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Snowfall Serenade (Soul Connection Book 3) by Nikki Lynn Barrett – Review by Kayla Octaviano

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

A continuation in the series, this book is amazing as always. This story brings in a little girl who can see ghosts like Scott. A ghost from Scott’s past shows up throwing everything for a loop. Scott and Zelda’s relationship is strained, and everybody tries to help in their own way. If you like a book about a little girl who helps her parents through hard times, a couple who fights to stay together, and holds an amazing supernatural element, read this book. It is worth it!

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

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

Logan and Angel are both very relatable characters. Logan wants his little sister back, and blames Angel. Logan is the good and loyal big brother. Angel always seems to end up with the short end of the stick. Everybody has felt down on their luck, like the world is against you. If you want to read a book with a great story line, plot twists, and life-changing characters, this is the book for you.

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Return of the Elf Lord (Kingdom of the Elf Lords Book 1) by Heidi Vanlandingham – Review by Jo Frizzell

Return of the Elf LordReturn of the Elf Lord by Heidi Vanlandingham
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book! My go-to genre tends to be fantasy, and this author has this amazing mastery of what makes fantasy novels so compelling. The author weaves these worlds, making it easy to see and understand the way they are interrelated. Reading this story, I was completely engrossed in the descriptions especially because they painted a picture: not always a pretty one, but an intense and compelling one that completely made sense for where on the journey we were, following the characters. The characters were also complex and relatable, facing problems that we may face here in the real world, but adapted to their world. I would absolutely recommend this book to anyone who loves fantasy!

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

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

Talking to dead people’s spirits is one thing, but having to deal with the constant requests and sad stories could be very depressing. This experience could even drive one to go insane or kill one’s self. Scott is just starting to get used to his gift, as much as a person can, when he finds the spirit of a girl he can’t ignore. He calls her Zelda, because she can’t remember anything about herself from when she was alive. He wants to help her find out the truth so she can move on. But can you have feelings for someone who you are helping move on? Will her past bring up too many bad memories? This book is well written and a great start to a series that will be a new experience for everyone to read.

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Love’s Full Circle by Cherry Christensen – Review by Jess Engel

Love's Full CircleLove’s Full Circle by Cherry Christensen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a sweet story about second chances. Kayden’s first love, Liam, walked away when she wouldn’t pursue a physical relationship with him, staying true to her faith. When they reconnect years later, the flame is still alive, but can Kayden ever trust Liam again?

The author writes a sweet, clean story reflecting true connection between characters. Even in a shorter story, the author develops the characters and their relationship well. It was a fast, enjoyable read!

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Divine Vintage by Sandra L. Young – Review by Donna Dawkin

Divine VintageDivine Vintage by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Every once in awhile, the glimpse of a dance floor and sounds of the past would slip through Tess’s fingertips as she stocked the shelves of her very own boutique, Divine Vintage with beautiful items from times gone by.
Until she met Trey, Ester and their scandalous family tree, Tess didn’t think too much of her connection to vintage garments.. a chance opportunity to model century old family heirlooms and Tess found herself tredding carefully between the present and past, sometimes uncertain if the past had more sway on her future than she liked.
As Tess takes step after step closer to owning her unique power, she hopes she can right the wrongs of the past and believe in the connection she feels to Trey
This is a fun unique read that seemingly has two story lines and we hope desperately for a happily ever after and a solution to the intricate weaving whodunit!

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Vox Astra: The Black Box (Vox Astra Series Book 1) by James Chambers – Review by Crystal Jimmo

Vox Astra: The Black BoxVox Astra: The Black Box by James Chambers
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’m not a big Sci-Fi fan, i mostly stick to fantasy, but I really enjoyed reading this book! This has made me want to read some more into the Sci-Fi genre. Reading about the stars and humanity gave me a different outlook on life and my life personally. It was written very well and took you for quite the ride. I think I will check out his other books and see what they are about! Well done author! Well done!

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Return of the Elf Lord (Kingdom of the Elf Lords Book 1) by Heidi Vanlandingham – Review by jennifer reimer

Return of the Elf LordReturn of the Elf Lord by Heidi Vanlandingham
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I was very impressed with this book and how much there was in it, from fantasy, military fiction, alternative history, and Norse mythology. The characters and the world-building were what grabbed me and really made it hard for me to put it down. I really enjoyed how this book brought in some true history, mixed with the fantasy. Bernard and Alva are amazing characters and they went very well together in this story. I really enjoyed this book and it kept me wondering what amazing things were to happen next.

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Apocalypse (Guardians of the Garden Book 2) by Theresa Pocock – Review by Dahnielle Hibbert

Apocalypse (Guardians Book II)Apocalypse by Theresa Pocock
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was so excited after reading the first book to get to read this one. It lives up to the hype!! I absolutely loved the continuing struggles and the fantasy. The protection of the legendary garden of Eden and the tree of life is foremost in this novel. I really dove into the action and could not put this book down. This author has fast become one of my favorites!! Book three cannot come fast enough!!!
Side note: you may need tissues for several chapters of this story!!

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Doctor D’s Orderly Affair (Doctors of Eastport General) by C.A. King – Review by Megan Pesek

Doctor D's Orderly AffairDoctor D’s Orderly Affair by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Dr. D’s reputation precedes him. He’s hot, sexy, and only available for one night. He doesn’t do relationships and everybody knows it. Emily, on orderly, is oblivious to the legend of Dr. D because she’s too busy chasing her dreams and working. The legendary Dr. D and Emily have a chance encounter that does not go as planned. Did she ruin her one night with Dr. D? Rules are rules!
Doctor D’s Orderly Affair is a fun and fast-paced quick read. The characters are relatable and easy to like.

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Guardians of the Garden by Theresa Pocock – Review by Dahnielle Hibbert

Guardians of the Garden (Guardians Book I)Guardians of the Garden by Theresa Pocock
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was amazing. The story is a wonderful blend of mystery and intrigue, adventure and romance. So many challenges that become victories and half baked ideas that become fully realized narratives. I really enjoyed all the excitement and enchantment. Every character is well developed and you can really get involved in their every exploit. I cannot wait to read part two!!

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My Valentine’s Day Cookie Match: Welcome to Cupids Cove by C.A. King-Review by Amanda Kimble

My Valentine's Day Cookie Match: Welcome to Cupids CoveMy Valentine’s Day Cookie Match: Welcome to Cupids Cove by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 Stars

My Valentine’s Day Cookie Match: Welcome to Cupid’s Cove by C.A. King

This isn’t my first read by the author. It certainly won’t be my last either. My Valentine’s Day Cookie Match is a fantastic read.

Lara is the Mayor’s daughter and works at the local bakery in town. She’s upset when she learns that her father is opening up another coffee shop. The owner is doing cookies as well as launching their own app. The quote I chose for Lara is: “I don’t know. I guess you’ll just have to find a way on your own.”

Graham is new to Cupid’s Cove and is opening a coffee shop. He’s trying to get out of towners to come in and try it. He doesn’t want to compete or try to steal the other bakery’s customers. The quote I chose for Graham is: “Fair enough. I happen to have a batch of brownies already whipped up. We’ll meet at your place later. Oh, and you can have top or bottom. I don’t mind either way.”

Highly recommended for Romantic Comedy lovers.

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Doctor D’s Orderly Affair (Doctors of Eastport General) by C.A. King – Review by Kayla Kearney

Doctor D's Orderly AffairDoctor D’s Orderly Affair by C.A. King
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Not quite what I was expecting, but a good book nonetheless. The book was slow to draw me in, but I was still able to finish it in one day and enjoyed the writers style of writing. I definitely plan to read the other books of the series soon.

The characters of Desmond and Emily are both relatable, making it feel like you understand what they are going through as the book switches back and forth from their perspectives. The chemistry between them is apparent from the first time they meet in the hallway of the hospital they work at together, and by the end of the story you are rooting for them to have a happy ending.

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(Un)Loved (Mixed Emotions #1) by Katy Hunter-Review by Amanda Kimble

(Un)Loved (Mixed Emotions, #1)(Un)Loved by Katy Hunter
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 Stars

(Un)Loved (Mixed Emotions #1) by Katy Hunter

This is the first book I’ve read by the author. (Un)Loved is a great book and it was hard to put it down. This is the first book in the Mixed Emotions Series.

Sophie is an actress and has been doing it since she was fourteen. She doesn’t know anything else, but acting. Getting tired of it she wants to take a break, but doesn’t think she can. The quote I chose for Sophie is: “I do. I need time to think about what being here with you means, and we need to just talk, you know. I’m going to be gone in a couple of days. I can’t just do the thing where I let you back in, then it all goes wrong again.”

Guillaume is getting everything he wants in life. He finally asked the girl of his dreams out. Now he’s invited her to his family’s farm. The quote I chose for Guillaume is: “Shee, it’s not that you’re not organized or that you haven’t got your shit together. It’s that you have different priorities than me. You’ve been so focused on being an actor that it’s all you know how to do. Which is great, because you are one amazing actor.”

Highly recommended for New Adult Romance lovers.

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Bella: An Appalachian Love Story & Jagged Dawn: Logan’s Beginnings by Valerie Davisson – Review by Paula R Sayers

Bella-An Appalachian Love Story & Jagged Dawn-Logan's BeginningsBella-An Appalachian Love Story & Jagged Dawn-Logan’s Beginnings by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Two stories in one book. These are prequels to the Logan McKenna series. I enjoyed learning about Logan’s background in both stories. I now plan to read the Logan McKenna series from start to finish.

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

Helm of Awe: Anchoress Series Book ThreeHelm of Awe: Anchoress Series Book Three by D L Armillei
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Van begins the book full of frustration over her recent loss at the senior games and anxiety for her upcoming summer mission. She hasn’t heard from Ferox all school year and is hoping that they still have a future together. As the team begins their mission to Ferox’s home, it very quickly takes a different turn when an assassination attempt is made on the prince, and everyone is put on lock down in the palace. As time ticks away and new obstacles come into play, will the team be able to complete their mission? Is there a future for Van and Ferox? Or will they be doomed because he holds his family in higher esteem than Van?

I am really enjoying this series! I appreciate how the book starts out with an inner struggle for Van and throughout the book there are lessons that lead her to resolving her inner struggles. I know she has to learn these lessons to keep everyone safe, but I like seeing her work through her struggles to achieve the goal. All the characters and the intricacies of their relationships are very well written.

This is a fascinating YA series that I would suggest to any highschooler. It has clean language, deals with teenage insecurities and emotions without over sexualizing situations.

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Lingering Spirits (Soul Connection Book 4) by Nikki Lynn Barrett – Review by Candida Hopper

Lingering Spirits (Soul Connection Book 4)Lingering Spirits by Nikki Lynn Barrett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is another great book in this wonderful series. I keep getting more and more captured and invested in these characters with each book I read. It is my suggestion that you read the previous books first for a better understanding of some of the characters and for a better experience. This book had me hooked from the start. This author does an exceptional job writing with such detail that you feel right along with the characters. Hope and Russ go through so much in this story, I was on the edge of my seat turning the pages needing to know what was going to happen next. There is romance, suspense, emotional moments, twists and turns and so much more in this book. I can’t wait to read what comes next. I highly recommend this book.

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Lingering Spirits (Soul Connection Book 4) by Nikki Lynn Barrett – Review by La Toya Lewis

Lingering Spirits (Soul Connection, #4)Lingering Spirits by Nikki Lynn Barrett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book 4 is another home run! I really enjoyed this latest paranormal romance from Nikki Lynn Barrett. Russ and Hope are a wonderful pair. It was wonderful to see the plot take shape and mysteries figured out. I loved seeing former characters and enjoyed the new ones also. The build-up to Hope and Russ finally meeting was perfect. It is very easy to fall in love with these characters. A perfect addition to the series.

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Snowfall Serenade(Soul Connection Book 3) by Nikki Lynn Barrett – Review by La Toya Lewis

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

Whoo boy! This third installment of the Soul Connection series rocked me. In Snowfall Serenade, Scott and Zelda really go through a lot. Their tragedy is something that I have personally experienced it really touched me and made me feel what these characters were going through. This amazing couple is tested time and time again. This series just keeps better with each book. Getting to experience the lives of these two is truly a gift.

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The Killer Jack Mystery (The J.D. Pierson Case Files) by C.H. Sessums – Review by Stephanie nicole

The Killer Jack Mystery (The J.D. Pierson Case Files)The Killer Jack Mystery by C.H. Sessums
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This suspenseful mystery was out of this world. This is a brand new author to me but they definitely captured my attention right from the beginning. I normally don’t like books set in the older times, but when I saw the beautiful cover of this book and read the synopsis I knew that I had to read it and I was definitely not disappointed. This story was filled with twists and turns, drama, suspense, and so much more it’s hard to wrap your head around it. The plot was simply amazing and gets you invested right away, the writing flowed effortlessly, and the character growth was simply amazing. So if your looking for a great new suspenseful mystery to read this week, then you better run and pick up this one today.

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Love’s Full Circle by Cherry Christensen – Review by Stephanie nicole

Love's Full CircleLove’s Full Circle by Cherry Christensen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I personally really love second chance romances, so when I saw this beautiful cover and read the synopsis I knew right away that I needed to read this book. The writer has a wonderful writing style and the characters were terrific. However, I did get a little annoyed with how our leading lady acts at certain times in the book. Liam and Kayden used to be high school sweethearts, but what happens when he renters her life fifteen years later? Will Kayden be able to see that he’s a different man then the boy he was fifteen years ago? Or will she let the past define her future? You’ll have to read this wonderful second chance romance to find out for yourself.

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Juliet’s Journey to Love (Great Smoky Mountain Getaways Book 1) by Elsie Davis – Review by Alison Risher

Juliet's Journey to Love (Great Smoky Mountain Getaways, #4)Juliet’s Journey to Love by Elsie Davis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The author delivers a unique love story. Readers are treated to a heroine who yearns for a family of her own, yet is willing to wait on God’s timing. The hero is a man who finds his way back to his own faith, as well as faith in the healing power of love. Characters put the well-being of others ahead of their own wants and desires, which is a pleasant alternative to the typical love story. All in all, this is an enchanting tale that sells itself, and does not require explicit details in order to do so. It is rare to find authors who can create quality storylines without resorting to bedroom details.

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Sleeping Angel (Soul Connection Book 2) by Nikki Lynn Barrett – Review by La Toya Lewis

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

My goodness, this was a good read. Even more heart-wrenching, we see Zelda and Scott and more of the ghosts. I enjoyed this book even more than I did the first book. More, mystery and suspense. Ms. Barrett is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors. I really enjoyed getting to know Angel. My heart broke for both her and Logan. The anticipation for reading the next book in the series is very high.

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(UN)Loved (Mixed Emotions Series) by Katy Hunter – Review by Jennifer Gordon

(Un)Loved (Mixed Emotions, #1)(Un)Loved by Katy Hunter
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a fun, lighthearted romance which kept me happily turning the pages. Sophie never planned on falling in love with Gil, but whilst staying with his family and getting some French mountain air, she seems to be changing her mind. Unfortunately for actress and influencer Sophie, Gil has a bad case of commitment phobia. To complicate things further for Sophie, who is having an existential crisis, she also has to fend off a Frenchman and deal with her boyfriends very beautiful ex girlfriend. Oh, and she’s also dealing with a very grumpy llama, and being chased around the farm by angry goats! I found the main characters, Sophie and Gil a little hard to relate to in the beginning of the novel but I grew to love them as the storyline developed. Gil’s loving and liberated family were great and I enjoyed the interactions between them all. The grumpy llama brought humour to the story, as did the angry goats. The French mountain setting came to life through the descriptive narrative and made me feel immersed in the story. Overall, this was an enjoyable and entertaining read.

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Return of the Elf Lord: A tortured hero fantasy romance (Kingdom of the Elf Lords Book 1) by Heidi Vanlandingham – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

Return of the Elf LordReturn of the Elf Lord by Heidi Vanlandingham
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Bernard Marchand is a man who has lost everything fighting for the resistance, his family being the main cause of his heartbreak, he would give anything to bring them back and after a lengthy debate with himself, he decides to go back in time to save them. Alva is a Huldra, a being who needs the life force of others to survive, but she is also an outcast from her family because she refuses to kill those she feeds from, including her partner.

As partners, Bernard and Alva have worked together to help bring the war to a close, they helped a dreaded enemy to be defeated and save millions, however when Bernard saves his family, he has no idea of the consequences of his actions. When he is shown what he has done, Bernard is full of regret and is horrified at how it has changed history for the worse.

The ramifications aren’t just on Earth, the ripples have gone much wider than first thought and with the realisation that Ragnarok, or the end of days within all the Nine Realms which will eventually lead to their entire destruction has begin, the time for action is now.

Will Bernard be able to go back with Alva’s support and fix what he has changed, or will the obstacles in their way prove to numerous and too large to overcome, as external parties are making their presence known? As the danger increases in this epic fantasy adventure, you will stay on the edge of your seat while navigating all the twists and turns in this fast paced race against time.

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Seven Strengths: A Tale from Turaset (The Industrial Age) by P.L. Tavormina – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

Seven Strengths: A Tale from TurasetSeven Strengths: A Tale from Turaset by P.L. Tavormina
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Turaset is a place of two halves, the countryside where everything is done in connection with nature, is done by hand and is full of traditions and family, the other half are the cities, they are swimming with industry, they have power and although they have traditions and family values as well, it is all centered around the industry there and they think everyone else is below them if they do not hold the same opinions, they are entitled and know it.

Celeste is seventeen years old and lives in a small country village, her life has been mapped out for her and she cannot think of anything worse, she feels stifled and longs for adventure of her own, so when an opportunity presents itself, she latches on with both hands. She finds out that she will be staying in a dormitory where she makes friends with her roommate, as well as some others who are from the city and she loves learning about all of them.

As Celeste spends more time in the city, she realised just how much she has seen and experienced and how much her opinions have changed, but that’s isn’t all. She finds out that being from the country isn’t the only reason they want to know her, they also want to know about her family history, in particular about a certain genetic trait which is very rare and very dangerous. This trait includes the ability to sense carbon emmisions in the air and is something the industrialists and big oil companies want to eradicate.

Will Celeste be able to keep herself and her family safe while keeping her own identity as the city slickers try to erase it? This is a coming of age tale which will challenge what you know about strength, relationships and yourself as you follow along on this journey of self discovery.

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Depending On You by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Angela Shirley

Depending On YouDepending On You by Jessica Aiken-Hall
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Cate Silver has a secret she has kept for twenty years, she killed a man. Thinking she had got away with it but she is always looking over her shoulder just in case it comes back to haunt her. One faith night all hells breaks loose and they are going to re-open the murder which send Cate into a spiral the only person who can ground her is her best friend Patti but she left long ago.

Patti ran away from the town she grew up in, always keeping in touch with her best friend, Cate every couple of years but when she receives a frantic call from Cate has Patti running back to her hometown to try and help Cate through the years of pain and secrets that lay in in her past, but Patti also has skeletons which are threatening to be released and have her running away again.

I love this author, her stories are full of emotion and are well written and just flow along with the story. These characters shows the loyalty and friendship can last a life time and that some relationship are just there through thick and thin. The twist and turns in the story have you engrossed from the first word to the last and will not let you down.

The story shows the determination of friendship and the unbelievable strength and that they have kept this secret for so long that it slowly ripping them apart. If you like the thrill of the chase and a well written book then this one is right up your street.

Peaceful Slumber (Soul Connection Book 1) by Nikki Lynn Barrett – Review by La Toya Lewis

Peaceful Slumber (Soul Connection, #1)Peaceful Slumber by Nikki Lynn Barrett
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Peaceful Slumber is a very good read. I was not prepared to enjoy Scott and Zelda’s story as much as I did. It’s so lovely yet so tragic. A good mystery/suspense plot with intriguing characters. I have to say if I were Scott I would’ve kept up the plan to not show that I could see the ghosts but he did we would not have had such a lovely story. Off to read the next in the series!

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My Valentine’s Day Cookie Match (Welcome to Cupid’s Cove) by C.A. King – Review by Kerry Baker

My Valentine's Day Cookie Match: Welcome to Cupids CoveMy Valentine’s Day Cookie Match: Welcome to Cupids Cove by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a sweet romantic story this was from start to finish. The main characters had such a great connection between them and I found myself completely pulled in by their story. The book had a fun and entertaining feel to it. I really found myself enjoying everything about it.
What I loved the most about this book is the fact that it is so different to anything I am used to by this author. It was fresh and interesting and I enjoyed every part of it. This is a great all round story I would recommend to anyone.

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Seven Strengths: A Tale from Turaset (The Industrial Age) by P.L. Tavormina – Review by Kerry Baker

Seven Strengths: A Tale from TurasetSeven Strengths: A Tale from Turaset by P.L. Tavormina
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I thought this were quite an interesting story with a strong character right at it’s core. I was engaged by this story right from the start and I thought the main character played a great part. The overall story intrigued me enough to keep reading and I wanted to know what was going to happen.
This is a new author to me and I liked how they developed the story. Everything was done in a way that kept my interest and made me want to read more. I am excited to see what else there is to come from this author.

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