Yesterday I posted my review of ‘The Disappearing Bloodline.’ It is the second book in the YA time travel fantasy adventure Lavender and Time series from Avis M. Adams. It follows ‘The Disappearing Names.’ I have given it five stars. If you want to check […]
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A YA Time Travel Fantasy Review – “The Disappearing Bloodline (Lavender in Time),” by Avis M. Adams.
‘The Disappearing Bloodline’ is the second book in the YA time travel fantasy adventure Lavender and Time series from Avis M. Adams. It follows ‘The Disappearing Names.’ I have given it five stars. This book focuses on the same two teen girl characters as ‘The […]
An Arthurian Retelling Fantasy Review – “Half Sick of Shadows,” by Laura Sebastian.
‘Half Sick of Shadows’ is an Arthurian retelling from the point of view of Elaine, Lady of Shalott. This is a fantasy version. Avalon is home to the fey. Albion is home to Camelot. Elaine, Arthur, Lancelot (who is half fey), Morgana, and Guinevere are […]
A Women’s Fiction Review – “Crossfire (Life’s A Rodeo),” by Heidi Herman.
‘Crossfire’ is a women’s fiction novel about Moirin Garrett, on track to be CEO of her family’s energy company. She’s been a workaholic and has helped the company go international. But now the Board is starting a vetting process to avoid nepotism. What should be […]
A Historical Thriller Review – “The Byzantine Cross,” by Dena Weigel.
‘The Byzantine Cross’ is a historical thriller by Dena Weigel. It takes place in about 1950, in the wake of WWII in the early days of the cold war. The heroine is a former spy who is recruited again by the CIA for one last […]
A Cozy Mystery Review – “You Only Live Nine Times,” by Gwen Cooper.
‘You Only Live Nine Times’ is a cozy mystery by Gwen Cooper. It’s a follow-on to Cooper’s hugely successful memoir, ‘Homer’s Odyssey,’ about her blind cat, Homer. Homer is noted for saving Gwen’s life and for surviving 9-11 in Manhattan close to Ground Zero. That […]
A Cozy Romantasy Review – “Casters and Crowns,” by Elizabeth Lowham.
Casters and Crowns is a cozy romantasy by Elizabeth Lowham. This is my second fantasy book review this year, and I picked a great one. Buckle up, because Casters and Crowns was awarded the Foreword INDIE Gold Medal for best Young Adult Fiction. Casters and […]
A Psychological Thriller Review – “One by One,” by Ruth Ware
This is my second book review for the month and the year. One by One is a psychological thriller by Ruth Ware. The book is set in the French Alps at a ski resort. The leadership team of a social media music app arrives for […]
An Epic Fantasy Review – “Remnants of a Scarlet Flame,” by Cindy L. Sell
My first book review of the year was also the first book I finished this year. Remnants of a Scarlet Flame, by Cindy L. Sell is an epic fantasy adventure. The book follows several characters with connections to the Sorcerer’s Guild in the author’s world. […]









