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…
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…
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: 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,…
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: 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…
Introduction: Lately, I’ve been expanding my reading palate. It’s been quite an adventure, which is fitting given the book being featured today. I’ve not read a time travel story for a very long time. I think the last time travel movie I saw was Timeline (excellent movie by the way). Here, we meet Jovan. He’s…