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Competing with the Star (Star Series Book 2) by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Competing with the StarCompeting with the Star by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the 2nd book in this series, and very enjoyable and I love YA genre books. I had to keep in mind that this is high school teens and their stories. This book is about High School crushes, loves, drama and betrayal all wrapped up in one. Hadley finally is happy in a new school and has a boyfriend, Nick. Hadley is not totally secure on her looks or friendships and Nick is very sweet guy….but they have such a great relationship and also friendship building in this story. There is heartbreaking betrayal with Nick and one of Hadley’s friends, Simone. Will Hadley and Nick’s relationship survive on an ultimate betrayal?

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Competing with the Star (Star Series Book 2) by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Mirela Ruiz

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Competing with the StarCompeting with the Star by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Competing with the Star (Star Series Book 2) by Krysten Lindsay Hager was a great continuation of the Star series. Hadley is navigating new ground as she deals with ongoing teenage drama. Krysten Hager does a great job describing the feelings and development that you feel completely invested in. Nothing feels too over the top and fabricated. The flow and plot feel genuine.

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Next Door to a Star (The Star Series) by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Mirela Ruiz

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Next Door to a StarNext Door to a Star by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Next Door to a Star (The Star Series) by Krysten Lindsay Hager was such an intense read. I felt teleported back to high school, the constant struggle to make friends, and not be an outcast came to life while reading. Hadley is so well written I related so much to her. It felt so rewarding to see her character grow and develop. I enjoyed this book and look forward to more!

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The Girl and the Raven (The Girl and the Raven series) by Pauline Gruber – Review by Jenni Bishop

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The Girl and The RavenThe Girl and The Raven by Pauline Gruber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Pauline Gruber’s The Girl and the Raven is a YA Paranormal Romance. It has demons, witches, gargoyles, and ravens. The story is original, and I did find it a little slow at times but there were plot twists that had me guessing and some I figured out but some I did not. There is a lot of different layers going on but ultimately there is a fight for good and evil. With secrets and lies, magic and a wealth of unusual. YA’s will love this book.

 

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Grave Digger Academy (Grave Digger Academy Series Book 1) by C.A. King – Review by Sara Oxton

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Grave Digger AcademyGrave Digger Academy by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Grave Digger Academy by C.A. King a fantastic five-star read. This is number one in the Grave Digger Academy series, and I am so excited for more. I love how C.A. King creates this environment that sucks you in and wraps you in the story straight away, the characters feel fully formed straight away, you don’t need pages and pages to get to know them. I adored the light-hearted moments in this story, it added a levity that balanced so well. Do not miss this amazing start to what I am sure will be a sublime series.

Review by @saraoxo

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Grave Digger Academy (Grave Digger Academy Series Book 1) by C.A. King – Review by Brittany Angel

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Grave Digger AcademyGrave Digger Academy by C.A. King
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Not a bad introduction into the series. A school for the witches who would protect the world from the creatures that necromancers raise-a new take on magic with heavy Harry Potter influences. The protagonist is very likeable. She asks questions that the staff at her school would rather she didn’t ask and it makes for an interesting dynamic. The pacing is very quick which makes it a book you can finish in about an hour, leaving more time to read The next installment.

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Grave Digger Academy (Grave Digger Academy Series Book 1) by C.A. King – Review by Jennifer Reimer

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Grave Digger AcademyGrave Digger Academy by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Very easy to the point good read. I got a harry potter and zombie vibe when I was reading, which are two things I enjoy and having them in the same book was very entertaining. Makayla is a young girl that ends up finding out interesting things about herself that she didn’t know she could do, first off thinking because she ended up in a school that took kids that nobody wanted int here own school, and learn that she could do things that she really couldn’t have been able too. But then finding out that she could become something either very amazing and for the good or something that is forbidden to even talk about. I enjoyed that this book focused on a girl main character, you really don’t see that as much, which was great which made this book more appealing to read. If you like a little magic, grave digging, zombies and a family’s little secret this book is a must read.
Reviewed By @jennifer3343
July 2021

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Competing with the Star (Star Series Book 2) by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Kerry Carr

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Competing with the StarCompeting with the Star by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a really sweet story about young love, insecurities and heartbreak. It was a really good read because it is relatable and the characters reminded me of situations I have found myself in when I was a teenager.

When your young you can be full of insecurities about who you are and how you compare against other people.

So when Hadley seems to have life working right with good friends and a good caring boyfriend she is just waiting for something to go wrong. And go wrong it did but is the person she’s blaming really the one to blame or is there a snake in her friends?

It is a story of finding love, getting your heartbroken and working your way through fear, emotion and insecurity to get what you want.

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The Liminal Space (Antipodes 2) by T.S. Simons – Review by Shelly Kittell

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The Liminal Space (Antipodes #2)The Liminal Space by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another wonderful installment in the Antipodes series. Cam, Lae, Freya and the rest of the groups under the domes return for more adventures. The characters are so well written that they could be your next door neighbors. The whole mystery of the antipodes fascinates me so the series has been attention keeping for me. The characters have also drawn you in because you find yourself trying to figure out who’s good and who’s bad? Amazing series! You really should give it a shot.

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Grave Digger Academy (Grave Digger Academy Series Book 1) by C.A. King – Review by Heather Lovelace

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Grave Digger AcademyGrave Digger Academy by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

If you enjoy an imagery feast filled with amazing characters and nonstop movement, you will never go wrong with King’s work. I always enjoy finding out what journey I will find in the pages of her works. Truly gifted, the author transported me into this fantasy world that I never could have imagined on my own. Loved every page.

Reviewed by @heatherlovelace
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Competing with the Star (Star Series Book 2) by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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Competing with the StarCompeting with the Star by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Competing with the Star (Star Series Book 2) by Krysten Lindsay Hager

Competing with the Star is the second book in the Star Series by Kristen Lindsay Hager. This is a fast paced sweet romance that I truly enjoyed reading. There’s the right amount of drama that kept me turning the pages. The characters are well developed and very relatable. Hadley is a young teen who has moved to a new town and ends up falling for a boy of her dreams. What will happen when she finds out her dream boyfriend likes her friend? Find out what happens next in this absolute must read. Im a huge fan of this author and I cant wait to read more

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The Girl and the Raven (The Girl and the Raven series) by Pauline Gruber – Review by Rayne East

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The Girl and The RavenThe Girl and The Raven by Pauline Gruber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Amazing paranormal YA story.
Really enjoyed this story, it was very easy to read and had great pacing. The characters were well developed and Lucy was presented as a very typical 16 year old with all her attitude and ‘worries’. The unique aspect of the paranormal was refreshing and the underlying story for Lucy made me so much more vested in her character. I feel there is still so much more to explore in book 2 and I look forward to it.

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Grave Digger Academy (Grave Digger Academy Series Book 1) by C.A. King – Review by Ashley Dover

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Grave Digger AcademyGrave Digger Academy by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Mikayla is the only daughter in a group of seven children. She’s always felt like the misfit of the family. She doesn’t excel the way her brothers do. Including her parents, her family all has blond hair and blue eyes but not Mikayla. Her hair is red and her eyes are emerald green. It is time for Mikayla to start school in the paranormal academies. Her choices are vast, but without excellent grades or skills, she is limited in her choices. She chooses three schools, but to her bewilderment, she doesn’t end up in any of them. On the first day of school, Mikayla wakes up late and has to ride the bus to school. She meets Thomas who winds up being at the same paranormal school as her, Grave Digger Academy.

Travel to the world of witches and follow Mikayle through her first semester at the Grave Digger Academy. With friends such as Thomas, Cali, and Leo, Mikayla starts to achieve in her courses with the help of a special gift from her mom. Keeping the dead in the ground is the main objective of learning so far at the Grave Digger Academy. What will the first years encounter at the paranormal academy that no one wants to attend?

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Grave Digger Academy (Grave Digger Academy Series Book 1) by C.A. King – Review by Erica Fish

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Grave Digger AcademyGrave Digger Academy by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

C.A. King is an amazing author. She has written different books across different genres. I have never gone wrong when I buy a C.A. King book. This book was no different. It is a fun, fast-paced, paranormal story. The attention to detail is what makes this book a must-read. The characters are complex and fully developed. Makayla is the main character who wants to go to a paranormal academy but the small problem is that did not get into her first choices. She was accepted into Grave Digger Academy. There is a difference between “gravediggers” and Grave Diggers. One puts the body into the ground and the other keeps the body on the ground. Makayla and her classmates have a lot to learn about the dead and how temperamental they can be. Join along as we follow Makayla in this story to see what she learns at Grave Digger Academy.

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Travels Through Aqua, Green, and Blue: A Memoir by Mary E. Gregory – Review by Cora Ryan

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Travels Through Aqua, Green, and Blue: A MemoirTravels Through Aqua, Green, and Blue: A Memoir by Mary E. Gregory
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was so touching and emotional. You could really feel the struggle and pain the character felt being different. It really pulls at the heart strings but in such a powerful way! I definitely recommend this book to anyone who loves a great emotional story.

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Competing with the Star (Star Series Book 2) by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Competing with the StarCompeting with the Star by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hadley tackles dating drama and backstabbing female drama in this latest installment of the star series. Watching Hadley grow from the dilemma is the treat of the book. You’ll be transported back in time to your teen years as you read about the adventures of group dates, exes, dates to the nursing home and other adventures. Refreshing to see the same characters and a continuation of the series that doesn’t leave you confused. Really a good book for your young adults to enjoy. Clean and refreshing.

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Grave Digger Academy (Grave Digger Academy Series Book 1) by C.A. King – Review by Santana Hicks

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Grave Digger AcademyGrave Digger Academy by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

You’ve heard of necromancers, but have you heard about the witches that stop the dead the necromancers have risen? This book takes a very well known dark magic and tells it from the other side. The good guys, the Grave Diggers.

I really enjoyed this book. I love tales about witches and other supernatural beings. This book was filled with fables and had a Harry Potter Vibe to it which was a bonus in of itself.

Makayla, the main character, is an outcast. In her family, she is the only girl, the only one with red hair and the only one sent to the Grave Digger Academy. With Necromancy being illegal, and as far as anyone is concerned, a “dead” craft, the Grave Digger Academy is where all of the untalented and rejected witches go.

Makayla starts off hating the fact that she is there but as time goes on, she realizes that maybe she, perhaps, belongs there. Things seem to be easier for her and all of the fables point to her being there.

The ending leads into another book being written. I can’t wait to read the next one in the series! I also think I found a new author to look into their other books!

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Grave Digger Academy (Grave Digger Academy Series Book 1) by C.A. King – Review by Kerry Baker

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Grave Digger AcademyGrave Digger Academy by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Grave Digger Academy by C.A. King is a fun YA book that appeals to all readers. This author has become one or those that I will read even without looking at the book description. Her work is always fantastic and I know that whatever book I read is I’ll enjoy it.
This book is no different whatsoever. I was hooked the moment I started reading. I became invested in the characters and just found them so relatable. I could easily imagine everything they got up to and I just found them to be so entertaining.
The story was well written, as expected. It is fairly fast paced but for me that just added to the excitement. When I started this book I didn’t realise it was the first in a series but I an glad it is – I cannot wait to read the next books.

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Competing with the Star (Star Series Book 2) by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Wendy Wary

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Competing with the StarCompeting with the Star by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this second book in the series. Where I had trouble relating to the obsession about celebrities and trying to fit in to the popular group in the first book, it really built a foundation for book two of the series, where Hadley’s character shined a lot brighter. Establishing a solid group of friends to rely on really helped Hadley shine through with more confidence and allowed the author to really show her kind and thoughtful nature, and she seemed to naturally help her newfound friends find their own footing to be themselves in the process, too. Where I felt like Hadley had come off kind of whiny in the first book, her portrayal in Competing With the Star was more relatable and showed her blossoming maturity. The second book almost makes me feel like I wasn’t giving her enough credit in the first book, as I really started to love Hadley by the end of the second one. The romance that develops between Hadley and Nick in Competing With the Star is sweet and tender, wrapped in honesty and vulnerability that stands in contrast to the fakeness and passive-agressive rude behavior of some of the others in their larger friends group. I also loved seeing more development of the stories surrounding the main characters’ relationships with their elderly family members, especially since that was one of my favorite things about the first novel. Although book two could certainly be read as a standalone, I kind of appreciated all the backstory that book one created for this book to really get the full picture of the characters.

Reviewed by @wendywary

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Next Door to a Star (The Star Series) by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Wendy Wary

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Next Door to a StarNext Door to a Star by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I haven’t read a YA book in years, apart from some dystopian fiction, so this book was a little different than the typical adult novels I read. But, overlooking the teen girl obsession of appearances and celebrity gossip, I thoroughly enjoyed the characters and their wholesomeness. Not being much into fangirling or trying to impress the popular kids (even when I was in high school), I couldn’t relate much to the things the characters were focusing on, at times, but I wouldn’t have considered myself a typical teen, either, when I was in high school. I was more of a Charlotte, out of all of the characters. What I did thoroughly enjoy was reading the characters develop as they navigated teen friendships and worked out what was important to them. I struggled a bit with Hadley’s severe lack of confidence and always worrying about what everyone around her wanted her to say, do, wear, or act; this was balanced out a bit, too, though, with her loving family and their nurturing relationships and bonds. It was cute to see Hadley and her friends sharing gossip, television shows, and mutual interests with each other’s parents and extended family members; and there is a natural sweetness and innocence that draws you in as the story progresses.

Reviewed by @wendywary

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Grave Digger Academy (Grave Digger Academy Series Book 1) by C.A. King – Review by Karen Pearman

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Grave Digger AcademyGrave Digger Academy by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is another great book by one of my favorite writers. It is the beginning of a series and I’m already waiting to get my hands on the next book because I didn’t want to put this one down. It’s reminiscent of the Harry Potter and the Simon Fayter book series of which I am huge fans of. This is filled with a lot of twists and turns and as the character is learning to come to terms with her talents as well as unknown family secrets. The main character reminds me a lot of Hermione Granger with her wits and talents so of course that was great to see. There aren’t that many female heroines in most of these young adult fantasy books. And unlike Hogwarts this academy isn’t the most sought-after school. But it turns out to be perfectly imperfect for the characters. I can’t wait to read the next installment of this wonderfully written book.

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Competing with the Star (Star Series Book 2) by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Gillian Fawell

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Competing with the StarCompeting with the Star by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Having just read Next Door to a Star, I was so glad I had this book ready and waiting when I finished as the first book in the series was a very enjoyable read. Competing with the Start read just as well; another book I couldn’t put down and allowed me to live the childhood dream of being able to have a celebrity friend! I really hope Krysten Lindsay Hager writes more for this series as I want to know more!

Reviewed by @sparkinside

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Next Door to a Star (The Star Series) by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Gillian Fawell

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Next Door to a StarNext Door to a Star by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It’s been a long while since I’ve read a YA novel, but Next Door to a Star took me right back to those years; enjoying sleepovers with friends and drooling over the hottest celebrities in magazines. Well written with a plot that kept moving forward, I couldn’t put it down and was glad that the next book in the series was ready and waiting on my Kindle!

Reviewed by @sparkinside

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Competing with the Star (Star Series Book 2) by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Angie Finley

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Competing with the StarCompeting with the Star by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the sequel to Next Door to a Star.
Hadley is finally feeling like she’s fitting in, but is she? She has her group of friends, a boyfriend, and it seems like everything is falling in to place. But an overheard conversation in the ladies room has Hadley questioning her relationship with Nick. Is her best friend, Simone, after him and does Nick still have a crush on Simone? After a betrayal by Simone and Nick, who can she trust?
Hadley battles through the book on who to forgive, and finds a friendship in a person she least expected to.

This book gave me all the feels and took me back to my younger days. I was an emotional mess in parts of this book. I was really feeling all the turmoil that Hadley was going through.

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Next Door to a Star (The Star Series) by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Angie Finley

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Next Door to a StarNext Door to a Star by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is my first time reading anything by this author. It was a cute YA story. Hadley is dealing with all the issues any teenager deals with. Her best friend moves away and even though she promises to text her, her friends has moved on. That and being bullied by two mean girls, Hadley decides to spend the summer with her grandparents. There she meets Simone, an actress, who at first is kind of giving the vibe of I’m better than you and I have better people to hang out with. And Hadley also gets bullied by Simone’s friends….. It’s happening all over, no friends and feeling left out. Hadley befriends Charlotte and they are hitting it off good. Then Hadley finds out she’s moving to the town and she is nervous to be starting a new school. Of course, things are different but as the school year gets to going, she finds out that she truly has a group and things are looking up!!

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Competing with the Star (Star Series Book 2) by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Karen Pearman

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Competing with the StarCompeting with the Star by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a follow up to the previous book by this author and I must say that it is another great YA read. As much as I loved the first one, I think I fell in love with the characters even more in this book. It picked up right where the previous one left off so I would highly encourage you read them in order. The characters in these books are so relatable to my own teenage angst years of high school friends and foes. It’s amazing how true to life it seems that even in a book they are trying to figure out who their real friends are and who they can and cannot trust. I think this book is great for preteens and teens. Not to mention adults that like to read young adult genre books.

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Competing with the Star (Star Series Book 2) by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Carly Vogler

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Competing with the StarCompeting with the Star by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Competing with the Star by Krysten Lindsay Hager is the second story in the Star Series. Since this book follows right after the first story line, you should read them in order.

Krysten was once again able to capture the teenage feelings and emotions in this tale. As someone who has been out of school for a while, it can be hard to remember the issues we all faced in our younger years. It’s a crucial time in our lives and unfortunately, a time that normally gets blocked out because of how hard it is. I have a young teen daughter I wish would read this series so she knows she isn’t alone.

You can get lost in the story and feel as though you are back in school dealing with these same issues. I never once had to remind myself where I was or who I was reading about. I was caught up in the story the whole time.

Review by Carly Vogler

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Shield & Shade (Ascended Guardians Book 1) by Misty Hayes – Review by Natasha Mae

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Shield & ShadeShield & Shade by Misty Hayes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I didn’t mind the book. It was action packed right from the get go. I found it a little young for my taste, but other than that there was great character development, lots of intriguing action and it does leave you wanting more!

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Grave Digger Academy by C.A. King – Review by Erica Shoebridge

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Grave Digger AcademyGrave Digger Academy by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is an engrossing read. Makayla, much to her chagrin, is accepted into the Gravediggers Academy as a witch. As she starts schooling, and learns about potions, magic, and stopping the dead from rising, I was reminded of Harry and Ron’s first days at Hogwarts. There is much to see and learn, and Makayla seems to be an unnaturally talented witch, despite her lackluster academic past. Lots of action in this story, and I was so involved in it that it was over before I knew it. Definitely looking forward to another book in this series to see how everything plays out for Makayla and her pals.

Reviewed by @ericalorraine
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Grave Digger Academy (Grave Digger Academy Series Book 1) by C.A. King – Review by Nikita Lesperance

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Grave Digger AcademyGrave Digger Academy by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Grave digger academy is a fun YA book. Makayla is a spunky and likeable character. The other characters have good depth and are interesting as well. The plot was fast paced and had some twists. The details of the academy made it seem real. I like the world that the author created.

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