Undying Light by Aurora Wildey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I love this!! The world building, the suspense, the characters coming together. I don’t always like multiple POV but it was done wonderfully and worked perfect with this story. I will be anxiously awaiting to see what is next for this group.
Undying Light: The Stella Maris Series Book 1 by Aurora Wildey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
An enjoyable book in one of my favourite genres. The plot was interesting and suspenseful which kept me reading on to find out whether Kaela puts her trust in the right person and working to survive the attempts on her life.
The story is told from multiple points of view which gives a deeper look into each of the characters which I liked.
Each character has a distinct personality and it was interesting to see how they all bounced off each other (especially when you could see things from everyone’s perspective, it gave me a deeper appreciation for their reactions).
I’m interested in seeing where the rest of this series leads as it started off well.
Undying Light by Aurora Wildey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
What if your life is threatened and you almost die? But you didn’t, you were saved by a stranger, Terrain but his injuries have you saving his life with your powers of light. It seems like one thing after another when Seth joins and is just like Kaela. Kaela is in a struggle of her life trying to stay alive and figure out who to trust. Follow her on her journey to figure out what her life is now. A great creative story. The story will pull you in and have you asking tons of questions. Finding the answers in each new page.
Undying Light by Aurora Wildey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is book 1 in The Stella Maris series. I really enjoyed this paranormal adventure. The author does an amazing job of bringing the characters and their stories to life. This story is fast paced which kept me turning the pages and I love how we get 3 different views of the story.
Each character is unique and different but all of them have secrets that they are trying to protect but when danger comes for them the question is who can you trust and should you not trust.
When Kaela is injured in an attack her life hangs in the balance. She would die if Terran hadn’t stepped in to help her. But hurt in the process Kaela uses her magical gift to heal him. Now they both have opened their secret up to another person but was that a wise decision? Could I be the start of a trusting friendship or could it be the biggest mistake either of them will ever make.
This reluctant alliance seems to work until Seth appears. Seth recognises Kaela as the same as himself and he wants to teach her all about what and who she is.
He offers her a job and a place of safety when another attempt is made on her life but there is one person in the way and that is Terran.
Will Kaela choose the right person to trust? With danger lurking around the corner and clearly after her what could be the consequences of trusting the wrong person? Will Terran and Seth be able to work together to protect Kaela?
With everyone not knowing who to trust and who not to trust will it be possible at app to work together or will their lack of trust be just want the enemy is hoping for to make getting to Kaela easier.
I enjoyed this books and can’t wait to see where the series goes
Undying Light by Aurora Wildey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What a delightfully entertaining tale! I love paranormal tales with a bit of the unexplained. A shifter and a healer with secrets. But…I think that things are not as they seem? I found this story to be one that hooked me right from the start. The action began right from page 1 and didn’t stop. The characters are well-written and relatable. The storytelling is such that it’s every engaging and keeps you interested. I couldn’t put it down. I am also a big paranormal fan. I love anything to do with out of the ordinaly so this is a winner in my book. I can’t wait for the next one.
Undying Light by Aurora Wildey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
4 stars
Undying Light is the first book in The Stella Maris Series and the first book I have read by this author, Aurora Wildey.
The characters interesting and their plights make you invested in their story and the outcome. It is a paranormal fantasy tale that will delight.
Kaela was fighting for her life after a violent attack when a mysterious stranger puts himself in danger to help her. Now she must use her powers to save him but doing so means putting them in danger. They must team together and hide their secrets to keep each other safe. It’s all about trust and that trust will be put to the test when they find that no one is as they seem.
With a mysterious stranger, mystical powers, an immortal, danger, fear and angst and danger closing in there is something for everyone to keep the pages turning in this tale.
I look forward to what comes next.
Reviewed by @jennadb
BOOK SPOTLIGHT SHOWCASE 
A violent attack could have marked Kaela Morrow’s end, had Terran Montgomery not intervened. The mysterious stranger, with powers of his own, saves her but is badly wounded in the process. Fearing his injuries could prove fatal, Kaela risks everything and uses her powers of light to heal him.
If discovered, they would be hunted and killed. With their secrets and their lives in each other’s hands, Terran vows to keep her safe. With no other options, Kaela reluctantly agrees.
Yet there is another.
An immortal named Seth Lazarus senses Kaela’s presence as one of his own kind, the first newly born in millennia. After another attempt is made on her life, Seth offers Kaela refuge and a job to keep her close enough to protect her, while searching for a way to teach her about her true parentage. If only Terran were not standing in his way…
No one is what they seem. Danger is closing in from all sides. How can Kaela decide who to trust with her life… when the two men protecting her don’t even trust one another?
Click here to view the Book Trailer for Undying Light (The Stella Maris Series Book 1) by Aurora Wildey
Aurora Wildey is a hopeless small-town daydreamer, and lover of good music and quirky fiction. Undying Light is Aurora’s second novel, but it is her first novel since surviving cancer. She presently resides in the small town of Oil City, Pennsylvania with her husband, children, and a small menagerie of pets.
A Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I throughly enjoyed this original fantasy. It has everything a fairytale should! The magic, royalty, betrayal and personal growth. When my daughter is older I will definitely let her read this or I just might read it to her! So good!
Magic-Borne by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Wow! I enjoy fantasy genre, but I especially enjoyed this one! The reader gets to witness the growth and the challenges faced by the character. The world building was complex and satisfying. I would have liked to live in this world a little longer. It really makes for a thought provoking read!
The Traveler: Book 3 by Deborah Dugan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Book three of this series is by far the best in my opinion. I previously read book two and was unable to put it down, but while reading this one, I found that I did not want to step away from the pages, not even to sleep.
My love for sci-fi was definitely a driving factor in me picking up book number three of this series and continuing the adventures of Harry. Harry is a unique character with a lot of personality. He has lived many lives in many different forms or what he calls configurations. He’s lived in many different time frames as well. The things he has witnessed and experienced makes for an interesting background for this character.
When we last left Harry, he was a fuzzy and loveable tarantula who awoke from stasis and dealt with the trials and tribulations of trying to survive within his new configuration. Book three finds Harry once again in a new configuration, this time as a giant Asian mantis. He tries to find his way back to Tristan who constantly worries about Harry and his well being. I swear Harry is a danger magnet!
New characters are introduced, and the previous characters continue their roles, such as Tristan and his love interest, Elena. The suspense build up in this book surpasses the levels in books one and two.
I think if you have read books one and two prior to this one, you will find yourself uncovering answers to questions you may have had lingering from the previous books. Once you connect the dots and learn about the additional character building that the author created in this book, you’ll be even more amazed at the remarkable production established within this series.
Admirable world building, character development and the extraordinary plot.
Personally, I thought the interactions between Tristan, Elena and Harry were heartwarming and adorable. I laughed and teared up multiple times throughout this story. I hope everyone enjoys this book and overall series. This is a unique work of art!
The Lone Star Child by Winnifred Tataw
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
3 Stars
The Lone Star Child is the third book in The Gods’ Scion series by Winnifred Tataw. This follows on from the previous book, so I highly recommend reading the first two books before starting on this one as there is a continuing storyline here with important information contained in the first two books that you should know in order to avoid feeling a little lost here.
As with the previous books, this is another fantasy adventure with action, emotion, sci-fi elements, gods, revenge, family, loss, heartache, betrayal, magic, royalty, zodiac/astrology, powers, reconciliation, intriguing world-building, and interesting characters.
Ms. Tataw has created an intricate world with unique characters, lore, culture, and beliefs. There are magic and fantasy elements, all woven around things we are more familiar with- which makes the story all the more relatable and believable. She also provides a substantial reference guide at the end of the book full of helpful information.
The adventures continue in ‘The Sisterhood of Secrets’ (Book #4).
Happy Reading…
Thank you, Winnifred Tataw!
Reviewed by @angelahayes
Magic-Borne by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I loved the ending to this series. We followed Ian through an entire arch to hero. The author has a fantastic ability to develop characters, get you invested, and feel totally immersed in the world and magic system. I do recommend reading this series in order to get the full impact of the story and character arc.
This is the third and final tale in the saga of Ian Troy. Ian is burdened with magic and responsibility, both of which are difficult for him to bear. With his loyal band of friends in perpetual danger by association, Ian feels, now more than ever, a drive to distance himself and find a way to rid himself of the dangerous Crown of Stones, no matter the cost. This is a hard book to get into unless you’ve read the first two books, and unfortunately I haven’t read them. So I struggled to stay in a zone of reading with this book. I think I need to read the first two in order to really understand Ian Troy better.
This is the third and final tale in the saga of Ian Troy. Ian is burdened with magic and responsibility, both of which are difficult for him to bear. With his loyal band of friends in perpetual danger by association, Ian feels, now more than ever, a drive to distance himself and find a way to rid himself of the dangerous Crown of Stones, no matter the cost. This is a hard book to get into unless you’ve read the first two books, and unfortunately I haven’t read them. So I struggled to stay in a zone of reading with this book. I think I need to read the first two in order to really understand Ian Troy bette
The Lone Star Child by Winnifred Tataw
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a series that I have enjoyed reading from the first book. This is the third book which I highly suggest reading the previous books as well. This will help with your enhancement of this series and the characters. Caro is a great character that is the only chance at freedom. This time around there will be no mercy and the monster is now coming. This is a great fantasy story that took me on an adventure. An action, vengeful story that is hard to put down. One where the characters make the story come to life. They are connectable and kept me turning pages fast just to see what would happen next. There is great growth of the plot throughout the story as well. This is one of my favorites in this series and can’t wait to see what the next book holds for us. I really enjoyed the adventure that I was taken on. I highly recommend this book.
Review by @bjwagner
Magic-Borne by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Ian Troy is determined to save not only his own people, but the people of all the realms from the evil that is his own father. Jem Reth is determined to bend all of the people in all of the realms to his will, no matter how much death and destruction it takes to get there. Ian decides that to try and circumvent the future he has already seen, his best choice…and perhaps his only option…is to go into the distant past and try to fix what was broken so long ago. This is the final book of this series and will keep you on the edge of your seat to the very end.
The Lone Star Child by Winnifred Tataw
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Caro’s tale and full of family drama, fantasy, and star-hopping, this story was exciting right from the start. I do recommend you read books 1 and 2 first. Oh, this book is just as good as the previous. The characters are relatable. The story/plotline flows well. I found myself totally engaged as I read. I am guilty of having my phone glued to my palm so I could keep reading. The world-building and mythological fantasy of this series is so good and I have enjoyed it so much. This is a new author to me and I hope to read so much more from her.
Descendants of Time and Death by Winnifred Tataw
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I fell in love with this book. Roderick and his brother got to go on the journey of a lifetime. What a world-building experience this was. I found it to be full of action, fantasy, lots of just excitement. The characters kept me glued to the story. I couldn’t put it down. I sure am glad that my Kindle app is on my phone. I had to read every moment I had. Once you started, you just had to keep going to see what was coming next. It’s a tremendous fantasy story that is well-developed.
The Lone Star Child by Winnifred Tataw
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
3.5 stars
The Lone Star Child is the third instalment of The Gods’ Scion series and was an intriguing read. This Young Adult sci-fiish story is full of revenge and hatred, want and fear, action and drama, broken dreams and promises, betrayal and greed, monsters and war, family and relationships. The fantasy world Winnifred has created different and unique as it combines astrology, mythology, magic and more. The story is fast moving
After a millennia of being outcasts, thrown out into space like they were nothing they have had more than a life time to want, a long time to plot, to want revenge, to crush those who imprisoned them. Now their wait is over their wants and hopes of freedom are so close they can taste it. It all pins on one Space Acolyte, Caro. The Gods don’t even know what is coming for them.
Caro is missing and try as they might they can’t find her. What trouble has she gotten herself into? What secrets and lies are keeping the other Acolytes from finding her?
This intriguing story showcases Winnifred’s creativeness. I enjoyed the characters and the world she has created.
I wonder where things continue from here.
Reviewed by @jennadb
~ ~ ~ COMING SOON ~ ~ ~ ~Join a witty fox, a divine healer, and their companions on a voyage filled with danger, magic, romance, and surprises in a world where nothing is what it seems in this stunning MM fantasy romance by best-selling author Natalina Reis.
Unloved and broken, Huli knows nothing but hate. Born a nine-tailed fox in a world that hunts demons like him, he does what he must to survive.
Until the day fate throws him right into the arms of the Healer.
Xiao Ying grew up in a family of divine healers. But when he comes back to find his whole family murdered, he vows to bring them the justice they deserve. Xiao Ying chooses a lonely life, gathering the evidence he needs, and not allowing anything to get in his way.
Until the day his life crosses that of a nine-tailed fox and changes forever.
Brought together by fate and united by love, Huli and Xiao Ying embark on the adventure of a lifetime. One that will either answer all their questions or reveal truths they should’ve left buried.
Winnifred, or as most know her by Winnie, is an artist, entrepreneur, and author of her debut series: The Gods’ Scion. Winnie has had a lifelong love of literature and art. She wants to create a beautiful fantasy world with compelling and intriguing characters as a writer. Winnie loves to spread positivity and joy to those around her and look at the world through a glittery pink lens.
A Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What little girl doesn’t want a magical dress? Princess Zarina wants a special dress: so special that everyone will remember her and her beautiful dress. With all the dress makers in the kingdom being busy for the Royal Advancement Ceremony combined with a gala so grand with visiting kingdoms, Zarina is taken to a special dress maker outside of the kingdom walls.
Zarina takes off on her own to go pick up her dress and it is not the dress she had envisioned. It wasn’t gold and ruffly, and pretty but instead black with gemstones and fire fairies dancing across the skirt. She was very mad and disappointed but when trying to take the dress off, she realized she was stuck in the dress and not just stuck but magically stuck in the dress! After giving the dressmaker the horses and carriage as promised, Zarina must now find her way back to her castle alone but the kingdom has been invaded and Princess Zarina must now avoid capture while being stuck in the dress. And to make matters worse, the common folk do not like her family or anyone who is a part of the ruling government! No one wants to help her or be seen helping her along her journey home. Will this dress be a help or hindrance in Zarina making it home safely and defeat the invaders? Can she save her kingdom, or will she be captured like the others? A great read with lots of magic and fun and a bit of intrigue thrown into the mix. I highly recommend this book for anyone who wants a touch of magic in their life. I definitely recommend the book for preteens and for girls to read and learn that they too can make a difference in the world they live in. Zarina grows in ways that she never thought possible. A true hero’s journey!
A Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
~ A Dress Like No Other ~
Absolutely loved putting myself back into my younger middle school/elementary years. Along with the other stories I read at that time, this book would have fit in perfectly to my tastes as a young girl. A strong female royal figure, adventure that is dangerous and necessary, friends that come along the way and last a lifetime, and so much more. This has everything you would expect for a new/novice reader to enjoy, and is definitely an appropriate read.
Princess Zarina is in line for the Royal Advancement Ceremony, a sort of coming of age moment for her. She gets the opportunity to make a deal with a tailor for the event that should make her night even more memorable. She ends up getting the dress, but it wasn’t exactly what she asked for, it’s something even more than that. This is when everything that was right…suddenly starts to go very wrong.
There is family turmoil, loss, and an evil in the world that Zarina must face if she wants to save her Kingdom. She must evolve, and adapt in order to survive in this world. Watching her grow is a magical journey you want to be a part of. The illustrations are so helpful to aid in the story, and they are fun too. Overall such a well written story, that just makes you feel good to read.
Reviewed by @taylorkstephenson
A Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Stars
A Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small
A Dress To Remember is a children’s fairy tale that is packed with magic, witches, fairies and a magical princess dress that is much ,much more than it seems to be. This is an epic fantasy fairytale that is this authors debut novel. Zarnia is lets just say it she’s a spoiled princess who is about to learn a great deal. This dress is a special dress and our princess doesn’t want it it’s not what she was expecting but I bet she finds herself grateful for the dress amongst other things. I highly recommend this book to young children to even teenagers and adults to. I really enjoyed reading this book and look forward to reading more from this Author.
PREORDER A violent attack could have marked Kaela Morrow’s end, had Terran Montgomery not intervened. The mysterious stranger, with powers of his own, saves her but is badly wounded in the process. Fearing his injuries could prove fatal, Kaela risks everything and uses her powers of light to heal him.
If discovered, they would be hunted and killed. With their secrets and their lives in each other’s hands, Terran vows to keep her safe. With no other options, Kaela reluctantly agrees.
Yet there is another.
An immortal named Seth Lazarus senses Kaela’s presence as one of his own kind, the first newly born in millennia. After another attempt is made on her life, Seth offers Kaela refuge and a job to keep her close enough to protect her, while searching for a way to teach her about her true parentage. If only Terran were not standing in his way…
No one is what they seem. Danger is closing in from all sides. How can Kaela decide who to trust with her life… when the two men protecting her don’t even trust one another?
Hidden deep in fae lore lies a legend. It holds that there will be One granted the power to end all evil. Titania has come to realize she may be the prophesied One.
An omen of three evils and being wooed by a pack of hungry suitors are only a few of Queen Titania’s stresses. Everything is piling up, and she’s determined to rise to each challenge.
She must harness the gifts bestowed upon her, but time is ticking away, and the best she can manage are a few sparks. Now, there’s a race against time as she’s tasked with choosing a husband while trying to save the world from certain doom.
To Be a Fae Legend, the third book of the Realm Chronicles series, is a treacherous journey into Lower Earth. Enter if you dare risk confrontation with nightmare-ish beasts and dark spirits of the deep.
If you like valiant heroines, you’ll love Tricia Copeland’s electrifying fantasy.
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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
In recent years, I’ve been so exposed to so many different types of fairy tale stories and so glad to add another new, exciting story to the list! Princess Zarina is very excited for her birthday and ends up meeting a dressmaker to give her the dress she truly wants. Only problem is that the dress is not quite what she expects and ends up becoming trapped in her dream dress. Now as she treks back to her home, chaos erupts and invaders terrorize her home as well as kill the King and Queen. Zarina must now find some way to avoid capture and ends up finding out that some mishaps can turn into your benefit. For those young girls who love fairy tales and strong female characters, this novel is a must read! Very entertaining from start to finish!
A Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book reminds me of an old school fairy tale. Zarina is preparing for her big day and to not be outdone she goes to a dressmaker not inside the kingdom. With the direction of her Auntie they travel to the woods outside of the protected walls of the kingdom.
What a journey Zarina would take to get back to the castle in time for her gala. All while wearing a magical dress and fighting every step of the way to stay alive and get back.
She proves she’s more than just a pretty face and that a dress isn’t always what it seems.
When she comes across her Auntie’s son on her way back to the kingdom, she’s able to make a family a family again! I loved how this story unfolded and came together.
A Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I got this book for my nieces who are 9 and 11. Each of us really enjoyed the storyline and characters. My nieces took turns reading and both had an easy time really getting into the story. Some times kids can be easily distracted and my nieces are this way a lot of the time but once they started this book they kept wanting to keep going. I loved to take away from the story I believe it hit close to home with my oldest niece. I’m a huge fan of a story that can entertain but also teach kids a valuable lesson. My nieces were asking for more books after this one so I’ll definitely take that as a win. We all agreed it’s a five star story.
A Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was an amazing magical fairy tale of a story. It was very well written, very well written and very thought out. This book was amazingly written that it painted a picture in your head and made you believe that you were right there watching everything unfold. This book is for all ages to read like a Cinderella story but with a little twist with the dress. Princess Zarina likes to get what she likes and wants, and never takes no for an answer. But this mini journey that she ends up on really makes her realize that things aren’t always what they seem to be, and that she has to learn to, and problem solve for herself. This book will take you on a magical little journey that will have you turning the pages to finding out what happens next.
A Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Zarina is the youngest princess of the royal family. Since she is beautiful, everyone only sees her as a pretty face. She is spoiled and selfish. With her Royal Advancement Ceremony coming up in 2 weeks, Zarina wants the best dress. Her aunt suggests a dressmaker she knows of in the woods, claiming to be the best. Zarina goes immediately. The mysterious dressmaker takes her measurements and what not, demanding the carriage Zarina arrives in as payment.
When Zarina goes back to get her dress it is nothing like she expected. She wanted a gold dress but got a black one instead. The woman told her it may not be the dress she wants but it’s the dress she needs.
Zarina is then abandoned in the woods in the black dress that will not come off. The dress is magic, reacting to the stories Zarina tells. Zarina travels through the woods trying to find her way back home and along the way meets the locals. They try to help her find her way home. Can she make it home on time? Who is this overseer that the locals keep talking about? Is Zarina more than just a pretty face?
This book is geared towards older children although it’s exciting enough to capture the attention of adults as well. It has an interesting and unique theory too. The author did a wonderful job teaching a lesson within the plot.