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To be a Fae Queen (Realm Chronicles Book 1) by Tricia Copeland – Review by Shelly Kittell

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To be a Fae Queen (Realm Chronicles #1)To be a Fae Queen by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Titania is a 15 year old fae princess facing the toughest decisions of her life. She is the last of the line in her family. Her mother is basically catatonic with grief after her brothers where lost in the last wars. She has to decide whether to fight to rule the kingdom or should she allow a male to rule? Should she help with the search for the Kobolds and why they are getting in without being noticed? Or will a marriage help? Tough decisions for an adult, much less a teen. Her father sees her as a child and a girl. He seems to leave her out of decisions so she has to fight ever step of the way. She is amazing strong, stubborn, and brave. With the help of a few friends, she gets through every challenge thrown at her. This is a book that you cannot put down once you start. You will be drawn in by the characters. The descriptions of the house and palace system; the character descriptions; to the action will completely draw you in. It’s got a little of something for everyone. You really just need to read this. I’m looking forward to reading more of thiss series. I hope you’ll join me. Highly recommended.

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Scarlet Princess (Lochlann Feuds Book 1) by Robin D. Mahle and Elle Madison – Review by Vanessa Watts

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Scarlet Princess (The Lochlann Feuds, #1)Scarlet Princess by Robin D. Mahle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is my first read in this series and if I hadn’t read the reviews, I might not have known other Lochlann books existed. With that being said I fell in love with the authors writing, character development and scene building.
Rowan is a spitfire princess who seems to do things first and then ask questions later. Depicted as the black sheep of her family, always in trouble alongside her cousin Davin. In their latest escapade they get caught in an enemy kingdom and will be judged for their crimes at a summit of the clans. Lord Theodore is as straightlaced and uptight as they come but through shared moments Rowan seems to break through his outer shell to find the strong, protective, caring man that she never knew she needed.
This is a book that teaches you that you cannot judge a book by its cover. Each story has two sides to it and although you may think you know everything there are always circumstances that you cannot even fathom. This book will take you on an emotional ride with Rowan as she learns that actions have consequences, but it is important to uphold your morals. Can Rowan and Theodore overcome generations of hate so they can have a future together? Will her future even last past the summit meeting of the clans? You have to read this book to find out but I promise this is one journey you’ll be glad you took!

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Dating the It Guy by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Beverly Finnie

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Dating the It GuyDating the It Guy by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Dating the It Guy was a wonderful book! Even though when reading it, I was overwhelmed with the sadness I felt throughout, I had to keep taking breaks to recoup my energy. What author Krysten Lindsay Hager did with this YA novel, it would come highly recommended by me to anyone who likes YA novels.
The character development and the emotions of the characters, especially Emme, was on another level than books I’ve read in the past. Emme wasn’t the only one though Brendon had just as much character development and emotions throughout.
I’m having trouble putting into words all that I felt while reading it. I can tell you Krysten Lindsay Hager has a gift because I was deeply and emotionally involved with these characters as if they were my family and friends.
Most people growing up always have that one friend who wants to keep you on the right path and that rebellious friend who will never conform to everyone else. That perfectly describes Emma’s best friends and support system.
The author takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions that are sad, satisfying, depressing, happy, and even some laughter. Don’t let the fact that it’s a YA novel, prevent you from giving it a chance. YA is a guilty pleasure for me, no matter how I am. So why can’t it be yours?

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To Be a Fae Queen (Realm Chronicles Book 1) by Tricia Copeland-Review by Elena Tobar

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To be a Fae Queen (Realm Chronicles #1)To be a Fae Queen by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book tackles misogyny in the best possible way. Titania is such an amazing heroine, that she had me rooting for her from the very first page. I absolutely adore the way that she faced her personal demons and the misogyny surrounding her with grace and fire! Tricia Copeland created a beautiful world that drew me in from the very beginning. This book is full of adventure, magic, wonder and romance, all while dealing with very real issues that unfortunately still affect women the world over. As a woman, I really connected with Titania and the struggles that she faced simply for being a woman. I went through so many different emotions reading this book because it has such depth to it. I am eager to read what’s to come in the rest of this amazing series.

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Dating the It Guy by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Angela Packard

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Dating the It GuyDating the It Guy by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Emme is going into her sophomore year and taking a summer class. Brendon comes late to class and they are paired to work together. Emme’s grandma taught her about the mystical world and Emme sees signs everywhere that her and Brendon are meant to be together.
Emme’s last boyfriend gave her major insecurities as he cheated on her and never made her feel good enough. Can she trust Brendon to not hurt her?
Brendon is a senator’s son and is the popular guy in school. He feels very comfortable with Emme and finds himself spending as much time with her as possible.
This is not the first book I have read by Krysten Lindsay Hager, I love the complexity of her characters and she throws me back into my teenage years when insecurities are the only thing you know. She is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors. She has the ability to make me laugh, cry, and every emotion in between with her books.

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To Be a Fae Queen (Realm Chronicles Book 1) by Tricia Copeland – Review by Anna Hirsch

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To be a Fae Queen (Realm Chronicles #1)To be a Fae Queen by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

To Be a Fae Queen (Realm Chronicles Book 1) by Tricia Copeland
4 Stars

This is a young adult fantasy novel. I love books based on the Fae, the Throne of Glass sériées being one of my favourites. I was really excited to find this book. Titania has suffered loss in her young life which leaves her with anxiety attacks. After a few years of training to become queen, she never expected to rise to the throne at fifteen years old. The situation being as it is, she needs to rise to the occasion and overcome obstacles set before her. There are problems within the castle and dangerous threats outside. Who can she trust to help her protect her realm and her people?

I loved the fact that Titania was smart, strong willed and caring. I think it was a little unrealistic how brave she was for a fifteen year old who has panic attacks, regardless I liked her anyways. I believe she has great potential. I liked that there were other supernaturals involved ie: witches, vampires and angels. Although not all made an appearance in this book, it adds potential to future books in this series. My only issue is that I found the story long. I feel like this book could have been written in two books. I found the story interesting and see many ways that the author can expand upon. I’m looking forward to reading more about these characters.

Review by @Anna Hirsch
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Scarlet Princess ( Lochlann Feuds Book 1 ) by Robin D. Mahle and Elle Madison – Review by Carla Clemmons

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Scarlet Princess (The Lochlann Feuds, #1)Scarlet Princess by Robin D. Mahle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely loved this book! I’m a huge fan of young adult books but this one is definitely at the top of my list. Rowan is such a great character. She is so full of fire and passion! I could not put this book down! I lost sleep over this book and have no regrets! This was the first book I read by these authors but I will definitely be reading more by them. I cannot wait for book 2 that comes out next month!

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Scarlet Princess (Lochlann Feuds Book 1) by Robin D. Mahle and Elle Madison – Review by Rebecca Hill

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Scarlet Princess (The Lochlann Feuds, #1)Scarlet Princess by Robin D. Mahle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Scarlet Princess is your next must read! It was so good that I could hardly put it down. Rowan Pendragon is so relatable. Every smart mouth, sarcastic comment she says is something I would say or at least have thought. Rowan and her cousin Davin accidentally break the laws of a neighboring country. Lord Theodore Korhonan is from Socair and has to take charge of Rowan. Along the way, they develop feelings for each other, but Rowan’s punishment and fate rests in the clans of Socair. Will Theo and Rowan be free to marry each other or will Rowan be sentenced to death for her crime? Find out in the Scarlet Princess!

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Decisions and Possibilities by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Natasha Hlinka

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Decisions and Possibilities (Notebook Mysteries #2)Decisions and Possibilities by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

If you are looking for a strong protagonist that can hold her own at a time where women are still looked at as less than men, then look no further! This story is just the book I needed to read with everything going on in the world right now. I love the way this story is told like an actual story. There is a narrator and someone listening and its like you are getting read a book while reading the book and I love that. I haven’t read anything with that format before this story. Emma is just such a strong character. She deals with multiple mystery cases at once, while also learning new skills to help her team with their cases and also holding a part time job and is getting everything done. I don’t know how Kimberly Mullins created such a character or such a team that I became so invested in. As I was reading I wanted to know every thing about them I couldn’t learn too much about them. I can’t say enough good things about this book.

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Dating the It Guy by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Dating the It GuyDating the It Guy by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a fantastic book. I found it completely entailed the teen relationship cycle. Angst over dating from previous relationships and how they affect your next ones to dealing with issues in your current relationships. Emme is struggling with the aftermath from her previous relationship with John, when she starts dating Brendon, the popular boy. Emme has many insecurities and you can see these come out throughout the stories. You may even feel them with a familiarity from your youth I did. The story is so well-done that you just continue watching Emme grow through the story as she matures through the insecurities and into the relationship. Brendon is a pretty amazing fellow. He’s down to Earth. He doesn’t see the girls falling over him. It is a really good story for Young Adults. I think it’s a wonderful story for all. Emme learned to appreciate what she had in front of her.

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Dating the It Guy by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Stephanie Colley

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Dating the It GuyDating the It Guy by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The deep emotional connection that this story touches on would be great for any YA read. And have the conversations that come up.
High school and home life can get the best of any teen. When you throw in all the drama and heartache that comes with both! Most teens dwell on the bad things and take all the things said to heart.
This story shows it is ok to make mistakes. But learning to trust your own heart in the process.
This story is great for the younger kids to show them it is going to be ok in the end.

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Scarlet Princess (Lochlann Feuds Book 1) by Robin D. Mahle and Elle Madison – Review by Erin Clemence

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Scarlet Princess (The Lochlann Feuds, #1)Scarlet Princess by Robin D. Mahle
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

“The Scarlet Princess (The Lochlann Feuds #1)” by Robin Mahle and Elle Madison is a combination of the Disney Pixar movie, “Brave” mixed in with a little bit of Sarah J Maas’ (“A Crown of Wings and Fury” series).

Princess Rowan and her cousin Davin are arrested for trespassing and smuggling, held captive by the “barbarian” country that has been at war with their home of Lochlann, for years. Rowan is able to convince the Socairans to let Davin go free, but in exchange, she is to face a trial at the hands of the elder leaders of the surrounding communities. Accompanied to the Summit by Theo, a Socairan prince, Rowan anxiously awaits her fate- wondering if she will be subject to death. But as the journey goes forward and the Summit date draws near, Rowan and Theo begin to fall for each other even though both know that a relationship between the two rival clans would not be looked at favourably. As the Summit arrives, Rowan fears that she will be separated from Theo forever and Theo wonders if his influence will be enough to save Rowan’s life.

“Scarlet Princess” has nothing in its plotline that will be unexpected. Fans of this genre, and YA fantasy fans, will know exactly what is going to happen and how it will play out. That does not mean, of course, that you can’t enjoy the ride along the way.

Rowan is spunky and wry, unwilling to accept the fate dolled on upon her by the male leaders, every ounce the stereotypical young female role model. Sarcastic and brave, she is the very face of the protagonist we come to expect in a female-led YA fantasy series. Theo too, is the “well built, handsome and chiseled” prince whose love for Rowan is unexpected, and risky, but the two fall madly in love with each other anyway, after less than two weeks together.

The novel is the first in a series, and I adored Rowan enough that I am invested in seeing what happens next. “Scarlet Princess” is well-written, easy to read, and has great flow. The characters are completely charming and likable, and there is an instant bond between Rowan and the reader. I was invested in what her fate would be, and the ending provided the expected cliff-hanger that comes with a series of novels. “Scarlet Princess” is a light and fun fantasy read, and it will definitely appeal to fans of Sarah J Maas and authors of her ilk.

Notebook Mysteries ~ Decisions and Possibilities by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Finley K. James

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Decisions and Possibilities (Notebook Mysteries #2)Decisions and Possibilities by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Kimberly Mullins brought to life an intriguing story. Emma is a strong female lead, and the plot is absolutely intriguing. The supporting characters are just as well-developed. The research regarding the time period was fantastic, and I could truly imagine myself within the pages. While cozy mystery isn’t quite my normal genre, I really enjoyed reading this book. My only struggle was with the interesting writing styles, but it didn’t detract from the story itself.

Review by @finleykjames

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Dating the It Guy by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Liz Vrchota

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Dating the It GuyDating the It Guy by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really love the way Krysten Lindsay Hager makes me fall in love with young adult novels all over again every time I pick up one of her books. This book really captured the teen angst and emotions that we feel when we are traversing the world of dating. I especially love how she makes it relatable whether you are young or old, the emotions are the same and we often have the same difficulties determining the way to handle them. In Dating the IT Guy we get to see this play out very real and raw and in your face and I loved every moment of it. I was once again taken away to a time when life seemed so hard at the time but I know for a fact I would go back to the way things were, so simple and so minute in the grand scheme of things. I enjoyed this one and look forward to seeing what will come next form Ms. Hager.

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Scarlet Princess (Lochlann Feuds Book 1) by Robin D. Mahle and Elle Madison – Review by Stephanie Chapman

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Scarlet Princess (The Lochlann Feuds, #1)Scarlet Princess by Robin D. Mahle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Scarlet Princess by Robin D. Mahle and Elle Madison is a captivating story about Rowan. The story opens with Rowan and her cousin Davin sitting in a dungeon. The cousins had been caught smuggling Vodka from Socair to Lochlann. Lord Theodore interrogates the two and states that the punishment for smuggling is death. When Princess Rowan and Lord Davin stand before Duke Iire, he proclaims that the Summit will decide their fate. Much to Lord Davin’s dismay, Princess Rowan gains clemency for him by stating the smuggling was her fault, and he had only come along upon her request. The trip to the Summit lasts several days, and a romance builds between Lord Theodore and the princess. They keep their affair a secret even after they reach the Summit.

Lochlann was blamed for causing a war that caused the deaths of many Socairians. Since Socair consisted of 9 clans, the Summit was where the clans met and formed a council when a decision would affect all of them. Princess Rowan attempts to disguise the one feature that would show her affiliation with Lochlann: her fiery red hair. While at the Summit, Princess Mila befriends Princess Rowan, and introduces her to a different side of Socair. Despite attempting to avoid standing out, the council seems conflicted on what her outcome would be. Will they vote in her favor? Or will she die at the gallows?

I thoroughly enjoyed The Scarlet Princess. The flow of the story was steady with plenty of action. I loved how Princess Rowan was witty and forthcoming, never holding her tongue despite how others viewed her. Her red hair seemed to be considered a curse, and I wonder why that thought seemed validated by everyone. I only was able to connect this to possibly being a trait of Lochlann royalty. The romance between Lord Theodore and Princess Rowan seemed strange at first, but at the Summit, the reasoning fit perfectly. Mahle and Madison created a stunning 5-star book and I sincerely look forward to continuing the series. The ending is wide open for the many possibilities that await Princess Rowan.

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Dating the It Guy by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Karen Pearman

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Dating the It GuyDating the It Guy by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am extremely familiar with this author as she is one of my favorite young adult romance writers. She has an amazing ability to capture the characters and their angst to perfection. This was no different. I am always able to read her books and feel like I am in these characters shoes at the same time and place. While I may not have enjoyed my teen years back then, I love going back and reliving it through these characters and their stories. As usual with her books, I was unable to put it down until the end. And once it was over I wanted I pick up the next book to keep the story going. If you love to read about teenage angst as much as I do, please give this story a read.

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Notebook Mysteries- decisions and Possibilities by Kimberly Mullins – review by Stephanie Driskill

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Decisions and Possibilities (Notebook Mysteries #2)Decisions and Possibilities by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Notebook Mysteries by Kimberly Mullins is a fantastic book. Emma, our main character, is bright, witty, and such a strong female lead! I found myself walking in her shoes to solve each mystery and to fall a bit in love with Jeremy and rooting for their romance. The book is set in 1880’s Chicago and is such a wonderful tale of family, business, and mystery. The relationship between Emma and her sister Dora is so strong and supportive of all the characters I find myself envious of that relationship as I do not have a sister. Emma is such a strong well written character, and the supporting cast is quirky, balanced and exciting. I never thought I would pick up this book to read on my own but look forward to many more by Mullins. Mystery, intrigue, and family all rolled into one great book. As a woman who comes from an abusive relationship many years ago, it was refreshing to read about how these abused women are helped and nurtured to create lives for themselves with the help of Emma and her family. Absolutely a heart-warming book that really touched my soul! I totally give this book 5 stars in hope that others will read Notebook Mysteries and fall in love with such a warm and caring family who only lives to help others. This is exactly what I like to read in books and is so needed currently.

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Scarlet Princess (Lochlann Feuds Book 1) by Robin D. Mahle and Elle Madison – Review by Betsy Melano

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Scarlet Princess (The Lochlann Feuds, #1)Scarlet Princess by Robin D. Mahle
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Scarlet Princess by Robin D. Mahle and Elle Madison is the first book in The Lochlann Feuds series. From the start, I was sucked into this book by the feisty and outspoken Princess Rowan and had to keep reading to find out what happens. Rowan and her cousin Davin find themselves in trouble but this time it’s not with the king but in Socair where they might be punished for smuggling. While they wait their fate, things get interesting in the romance department. I can’t wait to read more about Princess Rowan and Lord Theo!

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Scarlet Princess (Lochlann Feuds Book 1) by Robin D. Mahle and Elle Madison – Review by Jo Frizzell

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Scarlet Princess (The Lochlann Feuds, #1)Scarlet Princess by Robin D. Mahle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Holy mother of goodness this book was AMAZING. I read it in only a few hours, unable to stop for anything because I needed to know more of Princess Rowan. She makes me think of Merida from Brave and honestly, Merida is one of my all time favorite princesses. Prince Theo is the man every headstrong princess wants to find and their relationship and the way it develops is beautiful! I legitimately cannot wait until I can find out what comes next in this captivating and breathtaking world with the people that I wish I knew.

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Dating the It Guy by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Ashley Hasting

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Dating the It GuyDating the It Guy by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Dating the IT guy can have many ups and downs. This story will definitely provide those scenarios with you and how it can feel. When you are under a lot of drama and family issues, it can be a lot more stressful. You are brought in with a Sophomore girl in high school who usually doesn’t hang out with many people, but when she starts a class in the summer with the hottest guy in school, you know she’s in for a whirlwind of an adventure. The only thing you are looking for is how long will this adventure last, and is it good for you, or are you overthinking it all? It has a lot of turns that took me a minute to read, but then I got into a good spot and finished with a great ending.

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Dating the It Guy by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Kaitlynn Taylor

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Dating the It GuyDating the It Guy by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Dating the It Guy- Krysten Lindsay Hager

4-stars

Dating the It Guy was a truly great YA romance read. It was one of those easy reads that’s equal parts sweet, touching, realistic, entertaining and at times heart-wrenching!

I loved how well this author realistically portrayed these young characters, it brought me back to when I was that age and dealing with boy troubles and finding a group of best friends to fit in with. It was a great trip down memory lane and I enjoyed following Emme’s journey.

Overall, this was a fantastic read and I look forward to reading more from this author in the future!

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Scarlet Princess (Lochlann Feuds Book 1) by Robin D. Mahle and Elle Madison – Review by Amy Brennan

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Scarlet Princess (The Lochlann Feuds, #1)Scarlet Princess by Robin D. Mahle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Where to begin? I love my female leads strong, sassy, and a bit of a black sheep. That’s exactly what we have here with Rowan, our Scarlet Princess, that has traveled beyond Lochlann borders into the land of Socair with her cousin Davin. From the sounds of it, these two are often finding and getting into trouble, though, perhaps not quite to this scale. When you wake to find yourself in a dungeon, perhaps one would put on their prettiest, most endearing smile and try to coax their captors into letting them go home, but not Rowan. She leaves quite the first impression, everywhere she goes! I was captivated by the end of the Prologue, not to mention the rest of the novel.

I fell in love with these authors writing style, Robin D. Mahle, and Elle Madison, have a talent that words, funny enough, can’t quite describe. The characters pop, you connect with not only the main characters, but feel the hardships that the villagers go through, and the different leadership styles of those that make up the Socair kingdoms. I had the pleasure of really putting some effort into how I pictured dear Lord Theodore, and was drooling, practically, as their relationship intensified. I will be biting my nails waiting for the next installment of The Lochlann Feuds to grace my kindle with its presence. Thank you for this wonderful adventure, have already recommended to my fellow ‘Outlander’ obsessed friends.

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Dating the It Guy by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by M Policicchio

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Dating the It GuyDating the It Guy by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Dating the It Guy by Krysten Lindsay Hager

4 out of 5 Stars

It wasn’t the happy ending I was expecting but it was perfect. Emme and Brendon found out that being true to yourself was the best way to be there for each other.

Emme is a 15 year old girl that recently had gotten dumped in a harsh way by her older boyfriend. She is shy about starting to date again. When Brendon, the super hot senior, gets assigned as her partner in a summer class she didn’t even want to take, sparks start to fly. Emme and Brendon seem to have so much alike going on in their lives despite living in separate worlds. When all the trappings of high school start dragging on the couple, will Emme and Brendon make it?

The topics of loss, grief, family expectations are not just topics with which high schoolers deal. These topics affect us even as adults. The way Emme and Brendon figure out how to navigate the emotions is way beyond their years. The conversation between Emme and Brendon in the last chapter was heart-breaking but endearing all at the same time. The way the book ended was perfect! I hope that there is a part two in the works to know what happens next!!

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Scarlet Princess (Lochlann Feuds Book 1) by Robin D. Mahle and Elle Madison – Review by Kristy Nelson

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Scarlet Princess (The Lochlann Feuds, #1)Scarlet Princess by Robin D. Mahle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow! Where do I even start? I read this on a whim to step outside of my usual thriller genre, and I’m so glad I did! The story is well written, flows beautifully, and captures your attention right from the beginning. Rowan is such a realistic character that you can look up to; it’s impossible not to like her. I genuinely look forward to reading the next book!

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Scarlet Princess (Lochlann Feuds Book 1) by Robin D. Mahle and Elle Madison – Review by Heather Lovelace

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Scarlet Princess (The Lochlann Feuds, #1)Scarlet Princess by Robin D. Mahle
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love a good historical fiction and especially love a heroine with spunk. And this book hit all of the right notes for me. And then to uncover this world and find that it beautifully sets up a series. My only complaint is that I don’t have the rest of this series in my hands to read this minute. Just a beautifully crafted story from two new-to-me authors. Can’t wait to read more!

Reviewed by @heatherlovelace
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Notebook Mysteries ~ Decisions and Possibilities by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Autum Talamante

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Decisions and Possibilities (Notebook Mysteries #2)Decisions and Possibilities by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Second book in the series. This book was a very fast paced Historical Mystery book. The story was great of an 18 year old who is finding herself. Emma carries her notebook and loves to jot down any and all of her observations in it. Emma works part time at a detective agency and is a woman before her time. She helps abuse victims make new lives for themselves review by Autum Talamante

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Dating the It Guy by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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Dating the It GuyDating the It Guy by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I must say, this book was captivating, and a good story for us all to read in my humble opinion but the added aspects certainty were a nice addition. As I am a person who lives and swears by my tarot cards, horoscopes, as well as my crystals I found the main character Emme more relatable than just her fragile heart, but also by the choices and things she chooses to rely on for life related decisions!

Emme was a girl who I think all of us can find some form of a relation to in some form or one way. For starters if you are not in the right click of high school, it can literally be a battle field every day from the moment you step through there. Believe me I was the science theater nerd I have been there in more ways than one. Emme gets dumped hurt and cheated on. Again, relation to past experiences are strong in the cards I am drawing here haha.

Throw in the most amazing hearted as well as popular guy in school, well Emme needs to think wit her heart more than just what her tarot cards can tell her perhaps? She is felt as an outcast and has some things going on. Her new boyfriend seems so out of her league to her, that she feels she is just not meant to be his. All signs are pointing its not to work out as she is not worth it to him. Perhaps though she is in all honesty? If she follows her heart rather than the signs she sees, where will her path lead her?

Personally I had a lot of fun reading this novel. It was far from traditional in reading a teen romance, which I truly loved. Emme was wonderful and so was Mr. Popular, Brendan. I loved how there was more to the story than just their relationship, but also a lot of outside factors as well! It made the book a fun and engaging read in more ways than one! And my personal crystals did not need to tell me that!

The book was a wonderful read, and I feel any adult or teen would benefit from reading this. Sometimes when you feel you are not enough, you truly are though! Sometimes true beauty and awesomeness is in the eye of the beholder and truly can be more than you see yourself as! I loved this book from start to finish and I m so glad I got to read it! I highly recommend you pick up a copy, read it, and of course enjoy!

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Scarlet Princess (Lochlann Feuds Book 1) by Robin D. Mahle and Elle Madison – Review by Tatyana Turley

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Scarlet Princess (The Lochlann Feuds, #1)Scarlet Princess by Robin D. Mahle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My rating 5 out of 5 stars

Scarlet Princess is a tale of a princess, but not your average princess. It follows Rowan as she finds herself in unfamiliar territory. This story combines the use of amazing witty moments with those that make your hair stand on end in anticipation. A real binge worthy book!

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Dating the It Guy by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Kerry Baker

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Dating the It GuyDating the It Guy by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Dating the It Guy by Krysten Lindsay Hager is a sweet young adult romance. It is a clean story that also deals with some deeper issues. There were times that I struggle to connect with the main characters, mainly Emme although I think the author does a good job of portraying the rollercoaster that is being a teenager. I liked that there was more to the story as well. With the family issues the characters experience it gave a little more depth to the book. This is an overall enjoyable book.

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Dating the It Guy by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Tracy Wilkin

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Dating the It Guy is a young adult romance by Krysten Lindsay Hager. As far as stories in this genre go, it was not a bad story. There was a lot contained in these pages. Emotion, tension, insecurities, competition and a lot more. The characters were varied and each carried their own complexities. There was also the ever present teenage drama to add to the mix. The author penned a fairly decent story that was appealing, engaging and never lacking in dramatic flair. A great story for lovers of this trope. 4 stars.

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