ARC Review, The Initiate Crucible, by Brett J. Baker, The Freeworlds Chronicles, Vol. I, A Royal Crown Press Book

Abby Ashford was a student at the Psion Academy, a school dedicated to training the young and talented to become Psion's - telepathic and telekinetic warriors who dedicate their lives in service to the United Freeworlds. However, Abby proved to be a bit of a handful at the academy, and her life took a dramatic … Continue reading ARC Review, The Initiate Crucible, by Brett J. Baker, The Freeworlds Chronicles, Vol. I, A Royal Crown Press Book

ARC Review, The Road To Ever After, by Moira Young, a Penguin Random House Book

Overview: Orphan Davy David lives by his wits in the dead-end town of Brownvale. When a stray dog called George turns Davy's world upside down, he sets in motion a chain of events that forces them to flee.  A mischievous wind blows them to a boarded-up museum on the far side of town where they … Continue reading ARC Review, The Road To Ever After, by Moira Young, a Penguin Random House Book

Post Secret, by Frank Warren, Regan Publishing

New York Times Bestseller The project that captured a nation's imagination. The instructions were simple, but the results were extraordinary. You are invited to anonymously contribute a secret to a group art project. Your secret can be a regret, fear, betrayal, desire, confession, or childhood humiliation. Reveal anything -- as long as it is true and … Continue reading Post Secret, by Frank Warren, Regan Publishing

Paintbrush, by Hannah Bucchin, Book Review, Blaze Publishing LLC

MY BOOK REVIEW: I was sent this book as part of a book subscription box, Once Upon a Young Adult Book Club. This is an interesting book club that sends you current YA novels, along with several numbered and wrapped gifts. As you read the novel, you come to pages where a sticky tells you … Continue reading Paintbrush, by Hannah Bucchin, Book Review, Blaze Publishing LLC

ARC REVIEW, Penguin Random House, THE NIGHT GARDEN, by Polly Horvath

It is World War II, and Franny and her parents, Sina and Old Tom, enjoy a quiet life on a farm on Vancouver Island. Franny writes, Sina sculpts, and Old Tom tends to their many gardens--including the ancient, mysterious night garden. Their peaceful life is interrupted when their neighbor, Crying Alice, begs Sina to watch … Continue reading ARC REVIEW, Penguin Random House, THE NIGHT GARDEN, by Polly Horvath