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Against My Better Judgment by B.T. Polcari (Book Review #907)
Against my better judgment is a mystery, young adult fiction story about Sara Donavan, a freshman at the University of Alabama. She also works part-time at a museum gift shop. After purchasing a funerary mask, she receives a mysterious phone call, and that’s when she realizes her find is a unique stolen artifact. A once thought cheap souvenir is now a hot commodity, and to add more fun to the mix, a dashing teacher assistant joins the university.
Read MoreGunmetal Gods by Zamil Akhtar (Book Review #906)
Gunmetal Gods is a dark fantasy story about Kevah, who is summoned by The Shah. Kevah agrees to train a militia enlisting his daughter to save the royal capital Kostany from the rival enemy. When Micah attacks Kostany, the sorcerer Aschere is stronger than Kevahs defense, and hence the battles end up with too much loss. Kevah then accompanies Sadie, Shah’s daughter, to take revenge and also take back the city.
Read MoreDragon’s Mist by Randy Cruts (Book Review #905)
Dragon’s Mist is a young adult graphic novel story about Charlie, an orphan, and lives with his aunt. He likes to visit the ocean, and one day he meets a blue dragon name Shannon. The two become friends. The adventure and time spent with each other are beautiful. Things don’t last as they usually do when the Russian mob threatens Charlie’s aunt. The journey then continues with Charlie and his dragon.
Read MoreCover your tracks by Daco S. Auffenorde (Book review #904)
Cover your tracks is a Psychological thriller about Margo Fletcher. She is eight months pregnant and traveling from Chicago to Spokane by train. The train brakes, and a massive avalanche plummets down the mountain. Margo listens to a former Army Ranger named Nick and moves to the end of the train as he suggests that’s the safest place to be. They both watch the rest of the training hurdle down the mountain with the rest of the passengers. Now left alone in such a traumatic situation, they have to survive the harsh conditions and the reality that they may not make it.
Read MoreEleanor’s Travels – Love & Friendship, Volume 2 by Aisha Urooj (Book Review #921)
Eleanor’s Travel is a coming-of-age fictional story about love and friendship. This is the second book in the trilogy. Eleanor goes on a year-long journey. Her aim is to be inspired as she has a significant movie role. She decides to travel to 21 cities for her 21st birthday.
Read MoreA Tracker’s Tale – Book 1 of the Trackers Series by Karen Avizur (Book Review #903)
A Tracker’s Tale is a Magical fantasy story about Katherine, a psychic/FBI agent who works with trackers moving between the parasapiens and humans. Since she has psychic ability, Katherine is an asset. As a single mom, she is determined and strong. Her daughter, Alexander, is the same as well, but things don’t work out as Katherine wants, and hard decisions have to be made when her daughter is kidnapped.
Read MoreThe Wraith’s Memory – Between Gods and Mortals Book II by Whitney Rines (Book REVIEW #920)
The wraith’s memory is the second book in its series. It is a dark fantasy story written about a village boy, Chiron, working away trying to make a better life for his family. He leaves for school, and after his return, he encounters unpleasant things. His mission then becomes a fight against evil, and that’s where the excitement begins.
Read MoreMarilia, the Warlord by Morgan Cole (Book review #902)
Marilia, the warlord, is the first book of The Chrysathamere. The story begins with Marilia, who is a young girl living in a brothel. Something terrible happens and causes her to flee with her brother Annuweth and head, searching for a friend of her father, who is the Emperor of Navessea.
Read MoreTruth of the Shadows by Slade Templeton (Book review #901)
Truth of the shadows is a dark paranormal story about Joseph. He is a Psychiatrist working at Cottage Grove Hospital. His normal routine is to deal with his troubled patients, but strange things begin to happen at the facility. As time goes by, he also begins to struggle with his own past memories. Old Native American stories, strange signs, and twisted dark notions of events create a thrilling journey for Joseph to understand the truth.
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