I know I just shared a bunch of book reviews, but with the holidays coming up, I’ll be taking some time off, and I didn’t want to end up with a huge pile of reviews in January. Only three books today and all of them are excellent!
December’s reviews include my 5-star reads of a poetry collection, a sci-fi thriller, and a coming-of-age novel.
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Sorrowful Soul (Book 3 in the Soul Poetry Series) by Harmony Kent
Grief is on my mind these days. It’s a solo journey, but this heartfelt book of poetry reminds me that there are common experiences along the road, and in that way, we don’t travel it quite so alone. In her forward (which I recommend reading), Kent offers some wisdom about the grieving process, and she highlights the stages of grief developed by Elizabeth Kubler-Ross so many years ago and still relevant today.
The poems are divided into sections based on Ross’s seven stages: Shock & Disbelief, Denial, Guilt, Anger, Depression, Working Through, and Acceptance. I read this book in one afternoon, and the poetry indeed felt like a journey from disbelief through acceptance. It’s an emotional collection, full of pain and longing, and at the end, a bit of sunshine glimmers through the trees. I highly recommend it.
This is free-form poetry, and about half of the offerings are rhyming verse. My favorites were among the less formal poems, and there were a lot of favorites. Below is an excerpt that captures the solemn tone of the section entitled Depression:
Winter of Discontent (an excerpt)
All the pretty birds have flown
Abandoned nests in skeletal trees
Frost rimmed dirt and weeds below
Cold, colourless uncaring sky above
It’s impossible life could ever return
To this barren, forsaken land
Where the grim reaper roams free
And winter berries litter the ground
Trampled beneath youthful feet
Too enamoured of life to notice
The carnage as red bleeds into white
As death mars the pristine snow
And invites the bereft with his gleaming scythe…
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*****
Are we Monsters? by Rollin Miller
Fans of sci-fi are in for a treat with this book. If you like a story that includes artificial intelligence, cloning, mad scientists, wily old sheriffs, genetically enhanced villains, and lots of action that reads like a movie, well look no further. This is one of those books that you might sneak into the supply closet at work to polish off another scene.
NeosGen is a secret underground facility in the Nevada desert whose founder is dedicated to discovering the keys to immortality through cloning and the transference of consciousness. When one of their modified assets goes missing, the organization’s fixer goes on the hunt. That asset, a girl with modified abilities, turns up in a diner and the local sheriff, a smart old coot, starts investigating while trying to protect her. In the meantime, NeosGen has a number of challenges within its walls as two employees go rogue, and the founder’s financial partner is starting to have second thoughts.
The pace of this book doesn’t stop for a second as the story pivots from one desperate situation to the next. I felt like I was watching an action movie. Not only are the descriptions well crafted, but the characters are vivid. There are a number of them, but I had no trouble differentiating between them (despite Tom and Tommy) because they’re so unique, and as real as characters can get, right down to the bit actors.
The POV is omniscient with a few noticeable shifts, but otherwise, the quality of the prose is excellent with some great lines. The story has several twists, including one at the end I didn’t see coming and found highly satisfying. Everything wraps up nicely. I highly recommend this book to sci-fi fans who love great characters and a lot of action.
*****
Below Torrential Hill by Jonathan Koven
In this coming-of-age story, Tristan is fifteen, his life characterized by instability and abandonment, both physical and emotional. Years ago, his dad died in the woods on a drinking binge, and now his mother rides an emotional rollercoaster, professing love one moment, raving about voices the next, and then passing out on her own alcoholic benders. Unable to deal with Tristan’s mother, his stepfather abandoned them.
My heart went out to Tristan for his desperate search for meaning, his longing for love, and his choice to self-medicate with alcohol. Most of the story is told through his POV, and it generally takes place during times of physical isolation and alcohol-influenced dreams as he tries to figure out the point of his life. The narrative is reflective and dreamlike with amazing imagery. You’ll find beautiful writing such as this on every page:
“Ava carved into the shadow of the white streets, and the wind’s terrific belch mounted the sky. He stared absently at her—the girl he’d always known pinned to night’s curtain like a button.”
“Nothing ever ended, nothing new ever began. Everything was always stuck in the middle. He imagined the town fell off the earth. At the sidewalk’s edge, all the cosmos would spin silently, behaving in his presence, stoically turning without end. At the precipice of the relentless canyon of time, he easily wished to fall as a sunbeam against the vacuum.”
To me, this story spoke about every child’s need for stability, the immense vulnerability that arises from chaos, and the importance of having one dependable anchor in a child’s life, in this case, Tristan’s friend Ava. Highly recommended to readers who enjoy exquisite prose, dreamlike narratives, and coming-of-age stories about the search for identity, love, and wholeness in the midst of uncertainty.
*****
Myths of the Mirror 
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Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed the reviews. 🙂 Happy Reading.
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Thanks so much for sharing the book reviews. These are all wonderful reads that I highly recommend. 😀
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I have been hearing many great things about Harmony’s book! Congratulations to all of these authors, as each book has it’s own appeal. Thank you for sharing and supporting, Diana. 🙂
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All three of these were great, Mark. I was impressed with Harmony’s poetry and her insights into grief. It hit home, for sure. Thanks for stopping by and for the comment. Merry Christmas, my friend.
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These books look awesome and content may be very splendid too.
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Just three this time, Pratik, but all wonderful reads that I highly recommend. Thanks for stopping by and Happy Reading!
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Excellent reviews, Diana, and Harmony’s book is on my list. Congrats to all the authors and I hope you have a wonderful holiday. ❤️
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Thanks for stopping by, Lauren. Only three books, but I’ll be offline for a few weeks and didn’t want to get way behind! You’ll enjoy Harmony’s poetry. It’s touching. Happy Holidays to you too! Have a wonderful new year. ❤ ❤
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Wow, great reviews! 3 books sounds like a lot to me. You know my fiction reading is like snail reading but I am pleased to say all blogger’s books right now 🙂 are being read or in the queue. I started out blogging not imagining I would be buying so many books! 😂🌟 Reading books by authors I’ve interacted with sure is enjoyable though! Maybe one day I will become a real writer—many many moon from now, until then, I better speed up my intake (somehow)! I think it’s very possible I will be reading more fiction in 2023! Diana big congrats to those lovely authors who you’ve reviewed. The snippets sound great and your reviews enticing as always! Also I so wish you a warm and lovely holiday break! I’ll also be thinking of you and this tender year. Hugs!
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As always, fantastic reviews. Congrats to all. I will be digging into Harmony’s book very shortly. Enjoy your holiday break Diana. ❤
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Thanks for dropping by, Debby. I think you’ll find Harmony’s book very relatable and moving. She writes some beautiful poetry about a touch subject. Happy holidays, my friend. I hope your new year is filled with kindness, gratitude, and a bounty of love.
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Thanks for the beautiful wishes Diana. I enjoy Harmony’s writing, so I know what I’m in for 🙂 I wish all the same goodness for you Diana, for the new year and forward. Hugs ❤
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How lovely to dive into your own dream-like words during this busy time of year, Diana! Enjoy your time away and treasure the memories…
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Thanks so much for stopping by Kim, and for the holdiay wishes. I do plan on resting and spending time with family. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and new year filled with love, good health, and peace. ❤
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Thank you for your very kind wishes, Diana! It’s a very cold white winter wonderland up our way at the moment…
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We’re all bracing for storms across the US. A lot of ice expected here. Stay warm, my friend. ❤
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Thanks for sharing, Diana. Sorrowful Soul caught my attention–lovely cover and sounds like a lovely read.
Hope your holiday season is peaceful and relaxing with some joy in there, as well. 💖🎄
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Thanks for stopping by, Sarah. Harmony’s book is beautiful and the other two were also awesome reads. I have my head buried in books these day. Merry Christmas, my friend, and I wish you a bountiful new year. ❤
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Great Reviews Diana and I actually have Harmony’s my cart!!! the others look great too! Thanks for that and you know me I’m gifting them for xmas.. I got John’s book today too! 🥰. Thanks a lot🥰
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I’m so glad you enjoyed the reviews, Cindy. Only three this time, as I wanted to get ahead before the month speeds up. Glad you hear that you already picked up Harmony’s book! Enjoy all the reading and try to relax and refresh ove the holiday. Hugs.
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Excellent reviews and all books are having different themes. Lovely post, Diana.
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Thanks, Kamal. I’m glad you enjoyed the reviews. The books were great and I highly recommend them. 🙂 Have a lovely day, my friend.
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Always welcome dear Diana. Ya will definitely read them. You too have a wonderful day 💕💕
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Three wonderful sounding books, Diana! I know how beautiful Harmony’s poetry is and the other two books sound like ones I would love! Congratulations to all and excellent reviews!
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All three were different from each other, but all were wonderful reads, Tessa. No equivocating at all over here. 🙂 Thanks for dropping by and if you pick one of them up, I hope you enjoy it. Happy Holidays, my friend.
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Wonderful reviews, Diana. I hope you have a wonderful holiday season, filled with kindness and renewal. All the best to you, my friend. 🙂
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Thanks, Steven. I have one more post and then I’ll take a couple of weeks off to do nothing but chill. 🙂 I wish you and equally wonderful holiday and a truly beautiful new year.
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Thanks, Diana. You certainly deserve it.
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Lovely reviews Diana… both Sorrowful Soul and Below Torrential Hill seem to deal with endless pain yet offer hope ! Would love to read these … more positive energy to you to heal self and others around Diana!
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Thank you so much for coming by, Shagun, and for you lovely comment. Yes, both books deal with pain and end on a positive note. I think you’d enjoy either of them. They’re beautiful. Wishing you a lovely week and wonderful holiday season, my friend. Hugs.
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Thank you & warm wishes to you too for blissful months ahead Diana 🤗😍
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Loving the sounds of Sorrowful Soul and the beautiful excerpt you shared. I also very much enjoy the looks of Below Torrential Hill. ❤
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Both are beautiful reads, Jaya. Harmony’s poetry was touching, so heartfelt and personal. And Below Torrential Hill reads like poetry with many of the same qualities. Beautiful writing. Thanks for the visit and Happy Holidays!
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Thanks so much for sharing the reviews, Kim. Only three but such great reads. Have a wonderful week and Happy Reading!
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My pleasure, Diana!
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Hi Diana – thanks for sharing these books, especially Sorrowful Soul – navigating grief is very solitary, but it’s something we all go through. I’d also be interested in reading Below Torrential Hill. Looking forward to your next installment of reviews! Happy reading 🙂
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Thanks so much for stopping by, Barb. Harmony makes a point that the journey through grief is different for everyone, and yet her poems are relatable and full of heart. Below Torrential Hill was great – gorgeous writing and I just wanted to hug the MC. If you decide to pick it up, I hope you enjoy it. Have a lovely week and Happy Reading!
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As expected, excellent reviews Diana! I love Harmony Kent, and your review of Sorrowful Soul was beautifully written! A big congratulations to Rollin Miller and Jonathan Koven, more great reads to fatten up my TBR pile. It’s really out of control. Have a great week. Hugs, C
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I had to laugh at your out of control tbr pile, Cheryl. It’s a common condition for which there’s no cure, I’m afraid. I’m glad you enjoyed the reviews. All three books were wonderful, though very different. Harmony’s book is getting some wonderful press all over the blogs. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by and Happy Reading. Perhaps you’ll make a dent in the pile over the holidays. Hehe.
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Your reviews are very much like your books….your writing pulls the reader right! Great reviews!! Enjoy your holiday break!!
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Thanks for the kind comment, Kirt. I’m glad you enjoy the reviews. I just have fun with them. I’m looking forward to a holiday break where I’m not going to do anything! I hope you have a wonderful time with your loved ones over the holidays. Enjoy.
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We are…our LA family is coming up the day after so that for the first time in years all three of our daughters (and husbands and now grandchildren) will all been together for a Christmas celebration. They all rotate between us and their husbands family. It just worked out this year!!! My best to you and your family!! Happy Holidays!!
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What huge fun that will be! I love happy chaos. 😀
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Thank you again, Diana, for this incredible write-up. Below Torrential Hill means a great deal to me personally, and I’m so glad you found meaning in it! I’m also honored to be reviewed alongside Rolin and Harmony’s books; they look great!
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Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by, Jonathan. Last month I had 14 book reviews to share, and it just got crazy. But three is perfect and every book gets a look. Your writing is beautiful and I wish you the best of luck with it. I hope it finds a few readers here too. Happy Holidays!
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Wow, 14 is definitely a lot! You’re doing a great service to authors. Thank you. Happy holidays to you as well 🙂
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Diana, you are a reading dynamo. Thanks for these reviews. Congratulations to the authors. Enjoy your holiday break. Hugs.
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I plan to relax, eat well, and get lots of sleep. 🙂 I hope you get a chance to do the same, Teagan. Thanks for stopping by and I wish you a wonderful holiday season. Hugs.
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I always love browsing through your reviews and the range of books types they cover. I haven’t read any hard SF for a while, but “Are We Monsters” sounds right up my alley, thanks for highlighting it.
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It was great, Deborah. I was thoroughly entertained for the duration. I’m glad you enjoy the reviews. I needed to get ahead of them so the stack at the end of the month would be managable. Have a wonderful holiday and Happy Reading.
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I’ve seen some wonderful reviews for Harmony’s book, and I’ve really been enjoying her blog tour. Are We Monsters has so many things I love in a sci-fi story. I’m intrigued. Thanks for sharing these, Diana!
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Thanks for stopping by, Teri. I think you’d enjoy Are We Monsters? It’s great fun and reminds me a little of your books though it isn’t YA. And Harmony’s book is something. Very emotional and brave. 🙂 Have a wonderful week as we head into the holidays.
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Enjoyed these reviews, Diana. Thank you for sharing, and Happy Holidays to you and yours!
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Thanks for taking a browse through the reviews, Bruce. Only three today as I wind down and get ready for a break. Wishing you the best of holiday cheer. 😀
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Fantastic reviews, Diana. I read Harmony’s new book and can highly recommend it. Even though it was hard for me to read at times, somehow, through it all, I found a deeper level of healing. Thank you for sharing.
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Thanks for stopping by, Jan. I can imagine that Harmony’s book stirred up some feelings, but that’s how grief operates… it’s never really over. We process and process and heal and heal. Huge hugs, my friend. ❤
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As always a great set of reviews, Diana! Are We Monsters looks intriguing and I may have to check that one out! Enjoy your holidays my friend!
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Thanks for swinging by, Terri. If you like sci-fi with a non-stop plot, it’s a good one and will keep you entertained for a few days. I really enjoyed it. Happy Holidays to you too, and Happy Reading. 🙂
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Great reviews Diana – have a wonderful Christmas❤️
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Thanks, Toni. I’m glad you enjoyed them. Have a wonderful Christmas and joyous new year.
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Thank you, thank you. Just what I needed. 😀
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I was thinking about you as I wrote the review for the sci-fi thriller, Andrea. I think you’d get a kick out of that one. Thanks so much for stopping by to browse and Happy Reading. 🙂
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I had a sneaky suspicion you might have had me in mind. 😀 Very grateful indeed!
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I really hope you enjoy it. So good.
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I’ve got it saved to my near-future tbr. 😀 😀
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Speaking of sci-fi. I’ve just started playing with Oculus VR. OMG, what fun. I’m still a newbie, but I’m having tons of fun. I feel like a ninja. 😀
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Go you!!!!! I’ve only tried it once – a friend of the Offspring had it set up – and I really enjoyed it too. High Five my friend. I want to hear/see more. 😀
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Hehe. I just started, so I’m a hopeless newbie, but I’m addicted.
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You just graduated to Fully Fledged Techie. 😀
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Ha ha ha. This isn’t helping my motivation to write. 🙂
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Research, Diana. It’s research. 😀 😀
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Lol. Oh, yeah. For my next sci fi novel. Lol
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Mmm…you’ve combined the two genres before…;)
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Terrific reviews, Diana. Thank you for sharing
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My pleasure, John. I always think I’m going to be reading less in the future and then I have piles of reviews. Glad you enjoyed them. Happy Reading.
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Thanks, Diana
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It’s the second (review) time Kent’s poetry book has been brought to my attention. I believe I’m meant to read it, more so with grief as a common theme. I’ve added to my TBR list for later reading, as I’ve already started to wrap myself up with fiction during this holiday season. 🙂 Thank you my friend for another round of wonderful reviews. ❤
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Thanks so much for picking up Harmony’s book, Khaya. I think it will resonate with your journey through grief, though Harmony makes a point that every one of us will walk our paths differently. And great to hear that you’re into your holiday fiction already. I hope it’s wonderfully relaxing. Have a lovely Christmas, my friend.
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Diana, I was stunned by the imagery that Harmony has used to express emotions and I didn’t find it depressing… I think it depends on the mood of the reader. I am drawn toward Below Torrential Hill… interesting title! Thanks for sharing my friend.
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Harmony’s imagery in this poem was so moving to me, Balroop. I definitely felt the sense of loss despite all the beauty. And I can understand why the beautiful prose of Below Torrential Hill would appeal to a poet. 🙂 Some of it is breathtaking. Thanks for the visit, my friend, and Happy Reading!
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Thanks for your honest reviews Diana. I’m glad you found some relief in Kent’s book on grief. I can relate to the theme of the third book, having lived that with my father and family. May you take time to rest, refresh, and be during the holidays. Hugs, 💕
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Thanks for stopping by, Brad. I’m going to take a break over the holidays and consider changes to my blog so I have more time for creative writing and feel less like I’m out of breath all the time. 🙂 I’m glad you enjoyed the reviews, and I’m sorry that Torrential Hill resonated with your youth. It was beautifully written, but such a heartwrenching read. Have a lovely week, my friend, full of peace. ❤
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Enjoy your break!
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Your reviews always tell me enough for a go-nogo decision. In this case, I already read and loved Harmony’s. The other two–one go!
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I’m glad the reviews work that way for you, Jacqui. I’m guessing that you went for the sci-fi, and I have a feeling you’ll really enjoy it. And Harmony’s poetry never fails to entrance me. Thanks for stopping by and Happy Reading!
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Great reviews, Diana 🙂 I enjoyed Sorrowful Souls too, and added to my TBR list! Xo
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Always delighted to fatten up your TBR list, Denise. Harmony’s book was moving, wasn’t it? And I know you’d enjoy either of the others. They’re well written and I was glued to the pages. Happy Reading!
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I always fatten up my list here… lol. Yes, very moving poetry. Can’t have a better recommendation than being glued to the pages. Xo
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Excellent reviews, Diana! The use of metaphor in the “Winter of Discontent” is spot-on. Below Torrential Hill also appeals to me.
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Thanks for stopping by, Liz. I had a bunch of favorites in Harmony’s book, and this was one of them. Metaphor is such a vivid way of expressing emotion, and she does it well. And Torrential Hill had that kind of prose on every page. Very atmospheric! All three were awesome reads. Enjoy!
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You’re welcome, Diana.
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Three vastly different books and three wonderful reviews. The pull quotes from Below Torrential Hill are beautiful. I’ve read Kent’s latest collection and felt a range of emotions while reading it. Are We Monsters sounds like an exciting story!
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Very different books, Priscilla, but all wonderful. The sci-fi thriller was pure fun and Torrential Hill was a dive into some beautiful, dreamlike prose. And I could relate to Harmony’s book completely. Thanks for swinging by and Happy Reading!
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Nice job, Diana. Excellent reviews! 🙂
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Thanks for dropping by, Tim, to check out the reviews. All three were great reads that I highly recommend. Have a wonderful week and Happy Holidays. 🙂
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You too, Diana. 🙂
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Three fabulous reviews, Diana of the 3 I’m drawn to the sci-fi in particular and although the others sound excellent not for me at this moment in time :)x
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The sci-fi book is excellent, and a great one if you don’t want to get too heavy before the holidays, Carol. It will keep you entertained. All three books were wonderful (and different). Thanks for browsing and Happy Reading!
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Thank you, Diana, I like a book that keeps me interested and entertained 🙂 x
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These all sound wonderful, Diana, although I do love sci-fi in particular (so will check that one out) and am not sure I want to read a sad book until after Christmas! Harmony’s poetry is gorgeous.
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Thanks for dropping by to browse, Noelle. The sci-fi read is excellent. I had such fun finding times to read between other activities. And Harmony’s book is sad but so insightful and quite beautiful. A great one for after Christmas. 🙂 Happy Holidays!
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Back at you!
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I’m reading Sorrowful Soul at the moment and it is really making the tears flow. Great reviews, Diana. Thank you.
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Yeah, It’s a touching read, Iseult, especially for someone who’s lost a loved one, though the losses in the book aren’t limited to death. I’m glad it’s moving for you, as it was for me. Enjoy the beautiful read, my friend.
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I love your reviews, Diana! These books all sound really good!
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All three were excellent, Kymber. I have no trouble raving about them,. 🙂 Thanks so much for browsing and enjoy your week as you get ready for the holidays. Happy Reading. ❤
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Happy Reading, Diana! ❤️❤️
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Excellent reviews. “Are We Monsters” sounds like one for my husband, a huge sci-fi fan.
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I think he’d really enjoy it, Laurie. It was a cool, fast paced, read, and I loved the characters. Thanks for checking out the reviews, my friend. Have an great week!
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Excellent reviews! Thanks so much for your fantastic review of Sorrowful Soul, Diana! I’m moved deeply by your thoughts. Congratulations to Rollin Miller and Jonathan Koven. I’ll be checking out their reads now! Have a wonderful week. Hugs 💕🙂
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You’re so welcome, Harmony. I couldn’t wait to read your poetry and appreciated how touching and truthful the book was for me. And I think you would enjoy both of the other boths. Three stellar offerings today! Happy Reading and enjoy the rest of your tour!
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“Are We Monsters?” sounds great. On the strength of your review, I picked it up.
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Thanks, Berthold. I thought it was awesome. I’m so glad I convinced you to give it a try. I can almost guarantee that you’ll enjoy it. The author was a new one for me, and I’ll definitely be reading more of his work. Happy Reading!
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