Friday, September 27, 2019

Bought (Last Chance #1)Bought by A.L.  Long
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

The premise of this book was interesting but left me wanting. It is first and foremost, a short book, but also the first in a series. Alannah is sold to Master Winston when she is 5 and 15 years later, she is then sold again. The highest bidder ends up being a kind man named Roman who is independently wealthy after building his own empire from scratch his best friend. Roman is portrayed as a Dom, but in his interactions with Alannah/Lanie he acts as if she is the first Sub he has encountered. He questions her reactions even though he knows she came from a bad place. Other inconsistencies were there as well as repeats or sentences. I counted 3 different versions of: “only thoughts of Roman” within the same paragraph. This did get a bit old after a while.
Overall, the book has promise, the story is a good opening to a series even with the cliffhanger ending. Some editing should be done to improve clarity and plot inconsistencies as well as character behaviors.
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Seeds of SlaverySeeds of Slavery by Joseph F. Baiden
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is based upon true events but has fictional characters. The author seeks to showcase, the greed that money can incite in men, the misery and horrific conditions that the slaves were subjected to as well as the ambitions, tribal warfare and betrayals that fueled the Slave trade. To this end, we embark upon a journey with wealthy businessmen seeking their fortunes on the African coasts. Young lovers, torn apart then reunited only to encounter horrors, mixed race middlemen forced between a rock and a hard place in how they treat their fellow citizens. Even a young, boy who is courageous, brave and fearless (maybe a tad too fearless) gets mixed up in the trade when he ties to protect those he loves.
This book was well researched, well written, free from grammatical errors and the pacing was superb. A hard theme to read about certainly, but this book makes it worth it. You will come to care for the characters within and nobody will act in ways that are clearly black or white, rather varying shades of gray.


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What Is Wrong With TwitterWhat Is Wrong With Twitter by Kurt Seapoint
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“We all make mistakes, but social media can frame those mistakes and display them infinitely.” What a profound way of starting this book about one of the biggest social media platforms there is today. Twitter recently changed its platform and the author gives us insights in how those changes will affect us as the user. Also, the author (who may or may not be a troll) may seem like a comrade in arms if some of the scenarios he describes where Twitter failed to do various things, seem familiar to you. Covering topics such as the appearance, new rules, privacy settings (and concerns), and maybe one of the creepiest topics for me: Identity interactions. Boy that chapter made me want to throw out all of my social media accounts.
Written with humor, facts, interspersed with cites and article links, this was a fantastic book to read and gain an insight and eye-opening to what is going on with Twitter. I don’t spend too much time on that platform, but my husband does and I’ve heard some stories of things going wrong and generally being aggravating.


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Watcher in the Fall: ConnectionsWatcher in the Fall: Connections by Ronald Townsen
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Could encountering Alien life finally unite us as Humans on our planet? Or would the three major superpowers (USA, Russia and China) simply become even more bolder in their attempts to sabotage each other and come out on top? A race known simply as the “Old Ones”, are studying patterns in the universe and how everything connects the dimensions. Chapters jump between the happenings in the outer universe and the Super-secret intelligence action here on earth, the author weaves a complex and thrilling tale.
An exiting Science Fiction novel that is gripping, full of intrigue, action, mystery and some politics. This book caught me early and wouldn’t let me go until I finished it. Some grammatical errors are here if that sort of thing gives you pause. Vey good read to escape our crazy world for a while. It is not a light read and some of the physics theories may be a bit off putting for us not in the science field, but I would not let that deter you. You can still enjoy the story.


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Hope of Ages Past: An Epic Novel of Faith, Love, and the Thirty Years WarHope of Ages Past: An Epic Novel of Faith, Love, and the Thirty Years War by Bruce  Gardner
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The thirty-Year War in Europe in 1618AD, was brutal and harsh. Yet, there were stories of perseverance, love, piety, bravery and duty to be found then. This is one such story. Peter, a German Lutheran minister, saves a young catholic boy not knowing that their paths would cross many years later. Meanwhile, settling in Magdeburg, Peter has built himself a life, right before forces of opposition march against the city and lay siege to it. Within the chaos, Peter comes across Anna, who has fawned over him in secret for a long time. When all hope seems list, Hans, the boy from Peters past, comes to their rescue and together the three will have to ensure their survival.
This book was captivating in its storytelling. I’ve read a few books set in this timeline and the author did a fantastic job in recreating the feel of the times. The characters were well fleshed out as well, not simply one-dimensional and the relationships were complex.


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Brain Makeover: A Weekly Guide to a Happier, Healthier and More Abundant LifeBrain Makeover: A Weekly Guide to a Happier, Healthier and More Abundant Life by Phyllis Ginsberg
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

How do our thoughts and perceptions influence how we interact with the world around us? Is there any way to improve or even “rethink” how we go through life? Based on research in the positive psychology field, this book will help you overcome common pitfalls we are stuck in, such as the fear of judgement, or losing money, or even simply a fear of living life to its fullest. The author gives us the tools we need if we truly want to retrain our brain. From an assessment, to weekly exercises and reflections, this book should be used as a companion as you work through your fears and start to focus on the happiness you have in your life.
The one downside with this type of book is that you will have to be honest with yourself as you go through the assessment and follow the weekly guidelines. Unless you are willing to put in the time you will not achieve anything. This is something that some people will have to remember. Just reading this book will not magically get your brain to be rewired. It was well written and easy to understand and follow along.


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The Art of Letting go: Daily MotivationThe Art of Letting go: Daily Motivation by Jakob   Graf
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Letting Go of life and all its little distractions, annoyances and stressors can be challenging in the age of interconnectivity to everyone at every moment. Author Jakob Graf aims to give you a road map to indeed do just that, let go of it all. The book is in two parts, one is where we focus on how we perceive things around us and part two is how we interact with everything. Based on teachings derived from Buddhism and Kung Fu, the book gives us an insightful look at how we can recognize our perception and then change and influence it until we are able to function in life and let go of that which we do not need to deal with.
This was very interesting. Expecting a highly philosophical book and yet getting one that was surprisingly grounded and easy to follow. Having practiced Judo in my younger years, I was able to recognize some of the teachings demonstrated by Graf. I think this book is very helpful.


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Matt Monroe and the Secret Society of OdontologyMatt Monroe and the Secret Society of Odontology by Edward Torba
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What started out as an ordinary summer for Matt Monroe and his friends up in Pennsylvania turned into anything but. Strange lights appear out over the fields and even stranger creatures are only the beginning. Matt finds some treasures from his Great-Grandfather and unknowingly sets in motion a quest to save the world. Matt, along with his friends, gets transported to a magical land where they will have to use their wits, bravery and courage to survive. A fine adventure story with fantastical world-building and a strong good vs. evil theme. This is a book I could see my 13-year-old niece enjoying, she likes a good adventure story. The relationships between the teenagers is also a focus, they have to build upon their friendship and develop stronger bonds of trust if they will ever be able to return home. Very well written, even with the frequent mention of dentistry facts.


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White Australia Has A Black History: William Cooper and First Nations Peoples' Political ActivismWhite Australia Has A Black History: William Cooper and First Nations Peoples' Political Activism by Barbara                Miller
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

So, all I knew about Australia’s early history is that it was a penal colony by England and that it severely mistreated and suppressed the indigenous population. As someone looking to move to Australia within the next 5 years, I wanted to learn a little more about its history and how it has shaped the country today. This book is centered on William Cooper, an activist for Aboriginal rights back in the 1800’s much earlier than regular textbooks will have you believe. The fight for basic human rights and privileges was hard, bloody and at times daunting, but Mr. Cooper preserved and was able to set the stage for all those who came after him to continue the fight.
This was a very interesting book, it is marketed as a biography, but I think that at times it read more like a research paper, dry and factual. This did not deter me, and I felt that I have gained some more knowledge regarding Australia’s troubling history.


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Sunday, September 22, 2019

Where Wildfires GlowWhere Wildfires Glow by Mutch Katsonga
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

State Trooper Elmer Reed is called to investigate a stalker in the woods surrounding Baybrook. Imagine his surprise when it turns out to be a 12-year-old boy. A boy who has a harrowing tale he is reluctant to part with for fear of something. The boy was sent to Resnik Manor to live with his mother (whom he had never seen) after his father was sent to jail. Resnik Manor was his new home, but the people who lived there, his mother and her wife, his new sisters were weird in a creepy manner. Even his new tutor Dave was not much better.
This book was rough to read. There is much that goes on in this manor that is hard, because I know it goes on in real life. The author took the worst of our human behavior and put it into this story. Plenty went wrong for this young boy but at least he had the courage to run away.


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More than a Millionaire: Your Path to Wealth, Happiness, and a Purposeful LifeMore than a Millionaire: Your Path to Wealth, Happiness, and a Purposeful Life by Randy L. Thurman
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

There are a dime a dozen books on how to handle your finances but any that title themselves n how to become a millionaire will of course be attention grabbing. One thing with this book is that it has good, common sense advice. Things that, if you’re like me, 35 years old and been around the block a few times, know because you’ve done those things the hard way and learned the lessons. As such, the easy style of writing, the good pacing and the good advice seems to be lost on us older folks. A college or even high school student will most likely be able to get the most out of this book. Some of the things will of course carry over, but others such as how to set goals and actually achieve them or the pitfalls of get rich quick scams are no-brainers for me. The author did a great job of adding links that will further explain and elaborate upon the topic.
So overall, this is a good book to get a good foundation of money sense in you. If you already have this sense, then this might not be for you.


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The Unruly Curse (Alyssa McCarthy's Magical Missions Book 2)The Unruly Curse by Sunayna Prasad
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

13-year-old Alyssa McCarthy is at it again. After her first wild adventure, she had thought she would be able to live her life in peace and without magic. But then the weird things started to happen: her protection disappeared, then she suddenly develops powers that are getting her into trouble. As if that weren’t enough, she now must figure out who this skeleton named Errol is and why he seems intent on destroying her. Will she be able to solve the mystery in time before Errol reclaims his flesh and life? Or will Alyssa fail and lose her happiness in life.
Well written youth book. Hit all the tropes for a good adventure and kept my attention throughout. Errol was your typical bad guy and Alyssa was one again a capable and resourceful heroine. She is a good character to put in front of young readers. A strong second book in the series.


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The Council (Witch's Ambitions Trilogy #1)The Council by Kayla Krantz
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

In a land split into 5 areas, the council rules all witches (Equipped) and non-witches (Unequipped) as well as the other magical creatures. Our heroine is Lilith, or Li to her friends, who is expected to be a unequipped. However, her body seems to have other ideas, she is developing powers, but they are telekinetic. This is a problem as she lives in Ignis, the land of the Pyro witches. And when the Council finds out she has different powers than her peers, Lilith is afraid of what will happen. When the Choosing ceremony comes around, Lilith shows an affinity for more than just Telekinesis. And then a terrorist attempts to kill the Ruler. In all the commotion, Lilith is given reason to doubt not just her heritage, but everything she has been led to believe. Will she be able to figure out not just who she is but also where she fits in this world?
Slow to start, this book does pick up, but the pacing is overall steady. I think being the first book in the series, it is building steam for books 2 and 3. Lilith wasn’t my favorite character, she seemed emotionally unstable at times with how she handled situations that came up. She does start to build alliances with unlikely allies, and I think this will help her get a handle on her powers as well.
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Quickbooks: A Beginner's Guide to Bookkeeping and Accounting for Small BusinessesQuickbooks: A Beginner's Guide to Bookkeeping and Accounting for Small Businesses by Michael Kane
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

So, if your anything like me, you bought QuickBooks, figuring “hey I know my way around a computer, how hard can it be?”. Well, QuickBooks was confusing to say the least, at least for me. I wasn’t able to figure out how to turn our self-employed business into a QuickBooks version that would mesh, so I left it alone and continued using Excel. I picked this book up figuring it couldn’t hurt and it did much more than that. The explanations of the different features were technical, yet simple and the section on Reports as well as the section on the mileage deduction were very helpful.
It was not a long book, but you do not need that, simply select the area you are working on from the table of contents and then follow the instructions. I really like this book and I have already started using it to help me with the setup of our business into the QuickBooks program we have.


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Easy way to get SEXY BODY eating as much as you want. SMOOTHIES. 100 recipes of green energy and great mood. Loose weight and smile enjoying excellent meals. (Raw Vegan Happy Life Book 1)Easy way to get SEXY BODY eating as much as you want. SMOOTHIES. 100 recipes of green energy and great mood. Loose weight and smile enjoying excellent meals. by Laura Ray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Raw Vegan diet has become more mainstream lately and there have been plenty of books popping up that deal with this lifestyle. One of the major benefits is that you bypass all the preservatives, food colorings and added anything that companies put into all their products to make it taste better. But that is not healthier, and many people are turning towards something else. A lifestyle that consists of raw fruits and veggies, compiled into tasteful matchups and then blended into perfection is what this book is all about. We get 100 recipes to try out and you can of course make your own combos.
What was the most beneficial to me was the tips on how to actually blend your smoothie to avoid bits of greens or other larger chunks of fruits. I’ve tried to make smoothies before but I always either had chunks, or it was a pain to get the bigger items into smaller items. This was well written and easy to follow. I like the tips in the beginning as well as the ones inside the recipes.


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Friday, September 20, 2019

FoundraFoundra by Emmanuel M. Arriaga
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

High flying Sci Fi action adventure novel. Neven is a dedicated military man. Having spent his whole life in service to his people, e is excited to be assign the Foundra Ascension as the Chief Engineer. This new position can literally open up worlds to him. When his path crosses with one of the remaining Immortals Lanrete, Neven is thrust into a political and intrigue laden adventure and race against time to save the Galaxy he knows from a new unknown terror. Learning newer and deadlier skills, Neven is extremely talented at killing the intruders. The only question is: Will he be able to put enough events into motion to save all he knows?
A very ambitious read. Not for a light read on the beach. This is one that you will come back to over and over to continue the exciting storyline from one plot development to the next.


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The World Between Worlds (The Peacekeeper Book 1)The World Between Worlds by Joni Harrison
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“Buffy meets Big little lies”? Bring it on! That sentence alone makes this book worth checking out (for us 90’s/2000 kids at least). Cleo is our spunky heroine. She recently moved back to her grandmother’s house with her young son Harry after her husband Ethan left her for the second family he had been hiding for years. While she is struggling to settle into her new home and help her son find his way in school, Cleo is (not too gently) informed that she is a Peacekeeper, tasked with guarding the humans from the monsters that seek to destroy us. Laughing it all off at first, Cleo must figure out quickly how to use her new powers to keep not just her family safe, but us as well. Managing a work-life balance has never been this hard!
Oh, I loved Cleo, she was spunky even with her heartbreak. I could relate to her as a mom and her struggles with Harry hit home in an accurate manner. Well written and few errors, this is a great book to get lost in if you are into the supernatural genre.


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Rama and the Early Avatars of Vishnu (The Galaxy of Hindu Gods, #3)Rama and the Early Avatars of Vishnu by Swami Achuthananda
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was really interesting! I had no idea about the Hindu religion other than it had many gods. I was so surprised to read about Vishnu and his many Avatars. This book covers the top ten of them or the: Dashavataras. IT goes into the history of how it all came about, and when the avatars typically are supposed to appear in our world. Ravana is seen as the villain by many Hindus, but there are some who question the motives of Ravana for stealing Ramas wife Sita and all the other misdeeds that were done. The author paints the story in a different light that leads us to question the mainstream beliefs and if we are perhaps too quick to judge others.
For someone who barely knew anything about Hinduism, I’m sure it could have gotten much more confusing than it was. The author did a good job in the presentation and writing of the book. I did not feel lost, more like I was reading a good collection of stories that all tied together. I’m am certain that I am missing some finer points, but maybe another book can clear some of them up for me.


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Death on the OceanDeath on the Ocean by Martha  Fischer
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Quiet, steady Amanda leads a quiet and stress-free life. Her life as a teacher is fulfilling, but not very luxurious or exciting. When she wins the lottery, she is suddenly swimming in cash. Deciding that she earned a little spoiling, she books an all expense paid cruise, but things do not turn out the way she envisioned. She is attracted to two different men, but do they like her for her? Or just for her money? Drawn into the mystery of a missing passenger at sea, a possible murder, Amanda traipses about the ship from one dramatic situation to another, when all she really wanted was to enjoy her relaxing holiday.
Interesting book, it was slow to start but once you get on board, the pacing starts to pick up. Humor, mystery as well as romance are in here so it can easily draw in different readers. Amanda is no Sherlock or Watson, so don’t expect any flashes of brilliance here. Still, I found it entertaining which is all that matters.


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Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Crown Of Draga (Draga Court, #2)Crown Of Draga by Emma  Dean
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Excellent addition in the series

So I don't consider Varan all that essential to this book. Yes his actions were unusual, but the book focused more on the events of the coming of age part and the senses to Linas heritage and Nash than anything else. Side plots were put into motion and we finally get a battle with the enemy. We also get some secret information about the dragons. Overall, excellent book in the series. I liked it better than the previous one.


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Jasmine of Draga (Draga Court #3)Jasmine of Draga by Emma  Dean
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Long live the Queen 👑

Wow the hits keep coming! Much faster pace than the last, it seems the books are accelerating at a breakneck speed with all the develops that keep happening. The waiting certainly is paying off. We get so many events and twists that shake up what we know is going on. And Adeline keeps drawing is into her web....


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Tuesday, September 17, 2019

Flames of Truth (The Lost Fae, #1)Flames of Truth by A.C. Pontone
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

So, this is a new author to me, and the series is just starting out. In book one here, we meet our heroine, a 17-year-old girl who is struggling to survive life. Her father is deathly ill, her mother dies when she was a babe and she has to hold everything together while still going to High school and getting bullied. She meets 4 juicy and gorgeous men/boys and she cannot explain her strange attraction to them. Esp. as one of them joins the group that bullies her and bullies her as well. Her father takes a turn for the worst and she has to deal with the deals he’s made to protect her. Then those gorgeous guys tell her she is their fated mate. Oh, and a stalker who throws all her plans into disarray is in here as well.
For a translation, this is a very good book. The writing style is easy to read and while there are a few grammar and punctual errors or words missing letters, they are not numerous that you will start to focus on them instead of the story. I only gave it 3 stars to some plot issues; Emma is all over the map emotionally. While some can be explained, you would think she would have the foresight to haggle more with the Major or even just ask for more details if she has the brains to run a business amongst all the other things she does. She is either competent or not. If you can overlook this, it is a good story.
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Sunday, September 15, 2019

Rich Boyfriend, Famous Boyfriend (West Seoul University, #1)Rich Boyfriend, Famous Boyfriend by Leigh Ban
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Think Crazy Rich Asians for Young adults and you will have a semblance of this book. There is also a coming of age tale in here and a lesson about the pitfalls of love in our society nowadays that I as a 35 year old did not have to deal with. The details about South Korean life are (I hope accurate) interesting and brought the story closer to reality. I could emphasize with Stella and the disconnect with your identity of you come from a dual country household is pretty tough to navigate.
I would say this book is safe for older teens to read, there is only one sex scene at the end but it is not extremely descriptive.
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Saturday, September 14, 2019

Monkey Money Mind: How to Stop Monkeying Around with Your MoneyMonkey Money Mind: How to Stop Monkeying Around with Your Money by Chris Zadeh
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is about personal money and how you handle your finances, but rather than try to give you budgets and other templates, this book focuses on the mental aspect of handling your money. By dissecting why we do certain things with our money, why we think the way we do about budgets, credit cards vs. cash and so on, the authors give us plenty of food for thought. Rethinking how we handle our finances, what comes in and goes out and how we save it, will certainly help us to keep more of our hard-earned money and possibly to change the way we do things for good.
This was very well written and interesting. I never really thought about this aspect of money before, beyond the “hard to break bad habits” mentality. I liked what I read and I think there is plenty here to take away and implement into my own life


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South of Little RockSouth of Little Rock by George Rollie Adams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Centered in the south in the 1950’s this book brings to us the deep entrenchment of ideologies and way of life back then. With the backdrop of the Central High desegregation crisis in the headlines and just up the road, the little town of Unionville is rocked and must decide where it stands with its values. So many things change in the lives of the characters, and they each have to make personal decisions on how they will continue to live their lives.
I really resonated with Becky Reeves, the school teacher. I think her personal morals and beliefs helped give her strength in this rocky time and she had tough fights and still held her ground. The writing and the research for this book was excellent. The characters were multi-dimensional and flawed just like real people and I was able to picture myself in this little town as it all is happening.


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Heart of a Warrior AngelHeart of a Warrior Angel by Lali A. Love
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Lilac Noble is the main character of this book and she is undergoing a personal journey of self-discovery and self-reclamation. She faces her past during her spiritual journey, breaking down the barriers in her self-consciousness that has served her well over the years, protecting her from the trauma and abuse of the past. The kabbalah religion is very prominent throughout the book and much is provided in explanation of what Lilac is growing through and how she is growing her inner light to defeat the darkness that is prevalent throughout her family’s history.
This book has many scenes in which Lilac remembers and experiences the trauma and abuse as she undergoes this journey, and these scenes might be triggers for some people. If you are unable to read about a character being abused, then this might not be the book for you. There are some grammar errors and the writing is very detailed that can sometimes slow the pacing down a lot.


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So Far so GoodSo Far so Good by Justyn Credible
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I’m always curious about new books and this one doesn’t tell us much in the description. It is about Rhonda, awkward, clumsy and mishap prone. Each chapter in the book is about a different aspect of Rhonda, or a certain time she had bad luck. History lessons, softball, the different incidents in the many houses and the interactions she has with the world around her.
I really felt sorry for Rhonda, all the things that can go wrong, did go wrong for her. The book is a bit jolting and awkward to read as the chapters are all different lengths, some one page, others multiple pages. This is not a book for kids or even young adults, the themes might be familiar to them (bullying for one), but I think that the overall tone might be too macabre. There is some humor in her misfortunes, but I felt it was a little repetitive after awhile in that nothing seemed to work out for her. The only savings grace is the conclusion where the Author gives life advice for whom things aren’t quite working out.


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ProgenieProgenie by Mack Little
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Zenobia, our main character is not quite human, although she has been living as one for her whole life. We get some teasers of mysteries in the synopsis of this book, as in: Why did she need to learn to fight? Where is her mother? What, or rather, who is she really? Will this ancient book truly give her all the answers she’s been looking for? Even with all these questions, this is a satisfying book. The author did a fantastic job researching the varying myths across millennia that serve as the backdrop for this book. The writing is fluid and the pacing is steady and fast in the action areas.
I really enjoyed the story, it had mystery, action, drama, familial intrigue, religious undertones and a strong female lead who is on a path of self-discovery and has a dogged determination to get the answers to her many questions.


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Taken by the Alpha (Knotted Omega, #1)Taken by the Alpha by Laxmi Hariharan
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

Way too much explaining

For every action there was 2/3pages of explanation of their feelings. In the beginning we get 6 pages of how he is making her feel, then a bit of action/chase, then back to reading the same feelings all over again. I held in until about 45%, then I quit. The author slowed the narrative down immensely by being so descriptive. Also, in an omega verse, as far as I know, the alpha knots once in an omega, then the intercourse finishes then when they do it again he knots again. But here he was knitting her every other page in the same period of I intercourse. We got hints of other things happening, like deals with Vikings and a possible village with nothing but omegas, but the author lost me and I don't even care about it. I won't return for the next book.


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Primal (Alpha Unknown, #1)Primal by Penelope Woods
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Dark thriller passion

Like the other book ( I read number 2 first, go figure). This isn't your typical romance. But as that one is more of a sci fi horror, this one is classify as a sci fi thriller romance with dark edge. It gets pretty trippy at spots which can make it hard to follow but the pace just keeps building into this crescendo that explodes in the finale... Great book. A author to look for...


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Seed (Alpha Unknown #2)Seed by Penelope Woods
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Edgy, Dark, Sci Fi romance in space

This one made me think of all those sci fi movies where the crew goes insane on the long voyages but with a romance plopped down in the mission. The original mission is crap, they have no more contact with earth or even know where they are but all they can do is keep going. Its was an awesome read, I couldn't put it down and finished it within 3 hours. The pacing was breathtakingly fast. Sure the "romance" was more of a claiming by the intruder, and the fixation of the prisoner on the scientist was chilling. Only issue is some continuation issues such as pronouns and it seemed we lost time in a few spots....


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No One Will Believe You (Liars and Vampires #1)No One Will Believe You by Robert J. Crane
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Awesome story

This could do far easily be a YA novel. The girl has issues with !ying, but how will she convince her family she is telling the truth about a vampire stalker who thinks she's his juliet? Very nicely done.


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Hidden Unknown Truth: A Guide to Consciousness, Spiritual Awakening, and the Joy of LivingHidden Unknown Truth: A Guide to Consciousness, Spiritual Awakening, and the Joy of Living by Edward  Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a self-help book. It is aimed at helping you achieve spiritual well-being and happiness. The author also wants to help you to get you life balanced so that you are happier physically and mentally. Remember: “I am seeking real and lasting positive change and a sense of true purpose. Through inner reflection, meditation and self-awareness of both your thoughts and your emotions, the author seeks to help you rework how you approach your daily life. By rethinking your approaches and your reactions, you should be able to use a more positive approach. I liked that the author gave us some tips on how to get through meditation, or even the chapter of humility. I think we all need a reminder that it is ok to say: “I don’t got this, and I need help.”
Even though this is a short book, I think the author did a great job in giving us the information that is important. Short, sweet and to the point. There are some good reminders in here and its easy to read.


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