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A Study in Spirits (College Fae book #2) by Byrd Nash – Review by Angela Hayes

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

A Study in Spirits: A College Fae Magic Series #2 by Byrd Nash is the follow on from Never Date a Siren. It is a wonderful Young Adult story full of paranormal beings, college life, humour, drama, debts, bonds, challenges, lessons, magic, danger, adventure, and more.
We meet back up with Brigit, Logan, and their friends as this next adventure unfolds. A new school year has started at Leopold Otto University and Brigit finds herself accused of cheating and will need to clear her name or face expulsion. Then there’s the matter of being indebted to the Doppelganger (from book #1 ‘Never Date A Siren’) after his help with the siren problem from the last year. More problems arise when a spate of vandalism in the library sets off a hunt to uncover the ‘monster’ behind the destruction. Never a dull moment for these characters.
This is a fantastic second instalment and as I am now completely invested in the characters, I really can’t wait to see what they get up to in the next book!
Such a fun read!!!

Thank you, Byrd Nash!

 

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A Study in Spirits (College Fae book #2) by Byrd Nash – Review by Erin Wolf

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I give A Study in Spirits: A College Fae magic series #2 by Byrd Nash, 5 stars.

The first book in this series was so much fun and I anxiously awaited the next one. Well, it passed the grade and then some. The book was outstanding! Sticking with the same group of characters from book 1, there is also an addition of another character to their group who is just as interesting and I would love to see more of in the future. The characters are so great because they work together so well and all have kindness to others in their heart. Albeit different and not always on the same page, they work together to help those in need. This time, the focus is something evil in the library. The way they go about solving everything is so interesting and you just can’t put the book down. The story is entertaining and fun, the characters are real but not too pretentious, and there is of course a talking cat, which just pushes it over the edge for me.

If you are a fan of college aged main characters in an urban fantasy setting, this book is for you.

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Anne by Zarina Macha – Review by Tausha Treadway

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AnneAnne by Zarina Macha
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Anne by Zarina Macha. This is a very emotional young adult read that deals with abuse. It is the story of Anne Mason who lives in Richmond and her life on paper looks perfect.. A wealthy father & amazing mom., but behind doors its another story all together. What the world doesn’t know is behind those “perfect” doors her Mom is abused by her father with horrible beatings. One day her father comes home and tells Anne that her Mother is gone for good and he can’t care for her. She goes to live with her Aunt and Uncle and enrolls in Lakeland Boarding School. She trys to get her life back on track but she misses her mother terribly. She befriends a girl named Karen and falls in love with her. She has her aunt, uncle cousin Zoe and now Karen to help her thru this horrible time. Will Anne survive when all the secrets past and present come to light? Read Anne to find out!

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Anne by Zarina Macha – Review by Kerry Baker

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AnneAnne by Zarina Macha
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Anne by Zarina Macha is a book that deals with some serious issues in a sympathetic and engaging way. As a young adult book it touches on subjects that a lot of others in the genre tend to stay away from. It really takes you on the ups and downs of being an adolescent and delves into issues that a lot of them face in today’s society.
With that being said it is quite an easy book to read. It has a nice steady pace about it and the author builds up the characters well. This is one of those books that I think for people in the genre it is definitely worth a read! And for those who don’t usually read this genre I would suggest they give it a go.

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A Study in Spirits (College Fae book #2) by Byrd Nash – Review by Lisa Helmick

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A Study in Spirits: A College Fae magic series #2A Study in Spirits: A College Fae magic series #2 by Byrd Nash
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this story. It’s the second in the series. In here we get to delve deeper into each of the characters we have met. While there is a problem on campus they have become involved in because of Celia’s new roomie.

There is much to love about these characters. The whole dryad (tree) Fae thing. How she can step into trees. Then in the library I loved the idea of how the books were crying having their knowledge ripped from them. Then the dryad struggled as well because….well books are paper and paper was trees…genius! Logan with his “seeing the truth” and the Japanese squirrel and the cat (Jib). All great! I don’t even know what to say about the doppelgänger. Just freaky!

I love the world this author has created. Anyone who reads paranormal fantasy should love this. It tickles the funny one and engages the grey matter.

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P.A.W.S. (The P.A.W.S. Saga, Book 1) by Debbie Manber Kupfer – Review by Kerry Baker

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P.A.W.S.P.A.W.S. by Debbie Manber Kupfer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

P.A.W.S. by Debbie Manber Kupfer is the first book in the The P.A.W.S. Saga. This is an entertaining book with interesting characters.
So I would definitely say this book is ideal for younger readers. I do enjoy reading young adult stories although I did find this one was probably my limit on how far I would go down. That being said for anytime that likes this genre it is definitely a book worth reading.
The story was interesting and varied. I liked that different lore was combined in the book to create an in-depth world. The characters were fun to read about – the bad and the good. The range of personalities, and their links to their animal shapes, was done well.
This is was a great book and one I enjoyed.

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A Study in Spirits (College Fae book #2) by Byrd Nash – Review by Kerry Baker

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A Study in Spirits: A College Fae magic series #2A Study in Spirits: A College Fae magic series #2 by Byrd Nash
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Study in Spirits by Byrd Nash is the second book in the College Fae magic series. This book is entertaining throughout and has some fantastic characters. Personally I do think this should be read in order as you are introduced to all the characters in the first book.
I really enjoyed this book. I enjoyed falling back into the lives of the characters I had got to know previously. The story was engaging and really well developed. The author creates a good pace and draws you in.
This has so far been a very enjoyable series and I can definitely say I am looking forward to seeing what is next.

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P.A.W.S. (The P.A.W.S. Saga, Book 1) by Debbie Manber Kupfer – Review by Laura Furuta

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

P.A.W.S. (The P.A.W.S. Saga Book 1)
By Debbie Manber Kupfer
5 out of 5 stars

The story P.A.W.S. (The P.A.W.S. Saga Book 1) by Debbie Manber Kupfer is a YA/Supernatural/Fantasy book. It is a story that pulled me in from the very beginning and didn’t let me go until the final page. It is exciting, entertaining, and magical. I loved reading about the character of Miri. She is a young girl who finds herself on a journey that is mysterious and will encounter surprises along the way. She meets new friends who are members of the Partnership for Animagi, Werewolves, and Shapeshifters. Read the book for more of Miri’s story. This story has some action, danger, and a bit of romance. Miri is a character that I grew to love with each chapter that I read and wanted her to be happy. Many of the additional characters are the friends that she makes, and I enjoyed reading about their interactions. The book has moments when I felt for Miri and what she was going through and others that warmed my heart. I loved that there are many different supernatural characters. Don’t miss out on a story with amazing characters and a storyline that keeps your interest until the very end. I would highly recommend reading it.

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P.A.W.S. (The P.A.W.S. Saga, Book 1) by Debbie Manber Kupfer – Review by Erica Fish

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P.A.W.S.P.A.W.S. by Debbie Manber Kupfer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is my first book by Debbie Manber Kupfer. Her story is well planned out. Her characters are fully developed and yet a bit mysterious. I found myself wanting to know what was going to be happening next. This story is YA Fantasy but make no mistake, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I find that the YA genre authors have fresh ideas that keep me engaged until the last page and leave me wanting more. In this story Miri has received a silver cat charm from her Omama Celia. Little did Miri have any idea what secrets she is going to be learning. I highly recommend this story to see what Miri is going to be learning in the coming days.

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A Study in Spirits (College Fae book #2) by Byrd Nash – Review by Sara Oxton

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A Study in Spirits: A College Fae magic series #2A Study in Spirits: A College Fae magic series #2 by Byrd Nash
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Study In Spirits by Byrd Nash a five-star show stealing read. This is number two in the College Fae Magic series, and flows well from the first novel and just continues with the great story. There is something special about the characters in this story, I like how we have many of the same characters as the first story, but some new to keep it fresh, the characters have such depth to them they will surprise you. The whole premise of this story is one that brings a fresh look at the genre, this really is a great story, there are some great friendships shown despite the differences between characters, its nice to see the difference shown and overcome. I enjoyed the flashbacks in this story, they just added another layer to the story. If you enjoy a good story and a bit of fantasy, then you won’t go wrong reading this series.

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P.A.W.S. (The P.A.W.S. Saga, Book 1) by Debbie Manber Kupfer – Review by Sara Oxton

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P.A.W.S.P.A.W.S. by Debbie Manber Kupfer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

P.A.W.S. by Debbie Manber Kupfer a five-star read that will whisk you away. This is the first novel in the P.A.W.S. Saga and if you like a paranormal YA story then you won’t go wrong with this one, it has a little something for everyone. Miri is a great character and one that will take you along with her on her journey. What a journey that it is, after a life of secrets and reveals she will wow you with her strength. After loosing her Omama she could just give up, but she doesn’t, the silver charm keeps her stronger than she can imagine in more ways than she can imagine as well. All I can say is bring on number two, I needs more Partnership in my life.

 

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Anne by Zarina Macha – Review by Erica Fish

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AnneAnne by Zarina Macha
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I will warn you if abuse of a child is a sensitive topic this book may be hard for you to read. Anne grew up in what appears to be a perfect home on the outside, but behind the door another tail is told. Anne is taken to her Aunt’s house but because she has been home schooled, school is tough. She is sent to a boarding school. This is when it becomes rough for Anne. In this story, Anne is a confused teenager. Zarina Macha does an amazing job with this difficult subject. Her plot line is engaging and I fell in love with the characters. I recommend this story and a box of kleenex.

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A Study in Spirits (College Fae book #2) by Byrd Nash – Review by Erica Fish

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A Study in Spirits: A College Fae magic series #2A Study in Spirits: A College Fae magic series #2 by Byrd Nash
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If you are into Supernatural stories, this series is for you. Byrd Nash has an amazing imagination to write this series. Her attention to detail is outstanding. I feel like I am standing right next to the characters and having the adventure with them. Brigit is in trouble and she may have to leave the university. She has to look into this mystery and along the way she recruits Logan and a new girl. You will keep flipping the pages to see what is coming around the next corner. This story kept my attention and had me wanting more. I highly recommend this book and I cannot wait to see what is going to be happening next.

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P.A.W.S. (The P.A.W.S. Saga, Book 1) by Debbie Manber Kupfer – Review by Kerry Chalmers

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P.A.W.S.P.A.W.S. by Debbie Manber Kupfer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

P.A.W.S. (The P.A.W.S. Saga Book 1) by Debbie Manber Kupfer. A different kind a shifter story, I was really intrigued at the start of the book you meet Celia. Celia and family are hiding in the back room of there house in Vienna, when the Gestapo Soldiers came, Celia watched as her family was herded out of the door. The story then jumps to Miriam’s (Miri) point of view. The story of Miri is a sad tale to start, her mother gave her to her Omama (Celia) to raise up till she was ten when tragically Celia dies but leaves Miri a parting gift, a gift Miri doesn’t realise will help her later in life. I don’t want to give too much away but I absolutely loved this story. Debbie created multiple plots throughout this story that all tie together in the end. Such a good read would highly recommend.

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P.A.W.S. (The P.A.W.S. Saga, Book 1) by Debbie Manber Kupfer – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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P.A.W.S.P.A.W.S. by Debbie Manber Kupfer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is my first book by this author, I enjoyed it from beginning to end. I will be looking for more from this author for sure. This is a well developed story that has characters that bring the story to life. They are connectable and made the story engaging for me. I was pulled into the story right from the beginning. Miri receives a silver cat charm that holds more power than she realizes and is about to make her life a little more interesting. This is a paranormal story where you will meet new friends including werewolves and shapeshifters. I highly recommend this book, will Miri learn to control her power?

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P.A.W.S. (The P.A.W.S. Saga, Book 1) by Debbie Manber Kupfer

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When Miri receives a silver cat charm from her omama, Celia, on the night before Celia dies she has no idea that the charm holds a secret, a powerful magic that saved her omama’s life and is about to make Miri’s a whole lot more interesting.

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Debbie Manber Kupfer grew up in the London. She has lived in Israel, New York and North Carolina and somehow ended up in St. Louis. She lives with her husband, two kids, and two very opinionated felines.

She works as a writer, editor, and a freelance puzzle constructor of word puzzles. Her puzzles have appeared in Penny Press and Dell Magazines, on the wall of the Eltana Bagel Bakery in Seattle. In addition she has published a book of puzzles, Paws 4 Logic, with her son Joey.

 

She is the author of the young adult fantasy series, P.A.W.S. which features a secret international organization of shapeshifters. She has also written several children’s picture books including Adana the Earth Dragon and Wanda’s Wand. She is the editor of the Sins of Time horror series and has stories in several anthologies including Fauxpocalypse, 13 Candles, Stardust, Always, Winter Wishes, and Shades of Fear. She believes that with enough tea and dark chocolate you can achieve anything

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Anne by Zarina Macha – Review by Faith Jackson

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AnneAnne by Zarina Macha
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this heartbreaking coming of age story, we follow Anne Mason’s childhood through what looks like a picture perfect lifestyle is anything but. Anne’s father is a verbally abusive and alcoholic maniac. The only thing saving young Anne is the fact that she’s home-schooled as her books and trips to the museums plus her thirst for knowledge allows her to escape.
After her mom escapes the father’s abuse, Anne is sent to live with her aunt and uncle who are very kind to her. She’s enrolled in boarding school where she is struggling to fit in. Karen, her new friend, is in with the wrong crowd who picks on Anne and her roommate, Simone.
You can’t help but to wish Anne the best in this journey of this life of hers. The tale allows her to slowly overcome her past and the traumatic upbringing she had. Anne is the kind of character deserving of a happy ending in this saga of her life. You’ll find yourself wanting and wishing her a life of love, hope and strength as she does discover. Pick up this book and it’ll keep you entertained in this page-turner.

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A Study in Spirits (College Fae book #2) by Byrd Nash – Review by Heather Lovelace

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A Study in Spirits: A College Fae magic series #2A Study in Spirits: A College Fae magic series #2 by Byrd Nash
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I thoroughly enjoyed this second book in the series and continuing to follow Brigit and Logan. Byrd Nash is a fascinating author to me and I am really enjoying this YA fantasy series. It is fun, fresh, detailed, and imaginative. It is a quick and easy read and was a very enjoyable afternoon escape. Will definitely recommend to others and looking forward to seeing how the story/series will continue.

Reviewed by @heatherlovelace
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Anne by Zarina Macha – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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AnneAnne by Zarina Macha
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Star
Anne by Zarina Macha is a YA coming of age story that shows some of the usual issues teens face and have to come to terms with. My emotions were all over the place and once I started reading I couldn’t put it down. Anne comes from an abusive home where her father is an alcoholic and is abusive to her mother. When her mother up and disappears she is sent to live with her aunt. She ends up at boarding school and soon her past and her present collide. Can she find the hope and the strength to be able to survive? Find out what happens next in this must read. I can’t wait to read more from this Author.

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Anne by Zarina Macha – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Anne by Zarina Macha, is a YA coming of age story that shows the usual issues that teenagers have to face and come to terms with. Zarina writes about issues such as bullying and drugs, alcohol and suicide, sense of sexuallity and who you are, gender and many others.

Anne has to live in an abusive environment as her alcoholic father abuses her mother. When her mother up and disappears her father tells her she just walked away and sends her away to live with an Aunt which turns out to be the best for her.

Her writing style is easy to follow and easily captures the essence of being a teenager that would make this story a great read for them.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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A Study in Spirits (College Fae book #2) by Byrd Nash – Review by Jonell Collins

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A Study in Spirits: A College Fae magic series #2A Study in Spirits: A College Fae magic series #2 by Byrd Nash
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Study in Spirits (College Fae book #2) by Byrd Nash is a young adult book and it’s a real easy read. Wonderful characters that pull you right in and you feel like you know them. This is a sweet little story about magical creatures and humans living together and working together, having friendships together and solving a mystery together. It’s a Wonderful World and my time was well spent reading this book.

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Anne by Zarina Macha – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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AnneAnne by Zarina Macha
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book. This is a young adult-adult coming of age that pulled me in right from the beginning. This is not my first book by this author but it is my favorite. This is a well written story that has characters that are developed and engaging. Anne comes from an abusive home growing up so when her mother leaves, she is sent to live with her aunt. She ends up at a boarding school where her past and present soon collide. Will she find the love, hope and strength to survive? This story took me on an emotional roller coaster which kept me turning pages. I loved watching Anne grow throughout the story. I highly recommend reading Anne’s story.

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A Study in Spirits (College Fae book #2) by Byrd Nash – Review by Kerry Chalmers

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Study In Spirits Collage Fae Book 2. By Byrd Nash is a YA coming of age fantasy book.
Accused of vandalism and stealing test answers, Brigit must find the guilty party to stay at Leopold Otto University. I really enjoyed reading this book, quite lighthearted and very easy to finish. I started on book 2, so will have to go back a read number 1 now. This is the second book by Byrd Nash I have read and I think I’ve added a new favourite author to my list. Her writing is just brilliant. Thanks for another great read.

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Anne by Zarina Macha – Review by Laura Furuta

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AnneAnne by Zarina Macha
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Anne
By Zarina Macha
5 out of 5 stars

The story Anne by Zarina Macha is a YA/coming of age book. It is a story that follows the life of Anne Mason. It is a book that has powerful moments and also makes you think. There are heartbreaking moments as well as times that made me wonder what I would have done given the same circumstances. Anne is a young girl whose father terrorizes her mother. She is home-schooled and knowledge is her escape. Then her world is upended when her father tells her that her mother has left them. Anne then goes to her aunt and uncle’s home. Read this book to find out more about Anne’s journey. Anne is a character that is likable and one that I could only wish for her to find happiness. While the past haunts her she goes through life by excelling in knowledge. She also has friends that she makes along that way, even falling for someone. Anne’s challenges and accomplishments shape her life. There are times when I couldn’t help but have tears in my eyes. This is an emotional story that had my emotions going up and down the entire time. There are many additional characters that are introduced and many of them are family and good friends with Anne. I enjoyed the interactions between them and Anne. This is a book I would recommend reading.

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Around Midnight by Zarina Macha – Review by Netania Lim

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a young adult story that I really enjoyed. It had lots of drama and emotion, the characters were complex and imperfect, and the story was certainly believable. Although YA is not my usual thing, I did enjoy this romance and coming-of-age, the prose was lovely, and it had a lot more depth than I anticipated. I also loved the jazz throughlines, since I’m a big jazz fan, and really appreciated all the musical references.

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Anne by Zarina Macha

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Page Count – 301 pages
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A coming-of-age drama which teen and adult readers will relate to.
‘Are you okay, Mummy? Did Daddy hurt you again?’
Anne Mason’s childhood in Richmond emulates suburban bliss, with a wealthy father and a loving mother. But behind the polished windows, Anne’s father terrorizes her mother, shattering their utopian home life with beatings and beer. Home-schooled on a diet of books and museums, knowledge becomes Anne’s only saviour.
One night her dad comes home with the news that her mother has left them forever. Unable to care for his daughter, Anne is sent to live with her kindly aunt and uncle. Struggling to settle into day school, Anne enrolls in Lakeland Boarding School. She meets and falls for gentle Karen, whose friends torment Anne and her troubled roommate Simone.
Forced to confront her traumatic upbringing, Anne learns the horrors of the past and present. Will love, hope, and inner strength prevail?
‘Anne’ is a powerful and dramatic YA tale about life, family and coming-of-age in and outside of London.

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Zarina Macha is an author, blogger and musician born and raised in London, UK. She studied Songwriting and Creative Artistry at The Academy of Contemporary Music in Guildford. She regularly writes a social commentary blog titled ‘The Zarina Macha Blog.’ In her spare time, she loves reading and fan-girling over Game of Thrones.

 

In 2018 she began independently publishing her books through Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing platform. Every Last Psycho and Anne are her young-adult fiction novels that deal with mental illness, drug abuse, domestic violence and coming-of-age. Art is a Waste of Time and Single Broke Female are her two poetry books.

 

Around Midnight is her fifth self-published work. It is a young-adult drama about jazz, ambition, and a toxic relationship.

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Around Midnight by Zarina Macha – Review by Heather Bass

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Around MidnightAround Midnight by Zarina Macha
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book that I have read from this author and wow she blew me away. I didn’t know what to expect when I started this book but it exceeded all my expectations. This a young adult book that made you think of your past. When I started this book I could not put it down. I fell in love with the main character right from the beginning. It only took me a few hours to devour this incredible book.

Megan Hollis loves everything about jazz. She is getting ready to go to a special college for music. Megan gets lost every time she plays her saxophone. She thinks she has everything figured out but she meets a very mysterious guy: Vince. Megan is told by her new friends that he is bad news but he is so sweet to her. She ends up getting to know Vince and she falls for him hard. Megan starts to do things that she would never do but she likes Vince so much she doesn’t want to lose him. She starts to feel like she is not herself anymore. Will she stay in a relationship that is not making her happy or will she find a new rhythm she never thought she had?

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Around Midnight by Zarina Macha – Review by Tausha Treadway

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Around MidnightAround Midnight by Zarina Macha
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Around Midnight by Zarina Macha. This is the first book I’ve read by this author and I loved it. Its a young adult story but was very easy for me to get wrapped up in. Its the story of Megan Hollis a Jazz Prodigy. Her life is made complete when she picks up her Sax and music just flows thru her hands. She is happiest when she is playing and her main goal in life is to get to the Prestigious London’s School of Jazz. Everything is going great until she meets Vincent Turner a guy who has a bad rep but who has all the right moves. He knows everything to say to make Megan melt. Megan is intoxicated by him and she soon thinks he can do no wrong. But why is she feeling like she’s walking on eggshells, nervous and scared all the time. It can’t be Vincent, she’s crazy about him. Her family wants her to focus on her music but her heart says she needs to spend time with Vincent. Will her heart lead her down the path of destruction or will she let her mind rule over her heart? I loved this story.

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Around Midnight by Zarina Macha – Review by Gail Guerrero

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Around Midnight by Zarina Macha – Review by Gail Guerrero

Four Stars

This is my first book by this author. I don’t usually read young adult but something about this story really clicked with me. Here you have this amazing gifted young woman ready to take her talent to next level. In comes this young man with that bad boy charm that no sweet girl can resist. Her world starts to shift. No longer is her dreams only about jazz but a passion she didn’t know existed. But what happens when her dreams and her wants don’t click? When everyone thinks they knows what is best? How will she learn to think for herself? When her relationship turns bad Megan truly has somethings to think through. I really liked this story even though I am much older. I found that I could understand how Megan felt when she found a desire and passion for something other than jazz. The author gives you a story with great detail and learning moments. I found myself rooting for Megan that she would do what was best for her and not what was expected. That she would learn that just because you love someone or desire to be with them doesn’t mean you have to. Especially someone toxic.

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A Study in Spirits (College Fae book #2) by Byrd Nash – Review by Jenni Bishop

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A Study in Spirits: A College Fae magic series #2A Study in Spirits: A College Fae magic series #2 by Byrd Nash
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Study in Spirits: A College Fae magic series #2 by Byrd Nash is a YA story that is fun and full of adventure as the gang from the first book return. There is more to the worlds and magical creatures in this story that have never been seen before. Byrd’s imagination takes us on a journey where something has come from a place that few know about and they must race against time before old teachings and knowledge are gone for good and hope that they too do not get lost for good.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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