Tragedies resulting from accidents, shootings, bombings, or even natural disasters often result in stories about the victims lost: who they were, what they did during their lifetime, the dreams they’ll never achieve. In Life After ($14.99, Waterbrook), the new novel from Christy Award-winning author Katie Ganshert, the story surrounds the lone survivor of a train bombing… Read More Life After – Book Review
The Traveling Woman by Jane Harvey-Berrick THE CONCLUDING STORY of Aimee and Kestrel, begun in THE TRAVELING MAN Four out of Five Hearts How many times do you gamble on love? When love has knocked you down, should you give it another chance? When does optimism become stupidity?
Sovereign’s Wake by Lee LaCroix My rating: 4 of 5 stars This novel opens a High Fantasy series without need of fantastical races and creatures [elves, fae, dragons etc] nor magic. It’s more Medieval meets Les Miserables. The rogues are properly roguish without being too-too clever. Indeed, there’s a refreshing naivete to the working… Read More Sovereign’s Wake – Book Review
The Anatomical Shape of a Heart by Jenn Bennett Release date: November 3, 2015 304 pages My rating: Four out of Five Stars Artist Beatrix Adams knows exactly how she’s spending the summer before her senior year. Determined to follow in Leonardo da Vinci’s footsteps, she’s ready to tackle the one thing that will give her… Read More The Anatomical Shape of a Heart – Book Review
Quanta Rewind (The Shadow Ravens #4) by Lola Dodge Genre: Dystopian Romance Release Date: April 25th 2017 Publisher: Ink Monster Publishing About the Book With more and more Red Helixes turning up missing or dead, the Shadow Ravens are ready to take their fight to Doctor Nagi himself. But breaking into Alpha Citadel… Read More Quanta Rewind – Book Review
Pretty Fierce by Kieran Scott Published by Sourcebooks Fire on April 4, 2017 Genres: Fantasy & Supernatural, Romance, Thriller & Suspense Pages: 320 Format: Kindle Source: Netgalley Pretty Fierce by Kieran Scott is described as an action movie in written form, so naturally I was intrigued. I have not read anything by Scott (or… Read More Pretty Fierce – Book Review
The Mansion’s Twins Author: Rose M. Channing Publisher: Createspace Published on: July 23rd 2014 Genre: Young Adult Fantasy Synopsis (via Goodreads): Ellie and Savannah Senka, fourteen year old twins, ran away from their unhappy homes, thinking they’d return after a brief adventure. Together, they journey to another world.
Scion of Conquered Earth (SCION Book 1) by Michael J. Allen (Amazon, Goodreads) Good morning, my literary foodies! Today, I have another fresh review served up piping hot from the pantry, this time a dystopian YA space opera, Scion of Conquered Earth by Michael J. Allen. Such a mix of ingredients should lead to a tasty genre… Read More Scion of Conquered Earth – Book Review
This is a review for the COYER Challenge! Rating: 4/5 Stars Genre: Young Adult Fantasy Publication date: January 10th, 2017 I received a copy of this book from Edelweiss in exchange for an honest, unbiased review. Seventeen-year-old Ruby is a fireblood who must hide her powers of heat and flame from the cruel frostblood… Read More The You I’ve Never Known – Book Review
Title: Alex & Eliza Author: Melissa de la Cruz Publication Date: April 11, 2017 Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Young Adults Format: ARC copy provided by the publisher 1777. Albany, New York. As battle cries of the American Revolution echo in the distance, servants flutter about preparing for one of New York society’s biggest events: the Schuylers’ grand ball.
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