Hello, all!
October being the insane month it was, I had not the first blog post. Today I'm going to catch you up on everything I read in the past two months. Indie books, woohoo!
Pawper to Pedigree
by Angel M.
Rating: 4 Stars
Review:
A fun read!
Though there are some jarring editing issues and the
constant POV changes can be confusing, the story shined through and what
a fun story it was. The characters were entertaining and relatable. Her
writing style flowed with ease. This was a whimsical ride with tons of
humor, a dash of romance, and cute pictures of the different dogs that
were just as entertaining to read about as the people.
I look forward to reading more from this author.
To purchase this title, find it on Amazon here.
The Birth of Hope
by Eliza Blackwood
Rating: 5 Stars
Review:
A beautiful, emotional story about friendship and love. Two battered
women find each other and make lasting friendships that give them the
support and hope they need to start over. A real page turner that had me
tearing up a few times.
To purchase this title, find it on Amazon here.
Queen Joanna
by Kate Danley
Rating: 3 Stars
Review:
A spooky enough short story but more detail would have made it truly frightening.
To purchase this title, find it on Amazon here.
Taken by the Huntsman
by Mistral Dawn
Rating: 5 Stars
Review:
Mesmerizing read!
I was completely spellbound by this story. I had to
physically make myself put down my phone to tune back into the real
world, I was so enthralled with the one Mistral Dawn created! Such
attention to detail as far as the setting, the governing bodies and how
they worked, and the characters themselves had me so completely immersed
in her world that I could almost taste the food and smell the air.
The
story itself was a classic one but done in a modern way of thinking
that made it more believable. The big strong man may have made off with
the woman he feels bound to against her will, but he understands the
repercussions and has no illusions that she will immediately fall in
love with him. The characters realize their shortcomings and try to deal
with the situations they are thrown into reasonably.
And those steamy scenes, whoa! I had to pause and fan myself a few times!
Excellent read! I cannot wait to read more of Mistral's stories about the world of Faerie.
To purchase this title, find it on Amazon here.
Shock of Night
by P. Mattern
Rating: 3 Stars
Review:
A short, crazy story. Though I enjoyed the wild ride, I would have liked
a few more details about Hallie herself and maybe how crappy her
childhood was. I could see it as a short novel, with a bit more about
the strange world she was thrown into.
To purchase this title, find it on Amazon here.
Squirrel Bait
by C.P. Davis
Rating: 4 Stars
Review:
Attack of the killer squirrels!
This was a short
romp into a hilarious fantasy world. Curses, were-squirrels,
librarians, book theives, a wedding; what more could you ask for? If you
take it for what it is, a silly read meant to entertain, you will
certainly enjoy it as much as I did.
My only real complaints were
editing issues and maybe getting to know the two main characters a bit
more before the bloodshed began.
Were- squirrels!
To purchase this title, find it on Amazon here.
Shivers
by Heather R. Blair
Rating: 4 Stars
Review:
These tales weren't as dark as I expected but they were cute and
entertaining. My only real complaint are some editing issues but other
than that, it was a fun ride.
Nice, quick read.
To purchase this title, find it on Amazon here.
Heckled
by Valarie Savage Kinney
Rating: 4 Stars
Review:
I was drawn to the story and the idea of this heckler who was like a
real person to the protagonist. As one who suffers from depression and
anxiety, I can relate to the feelings of worthlessness and despair. A
tragic read that gives you a glimpse of what depression can be like for
some.
To purchase this title, find it on Amazon here.
Until Death Do Us Part
by James Fuller
Rating: 4 Stars
Review:
A sexy tale
Fast paced and fun, this sexy story was hard to put down. Have to read the sequel to find out what happens!
To purchase this title, find it on Amazon here.
Untitled Beauty
by C.E. Wilson
Rating: 5 Stars
Review:
A heart wrenching yet beautiful story. The author creates a future where
only people considered beautiful can lead normal lives. Those who
aren't are treated like slaves and what makes this so horrifying is that
it seems less science fiction and more like a possible future society.
Eleven
hasn't given up hope that one day she can lead the life of a Beauty and
even in her darkest hour, her will to survive has me cheering her on.
Well written and deep, C. E. Wilson has created another masterpiece.
To purchase this title, find it on Amazon here.
I also read I Hate Fairyland #9, The Walking Dead Compendium 3, and the first three books in A Series of Unfortunate Events. All in all, good months book-wise!
Check out some of these awesome indie books that I enjoyed so much. Happy reading!