4 out of 5 stars Set 60 years in the future, The Sky Looked the Same is told through the main character Mia’s diary entries. After defending her friends turns into a violent situation, sixteen-year-old Mia is sentenced to 30 years for her crimes. However, in the world Dike has created, instead of serving time, … Continue reading The Sky Looked the Same by Marissa Dike
Category: Indie Reviews
Between the Birches: Awakening
Between the Birches: Awakening Between the Birches: Awakening opens with Beth, her husband Tom, and their best friend, Grady heading on a camping trip in the Appalachian mountains to celebrate Beth’s 25th birthday. Shortly after they arrive, the trio unexpectedly encounters two of Tom and Grady’s old friends, and the trip quickly turns into a … Continue reading Between the Birches: Awakening
The Cracked Reflection by Terry Geo
★★★★★ The Cracked Reflection by Terry Geo I almost always choose a full-length book over a novella, but lately, I have been enjoying novellas and short stories. Sometimes, a shorter read fits perfectly in the time I have available to read. Novellas are especially satisfying when the writer packs a lot of action and character … Continue reading The Cracked Reflection by Terry Geo
StarFire Dragons by Dawn Ross
4 stars StarFire Dragons, book one of the sci-fi/fantasy Dragon Spawn Chronicles by Dawn Ross, follows what happens when the crew of the Odyssey starship finds two child-warriors on a Cooperative planet and must decide what to do. New in his role, Vice-Executive Commander J.D. Hapker makes a choice that sets the rest of the … Continue reading StarFire Dragons by Dawn Ross
I, Volcano by Eule Grey
3 stars I, Volcano is a dystopian novel set in an oppressed island nation. Jalob Baleine is a medic who was forced to evacuate from Skarle, her home nation, when she was 10. She meets Corail Esplash, a brash violinist from Ansar, and sparks fly. I was really torn when reading this book. There were … Continue reading I, Volcano by Eule Grey
Shaken No More by Jacqui Morrison
3 stars This women’s fiction/romance novel is about one woman's fight to overcome several past traumas and find love, success, and happiness. Shaken No More After leaving her abusive husband, Meredith Golden meets Paul and the two begin a romantic relationship. Things seem to be going well for Meredith in her career and in her … Continue reading Shaken No More by Jacqui Morrison
The Ghost Society by J.E. Clarkson
The Ghost Society The Ghost Society is the second installment in J.E. Clarkson’s Nemo & Co dystopian techno-thriller series. Like the first book, The Ghost Society is told from the perspective of a woman known only as The Cleaner. The Ghost Society reveals more about The Cleaner, introduces us to a few new characters, and … Continue reading The Ghost Society by J.E. Clarkson
The Vanishing Office by J.E. Clarkson
The Vanishing Office by J.E. Clarkson The Vanishing Office is the second book I’ve read by Clarkson. The first was The Lamb, a murder mystery. While The Vanishing Office, a dystopian thriller, is quite different from The Lamb in terms of genre, subject matter, and tone, Clarkson’s distinctive voice and intriguing writing style are still … Continue reading The Vanishing Office by J.E. Clarkson
For the Love of Many by Vivian Dunn
5 stars “...why should anyone ever have to hold in their happiness?”Vivian Dunn, For the Love of Many For the Love of Many is a period romance book based on the life of Joan Crawford (“Billie”). Billie is a showgirl from Kansas City who fights her way from Detroit to a Broadway chorus in the … Continue reading For the Love of Many by Vivian Dunn
The 13th Zodiac by L. Krauch
4 out of 5 stars In the 13th Zodiac, the titan Time makes a decision that sets the foundation for the rest of the story. And, what a story it is! This high fantasy book features some wonderful world-building and a diverse set of interesting characters. The main characters Jase Raion, the Crown Prince of … Continue reading The 13th Zodiac by L. Krauch