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Evil Sushi (Evil Sushi Book 1) by C.A. King – Review by Jamie Truex

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Evil Sushi (Evil Sushi #1)Evil Sushi by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I was skeptical when I first saw this book. I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect. But I gave it a chance, and I’m glad I did. It’s definitely a different concept. I enjoyed not really knowing what was going to happen next. The only thing that really confused me and didn’t feel like it fit in the book was the relationship between Rod and Sally. I also didn’t catch the age difference between Rod and Ned until it mentioned Sally being Ned’s daughter. I can’t wait to read the second book. Hopefully it will explain things more. I was left needing to know more about Evil Sushi!

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Spring’s Showers (Romantically Seasonal Series) by C.A. King – Review by Jamie Truck

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Spring's Showers: Romantically Seasonal: SpringSpring’s Showers: Romantically Seasonal: Spring by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Yes! I absolutely loved this book! I thought the concept was creative and fun, the characters were loveable and the love story was good as well. I can’t wait to sit down with the next book!

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The Hunted (Vampire Navy SEAL: Sam & Layla) by S.B. Alexander – Review by Jamie Truex

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The Hunted (Vampire Navy SEAL: Sam & Layla, #1)The Hunted by S.B. Alexander
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow! So this book came highly recommended and I’m so glad I picked it up. It is the first book I’ve read by this author and I was very impressed. I will be reading a lot more in the near future! I felt connected to the characters very early in the story and felt I was right there with them through the story. The author did a great job of keeping you wanting more. This book has the perfect mix of everything!

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The-Know-It-All-Pencil (Invisible Magic Wand Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review By Jamie Truex

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The Know-It-All PencilThe Know-It-All Pencil by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a cute children’s story. I liked how it used the child’s imagination and also taught them a bit about trading. Probably a good book for children 4-8. Bright colors and a fun adventure would keep the child engaged.

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Mermaid and the Rainbow: Mermaid Science by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jamie Truex

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the mermaid and the rainbowthe mermaid and the rainbow by Lois Wickstrom

I read this book to my 3 year old granddaughter who currently loves anything mermaids. She wasn’t old enough to understand the science they were doing, but she loved looking at the pictures and being read the story. I think it is a very good short kids story and I am interested in more to share with her. I did like that soon she will be able to try the experiments out herself.

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Finding Melodie and The Wedding Special Boxset by Laura Rossi – Review by Jamie Truex

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Melodie Boxset (Melodie #1-2)Melodie Boxset by Laura Rossi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Absolutely recommend this book. It’s a cute little love story that I just couldn’t put down! Melodie is a street musician in London. Artistic, tattoos, piercings and pink hair! She’s secretly crushing on Office Guy, a “square” who spends every lunch break on a bench facing her and listening to her play. One day he talks to her and their lives will never be the same. Do opposites really attract?

Pixie and Office Guy have been together a year now and still going strong. He pops the question and she says yes of course! Then the doubts set in. Is she good enough to make him happy? Is she marriage material? Will his family approve? I really enjoyed the next chapter in the lives of Melodie and Issac. I read both books in less than 24 hours!

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Claiming My Mate (Wolf Hollow Pack Book 1) by Nicole Howl – Review by Jamie Truex

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Claiming My Mate (Wolf Hollow Pack, #1)Claiming My Mate by Nicole Howl
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Claiming My Mate was definitely my kind of book. I loved how Lily’s character developed in this story. My only complaint is major things happen so quickly that I was left feeling a bit dizzy. I think had the author spent just a little more time explaining what was going on and just slowed it down a tad, it would have been better. It seemed like I was missing part of the story by starting with book 2. I’m absolutely going to look for a book two however, because I’m looking forward to reading more from Nicole Howl.

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Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Jamie Truex

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Weep, Woman, WeepWeep, Woman, Weep by Maria DeBlassie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was slightly out of my comfort zone. I was hesitant about choosing to read this book, but am so glad I went with it! Definitely not what I expected, but in a good way. I felt all kinds of emotion while reading this book. I read it in an afternoon! I just couldn’t put it down! So I you’re trying to decide if you really want to read it, just do it! You’ll be glad you did.

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Helm of Awe (Anchoress Series Book 3) by D.L. Armillei – Review by Jamie Truex

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Helm of Awe (Anchoress Series #3)Helm of Awe by D.L. Armillei
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Definitely going to have to recommend this series! Go read the first 2 though. Many more unexpected twists in this book. I would absolutely love to see this series turned into a TV show! It holds its own up there with Hunger Games, Divergent and the like, without being too similar.

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Plague of Death (Anchoress Series Book 2) by D.L. Armillei – Review by Jamie Truex

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Plague of Death (Anchoress, #2)Plague of Death by D.L. Armillei
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If you haven’t read the first book, Stop! I highly recommend to read it before starting the second. You can read this as a stand alone, but it would be much better to read them in order so you get the whole picture. I was so excited to read this second story of Van’s adventures. More twists and turns to keep you guessing. Starting the next book tonight!

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Shock of Fate (Anchoress Series Book 1) by D.L. Armillei – Review by Jamie Truex

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Shock of Fate (Anchoress #1)Shock of Fate by D.L. Armillei
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was such a good book! I really loved Van’s character from the beginning,  even though she was honestly considered a spoiled rich kid. Seeing how she had to choose to be a good person made this a wonderful story for me. It fit perfectly into my comfort zone of books. It has plenty of other worldly characters and places along with lots of action, heartache, trials and more. Definitely recommend this book.

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Class Clown (Ghost Girl Series) by Allan Evans – Review by Jamie Truex

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Class ClownClass Clown by Allan Evans
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Abbey just started at a new school. She joined the soccer team and is trying to make new friends. But she has a secret that has caused her to lose friends in the past. She can see ghosts. She starts seeing ghosts of clowns all over her school and now her classmates are starting to dissappear. Can she face her fears, save her classmates and keep her friends when they find out what she sees?

I am terrified of clowns, so of course, I had to read this book! I was hooked from page one. The story is very well written and flows smoothly. The characters are complex but easily likable. This was the first book I’ve read from this author but definitely will not be my last.

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Lost Soul (War of Destiny Book 1) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Jamie Truex

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Lost Soul (War of Destiny # 1)Lost Soul by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story was fast paced and had me on the edge of my seat throughout. It is a paranormal story with a bit of romance. It contains an arranged marriage, vampires, abusive partners, tragedy, hope and love.

I lost myself in this book and was not able to put it down! I fell in love with the characters easily and felt angry with the villains. It has been a long time since I have been able to fully emerge myself in a book, but this one did it. I can not wait to read book 2. If I had the entire series today, I believe I’d finish it all in a weekend. Highly recommended to young adult readers as well as anyone who loves to get lost in a paranormal story. Possibly slightly triggering to some readers who have been in an abusive relationship. However I felt empowered by the way she dealt with her recovery.

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The Worry Knot by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Jamie Truex

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The Worry KnotThe Worry Knot by Mary Evanson Bleckwehl
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Rourke is going into 7th grade and is hoping for a great year. But going to the same school as his older brother, who is autistic,  makes him worry. He is worried about kids bullying Carson. He worries about his strange neighbors.  He worries about girls, his friends, his family. I highly recommend this book to not only middle school kids but to all ages.

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Divine Vintage by Sandra L. Young – Review by Jamie Truex

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Divine VintageDivine Vintage by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tess owns a vintage clothing shop. Opening day, her first customers are Esther and Trey. Trey is Esther’s cousin’s son. There is an instant connection between Tess and Trey. Esther invites her to model some vintage clothing at her historic family home. While wearing the dress of a previous owner, Phoebe, Tess has a powerful vision and wakes up saying, “My husband didn’t murder me!”

I truly enjoyed following along as Tess and Trey try to solve the murder suicide of Phoebe and Edward. With each clue, I suspected someone different. I also liked the attraction between Tess and Trey. I would love to see another book with these two.

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The Mesmerist by Claire Luana – Review by Jamie Truex

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The MesmeristThe Mesmerist by Claire Luana
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Adrijana wants adventure. She has grown up helping her father on his farm. After an invitation from her best friend to come to the castle, she travels with her father when he takes his crops. She quickly finds more than she bargained for. She is accused of murdering the queen and finds out her past has been a lie. She finds new friends and new enemies, all while trying to learn her place and protecting the princess.

I highly recommend this to not only YA readers, but older readers as well. I throughly enjoyed being taken to this new world. The characters are very relatable and complex. You will find yourself trying to unravel the mysteries alongside Adrijana. I hope there will be a sequel in the future to find out more about her life.

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A Spider in the Garden by Courtney Davis – Review By Jamie Truex

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A Spider in the GardenA Spider in the Garden by Courtney Davis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The last of her kind. Alone and always looking over her shoulder to try and stay alive. Aranha is a webmaker who can shape shift into a spider. While ridding the world of bad guys, she finds a young boy who needs her help desperately. She vows to protect him, even after finding out he is one of her mortal enemies. One night she meets Dag, a daywalker, also suppose to be an enemy. He is very attractive, but she has been a loner for so long. Can they be together? I really enjoyed this book. I would love to learn more about the webmakers and their history. Fingers crossed for a sequel!

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To be a Fae Queen (Realm Chronicles Book 1) by Tricia Copeland – Review by Jamie Truex

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To be a Fae Queen (Realm Chronicles, #1)To be a Fae Queen by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A young headstrong Princess, dealing with the loss of her brothers, her mother not speaking since their deaths, anxiety,  and an over protective father, finds herself suddenly the Fae Queen! She quickly learns she can not always trust those she once thought she could. She fights to keep her crown while dealing with several issues threatening her kingdom. I felt connected to Titania from the beginning as I also deal with anxiety. How she was able to push her anxiety away while making new friends, meeting new fae and struggling to keep her kingdom safe was impressive. I can’t wait to read more about her and all the other characters. Highly recommended!

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Forbidden Moon (The Shadow Chronicles Book 3) by CR Robertson – Review by Jamie Truex

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Forbidden MoonForbidden Moon by C.R. Robertson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Forbidden Moon concludes the story of Levi and Tasha. Like the first two books, this was filled with action and kept me up, needing to know what happened next. I really enjoyed the love story between Levi and Tasha. Both are very strong willed but also willing to submit to each others needs. The bond between them is what we all wish for in a mate. I also liked how their families came together in this story. This is a series I highly recommend!

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Forbidden Mate (The Shadow Chronicles Book 2) by CR Robertson – Review by Jamie Truex

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Forbidden MateForbidden Mate by C.R. Robertson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Forbidden Mate continues Levi and Tasha’s adventures.  Plenty of action, twists and dilemmas. This book kept me on the edge of my seat and up late into the night because I just couldn’t put it down. I love the direction the story goes. I can’t wait to sink my teeth into the next book!

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Forbidden Wolf (The Shadow Chronicles Book 1) by CR Robertson – Review by Jamie Truex

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Forbidden WolfForbidden Wolf by C.R. Robertson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book has it all! Action, adventure, romance, lycans and vampires! A paranormal Romeo and Juliet! I was sucked in from page one. Levi and Tasha are very likable and relatable characters. C. R. Robertson did a great job keeping the readers attention throughout the entire book. I can’t wait to continue along with their journey!

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