Book Reviews – Page 54 – Sassy Reviews

June 7, 2024June 7, 2024

Sasquatch

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Sasquatch 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Roxanne Seubert ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
Sasquatch penned by the author Roxanne Seubert is an interesting story for middle grade readers. The story features Connor and his sister Penny. He has a golden retriever puppy named Dax. Connor loves going on campouts with his dad. It has been at least eight years since he began coming to Money Creek campground.

When Connor, Penny and their dad went for the camping this time, Connor noticed that Dax was missing. They began searching for him but couldn’t find him anywhere. According to Penny, a giant bear-like creature was coming to her, when Dax chased the creature and they both went far away. Meanwhile their dad was warned by the Ranger about a wild animal disturbing many campsites.

Connor and Penny are finding excuses to stay at the campsite and to keep looking for Dax but the dangerous creature could be there and their dad wants them to go home with him. Read this story to find out more about this strange creature.

This is a great story for middle grade readers. The language used in the book is smooth and I enjoyed every bit of this story. The story is so gripping that I couldn’t put this book away without finishing it. Roxanne should write more middle grade stories.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

June 5, 2024

Missed Cue

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Missed Cue 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Lynn Slaughter ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
Missed Cue penned by the author Lynn Slaughter is a murder mystery. The main character of the story is Lieutenant Caitlin O’Connor. She is a homicide detective and is working on the case of a deceased woman named Lydia along with her partner Sergeant Stan Bisso.

Lydia Miseau was in perfect health but she died onstage and everyone was shocked by her sudden demise. People who knew Lydia appreciated her for her dancing skills, kindness and mentorship. Lydia had no enemies. In the initial investigation, the detectives didn’t find anything that would have caused her death. Lydia was six weeks pregnant when she died. Lydia as a principal dancer was insured by the company and she was insured for ten million.

Cait is having troubles in her personal life too. She falls for the wrong guys and therefore she has started seeing a therapist. Read this story to find out where the investigation would lead Cait.

Cait is an inspiring character. I love reading stories with female protagonists. The plot is gripping and it keeps me on the edge of my seat. Lynn has done impressive work in this book. I am definitely interested in reviewing more books by her in the near future.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

June 4, 2024

Keys to Healthy Communication

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Keys to Healthy Communication 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Bobby Patton ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“Keys to Healthy Communication: Authenticity, Empathy, and Empowerment,” authored by Bobby Patton, Rusalyn Andrews, and Jennifer Daily, offers valuable insights into enhancing health and well-being through effective communication.

The authors highlight the significant impact of different communication styles on our lives, emphasizing that while some interactions can be uplifting, others can be detrimental. They align with the World Health Organization’s definition of health, which encompasses complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease.

Readers will gain a deeper understanding of authenticity, empathy, and empowerment through this book. The authors stress the importance of being mindful of our words and ensuring our responses are constructive, as once spoken, words cannot be retracted.

This book is a compelling and thought-provoking read. The “Just Between Us” section, in particular, enhances self-awareness. Highly recommended for leaders, this book provides crucial lessons for effective leadership. I wish I had discovered it earlier in my leadership journey, as it would have helped me manage my emotions and words better. Nonetheless, I have learned immensely and feel more prepared to lead again. I am deeply grateful to the authors for this enlightening work.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

June 3, 2024

Downeast

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Downeast: This Blessed Assurance 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Dikkon Eberhart ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“Downeast: This Blessed Assurance” penned by the author Dikkon Eberhart is a captivating read that hooked me from the beginning until the end. The main characters of the story are Percy and his girlfriend Starr Knitter. Percy and Starr have been together for the past six months.

When Percy and Derek’s mom separated years ago, Percy didn’t think that he would find love again. But, now he is head over heels with Starr. He is waiting to hear yes from her so they can marry soon. One day, Percy came to Derek’s house and told him that he had been shot. When he tried to save Starr who was shot in the hip, he killed a man.

Vernald is the brother of a man whom Percy shot. Percy wants to help him through his anger. He wants to restore it. This could be dangerous for Percy. Read this story to know what will happen next. Starr is bedridden and wants to be with Percy. Will things work in her favor?

I enjoyed reading this book. The twists and turns in the story kept me on the edge of my seat. The author has done fantastic work in this book. Even though I haven’t read the first book in the series, I was able to follow the story easily. Go ahead with this book without any second thoughts.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

June 2, 2024

On The Precipice

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: On The Precipice 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Brianna MacMahon ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
On The Precipice penned by the author Brianna MacMahon is an intriguing read. It is the first installment in the New Caelus book series. Imperium is a unique planet. New Caelus is a city in Imperium. Everything seemed happier and brighter there. Raelynn is a twenty-three-year old graduate. She has recently graduated from Satias Academy.

Keeper Lord Regent Levin Liston, head of the Diplomacy division in the government wanted her to be his Audilla. However, according to High Justice Caine, Lord Regents cannot mentor Audillas. For Raelynn, working as an intern of Lord Regent Levin Liston is like a dream. Read this story to know what happens next and more about the experiences of Raelynn as she begins her career.

Those who are a fan of science fiction with multiple POVs should get their hands on this book. Since this novel has a sexual description, it is recommended only for adult readers. The language used in the book is lucid and easy to follow. I appreciate the author’s vivid imagination in world building.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

June 2, 2024

Write It In Lipstick

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Write It In Lipstick 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: River Sutaria ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
This fictionalized memoir-esque introduces us to the author’s experiences with sexual experience and family dysfunction. Capacity is about the author’s love for their dad even though their dad is unaware of how to love some parts of them.

Rage is about the time when the author’s teacher tried to approach them in the school parking lot. They punched him in the face and the author felt as if they had punched their dad.

Secrets is about a session with a therapist and the realization that the person who is trying to help you in your healing journey is the one who has traumatized you.

These stories involve mixed emotions. If you have suffered from a trauma in the past, and still not healed, this book gives hope that there can be strength found in vulnerability. Family dysfunction is not easy to deal with. The stories are gripping and you will crave reading the entire book in a single sitting.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

June 1, 2024

The Next Great Discovery

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: The Next Great Discovery 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Katherine Bennett ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“The Next Great Discovery” penned by the author Katherine Bennett is an interesting read. It is the first installment in the “A Heartland to Hometown Mystery” book series. The main character of the story is Leni Spencer. She works as a reporter for the Hawkinston (Mo.) Daily News.

One day when Leni was at work, her boss Charlene Drake informed her to reach her uncle’s farm as a death had occurred. When Leni visited her Uncle’s farm and saw the yellow tape, she hadn’t thought that it would be her cousin Tiger Allen. Tiger was stabbed and his throat was cut. Being a journalist, Leni is determined to find out what exactly has happened to her cousin.

Those who enjoy reading murder mystery stories should get their hands on this book. The writing style of the author is nice. This is a gripping story that would keep you on the edge of your seat. You won’t feel like putting this book down without finishing it. Katherine has done great work in this book. I am surely interested in reading more books by her in the future.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

May 27, 2024

Deferred Redemptions

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Deferred Redemptions 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: G.E. Russell ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“Deferred Redemptions” by G.E. Russell is an engrossing collection that captivated me from start to finish. This anthology features four stories, each exploring pivotal transformations in the characters’ lives.

“Genetic Anguish” particularly resonated with me, especially if you’ve experienced living with both your father and grandfather. Watching his grandfather pass away was something the narrator wasn’t able to accept. Will he lose another loved one? Such losses leave an irreplaceable void that no other joy can fill.

Another standout is the novella “Somewhere Sister,” which I found equally compelling. Russell’s storytelling prowess shines through, taking readers on an emotional journey through the ups and downs of these narratives. I’m thrilled to have discovered this book.

I highly recommend it to fellow readers.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

May 26, 2024May 26, 2024

Broken Windows, Renovated Souls

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Broken Windows, Renovated Souls 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: G E Russell ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“Broken Windows, Renovated Souls: Stories of Emergence” penned by the author G E Russell is a collection of novellas and short stories. These stories are gripping and would capture your attention from the first page itself.

‘I Spread Rocks’ is an interesting story about two men. The house owner is a retired man who called the workers to spread rocks. There was one leader who was very hardworking as compared to the other men with him. The house owner was a lawyer once and he was keeping an eye on the team as they were working. Read this story to know if the homeowner will like their work.

‘Mothers and Millstones’ and ‘Neighborhood Watch’ are also interesting stories. These stories are so interesting that you won’t feel like putting this book down. The language used by the author is lucid and I was able to follow it easily. Go ahead with this book without any second thoughts. You would have a great time reading it.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon