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Punk (Popov Boys Book 6) by Leslie Georgeson – Review by Paloma Fierro 05/24/2023

Efrem Popov wants to start clean in this new life, previously part of a mafia organization, he felt the losses of those he love too deep and the need to redeem himself is too great. Walking away from his family, he takes a job as a bookkeeper and that decision changes his life forever.

 

Miranda is an CEO in the music business, dealing with a messy divorce and years of self doubt, she decides to take the bull by its horns and make significant changes, no one will belittle her anymore, oh but life has surprises for her ahead.

 

This action romance will take you to the edge of your seat wanting for more.

Stars Like Gasoline by Jessika Grewe Glover – Review by Brandy Vaughn

Stars Like GasolineStars Like Gasoline by Jessika Grewe Glover
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Nothing good happens after midnight, except in Stars Like Gasoline. I was hooked from the first chapter and had to keep reading to find out what was going on! There is plenty of mystery, a little bit of romance, tension and a little bit of the paranormal thrown into the mix. I enjoyed the plot of Stars Like Gasoline and you will too!

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Stars Like Gasoline by Jessika Grewe Glover – Review by Maikalani Alexander

Stars Like GasolineStars Like Gasoline by Jessika Grewe Glover
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Recommended for ages 16+

Thrilling. Remember the ghost stories, things that go bump in the night, shadows that seem to move on their own? Well this book has all of that and more. Get ready for the goosebumps.

Starts off blazing; laying the suspense and supernatural spook on thick. The first chapter pulls you in tight. Celia and Adrian have a slow burning romance that tends to speed up just as quickly as the mystery winds tighter and tighter.

Love a good suspense ? This is the book for you; add a little romance and it became *chef’s kiss* perfection

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Stars Like Gasoline by Jessika Grewe Glover – Review by Donya Pedigo

Stars Like GasolineStars Like Gasoline by Jessika Grewe Glover
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Stars Like Gasoline by Jessika Grewe Glover is a suspenseful paranormal tale with ghosts/spirits, mystery, family, friendship, love, loss, and even a few darker topics that may be sensitive for some, such as abuse, slurs, violence, and stalking. The author broached these topics in such a way that I wasn’t triggered by them, but I wanted to mention them as a precaution for others that might be.

Jessika Grewe Glover has written an interwoven/ layered complex storyline of ghosts and their past lives along with living people in a different time. I applaud the great skills she used to keep all these layers from getting jumbled up and confusing. The characters are so creative and well written as well that they draw you into the story and make you want to know more about their lives past and present. All the connections and mysteries keep you guessing as you laugh at the banter and characters’ antics. It has a good mix of scary, funny, and drama-filled scenes.

We start off meeting Celia, an art curator who, with the help of her brother Oscar and friend Adrian, will try to figure out all the mysteries surrounding the spirits and those of the house she bought. This gets really interesting as Celia can see ghosts and has been able to since she was young. She has just accepted this fact over time, which amazed me. Their hunt for answers takes several wild turns and no one expects the events that follow. This is a well written story and many will enjoy it!

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Stars Like Gasoline by Jessika Grewe Glover – Review by Jade Brunton

Stars Like GasolineStars Like Gasoline by Jessika Grewe Glover
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was the first book that I have read from this author. The synopsis drew me in but the story kept me here! The story line was original and it kept me entertained. This book was great from start to finish! It was spooky, mysterious and romantic. The characters in the book were amazing, the support of family and the culture really tied it all together for me.

By @jaderockslife

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Stars Like Gasoline by Jessika Grewe Glover – Review by Felicia Bates

Stars Like GasolineStars Like Gasoline by Jessika Grewe Glover
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I was drawn in by the synopsis of this book and truly looked forward to reading a novel with paranormal elements. I tend to gravitate toward a lot of the same authors so I wasn’t sure what to expect going into this book, since this author was new to me. Not only did the storyline exceed my expectations, I was really impressed with the author’s writing style. What I enjoyed most, however, were the main characters. Each character was written in a strong way and truly enjoyable. I was also surprised by the range of emotion the story held. There were a lot of entertaining complexities, far more intricate than the “campfire ghost story” I was anticipating. This is definitely a book I’d recommend by an author I will be looking out for.

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Stars Like Gasoline by Jessika Grewe Glover – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras

Stars Like GasolineStars Like Gasoline by Jessika Grewe Glover
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was the first book that I read from this author and found it to be enjoyable. This paranormal mystery has it all – ghosts, romance, danger and more!

The plot was intriguing and the author balanced suspense and humour well to create a great story. This alongside a collection of well-developed characters made the story really stand out to me. I loved it!

Events and characters are woven together so well in a way that isn’t always obvious. The ghost element drew me in at first, but the connections in mystery elements blew me away.

I was very invested and couldn’t put the book down. I’ll be looking out for more from this author!

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Stars Like Gasoline by Jessika Grewe Glover – Review by Shannen Kern

Stars Like GasolineStars Like Gasoline by Jessika Grewe Glover
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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.

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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Stars Like Gasoline by Jessika Grewe Glover – Review by Jennifer Gordon

Stars Like GasolineStars Like Gasoline by Jessika Grewe Glover
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An entertaining read with an intriguing storyline and a host of fascinating characters, which kept me captivated throughout. Florida art curator, Celia purchases the house of her brother’s deceased fiancé, only to find that its haunted. In order to get rid of the malevolent ghosts who are threatening her life and career, she enlists the help of Oscar, her brother and Adrian, his late fiancé’s best friend. Celia discovers a hidden journal from the 1980s belonging to a revered artist, and this is the start of a series of events which involve a dead French artist, a Dutch aerospace heiress, and a missing presumed dead Japanese painter. Things take a sinister turn when Celia and Oscar are threatened by a stalker. Meanwhile, as Adrian and Celia spend time together deciphering the clues they cannot deny their mutual attraction. However, they get the feeling that someone is playing a game with them all and their lives might actually be in danger. This is an enjoyable and engaging read which drew me in from page one. The setting and characters where brought vividly to life through the descriptive narrative, making me feel immersed in the story. The storyline had a mix of paranormal, mystery, suspense and a slow burn romance, which kept me happily turning the pages.

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Stars Like Gasoline by Jessika Grewe Glover – Review by Melissa Fink

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Stars Like GasolineStars Like Gasoline by Jessika Grewe Glover
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is my first book by this author and I really enjoyed it. Stars like Gasoline was a story about haunting and spirits. The details in the story was on point. I really loved how much detailing was put in the book. The book was a page turner for me. The world building and characters was well thought out also.

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Obedience (Ties That Bind Book 1) by Liza Snow – Review by Brandy Rymer

ObedienceObedience by Liza Snow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Liza Snow’s book Obedience had me at the edge of my seat from the first page! There are so many twists and turns, that you never know what’s coming next. I love the characters and the deep understanding that you get from reading Chandler and Cassandra’s points of view. Right from the start I was cheering for Cassandra to get her idol, the magnificent, high-flying Chandler, the master of the silks. I loved the push and pull that these two characters went through, the sexual tension could be cut with a knife as they go back and forth as they got to work together and get to know each other. No matter how much Chandler tried to deny his desire for Cassandra to protect her, the more she wanted him. The more he tried to push her away, the stronger the sexual tension grew. The setting of the story is so beautifully portrayed that I felt like I was right there watching all of the circus acts as well as all the practices with the silks, on the edge of my seat praying no one fell, or had any mishaps. I kept wondering about Cassandra’s mysterious past, and her Uncle who was in prison. What is Chandler hiding in his own personal past that he is trying to protect Cassandra from, and why does his father hate her so? Could their pasts be connected deeper than the two realize, and if so will they ever be able to have their happily ever after? You’ll have to read the book to find out, I’m not spoiling it for you! So excited for the next book in this series to come out in October, the wait is killing me!!!
@Brandy Rymer 05/2023

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Obedience (Ties That Bind Book 1) by Liza Snow – Review by Angela Shirley

ObedienceObedience by Liza Snow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Cassandra has waited all her life to be a top class aerialist, studying with the best in the industry, Chandler Moreau but can fantasy and reality match up. Once she has passed her audition she is embraced in the world of the Circus, with friends who knew her parents but one person is her obsession and curse as your hero’s are never quite the same.

Chandler Moreau is stuck in the illusion of a perfect life on the outside but a tortured soul on the inside, with his father’s and family pressures all he wants to do is fly in the circus. Until one day she walks into his life and plants herself deeply in his soul but will his dark family history and her thirst to find who killed her parents come crashing down around them and drive a wedge through them in the end.

I enjoyed the story and the characters within greatly, they way it built up the tense was brilliant to read. The chemistry between Chandler and Cassandra was palpable off the page and during the Shibari scenes where erotic in description and wording.

The one regret is I feel the story dragged a little at the start and took a while to build with the relationship between the two main characters but other than that I really enjoyed the book and can’t wait to read more by this author in the future.

Stars Like Gasoline by Jessika Grewe Glover – Review by Tonya Merritt

Stars Like GasolineStars Like Gasoline by Jessika Grewe Glover
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow! This is my first book by Jessika Grewe Glover and this book blew me away. I have added her other books to my to- be read lists. Stars Like Gasoline is full of mystery and life. It was a great nighttime read for me; I like ghost stories at night. There is so much culture and details that you normally have to struggle in some books to find. This one was packed full.

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Obedience (Ties That Bind Book 1) by Liza Snow – Review by Diane Sennett

Obedience (Ties That Bind)Obedience by Liza Snow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Obedience is the first in the Ties that Bind series. Cassandra has admired Chandler since she was a young girl, after seeing him perform in the circus. Her dream is to one day perform in the circus; or more precisely, perform with Chandler.
Cassandra has made it to the Dream Academy and Chandler Moreau. The story has some BDSM elements and suspenseful elements; and the story setting makes this book intriguing. The end left too many unanswered questions; which I hope will be answered in the next installment.

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Obedience (Ties That Bind Book 1) by Liza Snow – Review by Trisha Cargile

ObedienceObedience by Liza Snow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is definitely a one of a kind book, at least in my little world. This description drew me on because it reminded me of Cirque du Soleil and my inspiration and awe of the aerialist, so this book tugged at my nostalgia. It was such a great experience and romantic read. The execution of this book was phenomenal and will literally leave you wanting more from the way Liza ends the book! This is definitely a must read.

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Stars Like Gasoline by Jessika Grewe Glover – Review by Julie Johnson

Stars Like GasolineStars Like Gasoline by Jessika Grewe Glover
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I had really high hopes for this book as they synopsis looked like something I’d be interested in. However, no matter how hard I tried, I just couldn’t get into this book. For starters, it switched back and forth a lot, something that I struggle in keeping up with the storyline. The story took forever to really pick up for me and by then, I was pretty much done. I did want to enjoy this book, and many others have, I just couldn’t get into it.

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Obedience (Ties That Bind Book 1) by Liza Snow – Review by Kasandra Nunez

ObedienceObedience by Liza Snow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When I saw the name of the main character, I knew I had to read it. I love that the book has a different take than most other romance books I’ve read. It’s a teacher/student dynamic that is in a circus theme, which, I have yet to read. I loved it. The ending left me wanting more. The slow burn almost, not allowed, love is so gripping. It truly is a story that of course would only happen at the “Dreamers Academy.”

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Stars Like Gasoline by Jessika Grewe Glover – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

Stars Like GasolineStars Like Gasoline by Jessika Grewe Glover
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Stars Like Gasoline had me riveted from the first few pages and it was impossible to put down. I love a good ghost story and this one had it all with haunted houses, paranormal happenings, ghosts, apparitions, mystery, suspense, drama, and danger. The storyline immediately intrigued me and captured my attention because it was full of ghostly apparitions and hauntings right at the start. Although the book immediately captured my attention because of the phantoms in the museum, that was not all there was to the story.

The story is centered around Celia, an art curator, and has an air of mystery and suspense when an art heist takes place. This book is superbly written with vivid scenes that pull you into the story alongside the characters. Each scene is described in so much detail that you are immersed in that time and place, seeing the same things as the MC, Celia. The apparitions appear before your very eyes. The artwork magically appears before you. It is all very surreal to experience and magical in its feel. You will surely feel the goosebumps start popping out on your arms and feel the tingling as the hairs on the back of your neck stand up when the ghostly apparitions come at you. The characters were well crafted, and the storyline was multi-faceted with interwoven elements of romance, poetic prose, family relationships, love, secrets, loss, and hidden agendas. I look forward to reading more from this new to me author.

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Obedience (Ties That Bind Book 1) by Liza Snow – Review by Heather Watson

ObedienceObedience by Liza Snow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first time reading this author. I was glad it was a little longer read then im used to. I don’t really follow student teacher stories and really don’t get into circus stories at all. This story was a good read if you like dark romance that involves things like that. Cassandra & Chandler’s is easy to follow so this author wrote this story well. I would pick this book up and read it you won’t be disappointed.

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Obedience (Ties That Bind Book 1) by Liza Snow – Review by April McCoy

ObedienceObedience by Liza Snow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

So… this book was something else. Really a different book than I have read before! May be the circus theme or who knows really but wow! What a spicy and unexpected read with one heck of an ending. The first book in the Ties That Bind series and what a start we got. The dynamic between main characters was just off the charts wow. The story flowed with twists and turns and how not everything was as it seemed. Liza did an amazing job tying in an array of themes that you wouldn’t think would mesh but just worked so beautifully. Her words were magic that had me spiralling and ready to start book two.

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Stars Like Gasoline by Jessika Grewe Glover – Review by April McCoy

Stars Like GasolineStars Like Gasoline by Jessika Grewe Glover
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a spider web I got caught in. This book was incredible. A new author for me and boy did she leave her mark! What an intriguing and mysterious tale! Celia was fantastic, such a well thought out MC, and Adrian was such a complimentary character for her. The chemistry was there along with the mystery and page turning moments, and of course, the ghosts! I couldn’t get enough of this read and can’t recommend it enough! I wish this was a series because the trio was perfect!!!

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Obedience (Ties That Bind Book 1) by Liza Snow – Review by Kirsten Berkebile

Chandler is an aerialist who is looking for the perfect student to mentor. Little did he realize that Cassandra was also looking for the perfect teacher. The lines get crossed in this story, they fall in love with one another. I didn’t really know what to think when I first started reading this story. This is the first book in this series of The Ties that Bind. I am not normally into romantic storylines. I feel like there too cheesy. However this story is nothing like that at least in my opinion. You can either read the book or listen to it. I normally read books but I am wondering if I would like the audio version as well. It’s your turn to try it now. Let me know if you prefer reading or listening.

ObedienceObedience by Liza Snow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Chandler is an aerialist who is looking for the perfect student to mentor. Little did he realize that Cassandra was also looking for the perfect teacher. The lines get crossed in this story, they fall in love with one another. I didn’t really know what to think when I first started reading this story. This is the first book in this series of The Ties that Bind. I am not normally into romantic storylines. I feel like there too cheesy. However this story is nothing like that at least in my opinion. You can either read the book or listen to it. I normally read books but I am wondering if I would like the audio version as well. It’s your turn to try it now. Let me know if you prefer reading or listening.

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Stars Like Gasoline by Jessika Grewe Glover – Review by Jennifer Crain

Stars Like GasolineStars Like Gasoline by Jessika Grewe Glover
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The first third of the book, in my opinion, I had a hard time differentiating between the stories of the French artist and Japanese artists’ stories. Once I had the story lines straight, I loved how the author intertwines past histories and current relationships to make you keep reading to find out what happens next. I will warn you- there are some tough scenes (physical abuse, kidnapping, etc), but overall, I fell in love with Celia’s story as she navigates a new friendship.

Not usually reading book with ghosts, I liked how I stepped out of my comfort zone and reading a book where a spirit ends up playing a large part of the plot line. I appreciated the French and Spanish phrases being either explained or paraphrased, because they were a nice touch to the story yet I am unfortunately monolinguistic. Overall, the plot moved fast enough, I am looking forward to reading more from this author.

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Obedience (Ties That Bind Book 1) by Liza Snow – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars
Obedience (Ties That Bind Book 1) by Liza Snow

Obedience is the first book in the Ties That Bind Series and is a Romance Suspense that will have you turning the pages till the end. This is a new author to me and I’m definitely going to check out what other books they have written. I wasn’t real sure what to expect going in but what a ride. This authors style of writing pulls you in from the beginning and doesn’t let go till the end. Her characters are fully developed, real and make the story come to life. This is a story about a Teacher- student relationship that turns into way more than that. I truly enjoyed reading this fast paced story that is packed with drama, suspense, romance and so much more. What will happen when the past comes back t? I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next . I look forward to reading more from this Author.

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The Innovator (WaterFyre Rising Book 3) by Nadia Han – Review by Lauren West

The Innovator (WaterFyre Rising, #3)The Innovator by Nadia Han
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Nadia han continues to charm us one story at a time. She has a way with words, and creates characters that continue to speak for them selves. Book 3 was one of my favorite, and a definite re-read in the future.
Grayson is headstrong, stubborn, sexy, and extremely intelligent. Natalie and Grayson share a Connection that even a sexual tension cant hold. They are two different sides of the same coin, and while it’s all in or nothing there are still some defiant parties.. Some chapters are so intense you could feel the anger, the heat, the frustration, and the friction from the pull between them. Natalie was a woman on a mission. She worked hard and, played harder. Prepare to not put this book down.

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Obedience (Ties That Bind Book 1) Audiobook by Liza Snow – Review by Lucy Machard

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow. The way the author just sucks the reader in right from the first page- Immaculate!! I was so enthralled with Cass and Chandler, that I couldn’t put the book down! The plot was absolutely amazing, and I found myself drawn so much to the characters. The writing style was so easy to get lost in, and made the book that much better. It’s a dual POV, age gap, slightly dark romance, and I am absolutely in love and ready for the next book!!

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The Innovator (WaterFyre Rising Book 3) by Nadia Han – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

The Innovator (WaterFyre Rising, #3)The Innovator by Nadia Han
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
The Innovator (WaterFyre Rising Book 3) by Nadia Han

The Innovator is the third book in the WaterFyre Rising Series and is a wonderfully written Contemporary Romance/ Enemies to Lover’s Romance that once you start reading there’s no putting it down until you’ve finished. I read this in one afternoon only because I couldn’t stop reading even if I wanted to. I’ve been waiting for this book patiently waiting for Grayson’s story and holy cow what a story . This author has a way of weaving the perfect web throw in some amazing characters that are relatable, fully developed and raw at times makes for one heck of an epic story. These definitely have the love hate thing for them, the chemistry between them is electric . I don’t want to accidentally give something away so I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I can’t wait for more books by this author.

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The Innovator (WaterFyre Rising Book 3) by Nadia Han – Review by Rosanna Ingram

The Innovator (WaterFyre Rising, #3)The Innovator by Nadia Han
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Grayson is trying to get his life back on track after a devastating betrayal from someone close to him. Natalie is in the US trying to uncover the secrets her father left behind after his death. What neither of them plans on is the hate-love-hate some more relationship that these two find themselves in. While each tries to hide their secrets, and keep their hearts hidden behind the large walls they have built up…they find themselves fighting these growing feelings of lust, protection, and (gasp) love, But, when secrets come to life and shake the foundation they are building, can they stand strong? Or will their trust issues from the past keep them from moving forward?

I really enjoyed both Grayson and Natalie’s characters. They were both so multi-dimensional with secrets and issues as far as the eye could see. However, it made them the people they are. Natalie’s take-no-crap attitude as she stood up to a man that most feared provided some comedy relief. This story is heavy in tragedy and betrayal…so the humous banter between the two was a nice balance. The story unfolded in an entertaining manner that kept my attention the entire time. Their support for each other, while also continuously finding ways to make the other mad, was quite enjoyable. I could not put this book down until the end!

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The Innovator (WaterFyre Rising Book 3) by Nadia Han – Review by Robin Rankin

The Innovator (WaterFyre Rising, #3)The Innovator by Nadia Han
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Innovator: An Enemies to Lovers Romance (WaterFyre Rising Book 3)

I loved this book. The chemistry between Natalie and Grayson was instantaneous and I so enjoyed their verbal sparring. The protectiveness Grayson felt for Natalie was there before he could acknowledge he was feeling anything other than enjoyment of annoying her.

Aside from the love/hate the thing that stood out to me was the friendships the women have with one another. They embraced Natalie and made her one of them. Friendships like that don’t happen very often for everyone.

I love this series so much and looking forward to the next one.

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The Innovator (WaterFyre Rising Book 3) by Nadia Han – Review by Shannen Kern

The Innovator (WaterFyre Rising, #3)The Innovator by Nadia Han
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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