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I Love You Today (Trading Heartbeats Trilogy Book 2) by Julie Navickas – Review by Michelle Austin

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I Love You Today (The Trading Heartbeats Trilogy Book 2)I Love You Today by Julie Navickas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great 5 star read. I was excited to read Austin’s story. He ends up with a great job offer in Chicago and gets a roommate. And let’s just say that sparks flew between them. Will she help him get over his broken heart? As he gets to know Casey more there is a twist and Austin has to make a big decision. Will he make the right one?
This was a great romance that pulled me right in. All of the characters added a great element to the story, even though one made me very angry. The author does a great job with her writing and she pulls you right in. I look forward to reading the next book in the series and more from this author. 1-click and get started today.

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A Crossbow Christmas by Ann Swann – Review by Skylar daniels

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A Crossbow ChristmasA Crossbow Christmas by Ann Swann
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book that I have read from this author and I fell absolutely in love with her writing. This was an amazing book that I could read over and over again. It had my full attention from the very beginning to the end.
The pandemic knocked Carina flat. Now that she is home from a months-long hospital stay, she hopes to have a big family Christmas. But no one seems to care. Her husband is working out of town and her grown children are scattered all around the country. The only one who seems to understand is a young man in her grief group. He offers her his family cabin in the mountains of Colorado. There, she is guaranteed to have a white Christmas, something she hasn’t had in a long time. She writes about it in her journal, trying to convince herself she can do it alone. But it still doesn’t seem possible. She isn’t adventurous, she’s always been everyone else’s caregiver.
I look forward to reading more of her books in the near future.

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The Fifth Daughter of Thorn Ranch by Julia Brewer Daily – Review by Lucy Machard

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The Fifth Daughter of Thorn RanchThe Fifth Daughter of Thorn Ranch by Julia Brewer Daily
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This book was interesting. It honestly took me a while to fully get into it. The writing style seemed a little stiff and formal, and to me personally didn’t feel like it flowed well. The book seemed really drawn out with a rushed ending. It’s a great story though, and I wish we got more from the romance with the two leads than what we had in the book. Hopefully, there’s a sequel coming soon and we can follow along with Emma’s story even more!

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Faida (Heartstrings Book 3) by Brooke May – Review by Barbie England

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Faida (Heartstrings Book 2)Faida by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was an enjoyable book written by Ms. May! It is the second in the heartstrings series. It definitely contains some spoilers, so this series should be read in order. I think the author made a good choice to review how the cupids work to help people fall in love at the beginning of the book. The cupids see a string that connects the two hearts, and the brighter it glows, the stronger love they have for each other. Faida is a cupid whose name means wings that are folded. After Faida’s matchmaking experience, she is kind of jaded to the whale experience of falling in love. She is assigned to help a man named Robert Peters. Robert is a single dad and also the CEO of his company. When Faida meets Robert, she observes that his only heartstring (strong connection) is with his daughter Alice.Will Faida be able to help Robert find love and continue to be an awesome Dad? You must read this book to find out the answer!

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More Than by Diane Barnes – Review by Mandy Ott

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More ThanMore Than by Diane Barnes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

More Than was much more than I was expecting! This book was so beautifully written, with a touch of humor, lots of emotions, and a will to push yourself. The characters are so realistic that I found myself rooting for Peggy as she started her journey through boot camp workouts, and continued rooting for her throughout the book. Her inner dialogs with herself are too close to reality (I found myself wondering if someone had tapped into my own thoughts). Peggy constantly questions whether she is raising her twins well, carrying guilt over the death of her husband, all while being ridiculed for her weight. Diane Barnes does a wonderful job creating a realistic setting for the reader; I could feel the heat in boot camp room, heat the labored breathing of the other “campers.” A well-written, powerful story of a woman’s journey to find herself again. I can’t wait to read more by Diane Barnes.

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Aiko (Heartstrings Book 1) by Brooke May – Review by Barbie England

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Aiko (Heartstrings #1)Aiko by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Aiko is the first book of the Heartstrings series. It follows Aiko who is one of the cupids who were created to assist Cupid with his job. Aiko seems to make a disaster happen every time that she has an assignment, instead of the desired love connection. She first meets Alejandro (who she calls Al) while he is on a date with a woman named Felicia. When Al tries to play in a Mariachi band on the date it ends in disaster, and the gesture is not seen as romantic. Al is once again searching for love. When Aiko discovers that Al is her next assignment, she has to learn how to be gracious to herself. Aiko sees two people that have a heartstring connection to Al. Will she choose the correct woman to focus on, or will her efforts end in more disappointment and problems?

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Master Catteneo (Masters of the Consulate Book 5) by Sylvia Black – Review by Lauren West

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Master CatteneoMaster Catteneo by Sylvia Black
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Another spicy couple to add to the series! Ms. Black continues to increase excitement each book. Master Catteneo is in a class all his own. The chemistry with him and Alessia is through the roof! Stubborn and possessive all in one. When they come upon a situation that requires them to work together it’s where the sparks really fly!!

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Revenge Honeymoon by K.J. Gillenwater – Review by Daryian Lucas

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Revenge HoneymoonRevenge Honeymoon by K.J. Gillenwater
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

3.7/5 Stars
This was my first read by this author and it was okay. I expected more of a fun, comedy banter feel to the story than there was. I did like that it’s written in 3rd person. The book did make me want to take a cruise!

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The Kidnapping by Linda Burson – Review by Kay Stritesky

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The KidnappingThe Kidnapping by Linda Burson
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

The book was a fun read but I was waiting for that one moment that would capture my attention and let me know I could not put the book down! The characters are well developed, and the story line is well written I just wanted more. I dont know if I was hoping for a darker story and got something lighter but I feel like this could have been a 5/5 instead of a 3/5!

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I Love You Today (Trading Heartbeats Trilogy Book 2) by Julie Navickas – Review by Serenity Somers

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I Love You Today (The Trading Heartbeats Trilogy Book 2)I Love You Today by Julie Navickas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This continuation of this series is absolute perfection. Austin and Casey’s connection, their love, and their trials are all wound so intricately together, it makes you want to keep reading justto get to the end, and see how they truly end up!

Austin’s troubles with his brother and Mavis, his issues trying to let go, and his newfound love for Casey are all perfectly displayed in this heartwarming story of a c=California boy and a Chicago girl.

Casey’s love for those around her and her confidence issues toward her future are something I think most people can relate to. I loved getting to experience her coming in to herself and finally going for what she wants, with a little (or a lot) of pushing from our (My) favourite Templeton sibling.

I’m so excited for book three, to see where they all end up and experiencing the world of Templeton again.

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Pardon Me, Please by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Gabrielle

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Pardon Me, PleasePardon Me, Please by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Almost everyone eats turkey on Thanksgiving but Albert the turkey hopes that he is not one of the turkey’s that get eaten. When a family picks him out to buy, he tries to communicate with the family and not be their dinner. As the family tries to figure out what they plan to do with Albert he tries to find a way to get them to understand his wishes. This is an interesting way to introduce some dialogue to children about animal welfare and the different things that people eat. It does not push any agenda, but I would find it hard to explain how the turkey that this family is buying turns into dinner to young readers. That may be going a little deep bit there are children who will ask these kinds of questions. It was nice to see how the story involves the whole family making the decision.

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Glass Houses by Sinister Styx – Review by Candida Hopper

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Glass HousesGlass Houses by Sinister Styx
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a short quick read that packed quite a punch. I definitely felt an array of emotions while reading this story. This was a dark, twisted and unique story that puts the pieces together at the end. I wish this story was longer because I enjoyed it and didn’t want it to end. I look forward to reading more from this author.

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Glass Houses by Sinister Styx – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62344461-glass-houses” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Glass Houses” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1662751510l/62344461._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62344461-glass-houses”>Glass Houses</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22791731.Sinister_Styx”>Sinister Styx</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5116773320″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
A fast paced novella that will have you turning the pages to see what happens next. These lovers are doomed to repeat their tragic end in every life that they live. How far would someone be willing to go for revenge? When I first looked to see how many pages/chapters were in this I thought I had read it wrong. I don’t feel like anything was missed in the telling of why these incidents happened and the author did a great job in that aspect. At the end I found myself wishing there were more pages to read though!
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Dream-Shifter by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Felicia Bates

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Dream-ShifterDream-Shifter by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I’ve read a few Lois Wickstrom books with my youngest child and we always love them. Dream Shifter was the first full length novel I’ve read by this author vs the usual younger children stories with illustrations. Dream Shifter was just as imaginative and enjoyable as the books I’ve read before it though! I enjoyed the creative storyline and the characters were fantastic. I actually read this book myself but I feel that my 8 year old would have loved it. I really look forward to reading more from such a creative author.

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Pardon Me, Please by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Felicia Bates

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Pardon Me, PleasePardon Me, Please by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Pardon Me, Please was a great book to read with my daughter (6 yr) as we approach the Thanksgiving holiday. She enjoyed the book and has had me read it more than once to her since. It’s so important as a parent (or at least this parent) to have a well written story that doesn’t take forever to read at bedtime. Pardon Me was fun and to the point with creative tricks to try to get that pardon.

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Pardon Me, Please by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Angela Renee Diaz

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Pardon Me, PleasePardon Me, Please by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A good short quick kid book. Perfect with Thanksgiving around the corner. Pardon the turkey and take the turkey to turkey park. Taking it to the turkey park because the family isn’t going to eat it. I love this author. Looking forward to reading more books from this author.

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Gunner (Hollins & Haring Book 3) by T.J. Beach – Review by Christen Ware

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Gunner by T.J. Beach My rating: 4 of 5 stars Reading this as a stand-alone rather than as a part of the series. This book has a very interesting plot […]

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And Then She Fell by Dreena Collins – Review by Ayla Eddy

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And Then She FellAnd Then She Fell by Dreena Collins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

How far will a mother go to find the truth behind the death of her daughter? Catherine showcases the answer to this question as she delves deep into the unknown to solve the mystery to her daughter’s death. Learning things she never knew while finding the reality of how hard it is to know who to trust anymore. It is a roller coaster of twists and turns that keep you turning the page. A top notch psychological thriller!

It shows the lengths a mother will go for their child. As a mother myself it definitely hit close to home on the distance I would go for my own. I highly recommend this book. It will keep you glued to the pages to find out how it all ends.

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A Crossbow Christmas by Ann Swann – Review by Michelle Troyer

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A Crossbow ChristmasA Crossbow Christmas by Ann Swann

Carina’s mother, sister and father have all passed, her only family. Then she survived the pandemic after being on the ventilator. Now she is facing the lonliness of everyone being gone. She has joined a grief support group page on facebook and met Max, who lost his very young wife. All Carina wants is for her kids and grandkids to be together for Christmas. Max has a cabin in Colorado that he would like Carina and her family to enjoy for the holiday. However, only Aaron has agreed to come for Christmas. The others have their own reasons on why they cannot make it. She arrives in a little quaint town in Colorado where all the people are so friendly. The cabin is beyond her expectations. Max is going to meet her at the cabin on Christmas Eve and have Christmas with her and her son. A chain of events happens over the next several days and she has met many new people who have become friends. She loves it in Crossbow. In the end, her family ends up surprising her for Christmas. This book is an easy-read, I loved it and could not put it down, and it had a happy ending!

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The Final Bite by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Kerry Carr

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The Final BiteThe Final Bite by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a great quick read. I have loved every boon this author has wrote and this is another one to add to that list. This author does an amazing job of making paranormal romances gripping and captivating. Even though this is a short read the story feels complete and not left unfinished or like its missing parts as some short stories do.

Quinnlan has been give the opportunity of a second chance at life. The catch is he has to find his mate within 3 days. The additional snag is there is no second guessing or changing his mind once he has made a choice.
When he first meets Garrett he is in a bad way after being beaten up by a wolf pack. Quinnlan has a choice does he save his life and in doing so accept him as a mate or does he let him die? What will be Garrett’s reaction when he find out the consequences of that choice and can Garrett really be Quinnlan’s mate or he is the wrong choice and Quinnlan’s signed himself back into purgatory?

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The Rom Com Movie Club (The Rom Com Movie Club Book 1) by Bernadette Marie – Review by April McCoy

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The Rom Com Movie Club - Book OneThe Rom Com Movie Club – Book One by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Really enjoyed this book! Lisa and Ryans tale was lighthearted fun and with a little twist of drama. I found the book really well written and went through a whirlwind of emotions reading it! it was well planned and the characters are ones I can’t wait to watch and grow with! Book one of the series and cannot wait to read those that follow!

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The Magical Summer of Miranda Stone (The Emergence Duology Book 1) by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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The Magical Summer of Miranda StoneThe Magical Summer of Miranda Stone by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
The Magical Summer of Miranda Stone (The Emergence Duology Book 1) by A.D. Brazeau

The Magical Summer of Miranda Stone is a wonderfully written YA/Fantasy that pulled me in from the beginning and I found myself lost in the pages and read on one afternoon. This author knocked it out of the park with this one along with amazing characters that made me feel like I was right there with them. This is packed with action , adventure, magic and so much more . Miranda is a young woman who wakes up one day feeling different and soon realizes she has magic powers but is scared and doesn’t want to cause any danger to her family and runs away. She finds herself in New Orleans and finds out there are others like her with powers and these guys set out to help her . Will she stay with her new friends or go back home to her family? I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I’m looking forward to the next in this series.

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Pardon Me, Please by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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Pardon Me, PleasePardon Me, Please by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Pardon me, Please was a cute Thanksgiving book. The illustrations are colorful and cute. I read the book to my 7 year old. He enjoyed it and was happy with the decision the family made. After we read the book, my son wanted to look up if the story was true. I had never heard of the president pardoning turkeys, but it seems it’s been going on for decades. It was a creative way to teach young kids about history and traditions. We read up on the start of the tradition. We both learned something new. Cute book for younger elementary school aged kiddos.

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Lucas the Spy Cat (Jake the Growling Dog) by Samantha Shannon – Review by Sarah Devereaux

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Lucas the Spy CatLucas the Spy Cat by Samantha Shannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this cute story. I read this to my almost 5-year-old who is cat obsessed and she loved it. She enjoyed looking at all the beautifully done illustrations and finding the different animals along with Lucas in the pictures. She also thought the activities at the back of the book were cool too.
I think the concept of the story is really cute. When a family pet or neighbourhood pet leaves for the night everyone is always curious about what they do and the idea of putting a camera on them is super cute to find out exactly what they do at night!
This was not my first book by this author, and I have enjoyed her work in the past and knew I wouldn’t be let down by reading another of her books, and I was right.
As a teacher, I will be recommending this book to all of my friends to read to their little ones both in school and at home, and overall highly recommend it.

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Malayeka (Heartstrings Book 3) by Brooke May – Review by Anastasia Dodson

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Malayeka (Heartstrings Book 3)Malayeka by Brooke May
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Malayeka is the third book in the Heartstrings series by Brooke May. This author is one of my go authors and this series is a really good one! If you’re looking for a funny, romantic adventure, this book fits the bill. We are in the cupid universe and we travel along with them as they complete assignments. I enjoyed Malayeka’s story and I think this one has been my favorite of the series!
I am looking forward to reading more by this author in the future!
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The Rom Com Movie Club (The Rom Com Movie Club Book 1) by Bernadette Marie – Review by Beverly Finnie

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The Rom Com Movie Club - Book OneThe Rom Com Movie Club – Book One by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Her best friend’s getting married. She should be happy for her. But she’s a broken soul trying to find her way through life.
He’s the brother of the groom, and he can’t take his eyes off her.
The Rom-Com Movie Club was an entertaining and fun book to read. It’s quirky, full of humor, happiness, sadness, and some tears. The author makes you feel it as if you were the character. Well some feelings. The Bridezilla best friend, yeah I didn’t feel that, but mostly the things everyone else went through yeah.
Lisa is a lost soul, who doesn’t really know what true love is. Growing up in the foster system she moved constantly and as well as had a new family, it became easier to be alone. And it worked for sometime till she met the 3 women who have since become her family. Best friends who meet once a month to have a rom-com movie/sleepover. What happens when someone enters her life that doesn’t want to leave?
Ryan just moved home and his brother is getting married. Jilted on more than one occasion, the hopeless romantic in Ryan hasn’t given up just yet. When he meets Lisa for the first time, he knows she’s special. He can’t keep his eyes off her, but he’s been warned to stay away. Now that he can.
Will Ryan heed the warning to stay away?
Will Lisa let him in?
These two have been through some things, things that could keep them together or tear them apart. The character growth that is written throughout for Lisa and even maybe for the bride to be Bridzilla. It’s phenomenal what the author did with these characters.
I feel maybe another story for these friends now that Lisa’s brother is moving home. I can only hope. Till then check this book out!

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Borrowed Time by Lane Cohen – Review by Brandy Vaughn

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Borrowed TimeBorrowed Time by Lane Cohen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story is a unique twist on the time travel plot. I like the mention of the original 1960’s version of the time machine. The historical references were enjoyable and kept the pages turning. The characters and the adventures they go on while trying to alter events important to them, drive the plot effortlessly forward. I wanted to know what happened next and couldn’t put the book down. With the way the story ended, there’s room for a sequel!
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Glass Houses by Sinister Styx – Review by Rosanna Ingram

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Glass HousesGlass Houses by Sinister Styx
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a quick read that has suspense, revenge, and a bit of magic.

Ivy believes that her husband is cheating on her…and that’s the crack that begins to shatter their relationship. What follows is acts of revenge that eventually lead to murder. However, that doesn’t seem to be the end…instead, it seems as though it is the beginning…again.

I read this story in less than 10 minutes. I was confused as to the extremes these two were going to in the name of revenge…but it became apparent at the end. After I finished, the whole story made sense. Overall, it was a good story that I enjoyed reading.

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Pardon Me, Please by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Anantha Rusum

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Pardon Me, PleasePardon Me, Please by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is so timely for thanks giving. Albert is a Turkey at a Turkey farm and a family comes to purchase Turkey for Thanks giving. Albert knows from the television that the president has just pardoned a Turkey and wishes that this family pardons him too. He tries to be kind and flaunts his feathers. Then the family come together to vote for a very important consensus , to pardon the turkey or not. This is a very timely book, and I really enjoyed it. The illustrations are bright, vivid and colorful and the message is nicely passed. Hope there are more such books which promote animal love.

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Dream-Shifter by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Betsy Melano

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Dream-ShifterDream-Shifter by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A great book for middle school readers. Gwendolyn is a dream-shifter, she transforms into any animal when she is asleep but turns back into her human form as long as she isn’t startled awake. One night a fire at Gwendolyn’s home startled her and she finds herself stuck being an elk.

The book is well written and I liked it. It has suspense, action, the shape shifting by the main character, and so muck more. I’m looking forward to hearing what my son thinks of the book. I’m sure I would have enjoyed this book when I was in middle school.

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