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Atticus Finch
Atticus Finch is a fictional character in author Harper Lee‘s Pulitzer Prize winning novel of 1960, To Kill a Mockingbird. A preliminary version of the character also appears in the novel Go Set a Watchman, written in the mid 1950s but not published until 2015. Atticus is a lawyer and resident of the fictional Maycomb County, Alabama, and the father of Jeremy “Jem” Finch and Jean Louise “Scout” Finch. WIKI.
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Maud Casey
Maud Casey is an American novelist, and professor of creative writing at University of Maryland, College Park. She is the daughter of novelist John Casey. She graduated from University of Arizona with an M.F.A. WIKI.
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My Celtic Warrior by Rachel Connell (Book Review #220)
My Celtic Warrior is a short book – fantasy romance novel written about a girl named Raina. Raina’s parents have two boys and one other daughter. Raina was taught how to fight, yield a sword and also knows how to heal. She is a witch, but of the white kind. Raina refuses to be forced married and so she runs away. Her maid Sierria also follows her on a journey where things are not so welcoming. On her way, she meets Sean. He is the laird of his own clan and is a suitable match for her, however, Sean is not very receptive to her witch abilities.
The story unfolds when Sean’s past catches up with him and Raina manages to realize the extent of the damage Sean’s past has caused. She then understands what she has to fight for. The story has mature content and the dialogue is written with an accent. There was not much world setting or any backstory besides Sean’s past to enrich the foundations of the plot, however, what surpassed between the characters and the concept of the novel worked well together.
The author’s style of writing was easy and had a nice flow to it. The scenes were sectioned off to clarify the change of the theme however, the narrator remained the same. I believe anyone that enjoys a fast and short read would benefit from this book. The tale is about love, sacrifice and has a strong woman lead.
Written by Jeyran Main
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Zendar: A Tale of Blood and Sand by K.T. Munson (Book Review #227)
Zendar is a fantasy romance novel written about a girl named Azel Undel. She is the youngest daughter of one of the seven bloodlines. She is arranged to be married for political gain. As she sales to meet her future husband her ship sinks and she is captured by the enemy. That is when she gets to learn about Aleron and with that, everything she has known is then questioned. It is a tale about love and loyalty. Aleron seeks revenge over what’s happened to his ancestors in the past. The tangled affair becomes very emotional and dramatic creating this really interesting storyline.
I wish to begin discussing the world setting of this novel. I really enjoyed the pattern the author took in slowly introducing a picturesque description of the fantasy world. The characters were also introduced at a slow pace before the story picked up, intriguing the reader on wanting to know what’s going to happen next.
The literary standard and the style of writing was enjoyable to read. The author perpetrated the lead character in a very well-suited place. Zendar is full of magical powers and hidden secrets. This imaginary world really needs saving and all the hatred and crime has to stop, but it has a history. Azel is strong and has the perfect personality for such a situation and the author has created a very likable character.
The work had a nice flow and connectivity between the chapters and the plot. The contrast between the good and evil was deliciously written and I believe the author can succeed in writing a sequel following the way the book ended.
I recommend this book to romance- fantasy book lovers.
Written by Jeyran Main
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Two Hundred Very Short Stories by Helen Keeling-Marston (Book Review #234)
Two Hundred very stories is written with the intention of providing a fast read through several short tales. The collection, although sounds like much, is, in fact, fit into an almost 200-page book. This means that the stories are a page or more long, creating the opportunity for the light reader fans to enjoy a swiftly subtle read before they sleep or conduct another hobby they are trying to get into.
The work is delightfully short and sweet, written with precision and fulfills your desire in reading. I enjoyed the fact that I could stop at any point and feel okay to go back to it whenever I wanted. The stories contain various forms of story lines creating the perfect balance for anyone.
The literature style of writing was in good standing. The stories were easy to understand and separated clearly. Some tales were longer than others and yet there was a smooth connectivity between the chapters and the layout of the book.
I recommend this book to people that enjoy a short read.
Written by Jeyran Main
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Destitutio Quod Remissio by Beau Armstrong (Book Review #214)
Destitutio Quod Remissio by Beau Armstrong
Destitutio Quod Remissio is a historical fiction written about a good Christian named, Marcus. The story is set in the 4th Century where faith is a secret and those exposed get to lose everything. As it happens, Marcus is betrayed and his faith is uncovered, followed by him losing his wife and unborn child. As Marcus seeks refuge, finding Benjamin Truvia, the leader of the hidden church, he also discovers who was behind the betrayal. He then has a choice to make. He has to either forgive the person, as his faith teaches him to do so or to seek revenge.
The most valued and admired part about this book was that not only the character development was superbly done, but also the faith was beautifully described. The story is set in Rome where Christianity is condemned. The historical references were precise and it was obvious that the author knew his history. The research and work were very well accomplished. The pace of the story was steady and I believe anyone that enjoys reading historical fiction would find this novel to be intriguing.
There was a hint of romance and some unclear, unresolved parts towards the end, which could have possibly mean that the author has plans to write a sequel? Either way, the book was a great read with good literary standards.
I believe the message embedded in this book is what we face in today’s society and for that, I salute the author for raising the awareness.
Written by Jeyran Main
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Nothing by Jenny Gkotsi (Book Review #236)
Nothing, is a poetic, philosophical self-help style of a book written with the intention to provide an insightful view on life and living. The entire book is in one chapter and the characters are titled as “A” & “Z.” The characters back and forth between each other with a sequence of questions and answers. The subject matter covers topics like the afterlife, existence, happiness, God, restoration, and much more.
I found the literature to be very strong. The book could have benefited from being sectioned off and laid out in a friendlier way, however, that did not take anything away from the rich content embedded inside.
The book is short and begins with a steady pace throughout the whole piece. There is no certain world setting or backstory required and so the content just flows with the questions and answers provided by “A” & “Z”.
I believe this book is suitable for the minds that wish to read something different and out of the ordinary style of its genre. I recommend it to readers that have an open mind.
Written by Jeyran Main
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Escape by Belle Ami (Book Review #244)
This review was written for Online Book Club
“I rate this book 3 out of 4 stars.”
This book was an “OnlineBookClub.org Book of the Day.”
There are many ups and downs which these two face, and as they grow to have feelings for each other, they realize that each has their own agenda in the whole ordeal. This taints the love which they have for each other, and that is when the story becomes takes an interesting turn.
I found the story to be very compelling and written well. The characters were in depth, and their personalities were distinguished pleasantly. The author italicized every thought and feeling, leaving the dialogue and descriptiveness of the work to be standing out.
I enjoyed the plot and found it very suspenseful. The work had been fully researched and it was clear that a lot of thought had gone into the story. What could have been left out was the intense amount of love scenes the two had together. It almost was turning the story into an erotica instead of a romance novel. I found the vivid vocabulary to be sometimes even uncomfortable to read, considering what my expectations were.
I recommend this book to anyone that likes to read on political romance novels.
Warm Regards,
Jeyran Main
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