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Mountains Wanted (Mountains Series #1) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Amber Day

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Mountains Wanted (Mountains #1)Mountains Wanted by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This book is the first one that I have read from this author. The story was entertaining with some steamy moments. Sarah and James were both not looking for a relationship and agreed to scratch the other’s itch. Then, of course, those pesky things called feelings begin to develop, making them question could they be something more. It was a quick read for me. The internal monologue had me laughing and was on point with some of my own thoughts. I loved how open Sarah is about sex. Being a mother didn’t stop her from being herself. Just because you are a mom doesn’t mean you stop needed some TLC.

 

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Blue Summer Part One by Everly Taylor – Review by Naomi McDonald

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Blue Summer Part OneBlue Summer Part One by Everly Taylor
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

How I experienced this book:
Why does this feel familiar? Reading… reading… Seriously, why does this book seem so familiar? Reading… reading… Mother of all that is good and pure – it’s a Smurf reimagining.

Ok, seriously though, it took me a little bit to get past the insta-lust/love vibe in order for it to even click that it was this kind of retelling. I can do insta-lust/love sometimes, but I wasn’t feeling it for this book. Now, that being said, I gave this book four stars because I have read thousands of books from squeaky clean to dark taboo and I have never once run across a Smurf reimagining. The creativity of finding something that hasn’t been retold hundreds of times was refreshing. This book ends on a cliffhanger so you’ll need to pick up the next book to continue the story.

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Kissing Scars by Jim Shomos – Review by Tausha Treadway

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Kissing ScarsKissing Scars by Jim Shomos
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Kissing Scars by Jim Shomos. I loved this book. It was a little different from the romantic comedies I usually read but it was so good. Once I started I couldn’t put it down. Its the story of Sanaya a computer games designer who moves to Australia in search of love and a family. Once she arrives she meets Leo and they fall in love. The only problem with that is, he is 20 years older than her and has 3 almost grown kids and he does not want anymore kids. Is Sanaya ready to give up her dream of having her own kids? Leo is at a point in his life where he wants to be a magazine writer and travel and doesn’t see anymore children in his future. Will Sanya and Leo be able to make it work? This book will rip your heart out and put it back together. Be prepared to read it from cover to cover once you begin!

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The Eclipse Dancer by Laura Koerber – Review by Karen Pearman

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The Eclipse DancerThe Eclipse Dancer by Laura Koerber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a well written story by a new author to me. It was quite a refreshing read because the main character truly does remind me of people I know which made me feel quite a bit of sympathy for. The writer did a wonderful job writing about the circle of life, how we deal with life and death, and how it all ties together. The way that she writes in both past and present tense was a different, yet refreshing, change of pace for me. It’s not a happy-go-lucky book that is certain. It pulled at my emotional strings and had me bawling my eyes out in certain moments. While not quite the ending I was expecting it was a very poignant and proper ending in my opinion.

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The Hunter’s Heart (Love After Earth Book 1) by Astrid Sharpe – Review by Jade Thomson

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The Hunter's Heart (Love After Earth)The Hunter’s Heart by Astrid Sharpe
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Hunter’s Heart is the first in the Love After Earth series by Astrid Sharpe and is by far one of my favorite reads of the year.

The book follows human woman, Poppy, and a band of women that were stolen from earth, and Zensah, leader of an alien tribe nearly extinct, who thought he was meeting settlers not stolen women.

I literally felt like I was eating this book I read it so fast. I’ve recently gotten into more fantasy and sci-fi books and this one perfectly scratches that itch. The characters were fun to read and easy to relate to. I found myself liking Poppy, not liking Poppy, and going back to liking her. I feel that shows the true talent of a writer when a character can influence you so much. Zensah was a dream and did similar for me as Poppy. If you are into sci-fi even a little bit, this is definitely a book you should check out! The story was vivid with lots of detail and descriptive so you could imagine where all of this takes place.

I will definitely read this again and I can’t wait to start the next!

 

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Red Coat by Isobella Dunn – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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Red CoatRed Coat by Isobella Dunn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this suspenseful romance story. This is not my first book by this author but it is one of my favorites by her yet. This is a well developed story that is written with a lot of emotion. The characters are relatable and give life to the story. I enjoyed being pulled into the story and how it kept me turning pages to the end. This is a story about overcoming the past, learning to trust again and finding love and happiness is possible. I enjoyed the growth of this story and watching the characters overcome things. Is overcoming the past too much for them or will happiness prevail? I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens with these characters as they bring the story to life before your eyes.

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Ouroboros (Antipodes III) by T.S. Simons – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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OuroborosOuroboros by T S Simons
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the third book in this series which I enjoyed from beginning to end. If you haven’t read the previous two books, I highly suggest doing so to help you enjoy the most from this series. This is a well written story about friendship and the value of that friendship. The characters took me on a journey of looking for answers and realizing that you may not like what you find. As the story comes to full circle they are faced with things that are threatening and having to defend those they love. This was a really great story and my favorite yet in this series. I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next for Cam.

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Next Door to a Star (The Star Series) by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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Next Door to a StarNext Door to a Star by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this young adult story. This is a story that is written from the point of view of a young adult which really gives the story life. The characters fit the story and are relatable. This is a story about Hadley and the fresh start she wants at a new school. She finds herself living next door to a teen actress and everything she wants to be. She also finds herself in the popular group but soon lies threaten her relationship with Nick. Will she learn that being popular is not all it’s cracked up to be? I enjoyed this book and I think any young adult would enjoy it as well. I highly recommend this book.

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Blue Summer Part One by Everly Taylor – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Blue Summer Part OneBlue Summer Part One by Everly Taylor
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a very quick read from this author. Everly Taylor has a way of righting that leaves you chucking as you are reading because there is subtle humor intertwined in the plot.. The blue men help Lillie on a bad day and she ends up on the adventure of a lifetime. This is a fantasy paranormal tale that you just can’t miss. The characters are well-written. The plot is enthralling. The descriptions will have you thinking of your childhood. I can’t wait to get to book 2 to see what happens with Lillie and the blue men.

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Blue Summer Part Two by Everly Taylor – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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Blue Summer Part TwoBlue Summer Part Two by Everly Taylor
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Blue Summer Part Two by Everly Taylor

Blue Summer Part Two by Everly Taylor is a paranormal romance that will pull you in from the beginning and you won’t want to stop till you’ve finished. This is the continuation of book one and picks up right where we left off. This is a fast paced story packed with magic and steamy romance and action, I literally was on the edge of my seat I wanted everything to work out. Lillie finds herself yet again kidnapped by Erius and he’s willing to go to any lengths necessary to get the information he wants from Lillie. Can the Zayed save her from Erius? Can she save herself before its to late? I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I loved this duet and hope there is more in the future. I look forward to reading more from this Author.

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Sexy Drug (Losing My Heart Book 1) by Melody Calder – Review by Tracy Wilkin

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Sexy Drug (Losing My Heart #1)Sexy Drug by Melody Calder
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sexy Drug is book one in the Losing My Heart series by Melody Calder. Dramatic from the very beginning, the pace stayed quick throughout the entire story. The story had many enjoyable and heart stopping moments. The storyline was edgy and gripping, keeping a reader on high alert awaiting the next event. With breathtaking danger at every turn, Katie and Ramone were on a treacherous road, but that did not diminish the intensity and passion that reigns between them. Their chemistry was electric and their journey went through many highs and many more lows. The author had a crafty way with words and played with a readers imagination and provided a titillating and unforgettable book. 5 stars.

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CHAMELEON by Zoe Kalo – Review by Piper Foster

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ChameleonChameleon by Zoe Kalo
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Very quick read. Zoe has done great descriptive work. I have enjoyed reading this story. It’s a nice mysterious and suspense story with a few unexpected turns

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Dirty Kisses and Conflicting Wishes (Kiss Me Series Book 1) by Danielle Jacks – Review by Piper Foster

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Dirty Kisses and Conflicting WishesDirty Kisses and Conflicting Wishes by Danielle Jacks
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Hes very cocky that Domic. Zoe
I like how we get to go through each of the characters POV. I like Damien he’s seem a canny bloke but wow he’s got some imagination. This is a short but really good romance story. These two show a real romance and what a real life relationships is like. Highly recommended this series.

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The Way to Storey by L. B. Anne – Review by Heather Bass

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The Way to StoreyThe Way to Storey by L.B. Anne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book that I have read from this author and wow I was surprised. This book is meant for tweens not adults but I found myself addicted to this story. I love a good adventure and this author exceeded all my expectations. I was hooked from the first chapter and it only took me a few hours to devour this amazing read. I hope this author will consider doing a series.

Luella is an eleven year old girl that loves adventure. She is homeschooled and lives on a swap. Luella loves her life but she is also lonely. She doesn’t know it but she is not just a normal girl. Luella was told by her grandfather that they are from a place called Storey and if something happens to him she needs to go there. She is thinking that it is just a fairy tale until she follows a light. Luella finds her kind but are they her friends or enemies? Is there anyone she can trust or is she just as lonely in this place as well?

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Blue Summer Part Two by Everly Taylor – Review by Deb Robinson

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Blue Summer Part TwoBlue Summer Part Two by Everly Taylor
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was excited to read book 2 of summer blue. Ì loved the first book and the second was fantastic. It is a quick read that packs in all the excitement you are looking for. I was cheering for the Zayd to kick some butt. This is the continuation of Erius’ determination for more power. The Zayd and Lillie work together to try and stop his plan. I was on the edge of my seat waiting to see what happens and could not put this book down. I was excited to find out Lillie’s past and how she is tied to the Zayd. I am hoping there will be more of these characters.

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The Way to Storey by L. B. Anne – Review by Jonell Collins

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The Way to StoreyThe Way to Storey by L.B. Anne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Way to Storey by L. B. Anne was a delightful story. Easy to read, a very quick read but more than all of that it was just a sweet, good story. I have to say I loved this book from start to finish and it’s easily my favorite book so far this year. I developed an instant love for Lou, Gramps and Ma Poo and they wrapped themselves around me like a warm blanket. This is not what you would refer to as an action adventure but there is plenty of action and plenty adventure. My only disappointment was that it ended too soon. It reads like a new series, (I certainly hope so) because this is one little story that’s too good to be at an end.

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An Unexpected Bonding (The Unexpected Trilogy Book 1) by Lilly Rayman – Review by Natasha Mae

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An Unexpected Bonding: Book One of The Unexpected TrilogyAn Unexpected Bonding: Book One of The Unexpected Trilogy by Lilly Rayman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

For the most part I really enjoyed the book! It was very unique and different from the majority of paranormal romances you read, which was quite refreshing. I struggled with the wordiness of it-like there were super descriptive words on top of each other and all at once; it just felt like too much for me, I think that part could have been dialed back. Loved the story line and LOVED the characters. Great Job!

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The Cross of Ciarán (The Cross of Ciarán Book 1) by Andrea Matthews – Review by Anantha Rusum

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The Cross of CiaranThe Cross of Ciaran by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a very interesting plot which takes us through two different timelines. It is about an archeological dig in Ireland, where an archeologist Caitlin uncovers a perfectly preserved corpse of a 1500 year old Pagan Irish priest, Ciaran, who lived in the fifth century. The body is taken to New York for further testing, But on reaching New York, the priest disappears. He is awakened, and seeks comfort in a church. The story takes an interesting turn when these two-start dating. How long can Ciaran hold back his secrets from Caitlin? Ciaran is an interesting character and the readers can empathize with his situation. Caitlin is slightly loud mouthed and does not come across as truly likeable. But they both form a very interesting pair.
The book is a breezy read , there are few secrets revealed, few left to be understood. The time travel element is interesting. Over all a good book to read.

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The Eclipse Dancer by Laura Koerber – Review by Rachel Moss

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The Eclipse DancerThe Eclipse Dancer by Laura Koerber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Eclipse Dancer by Laura Koerber was an interesting read. The imagery in this book was very vivid, and it read like a classic piece of literature the descriptions were that great. If you’ve read from Koerber before, this story has her typical style of writing, obviously. It’s very flowy. My only complaint was the back and forth between Andy’s memories and her current state. It fluctuated in a way that confused me sometimes. Overall I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. This was not a typical for me and I did enjoy it. I can’t wait to read more in the future!

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The Way to Storey by L. B. Anne – Review by Pippa Woods

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The Way to StoreyThe Way to Storey by L.B. Anne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was my first L.B. Anne story, and I am sooo excited to have found it! Anne is a gifted author; her imagery and vivid world-building are out of this world! You will fall in love with the characters, Luella is my favorite! She is brave, strong, adventurous, and an ultimate tomboy who loves nature more than pretty dresses. The entire story is full of mystery, action, and following what you know is right. I can’t wait to suggest this to all my teacher friends, I think it’s a great read for entertainment purposes, but I also love the message behind it!
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The Way to Storey by L. B. Anne – Review by Paula R Sayers

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The Way to StoreyThe Way to Storey by L.B. Anne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Way to Storey by L.B. Anne is a fun Middle Grade book. Luella is an eleven year old girl who is homeschooled and lives with her Grandpa in the swamps of Florida. Her Grandpa has told her they are from somewhere called Storey. He has made sure Luella knows not to tell anyone about Storey. Grandpa has told her that if anything ever happens she need to follow the birds. When the unthinkable happens, Luella must follow the birds and she meets some wonderful characters along the way. This story will bring a smile to anyone’s face who decides to read it.

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The Way to Storey by L. B. Anne – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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The Way to StoreyThe Way to Storey by L.B. Anne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I believe you do NOT have to be between 8-12 years old to enjoy this story. I am a kid a heart and even as an adult, I very much enjoyed this book. What an adventure to feel like I was tagging along with Luella to find STOREY. She makes a friend or two along the way and finds trouble when there are people trying to capture her. I definitely recommend this book no matter what age….it was a great read 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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The Eclipse Dancer by Laura Koerber – Review by Chrissy Spulak

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The Eclipse DancerThe Eclipse Dancer by Laura Koerber
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Eclipse Dancer by Laura Koerber is my new favorite book. I admit this with the utmost sincerity. The author’s style of writing is so beautiful that it dances off the page like sunlight sparkling off ripples of water. This book hit me right in the heart. I have a fond childhood memory of sitting on my grandmother’s porch, blanketed by the summer heat, as I listened to the breeze tinkle the wind chimes and watched the sun sweep across the landscape. This book relaxes and comforts me much in the same way. I’ve been a lover of words and stories since birth, and I truly appreciate when an author can elicit a physical response with the shape of their words. This story blends real, raw emotion with magic as Andy, a middle-aged woman, cares for her ailing mother and revisits a fantasy world from her childhood. I was hooked from the first line and give The Eclipse Dancer 5 stars only because I cannot give it more.

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The Way to Storey by L. B. Anne – Review by Krista Vaughan

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The Way to StoreyThe Way to Storey by L.B. Anne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Way to Storey by L. B. Anne – Review by Krista Vaughan

This is a wonderful adventure following Luella as she tries to makes her way to Storey, where her Grandfather says they are from. Luella meets interesting characters as she “follows the birds” while fleeing from the people who took her grandfather. I love Luella’s character! She is quirky and fun. She tries so hard to be a grown-up and to do as her Grandfather told her. She’s only 11, afterall. This would be a wonderful book for youth who like a little magic in their reading.

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BRINK OF DENIAL (SONS OF SINDICATO BOOK 2) by SONYA JESUS AND CAM JOHNS – Review by Amanda DelFemine

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Brink of Denial (Sons of Sindicato #1)Brink of Denial by Cam Johns
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I will tell you that Cam Johns does not disappoint with Brink of Denial. She knows just how to keep you on the edge of your seat and pages turning. Unlike the first book, where the story revolved mostly around Seth and his lawyer Braelynns romance. The second book digs through his brother Danes past with his ex lover after eleven years and her brother. Mila gets into some deep water and needs her ex along with the rest of the mafia family to help fix the problem and we all know what kind of crazy stuff that the mafia is capable of doing.

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Love Unexpected by Marina Hanna – Review by Michelle Mulvey

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Love UnexpectedLove Unexpected by Marina Hanna
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book I’ve read by this author but, will not be the last. The author won me over with this read.
I loved it, loved the characters and the way the book just flowed. I did want to punch Adam a time or two but hey, it’s not a great read without that.
Jules is such a sweet fun loving character but she is one feisty thing and she doesn’t take anyone’s garbage. She gives it as good as she gets it. When she spots a tall dark and handsome guy at her local bar she never expected what would happen next or what would happen on her first day at her new job. This was a great read!!! I cannot wait to read more by this author…..soon!!

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The Eclipse Dancer by Laura Koerber – Review by Ashley Dover

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The Eclipse DancerThe Eclipse Dancer by Laura Koerber
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

The Eclipse Dancer is a story woven around memories. The story begins with Andy sitting in the yard smoking a cigarette and enjoying the momentous occasion of a total solar eclipse. Andy finds herself caught in the moment, and she lets herself free to enjoy the solitude of the eclipse and the dance of the eclipse. A dance she learned about when she was a teenager here in Allenburg, Iowa.

Andy is back home where it all started…where she learned who/what she really is. As Andy assists her mother in the final days of her life, the memories of her childhood and teenage years take her down memory lane building into a lovely story about the coming of age and discovering who you were and how you came to be that way and why.

Laura Koerber carefully crafts this story as she weaves through Andy’s present-day and her time as a child and then into her teenage years. The imagery used in the writing creates a story that you can see as a reader. Though the material in the story was not of my usual preference I did enjoy reading the book.

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Love Unexpected by Marina Hanna – Review by Jessica Leombruno

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Love UnexpectedLove Unexpected by Marina Hanna
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Love Unexpected by Marina Hanna was an unexpected adult office romance read that I was hooked on after the first chapter.

Adam Foster is your typical alpha playboy, knows what he wants, and in no way does he want a “relationship”. But after a kiss with a stranger and finding out that said stranger is his new employee, he’s thinking of changing his ways. Jules is a confident woman ready to start her new job but she wasn’t ready to find out that Mr. Hot-as-F is her new boss. Can Jules fight her feeling for Adam or does she give in to her boss?

Fair warning – Adam Foster is a curded dirty talking male who will set fire to the pages and have you needing a cold shower. Looking forward to more books by this author, highly recommend checking out this author.

Reviewed by @jbruno26
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Blue Summer Part One by Everly Taylor – Review by Santana Hicks

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Blue Summer Part OneBlue Summer Part One by Everly Taylor
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Do you like Romance? Magic? Wizards? Big blue men who live in mushrooms? If you answered yes to these questions then do I have a book for you! Blue Summer was an interesting book that reminded me of The Smurfs. They had a lot of similarities to the little blue men but sexier.
Lillie, the main character was sassy and sarcastic. I fell in love with her character almost instantly. She then meets the Zayed, who are the big blue men I mentioned above and the banter was comical. She seemed to be the only human that wasn’t afraid of the Zayed which made all of the men automatically like her.
Lillie is immersed into their world, trying to fit in, while knowing little to nothing about the Zayed. The book went into the history of the people which once again was like an adult version of The Smurfs.

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The Way to Storey by L. B. Anne – Review by Erica Fish

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The Way to StoreyThe Way to Storey by L.B. Anne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Way to Storey is a book for all ages. The storyline is simple and entertaining. The characters are just as much fun as the storyline. Luella is the main character that we follow in this story. She follows a mystery light from her grandfather’s drawer. She is looking for Storey. Everyone has told her that it is a myth and there is no place called Storey. She had a thing to tell people about this mystical place. I loved following Luella. I went on her journey to find out her answers to questions of identity, finding out where she belongs and her home. I highly recommend this fantasy book for all ages.

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