Nadine has a way of taking characters that would not usually be the main character and making their stories shine. Abigaia is a delightful main character, and her journey is a fantastic tale of finding home.
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Review: Nick DeWolf – Pulling Strings
Pulling Strings is a unique experience that has a lot going for it. The protagonist is an older female, and the idea of a puppeteer psychic is a fascinating premise. Unfortunately, this book is closer to horror than I enjoy, and grammar errors and awkward adjectives kept pulling me out of the story.
Continue reading...Review: Gurpreet Kaur – Awkward
Awkward is not the type of book that would be on my radar, but the author reached out to me requesting a review. The book description is spot on for this book.
Continue reading...Review: Erin McDermott – Hades’ Deception
This book is not my usual reading material, but the author asked me to review it, so I gave it a go. This book is a solid YA modern fantasy novel focusing on Greek mythology. It does include some of my least favorite YA tropes, a few typos, and inaccurate information, but for a YA novel, it’s an engaging read.
Continue reading...Review: Orlando A. Sanchez – Tombyards & Butterflies
Honestly, I am torn about this book. I wavered between three and four stars, but it ultimately came down closer to a three. It feels like an intriguing basis for an urban fantasy series, but at the same time, the world is not fleshed out. It’s action-packed, but light on details and some of the known details don’t make much sense. More time on the backstory and less on the action would have made all the difference to me.
Continue reading...Review: Patricia Briggs – Blood Bound
Blood Bound is the second book in the Mercy Thompson series and builds on the great foundation of Moon Called. Tensions are high, the danger is real, and the sass is splendid. Exactly how I like my urban fantasy.
Continue reading...Review: Patricia Briggs – Moon Called
It’s been years since I read this book. With a new entry in the series on the shelf, I felt that it was an excellent time to start re-reading the series. This book starts the series out with a howl and introduces a great protagonist.
Continue reading...Review: Nadine C. Keels – Embracing the Outcast
Juwell is an outcast that is ignored by his family and failed out of the army. Eunice feels like an outcast and unable to live up to the expectations of her family and people. This story is as much about accepting ourselves and others as it is a love story.
Continue reading...Review: Nadine C. Keels – Reviving the Commander
Reviving the Commander is a beautiful story about love after loss and hope in whatever circumstances you find yourself. While the story starts slowly with the backstory for the land and various character’s introductions, the story hits it’s stride and keeps a steady pace through to the end. If you are looking for a romance starring a couple past their “prime” and a clean read, this book is for you.
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