Battle Spire
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Jack Kross only wanted to play the game. Now he's fighting for his life. When a mysterious...
Island of Gold (Sea and Stone Chronicles)
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1454. A noble French falconer. A spirited merchant’s daughter. And a fateful decision that changes...
Historical Romance Adventure
Charlotte (184 KP) rated The Search For Synergy (The Talisman Series #1) in Books
Aug 23, 2021
I'm always excited to start a new series and I wasn't disappointed with this one.
Brett Salter has created two different but connected characters in Rome and Julien. Their personalities spark off of each other well and it's fun to see how they interact with each other.
The boys both grow in confidence and experience throughout the book, whilst still keeping their individuality and sense of humour.
The Search for Synergy puts a bit of a different light on the myths of dragons and Camelot which makes me happy. It also makes me glad that it's not real, I would be so creeped out!
Not only is this the start of what looks to be a fun and interesting series but it can also be read by a broad audience. As well as being something to read alone, The Search for Synergy, could (and should) be something that is read to a group. I know I said it's a teen fantasy but I also think it would be good for kick-starting the imagination of a slightly younger reader.
@Merissa
Jack the Ripper: Case Closed
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London. 1894. 'I am not a detective, chief constable.' 'No, but you are a poet, a freemason...
Mrs. Claus and the Halloween Homicide
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Mrs. Claus is the gift that keeps giving in the second installment of Liz Ireland’s newest cozy...
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2395 KP) rated Murder Gets a Makeover in Books
Oct 15, 2021 (Updated Oct 15, 2021)
Between the strong sub-plots and the solid mystery, this book is always hopping. Author Laura Levine does a great job of juggling everything and keeping us entertained the entire time. The book is filled with laughs, mainly coming from the sub-plots. The characters are more caricatures, but they fit the tone of the series perfectly and do their job of entertaining us. I did feel this book wasn’t quite as good as most of the series, but it’s mostly minor nitpicks. Overall, I enjoyed Jaine’s latest adventure and am sure that her fans will laugh as the pages fly by.
Origin Exposed (Descended of Dragons #2)
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A Dangerous Secret In fiery redhead Stella Stonewall’s new world magic and shape-shifters are...
Fantasy Romance Young Adult
Six Feet Deep Dish
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Fresh mozzarella, tangy tomato sauce, and murder: the perfect recipe for a delicious first entry in...
The Land of God (The Two Daggers #2)
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Pain. His sister’s screams. And a beautiful face in the jeering crowd. When Henri of Maron woke,...
Historical Fiction 13th Century Medieval
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2395 KP) rated A Deadly Bone to Pick in Books
Feb 23, 2022
I picked up this book because of the Southern California setting, and I loved that. Even though Pier Point is fictional, I could easily picture it. I also enjoyed meeting Molly and the rest of her neighbors. They are slightly eccentric, but not so over the top that they didn’t still feel real. There are plenty of dogs, and they are equally charming. Unfortunately, the pacing of the book is very off. It was slow in the beginning, focusing on Molly settling into her new life. The ending, while logical, was rushed. That kept me from fully enjoying what was a promising debut.