3.5 stars
I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This was a good first book in this new series. There is minimal worldbuilding, but that’s pretty typical for a YA Fantasy book. The main characters are likeable and earnest. There is plenty of action and the storyline moves along at a decent pace. I recommend reading this book. Continue reading “Song of Blood & Stone (Earthsinger Chronicles #1) by L. Penelope”
4 stars
I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This is a great sequel to the first book in the series Nightblade’s Vengeance. The book starts off with a bang and doesn’t slow down. With the kingdom in chaos and on the brink of civil war, the nightblades must choose a side. After the events of the last book, the nightblades are out of favor with the citizens in the Kingdom. Nightblades are considered the enemies of the kingdom, are hunted by the lords and must go into hiding. Continue reading “Nightblade’s Honor (Blades of the Fallen #2) by Ryan Kirk”
4.5 stars
This is another series set in the Banished Lands, but about 100 years after the events in The Faithful and the Fallen book series. Most of the Banished Lands is ruled by the Ben-Elim, the warrior angels that helped fight and banish the Kadoshim. As they conquer ancient kingdoms to extend their rule, the Ben-Elim force humans into submission, promising peace in the land. But peace is fragile and when the Kadoshim are discovered raiding the edges of the empire, panic ensues. Continue reading “A Time of Dread (Of Blood and Bone #1) by John Gwynne”
4.5 stars (release date 7/10/18)
Holy.Cow. Now that’s what I call a sequel!! This is the second book in the 4MK Thriller book series and it does not disappoint. If you haven’t read the first book The Fourth Monkey you need to read it now so that you’re ready when this book comes out in July. These are some of the best thriller/mystery books I’ve read in the last year. Continue reading “The Fifth To Die (4MK Thriller #2) by J.D. Barker”
3 stars
I received a free copy of this book on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Widower Doctor Noah Alderman married Maggie. Together with his son from his first marriage, they’ve built a happy life. That happiness is shattered when Maggie’s long-lost 17 year old daughter Anna moves in with them. Head strong and troubled, Anna turns the house upside down, ruining the happy family’s life. Things get worse when Anna is murdered and Noah is charged with the crime. Maggie’s is left reeling and searches for answers. Continue reading “After Anna by Lisa Scottoline”
4 stars
I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This was a good first book in a new series. The author has an older series that involves some of the same characters. I haven’t read those books, but didn’t feel like I missed too much for not having read them. This book is well-written and had likeable characters. Continue reading “Twenty-One Days (Daniel Pitt, #1) by Anne Perry”
4 stars
I received a free copy of this book on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I enjoyed this YA Fantasy dystopian book. It is similar to a lot of other books out there, but it’s still an enjoyable read. I will definitely read the next book in this series.
The nobility run the country and control the population by controlling the jobs they can work, the food they eat and their education. They also control the C.O.I.L.S. of Copper and Brass, which is rumored to have powers to control the amber sky and other elements. Continue reading “Amber Sky (C.O.I.L.S of Copper and Brass, #1) by Claire Warner”
3.5 stars
I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This is a good first book in a new fantasy series. Billy runs The Valley’s Finest Inn with his father, but dreams of knights and adventure in the royal courts. When strangers attack the Inn, Billy must flee to save his life. He is placed under the protection of a lady and the King’s champion. As they venture across the land, Billy encounters monsters, brigands and spirits. As Billy adjusts to his new environment, he discovers talents he never knew existed and is eager learn more. Just as Billy starts to fit in, a menacing figure from his past threatens to disrupt his life. Continue reading “The Innkeeper’s Son (The Jester King #1) by K.C. Herbel”
3 stars
I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This is the second book in this book series. I haven’t read the first book, but didn’t find myself too lost as there were plenty of past references to give context. Emily inherited a fortune and a Victorian mansion from her great aunt in the first book. Emily begins remodeling the mansion into a writer’s retreat, hiring local workers to do the work. Two of the young workers pay too much attention to Emily’s housekeeper, Katie, forcing Emily to fire them. Continue reading “Bloodstains with Bronte (Crime with the Classics #2) by Katherine Bolger Hyde”
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