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People Safari by Feather Chelle – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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PROOF: People SafariPROOF: People Safari by Feather Chelle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

When we hear the word safari, we always think of animals and their habitats that we’re observing. However, this particular book is doing the opposite. The animals are the main characters, and they are observing the human habitat. The characters are very well thought out. The story flows really easily and is easy to comprehend. The illustrations are very well done and colorful.

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Hero Complex (Bluestone Series Book 3) by Isobel Reed – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Hero Complex (Bluestone Series, #3)Hero Complex by Isobel Reed
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Hero Complex is a very easy and fun read. The story flows seamlessly. I love how the author incorporates both points of view from the main characters. The character development is very well done not just with the main characters but also with the minor characters. My favorite part of the book is how Ace and Ivy work together to resolve their issues as a couple and the situations outside their relationship.

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What Do the Plants Say? (Alex, the Inventor) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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What Do the Plants Say? (Alex, the Inventor)What Do the Plants Say? by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a very colorful and great use of imagination. The story is very easy to follow and understand. The character is very relatable especially when it comes to children using their imaginations. The illustrations are consistent and very colorful to capture the children’s attention to continue reading the story.

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Reaper (War Brothers MC Book 1) Bianca Lee Ward – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Reaper (War Brothers MC, #1)Reaper by Bianca Lee Ward
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Reaper is a very fun and easy read. Once you start reading, you can’t stop. The characters are very well portrayed and complement each other. The story does flow well and is easy to follow. I like how the main characters develop from their weak selves to get to their strong self.

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Raising Elle (Sweet Valley Series Book 1) by S.E Reichert – Review by Kristin Boutele

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Raising ElleRaising Elle by S.E. Reichert
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Raising Elle is a very fun and easy read. The author has done an amazing job in creating the story and the characters. All of the characters are very relatable from the minor characters to the main characters. The story does flow well from beginning to end. The character development was very well done.

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Ten Thousand Shells and Counting: A Memoir, Teenage War Survival Series, Nadija Mujagic, Review by Kristin Boutelle, Itsy Bitsy Book Bits, Historical, Memoir

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Ten Thousand Shells and Counting: A Memoir (Book 1) (Teenage War Survival series)Ten Thousand Shells and Counting: A Memoir (Book 1) by Nadija Mujagic
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ten Thousand Shells and Counting is a very good read. As you read this memoir, you can actually imagine what the war was like for a teenager. The descriptions of what war is like is very eye opening.

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Yeti Left Home, Aaron Rosenberg, Review by Kristin Boutelle, Itsy Bitsy Book Bits, Fantasy, Supernatural

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Yeti Left HomeYeti Left Home by Aaron Rosenberg
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Yeti Left Home is not what I expected at all. The author does an amazing job with the development of the characters especially Wylie Kang, the Yeti. The other characters complement each other very well. The plot of the story easily flows from the beginning to the end. The book is very well written and very relatable to everyday life.

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Euphoric Wonderland, Ryan M. Becker, Review by Kristin Boutelle, Itsy Bitsy Book Bits, Poetry

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Euphoric Wonderland: An Eclectic Collection of Psychedelic Poetry to Stimulate the Senses and Open the MindEuphoric Wonderland: An Eclectic Collection of Psychedelic Poetry to Stimulate the Senses and Open the Mind by Ryan M. Becker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love how each passage has its own background that pertains to what the poem is about. Some of the poems are very relatable to me. The author’s creativeness is very unique. His poems are very descriptive and you can imagine all that he wrote in your mind.

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Esprit de Corpse, Ef Deal, Review by Kristin Boutelle, Itsy Bitsy Book Bits, Paranormal, Steampunk

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Esprit de CorpseEsprit de Corpse by Ef Deal
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Espirit de Corpse is a very unique read. It’s very interesting and keeps you on your toes. There is a lot of action going on at the same time. I love how the author keeps the story going on multiple fronts seamlessly. The characters are very well thought out especially the sisters, Angelique and Jacqueline.

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Return to Hoodoo, Boudin, Bourbon, and Barbecue, Series, Reggi Dupree, Review by Kristin Boutelle, Itsy Bitsy Book Bits, Paranormal, African American, Black, Multi-Cultural

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Return to Hoodoo: A Paranormal Women's Fiction Novel (Boudin, Barbecue, and Hoodoo Book 1)Return to Hoodoo: A Paranormal Women’s Fiction Novel by Reggi Dupree
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Return to Hoodoo has a lot going on at the same time. The author did a really great job at keeping the story flowing and easy to follow. The characters are awesome, they complement each other really well. I do like the backstory of the main character, Gwen. Her backstory enhances what is going on in the present in the book.

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The Silent Road, S.N. McKibben, Review by Kristin Boutelle, Itsy Bitsy Book Bits, MM, Romance, MM Romance

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The Silent RoadThe Silent Road by S.N. McKibben
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Silent Road is not what I expected it to be. After the first few chapters I could not put it down. I had to find out what would happen next. The two main characters do compliment each other very well. There are definitely some turns of events I wasn’t expecting to happen. Overall, it is a very fun and exciting read.

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Streets of Shadow by Rebecca Bischoff – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Streets of ShadowStreets of Shadow by Rebecca Bischoff
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is a real page turner. Also, the era of where all the events take place are right on point since it takes place in 1665. The characters are very well done, each character is relatable in their own way based on their past experiences. This book shows you the difference between two extremes of being “a lady” and “a servant” in an established household. I do recommend reading this book, it’s not what I expected it to be in a good way.

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Chicken Little Investigates, Science Folktales, Lois Wickstrom, Review by Kristin Boutelle, Itsy Bitsy Book Bits, Kids, Family

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Chicken Little Investigates: a science folktale (Science Folktales)Chicken Little Investigates: a science folktale by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is very good for the little ones. The characters have a lot of curiosity and intend to find out the answer. The characters are very relatable to young children. I love how certain words are more artistic than the regular words. It makes the words more noticeable and very appealing to the eye.

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How To Write A Historical Novel And Love It by TL Clark – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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How To Write A Historical Novel And Love ItHow To Write A Historical Novel And Love It by T.L. Clark
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

How to Write a Historical Novel and Love It has quite a bit of information from the writing portion all the way to publishing. I did learn that there is way more to it than just writing a story. There are a lot of things to consider depending on what era you’re more interested in. The author wrote this in a way where everyone can understand and there are a few quirks in it to keep it from being too boring.

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Sessrúmnir (Antipodes Series Book 5) by T.S. Simons – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Sessrumnir (Antipodes, #5)Sessrumnir by T.S. Simons
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Sessrumnir is the fifth book in the series. It’s worth reading. I love how the characters have grown and developed as the story progressed throughout the series. Everything in the book, dealing with loss, gaining new experiences, and how the characters interact together are very relatable. The plot flows well through the different events that are happening throughout the story.

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Caim, Antipodes, T.S. Simons, Review by Kristin Boutelle, Itsy Bitsy Book Bits, Dystopian, Romance

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Caim (Antipodes, #4)Caim by T.S. Simons
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Caim is set in a few years later timeframe from the third book. This book flows pretty easily just like the others. I love how the characters support each other like an extended family. I especially like how the characters are interwoven with each other, and how their experiences relate to other characters. Some of the events in this book are unexpected but makes for a really intense read.

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Ouroboros (Antipodes) by T.S. Simons – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Ouroboros (Antipodes, #3)Ouroboros by T.S. Simons
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ouroboros is a very good read. I love how all the characters grow from how they were when they first met in the first and second book to how they are now. The author did a really great job in how the characters can relate to each other even though they all have different backgrounds. There are a few plot twists that one would never think of happening which makes for an interesting read.

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The Liminal Space (Antipodes Series) by T.S. Simons – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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The Liminal Space (Antipodes, #2)The Liminal Space by T.S. Simons
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Liminal Space, the second book in the Antipodes series, flows really well from the first book to the second. The author keeps the story moving from one event to the others seamlessly. A few times within the book, I couldn’t stop reading to find out what happened next. All the characters are very relatable especially when they describe their life stories.

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Antipodes by T.S. Simons – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Antipodes (Antipodes, #1)Antipodes by T.S. Simons
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Antipodes by T. S. Simmons is a very intriguing book. Not only have I learned several new things but also the characters are very relatable, especially Cam. Reading this book definitely brings a different perspective on how people from different ways of life come together to work towards the same goal.

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Underboss’s Retaliation (Sicilian Gods Series) by Via Mari – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Underboss's Retaliation (Sicilian Gods Book 2)Underboss’s Retaliation by Via Mari
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Underboss’s Retaliation is the second book in the series that flows seamlessly from the first book, Boss’s Vendetta. I love how the story goes from Salvatore’s story (the first book) to Dominic’s point of view. There are always multiple events going on to keep you on your toes. The main characters are dealing with their own issues and need to figure it out, this will keep you anticipating what’s going to happen next.

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Boss’s Vendetta (Sicilian Gods Series) by Via Mari – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Boss's Vendetta (Sicilian Gods Book 1)Boss’s Vendetta by Via Mari
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Boss’s Vendetta is a very busy book. There are a lot of events to keep track of and the author is very good at keeping the story flowing seamlessly. I love how the characters interact with each other and how the Larussio’s are very protective over their family. If you love action and romance at the same time then this book is for you.

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Night Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation Series Prequel( by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Night Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation #0.5)Night Hawke by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Night-Hawke is a very very fun and easy read especially when you want to escape reality for a little bit. The way the characters interact with each other is amazing. Both the main characters compliment each other well. If you want a lot of steamy romance then this is the book for you.

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The Hawke Family Complete Collection, Gwyn McNamee, Review by Kristin Boutelle, Itsy Bitsy Book Bits, Romantic Suspense

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The Hawke Family Complete CollectionThe Hawke Family Complete Collection by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Hawke Collection is a very fun read and keeps you on your toes. All the characters are dealing with their own issues and figure out how to resolve them to improve themselves. The issues the characters are dealing with are very relatable. The way the author keeps the story going is very well done.

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Knight In The Museum, Jorja Knight Private Investigator Mystery Series, Alice Bienia, Review by Kristin Boutelle, Itsy Bitsy Book Bits, Crime

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Knight In The Museum ( Jorja Knight Mystery -Book 5)Knight In The Museum by Alice Bienia
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Knight in the Museum is a very slow start, however the farther you get into the book, it does pick up the pace. The author is very detail oriented in how the main character does her investigation. Also the main character does have a private personal life other than her work as an investigator. I like how the main character appears to have emotions like an actual person.

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Kamana Wanalaya, Susan Renee, Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Kamana Wanalaya for the Holidays: A Grinchy/Sunshine Holiday RomanceKamana Wanalaya for the Holidays: A Grinchy/Sunshine Holiday Romance by Susan Renee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Kamana Wanalaya is very easy and fun to read. The characters in the story compliment each other which makes the story a lot more interesting and makes you want to keep reading nonstop. I love how the author incorporates the other couples in the book into the story, it’s not just about the main characters. Also, there are a few hilarious scenes that you can picture in your mind happening that the reader can’t help but laugh out loud.

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Murder on Oak Street, A South Shore Mystery Series by I.M. Foster – Review by Kristin Boutelle,

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Murder on oak streetMurder on oak street by I. M. Foster
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Murder on Oak Street was a very great read even though it was a slow start. The pace of the story did pick up after a bit. The plot and the characters in the story were very good at intermingling. All of the plot twists kept you on your toes and kept you wondering what was going to happen next. I like how the story is based on how the characters behaved in the early 1900’s.

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The Veil by Wanda Luthman – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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The VeilThe Veil by Wanda Luthman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Veil is a very quick and easy read. The story was written in a way that everyone can see how this miraculous event affected those who believe in Christ. There is always something new to learn about this story. I really enjoyed this story, it gave me some more insight about what went on in the story.

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Order of Vespers, The Vespers Chronicles, Matilda Reyes, Review by Kristin Boutelle, Itsy Bitsy Book Bits, Supernatural, Fantasy

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Order of VespersOrder of Vespers by Matilda Reyes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Order of Vesper Reyes is a very exciting and fast paced read. There is a lot going on in the story and it keeps the reader very engaged with the plot. I really love how the characters interact with each other. The main character is very relatable and I enjoyed how she dealt with anything major with humor.

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Mis-Spelled, The Stellaluna Chronicles, TH Leatherman, Review by Kristin Boutelle, Itsy Bitsy Book Bits, YA, Young Adult, Fantasy

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Mis-Spelled: Book One of the Stellaluna ChroniclesMis-Spelled: Book One of the Stellaluna Chronicles by T.H. Leatherman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Mis-Spelled: Book One of the Stellaluna Chronicles is a great read to enjoy just because. The way the author incorporates humor into the fantasy realm is awesome. All of the readers should be able to get the humor the main character uses throughout the story. One thing that stood out while reading this novel, all of the characters compliment each other. The main character, Evan, making friends with the unlikeliest of them all. Evan just brings a different perspective to the story rather than what people always thought problems should be handled.

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Musical Murder Mystery Boxed Set by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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Musical Murder Mystery Boxed Set #1Musical Murder Mystery Boxed Set #1 by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Musical Murder Series is definitely one of a kind. I like how each book flows easily into the next one. The way the author incorporates the musical the characters are working on in the story and the murder mysteries work really well together. All of the characters are very personable and are very in sync with each other. Also there is enough drama in the story, between the characters and the mystery to keep the story going and not focus on only one aspect at a time but multiple aspects.

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