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Book: Sea of Forgetfulness

Author: Lanie Mores

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Language: English

Rating: 4.5/5

Sea of Forgetfulness is the third book in the Father of Contention series by Lanie Mores. Fiery, bull-headed, attention-seeking, selfish Ronnie is in labour pain. Ang and Anthony are there to support her. Ronnie is at The Thunder Bay District Hospital where the family is worried whether the baby will be normal or not. Baby girl was delivered through operation and was perfectly healthy and beautiful.

When Ang asked Ronnie what gonna be the baby’s name, Ronnie made it clear that she has nothing to do with her. Ang and Anthony became the guardian of the baby Daniela. Dani as she grew up realized that she has some supernatural powers. She also found out about her biological parents. Ang didn’t want to discuss about Tomas and Renner with Dani as it can affect her negatively.

There is nothing that I disliked about this book. Pace of the story is fine and the story is written nicely. Lanie is very creative in the way she has described each and every character. Ang is one of my favorite from the beginning of the series. The twists in the story made it more interesting and I binge read it on weekend. I am so impressed with Lanie’s writing that I will be interested to read more of her work in the future.

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Book: Depression And Your Child

Author: Deborah Serani

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Language: English

Rating: 5/5

Depression and your Child is the third book that I have read written by Deborah Serani based on the topic of depression. Deborah is a go-to expert on the subject of depression and this book is written from her own experience. It is a perfect guide for parents and caregivers. Author was herself a depressed child so she has very well connected the readers to this book.

This book will introduce parents to different topics like understanding child development, child depression, etc.

Childhood Depression is known as Pediatric Depression. Various warning signs and tips mentioned in this book will help parents or caregivers to understand child depression in early stages. Cover photo of the book is nice. Title of the story is relevant. It’s a book with vast knowledge on depression. Parents will find this book worth their time and should have this in their bookshelf so they can quickly refer it in times of need.

I must say that Deborah has wide knowledge on the subject of depression. I am impressed with the vast info she has shared with her readers in her books based on depression.

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Book: Mercenaries of Destiny

Author: Daniel Cano

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Language: English

Rating: 4.5/5

“Unlimited
power shall be granted by the wearer of this ring, but the magic will not wound one who bears fiery
brass wings. The Lord of the Black Moon’s legion shall die from the Fate Breaker’s fury.”

Mercenaries of Destiny is a great fantasy story written by the author Daniel Cano. Darvell Letholdus is a mercenary. He received a letter from the Visionaries (an organization of peacekeepers) to meet them. When Darvell reached at the meeting place, he was given a mission to overthrow Emperor Zlo from his throne. Zlo wears an enchanted ring that keeps him alive. Darvell was given a liquid by the visionary. When he was on his way and he opened the flask to drink the liquid, he saw a ghostly man who was his father Marius.

When Zlo discovered that he could be killed by brass wings dragon, he started to killed all full-blooded dragons but Zlo was unaware that half-dragons are also dangerous for him. Darvell was born with two bumps on his back that are his wings. He wants to take revenge from Zlo who is the murderer of his father. What challenges lies in this mission of Darvell?

This is a wonderful story involving a part-dragon. Daniel has build a great world in this fantasy novel. I really appreciate his vivid imagination. Cover photo of the book is nice and the title is suitable. This is a great story that has the power to hook the readers from the first page. Although story is bit lengthy but it is worth reading. If you are looking for a good fantasy story, then go ahead with this one.

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Book: The Battle For Trimera

Author: Tanya S.M. Kennedy

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Language: English

Rating: 4.5/5

The Battle For Trimera is the first book in The Ruling Priestess series written by the author Tanya S. M. Kennedy. This is a story involving fascinating creatures grinlo. They are the strange creatures with low intelligence but incredible strength. A man named Neram had taken control of a grinlo.

Story started with Pria’s parents death. Her brother Janu who is fourteen years old is a heir and Pria was declared High Priestess (a person of great magical talent born to rule) when she was born. Janu’s friend Mian is always there for Pria. He could even die for her if he has to. High Priestess Lana is stressing so Pria could be sent to Lorien to learn her power. Follow the story as Pria go to Lorien for the training. Also, the romance between Mian and Pria made the story more intense.

Pria is a strong female character. If you are interested in reading fantasy stories involving battles then go ahead with this one without thinking twice. Cover photo of the book is so eye catchy that it deserves +1 for it. Story is quite lengthy so it took time to finish but it is totally worth. I really enjoyed the world building. A promising story for fantasy readers.

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Book: Points Of Origin

Author: E.S. Fein

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Language: English

Rating: 4.5/5

“Someone’s life is always going to be worse than someone else’s. Maybe you had it worse than me, but I didn’t have it easy”.

Points of Origin is a philosophical Science Fiction written by the author ES Fein. Book is written in four parts: Lost, Consumed, Emerged and Merged. Amero
Hiddiger wakes from a familiar dream in an unfamiliar bed. He is a gay pilot who was chosen by the New Covenant for a mission. Amero and another homosexual guy Hann was forcefully sent to another star. Amero was born with a gift. His talent as a pilot and his instincts are better than anything else.

Even though, New Covenant people don’t like Amero because of his homosexuality that is considered as an abomination, still because of Amero’s talents he get first priority at work. This is a dangerous mission with the risk of death and a catch in the mission. It’s unknown if Seraphim (the craft) has the power to travel faster than light. Will Amero and Hann reach the Tau Ceti system?

This is an intriguing Sci-fi story with great world building. Language of the book is lucid. Cover photo is nice. It’s a fast paced story that has the power to capture reader’s attention right from the first page. World building is intense. Story involves frequent mention of God. The new rules created by the New Covenant are not favourable for all, especially not homosexuals.

If you are an avid Sci-fi reader, pick this book to enjoy the journey across time and space.

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Book: Songs Of War: A Dance Of Darkness

Author: Pepijn Westdijk

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Language: English

Rating: 4.5/5

A Dance of Darkness is a fantasy novel written by the author Pepijn Westdijk. It is the first book in the Songs of War series. Story started with Naka, an Ilunari killing many people and burning their corpses. When she went to the trading village, she heard from the traders about the death of Varne, the King of the Shadow Lands. Varne’s son Xere has been crowned as the new king.

Opposition of the Shadow Lands is the Shining Lands whose ruler is King Egil. King Egil thought that after the death of Varne, it would be easy to defeat the Shadow Lands but he forgot that Xere is there even before the war. After Varne’s death, Naka is being invited to the Dark Palace by King Xere. Naka was given a task long ago and it is time for Naka to complete that task. Some people are chasing her, will she be able to outrun them and save her life?

This is an intriguing story. I have to re-read few pages in the beginning to understand the base of the story but once I got the base, story went smooth then. If you are interested in reading stories about Kings, evil and the war then this would be a perfect pick. Cover photo of the book is nice and the language is lucid. I enjoyed each and every bit of this story. Glossary was too helpful to understand more about the world building and the characters. Recommended to fantasy readers.

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Book: Depression In Later Life: An Essential Guide

Author: Deborah Serani

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Language: English

Rating: 4.5/5

“Depression in Later Life: An Essential Guide” by Deborah Serani is a self-help book. Depression is a mental disorder that is common among people of all ages. Earlier people used to associate depression with old people but nowadays we can observe even teenagers suffering from it. Author who herself had suffered from double depression has shared many useful tips in this book.

This book contains the definition of depression and its symptoms. To diagnose the depression, an appointment with health professional is needed. After consulting physician, a person in depression has to be evaluated by a mental health professional. This book includes the traditional treatments and holistic approaches for depression in later life. There are various case studies discussed in this book.

Please be advised that this book contains sensitive content including depression, attempt to suicide, etc. It is a detailed book written on depression. Author has shared wide knowledge in this book from her own experience. Cover photo is quite simple. Title is appropriate. Writing style of Deborah is nice and this is the second book by the author that I have read on depression.

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Book: Daredevil Dreams

Author: Karthick Hemabushanam

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Language: English

Rating: 4.5/5

My love for fantasy stories started from Harry Potter. Since then, I have read so many fantasy stories. Daredevil Dreams by Karthick Hemabushanam is a fantasy story set in the city of Chennai. A ten years old boy Arjun was playing a computer game at his friend, Disha’s house. When he started the game, a gaunt-looking man started speaking to Arjun.

He is actually a ghost Patrick Jordon. He informed Arjun that he is born to rule the world. Arjun is unaware that he has the power to travel anywhere he wants without being seen by others. Patrick pulled Arjun inside the computer screen so he can show him what is happening in the world.

Patrick and Arjun both went to the first crime scene where the murder was about to take place. Arjun was scared to be there and wanted to go home to his mother but Patrick insisted him to stay and watch. Even though Arjun wanted to save the victim but he couldn’t do anything and Arjun witnessed first murder happening in front of him. His duty was just to witness. At home, Arjun’s parents had panicked not finding him in his room.

It was an easy-peasy read that I was enthralled to read about. Narration of the story is smooth. Language is lucid and cover photo is well designed showing Arjun being grabbed by the ghost Patrick. Plot of the story is intense and writing style of Karthick is impressive. It is a middle grade fantasy story that teenagers and adults both can enjoy.

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Book: Dhanmondi Road

Author: RH Young

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Language: English

Rating: 4.5/5

Dhanmondi Road is the debut novel of the author RH Young. Story is set in 1973 and is inspired by author’s experience of living and working in Bangladesh in the 1970s. Gareth McKinley, a young Australian has been traveling throughout Europe with his friend Tom. Later, Tom decided to return to home and Gareth still had the whole world to explore.

When Gareth got to know from Ian Hennessy that World Alliance of YMCAs in Geneva needs a volunteer who would be able to go to Bangladesh to work, Gareth agreed for it. Gareth got the visa to stay in Bangladesh for three months. When Gareth reached Calcutta, he was shocked by the evidence of poverty among the roadside crowds.

As the story progresses, Gareth met a woman Tori who was working for an organisation called World for Children. Grab a copy of this book and read the story yourself to know more about Gareth’s journey. This is a novel that took me to a different world.

The post-war conditions, how it made many boys orphaned was all worth reading and astonishing sometimes. Cover of the book is very thoughtful. Plot of the story is so interesting that it kept me hooked to the story. I really loved this story and I am curious to read more of Young’s work in future.

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Book: Awakening Of The Heart

Author: J.L. Dawson

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Language: English

Rating: 4/5

Awakening of the heart is the first book in Journey of the Heart series written by J.L. Dawson. Story features the life of Abigail since she was a little girl. Abigail has her parents, her brother Luke in her family. When her mother lost a baby girl Heather, she couldn’t keep up with the grief. Few days after the death of Heather, Abby’s mother died too. Abby and her brother Luke were raised by their father.

When Abby was ten years old, her father remarried. Abby decided not to like her new mother Leah. Her Pa and Leah had three children of them. When Abby met a kind man Rueben whose father is a doctor, Abby and Rueben fell for each other. Later they got married. Rueben is now a doctor and Abby support him at office and home. Many years has passed after their marriage. Abby want to have a child of her own. Will this dream of her ever come true?

This is a story that is full of different emotions. There is death, birth, pain, loss, grief, etc in the story. Written in a simple language, readers gonna enjoy this story. Cover photo of this book is very nice and title couldn’t have been better than this. It’s a worth reading story that one shouldn’t miss to read.

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