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Luna the Howling Husky Finds Her Howl by Samantha Shannon – Review by Lyndsey Fairley

Luna the Howling Husky Finds Her HowlLuna the Howling Husky Finds Her Howl by Samantha Shannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Not a bad thing to say about this book. Firstly the illustrations in this are absolutely amazing. And the message this story teaches is one everyone could use sometimes. Just because you’re different doesn’t mean you’re less and we should all embrace what makes us who we are and to surround yourself with those who accept you for all of you.

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Orenda (The Latitude Series) by T.S. Simons – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

Orenda (The Latitude Series Book 2)Orenda by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Orenda (The Latitude Series) by T.S. Simons

Orenda is the second book in The Latitude series which is an extension of the Antipodes Series. This is a Sci-Fi with a Super Natural feel. I’m loving this series just as much as The Antipodes Series. Each book gets better and better. The characters are relatable and fully developed and make the story come to life. Caitlin and her husband Gio take us on quite the adventure as they work through the struggles of taking on new roles that lead them to new places. What will happen when an old enemy emerges from the past? I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I’m looking forward to reading more from this Author.

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The Catford Catastrophe Zone by Petra Jacob – Review by Brandy Rymer

The Catford Catastrophe ZoneThe Catford Catastrophe Zone by Petra Jacob
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was a very interesting read, based far into the future where the world is very technologically advanced. The world is split into those two areas, the one where everyone works hard and lives richly. Then there is the other area where the people who are deemed lazy, sickly, or just incompetent or bad are sent, where they live impoverished and are exposed to so many illnesses and creatures that are poisonous. Frankie is an undercover police officer who dreams of becoming a superhero and is given advanced technology to become a superhuman. She is sent on a mission in the Catford Zone where the people are impoverished, but there are suspected rebels planning something that needs to be discovered and stopped. Frankie goes on the mission she is asked to take on but has no idea what kind of situation she is being sent to; it is far worse than her worst nightmares. She must learn to adjust to the living situation that she is thrown into while doing her job without being discovered by her roommates or any of the other residents. Will Frankie be able to solve the mystery she was sent to uncover, or will the environment kill her first? This is a great scientific thriller that has surprises around every corner.
@Brandy Rymer
11/2023

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Kneading a Winning Idea by Terri Sabol – Review by Gillian Fawell

Kneading a Winning IdeaKneading a Winning Idea by Terri Sabol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a beautiful story about the powers of persistence and flexibility as well as being open to new ideas as sometimes the inspiration for an award winning product can come from the strangest of places!
It would be a great story to read with little ones who are struggling with new situations such as starting school, making new friends or trying something new for the first time.
Highly recommended!

Reviewed by @sparkinside

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Hope For A New World (Gaia’s Voice Series) by Renee W Peek – Review by Elisha Johnson

Hope For A New World (Book 1)Hope For A New World by Renee W Peek
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hope For a New World (The Hope Series Book 1) by Renee W Peek- 5 out of 5 stars

This book is not only about the evolution of a new world, but hope for our future generations as well. The amount of detail put into making this new world is fascinating. I am blown away with how intricate this author gets, down to the smallest bit. This book blew my mind and opened my eyes to so many futuristic possibilities. I highly recommend this book.

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The Befallen (The Unsung and The Wolf Duology) by Cambria Williams – Review by Elisha Johnson

The BefallenThe Befallen by Cambria Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Befallen by Cambria Williams- 5 out of 5 stars

This was such a great read! Sloan’s journey was both captivating and deeply emotional, making it impossible for me to want to put this book down. A mythical land that was cursed and is suffering a plague that kills people as they stand. The magic of the moon is so captivating, that, I don’t think I’ll ever be able to look at our moon the same. The second half of the book half really picked up pace and swept me up away in the whirl wind of adventure. It was all so fantastic! I highly recommend!

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Bad at Being Good (An MM Brother’s Best Friend Romance) by A.L. Morrow – Review by Anastasia Dodson

Bad at Being GoodBad at Being Good by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was the first one I’ve read by this author and I enjoyed it. I don’t usually read alot of MM romance But I am really glad I picked this one up. I enjoyed the authors writing, the main characters & the story overall.
I am looking forward to more by this author in the future!
Happy Reading!

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Shadowed Agenda: An Enemies to Lovers Action-Packed Romantic Suspense Thriller (Shadow Defense Security Series) by Mavery Ellscott – Review by Elisha Johnson

Shadowed Agenda: An Enemies to Lovers Action-Packed Romantic Suspense Thriller (Shadow Defense Security Series Book 2)Shadowed Agenda: An Enemies to Lovers Action-Packed Romantic Suspense Thriller by Mavery Ellscott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Shadowed Agenda: An Enemies to Lovers Action-Packed Romantic Suspense Thriller (Shadow Defense Security Series) by Mavery Ellscott- 5 out of 5 stars

Who doesn’t love an intelligent sexy woman with just a bit of sass? This is a great romance suspense novel. I loved every page and I could not find it in myself to put it down. Will Pavlo be able to save Regan and will they ever learn? This was a fun read and I recommend.

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Raining Fish and Frogs by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Elisha Johnson

Raining Fish and FrogsRaining Fish and Frogs by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Raining Fish and Frogs by Lois Wickstrom- 4 out of 5 stars

Another great children’s book with beautiful black and white illustrations throughout. I love how the author teaches children with every book. This one being a scientific one about weird weather. I was a bit disappointed that the book lacked color. Fun book from front to back. I recommend.

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Knight In Peril (A Jorja Knight Private Investigator Mystery) by Alice Bienia – Review by Elisha Johnson

Knight In Peril (A Jorja Knight Private Investigator Mystery #6)Knight In Peril by Alice Bienia
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Knight In Peril (A Jorja Knight Private Investigator Mystery Book) by Alice Bienia- 5 out of 5 stars

This was a quick read for me but I loved all of the action and excitement. Jorja traveled to Istanbul to meet up with her bestfriend Gabrielle only to find out later that she had been abducted. Torn between who Jorja could trust in a foreign country and who she couldn’t, she has to find her friend. I found this book to be the perfect little mystery thriller. I recommend this book.

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Raining Fish and Frogs by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Anantha Rusum

Raining Fish and FrogsRaining Fish and Frogs by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this cute little picture book , which talks about how tornadoes are formed . A fisherman was trying to catch fish to make trout , but the lake was quiet . Then a tornado is formed and it sucks all the fish and frog from the lake and drops them everywhere in the town . It finally drops a trout at the fisherman’s home and he enjoys his meal.

Very nice story , great illustrations.

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Secrets at the Café: A Novel of Suspense about Family and Friendship by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Ayla Phipps

Secrets at the CafeSecrets at the Cafe by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Secrets are everywhere, especially in small towns. This is not the first book I have read by the talented Susan Specht Oram and once again I couldn’t put this book down from start to finish. All Karina wanted to do was fulfill her grandmother’s (Gigi) dying wish, repayment in her eyes for her Gigi taking care of her after her parents passed away.
Karina is a twenty-four-year-old woman that was making her place in the world in Seattle as an artist, selling her pottery and paintings happy and living her dream. Her Aunt Jean calls her to let her know that Gigi’s health is taking a downward turn, and she needs to come back home and be with her. Without hesitation Karina packs her belongings and returns to her small town of Millersville. The final moments of Gigi’s life she tells Karina to take care of her café and to read her journal. She tells her “There is more hidden in this house than you realize. After I’m gone, look for clues.” Surprised to learn she had a journal a month passes, and Karina is still unable to make herself go through Gigi’s things, her papers, her drawers, she’s not ready to fully accept that she is gone. One busy day in the café a customer, Boots Brinker, finds the journal, a red leather book, the first page she sees states that the stock market has crashed, and she pulled all her money out of her bank account and hid it somewhere safe. Instantly she regrets not going through everything, taking inventory of what was in the house because just as quickly as the journal was found it instantly taken. Lost to her hunger and attachment to the journal, Karina does some legally questioning things, sneaking around houses when invited in and pretending to trust some who offer to help her find it. To add to the growing list of “customers” she meets her young cousin’s boyfriend finally, and it’s none other than Shane, her high school boyfriend that stole her heart and moved away and never called her again.
Will Karina find the journal or is it lost forever? Why is everyone so interested in the journal? Do they think it can be used as a treasure map for hidden money? What is Shane doing back in town and dating her younger cousin? While the world is completely realistic, having lived in very small towns for over ten years now I completely understand the fact that secrets are everywhere. Karina starts with one goal that goes deeper than just a journal, what secrets will she uncover, and will anything be the same again after the truth is known?

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Luna the Howling Husky Finds Her Howl by Samantha Shannon – Review by Julie Johnson

Luna the Howling Husky Finds Her HowlLuna the Howling Husky Finds Her Howl by Samantha Shannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Luna the husky is very unique. Unlike other huskies, Luna cannot howl at the moon when she wants to. Because of that, her husky siblings bully her and treat her poorly. They all get adopted quickly but Luna is left behind. She meets a cat who is also unique. Together, they treat each other with kindness and find a furever home!

I love the illustrations in this story! They are very vibrant and engaging. The story is also very well done. Share this one with youngsters of all ages!

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Knight In Peril (A Jorja Knight Private Investigator Mystery) by Alice Bienia – Review by Toni Sellers

Knight In Peril (A Jorja Knight Private Investigator Mystery #6)Knight In Peril by Alice Bienia
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Knight in Peril may be book #6 in this series, but I definitely think you could read it as a standalone, although I highly recommend that you read them all just to have a little background and insight into who Jorja is and the series as a whole is just fantastic. The suspense alone will pull you right in and you will not want to put it down. Jorja is a strong feisty lead character and relatable. She finds herself traveling foreign country (Istanbul) to meet her best friend Gabriella only to find her missing. Lots of lies, secrets and corruption and more as she is now in a race against time to find her friend. With danger lurking at every corner, you will have to read it to find out if they make it out or not. A definite page turner with plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing.

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Bad at Being Good (An MM Brother’s Best Friend Romance) by A.L. Morrow – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

Bad at Being GoodBad at Being Good by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Bad at Being Good is a best friend MM Romance and what an emotional read. This is a story that had me hooked right from the beginning and I devoured each page. Emotions ran high in this story, romance, secrets, turmoil, grief, forgiveness and promises. This is a fantastic story and I highly recommend this read, but please keep in mind to check the trigger warnings.

Kellan is Milo’s big brother but also Benji’s best friend. Never expecting the worst, Kellan unexpectedly loses his life and a downward spiral of grief and guilt with so many fingers pointing on “fault”..Milo has always been in love with Benji, but after Kellan’s death, Benji pushes everyone away dealing with his grief differently. After a year, Milo and Benji reunite…questions are asked and some answers you do not want to hear….but after it is all said and done…..will Milo and Benji be able to have the love and forgiveness they deserve even when some very hard secrets are revealed?

This story is fantastic and the author did a great job on sensitive subjects. Very well done!

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Orenda (The Latitude Series) by T.S. Simons – Review by Carla Clemmons

Orenda (The Latitude Series Book 2)Orenda by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have loved this series from the start of the original series! This one follows Cait and Gio’s story. So much happens and there is so much character growth. As always the author does an amazing job of describing the world. There are plot twists that I was not expecting at all and was taken by surprise as the story unfolds. You don’t have to read the first series to understand this one but it definitely gives you the full back story. I do recommend reading the first book in this series so you can know where Cait and Gio started and how their story plays out. I was also pleasantly happy with the ending and cannot wait for book 3!

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The Befallen (The Unsung and The Wolf Duology) by Cambria Williams – Review by Shannen Kern

The BefallenThe Befallen by Cambria Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

WOW! This beautifully dark fantasy is absolutely stunning! I cannot believe this is the author’s debut because it is phenomenal. It was like diving into another realm from the very first page and experiencing everything firsthand. Sloane, Alvie, and Tolvar are exceptionally well-developed, and they will have you fully invested within a few pages. This experience pulled on every heartstring I have as the author expertly draws every emotion out of you. We get a well-built world with plenty of background in the beginning, and then I promise it picks up like nobody’s business. I couldn’t put it down once I started because I was obsessed with finding out what happened next. If you enjoy anything slightly related to the fantasy genre, this book is absolutely your next read!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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The Catford Catastrophe Zone by Petra Jacob – Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

The Catford Catastrophe ZoneThe Catford Catastrophe Zone by Petra Jacob
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Catford Catastrophe Zone by Petra Jacob sounded so interesting from the description and sounded like nothing I had read lately. Petra was a new to me author so I wasn’t sure what to expect, and she sounds like a very diverse author. She was able to deliver a super unique story with this well-developed, well thought out, Dystopian, sci-fi, thriller, and I enjoyed this tale immensely.

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The Catford Catastrophe Zone by Petra Jacob – Review by Shannen Kern

The Catford Catastrophe ZoneThe Catford Catastrophe Zone by Petra Jacob
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was the first book I had picked up from this author, and it was an incredible start! I am a big fan of all things sci-fi, so this dystopian adventure was right up my alley. It definitely kept me guessing the whole way through as the author threw curve balls every so often. I really loved the characters because they didn’t feel like your typical, run of the mill sci-fi gang. They were unique yet relatable and didn’t always behave in a way I could see coming. The author did an amazing job weaving their dark humor into the story as well. I am on my way to pick up more books by Petra. I highly recommend you pick this one up and enjoy the futuristic thriller!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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Finding the End Zone (Game Time Series) by Tam DeRudder Jackson – Review by April Smith

Finding the End Zone (Game Time Series)Finding the End Zone by Tam DeRudder Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Finding the End Zone is a romance about the Hotshot Jock and the Nerdy English major.
Callahan and Jamaica are characters to fall in love with and the story line is easy to follow.
The writer does an impressive job connecting the reader with witty banter and steamy passages between the characters that keeps you interested. This is my first read with this author but it definitely won’t be my last.

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The Catford Catastrophe Zone by Petra Jacob – Review by Cindy Rushin

The Catford Catastrophe ZoneThe Catford Catastrophe Zone by Petra Jacob
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I did enjoy this book, it was interesting. The world created by the author was very different and I found myself drawn into the imagery. The story seemed to draw on current events and experiences then took us down a path of a possible future should we continue down the path we are traveling. It really was a scary journey and one I hope does not come to pass. I recommend this book and will definitely read further novels by this author.

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Orenda (The Latitude Series) by T.S. Simons – Review by Jennifer Ramos

Orenda (The Latitude Series Book 2)Orenda by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Simons’ first set of series of Antipodes was absolutely amazing and when I heard about this new series that derived from Antipodes, I was very much eager to get the reading going. The 45th Parallel brought in different themes from the Antipodes series, which I fell in love with as well. Once this latest book came out, I wanted to know where the next adventure would take in this new series! If you are a fan of romance, dystopian, adventures, challenges, paranormal, etc., you will definitely enjoy this story as well.
This story focuses on Caitlin and her husband, Gio, as they become ambassadors for the ACC and end up in Canada on their assignment. Although Caitlin demonstrates natural leadership qualities, they struggle to find their place in this new location. The struggles of all these new roles of wife and leader test the limits of the newly married couple along with adding the element of unexpected old enemies reemerging. Such a good story and so many details. Make sure to read previous books as it will give you a deeper appreciation for what to expect in this story.

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Bad at Being Good (An MM Brother’s Best Friend Romance) by A.L. Morrow – Review by Gabrielle

Bad at Being GoodBad at Being Good by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Benji made a promise a long time ago and now he finds it harder and harder to keep that promise. Milo has grown up from the boy he used to be into a man, a man that Benji promised to stay away from. When grief brings these two men together emotions come into play and their attraction cannot be denied.

This is an engaging story that pulled me in right from that start. Milo and Benji are each dealing with their own problems but together they may be able to find their way. It was nice to see the relationship grow between the two men. Emotions take center stage in their story and will pull on your heart at times. The two learn that life is full of ups and downs but with the right person at your side you can survive and even thrive. The author does a nice job of bringing these characters and their emotions to life.

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Grave Digger Academy IV (Grave Digger Academy Series) by C.A. King Reviewed By – Emily H

Grave Digger Academy IVGrave Digger Academy IV by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Makayla is back in school and those she thought were friends are keeping a distance while new people are watching Makayla like a hawk. Makayla finds herself being called to an unknown and mystery surrounding the name Peacock has her wondering. A new headmistress and a lot of bans has Makayla without her helpers. Everything is going in a different direction and Makayla is not sure who to trust.

Another wonderful read in this series. Answers to some of the questions begin to present themselves. I love Makayla, she is a bit of a firecracker and I am very intrigued with where the series goes.

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Woman Unbroken by Alexandra Fleder – Review by Ashley Mertz

Woman UnbrokenWoman Unbroken by Alexandra Fleder
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Woman Unbroken by Alexandra Fleder is available now in eBook and Physical Book
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Woman Unbroken focuses on discovering oneself while carrying baggage of a broken past. This is my first time reading a novel written by Fleder and it sure did not disappoint. Fleder touched on some pretty heavy topics without hesitation and for that I praise her writing. Devorah was extremely relatable. Despite the emotional roller coaster I was sent on, I found myself rooting for her the entire book. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys an emotional novel featuring a devoted, determined protagonist.

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Encounters With Old Coyote by Laura Koerber – Review by Angela Hayes

Encounters with Old CoyoteEncounters with Old Coyote by Laura Koerber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

3.5 Stars

 

Encounters With Old Coyote by Laura Koerber is made up of a collection of 13 short stories. Ms. Koerber weaves tales that blend fact with fiction, anecdotes with magical realism, adding a touch of the paranormal, emotion, intrigue, and wit.
As expected, Ms. Koerber has crafted a highly original book- bringing us a touch of the unusual- and blending fantasy with some mystery, and magical realism- thereby capturing the imagination and pulling the reader into her ‘world’.
Each story is a very quick and easy read.
Encounters With Old Coyote is another interesting, original, and thought provoking read.
Happy reading…

Thank you, Laura Koerber!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Unexpected by Laylah Abrams – Review by Daryian Lucas

UnexpectedUnexpected by Laylah Abrams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4.5/5 stars
This was my first read by this author and it was a great introduction to her work. Where most authors usually make the rich character the man, this book actually has the woman as the wealthy one. This author does a great job of drawing your attention and keeping you intrigued. This was a great book and I enjoyed it.

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The Catford Catastrophe Zone by Petra Jacob – Review by Enisha Reaves

The Catford Catastrophe ZoneThe Catford Catastrophe Zone by Petra Jacob
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

If you are looking for a dystopian thriller full of mystery, intrigue, and a strong female character, then this is for you.

The Catford Catastrophe Zone by Petra Jacob follows Frankie, who dreams of being promoted from undercover police officer to DNA-enhanced crime fighter. Unfortunately for her, she needs to complete one more mission to prove she’s got what it takes. Will Frankie be able to investigate the mysterious rebels and solve the mystery, or will she be unable to escape the Catford Zone?

I honestly had no idea what I was getting into with this novel but was pleasantly surprised at how quickly I was pulled in. This book was jam-packed with quirky yet oddly realistic characters. The author did a great job building a world and a story that was not only fun to read but thought-provoking as well.

Happy Reading!

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Bad at Being Good (An MM Brother’s Best Friend Romance) by A.L. Morrow – Review by Rosanna Ingram

Bad at Being GoodBad at Being Good by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Warning right up front: this book covers some very serious topics including death, grief, and addiction.

I enjoyed this book. Each of the characters comes to life across the pages. The multiple POVs allows you to really delve in to how each of them are dealing with the guilt and grieving surrounding Kellan’s death. They are each trying to heal in their own way (even if some of those ways are VERY unhealthy). As Milo and Benji are there for each other, trying to keep the other one from spiraling, promises made in the past are harder and harder to keep. When the twist came I was definitely shocked but it was woven nicely into the story.

I enjoyed the characters as they grew both as individuals and together. I also enjoyed getting a glimpse of the other people that surround them in their daily lives. At times, the story felt so real that I had to remind myself that these characters are fictional. A good book that I couldn’t put down til the end.

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Knight In Peril (A Jorja Knight Private Investigator Mystery Book #6) by Alice Bienia – Review by Angela Hayes

Knight In Peril (A Jorja Knight Private Investigator Mystery #6)Knight In Peril by Alice Bienia
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

4.5 Stars

 

Knight In Peril is the sixth book in the Jorja Knight Mystery series by Alice Bienia. This is a very engrossing mystery with plenty of tension, suspense, action, adventure, danger, dramatic developments, crime and investigation, secrets, lies, greed, corruption, a time crunch, agendas, high stakes, abduction, friendship, and a savvy private investigator. To add an extra element of interest to the story, we are whisked off to Istanbul as this intriguing mystery unravels.
We follow Jorja Knight, who we met in the previous books, as she is thrust into a search for her missing friend. They were supposed to meet, but Gabriella has disappeared. Now Jorja is left with the difficult task of searching for her friend in a foreign city with millions of inhabitants to make the task even more difficult. Add in the corruption, secrets, lies, and the urgency of the situation- and Jorja might just be facing her most difficult case yet- one that has hit too close to home for comfort. What happens makes for a gripping read.
Even though this is the sixth book in the series, you can read it as a standalone without feeling like you are missing anything. Having said that though, the other books in the series make for great reading too- and contain their own intriguing mysteries for Jorja to solve. They also provide more character information, background stories, and other interesting details which, all combined, will definitely enhance your appreciation of this book, and the series as a whole.
Looking forward to seeing what Jorja gets up to next!
Happy Reading…

Thank you, Alice Bienia!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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