Makayla gets ready to attend her first year at an academy, but she doesn’t know where she is going at first. You put in your top three selections, and if none of them agree to take you, then you end up going to Grave Digger Academy. While attending her first year, she ends up making friends, enemies, and even frenemies. I love her personality. She also finds clues about her family ancestry. I immediately got the second book as soon as I finished! Thank you for making this story!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashley Hastinghttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshley Hasting2022-09-28 20:02:252022-10-02 12:28:01Grave Digger Academy (Grave Digger Academy Book 1) by C.A. King – Review by Ashley Hasting
I really enjoyed this fun, witty, paranormal read from the get go!! Honestly the cover was fire 🔥 and is what compelled me actually to give the synopsis a read to then later reading the book!! LOL I am very glad I did too!! The world the author created was nothing short of amazing and loved the character Makayla she created even more. It was most certainly full of surprises && had many twists to keep you reading. May be read in one sitting quite quickly. Actually an overall GREAT start to a wonderful series. Can’t wait to read more on the academies second year and Makayla’s adventures whilst attending!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Samantha Snowhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSamantha Snow2022-09-28 19:34:152022-10-02 08:05:43Grave Digger Academy ( Grave Digger Academy Book 1) by C.A. King – Review by Samantha Snow
A really good take on the magical school style of novel for teens. This one focuses on when a student goes into their chosen school through some arcane ritual. We follow Makayla as she winds up at the disreputable Gravedigger academy. Through her studies, some rumors and the other students she finds out some secrets of the school, her world and about herself and family. I felt this was a really good take on a concept that can be hard for authors to do well without being repetitive. King manages to hit it out of the ballpark though!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jess Dimmockhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJess Dimmock2022-09-28 18:49:092022-10-02 12:27:42Grave Digger Academy (Grave Digger Academy Book 1) by C.A. King – Review by Jess Dimmock
Oh boy, did I enjoy this novella! Emma is back in an A Christmas Carol-type mystery. I loved the light-heartedness mixed with a bit of spookiness. Emma is back at it, helping a friend investigate a haunted mansion. This book was the perfect fall/Christmas read. There are some twists and turns and it keeps you hooked. This book is fast-paced and a page-turner. It is also a quick read. I was very sad to be done reading it. The ending is clever. You will definitely enjoy this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00La Toya Lewishttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLa Toya Lewis2022-09-28 17:31:352022-10-02 12:27:34Notebook Mysteries ~ Haunted Christmas by Kimberly Mullins – Review by La Toya Lewis
Haunted Christmas is another book in the Notebook Mysteries series. It could probably be read as a stand alone, but with some difficulty. There are a lot of characters, which I know from past books, and their relationships and professions. While you may follow and enjoy as a stand alone, some might struggle keeping the characters straight. This is a quick read, much shorter than the others in the series. It takes place around Christmas time, and has many references to Dickens “A Christmas Carol”. I enjoyed it, and like how the case was wrapped up. The author is so creative with the crimes and methods used, as well as fitting of the time. I look forward to more adventures with Emma and her family.
I haven’t read a good YA book in quite some time and this was a good start! To start: The only reason for 3 stars is because I feel like there was a LOT going on and it was a little clunky trying to connect everything.
Now what i liked: I liked the premise of kids attending magical academies- and the way they discover which academy they have been accepted too was super neat. The staff were interesting with varying personality, and the familiars were super cute. Makayla is your typical teen- mischievous, curious, and loves to break the rules! Thomas might be my favorites of the side characters- he had some of the funniest lines (and who doesn’t love squirrels?) There’s a little bit of drama but nothing too earth shattering. If you like magical academies and a quick read- give this one a read friends!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jade Thomsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJade Thomson2022-09-28 15:54:072022-10-02 12:27:11Grave Digger Academy (Grave Digger Academy Book 1) by C.A. King – Review by Jade Thomson
Grave Digger Academy by C.A. King is a fun, fast paced, ya, paranormal read that you don’t want to miss. This series gives you a Harry Potteresque feel as you learn magic with the witch, Makayla and her unique friends.
When Makayla gets denied by her top three paranormal academies she is sent to the academy that no one wants, GraveDigger Academy. It’s here she meets a unique group of individuals, some who become friends while others are better left as enemies. Makayla faces a lot of unique twists, turns, and challenges in this book.
Personally I loved being immersed in this new world of magic. This series has everything you want in a ya paranormal book such as: action, humor, interesting characters, great world building, and an interesting storyline. I’m really glad I found this book and I can’t wait to read the rest of this series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Donyahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDonya2022-09-28 15:00:312022-10-02 12:24:39Grave Digger Academy (Grave Digger Academy Book 1) by C.A. King – Review by Donya Pedigo
Grave Digger Academy is a fun YA fantasy novel. It’s perfect for fans of magic boarding schools! This story sees Makayla failing to live up to the expectations of her parents and older brothers, but finding her own place and path in the world. There’s a fun cast of characters! Makayla soon gets to know classmates such as Thomas, Cali and Leo who are united by not having applied to Grave Digger Academy but ending up there anyway. And there are the teachers, such as Tallen, Ms Moth, and Ms Dred. Makayla’s never had much talent for getting on with people, and has to learn to make friends and work with others. The world building is lovely – the school is very well described as Makayla arrives and gets to know it, and it’s so atmospheric and captivating! I really felt like I’d been transported to a new and magical world – so much food for the imagination! This book gets five stars from me! I’d recommend it to confident teen readers and young adults who’ve enjoyed magic school books in the past such as the Children of the Red King series and are looking for something new to fall in love with.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Francis O'Sullivanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngFrancis O'Sullivan2022-09-28 13:06:262022-10-01 08:27:46Grave Digger Academy (Grave Digger Academy Book 1) by C.A. King – Review by Francis O’Sullivan
The only downside of a novella is that it leaves you wanting more! I loved The Christmas Carol nod in this story.
I loved how everyone on her team was involved with this case. How each of them expressed their concerns at various times. The fact that some of the help was trying to keep a secret, and had managed to for so many years just to protect Ethan. Family will protect family, which shows a lot in this story not just with Ethan but with Emma and her family.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Devon N Pulliamhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDevon N Pulliam2022-09-28 12:54:072023-08-05 14:36:03Notebook Mysteries ~ Haunted Christmas by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Devon Pulliam
I love that this book concentrates on some personal details of Emma. Plus bringing some babies into their family. Emma has to divulge a secret to those closest to her in this book.
She also has to face her past yet again, but with the help of Jeremy she is able to not do it face to face or be involved in that side of the adventure.
Tony reaching out to her for help means the world to her. Shows that they can work together and be friends again as well. Especially when she told him about the case Jeremy was working on when he put her on the ship. That even made me laugh because we all know after this far into the series that was the only way that was going to play out!
I was so happy with how this particular book turned out. How the family all came together and even brought in more. Emma seems to add to her team with a variety of people each and every story and then they become “family”.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Devon N Pulliamhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDevon N Pulliam2022-09-28 12:45:052022-10-02 12:24:08Notebook Mysteries ~ Changes and Challenges (Notebook Mysteries Book 3) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Devon Pulliam
This is the second story in the Notebook mysteries and was such a great continuance of Emma’s story. She travels to NYC in this book, helps women get jobs outside of the home (that was largely frowned upon in the time period this series is based in), and solved several cases. She even flipped the script on a kid and set him off to the right path!
The boom brought the ending of a relationship for Emma but started a new one. Added a baby that was named after Dora and Emma’s late mother into the family.
My favorite parts were the setups they did to catch people! Not just Emma either! Even finding out she was working with someone involved with the case she was trying to solve! I knew when she started getting more responsibilities that something was in the works there.
Helping a women’s shelter, which broke my heart that someone would lie and risk the lives of other women like that!
I’m excited to see what Emma does with her reward monies and where the story takes her next!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Devon N Pulliamhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDevon N Pulliam2022-09-28 12:37:512023-08-05 14:36:26Notebook Mysteries ~ Decisions and Possibilities by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Devon Pulliam
My heart hurt for Emma learning exactly how and why her mom died. You can tell this family is tight knit and that they’d do anything for each other. I love the happy ending to her last case she was involved in. With Emma and Dora both finding closeness again with that case bringing them together. Even Tim and Tony being such a huge part of their lives and becoming family in the process.
Finding the newspaper articles from her mom, I knew something fishy was going on when the writer pushed her out of his office without giving her anything.
I was relieved when the “watcher ” was revealed and it was someone who was protecting her from the same people that hurt her mom. She is very aware of everything and I loved how she made and left baskets of food for her “watcher”. Like he thought he was all sneaky and not being seen.
Since I did read these out of order I am glad this book gave some back story that I was missing out on from reading a later book first.
This is such a great series to read to suck you into the mysteries of Emma’s life. I also loved on this one how the “narrator and Dear One” chime in with some input to give more back story when needed.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Devon N Pulliamhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDevon N Pulliam2022-09-28 12:08:072023-08-05 14:36:51Notebook Mysteries ~ Emma (Notebook Mysteries Book 1) by Kimberly Mullins – Review by Devon Pulliam
Makayla applies to several schools and hopes to be picked for the school she really wanted to attend. Unfortunately, she gets accepted into Grave Digger Academy, the school where no one wants to attend.
She faces the school year not only with the disappointment of her family hanging over her but she must also face it by herself.
Not much excitement concerning the curriculum with it mostly consisting of spells needed to ensure that the dead stay dead. But Makayla soon finds out secrets involving her family.
The title of this caught my attention. It just seems different from other Young Adult novels. A school where students learn spells to guarantee that the decrease stays that way? I am a sucker for novels set in schools. It just gives me this gothic vibe.
I really like Makayla as a protagonist, especially her optimism. I look forward to reading how she grows as a character.
This is a short read but it definitely leaves me wanting to know more. I saw there were two other novels in this series so I am excited to start them.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Moriah Venablehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMoriah Venable2022-09-28 09:46:322022-09-28 11:00:40Grave Digger Academy (Grave Digger Academy Book 1) by C.A. King – Review by Moriah Venable
I almost didn’t pick this one up to read but thought, why not? I’m so glad I took a chance on it!
It’s Makayla’s first year to attend academy and she spent some time choosing her top 3 picks, just like all witches get to do when they come of age. Her picks are in and she waits but hears nothing prior to the start of school. She wakes up late and misses her ride so she’s doomed to take the bus. No one but losers ride the bus the school! She arrives at the door to the academy but isn’t sure which specific realm she’s assigned to. She quickly learns that she has to learn everything for herself. She’s from a strong family of witches who’ve been accepted to the best and most prestigious schools so she has high hopes.
Makayla soon learns that she didn’t get any of her top 3 choices, so the only other option was an assignment to the Grave Digger Academy. NO ONE applied or wanted the Grave Digger Academy and just wait until her dad hears about this…..her life is over!! Things start to come to light and Makayla begins learning more about her family, along with the mysterious amulet her mother gave her shortly before boarding the bus. Will she survive her first year? Even better, what about summer vacation after her first year?
This was a super fun read. There are elements of comedy (I laughed many times!), romance (very subtle), and paranormal activity. It is a very well written story that kept my attention throughout. I look forward to reading more books in this series!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Julie Johnsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJulie Johnson2022-09-28 08:48:462022-09-28 09:49:36Grave Digger Academy (Grave Digger Academy Book 1) by C.A. King – Review by Julie Johnson
There’s a reason people don’t believe in monsters and it’s not because they don’t exist!! Boy are you in for a treat with this set!! I am LOVING it!! I could totally see this set put into a movie!! And if it ever does, know I will be watching it asap!! Anyways, to the book!! This is Makayla’s second year in the paranormal academy system. THANKFULLY, she doesn’t have to ride the bus the first day and her brothers can drive her. After finding out last year that she wouldn’t be going to any other school, because she’s being watched, she must make the best of it. She doesn’t know what is in store for her that year until her and her class are called back early. Thinking that she will get some time in the local village she’s excited to get there. Boy is her first day, yet AGAIN, an adventure though!! Maybe she’s seeing things, but getting to the library is strange. With the one and only transfer position withheld last year, she has all the same classmates, so they meet up on the way. Maybe they won’t be separated this year. Maybe classes will go back to normal. Hopefully?? Upon arriving at the school they learn about some changes, good and bad. But at least they are letting her have a bit more freedom! Which is good because the school is participating in an academy competition with the other schools and she can use all the help she can! If they can win they can bring some desperately needed funding and prestige back to the once sought after school, but if they lose the school could close down forever! Then what would happen to her?! No one WANTS to go to Grave Digger Academy anymore. Most are thrown into it like Makayla, without any say in the matter. So if she is kicked out of the one place that took her she dreads what might come next!! But she is determined to save the school, learn as much magic as she can, and find out more about her family history and all the weird things that seem to be attracted to her! But something is off about the competition and the map. The map changes after the competition is already under way. There was to be no interference and no one is allowed on the map except the competitors and their helpers if they choose to bring them. When their own shovels in their back yard throw her in the wrong direction she knows something is up. Will she help win the competition and in turn help save the school? Where is this shovel taking her?! Why does it always have to happen to her?? Makayla is out of options and must do something desperate to not only save herself, but the school. Will her plan backfire and in turn everything burn down around her? And who is messing with not only her, but the competition?! Man oh man I can’t wait to read the rest of this set! I am invested to see what happens next!! You COULD read this book alone, BUT I wouldn’t recommend it. Some stuff happens in the first book that is referenced in this book and you will be a bit lost. Anyways, grab this book (and the others!) and unearth the mysteries to the Grave Digger Academy!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jaimie Salmon-Colburnhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJaimie Salmon-Colburn2022-09-28 07:11:552022-09-28 09:48:08Grave Digger Academy II (Grave Digger Academy Book 2) by C.A. King – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn
Oh my gosh the second book was JUST AS GREAT as the first book! I cannot say enough great things about this author and her books and this one is vastly becoming my newest favorite books! In this series Makayla is back with her helpers and is trying to stay out of harm’s way as well as out of trouble. When she and her classmates sign up for the school games that is when everything goes haywire. My favorite character this book is Ollie by far. Every time it discussed him, it made me chuckle and laugh. Seriously this book was such a great fast read, and I was disappointed when it ended! I cannot wait for the 3rd and 4th books to come out as I NEED to know what is going to happen. This author is WONDERFUL and all of her books that I have read have been wonderful.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Carlie Del Gallohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCarlie Del Gallo2022-09-28 05:11:292022-09-28 09:45:30Grave Digger Academy II (Grave Digger Academy Book 2) by C.A. King – Review by Carlie Del Gallo
So I love all things paranormal, throw in an actual academy setting and I’m in love. I have been looking for a new series and this is it.
So Makayla has applied to multiple paranormal academies, but is turned down by all but one. The one she doesn’t want to attend, but with it being her only choice she must go. As she goes to the academy her abilities develop and she learns more about her past family secrets. While keeping the bodies where they belong, in their graves, Makayla must make a moral decision to either stay on the side of good or switch to the sweet calling of evil. Why was Makayla denied entrance to the other academies? Does it have anything to do with her family secrets? What about when evil calls?
I loved the start to this new series by C.A. King. I have read a few books by this author and so when I saw this one recommended I knew I had to read it. If you like paranormal books that have a magical feel to it then this book is the one for you. I cannot wait to read the next book in this series to find out what happens next.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Vanessa Wattshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngVanessa Watts2022-09-27 20:30:352022-09-28 09:43:44Grave Digger Academy (Grave Digger Academy Book 1) by C.A. King – Review by Vanessa Watts
From Brick & Darkness by J.L. Sullivan. This was a great young adult story but a little on the darker side. Its about Baxter Allen who is given a magic ring by an old man. The ring is actually from Baxter’s father who isn’t in the picture because he left them some time ago. When Baxter gets the ring his life changes completely. He enters into a very dark and twisted world. When he says certain names it causes Genies to appear and they offer him three wishes. What Baxter doesn’t realize is some of these wishes are going to make bad things happen and when they do he is terrified. The read has all the drama of real high school and throw in some magic, crazy genies and other supernatural happenings. I flew through this book.
Grave Digger Academy (Grave Digger Academy Book 1) by C.A. King. I love this author so of course I wasn’t surprised that I loved this book. Its the beginning of a wonderful series and I can’t wait to read the rest of it. This one is the story of Mikayla the only daughter of seven kids. She has always felt like she is the black sheep of the family because her brothers are great at whatever they choose to do. When it comes time for her to start school in the paranormal studies she picks three different ones but of course she doesn’t get in any of them. She ends up admitted to Grave Digger School! How in the world did she end up here. Grave Digger’s are just that they dig graves and make sure the spirits stay there. She is not happy about it but she makes the best of it because she can’t get out. Will she finally be successful in something? Read this great young adult, paranormal read to find out!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tausha Treadwayhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTausha Treadway2022-09-27 08:26:242022-09-27 12:25:18Grave Digger Academy (Grave Digger Academy Book 1) by C.A. King – Review by Tausha Treadway
This is the first book of the series. After being sent to the academy, Makayla learns a lot about herself. She has hidden powers as well as hidden family secrets. With her power she learns to be a digger. A digger is someone that keeps the dead in the ground. There are some that do not think that a digger is necessary, but soon discover how much they are actually needed. This is a fun read and I cannot wait for the next book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amelia Stansellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmelia Stansell2022-09-27 07:35:592022-09-27 12:25:08Grave Digger Academy (Grave Digger Academy Book 1) by C.A. King – Review by Amelia Stansell
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49995288-grave-digger-academy-ii” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Grave Digger Academy II” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1577480642l/49995288._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49995288-grave-digger-academy-ii”>Grave Digger Academy II</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6993053.C_A_King”>C.A. King</a><br/> My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5011908437″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br /> In the second book of the series, we see Mikayla returning back to Grave Digger Academy for her second year in the paranormal academy system. Usually, it is now that the students find some have transferred to other academies but not his year. The school has been entered into the inter academy competition.<br />It is most important for the Grave Diggers to pull together and succeed, winning will no doubt mean that the academy is safer than it is within the system and improve their status amongst the paranormal world.<br />We follow the students we met in the previous book, watch them develop more of their characters and magic; staff members old and new are always having an input.<br />Once again C.A.King has drawn me into their world and they continue to build it keeping the reader hooked, certainly a read that is difficult to put down. I can’t wait to read the next one and see what happens. <br /> <br/><br/> <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/34425105-tracy”>View all my reviews</a>
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tracy Ghttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTracy G2022-09-27 07:08:112022-09-27 12:24:56Grave Digger Academy II (Grave Digger Academy Book 2) by C.A. King – Review by Tracy Greenhalgh
I enjoyed reading this book. It was a fun quick read. This story has humor, witches, magic, mystery and some great characters. We get a little information about Mikayla’s family history and I look forward to learning more. The author definitely left me wanting to read the next book in this series. Even though I found this to be a quick read there was still plenty to keep me captivated in the story line. The author did an excellent job making the characters feel real and keeping me entertained throughout the book. I recommend this book and I will be reading the next book in this series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Candida Hopperhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCandida Hopper2022-09-26 20:04:542022-09-27 12:23:28Grave Digger Academy (Grave Digger Academy Book 1) by C.A. King – Review by Candida Hopper
The first book in this series was fantastic and I think this book is even better. This author has an amazing talent for creating brilliant stories and this for me is up there as one of the best. I love the characters in this series. There is such a great dynamic between them all and it complements the story so well. I think this is such a unique idea, which is exactly what I have come to expect from this author. The story is original and interesting. It took no effort at all to catch my attention and keep hold of it. I am already looking forward to the next book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2022-09-26 15:32:062022-09-27 12:22:32Grave Digger Academy II (Grave Digger Academy Book 2) by C.A. King – Review by Kerry Baker
I really enjoyed this book. Yet I’m torn on what to rate it. There were many parts that seemed skipped over, but I feel like it will all be explained as I read more of the series. I’m definitely left wanting more. Makayla’s character was so relatable and complex. At first I thought she was kind of shy and down, but she was pretty spunky while at the academy. I can’t tell if being a 7th born is a good thing or not yet but I can not wait to put my granddaughter to bed so I can start the next book tonight!! Overall very good young adult paranormal book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jamie Truexhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJamie Truex2022-09-26 14:40:272022-09-27 12:22:15Grave Digger Academy (Grave Digger Academy Book 1) by C.A. King – Review by Jamie Truex
Rei is the mIn character in this book. Its the 2nd and a half book. 2.5. She isn’t happy about her life, but really who is. I mean some may be good but not all. And she sees things and thinks strange things are happening. She gets a job and she loves it because she gets to do what she loves and best at. Her relationship with Trey helps her be in the social part of life, that she never thought she would be. The work she does may put her and her family in danger. Its been an adventure reading this book, learning about every character. Does Rei need some help or does she have everything under control? I can’t wait to find out.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kimberly Dawn Wilkinsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKimberly Dawn Wilkinson2022-09-26 10:31:432022-09-27 12:17:27Break The Darkness (The Vigilant Book 2.5) by LM Preston – Review by Kimberly Wilkinson
This is the 3rd book in the Vigilant Series. And yet again the author takes us on an adventure filled with danger, mystery and paranormal happenings. I do highly recommend reading these books from the first book of the series so that you get the full story and understand how each character fits in. Also the character development through the books is amazing to witness. Rei’s character I think is my favourite. She’s short in stature but boy does she make up for it with determination and inner strength. She is no one’s fool and she won’t allow herself to be controlled by anyone. Especially if her family are in danger she will fight with everything she has.
In this book we are back with Rei. In the last story Rei had bound herself to Megan via contract and it lead her to find out things about her new home and her family that she would rather not know. Now she is on a quest to regain her freedom back from Megan and finally find and rescue her father. However she can’t do this alone and she finds she has to work with Asher to reach her goals. This story is fully of Mysteries and paranormal going ons with the added danger that surrounds Rei’s family as the secrets begin to unravel, it makes it a fast paced engaging read. All of Rei’s siblings have had their turn in this story and I can’t wait to see how the final sibling will carry on this story.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Carrhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Carr2022-09-26 07:53:262022-09-26 08:25:37Rebel of Fire (The Vigilant Book 3) by LM Preston – Review by Kerry Carr
Another knockout story in the Vigilant series. Rei is the younger sister and she is on the adventure of her life trying to save her father and her family. With the help of Asher and under the requirement of Megan, she has to do certain things. The drama keeps you engaged. You just cannot put the book down. I have been reading this series since the first book and have just had to know what’s happening. It’s a page0turner. The characters are written to relate to and full of secrets. The town is a paranormal psychoville. This whole family is just trying to survive and get out. They are all badass. Rei’s story is just as fantastic and exciting as the others. You should read this story. Better yet, read them all, starting with the first one.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shelly Kittellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShelly Kittell2022-09-26 07:30:112022-09-26 08:26:21Rebel of Fire (The Vigilant Book 3) by LM Preston – Review by Shelly Kittell
Magical academia – um Yes Please! Makayla is desperate to find a way out of the Grave Digger Academy when her top three academy choices rejected her. With her new classmates, also wanting to get out, shenanigans ensue!
I really enjoyed this! Makayla is sassy, smart and determined. The characters are well thought out and the magic/world is so intriguing – loved the urban legend and Makayla’s magical friends. The ending was a bit convenient but I am excited to pick up the next book!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Mandy Knealehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMandy Kneale2022-09-26 03:18:492022-09-26 08:27:39Grave Digger Academy (Grave Digger Academy Book 1) by C.A. King – Review by Mandy Kneale
Creative adventure This was a thrilling original fantasy adventure. There’s action, drama and a teen whose curiosity bites him in the butt. Bax has his share of teen troubles but all that takes a turn when he finds a ring and brings into the world more than he bargained for. I loved the writing and it would appeal to a wide range of audiences. It is a multilayered clean novel and covers the awkwardness that comes with navigating the high school scene balanced with the fantasy aspect. Totally recommend.
The newest addition to the Notebook Mysteries entitled Haunted Christmas does not disappoint! Once again Kimberly Mullins has brought mystery-solving Emma to life, this time with some holiday adventure. With some other familiar characters as well as some new ones this book brings the magic of Christmas with a good dose of mystery spirit. It’s a quick read and enjoyable by itself but you won’t regret starting at the beginning of this fun series. I’ve loved getting to be a part of the family once more!
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