Review: NOT MY MOTHER by Miranda Smith

 

What if your own mother was suddenly arrested for kidnapping and murder? What if it was possible that you were the kidnapped baby? For a while, we wonder if it’s actually true—was Madison the kidnapped baby and was her mother not really her mother?

 

Right away, you get curious to see what the real truth is. It’s funny how you feel in all this. On the one hand, you’re annoyed at the mom for her lies, deception, and criminal act. But, on the other hand, you feel bad for her past and present suffering.

 

As you near the end, a shocking truth becomes clear. A good read that keeps you reading.

 

Rating: 4 stars

Review: BAD DREAMS by RL Stine

 

Maggie’s new house on Fear Street was old and creepy. The only good thing about it was the cool, antique bed that was left behind. But ever since Maggie started sleeping in that bed, the bad dreams began. Who was the girl being stabbed in her dream? What were the dreams trying to tell her? And was the ghost she kept seeing trying to get her to join her? This was a good read ‘til the end.

 

Rating: 4 stars

Review: MURDERING THE ROSES by Cindy Bell

 

A country inn run by two sisters. It was an inn that catered to the rich from all over the world. Unfortunately, this handyman didn’t quite fit the bill and he was destroying the roses in the garden.

 

The story seemed to flow nicely; however, it was long and slow. Usually, we would’ve stumbled on a dead body within the first few chapters. This one seemed to drag on and on, and why did the chapters have to be so long? This book definitely doesn’t make me want to continue the series. Too long!

 

Rating: 2 stars

Review: THE TAROT CARD MYSTERY by Krystal Doolittle

 

The narrative was nice and decent, but the story was too drab and dry. I felt like I was getting too many attributes and not enough story. Just didn’t get into it.

 

Rating: 2 stars

Spotlight: THE SHAPESHIFTER'S GAMBIT by Grant Pierce

 

Book One of The Faceless Chronicles.

A dark epic fantasy of prophecy, loyalty, and demons.

The strangers foretold the world would end in fire—and Logan would strike the match.

Kalen and Logan grew up as brothers in all but blood. But when a secretive order recruits Kalen, he learns a devastating truth: Logan is destined to summon the dread fiend Astaroth and unmake the world.

The order wants Kalen to kill him before the prophecy comes to pass.

Driven by memories of their youth and visions of a burning future, Kalen refuses to believe Logan is lost. The path ahead is paved with betrayal and death. Reapers and a murderous shapeshifter trail Logan, guarding him with a devotion carved from fear.

As fate tightens its grip, Kalen must face the truth he dreads most. Logan may be the world’s last hope… or its final curse.

Pre-Order on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0GJTCX8XV