Book Reviews – Page 55 – Sassy Reviews

May 26, 2024

Waken

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Waken 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Melissa R. Mendelson ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
Waken, penned by the author Melissa R. Mendelson, is an interesting read. The main character of the story is a man named Gary and his wife Holly. Gary is an attorney at Javin and Henders Associates. Once, Gary told Bill that he was worried because his wife wants kids and he doesn’t want things to be changed right now.

Bill took him for a drink at Earl’s. There, a stranger came to Gary and told him “Beware the storm. She’s coming for you.” Gary thought it was bullshit but soon he realized that the man was right. Gary has woken up in a new world where he couldn’t find his wife Holly. The office where he works is not his now. Everyone believed him to be dead.

The writing style of the author is nice and the cover photo is well designed. The story is unique and would keep you on the edge of your seat. This book needs to be read with great attention as there are multiple characters with the same names. The author has done a fantastic job in this book.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

May 25, 2024

Past Lives Denied

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Past Lives Denied 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Ellenmorris Tiegerman ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“Past Lives Denied” penned by the author Ellenmorris Tiegerman is a psychological thriller. The main character of the story is Caitlyn Morrys. She is a talented professor. Caitlyn was having recurrent flashbacks of other times and places. These flashbacks exhausted her and made her question her purpose. Ashford Connor appeared in her dreams too.

Caitlyn loves her career and is extremely ambitious. Ash and she had seen each other on and off for five years. Caitlyn had a deep and urgent need to prepare for something else but she wasn’t sure. Ash doesn’t believe in the past life of Caitlyn. At the university, Caitlyn leads the committee responsible for determining the tenure of professors. The committee is facing challenges from Uzinski as his plan is to bring in and tenure only professors he selects for Coronado.

When the president Uzinski was dead, there was so much chaos. Was he murdered? How would Caitlyn’s be affected with the Past Life Theory? Read this psychological thriller that would keep you on the edge of your seat. The cover photo is nice and the title is suitable. The writing style of the author is nice and I am impressed with the backdrop setting. The characters are written well and I loved Caitlyn’s character the most.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

May 24, 2024

A Kiss and a Dare

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: A Kiss and a Dare 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Charlene Raddon ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“A Kiss and a Dare” penned by the author Charlene Raddon is a Contemporary Fantasy Romance. The main character of the story is Garen McTaggart. He didn’t wish to be the king but he wanted to own the castle. Gareth now lives in North Wales and he has to finish the reconstruction on time to avoid losing the castle. Garen will soon be married to his fiancée Leeza. However, Leeza didn’t want to get married.

Gwenlyn Brychan was cursed by a witch and she became a frog. It has been seven centuries since anyone entered the secret garden. There is a spell on the garden that prevents any but her half soul from entering. To regain her body, Gwenlyn has to kiss her past lover. When Garen woke up from unconsciousness, he saw a beautiful woman in front of him and had a strong urge to kiss her. Soon, he realized that she is not Leeza.

After becoming a woman from a frog, Gwenlyn must win Cynan’s love and a proposal of matrimony, otherwise she, Delyth, and Nigel would suffer dire consequences. Read this novel to know what will happen next. The story is gripping and it kept me on the edge of my seat. The cover photo is nice and the title is suitable. The story is well paced and I loved every bit of it. Looking forward to reading more books by the author.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

May 23, 2024May 23, 2024

The Shot Not Heard Around the World

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: The Shot Not Heard Around the World 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Charlie Damitz ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“The Shot Not Heard Around the World” penned by the author Charlie Damitz is an intriguing read. In this novel, the main character of the story is a young soldier named Jeremy. When he saw the enemy, Jeremy was supposed to kill the enemy but the compassion in him didn’t allow him to take a human life.

As the story progresses further, Jeremy makes the decision to save lives by joining the field of medicine. His training by Doc Thorndike prepared him to heal otherwise patients. The empathy and compassion in Jeremy teaches us to choose non-violence and help others in need.

The intellect of Doc Thorndike has won my heart. The writing style of the author is amazing and the language used in the book is lucid. The cover photo is well designed. This is a gripping read that I read in one sitting. You won’t be able to put this book aside once you start reading it.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

May 20, 2024May 20, 2024

Azalea and I on the Road to Spain

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Azalea and I – On the Road to Spain 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: RM Howe ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“Azalea and I – On the Road to Spain” penned by the author RM Howe is a gripping read. The story features Barbara Wells and her friend Azalea Dunbar. Barbara’s Uncle Charles owns and runs a coach travel company. Barbara and Azalea landed in Malaga. Club La Roca is situated between Malaga and Alicante. Barbara and Azalea are investigating the disappearance of an under-manager, Gerhardt Schmidt at La Roca. Since Barbara has the needed experience, her uncle has made her a junior partner.

Alvaro is a host waiter and is very accommodating. When Gerhardt disappeared, Karim Badour, a Moroccan, got the job. Barbara and Azalea met Hana, a local entrepreneur who has a finca down in the village Las Aqueas. La Roca is a luxury hotel, Golf and Spa Resort. Read this novel to find out what would happen when the two girls start to uncover serious crime at the resort. Barbara and Azalea are just amateur sleuths and murders give them a shock every time.

Those who are fans of mystery thrillers should read this book. The writing style of the author is amazing and the narration is smooth. The storyline is gripping and keeps me on the edge of my seat. Once you start reading this book, you won’t be able to put it down till the last page. I had a great time reading this thriller. Go ahead with it without any second thoughts.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

May 16, 2024

The Tracing: Secrets Within

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: The Tracing: Secrets Within 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Gordon E. Wolf ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“The Tracing: Secrets Within” by Gordon E. Wolf offers a captivating journey into science fiction. The protagonist, Jack Shaw, is a dedicated scientist with a complex past—having been adopted at nine after growing up as an orphan. His adoptive parents provided a loving home, but as an adult, Jack faces intense pressure from his demanding boss, leading to severe burnout.

Jack’s romantic life with Leanne suffers due to his relentless work schedule, preventing their relationship from progressing. Meanwhile, Jack is haunted by recurring nightmares in which he experiences the distress and terror of a woman. His life takes a dramatic turn when he’s assigned a new project and relocated to the Head Office in Atlanta. There, he learns of Dr. Trier, a colleague investigating a mysterious mental disorder who tragically died in a suspicious car accident. Jack fears foul play.

Enter William Dupont, the young and brilliant chief neural scientist who joins forces with Jack. Jack is struck by William’s expertise and even more surprised to discover he is Mrs. Dupont’s son. As Jack delves deeper into his research and his dreams, the story unfolds with unexpected twists and revelations.

Wolf’s world-building is rich and imaginative, drawing readers into a vividly crafted universe. His writing is fluid and compelling, making it hard to believe this is his debut novel. The cover is striking, and the title aptly reflects the story’s essence. Jack Shaw emerges as a well-developed, engaging character, standing out as a favourite in this enthralling narrative.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

May 15, 2024May 15, 2024

Flash in a Flash

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Flash in a Flash 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Amy Elizabeth Romano ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“Flash in a Flash: A Quick Read for the Impatient” penned by the author Amy Elizabeth Romano is an interesting read. This book is a collection of dark flash fiction.

Pillow Talk is an interesting short story that would make you wonder what real love is. I have heard from many married people that love takes a back seat in a marriage. In books, we are told about only happy endings but the story actually begins after getting married. The author has mentioned how married people or those who are in a long relationship are miserable. Especially in this social media age, people move quickly from one person to another.

Other stories like The Inheritance, Home on the Range, Gossip Girl, etc are gripping. These stories are quick to read and you can know the ending of each story within a few minutes.

Those who are fans of dark flash fiction should get their hands on this book. The writing style of the author is amazing and I had a great time reading this book. This book is a perfect pick by impatient readers.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

May 13, 2024May 13, 2024

Rural Tales

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Rural Tales: Collection of dark, fantasy short stories 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Eoin Leydon O’Connor ✍️
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🚀 Review:
“Rural Tales: Collection of dark, fantasy short stories” penned by the author Eoin Leydon O’Connor is a gripping read.

The story Bullets has Jesse as a narrator. He was bored at different classes that he attended. When he heard the sound of bullets, he thought it was fireworks. When Jesse realized it was not fireworks, instead it was the sound of bullets, he tried finding an exit.

Glass Teeth and Copper Red Rain are also interesting stories. Every story is 5-7 pages and one could read a couple of stories in a single sitting. Some stories are spooky and would scare you more at night. I read this collection at night and enjoyed every bit of it even though I was a bit scared.

If you enjoy horror and thrillers then you should definitely go ahead with these dark fantasy paranormal tales. The world building is done nicely by the author. These stories kept me on the edge of my seat and I kept wondering with every turning page what would happen next. Great work done by the author in this collection.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

May 8, 2024

Karmic Selling: Earning Business by Earning Trust

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Karmic Selling: Earning Business by Earning Trust 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Stan Gwizdak ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“Karmic Selling: Earning Business by Earning Trust” penned by the author Stan Gwizdak is an insightful read. In this book, the author has shared the successes and failures that helped him grow his business. This book is a testimony to when we do good, even more good will come our way.

The case studies and reflection exercises would help readers a lot. The author suggests us to have an however-i-can-help mindset. I could relate with Stan when he mentioned that not everybody wants to be helped. I learned this fact the hard way after being wronged. I loved the ideas to spark a connection. By taking notes, we can remember important things about a person. I appreciate the author’s tips on creating genuine connections so we can create our own circle.

This book aligns with my values and inspires me more to serve with a clean heart and cultivate lifelong business relationships. I highly recommend this book to everyone, especially business professionals. Once you start reading it, you won’t be able to put it aside. I really appreciate the author’s choice of title for this book. It is a wake up call for the readers to build genuine connections as connectivity benefits us personally and professionally.

I am going to implement these tips in my personal and professional life. Go ahead with this book without any second thoughts.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

May 8, 2024

A Sister Ago

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: A Sister Ago 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Caitlin Buhr ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“A Sister Ago” penned by the author Caitlin Buhr is a gripping read. The story features two sisters: Christine and Rachel. Christine is a responsible sister and Rachel is a careless one. Rachel battled drug addiction. One day, she moved back home to Spokane. Christine didn’t visit Rachel after she moved back home.

Instead, she was relieved that she no longer lived at home. Once, Christine receives a call from her dad informing her that Rachel is gone. Rachel died because of an overdose. Christine’s therapist Walter Anderson wasn’t very helpful and Christine stopped visiting him. One day, she received a call from a stranger named Keji who told her that Walter had shared her contact number with her. Angry by the breach of confidentiality, the two girls decided to confront the therapist. Did Rachel die of overdose or is there more behind her death?

The writing style of the author is nice. The story moves between different timelines so one has to be careful while switching timelines. The cover photo of the book is well designed and the story is well paced. Christine’s character is written well by the author. Go ahead with this book without any second thoughts. The narration is smooth and strong. I had a great time reading this book.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon