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Jun 16, 2018
Renegayd by David Kraine
5 Stars A magnificent journey This book is more than just about magic and revolutions, it's about the struggle to be who we really are. I...
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Jun 16, 2018
Creator Class by K.M. Breakey
4 Stars Remarkably action-filled It's a well written, action filled story that takes place in the future, where fate isn't what you think...
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Jun 15, 2018
Chinawoman's Chance by James Musgrave
5 Stars Magnificent A fictional yet historical look at the first woman lawyer in California. However, it is not just about being a...
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Jun 15, 2018
Murder my Darling by Gerald Darnell
5 Stars Another great Carson Reno story! Carson is now on the other side of the law, or at least that's the way it looks. It's a great...
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Jun 14, 2018
Rise of the Divine Knight by J.A. Bullen
4 Stars A great sequel I was lucky enough to be able to read this book right after the first one, and this sequel did not disappoint....
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Jun 13, 2018
The Baby on the Back Porch: A Short Story by Lucia Davis
5 Stars Absolutely Charming The book intrigued me when the author was nominated for one of my 2018 Indie Author Appreciation Showcases on...
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Jun 13, 2018
Numbers & Counting by Maria Yiangou
4 Stars Colorful and fun Another great children's learning book from Yiango. The book is perfect for preschool aged children, who are...
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Jun 13, 2018
The early learning coloring & letter tracing book by Maria Yiangou
4 Stars Great learning tool This book is a great learning tool for children of preschool age, as it teaches animals, colors, shapes, and...
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Jun 13, 2018
Chasing The Red Queen by Karen Glista
3 Stars A Dangerous Scent An intriguing story into the life of Donja, whose life is turned upside down, leaving her open for a connection...
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Jun 11, 2018
Epochs of Morning light by Elena Botts
5 Stars Incredible songs of the heart Botts is very well versed in poetry, and it brings a great flow to her feelings and emotions as she...
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Jun 11, 2018
Shell Game by A. B. Funkhauser
5 Stars Highly imaginative! I really enjoyed this story, especially the premise of not truly knowing who your neighbors all. It's very...
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Jun 10, 2018
Those Happy Moments: How a One-Year Experiment Led to Lasting Happiness by Joëlle Marti
4 Stars Inspirational It's a feel-good book that started with the author's experiment. Her goal was to write about something happy every...
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Jun 10, 2018
A Better Ten Commandments by James Miller
4 Stars Interesting Philosophy This book was very well-written, and had some interesting philosophies on life and religion. Miller writes...
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Jun 9, 2018
Behind the lights by TL Travis
4 Stars Hot and intense It's a great story and introduction to what should be a great set of stories for the band, Social Sinners. Travis...
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Jun 8, 2018
Dark & Darker Faerie Tales by Two Sisters
4 Stars Extremely Dark yet inviting This is a great collection of dark fairy tales. The two sisters bring something unique and sinister...
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Jun 8, 2018
Three Breaths by Belle Brooks
4 Stars Book 3 The Game of Life, book 3, the hunt continues, and it grips the reader, not letting go. Take a few breaths before turning...
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Jun 6, 2018
Sherlock Holmes and the Cult of Cthulhu by James G. Boswell
3 Stars Semi-Holmes like The story had an interesting premise, with Watson doing the narrating, but I think I may have liked it better,...
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Jun 6, 2018
The Wizards of Central Park West by Arjay Lewis
5 Stars Dark and Magical Yes, this book is very magical, bringing the reader to be transported to a whole new world of magic. There was a...
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Jun 6, 2018
ABC in action: Children's alphabet book. Teach toddlers, preschool & kindergarten kids the A
4 Stars Learn the ABC's It's an interesting collection of the alphabet, showing both Capital and lowercase letters. This is a good...
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Jun 4, 2018
Hell Holes: What Lurks Below by Donald Firesmith
3 Stars Good foundation for fantasy The concept of this story was good, and the story was enjoyable. To me, it's a cross between sci-fi...
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Jun 4, 2018
Clowders by Vanessa Morgan
4 Stars Purrrrr-fect Read It seems there really is a "cat heaven" and this book is clearly feline fantastical. It's a magical place, and...
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Jun 3, 2018
In Ruthless Pursuit by Mia Mae Lynne
4 Stars Great Story I am a fan of Lynne's series "Southern Men don't fall in Love" and the way she shows the romance, and all the angst,...
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Jun 3, 2018
New Authors Recognition
Authors: I am adding a new category and distinction to Amy's Bookshelf Reviews. I am recognizing NEW authors. I recently came up with the...
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Jun 3, 2018
Forgiveness with Pen and Paper by May Liang Chiang
4 Stars Inspirational As a writer, I always use pen and paper to help get my thoughts down, not even in a story. I found this book very...
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