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Reunion (The Hellgate Chronicles) by Jocelyn Lindsay – Review by Rose McCaskey

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Reunion (The Hellgate Chronicles, #1)Reunion by Jocelyn Lindsay
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This is a supernatural end of the world romance story. It has a group of people who have powers and were beat friends in high school. After over 20 years, the main character returns to her hometown where her friends she hasn’t seen or spoken to since leaving have lived their lives. They have a lot to overcome, including forgiveness for over the past. I liked the story and the characters. It’s pretty detailed, even detailing smells and tastes.

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Sanctuary by Bree M. Lewandowski – Review by Rose McCaskey

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SanctuarySanctuary by Bree M. Lewandowski
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When I started this book, I wasn’t sure how I was going to feel about it. However, it was good. It was a slow burn. It’s a different kind of fantasy romance. It wasn’t smutty, and it only had a little bit of descriptive innuendos. It had great world building and good characters. The character development was interesting since the two main characters developed and grew together. I would recommend this as a quick read (I read it in one day).

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Whisper (The Entian Curse) by Kay Ross – Review by Rose McCaskey

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Whisper (The Entian Curse, #1)Whisper by Kay Ross
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The story was different, but I liked it. It’s about a curse that isn’t really a curse because it has gained sentience and wants to save people and end death. Whisper at first creates fear, but in the end, the people who Whisper connects with forge friendships with it. The ending is a bit sad but hopeful.

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The Crown of Stones Trilogy Box Set (The Crown of Stones Series) by C. L. Schneider – Review by Rose McCaskey

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The Crown of Stones Complete TrilogyThe Crown of Stones Complete Trilogy by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a complete series of three books, so it was over 1600 pages. I previously read Troy, which was an extension of this series. It also follows Troy, but after the War. People know who he is and dont really like him very much. It is a descriptive read with great world building and character development

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The Discovery of Magic (The Intrigue of Magic Series) by L. J. Evias – Review by Rose McCaskey

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The Discovery of Magic (The Intrigue of Magic, #1)The Discovery of Magic by L. J. Evias
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Great story. Very descriptive with interesting characters. The world building was fantastic. There was a lot of character growth. The interactions between the characters were good and described their thoughts and feelings really well. Great book for fantasy lovers who don’t want or like the graphic smutty stuff. I am looking forward to more books in the series.

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To be a Fae Rogue (Realm Chronicles Series) by Tricia Copeland – Review by Rose McCaskey

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To be a Fae Rogue (Realm Chronicles Book 4)To be a Fae Rogue by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Good story with a lot of detail. It’s interesting the way it combines fae, archangels, vampires, witches, humans, werewolves, and other supernatural beings. I didn’t read the previous books so I it took me a minute to understand what had happened in previous books but the writer did a good job of adding tidbits in that help you understand what’s going on. I really like the characters and the way their relationships are with each other.

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Lapidius: Book 1 (A Nation Found Series) by Matthew Runals – Review by Rose McCaskey

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Lapidius (A Nation Found Book 1)Lapidius by Matthew Runals
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book had a lot of detail whether it was the characters thoughts and feelings or the locations and people around them. It was a great story that was engaging. The relationships between the characters and the setting were fun and interesting. It is a young adult dystopian story so would be good for young readers. I really liked that the author included a little tidbit at the beginning for each character with a description of them and how they fit into it.

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Fate, Frankincense & Funerals by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Rose McCaskey

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Fate, Frankincense & FuneralsFate, Frankincense & Funerals by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The story is original. It’s not like any other stories I have read which is one of the reasons I love Naomi’s books. Her stories are always original and descriptive. This one was a short story about forbidden love. The divisiveness and is relatable to real life. It does have some graphic mature parts but it is a really sweet story. It did keep me engaged and wanting to read the rest of the series.

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Corpse Pixie by Sinister Styx – Review by Rose McCaskey

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Corpse PixieCorpse Pixie by Sinister Styx
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Quick but good read. It has some mature parts that wouldn’t be appropriate for younger readers. It progressed fast and jumped time a few times bit is detailed for such a short story. I do have questions but hopefully they will be answered in the next books.

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Master Bistrita (Masters of the Consulate Book 11) by Sylvia Black – Review by Rose McCaskey

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Master Bistrita (Masters of the Consulate #11)Master Bistrita by Sylvia Black
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Great short story. Doesn’t take very long to read but does have a decent amount of description. The story progresses fairly quickly but still keeps you interested. It’s fated mates with a twist. It follows a war between rogue vampires and shifters against other vampires, shifters, and witches. It mentions the underworld and the way vampires become vampires includes a trip to the underworld upon death. It does have some smut so read your triggers.

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Midnight Falls by John Evans – Review by Rose McCaskey

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Midnight FallsMidnight Falls by John (ronin) Evans
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Interesting story. It’s a horror/thriller type of story. There are monsters very similar to werewolves. It’s descriptive especially when it comes to the location, characters, and death scenes. My favorite character was the main characters dog, Nimrod.

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Driving into the Night by Amanda Kay – Review by Rose McCaskey

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Driving into the NightDriving into the Night by Amanda Kay
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

The way this book is written is with more internal dialogue and description than the characters actually talking to each other. It’s pretty short and is more a fantasy romance story than anything. The characters are tied together by a deal made years before and an evil ring determined to see it sealed. The ring demands blood but love can be a more powerful force than hate.

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Her Sapphire Blade (Guardians of Camelot Series) by Sarah Biglow – Review by Rose McCaskey

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Her Sapphire Blade: An Arthurian-Inspired Portal Fantasy Novel (Guardians of Camelot Book 1)Her Sapphire Blade: An Arthurian-Inspired Portal Fantasy Novel by Sarah Biglow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A retelling of Camelot but Morgan is the heir. The story has witches, fae, and dragons. It is a really cute story. It was detailed and progressed fairly quickly. I think it could have been longer if time was skipped at certain spots. It seemed to be written with mostly the intense scenes there and a lot of the slower parts or story filler parts left out. It was non-spicy but did have some adult language.

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The Secret Aftermath (The Discoveries of Julia Xero Series) by Gloria Oliver – Review by Rose McCaskey

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The Secret Aftermath: An Urban Fantasy Thriller (The Discoveries of Julia Xero Book 2)The Secret Aftermath: An Urban Fantasy Thriller by Gloria Oliver
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Good fantasy thriller. I know this isnt the first bookbut it was still easy to follow without reading the previous ones. The fantasy part is due to Secret Humankind who have powers and make decisions to benefit themselves, humans, and the planet. The story keeps you intrigued and wanting to know what will happen next. The characters are interesting and there is a lot of detail.

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Blood & Ravens (The Casket Girls Book 1) by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Rose McCaskey

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Blood and Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance (The Casket Girls)Blood and Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Great story. Well written and full of twists. I was surprised by some of the characters in it. It was a Paranormal fantasy romance. It had vampyrs, demons, humans, and Greek Gods. There is mention of ghosts and werewolves being in the world but they dont make an appearance into the story. I’ll definitely read the next book.

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Alchemy of Glass (The Apothecary Series) by Barbara Barnett – Review by Rose McCaskey

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Alchemy of GlassAlchemy of Glass by Barbara Barnett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book could be read as a standalone but it would be better to read it after reading The Apothecarys Curse since it takes place after and does mention things from it. This one follows the future after the ending of Apothecarys. Gaelen finds that there are dire consequences to everything he did throughout his immortal life when using the Ouroboros. He must find a way to prevent the devastation the future faces. It’s full of adventure, loss, love, healing, and time travel. It’s a great read with good writing and description.

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Glass Houses by Sinister Styx – Review by Rose McCaskey

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Glass HousesGlass Houses by Sinister Styx
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This was a short story about soul mates destined to find each other in every life and destroy each other over and over in every life. It’s a cycle of accusations, betrayals, and the repercussions of those betrayals. A simple story with a single message about the consequences of actions.

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Casting Vows (Hearts of Gold Series) by Ariella Talix – Review by Rose McCaskey

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Casting Vows (Hearts of Gold Book 3)Casting Vows by Ariella Talix
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was an unconventional love story. The main male characters, Matty and Nicolo are childhood vest friends and lovers who due to circumstances are separated and lost to each other for years until Nicolo gets engaged and his fiance becomes pregnant. It was a well written story that showed love, faith, loss, hope, and acceptance. It does have some graphic scenes that it would still have been good without but was an enjoyable story.

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Dark is the Wood (Enchanted Tales with Dragon Scales Series) by Kristin Ward – Review by Rose McCaskey

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Dark is the Wood: A Young Adult Fantasy RomanceDark is the Wood: A Young Adult Fantasy Romance by Kristin Ward
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Really cute fantasy romance. From the cover and title I thought it would be a red riding hood retelling but it wasn’t. It was a better story. A story of mate bonds, extreme love, and loss. It was full of action and flowed well.

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The Chaos Clock: Tales of Cosmic Aether edited by Danielle Ackley-McPhail – Review by Rose McCaskey

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The Chaos ClockThe Chaos Clock by Danielle Ackley-McPhail
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This book had multiple writers who each wrote a chapter to the story. Each chapter was a short story about different characters that meld into one story. It’s not the type of book I would usually choose to read. It was creative and interesting.

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The Apothecary’s Curse (The Apothecary Series) by Barbara Barnett – Review by Rose McCaskey

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The Apothecary's CurseThe Apothecary’s Curse by Barbara Barnett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This isn’t my usual type of read but itkept me interested and wanting more. The way the author of Sherlock Holmes is written as a prominent character was pretty cool. It’s ultimately a mystery fantasy romance. I enjoyed the main character, Gaelan. His story is one of heartbreak.

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The Veil (The Veil Realms Series Book One) by Karli Rush – Review by Rose McCaskey

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The VeilThe Veil by Karli Rush
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was an interesting story. It did skip time a bit without much explanation but it was a good story. I liked the characters and the descriptions. It had a couple sexual descriptions but what was the most descriptive was the gore and the creatures on the planet. I will definitely read book 2 when it comes out.

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A Vampire in Disguise (Creatures of the Midwest Series) by Ava Silvers – Review by Rose McCaskey

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A Vampire in Disguise (Creatures of the Midwest Book 1)A Vampire in Disguise by Ava Silvers
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This story had witches, vampires, and Humans they call mundanes. It was a good story about a woman trying to find her missing sister. It combines mystery and fantasy. It ends on a cliff hanger which will make you want to read the next book. At first I wasn’t sure about the story but when Hazel, the MFC makes it to Shadow Hollow I was hooked. It has a lot of detail for the location, the surrounding areas, the people, and the places she visits in the town. I always love me a story with detail.

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The Alien & the Crime Boss by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Rose McCaskey

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The Alien & the Crime BossThe Alien & the Crime Boss by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Short and sweet. It’s one of my favorite things about Naomi’s stories. They are full of detail but very short reads. I know I say it in every review but it’s the truth. This story was pretty cool. It was a M/M romance, it was a clean story unlike many others I have read of hers but I like that it was clean. Sometimes you want the storyline without the graphic detail. I would definitely read a continuation if there is one.

“Yes, I suppose planning our future together is not the priority at a time like this.”

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The Handshake Agreement (Book 1) by A. Akinosho – Review by Rose McCaskey

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The Handshake AgreementThe Handshake Agreement by A. Akinosho
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Great story about finding love when you least expect it then fighting for that love through a lot of difficulties. It reminded me of the After series a little bit due to the main male character and his actions. It does bounce around a lot but it was a cute romance.

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Puzzleman by Christopher Alan Broadstone – Review by Rose McCaskey

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Puzzleman: A NovelPuzzleman: A Novel by Christopher Alan Broadstone

This book was different. It is a type of horror story. It was definitely a unique writing style. I did enjoy certain parts of the story. Its not the type of horror book I usually read but I enjoyed the characters, especially puzzleman and finding out what the deal was with him and the did to control the fear of his victims.

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Red (Modern-Day Fairy Tale Book 2) by MK Harkins – Review by Rose McCaskey

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Red (Modern-Day Fairy Tale, #2)Red by M.K. Harkins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

There were so many nods to different fairy tales throughout this book. I enjoyed seeing which ones I could spot and who each character was based off. It’s was also a very cute read. It is a good YA book for preteens and teens.

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Amy’s Betrayal (Gemstone Massacre Series) by Julia Goldhirsh – Review by Rose McCaskey

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Amy's Betrayal: An LGBTQIA+ Arthurian, Urban Fantasy (Gemstone Massacre Book 2)Amy’s Betrayal: An LGBTQIA+ Arthurian, Urban Fantasy by Julia Goldhirsh
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Every chapter of this book is action packed. It’s a bit confusing with how much it jumps from one fight to another and from one character to another but it’s a decent story. It has shifters, dragons, magic, the Gods, humans, and so much more. It would be a great series for young teens just getting into chapter books.

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In the Midst of Omens (The Legacy of Gilgamesh Series) by Nicole Bailey – Review by Rose McCaskey

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In the Midst of Omens (The Legacy of Gilgamesh Book 1)In the Midst of Omens by Nicole Bailey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In the Midst of Omens is set in a period of time where the Gods are prevalent. The main character is part God and the king of Uruk. He wants to leave an impact and be remembered after his death which has caused him to seek the future and not appreciate the present until his God mother and first wife pray for someone to help him see what he is missing while pursuing a change to his fate. The story is about finding your purpose, seeing and appreciating the present including what you already have, and admitting love for another. It’s a good story even if I did struggle with some of the names.

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The Silent Forest (The House on the Hill Book 2) by David Kummer – Review by Rose McCaskey

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The Silent Forest (The House on the Hill, #2)The Silent Forest by David Duane Kummer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was the second book to The House on the Hill series. It picks up exactly where Misery House ended. It keeps you guessing what will happen next. It gives a lot of answers to questions from the first one but it also adds a ton more. Looking forward to reading a 3rd installment.

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