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
Young Adult
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
Lost in Amber by Esther Rabbit
This is a light and easy read – light sci-fi, light romance, a touch of witty banter between characters (one of my favorites!) and a dose of a good storyline. The main characters Zoey and her neighbor who just happens to be an Ambassador (from another planet) are well done and adorable in that trying … Continue reading Lost in Amber by Esther Rabbit
Nothing But A Song by Keri De Deo
This sweet story is the winner of the Young Adult Fiction award from Book Talk Radio Club. Young Adult is one of those genres that can mean so many different things to the reader. In this case, I would be comfortable with anyone from 13 up through 98 … Continue reading Nothing But A Song by Keri De Deo
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
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
Aaru: Halls of Hel (The Aaru Cycle) by Dr. David Meredith
This is the second book in this series. I read the first one several months ago, and you can read my review HERE. This book picks up and smoothly continues the storyline from the first book. The main characters are still the two sisters with Rose in the virtual world and Koren on Earth. In … Continue reading Aaru: Halls of Hel (The Aaru Cycle) by Dr. David Meredith
Our Bloody Pearl by D. N. Bryan
This YA book, like its characters, is a unique mix of several genres. There is a bit of steampunk, adventure, budding romance, sirens, family relationships, and gender identification. I have been spending some time with the young teens in my life, while I was reading this and their responses to certain subplots have been amusing. … Continue reading Our Bloody Pearl by D. N. Bryan
Salvageable by Jean Baxter
This book brought back all the angst of being a teen or when my children were teens. The frustration of dealing as a “grown” kid but not having reached the maturity to match their adult size was well presented in this book. This is a true to life coming of age story. Mike is the … Continue reading Salvageable by Jean Baxter
Aaru by David Meredith
YA at its’ truest, meaning not young teens but this will appeal to the New Adult 16-20 year old market as well as those of us a little older. This is a well written and presented story of a futuristic virtual reality. When one of the main characters is dying, her brain, memories, feelings etc … Continue reading Aaru by David Meredith
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