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The History of the Universe: As My Soul and I Remember by Stuart Ledwith – Reviewed by Roxsanne Lesieur.

The History of the Universe: As My Soul and I RememberThe History of the Universe: As My Soul and I Remember by Stuart Ledwith
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is about the creation of the universe, the development of the human race and it’s future. It is written from the point of view of the souls who created it by working through Stuart to bring this history and knowledge to the world. There is a lot of terminology throughout the book which was at times needed re-reading to fully grasp each concept, however, as the chapters went on, became more clear and easier to understand.

The book starts with Stuart’s journey to integrate with his soul Edouard, the methods he used, the questions he had, the answers he received and the souls he spoke to along the way. This detailed account also explains the past lifetimes Edouard experienced in a human body and what lessons he learned from each one to bring him to this point in his mission.

It then goes on to explain the creation of our universe and the process which the souls went through, the costs of this creation on them and how it has evolved over time to where it is now. This includes the formation and taming of the earth and its elements, the evolution of the beings on the planet throughout its various stages, how each of the stages was reached and also how the souls influenced these changes. It does this in the format of a diary of conversations, feelings and thought processes emerging from these discussions, quotes from other pieces written by others in the past and looking at the similarities and differences between them and what was said by the souls.

This book explains the overarching lesson of equality and unconditional love which the souls introduced within are attempting to teach the world, the ways in which it can be experienced and learnt, as well as what it should feel like when it is achieved. It was a very interesting book and although I did struggle with the content a little bit, it provoked a lot of thought and self reflection around the themes and ideas written throughout.

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The History of the Universe: As My Soul and I Remember by Stuart Ledwith, PhD – Review by Heather Lovelace

The History of the Universe: As My Soul and I RememberThe History of the Universe: As My Soul and I Remember by Stuart Ledwith
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I was unsure what to expect when I picked up this book. Having read other works by this author I knew I would enjoy the crafted word but the subject was one I was approaching with hesitancy. Ledwith does an admirable job establishing the subject and context and doing so with respect to the topic that can be approached by individuals of most faiths. Studied and detailed, this story flowed well and was extremely well written. This is a book that to fully appreciate I will need to read more than once but it is one that is most certainly worthy of a read.

Reviewed by @heatherlovelace
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Shattered Snow (The Mirror Chronicles Book 1) by Rachel Huffmire – Review by Erin Wolf

Shattered SnowShattered Snow by Rachel Huffmire
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I give Shattered Snow (The Mirror Chronicles Book 1) by Rachel Huffmire, 5 stars.

This is a retelling of Snow White. There have been many retellings of fairytales lately and to be honest, some of them are not very imaginative. The same cannot be said whatsoever for this book. I completely forgot I was reading a retelling when I first started reading it. When I got further in, I met more and more characters that reminded me and I was thrilled. While staying true to the basic story, this author spins such a fantastic tale and really makes it their own. I can honestly say that I have never read anything like this and I loved that fact! The story and characters pulled me in immediately, I could not put the book down. I throughly enjoy the story and really loved the directions the author took. I am left wanting to know more about this world and these characters.

If you are a fan of fairytales and time traveling with strong, real characters, this book is for you.

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The North Wind Descends (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 4) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Laura Furuta

The North Wind Descends (The Lord Hani Mysteries #4)The North Wind Descends by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The North Wind Descends (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 4)
By N.L. Holmes
5 out of 5 stars

I loved reading the book The North Wind Descends (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 4) by N.L. Holmes. It is a brilliantly written story that is full of intrigue and danger. The story has Lord Hani wondering why the king starts to honor him. He also has a new commission and a request from the queen. Hani is walking a thin line that has him seeking the truth while keeping those he loves safe. What does the future hold for Lord Hani? Read this book to find out. I don’t have enough words to say how I am enjoying this series. This story and the others in the series have complex and superb storylines and amazing characters that come alive. I feel like I am right there with them. This book pulled me in right from the beginning and I didn’t want to put it down until the final page. Don’t miss out on a story that includes mystery and is an exciting and entertaining read. I highly recommend reading it.

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Scepter of Flint (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 3) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Laura Furuta

Scepter of FlintScepter of Flint by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Scepter of Flint (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 3)
By N.L. Holmes
5 out of 5 stars

I loved reading the book Scepter of Flint (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 3) by N.L. Holmes. It is the next story in a series that I have loved since reading the first book. It takes you back to another time and country. I am impressed by the information given about both the time that the characters live in as well as the current events that happen as well. In this story Hani finds himself trying to find out the truth behind a series of tomb robberies. He has to be careful of who he trusts as well as dodging a plague. I love the character of Lord Hani as he is a man who believes in justice and doesn’t want to see anyone unfairly charged. He also has the help of those he cares about and those that he knows he can trust. This is another fast-paced book that kept me on the edge of my seat wondering what was going to happen next. Many of the additional characters have been brought forward from the first two books and I enjoy reading about the changes to their lives. There are suspenseful moments as well as sad moments. Don’t miss out on an exciting and entertaining story that you will not want to put down until the final page. I highly recommend reading it.

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Shattered Snow (The Mirror Chronicles Book 1) by Rachel Huffmire – Review by Anna Hirsch

Shattered SnowShattered Snow by Rachel Huffmire
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Shattered Snow (The Mirror Chronicles Book 1) by Rachel Huffmire
4 Stars

Let me start off by saying that I don’t usually read Sci-fi novels but I love fairytales so I decided to give this book a chance. I believe this is one of the best and original retelling of a classic fairytale. The author did an excellent job of combining actual history with the story using a vast amount of imagination. The flow between the p.o.v was effortless enabling the reader to fully immerse themselves in the characters.

This version allowed us to see more of a back story to the mirror and the evil queen which was enjoyable. I liked the fact that this read was more of an adventure than a romance. I did find the book a little long probably because I don’t enjoy sci-fi so all the back and forth time travelling grew monotonous. All in all, I think the author did an incredible job and I highly recommend this book.

Review by @Anna Hirsch
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Shattered Snow (The Mirror Chronicles Book 1) by Rachel Huffmire – Review by Finn Cunningham

Shattered SnowShattered Snow by Rachel Huffmire
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am at an absolute loss for words, Shattered Snow by Rachel Huffmire is AMAZING!! If you’ve ever read The Lunar Chronicles, you will LOVE this! I was hooked from start to finish, i could not put it down for even a moment, I had to know what happened next. This is my first book from Rachel Huffmire and I was absolutely blown away, I definitely need more from this author! I look forward to reading more from this very, very talented author!!

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The Queen’s Dog (An Empire at Twilight Novel) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

The Queen's DogThe Queen’s Dog by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Star
The Queen’s Dog (An Empire at Twilight Novel) by N.L. Holmes

The Queen’s Dog is the third book in the An Empire at Twilight series by N.L Holmes. This is a historical fiction that is packed with action, mystery and suspense . I found myself lost in the pages and had a hard time putting it down. The authors attention to detail simply blew me away. This is my favorite yet. In this story we have a Eunuch who is a slave and he believes his mistress the queen loves him. Find out what happens when he’s asked to spy on her and learns of her betrayal . Will he save her? I highly recommend reading not only this book but the whole series. I can’t wait to see what this author brings us next.

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The History of the Universe: As My Soul and I Remember by Stuart Ledwith, PhD – Review by Angela Hayes

The History of the Universe: As My Soul and I RememberThe History of the Universe: As My Soul and I Remember by Stuart Ledwith
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

3 Stars

The History of the Universe: As His Soul Remembers by Stuart Ledwith is another instalment in the ‘As My Soul Remembers’ series. As with the other books of Mr. Ledwith’s that I have read, it is quite an original offering. This book takes us to the creation of the universe- spanning space and time- and introduces various concepts to do with religion, spirituality, faith, love, theology, philosophy, God, creation, the multi verse/multi-dimensionality, dogma, the search for meaning in life and the universe, and the search for understanding.
The story is a little confusing at times and definitely gets a little wordy in places. But I did appreciate the amount of blood, sweat, and soul that the author put into this book and his unique take on things.

Thank you, Stuart Ledwith!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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The History of the Universe: As My Soul and I Remember by Stuart Ledwith, PhD – Review by Finn Cunningham

The History of the Universe: As My Soul and I RememberThe History of the Universe: As My Soul and I Remember by Stuart Ledwith
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The History of The Universe: As My Soul and I Remember by Stewart Ledwith is a thought provoking piece of art that will stay with you long after you finish it. This book is unlike anything I’ve ever read, and definitely was out of my comfort genres. This book, and it’s contents, could very well completely change you way of thinking and understanding. This is my first book by Stuart Ledwith, and surely not my last. I do recommend this book, as well as reading it with an open mind. I certainly enjoyed it!

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Shattered Snow (The Mirror Chronicles Book 1) by Rachel Huffmire – Review by Liz Vrchota

Shattered SnowShattered Snow by Rachel Huffmire
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I will admit I am a sucker for fairy tale retellings. I may be a thirty something mom but who doesn’t need a little magic and adventure to escape from the world we live in sometimes? Rachel Huffmire was a new author to me but I decided to go in head first and blind as soon as I saw the blurb and cover. This hands down was the most unique and imaginative way to rewrite a classic fav of mine, Snow White. This won’t read like you think it will, it will be even better. There is an element of time travel, something that tends to get a tad confusing at times, but Huffmire did a wonderful job of making it very simple and easy to understand, as well as believable. We get to travel to imaginative and detailed places, you feel as if you stepped into the time travel machine with the characters. I love a good fairy tale with imaginative scene building and this has a lot of it! I was also a mega fan of how the newest characters fit in well with the classics we have grown up loving and knowing. This is a cast of characters you don’t want to miss. I am anxious to get my hands on the next book in the series!

Review by @lizaileen
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Shattered Snow (The Mirror Chronicles Book 1) by Rachel Huffmire – Review by Meg Tyrrell

Shattered SnowShattered Snow by Rachel Huffmire
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is my first book by Rachel Huffmire. It will not be my last. Truly masterful. She reimagined an old classic by dusting it off and giving it a spin that was awesome! I loved this book so much and I’m headed to the second ASAP! I love the time travel aspect in this story and I wasn’t sure I would. It was easy to keep up with where Rachel was taking you. Can’t wait for more from her, found a new favorite author.

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The History of the Universe: As My Soul and I Remember by Stuart Ledwith, PhD – Review by Lianne Probert

The History of the Universe: As My Soul and I RememberThe History of the Universe: As My Soul and I Remember by Stuart Ledwith
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The History of the Universe: As My Soul and I Remember by Stuart Ledwith is a truly intriguing read.
I quite often choose not to read books based on or around religion, I prefer my readings and learnings to come from the Bible. However, the description really drew my attention and I was not disappointed. Reading from another persons point of view really challenges you to see things differently and helps you to understand things from another person’s perspective.
The author’s writing style makes this book easy to read, yet full of thoughts and lessons that he has learned. If you enjoy reading books based around religion but quite often find them a challenge to read then I would encourage you to give this book a chance.
Whatever your beliefs this book will stay with you long after you have finished reading.

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The History of the Universe: As My Soul and I Remember by Stuart Ledwith, PhD – Review by Tausha Treadway

The History of the Universe: As My Soul and I RememberThe History of the Universe: As My Soul and I Remember by Stuart Ledwith

The History of the Universe: As My Soul and I Remember by Stuart Ledwith, PhD. This book is not my usual wheelhouse of reads but it was so interesting that I had trouble putting it down. Its a very thought provoking read about the Universe and how we all came to be. In layman’s terms its a book on the history of the universe, about how we came to be as a people and our place in this universe. It also talks about our souls and God. The author believes he has a powerful soul named Edouard from the past and that is where a lot of this book comes from. This read is deep and very interesting but it is not one you can read lightly. You will have to pay attention. If you need something that is different and deep this is the book for you!

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Shattered Snow (The Mirror Chronicles Book 1) by Rachel Huffmire – Review by Kerry Baker

Shattered SnowShattered Snow by Rachel Huffmire
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Shattered Snow by Rachel Huffmire is the first book in the Mirror Chronicles series. This is an interesting and unique retelling of Snow White that will grab your attention from the first page. This is a YA novel however I would definitely say it has an appeal to adults as well – I enjoyed every part of this book!
I really enjoyed the way the author created this story, it felt like she took you on a journey throughout the book. I found myself connecting with the characters and really engaging with them. My favourite was “The Mirror”. I liked how he was portrayed and the premise behind what he was trying to achieve. I thought he was a clever character with enough intrigue behind him to keep him interesting the whole way through.
This is the first book that I have read by this author and I enjoyed her approach to it all. I am certainly looking forward to seeing what else is to come from this author and this series.

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Murder Makes Waves (Jack and Frances mysteries Book 3) by Carmen Radtke

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Murder Makes Waves (Jack and Frances mysteries Book 3) by Carmen Radtke
Genre – Cozy mystery, historical mystery, historical fiction
Masquerades, Mimosas … and murder
It’s a dream come true for Frances Palmer: A voyage from Australia to England on the “Empress of the Sea”, together with her fiancé Jack Sullivan and her Uncle Sal, aka “Salvatore the Magnificent”. They’ve been hired to entertain the passengers with magic tricks and daring stunts.
But all is not well below deck, with jealousy and larceny ruffling the cheerful atmosphere.
Frances and Jack soon find themselves in stormy seas, together with newfound allies. When a passenger is found dead after a costume ball and one of Frances’s new friends is accused of murder, they decide to secretly dive into the case.
Nothing is plain sailing, though, against a cunning murderer. Will Jack and Frances and their friends get to the bottom of the truth, or will they sink in the sea of deception?

~ AMAZON ~

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Carmen Radtke has spent most of her life with ink on her fingers and a dangerously high pile of books by her side.

She has worked as a newspaper reporter on two continents and always dreamt of becoming a novelist.

She’s the author of the cozy historical mysteries “The Case of the Missing Bride”, “Glittering Death”, both featuring Alyssa Chalmers, the Jack Sullivan quick read “False Play at the Christmas Party” and the Jack and Frances historical cozies,  “A Matter of Love and Death”, “Murder at the Races” and “Murder Makes Waves”. She’s busy writing the next Jack and Frances adventure. 

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The Queen’s Dog (An Empire at Twilight Novel) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Jonell Collins

The Queen's DogThe Queen’s Dog by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

To read a book by N.L. Holmes is pure pleasure. The Queen’s Dog (An Empire at Twilight Novel) fully lives up to that expectation. Although this one is a little different than her mysteries it did not disappoint. Her use of language always evokes the very picture she is trying to awake in the readers’ mind. History lover that I am, I am always delighted to read wonderful stories set in the ancient world. This is a story that should make you challenge what you think about yourself. Frequently we think a great many things about ourselves that isn’t necessarily true. Many times, when push comes to shove, the rosy picture that we paint of our character doesn’t hold water. This one is a thinker.

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The Queen’s Dog (An Empire at Twilight Novel) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Faith Jackson

The Queen's DogThe Queen’s Dog by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’ve read several works from this author and I’ve loved every one of her books. They never seem to disappoint. This one was no different. What brings her books to life is the historical aspect but also what makes it exciting is how the story seems to pull together a plot that thickens with every chapter. What makes N.L. Holmes’ writing so powerful is she transforms us into a different place and makes us feel there with the characters. You’ll find this compelling and fun to read.

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The North Wind Descends (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 4) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Bobbi Wagner

The North Wind DescendsThe North Wind Descends by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the fourth book in this series. This is a story that is full of action and suspense that I had a hard time putting down. I highly suggest reading the previous books in this series to get the enrichment of this series. This is a well developed story that has twists and turns that kept me turning pages. This is an engaging story that has characters that bring the story to life. This is a story that has a lot going on but the author did a good job of keeping things straight. Hani finds himself in the king’s good graces but he still must find a murderer. Is it possible for him to find justice and keep his family safe at the same time? This is such a great story that I highly recommend.

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The Queen’s Dog (An Empire at Twilight Novel) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Jennifer Gordon

The Queen's DogThe Queen’s Dog by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

‘The Queen’s Dog’ is another gripping and engaging historical crime novel by N.L. Holmes in her ‘An Empire at Twilight’ series. Set in the Syrian kingdom of Ugarit during the Bronze Age, Naheshi a eunuch slave falls in love with his Queen. Sadly for Naheshi he mistakenly thinks that his mistress, the Queen also loves him and so avoids spying on her when told to even under the threat of punishment. However when he realises that his mistress does not care for him at all he then does report all of her disloyal activities believing that the worse that will happen to her is a royal divorce. When her sentence of divorce turns into an execution Naheshi suffers with a guilty conscience and so vows to avenge his Queen and in doing so rid himself of his own guilt. This is obviously a well researched novel and it is wonderfully written in away which brings the time period and setting alive for the reader. I found the historical notes at the beginning of the book fascinating and the maps, glossary of names and terms and the genealogy of the royal characters were very helpful and I did refer back to them whilst reading. The storyline is fast paced and the plot twists kept me hooked from beginning to the end. The story is told by the main character, Naheshi‘s point of view and so we get to know him very well and I thought he was a well defined character who I could picture as I was reading the novel. This was an enjoyable read and I would recommend this novel which although part of a series can be read as a standalone story.

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Scepter of Flint (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 3) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Scepter of FlintScepter of Flint by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have enjoyed this series from the first book. This one is no different. Hani is back in this story that is full of action. If you have not read this series, I highly suggest reading all of the previous books. Hani is a great character that is trying to figure out who is behind the tomb robbies plus witnesses are turning up dead. Will he figure out who is truly behind all of it? The twists and turns kept me turning pages wanting to know what was going to happen next. The characters are so supportive and made the story realistic. You don’t want to miss this book. I highly recommend it.

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The History of the Universe: As My Soul and I Remember by Stuart Ledwith, PhD – Review by Kerry Baker

The History of the Universe: As My Soul and I RememberThe History of the Universe: As My Soul and I Remember by Stuart Ledwith
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The History of the Universe: As My Soul and I Remember by Stuart Ledwith is an interesting and though provoking story that in all honesty I didn’t expect to enjoy so much. This type of book is completely out of my comfort zone but having read books by this author previously I decided to give it a go and I am glad that I did.
This whole book is a journey that you take and experience fully. You become invested easily and really find yourself engaging with the story. I really wasn’t sure what to expect when I started this book but what I got was a well thought out, crafted story that really gets you thinking about things in a different way.
If you want to try something a little different to what you are used to or want to push the limits of what you normally read then I would certainly recommend you try this book.

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Scepter of Flint (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 3) by N.L. Holmes

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Scepter of Flint (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 3) by N.L. Holmes
Genre – Historical fiction, Historical Mystery, Cozy Mystery
Page Count – 384 Pages
During the Great Jubilee of the Aten, a mysterious series of tomb robberies takes place, and witnesses begin to die. With plague ravaging the palace, where Hani’s daughter is a physician, and Egypt’s ally, Naharin, collapsing into the hands of a usurper, Hani must make sense of what is happening. And who in high places is his real enemy

~ AMAZON ~ BARNES AND NOBLE ~ KOBO ~

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N.L. Holmes is the pen name of a professional archaeologist who received her doctorate from Bryn Mawr College. She has excavated in Greece and in Israel, and taught ancient history and humanities at the university level for many years. She has always had a passion for books, and in childhood, she and her cousin (also a writer today) used to write stories for fun.

 

Today, since their son is grown, she lives with her husband, three cats and a dog. They split their time between Florida and northern France, where she gardens, weaves, plays the violin, dances, and occasionally drives a jog-cart. And reads, of course.

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The Queen’s Dog (An Empire at Twilight Novel) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Heather Lovelace

The Queen's DogThe Queen’s Dog by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Holmes continues to bring her readers one fantastic historical fiction after another. This latest is everything I’ve come to expect – amazing historical context with a detailed and enthralling tale. From the first page I dove straight into the narrative and was transfixed by the ancient world that unfolded. For all history buffs, you must read these books. Holmes is a master at weaving tales that feel like you are living history without making it dull and lifeless. Loved it.

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The Queen’s Dog (An Empire at Twilight Novel) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Erica Fish

The Queen's DogThe Queen’s Dog by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Queen’s Dog is the third and final book in An Empire at Twilight series. I found that this book has mystery, suspense, and action. I enjoy a great mystery/suspense book. The storyline keeps the story moving. The characters really make this book for me. They are fully developed and keep me on my toes. Ugarit is a slave who is having a relationship with his mistress. His mistress just happens to be the queen. He is to report her activities but can he do it? Can he watch to see what happens to his mistress? I highly recommend you read this series. You will not be disappointed.

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Shattered Snow (The Mirror Chronicles Book 1) by Rachel Huffmire – Review by Jenni Bishop

Shattered SnowShattered Snow by Rachel Huffmire
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Shattered Snow (The Mirror Chronicles Book 1) by Rachel Huffmire is a YA historical SciFi story and is an imaginative and unique retelling of a fairy tale. This time traveling tale is a fresh narrative and out of the box thinking by Rachel. She has woven the complexities and intricacies together to give us a story unlike others. This refreshing reimagining tale should be put on your books to read list.

 

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Shattered Snow (The Mirror Chronicles Book 1) by Rachel Huffmire – Review by Gail Guerrero

Shattered SnowShattered Snow by Rachel Huffmire
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Shattered Snow (The Mirror Chronicles Book 1) by Rachel Huffmire – Review by Gail Guerrero

Five stars
I love when I find a story that draws me in fast. Where the author hooks my attention and I get consumed in the story. This is a retailing of a classic but with a twist. Well many twists. You don’t just get the typical “Once Upon A Time”. You get an adventure. The story has many selling points. The one I found the most interesting was the time travel. The way it worked and how the author interpreted it into the story. The characters growth and bond an amazing thing to witness. I could hardly put it down. The author made you think. I’m extremely excited that I found this story. The author has an interesting way of telling stories. The flow of the words on every page just beautifully written. There was only one thing I got messed up on it was keeping up with the laws and timeframe. Overall you will not be disappointed in this story. Not many stories out there that do so well in taking something you already love and giving it an amazing twist. There is romance but it’s not the main focus. That truly makes the love that they share seem more genuine.

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The Queen’s Dog (An Empire at Twilight Novel) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Kerry Carr

The Queen's DogThe Queen’s Dog by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great story to read and really well written. The author really brings the story and characters to life and even though it is set in the past it isn’t confusing to read. It follows an classic story of a lover scorned.

Naheshi  is a eunuch slave who’s job is to do the bidding of the queen. Naheshi is seen as safe as he has no interest in woman. However that all changes after one intimate moment with the Queen.

Naheshi falls in love with the Queen but when he realises  that his feelings aren’t returned and that he means nothing to her he feels hurt and angry.

When Nasheshi gets approached by the Queens mother in law and asked to spy on the Queen Nasheshi agrees as revenge for his hurt feelings.

Now the Queen is facing execution. Can Nasheshi help safe the only woman he loves or will he leave her to face the consequences alone?

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Shattered Snow (The Mirror Chronicles Book 1) by Rachel Huffmire – Review by Rochelle Ferguson

Shattered SnowShattered Snow by Rachel Huffmire
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A reimagining of the classic Snow White fairytale. I have to admit I was initially apprehensive when reading this but I was completely surprised by how much I enjoyed this concept. The book was action-packed from the very beginning and did not disappoint. I loved the time travelling aspect and while it is not a book I would normally pick up; I definitely do not regret it.
However, I would have liked for Rachel Huffmire to develop the characters more to make this a five-star read.

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The Queen’s Dog (Empire at Twilight ) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Caralee Loonat

The Queen's DogThe Queen’s Dog by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Queen’s Dog (Empire at Twilight Book 3) by N.L. Holmes
4 Stars!!!!

I have to say that I do like to delve into history and have a bit of intrigue and all the drama of the royal courts. I really found myself glued to this book as the drama played out. I really like the twists and turns. The author does a great job of building the story and the drama around the characters. I really got caught up in the deception of the royal court and the plots.

I like how the author is able to use historic reference and keep it realistic. The characters really come to life and seem to just jump off of the pages. I found the whole story to be quite well balanced with court intrigue and drama along with just enough of the characters history mixed in. I really look forward to reading more from this author.

Reviewed by @caraleeloonat
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