Introduction: This is a case where the book probably makes more sense in context of it being part of a series. It took quite a bit of time and didn’t have that much of a bang in the end, but there is still potential for the series. Summary: Around her 18th birthday, Ariel finds…
Introduction: Some superhero books try to be serious. This isn’t one of those times. There might be possible spoilers ahead in my discussion. I have some mixed feelings about the book as a whole. There’s a lot to love and some stuff that raises eyebrows. Summary: Tori Lewis discovers she has a superpower. Meanwhile, her…
Introduction: Please welcome Erica Graham as she tells us a little about her Talking Tales series of Children’s stories. Children’s Stories with Purpose: The Talking Tales series of books are not only fun stories, but they serve a unique purpose. Every story is also designed to help with speech development. When a child is learning…
Introduction: I don’t read or experience historical fiction much these days, but this book provided a nice change of pace from the dragons, fairies, and Gifted teenagers. I love all those other things, but change can be good too. Summary: Mystery of the Dead Sea Scrolls Revealed is not really a mystery or a history,…
Carole’s Comments on Reviews: I started reviewing books on a whim. Books were an integral part life in our home. Both my mother and grandmother were avid readers. I read anything I could get my hands on and then would sit with them to discuss the book. My mother was my reading partner until she…
Title: Unique Take on Magic Summary: Leilani and Zebedy overcome the cast differences to become fast friends and become embroiled in a mystery that Additional Comments: What I didn’t like: Zeb’s voice sounded like a perpetually whiny 10-yr-old child. Repeated use of “strains” as an expression. (“strains this” and “oh strains that” … at one…
Introduction: Whirlpool contains a romance book wrapped up in a woman vs nature plot. It features interesting side characters and some of the turmoil and unrest that led to the women’s movement in the 1920’s. I’m not a huge fan of flashbacks, but the ones here are handled very well. Thus, they add layers to…
Introduction: I know a lot of movie review sites use a 4 star system, but I’m too well-trained by Amazon reviews to adhere to it. Just saw Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2. As I didn’t know much besides what I’d seen in the first movie, I shall leave this spoiler-free for now. Summary…
Introduction: In the last couple of months, I’ve spent much time setting up Audiobook Edge to bring authors/narrators and readers together. (If you’re not a member yet, no problem. Go here to fix that.) I want everybody to get something good out of the experience, but I realize that some weeks there might be a…
Introduction: Prior to listening to this book, my experience with dragons was very limited. That said, I enjoyed the new twist the author gave to dragons in general. The story contains some violence at the end, but overall, I would still consider it kid-friendly. If you’re a dragon fan, you will want to get to…