The Whimsicals by Mr. Bohemiam
Title: The Whimsicals: The Wonky Wingmen Author: Mr. Bohemian Genre: satire (three script plays) Setting: an imaginary heaven Publisher: Mr. Bohemian Source: from author (in exchange for honest review) Overall Rating: 4/5 stars The Whimsicals by Mr. Bohemian Strap on your angel wings and resize your halo, this bus is set for Heaven or bust! A […]
Unexpected Allies and Recurring Warts by Grace Marshall
Title: Unexpected Allies and Recurring Warts Author: Grace Marshall Series: Horse Haven, #2 Genre: Christian Young Adult Fiction Era: contemporary Setting: Missouri, USA Publisher: Grace Marshall Source: from author (in exchange for honest review) Overall Rating: 4/5 stars Unexpected Allies and Recurring Warts by Grace Marshall A spunky kitten on a daring rescue, a neglected mare […]
Nyssa Glass and the Caper Crisis by H.L. Burke
Title: Nyssa Glass and the Caper Crisis Series: Nyssa Glass, #0.5 Author: H.L. Burke Genre: steampunk (science fiction) Age Range: upper middle grade/young adult Overall Rating: 4 stars Nyssa Glass and the Caper Crisis by H.L. Burke Orphaned cat burglar Nyssa Glass intends to outwit her rotten fate. “Adopted” by her incarcerated uncle’s gang of thieves, […]
The Selection by Kiera Cass
Title: The Selection Author: Kiera Cass Series: The Selection, #1 Genre: Dystopian Romance? Era: futuristic Publisher: HarperTeen Source: from library Overall Rating: 4/5 stars The Selection by Kiera Cass For thirty-five girls, the Selection is the chance of a lifetime. The opportunity to escape the life laid out for them since birth. To be swept up […]
Only Children Chase Sawdust by Willowy Whisper
Title: Only Children Chase Sawdust Author: Willowy Whisper Genre: Christian Historical Adventure Era: Pioneer-era (maybe early 1800s? Mid-1800s?) Setting: United States Publisher: Willowy Whisper Source: from author (in exchange for honest review) Overall Rating: 4/5 Only Children Chase Sawdust by Willowy Whisper Their whole life turned to sawdust and blew away . . . Please don’t leave me, […]
Structuring Your Novel by K.M. Weiland
Structuring Your Novel by K.M. Weiland Is Structure the Hidden Foundation of All Successful Stories? Why do some stories work and others don’t? The answer is structure. In this new guide from the author of the bestselling Outlining Your Novel, you will discover the universal underpinnings that guarantee powerful plot and character arcs. An understanding […]
The Paratroopers by John Emmert
Title: The Paratroopers (A Novel of the 82nd Airborne Division) Author: John Emmert Series: Airborne Trilogy, #1 Genre: Historical Adventure Era: 1941-1943 (WW2) Setting: United States, North Africa, and Italy Publisher: John Emmert Source: borrowed from a friend of mine who owns it Overall Rating: 3.5/5 stars The Paratroopers by John Emmert Steven Weaver’s life as […]
The Ugly Teapot by Fred Holmes
Title: The Ugly Teapot: Hannah Author: Fred Holmes Series: The Ugly Teapot, Book 1 Genre: YA Fantasy Adventure Era: contemporary Setting: United States and the Middle East Publisher: Fred Holmes Source: from the author (in exchange for an honest review) Overall Rating: 3.5/5 The Ugly Teapot by Fred Holmes Fourteen-year-old Hannah Bradbury loved her father […]
London in the Dark by Victoria Lynn
Title: London In The Dark Author: Victoria Lynn Series: Light of London, #1 Genre: Christian Historical Mystery Era: 1910 (Edwardian) Setting: London, England Publisher: Ichthus Family Productions Source: from author (in exchange for honest review) Overall Rating: 3.5/5 London in the Dark by Victoria Lynn London, 1910 Budding Private Detective Cyril Arlington Hartwell has a conundrum. […]
The Lucky Hat Mine by J.v.L. Bell
Title: The Lucky Hat Mine Author: J.v.L. Bell Genre: Historical Mystery/Romance/Comedy Era: 1860s Setting: Idaho Springs, Colorado Publisher: Hansen Publishing Group Source: from author (in exchange for honest review) Overall Rating: 3.5/5 stars (one star was removed for content issues) The Lucky Hat Mine by J.v.L. Bell A recipe for true love or murder? Ingredients: one […]
A Noble Masquerade by Kristi Ann Hunter
After thinking it over for a while, I decided to review A Noble Masquerade by Kristi Ann Hunter in a slightly different way. In honor of the Miranda/Marsh letters, this review will be in epistolary style. First, a brief introduction the subject material: Lady Miranda Hawthorne acts every inch the lady, but inside she longs […]
The New Diary by Hanna Kraft
Well, we’re back to the blog tour for The New Diary by Hanna Kraft! For the final day, I’m posting a review of the book. Enjoy! 🙂 The Review Title: The New Diary Author: Hanna Kraft Series: Heritage Diaries, #1 Genre: Semi-Biographical Historical Fiction Era: 1930 (early Great Depression) Setting: New York, United States Source: […]
