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The Collector by Anne Mette Hancock

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adventurous challenging emotional
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

 Even though this book is the second one in the series, I did not read the first one and I still understood the story. I did not have any problems picking up the book and enjoying it. A child goes missing and this puts everyone on edge. There are so many twists and turns in this book I thought I had it figured out and then something else would twist or turn. I really liked following journalist Heloise Kaldan through this story. I have not read anything from this author previously. I enjoyed how the author tells the story. *This book was given to me for free at my request from NetGalley and I provided this voluntary review. * 5/5 Stars 
The Ritual by Shantel Tessier

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challenging dark emotional tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I enjoyed this book more than I thought I would.  At first I couldn't understand why any girl would want to be a chosen but as the story went on I got it.  I think Blake and Ryat were a great match.  Ryat's whole world for 3 years is the LORDS but once he gets a chance to pick a chosen the story changes.  He changes and the unexpected happens.  I know this book is a series so I think I will see what happens next.  This is a new author for me and so far I really like Shantel Tessier. Great job on an interesting book! 
Unearthly by Cynthia Hand

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adventurous challenging informative inspiring
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This was a great book.  I read it on vacation.  Clara Gardner is a quarter angel and she has a purpose she must pursue.  Can she complete her purpose? I enjoyed this book and it was a fun read.
Silence by Apryl Baker

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adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I love this series.  I am glad the author has left room for more books.  I can't wait to see more adventures with Ella and all her friends.  This book has many great parts in it and proves how friends can help you out when they are most needed.  Eli is a great guardian angel and he is nice on the eyes too.  I really hope this book series and Mattie's series gets picked up and made into a group of great movies or I could see a great season or several seasons of TV shows.  I would love to see all the these wonderful books with Ella and Mattie come to the screen big or small.  I would love to play a role in these books and I have no acting experience.  lol   Thank you to Apryl Baker for continuing to write such wonderful books!
Midlife Soul Hunter by Shannon Mayer

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adventurous challenging emotional informative inspiring medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

 So, what a great ending to a series. I hope this author writes more of these books. I love this series so much. I really enjoyed Bree and all her friends. These books have action, mystery, romance, magic and everything in between in them. The supernatural elements was the cream on the cake for me. I enjoyed following along on all the adventures and I hope to join again soon. 
When the Chips Are Down by Anne Rasico

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challenging dark emotional sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

This book could be true to our future.  The government passes a law that all people get an implant in their arm, to control them.  This book was scary a bit for me and exciting as well.  I was concerned for Brooklyn and her friends safety.  What would it be like to wake up from a coma to a world where the government is controlling people this way?   I liked this book and since Anne is a new author for me, I will see what else she writes. 
Crazy as a Loon by Hailey Edwards

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adventurous challenging funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Flo, Ida, Joan and Ellie are a coven. They are not as young as they once were, but they try to stay active. This book was full of humor, action and the best part magic and supernaturals. I enjoyed getting to know the coven and their friends. The ladies are a fun bunch. I am excited to read the next book in this series and see what these friends are up to in the next adventure. Witches with creaks, groans and cracking joints, from being in their golden years, makes this series a fun read. 
The Pram by Joe Hill

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challenging dark emotional mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

 Willy and Marianne lose a child and decide to move to Maine. Willy finds a lonesome bridle path near their new home and daydreams of a child that was not meant to be. He is loaned a old baby stroller from years past to carry groceries home in one day. While using the stroller he daydreams of the baby lost. Is that crying coming from the stroller? Or cooing? This can not be, can it? This book was a bit scary and a good short story into the mind of Joe Hill. I learned that Joe Hill is Stephen King's son and have wanted to try one of his books ever since. This book did not disappoint! 
Midlife Magic Hunter by Shannon Mayer

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adventurous challenging dark funny medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

 Dating in your forties is not any easier for Bree. When you love bad boys, anything and everything can go wrong. Bree knows how to find trouble and trouble finds her. This is a great series and I think this series could be a great TV show or movie! I would LOVE to see it. Bree is in a love triangle and she needs to decide who she loves, eventually. As Bree tries to stop the dark counsel from making a spell that will end the world, action is around every corner. Can she stop the spell without losing more friends? This is a wonderful story and I also listened to most of it as a audio book, Lauren Fortgang is a great narrator. I'd love to learn from her. Anyone interested in action and ghosts, fey, witches, goblins, and more, you need to read this series! 
Ransomed to the World by Stacey Brutger

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adventurous challenging dark funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This book was the final book in the trilogy.  I loved everything about it! So much action and more sexy scenes between Annora and her men. In this book, Annora has to try to get the Phantom world to accept her pack.  She also goes on trying to get each of the guys packs to accept her. A huge story in these pages but so much excitement and fun.  There is something for all in these books. I enjoyed the whole trilogy and would love to see a TV show or movie.  I know if would be epic to make so much for the phantom world and dark matter work in a TV show or movie but done well it would be, did I say EPIC?  I would read more books from this author, her writing grabs me and keeps me coming back for more.