Book Review | William Burnette | Jellyfish Blues

Jellyfish Blues

I received this book for free from the author. This book was sent to me through Bostick Communications. William Burnette entrusted copy of this book to me in exchange for an honest review. 

Author: William Burnette
Title: Jellyfish Blues
Genre: Fiction, Adventure, Action

Synopsis: Everyone wants to save the world, But what if that was really up to you? It is up to Bill Phillips, and he does not want the responsibility. Reluctantly, he is thrown into an adventure from which he cannot escape. Along the way, he loses his girl, then his home and then his job. He ends up on the run from the government and in the crosshairs of an assassin. All because of the mysterious box he discovers in his old house. Luckily for him, he teams up with Jack Cavendish. "Dish" is an ex-field operative who is tasked with bringing in Bill and his box. Instead of forcing Bill to give up his prize, they work together to unravel its secrets. They discover that somehow Bill has the power to change his appearance and to fight off attackers with shocking results. The pair is befriended by a mysterious attorney who knows about the box and its contents, but is hesitant to share the details. Why is he so secretive? Is the situation as dire as he wants them to believe? Can he be trusted?

Review: I would like to thank William Burnette for giving me the chance to experience this book. At the start of the book I was unsure about whether I would end up enjoying this book but after a few chapters I was hooked on this book and just could not bring myself to stop reading. This book is worth all the time that is spent on reading it as it is a truly tremendous novel. I really loved this story line even though it sounded unusual and I did not think that it would make sense. This book will remain a part of my book collection forever. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading Sci-Fi books. This book is definitely worth a chance as I am sure other readers will be as pleasantly surprised by this as I was. 

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Book Review | Carole P. Roman | If You Were Me And Lived In ... Egypt

If You Were Me and Lived in...Egypt

I received this book for free from the author. This book was sent to me through Bostick Communications. The author sent me this book in exchange for an honest review. I have previously reviewed two books by this author and they can be found on my blog. 

Author: Carole P. Roman

Title: If You Were Me And Lived In ... Egypt

Genre: Children, Educational, Geographical, Fiction

Synopsis: Join Carole P. Roman when she visits the stunning and exciting land of Egypt in the newest book of her informative series. Learn why this ancient land is often called "the cradle of civilization". Travel down the Nile to discover Egypt's fascinating history. See the land through the eyes of a youngster like you and understand what life is like in this exotic place. 

Review: I would like to thank the author for the chance to read another of her amazing children's educational books. This book is the latest in the culture around the world series. This is a good way for children to learn about Egypt as it is packed with facts and pronunciation but in a fun and effective way. Simply relaying facts to a child can make them bored and then they will not learn anything. Stories that make learning and facts fun is the best way to teach children as they will not feel like they are experiencing facts and will not get bored. This book will be staying among my collection so that when the time comes for me to have children I can read this book to and/or with them. I would like to teach my future children that learning can be fun and that the world is an interesting place to read about. I will make sure that I have all of Carole P. Roman's children books so that I can read to my child and they will develop a love of reading (hopefully). I would recommend this book to parents or anyone who likes to read to the children in their family's. 

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars 

Book Review | Carole P. Roman | Being A Captain Is Hard Work

Being a Captain is Hard Work: A Captain No Beard Story: Volume 10

I received this book for free from the author. This book was sent to me through Bostick Communications. The author sent me this book in exchange for an honest review. I have previously reviewed another children's book by this author which can also be found on my blog. 

Author: Carole P. Roman
Title: Being A Captain Is Hard Work
Genre: Fiction, Children, Action, Adventure, Educational

Synopsis: Captain No Beard is determined to travel to Dew Rite Volcano. He won't listen when Mongo predicts a storm or when Linus indicates they are headed in the wrong direction. He insists Polly cook in the galley even though the seas are getting rough.What's a crew to do with a stubborn know-it-all captain?

Will they convince the captain he is barrelling headlong into danger, or will Captain No Beard jeopardize both his safety and the crew's with his single-minded determination to go where he wants?

Review: I would like to thank the author for sending me a copy of this book. This is a children's book but, being a child at heart, I really enjoyed reading this book and the message that the story portrays. This book will be staying in my book collection for when the time comes that I have children of my own. When I do have a child this will be one of the books that I read to them even before they are born. This book teaches about friends and always listening to what you are being told as it may be important and helpful information. Children will take away from this story that they do not know everything and are not right all the time. They will also learn that it is important to listen to and respect the opinion of others. Through a story is the perfect way to teach life lessons to children as they will take it as just a fun adventure story but will be learning about the meaning behind the story without getting bored of being taught things. I would recommend this book to any mums out there who enjoy reading to their children or to anyone who knows children (brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews) and enjoys reading to them. 

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Book Review | Mark Giglio | Alchemist Gift

Alchemist Gift

I was sent this book for free from the author. The author sent me a digital copy of this book. I received this book as a review copy. 

Author: Mark Giglio

Title: Alchemist Gift

Genre: Fiction, Fantasy, Inspirational, Time Travel, Crime

Synopsis: If you had the chance to travel to a different period, would you do the same things? How does indecisive grad student Roland Hughes find himself cheating on his long time girlfriend Liz, with a rich, Ferrari driving, Lila Thurston, who involves him in her four hundred fifty thousand dollar heist? That's just the beginning of his woes. He has haunting visions of renaissance men and women pulling him back to a time of witchcraft, magic, curses and alchemy. Roland pays dearly for his fling with Lila, and desperately wishes for another chance. The cosmos hear him, and deliver help with the enchanted alchemist cabinet for a new life and time. Will he redeem himself or chase the same temptations? Time travel to the age of alchemy.

Review: This is an interesting book that I really enjoyed reading. I found that it took me a few pages to get into the book but once I was into the book I couldn't stop reading. I was so lost in this book that I had it finished within a few days. I would recommend this book to any reader who enjoys reading fantasy and time travel stories. I enjoyed this book so much I plan to invest in a paperback copy of this book so it has a permanent place in my ever growing book collection. I would like to thank the author for giving me a chance to indulge in such an excellent read. 

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Book Review | Susan Elizabeth Girard | In The Light Of The Full Cold Moon

In the Light of the Full Cold Moon

I received this book free from the author after they had found my blog online. I was sent a digital copy of this book for review.

Author: Susan Elizabeth Girard

Title: In The Light Of The Full Cold Moon

Genre: Religion, Spirituality, New Age, Occult, Supernatural, Inspirational

Synopsis: Savannah begins her sacred walk with Ratiffa (Ra-teef-a) "a wise old sage" who lives in the woods at a magical homestead in the temperate forest. Through meditation, visualisation and "soul flying" she discovers an alternative, parallel world that is beyond anything she could have ever dreamed and finds the peace, love, harmony, joy and purpose she has been so desperately seeking all of her life. Journey along with her on this awakening, mystical odyssey to the "enchanted forest" and meet the most amazing, phenomenal and celestial characters along the way. Some you will know, some you haven't met yet. In doing so, you may be in for a surprise or two and you might just discover yourself along this illuminative path to enlightenment. Hold onto your hats, it's going to be an extraordinary, evolutionary, exhilarating and eye opening experience. 

Review: This was an interesting read that kept me hooked from start to finish. For this I would like to thank the author for the chance to read such an amazing book. I would recommend this book to any reader who enjoys and has an interest in the supernatural and the occult. This book also includes notes of religion and spirituality throughout the story. This is a book with a very intriguing story line. I enjoyed this book so much that I plan to invest in a paperback copy to claim a permanent place in my ever growing book collection. 

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Book Review | Peprah Boasiako | Back 2 My Rootz

The Genesis (Back 2 My Rootz)

I received this book for free from the author. I was sent this book to read and review. This book was sent to me after contact with the author on Goodreads.

Author: Peprah Boasiako

Title: Back To My Rootz - The Genesis

Genre: Urban, Urban Life, Mystery, Thriller, Fiction, Fantasy, Suspense, Crime

Synopsis: When tragedy strikes King "KD" Diamonds family in Africa at a young age, Black, his uncle decides to migrate him to the US in hopes to get him a better life. Having lost a son of his own, Black looks to fulfil his dreams through his nephew. KD has a plan of his own however, to live a life of crime. Forging an unbreakable bond with brothers, Juan "Dolla" Sanchez and Roberto "Poundz" Sanchez, from his neighbourhood earlier on, the three embark upon a quest with one goal in mind - achieve success in the drug game at all costs. With unshaken loyalty, love and trust among them, and a strong backing, the young men take the streets of New York by storm. The plot thickens when a bloody street war forces KD to retreat to Africa in hiding. The Genesis is the beginning of the tale of an inseparable group of young and reckless men and their journey through the treacherous terrain better known as the streets. 

Review: This literally is amazing and I cannot wait to have the other two books so I can finish the story and have the full trilogy in my collection. I was lost in this book from the minute I opened it up and started reading. There is so much going on in this book and that makes the storyline so interesting. I will definitely be investing in the rest of the trilogy and even the rest of his books. Towards the end of the book, the storyline got deep and interesting. This book ends on a major cliff hanger. I really wish that I had the rest of the trilogy so that I could continue to read the story. Honestly, I nearly cried at the cliff hanger as I was not ready or prepared for the book to end. I would recommend this book to any reader as it is pure perfection and I felt like I was a part of the book and not just reading it. 

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Book Review | Robert Eggleton | Rarity From The Hollow

Rarity From the Hollow

I received this book free from the author. I was sent this book so I could read and review it. This book was sent to me through Bostick Communications. 

Author: Robert Eggleton

Title: Rarity From The Hollow

Genre: Children's Story, Science Fiction, Adult, Fantasy, Fiction, Mental Health

Synopsis: Lacy Dawn is a little girl who lives in a magical forest where all the trees love her and she has a space alien friend who adores her and wants to make her queen of the universe. What's more, all the boys admire her for her beauty and brains. Mommy is very beautiful and Daddy is very smart, and daddy's boss loves them all. Except, Lacy Dawn, the eleven year old protagonist, perches precariously between the psychosis of childhood and the multiple neuroses of adolescence, buffeted by powerful gusts of budding sexuality and infused with a yearning to escape the grim and brutal life of a rural appalachian existence. In this world, daddy is a drunk with severe PTSD, and mommy is an insecure wraith. The boss is a dodgy lecher, not above leering at the flat chest of an eleven year old girl. Yes, all in one book. It is a children's story for adults with a happy ever after ending. 

Review: This is an absolutely amazing book that I found myself completely lost in by the end of the first chapter. This is definitely worth taking the time at the end of a busy day (or each day; In the morning, afternoon or night) to read some of this book. I would recommend this book to avid readers (or to literally anyone because it truly is an excellent book) This is a book for the adults and it will surely take you back to childhood. I know that this book has a permanent place in my book collection and I will read it many more time for many more years. 

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars 

Book Review | Yvonne Jones | The Amulet Of Amser

The Case Of The Mona Lisa: Volume 1 (The Amulet Of Amser)

I received this book from the author through Goodreads. I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review.

Author: Yvonne Jones

Title: The Amulet Of Amser - The Case Of The Mona Lisa

Genre: Historical, Fiction, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Adventure, Middle Grade

Synopsis: Wen's very first fantasy adventure in the middle grade chapter book series - The Amulet Of Amser - The Case Of The Mona Lisa.

Blending history with fiction, Children learn about famous pieces of art. Wen, the youngest member of the Amser family, is destined by his family's ancient oath to forever protect the world's most precious pieces of art for all of mankind. During a visit to his Grandfather's house, Wen learns that he can influence what will happen tomorrow by going back in time. Will Wen be able to save the Mona Lisa or will Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece be lost forever?

Review: This was a good read and I would definitely be interested in completing this book box set once they are all published.  This is a fun and factual way to teach children about history and art. This book is made up of a very short story so children will not have to sit for ages to hear/read the whole story. The length of the story and the fact that there are illustrations is a good thing as it means that children will not get bored. Mixing fact with fiction will make the book more interesting for children. This is a good way to teach children facts without it feeling like a lesson. 

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars.

Book Review | Carole P. Roman | If You Were Me And Lived In Italy

If You Were Me and Lived in...Italy: A Child's Introduction to Cultures Around the World

NOTE: I RECEIVED THIS BOOK FREE FOR REVIEW. 

Author: Carole P. Roman
Title: If You Were Me And Lived In Italy
Genre: Children, Travel, Culture

Synopsis: Join Carole P. Roman and visit the lovely land of Italy. The exciting series travels through the stunning streets of Italy. If you were me and lived in Italy - a child's introduction to culture's around the world discovers what life could be like for children in this captivating country. The book touches on many familiar topics such as names, currency, popular games, sports and delicious foods as well as the sights and sounds that come with living in Italy. 

Review: This children's book is definitely an interesting read and it is a fun way to learn about other countries. The fact that there is only a short amount of text and plenty of images makes this the perfect book to teach children as they will not lose interest in the book. If you are a teacher and/or parent then it would be good to have the full collection of books so that children can learn about multiple countries in a fun and easy way.

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars. 

Book Review | Katheryn J Avila | Reckoning

Reckoning (The Breach Book 1)

Author: Katheryn J. Avila

Title: The Breach Trilogy: Reckoning

Genre: Literature, Fiction, Action, Adventure, Crime, Thriller, Mystery, Fantasy, Romance, Urban, Teen, Young Adult

Synopsis: “It’s just in your imagination,” her parents said. 

It isn’t until after her parents die that Lexia discovers a secret they did everything to keep from her - that she has supernatural abilities. Her reality is shattered and rewritten with this knowledge, the trauma triggering the powers her parents tried for so long to suppress. 

With the help of her new family - an aunt she didn’t know she had and a pair of twin cousins - Lexia embraces the change and her aunt’s training as a coping mechanism, with all the enthusiasm she can muster. Years later, as a reporter for a local newspaper, her exposure to the supernatural takes a dark turn when she finds herself involved in a series of seemingly random, bloody murders. Lexia discovers the murders are being committed by demons and, faced with the possibility of becoming a target, does everything she can to keep her family safe - even if it means becoming more involved in the supernatural than she’d like. 

In the struggle to keep her family safe, Lexia learns more than she bargained for as she delves deeper into a supernatural war dating back to before she was born. 

Review: This was a fantastic read and I found it really easy to get into as I am a huge fan of crime and mystery stories. I could not stop reading this book and I found that as I was so interested in the book and just could not stop reading it. I would love this book if it was available in a printed copy. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading the genres that are listed above. I like that the story spans across many genres instead of just sitting mainly in the one genre. 

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Book Review | Brittany M. Willows | The Calypsis Project

The Calypsis Project

Author: Brittany M. Willows

Title: The Calypsis Project

Genre: Adventure, Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction

Synopsis: Humanity has all but abandoned a dying Earth, ravaged by plague and pollution. Six decades following the colonization of the planet Anahk, a series of events triggers a devastating war between the United Nations Planetary Defense and an extraterrestrial organization known as the Drocain Royal Empire. NOVEMBER 2438 . . . Ten years have passed and still the battle rages on. With no signs of a conclusion in sight, the men and women of the UNPD have been forced into desperation as the human race moves ever closer to the brink of defeat. And now, the fate of the entire galaxy may rest on the shoulders of a single alien warrior: the shamed graduate, Kenon Valinquint—a young Drahkori who enrolls in the Drocain Royal Empire in the hopes of one day redeeming himself. Unbeknownst to the young warrior, his decision has set in motion a staggering chain of events that could very well change the direction of the war, and the known history of the universe, forever.

Review: This was an excellent read. It was such a good read that I could not stop reading and before I knew it I had finished the story. I would recommend this to anyone who loves a good fantasy/fiction story. 

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Book Review | Albina Hume | Miss Fortune

Miss Fortune

Author: Albina Hume

Title: Miss Fortune

Genre: Women, Health/Family/Lifestyle, Conservation

Synopsis: "Who would think that my inability to pronounce the letter R would turn my life upside down and lead me from Ukraine to South Africa?"

Albina Hume is often asked the same question - how did she meet her South African husband John, a property developer and a rhino breeder, who is 36 years her senior? She has always kept her response simple. Until now...

Her childhood fear that no one in Ukraine would want to marry a 'crow' at first resulted in various misfortunes, from failing dreams and relationships to even ending up in a police cell for 51 days, until she finally learned to focus on her dreams, not her fears. Now, Albina and John Hume have dedicated their lives to preventing the South African rhino population from becoming extinct by breeding rhinos for future generations.

In the past six years, they have bred over 500 white rhinos, with Albina emerging as a pro-rhino activist, advocating for an end to the war on trade in rhino horn that has only resulted in illegal trade and killing of rhinos and also people in Africa. Albina calls for legalising trade in horn - a renewable product - to help create harmony between African people and their natural heritage.

Review: This is an excellent read and I found it really easy to get into. This book is about the life of a woman and the good times and the bad. This story is also about the choices she made for her future. I found it hard to stop reading this book and would recommend it to pretty much anyone who loves to settle down and get lost in a book.

Star rating:   5 out of 5

Book Review | T. Ellery Hodges | The Never Hero

The Never Hero

Author: T. Ellery Hodges

Title: The Never Hero

Genre: Superhero, Adventure, Time Travel

Synopsis: Reclusive college student Jonathan Tibbs wakes in a pool of blood, not a scratch on him. His life is about to undergo a massive shift. A violent and merciless otherworldly enemy unleashes slaughter in the streets, calling out in a language only he understands. And it is seeking its challenger. In order to defeat the threat, Jonathan must become a temporal weapon... while remaining completely anonymous. Unfortunately, harnessing off-world powers has its own special challenges... The Never Hero is the first instalment in The Chronicles of Jonathan Tibbs -- a mind-bending, genre crossing, action-adventure trilogy.

 Review: Excellent book. Easy to settle into and hard to stop reading. Really enjoyed reading this book and I would highly recommend it. This is good for both young and old. This is an excellent book for those who like adventure and superhero novels.  

Star Rating: 5 out of 5 stars