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November 8, 2023

Silenced

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Silenced 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Vivian Ireton ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
Silenced written by the author Vivian Ireton is the first book in The PSV Series. The story features social worker Cassandra Welton and Detective Logan Trenton working together to find the killer. A body of a woman naked from the waist down was laying in the shadow of a tree. The perpetrator had painted a big clown smile around the victim’s gaping mouth. The woman on the ground in front of her had been a recipient of the HOPE Center’s services two weeks ago. She had been brought there after being beaten and raped.

Victoria Tanner was 28 years old and lived at 3182 S. Dearborn. When Cassie was trying to interview her, she found out that Vicky was mute. One day Vicky used the restroom by the Shakespeare Theater. When she came out, she saw a clown face in front of her. The attacker removed her pants and raped her. He ran away after that. One man saw Vicky needed help and he called 911. EMTs took her to Hope Center where she met Cassie. Read this story to find out what Cassie and detective Logan would find out.

The story is gripping. The book is well paced and there were no dull moments in it. The title of the book is suitable and the cover photo is designed very well. This book kept me on the edge of my seat. I couldn’t put it down until I finished it. Great work done by the author in this book.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

November 7, 2023

Midnight on Fireworks Island

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Midnight on Fireworks Island 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Christopher N. Ciko ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“Midnight on Fireworks Island” written by the author Christopher N. Ciko is an intriguing read. It is a gripping story of two mischievous boys Joey and Figueroa sent to Rockweiler Academy for boys. Rockweiler is a correctional institute for kids too young to be in the main prison system.

Joey has heard reports of the school’s mysterious Headmaster’s ability to read people’s minds and giving severe punishments. When Joey’s parents dropped him at the school, his dad gave an advice to him “Don’t let anyone pick on you or talk down to you son”

At Rockweiler, Joey observed that most boys had tattoos and facial hair. They looked like bullies. Joey was just a boy who listened to the wrong voice. Will he be able to survive amongst thugs and beasts? Will Joey make it to the Fireworks Island?

I appreciate the humor in this book. The character’s development is done well by the author. Those who enjoy hilarious stories should definitely get their hands on this book. It was interesting to read about the companionship of Joey and Figgy. Go ahead with this book without any second thoughts.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

November 6, 2023

Covered in Flour

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Covered in Flour 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Charles Presti ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“Covered in Flour: 1968: A Young Boy’s Perspective on School, Family, and Changing Times” is an intriguing read. The story begins from the year 1968. Carl was in third grade. His teacher Miss Veezi welcomed all the students to third grade. Carl had a 3-ring notebook with him and he was ready to fill it with the homework assignment.

His teacher gave the students an interesting homework assignment to watch a TV series called Julia. The show stars a Negro woman as a nurse. Carl was named after his grandpa Carlos Pozzi on his dad’s side. His mother and father met during a dance practice. They married and started their family. Carl is the only brother to three sisters. His one brother passed away just after he was born and Carl never got to meet him.

This is a coming-of-age story. Throughout the book, we read about Carl’s growing up years and the constantly changing world.

Through this book, the readers would get to know about the complexity of growing up in a rapidly changing America. Even though this is the debut work of the author, the writing style is amazing. I enjoyed reading this book.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 4/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

November 6, 2023

Three Weeks in Winter

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Three Weeks in Winter 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Joseph LeValley ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“Three Weeks in Winter” written by the author Joseph LeValley is an interesting read. It is a chilling mystery thriller that would send chills down your spine. Deputy Sheriff Tim Jebron was in Chicago when he died. On Tony Harrington’s birthday, Sheriff George Mackey from the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation visited him to tell him that his deputy sheriff Tim Jebron had died. George asked Tony to keep this investigation request as a secret. He wanted Tony to go to Chicago and find out what exactly happened to Tim.

According to George, Tim was afraid of heights. He wouldn’t climb the top of a twelve-story building to do suicide. Chicago PD was going to release that Tim committed suicide but George knew that it was not in Tim’s to take his own life. Soon, Tony started the investigation and he started by asking Tim’s wife Melissa about what happened on Saturday evening. Before Tim died, he had an argument with his wife Melissa and he sent a suicide text to her. Melissa is sure that the text wasn’t written by Tim. Soon, Tony went to Windy City to continue his investigation along with Darcy. Tony and Darcy know that Chicago PD has been ignoring evidence. They didn’t even interview the bartender. Through the investigation, they soon found out about ‘Patriots of Victory One’.

This is a gripping story full of suspense. With every turning page, I was curious to know what happened to Tim. The writing style of the author is nice. The backdrop setting is impressive. The characters are written well by the author. The cover photo of the book is nice. This book is full of suspense. Go for it without any second thoughts.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

November 6, 2023

My House

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: My House 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: M. Marie Walker ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
My House penned by the author M. Marie Walker is a melodramatic story. The story features three siblings: Mike, Marlon and MyIesha. Mike is the eldest one. He was supposed to set a good example for his siblings. When he was fourteen, he remembers how his father Don wasn’t a loving father. In fact, he was violent.

Jakyra is the youngest among her siblings Johnee and Jermaine. It has been a year since Jakyra separated from Mike. Now, she wants to return to him. Her four-year marriage to Mike ended on bad terms. Mike couldn’t handle him well when his marriage broke up with Jakyra. Seeing his brother in a terrible condition, Marlon and MyIesha don’t want Jakyra and Mike to reunite. Arguments started happening between Mike and MyIesha. Will Mike listen to his sister or will give another chance to his marriage?

This is a captivating story that one would enjoy reading in a single sitting. The cover photo of the book is well designed with a suitable title. The writing style of the author is nice. The story is well paced and there weren’t any dull moments in this book. If you love drama stories then go ahead with this book.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

November 6, 2023

The Luckiest Unlucky Person I Know

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: The Luckiest Unlucky Person I Know 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Kristin Smith ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“The Luckiest Unlucky Person I Know” written by the author Kristin Smith Westbrook is a must read memoir. This is a practical guidebook that offers practical exercises to find clarity and balance in the face of adversity. Even if you are suffering from a chronic disease, trauma or grief this book inspires you to approach life by being optimistic.

Kristin was diagnosed with a cyst in her breast. She never imagined herself having chemotherapy, joining the peer support group meeting, losing her hair, going through miscarriages, etc. The author has mentioned how she doesn’t want cancer to be a part of her. So, she always says that she lives with metastatic breast cancer. When Kristin was diagnosed with viral meningitis caused by West Nile, she realized that worry doesn’t provide her any solution.

Most of the stress comes from our thoughts about the future and thoughts about the past. If we start living in the present moment, we can enjoy life more. I loved the Star System Meditation. Affirmations play an important role in our life. The author has suggested a few of them like I am enough, I am love, I am peace, etc. ‘Letter from the future’ is my favorite from the book.

Through this memoir, the author wants us to approach challenges and adversities with humor, gratitude, etc. I appreciate the author’s strength and resilience to inspire others after so many adversities in her life. The tips mentioned in this book will help you to live a happy life full of gratitude. This book is worth reading. I strongly recommend it to everyone, especially to those who are struggling currently.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

November 6, 2023

The Christmas Checklist

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: The Christmas Checklist 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Lisa Hepner ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
The Christmas Checklist written by the author Lisa Hepner is an uplifting Christmas romance. The main characters of the story are Emily Richmond and Noah Cole. Emily has lost her mom two weeks before and she is grieving for the loss. She recently found a red envelope with “Open December 1st” written on it by her mother.

Emily didn’t want to open that envelope but she knew that she had to open it for her mother. When December 1st came, her mother wanted her to do all the twelve activities that were written in the Christmas Checklist. Emily started with the first task i.e. “Donate jackets/clothes to a shelter”. When Emily was doing it, she met a stranger named Noah. He is a freelance writer for Gazette. As Noah started helping Emily in completing her checklist, they fell for each other.

Read this book to know what happens next. I enjoyed every bit of this book. The characters are likable. The title of the book is suitable and the cover photo is nice. The narration is smooth and I got all Christmas vibes while reading this book. Lisa has done great work in this book. Looking forward to reading more books by her in the future.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

November 4, 2023

Alien Secrets

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Alien Secrets 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: A M Thomas ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
Alien Secrets penned by the author A M Thomas is the second installment in Flight of the Kestrel book series. Shom Reuel, Daniel Hoy and Parks landed on Boka to validate intelligence that the
Bokans had developed a secret weapon. When the three of them were captured by the Bokans, they gave them the story saying they are sociologists studying Bokan culture.

The three of them were interrogated and Parks was tortured too. They also met another prisoner Tanu who was tortured even more than Parks. Reuel felt sympathetic and decided that they will take Tanu to Kestrel as they escape. They executed their plan and attacked the two guards and managed to reach Kestrel. Tanu has only told them that he is an explorer. Is Tanu a friend or an enemy?

Find out by reading this book what happens next. This book takes the readers into the vast universe and I had a great adventure along with the characters. The backdrop setting is done nicely by the author. The story is well paced and there weren’t any dull moments in the book.

Even though it’s the second book in the series, one could enjoy it as a standalone book.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

November 3, 2023

Valuing Gold

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Valuing Gold 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Cynthia L. Simmons ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
Qotd: Do you enjoy reading historical fiction? If yes, then get your hands on Cynthia L. Simmons’ book series “Southern Gold”. Mary Beth Roper and Peter Chandler are the main characters of the story. This book is set in Chattanooga, Tennessee in the year 1861. The war has started and there are many concerns among the multiple characters of the story.

Peter is worried about his widowed mother, bank, sister, etc. Mary Beth Roper is worried about her home, bank, father and her life. She loves the peace and safety that her home and Chattanooga offers them. After hearing about the news of his father’s death, Peter left for home. He had a long journey to home and reached after months.

The guy named Eddie whom Mary Beth was courting was killed in the war. This turned her world upside down. She had plans to marry him. What will Mary Beth do and more importantly how the war would affect everything?

The book is well paced and the author has written the entire plot carefully. The cover and the title of the book is suitable. It would be amazing to watch this book series as a movie. I am definitely interested in reading more books by the author in the future.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

November 3, 2023

Lamentations

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Lamentations 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Rachael Roberts Bliss ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
Lamentations written by the author Rachael Roberts Bliss is the second book in the Goddess of Promised Land book series. The main character of the story is a teenager Sophia-Emma. Sophia-Emma is an adopted daughter in her current family. As a baby, she was found on Granny Foster’s old plantation. An eagle was circling above her. She was taken in by her adopted mother and she was even given breastfeeding by her mother.

Sophia-Emma always knew that she was special. She can communicate with her eyes. She has mama, daddy and her little brother Christopher in her family. One day before the hurricane, Sophia-Emma was wandering to remember the things before the hurricane. Her family was worried for her and asked her to not leave like this going forward. Still, Sophia-Emma tried leaving her home but she was brought back home. Read this story to know if she will do anything again because of the calling.

This is a gripping story that kept me on the edge of my seat. The cover photo of the book is nice. The language used in the book is lucid and I was able to follow the story easily. The pace of the book is fine and I wasn’t bored anytime while reading it. Go ahead with this book without any second thoughts.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon