Title: Whammy Author: Ted Akin Publisher: Self-published Publication date: May 5, 2020 Genre: Humor, General Fiction, Mystery, Fantasy Summary: In the real world, Klive works in an oil field in Texas while writing a comic book without the pictures when a colleague dies suddenly, leaving a mystery on his hands as he notices inconsistencies. Klive's roommate Stacey owns and runs … Continue reading Book Review: Whammy by Ted Akin
Title: The Ranger of Marzanna Author: Jon Skovron Publisher: Orbit Publication date: April 21, 2020 Genre: Fantasy Summary: After his father is murdered by imperial Aureumian soldiers, Sebastian and his mother are taken to Gogoleth where he is persuaded to join the Aureumian army stationed in his homeland of Izmoroz. As an elemental wizard, the Aureumian commander sees him as vastly … Continue reading Book Review: The Ranger of Marzanna by Jon Skovron
Title: Legacy of Ash Author: Matthew Ward Publisher: Orbit Publication date: April 7, 2020 Genre: Fantasy Summary: On the night their mother was killed for leading a rebellion, southwealders Josiri and Calenne became prisoners in their family home at Eskavord. Fifteen years later, Josiri is on the verge of calling on the secret rebels to spark rebellion anew while his younger … Continue reading Book Review: Legacy of Ash by Matthew Ward
Title: The Sisters Grimm Author: Menna van Praag Publisher: Harper Voyager Publication date: March 31, 2020 Genre: Fantasy Summary: When a demon seeks to dominate humanity and spread darkness, he fathers a string of sons and daughters, pitting them against each other once his daughters turn 18 before giving them the choice of joining his side. Goldie, Scarlet, Bea, and Liyana … Continue reading Book Review: The Sisters Grimm by Menna van Praag
Title: Realm of Ash Author: Tasha Suri Publisher: Orbit Publication date: November 12, 2019 Genre: Fantasy Summary: The Ambhan Empire has been plagued by a curse, which seems to have become worse since the death of the Maha. Now that the Emperor lies near death, it becomes gravely apparent to young widow Arwa, who hides the true lineage of her blood … Continue reading Book Review: Realm of Ash by Tasha Suri
Title: Pricked Author: Scott Mooney Publisher: Bleeding Ink Publishing Publication date: August 13, 2019 Genre: Fantasy Summary: Briar is summoned to meet with Count Grimmour and hired to find his daughter's boyfriend, a Know Not that doesn't know about the fairy tale world hidden from view in New York City. The boyfriend, Rick, has been kidnapped, and Briar is tasked … Continue reading Book Review: Pricked by Scott Mooney
Title: If Only Author: Melanie Murphy Publisher: Hatchette Books Ireland Publication date: June 6, 2019 Genre: Fiction, Women's fiction Summary: Erin has just broken up with her fiance, has a job she hates, and is jealous of her new flatmate who is basically everything she isn't. On the bright side, she has a fantastic friend in Reid, … Continue reading Book Review: If Only by Melanie Murphy
Lately, I've been struggling with my motherhood posts. I've gotten caught in wanting to both fit in with other mom bloggers even though motherhood is only one focus of The Lily Cafe and with trying to talk about the kind of mom I am, which sometimes is at odds with what other mom bloggers write … Continue reading Motherhood is Magical: Redefining The Lily Cafe
Recap: Corey’s parents had an argument about her and were found dead the next morning. Corey then meets Detective Skylar Adams. She is later adopted by Helen and Andy. Two years later, Corey is in school and meets a friend, Terese, and the class bully, Sandra. One day, two students are found dead and Corey meets … Continue reading Gates to Asphodel, Chapter 23
Recap: Corey’s parents had an argument about her and were found dead the next morning. Corey then meets Detective Skylar Adams. She is later adopted by Helen and Andy. Two years later, Corey is in school and meets a friend, Terese, and the class bully, Sandra. One day, two students are found dead and Corey meets … Continue reading Gates to Asphodel, Chapter 20
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