I picked up this book and read it as a standalone instead of the entire series. I didn’t feel lost, but I am absolutely going back to pick up the first two books now! Consigliere’s Revenge is an incredible mafia romance with plenty of action, suspense, and steamy. Every time I thought I had the next move figured out, Via Mari would twist and turn the other way keeping me on my toes. I love that I never felt jarred out of the story with a bad flow or inconsistencies. This author did an amazing job creating a world that you feel like you dive right into with Lorenzo and Izzy. I’m picking up the previous books in the series now, so don’t pass this one up. It’s THAT good!
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I really enjoyed reading Stars Like Gasoline! This was the first book I’ve read by this author, so I was pleasantly surprised by the complex characters and incredibly detailed world-building. The author expertly combines past and present creating a magnificent flow of the story, as well as a very realistic experience for the reader. I find that most stories only dive deep into one character and the rest support that one, but this book really developed each character incredibly well! I plan on following this author closely because their writing style is nothing short of amazing. I highly recommend picking this one up, especially if you enjoy romantic suspense with a major paranormal theme.
This was an incredible book! I can count on one hand the number of books that keep me engaged and on my toes, and this is definitely one of them. With all the twists and turns, I couldn’t guess what was going to happen next which usually comes naturally for me! The flow of the story can feel a little disjointed at times, but I think it added to the feel of this psychological thriller. I liked this entire series, but this one was definitely my favorite. It was full of suspense and had me on the edge of my seat trying to uncover what would happen to Miranda. I highly recommend picking up this series, and when you make it to this book, you’ll understand what I’m raving about!
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I am blown away by Afflicted Love! I hadn’t read anything by Autumn Sand before, and to say that they exceeded my expectations would be an understatement. I knew I would enjoy this from the synopsis, but it really knocked me off my feet. The raw emotion and fervor throughout the book are unbelievable. I haven’t read an author that can create and sustain such chemistry in a very long time. It is a dark MM romance, and you want to check out the triggers just in case you want to steer away from some things, but I thoroughly enjoyed this rollercoaster of torturous emotions. The flow pulls you in immediately and makes you think you’re right alongside Kyle and Lyle. I am so ready for the second book already!
I hadn’t read anything by Natalina Reis before, so I wasn’t sure what to expect going in. I’m happy to say that this will NOT be my last book from this author! I absolutely loved everything about Foxy Tails. I genuinely appreciated that they put a list of the characters in the beginning of the book so I could keep everyone sorted in my head. It does start out a little bit slow, but once I got in the rhythm of things I couldn’t pull myself away! The author does a marvelous job creating this magical MM adventure with the in-depth characters and intricate world-building. I am absolutely picking up other works by Natalina Reis because I need more. I highly recommend giving Foxy Tails a chance especially if you love MM fantasy romance!
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This was my first read by Bianca Lee Ward, but it is certainly not going to be the last. Reaper is the first installment of the War Brothers MC series, and it’s off to a great start! I really enjoyed the amount of action, chemistry and steam that comes with many MC stories. It starts off a little slow, but don’t toss it aside because it really picks up. Once you get a bit invested, you’ll breeze through it and want even more! I think the author did great on the flow of the story even though it starts off slow. It may just have been an off day for me, but it absolutely captivated me after a while, and now I can’t wait for the second book in the series. If you love the dangerous, steamy action of the MC genre, you will fall in love with this one!
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I have been waiting for this book for quite some time, and I was so excited to pick it up that I devoured the entire thing in one sitting. Sorry not sorry to my real-life responsibilities! This entire series was just absolute perfection. I’m guilty of picking up series out of order, but you will definitely want to read the first two prior to picking this one up. If you don’t then you will be a little lost, and you won’t get the full experience either. We continue our magical and suspenseful journey with Wilf and Katryna with a great deal of twists and turns that caused me to read faster than I thought humanly possible. Wilf is trying to get to the bottom of harnessing the full potential of his magic but finds it’s not so easy with wizards and witches wreaking havoc in the Magical Realm. I thoroughly enjoyed the last installment of The Virus of Beauty series. The flow of the story was utterly wonderful, and I loved connecting with both Wilf and Katryna. It’s very apparent that C.B. Lyall dedicated so much time creating this beautiful world and relatable characters. I highly recommend picking up this entire series and getting lost in their reality!
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WOW. I have enjoyed every book in this series so far, including the prequel, but this one has definitely surpassed the others in my opinion. This is a bully romance and boy does it deliver. All of the drama and angsty feelings from high school come reeling back with a magnificent plot. The chemistry is palpable, and I found myself rooting for things I hadn’t expected! I don’t want to give too much away, but I must stress that this series (especially this book) is absolutely one you should pick up! You won’t want to miss the intense emotions and amazingly deep characters of the Hidden Valley Elite series.
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This is my first book from Amanda Uhl and what an amazing first it was! The very first page grabs hold of your attention and never lets go. I couldn’t put it down and devoured the whole book in a matter of hours. The flow was natural and there were plenty of details that made the characters feel so real. I was entirely too invested in Lillian and Tristan throughout the entire book! It gets quite emotional, but definitely worth the read. I highly recommend picking this up, especially if you are a fan of the paranormal and romance genres!
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I almost passed this book up as it didn’t seem like it was in my normal wheelhouse, but I’m glad I decided to take a chance on it. Jim Shomos takes us through this timeline of what feels like “right person, wrong time” over and over again. Some may find it a little immature to try finding love repeatedly if you have unresolved issues, but I think it’s heartwarming to see someone who takes chances for true love. It is a rollercoaster of emotions as you are invested in Leo and his pursuit of happiness. You feel a stab each time something doesn’t work out, and relentless hope for just one stroke of serendipity. I really enjoyed reading this and taking the journey alongside Leo.
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Diving into the third book in the Realm Chronicles series was more than I could have hoped for! I had high expectations since the first two books were amazing, and somehow Tricia Copeland STILL blew me away. My picky, detailed brain loved the list of the Royal Families of Middle Earth before the first chapter. Queen Titania is no meek female protagonist. She is strong-willed and can back up any claim she makes. She is trying to save her kingdom, fend off other royals, and find a suitable husband. If that isn’t a marvel all in itself, I don’t know what is. The author continued the perfect flow of the story and their intricate world-building rivals the previous books. I highly recommend picking this book (and series) up, especially if you enjoy the YA and urban fantasy genres!
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I picked this book up immediately after finishing the first in the series, and it’s amazing that the books connect so flawlessly. I feel like I picked up right where I left off. Titania is an amazing character with this incredible amount of grit and perseverance that I just love. She makes such a magnificent heroine and is sure to rub some of her character off on you. I usually don’t find that I enjoy the second book in a series MORE than the first, but this one definitely did it for me. I dare you to start this book and find a way to close it. I highly recommend picking this up (as well as the rest of the series) because you will find yourself engrossed from page 1!
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I dove headfirst into this series mainly because of the gorgeous cover. I definitely became even more excited after realizing who the author was as I have enjoyed all of the books I’ve read by her. I always appreciate maps in the beginning of books as well. It lets me envision the story a little bit better. Tricia Copeland does a wonderful job with scenery and world-building with this beautiful fae story. I felt it took me just a bit to fall into the groove of the story in the beginning, but once I was hooked, I couldn’t put it down! There is raw emotion, magic, and adventure woven throughout. Fans of fantasy mixed with action rejoice because this one is for you!
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I love paranormal and fantasy books, so I had high hopes for this one right off the bat. I’m happy to say that Courtney Davis knocked this out of the park! Everything about The Serpent and the Firefly makes me want to leave reality behind and just stay hidden in their magically crafted world. This story flows so perfectly that it played like a movie in my head. It was easy to tune everything out and lose myself in Jade and Baal’s lives. I feel like fans of urban fantasy and the supernatural will adore this book.
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This was a beautifully written book about a second chance at love after heartbreak. I wasn’t sure what to expect as I hadn’t read anything from this author before, but I am very impressed and will be picking up more books from them! I really enjoyed the range of emotions and the depth of each character. You really feel like you get to know both Elle and Blake on their own and can feel the hesitation along with their chemistry. I never felt any lulls in the book and thought every scene pulled me in each time. I highly recommend picking this book up so you can prepare for the next in the series!
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This is a great story for late elementary and early middle school kiddos. I loved the messages throughout this book. We read it together as a family and talked about bullying and standing up for what is right. For reference, my kids are 7 and 11, and I think that age frame is spot on. Both of my kids are also the smaller ones in their classes which made this even more relatable for them. I enjoyed the illustrations, and the flow of this story was great. What a great way to get people talking about fairness, friendships, and fitting in!
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I love the WaterFyre Rising series so much! Nadia Han has a way of writing characters that are incredibly relatable, and you find yourself fully invested in the story without even realizing it. Many times throughout this book I found myself gripping the book because I needed to know what happened next! There is a bit of spice, but the author does not rely on this alone to create an inviting and unforgettable experience. The story flows so flawlessly and I bet you’ll be drawn in just as much as I was. I wish book 4 would get here sooner because I can’t wait to continue this series!
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Corpse Pixie was a quick rollercoaster of emotions from Sinister Styx! I’m not sure how they fit in so much detail and emotion in such a short read, but they did an amazing job. You’ll find plenty of dark, paranormal romance scenes here with murder, crime-solving, grief, and more! I was surprised by not only being gripped by the very first page but speeding through what felt like a very involved book. I highly recommend picking this up if the darker side of paranormal is your groove. I can’t wait to see what other adventures Sinister Styx has for us!
This is the second book in The Silver Blood Knight series, but I didn’t pay close enough attention and read this one first. I don’t feel like I was super lost, but I recommend picking up the first one as I’m sure it adds to an already marvelous plot. This was a great story full of paranormal beings and tons of suspense! This is a pretty quick read that will surely fit into an afternoon, but don’t be fooled by the length. Carol McKibben does an incredible job of giving the characters amazing depth in that short period of time, and you will be invested in every melodramatic move. I’m picking up the first in the series now to catch up!
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I fell in LOVE with this anthology! I greatly appreciate that the stories are divided by ‘Heat Levels’ in the beginning so you have a little peek of what you’re getting yourself into. The first that I thoroughly enjoyed was The Alien & The Crime Boss by Naomi Valkyrie, which was categorized under ‘Heat Level 2’. I definitely felt like it was properly labeled as such. You are dropped right into the action in the beginning, and I always like stories with dual point-of-view, which Valkyrie does a stunningly great job with. You will be fully invested in Kasper and Leilphun’s journey. The second story I was drawn to was My Boss is an Alien by Ashlyn Hawkes. This was appropriately labeled as ‘Heat Level 4’ which did NOT disappoint in terms of spice. It is also told in the dual point-of-view, which I enjoyed. This entire collection is amazing, you should definitely pick it up because you’re bound to find at least one that is right up your alley!
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I am absolutely blown away by the first book I’ve read by this author! Last King is the first installment of the Legacy of Riverfall series, and I am clamoring for the second already. The story of Maren and Kane will take hold of your attention for the entire day, so I hope you have no responsibilities to tend to! I was completely engrossed in this book and tuned everything else out around me. Maren has healing abilities, but her sister has fallen terribly ill and there is only one remedy…a very rare plant. Kane is a criminal who has lost something dear to him. He tells Maren that he can help her locate the rare plant she needs if she helps him find his lost item. She is very trepidatious, but ultimately decides to take the journey to save her sister. There is danger, romance, healing magic, and plenty of action in this fae story. I am so excited for the second book already, I am counting down the days! I highly recommend picking this up, especially if you enjoy YA fae healing, magic, and romance.
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Lois Wickstrom has done it again! My kiddos and I love her books, and we get so excited anytime she releases a new one. Bugs are especially popular in my house, so this was such a huge hit from the get-go! Both of my kids relate to Loretta as neither one ever wants to hurt insects. I think this was a great way to teach others how to problem solve without doing it the way it’s always been done. The illustrations are also so beautiful and really add to the story. Somehow we always walk away with valuable lessons as well as a great story time book. I highly recommend picking this up and sharing it with the kiddos in your life!
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Undying Light, which is the first book in The Stella Maris Series. I hadn’t read anything by this author yet, but I can tell they are definitely making it on my “Authors to Watch” list! Aurora Wildey had me hooked from the beginning and kept me engrossed until the very end. I really love books that have multiple POVs so this was right up my alley. You immediately feel the drama from a horrible attack that nearly killed Kaela, but a magnificent stranger named Terran saved her. Kaela felt somewhat indebted to Terran for this powerfully kind act which leads her to use her powers to heal him. The two do their best to hide and keep each other safe, but a new individual named Seth enters the picture. He feels Kaela’s presence and gives her the option to work near him while also teaching her who she really is. Seth and Terran don’t really see eye to eye, but Kaela must make an impossible decision. Will she stay with Terran since he has proven he will protect her, or will she feel pulled towards Seth? I can’t wait to see what else this author has in store for us. I highly recommend picking this up especially if you enjoy the fantasy and paranormal genre!
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It’s been quite a long time since I have had a book touch my heart the way Ten Thousand Shells and Counting has. This is a heart-wrenching, compelling memoir of Nadija Mujagic’s experience through a horrifying war in Sarajevo. The inconceivable recount from Nadija is absolutely bone-chilling as she narrates what it was like to lose her childhood home, her family members, and life on the run. I found myself taking a few moments to reflect multiple times throughout this book as sometimes it just seemed impossible to find a new normal on the other side of this horrendous war. I must say that it was also the most inspiring to read the takeaways this young woman found in the face of adversity. This gut-wrenching memoir is definitely worth your time and reflection told by such a brave soul.
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What a quick and fun story! This was just the kind of book I needed in my life but didn’t know it. Aaron Rosenberg hooked me from the first chapter and I was fully invested in Wylie, our friendly Yeti, throughout the entire book. Wylie just wants to live a quiet, modest life in Minnesota, but something odd is going on. He starts having terrifying dreams at the same time that murders begin haunting his town. Being a Yeti, he also draws the attention of a certain Hunter. Wylie has a plan to blend into a large city and along the way finds a community of all supernatural beings. His heart is happy and content, but it seems the Hunter is closing in on him. Will Wylie leave his newly found home to keep everyone safe, or will he create a plan to take the killer down? I really loved this book and will be looking out for more by this author!
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I am quite impressed with the first book I’ve read by Julia Goldhirsh! I’m so excited that I picked up their book and cannot wait for the second installment in the Gemstone Massacre Series already. I really appreciate the map in the beginning of the book because I feel that it helps me dive into the world itself. I also LOVE the LGBTQ/gender fluid representation right from the get-go. We start off with a little prologue informing us that they were twelve the first time they killed a man, so definitely diving right into the drama. There is plenty of adventure, different relationships, and magic throughout the whole story. I enjoyed the detail and depth of both the characters and the world. The author did an amazing job bringing everything together to start this series off right. I am excited to see what else Julia brings to life for us!
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This is a wonderful collection of children’s stories that are short enough for most attention-spans (wiggly worms) and long enough to fit in some good life lessons. The illustrations help draw everyone in and are adored throughout this book. I enjoyed reading this entire collection with my two kids who are 7 and 11. I feel like there were some great conversation starters in each chapter, and we paused to talk about what they would do in each situation or what the underlying issues could be.
Two stories really stood out for me were “Catch Your Thoughts Before They Ruin Your Day” by Samantha Ena Minichiello and “Amaleigha Tames a Bully: Kindness Can Change a Hard Heart” by: Janice Pratt.
Catch Your Thoughts Before They Ruin Your Day is incredibly relatable to me even now because even adults have emotionally turbulent times, and some of us weren’t taught the best coping mechanisms. My kids especially enjoyed it because they have recently been learning about fixed mindset vs growth mindset, so it was really cool timing for this to come into our lives.
Amaleigha Tames a Bully is truly a work of art. Unfortunately, bullies seem to be in every grade at every school, but what happens if we dedicate time to uncovering the root of it all? I loved this because it’s easy to shrug off a bully as a mean person that you should just ignore, but when you have a bad day, week, or month, don’t you just really want to feel needed and loved? This sparked the longest and most compassionate conversation with my kiddos! I highly recommend picking this up for the classroom or your family. There is absolutely something in this collection for everyone!
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My family and I love it anytime we pick up a book by Lois Wickstrom! We know we are in for a fun, educational adventure and this one was no different. Not only does it include a great message of not letting anything go to waste, but good things come with using your imagination! Alex finds a way to use what seem like ordinary objects to try and build a flying carpet. It got my kiddos thinking and they tried building their own flying carpet which led to a ton of giggles and fun. We had some good conversations as well, which is not unusual with this authors work! This is another great one for the family or classroom to teach about scientific experiments as well as creative problem-solving.
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I never miss a book by this author and I’m glad to see the series continuing! I love everything about Tam DeRudder Jackson’s writing. The way she pulls you in and makes you completely forget about what’s going on around you. The world she creates encapsulates you so quickly that you don’t even realize what happened. Garrett broke Olivia’s heart years ago when he chose his career over his future love life with her. He says he has never forgotten her, but she’s not falling for it quite so easily. Fool me once! Olivia used that pain as fuel to get her name recognized as a music video director, but it’s starting to flame out. Will she give him a chance to show her what he’s made of, or has the pain of him leaving left her too devastated to try? I highly recommend picking up not only this book, but the entire Balefire series!
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I hadn’t read anything by Shanessa Gluhm before A River of Crows, but this blew me away with such force that I’ve already picked up her another one of her books! I can’t remember the last time I was literally gripping my eBook so hard because of the suspense. The author takes us on a highly emotional rollercoaster with impossible to predict twists and turns throughout the entire story. Family ties will be challenged and some of their deepest secrets will be revealed. Can they all make it through in one piece, or will it be too devastating to go on? I cannot sing praises for this enough. I highly recommend picking this up if you want to be fully invested in a riveting crime thriller!
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