Hello my faithful readers! Tis I, Marie, your reviewer of indie books, here to give you another list of interesting books I read in January. So without further ado, here are the indies I enjoyed last month.
Undressed
by Karina Kantas
Rating: 4 Stars
Review:
This
book delivers on everything the blurb promises: introductions to a
couple novels that leave you wanting more, flash fiction, and poetry.
Well written and full of emotion, this was certainly an enjoyable read.
Pretty Guilty
by K.L. Cottrell
Rating: 5 Stars
Review:
A perfectly beautiful story.
K.L.
Cottrell has such an amazing way with words. Her characters instantly
jump off the page and the story immediately draws you in. She makes it
so easy to fall in love with her characters, to feel their joy and
sadness as your own. This story is laden with life lessons and really
tugs at the heartstrings. 10 stars!
The Guardians
by Gina Moray
Rating: 4 Stars
Review:
Equal parts thriller and murder mystery, this book will take you to dark places. I was reminded of Needful Things
by Stephen King, with the way a demon drove into town and made deals,
for a price. In the end, the price was too steep. Corpses and fields
overflowing with blood were all that was left.
Gina Moray certainly puts you in the middle of all the action and horror. A creepy read that is not for weak stomachs!
Lunatic Justice
by Garrison Kelly
Rating: 5 Stars
Review:
This
collection of poetry and songs will keep you on your toes and leave you
shaking your head at the world at large. Garrison Kelly not only
exposes the sad truths of mankind but puts them on display. The results
are sometimes hard to swallow, or hard to read, but will elicit an
emotional reaction from you. Whether that emotion is fear, anger,
sadness, or disgust depends on the reader.
My favorites of the
collection were "I Apologize," "My Body," "Thank You," "Rise and Shine,"
"Shadow Hawk," "Coasting," "I Still Remember," "Screaming Into the
Abyss," and "STEM Sell."
All four and five star reviews last month! Woohoo, that's some entertaining reads! I hope you find a title from this list that sparks your interest. Always remember to tip your waitresses and review the indie products you enjoy.
Happy reading!
Hello fellow book-a-holics! Last month was pretty busy, but I still managed to read a good many indie books. Who doesn't love indie authors? Here is what I thought of them.
Siren Slave
by Aurora Styles
Rating: 5 Stars
Review:
Do not judge this book by its "typical romance" cover! This story has a
goofy princess who loves alliteration, an OCD pirate into BDSM, a lusty
sea witch who has a potion for everything (including manly problems), a
fey "god" who loves bloodshed and wears a loincloth, a villain who
dresses in drag and has a bit too much affection for livestock,
mermaids, unicorns, and more. This magical adventure is a non-stop laugh
fest with a dash of romance and politics thrown in for good measure. I
highly recommend getting swept away on this voyage.
Kissing the Rain
by Jen Winters
Rating: 4 Stars
Review:
A
nice, short prequel to Kissing Demons told from Alex's point of view.
We see his constant struggle with the two forces warring within him and
feel his fear about his father's call. I enjoyed getting in this
character's head and hope to read more from this author soon!
Souls of the Reaper
by Markie Madden
Rating: 4 Stars
Review:
This
book was hard to put down! I enjoyed the first book in the series and
the second one is even better. Though there were many instances of
repetitiveness when it came to Lacey's past, I could overlook it because
of the intriguing story. The characters were well developed and the
pace perfect. A great read!
Something Borrowed
by Kimberly Kincaid
Rating: 5 Stars
Review:
This
story had me laughing and falling in love with the characters from page
one. I love a book that draws me in so completely in just a few
paragraphs. I definitely recommend this one if you want a short, sexy,
but sweet read.
Undefined
by Sylvie Nathan
Rating: 3 Stars
Review:
This
was a nice little story about a girl who realizes that she is a
lesbian. The realization came on rather quickly but was well done.
However, I would have liked the characters fleshed out a bit more so I
could truly relate to their struggles. Overall, an okay read.
Up in Flames
by Shyla Colt
Rating: 4 Stars
Review:
A
sweet, short story with a happy ending. It was enjoyable, but I would
have loved more. A chance to delve more into the character's lives
before the crash would have been great.
Roommate Menage
by Harmonie St. James
Rating: 4 Stars
Review:
If you are looking for a short, sexy ride that will leave you hot and
bothered, this is it. An unexpected event finds Chad invited into a
threesome with his roommate and his roommate's hot girlfriend. Is this a
one time deal? Will things be weird afterwards? You have to read to
find out!
Looking Into the Abyss
by Various Authors
Rating: 4 Stars
Review:
An
interesting collection of varying short stories. Each author brought
their own unique style and I enjoyed discovering a few new authors.
My favorite stories would have to be "The Elephant" and "Bad Cadet".
A great read for a wonderful cause!
That wraps up last month's reads and reviews. Stay tuned for exciting news coming this month and happy reading!
Magical things are coming your way! Well, magical and science fiction-y. I will soon be publishing another book of short stories. These stories will contain fantasy or sci-fi elements, or sometimes both blended together. This will be my tenth published work and I am excited to bring these tales to life in the pages of a new book. Here is a teaser with a little sneak peek into "Four Items," a tale in Cyborgs and Sorcery:
Also coming your way early this year is an erotic thriller set in the 1930s. The Blood Files: The Case of Arnus Mortem is the first of a trilogy of horrific short stories co-written by myself and the wonderful B.J. Taylor.
Vampires running loose in San Francisco? Who better to investigate than a pair of P.I.'s? When Randall and Penny are given a missing person's case, they don't realize the true monsters behind what's going on are no mere mortals. Soon, they find out just how far the vampires and their minions will go to wreak havoc and destruction on the city. Can two humans save the day or will America be overrun with the undead?
I hope you are ready for some thrills and chills this year, friends. More amazing things to come!
