Introduction: Whenever you pick up a book by Marc Secchia, you can expect epic adventure. He’s created quite a wide world of dragons, shapeshifters, and humans locked in strife. The Review: Summary: Pip gets snatched away from her family and put in a zoo. There she befriends Hoonago (sorry about spelling, I heard the…
Introduction: We’ve moved from weird to romance. Now, let’s settle on sweet and nostalgic and romantic. Eh, life’s like a box of chocolates and all that. Children’s Tale He Whistles for the Cricket by Gwen Walker I can’t make heads or tails of that title, but the story sounds lovely. Second Chance at Love Still…
Introduction: And we’re back with more fantasy. This time, I’m chucking in the science fiction option too. YA Paranormal Romance: Starstruck by Brenda Hiatt Arguably one of the few genres that fit in the “not my thing” category, but they’re popular. Oh, so popular. I do love the cover. Epic Fantasy: Slumbering by C.S. Johnson…
Summary: A girl goes for a coveted apprenticeship and doesn’t know what exactly that entails. Additional Comments: – The story has some neat little twists but it also has some questionable points such as why the apprenticeship is so special. I won’t elaborate on those here to avoid ticking off those who hate spoilers….
Introduction: Tired of hearing nothing but negativity? Let me share some free books that will take your mind off the “real world” and its problems. And give you new heroes and villains to wrestle with. First and Second up: Anthologies Hall of Heroes by various Fellowship of Fantasy authors. This is the second anthology. The…
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5/5 Definitely Worth Hearing Summary: Nick Beasley’s a magical sceptic until he’s struck with something that turns him into a beast. What follows is the misadventure of Nick and Lady Cordelia Beaumont trying to set all these wrongs to right. Additional Comments: The story hits all the right ridiculous notes. It’s a lighthearted, save-the-world story…
4.0/5 Magic, Mystery, and Destiny Summary: Miri Katz, a student at P.A.W.S. has a lot more to deal with than mere classes. Her father’s a semi-immortal psychopath of sorts. That’s enough to give you grays even if you don’t have the ability to turn into a cat. Additional Comments: Although this story can be read…
Introduction: Happy August, friends, family, and friendly strangers. Thought you’d all be interested in some cool giveaways going on right now. No matter what you like, you’re probably going to find something to fall in love with. My Book Cave promo Back to School with YA Fiction. Click on the picture below to enter: You…
Summary: A girl gets visions of the future and finds herself at the center of dangerous political games. Additional Comments: No ending. The end is more like the end of Act 1. Large portions of the story are therefore unresolved. Some people love things that are part of a larger story. I like that…