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No Pistol Tastes the Same (PTSD Disaster Book 1) by Jacob Paul Patchen Review by- Micalah Weatherholtz

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  1. No Pistol Tastes the SameNo Pistol Tastes the Same by Jacob Paul Patchen
    My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The amount of quotes in this book that I would like to share is unmeasurable! They are all so deep.

“We’re all just stalks of grain in the wind, Jp. We go where we go, we bend where we bend, and if it’s our time to break, then we break. But you can’t just let yourself bleed out because you think that you deserve it”.
Is one of those quotes that just made a lot of sense for this book.

But what to say about how it was.. I’m a bit speechless, which doesn’t happen often to me. I would recommend doing yourself a favor and go get this book and read it cover to cover. This is one of the most powerful and absorbing books I’ve read so far this year. It really was incredible. I am really interested in picking up book 2 after reading the excerpt of chapter 1 at the end of this book and I will absolutely be checking into reading the authors other works.

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Blood and Ravens (The Casket Girls Series Book 1) by A.D. Brazeau- Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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Blood & Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance (The Casket Girls Book 1)Blood & Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Blood and Ravens is a historically based paranormal romance novel that has a premise that pulled me in from the very beginning. It is book one in a series. Greer is kidnapped and thrown into a ship and taken to New Orleans where she doesn’t know anything or anyone but she is required upon disembarking the ship to stay at a convent and be pushed into an arranged marriage that she wants nothing to do with. Although she keeps having dreams about a man at her bedside that she can barely remember. Enter Theron, the mysterious man at her bedside who can’t help but want her to notice him. I’m a sucker for the rough, tough bad guy who progresses in the story and ‘changes’ or reveals his heart and he’s really a big softie or he has feelings for ‘the girl’ he’s never had for anyone else before. I did enjoy the writing and the story had me hooked from the beginning and I had trouble putting it down, finishing it all in one night. I am looking forward to other books in the series that I hope include at least a little snippet of an update as to how these two are doing with Greer’s deal with Hades.

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The Fighter (An Underground Bad Boys Romance Book 3) by India Kells- Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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The Fighter (An Underground Bad Boys Romance, #3)The Fighter by India Kells
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

“It’s not important who we were, but who we are now and in the future.”
I think this quote at the end of the book sets the tone for this story of Gage, Juliet, and Ten. They all grow so much during this book and turn into completely different versions of themselves from all the self-exploration they do while trying to find out what they each want from life. This was one of the first books I have read from this author and I definitely enjoyed it. I enjoyed the second half of the book more than the first part, probably because my favorite guy was Gage, and I was rooting for him to get the girl from the beginning. The beginning for me seemed a little stilted, not as smooth, but it seemed the author found her groove and the story really took off! It definitely should have an 18 and up warning on it due to some of the content being pretty spicy. I was thrilled to bits with the ending! I would definitely recommend this book and I look forward to picking up the others in this series.

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The Cruiser (The Hustlers Trilogy Book 1) by Rowan Rossler- Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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The Cruiser (The Hustlers Trilogy, #1)The Cruiser by Rowan Rossler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I picked up this book due to someone’s recommendation. The cover of the book definitely pulled me in. The author was unfamiliar to me but after reading this playboy turns romantic, steamy romp through the ocean I will definitely pick up more books by the author. At first I had a little trouble getting into The Cruiser and I started to think this book wasn’t for me but as I kept reading the book pulled me in and I ended up really enjoying it. Morgan, a yacht designer, hires Vandana, a PR person, to manage his public relations. Once she meets Morgan and goes over his terms she starts to wonder if she’s ready to take a trip to Monaco with a man she doesn’t know or if she’s bitten off more than she can chew. The Cruiser is a steamy romance that will pull you in and knock your socks off.

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Class Clown (Ghost Girl Series) by Allan Evans- Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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Class ClownClass Clown by Allan Evans
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When I picked this book up I didn’t know that it was in a series, called the ghost girl series, and was in fact book number two. The writing in class clown was super smooth and flowing. I didn’t for once feel like I was lost or missing something so I don’t feel it was detrimental to have read them out of order. Maybe the confidence she seems to struggle with as a young adult would have been explained more in book one ?! To me she seemed fearless and brave throughout, never afraid to stand up to any obstacles. Class clown is a young adult horror type novel where a clown has attached himself to her from a circus she attended, she did say she was a spook magnet, right, and he begins haunting her high school along with a host of other clowns. It was engaging and really had me burning the midnight oil to finish. I’m definitely interested in picking up book number one, or really anything from this author. If these types of books are your thing I recommend giving this one a try.

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Depending on you by Jessica Aiken-Hall- Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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

Depending on you was a great read. It was interesting and it definitely kept my attention. I didn’t want to put it down! I really liked the characters, and the way their relationships developed, and grew together. Patti and Cate were so dedicated to each other through thick and thin. I’m so glad they got the happy ending they deserved after all they went through. I did feel the dialogue was stilted in some places, and the characters behaved a little immaturely in some areas. They had a lot on their shoulders at some points. It didn’t take away from the story and I was still invested in the girls. The author even had me second guessing myself a few times after the accident occurred. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for a page turner. This is one you won’t have trouble getting immersed in.

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Doctor D’s Orderly Affair (Doctors of Eastport General) by C.A. King- Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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

This book was a hard one for me to rate. I was ridiculously torn between numbers here. Ultimately I want to do this author justice because I did enjoy the book. I think this would be considered more of a short story or novella due to it’s size but could easily be added to too be turned into a longer novel. I did miss learning the characters back stories and learning about how they got to this point in their lives. In the beginning we just start right in the middle of a busy hospital scene which I found to be kind of abrupt, but as the story progresses we do learn a little about the characters. Once you get through the first chapter or so the story smooths out and becomes a really entertaining story about Doctor Desmond and an orderly named Emily. Dr Desmond is definitely more than the rumors lead us and Emily to believe. He does care about his job, and there are reasons behind him becoming a pediatrician. The chemistry between the two was immediate and on fire and I enjoyed seeing the relationship develop between them. I do wish more would have been added to the end mostly just to answer some questions I had but I was happy with how it ended. Overall I enjoyed it. It was a quick, fast paced, but entertaining, and enjoyable read. I would be interested in reading more from this series and more from the author as well.

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A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters) by Marianne Rice- Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters)A Hundred Wishes by Marianne Rice
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is technically the third book in the band of sisters series but they all seem to be stand alone novels. It was also my first book by Marianne Rice but will most certainly not be my last. I’m really looking forward to reading the other books in this series. A hundred wishes follows ex army sergeant Regina (fish) Fisher and arson investigator Bryce Cambridge’s complicated journey of falling in love. Gina was so broken when she met Bryce and he had his own set of issues but he slowly helped Gina rebuild herself, gain her confidence back, and they built a great relationship together taking all the right steps. This book pulled me in and I didn’t want to put it down. I neglected everything just to read this book, there just never seemed to be a good stopping point, I just wanted to keep reading. I would definitely recommend this to romance lovers.

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Etched in this moment (Etched Series Book 1) by Calla Zae- Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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Etched in this Moment (Etched, #1)Etched in this Moment by Calla Zae
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Once I started reading this book I was drawn to these characters Theo and Tia, who is actually Sofia. Theo just happens to be a cop on leave on his way to the gym to aid his recovery from an on the job injury when he literally runs smack into Tia. Tia is a woman on the run. She is running from her abusive, controlling, emotionally destroying ex Dane who happens to be a cop in another department. They have an immediate attraction to each other. Although Theo and Tia don’t realize how closely connected their cases really are. I’m usually not one to read books that are on the shorter side, the longer the better usually, but I think the author packed so much into the pages of this book that I did not feel like the story lacked at all. It moved along quickly but I didn’t feel let down and it didn’t detract from the story at all. Etched in this moment was a good romance that ended up being a wild ride to the finish!

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To be a Fae Guardian (Realm Chronicles Book 2) by Tricia Copeland- Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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To be a Fae Guardian (Realm Chronicles, #2)To be a Fae Guardian by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I truly enjoyed this second installment in the realm chronicles series. As with the first book I was beyond impressed with the authors ability to grab my attention early on, pull me into the story, and not let go until the end. Back in middle earth young queen Titania rules with grace and strength with every issue that arises despite what everyone is thinking of her. I really loved seeing how much she had grown since book one. We get to enjoy our original cast of characters that we had come to know and love but we are also introduced to a whole slew of new ones to love. To be a fae guardian was a lovely fae fantasy that had a little bit of everything from love, family, hardships, lies, and a little heartbreak, and healing. I would definitely recommend this page turner of a book. I would recommend reading this series in order so you can better understand the events that take place in this book. You won’t regret it.

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Black Canvas by Laura Rossi- Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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

Sooo… That was a wild ride and not at all what I expected even after reading the description. I have never read anything from this author before so I had no idea how she wrote, or what she wrote about. Black canvas is dark, mysterious, and compelling, I couldn’t stop turning the pages once I started. It’s full of twists and unexpected turns and all of it fits together and is written seamlessly. A brilliant, edge of your seat thriller. It’s a little hard to describe without giving to much away but I would definitely recommend this book. I will absolutely be looking more into this author and her other books.

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No Names to Be Given by Julia Brewer Daily- Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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No Names to Be GivenNo Names to Be Given by Julia Brewer Daily
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

No Names to Be Given is written concerning a subject I feel is important and definitely touched on very little. To this day there are still struggles and, although nowhere near what there used to be, stigma surrounding “unwed” women or women considered to be “to young” to get pregnant. To keep a child or not to keep a child is a deeply personal decision and every choice should be tailored specifically to the individual who is doing the deciding. This book follows three young women who made the only choice they felt was available to them. “Will you ever forgive us ? Will we ever forgive ourselves ?” I feel sets the tone for this story and is one of the main things these women asks themselves, almost daily. No Names to Be Given was deeply personal to the author and it showed in her writing and the care she showed the girls despite the adversities they were struggling with. I enjoyed the story and came to care about Becca, Sandy, and Faith. I absolutely loved when Faith’s mother finally came to her aid in the end after kind of snubbing the situation to that point. This was not an edge of your seat thrill ride to the end but it was a story that plucked at your heart, taught you, and made you feel. I think, especially being the authors debut work, that she is well on her way to greatness.

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Broken Chains by Karina Kantas- review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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Broken ChainsBroken Chains by Karina Kantas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Broken Chains was such an intense, nail biting ride to the finish. I would definitely include some trigger warnings as this is not a book for anyone who has issues with rape, abuse in a few different forms, and death, nor would it be a good book for anyone under the age of 18. In the beginning you are introduced to a girl named “Liz” or Elizabeth. She is enthralled by the CIA, M15, the FBI, and what it takes to become an agent. She really wants to know is it really like the tv shows say it is ? So she starts to stake out the M15 headquarters for research on a book she is hoping to write. So she stages some things to see how much attention they really pay to their surroundings. Things really start to become real when she is kidnapped by M15 and gets to experience interrogation first hand. After being let go and returning home she is visited by an agent who, of course they already know everything about her, prods her to join M15 as an agent. Given her solitary lifestyle and skill set he thinks she would be great. That’s when everything spirals out of control for Liz. I had a hard time with the first half of the book, almost up to the point she meets Marco, and then there is that “insta love” to contend with, but once I did the book really began to smooth out and I just could not stop reading! At first I felt confused and a little jerked back and forth then slapped in the face and pulled out of the story. The author seemed to want to portray Liz as this strong, independent woman but I didn’t get the “independent” vibe from her except at the beginning. She was absolutely a strong woman or she would not have been able to endure the things she went through. I was absolutely rooting for her! Overall this was a great book! I truly enjoyed reading it, I did finish it in a day and a half lol. This is my first book by this author and I would absolutely like to read more from her.

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Love’s Refrain (The Stardust Duet, Book 1) by KG Fletcher- Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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Love's Refrain (The Stardust Duet, #1)Love’s Refrain by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

“No one could ever comprehend the love Kat and Phillip shared. Theirs was a love that crossed a chasm of time and space into the future. And it was in that future their song would never die.”
I think that quote sums up a lot about this book.
I had a hard time getting into Loves Refrain at first but I’m so glad I was able to persevere because after the first couple chapters I was hooked. Although I did find the “modern” storyline to be a bit off putting. I’m not sure if it was because of Kat and the older Phillip or the outrageous, jealous, mess that was Spencer. I really did love the story line of Kat and Phillip once she went back in time. Their love was so strong they were able to overcome the obstacles of time and find a way to be together. Overall this is a lovely, light, romantic read that I enjoyed. I will definitely be picking up book number two when it’s released to see where the author takes these two.

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To be a Fae Queen (Realm Chronicles Book 1) by Tricia Copeland- Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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To be a Fae Queen (Realm Chronicles #1)To be a Fae Queen by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I was originally drawn to this book by the amazing cover art and the fact it had to do with fae characters. I love fantasy, the characters you find within, and the creative license you are able to use when writing fantasy. This book included fae, a young adult (just 15) who is thrown a kingdom by her father. Titania is fighting adversity, figuring out how to be queen, and also fighting an anxiety disorder with panic attacks that others see as a weakness. Titania proves herself and rises above all that by winning the trials. She learns to gather herself and trust her instincts while making informed decisions concerning her kingdom. This tale involves a little of it all intrigue, action, danger, lies, lots of deceit, and good, wholesome love. I enjoyed the characters and how they interacted with each other especially after Quinn and Holden came to the castle, Foster, and her guards. I did have a little trouble with the flow, maybe, like Titania and Fosters relationship. Then the kobold in the end. They are gone ? Just like that ? Soo many questions! I do realize there is so much more to come as this is just the first book in the series. I would love to read more in this series. What a fun, fascinating start to a series!

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Entwined (Stone and Cinder Book 1) by A. L. Morrow- Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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Entwined: A Cinderella Retelling (Stone and Cinder Book 1)Entwined: A Cinderella Retelling by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

All I knew going into this was that it was a fantasy romance based on the story of Cinderella that included monsters but boy was I surprised at what this story really held within its pages. This was a quick, fast paced story that I devoured really quickly! I’d definitely recommend it to an older crowd, as the first page or so of the book itself recommends, due to the sexual scenes being super spicy. The book is loosely based on Cinderella holding to her father passing away and leaving her with a horrid step mother and cruel step sisters, but also the going to the ball, and leaving a slipper behind after she flees into the night. There are added fantasy elements with the protective dome and monsters that I thought added a great new twist to the story. The characters and their relationships were developed well and modernized, original, and definitely not something you would find in your old school Cinderella story. This is a brand new refreshing take on a classic fairytale. There is no cliffhanger per say but it absolutely leaves you wanting to read more and will leave you looking forward to book two’s release. My only issue with this book honestly was the names! Callum and Ashling I didn’t have trouble with which was good due to the fact they are some of the main characters but Teague and Fionnuala and Bronagh ? I had trouble with those and every time I got to one of them it would pull me out of the story and I would have read a few paragraphs before I would be pulled back into only to stumble on one of them again. I ended up just calling Fionnuala “The Queen” for the whole book.

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A Divided Mind (The Divided Series Book1) by M. Billiter- Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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A Divided MindA Divided Mind by M. Billiter
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A divided mind is a book about a young man’s spiral into mental illness. His psychotic break and how he and his family process his schizophrenia. This was a raw, well written story. It was family oriented so you were able to see all sides and how they handled it. This book makes you feel his frustration and his pleading to just make it stop. I felt so much for Branson and all he was going through. I thought the books subject matter was intriguing as someone who has first hand experience with mental illness but I think it would appeal to others as well. I look forward to reading book # 2!

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Jake the Growling Dog Shares His Trail (Jake the Growling Dog Book 3) by Samantha Shannon- Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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Jake the Growling Dog Shares His TrailJake the Growling Dog Shares His Trail by Samantha Shannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My kiddos and I love the Jake the growling dog stories! There are so many opportunities to learn while reading and having fun. In this book Jake and Neet discover some new tracks and don’t know what to make of them. They worry and let their imaginations run wild which even as an adult I can be known to do. In fear they run home and hide. The next day though they gather some friends and go investigate. Brave pups that they are they find the culprit and a wonderful new friend who due to his disability was the cause of the strange tracks. I love that this book shows children how to be supportive of each other no matter what and help Jake conquer his fear. I also love how it shows children it’s okay to be different and that doesn’t make anyone any less of a person or animal. The activities included at the end of the book make this a great teaching tool and makes it a fun way for children to practice what this book teaches or to work through their own uncertainties or fears.

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Bared (A Green St Girls Romance) by N. D. Jackson- Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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Bared. (Green St. Girls #1)Bared. by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A promise to a best friend on her deathbed Athena swears to put her hurtful past behind her and to live a life that she deserves and that her friend won’t get to live. Athena feels she is doing just that while her other two best friends, Gwyn, and Indigo, beg to differ. She puts all her passion into building her empire, making sure her clubs run smoothly, quick one night stands, and building high, super thick, hard as steel walls around her heart. Trust Tru, young, youthful, and sexy as hell to bring all her steel walls down around her ears. A man in town for a billiards tournament threatens to tear through every defense, and distancing mechanism she holds dear. I enjoyed every steamy, grab you by the heartstrings moment of this book. It pulls you in and makes Tru and Athena so real you feel like they could jump right off the page as you feel every emotion with them. Bared is the perfect title for this as these two literally bared their souls to each other and promised to work through past hurts and I was here for every minute of it. I look forward to reading more of this series and the other girls and seeing where life takes this group.

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The Forsaken: Wraith by Martin Ferguson- Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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The Forsaken: WraithThe Forsaken: Wraith by Martin Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

As a young girl on a night of terrifying fire, death, and blood Alena lost her entire family. She is luckily saved by her uncle and due to a devastating power she possesses is raised and trained in secret to become a guild member. After completing her training she sets off to complete her guild trial to become a fully fledged member. Once that is completed she is given her first official assignment. Given leave to travel to the tavern and recruit help for her journey she builds her cadre with the promise of coin upon completion. Thank goodness she didn’t decide to complete her mission alone! I love a good fantasy, young adult, or otherwise, and this one did not disappoint. I had an incredibly hard time putting this down to participate in life. Once you get into this story your are swept along and kept on the edge of your seat. I felt rather than atmosphere driven this novel is more character driven and what great characters they were, minus the one, he will deserve everything coming to him. I really enjoyed the camaraderie and friendship that developed in the group as they battled for their lives despite all of their differences. I’m really looking forward to reading more of The Forsaken.

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Sign Steal Deliver (Gods of Thunder MC) by Carrie Pulkinen- Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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Sign Steal Deliver (Gods of Thunder MC)Sign Steal Deliver by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

After leaving Olympus and retiring the gods decide to form a motorcycle club based in Seattle. They decide to take a “relaxing” vacation to Mardi Gras to see the parade the mortals (humans) put on every year depicting the gods and how they think the look. Upon arriving to their vacation house Hades realizes he forgot to pay Medusa. In a desperate attempt to get her payment so she doesn’t release all the souls from the underworld he asks Hermès to deliver her money. Hermès turns him down and calls a supernatural delivery service called NOGS. Enter Kathryn, a calico cat shifter, whose only regret in life is the way she treated her sister on her deathbed. In order to honor her sisters wishes she vows to do honest work and quit her thieving ways… That is until she realizes who the strange people in the vacation house really are. She has Hermès falling head over heels in love with her and letting his guard down. So begins a super fun, ridiculously cute paranormal love story. I really loved this book. It really deserves all the stars. Between the thieving, kidnapping, and memory wiping to save their butts I was laughing out loud and enjoying this book immensely so much so that I blew through it in a day and a half. I’d definitely recommend reading it.

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Brink of Denial (Sons of Sindicato Book 2) by Sonya Jesus and Cam Johns- Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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

This book was a super wild ride all the way to the very last pages which totally blew me away! In sons of sindicato we get the story of Seth and Shaw and we get snippets of Dane and Mila. Brink of denial explored everything that makes them Dane and Mila together and apart. They are wild, forceful, aggressive, but madly in love! They have been their entire lives and we get their story in book #2. After that ending it will be a rough wait until book #3 is released!

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Turning Wheels (Satans Devils MC #1) by Manda Mellet- Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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Turning Wheels (Satan's Devils MC, #1)Turning Wheels by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was new to Manda Mellet when I picked up this book. I read the description and thought it sounded super interesting given one of the main characters was in a wheelchair and it took place in a motorcycle club ?! And involved bikers from the UK ? Wait, that exists ? How does that work ?! Sure, I’m all in for this one! Once I started reading I quickly realized how much more this book contained then I had originally thought. It was longer than most books in this genre, I think, but I wasn’t really familiar with the genre itself. I devoured every last page and it definitely didn’t feel overlong as I neared the end I actually found myself wishing there was more. I needed more Wraith and Sophie and more of the rest of the MC. The characters felt like real people, like they could just walk off the page. You could really feel Sophie’s angst, and struggles, Wraith, Horse, Peg, and the rest of the guys love for her. Their love for the MC went deep. They were wholly prepared to defend her against the evil, vicious man that was Ethan St John-Davies. Not to mention plenty of smut and sexyness to keep things rolling. I would definitely give this book a try if this type of book is your thing or even if it’s not there were many layers to this book that just might pull you in. I, for one, am glad it’s part of a series because I definitely need more. Also, even though I didn’t need to use it the author includes a super helpful glossary at the back of the book that may explain some of the things mentioned in the book if you have any questions as to what’s what while reading.

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Sexy Drug (Losing My Heart Book 1) by Melody Calder- Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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

Sexy Drug is a quickly paced, slow burn romance novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat from page 1 until the very last. I enjoyed getting to learn about 2 of the main characters backgrounds and how they got to where they are in life. It wasn’t just insta-love. Katie has been kept away from the ruthlessness, and sadistic tendencies of all the men around her including her father who treats her like she is just another piece of property. Her father has arranged for her to marry someone so much worse than even himself. Ramone has been through so much himself but there is still so much more to be seen about him. They portrayed cool indifference to cover what was growing between them but they were so different behind closed doors even while Katie’s life is in danger. I honestly cannot wait to read more in this series.

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Jake the Growling Dog Goes to Doggy Daycare: A Children’s Book about New Experiences, Friendship, Stress Relief, and Kindness (Jake the Growling Dog Book 2) by Samantha Shannon- Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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Jake the Growling Dog Goes to Doggy DaycareJake the Growling Dog Goes to Doggy Daycare by Samantha Shannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jake the Growling Dog goes to Doggy Daycare was a super cute, make you feel good book, with a great message behind it. All 3 of my young boys really enjoyed the book and loved the colorful, beautifully drawn illustrations throughout. I think it would be geared to toddlers to young children but even older kiddos might benefit from it as it has little activities at the end such as: Jake encouraging new experiences, Adventure tips, and a breathing activity. I also really liked how the author included a picture at the end of the “real” Jake! I’d definitely recommend the book!

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Sons of Sindicato (Sons of Sindicato) by Cam Johns and Sonya Jesus- review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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Sons of Sindicato (Sons of Sindicato #0)Sons of Sindicato by Cam Johns
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Sons of Sindicato is a thrilling interracial love story between a straight-edged, take no crap lawyer and the criminal, mafioso who fell in love with her. A romance, with lots of crime thrown in, and tons of suspense, which I thoroughly enjoyed reading! This novella sized story pulled me in from the very first page and kept me glued until I finished every last word. I am most definitely looking forward to other books in this series!

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10 Days by KJ Holliday – Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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10 Days10 Days by KJ Holliday
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

10 days was a super cute, fun read! I blew through this book in two days flat.

An author, Alex, decides he needs a camping trip so he can experience first hand what it’s like to live off the land in a survival situation for a book he is writing. Who best to accompany him but his two best friends who just happen to be experts on the subject. It was fun, sweet, sarcastic, fast paced, and even had me laughing out loud in a few places. I really enjoyed the relationship the characters had with each other. 10 days would appeal most to people who enjoy contemporary romances but I think this is a fun read for anyone.

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Goddess of Everything by Paul DeBlassie III – Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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Goddess of Everything: A Blood-Curdling Tale of the Affection of One Mother for Her Son and Her Son's Struggle for Truth, Freedom, and LoveGoddess of Everything: A Blood-Curdling Tale of the Affection of One Mother for Her Son and Her Son’s Struggle for Truth, Freedom, and Love by Paul DeBlassie III
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Like.. What ?! What in the world did I just read ? Those are my immediate thoughts of this book after turning its last few pages.

Goddess of Everything starts in a cemetery with a young boy and his Mother. You soon realize this woman is not everything she seems on the surface with what transpires at the boys fathers funeral.

This is absolutely the definition of a supernatural, psychological thriller. It’s a newer, often unexplored subject that I don’t feel gets touched on to much. It’s fresh. This book is a wild, crazy, edge of your seat ride to the very end. It most definitely is a blood curdling ride as well with its depictions of child abuse, and murder which I feel should definitely have some trigger warnings involved for a more sensitive audience as it’s definitely an intense read! There are tons of corrupt people involved and it’s hard to really trust anyone throughout the book but I do think Consuela was one of the best in this book. As hard as she tried to open Gabriel’s eyes to the evil that was his mother she remained steadfast and strong for him never aggressive or defensive while she let him fight his own demons and wage his battles inside himself. They fought until the very end which eventually paid off. If you can look past the triggers mentioned and are looking for fresh, albeit hard to read, new subject matter in your thrillers this might be the book for you! It’s an absolute nail bitter.

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Where Flowers Bloom by Nikki Vale- Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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Where Flowers BloomWhere Flowers Bloom by Nikki Vale
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I honestly did not know what to expect from this book, I went into it not knowing what it would be about, even going back in the middle of reading to read the blurb still didn’t tell me what to really expect with the content of the book. Where flowers bloom is about so much more than a romance, well more than just one romance, and part of the story is set in a time where anything unconventional was not allowed. It’s so much more complex and full to the bursting with love but also a fair amount of pain, suffering, and hate. Kendyll has and continues to deal with so much in her life that I really felt for her. I did feel the ending was a bit rushed and slightly confusing but it didn’t detract from the story at all and your able to gather your own thoughts with the openness of the ending. This book had lots of twists, and turns to keep the reader interested, and so much mystery. I even laughed a time or two despite the serious, gut wrenching tone of the story. It’s descriptive to the point these places and people felt so real. It was a good, clean romance so nothing was to descriptive so it would appeal to most readers young and old. Where flowers bloom was my first book from Ms. Vale but it definitely won’t be my last.

“Love is, where flowers bloom.”

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The Buccaneers of St Fredericks Island by Linda Maria Frank review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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The Buccaneers of St. Frederick IslandThe Buccaneers of St. Frederick Island by Linda Maria Frank
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book definitely took me back in time to my childhood, reminiscent of the Nancy Drew books I devoured one after the other as a young girl. The buccaneers of St Fredericks Island is about a young group of aspiring detectives who raise money for a group of children in NYC. The money is stolen and their clubhouse is burned down. These young, brave kiddos set out to solve these mysteries and find out if they are connected. Little do they know they will uncover a deeper threat to the people of the Island. The illustrations were a nice added touch to the story. I’d say the book is aimed at younger children in the 8-12 category or so but I found myself becoming invested in these characters and enjoying the story as it went on. The characters were fun and the tale intriguing. Overall this was a very pleasant, easy read. I look forward to letting my children enjoy this lovely mystery as well.

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