3.5/5 Derelict by LJ Cohen Summary: Ro and a motley stow-away crew find trouble on a derelict ship. Additional Comments: What I Didn’t Enjoy: There’s a LOT of strong language in here, which is weird because the book otherwise seems aimed at young adults. I work with teenagers. Some of them curse, but very strong…
Title: A Fun Collection Summary: 5 short fantasy stories featuring dragons, peasants, heroes, villains, and interesting twist on fairy tale heroes. Additional Comments: In a collection like this, everybody’s going to get something different out of it. I especially enjoyed the one in the middle told from Hansel’s point of view. I never thought I’d…
Disclaimer: I do not own the rights to the picture. Took it right off of Google images. Here’s where Google got the pic. Introduction: I’m one of those people on the fringe of the comic book crowd. And I’ll admit I knew nothing about the Wonder Woman comic series or back story. I think my…
Title: Solid Entry in MG Fantasy Series Summary: Elle Burton’s brother has disappeared, and her friend Jimmy becomes a Guardian. Elle might be the Chosen One, but she has to save her brother first. Additional Comments: It’s definitely middle grade. That said, it’s kid-safe and fairly realistic. I like the balance between the kid being…
Title: 4/5 Fun Fantasy Tale of Friendship Summary: Bryanna and her new friend Kaylee (sorry about spelling, I heard the audio) go on a long, perilous journey that could determine the fate of Scotland. Additional Comments: Bryanna and Kaylee’s friendship goes through natural ups and downs. Their loyalties are tested in numerous ways. Because this…
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…