OVERVIEW: When local children from Corinne La Mer's Caribbean island home begin to go missing, suspicious eyes turn to half-jumbie, Corinne. To rescue the missing children and clear her own name, Corinne goes deep into the ocean to meet Mama D'Leau, the dangerous jumbie who rules the waves. But Mama D'Leau's help comes with a … Continue reading Arc Review, RISE OF THE JUMBIES, by Tracy Baptiste, Algonquin Young Readers, division of Workman Publishing
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IN THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE, by K. Britt Badman, Author Review
Overview: Your secrets are safe with her, but some secrets are deadly. Counsellor Francesca 'Frankie' Wilson, divorced mother of two, lands her dream job at ASF Technologies. Is she as lucky as she seems? From the very first day things start happening to her — bad things! Who is responsible and why? Could it be … Continue reading IN THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE, by K. Britt Badman, Author Review
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Are You Really Ready To Publish That Book?
I recently came under fire by a new, young author who had self-published a book. The premise was rather interesting and when I chose to review his book for my blog, I arranged to receive it, read it and prepared to review it. I found it difficult to read and suggested double spacing. He quickly … Continue reading Are You Really Ready To Publish That Book?
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ARC Review, Red & The Wolf, by E.A. Walker, Author Review
The owl that roosted on the guard tower hooted once and was silent. A white crescent moon idled among clouds adrift in the night sky. A late breeze bore the scent of new hay upon the air, shivered the bending grasses beside the road, and rustled through the leaves of the black trees. The castle … Continue reading ARC Review, Red & The Wolf, by E.A. Walker, Author Review
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Never Trust A Vampire, by Vivian Lane, A Strange Allies Novels
Strange Allies novel #1 The people we save look at us like we’re superheroes, or guardian angels, but we bleed. We break. And sometimes, we even die. When the vampire Adam asks The Agency for Agent Seven's services to rescue children from L.A.’s reigning vampire, Juliet, Agent Seven can’t refuse, even though she doesn’t trust … Continue reading Never Trust A Vampire, by Vivian Lane, A Strange Allies Novels
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ARC Review, When The Kingdom Falls, by Meagan Hurst
In a world of multiple races, cultures, and lifespans, those words apply to almost everyone. With over a decade working with the various races and kingdoms of her world, the human Ranger Z knows this well. Even with the resurrection of the Alliance, very few kingdoms willingly work together. Yet when a magical disaster threatens … Continue reading ARC Review, When The Kingdom Falls, by Meagan Hurst
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ARC Review, Forest of a Thousand Lanterns, by Julie C. Dao, Philomel Books
OVERVIEW: Eighteen-year-old Xifeng is beautiful. The stars say she is destined for greatness, that she is meant to be Empress of Feng Lu. But only if she embraces the darkness within her. Growing up as a peasant in a forgotten village on the edge of the map, Xifeng longs to fulfill the destiny promised to … Continue reading ARC Review, Forest of a Thousand Lanterns, by Julie C. Dao, Philomel Books
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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
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ARC Review, THE PAINTING, by Charis Cotter – Publisher: Tundra Books
The Painting, by Charis Cotter, ARC Review
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PROCRASTINATION, Stop Procrastinating and Laziness With The Habit of Discipline, by Jonathan Green
Tips to avoid procrastinating!
MY BOOK ABYSS 