Author of Hunted, The Relics of War, The Caein Legacy, & The Mage War Chronicles
Book Review: Legacy of the Brightwash by Krystle Matar Genre(s): Fantasy / Dystopian Content warning: This book contains scenes of violence, abuse, murder, and themes of child labor/slavery and mutilation. Tashué Blackwood is a regulation officer with the Authority, an agency dedicated to the oversight of those deemed “tainted” or “talented”. He believes in the […]
Book Review: Embers of Fate by Michele Quirke Genre(s): Historical Fantasy / Fantasy Romance Content warning: There are a few scenes that may be disturbing for some readers that feature kidnapping, physical assault, and execution. Elizabeth and Gregory are still in exile and on the run from their father, the king’s, forces as they attempt […]
Book Review: The Matchmaker’s Charm by Jodi Jensen Genre(s): Romance / Time-travel Content warning: There are a number of fairly explicit sex scenes in this book, as well as an abduction/kidnapping. Selina is a Romani with an unusual gift/curse. In order to secure her future with her people and marry the man in her life, […]
Book Review: A Moment in Time by Martin Dukes Genre(s): Young Adult / Science Fantasy / Time-Travel Content warning: There are themes of bullying and death present in this book that may be disturbing to some readers. Fifteen-year-old Alex Trueman is an ordinary boy; he’s an average student, he has hopes and dreams for his […]
Book Review: The Blood of Outcasts by D.A. Smith Genre(s): Fantasy Content warning: There are many violent scenes in this book, some gore, and themes of death/desecration that might be disturbing to some. Her clan was destroyed, her Master killed, and she was supposed to be executed. But Masako wasn’t dead, and she harbored a […]
Book Review: Revived by Barbara Avon Genre(s): Horror Content warning: There are some themes of violence, assault, and child abuse contained in this book. Steven Gold had everything – a great job, a wonderful wife, a bright future. Then a car accident left him clinically dead for one minute. After he awakens, he’s forced to […]
Book Review: The Skin by J.E. Hannaford Genre(s): Fantasy Content warning: There are some scenes of violence, themes of abuse, and kidnapping. The Skin begins with the classic selkie story. The selkie (and her sister in this case) go onto an island, then shed and hide their skins in order to travel more easily. Her […]
Book Review: Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree Genre(s): Fantasy If you’ve ever wondered what an orc warrior does at the end of a long career of adventuring and battle, it’s open a coffee shop, of course. Legends & Lattes is a story of making friends, changing careers, and finding happiness in life. It’s a […]
Book Review: The Drift by Casie Aufenthie Genre(s): Science fiction Content warning: There are a number of scenes depicting combat/physical violence, torture, and themes of societal oppression. In the future of Earth, humankind has been split into three distinct species. Psychically gifted Illuminatos, physically enhanced Corporis, and those with neither ability called the Unevolved. Years […]
Book Review: Killer Triggers by Joe Kenda Genre(s): Non-fiction Joe Kenda was a homicide detective with the Colorado Springs police department for many years. I discovered some of his TV series on ID a couple years ago, and I love his perspective on the investigations. When I heard about this book, I had to check […]
