What if your whole history of misdeeds and bad judgments appeared on your skin? And what if someone appeared with no markings? Giving the reader a lot to think about, Michele Rene takes us into a world where the unknown causes most people to react negatively. A multilayered read that I’d love to have discussions … Continue reading Tattoo by Michele Rene
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Rebecca – A Way Back: Volume 2 by Stephen M. Davis – 2019 Winner Book Talk Radio Club
For the last few years, the Book Talk Radio Club from the UK has awarded the top book in genres and an overall winner. This year Rebecca was the overall winner. I always look forward to this list and this year’s winner once again was a pleasure read. While this is the second book, I … Continue reading Rebecca – A Way Back: Volume 2 by Stephen M. Davis – 2019 Winner Book Talk Radio Club
Girl of Fire (Berona’s Quest) by Gabrielle Mathieu
With well developed characters and especially the main character, Berona, who evolves into an independent woman, this book would be a definite yes for any middle or high school library. While the story may be similar to a lot of YA or New Adult Fantasy, that is what will make it appealing for younger audiences. … Continue reading Girl of Fire (Berona’s Quest) by Gabrielle Mathieu
Iron and the Arrow: Book Four in the Kingdom of Jior Series by Wendy L. Anderson
Having read all of this series, so far (the last book, Five being anxiously anticipated), it is always a joy to return to the land of Jior created by Wendy Anderson. This author has a way of weaving what at the base is a family saga into a love story that crosses all the barriers … Continue reading Iron and the Arrow: Book Four in the Kingdom of Jior Series by Wendy L. Anderson
The Caretaker by April C. Royer
This was a lovely story that easily saturates the reader with a beautiful world and characters. The story moves along smoothly with just the right amount of adventure for the main character Morgan who finds her life quickly changing. For teens, through adults this author has given the reader enough length to fall fully into … Continue reading The Caretaker by April C. Royer
Breaking the Flame (#3 Shadow’s Fire Trilogy) by Christopher Patterson
This is the last book in the Trilogy, and I have enjoyed all of them. The central character Erik continues his journey and his maturing along with discoveries of evil lying in wait. The complicated and brave Dwarfs are here in full force and Erik has learned to listen to his dagger. A well-done conclusion … Continue reading Breaking the Flame (#3 Shadow’s Fire Trilogy) by Christopher Patterson
Lightmasters 13 by M. G. Wells
The main character, Jessica, is portrayed with the blend of kid and adult that most feel at this age. Written in present tense it allows the reader to experience things as the character does. Jessica has a whirlwind going on in her life. The grandparents were very entertaining with their various physical attributes and their … Continue reading Lightmasters 13 by M. G. Wells
Ragel’s Brood & Naahla’s Pet by Antony Awtrey
I heard this author speak at the Indie Book Fest in Orlando, but he was talking about his adult books. When I went to the book sale, these two covers caught my eye (the Children’s Librarian resurfaced!). Tell me about these, I asked and he smiled, looked at his daughter sitting next to him and … Continue reading Ragel’s Brood & Naahla’s Pet by Antony Awtrey
Dark Winds: Shadow’s Fire Book 2 (Shadow’s Fire Trilogy) by Christopher Patterson
I love book series, especially when I can read several in a similar time period. Having read Book One – Chance Beginning - last month, I snuck Book 2 into my reading schedule because when you work for yourself, you can do these things! The book picks up almost immediately after where the author left … Continue reading Dark Winds: Shadow’s Fire Book 2 (Shadow’s Fire Trilogy) by Christopher Patterson
Rise of Villains (The Anuk Chronicles Book 2) by Abdur R. Mohammed
While this is the second book in this series, it does well as a stand-alone. This is an intense read with a lot going on, so bring your A-Game reading skills. There is a jump back in time about a third of the way into the book that gave some great information and clarified a … Continue reading Rise of Villains (The Anuk Chronicles Book 2) by Abdur R. Mohammed
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