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Book: Against The Clock: A Story of Life and Basketball

Author: Brad Hurt

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Language: English

Rating: 4/5

Against The Clock: A Story of Life and Basketball is the debut novel of the author Brad Hurt. Life is unpredictable and this story is a very good example to prove that. The main character of the story is Jeremy Rice. He loves to play basketball. He is a great athlete with excellent physical characteristics. Like other boys, Jeremy dreams to make it to NBA one day.

He practice in the basketball courts in summer and winter breaks to improve his skills. Jeremy’s neighbor and his best friend Evan very well knew what Basketball is for Jeremy. Even Jeremy’s parents support him in making a career in basketball. Jeremy and Evans are getting trained by the tough and strict Coach Donaldson. But with Jeremy’s medical condition coming in the way of his career will he ever be able to fulfill his dreams?

This story of life and basketball is mind blowing. The book is written in a simple language but it is full of sports spirit. Brad has very well penned down the character of Jeremy. I could very well connect to him and his feelings for basketball. Cover of the book is nice. It is a quick read. Story’s narration is so smooth that you won’t feel like putting it down in the middle.

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Book: In Plain Sight

Author: R.M. Breslin

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Language: English

Rating: 4.5/5

In Plain Sight by the author R.M. Breslin is a mystery novel. Protagonist of the story is a twenty four years old girl Nicola Evans. Story starts when she woke up in the hospital.

Two detectives are there for the investigation. Nicola’s neighbor Mrs Polkin has observed a stranger outside her parents property multiple times so she informed the police. When the police reached there, Nicola’s parents were found murdered and Nicola was not in conscious state. She wasn’t assaulted by that stranger but she doesn’t remember anything initially.

At the hospital she met George, a nurse who is looking after her. Nicola developed a bond with George. She wanted to trust him but whatever has happened with her and her family made her not to trust anyone until the killer is found. After being discharged from the hospital, Nicola stayed alone at her old friend’s apartment.

She started working with Detective Braum to figure out the murderer of her parents. Story is full of suspense. Writing style is smooth and the language is easy so beginners can also enjoy this book. Cover photo of the book feels so real. Ending of the book is amazing. The story and the world building is amazing that I couldn’t put this book down. One can read it in a single sitting. If you love reading crime fiction/mystery novels then go ahead with this one.

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Book: The Sea

Author: Sophie Jupillat Posey

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Language: English

Rating: 4/5

The Sea by the author Sophie Jupillat Posey is a novella. It is written in two parts. Protagonist of the story is Amos. He has nightmares that follow the same pattern. In his dream, he is at the seashore, the sea is raging and wants to
kill the human race. He wakes up drenched in water that is not the pee but it smells like the ocean. As the story progresses, Amos learnt that he is not the only one who is getting such nightmares.

This story is a wake-up call for us. We shouldn’t destroy important resources of Earth. Think what gonna happen when the nature will start taking revenge from humanity. Language of the book is simple. The storyline is unique and being a novella one could finish it in a single sitting. I liked the plot although I was looking for more from this story. Amos character is well penned down by Sophie. Cover photo of this novella is surely eye catchy and title is suitable. I liked the overall concept of this book and I recommend it to my fellow readers for a quick read.

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Book: Animal Instincts: The Urban Jungle

Author: S.L Jackson

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Language: English

Rating: 4.5/5

Animal Instincts: The Urban Jungle by the author S.L Jackson is a collection of stories based on the lives of animals in an urban underworld jungle. It is the first novella by the author. The story is about the Jackson rabbits and it involves Poppa, Mama, Leaps and Jumps. Leaps is an elder one by only a minute so they are twins. The place where Jackson rabbits family has settled is not at all safe. It is a 24 hour world of crime. Poppa Jackson is the fastest rabbit on the land.

Story also has a dove named Blac who is a good friend of Poppa. Blac looks after the twins when they are away from their Mama and Poppa. Read this interesting story set in the urban jungle to know what all adventures are there. Since it’s a novella, I won’t reveal much about the story. Find out yourself.

The story is penned down in 75 pages that one can enjoy in a single sitting. Writing style of Jackson is nice. I love reading novellas and this one is a unique story. Even if you are not a reader who reads stories about animals, I would recommend this one strongly to you. I am sure it will not fail to impress you. This book reminded me of my childhood when I used to watch Mowgli stories set in the jungle.

I am definitely looking for more and curious to read more stories by Jackson in the future.

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Book: The Academy

Author: CJ Daly

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Language: English

Rating: 5/5

The Academy by CJ Daly is the YA Romance novel. It is the first book in “The Academy Saga” series. The protagonist of the story is a seventeen years old teenager Kate Connelly. After her mother’s death, she had to take care of her little brothers Andrew and Mike. Her father is not much responsible and interested in their upbringing.

Connelly family received the message from International Elite Academy that they are glad to get an opportunity to work with Andrew and an elite cadet will meet him after school. But Kate got a bad instinct about this organization. Grab a copy of this book and read the story yourself to unveil the suspense.

Language of the book is lucid. Storyline is super interesting. It captured all my attention and I couldn’t put this book down until I finished it. Cover of the book is very attractive and title is apt. Author has done great work in her debut novel. I am very much interested in reading the sequel of this book. What an amazing plot setting, totally loved it.

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Book: Bright Yellow Sunshine

Author: Cheyenne Bluett

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Language: English

Rating: 4.5/5

Don’t confine yourself to ‘pretty’ when you are extraordinary.

Bright Yellow Sunshine by the author Cheyenne Bluett is a poetry book. This is an inspiring book that will motivate readers to follow their dreams. I always care too much what other people will think but this book inspired me not to worry about all this as it doesn’t even matter. We all have one life and this is our chance to do something. So, why not we focus on our dreams instead of focusing on what others think.

Every day is a new day.
The moment you see sunlight
peeking through your eyelids,
you should
wake up,
stretch,
spring out of bed
and smile
because it is a new day
to make your dreams come true.

I really loved above lines from the book. This is an amazing poetry book with poems having different alignments. Art by Ashlyn Dunn is simple yet interesting. I am really looking forward to read more books by Cheyenne. This one was a soulful read for me that I enjoyed with a cup of coffee while sitting in my front porch.

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Book: The Ghost of Whitmore Manor

Author: Sarah Jayne Harry

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Language: English

Rating: 5/5

“The Ghost of Whitmore Manor” is a short story by the author Sarah Jayne Harry. Story revolves around the Whitmore Manor that was built in 1870s. Thirty years ago a brutal murder happened in that manor. Some families bought the manor but they soon moved out of it. Now, since past twenty five years, the manor is empty and no one dares to enter it.

Charlotte friends has dared her to spend the night inside the Whitmore Manor. She doesn’t believe in any ghost so she think she gonna be able to stay in the manor. Grab a copy of this book and read the story to find out what will happen when Charlotte will have an encounter with a spirit.

I love reading short stories because they can be read in less time whenever you are free. Sarah has done great job in creating the spooky plot. Language of the book is lucid. The way title is written in a spooky way, I really liked that. Cover of the book is nice. I loved this short story so much that I am now interested to read more short stories by Sarah.

Please be advised that this short story consists of sensitive content. If you are comfortable reading it, go ahead with this book.

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Book: Sweet Lies: A Mafia Billionaires Romance

Author: Melony Ann

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Language: English

Rating: 5/5

Sweet Lies: A Mafia Billionaires Romance by the author Melony Ann is an intriguing romance novel. It is the first book in The Crane Family series. Protagonist of the story is a nineteen years old boy Alex. He is really not interested in his father’s business. His father wants Alex to be the leader of the mafia but Alex doesn’t care a bit about it. Every day he is forced to go deeper into the sinister mafia world.

Alex has joined University of Southern California in LA so he can escape from the life his father wanted for him. According to Alex, his twin brother Josh is well aware of mafia world and his father should focus on making Josh a leader instead of Alex. As the story progresses, Alex met Jessa Holloway in the university. They were happy to know that both of them has to attend US Government class of Professor Dukes. They sat together in class and love started to boom between them.

Story takes an interesting twist when Alex’s father got obsessed with Jessa. According to him, she is every man’s daydream. Read the story and find out what will happen next.

I have read so many romance novels but this one is totally different. It’s a romance mafia. I loved every bit of this amazing story. The story is so captivating. From the very first page, I found it captivating. Language is easy to understand. Cover photo of the book looks sexy and I am definitely interested in reading more novels by Melony Ann.

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Book: Those we Knew in Summer

Author: Nicholas Derosa

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Language: English

Rating: 5️⃣/5️⃣

“Those we Knew in Summer” is a story to which Young Adults can easily connect. It is a refreshing story about six friends that plans the annual music festival Bellewood Bounce every year. They deal with so many things in life like the mid twenties deals with. Loss of loved one, drugs, sex, relationships, break-up, etc is very common these days. We see story characters also involved in all this.

Bellewood Bounce is their perfect escape for a while from their mundane life issues. I often worry about my life purpose and at most times I feel underpaid and under-appreciated at work like Carlo.

Carlo is looking forward for this year Bellewood Bounce to change his life and he now aspires to get what he deserves. Find out yourself about the events that will happen in the life of Carlo and his friends.

The cover of the book couldn’t have been better than this. The plot of the story is interesting, engaging and sensitive. The story is set up in the hometown of Carlo i.e. Clinton, New Jersey. Through this book, Nicholas has very well described the problems that Young Adults face. I loved this novel and I am looking forward to read more work of Nicholas in future.

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Book: Harvest Moon

Author: Jenny Knipfer

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Language: English

Rating: 4.5/5

Harvest Moon is the second book that I have read by the author Jenny Knipfer. Story is set in Ontario in the nineteenth century.

Maang-ikwe, a Ojibwe woman fell in love but she was betrayed. Niin-mawin her son came into her life. He is both a shame and a pride for her. Soon, Niin-mawin was taken away from her to be raised by someone else. Will both mother and son be able to meet each other in the future?

This historical fiction that is set in the Canada gonna stay in your head longer. The story is unique and intriguing and one will find himself diving deeper and deeper into it with every page. Nicely written and narrated, don’t miss to read this book. Cover of the book looks so magical and the title so apt. Since some words are of Ojibwe language, one can refer the glossary at the beginning of the book. Characters are well developed.

I like to recommend it to those who are interested in reading historical fiction. Even though this book is a part of the series but one can read it as a standalone also.

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