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Book: A Knife’s Edge

Author: Eliot Parker

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Language: English

Rating: 5/5

I love reading thrillers. Recently I read “A Knife’s Edge” written by Eliot Parker, West Virginia author. Story is set in Charleston, West Virginia. Main character of the story is Sergeant Ronan McCullough. His boyfriend Ty Andino works as an emergency room charge nurse. One day, when Ronan was injured and was taken to the emergency room, his eyes fell on Ty. Since then, Ronan went to ER multiple times and asked out Ty.

Ronan surprised Ty by visiting at the reception of Children’s Cancer Center in a police uniform. Ty has invited his friend Sarah Gilmore as a date to the event. Ty was looking for Sarah when a vehicle slammed into the building and took some of the lives. Later, inside a vehicle a driver was found who was shot in the head and Sarah’s butchered body was found in the trunk. As the investigation begins, secrets unfolded about Sarah’s life. She was working for the Btech Company who will be handling all crime lab work for Charleston PD.

Twists and turns in the story made it more interesting. Pace of the story is fine and kept me hooked from the beginning. I kept on turning pages after pages without putting it down. It is a LGBTQ themed novel. Ty and Ronan’s concern for each other was amazing to read about. If you are into thrillers then I like to strongly recommend this one to you. Curiously looking forward to read more of Elliot’s work.

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Book: Shadow Cult

Author: Robert Cano

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Language: English

Rating: 5/5

Shadow Cult is the second book in the Soul of Sorrows series. Bene, the main character was a human guard captain of the Princess of Preju, Devani in ‘The Suffering’. Then he was turned into a wraith in ‘The Dark Archer’. In the Shadow Cult book, the Shadow Cult who created Bene are increasing their evil power. Their goal is not known to Bene yet but he could feel this growing evil power.

Before this power grow more, Bene wanted to destroy it and save the world. An army is seeking the world trees to grew in power. Bene, a wraith knew that world is full of good, twisted and horrifying magic. He could feel the presence when someone is around him whether its dark or not.

Story has different characters: wraith, dark characters, humanoids grotesque creatures, etc. This book has much in store for the readers considering its length. I have read dark fantasies earlier also but Robert’s stories involving a wraith is a new to me. Bene’s character I had liked from the beginning of the series. The storyline is interesting. Book cover is very attractive.

This book has great ingredients for the readers of dark fantasy genre.

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Book: Tamonten Tusks: Four Heavenly Kings

Author: Ivan Wain

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Language: English

Rating: 4.5/5

Tamonten Tusks: Four Heavenly Kings written by the author Ivan Wain is an interesting story about four special elephants. Kintaro, Yuki-Onna
(Yuki), Nakano (Takeko) and Issun Boshi (Bosh) are special elephants who have special powers given by the God of Savanna Narok. Story starts with introduction of Issun Bushi, how his mother was shot by the poachers and Bosh was raised by foster parents till a certain age. He was then handed over to Narok as his special powers will be helpful in completing a quest.

Kintaro another important character was born albino and was considered senior in group because of his wisdom and strength. Nakano at a tender age ran to save her life but was captured in a cage. Yuki considered it as her duty to protect endangered species. Her mother has taught her so many things. Grab a copy of this book and read the story to know how these four special elephants met to complete a quest and fulfill their destiny.

Story is written nicely. I appreciate that author has introduced the main characters one by one instead of bombarding everything together. Language of the book is simple so even beginners can enjoy this book. Cover photo is nice showing the four special elephants with special powers. I enjoyed this book a lot. Storyline is unique and intriguing.

This story is a tribute to all animal lovers who care to protect endangered species.

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Book: The Suffering

Author: Robert Cano

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Language: English

Rating: 4/5

The Suffering by the author Robert Cano is a dark fantasy. It is the first novella in Soul of Sorrows trilogy. The Satyrs and Fae are kin. But they have been in war since years in Devani’s kingdom so she was sent to another kingdom where the king and the queen were supposed to treat her kindly but the kingdom was so inhospitable and it had become more terror than caregiver.

Devani is now returning to her home after years. She is hungry, thirsty and energyless. The guard captain Bene placed her in the boat and drawn the attackers away. Devani was supposed to directly go to her home but on the way she needed something to eat. Also, the arrow that attacked her made her blood to flow. When she was looking for a warm shelter, she passed out and she was taken care by Chiron, the horse-body-human-torso people. Hel’ket and his father Ha’kek told Devani that it would take at least months travel for her to reach her home.

Story is interesting and nicely written. Language of the book is simple. Cover photo of the book is nice. Since it’s a novella, one could read it in a single sitting. World building is nice with a smooth narration. Index given at the end of the book helped in understanding few terms. After reading this book, I am much curious to read The Dark Archer.

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Book: Dark Awakening

Author: M.A. Kastle

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Language: English

Rating: 5/5

Dark Awakening by the author M.A. Kastle is the second book in the Cascade series. Story starts with Leo, master of combatants trying to train Jordyn Langston and make her strong. But Jordyn is not defending herself. Jo was kidnapped by Flint and his flunkies but since Jo has the power to read and control minds, she ordered Flint to shoot himself.

Leo hit many times on Jo’s thigh and asked her to defend herself but Jo wasn’t defending herself. After some level, she healed her wounds without shifting to the wolf. Rutger was secretly watching Jo while she was getting trained. Baron advised Rutger to take Jo on a date and talk to her. In this way, they can make their relationship work. Will Rutger be able to protect the soothsayer from being taken by the intruders? Grab a copy of this book and read it yourself to unveil the suspense.

Language of the book is simple and easy to understand. Cover photo is nice and eye catchy. Title is according to the story. I love reading stories about werewolves and I must say that author has done great job in building an intense paranormal world. I really enjoyed this one. Much curious to read more novels by the author in future.

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Book: Things That Women Do

Author: Cynn Chadwick

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Language: English

Rating: 4.5/5

We do have problems and circumstances where we aren’t able to deal with anything but strong is the one who is able to deal with these circumstances confidently. Once we get some support or get to know how other people are also dealing we get more confidence and deal with those problems more accurately and dont fall apart.
Anna the main lead of the story receives a letter from her Aunt Lydia to whom she has never even talked to visit her on her farm in Tennessee where she lives with her friends Chloe, Sadie and Tasha. Lydia was also also not happy with all she has been dealing with decides to meet her aunt and wanted to know more about her. Once she reached their she came to know that all the friends there are interrelated to Anna and had a past with her, It will be interesting for all of you all to know the secrets that they share with Anna that has a inner deep meaning which are related to indirectly or directly to her. Author has perfectly woven the past story of the characters in the story.
For me story was like living your life of struggling with your deep feelings and not reflecting them to change your mindset. With mysteries bundled together this book taken you to an amazing journey which couldn’t be resisted. Deeply emotioned and irresistibly compelling this book is for readers who love independent and self confident characters.

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Book: The Broken

Author: A.L. Frances

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Language: English

Rating: 4.5/5

The Broken by A.L. Frances is a story that will hook you right from the first page. It is a story of a father and a daughter. Forty seven years old Matthew Honey lives in a three-storey home with his sixteen years old daughter Evelyn Jade Honey. He is a widow who lost his wife Lauren in a tragic car accident. He has to continue living without her beautiful wife. Eve and Matthew lifted each other’s soul to come out of their grief. Matthew and Lauren weren’t that rich in their initial days. They built their empire together discussing ideas at the Sunnyside Up Café. Now, Matthew doesn’t have Lauren but the empire they built is with him and he can afford luxuries now.

He met a beautiful and elegant woman Jess at the same cafe. Matthew had immediately fallen for her. He asked Jess to join for drink at the same table on which Eve was sitting. Eve got frustrated and she bursted with anger when Matthew invited Jess for dinner. Eve felt powerless and broken with the fact that his dead gonna date Jess. Eve considers herself as the reason of her mother’s death as her mother saved Eve from the accident by running in front of the car.

Grab this book and read the story to know what will happen further in Eve and Matthew’s life. Storyline is intense. I enjoyed this novel to the most. Narration is so smooth that once I started reading this book, I couldn’t put it down. Cover photo is nice and title is apt. Story is full of different emotions and Matthew’s deep love for Lauren made me welled up.
This story reminded me a little about the movie “Sleepless in Seattle”. I like to recommend this book to my fellow readers.

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Book: The Lost Throne

Author: Samantha Gillespie

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Language: English

Rating: 4.5/5

The Lost Throne is the second book in “The Kingdom Within” series. Meredith and Connor, the characters that we met in the book 1 are the same one that continues in Book 2 but with much growth in characters. Meredith and Ethan both are sad and they are mourning over Connor’s death. They want revenge now. On the other hand, Connor is living apart and he doesn’t remember much about him.

Ethan is a very kind character who is driven by his duty to his people and his kingdom. Ethan is angry that they don’t have remains of Connor’s body to identify him. Connor is such a beloved member of Alder that people are mourning his death whereas Connor is desperate to get his memories back. Meredith who is a strong female protagonist has surely won my heart.

Author has done great work in this novel. World building is amazing and the story is captivating. I like to recommend it to YA fantasy readers. Length of part 2 in the series is longer as compared to part 1 and this one has much in store for the readers.

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Book: Zandra

Author: Janet Hatch

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Language: English

Rating: 4.5/5

Zandra by the author Janet Hatch is a memoir in which author has shared about her journey of raising a strong-willed daughter Zandra who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of eleven years. When Janet took Zandra at the local hospital for diagnosis, she got to know that Zandra’s blood sugars are extremely elevated and she has ketones in her urine. Janet raised awareness about diabetes among Zandra. Type 1 and type 2 diabetes difference that she has explained, I wasn’t aware about that earlier.

In this book, author has explained about the journey that she walked with Zandra taking care of her and taking her to the doctors timely. This book has all experiences from the time Zandra was born to her young adulthood. The real pictures of Zandra that author has shared in this book helped me to feel connected more with the story. It was heart-breaking to read about the loss of Ty. I couldn’t imagine what his family must have gone through. Loss of Murphy taught Janet’s family to deal with the grief. Reading about a three years old saying I want to die was like someone has stabbed you in the heart. I appreciate Janet as a caregiver.

This book is a collection of great experiences – ups and downs in Janet and Zandra’s life. Cover photo of the book is lovely. Title is short and sweet. It is named as Zandra about whom this story is about. Language of the book is simple and easy to understand. I like to strongly recommend this book to everyone so readers will get to know about the journey of a parent having a child with type 1 diabetes. Pace of the story is fine and length of the book is appropriate. I binge read it as I couldn’t put it down.

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Book: Fly Girl

Author: Bill Hellman And Sali Gear

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Language: English

Rating: 4.5/5

Recently I read the book Fly Girl written by a couple Bill Hellman and Sali Gear. Protagonist of the story is a female fighter pilot Rawley West. Her father Bud West was a Navy Fighter Pilot too. Now he has a mountain flying business in his home state of Montana. Rawley just landed the fighter plane. It was her last flight as a fighter pilot. Now, she has accepted a job to be a contract pilot for the CIA in Afghanistan.

As she received her training guidelines, she saw only guys who are shorter and heavier than her. She met her college boyfriend Rip. Rawley and Rip were inseparable in college days but one day he just disappeared and she hasn’t seen him for seven years. What will happen when she saw Rip working mysteriously for the CIA in Afghanistan.

Cover photo of the book is so eye catchy making me excited to fly. Title of the story is short and sweet. Plot of the story is realistic. Those who are in navy or military could connect well to the story and could feel the emotions of the protagonist well. Writing style of the authors are impressive. It is a great story that I enjoyed.

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