginning. I was immediately invested in each character and couldn’t read fast enough to find out what happened. If you love romantic fantasy books with twists and turns as well as plenty of action, this is a must read for you!

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House of Blood and Whispers by Natalina Reis – Review by Rebecca Hill

House of Blood and WhispersHouse of Blood and Whispers by Natalina Reis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was such a fun romantic fantasy. There’s love, hatred, kidnapping, suspense, magic, and so much more! Cahki was kidnapped from her country and brought to be a concubine to the emperor. Along the way, Sung-jin rescues her and convinces her the safest path is for them to marry. Cahki is a fiercely independent woman who absolutely hates being backed into the corner with no real options. Sung-jin’s father is wickedly evil and doles out horrible punishments even to his son. Will Sung-jin and Cahki be able to overthrow the emperor safely with their lives intact? You definitely want to read to find out. The author includes a warning in the beginning; absolutely pay attention to that. There is language, physical abuse, and some explicit sexual scenes. I would only recommend it for a mature audience, but I enjoyed it!

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand Series Book 1) by Nicole E. Kelleher – Review by Laura Jones

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House of Blood and Whispers by Natalina Reis – Review by Hannah Porter

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I Picked up this book by Natalina Reis for the first time and I was not disappointed at all. It’s not my usual cup of tea, but this book was incredibly intriguing that kept me engrossed the whole time I was reading it! What was also brilliant and I loved was that the author included a map just in case you need a reference.The author has such an amazing way of building a world that pulls you in and keeps you there til the end. With fantastic characters, actions, danger, secrets, and a range of emotions that jumps off the pages I can’t wait to read House of Blood and Pirates and all the other books by this author Natalina Reis.
PS I loved the cover; it’s what drew me in🥰🥰🥰

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Heart’s Rescue (Fallen Hearts) by Meredith Hart – Review by Jennifer Reimer

Heart's Rescue (Hearts Below, #1)Heart’s Rescue by Meredith Hart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What an incredible to a start to a series. I was not disappointed it grabbed a hold of me and wouldn’t let got ill I was done. I couldn’t put it down and could not read it fast enough. This book was so well written I really felt like i was right there along with Lady Arryn the prince and Rowan going thou their own little adventure. the world development to the world was amazing and really made me fall into this other world and almost forget out the world around me. This book captivated me from the beginning that I really am going to get the next books done. I highly recommend this book if you love a fantasy romance with a little twist.

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House of Blood and Whispers by Natalina Reis – Review by Lisa Helmick

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Good Story! It is eye catching at the beginning and only gets better from there. The story just pulled me in with the action and suspense that is filtered in throughout. Not to mention the snappy dialogue from the characters. A couple characters really have some verbal sass going on. So good!

I always enjoy this authors fantasy stories. She does a good job creating the world and her characters are not perfect and but always have room for wonderful growth. It is a pleasure to read these stories.

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand Series Book 1) by Nicole E. Kelleher – Review by Helen Dawkins

Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand, #1)Wild Lavender by Nicole E. Kelleher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wild Lavender is the first book in the Heart & Hand Series by Nicole E. Kelleher. This is a medieval historical romance. It took me a about a third of the way through to actually capture my attention, the pace goes from very slow to extremely fast. The beginning is not bad, it just is very slow, and you MUST pay attention to every detail as Nicole E. Kelleher drops small hints throughout the book, which I loved, but just wished the pace was consistent throughout. At times it felt like there was a good bit of filler information.

This book is full of castles, secret passages, war, betrayal, strong heroin, and arranged marriage.
Anna is such a headstrong and brave young woman, her idea of a blissful marriage is quickly shattered when she realizes her husband is a cruel, sadistic, hateful and abusive man. Lord Roger hides behind a mask, he can be charming and alluring. Anna, with the assistance of several people want to get rid of Roger, but he is two steps ahead of them – Roger ordered that if he is to die, that not only is his Captain supposed to kill Anna, but they are also supposed to kill her entire family and harm her hometown, Chevlain.

Lord Roger is up to something, but they cannot prove it. Larkin and two other men from the Royal Guard show up in Stolweg to try to uncover any wrong doings by Lord Roger. When he arrives, he is stunned to see the woman who has haunted his dreams for years. if Lord Roger is proven to be guilty, Anna may be implicated as well since she is his wife.

By the end of the book, it was a captivating romance with plenty of action, violence, prophecy, and challenges. The book really starts progressing when Anna decides to save herself and her people from the sadistic Lord Roger. I recommend reading this book if you love medieval fantasy romance! I cannot wait to read book 2. PLEASE CHECK TRIGGER WARNINGS FOR THIS BOOK!

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Scars Audiobook (The Crown of Stones Book 2) by C. L. Schneider

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The Crown of Stones: Magic-Scars Audiobook (The Crown of Stones Book 2) by C. L. Schneider
Genre – Dark, Fantasy
Listening Length – 18 hours 48 minutes
Cover Designer – Alan Dingman

Struggling to reconcile the man he once was, with the man prison made him, Ian Troy emerges from captivity to an unfamiliar world gripped with fear. In the wake of his fall, those he cares for suffered their own grim fates, leaving friends endangered and scattered. His old enemy, Draken of Langor, seized control of Mirra’kelan and named himself High King. Draken’s brutal reign sparked a desperate rebellion that Ian now finds himself a part of. His one task: recover and repair the Crown of Stones, in hopes it will tip the balance in their brewing revolution.

As Ian strives to regain what was lost, the magic-scars streaking his body multiply faster. Searching for a cause, and the truth behind his link to the Crown of Stones, leads him to uncover shocking secrets buried for generations beneath the sand. To become the weapon the resistance needs, Ian must claim his magical inheritance. But can he curb the destructive appetite that comes with it?

Magic-Scars is the exciting second installment in The Crown of Stones Trilogy.

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House of Blood and Whispers by Natalina Reis – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The trigger warnings at the start of the book were extremely helpful and let me know what to expect. Wow! Just wow! This book was a fantastic read! Cahki is someone I don’t want to meet in a dark alleyway if I was on her bad side, but she and I would be fast friends. She does not hold herself back and holds herself to that standard. It was a little frustrating at some parts, where better communication would’ve resolved some misunderstandings, but overall I really did like her character. Sung-Juin was not was I was expecting. With his background I was expecting a woe is me, or a jaded closed off person. He did have his moments, but I thought he was a well balanced character. This book had a little bit of everything for me. Action, romance, suspense, and everything in-between. Also I gotta say this, the cover is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! I seriously can’t wait to read more books by this author. I’m definitely going to buying a physical copy of this book to keep on my shelves!

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House of Blood and Whispers by Natalina Reis – Review by Callie Luna

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’m in love with Cahki and Sung-jin! Cahki is a wild woman from Northern lands filled with ice and snow. She has been captured by slavers to be the emperor’s concubine. Sung-jin is the son of a tyrant emperor. With the proposal of getting married being Cahki’s only option of escape and Sung-jin’s desperate attempt to overthrow his father with an unlikely ally. The growth between these two characters really makes the House of Blood and Whispers worth reading! So many good surprises in store! Natalina Reis is an amazing author with her details and suspense perfectly hitting chapter after chapter. I am anxiously awaiting the next book, House of Blood and Pirates.

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand Series Book 1) by Nicole E. Kelleher – Review by Michelle Collier

Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand, #1)Wild Lavender by Nicole E. Kelleher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the Heart & Hand Series and what a way to start. I could not put this book down. The story was so perfectly written. There were so many characters that I just absolutely fell in love. The story is about Anna and Lark, which is so full of twists and turns. Anna is such a strong woman that survives so much. I can not wait to read the next book in this series.

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Sarge by Stuart Ledwith – Review by Carrie Reed

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I had read Mission 3047 before this book, and I do recommend reading Sarge first as it gives insight as to who Sarge is. I really enjoyed a look back in time to how Sarge grew up, and what he went through to get to the place he is today and how he came into his line of work. It is nice to see he had Mr. Blackburn and Miss Hattie supporting him and encouraging him, I don’t know if he would be who he is without them. Sarge’s love story is sweet and devastating, and his life story is very entertaining and interesting.

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House of Blood and Whispers by Natalina Reis – Review by Susan Ratchford

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

House Of Blood and Whispers
By : Natalina Reis
Review by: Susan Ratchford
5 Stars

What a fun and captivating romantic fantasy! I absolutely loved Cahki and found her spirit to be entrancing and motivational! Her quips and relationship with the prince was as enjoyable as it was frustrating ( in the best way) to see! It had me completely in my emotions! Ms. Reis’s world building was so clear and vivid it was so easy for me to picture every detail! I will definitely be looking for more books by this author in the future! Especially the prequel coming out for this book that I am so excited to get my hands on, House of Blood and Pirates!

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Tears Into Gold by Cori Cooper – Review by Anastasia Dodson

Tears into GoldTears into Gold by Cori Cooper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was a good one. It had a very old Fairytale vibe but still had originality and I enjoyed it. The author had a good writing style and the main characters were enjoyable. I am looking forward to reading more by this author in the future!
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Tears Into Gold by Cori Cooper – Review by Lucy Machard

Tears into GoldTears into Gold by Cori Cooper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This story is definitely a conglomeration of multiple fairy tales, but they all have a way of tying together. It starts as a Rumplestilskin-esque story, following the tale of a servant who basically gets held hostage by the king. It has really good flow, and can be knocked out in an hour or two if you’re a faster reader.

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Tears Into Gold by Cori Cooper – Review by Kristin Boutelle

Tears into GoldTears into Gold by Cori Cooper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The beginning does bring you into the story with a tale and there is always a moral to the story. The characters are wonderful and unique. I like how there are several fairy tales in one book. As you’re reading this novel, you will seem like you’re living in that time period.

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Tears Into Gold by Cori Cooper – Review by Alison Risher

Tears into GoldTears into Gold by Cori Cooper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a love story. It is also a new take on the tale of King Midas. It’s a cautionary tale about yearning for what you think you lack. There is magic, so much magic, and the author seems to be saying that true magic lies in contentment. And, of course, the strongest magic of all is that of true love.

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Sarge by Stuart Ledwith – Review by Julie Johnson

SargeSarge by Stuart Ledwith
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was an interesting little novella to read. We meet TJ, aka Sarge, as a young boy who’s delivering packages to put food on his table. A kindhearted person takes him under his wing and sets him on a successful path for life. This story is about that path his life took, which is much better than things were looking. Sarge is able to lead a successful group of people in black ops missions dealing with all sorts of things, including UFOs.

I appreciate how this was a “short and sweet” story and didn’t drag out a lot of details where they weren’t necessary. This book was just enough and I’d recommend it!

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Tears Into Gold by Cori Cooper – Review by Kerry Carr

Tears into GoldTears into Gold by Cori Cooper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a beautifully written fantasy adventure. It is a young adult story however I enjoyed it just as much. It is full of magic, mischief, forbidden love, danger and adventure around every corner. I loved the way the old saying “be careful what you wish for” comes into play in a big way in this story. The story itself is unique however the author uses parts of other stories and tales which to me make it even more magical.

The story focuses around a orphaned maid who as the story progress we learn is not all she seems. When she finds a magical creature which could give her what she needs to be free of her life as a servant she feels hope for the future. However, things don’t go as she imagined and when other find out about her gift it leads her on a adventure to escape the wish she thought she wanted. With so many elements and characters it is a fast paced magical read that I wasn’t able to put down until I completed the story.
I can’t wait to read this to my neices who i know will adore it.

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The Calamities of Camden Callahan (A Revenant Novel) by Brittany Tucker – Review by Angelina Frazzini

The Calamities of Camden Callahan (A Revenant Novel)The Calamities of Camden Callahan by Brittany Tucker
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This is the first book I’ve read by this author. I also don’t typically (or ever) read fantasy as a genre. This is a well written, detailed book. I appreciate the author’s detail in the world building and background of the story. The characters were well thought out and developed well throughout the story. You get pulled into the story and want to keep reading which is a good aspect of any well written story. I’m glad I took a chance on this one.

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The Calamities of Camden Callahan (A Revenant Novel) by Brittany Tucker – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

The Calamities of Camden Callahan (A Revenant Novel)The Calamities of Camden Callahan by Brittany Tucker

The Calamities of Camden Callahan is a YA Fantasy that centers around the character of Camden who lost his mother at a young age and was taken in by the captain of a pirate ship. The book starts off with a bang as young Camden and his mother are fleeing from Camden’s father who is determined to kill them. They are almost able to reach the safety of a ship when Camden’s mother is killed in front of him by an unknown assailant. Camden’s mother’s dying wish is for the captain of the nearby pirate ship who discovers her after her attack to care for her son and keep him safe from his father. Fast forward several years and Camden is now nineteen. He has been living the life of a pirate and closely guarding his identity. A dangerous job leads to the burning of the pirate ship which leads to the loss of numerous lives of his crew, including himself. Having risen from the ashes of the burned ship Camden sets off on a journey to find the members of his crew who were kidnapped and a mission to seek revenge on those that murdered other members of his crew. Along his journey he must place his life in farther danger by resuming his true identity which could lead to his father catching up with him after all these years. This book had action, suspense, mystery, murder, pirates, magic, and ghosts. The storyline will take you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions with the highs and lows. I highly recommend this book!

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Tears Into Gold by Cori Cooper – Review by Ashley Sugar

Tears into GoldTears into Gold by Cori Cooper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I recommend this fairytale type read to everyone of all ages! The magical aspect of it drew me in, instantly. Wonderfully written with great characters. Just be careful what you wish for! Not my typical read but I’m glad I gave it a chance.

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The Calamities of Camden Callahan (A Revenant Novel) by Brittany Tucker – Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

The Calamities of Camden Callahan (A Revenant Novel)The Calamities of Camden Callahan by Brittany Tucker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I wasn’t sure what to expect with The Calamities of Camden Callahan by Brittany Tucker but I was pleasantly surprised with what I got. This book was a rollicking good read full of pirates, betrayals, lies, fights, cover ups, secret ordeals, revenge, and surprises. It did have some death, medical experimentation, and sickness as well. I’m going to guess that this is rated as a young adult, dark fantasy, adventure novel, but it read like something more sophisticated, and it was wholly original. I hope the author publishes more books in this series.

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