I'm almost embarrassed to say that I have never watched that British Baking show but have seen a few others (might be slightly addicted to Worst Cooks in America – I know my kin!). However between the cover illustration and the description, I happily plunged into this humorous fantasy/fiction. Plus, the author was kind enough … Continue reading The Crane and The Wolf by J. Darris Mitchell
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Killian the Assassin: The Legends of Everclearing Book One By Wendy L. Anderson
What I love about this author is her world-building and characters. I read every book in her Kingdom of Jior Series, and while she did a wonderful job completely telling that tale – I found myself wanting to go back to Jior and its inhabitants. This book allows for just that. This book is the … Continue reading Killian the Assassin: The Legends of Everclearing Book One By Wendy L. Anderson
Rapunzel’s Tower by Wendy L. Anderson
I love fractured fairy tales! Back when I was a children’s librarian I would do an entire unit on fractured fairy tales, and it was always a favorite of mine as well as the students. They are just so much fun! This book takes us inside the adventures of two princes trying to rescue Rapunzel … Continue reading Rapunzel’s Tower by Wendy L. Anderson
Speedo Down: The Record, Book 3 by Winnie Winkle
I am laughing and loving this series. Snarky, quirky, attitude, humor, a god in a speedo, a protecting cat that grows in size and ferocious faries – what more do you need? This is a series that you need to start at the first one and work your way through. There is so much to … Continue reading Speedo Down: The Record, Book 3 by Winnie Winkle
The Last Magus: A Clockwork Heart by Mark Piggott
Magic, Fantasy, and Steampunk all rolled into one very enjoyable adventure story. I have read other books by this author and he always pulls me in with incredible covers and beautifully laid out interiors of his books. When an author takes this much care, I’m already into the story before the first line. Oh, did … Continue reading The Last Magus: A Clockwork Heart by Mark Piggott
King of the Wicked (The Banished Series, Book 1) by T. R. Hamby
This is the first book in a series that already has the next two books available, so a big plus for those of us who like to know we don’t have to wait to keep reading! There is the average amount of set up for the reader to get into the worlds of the characters. … Continue reading King of the Wicked (The Banished Series, Book 1) by T. R. Hamby
These Violent Nights by Rebecca Crunden
This author knows how to build a world. At times I have gotten so lost in the world-building of fantasy it is hard to connect with the characters. However this author, while detailed, sprinkles it into the narrative so it blends with the story instead of being a separate entity. I have read other books … Continue reading These Violent Nights by Rebecca Crunden
The Phantom Games: Dimension Unknown 2020
If you have been following along for a while, you know how much I enjoy a collection of short stories. It always gives me pleasure to find gems and new authors. Once again I was not disappointed. This collection was supposed to be centered around the 2020 Olympic games but we all know what a … Continue reading The Phantom Games: Dimension Unknown 2020
BloodLaw (Vampire Chicago) by Blaise Ramsay
Do you like quirky? I do. This book is a gritty detective type novel set during Prohibition in Chicago – mob bosses and all. Oh, did I mention the vampires – yeah, that’s where the twist occurs. What happens when someone puts Alastair down for a dirt nap, but he just won’t stay down? As … Continue reading BloodLaw (Vampire Chicago) by Blaise Ramsay
A Time of Prophecy (The Outlands Pentalogy) by Rebecca Crunden
This collection of five books has been a joy and an adventure to read. The main characters pulled me into the first book and kept me coming back for more. While the book fits all the descriptive labels it has been given, it is also a book of crossing all the lines of diversity. The … Continue reading A Time of Prophecy (The Outlands Pentalogy) by Rebecca Crunden
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