AMETHYST, THE SHALLOWS by Kellye Abernathy YA / Magical Realism / Coming of Age Publisher: Atmosphere Press Page Count: 296 pages Publication Date: February 6, 2024 Scroll down for a giveaway! "This is a night for being brave." In the aftermath of a devastating sickness that shatters their close-knit beach town, six lonely kids are … Continue reading Amethyst, The Shallows – Review & Giveaway – Lone Star Literary
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Maia & The Mermaid Princess by Kate S. Richards
I am always pleased to see a new book from this author being released into the wild. It does make me long for my librarian days when I could have handed this book to every kiddo from 10-16! The author herself is a librarian, and I think that's what makes her books so wonderful, as she … Continue reading Maia & The Mermaid Princess by Kate S. Richards
Camp Lenape – Audio Book by Timothy Baldwin
Back in March, I reviewed this book but when a short road trip appeared on my horizon, I loaded the audio version for entertainment. I already knew it was a great story. The audiobook was wonderful. The two people reading the book did an excellent job and I was once again pulled back into summer … Continue reading Camp Lenape – Audio Book by Timothy Baldwin
Nikau’s Escape (Adventures of Jabu & Friends, Book 3) by Kate S. Richards
This author always has a great adventure in each of the 3 books in the set. While each can easily be read as a stand-alone, I thoroughly enjoyed them in order. This story centers around Nikau who is dealing with a lot of life changing challenges. Presented in a realistic manner, the braid of surfing, … Continue reading Nikau’s Escape (Adventures of Jabu & Friends, Book 3) by Kate S. Richards
Transformation: 30 Years by Julie Cull
The story begins with a teenager struggling to live with an overbearing mother. Rules and no freedom is wearing at the main character, Jenny. Following her life through a rigid high school experience, where she is continuously trying to buck the system, to college life where she has the guardrails removed, we watch as her … Continue reading Transformation: 30 Years by Julie Cull
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