Introduction: A troubled teen goes off to magic school and finds trouble of a different sort. Summary: Tristan Fairholm gets a second chance at an extraordinary school where not everything is as it seems. Additional Comments: Neutral: – There are a lot of plot threads being juggled here. Overall, this is done well, but…
What’s an “Audiobook Paperback Giveaway”? It’s a giveaway of paperback books that have been made-or soon will be made-into audiobooks. The original intent was to be just books featured on Audiobook Edge, but I’m not sure I’ll have enough that way. So, I’m opening it up to any audiobook with a tasteful cover. Fine Print:…
Introduction: The fifth installment of Pirates of the Caribbean, Dead Men Tell No Tales, follows in same footsteps as the first few. It’s weird. It’s loud. It’s got a gorgeous soundtrack. They were never the “serious” tales. Overall, I enjoyed this one much more than 2-4. It suffers from being a sequel, but that’s to…
Introduction: If you like Pride, Prejudice, and Zombies, then you’ll probably enjoy the brand of weird presented here in Ghosts of Tsavo. Summary: Due to a change in financial fortunes, Beatrice Knight travels with her uncle and his family to Nairobi and becomes embroiled in a paranormal mystery. She’s an investigator for a society…
What is Indie Authors Monthly? Here’s the answer according to one of the editors: Indie Authors Monthly is a new magazine geared with a focus on exceptional Indie Authors and readers. We aim to connect readers with new authors, while being the go-to source for indie author news, events and processes. Readers get a unique…
Introduction: This is a case where the book probably makes more sense in context of it being part of a series. It took quite a bit of time and didn’t have that much of a bang in the end, but there is still potential for the series. Summary: Around her 18th birthday, Ariel finds…
Introduction: Some superhero books try to be serious. This isn’t one of those times. There might be possible spoilers ahead in my discussion. I have some mixed feelings about the book as a whole. There’s a lot to love and some stuff that raises eyebrows. Summary: Tori Lewis discovers she has a superpower. Meanwhile, her…
Introduction: Please welcome Erica Graham as she tells us a little about her Talking Tales series of Children’s stories. Children’s Stories with Purpose: The Talking Tales series of books are not only fun stories, but they serve a unique purpose. Every story is also designed to help with speech development. When a child is learning…
Introduction: I don’t read or experience historical fiction much these days, but this book provided a nice change of pace from the dragons, fairies, and Gifted teenagers. I love all those other things, but change can be good too. Summary: Mystery of the Dead Sea Scrolls Revealed is not really a mystery or a history,…
Carole’s Comments on Reviews: I started reviewing books on a whim. Books were an integral part life in our home. Both my mother and grandmother were avid readers. I read anything I could get my hands on and then would sit with them to discuss the book. My mother was my reading partner until she…