This is the start of what could be a sweet series for middle school and older readers. The book lacks some needed polish, but the story is one that will capture the heart of most young readers. There is some mention of magical ability, but it is rarely experienced for the reader to get a … Continue reading Binding Fate (The Fates Align Series #1) By Alyssa Rose
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Chance Beginning (Shadow’s Fire #1) by Christopher Patterson
The first book in this trilogy does a great job of pulling the reader in. The author nicely gives all the background information needed as the story progresses. What starts as a story of two brothers and a cousin from a farming background who find themselves trying to scratch out a living and exist in … Continue reading Chance Beginning (Shadow’s Fire #1) by Christopher Patterson
Regen by Cassie Greutman
Urban Fantasy has become a favorite of mine, so when I saw this book, I could not resist. About two chapters in I realized how much the main character sounded like my (now adult) daughter and I could not put it down. (and then my thoughts went to “well she sure is not fae considering … Continue reading Regen by Cassie Greutman
Gems of the Druid by Bradley James Simpson
While I enjoy what I perceive to be good fantasy stories, it is not my go-to genre. When I read books like this one, I wonder if it’s the genre or me. I could see glimpses of a good plot and characters, but then they would disappear only to reappear later in the book. Maybe … Continue reading Gems of the Druid by Bradley James Simpson
Heirs of Jior (Book 3) by Wendy L Anderson
Worth the wait! Those of you who follow this blog or any of my social media know I read – a lot. To be totally honest I actively keep track of just a few authors. Others I keep ½ an eye on but those I regularly check on to see what is coming when – … Continue reading Heirs of Jior (Book 3) by Wendy L Anderson
Always Darkest by Jess & Keith Flaherty
My last read of the Book Talk Radio Club Awards is the winner in the Fantasy Genre. Book 1 of the Arbitratus Trilogy had my interest from the first page. Heaven and Hell are competing. With the unique perspective of demons and angels in the modern day, this … Continue reading Always Darkest by Jess & Keith Flaherty
Nexus of Change (Tasks of the Nakairi Book 2) by K. E. Young
While this is the second book in the series, it reads more like an episode – meaning the main character has changed from the first book. Even though I could never think of anyone as “just a librarian,” this main character is that and so much more. A Martial arts expert, creative jewelry maker and … Continue reading Nexus of Change (Tasks of the Nakairi Book 2) by K. E. Young
The Gilded King (Sovereign #1) by Josie Jaffrey
If you want to get totally lost in a book, this would be a good one to jump into. There are several main characters and all of them are very well developed. There are several plot lines running concurrently and they are also well developed. And that’s not all as there are several subplots that … Continue reading The Gilded King (Sovereign #1) by Josie Jaffrey
The Mage-Lord’s Legacy (The Constellation Saga, #2) by Kay MacLeod
I’m very glad I invested the time to read the first book in this series as it laid a perfect platform for diving off of and into this story. This was a wonderful continuation of the Constellation’s story. The book picks up with Kitty and her “team” trying to get more Urns – but the … Continue reading The Mage-Lord’s Legacy (The Constellation Saga, #2) by Kay MacLeod
Mariko Takashi and the Case of the Gremlin Horde – Book One by Christopher Bair
This author was attending the Texas Book Festival when he stopped by my booth. He was purchasing a book when he mentioned he and his wife had recently published their own book. The illustration on the cover caught my interest. This book is the start of a series for the 13 and up crowd. Being … Continue reading Mariko Takashi and the Case of the Gremlin Horde – Book One by Christopher Bair
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