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This Time Around by Jane Suen – Review by Tausha Treadway

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This Time AroundThis Time Around by Jane Suen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This Time Around by Jane Suen. This is a great second time around romance. Its the story of Katie who breaks up with her high school sweetheart Chase so that he can pursue his college dreams and she can pursue hers. Thinking she did the best thing for everyone she soon realizes what she really gave up. When she lands her dream job she thinks she may be ok but her demanding boss soon causes her love of her job to dissolve. When she gets invited to her old hometown for a friends wedding she decides to take a break from the non stop work and go. Chase has been broken hearted ever since Katie broke up with him and he can’t seem to find anyone to compare. When his brother and sister in law are killed in a tragic car accident he is given custody of his nephew. That is all he is focusing on right now. When his cousin invites him to their wedding and tells him they are adding him to a plus one he’s fine with it until he realizes that plus one is Katie. They quickly realize their feelings never went away. Will they be able to figure out a way to make their relationship work?

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The Letter Carrier by L.C. Lewis – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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The Letter CarrierThe Letter Carrier by Laurie L.C. Lewis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story is based on a true story so it really hits harder than normal . I just want to say thank you to the family for sharing their lives and story with us , what a privilege it has been . Thank you to Laurie for honouring this family in such a beautiful way ❣️

Any book set in the time Hitler and his bad men tried to take over the world usually makes me feel quite sick but at the same time I’m left in awe and wonder at the resilience of people and their determination to survive and come out on the other side …..

Michelle and her family lived in France till the Nazis invaded and life as they knew it took a really bad turn but never do they give up , never do they loose hope and never does their faith falter . I walked away with so many humbling life lessons ❣️

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The Blood Prince by Ayla Marie – Review by Shai Flores

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The Blood PrinceThe Blood Prince by Ayla Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I was drawn in by the beautiful cover and intriguing title. I loved that the story was told from more than one character’s perspective. I thought the language was vivid and entertaining. I had trouble putting it down which is always a sign of a good read for me. I look forward to reading more books in this series and from this author. I definitely recommend this book!

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One Unexpected Gift (Band of Sisters) by Marianne Rice – Review by Katrina Jones

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One Unexpected Gift (Band of Sisters)One Unexpected Gift by Marianne Rice
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was such a good read! The story line is precious. Anytime I can root for a single momma finding a happy ending, I know I’m going to love it.

Skylar reaches out to her close friends to spend some time together for the last few weeks of her maternity leave. Unexpectedly, she finds and old “friend” from her past.

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The Letter Carrier by L.C. Lewis – Review by Tanya Wall, July 2022

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The Letter CarrierThe Letter Carrier by Laurie L.C. Lewis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

World War II Historical Fiction is my favorite genre. This book did not disappoint. It is based on the real life experiences of Michelle Naget, 11 yrs old, and her family. The story starts with Michelle and her family are fleeing to safety from the Germans who have invaded France. Unfortunately, they are captured by the Nazis. They return to their house to discover their home has been commandeered. The Germans require that they serve for them. They live for four years with the Nazis under their roof which causes neighbors to question their loyalty to France.
Under the Nazi’s rule, the family is put through much torment and Michelle find that she is determined to do whatever she can to protect her family. The theme that I found in this reading was the theme of hope. Michelle and her family have faith that they will come out of this alive and together.

This Time Around by Jane Suen – Review by Shelly Kittell

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This Time AroundThis Time Around by Jane Suen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Kate finds second-chance love with her high-school sweetheart, Chase. This book is so romantic. I am a fan of this author as romance stories have an amazing human emotion to them. You can truly feel the love, the pain, everything the couples go through as they are working through the relationship. Truly, the struggle is real. This story is so relatable. Even more so due to Chase raising his nephew. Decisions must be made, secrets must be brought out. Family members are just helping them. This is a well-written and developed story that will touch your heart and leave you feeling touched when you are done. Another winner for the romance category for 2022. Love!

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Enemies of Doves by Shanessa Gluhm – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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Enemies of DovesEnemies of Doves by Shanessa Gluhm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story had its own sense of a mystery as well as suspense. I really enjoyed this one. I was guessing all the way through as I read. The writing was gripping and had a strong sense of realism. I was impacted with realism as I read. This was a book that was impossible to be put down for any means.

The book really made me feel a lot of things. The questions I had just seemed to lead to more answers. I was constantly wondering where this book would lead to next. The story was gripping and from reading of the present and the past with the stories, I was very much intrigued and constantly on the edge of my seat, for the truth was at times far from reach, but a lot closer than I had thought! The book was a sensational read, and I could not put it down! Loved it! Truly a masterpiece of expert writing!

So amazing! I really enjoyed this book and all it had brought to the table. I highly recommend this must-read book. It is a book that was dear as well something we all should read! Do not miss out!

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Taylor’s Law by Jennifer Raines – Review by Wendy Rennewanz

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Taylor's LawTaylor’s Law by Jennifer Raines
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Taylor’s Law by Jennifer Raines

**No spoilers** I am giving this book 5 stars because it grabbed my attention from the first page and had me wanting more. I have never read a book by This Author before, but I will definitely be looking for other books by her! If you are looking for a new book this is the one!

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The Prospect of Death (An Alyssa Chalmers Cozy Mystery) by Carmen Radtke – Review by Kirsten Berkebile

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The Prospect of Death (Alyssa Chalmers mysteries, #2)The Prospect of Death by Carmen Radtke
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book that I have read of Carmen Radtke’s, I haven’t read a book involving women coming from Canada to become wives of miners. I will admit that this book didn’t pull me in at first, but as I continued into the book I found myself not being able to put it down. I can’t wait to read the first book, as this is the second book. Alyssa is an odd person and I am as well so I feel rather drawn to her presence in this book.

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Taylor’s Law by Jennifer Raines – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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Taylor's LawTaylor’s Law by Jennifer Raines
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a quick and easy read with a good storyline and likeable characters. Ella is taking care of her niece, Tessa, after her sister tragically passes away from an illness. She’s just barely started the grieving process when she finds a letter from a lawyers office and finds that the letter pertains to a possible paternity suit. Who is the potential father and why is he coming forward now? Her sister never outright said who Tessa’s father was and no father was listed on the birth certificate. When it comes out that her sister was blackmailing this man for money Ella can’t help but wonder what other secrets her sister had hidden from her. Why didn’t her sister let her know that she was trying to contact the potential father? In the process of gearing up for a courtroom showdown over poor Tessa, she is fighting her growing attraction to the young lawyer. Is there potential for a happily ever after or will he break her heart by taking her niece from her?

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Insatiable Darkness (The Vigilant Book 0) by LM Preston – Review by Shea Gilkerson7/20/22

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Insatiable Darkness (Vigilant, #0.5)Insatiable Darkness by L.M. Preston
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Very quick introduction to the series. EmVee is the new kid in town, who moved in with her trained boxer parents. In an effort to make an impression, EmVee quickly makes some friends and gets the notice of a couple of good looking high school guys. After getting herself in trouble a couple of times, she has to resort to sneaking out to find out what brought her parents here, any why kids are going missing.

This book offers lots of surface information, and quickly. It doesn’t get terribly involved, but keeps you interested in the story and coming back for the next in the series!

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Watcher (Star-Crossed Celestials Book 1) by A.L. Morrow – Review by stephanie nicole

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Watcher (Star-Crossed Celestials Duet #1)Watcher by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This amazing paranormal read really blew me away. The writing was simply perfect, with plenty of twists and turns that made this paranormal read unpredictable. The characters were amazing, the chemistry was sizzling, and let’s not forget the forbidden romance. This is the first time that I have read anything by this author but I will definitely be looking for more.

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Taylor’s Law by Jennifer Raines – Review by April McCoy

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Taylor's LawTaylor’s Law by Jennifer Raines
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a great book! A tale with sadness, love, family, passion, chemistry, a well written antagonist. I found the novel to be well rounded with a great push and pull, and I enjoyed the budding romance where otherwise there was a difficult situation present. Book was well written with a great flow and well thought out characters. Heartwarming and enjoyable all around

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Antipodes (Antipodes Book 1) by T.S. Simons – Review by Lauren West

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Antipodes (Antipodes, #1)Antipodes by T.S. Simons
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Dystopian books are a new genre to me and they really take you outside box. The what if questions and the routes that can be taken make these reads the most fun.
Antipodes was a really good story that most can relate to having lived through a pandemic. The characters were well developed and easy to relate to. The authors detailing and vivid descriptions played to my imagination as if I were directly in the moment with the characters. Cam was a great lead character. You feel for him having to make these life altering decisions and leaving everything and everyone he loves behind. As he adjusts to the new life he has chosen he does find stability, friendship, love, and a sense of self. However with the good you take the bad, and Cam finds himself under circumstances yet again where he has to be all in or all out.

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Let It Be Love (A Mustang Prairie Romance Book 5) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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Let It Be Love (A Mustang Prairie Romance)Let It Be Love by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Let It Be Love (A Mustang Prairie Romance Book 5) by N.D. Jackson

Let It Be Love is the fifth book in the A Mustang Prairie Romance Series that I absolutely loved reading. This is a wonderfully written sweet Contemporary Romance that once you start reading there’s no stopping until you finish. I’ve read several books by this author and her style of writing along with her creative characters make for a fun yet emotional story. Sometimes love is worth fighting for and sometimes its where we least expect it to be. This is Eric and Kiki’s story . Eric is the town Mayor and Kiki is a Mega pop star and also was a successful child actor. These two are very opposite but yet the same. I loved there story it definitely took me on a bit of a emotional rollercoaster ride but it was definitely worth it. Can these two figure put a way to make their relationship work? Can they find balance? I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I can’t wait to read more from this Author.

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Murder in the Lightning Room by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Stephanie Driskill

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Murder in the Lightning Room: A Historical MysteryMurder in the Lightning Room: A Historical Mystery by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely loved this book! Set in the year 1899 in Colorado Springs, Cora finds herself working for the famous Nikola Tesla in his secret lab after witnessing the dead body of his previous assistant. Against the wishes of her mother, Cora continues her detective work to help Tesla find his stolen papers and remain in Colorado Springs with the help of her friends and eventually her romantic interest. Murder, intrigue, and mystery all combine to make this a wonderful story with a very strong female lead set in the past which I find myself drawn to. The dinner party wraps up the loose ends and discover all the secrets that have awaited our discovery. The characters, who are strong and very colorful, are well written, and the suspense just continues all the way to the last page. I have read other books by this author, but I must say that this is my favorite so far. Easy to read and enjoyable, this book is the perfect summer read for an afternoon of intrigue and lounging around the pool! Definitely recommend as a Young Adult book especially for teenage girls to read about a strong woman and the trait of perseverance and hard work

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Mermaid and the Water Magnifying Glass (Mermaid Science Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jerricka Brown

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The Mermaid and the Water Magnifying Glass (Mermaid Science, #3)The Mermaid and the Water Magnifying Glass by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was so adorable and informative. I like how it explains things on a child level. All the lessons worked perfectly in this book. The author did an amazing job with teaching and entertaining. This book will be great for kids to do hands-on activity. I highly recommend it for young curious readers.

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Someone Exactly Like Me (Wounded Hearts Series Book 1) by Debbie Cromack – Review by Carlie Del Gallo

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Someone Exactly Like Me (Wounded Hearts, #1)Someone Exactly Like Me by Debbie Cromack
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

WOW can we say that this book was so steamy and one that I COULD NOT PUT DOWN!! This book revolves around Destiny, who is an author who writes her own books and loves romances and Nicco who is an up-and-coming actor who just so happens to be Destinys crush! Destiny meets him at the set of her best friend’s photoshoot on her birthday and the chemistry is palpable!! They work out a deal that is mutually beneficial for both of them. I could not get over the way that this book was worded. Being able to understand where both of them was coming from and learning about their past traumas that formed them was incredible. This book has just climbed to the top of my favorite reads, and I cannot wait to tell my friends that this needs to be their next read!!

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Tale of a Body Thief (Rovena Silvex Book 1) by Kristy Centeno – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Tale of a Body Thief (Rovena Silvex chronicles Book 1)Tale of a Body Thief by Kristy Centeno
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“Killing demons has always been a piece of cake. Keeping one alive however, is a whole new ballgame for her.”

I fell in love with Kristy’s work after reading Deliverance. Tale of a Body Thief is the first book in this series and a story that had me captivated from the very beginning. When I saw this book out, I jumped to grab a copy. It is a paranormal story with non-stop action and adventure, mayhem and madness, drama and suspense, thrills with gripping danger and let’s not forget the romance.

I love the unexpected and that you never know what you are going to get with Kristy’s writing and it keeps you on your toes. The storyline is well thought out and the characters are well developed and interesting. I enjoyed the character banter and the humour Kristy infuses in her tales.

I suggest you grab a copy and dig in. You will not be disappointed if you love paranormal/supernatural.

Bring on book 2.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Castor’s Kiss (Soul Bonded in the Stars Book 2) by Tai James – Review by Nichole Chrisman

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Castor's Kiss (Soul Bonded in the Stars # 2)Castor’s Kiss by Tai James
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is book 2 in this series. The FMC was kidnapped and forced into a fighting situation when her HEA meets her. They band together to get her safe. Full of action and fast paced this book was a great story that will keep your interest from the beginning. Will definitely be going back to the first book to start from the beginning of the series (but you don’t need to)!

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Levi (The Brothers of Creekside Ranch Series Book 1) by Edith Mackenzie – Review by Laura-Jane Minnie

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LeviLevi by Edith Mackenzie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Levi is an ex navy seal and he returns home to his ranch to help his brothers with their younger sister. When an old friend contacts him and asks for a favour this is where Bella is dumped on his lap she is in hiding from her ex mafia boyfriend. Bella is stuck up and entitled and really gets under Levi’s skin. Yet some how he can’t seem to stop wanting her. Great read!

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Insatiable Darkness (The Vigilant – Book 0) by LM Preston Reviewed by Jasmin Slagle

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Insatiable Darkness (Vigilant, #0.5)Insatiable Darkness by L.M. Preston
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Emvee is an adorable character and the genre is right up my alley. Emvee is moved to a new town for her parents’ work. Unfortunately, it’s not that black and white. Also, who doesn’t love a little love triangle.

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Watcher: A MM Romeo and Juliet Retelling (Star-Crossed Celestials) by A.L. Morrow Reviewed by Jasmin Slagle

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Watcher (Star-Crossed Celestials Duet #1)Watcher by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

An awesome adventure story! I absolutely adore Jace. I love a good twist on a classic story. Flawless story with great subplots and background stories.

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Taylor’s Law by Jennifer Raines – Review by Angela Hayes

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Taylor's LawTaylor’s Law by Jennifer Raines
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

4 Stars

 

Taylor’s Law by Jennifer Raines is a wonderful contemporary romance with family, secrets, lies, angst, friendship, humour, chemistry, passion, drama, and finding love unexpectedly.
Elle is in for the fight of her life- and the stakes couldn’t be higher. She is determined to succeed. There is a lot riding on the outcome. But will she win much more than she expected or hoped for? How far would you go be willing to go for family? You really should read all the captivating details for yourself.
Looking forward to reading more from Ms. Raines…
Happy Reading!

Thank you, Jennifer Raines!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Love in the Roses (Love Through the Ages Book 1) by TL Clark – Review by Amber Poole

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Love in the RosesLove in the Roses by T.L. Clark
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The author did such a good job with writing a period piece. I felt like I was there. Isabel is quite the character. She is a lady in a sense of the word but she speaks up for herself and has quite the tongue. She is compassionate and brave. Although the marriage was arranged I believe Sir Williams perfect for her. Her Father did a good job choosing a husband for her. This book was easy to get lost in.

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Taylor’s Law by Jennifer Raines – Review by Michelle Mulvey

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Taylor's LawTaylor’s Law by Jennifer Raines
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was wonderfully written. Ella Anderson has put her life on hold to care for her dying sister and her niece Tessa! There’s alot of Confusion…Ella’s sister Chrissy, sent a letter to Mr Taylor ( who is also Tessa’s uncle ) explaining how her child should not have to want for anything and should be taken care of. Ella is heartbroken to find out that Chrissy was sending letters out in the end. Ella is prepared to raise Tessa as her own until Tessa’s father comes back into town and tries to custody. Jake Taylor is a lawyer and is prepared to help His aunt and uncle get visitation with their grandchild. Jake also finds he is quite attracted to Ella. Will Jake help his cousin get custody of Tessa or will he be a wildcard and have his own agenda in giving Tessa the best life.

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Taylor’s Law by Jennifer Raines – Review by Kay Stritesky

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Taylor's LawTaylor’s Law by Jennifer Raines
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed testing out a book by a new to me author! This story was well written and refreshingly original. While you could see some of the steps coming, the author was able to grab readers attention and keep it! I look forward to finding more by this author!

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The Lie That Binds by Amy Argent – Review by Donya Pedigo

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The Lie That BindsThe Lie That Binds by Amy Argent
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Lie That Binds by Amy Argent is the first book I’ve read from this author, but I guarantee it won’t be the last. I love how she constructed the characters to be relatable and emotional, which made it easy to get invested in their story. This is a great young adult read that has angst, love, lies, secrets, and drama.

High school is hard, dealing with drama, peer pressure, bullying, and romance makes it even harder. Holly and Nathan encounter a lot as they try to find ways to cope in this atmosphere. Holly is the new girl at school and she wants to be part of the popular crowd, but her plan doesn’t go so well. It doesn’t take long to find out the gorgeous guy she’s crushing on is a jerk, but she can’t stop her romantic thoughts.

Nathan hates being a jerk but he feels he has to in order to keep people from seeing the real him and getting too close to his secret. Holly has caught his attention, but he still tries to hide behind his jerk persona in order to protect himself.

This is a really great read that does deal with some bullying. Through this book we get to see the characters tremendous growth, because of situations like Holly being bullied and Nathan hiding himself. I loved how Argent handled the tough situations in this book. It is definitely worth picking up and reading.

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The Vilification of Aqua Marine by Megan Mackie – Review by Anantha Rusum

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The Vilification of Aqua Marine (Working Mask, #1)The Vilification of Aqua Marine by Megan Mackie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I picked this book because of the cover, and I love comics. I was’nt disappointed. Aqua Marine aka Rhainnon is the daughter of a super hero and an evil villain. As she grows up, it is ambiguous if she is going to pick up the positive or the negative traits of her parents.
But Aqua wants to be a super hero like her dad and hence begins her attempts to do something positive desperately to emulate him. As those efforts go wrong, what starts as an attempt to use her super powers leads to hilarious consequences.
It’s really a fun comic book suitable to read for young adults and adults alike. I look forward to reading more from this author.

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Mermaid and the Water Magnifying Glass (Mermaid Science Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Elizabeth Rose

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The Mermaid and the Water Magnifying Glass (Mermaid Science, #3)The Mermaid and the Water Magnifying Glass by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Maia, Fig, and Trezzie, their mermaid friend, are back for another adventure. Trezzie finds an interesting fossil and Fig teaches them how to make a magnifying glass out of a plastic container so they can see the marks on the fossil better. The story is really cute and a great explanation of how magnifying glasses work is included. This would be a great book for teachers or parents to use to introduce magnifying glasses before having students experiment with a homemade one.

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