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Journeys Through Collection: Volumes 1-3 by James Talisman – Review by Kayla Kearney

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Journeys Through Collection: Volume 1-3Journeys Through Collection: Volume 1-3 by James Talisman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What an amazing series! I am writing this as I finish reading the third book in the series, but I have been hooked since the very beginning! The author has woven a wonderful tale of adventure, through his writing I was able to picture myself right along with the characters from the very first page to where I currently am at in the third book. I’ve already read through the first two books twice as I wanted a refresher prior to reading the third one, and I was just as impressed with them the second time around!

As a new author, it was astonishing to me that he wove such intricate stories for all of the main characters in the first book then slowly merge them into one by the third book. There were definitely times during my first read through that I was confused by all the storylines, but by the end of the second one on my second read through I was not.

Despite my initial concerns of the book being too much for me to follow, similar to Game of Thrones, I am so happy I ended up reading this series! It has renewed my love for SciFi, whether it be a book, television show, or movie, I have and will continue to watch and read more of this genre in the future!

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Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 1) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Kayla Kearney

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Power Play (Astoria Bay Thunder #1)Power Play by C.J. Cartwright
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

For lack of a better name, sports-based romances are slowly becoming a new favorite romance trope of mine! I read a few last year that I absolutely loved and was reminded why when reading this book! One thing I particularly liked about Brynn and Levi’s story is that there is a definite role reversal going on here in that the moment Levi sees Brynn he knows what he wants and begins to pursue her, not the other way around like it normally is. I was also quick to connect with Brynn due to her complicated relationship with her mother and seeing many similarities to my own relationship with my mom. I was happy that this isn’t the end of the series, and am excited to read the next book in the story!

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Savage Secrets (Mafia Elite, book 4) by Amy McKinley – Review by Kayla Kearney

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Savage Secrets (Mafia Elite, #4)Savage Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Continuing to love each and every book that I have read by this author! The latest in the Mafia Elite series, this book has you hooked from the first page. I started it the moment I had it in my Kindle library, it may have taken me awhile to finish it but that was only because of my busy work schedule! This book can easily be devoured in a weekend, maybe even a day if you are a dedicated reader with time on your hands.

Elena Caruso is no stranger to anyone who has read the previous books in the series, so when I found out that Savage Secrets was about her story with Marco, I knew it wouldn’t take much for me to get hooked! I’ve always loved the enemies to lovers, arranged marriage genre of romance fiction, and this book proved to me just how much I do! It amazes me how the author continues to impress me time and time again, I know that I will never be disappointed when I get the chance to read one of her stories!

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The View from Here by Leon Stevens – Review by Kayla Kearney

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The View from HereThe View from Here by Leon Stevens
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Even though this story was quite unlike anything I’ve read recently, I thoroughly enjoyed the adventure that the characters and the reader themselves went on with this book! The author has great attention to detail, the book was incredibly hard for me to put down, and the best part of it all was it was a great way to spend the afternoon, taking less than two hours to read! I felt like I was being transported to another world as I spent the afternoon devouring this novel. I was so sad to reach the end! I thoroughly hope that the story of Thomas and April continues, their friendship was so adorable and I thoroughly enjoyed the constant back and forth between the two of them. Can’t wait to read more by this author!

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Shake Loose the Border (Thunder on the Moor Book 3) by Andrea Matthews – Review by Kayla Kearney

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Shake Loose the Border (Thunder On The Moor Book 3)Shake Loose the Border by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What an ending to the series! Just as Maggie and Will get their happy ending, a tragedy unfolds in their lives that causes conflict like they’ve never experienced. The entire series was a roller coaster of emotions that kept you guessing what might happen next but nothing like the last book. It definitely made it hard for me to put the book down at times, my partner definitely was put on the back burner as I raced to finish the series. I am so happy that I was able to discover such a fantastic author, I look forward to reading more by her in the years to come!

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Ride with the Moonlight (Thunder on the Moor Book 2) by Andrea Matthews – Review by Kayla Kearney

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Ride with the Moonlight (Thunder On The Moor, #2)Ride with the Moonlight by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Even better than the first! Will and Maggie pick up right where the previous book left off, the adventure that started nowhere close to being over. Maggie herself grew a lot as a character in the book, which was great to see because in the period that the book takes place in, many women were seen but not heard. It was a quick read for me and every time I thought that I was going to get a break there was more added to the story that kept me drawn in. A definite rollercoaster of emotions for me but I’m really excited to read the next book in the series!

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Thunder on the Moor by Andrea Matthews – Review by Kayla Kearney

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Thunder On The Moor (Thunder On The Moor, #1)Thunder On The Moor by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Fans of Outlander will love this trip back in time! A story of adventure, romance, and time travel; many aspects of Outlander are found in the book, but the writer has definitely made it her story. Many young readers will relate to Maggie Armstrong, who has been transported back in time after finding out a decade’s old secret that her father Robert and his best friend Edward kept hidden. Watching her navigate the major culture shock, there were moments that I definitely empathized with her character and the struggles that she was facing while trying to come to terms that everything she thought she understood about her life and the world around her not always true.

The book is not for someone who gives up on reading easily, as there are definitely times that I had to force myself to read, not due to lack of interest though. Many times throughout the book the details become tedious, but that is also a nod to the writer, as there were many times throughout the novel that it was evident there must have been hours of research poured into writing the book. Despite both of these things, it was easy for me to finish the book in a few days and I am very much excited to read the next book in the series!

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ConQuest: The Art of Selling at Cons by Megan Mackie – Review by Kayla Kearney

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ConQuest: The Art of Selling At ConsConQuest: The Art of Selling At Cons by Megan Mackie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

As a writer myself, when I saw this book I knew I had to read it, and I wasn’t disappointed one bit! The book wasn’t what I was expecting at all. I went into thinking it was geared for writers that wanted to sell at ComicCon. I was pleased to see that she wrote it so that writers could go to all kinds of Cons and be successful, as that is what initially appealed to me when choosing the book to read. There were definitely many points in the novel that might be common sense to established authors that were of great help to me, so I was very thankful that she wrote it to benefit all sorts of authors, whether they are just starting out in the publishing world or have been on the top of the New York Times Bestseller List.

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Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Kayla Kearney

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Exiled SouthExiled South by Harriet Cannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a great book to start out the new year! This book sucked me in from the very beginning, the prominent theme of shame due to families past actions. I quickly read Lizbeth’s story of returning to the deep south after losing her husband, caught up in all the history and drama that her family’s past held. The entire book was an emotional roller coaster that made me yearning for more at the end of every chapter. I am very excited to read more from this author in the future!

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Forbidden Moon (The Shadow Chronicles Book 3) by CR Robertson – Review by Kayla Kearney

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

Definitely found a good book to round out 2021 with! After reading the previous two novels in this series, upon discovering the third one had been released, it was a no-brainer for me to choose this one to be the book that I finished out my reading goal with. The story of Tasha and Levi continues in the third book of the series and the book does not disappoint! The entire series has been a roller coaster of emotions, this one included, and at the end of every chapter I was left wondering what would happen next. The author does an astounding job at keeping the writer on their tiptoes as romance and adventure consume the lives of Tasha and Levi, and as much as I needed answers to the many questions left behind by the second book, I was sad to see their story end. I’m excited to see if the writer continues expanding the universe and gives us the stories of the many other beloved characters in the series.

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The Heart of a Hussar (The Winged Warrior Series Book 1) by Griffin Brady – Review by Kayla Kearney

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The Heart of a Hussar (The Winged Warrior, #1)The Heart of a Hussar by Griffin Brady
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

As a history buff with a major in International Relations, this was the perfect book for me! I’ve studied middle east politics and history in the past, so the book taking place in the middle east was also an area of interest for me when it came to choosing what to read next. The author clearly put a lot of work and research into the writing of this novel, evident in the amount of details and accuracy of the information within.

The characters in the book are all very well-written, the plot is intriguing, and the book ends on a cliff-hanger- all the makings for a fantastic, hard-to-put-down read! Even though it is my first read by the author, I am already a huge fan of their writing style and can’t wait to read more by them, in particular the second novel! The only thing that disappoints me about this novel is that I have to wait a few months to read the next book.

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Black Canvas by Laura Rossi – Review by Kayla Kearney

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Black CanvasBlack Canvas by Laura Rossi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book that I’ve read by this author, but it certainly won’t be the last! I’ve read many psychological thrillers this year and this has got to be one of my favorites. Every time I put the book down I couldn’t stop thinking about when I would get the chance to read it next. All of the characters were so well written, making you feel as if you were the characters themselves. There were also many times I found myself questioning what I knew to be true and what to be false, and up until the very end I had no idea how the story would come to it’s conclusion! This story is perfect for fans of Gone Girl and The Girl on the Train, both of which used to be two of my favorite thrillers but may now not be because of this book and others which I’ve read this year. I’m definitely excited to read more by this author!

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Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite Book 3) by Amy McKinley – Review by Kayla Kearney

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Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite, #3)Born in Darkness by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

As the year comes to an end, I am once again astounded by the talent that this author has for writing. Like the previous two books in the series, as well as many of her other works, the book was quick to draw me in, especially since I’ve enjoyed the other two books immensely and couldn’t wait for the story to continue, even if it was focused on yet another new pair of characters, much like her other stories. This book, like many others, can be read as a standalone novel, but there are references to previous books in the series that make more sense if you have read them as well.

Stefano and Emiliana have fate against them in this continuation of the addictive Mafia Elite story. Much like Romeo and Juliet, they are forbidden to love one another, but in this modern ‘re-telling’ of the story, the situation is much more complex. The Five Families have discovered a rat in their midst, so whilst trying to hide their love from her father, Stefano is doing everything in his power to protect Emiliana and figure out who is causing trouble in Chicago. The connection between the two, the guessing on who may be the snitch and the overall anticipation of what will become of the forbidden couple made the book impossible to put down. Needless to say, I am beyond thrilled that there is another book in the series, and plan to read it as soon as I am able to!

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Whatever Tomorrow Brings (Embrace Tomorrow Duet Book 2) by Amy Argent – Review by Kayla Kearney

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Whatever Tomorrow Brings (Embrace Tomorrow #2)Whatever Tomorrow Brings by Amy Argent
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I honestly can’t remember the last time I connected with a book as much as I have with this one. As someone who has watched someone suffer with cancer, this book tore at my heartstrings in ways I didn’t even know were possible. There were moments I knew exactly how Tori was feeling, making me connect with her on an extremely deep level, even if the person she was watching was her boyfriend and mine was my grandma. As with the previous book, the writer does an amazing job at describing to the reader exactly what it feels like to go through cancer, but in this book, every turn for the worse that Will takes makes my heart stop, hoping against hope he will survive his ordeal.

This book has left me with a newfound respect for every person who has ever gone through cancer, as well as more sympathy for those that have to support them through it. As much as she made me cry, I am looking forward to reading more books by this author, and am sad that the story of Will and Tori has come to a close.

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Practically Pagan – An Alternative Guide to Magical Living by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Kayla Kearney

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Practically Pagan - An Alternative Guide to Magical LivingPractically Pagan – An Alternative Guide to Magical Living by Maria DeBlassie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Upon discovering another book by the author of Weep, Woman, Weep that talked about magic, I knew this was the book for me. As someone who has been looking into fitting more magical living into my life, there were so many insights I gained by reading this book, even if my first impression about what the book was going to be about was wrong. I especially loved her talking about her own cultural experience as a mestiza from the American Southwest, as I’ve always enjoyed learning about different cultural practices, and I definitely wish she would have talked about it a bit more.

I think the chapter that struck a cord with me the most was when she was talking about taking the time to make your routine a ritual. I especially enjoyed her going into the differences between the two, as I believe that it will help in things outside of practicing magic, which was one of the things she talks a lot about during the book. Overall, I learned a lot of really helpful things that I plan to start incorporating into my life in the future. I also look forward to seeing what the next book by her I fall in love with!

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Love’s Reverie (The Stardust Duet, Book 2) by KG Fletcher – Review by Kayla Kearney

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Love's Reverie (The Stardust Duet, #2)Love’s Reverie by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have been looking forward to reading this book since the moment I read the last word of Love’s Refrain, and I definitely wasn’t disappointed. I quickly immersed myself back into the story of Phillip and Kat, who begin the book in the present day shortly after the death of older Phillip Gordon. The book was full of twists and turns that I certainly wasn’t expecting, making me wonder many times if the story would end in a happy ever after. Throughout the book I loved watching the connection between Phillip and Kat grow, coming together in hardships and facing outside threats to their relationship with strength and grace. It was beautiful to watch two people who barely knew each other at the beginning of the first book grow to the point where they can no longer live without each other, and the author did a great job of showing that! I am sad this is the ending to their story, but am excited to read other works by this author in the future!

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Blood Oath (Mafia Elite, book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Kayla Kearney

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Blood Oath (Mafia Elite, #2)Blood Oath by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Amy McKinley has cemented herself as my favorite new author of 2021 with her most recent novel Blood Oath! In her follow up novel to No Way Home, the second book in the Mafia Elite series exceeded all expectations that I had for the book.

Similar to other series she has written, in this novel we focus on new characters who had supporting roles in the first novel. The story of Sofia and Enzo is full of secrets, suspense, chemistry and tension, making it easy for me to read it in a short period of time.

Anyone who is a fan of mafia romance and action-packed stories need to read this series. I am looking forward to seeing what Amy comes up with next!

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Spoilsport (Pierce Brothers Book 2) by Belinda Williams – Review by Kayla Kearney

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Spoilsport (Pierce Brothers, #2)Spoilsport by Belinda Williams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I was so excited to read the second book in the Pierce Brothers series and it certainly did not disappoint! Spoilsport by Belinda Williams was a quick read for me, full of steamy encounters and tangible chemistry between the two main characters.

Nadia and Luke were both introduced in the first book and I was happy to learn more about their relationship as well as hear updates about Chelsea and Tom in this installment of the series. The book watches as ‘cold-hearted’ Nadia slowly warms up to Luke, whom is helping her with her fixer-upper house. The author wrote the book in such a way that I felt like I was going through what they did as I was reading it, which was right on par with the first book! I am definitely looking forward to reading the next book in the series.

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The Elements of the Crown (The Elements of Kamdaria Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Kayla Kearney

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The Elements of the Crown (The Elements of Kamdaria, #1)The Elements of the Crown by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

All fantasy and magic lovers need to read The Elements of the Crown by Kay L. Moody as soon as they are able to! The first book in the Elements of Kamdaria, the book follows the story of Talise and Aaden, combining the four novellas Ice Crown, Wind Crown, Dust Crown and Fire Crown into one, making for a long story but by the end you will be needing more!

Talise comes from the outer ring of Kamdaria, the Storm and her only way out is to become master shaper after her ten years of training at the academy. I loved the similarities to Avatar: The Last Airbender, Harry Potter and The Hunger Games, so fans of any of these need to read this book! I am excited to see what follows in the coming books, which I plan to read as soon as I am able to!

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Snowfall Serenade (Soul Connection #3) by Nikki Lynn Barrett – Review by Kayla Kearney

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Snowfall Serenade (Soul Connection, #3)Snowfall Serenade by Nikki Lynn Barrett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Boy, am I glad that I decided to read this book right away after the other books in the Soul Connection series! The third book in the series, Snowfall Serenade brought back the story of Scott and Zelda, which made me ecstatic and helped me read it that much quicker!

Just like the previous books in the series, each chapter in this book was an emotional roller coaster, and at the end of every chapter I wondered what would happen next. So many things had changed in the lives of Scott and Zelda since the first book, and it was interesting to watch where each chapter lead their story. I reached the end far too quickly and can’t wait to read another book in the series.

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Sleeping Angel (Soul Connection Book 2) by Nikki Lynn Barrett – Review by Kayla Kearney

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Sleeping Angel (Soul Connection, #2)Sleeping Angel by Nikki Lynn Barrett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Yet another emotional roller coaster, Sleeping Angel by Nikki Lynn Barrett is the second book in the Soul Connection series and I flew through it just as quick as the first one! I am glad that I started it as soon as I finished the first one, it certainly didn’t disappoint!

The book was a bit different from the first one, but the story that Barrett has written in the story about Logan and Angel is just as intriguing as this one. I was excited to see Scott and Zelda make an appearance in the novel, as I was very much hoping for a continuation in their story. I am excited to see what the next book in the series will entail, but after reading these two know it will be very well-written!

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Peaceful Slumber (Soul Connection Book 1) by Nikki Lynn Barrett – Review by Kayla Kearney

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Peaceful Slumber (Soul Connection, #1)Peaceful Slumber by Nikki Lynn Barrett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Another perfect book to read during spooky season, Peaceful Slumber by Nikki Lynn Barrett, the first in the Soul Connection series, is a romantic ghost story that will pull in all readers. From the very beginning, the story is full of mystery and suspense, the reader wondering at the end of every chapter what will happen next.

The chemistry between Scott and Zelda is tangible as helps her to figure out what has happened to her. How did she die? Where did she come from? All of these questions and more are at the forefront of their minds throughout the book, making it a quick read as more questions arise as others are being answered.

This is the first book by Nikki Lynn Barrett that I have read, but I plan to read the next two books in the Soul Connections series right away, as I fell in love with the characters she has written and am excited to see what comes next in their stories!

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Come Back Tomorrow (Embrace Tomorrow Duet Book 1) by Amy Argent – Review by Kayla Kearney

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Come Back Tomorrow (Embrace Tomorrow, #1)Come Back Tomorrow by Amy Argent
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In the short amount of time it took me to read Come Back Tomorrow, my mind and heart went through a whirlwind of emotions that few books have done in the past. From the first chapter of the book I knew this would be one that I would thoroughly enjoy, and I certainly wasn’t proven wrong!

Tori is a psychologist at the hospital where Will Everson is admitted to for treatment and over a few months she grows a strong connection with him, making each and every passing day harder for her to admit the truth about his situation. The reader will feel heartbreak, hope, and even shed a few tears as they read this amazing story that any fan of ‘Me Before You’ or ‘The Fault in our Stars’ will instantly be enamored with.

The end of the book was heartwrenching in all the right ways and ends on a cliffhanger that makes the reader eager to read the next book. I’m happy to report having found an incredible author in Amy Argent, and am excited to read the next book along with other ones she has written!

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Kingdom of Embers (Kingdom Journals Book 1) by Tricia Copeland – Review by Kayla Kearney

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Kingdom of Embers (Kingdom Journals #1)Kingdom of Embers by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

So many good things to say about this book! Tricia Copeland’s first book in the Kingdom Journal series, Kingdom of Embers has fantastic world-building and suspense at every turn, making it impossible to put the book down for very long!

The character of Alena was unlike any supernatural being I’ve ever read about before. Her very existence as a half-witch, half-vampire could cause war and watching her keep it a secret from the people in her life was interesting. Add that on top of brewing tensions between the witches and wizards and the cliffhanger at the end of the book, this series is bound to be an amazing one!

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Weep, Woman, Weep: A Gothic Fairytale about Ancestral Hauntings by Maria DeBlassie – Review by Kayla Kearney

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Weep, Woman, WeepWeep, Woman, Weep by Maria DeBlassie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

As someone who minored in Spanish in college and was always fascinated by the tale of La Llorona, this was the perfect book to read to start off spooky season! Weep, Woman, Weep is a a modern story about the weeping woman, also known as La Llorona, and the effects she has on a small town called Sueño near the Rio Grande. The book follows Mercy in her efforts to remain ‘unbaptized’ by La Llorona, many years passing throughout the span of the book. Watching her attempts to break the generational trauma passed down to her made the book even more fascinating to read.

By the time Santos is introduced more than halfway through the novel, I was sucked in, even more so by his introduction. The automatic chemistry between the two made it impossible to put the book down after that point. Everyone reading this book will be dying to know if true love prevails or if the weeping woman will get her way with Mercy. The only thing I don’t like about the book is that it ended far too quickly, making me wish there was more to this amazingly haunting story!

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Entwined (Stone and Cinder Book 1) by A.L. Morrow – Review by Kayla Kearney

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Entwined: A Cinderella Retelling (Stone and Cinder Book 1)Entwined: A Cinderella Retelling by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Entwined by A.L. Morrow is a Cinderella Retelling and the first book in the Stone and Cinder series. It is the perfect book for anyone who has always wanted to read the ‘adult’ versions of their favorite fairy tales, a genre I have wanted to read for a long time and really happy now that I finally have.

Ashling, like Cinderella, is growing up living at her father’s house in the Autumnlands, where the morning of the ball at the palace celebrating Prince Callum and Duke Teague’s, his husband, third wedding anniversary, see’s something that can endanger the entire kingdom. Banned from her stepmother from going, she must race to the palace, where she meets Prince Callum and share some special moments together.

All I knew going into reading this was that it was based off of Cinderella, but after reading it, I can say that it more than exceeded my expectations! The MMF tale is full of steamy encounters and heart-racing action scenes that will leave you unable to put the book down from the moment you start to the moment you finish it, leaving you wondering what will happen next. I am definitely looking forward to reading the next book in the series!

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Love’s Refrain (The Stardust Duet, Book 1) by KG Fletcher – Review by Kayla Kearney

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Love's Refrain (The Stardust Duet, #1)Love’s Refrain by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My whole life, I’ve imagined what it would be like to time travel. As someone about to turn 27, I really wish it was possible, as this is the age that Katherine Monroe’s life changes and this novel comes to be.

One of the best books that I’ve read so far this year, Love’s Refrain by K.G. Fletcher is the first book in the Stardust series written so eloquently it was near impossible for me to put it down. Katherine Monroe and Phillip Gordon meet in an expected way, and throughout the book the reader keeps wondering what the fate of their romance will be.

The chemistry between the two star-crossed lovers is tangible, and with every passing paragraph the reader becomes more invested in their unusual romance. This tale of time travel and a love of music between two lovers makes it even more unique. A touch of jealousy from an old ex also brings a hint of suspense to the novel, leading the reader to wonder if he will come between the two lovers or if their love will prevail. Can’t wait to see what is in store in future books in the series!

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Scarlet Princess (Lochlann Feuds Book 1) by Robin D. Mahle and Elle Madison – Review by Kayla Kearney

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Scarlet Princess (The Lochlann Feuds, #1)Scarlet Princess by Robin D. Mahle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If I could give a book more than five stars, this would be one of them! I have not been left this speechless by the end of a book in a very long time, but after reading the Scarlet Princess by Robin D. Mahle and Elle Madison, it is safe to say that I am. This book forbade you from putting it down from the moment you picked it up, each paragraph making you question what the ending of this incredible story would be.

The anticipation in this book, however, barely rivals the chemistry between Princess Rowan of Lochlann Kingdom and Lord Theodore of Clan Elk of the Socair Kingdom. Despite all of the heart-racing inducing scenes throughout the book, which at times made me want to yell in frustration, the true captivation of this story lies in what happens between the two of them. Needless to say, the ending of this book had me in tears for many reasons, reasons that I will not give away because everyone deserves to read this amazing book! I am very much looking forward to reading the next novel!

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Something Lost (Funerals and Weddings Series Book 1) by Bernadette Marie – Review by Kayla Kearney

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Something LostSomething Lost by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

There are so many good things that I could say about this book! The first book in the Funerals and Weddings series by Bernadette Marie, Something Lost is a great start to what I assume will be a fantastic series!

When his college basketball coach dies from illness, Craig Turner goes to his funeral and reconnects with multiple people from his past, including the coach’s daughter Rachel. Ten years had passed since he had seen her last, but the chemistry between them proves to be strong as ever as they reconnect over the span of the book.

One of the things that I loved about the book was the focus on mental illness. It was interesting to see just how much mental illness can impact a family. I hope that the future books in the series also focus a bit on mental illness, because the author did a very good job at making the reader relate to and understand what the characters were going through.

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Family Secrets (A Whispering Pines Mystery) by Shawn McGuire – Review by Kayla Kearney

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Family Secrets (Whispering Pines Mystery #1)Family Secrets by Shawn McGuire
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a fantastic read to start spooky season! The suspenseful mystery Family Secrets by Shawn McGuire, first book in the Whispering Pines series, this book will have you hooked from the very first chapter!

A classic whodunit mystery, somewhat newcomer Jayne O’Shea arrives in her grandparents hometown to discover a murder. She meets Tripp, a camper in the village, who helps her with her investigation while also helping fix up her grandparents’ house, which was the reason she came to Whispering Pines in the first place.

As someone who has been questioning her spiritual beliefs over the last few years, reading about the Wiccan religion and witchcraft in general was especially interesting to me and I love how they incorporated it into the story line. It definitely put an interesting twist on things and I hope it remains prevalent in the books to come!

The book leaves some unanswered questions, so I definitely plan to read the rest of the books in this series!

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