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The Girl and the Raven (The Girl and the Raven Book 1) by Pauline Gruber – Review by Vanessa Watts

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The Girl and The RavenThe Girl and The Raven by Pauline Gruber
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is definitely a modern retelling of good vs. evil with twists and turns that make this one book you won’t want to put down. This book reminds me of a coming-of-age story for Lucy who not only survives a difficult childhood but has to come to terms with things not being what they seem.
The characters in this book are well thought out and multi-dimensional. The way they interact with each other through the book is witty and emotional. Lucy who loses her mom and moves in with her two uncles into her grandmother’s flat comes face to face with a new reality she never knew existed. Throw into the mix a father she has never met, the crazy aunt upstairs, a brooding boyfriend, a friend group that at times are more enemy than friend, and Dylan a guy that only seems to bring trouble and you have a recipe for disaster. But when Lucy falls into danger can they all come together to save her life? Is everything always good vs. evil or does some grey in between area exist? This is one book you definitely need to read; you won’t regret it.

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Shadows of Doubt (A Crawford Mystery) by Merissa Racine – Review by Alexis Laidlaw

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Shadows of Doubt (A Crawford Mystery)Shadows of Doubt by Merissa Racine
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Two Words: SO. GOOD!
I had high hopes for the second book of the Crawford Mystery series as the first one was such an excellent read, and this one did not disappoint. It was succinct, with good flow and the character arcs hit exactly when they needed to. I especially love how Racine will lead the reader in one direction and then pull a 180 on them when it all comes together in a neat little bow. Half of the book I thought to myself “this is going to be what happens, just watch” and of course, nope there is a wonderful little twist that is just so satisfying.
Congratulation again Marissa, can’t wait to read the 3rd installment! I will be keeping an eye out for it!

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Nite Fire: Smoke & Mirrors (Book 3) AUDIO BOOK by C. L. Schneider – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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This is not my first audible by this author but it is one of my favorites yet.  I enjoyed how the narrator brought the story to life using different tones of voices.  They kept the story engaging and had me want to listen to more.  It is a great story where the characters come to life with each word.  It is a story that is full of action from shapeshifters to creatures that lay hidden in the night.   Dahlia and Alex are great characters.  Secrets and killings, Dahlia has her hands full. But what will happen when worlds collide and secrets struggle to stay hidden? I highly recommend this audible, you won’t regret picking it up.

Death under Palm Trees (A Jack and Frances mystery Book 4) by Carmen Radtke – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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Death under Palm TreesDeath under Palm Trees by Carmen Radtke
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Death under Palm Trees is the 4th book in the Jack and Frances mystery series by Carmen Radtke. It is the first I have read by this author (and the series) and it wasn’t for me. The book was well written, and had a good story line, but I just couldn’t get into it. I struggled to finish the book, and mainly did so, because I wanted to know who the spy was. There were too many characters for me to develop strong feelings about them. Jack, Frances and Uncle Sal are the main characters, and I liked them- but all the people in the house were hard for me to keep straight. I didn’t feel like it grabbed me as much as it should have, being a murder mystery. I did like the old feeling- you could tell it took place in the 30s, and I liked the references to pre war. While this book can be read as a stand alone, I suggest reading the others in the series first. Based on the other reviews, I feel like that would have given me a stronger feeling for them. I did like that the mystery remained until the very end, it wasn’t a book you figured out right from the get go.

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Snowfall Serenade (Soul Connection #3) by Nikki Lynn Barrett – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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Snowfall Serenade (Soul Connection, #3)Snowfall Serenade by Nikki Lynn Barrett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this paranormal romance story. This is an author I never hesitate to pick up. I enjoyed her writing skills and how her attention to details bring her stories to life. This book is no different. I was pulled in right from the beginning. It is a fast paced, how to put down story that has characters that are relatable and keeps the story engaging. This is the third book in this series which I highly suggest reading the previous two books to help your enhancement of this series. This is Zelda and Scott’s story. Theirs is one of secrets from the past and forgiveness. Between the voices in her head and Scott, she feels as if she is losing their battle. He has questions and no answers and keeps coming back to see if he can trust her again. What will happen to these two? What will fate have in store for them? They are great characters with great growth throughout the story. I also enjoyed the growth of the plot that kept me wanting to know what would happen next. Their chemistry is great and I found myself hoping they would find their happiness. This is a great story that is worth the pick up for sure. I highly recommend this book and this author.

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Death under Palm Trees (A Jack and Frances mystery Book 4) by Carmen Radtke – Review by Katie Matthews

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Death under Palm TreesDeath under Palm Trees by Carmen Radtke
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

After reading the second book in this series I was really looking forward to reading more from this series and I wasn’t disappointed at all – it was such a brilliant read – I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. The authors descriptive language was amazing – I really could imagine exactly what I was reading – such vivid detail! I love the characters; they are just so easy to read about and I loved being on this journey with them and because of the authors attention to detail as mentioned before I definitely felt like I was on that journey with them at times. I really like the time setting for this series – so interesting to read about. There were some really good twists and turns to the story too that kept me on the edge of my seat and the pages turning. I can’t wait to read more from this author in the future.

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Come Back Tomorrow (Embrace Tomorrow Duet Book 1) by Amy Argent – Review by Kerry Carr

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Come Back Tomorrow (Embrace Tomorrow, #1)Come Back Tomorrow by Amy Argent
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow what can I say about this book. It is a beautiful story that is so powerful that you can’t put it down. The characters are so amazing written  that you feel your a fly on the wall watching it unfold. This story isn’t a typical romance. It’s full of tears, and laughter, it shows the strength of two people to fight for love even when all the odds are stacked against them. It deals with the subject of terminal illness and the grief that causes for the people who care for that person really well. It’s a book I read with tears in my eyes, a smile on my face and hope in my heart.

Will is dying. Suffering from terminal cancer he has given up on fighting and just wants to die alone to save the people he cares about watching him suffer. With a DNR in place all he has to do is sit there and wait.
That is until Tori comes through his door. Tori works at the hospital and has supported several patients towards the end of their lives but none like Will.
At first Will doesn’t want to know, he keeps his guard up and works hard at pushing Tori away but as she proves she is there because she wants to be and because she cares their relationship grows. The sad part is this new found love has an expiration date and with Will’s DNR in place and his refusal of treatment their time could be short.

Can this chance of love give Will the hope he needs to keep fighting? Or will Tori have to leave to let go of the man she loves.

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Nite Fire: Smoke and Mirrors (Book 3) Audio Book by C.L. Schneider – Review by Caralee Loonat

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Nite Fire Smoke and Mirrors (Nite Fire #3) Audio Book by C.L. Schneider
4 Stars!!!!

How do you make a book better? You make an audio versio. This brings the book to more places and makes it easy for the reader to enjoy as they travel in their cars or are walking. The author has really got such a refreshing style. The characters are brought to life via the narrators voice. I felt as though I was right in the action as the drama unfolds.

I really find that I am drawn to Dahlia’s character. The way that the journey unfolds just draws you deeper and deeper into the story. I really like that it is a supernatural mystery. The mix of human and supernatural beings just adds to the story. The partnership of Dahlia and Creed really adds to the drama. Evens being a human and coping in the Supernatural world is just another added bonus. I really like how the author draws out the drama and the mystery . I will definitely be reading more from this author and I hope this series in the future.

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Kingdom of Embers (Kingdom Journals Book 1) by Tricia Copeland – Review by Jamie Zabolotney

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Kingdom of Embers (Kingdom Journals #1)Kingdom of Embers by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I seriously got into this book! What do you get when you cross a witch and a vampire? A recipe for a very strange senior year of highschool. Alenda Scott isn’t like other girls but has to appear that way in order to fly under the radar. Her mother, the Queen of the vampires, is overprotective and doesn’t allow her daughter too many freedoms and isn’t allowed to date. Enter several boys who would like to hold the position of boyfriend.

Alena is a very strong willed character who knows her own mind. She trains hard at her mother’s request but she is ready to push the boundaries of what she is allowed to do.

She meets Nick, a new boy at her school who is interested in her but she isn’t sure where her feelings lie with him. Hunter is her imaginary friend from childhood who turns out to be a real person. Sparks fly between the two of them.

I look forward to future installments by Tricia Copeland.

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Sea Mage (The Nightshade Guild, Book 10) by Louisa Bacio – Review by Santana Hicks

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Sea Mage (The Nightshade Guild, Book 10)Sea Mage by Louisa Bacio
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Sea Mage by Louisa Bacio was very interesting to read. An orphaned elven princess who is a toddler is being protected by a guild of mages. Every month, a new mage takes responsibility for the tiny princess named Ameria. This a month is a mermaid shifter named Serenas turn.

Very little time has passed when Serena realizes that she may need help with this task. Peder, the king of sea dragon shifters offers, providing the book with a will they, won’t they atmosphere.

The reason why I gave this book a 3 out of 5 is because I expected more action from this book. There was very much and they action scenes that did make it into the book were very small and over with way too fast and easily at that. I would be interested in seeing more of Ameria’s power at work. I also felt as if the book was rushed. In a lot of places the author felt things very vague. Even the romance portion seemed rushed. It was not very believable.

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Forever: A Diamond Doms Novel by Ivy Nelson – Review by Amber Day

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Forever: A Diamond Doms NovelForever: A Diamond Doms Novel by Ivy Nelson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the last book in this series and I went into this book blind. The biggest complaint that I have is that I started this series on the last book. I will be going back to read the rest of them as soon as possible. So this book was majorly hot. Ivy Nelson had me glued to Russell and Gemma’s story. There were a few things that I was confused about but that could be due to not reading the books from the beginning. Overall it was a good read.

Reviewed by @awesomelyamber

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Kingdom of Embers (Kingdom Journals Book 1) by Tricia Copeland – Review by Amber Day

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Kingdom of Embers (Kingdom Journals #1)Kingdom of Embers by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first time that I can recall that I have read Ms. Copeland. I am a fan of both Vampire Diaries and Mortal Instruments so this book caught my attention based on that comparison. I had so happy that it lived up to it and more. My heart went out to Alena and was excited to see her grow as a character. I don’t even have the words to talk about her “imaginary friend” Chase. This book kept me captivated the whole through and was definitely worth the read if you enjoyed the other two series that it was compared to.

 

Reviewed by @awesomelyamber

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Tenacious (Billionaire Bodyguards Book 6) by Via Mari – Review by Kerry Carr

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Tenacious (Billionaire Bodyguards # 6)Tenacious by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the 6th book in the Billionaire Bodyguards series and these books just keep getting better and better. These books can be read as a standalone because each book revolves around a different couples relationship but the characters make appearances in all books so for a proper understanding of the characters and their stories I suggest reading them from the beginning.

These books have the perfect combination for me, danger and excitement and hot alpha males that will do anything to protect the woman that holds their heart and their families. The passion in the story is so intense but it always leaves you wanting more.

This story follows Nick and Allie’s story. They meet in a previous book and this book continues 1 month later. With the feelings between them running high and the danger from their shared enemy still present Nick decides to return back into Allie’s life to protect her and give in to this connection between them.

There’s one problem in his plan. Allie herself. While she can’t deny the chemistry and attraction between them she doesn’t do relationships, and her job as an nurse makes even thinking of a relationship difficult.
But now they are thrust together in another dangerous situation where Allie’s life is in danger and the only person able to protect her is also the man who could break her heart and completely destroy her.

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Tenacious (Billionaire Bodyguards Book 6) by Via Mari – Review by Kaitlynn Taylor

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Tenacious (Billionaire Bodyguards # 6)Tenacious by Via Mari
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Tenacious (Billionaire Bodyguards #6)
By Via Mari

4-stars

Tenacious was another great story by this incredible author, I have read lots by this author and I have yet to be disappointed! This is the sixth book in the series, a series that should be read in order. I skipped a couple books of this series because I got so excited reading this synopsis that I just couldn’t wait to read Allie’s story, and while I loved it, I think I would have enjoyed it more had I followed the series from start to finish.

I love how this storyline never has a dull moment, there’s always something that keeps me captivated and sitting on the edge of my seat. It’s intense, action-packed, dramatic and oh so steamy, a really well-rounded story.

I would absolutely recommend this book to others!

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Tenacious (Billionaire Bodyguards Book 6) by Via Mari – Review by Bethany Rollins

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Tenacious (Billionaire Bodyguards # 6)Tenacious by Via Mari
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

In one word, underwhelmed would be how I can describe my feelings on Via Mari’s book Tenacious, book 6 in Billionaire Bodyguards series. The main characters of Allie and Nick were just not interesting. I always appreciate character development but felt both were just lacking in this area. The overall storyline of human trafficking was decent but the storyline is only a portion of this book. I wanted to care more about the main characters involvement in the storyline but just failed to connect with them. I know this is part of a series and a number of readers will love this story. I for one struggled to continued on and was happy to finish this book and move onto a book that has more character interest.

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Shadows of Doubt (A Crawford Mystery) by Merissa Racine – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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Shadows of Doubt (A Crawford Mystery)Shadows of Doubt by Merissa Racine
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Shadows of Doubt (A Crawford Mystery) by Merissa Racine

Shadows of Doubt is the second book in the A Crawford Mystery Series by Merissa Racine. Holy Cow what an intense ride . This is a mystery that is an intense yet packed with action and mystery . Once you start reading its really hard to put down. This is a fairly new author to me but I’m a fan already. I do highly recommend reading the first book if you haven’t already its just as addicting as this one. Lauren is a court reporter she’s desperate for money so she jumps at the chance at any jobs that come her way even if it means doing a job where her ex is the new judge. When a elderly woman is found murdered and one of jer workers is being accused of the crime. Lauren knows something isn’t right about all of this . But is she willing to risk everything to try and prove he’s innocent? I don’t want to spoil anything about this on the edge of your seat mystery. I highly recommend reading this to find out what happens next. I can’t wait to read more from this Author.

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The Groomsman (Unexpected Series – Book 2) by Marina Hanna

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Shadows of Doubt (A Crawford Mystery) by Merissa Racine – Review by M Policicchio

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Shadows of Doubt (A Crawford Mystery)Shadows of Doubt by Merissa Racine
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Shadows of Doubt (A Crawford Mystery) by Merissa Racine

4 out of 5 Stars

Merissa Racine brings the suspense each time. I was sure I knew who the killer was. Then, wham! Twist!!! I didn’t see it coming. I was blindsided. But, I saw all the clues that had been there from the beginning. The ending is not what I expected. I hope that there are more mysteries coming!

Lauren Besoner has been freelance court reporting since her ex-husband, Tony, became the judge. She knew that she could not work for him. Lauren agrees to cover for his court reporter while she is on maternity leave. This puts Lauren smack dab in the middle of the biggest thing the little town has ever seen, a murder trial. Lauren doesn’t believe that the accused is guilty. She winds up discovering the real murderer and so much more. Will Lauren ever be the same?

I didn’t understand the reason for all the testimony. I have to admit that it dragged on for me a bit. I realized that all of it was important. If not for the details provided by the individual witnesses, some of the reasons when the real killer is revealed wouldn’t make sense. I don’t think we have seen the last of Ray. Impatiently waiting for the next one!

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Stranded (Cetacea Chronicles Book 1) by Feather Chelle – Review by Heather Bass

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Stranded: Cetacea Chronicles Volume 1Stranded: Cetacea Chronicles Volume 1 by Feather Chelle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book I have read from this author and she now has a new fan. This book is for kids but I really enjoyed it as well. My son and I took turns reading it. We fell in love with the characters in the first chapter and we could not stop reading it until the end. We loved the story so much we read it in only a couple of days. I can’t wait to see what is going to happen next.

Cherish loves dolphins so much that her family takes care of them. She wants to be just like her parents. Cherish is scared when a virus starts to infect the ocean life she knows. She doesn’t know what to do and her family steps in to help. Will the virus spread into the whole ocean or will they be able to stop the virus before it spreads?

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Shadows of Doubt (A Crawford Mystery) by Merissa Racine – Review by Jessica Phillips

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Shadows of Doubt (A Crawford Mystery)Shadows of Doubt by Merissa Racine
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Shadows of Doubt is the second book in the Crawford Mystery series by Merissa Racine. This is my first read by this author and I read the series out of order. Personally, I think they can be read as a stand alone but recommend reading them in order.
Lauren Besoner is a court reporter, in serious need of some money. So she agrees to take a job for her ex-husband. In this case, a young pizza delivery driver is accused of murdering an elderly lady.
Lauren doesn’t buy it, and started seeing a few inconsistencies. But is she willing to loose her job to speak up? Will she be able to prove this young man’s innocence before it’s too late?
This story is a suspenseful mystery, that will keep you guessing. Not everything is as it seems.

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Kingdom of Embers: Extended Finale (Kingdom Journals #1) by Tricia Copeland-Review by Amanda Kimble

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Kingdom of Embers (Kingdom Journals #1)Kingdom of Embers by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 Stars

Kingdom of Embers: Extended Finale (Kingdom Journals #1) by Tricia Copeland

Not the first read by Copeland. Kingdom of Embers is a great start of a new series. Alena and Chase are amazing and I can’t wait for the next book.

Alena is a hybrid and isn’t sure what exactly she’s supposed to be doing. She goes to school with the humans and isn’t allowed to mingle with others. She sees someone who she thinks is an imaginary friend she made up in her mind. The quote I chose for Alena is: “Does she remember what it’s like to be a teenager? Can I get a replacement for her? Or at least a refund?”

Chase sees Alena and waits until the next time he sees her. He asks the hardest question about Ivy. They start hanging out but her mom doesn’t know. The quote I chose for Chase is: “Do you think about her often? I hadn’t thought about you since kindergarten. Mom said I cried for weeks.”

Highly recommended for YA Fantasy lovers.

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Kingdom of Embers (Kingdom Journals Book 1) by Tricia Copeland – Review by Angela Renee Diaz

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Kingdom of Embers (Kingdom Journals #1)Kingdom of Embers by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Can you imagine half witch and half vampire? What a wonderful powerful species combined. This was a fantastic book I absolutely loved it. A teenager almost adult. I’m ready for the next book. Really interested in what’s to come. Specially to figure out why they teleported when they were kids.

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Shadows of Doubt (A Crawford Mystery) by Merissa Racine – Review by Stephanie Nicole

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Shadows of Doubt (A Crawford Mystery)Shadows of Doubt by Merissa Racine
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Shadows of Doubt (A Crawford Mystery) by Merissa Racine is a great installment to this series. While the first book was incredible and kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time Racine does a even better job in book two. The mystery and the hunt for justice makes Ms. Racine’s writing and plot very compelling. Full of suspense, mystery, and so much more I once again found myself unable to put the book down. While Lauren is in an interesting case, when she goes digging for clues will she be prepared for what she finds? I mean everyone has some skeletons in their closet right? But will Lauren be able to handle the secrets she uncovers? You’ll have to read Shadows of Doubt (A Crawford Mystery) by Merissa Racine to find out for yourself.

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Love’s Refrain: A Time Travel Romance (The Stardust Duet Book 1) by K.G. Fletcher Review by Mandy Ott

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

This is not my typical genre when it comes to books, but K.G. Fletcher delivered an amazing book! It took a little while for me to get into the book, but when I did, I couldn’t put it down. I was intrigued by the love and connection that spans life, time, and death. Fletcher does a great job of describing the main characters, Kat and Phillip, as well as the setting for their story, Whitley, Georgia. I have not read any of K.G. Fletcher’s other novels but can’t wait to read more, especially the second book of this series. This is a great read for fans of pure, clean romance, no toxicity, no violence, just pure connection.

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Kingdom of Embers (Kingdom Journals Book 1) by Tricia Copeland – Review by Stephanie Nicole

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Kingdom of Embers (Kingdom Journals #1)Kingdom of Embers by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Kingdom of Embers (Kingdom Journals Book 1) by Tricia Copeland is one of the best books I have read this year. Once again Copeland gives us phenomenal characters, a terrific plot, and so many other intricate details that she’ll pull you in with one chapter and you’ll be at the end before you know it. Filled with witches, magical abilities and so much more, Copeland pulls us into a magical world once again. While Copland introduces us to several unique characters she brings out primary focus on seventeen year old Alena who is tired of following all of the strict rules and pretending to be someone she’s not. But when Alena starts to uncover the mysteries that she’s been questioning for years will she be able to handle the answers? Will she and her friend be able to undo what’s been done before it’s to late? You’ll have to read Kingdom of Embers (Kingdom Journals Book 1) by Tricia Copeland for yourself to find out.

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Kingdom of Embers (Kingdom Journals Book 1) by Tricia Copeland – Review by Kristy Nelson

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Kingdom of Embers (Kingdom Journals #1)Kingdom of Embers by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

It’s not my usual genre, but I really enjoyed this book! I always love when an author is able to bring something new to a subject that has been written about many times. This book goes beyond the classic things you’ve read about vampires before. This was a quick and easy read, but very attention grabbing at the same time. I’m looking forward to reading the next book in the series.

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