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I read about 100 books each year and write my honest reviews here
02 Oct 2019
Genesis Rising, by Elle Lewis – Book Review
In Genesis Rising, we learn more about The Warriors of The Guild and Dark Ones. When you add punchy dialogue and an outstanding mix of humor, grit, and action, you get the kind of book that inspires fanfiction.
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09 Sep 2019
Reborn, by Ella Clarke – Book Review
Reading Reborn feels like a coming-of-age novel where Kendi, a troubled teenager, is forced to grow up in the face of imminent danger.
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23 Jul 2019
Peyton 313, by Donna McDonald -Book Review
The premises of the book is fascinating. The plot is set in the future where humanity developed cyber soldiers to win a war, and afterward, instead of being freed, they were reprogramed and sold as slaves for corporate profit.
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16 Jul 2019
Re-Vamping Las Vegas, by Jen Pretty - Book review
In Revamping Las Vegas, vampires came out of the casket several decades ago and have already integrated seamlessly into society (that reminds me of the Southern Vampire Mysteries by Charlaine Harris where vampires came out of the coffin in a similar manner).
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01 Jul 2019
The Written, by Ben Galley - Book Review
Ben Galley’s debut novel paints an intricate story with fantastic characters putting a new spin on popular myths while struggling to save their world. As with any high fantasy, expect crazy names and plenty of metaphors.
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26 Jun 2019
Hex at a House Party, by Gretchen Galway - Book review
In this installment, Alma is sent to a house party to spy on the witches on behalf of the protectorate. Most of the action takes place at the house party and follows the classic patterns of a murder mystery. Alma has to work around a web of lies, and everyone has secrets to hide. I loved how it kept me guessing at every turn.
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02 Apr 2019
Kingdom of Exiles, by Maxym Martineau - Book Review
He was an assassin. I was his bounty. There were so many things that could possibly go wrong— for both of us.
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26 Mar 2019
Gargoyle Huntress, by Jen Pretty – book review
Gargoyle Huntress is a delightful quick read with a quirky heroine whose day job is making pizza, and by night she hunts gargoyles with a net. No, seriously, I’m not kidding!
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21 Mar 2019
Ink, by Jobie Baldwin - Book review
Ink, by Jobie Baldwin, is the first book in the Tribe series of urban fantasy adventure superhero novels. I found this to be a uniquely enthralling fantasy read that had some interesting plot twists. A fun story with relatable characters and a quirky plot that keeps the reader entertained.
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