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Heaven Only Knows (A Silver Buckle Romance Series Book 3) by Laurie Lewis – Review by Michelle Austin

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HEAVEN ONLY KNOWS (A Silver Buckle Brides Romance Book 3)HEAVEN ONLY KNOWS by Laurie Lewis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a good 5 star read. This is part a series but can be read as a stand alone. This is Barrett and Agata’s story. Both characters have a history of being hurt so they are very cautious when it comes to others. But there is something between them that they can’t resist. Barrett is working on a case and Agata seems to be in some of the same places he is. Will these two have a HEA after everything is done? Overall I really enjoyed this read. We get twists and turns and the storyline had a great element to it. If you are looking for a good series to read, 1-click and get started today. I look forward to reading more from this author.

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Down By The River by Tricia Gardella – Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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Down By The RiverDown By The River by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Down by the River is an engaging, beautifully illustrated children’s book that offers a in depth look into our rivers, all the things you see in them, and what all is around them. I liked how the story flowed smoothly, rhymed, and how it brought up things for my kids to question, research, and test. This author writes books that myself and my family enjoy reading and Down by the River was no exception.

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Luca Magoo, Don’t Eat The Glue (Luca Magoo Series) by Megan Delgado – Review by Angela Plate, September 2024

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Luca Magoo, Don't Eat The Glue: A back-to-school tale that encourages positive classroom behavior and creative expression.Luca Magoo, Don’t Eat The Glue: A back-to-school tale that encourages positive classroom behavior and creative expression. by Megan Delgado
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a cute children’s book. I’d say geared towards 6-8 year olds. It’s a fun and easy read any little will enjoy. It’s beautifully illustrated and written with great imagination. It actually reminds me of what would go through my head as a child when my mom said don’t eat watermelon seeds. Looking forward to more stories from this author.

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A Tale of Two Crushes by Cori Cooper – Review by Chelsea Pletcher

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A Tale of Two CrushesA Tale of Two Crushes by Cori Cooper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a great YA story! A Tale of Two Crushes is a cute, clean romance. The main character, Holland, moves to a new city with her family and falls for twins! The characters and their relationships (romantic and platonic) were very relatable. The relationship between Asher and Holland made me smile constantly, it really reminded me of a first love story. Holland seems very obsessed with emotions and feelings to the point they become overbearing. Overall a great read.

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Heaven Only Knows (A Silver Buckle Romance Series Book 3) by Laurie Lewis – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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HEAVEN ONLY KNOWS (A Silver Buckle Brides Romance Book 3)HEAVEN ONLY KNOWS by Laurie Lewis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This cover is so peaceful and having read previous instalments I was quite eager to settle down and get lost between the pages ❣️📚😉

Barrett Brockbank has 2 things to deal with in life right now , one is business and one is personal . Business wise , he’s in New Orleans tying up ends for clients that just won a big case against Blue Point Chemical and on a personal level he’s got decide where his life is heading , he can’t keep licking his wounds , his fiancé married his best friend and his dreams were shattered but he knows he’s got to move on …,

While in New Orleans he gets a job offer and while it’s a good opportunity for a fresh start he can’t just accept and family obligations “ tie “ him down and then his path crosses with Lou….

Lou is hiding from her last so she’s careful around people but when her path crosses with Barrett’s she feels he’s good people and doesn’t everyone crave to be live and accepted 🤷‍♀️ these 2 people that know hurt can heal other if given the chance

My empathic heart was very fragile after this read but I think that’s what makes this story so relatable you feel it and you feel the people and you keep rooting for them 😉

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A Pig and a Poke by Tricia Gardella – Review by Jess Engel

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A Pig and A PokeA Pig and A Poke by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This is a generally cute story about a pig scramble. The illustrations are beautiful. The story covers themes of determination, showing kindness, mild bullying, and forgiveness. The story jumps right in with the pig scramble which made me wonder if I had missed something, so I admit I read the book twice in a row to make sure I really got the whole story. I really appreciated it so much more the second time. This would be a great book for older elementary aged kiddos.

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Unmasking a Cowgirl (Match Made in Montana Series) by Rachelle Paige Campbell – Review by

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Unmasking A Cowgirl (Match Made in Montana Book 3)Unmasking A Cowgirl by Rachelle Paige Campbell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Unmasking A Cowgirl by Rachelle Paige Campbell is the third book in a series called Match Made in Montana Book 3. It is a sweet love story that takes place in a small town in Montana. With it being the third book in the series, I sometimes worry that I won’t know the story. I did not feel this way at all! I was able to piece together the prior stories, and I definitely think it could be read out of order. Joe is a teacher and working on writing a book on the history of Herd, the small town in Montana. Abby runs a food truck, and is planning on opening a restaurant in the future. Abby has a secret that threatens to ruin her relationship with not only Joe, but several of the townspeople that she has become friends with. Such a cute story and one that I would definitely recommend!

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Love and Fate (A Braebeach Rockstar Romance) by Loriana Cappello – Review by Ashley Lape

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Love and Fate (Braebeach Rockstar #2)Love and Fate by Loriana Cappello
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a second chance at love full of tears and laughter. Tommy Graham was about to hit it big with his band Koolum Law. With Tommy about to hit it big he feels the right choice is to break it off with his girlfriend Angie Knox. Years pass before the two run into each other again at the wedding of Angie’s best friend Calle. Tragedy strikes right after the wedding and Angie’s husband is killed. Tommy is there for Angie over the next few weeks and he starts to catch feelings for Angie again even though he has a girlfriend. Tommy ends up being trapped in a marriage with Chelsea. Their marriage is far from a fairytale. Tommy finally has had enough with his cheating wife and he files for divorce and takes his son Ozzie back to Tommy’s hometown of Braebeach. Could this be Tommy’s chance to fall in love with Angie again? Did he truly ever stop loving her?
This book was AMAZING! I cried, I laughed, and most importantly the author had me feeling like I was a character right in the middle of the story!!

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Cam Creates a Hero (Courage Tales Series) by Dagmara Sitek – Review by Karrie Sears

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Cam Creates a HeroCam Creates a Hero by Dagmara Sitek
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this cute book, we meet Cam and his foster siblings. Cam is upset by a newscast about a little girl getting hurt. So he draws a hero bot to protect others. Such a great story showing determination and courage to make a difference for others. Quick read for little ones. Exceptional illustrations. Overall a great book.

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Love and Fate (A Braebeach Rockstar Romance) by Loriana Cappello – Review by Rosanna Ingram

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Love and Fate (Braebeach Rockstar #2)Love and Fate by Loriana Cappello
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tommy and Angie went their separate ways right as Tommy’s band, Koolum Law, is taking off. Fast forward and one is married (on the verge of divorce) with a young son and one is widowed taking care of her own child. The two reconnect and build a friendship where they can lean on each other for emotional support. Underneath it all, they are being reminded of why they loved each other all those years ago. However, dealing with a crazy ex, people out to make a quick buck, and a past filled with many emotions creates quite the hurdles to overcome.

I felt for these characters. Angie has been through so much and has grown and persevered while trying to heal. Tommy’s dealing with his own troubles…bot in his marriage and with his band. These two rebuild a friendship that is stronger than anything they had in the past. I found myself immersed in their story and couldn’t put it down. They are dealing with adult problems that make you feel like they could be someone you know. Can’t wait to see what this series has in store next.

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Fate, Frankincense & Funerals by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Heather Goodman

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

This is a great original paranormal romance. This authors knows how to have the perfect blend of paranormal, action, suspense and romance. If you do not like M/M romance then you may not like it but if you read it as a book and put aside your feelings towards that kind of thing it’s a great book.

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Hi Little Brother, I Love You by Deniese Dennis – Review by Jess Engel

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Hi Little Brother, I Love You: A Sweet Gift Keepsake Book Welcoming a New Baby Brother to the Family.Hi Little Brother, I Love You: A Sweet Gift Keepsake Book Welcoming a New Baby Brother to the Family. by Deniese Dennis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a sweet, easy-to-read children’s story. The author covers a number of fun and sweet things an older brother can do for and with a little brother. This would be a great story for a parent preparing a child for a new little sibling coming along. The illustrations were cute and matched up well with the story. It encourages kind and playful interactions between siblings and is just beautiful, light-hearted, and colorful book!

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Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series) by MJ Murray – Review by Cindy Rushin

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Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf (A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series 3)Detective Dylan and the Thief of Camp Leaf by M.J. Murray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoy this series of children’s books. The stories center on a little boy named Dylan who enjoys playing detective along with his sister and his dog. The story is cute and I think kids who are curious and interested in learning more about how to play detective will enjoy it. I recommend this series of books to anyone with children who want to read and learn.

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A Pig and a Poke by Tricia Gardella – Review by Cindy Rushin

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A Pig and A PokeA Pig and A Poke by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a cute little story about a group of kids trying to catch a pig. I think it showed how anything can be accomplished if you don’t give up. It also shows how a child can use a situation where someone is trying to intimidate them to their advantage by motivating them to succeed. I think many kids would enjoy this book and recommend it for them.

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Hi Little Brother, I Love You by Deniese Dennis – Review by Megan Rea

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Hi Little Brother, I Love You: A Sweet Gift Keepsake Book Welcoming a New Baby Brother to the Family.Hi Little Brother, I Love You: A Sweet Gift Keepsake Book Welcoming a New Baby Brother to the Family. by Deniese Dennis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a really cute kids book about becoming a big brother. I really enjoyed the focus on all of the positives of becoming an older sibling while sneaking in some fun “naughty” bits (like not eating your peas). The illustrations are nice and bright and they follow the story line well. This is the story of an older brother/younger brother combination so I feel that it is limited to that specific audience. Overall, I really liked the vibe of the story and the message.
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The Discovery of Magic (The Intrigue of Magic Series) by L. J. Evias – Review by Katie Turner

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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

The Discovery of Magic by L. J. Evias is book one in The Intrigue of Magic series. Alice is a fantastic archer and she competes for a scholarship in hopes that it is enough to convince her parents to remain stationary and not move her away from her friends. While the book begins a bit slow, it gives the reader the opportunity to observe going through the normal motions of being a teenager with Alice and her friends before things take a drastic and unexpected turn for all of them. Entering into a realm of magic and political war in Parsa, the story is written so that we can experience the adventure with many of the characters. While moving around from different characters doesn’t always work well in every story, I really loved getting to experience the adventure in different perspectives and felt it worked perfectly here. I thought the writing was really wonderful. Descriptive enough without going overboard. The characters were well-developed and very interesting and engaging. If you enjoy a good YA with a little bit of everything to offer- a touch of romance, drama, magic, adventure, danger- you may really enjoy delving into this fantasy world! Definitely excited to see where the next book leads to!

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Heaven Only Knows (A Silver Buckle Romance Series Book 3) by Laurie Lewis – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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HEAVEN ONLY KNOWS (A Silver Buckle Brides Romance Book 3)HEAVEN ONLY KNOWS by Laurie Lewis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Another enjoyable and engaging contemporary romance featuring the handsome Brockbank brothers. Each novel is a standalone story focusing on one of the seven brothers. This is the cautious and logical attorney Barrett Brockbank’s story. Whilst in New Orleans’ French Quarter Barrett chases a thief down a dark alley, only to come face to face with Agata, a stunning singer. Having rejected him, Barrett then comes across Agata again but she appears to have a different persona. Agata has spent four years hiding from her first life and five more years trying to forget the worst time of her life, when she lost the man she loved. Having made New Orleans her home the people have become her family and so in order to help them she offers to assist Barrett. Barrett needs Agata to help him understand his clients, but she intrigues him. Even though logic is telling him to run away Barrett gets drawn in deeper into Agata’s mysterious and contradictory world. Her past haunts her but neither of them can deny their feelings for one another. Both the characters and the setting came vividly to life through the descriptive narrative, making me feel immersed in the story. The storyline kept me happily turning the pages, and I felt the chemistry between Barrett and Agata. I liked how their relationship developed throughout the story.

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Luca Magoo, Don’t Eat The Glue (Luca Magoo Series) by Megan Delgado – Review by Ayla Phipps

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Luca Magoo, Don't Eat The Glue: A back-to-school tale that encourages positive classroom behavior and creative expression.Luca Magoo, Don’t Eat The Glue: A back-to-school tale that encourages positive classroom behavior and creative expression. by Megan Delgado
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

First book I have read by this author, and I LOVED it. The illustrations were nostalgic of Chalk Zone vibes and the fun easy to read rhymes gave a fun twist of what could happen if you ate glue. As a boy mom I may have laughed a little hard on some of the pages like the glue riding the fart cloud but highly recommend this book for a creative what if on eating just a drop of glue.

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To be a Fae Rogue (Realm Chronicles Series) by Tricia Copeland – Review by Paula R Sayers

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To be a Fae Rogue (Realm Chronicles Book 4)To be a Fae Rogue by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This is the fourth installment in the Realm Chronicles series. This YA fantasy read is enjoyable. Titania is selfless if fighting for her people. She also wants to protect humans. Can she do both?

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A Pig and a Poke by Tricia Gardella – Review by Paula R Sayers

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A Pig and A PokeA Pig and A Poke by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Angela wants to catch and win a pig but Bruce is determined to win for himself. Bruce is a bully and is mean to Angela. Angela persists and ends up winning. Cute book.

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Down By The River by Tricia Gardella – Review by Ayla Phipps

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Down By The RiverDown By The River by Tricia Gardella
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Love Tricia Gardella’s books, yes all of them. They are always so beautifully illustrated and amazing for young readers. This one is about rivers, life inside them, above them, over them, and around them. Easy to read and beautiful illustrations gave me classic Disney feels of Winnie the Pooh.

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Cam Creates a Hero (Courage Tales Series) by Dagmara Sitek – Review by Ayla Phipps

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Cam Creates A Hero: Growth Mindset Book For Kids (Courage Tales)Cam Creates A Hero: Growth Mindset Book For Kids by Dagmara Sitek
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Beautiful message in this one. While I found a few of the pages confusing on the order to read the talk bubbles the story was amazing. Dagmara Sitek shows an easy to understand for young readers what empathy is. How your imagination is only the first step in the creation of amazing things. Cam and his siblings might not be engineers, but his imagination and creativity created a hero that all of them could believe in and helped so many that needed to believe in good.

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A Safe Place (Philly Heat Series) by Becky Flade – Review by Kerry Baker

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A Safe Place (Philly Heat series, #6)A Safe Place by Becky Flade
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Safe Space is another great book by an author that I have really come to enjoy. This book is part of the Philly Heat series and is a great addition to the series. For me, this book was all about the characters. I seemed to really engage with them and I loved the dynamic they presented. Even with everything going on around them, you could feel their connection. And not just the main characters, but also with Kat.
The story is exactly what I have come to expect from this series. It is exciting, action packed, fast paced and a truly enjoyable read. I would definitely recommend this book (and series and author!) to anyone.

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The Discovery of Magic (The Intrigue of Magic Series) by L. J. Evias – Review by Michelle Puett

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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

Intriguing. This one started off slow for me but eventually picked up. The characters for me became relatable in the sense that Alice deals with a lot of the same things any normal teenager does. She has her friends, she is trying to win a scholarship, her parents want something for her other than whats for herself. I like that the story I’d from her and her friends points of view. I don’t think the book would have been able to be any other way and make sense. Sometime sit is hard to tell who is really your friend and who is in it for themselves even in the real world. Alice and her friends were trying to navigate the real world and then get sucked into a magical one. I do feel like this is a book focused on the characters and their relationships/friendships with adventure thrown in a long the way. Just like any real world friendship there will be some lies and secrets also. I would recommend if you like books with multiple points of views and adventures.

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Night Sweats and Hockey Nets (Hot Flash Hookups Series) by Sylvie Stewart and Marika Ray – Review by Juls Dick

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Night Sweats and Hockey Nets (Hot Flash Hookups #3)Night Sweats and Hockey Nets by Marika Ray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Night Sweats and Hockey Nets is the third book in the Hot Flash Hookups series by Marika Ray and Sylvie Stewart. I really enjoyed this book, it was refreshing to have a main character in a romance book who seems real, Chloe is 42, perimenopausal, and not a size 2, and I loved her for it. A lot of the time main characters are not the easiest to relate too but Chloe would be my friend. When Chloe returns to live in her hometown after the death of her husband, she throws herself into her passion, starting her own junior hockey league. As her dad is the head coach of the local NHL team, hockey is in her blood. Niko, the star goalie for the team, is struggling in a custody battle with her ex wife and doesn’t want any distractions, however after a chance encounter with Chloe, he is definitely distracted, and when Chloe suddenly becomes the answer to his childcare problems he is unable to stay away from her. I thought this book was heartwarming, sexy and laugh out loud funny at points. Definitely recommend.

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A Tale of Two Crushes by Cori Cooper – Review by Kerry Carr

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A Tale of Two CrushesA Tale of Two Crushes by Cori Cooper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a very fun, quirky YA clean romance. This author never fails to impress me with their story telling and the ability to bring the characters to life making you feel like they could be your friends (well when I was a teenager lol)
As expected for a YA story it is full of drama and teenage angst as they all go through their lives trying to discover themselves as well as dealing with the confusion times that life sends our way.
Holland has never had a crush before. Growing up where she has it’s a small place and everyone knows everyone so she hasn’t really taken an interest in boys. That is until her family moves and she now finds herself with not one but 2 crushes. Of course things aren’t simple and with teenage boys being teenage boys it’s not always straight forward as Holland tries to work out and through her feelings, as well as meeting new friends and changing relationships with her family.
This bring back memories of my teenage years and all the fun times as well as the times when I never really had a clue what was going on.
Joining Holland and her friends as they try to untangle things and make sense of it all while developing themselves at the same time was a great read

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Strings Attached: A Braebeach Rock Romance by Loriana Cappello – Review by Mayona DeHerrera

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Strings AttachedStrings Attached by Loriana Cappello
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An enjoyable heartwarming story. The main characters, Ash and Calla, are well written and I cheered for them thru out the book to find themselves and each other. The story is heartwarming and draws you into not just their lives, but those of their friends and family. I can’t wait to see how the other characters stories turn out as well.

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The Trouble With Possibilities by Nancie Abuhaidar – Review by Trish Ann

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The Trouble with PossibilitiesThe Trouble with Possibilities by Nancie Abuhaidar
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a good read. I like the themes of second chances. I did have a little bit of a hard time connecting with Del. Overall, I did like how the characters developed within the plot. The way they went through complex situations while moving through was good.

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A Tale of Two Crushes by Cori Cooper – Review by Jessica Smith

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A Tale of Two CrushesA Tale of Two Crushes by Cori Cooper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Such a page-turner! I did not want to put the book down. Holland is the new girl and meets Asher on her first day of school—she beings to crush on him right away. But, a few days later her locker gets stuck and Chandler swoops in to save the day. She begins to have a crush on him as well. Holland soon discovers that Asher and Chandler are brothers! They convince Holland to go on dates with both of them so that she can choose who she wants to be with. After some good and some not so good dates, and some family struggles for Holand, she eventually makes her choice. Who will she choose?

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The Viper’s Bloodline Awakened (The Gods’ Scion Series) by Winnifred Tataw – Review by Ashley Sledge

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The Viper's Bloodline Awakened: The Fifth Book in the Urban Fantasy series The Gods' ScionThe Viper’s Bloodline Awakened: The Fifth Book in the Urban Fantasy series The Gods’ Scion by Winnifred Tataw
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

3½ stars

This is the 5th book in the series.
I highly recommend reading this series in order so you won’t be lost like I was.

Even though I had no idea what was going on, this book was still really good.

I was intrigued with the way this authors says of world building.

This is a very interesting sci-fi fantasy. It’s creative, full of drama and heart break.

I loved the complexity of of the characters and their journey.
Overall I do recommend this

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