I am always so excited to pick up a book by this author and I was equally excited for the second book in this series. I loved the characters as soon as I started reading. They connection was undeniable, no matter how much they wished it weren’t. I found them to be engaging and entertaining, adding so much to the overall story. This book is everything I have come to expect from this author. It is well written, a great story and just an overall amazing read. It pulled me in straight away and I got lost in the story and the characters. This is yet another fantastic book from an incredible author and I cannot wait for the next book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2023-03-02 15:25:022023-03-03 11:47:19Shameless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls Book 2) by KG Fletcher – Review by Kerry Baker
This book was such a great read from start to finish, that I couldn’t wait to know what was going to happen next. The suspense, mystery, was just amazing. The characters Lila and Elizabeth were well developed and so intriguing to read about. The twist and turns in the story were just what I needed to keep me reading and not stop. I’m a big fan of serial killer stuff and books and this was just wonderful. This was the second book to the series, and I have to say I didn’t read the first boo but that didn’t stop from this amazing, wonderful read, and I was never lost that I didn’t know what was going on. I absolutely loved this book from beginning to end.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Reimerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Reimer2023-03-02 15:22:482023-03-03 11:47:09Hush, My Darling (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 2) by Winter Austin – Review by Jennifer Reimer
As a person that has started writing, put it down, and picked it up again this book has been inspiring to me. I would say that this is a great resource for aspiring authors. There are 100 authors that were willing to share what inspires or motivates them, and what some struggle with. They share tips on time management, character building, editing, etc. There were many authors that shared their pearls of wisdom that I had not heard of before, but one bonus to that is now I have found several new authors to read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Julie McComashttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJulie McComas2023-03-02 15:09:042023-03-03 11:47:02What I Wish I’d Known: For Writers by H.D. Thomson – Review by Julie McComas
This was an adorable little book. It is part of a series about insects by Lois Wickstrom. What I like about it is that that the artwork is just as amazing as the story. It held the attention of both of my kids and it also provided a lot of education on the lifespan / metamorphosis of a Butterfly. After we finished the story I let them ask any questions that they may have had and turned it into a complete educational experience.
My oldest kid said: I really loved the story and how she learned all about the lifecycle of butterflies like I did in school. The cover of the book was pretty and the inside pictures were too. I liked how some of the words looked different [note from mom: this was really cool and it emphasized certain words].
My youngest kid said: It was very cute. I liked the pictures and butterflies. The one caterpillar pooped a lot [insert childish giggles here]
Now both my kids want to visit a butterfly garden! Fingers crossed that I can find one that will be as entertaining as this book was!
After graduation Sam leaves her small hometown behind her to move to LA and start a career in acting. Once in LA it is not as easy as Sam was hoping that it would be nor is life as she had expected. Her apartment is rundown, the neighborhood she lives in is rampant with crime, and her money is running out. Things start to look up for Sam when she lands a meeting with a talent agent, but her hopes are quickly dashed when the agent rejects her. With her hopes and dreams suddenly shattered Sam starts to look for a job to make ends meet. She finds a small coffee shop that hires her immediately and she eagerly accepts the job.
While at work an attractive man comes into the coffee shop and flirts with Sam who instantly becomes smitten with him. Cory promises her that he can help her with her acting career and takes her under his wing. He helps her out of her desperate situation and offers her a room in his house where she can feel safe. It does not take long before Sam realizes that something is not right with her living situation but with nowhere else to go, and no money, or job, she brushes off her uneasy feeling. When Sam becomes pregnant Cory offers a proposition that seems too good to be true. He can make all her acting dreams come true in exchange for her child.
Four years go by, and Sam is living a normal life and raising her child on her own. When her child suddenly goes missing without a trace Sam wonders if Cory has made good on the deal and taken her child. She is desperate to find her son, at any cost, but what will that cost be? To what lengths will Sam go to in order to save her child?
This book was a brilliant read and I instantly fell in love with the character of Sam. She was smart, determined, strong, and never gave up hope no matter how dire the situation became. She kept her wits about her when most others would have given up all hope and fallen into despair. Cory was superficially charming but something sinister lurked under the surface. This book took some twists and turns that I did not suspect coming and they caught me off-guard. To say that Sam was clever is an understatement. Wow, just wow! I will not spoil it; you will have to read it for yourself. Brilliantly written!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tara Johnson Barneshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTara Johnson Barnes2023-03-02 14:39:492023-03-03 11:46:54The Exchange by Nadija Mujagic – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/75554457-the-exchange” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”The Exchange: A Novel” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1672780965l/75554457._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/75554457-the-exchange”>The Exchange: A Novel</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20556790.Nadija_Mujagic”>Nadija Mujagic</a><br/> My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5385545117″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br /> I enjoyed the book, but at times the pacing of the story was a little slow. This is a quick read if you aren’t looking for longer book and need something for a car ride or traveling. Samantha the main character is a struggling actress that is looking for her big break. However, as is the world, she is in need of money which then leads to title of this book ‘The Exchange’. The ending was a bit of a twist, and worth the read! <br/><br/> <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/44107748-emily”>View all my reviews</a>
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Emily Beehlerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngEmily Beehler2023-03-02 14:38:022023-03-03 11:46:38The Exchange by Nadija Mujagic – Review by Emily Beehler
Wow I loved this one! It had everything! Humour, romance, hot sex, a definite page turner. This follows Charlie, Cole and Maddie as they meet in their dreams. Over the years and the continued dreams they come to form a very close bond. Each thinks they are just dreaming and that the other 2 aren’t real but they are all real people in separate parts of the country. But once they find each other then the real fun begins! It’s so good and I couldn’t put this down. Highly recommend it!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Emma Samwayshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngEmma Samways2023-03-02 13:45:462023-03-02 13:48:26Three Made In Heaven (Made In Heaven #1) by Elena Kincaid – Review by Emma Samways
I found it very interesting to read what various writers went through and they advise they would give their younger selves about the writing process. I enjoy writing for myself, not for publishing but still managed to feel inspired/motivated by some of the advice given. The authors had various backgrounds and publishing journeys which made the book more inclusive, and I imagine relevant to more people who may not be considering the traditional routes to publication. Not all advice focuses on the publishing side of things though, there are authors who touch on subjects such as writing techniques and self-doubt (this one is my downfall) which was both interesting and inspiring to see how others overcame these issues. There are even some pieces of advice that can be taken away and used outside of writing. Each author is different, and it helps to show that what works for one person, may not be the best option for another and to keep an open mind to various possible solutions which may benefit you. This is a useful book which tips for writers, but even if you’re an avid reader I think this would be an interesting read and insight into the authors behind the story.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rebecahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRebeca2023-03-02 13:24:412023-03-03 11:46:31What I Wish I’d Known: For Writers by H.D. Thomson – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras
My complete opinion is this story just seemed a little unrealistic. But put that aside, the character perspectives were written well. I didn’t really like Elyse because I felt she was a bit trashy and out for an easy target. She really didn’t focus on Becky as she should have.
Shameless Love is the second book in KG Fletcher’s The Bennetts of Langston Falls series. The story alternates between the views of Walter Bennett and Elyse Farrell. Walter Bennett has moved into the Kirby residence after purchasing the property from Mrs. Kirby. Glen Kirby, her son, still blamed Walter’s brother, Ted, for the death of his brother, Joe. Something subconsciously makes Walt take extra precautions while he is at his new home. While Becky is visiting Walter, a cat shows up, and its collar shows it belongs to Mrs. Kirby. Walt names the cat Garth.
Elyse Farrell and Albert Tompkins have come from Atlanta to ask Becky if she would like to do a screen test. Becky is unsure if she wants to go alone. Elyse offers to hire an assistant for Becky, but Walter states that he will accompany her. Elyse manages to schedule Becky and Walt before New Year’s Eve. She has her eyes on Walt, hoping to catch his attention as well.
After Walt and Elyse both acknowledge their attraction to each other, they end up spending the New Year’s Eve weekend together. Things don’t work smoothly when Becky is dressed professionally and the camera crew zooms in on her cleavage. Walt punches one of the cameramen. Becky decides she isn’t going to continue with the screen test because she isn’t comfortable with the circumstances. Elyse shut Walt out and refused to acknowledge their potential relationship.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Stephanie Runyonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngStephanie Runyon2023-03-02 12:09:232023-03-03 11:46:22Shameless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls Book 2) by KG Fletcher – Review by Stephanie Chapman
I am a fan of this author and her children’s books she puts out. This one is just as Good as the others I’ve read. This is a story of Hansel and Gretel and how they helped the witch when all the animals were eating her house she was hoping to win a contest.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Michelle Mulveyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMichelle Mulvey2023-03-02 11:15:152023-03-03 11:46:12Saving the Gingerbread House by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Michelle Mulvey
What makes this novel a thriller is the psychological aspect and impact it can and does happen in our everyday real life. A budding actress, Sam, moves west to LA where she dreams of being on the Hollywood red carpet and big screen. She meets someone who guarantees they will help her become a star. The truth behind his lies will bring you page after page of terrifying thoughts and images. If you love psychological thrillers like I do then this book won’t disappoint!
Continuing on from the Virus of Beauty, after Wilf ends up helping the witches from a virus, his troubles still go on. During his help, the veil between the witches and wizards become corrupted. The wizards demand he fix it. During this, more relationships become to blossom, and more drama pursues. It’s once again another great read with more to come!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashley Hastinghttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshley Hasting2023-03-02 10:07:322023-03-03 11:45:42The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty Book 2) by C.B. Lyall Review by Ashley Hasting
This YA fantasy novel is very intriguing to read. You’ve got Wilf, a high school teenage soccer player who wants to deny he’s a wizard, and live his days peacefully in the human world. During his denial, his father passes away, and people start to appear for his help. The info Wilf needs to help with this virus is within the inheritance he received from his father. Before he can do anything, he must accept who he is, and love among them as well in their world. So much other stories are happening as well, and you keep wanting more!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashley Hastinghttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshley Hasting2023-03-02 09:52:302023-03-03 11:45:36The Virus of Beauty (The Virus of Beauty Book 1) by C.B. Lyall – Review by Ashley Hasting
Zoey “ Shadow” Jeffries is the main character in this dramatic series. She is the enforcer for an all-female MC. This is book 2 of 5. I will tell you that this book had my attention from the beginning. Zoey, “Shadow” was sold into slavery as a child. She is determined to not let it happen to any other girls. So she and her bestie (Goldilocks) create an all females MC to help bring those who intentionally cause harm to little girls. She meets a Navajo horse rancher who determined to help protect trafficked victims just like their group Devil’s Handmaidens MC. There is so much more to Shadow that meets the eye. You will realize that as you read her story and you may feel a connection to her while learning more about her, I know that I did. It’s romantic, drama, tragic, and filled with women who know how to kick butt when it is necessary. This is a series that I really want to continue to read and in fact I am going to read book 1 “Tink” soon. D. M. Earl clearly has a way with getting my attention with this MC books.
Hansel, Gretel and their dad go on a walk through the forest to have a picnic. Gretel loves to draw the wildlife she sees. As they are walking, they ask their dad about the witch that lives in the forest. When Hansel and Gretel go on a walk by themselves they happen upon a gingerbread house and meet the old lady who lives there. She is not happy that Hansel, Gretel and the forest animals have eaten some of her house and make Hansel and Gretel stay to fix the house. The house is in a contest later that she wants to win. Gretel comes up with an idea to lead the animals away from the house and to find her dad. It takes a few tries, but is successful – and guess what?! The old woman wins the contest. The illustrations in the book are cute and it is a great new way to tell the story of Hansel and Gretel.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tanya Wallhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTanya Wall2023-03-02 08:29:212023-03-02 08:40:35Saving the Gingerbread House by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Tanya Wall, March 2023
This is a short romance set back in 1895. A young black woman flees her job after her boss is killed and find refuge with a 40 year old white man who she thinks is a safe person. She offers her virginity to him in exchange for safety. He maintains his gentleman state at first, but gives into temptation. I liked the overall idea of this story, but struggled with the sex. The book starts off with a history of where and when the story is taking place which helped me to understand the time period. I think if you like romance with open door sexy, you would like this – it just isn’t my cup of tea.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tanya Wallhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTanya Wall2023-03-02 08:19:022023-03-02 08:41:08The White Knight Cowboy (The Studs of Clear Creek County) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Tanya Wall, March 2023
This is the second book in this magical young wizard sequel, and I loved this book as much as the first one. I love how the author makes these stories her own and they are so different than other YA wizard book series. The world building in this series is fantastic and makes me feel as though I am part of it. I love that. The characters are so captivating and as enchanting as the story itself. I could not put this book down. I cannot wait to get my hands on the next books. I highly recommend you share this story with young adult readers that are into the Harry Potter and Shadowspell Academy series. Very enjoyable book and highly recommended that you read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Karen Pearmanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKaren Pearman2023-03-02 08:07:522023-03-03 11:45:29The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty Book 2) by C.B. Lyall Review by Karen Pearman
First of all, if you haven’t read the first book in this series, “The Virus of Beauty”, you will definitely want to pick it up!!! C. B. Lyall is such a unique author that tells stories in a way that just sits you right down in the plot and takes you along for the journey. You really feel like you’re in the adventure right along with Wilf, and finding things out as he does. This is the perfect YA for anyone who enjoys Magic, coming of age stories, family drama, or finding identity overtures.
Wilf continues in his quest for the righting the Magical Realm. Unfortunately he will not be able to return to his “Normal” life as he would wish it. As fate would have it, he is pretty important to righting the wrongs and correcting Beauty as the magical world knows it back to their normal state. He is sort of a catalyst if you will for correcting the undoings that are happening in their world. So whether he likes it or not, he has skin in the game. I absolutely love watching Katryna’s story meshing in with Wilf’s, they are absolutely adorable together, and watching her family try to come to understand their dynamic is interesting as well.
The take on the “Virus” gets explored further in the second book, and how that impacts entities (mainly witches) and their magic use. I haven’t ever read something quite like this before, so trying to understand the author’s message to the reader, and how she gets it there through Wilf and other main characters is very gripping. It makes you think in other words. By the end I just can’t quite accept what has happened to Wilf, and I need to keep reading…thankfully the third book is out, which I just can’t wait to read!!!
Thank you to the author for this incredibly fun series, and sharing it with the world. Lovely characters, fully dynamic quests in a very streamlined easy to understand world, and just wonderfully exciting.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00TAYLOR KATHALENE STEPHENSONhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTAYLOR KATHALENE STEPHENSON2023-03-02 07:41:452023-03-03 11:45:20The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty Book 2) by C.B. Lyall Review by Taylor K Stephenson
This is a book written for writers and readers aspiring to become writers. I have always thought about writing an autobiography so I thought this would be an informative book to read for me. This has one hundred writers that provides useful and practical advice. I found this book to be highly informative as it provided a lot of information and behind the scenes guidance to help make your journey a little bit easier. Some of the advice given I never would have considered. This is a very enlightening look at the road to becoming and steering the path of writing.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Karen Pearmanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKaren Pearman2023-03-02 06:58:212023-03-03 11:45:14What I Wish I’d Known: For Writers by H.D. Thomson – Review by Karen Pearman
Walter Bennett was head-over-heels for the supervising producer that came out to meet his sister about a spot on a local cooking show. But he was a country boy and she was a big city girl, ne’er the two shall meet. Then his sister agrees to try out for the show in the big city. How lucky could he get to travel as his sister’s chaperone. Elyse Farrell has worked hard to get to where she is today. She loves the excitement of reality TV and all that goes on behind the scenes to make sure it all comes together. But could she be happy settling down with the tall, dark, and handsome cowboy that is traveling with her newest rising TV star? A great weekend read that I highly recommend!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Terri Jo McAllisterhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTerri Jo McAllister2023-03-02 06:00:032023-03-03 11:45:06Shameless Love (The Bennetts of Langston Falls Book 2) by KG Fletcher – Review by Terri Jo McAllister
This isn’t my typical type of genre to read but I wanted to change things up. I am so glad I did. Everything in this book was amazing. The world building, characters, and plot was on point. The language in the first few chapters was hard to understand but after you get past that, it was easier to understand. It was a fast paced and page turner book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Melissa Finkhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMelissa Fink2023-03-02 05:29:382023-03-03 11:44:59Manipulator’s War (Ruarnon Trilogy Book 1) by Elise Carlson – Review by Melissa Fink
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63054142-the-man-in-black” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”The Man In Black” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1666365428l/63054142._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63054142-the-man-in-black”>The Man In Black</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22974181.L_R_Liverpool”>L.R. Liverpool</a><br/> My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5384480190″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br /> Fenimore James dreams of becoming a famous outlaw in the West and chooses the name Simon Shaw. He finds the Red Evans gang and joins up but soon finds that robberies aren’t as fun as he thought when members turn up dead. Whoever is behind these murders may be someone in their ranks, at least the leader seems to think so. In the midst of all the madness Fenimore, or Simon, finds himself falling in love with a fellow Red Evans member. Will a relationship happen? With the leader getting more and more paranoid by the minute anyone is liable to become the accused. This book has twists and turns that will keep you turning the pages. It does start out a bit slow, however if you stick with it you will be glad you did. <br/><br/> <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/106111308-charlisa-wahtomy-alba”>View all my reviews</a>
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Charlisa Wahtomy-Albahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCharlisa Wahtomy-Alba2023-03-02 04:58:592023-03-03 11:44:50The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba
Deep and intense read This book delves deep into a time where outlaws were common and loving another man was not. The author has intricately woven together a story that is engaging and heart racing. The adventure starts immediately and follows Fenimore as he navigates his position in the outlaw gang and the violence that follows. The mystery of the Man in Black will have you reading late into the night. Recommend.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rayne Easthttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRayne East2023-03-02 04:45:162023-03-03 11:44:42The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Rayne East
Spirit Guide is the third book in the Gaslamp fantasy historical series Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries. I have enjoyed everything I have read by this talented author and the stories keep on getting better. I think this is my favourite to date. Elinor our ghost-talking super sleuth and Tristan are at it again but when an old rival is involved things get tricky and possibly deadly when Elinor disappears. Where are the missing girls? Is the Society up to something are they hiding something? To find out you will have to read for yourself. This tale has a little of everything to indulge the reader. It is mysterious and intriguing, with a slow burn romance, ghosts, history, séances, kidnappings and so much more. Who doesn’t love ghostly whodunit’s? I can’t wait for the next instalment.
This was a very interesting and inspiring read. This is full of advice for potential writers giving them advice and insight into what it actually takes to become a successful writer. In this book we hear from 100 accomplished and successful writers as they tell us their secrets and their tips on what you need to do to start your dream of being a writer. All the advice is things they wish they were told when they started their journeys. I was nice to get an insight into the working minds of some of the authors I have grown to love and seeing how each authors methods for writing is as unique as the authors themselves. I would definately recommend this book for anyone who is looking for guidance to start writing.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Carrhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Carr2023-03-02 02:34:072023-03-03 11:44:23What I Wish I’d Known: For Writers by H.D. Thomson – Review by Kerry Carr
This messed up thriller will keep you awake and haunt your dreams. It was the first book I have read by this author and it definitely won’t be the last.
What a cute and informative book!!! I LOVE butterflies and so do my kids!! I got this book for my 8 year old, but I think that anyone who loves butterflies can see how great this book is! It teaches you a little about their life cycle, where they are and studied the most, the difference between mail and female, what eats them, what they eat, and just so much more!! I can picture a field of butterflies all taking off, but also a field of caterpillars hatching too!! So pretty!! In this book Loretta is the main character. She wakes up one day to see all the butterflies gone from the milkweed field outside her window. Where could they be?!?! She runs outside, but only finds eggs all over the underbelly of the milkweed leaves. She finds a specific one and wants to keep it. She protects it from a bunch on things (insects, birds, and lizards), watches it grow through metamorphosis, and then she and her family watch it become a beautiful monarch butterfly! One morning she watches all the butterflies as they fly away. Such an adorable book! Again it teaches you so much about monarch butterflies and their life process. Not taking away from the book AT ALL!!!!!!!!! Because it really is cute and my daughter and I LOVED it so much!!!! BUT I feel that if you read this book with your kid(s) and they LOVE it as much as me, you should grab the butterfly hatcher kit that comes with all the stuff you need to hatch your own butterflies at home! A friend of mine did it and also bought a milkweed plant for her yard. She gets to see them EVERY year, down here in Florida! So cute and fun! Plus they get to learn from the book and watch their own at the same time!!!!
Sam is a high school graduate leaving for LA to pursue her big dreams of becoming an actress, while also leaving behind her past. She meets with an agent the day after her arrival, but after multiple prospects fall through, she is becoming desperate. That’s when she meets Corey, who offers her an out and a road to success, as long as she agrees to the terms – the ones regarding her unwanted baby boy. Years later, her son Jake goes missing one day at the pool.
Interesting, intriguing, suspenseful, haunting. Some things felt predictable even with all the buildup but the ending was surprising. Regardless, quick read that kept me turning the pages and finishing it in one sitting.
Beautiful illustrations on each page telling the story of Monarch butterflies and their life cycles. Great factual information, inluding predators of Monarchs and telling the difference between the males and females of the species.
Wonderful information shared and in such a beautiful and whimsical way while still teaching tons about Loretta’s insects. Really great. Highly recommend.
Spirit Guide is the third book in the Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries series by Byrd Nash. This brings us another intriguing instalment in this captivating Gaslamp fantasy series. It is a paranormal cozy mystery with crime & investigation, sleuthing, ghosts, history, a moody atmosphere, intrigue, adventure, some humour, witty dialogue, slow-burn romance, dramatic developments, and interesting characters. I have loved this series from the beginning, so there was never any doubt that I would be reading this new instalment as soon as it released. Elinor Chalamet uses her mediumship skills to help solve puzzling mysteries. This instalment builds on the previous two books, providing a bigger picture as the mystery unfolds- also learning a lot more about Elinore along the way. Our female ‘Sherlock Holmes’ is on the case tackling a mystery with: Missing girls. A mysterious séance. Ghosts that become ‘real’. A bumbling apprentice. Secrets. And a connection to her past. It all leads to an intriguing, cleverly woven, fun little historical whodunnit mystery. As with the other two books, it is fresh, and fun- with a period setting, wonderful characters, and a moody feel- which gives the whole story added intrigue. This is a six-part novella series (with 3 more book yet to come): The series consists of: -Ghost Talker (Book #1) -Delicious Death (Book #2) -Spirit Guide (Book #3) -Gray Lady (Book #4) – still to be released -Underground Haunt (Book #5) – still to be released -Ghastly Mistake (Book #6) – still to be released I am looking forward to seeing what Elinor gets up to in the next book/s. Bring on Book #4! Happy Reading…
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2023-03-01 22:19:342023-03-03 11:45:55Spirit Guide (Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries Book #3) by Byrd Nash – Review by Angela Hayes
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