Academy Arcanist (Astra Academy #1)
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Hopes. Dreams. And literal nightmares out to kill a young boy. Gray Lexly, son of a candlemaker,...
Young Adult (YA) Fantasy
ClareR (6106 KP) rated The Lighthouse Witches in Books
Nov 27, 2022
And then one day, twenty years later, someone resembling Luna’s sister turns up - and she hasn’t aged a day.
This is an eerie, unsettling story, packed with history, ancient beliefs and paranoia.
There are three timelines: the 17th century explains the origins of the witches and their slaughter; 1998 where Liv comes to live on the island with her daughters; and the present day, when Luna returns to the island as an adult. These timelines are expertly woven together, and they explain what has happened in the past to form the opinions of the future.
I couldn’t put this down! The more ominous and creepy it became, the more I wanted to listen to it. You certainly won’t want to be visiting caves or lighthouses anytime soon after reading this!
Wish (Indigo Dreams #1)
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If you love ballet fiction... For Indigo Stevens, ballet classes at Miss Roberta’s ballet studio...
Young Adult Contemporary
Refuge (Relentless, #2)
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To keep the people she loves safe, Sara left everything she knew behind. She soon learns this new...
Fantasy Paranormal Romance Young Adult
Merissa (13828 KP) rated Faith and Moonlight (Faith and Moonlight #1) in Books
May 20, 2023
This was a quick read that was thoroughly enjoyable, a fantasy-filled ride full of characters and hardships. Well written and with no editing or grammatical errors that I found, the story flowed well and was evenly paced throughout.
This is the first novella by these authors that I have read, and although this can be read as a standalone, I understand that it is best if you have some prior knowledge of the "Echo of the Ascended" series. I don't have such knowledge, but I don't feel that this negatively impacted my enjoyment of this novella either. Definitely recommended.
* I received this book from the authors in return for a fair and honest review. *
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Jan 21, 2016
Merissa (13828 KP) rated Spark in Books
May 20, 2023
We stay with Francy as she enters a world of alien theories, collapsed fulcrums, mathematics, entropy and yoga. It is a whirlwind of theories that made my head spin at times. I loved Francy's dad's explanation of entropy, with analogies of having a 9-year-old child. Perfect!
There is intrigue and suspense in this book as Francy tries to figure out just what is going on, and more importantly, how she can help in any way. Then we also have a splash of romance as she and Owen become closer.
This is not your normal, run-of-the-mill Young Adult tale. It will intrigue and delight as the story takes you along. Different from anything I have read, I would not hesitate to recommend it.
* I received this book from the author in return for a fair and honest review. *
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Jan 23, 2016
Merissa (13828 KP) rated The Hunter's Moon (The Secret Warrior #1) in Books
May 20, 2023
This is a smooth-flowing book where the seventeen-year-old main female is thrust into the world of the paranormal, not knowing a single thing about it. Her ten-year-old brother is a delight to read about and certainly deserves the nickname of Batboy. Her doubts and fears about what is to come are completely relevant, and not out of character. The supporting characters are mainly a quiet bunch, with the spotlight on Okema, Miriam and Hawthorne. That being said, this is a series with a whole bunch of potential and I can't wait to read more. Definitely recommended for all fans of YA/Paranormal.
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
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Feb 5, 2016
Falling From The Sky (Bear Creek #1)
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All stability in sixteen-year-old Ridge McCoy’s life crashed and burned in the plane crash that...
Contemporary MM Romance Young Adult
Energy Reborn (Energy Series #4)
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The final book in the Energy Series! After the trauma from their final battle with Exemplar, Tarek...
Young Adult Science Fiction Romance
Merissa (13828 KP) rated Defects (The Reverians #1) in Books
May 23, 2023
I loved the friendship between Zach, Em, and Rogue, although Zach's feelings were plain for all to see apart from Em and Rogue! Their story is only just beginning and I can't wait to read more. With intrigue on every page, this is a well-written and well-paced story, set in a world that I haven't read about before. This is the first book by this author that I have read, but I thoroughly enjoyed it and will be continuing with this series. Definitely recommended by me.
* I received this book from the author via Bostick Communications in return for a fair and honest review. *
Merissa
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Feb 22, 2016