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A River of Crows by Shanessa Gluhm – Review by Maria Colon

A River of CrowsA River of Crows by Shanessa Gluhm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Not only was this a new genre to me, as in I’ve mainly read romance the past several years, but this was a new author to me as well and…A River of Crows is most definitely a five-star read!

I read the last 87% in 4 hours with a few interruptions.

We are taken between past and present decades revolving around the mysterious death of Sloane’s younger brother Ridge. We learn quite a bit about her father, brother, best/ex-boyfriend and a few other characters but also get a glimpse into the minds of two other characters when you least expect it.

There is such a depth to the writing that makes you feel like you are in the mind of the characters. The author weaves the story drawing you in in such a manner that you feel like you are right there beside the characters.

It was a novel filled with familial dysfunction, heartache, mental health struggles, loss, dare I say second chances and also hope.

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Savage Lies (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Maria Colon

Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1)Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have been waiting for this one…only to devour it in less than 24 hours.
And then I might have thrown a temper tantrum because now I must wait (again) for Savage Truth, but I digress.

Riley returns to California and to an unsuspecting Cole at the beginning of a new school year. We are treated to plenty of drama and a bit of suspense as we try to figure out who is lying and where the truth does lie.

Friendships are formed. Allegiances are somewhat formed. Enemy lines are drawn, I mean this is high school and there must be a mean girl and some bullying, right?

Cole and Riley are beginning to suspect that not all has been black and white in their world and secrets may start unraveling.

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Doctor Frank Enstein (Doctors of Eastport General) by C.A. King – Review by Maria Colon

Doctor Frank Enstein (Doctors of Eastport General)Doctor Frank Enstein by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Dr Enstein has tunnel vision. He has always had an agenda for his life. Well at least since the traumatic event when he was a child. When he was presented to run his own trauma center at the local hospital he jumps on it. While out with his co-workers he encounters Barbara the bartender. Dr. Enstein first meeting with Barbara did not go well. He was rude and at the 2nd encounter with her he starts to feel bad. As time goes on he realizes while he cannot personally help Barbara his old partner could. As time goes on, he realizes he has fallen for Barbara and she is what he wants.

As I read this story, my heart broke for not only the kid but the man he had become. I could only imagine how traumatized any one would be. The author pulls on your heart with trauma, love, and determination. Teaches you not to judge someone by their appearance.

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Doctor Frank Enstein (Doctors of Eastport General) by C.A. King – Review by Maria Colon

Doctor Frank Enstein (Doctors of Eastport General)Doctor Frank Enstein by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Dr Enstein has tunnel vision. He has always had an agenda for his life. Well at least since the traumatic event when he was a child. When he was presented to run his own trauma center at the local hospital he jumps on it. While out with his co-workers he encounters Barbara the bartender. Dr. Enstein first meeting with Barbara did not go well. He was rude and at the 2nd encounter with her he starts to feel bad. As time goes on he realizes while he cannot personally help Barbara his old partner could. As time goes on, he realizes he has fallen for Barbara and she is what he wants.

As I read this story, my heart broke for not only the kid but the man he had become. I could only imagine how traumatized any one would be. The author pulls on your heart with trauma, love, and determination. Teaches you not to judge someone by their appearance.

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