Fiction
The Nature of Small Birds – Susie Finkbeiner
Turns out that the nature of small birds is to fly. It’s no different for our kids. And, whether I’m aware of it or not, it’s the nature of God to see every dip and […]
Genre: Fiction
Fiction
Legacy of Light – Matthew Ward
Enthralling. I have no other words to describe Legacy of Light by Matthew Ward. Fantasy has never been my genre of choice, as now that I am older, I have trouble turning off the logical […]
Fiction
Crystal Witness – Kathy Tyers
Kathy Tyers has been a familiar name in science fiction for nearly forty years. While she’s best known for her short stories and novels in the Star Wars Extended Universe, she’s also written a number […]
Fiction
The Door on Half-Bald Hill – Helena Sorensen
What this book lacks in plot, it makes up for many times over in atmosphere. The only criticism I have of The Door on Half-Bald Hill is that the story—a fairly standard journey narrative—is overshadowed […]
Fiction
The Story Weaver – Lindsay Franklin
Lindsay Franklin’s The Weaver Trilogy began with Tanwen weaving stories into crystalline figures, hoping to become Royal Storyteller for the King. By the trilogy’s end in The Story Hunter, she must rescue the Queen, unmask […]
Fiction
A Most Clever Girl – Stephanie Marie Thornton
Grab a steaming cup of coffee, tea, or mulled wine. Settle into a comfortable chair in your pandemic pants and fuzzy socks. Prepare yourself for a story of excitement, heartbreak, intensity, and high stakes. A […]
Fiction
Legacy of Steel – Matthew Ward
To understand just how much I anticipated Legacy of Steel by Matthew Ward, allow me to quote messages I sent to a friend regarding the first book, Legacy of Ash. “SHE ISN’T DEAD. I KNEW […]
Fiction
A Brutal Justice (Nede Rising #2) – Jess Corban
I put some big shoes on A Brutal Justice when I effusively praised its predecessor, A Gentle Tyranny. The two books comprise the Nede Rising duology and tells the story of Raina Pierce, granddaughter of […]
Fiction
Under the Bayou Moon – Valerie Fraser Luesse
As I sat and mused over Under the Bayou Moon, still holding it in my hand, my daughter asked me, “Are you crying?” No, I said, just thinking….and this is definitely one of those books […]
Fiction
Woman In Shadow – Carrie Stuart Parks
I’m always blown away by the detailed suspense written by Carrie Stuart Parks. What an adventure! I loved the setting. Yellowstone Park and the surrounding area is just beautiful. I had the privilege of visiting […]