Saturday, December 31, 2016



Wildgoose Reading Challenge 2017 Hosted by The Bookshelf Gargoyle
                                                       






I'm going to attempt a reading challenge hosted by The Bookshelf Gargoyle. Here's the 411:









Rules:


1. The Challenge will run from January 1st to December 31, 2017.
2. Challengees must read at least one book from each category (listed below).  Challengees must read a DIFFERENT book for each category – even if your book title might fit a number of categories, it will only count towards a single category.  Challengees are free to choose which category best suits.
3. Books selected can be from any genre and aimed at any age group.  Picture books, anthologies, nonfiction, graphic novels and audiobooks are all okay to include.
4. The categories listed are a loose guide and creative interpretation of the categories is not only encouraged, but applauded.
5. Challengees should link their reviews/progress under the relevant linky lists on this page.  If you don’t have a blog, you could link to your Goodreads shelf/reviews, or simply comment on this page as you go.
6. Feel free to display the challenge button (html for which is in the sidebar) and share about the challenge wherever you like!



Categories:
1. A book with a word of phrase relating to wildness in the title – any interpretation of the word “wild” is acceptable (eg: The Call of the Wild, Angry Aztecs, Crazy for You; An Untamed State)
2. A book with a species of bird (or the word “bird”) in the title: (egThe Adventures of Robin Hood, The Thorn Birds, Turkey: A Modern History)
3. A book with an exotic or far-flung location in the title – fantasy and mythical locations are acceptable (egParadise Lost, The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu, Atlantis Rising)
4.  A book with an object you might hunt for in the title (egTreasure Island, One for the Money, The History of Love, Dreams from my Father, A Monster Calls, All the Answers)
5. A book with a synonym for chase in the title (or its derivatives: chasing, chased, etc) (eg: We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, The Girl Who Chased the Moon, Follow the River, Man’s Search for Meaning, The Night Stalker)
6.  A book with a means of transport in the title (eg: If I Built a CarWalk Two Moons, The Girl on the Train)
7.  A book with an object you might take on a search or hunt in the title (eg: The Golden Compass, The Map to Everywhere, Water for Elephants, Team of Rivals )


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Wednesday, December 28, 2016

Review: The Devil's Prayer

The Devil's Prayer The Devil's Prayer by Luke Gracias
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

The Devil's Prayer by Luke Gracias is a story about a nun who commits suicide. Siobhan Russo recognizes the nun as her long lost mother, and prepares for a journey to find answers about her mother's death. I'm conflicted in my review of this book. On one hand, the characters are believable, but on the other hand, this reads more like a research paper than a novel. There are far too many places and dates that I ended up getting lost in the details. Nothing ever got resolved, so I'm guessing there is another book to be written? If not, this book could use some serious revamping. I was highly disappointed. I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

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Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Review: Where It Hurts

Where It Hurts Where It Hurts by Reed Farrel Coleman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Where It Hurts by Reed Farrel Coleman is a story about Gus Murphy, a retired cop who was on top of the world until tragedy struck. He's then approached by an ex-con seeking his help in the death of his son. This is not my usual genre, but I have to say that this was an excellent read. It was full of emotions, action, and a bit of romance. The characters were real in their actions and dialogue, which thoroughly engaged me. It had twists and turns that kept me intrigued. I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

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Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Friday, November 25, 2016

Review: Ennara and the Book of Shadows

Ennara and the Book of Shadows Ennara and the Book of Shadows by Angela Myron
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Ennara and the Book of Shadows by Angela Myron/Angela Shelley is the first book in the Ennara series. I was severely disappointed by the grammatical errors in this book. The story had promise and the characters were well fleshed out, but I just couldn't enjoy the story for all the errors. With some editing, this book could easily be a four star rating. I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

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Thursday, November 10, 2016

Review: The Case of the Disastrous Dragon

The Case of the Disastrous Dragon The Case of the Disastrous Dragon by Mark H. Newhouse
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

The Case of the Disastrous Dragon by Mark H. Newhouse is the sequel to Welcome to Monstrovia!, which I did not read, but you can read these books as stand-alones. It's a story about Brodie Adkins and his uncle Jasper Doofinch. Jasper is a lawyer, and with the help of his nephew Brodie they take on cases to help the residents of Monstrovia. This story didn't grab my attention as well as I had hoped. I usually love middle school stories, but this one just missed the mark for me. It was whimsical and very imaginative, but the dialogue lacked when it came to convincing me of the characters' conversations. Though this story fell short for me, I think children that are inspiring to become lawyers will appreciate this story. I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

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Friday, November 4, 2016

Review: Emissary

Emissary Emissary by Thomas Locke
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Emissary by Thomas Locke is the first book of Legends of the Realm. It is about a young man named Hyam who is on a quest to find out who he is. I'm not sure how I feel about this story. The premise sounded good until I started reading the book. It wasn't my usual fantasy story in that it felt a little lackluster to me. There wasn't the usual action, which gave me pause. It felt more like a love story with a bit of fantasy thrown in. Over all, this book was well written. I won this book in a giveaway, though I'm not sure where I won it from. Anyhow, all opinions are my own.

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Thursday, November 3, 2016

Review: Portrait of Rage

Portrait of Rage Portrait of Rage by Cynthia H. Wise
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Portrait of Rage by Cynthia H. Wise is the first book in The Marcel Experience. It is about a painter, Thomas Shear, who moves into a new house. He then begins to paint portraits of murdered little girls, which is just the tip of the iceberg in this story. It was full of mystery and suspense that I just couldn't stop reading. My only problem with this story is the ending. I felt the ending just didn't go with the story. It must be introduced in the second installment, which I haven't read. If not for the ending, I would have given this book a five star rating. I won this book in a blog giveaway, and all pinions are my own.

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Review: Pennies from Burger Heaven

Pennies from Burger Heaven Pennies from Burger Heaven by Marcy McKay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Pennies from Burger Heaven by Marcy McKay is the first book in the Burger Heaven Series. It's about eleven year old Copper Daniels. She and her mother are homeless, but she feels life is good until her mom comes up missing. This book was so well written, and Copper is such an alive character that I just couldn't put this book down. It is so full of mystery and intrigue that it is one book not to be missed. I won this book in a book giveaway, and all opinions are my own.

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Review: The Urban Boys: Discovery of the Five Senses

The Urban Boys: Discovery of the Five Senses The Urban Boys: Discovery of the Five Senses by K.N. Smith
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Urban Boys: Discovery of the Five Senses by K.N. Smith is an interesting story about five teenage boys that have mysteriously developed extremely heightened senses. Upon realizing they have these abilities, they become, more or less, vigilantes for the neighboring town of Sandry Lake. This story is full of mystery and adventure, with a bit of paranormal. I was intrigued by the premise of this story. It definitely held my interest from beginning to end. I won this book in a blog giveaway, and all opinions are my own.

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Review: A Whisper of Death

A Whisper of Death A Whisper of Death by Paul Barrett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Whisper of Death by Paul Barrett is the first book in The Necromancer Saga. It is about Erick Darvaul, a Necromancer, who is on a quest to find the original sorcerers to help destroy the dark ones. I liked this story a lot. It was engaging, exciting, and has me wanting more of Erick's story. I won this book in a giveaway from a blog I follow. All opinions are my own.

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Friday, October 21, 2016

Review: Outpost

Outpost Outpost by F.T. McKinstry
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Outpost by F.T. McKinstry is a fantasy novel about immortal warlords called the Fylking, and a warlock using Fylking magic to create an army to destroy the world. This is your typical good against evil fantasy. but the world building and character development is anything but typical. F.T. McKinstry's writing style is superb. For a self published novel, this is an excellent fantasy story. I won the Outpost in a blog giveaway, and all opinions are my own.

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Review: The Sabbath

The Sabbath The Sabbath by Arthur Nsenga
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Sabbath by Arthur Nsenga is a dystopian novel centered around Cory and Lana who wake up from a night of partying to meteorites that release a chemical called ATHENS which causes people to become immortal. The premise is intriguing, and well thought out. The characters are believable; some likable, some not. I won this book in a blog giveaway, and all opinions are my own.

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Review: Twists in Time

Twists in Time Twists in Time by Jon Messenger
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Twists in Time is an anthology of time travel stories. I usually don't read anthologies or time travel for that matter, but I found these stories interesting and engaging. These authors are very creative in their story telling. The writing is superb and the stories are powerful. I was pleasantly surprised with this anthology. I won Twists in Time in a blog giveaway, and all opinions are my own.

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Review: On Loan: A Reading Under Wraps Short Story

On Loan: A Reading Under Wraps Short Story On Loan: A Reading Under Wraps Short Story by Marie Michelle Coleman
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

On Loan: A Reading Under Wraps Short Story by Marie Michelle Coleman is a short story about a librarian, Mira Shepard, who finds an untitled book on her desk. Along with her friend Maddie, they embark on a hunt to find out what this mysterious book holds. Along the way, they have countless mishaps. On Loan, for me, was not mysterious enough for the book in question to be so mysterious. It just didn't intrigue me as much as I had hoped. The writing was fairly good, but the characters lacked substance. I won this book in a blog giveaway, and all opinions are my own.

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Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Review: Nomad

Nomad Nomad by Matthew Mather
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Nomad by Matthew Mather is a story about Nomad, a mysterious object with more mass than the sun that's headed straight to earth, and Dr. Ben Rollins has to figure out when it's going to hit. I was so intrigued by the concept of this story. It had excitement and mystery going for it. However, I was thrown off track by the introduction of a family feud surrounding the doctor's daughter. I felt that this hindered the possibility of an exceptional story. The daughter's character was not believable in her actions, thus a tremendous disappointment. The feud between two other characters was truly unnecessary. With that being said, the story was well written and grammatically correct. I won Nomad in a giveaway on a book blog and all opinions are my own.

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Review: Casters of Doovik

Casters of Doovik Casters of Doovik by McKenzie Wagner
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I won Casters of Doovik from a book blog that I follow and all opinions are my own. Casters of Doovik is a tale of Meg, a young girl living in Doovik. The walls around Doovik are meant to keep all of Doovik safe from what lies outside the walls. When a curse is put upon the land, Meg and her friends embark on a quest to find a way to break the spell. This is such a charming story. The characters are full of life, and there is an imaginative world the author has created with creatures abound. This is a wonderful middle grade read for all ages.

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Review: Bob

Bob Bob by Tegon Maus
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I won this book in a giveaway from a blog that I follow and all opinions are my own. Bob by Tegon Maus is a story about a newspaper man, Peter Anderson, whose career is on the line if a hot story isn't found. He thinks he has just the story in lights in the night sky over Arizona. I found this book to be your typical sci-fi story. There wasn't anything fresh or new, and the story held very little interest for me. On the other hand, there were bits of humor that kept me reading. I feel this is a book for those with a taste for your standard sci-fi story.

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Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Review: The Spell Thief

The Spell Thief The Spell Thief by Tom Percival
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I received The Spell Thief by Tom Percival from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The Spell Thief is a story with fairy tale characters, such as Jack (and the Beanstalk), Red (Riding Hood), etc. It is a story about friendship and what can happen when you don't treasure your friends, and accept people for who they are instead of what you think they are. There is definitely a lesson to be learned in this story, especially with everything going on in the world today. Highly recommended for parents of children 5-9 years of age.

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Monday, October 17, 2016

Review: Runes

Runes Runes by Ednah Walters
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I won Runes in a giveaway on a blog that I follow. All opinions are my own. Runes by Ednah Walters is a story about seventeen year old Raine Cooper who finds out that she is not like other young ladies. I was somewhat disappointed in this story. It seems that this same story is going around the YA circuit: girl discovers she's different and falls for two guys. I was hoping there would be something refreshing and different with this book. With that being said, I felt that this book was very well written with clean romance.

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Review: Super Freak

Super Freak Super Freak by Vanessa Barger
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I won Super Freak from a blog that I follow. All opinions are my own. Super Freak by Vanessa Barger is a story about Caroline, a thirteen year old girl who moves to a new house which seems to be haunted. While searching the house for what might be haunting it, Caroline stumbles upon a mystery that could destroy the town she calls home. I loved the writing style of Vanessa. This story pulled me in from the beginning and kept me intrigued until the end. This is definitely a must read for lovers of mystery with a paranormal twist.

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Review: The Kraken Sea

The Kraken Sea The Kraken Sea by E. Catherine Tobler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I won The Kraken Sea in a Goodreads giveaway. All opinions are my own. The Kraken Sea by E. Catherine Tobler is a story of a fifteen year old boy, Jackson, who is very different from other boys. He is not accepted for what he is until he is adopted by Cressida. I found this book to be entertaining, and it is well written and fast paced.

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Thursday, October 13, 2016

Review: The Three Thorns

The Three Thorns The Three Thorns by Michael Gibney
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I won The Three Thorns in a giveaway from a blog that I read. The Three Thorns by Michael Gibney is a story of three brothers, Tommy, Benjamin, and Sebastian, orphaned and separated at birth. They learn of their true destiny in this exciting middle grade fantasy. This story has lots of action and kept me interested in finding out what would happen next.

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Review: The Awakening

The Awakening The Awakening by Melissa A. Craven
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I won The Awakening from a book blog that I follow. The Awakening by Melissa A. Craven is the first book in the Emerge series. We follow Allie and Aidan as they discover who and what they are. The character development and world building is exceptional. The only problem that I had with reading this book was the entire book is about Allie and Aidan's training. I found it to be boring and monotonous.

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Review: Sigils of the Old God

Sigils of the Old God Sigils of the Old God by J.P. Moore
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I won Sigils of the Old God in a giveaway from a book blog that I follow. Sigils of the Old God by J.P. Moore is a story following Jacob, an assassin serving the gods. I had anticipated reading this book, but was extremely disappointed in the lack of editing. The character development was intriguing, and the world building was imaginative. With editing, this book could easily be a four star rating.

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Review: Brooklyn on Fire

Brooklyn on Fire Brooklyn on Fire by Lawrence H. Levy
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I won Brooklyn on Fire in a giveaway from The Reading Room site, which is now bookstr. Brooklyn on Fire by Lawrence H. Levy is the second installment of the Mary Handley Mysteries. Lawrence has a wonderful way of fusing historical events and people with imagination. This is a superbly written mystery that kept me intrigued.

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Thursday, August 25, 2016




      My Review of Kalifus Rising by Alane Adams

                               
Title: Kalifus Rising (Legends of Orkney)
Author: Alane Adams
Publisher: SparkPress
Genre: Middle Grade Fantasy
Release date: Sept. 6, 2016
Pages: 347                                                      
Format: ARC
Source: NetGalley
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I received an Arc from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. This in no way influenced my review. All opinions are my own. Kalifus Rising is the second installment of Legends of Orkney. I'd like to start out by stating that I have not read the first book, The Red Sun, but I feel as if Kalifus Rising can be read and have a pretty good idea of some of what happened in the first book, as this book touches on some of the events. Kalifus Rising follows the story of Sam Baron's three best friends, Keely, Leo, and Howie, as they take on different quests to find what they need to help Sam and stop a war. This story is fast paced, high adventure, and full of action. I was impressed with Alane's world building skills as the world of Orkney was opened up to me. I constantly found myself on the edge of my seat, hanging on for dear life amidst the action. The character development is incredible, as I wanted to wring some necks, hug others, and just plain scream at some of the characters. My only concern with this book is that it could have been better edited. There were several grammatical errors that gave me pause. Overall, I give Kalifus Rising four stars for the world building, character development, and the action.                                                                                                                                        

Review: The Blue Dragon's War: an epic fantasy story

The Blue Dragon's War: an epic fantasy story The Blue Dragon's War: an epic fantasy story by Sean Newton
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I received this book in exchange for an honest review. I read the first book in this series, and I loved it. I was a little disappointed in the editing of this book, however. There were words used mistakenly, such as, loose for lose, and similar errors. The story was great, and the characters were well fleshed out. There was quite a bit of fighting, which I love when it comes to fantasy stories. I will continue to read this series, because of the world and character building, but I hope the next installment is better edited.

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Monday, August 22, 2016

Review: The Changelings

The Changelings The Changelings by Christina Soontornvat
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I received The Changelings from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Changelings by Christina Soontornvat is a middle grade fantasy full of adventure and wonder. It follows Izzy's search for her younger sister, Hen. Hen has wandered into the woods alone and it is up to Izzy to find her. Along the way, Izzy meets new friends willing to join in the search. It was a fast paced story with vivid characters. Perfect for tweens and teens, or anyone looking for a clean fantasy story.

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Sunday, August 21, 2016

Review: The Dragon Slayer

The Dragon Slayer The Dragon Slayer by J.S. Jaeger
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Dragon Slayer by J.S. Jaeger is a middle grade fantasy short story of the Scrolls of Zndaria series. It follows Nathanial “Nate” McGray's brother Theodore "Ted" McGray on his journey to be Champion of the kingdom of Versii. It is a well written short story that takes us into a world of good vs evil.

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Review: The Gift of Sunderland: An Australian Fantasy Adventure

The Gift of Sunderland: An Australian Fantasy Adventure The Gift of Sunderland: An Australian Fantasy Adventure by J.E. Rogers
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I won The Gift of Sunderland on a book blog that I follow. All opinions are my own. The Gift of Sunderland by J.E. Rogers is a middle grade fantasy with lively characters that are depicted from some of Australia's endangered species. It follows Waylond, Fergal, and other characters as they learn what friendship and family mean. It is a delightful story with wonderful illustrations.

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Friday, August 19, 2016

Review: The Sword of Demelza

The Sword of Demelza The Sword of Demelza by J.E. Rogers
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Sword of Demelza by J.E. Rogers is a middle grade fantasy centered around some of Australia's endangered species. Devon, an orphaned red fox, is on a personal quest of revenge. Erik and Emma, two young marsupials, are on a quest to find the ingredients for a potion to cure their mother. Devon, Erik and Emma encounter each other, realizing that they need to work together to stop the devastation, and end the reign of the evil king, Cynric. This book is beautifully illustrated, and the story is enchanting. A must read for all ages.

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Saturday, August 13, 2016

Review: Minotaur

Minotaur Minotaur by Phillip W. Simpson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I won Minotaur in a giveaway on a book blog. All opinions are my own. The Minotaur by Phillip W. Simpson is a retelling of the tale of the Minotaur in Greek mythology, which has always been one of my favorite subjects. I went into this book not sure what to expect, but I surely didn't expect such a superbly written tale. Phillip's writing is exceptional, and the main character, Asterion, the Minotaur, was so full of emotions and life that I grew to care for this character in a way that I had never cared for a character in a book before. I felt as if I could feel his presence, as if I was in the story that Phillip swept me into. The writing, character development, and the way the story wrapped up makes this one of the best books that I have read in an extremely long time.

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Friday, August 12, 2016

Review: The Unicorn

The Unicorn The Unicorn by Miguel Lopez de Leon
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I won The Unicorn in a Goodreads giveaway. All opinions are my own. The Unicorn by Miguel Lopez de Leon is a story of teenage twin boys that have a wonderful family life only to find that their lives are drastically changed when their parents separate. This story is quite a challenge for me to review. When I first started reading this book I was enjoying the magical and whimsical story, then all of a sudden it became all too serious. I had never read a book as extreme of mystery and magic as this book was. I honestly don't know what the purpose of the magic was for. It had no bearing on the story, for me personally. I do like Miguel's writing, though. He pulled me in and kept me interested. The characters were well fleshed out and believable. I didn't, however, enjoy the ending. I felt that I had been cheated out of closure with this story.

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Friday, August 5, 2016

Review: The Dragon Round

The Dragon Round The Dragon Round by Stephen S. Power
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I received a copy of The Dragon Round from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Dragon Round by Stephen S. Power is a story about mutiny and revenge. I found this story to be intriguing and full of suspense. It is written well, and the characters are very vivid. I'm looking forward to the next installment in this series.

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Review: Dodgers

Dodgers Dodgers by Bill Beverly
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I won this book in a giveaway from the Reading Room site. All opinions are my own. Dodgers by Bill Beverly is a stand alone novel about a teenage gang member, East, sent on a mission by his uncle to do a dirty deed with some other gang members. During this journey, East realizes that there might be a different life to be had other than being in a gang. This is a wonderful coming of age story that grabbed me from the start and held my attention to the end. Certain parts of the writing brought to mind of poetry writing. I thoroughly enjoyed following East on his journey.

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Friday, July 29, 2016

Review: Bryant's Gap

Bryant's Gap Bryant's Gap by Michael E. Burge
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I won this book in a giveaway on a reading blog and this is my honest review. Bryant's Gap by Michael E. Burge is a stand alone mystery. I don't usually read mysteries, but I was intrigued by Michael's writing style. The characters pulled me in as they were so real to life. I'm impressed with the vivid descriptions, as if I were there in 1947 postwar Chicago. This is definitely one of the best book that I have read this year.

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Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Review: Peter Huddleston & The Rites of Passage

Peter Huddleston & The Rites of Passage Peter Huddleston & The Rites of Passage by Miguel Lopez de Leon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I won Peter Huddleston & The Rites of Passage in a Goodreads giveaway, and this is my honest review. Peter Huddleston & The Rites of Passage is the first book of the Galadria fantasy trilogy by Miguel Lopez de Leon. I didn't know what to expect when I opened this book, but I wasn't expecting to be swept away from the first page. The main character, Peter, finds himself in trouble and is sent away to live with his aunt. He finds himself having to prove himself, and having an unbelievable adventure, and meeting wonderful, and not so wonderful, characters. The characters are very vivid, and the story flows smoothly. I just couldn't put this book down! I'm definitely adding this trilogy to my physical collection of books! Fantastic job, Miguel!

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Sunday, July 17, 2016

Review: Daygo's Fury

Daygo's Fury Daygo's Fury by John F. O' Sullivan
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I won this book in a giveaway on one of the blogs I follow, Tome Tender, and received this book from the author. This is my honest opinion, and I received no compensation for this review. Daygo's Fury by John F. O' Sullivan is the first of a series. I'm not sure if it will be a trilogy or a series, to be honest. The story starts with a war, then jumps 172 years later. We meet Liam. He's an orphan, and lives in the slums. It goes into his story for a bit, then we meet Niisa, who lives in the forest. I loved Liam's story. The characters were well developed, and the story line was excellent. Niisa's story, on the other hand, lacked a developed story line. There was too much repetitiveness with Niisa's story. It seemed to go on and on about what Daygo is. I feel it could have been said once, maybe twice, and that would have been sufficient. I'm well invested in Liam's story, and I'm anxious to see where his story goes. I'm assuming that Liam and Niisa will eventually cross paths, but there was no evidence, other than the fact that there are these two main characters in the story.

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Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Review: The Golden Wizard

The Golden Wizard The Golden Wizard by J.S. Jaeger
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The Golden Wizard is the first book of The Scrolls of Zndaria series. It follows Nathanial “Nate” McGray on his quest to becoming a wizard. The characters are believable, though I would have liked a little more details on the creatures mentioned in the book. The story was well written, and the world is enchanting. I thoroughly loved following Nate on his journey. A wonderful story for middle grade readers, and adults alike.

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Review: Forest of Demons

Forest of Demons Forest of Demons by Debbie Cassidy
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I received this book from Kindle Scout in exchange for an honest review. Forest of Demons is the first book in the Sleeping Gods Series by Debbie Cassidy. I thoroughly enjoyed the first 37% of this book. It was well written, and I loved the characters. Then out of nowhere, the book went into three months earlier and it took forever for the two stories to connect. The second part of the book felt like it was written by another author. The characters in this part of the book seemed one dimensional, it left questions I wanted to know unanswered, and it abruptly stopped leaving me disconcerted.

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Monday, July 4, 2016

Review: End of Watch

End of Watch End of Watch by Stephen King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

End of Watch is the final installment of Stephen King's Bill Hodges Trilogy. I loved the flow of the story, and the characters were well known after reading the first two books. This trilogy was slightly different than King's usual works, and he touches on the subject of suicide, which needs to be addressed in this country. Well done Sai King!

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Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Review: Illuminate

Illuminate Illuminate by Tracy Clark
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I received this book in exchange for an honest review. Illuminate by Tracy Clark is the last book in The Light Key Trilogy. I am a sword and sorcery kind of reader, so this trilogy was out of my comfort zone, but I have to say that this trilogy was well executed and captured and held my attention. I found this last book to be exciting, touching, and I didn't want this story to end. Tracy kept me swept up in the lives of the characters. The characters were so real to life that I felt I could reach out and touch them. This book was well written. Though there were a couple typos, nothing to distract or hinder the flow of the story. I highly recommend this trilogy to anyone looking for a strong female lead, action, suspense, and a clean romance.

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Friday, June 10, 2016

Review: Deviate

Deviate Deviate by Tracy Clark
My rating: 0 of 5 stars

I received this book in exchange for an honest review. Deviate is the second novel in The Light Key Trilogy by Tracy Clark. It's the continuing story of a young lady trying to find out who and what she is, and who wants her dead. This story just keeps getting better! I've come to admire this young lady as she has grown and became stronger throughout this story. The characters are so vivid that I feel as if I'm in the story with them. There is plenty of suspense that keeps me glued to the story. I love Tracy's writing style as it reads smoothly. I've started the last book in the trilogy and I'm so eager to find out what happens with this strong female lead. It's a definite must read trilogy!

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Friday, June 3, 2016

Review: Scintillate

Scintillate Scintillate by Tracy Clark
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I received this book in exchange for an honest review. Scintillate is the first book in the paranormal romance trilogy, The Light Key Trilogy, by Tracy Clark. The story is about a young girl finding out who and what she is. I was intrigued by this story, though it was a bit predictable in parts, the author did a great job in keeping my attention. The book was well written, and the characters were well fleshed out. I'm curious as to what happens in the next installment, which I have just started. I would recommend this story to anyone looking for a well written paranormal romance.

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Saturday, May 28, 2016

Tome Tender: Red Adept's Fantasy Reader Giveaway

Tome Tender: Red Adept's Fantasy Reader Giveaway: This Dragon Trinket Box Statue is the grand prize.   Red Adept also giving away 2 Red Adept Publishing Tote Bags. Enter Below a Raffle...

Friday, May 27, 2016

Review: The Blue Dragon's War: an epic fantasy story

The Blue Dragon's War: an epic fantasy story The Blue Dragon's War: an epic fantasy story by Sean Newton
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I received this book in exchange for an honest review. I read the first book in this series, and I loved it. I was a little disappointed in the editing of this book, however. There were words used mistakenly, such as, loose for lose, and similar errors. The story was great, and the characters were well fleshed out. There was quite a bit of fighting, which I love when it comes to fantasy stories. I will continue to read this series, because of the world and character building, but I hope the next installment is better edited.

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Review: The Dragon King

The Dragon King The Dragon King by Anthony Russo
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I received this book in exchange for an honest review. I loved this short story. For this story to be so short, so many things happened. I was hooked from the first page. Anthony Russo and Alberto Bieri did an amazing job of creating a fantasy world. The world building was spectacular. I felt like I was amid the world the authors described. The character growth was amazing, and I felt as if I knew the characters personally. I'm eagerly waiting for more from these two authors.

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