Review: Sally Jones: The tragic loss of a young mother

Sally Jones: The tragic loss of a young mother by Justin Carver
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

"Sally Jones" is a very short story about a teenage mom named Sally, and what happens to her after the reversal of Roe vs Wade. This is a short real life tragedy written by someone that Sally had touched emotionally through their job. Perhaps it might change your viewpoint or at least give you a more understanding look at those affected.

http://www.amazon.com/Sally-Jones-wom...

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Review: A Curse of Wings

A Curse of Wings by Kara Legend
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

"A Curse of Wings" is what appears to be a promising start to a series that began in 2014, unfortunately it appears the author has written no more in the series which saddens me. I don't remember how I got my ebook, but I am assuming I got it from the author at some point.
Bliss was taken in by her now "Uncle" Darl after her parents were either taken or killed at age 10. He runs the trade between the "Fehin" which is the Demon possessed human bodies that live in the forests. She's sent alone to make a trade of Christmas ornaments with them and things go south quickly, to the point that she has to run for her life. Somehow a mysterious stranger shows up and saves her, but he holds many secrets about who he is and even holds the key to her past, which she has forgotten.
I hope the author releases a book two soon and is not another great author who disappears into the nether.
Here's a link to the paperback for this book on Amazon, which seems to be the only way to get it currently.
http://www.amazon.com/Curse-Wings-Bli...

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Review: One of These Nights: Part 1

One of These Nights: Part 1 by Ruby Madden
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

"One of These Nights" is a nice collection of experiences that one woman has over the course of a year or so. Tales of a beautiful curvy woman who explores her sexuality in different situations and becomes more empowered as they progress. A very sexy read, but unfortunately it ends too soon!
Here's the link on Amazon for this particular book:
http://www.amazon.com/These-Nights-We...

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Review: The Man With The White Face: An Urban Legend

The Man With The White Face: An Urban Legend by Micah Ackerman
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

"The Man With The White Face" is a made up urban legend story that has the making of a really awesome movie, but the story needs a little more work to live up to its potential. The main character is a 12-year-old boy that ends up getting kidnapped by the local urban legend. Of course, it's confusing as to why he doesn't try harder to get away or why he seems a little resigned to his fate. He's placed in a room where he's forced to watch things that would scar anyone for life.
The conclusion was a little predictable, but it would've been more shocking if he had fought harder earlier. It did have a nice little twisted storyline, but not anything that would give me nightmares.
Here's the link for this book on Amazon, it is currently free:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I...

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Review: Scarlet Magi

Scarlet Magi by Nicole Zoltack
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

"Scarlet Magi" by Nicole Zoltack is book 3 in the Heroes of Falledge series. I think this book and the first book "Black Hellebore" are my favorite in the series because they were very exciting.
This book picks up after Justina has returned from the dead in Gavina's body and she is trying to learn to control the new body as well as the young witches magic. Without the Black Hellebore around now, Falledge was in need of a new Superhero when the new villian shows up in town and a string a bodies are found. Will Justina be able to save the people of Falledge or are they all doomed?
I originally didn't like Justina at all, but this book turns her character around for me and in the end I was thrilled with the ending of this book. I'm not sure if Nicole Zoltack has more books in this series planned, but if she did I would definitely read them!
If you're looking for a clean yet exciting superhero series then the Heroes of Falledge series is a good one.
Here's the link to this book on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Scarlet-Magi-He...

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Review: Catalyst

Catalyst by Leighton Riley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

OMG "Catalyst"!!! This is such a dark read and I'm still trying to wrap my head around the story itself. It's complicated and twisted in it's perfection.

When Tinsley's boyfriend is murdered in her bars storeroom she struggles to move on to a new future, when he was her future and all she ever wanted. Soon after Liam's death his father sells the home and kicks her out, but the home happens to get bought by a former college classmate of hers. He's obviously interested in her, and she eventually realizes that Liam will never be coming back she gives in to the attraction. She gets weirded out when she starts receiving texts from Liam's phone, is he sending them from the grave or is someone playing a cruel joke?

I was shocked where this story line went and didn't see it coming until I was deep in to it. "Catalyst" does have triggers for anyone who may have been abducted or raped, and it might be better to pass over the book if those things affect you. There is a great conclusion to this twisted tale, but you have to go through some hell before you get there.
Here's the Amazon link for this awesome book:
http://www.amazon.com/Catalyst-Leight...


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Review: Me and My Mummy

Me and My Mummy by Dan Greenburg
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was our first "The Zack Files" book and I doubt it will be our last. Although "Me and My Mummy" is a chapter book, it is a short chapter book. It has about 60 or so pages and gets straight into the story and drops hints of previous adventures of Zacks.
In this book Zack ventures down to the basement and opens a mummy case, thinking he's cursed, he's at first terrified of the mummy. Sometimes you can't judge a mummy by its wrappings and it turns out Icky is a pretty cool mummy.
There are some funny things that happen and I found my kids giggling while I was reading, such a wonderful sound. :-)
As always here's a link for the book:
http://www.amazon.com/Zack-Files-26-M...


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Review: Stories from Around the World

Stories from Around the World by Heather Amery
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I read "Stories from Around the World" to my kids as part of their bedtime reading. They really enjoyed the different stories as well as being read too. They can read the stories by themselves already but love bedtime stories. This is an interesting collection of stories from various countries that have been passed around as fables to teach or to entertain, and it works and helps to expose your child to history or even to cultural differences. Some stories are funny, but others were just interesting.

Here's the link to Amazon where you can purchase it or you can contact a Usborne representative as well:
http://www.amazon.com/Stories-Around-...

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Review: Blind

Blind by Xavier Neal
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

When Maxx' friend Erin convinces her to get a job as the ring girl for the local fight bar, her best friend Logan starts to take notice. I mean after all, how could he not with all the provocative outfits she wears. Maxx has been in love with Logan as far back as she can remember, but he continues to keep her in the "friend zone", what does she have to do to get out of it and into his arms for more than a cuddle and a movie. Logan is attracted to Maxx but refuses to let it go beyond that because of fear, fear that he's no good for Maxx. Will he overcome his fear and dive into what could be the best relationship of his life?
OMFG "Blind" from Xavier is a freaking amazing beginning to what promises to be an awesome series!! Jeesh, I thought that the characters were realistic, sexy, funny, and could be my best buddies. The inner convos they had with themselves added that touch of hilariousness that some books lack. I bought this paperback from the author herself at a book event in San Antonio and couldn't wait to read it. The only downside to me is that this is a series so each book ends on a cliffhanger..... and I don't like cliffhangers! The upside is that there are 8 other books in this series that are currently out.
Here's the link to the series on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01A...

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