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Midlife Zombie Hunter by Shannon Mayer

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adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious 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 was another great book from Shannon!  I really enjoy this series.  I completely relate this Bree and love all her friends. Bree deals with monsters and so much more in this book.  She learns more about her friends and who her enemies are in this book. I ending was not what I wanted to hear but I am excited to read the next book and see what happens next.  I listen to the audiobook also with this book and Lauren Fortgang is awesome!  She bring the book to life.  I think this books would be something TV or the movies need to grab while they can.  I think these series would be great for TV or the movies and if done well a great giggle along the way!
Magic Claims by Ilona Andrews

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adventurous challenging dark inspiring fast-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? N/A

5.0

I love this series.  I love Kate Daniels!  I am glad this series is back and we are learning more about what happen to Kate and Curran after they left Atlanta. This was packed action book from beginning to end. I did not think the low profile was from Kate and her family.  They will always want to help other and why shouldn't they.  What a great book!  I can't wait for more.
Midlife Ghost Hunter by Shannon Mayer

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adventurous dark hopeful lighthearted mysterious 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

In this book, Bree is on her way to New Orleans to find her grandma's ghost.  Turns out NOLA has enemies and friends, but Bree finds one of Gran's old friends as well.  This book is full of more adventures and lots more fun. I enjoyed Lauren Fortgang's narration of this book as well.  She can bring a book to life and has done a great job in this series. Bree needs a few Advil to through all the adventure in this book but I enjoyed the ride.
Starlight Web by Yasmine Galenorn

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adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

Welcome to Moonshadow Bay!  I love this author, so when she starts writing new series I have to try them.  I started this book and honestly, it took me a bit to get into it.  I am not sure why.  I think the reason was it was a bit slow for me in the beginning. January Jaxson and all the characters grew on me several chapters in. January is a a paranormal investigator for Conjure Ink. She finds a little trouble but makes new friends and maybe even finds love.  Now I am excited to read what January finds in her next adventure in Moonshadow Bay.
Daddy's Little Girl by Tee Morris

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dark mysterious sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

This book was a very short story which I enjoy when I want a quick read.  This book started off strong and I was hooked.  I wanted just a little more story behind how we got to this point in the story.  I felt there was something missing from the story.  But I think that made it a bit creepier.
Escape Room by Maren Stoffels

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

4.0

I have not read this author's books before but wanted to give this book a try.  I have not read many escape room books before but this one was interesting.  Alissa, Sky, Miles, and Mint are friends that decide to try an escape room.  It doesn't turn out to be as fun as they think. I liked the twists the story took and a bit of mystery. It was an ending I expected but other that than I liked this book.
Midlife Demon Hunter by Shannon Mayer

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adventurous funny mysterious 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 was another great book in this series.  I love to meet new characters and follow on dangerous adventures.  We met the Goblins in this book and made some new friends.  Bree always gets into lots of trouble with her friends.  I love the humor in these books and how the author writes a little serious but then add some humor on top.  This is a fun series and I can't wait to read book 4!  Thank you Shannon for such a great series!  I still say this would be one for TV or movies to pick up. 
Midlife Fairy Hunter by Shannon Mayer

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adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious 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? No

5.0

Breena is a fun character in this book.  I enjoy getting to know more about her and her friends.  This book is funny and makes me feel better about my age.  I know how Breena feels! We are not old yet!  I really love this series!  I think someone in TV or movies should grab this series and make a few funny and cute movies or a TV series!  I love how the humor is sprinkled in and to me, it makes the characters more "human" and more likable.  Sometimes books make characters unattainable but this series makes me feel like the characters are people I know and they are my friends too.   Seeing this on TV or on the big screen would be a great way to share with a wider audience that may not have read the series yet.  I say, if you see Shannon Mayer's books buy them; you will be glad you did! This book was a audio book I listen too and I want to say Lauren Fortgang helped bring the story and all the fun charterers to life.
The Deepest of Secrets by Kelley Armstrong

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

4.0

I have really enjoyed this author in the past.  I have not read any books from this series but thought I would give this book a try. I really enjoyed it! This book seems to be the end of this series so I guess I started at the end.  Detective Casey Duncan is a great character and I enjoyed the story. *This book was given to me for free at my request from NetGalley and I provided this voluntary review.*
Trick or Treat by Katerina Diamond

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dark mysterious slow-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? No

4.0

I have not read any other books in this series.  I wasn't sure how it would work to read book 7.  I really enjoyed this book.  I did not guess the ending and I enjoyed the way the author used the characters to help weave a interesting mystery.  I enjoyed getting to know the characters along the way. *This book was given to me for free at my request from NetGalley and I provided this voluntary review.*