Citadel of Smoke (Stonehaven League #4) by Carrie Summers

 Epic!

This is the showdown that has been building as Devon and her allies fight to save Owen, both from a rogue computer entity and his own father’s political game. To do so, Devon must strengthen her dark powers and descend into the dimension of Hell and bring the fight to the evil Zaa and her band of Demon Lords.

A futuristic look at online gaming that allows full immersion into the gaming world. But when there’s a computer glitch, it creates an enemy that can cause real harm to the players. There’s no escape. You must fight. You must win!

Ms Summers once again shows that she is a master storyteller with a fantastic concept, suspense, massive battles, humor and the talent to pull it all together.

Loving this series.

Winter Dream by Envy by Chantal Gadoury

 Published by The Parliament House

This is the retelling of the classic Christmas story of the Nutcracker. For those who love the story, the ballet, or the children’s movie; you will not be disappointed.

Ms Gadoury’s mastery of words transports the reader into 19^th century Russia with the grand festivals and massive homes of the rich. No doubt because of my love of the music, I found myself humming the haunting melodies of Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece while immersed in her story.

This is a love story and Clara is no child. But it has all the wonder, excitement and danger that we have grown to love in past versions. This is great story telling and I enjoyed the retelling immensely.