Freedom Rings: Book Three of The Circle by Brenda Hardwick
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I am so glad I was about to enjoy this book. Even with it being the third in a series, it was a great stand alone. The characters show the author’s attention to detail. I found myself relating to them. This book was well written and entertaining. I will be reading the others in this series.
Freedom Rings: Book Three of The Circle by Brenda Hardwick
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Soraya has no choice but to take over leading The Circle after the attempted murders of many of the Elders. She must work on harnessing new powers while trying to present a strong front in an attempt to prevent farther attacks. Those attacks are being orchestrated by Shawn who is intent on destroying The Circle. Soraya and The Circle must work together to destroy Shawn and save themselves.
Shawn is CEO and owner of DNAgen Biolabs who has discovered his own unique abilities. He has had his lab create a pill called Melacrit that will eliminate races of color once he releases it into the world. When he discovers that his girlfriend Madeline is pregnant with his child time is of the essence and he must destroy The Circle before his son is born.
When I started reading this book, I did not realize it was part of a trilogy, so I had not read the first two books. Despite that I found the book easy to follow and was able to read it without feeling like I had missed something. The story was unique, the storyline was entertaining, and the characters were relatable and lovable. I was especially intrigued by how the characters were able to walk the Dream Plain. I will definitely go back and read the first two books in the series and then read this book again.
Minotaur’s Lair by Luciana Cavallaro
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Greek mythology retelling that leads into epic twists and turns. A good continuation of the first two books and a journey for a third relic to regain the Olympian favor in a twist to rewrite history. Taking place in Ancient Greece, the story leads through familiar characters with a brand new twist designed to captivate at every turn.
Writing as sharp and calculated as steel, Cavallaro wins again with this final installment. A satisfying end with a bittersweet feel hits hard. Very good read.
Freedom Rings: Book Three of The Circle by Brenda Hardwick
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This last book in the Circle Book series, Freedom Rings, tells of the continuation of the story from the attempted murders of the Elders, a band of followers, the Circle, led by Soraya so they are ready to defend themselves when the time comes. At the same time, Soraya discovers and strengthens her special abilities while leading her team. Meanwhile, Shawn Kites, the CEO and owner of DNAgen Biolabs, is wanting to release a pill, Melacrit, across the world in order to eradicate races of colors. There is also the High Priestess Madeline who is pregnant with her son and the next heir, which is another plan of Kites to destroy along the way. Such a great story with testing of friendships, seeking a better future, discovering new abilities and much more.
Unfortunately, I did not read the first 2 books, which is helpful in fully understanding the gist of this story. The concept and storytelling is great. Hardwick focuses on the nature of races, which I think many people can benefit from. In moments of tragedy and change, regardless of our color, background, or origins, it is always best to band together and put aside our differences.
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61328651-delicious-death” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Delicious Death (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries #2)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1655738309l/61328651._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61328651-delicious-death”>Delicious Death</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19182817.Byrd_Nash”>Byrd Nash</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5207318509″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
In this second installment of the series, the author presents a page-turning mystery. The story picks up shortly after the ending of the first book, which I admittedly didn’t get a chance to read yet. However, that did not stop me from understanding the storyline or the characters in book 2. Great story, interesting characters, and a slow building relationship!
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5 Stars
Nite Fire: Exit Strategy Audiobook by C.L. Schneider
Nite Fire : Exit Strategy (Audiobook) is the fifth and final book in this series. Im a huge fan of this author and this series has been one of the best I’ve listened/read in a while. Its definitely going on my re-read/listen list. The narrator did an amazing job of bringing the characters to life and keeping my attention throughout the story. I didn’t what to stop listening I had to know what was going to happen next. All good things must come to an end but not if Dahlia can help it. Half her team is missing and she’s in a race against time. Can she find a way to save what remains of this new reality before the Renewal extinguishes all that is left? I loved everything about this story and the ending blew me away. I highly recommend listening to this book to find out what happens next. If you haven’t started this series I highly recommend starting with the first book and reading/listening in order. I can’t wait to see what this author brings us next.
Minotaur’s Lair by Luciana Cavallaro
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I went in blind and enjoyed this book immensely. Sadly I have to read 1 and 2 for the full effect, but this book itself was amazing. I adore anything related to Greek Gods, mythology, philosophy, fables, and stories being retold with a twist. There was so much depth and detail which truly enhanced the journey!
Delicious Death by Byrd Nash
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was the second book to the series, and it did not disappoint just like the first one. Recommend reading the first book in the series first thou. This book was just as enjoyable as the first one. I really enjoyed this book adventure, with historical fantasy, paranormal, some mystery. The book is quite a fast paced which kept me wanting to know what happened next but always surprised me, and really held me attention. The story line and plot were very thought out and the fast pace and growth with it made it very enjoyable. The characters are extremally well written that fit perfectly into the story with each other. Elinor is a very strong will women that talks to ghosts and tries to help with finding out what has happened. The connection between both Elinor and the Duke is more in depth with this story which I found a nice little instalment and entertaining read. Highly recommend this book.
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Delicious Death by Byrd Nash
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Delicious Death
Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries Book 2
By: Byrd Nash
Review by: Susan Ratchford
5 Stars
Elinor Chalamet brings some unexpected intensity to my usually boring evenings! Love love love!! I am completely obsessed with the Madame Chalamet Ghost Mystery series and I can’t wait to read the third book! This series has everything that a cozy mystery needs! Elinor is relatable and intelligent and her relationship with the duke is so much fun to read! This was truly a great installment and it was so easy to fall right back into this delightful paranormal gaslamp fantasy! Even the character development was so realistic between Elinor and the duke it just hints at what’s to come without giving it all away. The ending had my jaw on the floor, very refreshingly unexpected! This book was easy to read but so hard to put down! I felt like I was flying through pages eager to find out more! I highly recommend this book to lovers of cozy gaslamp mysteries and people just looking for a fun series to read! Thank you Byrd Nash!!!
Freedom Rings: Book Three of The Circle by Brenda Hardwick
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I read this book without reading the first two stories, so some pieces of the story were missing for me, but it was easy enough to catch onto the important parts. It’s important to note that the story was told in multiple POV’s, which helped me understand each of the characters a little more. I really enjoyed this tale, especially the author’s world-building and attention to detail! This book was easy to read and completely entertaining, especially since this is the first book I’ve read from this author (and I’ll be looking for more from them for sure). I definitely recommend reading the other books before diving into this one!
Delicious Death by Byrd Nash
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the second book in the Madame Chalamet series. I really enjoyed this book. I love the combination of supernatural and mystery.
Elinor is bored. Things have been quiet for her recently and there’s been no reason to use her skills to communicate with ghosts. She is wanting some excitement in her life and boy does she get that when an invitation to the Winter Revels turns from what should be a enjoyable time into a time of mystery and danger as Elinor has to try and figure out who has made the attempt on the Kings life. When her favourite chef is under suspicion of the crime she needs to use all her detective skills to find the person who really committed the crime.
Add to this a widower who needs help grieving their loved one and a young society woman who needs saving from a brute of a man and Elinor is definately over her feelings of boredom.
I love the mixture in this book and how Elinor uses her skills of talking to ghosts to help people as well as solve cases. There is also a slow burn romance in this story which I am excited to see where it leads. Elinor is a strong determined lady who isn’t prepared to give up anything for a man so it will be interesting to see how this will evolve.
I loved it and can’t wait for the next one.
The Labyrinthine Journey by Luciana Cavallaro
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The book The Labyrinthine Journey by Luciana Cavallaro was an exciting and entertaining read. I was definitely entertained by this book, since I read the third book first! So, I had a sense of what was going on, and let me tell you…. this book is just as entertaining as the third book. It is a story that pulled me in from the beginning and kept me entertained until the final page. This book that has action, danger, and Greek Mythology. I loved reading about the character of Evan and seeing how his character was portrayed in this book. He has been ripped from everything he knows in the 21st century and now is having to live a new life in ancient Greece. His father is Zeus and Evan is having to figure out how he is going to get back to the 21st Century. Evan finds out that he is going to have to go on a quest to find ancient relics in hopes that they will help him on his journey back home. Evan finds himself facing many trials and tribulations! All I can say is this book is a must read in order to find out if Evan is successful in his journey or not! Happy Reading!
Mary Espinoza
Minotaur’s Lair by Luciana Cavallaro
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
First of all, let me start with saying…I’m not a normal person and hardly ever read books in order! With that being said, Minotaur’s Lair is the third book in the series and was wonderfully written! This novel could be just read as a stand-alone book, and you wouldn’t be lost! Now I will also add that the story is much more interesting if you read the previous books in the series as well. I actually went back and read the second book, now all I need is to read the first book! This was a fantastic and detailed read, that drew me in and made me feel like I was right there with the characters. Luciana Cavallero has such a unique writing style that is so strong that you can vividly imagine what is happening. This book really ends on a high note! Which is a lot to say because sometimes when you are reading books that are part of a series, you feel like you were left high and dry and didn’t get a great ending!
I for one am very intrigued when it comes to Greek Mythology, and I loved the Greek mythology element that Luciana added to this book. She included quite a bit of information that I was already aware of. I really enjoyed going on Evan’s journey with him. Luciana created a wonderful character that you felt like you were right next to on his journey, and that is despite the fact that he is a twelve-year-old young man! I hope that you will enjoy this page turning book as much as I did! Happy Reading!
Mary Espinoza, December 2022
Delicious Death by Byrd Nash
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
WOW! This sequel was action packed and filled with so many interesting characters! I really enjoyed reading this book and could not put it down. It is definitely one of my favorite mystery books and Byrd Nash has done an amazing job with this book! It is filled with so many twists and interesting encounters it keeps you on your toes. Madame Chalamet comes in with full force displaying all of her talents and shows what she can really do! I had so much fun reading this book I can’t wait to read the next one in this series!
Ghost Talker by Byrd Nash
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A very intriguing and captivating Supernatural/Mystery book! The introduction of Madame Chalamet in this first book of Byrd Nash’s series opens with a lot of questions that get answered throughout the book. Her character and abilities of not only ghost talking but also deduction make her a very interesting woman! I really enjoyed this book and the twists and turns throughout! I found that initially the introduction was a bit confusing but I was able to complete the puzzle very quickly. I had a great time reading this book and would recommend it to anyone looking for a different kind of mystery book that pulls you in and keeps you asking for more!
Minotaur’s Lair by Luciana Cavallaro
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Minotaur’s Lair (Servant of the Gods Book 3) by Luciana Cavallaro. This is such a good book. I have loved this series. It is a Greek Mythology story and filled with all kinds of adventures. I do recommend reading the first 2 books before to better understand the characters. There are a ton of characters so you really need to know who is who. There is a list at the end of the book if you get confused during reading. Its the story of Architect Evan Chronis and his crew are trying to locate the 3rd and final relic from the Minotaur. They are attacked by cyclopes, man eating birds and all kinds of crazy things. They even have their memories erased. Will they be able to collect the relic or will they all die trying. Read this fast paced historical fiction story to find out. You won’t be disappointed!
Freedom Rings: Book Three of The Circle by Brenda Hardwick
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Freedom Rings (The Circle Book 3) by Brenda Hardwick. I have loved this series but you do need to read the previous books to fully understand this book. Its a great series after the attempted murder of the Elders and Soraya has had to lead The Circle. She is trying to build a good team that will fight the prejudice of people with different skin colors! Soraya is a very fierce, independent and strong fighter so she usually gets done what’s needs to be done. The action in this book will keep you flipping pages as fast as you can. The book is filled with magic, murder, destruction and good vs evil. I have loved this series and its usually not my favorite genre but I have looked forward to each and everyone of these books. Do yourself a favor and read this book after you’ve read the other two!
Minotaur’s Lair by Luciana Cavallaro
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Stars
Minotaur’s Lair (Servant of the Gods Book 3) by Luciana Cavallaro
Minotaur’s Lair is the third and final book in the Servant of the Gods Trilogy. Wow what an epic ending to a wonderfully written Historical Fantasy that will have you turning the pages trying to figure out what is going to happen next. This story is packed with mythology, fantasy , action, adventure and more. Evan has been through a lot and now he’s been drugged to forget the god’s . But can he return back home before its to late? I don’t want to give away anything but I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I look forward to reading many more books by this author.
Delicious Death by Byrd Nash
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the second book in the series by Byrd Nash. I was excited to read this after finishing the first so quickly. I enjoyed this one just as much. The characters grow from the previous book and I was drawn even more to Elinor. It was a fast read. If you like ghosts and strong female leads, I highly recommend this series.
Delicious Death by Byrd Nash
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
4.5 Stars
Delicious Death is the second book in the Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries series by Byrd Nash. This is another superb Gaslamp fantasy with cozy mystery, crime & investigation, ghosts, history, paranormal elements, the supernatural, a dark and moody atmosphere, intrigue, adventure, humour, and dramatic developments.
I loved the first book in this series, Ghost Talker, so there was never any question that I would be reading this as soon as it released. Ms. Nash proves again to be quite a talented author, bringing us another captivating instalment in this wonderful Gaslamp cozy mystery series.
Elinor Chalamet uses her mediumship skills to help solve puzzling mysteries. This time thwarting an assassination attempt but solving the case will keep her on her toes. A great, fun little historical whodunnit mystery. All cleverly woven into a Gaslamp fantasy with a period setting- which gave it an extra element of interest for me.
As with the first book, it is fresh, and fun- with wonderful characters and a moody atmosphere which gives the whole story added intrigue.
I am looking forward to seeing what Elinor gets up to in the next book/s.
Bring on Book #3!
Happy Reading…
Thank you, Byrd Nash!
Reviewed by @angelahayes
Ghost Talker by Byrd Nash
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Ghost Talker is the first book in the series by Byrd Nash. We begin by meeting Madame Elinor Chalamet. I very quickly fell in love with her character. She is confident, snarky, and takes charge. She can speak to ghosts and is whisked away to help the Duke de Archambeau, Tristan Fontaine. He comes off as snooty and not really believing her, even though he wanted her help. I loved how the relationship between them developed. I also liked how we get tidbits into other mysteries that may be solved in upcoming books! Definitely recommend this series and looking forward to the next book.
The Labyrinthine Journey by Luciana Cavallaro
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Evan is stuck in the past from the 21st century, trapped in a world so different and alien by the Greek God Zeus so that he could recover two powerful relics of the Mother Goddess in order to save the Olympian gods from extinction. I like how Evan accidentally lets modern things slip like mentioning Harry Potter’s invisibility cloak. It makes the story humourous and keeps the reader turning the page. This story is packed full of adventure and a novel you will surely love!
Review by @bilberrysweet
Minotaur’s Lair by Luciana Cavallaro
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Minotaur’s Lair is the final book in the Servant of the Gods trilogy. Although this is book three, it also reads well as a stand alone novel. There is a a unique mix of the ancient past with twenty-first century knowhow. The author does a wonderful job creating the historical world with layers of intrigue to keep the reader turning the page. Packed with action, mythology, danger, magic and mythical creatures to keep you guessing what will happen next!
Review by @bilberrysweet
Delicious Death by Byrd Nash
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Delicious Death: Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries Volume 2 is part of a six-part series. I was excited to get more into the story of medium Madam Chalamet was great. This time the King’s life is in danger. Can she use her ghost-talking skills to solve the mystery before Duc d’Archambeau? Culinary delights, ghosts, mystery, and more kept me tearing through the pages. The author gives a great amount of detail, witty repartee between the characters, and an interesting setting. I look forward to the rest of this series.
Delicious Death by Byrd Nash
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I had not had a chance to read book one yet, but book 2 definitely didn’t disappoint! Despite not having read book 1, I found book 2 to be a very enjoyable read and I was able to follow the story line quite well. I absolutely fell in love with all of the characters, even the Noisy Ghost. I love how independent both Elinor and Charlotte are and how quickly they are willing to jump into action, whether it’s to save a ghost, save a lady, or save the king. I also really enjoyed the relationship between Tristan Archambeau and Elinor, seeing our strong fearless heroine keeping the stoic duke on his toes is quite enjoyable. I am intrigued to see how the rest of the series goes and how they will continue to find each other in new situations. If you like humor along with a mystery twist, full of great characters, and red herrings all over, this is a great series to pick up!
Ghost Talker by Byrd Nash
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Ghost Talker: Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries Volume 1 is the first book in a 6 part series. I have read other books by this author, and this did not disappoint. This is a relatively short read but packs a lot into the pages. Madame Chalamet is a medium trained by the elite Morpheus Society. She is trying to solve the mystery of her father’s death. She also has to contend with Tristan Fontaine, duke de Archambeau, who is part of another investigation. I like her quick wit and sarcasm. I like the back-and-forth conversations with Tristan Fontaine. I love the setting and the story. This is a gaslamp fantasy with lots of interesting characters. Madame Chalamet, Elinor, is a great character. I look forward to reading this series and seeing what situations Elinor ends of getting herself into.
Delicious Death by Byrd Nash
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Delicious Death (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries Book 2) by Byrd Nash
4 Stars
This is book two in the series. It’s just as good as the first one. After getting an invitation to the Winter Revel, thanks to the Duke de Archambeau, Elinor believes that she will enjoy a nice vacation eating delicious food. Unfortunately when there is an attempt on the King’s life, Elinor and the Duke join for es once again. With finding the attacker, helping a young society lady and needing to speak to the husband of a widower, Elinor has her hands full.
This story was filled with intrigue and suspense. The addition of new characters kept it interesting. Some crazy antics by ghosts and animals made for some funny highlights. This was another enjoyable story in this series.
Review by @Anna Hirsch
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What Actually Happened to Isaac Moore by Samantha J. Rose
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I truly enjoyed this imaginative story as we follow Isaac on his captivating adventures. When we find ourselves drudging our way through the everyday mundane, life will unexpectedly surprise us. Isaac finds this out first hand when he is dragged into his favorite childhood story. He finds himself on a series of adventures with danger and excitement around every corner.
Reading this book was a much need splash of color and adventure to help me get through my own “everyday mundane”.
Delicious Death by Byrd Nash
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Having been introduced to the medium Elinor Chalamet in the previous book in this series, I was looking forward to this second instalment and was not disappointed. Yet again I was transported back in time and immersed in another of Elinor’s mysteries, which kept me hooked. I felt like I was alongside Elinor as her holiday in Vouvant is ruined by a poisoner targeting a royal guest, leading to Elinor investigating. When an attempt on the kings life implicates Elinor’s favourite chef, she is keen to solve the case and prove him innocent. However, before she can return to the fun of the Winter Revels, she also saves a young society lady, and solves the problem of a widower who grieves too much, alongside using her skills, honed at the Morpheus Society, to help the police, whilst still hunting her father’s killer. Elinor is also annoyed by her love interest, the duke as he thinks he can solve the case of the poisoner before she can. This is an enjoyable and entertaining novella in this gaslamp fantasy, ghost mystery series, and I love that it has a strong female character in Elinor. She’s a likeable and relatable young women and her slow burn romance with the duke, offers an intriguing aside to her case solving. I look forward to book three, and continuing Elinor’s adventures.
Delicious Death by Byrd Nash
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
What a great follow up to Book one this is. I thought the author did a great job of bringing us back into the life of this character and I found her just as interesting to read about this time. The book was quite fast paced but knew exactly How to hold my attention. Everything was well thought out and I really enjoyed watching the connection between Elinor and the Duke grow. As the second book in the series it gives my high expectations for what is still to come.
