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Book: Sentinals Awaken

Author: Helen Garraway

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Language: English

Rating: 4/5

I love reading fantasy novels therefore I picked the novel “Sentinals Awaken” written by Helen Garraway. Story is set in the Kingdom of Vespiri. Crown Prince Kharel told Jerrol Haven that he is under arrest for treason. Prince told him that for plotting against the Crown and Administration, Jerrol is going to be executed.

Jerrol escaped from the cell and from the Old Vespers to be alive. He made it to Greenswatch and he woke up outside a cave. He saw Lady Leyandrii, the deity worshipped by at least three of the four kingdoms of Remargaren. Lady told him that the Ascendants grow bold and they are back to finish the deed. Grab a copy of this book and read it yourself to unveil the further story.

Sentinals Awaken is the first book in the series. I found the story gripping and I couldn’t put this book down until I finished it. Cover photo of the book looks nice and the title is according to the story. Even though the story is little lengthy but it was worth my time. I am interested to read the second book Sentinal Rising in the series.

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Book: The Stone in My Pocket

Author: Matthew Keeley

Language: English

Rating: 4.5/5

The Stone in My Pocket is the first book that I have read by the author Matthew Keeley. Story is set in the year 1999 in Drichton. Protagonist of the story is Nathan Love. After midnight, Nathan saw a shadowed figure standing in the doorway outside his bedroom. Nathan was frozen after seeing that figure but he couldn’t shout like other kids and call his parents as his parents had stop listening to all these stories by him years ago.

When Nathan was on his way to bus stop, he saw a paper with ‘PART TIME ASISTANT NEEDED. ENQUIRE WITHIN’ written on it. Nathan wanted to work at a book shop. He enquired about the job details from the book shop owner Iris and he got the job. From Iris, Nathan learnt that she runs a spiritual circle on Wednesday nights that helps people to increase their awareness of spirits. Will Nathan be successful in finding out about the ghost he sees in his house? Grab a copy of this book and find it yourself.

Plot of the story is very interesting and it grabbed my attention from the very first page. Language of the book is simple and easy to understand. I loved Nathan’s character the way it is written. Title of the book is apt and cover photo is nice. Overall, I enjoyed this story as the plot is unique. I strongly want to recommend this book to my fellow readers. I had a great time reading this story.

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Book: Choosing Love

Author: Sherianna Boyle

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Language: English

Rating: 4/5

Choosing Love by Sherianna Boyle is a self-help guide that will help us to live full, authentic and fearless life. This is book is written in many parts and each part have multiple chapters in it. This book introduces us to the new definition of love and will make us aware why we should choose love.

Love is not only something you send to or receive from others; it is also an energy you connect to and experience. Choosing Love should be our intention all day, every day. Love notes and famous quotes mentioned in the book are amazing. It is an engaging read that one should read for sure.

Language of the book is simple and easy to understand. Cover page of the book is very soothing. This is an engaging read that I strongly recommend to everyone. It will give you a new perspective about love.

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Book: Classroom Confidential

Author: Victoria Lucido

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Language: English

Rating: 5/5

Classroom Confidential is a book written by the author Victoria Lucido. It is based on how she survived 33 years in a public school and others can too. This book covers Victoria’s teaching journey that started in 1985. As a new teacher, she needed some help. When she went to the head teacher for help, she didn’t receive it. This incident made Victoria helpful towards other teachers because she knew how it feels when you are new and you are not receiving any help.

I liked the way author learnt to relax and cope up with things in panic situations. Survival secrets shared in this book gonna be helpful for new teachers. Even though I am not an educator but I liked this book as it gave me some nice tips like while traveling we should dress according to the country we are visiting, while teaching our outfit should give the message that we are in the campus for teaching but also approachable. In this way, students could connect more to teachers.

Tips for fitting in the staff lounge are much needed by new teachers because they don’t know how they will be welcomed by other teachers. Tips for creating community will help a teacher to have good connection in the world outside of school. The boundary suggestions mentioned in the book has great value and I like to thanks the author for sharing that. This book is written in a simple language but it is written as a result of author’s rich experience and will prove to be helpful for new teachers. Her analysis of different situations and the way she has handled them over years has helped her to write this book. Cover photo of the book is lovely and it gave me the vibes of green board of the classroom. Title of the book couldn’t have been better than this.

Overall, I strongly recommend this book to everyone especially to the new teachers.

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Book: Wrong Places in Time

Author: W.R. Campbell

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Language: English

Rating: 4.5/5

Wrong Places in Time is the debut novel of the author WR Campbell. Protagonist of the story is a 42 years old guy William Adan. He has a wife Emily, a dog and two kids in his family. Will is a former teacher at Roark Memorial HS. Now he is a part time employee at Sims Stain shop that is run by Bobby Sims. Will was a teacher for nine years at the High School. But one unfortunate incident turned his life upside down.

One day, when Will went to the boys room, he saw a boy Aaron Hooper has got one girl on the floor and Aaron has grabbed her throat. When Will saw that, he pulled Aaron away. As Aaron started abusing, Will lost control of himself and started beating Aaron to death. Since that day, Will lost his job and is now struggling with financial problem. As he told this story to a contract killer Cash Townsend when he was on lunch with him, Cash found Will suitable for whatever he is going to ask him to do. Grab a copy of this book to find out what Cash gonna ask Will to do?

The story is written in a simple language. Plot of the story is so intense that I couldn’t put this book down until I reached last page. Storytelling skills of the author are fantastic and I really liked the overall plot. Cover photo of the book is simple and it could have been more creative. I liked the connection and silence that Bobby and Will shared due to their circumstances. Character development is nice. Pace of the story is fine and I didn’t felt bored anytime while reading the story.

If you love reading dark stories that are full of suspense then go ahead with this book. You will definitely love it.

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Book: The Extraordinary Gifts: My Life with a Chronic Illness

Author: Taunya Wideman-Johnston

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Language: English

Rating: 5/5

The Extraordinary Gifts: My Life with a Chronic Illness is the first book of the author Taunya Wideman Johnston. This book is about author’s life experience with a Chronic gastrointestinal illness and the extraordinary gifts that she has received from living with a chronic illness. Taunya started suffering from chronic illness in her second year of university. Imagining about the numerous tests and diagnosis that she must have went through is scary. All she wanted was to know what is wrong with her body and one day a doctor at Toronto Hospital explained her what is wrong with her body. Unfortunately, he told that this chronic illness is rare and would be with her for lifetime.

After suffering physically, mentally and spiritually, Taunya decided that she will find the alternative to live. When she went for the surgery to remove abscess, she was quite hopeful that now everything will be back to normal but even after surgery the pain in her lower back didn’t stopped. I love the relationship that she shared with her sister Janine. When we get unhealthy, that is the time we start respecting life and how happy we would be if we can return to the time when we were healthy. Taunya became stronger, kinder, more compassionate and appreciative of life as a result of her illness.

This book made me realize that we often take life for granted and don’t feel gratitude for the good things in life like being healthy. Even if we are having some illness, we should be strong and find an alternative to live life with a positive attitude. Reading this book was a smooth experience for me. Language of the book is easy. Cover photo of the book is simple and it could have been more creative. Writing style of Taunya is impressive. I was so hooked while reading about her journey that I couldn’t put this book down until I finished it. Definition of Terms given at the end of the book was helpful. This book is totally worth and it has much in store for the readers.

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Book: Leo Gray and the Lunar Eclipse

Author: K.J. Kruk

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Language: English

Rating: 4.5/5

Leo Gray is an elder child of his parents. He loves to read books on science, physics and astronomy. Everyone in 2113 year lives in a robotically maintained homes but Leo’s parents lives in a wooden paneled home. Leo was lucky that inspite of being poor, he got a chance to participate in first-ever National Junior Science Competition for free-entry to Luna City.

His Science teacher and he went for the competition in her van-jet. Leo’s rocket launched incredibly at the competition that was held in front of Times Square, New York and he came second. Why Leo didn’t deserved the first position at the competition? Is Gavin, a rich participant better than Leo? Find out yourself by diving into the future with our protagonist Leo Gray.

As the story moves forward, Leo has to take difficult decisions like saving Earth or saving the Lunar Eclipse. Author’s vivid imagination will leave the readers awestruck. This is a wonderful story for middle grade readers. I have read many science fictions but this story is captivating. Story made me at laugh many times. It is a light story that will totally refresh your mood. Don’t think twice and go ahead with it. It’s a promising one.

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Book: Ever Alice

Author: H.J. Ramsay

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Language: English

Rating: 4.5/5

Ever Alice is a YA fantasy novel by the author HJ Ramsay. Story is written in three parts. The story is set in the year 1888. Alice is in Warneford Asylum, Oxford. At school Headmistress Collins asked Alice’s parents not to send her to school until she becomes normal. After that, Alice’s parents took her to different doctors in Oxford until Dr Longfellow declared her mad.

Dr Longfellow told Alice’s parents that she needs proper care by staying in the asylum so her condition can improve. Alice kept on screaming that she is not mad but her parents didn’t have any option. So, now Alice is under the treatment of Dr Longfellow in the Asylum. She sees the White Rabbit oftenly and she drew the same in her journal. Grab a copy of this book and read the story yourself to go on the adventures with Alice.

Story is quite unique and interesting. I have read many fantasy stories but this is the first time when I have read the story where our protagonist is in the Asylum because she could see things others can’t. Language of the book is simple. Cover photo of the book is simple yet quite attractive. Story is so gripping making it an unputdownable book. If you are into fantasy stories, you can’t afford to miss to read this interesting novel.

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Book: Stockboy Nation

Author: Thomas Duffy

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Language: English

Rating: 4.5/5

Stockboy Nation by the author Thomas Duffy will take you on a journey of mixed emotions. Protagonist of the story is a forty years old guy Phillip Doherty. He has moved to California from New York. He is living with his fiancee Melissa. After the failure of his second book, life became hard for Phillip. He gave several interviews but weren’t successful in them.

His fiancee Melissa was losing her temper day by day as she is the only one to pay all the bills now. She even threatened Phillip that she will give an engagement ring back to him. He finally got a job at Milton’s World of Fun in San Diego. Grab a copy of this exciting story and read it yourself to know will Phillip and Melissa relationship work?

Story is intriguing and right from the first page it caught my attention. This book made me laugh, serious, worried thinking about what gonna happen next. When Phillip went for the interview at Fashion Chances and the top portion of the mannequin fell, I laughed out loud. I could totally relate to Phillip’s character as weird things happened with me too in a job interviews.

Finding a good job isn’t that easy. I could totally understand Melissa’s frustration as well when Phillip wasn’t bringing any paycheck at home. Writing style of Thomas is mind blowing and this book really won my heart.

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Book: Potter’s Field Blues

Author: Michael Tyree

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Language: English

Rating: 4.5/5

Potter’s Field Blues by the author Michael Tyree is a collection of short stories. My favourite among them is the title story “Potter’s Field Blues”. Protagonist of the story is Monica. She is a prostitute. She was standing on 114th street when the Lincoln Town Car came. Other girls ran towards the car in the hope to earn money. When mystery man’s eyes from the car fell on Monica, he decided to take her to the town party. He showed a wad of five thousand bucks to Monica and she agreed to go with him for the night.

When they reached their destination, Monica was impressed with the rich dresses presented to her. She recognized rich faces among the crowd. Monica is at the most elegant party but she is still not happy. She is afraid thinking about her dead friend. When Monica entered the ballroom, soon things went wrong. Who is this mystery man? What will happen at the party?

Cover of the book looks simple. The story in the beginning (just first few pages) reminded me of the movie Pretty Woman. Story plot is nicely written. It is unique, full of horror and mystery. World building is amazing and I found the stories as captivating. Writing style of Michael is impressive. I really liked Monica’s character. Narration is so strong that I felt like I am watching a horror movie. I enjoyed this book and I am looking forward to read more work of Michael.

If you love reading dark horror stories then go ahead with this one.

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