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Burn (Elemental Warriors Book 1) by Joanna Morgan – Review by Monique Espitia

Burn (Elemental Warriors, #1)Burn by Joanna Morgan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In a world full of supernatural dangers, the Elemental Warriors are tasked with keeping the balance in check. This is the first story of the series and follows Levi and Brooke. Brooke is thrown into Levi’s dangerous world and he tries to protect her. The cliché of falling for the one you are supposed to protect is easy to pick up on from the start but I was all for the hot romance between the two. Brooke has her own secrets and Levi is determined to find out what she is hiding. Together, like fire and water, they create a steamy love story sure to make any reader flush with anticipation. I look forward to reading more about the Elemental Warriors as the series continues. I love the concept of the storyline as it’s an easy and enjoyable read.

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Battling Beckett by T. Christensen – Review by Monique Espitia

Battling Beckett: A Contemporary Step Brother RomanceBattling Beckett: A Contemporary Step Brother Romance by T. Christensen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I’m fairly new to the enemies to lovers, step siblings trope and Battling Beckett was probably the best book to really break into it. Greer and Beckett start off on the wrong foot. He thinks her and her mom are gold digging hussys who will cause nothing but heartbreak for his dear old dad. And it’s up to Beckett to protect said dad at all costs. He’s a jerk. There is not better way to put it. But he has some redeeming qualities that show he is not a lost cause. He has strong protective instincts and when he starts to realize his own faults, the ice in my heart for him started to melt more. Beckett and Greer’s story was a great new read. I would definitely recommend it if you are new to this trope or already a big fan.

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Ashes (Modern-Day Fairy Tale Book 1) by MK Harkins – Review by Monique Espitia

Ashes (Modern-Day Fairy Tale, #1)Ashes by M.K. Harkins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love retellings of childhood fairytales and couldn’t wait to give this book a shot. Especially when the original Disney version makes me want to gag. A Cinderella themed story with a MC who works in a funeral home?!?! Bring it on! I loved the story and it flowed very well. There was substantial character growth in both of the “main” characters and the world building was on point. The step mother and step sisters were absolutely wretched! Seriously deranged. It kept the story interesting and captured my full attention. I can’t tell you how many times I had to clutch my pearls!!! (Gasp!)

I’m so glad I read this book and loved the teasers thrown in. I can’t wait to see what this author has in store for us next.

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Azreya, Aztec Priestess: An Illustrated Mythology Legend by Tricia Copeland, Illustrated by Matt Maes – Review by Monique Espitia

Azreya, Aztec PriestessAzreya, Aztec Priestess by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Azreya is the story of a young Aztec girl, whose family believed she was cursed and her only salvation was to give her to a shaman at the age of three. She grows under his tutelage, wondering who she is and what her purpose should be. Can she trust those around her to be honest and have her best interests at heart? This story has it all, survival, betrayal, and disappointment in those who were supposed to love her the most. Azreya goes on a difficult journey where she learns to trust herself and her abilities as she attempts to save the very people who pushed her away.

I really enjoyed this story a lot. It was a very pleasant read and I couldn’t put it down.

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