** I voluntarily read and reviewed a review copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you to Author Louis K. Lowy for sending a review copy. The Second Life of Eddie Coyne isn’t the sort of book I would typically pick up. Eddie, the main character is addicted to gambling and, frankly, I didn’t see him as all that likeable. Gambling tends to make me cranky (my eyes glazed over when I reached the explanations […]
Kingdom of Exiles (The Beast Charmer #1) Maxym M. Martineau Genre: Fantasy / Romance Published: June 25, 2019 Rating: Exiled beast charmer Leena Edenfrell is in deep trouble. Empty pockets forced her to sell her beloved magical beasts on the black market—an offense punishable by death—and now there’s a price on her head. With the realm’s most talented murderer-for-hire nipping at her heels, Leena makes him an offer he can’t refuse: powerful mythical creatures in exchange for her life. If […]
Radioactive Evolution Richard Hummel Genre: LitRPG Published: November 2018 Rating: How far would you go to change humanity’s fate? Jared Cartwright has spent the last two years delving into the twisted, scarred wastelands of an earth ravaged by nuclear war. The rich and powerful have taken to the oceans and skies on floating utopias, escaping destruction and leaving the rest of humanity to fend off the mutated creatures that roam the earth. To face his new reality, Jared must become […]
When I saw this title while scrolling through library books on Overdrive, that cover snagged me and just wouldn’t let go. This was an excellent answer to this February’s monthly motif. This was my first novel written by Amanda Bouchet and truly, A Promise of Fire started strong with a quick pace and the promise of adventure and romance. I love reading strong characters and, of course, enjoy a bit of man candy and the author certainly delivered both. Bouchet’s […]
Shatter MeTahereh MafiLength: 338 PagesPublished: November 2011 (Harper) Rating: Amazon Goodreads I have a curseI have a gift I am a monsterI’m more than human My touch is lethalMy touch is power I am their weaponI will fight back Juliette hasn’t touched anyone in exactly 264 days. The last time she did, it was an accident, but The Reestablishment locked her up for murder. No one knows why Juliette’s touch is fatal. […]