The Land of the Sourpie is the second book in the charming series about Flurry the bear by J.S. Skye. After reading book 1, I was glad to see book 2 was available for review. After three months with his new family in the...

I believe one of the most important ingredients of a child’s book is an appealing and adorable character. In The Granted Wish, by J.S. Skye, that character is Flurry. This little bear is a mischievous bundle of curiosity who gets himself into all kinds of...

The Assassin's Pact: Flurry the Bear, Book 6 by J.S. Skye is a continuation of the story of Flurry and his family. Before I even begin talking about the novel and the story, let me just say that the covers of this whole series were...

The Guardian by L.M. Nelson is an inspiring tale about courage, perseverance, and love. A tragic car accident changes Camryn and Toby’s lives forever when they are magically transported to Gelnoff, a place that desperately needs their help to free it from the clutches of...

Iron Dogs by Neil Chase is a western horror novel set in 1873 in the small town of Testament, New Mexico. The story opens in Testament with Father Ramon Bernal aiding a member of his parish and staying too long until the sun sets. The...

Storch is definitely on the point of taking his own life when he realizes it’s only a matter of time before the FBI arrests him. He knows when the truth all comes out about his money-making activities, he’ll live out his life in a federal...

The Crossroads of Logan Michaels by James Roberts follows the life of Logan and his family. Logan is a star, both at baseball and basketball, and thinks the world is at his fingertips. Nicknamed ‘Ice’ by his peers, with parents he adores and a brother...

The Zebonites’ Stronghold is a work of science fiction penned by author Kenneth Tucker, suitable for teenage and adult readers alike. Diving into the popular sub-genre of alien invasion, Tucker puts a unique spin on the concept by having humanity invite the alien race, the...

In Sandpiper Run by Linda J. Pifer, 24-year-old Sunnie Reynolds has been having the same nightmare over and over since she was 10 due to a suppressed memory. The dream always ends before Sunnie could figure out what it means and her therapy sessions fail...

Walks Through Life is a collection of nine short stories that convey messages about being humane and having empathy. From powerful kingdoms to sea monsters, each story has a memorable setting that is distinct from the others. Divine Ax is about an enemy king who...

Zoey and the Magical Hummingbirds by Ebonie P. Fields follows a young girl as she discovers the joy of having a sibling and family through her adventures on the island of Jamaica. Jealous of her new sibling, Zoey runs away from home. She meets two...

The Bookseller: And Other Stories by Peter Briscoe is a series of stories written in elegant, literary style. The first three pieces are very short with the ambiguity of Wallace Stevens’ poems. They seem unfinished, thus, the question: what do they mean? The featured piece...

Forget Me Knot by Tammie Adele is a touching tale of individuality, independence, and the invaluable lessons that one can learn from a horse. Trina was a horse-crazy twelve-year-old. She lost her sister at an early age, which became a defining moment in her life....

Bright Mind, Happy Heart, Best Life by Deanna LoTerzo is a self-help book about realizing and accepting that your mind and heart are connected. Your words and emotions affect you physically, and you decide how you will be affected. Words are powerful, and if you...

The first day of school is full of excitement and fear. There are new things to learn, new buildings to explore, a new schedule, and hopefully, new friends. Unfortunately, these exciting things can also cause fear. Fears include what if I can’t learn fast enough,...

Mr. Taffle’s Pants of Insanity by Daniel Eric Finkel tells the story of a man oppressed by a life he repeatedly describes as a brutal pain machine with rechargeable batteries. It sure seems like that. Mr. Taffle is bad at his job, has a complicated...

Camera, Speed...Action! by Michael Ray Davis is intended to be read as an insider's secrets to the real world of acting. Davis harnesses a lifetime of personal and professional experiences and compiles what he can into this story. It covers what it takes to be...

Centaurius: Into the Fracas by SJ McGarry is a detailed science fiction story. Nella is the prophesied Princess Warrior of Centaurius and is destined to save the earth. She must travel to Earth and join forces with the Earth Warrior. Together they will capture the...

The Stranger He Knew is a thriller drama by Debbie Stokes. David Wellington's happy life turned upside down when he was fired from his job as a senior executive at a prominent investment banking company. Soon, David finds himself in a downward spiral with the...

As a black boy living in Atlanta, Georgia, with a wonderful family and a promising basketball career, loved by his teachers and classmates alike, Royal thought that life couldn’t be more perfect. He based his view on material things and didn’t stop to appreciate that...