
It looks like June is going to be another successful month of reading, so breaking my monthly reviews into two posts seemed like a good idea. I have a bunch of great reads for you to browse, and more on the way.
Below are reviews for this month’s 4 and 5-star reads including a sci-fi thriller, three poetry collections, a paranormal suspense novel, and a romance/action mash-up.
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*****
The Insurgent by Teri Polen
I thoroughly enjoyed the first book in this series (Subject A36) and couldn’t wait to get into the second. It didn’t disappoint. Our hero, Asher, has surrendered to his bio-engineered personality (A36) and become a serious threat to his old team of insurgents. The insurgents are battling the Colony, a diabolical organization that harvests the genes of children (by killing them) so wealthy people can enhance their bodies.
The leader of the Colony, Silas, is a great antagonist because he’s so horrid! And sadly, Asher has become his killing machine. Declan rises to the top as the main protagonist in this book, and he has some relationships to repair after betraying his friends in the last one.
The author spends the first part of the story catching readers up on the characters and what happened during book one. Forward progress doesn’t really take off until about the 20% mark and then it’s non-stop action, twists and turns, deception, plotting, and battling right up until the end, which wraps up nicely.
Despite Asher’s months of murdering people, I still felt a lot of empathy for him from the first book (and recommend reading them both, in order). Declan was convincing, and I liked his sense of humor, but Brinn, and her unwavering trust in Asher’s love, was my favorite. This isn’t a long book and I had a hard time putting it down. Highly recommended for sci-fi readers and fans of fast-paced action. (Kindle Unlimited).
*****
Jagged Feathers by Jan Sikes
Van Noble lost his leg in Afghanistan, and he has a huge inferiority complex about being an incomplete man, but when he discovers Nakina Bird on the run from a Mexican cartel, he steps right up, determined to help her. Thus begins this exciting romance/thriller mashup.
The story has a nice balance of action and romance – the book is definitely both, and Sikes spends a lot of time on character development, which paid off. I connected with both Nakina and Van, and I liked how the action grounded their relationship. Nothing frivolous going on here as they have some serious goals to achieve.
For fans of paranormal fiction or new age mysticism, Nakina has psychic abilities that thread through the story and impact the plot. There are sex scenes and a great deal of sweetness with these characters, but the action ramps up the pace between the romantic lulls. I found both aspects of the story realistic and engaging. Characters from Book One play a secondary role in this story, and this book can be read as a stand-alone without any confusion. Highly recommended to readers who enjoy romance/action mashups.
*****
Life & Soul by Harmony Kent
I read the first book of poetry by this author and was happy to pick up the second. This little collection is full of gems and took me about two hours to read, spread over several days. The styles of poems vary, including both free form and multiple forms of syllabic poetry. Some of the poems run for several pages and some are very brief (but wonderfully powerful).
The book is divided into six sections that address different aspects of a soul’s journey or state of being. Part I, Lonely Soul expresses isolation and longing. Seeking Soul addresses disillusionment and pain. Brief Soul is full of short but impactful poetry, such as this:
Beneficent sage
This old willow
Bowing its crown
Part IV is titled Friendly Soul and explores the importance of friendships. Loving Soul extends into love relationships, and finally, Life of a Soul is a long poem that tells the story of the author’s life, one that I was familiar with from her first book.
There were a lot of poems that I enjoyed. Several of my favorites were Echoes, Life Goes On, Hope, Lost Property, Not Looking, and Unconditional. Okay, more than “several,” but all calling attention to the author’s talent. Highly recommended to fans of poetry looking for a touching read about a soul’s journey. (Kindle Unlimited).
*****
Quantum Wanderlust: A Short Story Anthology
I love time travel and all the ways it can manipulate reality. This book of thirteen time-travel short stories by thirteen authors offers a wide variety of twists on the topic. The genres vary from fantasy to horror to romance. Some stories are spooky, some are sinister, and others are wonderfully poignant.
The Butterfly effect enters into a number of stories but not all of them. Time travel is used to recover lost memories, and to deal with overpopulation in a dystopian future. It plays out in connecting families, getting revenge, and preventing tragedies.
I appreciated the variety of stories, and as with most anthologies, I enjoyed some more than others. There’s plenty of high-quality writing in here with compelling characters and satisfying conclusions. This is an excellent way to explore new authors, and after each story, there’s a short biography of the author with links to their other books and social media.
One thing was clear from reading this collection: Avoid traveling through time, because more often than not, something is going to go terribly wrong. Recommended to readers who enjoy short stories and speculative fiction, and who adore time travel twists. (Free on Kindle).
*****
A Voice in the Silence by D. L. Finn
Drea, a recent widow, lives alone in her home far from town. There’s a serial killer roaming the area and a winter storm on the way. But what initially finds its way into her home isn’t a murderer, but a trio of animals who’ve escaped from a lab—a dog, a cat, and a rat. And before she knows it, they’re doing things that no animals should be able to do. They talk.
Suspension of disbelief was a necessity for this book. In some ways, the fantastical abilities of the animals gave the story a whimsical, childlike innocence. But that quality is countered by the presence of a serial killer outside in the storm, and the suspense intensifies when Drea finds his footprints in the snow. With the help of her animal family, a ghost, and a caring police officer, she just might get through the storm alive.
Three major plot lines thread through the story, and each comes to its own satisfying climax rather than all resolving at the end. The main protagonists are well-rounded characters, and that includes the animals. My favorites were Drea, Adam, and Charlie the dog. The villains range from mentally ill to completely deranged.
The story unfolds primarily from Drea’s perspective though the overall POV is omniscient. The pace is good, and descriptions gave a clear picture of the action and setting. There’s a romantic undercurrent and some violence, including an off-stage suicide. Overall, I’d say this book is suitable for YA and adult audiences, and I recommend it to readers who enjoy paranormal stories and want to try something whimsical, suspenseful, and entirely different. (Kindle Unlimited).
*****
Summer Magic by Marcia Meara
I loved Meara’s Wake Robin Ridge series, and this short book of 18 poems is written by the main character Mackenzie Cole (not really, but you get the idea). The poems are lovely glimpses of childhood summers and growing up in the Blue Ridge Mountains. For this nature-loving reader who spent her summers exploring the woods of Vermont, it was like a trip down memory lane.
The book is divided into two parts: Mac at Ten (about his childhood), and Poems of Love & Life (told from the perspective of an adult). Some of my favorite poems were: The Rope Swing, Star-gazing, and Bruises.
One stanza from Bruises:
Badges.
Attesting to his bravery,
Marking his adventures,
And confirming in his mind
His place among Immortals.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author (ages ago) without any expectation of a review. I’m glad I finally read it. Highly recommended to poetry readers and grown-up kids who remember the magic of summer.
*****
Poetry Treasures 2: Relationships (WordCrafter Anthology)
I enjoyed the first Poetry Treasures anthology and decided to give this one a try as well. The anthology includes a selection of poems from twelve poets, and as the title suggests, the theme of relationships guided the work. Despite the unifying theme, the poems were quite varied in content and style, and I enjoyed the diversity of forms and voices.
In many anthologies, there’s a range of skill, and some pieces reflect more talent than others. I have to say that in this case, I found all of the poems well-crafted and a pleasure to read. Some of them I recognized from previously published anthologies, and it’s a good sign of their quality that they were so memorable.
That said, I did have some favorites—too many to list, of course. Here is a handful that I especially enjoyed: “The Red Petticoat” by Elizabeth Merry, “A Jar” by D. Avery, “She Lives and Yet She’s Dead” by Robbie Cheadle, and “Fat Belly Joy” by Marjorie Mallon. And so many more.
Prior to each set of poems there’s a short biography of the poet. Many of these poets have their own published collections for readers who didn’t get enough here. The book took me about an hour to read (approximately 36 poems in all) and it was an hour well spent. Highly recommended
*****
Thank you for including A Voice in the Silence with such a great list of authors. I enjoyed all the books but one, which is on my reading list 🙂 Suspension of belief is a good tool when entering my world…lol. Made my day to come back from vacation to your wonderful review, Diana xo
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I’m so glad you enjoyed the review, Denise. If you browse the comments, you’ll see that other bloggers did too. It was a wild read, and I tried not to give too much away. Hope you had a great break. Welcome back!
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Thank you 🙂 Easing my way back in. Xo
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You have quite a list of books you’ve read, Diana! As I anticipate our road trip that starts Monday, I hope to make more time for reading! My TBR is kind of ridiculous right now and my Chirp audiobook file is loaded!
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Road trips are great times to listen to books. They make the time fly… unless you have some wonderful company to chat with, that is. Thanks for browsing, Terri. Happy Reading!
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Hubby is a great conversationalist when he is driving. If I’m driving, then he naps, so audiobooks are at the ready!
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Ha ha. Have fun chatting and listening. 🙂
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Some very intriguing reads here! Can’t wait for Part 2!
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Thanks for dropping by, Suzanne. I want to add more of your books to these posts at some point. Maybe the new one? Have a great week and Happy Reading!
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That would be wonderful–The Seventh Devil is now available on Kobo as an e-book–I don’t think you had read that one yet and I’d love to know what you think:-)
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Oh. Thanks for letting me know! I was looking at it on Amazon a couple of days ago and sadly sighing. I’ll pick it up today. 🙂
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Wonderful reviews, Diana! And thank you so much for recommending poetry books as well, for poetry lovers like me. 🙂
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Three of them this time, Khaya. I don’t plan it that way. It just happens. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by to browse the reviews. Have a lovely day and Happy Reading. ❤
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Thanks, as always, for the recommendations, Peach!
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You’re very welcome! We have a very talented community of writers here. 🙂 Happy Reading!
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Indeed!
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What a great time of reading, you’ve been having, Diana! I see some that I’ve already enjoyed hugely, and others that were already on my list, and some that I didn’t know too. You covered all the bases. 😀
Congrats to all the authors. Sharing everywhere. Hugs on the wing.
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Thanks for taking a browse through the reviews, Teagan. I’m glad you’ve already enjoyed some of these and have more on your list. Now that you’ve completed Dead of Winter, hopefully you’ll have some time to relax. 🙂
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Hahahaha! I wish I knew how. Cheers.
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Thanks, Teagan 💕🙂
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A fantastic celebration of books Diana, some I have read and others I have yet to enjoy.. thanks for your reviews, always a wonderful recommendation ♥
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Thanks for stopping by, Sally. I’m having a busy month of reading and thoroughly enjoying myself. All indie authors from our lovely community. Have a lovely weekend. ❤
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You too Diana ♥
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I don’t know which to go for first! Great selection, Diana.
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You could start anywhere, Chris. Lol. Lots of fun, beautiful, and gripping reads and all from our community of authors. So much talent. Enjoy your weekend and Happy Reading!
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Even by your standards, you’ve had a busy month. You do an excellent job of giving us a sense of each book without giving away too much. Looking forward to taking a look at the reviews for Part 2.
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Thanks for dropping by, Pete. I’m glad you enjoyed the reviews and that they don’t give away too much. I’d hate to be a book-spoiler. Have a lovely Saturday and Happy Reading!
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Another fine collection of reviews, Diana. Congratulations to these authors.
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Thanks, Beem 💕🙂
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Thanks for dropping by, Beem. It looks like June is going to be a busy month of reading for me with another batch of reviews to go. Have a great weekend and Happy Reading!
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Thank you, Beem 🙂
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I’ve read a few of these already and have a few more awaiting my Kindle Diana. Your reviews always urge me to hurry up so I can read the ones you have lol, fab reviews, congrats to all authors listed. ❤
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Thanks, Debby 💕🙂
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Lol. I’m delighted to hear that you’ve read some of these and have others waiting, Debby. There’s no end to the good books at our fingertips. Right within our community of writers. 🙂 Have a lovely Saturday, my friend. Happy Reading! ❤
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Thanks Diana. Yes, happy reading and happy weekend to you too. ❤
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You must have read tons of books during your canyon hiking trip, Diana! I love your great reviews. Your Kindle should be close to empty by now. Congratulations to Teri, Jan, Harmony, Denise, Marcia, and all the contributing authors for the two anthologies. ❤
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Thanks, Miriam! 💕🙂
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You’re welcome, Harmony. ❤
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I’ve been having a great time reading, Miriam. These are mostly from the past two weeks. I write a review as soon as I finish a book or I’ll forget the details. And my kindle is far from empty. I think I bought a dozen books just last week! Lol. Happy Reading, my friend.
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More great reviews. Thanks Diana. (K)
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Thanks for taking a look at the reviews, Kerfe. Lots of great reads here in our WP community. Have a lovely weekend. ❤
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I read many reviews, few books. I always enjoy a good review.
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Great reviews, as always, Diana, and I have to say I’m a sucker for animals, especially if they talk. I’ll definitely be checking that one out. 😀
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It’s been a busy month of reading, Andrea. I had no idea you had a thing for talking animals. Lol. In that case you’ll enjoy Denise’s book. It’s very creative. Thanks for stopping by and browsing More reviews on their way for the end of the month! Happy Reading ❤ ❤
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-grin- I spent a good part of my childhood reading about animals that talked. Not sure why those stories appealed to me so much, but the love of that idea has stayed with me.
Looking forward to the next batch of reviews. 😀
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I’m working on it. Lol.
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I hope you enjoy it 🙂
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I’m sure I shall. 😀
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Summer Magic sounds right up my alley!
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It’s wonderful, Liz. Short, sweet, and full of nostalgic memories of childhood. I think it will resonate. I’m so glad you landed on that one. Thanks for stopping by and Happy Reading!
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You’re welcome, Diana! Happy Reading to you as well.
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As usual, there is a lot of variety here Diana. Thanks for sharing your wonderful selection of books.
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Lots of poetry, Balroop, which I don’t really notice until I’m pulling together the post. I’ll have another nice batch at the end of the month. Thanks for taking a stroll through the reviews. Happy Weekend, my friend. ❤ ❤
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Another incredible set of authors you bring to us, and I’m often overwhelmed and inspired by the talent out there. Thank you for being such a role model and source of inspiration, – and these reviews are something special. Wishing you a wonderful weekend ahead.
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Thanks for stopping by to browse, Randall. I love supporting this community of authors, and I’m always delighted to read and share my thoughts about books. Have a lovely weekend. ❤ ❤
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Another fabulous collection of books! I love the sounds of Jagged Feathers and Life & Soul. The stories and narratives sound splendid. 🙂
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Both of those books are great reads, Jaya. All of these were well worth the time. Thanks so much for stopping by to browse. Have a wonderful weekend and Happy Reading!
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Thanks, Jaya! 💕🙂
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Another fabulous selection of books from our talented friends in our community Diana! We’re lucky to have you!! 💖💖
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Thanks for the browse, Cindy. I’m having a good reading month and had to share midway through. Lots of great reads. Have a wonderful weekend, my friend. 🙂
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Of course Diana and thanks for sharing. You sure are which is impressive with your new book and all! I will thanks and you too!💖
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You always have such a good variety of books, Diana, and I’m honored you read The Insurgent – and also Quantum Wanderlust! Thanks so much for reviewing both of them. I’ve got a couple of others waiting on my TBR, so thanks for also sharing your thoughts on those.
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My pleasure to read both The Insurgent and Quantum Wanderlust, Teri. I couldn’t wait for the first, and I enjoyed your diabolical plot in the other. Both awesome reads. And I’m glad you found a couple of others here that are on your pile. I hope you enjoy them. Have a great weekend and Happy Reading!
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You’ve had quite a great reading month, Diana. I recognise many of the titles, and I’ve read some other great reviews of them as well. Thanks for the recommendation, and I’ll check them further. Congratulations to all the authors as well.
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All indie authors this time around, Olga. I’m so impressed by this community of talented writers. I hope your browsing proves fruitful. 😀 Happy Reading!
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Thanks, Olga 💕🙂
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Wow! You are a prolific reader Diana and I love how you present each book with such a delightful flair! I just ordered Harmony’s book of poems and I’m intrigued by A Voice in the Silence? I’ve read Teri Polen’s series and loved them. Thanks so much for sharing and now I have some good reads for the summer! Looking forward to your Part II! Hugs, C
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I figured out how to get my phone to read kindle books to me (not audiobooks). So I “read” all the time, Cheryl, especially when driving or cooking or working in the garden. Even while scrubbing the toilet! It makes the time fly. I’m delighted that you’ve picked up Harmony’s book. Yay. Lots of great reads here. Have a wonderful week and Happy Reading!
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Thanks so much, Cheryl! Doing my happy dance 💃😁Hugs 💕🙂
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Glad A Voice in the Silence intrigued you 🙂
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Wonderful collection of reviews, Diana. I’ve read a few of these and see some tempting new ones to add to my towering list 🙂
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Ha ha ha. There were two books in here that I dug out of the kindle black hole, Jacquie. Its so easy to lose track when new books pile on top of each other. I’m glad you found something of interest. Happy Reading, my friend. Hugs.
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What a great collection of reviews. Thanks for including Quantum Wanderlust in the mix.
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Thanks for dropping by, Craig. It was a really fun read, especially for this fan of speculative fiction. I liked the unique direction of your story. All of them were so different! Have a productive weekend and Happy Writing!
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Always a joy to read your reviews, Diana! A marvelous collection.
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They were starting to stack up, Rebecca. I figured I’ve been share a bunch. I’m glad you enjoyed the browse. Have a lovely weekend, my friend, and Happy Reading. ❤ ❤
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Thank you so much for including Summer Magic in with the work of all these fabulous writers, Diana! I’m truly happy you enjoyed it!
I haven’t read all of these books yet, though most are on my list, but I did jump on The Insurgent the day it was released! I’d been waiting with bated breath for that one, since I loved Subject A36 so much. It did NOT disappoint. Fantastic book with great characters I won’t forget.
Thanks again for making my morning brighter! 🤗❤️🤗
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You’re so welcome, Marcia. I can’t believe I waited so long to read Summer Magic. I lost track! I’m glad you enjoyed The Insurgent. I’d been waiting for that one too. Teri did a great job. Happy Reading, my friend. Hugs. 🙂 ❤ ❤
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Delightful reviews and awesome post, Diana. All the books were fantastic 😊😊
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Thanks for browsing the reviews, Kamal. I had a fun couple weeks of reading and expect to have another bunch for the end of the month. Have a lovely weekend, my friend. 🙂
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You are always welcome dear Diana. Keep on giving 😊🤗🙏🏻
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I’ve read and enjoyed many of these. Excellent reviews, Diana. And thank you for the kind words about Quantum Wanderlust.
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You’re welcome, Staci. I picked that book up a couple of years ago, and for some reason it got lost in my kindle. I’m so glad I found it. Time travel and all its permutations are fascinating to me, and I loved the variety of stories. Thanks for dropping by and Happy Reading. ❤
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I don’t want to talk about what’s lost on my Kindle!
I find time travel fascinating, too. I’m glad you found some enjoyable selections in the anthology.
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Marcia’s book too… that one had been sitting in there for a couple years. Yeesh. I’m trying to dig out a little. 🙂
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Terrific reviews, Diana. Congratulations to all.
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Thanks for dropping by John. A wonderful bunch of authors. I have one of yours rising to the top of my TBR pile soon. 🙂 Have a great weekend. Stay cool and Happy Reading.
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I certainly hope you like it. 😁
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I’m sure I will.
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What a great selection, Diana. Thank you for sharing your reviews. I’ve read several and am reading one on your list right now. Wonderful writers all! 😊
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Thanks for stopping by, Gwen. I’m not surprised that you polished some of these off. Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy your latest read. ❤ ❤ Hugs.
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Rocket Reader!
So many good authors, so many books and you give everyone a chance to be read.
I find you inspiring, lol, although your reading & writing energy turns into a sewing and drawing urgency in me. So, that’s what I will do now.
Thank you Diana!
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I love that you have the energy to do what you love to do! Lol. Not everyone does. Thanks for stopping by to check out some reviews. I’m delighted always to share the work of indie authors. So much talent. Have a wonderful weekend, my friend. ❤
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You too!!!! xoxo
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Hi Diana, thank you for reading and reviewing Poetry Treasures 2, there are some wonderful poems in that anthology. You have shared reviews of a number of wonderful books here. I have also read and loved The Insurgent, Life & Soul and Summer Magic.
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Thanks for browsing, Robbie. I really enjoyed Poetry Treasures 2. You and Kaye Lynn did a beautiful job of pulling together the poets and editing the work. I think it shows when there’s some intentionality about what’s included. Well done. Have a lovely weekend and Happy Reading. 😀
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A great collection, Diana! I’ve read several of these titles and I’m currently reading another on your list.
Thanks for featuring Quantum Wanderlust. The concept of time travel has always fascinated me.
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I’ve had that book in my kindle for a long time and forgot about it, apparently. I’m so glad I finally dug it out. It was a great read, and your story was beautiful, Joan. So touching. Thanks for browsing and have a wonderful weekend of reading. Hugs.
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Thank you so much! I’ve always been intrigued by the World War II era.
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Thank YOU for the great read.
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Some great sounding books here, Diana. I must read at least some of them. Thanks for the reviews.
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Thanks for dropping by, Viv. I finished Jealousy of a Viking last night and will include it at the end of the month. So many talented authors in our community. I’m glad you enjoyed the reviews. Happy Reading!
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Thanks for reading my book! And, in advance, for reviewing it. Much appreciated.
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Oh yeah. I have to run over and post the review! Lol. I forgot.
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Thanks so much for your fantastic review of Life & Soul. You’ve made my day! 😁 Congrats to Teri, Jan, Denise, Marcia, and all the authors in the anthologies on these awesome reviews. I’m about 3/4 of the way through A Voice in the Silence and am enjoying it. Great recommendations, Diana. Thanks for sharing. Hugs. Have a wonderful weekend 💕🙂
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Very welcome, Harmony. I was moved by a lot of your poems and was delighted to review and share. Have fun with A Voice in the Silence. It was a hard book to review without giving away spoilers. Denise’s imagination went wild. Lol. Have a great weekend and Happy Reading.
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Happy to hear you are enjoying it, Harmony 🙂
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There are fantastic books in this list, Diana. How ever do you find time to read them all? Thanks for the recommendations – I’m sure to add some of these to my TBR list.
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I listen to them in my car, Noelle, and since I live so far from anything, a couple trips to town is a full-length novel! And some of these books are only about an hour’s read so I can polish one of them off while making dinner. Lol. I’m so glad you found a couple of them that appeal to you. Have a great weekend and Happy Reading!
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We live so close to everything that I’d barely get through the first page of an audiobook! Maybe I’ll download something for our flight to Utah at the end of the month!
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I figured out how to get my phone to read kindle books to me, Noelle, so I pop it on all the time. Utah? Oh, what an amazing state! Are you sight-seeing? Bring lots of sunscreen!
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Some great reading here! I am just in the middle of Poetry Treasures 2: Relationships. I tend to read poetry a little at a time so it is taking me longer but I’m enjoying it so far. So much talent.
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Thanks for the visit, Darlene, and for the boost for Poetry Treasures. There are some beautiful poems in there. I’m glad you’re enjoying it. Have a lovely weekend and Happy Reading!
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Finding this post today made my tired heart sing!! Thank you SO much for reading and reviewing Jagged Feathers! I am honored to sit here with these other amazingly talented authors. I sincerely thank you, Diana!!
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Thanks for letting me delay a little, Jan. It gives your book a little more of a spotlight rather than getting lost in a long list. That was going to happen again so I split the month! A wonderful read that I’m delighted to share. Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful weekend!
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I appreciate the extra exposure, Diana!
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You’re reading up a storm! If you had to name your three or four favorite authors ever, who might they be?
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Oh, Neil, that’s a hard question. Some authors came along just at the right time in my life, like Tolkien. Others I’ve enjoyed in phases. Probably right now, I’m drooling over Katherine Arden and Margaret Rogerson, both fantasy writers with a wonderful lyrical style. I attack their books with a highlighter! Lol. Thanks for the great question. And thanks for checking out the reviews. 🙂
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Congrats to everyone. Diana??? You’re amazing.
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So many good books just in our wonderful little community, Shey. I’ll never be able to read enough. Thanks for the visit and the cheers! Have a wonderful weekend.
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YOu too xxxxxxxxxxx
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You have so many books on your list I want to read, Diana. Right now, I’m devouring Denise’s, A Voice in the Silence. I’m having trouble putting it down to return to my editing!
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Ha ha ha. That book was hard to describe without giving a lot away. I’m glad you’re enjoying it. I was deep into reading for the first two weeks of the month, and figured I’d better post! Happy Reading! 😀
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So happy to hear that, Jacqui xo
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Great reviews, Diana. I’ve added A Voice in the Silence to my TBR
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That’s a wild book, Iseult. There’s a lot going on, and you’ll definitely need to just ride with it. Thanks for the visit and Happy Reading!
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I hope you enjoy it, Iseult 🙂
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Looking forward to it 😊
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I love your variety of reading. I have read four of these, and they were fantastic. I have A Voice in the Silence coming up fast on my TBR!
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Reading blogger books has definitely exposed me to genres that I wouldn’t normally choose, and that’s been tons of fun, Priscilla. I’m delighted to hear that you’ve read a bunch of these. Denise’s book was so hard to describe. It’s definitely creative, and it has a lot of different things going on. Thanks for the visit and Happy Reading!
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Yay! I hope you enjoy it, Priscilla 🙂
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Another hot mess (mean mix) of books to read! 😋 Thanks Diana
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Ha ha ha. Yup. I’m thoroughly enjoying myself, Brad. Many more to come. 🙂
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Another great collection. Thanks, Diana.
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You’re welcome, Anneli. I had a good couple of weeks and figured I’d better get some reviews out there. Thanks for browsing, and Happy Reading! Have a great weekend.
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You too, Diana.
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Thanks for the reminder and reviews on most importants books of the last time, Diana! I feel somehow guilty, because i have them on my list, but had not time to read, yet. Best wishes, Michael
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I have lots of books on my list, Michael. One of these has been sitting on my reader for over a year… maybe two! No guilt, my friend, there just isn’t the time to read them all. Just have fun when you do. Happy Reading. ❤
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Reblogged this on NEW BLOG HERE >> https:/BOOKS.ESLARN-NET.DE.
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Thanks for sharing, Michael!
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Thanks for sharing, Michael! Have a wonderful weekend 💕🙂
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I just ordered your book Harmony because of Diana’s excellent review! It arrives on Monday! I can’t wait to dive in. Hugs, C
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Thanks, Cheryl. I love to hear that. It makes writing reviews worth the effort. You’ll enjoy Harmony’s beautiful poetry, I’m sure. ❤
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That’s fantastic! Thanks so much, Cheryl. You’ve made my day! Hugs 💕🙂
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A reading machine is right! “The Insurgent” stood out for me in this group of books.
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I’ve finally caught up with my Goodreads challenge, Laurie. I was behind up until this week. The Insurgent is great, and I do recommend reading the duology in order. It’s got a fast pace and some exciting action as well as great characters. Thanks for browsing and have a wonderful weekend!
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I’ve said it before…you’re a reading machine, Diana! Thanks for the terrific reviews. So many great books by our friends.
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Thanks, Jill. The weather here is stuck in April, so I’ve been inside more than usual, with time to read. I really enjoy reading indie books and sharing my enjoyment. Glad you enjoyed the reviews! Have a wonderful weekend! ❤
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Great reviews, Diana, and what amazes me most is that this post is called Part 1! This would be at least two months’ worth of reading for me. I’m impressed! Have a great weekend.
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Thanks, Amy. I’m not writing right now, so extra time for reading. 😀 Some of these weren’t very long, so I knew I was going to have well over ten by the end of the month, and I think that’s too many for visitors to absorb. So two posts! Thanks for browsing. Have a great weekend and Happy Reading!
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Thank you! I have been writing furiously today, hence the late reply to this and to your lovely comment on my blog. I look forward to the next June installment of reviews!
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Congrats on a great day of writing! Those are a treat and not to be wasted. 🙂
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