I am probably going to differ from many reviews but in my mind, this is an excellent “coming of age” story of a young woman struggling with who she is in terms of her family, the larger community, and her unique gifts. Blue Haven was born after the end of times, not to mention different, … Continue reading Blue Shadows Fall by Lenore Stutznegger
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Hagen’s Curse by James Emmi
In many ways, this is a story about predestination, family expectation, and the ability to break the chains that bind us. The story takes place in the Medieval town of Hagen, a quiet and very orderly town with great historical pride. In the center of the town is a statue of Margarete Heckler with a … Continue reading Hagen’s Curse by James Emmi
Destiny’s A Witch: A Wicked Good Mystery by Lucy May
This is a very fun cozy mystery about a 20 something-year-old witch named Moira Wicked. Having finished college and been on her own for a few years, she has just returned to her hometown, Charm Cove, Maine. She has been trying to live in denial of her magic abilities but came to the conclusion it … Continue reading Destiny’s A Witch: A Wicked Good Mystery by Lucy May
The Last Ny-Failen by Wendy L. Anderson
This is the last book in Anderson’s Ny-Failen series. I would be remiss if I did not say that when you have loved a book series and it comes to an end, it somehow feels like you have lost a friend. Anderson’s work was my introduction to the world of fantasy. I will never forget … Continue reading The Last Ny-Failen by Wendy L. Anderson
A Bottle Full of Djinn: A Sunnyside Retired Witches Community Novel By Paula Lester
This is a cozy crime caper! A quirky, funny story about a retirement home for witches, so you can imagine the chaos that could ensue given the possibility of aging, forgetful witches, and those that do not want to be there. Zoey Rivers is the Head of Staff and she herself is a witch but … Continue reading A Bottle Full of Djinn: A Sunnyside Retired Witches Community Novel By Paula Lester
Void of Power by Andrew C. Raiford
This is a futuristic fantasy novel with a lot of action! The setting is Texas after the Cultural War Treaty has been set up. The treaty states the federal government and all of its agents may not enter the Void. The Void now belongs to no one and exists with its own rules. The inhabitants … Continue reading Void of Power by Andrew C. Raiford
Girl of Fire: Berona’s Quest by Gabrielle Mathieu
When I was a young adult, the author to read was Judy Blume, but alas, times have changed and now we have Gabrielle Mathieu. Mathieu writes with the same sense of the reality of youth as Blume did but in a non-reality setting. Instead, the reader finds the main character, 18-year-old Berona, in a feudal … Continue reading Girl of Fire: Berona’s Quest by Gabrielle Mathieu
Iron and the Arrow by Wendy L. Anderson
When you start a series itis with the understanding that the author has to have time to write the next book which I never seem to handle very well. I am pretty much an immediate gratification kind of girl so when I found out that this was coming I was beyond thrilled! I have … Continue reading Iron and the Arrow by Wendy L. Anderson
Mariko Takashi and the Case of the Living Dinosaur by Christopher Bair
Christopher Bair has written a series of books about a High School Witch who manages the magic in her High School. Mariko Takashi, the witch, and her sidekick, Alvaro Jameson, work together as detectives to solve supernatural mysteries. They have not known each other very long and so their relationship is evolving. They are both … Continue reading Mariko Takashi and the Case of the Living Dinosaur by Christopher Bair
Fireflies and Cosmos by J. Darris Mitchell
I got to meet the author at the Texas Book Festival this year - interacting with him was enough to make me get the first book in the series and read it. He was dressed up as one of the characters in his book, speaking the verbiage and telling stories. What a hoot and what … Continue reading Fireflies and Cosmos by J. Darris Mitchell
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