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Sweet Nightmares (The Dream World Chronicles Book 1) by Chynna Pace – Review by Robbyn Perkins

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Sweet Nightmares (The Dream World Chronicles #1)Sweet Nightmares by Chynna Pace
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Alex and her sister, Zoey, end up moving in with their grandmother after the death of their mother. The grandmother is a woman that Alex and Zoey never knew about. And she, grandmother, is definitely such an odd character. Alex is now on a mission to uncover her family history. But she quickly finds more than she bargained for.

This is the first book in a young-adult fantasy series. And it does not disappoint. I personally found myself completely engulfed in the character of Alex. Her emotional roller coaster of a life had me so intrigued that I could not put it down. I love how the sisters, Alex and Zoey, are complete opposites in the book. And I love how the author, Chynna Pace, ends the first book with a great set-up for the second book that gets you wanting to immediately read the next book in the series.

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Hairballs and Homicide (Kitty Beret Cafe Mysteries Book 1) by Ruth J. Hartman – Review by Robbyn Perkins

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Hairballs and HomicideHairballs and Homicide by Ruth J. Hartman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a great read with an easy-going vibe with a twist of a mystery that just satisfies the quick, fun book craving. As a cat lover, I thoroughly enjoyed the cats’ personalities in this book and how they are developed and are interwoven throughout a murder mystery. I love how the author, Ruth J. Hartman, incorporates the cats in such a way that they become parts of the clues to the mystery unfolding here.

Ellie, the owner of a cute cat café, runs across a very rude customer. That customer is Margaret, and she seems to hate cats with a passion and even wishes death to all cats. How ironic is it that Margaret is found dead later that day? Follow Ellie and her cats in this cute, cozy read to discover what has happened.

This is the first book in this series and I honestly cannot wait to read more!

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Jake the Growling Dog Shares His Trail (Jake the Growling Dog Book 3) by Samantha Shannon – Review by Robbyn Perkins

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Jake the Growling Dog Shares His TrailJake the Growling Dog Shares His Trail by Samantha Shannon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a great, sweet, and fun book to read with underlying lessons. This demonstrates how we can all be different and still work all together. Jake finds a different set of paw prints on his trail which makes him stressed and uneasy. Join Jake and his friends while they try to uncover the mystery. The illustrations were amazing and fun to follow along with the story. I was so happy to read this first book from the author, that I did a little research. An interesting fact that I found is that the Jake books are based off a real dog! I would highly recommend this for growing children!

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Cursed Touch (Broderick Coven Series Book 4) by AJ Renee – Review by Robbyn Perkins

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Cursed Touch (Broderick Coven, #4)Cursed Touch by A.J. Renee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Cursed Touch is the fourth book in a series and a paranormal romance. I have to admit that this is the first book that I have read by this author, and I absolutely fell in love with it! I cannot wait to read more in this series. It was easy to pick up and read as a stand alone as well. The story line follows the brother, Carter, as he finds loves in the place that he lasted expected; the ER where he works. He can’t stop thinking about her from there. And fate finds them together again.

I love how the author, A.J. Renee, weaves you into this tale of fantasy with witches, magic, and supernatural abilities. I lost myself in the world of these two characters as they learn their place in this world and with each other. The details that Renee spins into this story line are amazing! I feel like I am getting to watch this unfold in front of my eyes! What a great book!

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Chatroom with a View by Glenn Maynard – Review by Robbyn Perkins

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Chatroom With A ViewChatroom With A View by Glenn Maynard
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow! What a great, dark and twisted book! I have to admit that the beginning was a little slow and tough for me to get through. But after reading the remainder of the book, I believe that it is crucial information needed for the rest of the book. Once the author hooked me in, I could not put this book down!

Troy lives at home with an abusive father. He stays because he wants to protect his mother from his father. He works at a diner as a night manager. And in his already chaotic life, he has this stalker ex-girlfriend (Veronica) who is determined to get him back through lies and deceit. Troy is frustrated and decides to plan his revenge on all those who are out for him. How will he do it? And will it work?

The author, Glenn Maynard, dives into some topics that are definitely tough to read about. And he does it so well. I am sure that this could be hard for some people to read. I absolutely love it when authors decide to write on topics that most people cannot even talk about in a fashionable way. Glenn brings you into these topics by way of his wonderful written characters. And he does it so gracefully and brashly. I thoroughly enjoyed this book from beginning to end!

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The Forsaken: Wraith by Martin Ferguson – Review by Robbyn Perkins

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The Forsaken: WraithThe Forsaken: Wraith by Martin Ferguson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am a lover of all fantasy and sci-fi. And I have to say that I have fallen in love with this book and cannot wait to read more of the series.

Alena Athscar loses everything: family…home – everything that has grown to love in her world. She is then raised and trained in the Guild of Thieves and Assassins. Once she has completed her training, she needs to complete a trial which will then allow her to be a full member of the Guild. She will then be given her first task or assignment.

I love how the author, Martin Ferguson, enticed me into this world of mystical characters. I love reading the development of the character of Alena. There are parts of the character’s history that I want to know more about and I just know that it will be in the next books of the series. I cannot wait to read those!

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Caim (Antipodes 4) by T.S. Simons – Review by Robbyn Perkins

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

In this story adventure, you get to follow Cam and Freyja as they go through their journey of finding answers and the truth. They have always felt safe and secure in the community they have created. Until friends come to visit with news that throws their lives into chaos. What will they do to find the answers?

Caim is the fourth book in a series. And this is the first book that I have read by T.S. Simons. I truly enjoyed reading this and I do plan to go back and read the more of this series. It does not disappoint.

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The Murders of Lillian Ross by Sirena Van Schaik – Review by Robbyn Perkins

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The Murders of Lillian RossThe Murders of Lillian Ross by Sirena Van Schaik
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Allison McKinnon is a true crime writer. The writer has created a career on writing the stories of crimes in the perspective of the victim and has never worked on the perspective of the villain. This is the reason that Lillian Ross has chosen Allison to write her story. Lillian Ross is on death row for two murders. Lillian has never told her story, and she decides that Allison is the right person to write the story that she wants to tell after all these years. Other books have been written about Lillian Ross, but those were only half true, and never came from Lillian Ross herself. Allison now finds herself intertwined with this roller coaster of emotions that have come from this crime story and the intensity of the women behind these stories, Lillian Ross.

The author, Sirena Van Schaik, captured my attention right from the beginning. I was instantly lost in this book and I could not put it down. I really enjoyed reading it so much and happy to have discovered this author. Sirena’s ability to write and interlock details of past occurrences with today’s tragedies, in the story plot, in order to help current women with traumatic experiences is breath-taking.

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The Murders of Lillian Ross by Sirena Van Schaik – Review by Robbyn Perkins

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The Murders of Lillian RossThe Murders of Lillian Ross by Sirena Van Schaik
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Allison McKinnon is a true crime writer. The writer has created a career on writing the stories of crimes in the perspective of the victim and has never worked on the perspective of the villain. This is the reason that Lillian Ross has chosen Allison to write her story. Lillian Ross is on death row for two murders. Lillian has never told her story, and she decides that Allison is the right person to write the story that she wants to tell after all these years. Other books have been written about Lillian Ross, but those were only half true, and never came from Lillian Ross herself. Allison now finds herself intertwined with this roller coaster of emotions that have come from this crime story and the intensity of the women behind these stories, Lillian Ross.

The author, Sirena Van Schaik, captured my attention right from the beginning. I was instantly lost in this book and I could not put it down. I really enjoyed reading it so much and happy to have discovered this author. Sirena’s ability to write and interlock details of past occurrences with today’s tragedies, in the story plot, in order to help current women with traumatic experiences is breath-taking.

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Alterations (Alterations Trilogy, Book 1) by Jane Suen – Review by Robbyn Perkins

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Alterations (Alterations #1)Alterations by Jane Suen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

To paraphrase the book description, “Gigi, Ellen, Lilly… three women so desperate to change their lives that they turn to the mysterious Dr. Kite, who offers them an implant that can control their mind.”

Three women’s lives come together with Dr. Kite, who has a quick-fix for each of these three women’s short comings. Gigi, Ellen, and Lilly are determined to change and better themselves as human beings. Each women has a different short-coming; a different end-goal. Gigi has a mysterious disease. Ellen has issues with her weight. And Lilly, who is unhappy after a terrible divorce, is looking for eternal youth. And Dr. Kite has one simple solution for all of their problems! A microchip that will help? What could go wrong?

I love how the author, Jane Suen, leads you into the three women’s characters lives and problems separately. There are three different story lines that somehow tie into one plot. I love the perspective of each individual character and how their lives develop throughout.

I cannot wait to read the second book!

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Lines by Leon: Poems, Prose, and Pictures by Leon Stevens – Review by Robbyn Perkins

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Lines by Leon: Poems, Prose, and PicturesLines by Leon: Poems, Prose, and Pictures by Leon Stevens
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Leon writes a book full of poetry, prose, and short stories. This book is easy to read and touches on a variety of subjects such as “The Environment” “People and Places” “As I See It” and “The Human Condition.” Being a beginner with poetry, this was a great book to start with. It is well written and definitely heart felt. With such a great variety of poems, I believe there is a poem that will touch everyone in a way. The personal points of view which are portrayed are easily relatable and resonates with me on a personal level.

A couple of passages that called out to me:

“Bridges are a symbol of perseverance
Bridges may lead to something better
Opportunity, change…”

“Eyes tied down
Ears wired up
Thumbs otherwise occupied
Choosing images
A picture is worth a thousand words
But what will become all of these words
Without voices”

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The Girl and the Raven (The Girl and the Raven series) by Pauline Gruber – Review by Robbyn Perkins

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The Girl and the Raven (The Girl and the Raven #1)The Girl and the Raven by Pauline Gruber
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The author hooked me into this fantasy world from the first sentence. I love how it starts at such a major climax in the story plot. Lucy, the main character, loses her mother who passes away right from the beginning chapter. Lucy is then thrown into an unknown world to live with her two uncles. On top of all her grieving and major life changes, Lucy additionally discovers that she is half-witch, and half-demon. A mixture of good and bad. How is she supposed to process all of this at once? The adjustments to her new life, in my opinion, make this book truly unique.

This is a wonderful story with twists and surprises that caught me completely off-guard. I loved losing myself in this fantasy world while Lucy was able to discover herself. I could not put this book down!

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Grave Digger Academy (Grave Digger Academy Series Book 1) by C.A. King – Review by Robbyn Perkins

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Grave Digger AcademyGrave Digger Academy by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Makayla, the main character, finds herself at a point in her life where she has to make decisions that impact her future. She, like all of her other siblings, has to pick out the top three academies that will help her secure her future goals in life in this wonderfully written fantasy world. Unfortunately, she was denied entry into the three she chose. And now she finds herself in The Grave Digger Academy, the last place anyone wants to be. She is about to learn a hard lesson with quirky corpses that are not like she expected.

The author, C.A. King, does a phenomenal job with the story line. I love how the story has a Harry Potter setting and tone. In this book you find a young adult fantasy world mixed with magic and intrigue. I felt like i was part of Makayla’s life as she develops her personality and skills that will carve out her future. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series.

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Lake of Flowers (The Lord Hani Mysteries, book 5) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Robbyn Perkins

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Lake of Flowers (Lord Hani #5)Lake of Flowers by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book that I have read in the Lord Hani mystery series and N.L. Holmes left such a great impression that I look forward to reading more. The author begins by setting the tone with a historical background and a character listing which set me on a imaginary path woven in a rich and intriguing knowledge of this fantasy world with gods and kingdoms.

Throughout the story line, the main character, Hani, is pulled in many directions emotionally as he is set out to look into thefts taking place in the king’s household. There is a major worry that this could be a sinister plot to attempt to kill the king. Hani discovers many twists and turns such as a plan to overthrow or rebel against the Queen’s mother and brother. He is torn between his responsibilities and where his emotions are leading him.

I love how the author develops the characters and builds onto that through dialogue. I found myself becoming very attached to Hani’s character. I thoroughly enjoyed the wonderful plot along with the knowledge of actual Egyptian gods and goddeses in this amazing story.

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