Category: Review

Review: My Hero Next Door by Melody Sweet

My Hero Next Door (Lyrics of Love #1) by Melody Sweet My Rating: 3 stars Genre: Contemporary Romance Age Category: Young Adult Type of romance: MF Blurb: She’s only confident when she sings. He’s following the beat of his heart. Will a moment of impromptu harmony cue a romantic duet? Ella: Okay, I’ll admit it. I’m not the most self-confident person on the planet. In fact, I’m pretty sure I have, well… none. That’s why I followed David all the way to UChicago. He’s my boyfriend. The one with the meticulous plans for our future. If I just cling tight […]

Posted June 4, 2020 by Lola in Contemporary, Review, Romance / 2 Comments

Review: Binding Shadows by Jasmine Silvera

Binding Shadows (Tooth & Spell #1) by Jasmine Silvera My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Paranormal Romance/ Urban Fantasy Age Category: New Adult/ Adult Type of romance: MF Blurb: There are two rules: find a way to use your magic and never reveal it to anyone. Hunting lost books is more than a job; it’s a way for Barbara to hide her powers in the mundane world of the university library. One misstep and she risks exposure to ruthless necromancers willing to destroy anything supernatural they cannot control. But the prickly new professor in charge of her latest assignment proves more […]

Posted June 1, 2020 by Lola in Fantasy, Review, Romance / 6 Comments

Review: Plot Gardening by Chris Fox

Plot Gardening: Write Faster, Write Smarter (Write Faster, Write Smarter #7) by Chris Fox My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Non-fiction/ self publishing/ writing Blurb: Learn to Plot without sacrificing Creativity What separates great novels from mediocre ones? Story. Authors that master this vital skill keep their readers up at night, and suffer the deluge of ‘when is the next book coming out’ emails. Whether you are a first time novelist, or a seasoned author Plot Gardening will teach you the fundamentals of storytelling, delivered in a practical way. Through exercises at the end of each chapter you will build your […]

Posted May 28, 2020 by Lola in Non-Fiction, Review / 2 Comments

Review: Spartan Heart by Jennifer Estep

Spartan Heart (Mythos Academy: Colorado #1) by Jennifer Estep narrated by Amanda Dolan My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Urban Fantasy Age Category: Young Adult Type of romance: MF Blurb: New school year, same old problems . . . At Mythos Academy, everyone knows exactly who I am: Rory Forseti, Spartan girl and the daughter of Reapers. Even though I fought alongside my cousin Gwen Frost to save the mythological world from Loki and his evil Reapers of Chaos, I’m still the most hated girl at the academy because of all the horrible things my parents did. I had hoped that […]

Posted May 26, 2020 by Lola in Fantasy, Review / 2 Comments

Review: Audio for Authors by Joanna Penn

Audio For Authors: Audiobooks, Podcasting, And Voice Technologies (Books for Writers #11) by Joanna Penn My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Non-fiction/ self publishing Blurb: Do you want to create, publish and market your audiobooks? Are you ready to use podcasting to grow your author brand and reach more readers with your books? Audiobooks are the fastest-growing segment in publishing with double-digit growth in markets across the world. Podcasting has gone mainstream with listeners consuming audio on mobile phones and in-car devices, as well as through smart speakers. Advancements in voice technology continue to expand possibilities for audio creation and marketing. […]

Posted May 22, 2020 by Lola in Non-Fiction, Review / 6 Comments

Review: The Last Warrior by Susan Grant

The Last Warrior (Lost Colony #1) by Susan Grant My Rating: 3 stars Genre: Fantasy Romance/ Science Fiction Romance Age Category: Adult Type of romance: MF Blurb: The Last Warrior (lightly updated) is available now – with a gorgeous new cover. A general betrayed by his king… A royal tutor playing a dangerous game… Prism Award Winner As a decorated warrior, General Tal knows only one kind of honor—to his people. But when his king turns on him, he discovers that his sacrifices, his successes, may not have been for the good of the country at all. His only safe […]

Posted May 20, 2020 by Lola in Review, Romance, Sci-Fi / 2 Comments

Review: Starcrossed by Allie Therin

Starcrossed (Magic in Manhattan #2) by Allie Therin My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Paranormal Historical Romance Age Category: Adult Type of romance: MM Blurb: When everything they’ve built is threatened, only their bond remains… 1925 New York Psychometric Rory Brodigan’s life hasn’t been the same since the day he met Arthur Kenzie. Arthur’s continued quest to contain supernatural relics that pose a threat to the world has captured Rory’s imagination—and his heart. But Arthur’s upper-class upbringing still leaves Rory worried that he’ll never measure up, especially when Arthur’s aristocratic ex arrives in New York. For Arthur, there’s only Rory. But […]

Posted May 18, 2020 by Lola in Fantasy, Historical, Review, Romance / 6 Comments