Tag: Young Adult

Review: The Truth of Letting Go by Amy Sparling

The Truth of Letting Go by Amy Sparling Rating: Genre: Contemporary/ Contemporary Romance/ Mystery Blurb: The summer before senior year, Lilah Monroe’s parents take a nine-day trip, leaving her as the guardian of her bipolar cousin, Cece. When Cece’s parents died tragically five years ago, she and her brother moved in with Lilah. Her brother soon went missing and was presumed dead. Lilah and Cece couldn’t be more different. They used to be best friends, but high school has changed them both. Lilah likes order, schedules, and a tidy room. She has plans for her future and won’t let anything […]

Posted December 21, 2017 by Lola in Contemporary, Mystery, Review, Romance / 6 Comments

Review: How to Talk to Ghosts by Erin Hayes

How to Talk to Ghosts (The Cotton Candy Quintet #5) by Erin Hayes Rating: 4 stars Genre: Urban Fantasy Blurb: Lita didn’t expect to inherit trouble when her uncle died. As someone who can talk to ghosts, Lita’s always been more comfortable around the dead than the living. That’s especially true with her estranged father, who cares more about building his business empire than her. Then her eccentric Uncle Neptune died, leaving behind an aquarium that Lita’s dad wants for himself. The only problem: Neptune left it to someone else. Now Lita’s dad wants her to help him to get […]

Posted December 14, 2017 by Lola in Coyer, Fantasy, Review / 18 Comments

Review: Blood Oath by Raye Wagner and Kelly St. Clare

Blood Oath (The Darkest Drae #1) by Raye Wagner and Kelly St. Clare Rating: 3 stars Genre: Fantasy Blurb: Dark Fantasy. Dragons. Intrigue. Romance. More than anything, I crave adventure. But in the disease ridden land of Verald, life is mapped out much like the well-established rings of our kingdom. At the very heart reigns our vicious king and Lord Irrik, an invincible dragon shifter, at his side. Their power poisons the land and the people, leading to a steadily mounting number of enemies. But change is coming. When the rebellion surges, the king strikes back. Captured by Lord Irrik, […]

Posted December 11, 2017 by Lola in Fantasy, Review / 14 Comments

Review: Shift of Soul and Shadow by Hilary Thompson

Shift of Shadow and Soul (SoulShifter #1) by Hilary Thompson Rating: 4 stars Genre: Fantasy Blurb: There are three kinds of magic in the world, and Corentine has the wrong one. Long ago, the Restless King forced Corentine’s people into hiding as he scoured their blood for the SoulShifter. When Corentine learns she possesses some of the forbidden Shifter magic, she must hide her power or risk the same death her twin suffered. Raised to trust no-one, she rejects the General’s son Sy, until she realizes his family secrets might be the key to unlocking hers. When his brother turns […]

Posted November 23, 2017 by Lola in Fantasy, Review / 12 Comments

Review: Magic of the Void by Lena Mae Hill

Magic of the Void (Winslow Witch Chronicles #1) by Lena Mae Hill Rating: 3 stars Genre: Paranormal Romance/ Reverse Harem Blurb: Sagely has no idea that supernatural beings exist, let alone that she’s in danger from a powerful dark warlock. That is, until she’s attacked and mortally wounded. That tips her off pretty quick. Luckily for her, a sexy warlock from the nearby coven saves her life by transferring some of his magic to her. Not so luckily, the “gifted” magic turns Sagely into a witch herself. The magical powers aren’t bad, and the fact that she gets to choose […]

Posted November 21, 2017 by Lola in Fantasy, Review, Romance / 12 Comments

Review: Foul Play by Jordan Ford

Foul Play (Barlow Sisters #3) by Jordan Ford Rating: 4 stars Genre: Contemporary Romance/ Romantic Suspense Blurb: She’s playing a dangerous game… She’s following her heart. He’s looking for redemption. Can they beat a bad rap and slide home safe? Chloe Barlow has always wanted to give back. But when she volunteers at the local soup kitchen, her good deed is repaid with a violent attack. The biggest surprise comes when Armitage’s resident bad boy saves Chloe and leaves a sweet note in her locker the following day. Could Chloe’s classmates have been wrong about him the whole time? Vincent […]

Posted November 17, 2017 by Lola in Contemporary, Review, Romance / 4 Comments

Review: Fantasy of Freedom by Kelly St. Clare

Fantasy of Freedom (The Tainted Accords #4) by Kelly St. Clare Rating: 4 stars Genre: Fantasy Blurb: This is the heaviest the veil has ever felt. But I am the strongest I have ever been. The veil is nothing. A part of me knew when I was taken from Osolis, That when I returned–if I lived long enough to return–I would carry death and destruction to her doorstep. That is the irony of peace. It only comes after war. My Review: Fantasy of Freedom was such a great ending to this series! And this is such a great series. Fantasy […]

Posted November 13, 2017 by Lola in Fantasy, Review / 8 Comments