Synopsis:

Dating and High School: Hard Enough. Now Add Assassins.

Avoiding assassination wasn’t on Mel’s to-do list for her junior year. Learning she wasn’t human hadn’t made the list, either.

An only child with overprotective parents, Melody Walters just wants a drama-free year—and to be able to date. She gains the interest of more than one suitor, but doesn’t realize any one of them could be an enemy on the hunt. For her, the dating scene could prove deadly.

Mel discovers she’s a member of a botanical race, forced to hide their daughters in the human world until they mature enough for their powers to bloom. Something goes wrong with her blooming process, breaking her cover and jeopardizing the lives of her protectors and the large family she’d never known about.

With the enemy threat ever-looming, in a rush to master her new powers before she’s stranded in the human world forever, Mel struggles to decide who she can trust and if the sacrifice being asked of her is too great.

Favorite Lines:

I didn’t keep track!

My Opinion:

I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for my honest opinion so let’s get into it.

This book follow Melody Walters as she tries to navigate the typical dramas that come with high school. Throw in the fact that she finds out she isn’t human and that there are assassins out to end her race, and she finds that high school drama is the least of her worries.

This book had a really interesting concept that I have actually never read before. I’m all for the paranormal but I had no previous experience with botanical races of any sort so this was new territory and it did not disappoint. With unique storytelling and interesting plot, Houser was able to bring their world to life in a vivid and fascinating way.

Summary:

Overall, if you like romance, action, adventure, the paranormal, and fantasy then this book could be for you. Happy reading!

 

Seeder Shadow Wars

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Synopsis:

Forbidden children. Forgotten History. A power no one has witnessed in living memory. 

In the pyramid city of El-Pelusium, all second-born children are banished to an island of madmen for fear of a power they are rumored to possess. 
But Miki isn’t just a Second, she is a Fifth. 
Nineteen years of hiding behind false identities and away from the public eye has left her with unmatched anxiety. But when a chance encounter throws her in the path of the new young ruler of the Pyramid who is hunting for answers—and a friend, Miki must dodge the very person with the power to banish her. On top of it all, a madman from the island claims being a fifth-born means something. But listening to him would make Miki as mad as him. Unless he is right. If so, the system Miki’s fragile world is built upon, and her very life, are in the balance. 

Favorite Lines:

“Living isn’t the same as life.” 

My Opinion:

 I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for my honest opinion. 

I will be honest, this book had kind of a slow start. I thought it was going in one direction and then it went in a completely different one. But I am happy I stuck with it because it was an interesting concept. The story follows Miki, a fifth child born in a world where families are only permitted to have one child. Banished from her home, she has to learn to survive on an island of other banished seconds and keep her birth order a secret. The one thing I didn’t like about this book is while I thought the start was a bit slow, there were some parts that I thought went too fast and could have been slowed down and elaborated on. Perhaps this is because I liked the concept and wanted it to be more drawn out for my enjoyment.

I liked that there were PoV changes so we could see perspectives from other characters, especially from the romantic interest (I totally shipped Miki and Atsu). I won’t give any spoilers away on it though. 

As I had mentioned above, this was an interesting concept with a unique setting and Wilke has a unique storytelling voice.

Summary:

Overall, this was a really interesting concept and a decent read. If you like action, fiction, fantasy, and romance then this book may be for you. Happy reading! 

 

Seconds

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Synopsis:

Where can you turn to find industry experts willing to share their secrets?

This book is the ultimate writer’s refence, with tips and advice on craft, publishing and marketing from Mark Leslie Lafabvre, Kevin Killany, L. Jagi Lamplighter, Bobby Nash, Paul Kane, Nancy Oswald, Chris Barili, Jeff Bowles, Roberta Eaton Cheadle, Mario Acevedo and Kaye Lynne Booth. Learn from eleven traditional, independent and hybrid authors as they share what works for them.

You’ll like this book if you want to improve your craft or learn more about publishing and book marketing. Take a peek inside and find out what works for you.

My Opinion:

I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for my honest opinion.

If you follow this blog regularly, you know that this isn’t my typical type of book to review on here. Very rarely do I review guides or non-fiction type books unless I think they are something that would be of interest to both me but also to my readers. This was an exception because if you are like me and would love to write a book someday, any and all advice is welcome. This anthology takes tips and tricks from eleven authors to help any writer hone their craft. I found it to be both interesting and useful, answering questions I didn’t even know I had and giving me different perspectives to ponder as I move forward on my own writing journey.

Summary:

Overall, if you are an aspiring author or even just interested in an inside look at several authors’ minds, this book could be for you. Happy reading!

 

Ask the Authors 2022

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Synopsis:

When their animal spirit awakens, the tribesmen of Feralis must master their creature to arise anew with the power to transform. The tribeswomen can only hope to be lucky enough to be claimed as a lifemate – or face a life reduced to becoming property.

The old Alpha’s time is coming to an end, and the Deadly Reckonings are swiftly approaching. The victor of these brutal trials will become the new Alpha and rule over the four allied tribes.

Devlin, a young man with the animal aspect of a lion, dreams of shaping a better world and taking control from the power-hungry clutches of the cruel and dominating Reptilia. Becoming Alpha is the only way Devlin can protect his family, reclaim the woman he loves, and restore freedom to all the tribes of Feralis.

Follow Devlin as he faces the Deadly Reckonings, testing his nature and limits against other competitors, merciless monsters, perilous terrain, and his own desperate hopes.

Can a mortal enemy, a misfit sister, and even fate itself stand in his way?

Favorite Lines:

I didn’t keep track!

My Opinion:

I received a copy of this book from the authors in exchange for my honest opinion.

It has been awhile since I have had the time to sit down to read and review books, so I apologize in advance for my rustiness. This story follows Devlin and his family as they navigate a unique world of shapeshifters battling for the place of alpha to rule over all other shifters.

While I thought this was a refreshing and unique story, I did think that the writing was a bit choppy and could have flowed more smoothly. Other than that, it was a creative world unlike any other that I have read full of action, adventure, romance, and the paranormal. Not to mention there is a plot twist at the end (well at least I thought so) and who doesn’t like those?

Summary:

Overall, if you like fiction, fantasy, action, romance, and the paranormal then this book could be for you. Happy reading, everyone!

 

The Deadly Reckonings

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