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Audiobook Review: Heir of Crowns and Curses by Rachanee Lumayno
Kidnapping. Curses. Trying to stop a magical cult from taking over the world. No one told me this was what being a godparent would be like. No one is more surprised than me when I get the request: "Rhyss, we would be honored if you would stand as Coran's godfather." For this happy-go-lucky mercenary, it's not the sort of thing I get asked often. Or would even want to do. But you don't say no to your best friends, who also happen to be the King and Queen of Calia. Even if saying yes means pledging my life and protection to their newborn son, the Crown Prince Coran. At the dedication, my new vow is immediately tested when the baby is stolen away by a secret society. Now I, along with Farrah, another dear friend, must cross a haunted forest and deal with pirates in the seedy kingdom of Bomora. My former home. Where I have to face the demons of my past. Before they unleash an ancient magic that could destroy all of the Gifted Lands. Should be easy. Right? Journey to the Gifted Lands, a fantasy world of seven kingdoms, each known for their own unique power or ability. Heir of Crowns and Curses is the fourth book in the Kingdom Legacy series set in this magical world. Each book features a character from one of the kingdoms, with appearances from beloved characters from previous novels.
By Marie Sinadjan2 years ago in BookClub
Book Review: The Wishing Well by Elena Shelest
On the midsummer celebration of Ivana Kupala, the villagers know to stay away from the water. Danger lurks in the rivers and lakes as myths come to life. But for Luyba, her father's well is the only source of comfort. There she makes a desperate wish to save her childhood friend Danylo from certain death. Will the magic of this day help or take them deeper into troubled waters? How far would they go for each other?
By Marie Sinadjan2 years ago in BookClub
Book Review: The Djinn's Apple by Djamila Morani
Historical fiction meets crime fiction in The Djinn’s Apple, an award-winning YA murder mystery set in the Abbasid period—the golden age of Baghdad. A ruthless murder. A magical herb. A mysterious manuscript. When Nardeen’s home is stormed by angry men frantically in search of something—or someone—she is the only one who manages to escape. And after the rest of her family is left behind and murdered, Nardeen sets out on an unyielding mission to bring her family’s killers to justice, regardless of the cost… Full of mystery and mayhem, The Djinn’s Apple is perfect for fans of Arabian Nights, City of Brass, and The Wrath and the Dawn.
By Marie Sinadjan2 years ago in BookClub
The SledgeWomanHammer
Chapter 1: The Encounter The night was dark and still as Helen ran through the eerie forest, her heart pounding in her chest. She could hear the echoes of her own panicked breaths mingling with the rustling of the leaves. The only thought in her mind was the desperate need to escape the terror that pursued her.
By Victor Robinson II2 years ago in BookClub
Shadows on the top of the mountain
In a small village located on a mountainside, there lived a young man named Tomi. Tomi is a brave and adventurous person. That day, he heard a story from an old grandmother in the village that at the top of the mountain there was a mysterious cave which was said to be filled with treasure. However, the cave is also believed to be a haunted place that often claims victims. Intrigued by the story, Tomi decided to find out the truth.
By Lah Ngapa Saya2 years ago in BookClub
Grapes of Wrath Review
In Chapters 1-3 of “The Grapes of Wrath” where the Joad family begins their journey to California in hope for a better life is a very intriguing scene. The author John Steinbeck exposes the desperate conditions under which the migratory farm families of America, along with focusing on the hardships and migration from Oklahoma to California of the Joad family during the Great Depression of the 1930s. Set during the Great Depression, the novel focuses on the Joads, a poor family of tenant farmers driven from their Oklahoma home by drought, economic hardship, agricultural industry changes, and bank foreclosures forcing tenant farmers out of work. Due to their nearly hopeless situation, and in part because they are trapped in the Dust Bowl, the Joads set out for California on the "mother road", along with thousands of other "Okies" seeking jobs, land, dignity, and a future.
By Kylecovey Smith2 years ago in BookClub
Book Review: Hannah and the Hollow Tree by J.A. Browne
What if you were given a choice... to save the Mother of All Nature... or Become Her? Awoken in the middle of the night by an alarming phone call, Hannah and her mum, Caroline rush to the bedside of Eleanor, Hannah's estranged Grandmother. One of them has been lying to Hannah and one has been keeping a magical, but dangerous secret. With deadly forces aligning to destroy the Mother of All Nature's bloodline, Hannah is rushed to the safety of the Hollow Tree. But will she make it in time. And can a mysterious silverback fox keep her alive long enough to save not just the world we know... but the one we don't...
By Marie Sinadjan2 years ago in BookClub
Heartless Hunter: Crimson Moth #1
The most recent read of mine, Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli, was a Book of the Month pick for February. I ended up ordering late, but with that being said, within three days of having the book, I had finished it. Which for me is much much faster than my average.
By Grace Genet-Allen2 years ago in BookClub
Voyage Across the Stars
In the heart of a bustling metropolis, amidst the clamor of blaring car horns and bustling throngs, dwelled a youthful lady named Jane. She traversed through existence with a sense of determination, yet beneath her assured facade resided a craving for something more profound—a pursuit for self-revelation.
By Promise Olushola2 years ago in BookClub
Born to Blush
Mary gazed in awe at the huge grey stone building at the end of a long drive lined with trees the names of which she did not know. Two massive iron gates on stone pillars topped with bronze pineapples barred the entrance. They didn’t have pineapples on the menu at the Workhouse so she didn’t know what these odd shapes represented.
By Francis Connor2 years ago in BookClub
