Review of Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi

 This was the blockbuster YA book earlier this year and I was worried that it did not live up to the hype as so many others. I need not have worried. It was a fast paced, magical story of fight back against injustice. It mirrored a lot of what is happening in the world today with the oppression of minorities, slavery, misrepresentation, abuse of power, and attempting to keep the status quo so the rich stay rich and the poor serve the rich.

Magic has been brutally destroyed years ago by the iron fist of the King. When his daughter, who chaffs at the injustice she she’s around her, steals a magic artifact, it releases the pent up magic in Zelie, a white haired diviner, the last generation of magic wielders. With the Prince and his men hunting his sister and the artifact, killing all who stand in their way, it is a race across the continent to a mysterious island to bring back the lost magic.

The story was very satisfying and I look forward in future stories as the magic comes to life and the oppressed find their own place in the land.

Review of No Man's Land by David Baldacci

Once again Mr. Baldacini proves that he is a master at this game. The story has more twists and surprises wrapped up with action and suspense than any thriller fan can handle.

John Puller, Military CID investigator is back chasing a mystery that is over thirty years old; the disappearance of his mother. If that isn’t enough, the author throws in an experimental human killing machine and a massive cover-up.

I have never been disappointed by Mr. Baldacini and will be watching for another installment.

Review of Skyjack by K.J. Howe

Can lightning hit the same spot twice? It sure can if you are award winning thriller writer, K.J. Howe!

Her first book, Freedom Broker, which recently won the International Thriller Association’s Best First Novel of 2018, introduced us to Thea Paris, a hostage negotiator.

Her follow up novel, Skyjack not only matches the excitement but in my opinion actually surpasses her first novel with suspense and action. The story is exciting with multiple players that leads to a stunning conclusion that is spine tingling. The action starts from the first chapter and doesn’t let up. I spent hours reading late in the night because I HAD to know what would happen. This is excitement extraordinaire.

I can highly recommend this to anyone that loves fast paced stories where the entire world is posed to be shattered. Looking for the next installment of Thea and her crew.

Review of Pageturner: Your Path to Writing a Novel that Publishers want and Readers Buy by Barbara Kyle

  

Ms Kyle knows her craft. She has helped many authors succeed in completing the novels. This is a step by step guide for beginners and veterans of novel writing. There is a lot of hard earned advice offered that can help you write a great story. An accomplished actor and author, Ms Kyle can help you create your own masterpiece.

Highly recommended.