War in Sorcery’s Shadow by Elise Carlson is the 3rd and final book in the series. Although geared towards YA, it definitely appeals to an older audience as well. LGBTQ+ The 3rd book is a little slow to start off and it did take me a bit to get into it, more so than the others. Once it did pick up, however, it was hard to put down! Multiple POVs provide an interesting view point on a scene, which was really cool to see. Several chapters were technically the same event or part of the timeline, but different POV . Without spoilers, there were some twists that I did not expect (which I always enjoy) and I absolutely recommend it.
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Come Home to Death I really enjoyed this book and finished it very quickly. It is intriguing and has some twists that I did not expect, which is always nice in a mystery! I was rather frustrated with Erica at times throughout the book, but I believe the author did a very good job conveying her youth/naivety in the storyline. It was annoying to me how she handled (or didn’t handle) her problems and responded to her aunts when they were helping and looking out for her.
**spoilers**
Upon finding out that she is about to become a multimillionaire, Erica also discovers some harsh truths about her husband and realizes she doesn’t really know him at all. After some attempts on her life, and her husband’s murder, she finds herself returning back home, a thing she swore she would never do. However, even there the trouble follows her and intensifies. Happy endings and a new love wrap up this book nicely.
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Murder on West Main: A South Shore Mystery by I. M. Foster was a really good book! I was hooked throughout the entire book, it kept a decently fast pace and the tone of the book reflected the attitudes of the time very accurately. When a universally disliked man in a small town is unexpectedly found to be the victim of a homicide, there are many suspects, and no one is shedding any tears over the man. Primary suspect, and who found him at the scene, is Colin Brissedon, brother of Kathleen Brissedon who is the love interest of the town physician and coroner- and lead investigator on this case. When Kathleen insists on doing some investigating of her own, things start to get interesting. Intrigue and romance, danger lurking in the shadows, and witty dialogue. This book was a really good read and I loved the historical accuracies and how they were later explained in further depth at the end of the book.
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Kris & The Missing Prince: The Adventures Of Kris by Art Blegen was a cute story book. Following the adventures of Kris, who is a knight in a princess world. When her dad has to go on an extended work trip, Kris gets some time at her grandmothers farm. One day, she ventures deeper into the forest than she ever has before in search of her owl friend. Instead she finds the sometimes brave elf Rodney and discovers the fairy world’s prince is missing. They venture off together to find him, and brave the trials worthy of a knight along the way!
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Finding Cheer: Paranormal Women’s Fiction Cozy Fantasy Novel (Magical Emerald Hollow Book 2) was a really cute book! I didnt’ realize when I started it that it’s a part 2, and I do wish I would have read them in order. Even though the author does a great job of explaining without bogging down the storyline, I do feel there were a few instances when the current story would have made more sense. Not enough to make the read less enjoyable though.
Almost love at first sight with a person who has a completely unheard (outside of the movies) type of full on amnesia and then finding out who both are individually and together. After coming together with the help of some Christmas magic (in the spring) true love is found and happy ever after achieved. Heavy on the romance, light on the steaminess. Would definitely recommend 🙂
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The Winemakers is a box set of 3 amazing books- While they could stand alone with enough backstory to explain the previous book, it reall would be better read in order. All 3 take place in Portugal.
The True Purpose of Vines follows a widowed winemaker (Julia) and a foreign Englishman (Griffin) who are thrown together, and cannot keep apart no matter how much they both feel they should. Even though it has a ‘hero saves the day’ theme at the end, Julie is independent and stubborn (both are, really) and I loved reading about her story. Happy endings and great historical tales weaved throughout.
A Taste of Light follows the ruthless Count Almoster, who we met in the first book. Though he played the role of the villain there, this book sheds more light on his tragic upbringing and history that lead to the jaded and wounded man he is today. Anne, Griffin’s sister is the heroine in this one, though they both end up saving each other. More happy endings.
The Truth About Myths surprised me. I really thought the 3rd would be about Almoster’s brother or cousin from the previous book; however, this tale follows Princess Isabel and notorious rake Count Henrique who are VERY reluctantly forced into a trip to Spain together. Of the 3, this one was my favorite. Political intrigue and scandal, of course a hefty amount of hesitant romance that leads both to find each other while also finding themselves and who they really are as individuals. The mystery and suspense in this book was, in my opinion, a lot more intense than the other two.
Overall, great stories! Amazing world building and historical accuracies, truly lovable and hatable characters, steamy romance but not to the point that it takes over the book and becomes the theme. Very well written, page turner and neatly wraps up the ending without leaving anything missing. I really can’t wait to see if there are more from this author and hope that Cris finds a happy ending as well!
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Oscar and Emmy Foster Kittens was such a cute read! My girls are obsessed with kitties and really loved learning more about them. The book does a great job at balancing a sweet story along with helpful information about having kittens in the house and helping to take care of them. Really enjoyed reading it to my girls.
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Breaking Apart (A Finnerty and Liccione Mystery) was SUCH a great book! Multiple POVs, intrigue, mystery, suspense, light thriller… I loved all of it. It is a little slow up front, but not in a tedious way. The rest of the book moves pretty smooth and quickly. As a retired medic, I really love the medical side of the book was completely accurate (such a pet peeve of mine), but it was also written and explained so easily that it would not be hard for anyone without a medical background to be able to understand. Awesome read, really enjoyed it!
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Stop that Lion is such a cute book! I know that anything by lois Wickstrom my kids are going to love and I’m going to enjoy reading it to them, but this one really was adorable. Very unique; it tells the story of two kingdoms who have a lion problem, as in a lion that eats the sheep of the neighboring kingdom! The problem is then solved by a young girl. Very simple and fun for kids, definitely recommend.
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I really loved Queen of the Fairies! My girls (5 and 4) did as well. We love all things Lois Wickstrom, but I think this was our favorite so far. Such a cute story but simple and easy to read. Very good for a night time story before bed!
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Amese of Animalis: The Borosa Legacy was such a good book! I was reading it to my girls before bed and my son even crawled in to listen! It follows the story of Amese, who is set to take over as potentate for her mother, but is extremely reluctant, but also doesn’t know what else she would do. This book shows her confidence grow as she learns about animals, and discovers who she is. All my kiddos loved it, would definitely recommend.
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Touched: Elemental Passions is the first book in a series. It follows Aeris, fae rule breaker, as she ventures into the human world of New Orleans and bumps into- literally- detective Callum, who is not all that he seems. It is later revealed he is part sylph.
I did enjoy this book but I felt like there was a lot thrown in there that wasn’t all fully explained. Seemingly every mythical creature became involved, a lot of plot holes and things that just didn’t seem plausible.
**Possible spoilers**
Callum is an experienced detective and after he gets attacked by werewolves in a warehouse, saved by his fae girlfriend, then attacked again at his home by werewolves within a couple hours they make an escape to a grandmother he suddenly remembers was ‘different’. Turns out- sylph. (her house is bascially a woodland and he just never noticed…) Upon escaping, instead of focusing on answers in the short time they have (Aeris needs to be back home by dawn) they instead get intimate- a couple times- THEN come down for answers on what he is and why they’re being attacked. Maybe I’m being too pragmatic, but I don’t see a cop putting physical above ‘uhh, I’m a mythical creature and attacked by werewolves twice in one night, I need answers’.
3/4 of the way through, there is a prophecy is introduced and neither Aeris nor Callum press for any details, because the sylph who found out who he was is now leading an army of all mythical creatures he knows nothing about. Oh, and his human boss is blowing up his phone in one chapter for going MIA, and then nothing more really said about it in the next… Just a lot that doesn’t really add up from a practical/human standpoint.
The world building is great, the attention to most detail is nice, I just could not get past these plot holes and believability. :/
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Web of Evil (Hani’s Daughter Mysteries Book 2) is the 2nd book in the series. It technically could be read as a stand alone, but I really feel like you should read the 1st book to fully understand. The writing style is definitely different than other books I’m used to and I can’t tell if it’s to be representative of Neferet’s thoughts or if it’s the authors style. Either way, it’s different haha
This book Neferet and Bener-Ib once again find themselves solving a murder that landed in their laps. There were a few twists that I did not see coming which I really enjoyed. The ancient Egyptian world fascinates me so I do love learning more about that while reading these stories. Overall, I enjoyed the read and would likely pick up the next.
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The Earl’s Match is the 5th and final book in The Thompsons of Locust Street books, although it can stand alone very well. I haven’t read anything by this author before, so this was the first one in the series I read (was not aware it was a series when I picked it up) and the author gave enough backstory to fully understand the relationships without bogging down the story line.
This story shifts POV, although it is primarily from Payden’s perspective majority of the time. Also has a lot of flashbacks from present day to events within the past 5 years that play heavily into current situations. The chance meeting of Clarice and Payden initially sparks anger rather than romance and the chaos that follows is both interesting and suspenseful. Very well written- I enjoyed it and would read more by the author.
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The Glow in Loretta’s Garden is another hit by Lois Wickstrom. As always, my girls love the stories and being able to learn something new. They’re fascinated by fireflies so I knew this one would be a hit. I love reading her books to them and I love that we are all learning new things while we enjoy the read!
Free Men and Dreamers, Volume 1 takes place just before the War of 1812, and documents the events leading up to in a fictional drama/romance. Following the story from a historical viewpoint was really fun for me, I loved learning more about the times before the war and this story covers both America in her early days as well as England following their loss of the Revolutionary war.
This book is heavier on the scene set ups and background building than conversations and dialogue, which made it more of a challenge for me personally. It was also heavy on the miscommunications and love almost and possibly still lost. I love world building but also need more dialogue so if you’re like me, keep that in mind. Otherwise it was a really amazing read and I truly did enjoy it!
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Basil is part of a Silver Springs lineup that features different authors, this one by K. Rose. RH, why choose, spice, fantasy, supernatural, vegan, vampire, HEA (yeah, what did I just write? haha)
The story starts with Basil waking up in ICU after a horrific first date that somehow ended in a car crash and also her turning into a vampire… that’s vegan. No idea what happened to her date other than he was in the ICU as well or who turned her, how did she turn, etc. Feel like a lot of set up was missing there. Maybe it was intentional since she didn’t know, I’m just not sure I see a super science biomed girl just walking away from that question. The science part behind how she was able to sustain her diet without eating anything with a face was fun to read. She moves to Silver Springs- again, not sure about how easy it was for her to find out about a whole town of supernaturals but it’s also on the downlow from the rest of the world… in the space of a few days of her shop (vegan smoothies and tanning salon) opening, she meets 3 fated mates.
Drama ensues via the twin of one of the mates. Happily ever after is wrapped up. No cliffhangers unless you count the plot holes haha For a while there I thought the caterpillar/butterfly in her shop was going to turn into one of her fated mates (no, seriously. I really did, and it would not have seemed far fetched in the story line)
It was super easy to read, even with the plot holes and really very funny at times. Maybe another one will come along and fill in the gaps? Wasn’t set up for a part 2, but I could see it happening. I’ve read a lot of RH, fantasy mashups, supernaturals, fated mates stories, but this was definitely unique. World building, set up and backstory could have been a little stronger, the spice was NOT lacking. if there was a 2nd, I would give it a read 🙂
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Family Ties Family Lies was an awesome read! It is outside of my norm and I enjoyed having something different to die into. This book centers on family, secrets that no one wants to talk about, and a persistent daughter who cannot simply let things lie. (no pun intended) I really did enjoy this book and would pick up another by this author.
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The Curse of Jean Lafitte was such a fun book! I love historical books, but when they collide with the present day it so much fun to read. The world building was awesome and so much detail was given for the characters, yet it never got bogged down or slow. Right from the beginning I was hooked, and could not put the book down! Would absolutely read more by this author.
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Dancing Butterfly is the second book in the Butterflies Fly Free Series. This one follows Suki that we met for a short time in book 1, although it is something of a prequel as well. While in book 1, Suki was already with Frank, in book 2 it shows their meeting and the beginning of their relationship. This was an easy read and enjoyable, light on the spice so would be appropriate for YA. I do love books that take a unique time period and bring it to life and this series does that well.
A Miracle In Muffin: A True Story was a sweet story about finding a missing kitten thought lost forever and finding salvation. This book is meant to be a children’s story; however, it does read a little too advanced or mature for younger children and I feel would be too “kiddish” for older children. I’m honestly not sure what age category this would fall into. It’s a sweet story and an easy read.
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Nessie and the Viking Gold (Nessie’s Grotto) is the 2nd in a series about siblings Craig and Linda and their adventures with Nessie. This one focuses more on Linda, as Craig is growing up and seems to be trying to fit into a more mature world. Their family are back at Loch Ness and the 2 are of course on the water looking for Nessie almost immediately, this time with a new friend.
As always, a great read for younger kiddos as is anything by this author! I always have fun reading this one to my girls and they love it as well.
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Kingdom of the Oceans completes this part of the series, and was amazing! There might be more that is added onto this series, and it sets up like there might be, but it also neatly wraps up most everything from the series thus far, so no major cliff hangers. The fate of the British museum is still uncertain, as well as how things will play out when Duncan finds out the truth of his mother, and I’m looking forward to the next books to cover those.
The multiple POV continues with present day British Museum staff and past legends of Atlantis. I loved the fictional storyline of Atlantis and the meeting of past and present worlds. Overall a wonderful series and great for young teens to adults.
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Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns: Wolf is the first book in the series and I really enjoyed it! I hadn’t read anything by this author before so I wasn’t sure what to expect. Multiple POVs from a very diverse cast- ranging from dragons to werewolves to humans. This story focuses on a newly built school for the kingdom that also houses the young royals. When they’re recently thrown together, of course there’s some chaos involved. Add in a witch with an unknown ulterior motive, spells, fated mates and scorned love with some teenage hormones and you get a very intriguing read! I had a hard time putting it down and honestly can’t wait for the next one !
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Betrayal of the Gods is the 5th book in the series, and as with all the others, can be completely stand alone. I will be honest, I wasn’t sure what to expect when I started the first one, but I was hooked literally from the beginning. I finished Eagle of the Empire and immediately dove into the next.. and then the next.. and then the next! They are easy to read, totally captivating and I cannot put them down. The blend of POVs between the past and present is amazing. The historical accuracy that also meets fiction, fantasy and what could have been is such a cool twist and perspective. I love how the past adventures and POV provides their own story in and of itself. Then it meets with the current timeline and you get a completely different story that builds on the past of ancient times.
This book takes us to a timeline of Greek heroes and tragedies, battles in Troy, and famous lost cities. I loved exploring the Mediterranean with Matt and Adam and seeing the past come to life as you get the back and forth POV between both timelines. I cannot wait to see what happens next! Will they find out what happened to their father? Will they truly find Atlantis and if so, what will it be like? WHAT on earth is going to happen with the UN and the museum?! So much going on in a single story! Completely hooked!
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Blood of the Dragon is the 4th book in the Relic Hunters series and does not disappoint! Such an incredible retelling of Dracula. I am completely fascinated by that tale and I love the unique storytelling abilities provided by the author here! There were Easter eggs in the previous book that alluded to a future vampire tale, and I’m so glad the story was brought to life sooner than I had expected! Such a unique retelling from Vlad’s youth and the backstory on how the monster came to be. I really loved that aspect!
That combined with Adam and Matt fighting the present day Dracula just added a whole other element of intrigue and suspense. Loved it, definitely recommend!
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Curse of the Sands is the 2nd book int he Relic Hunters series, but gives enough backstory that can be read as a stand alone, but also doesn’t bog down the current storyline. The 2nd book finds Adam battling ancient Egyptian curses, exploring pyramids and saving the world. The shifting POV between current timeline and the past still fascinates me with the accuracy and the fiction blend, and it’s almost like getting two stories in one. I love learning and reading about ancient Egypt and this was a story idea that I had never encountered before, so providing a very unique view point on something that has been written about for ages. Truly a great story!
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War of the Damned was incredible! I love history and the back and forth POV between the current timeline and the past is so fun. I love the historical accuracy mixed with the fiction of what could have been. This is the second book in the series, but provides enough backstory that you really could read it stand alone and be fine. The 2nd dives into WW2 and the conspiracy theory of the Nazi SS soldiers searching to mythical legends and fantastical, mystical ways to enhance their “superior race”. Such a fun read. 10/10 recommend.
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I absolutely loved this book! I haven’t read anything by this author before so I wasn’t sure what to expect. This book is great for YA and my son will love it. This book is like Uncharted meets Gladiator. While definitely a work of fiction, the author takes great care to make sure things are historically accurate as possible- I really got caught up in the adventure and immediately dove into the second book!
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The Uncrowned King was SOO INCREDIBLE! I finished the Blood Prince and immediately dove into the Uncrowned King, and it only got better. I could not stop reading. The world building is just as great in the 2nd as the first, the characters are just as loveable or hateable. The hateable ones? Yeah. REALLY hate them. So much passion and emotion in this book, I was literally in tears at the end. I cannot wait for the next one! Great job by Ayla Marie! Will definitely be on the lookout for more from her!
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War in Sorcery’s Shadow by Elise Carlson
