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Unsurpassed by Charity Parkerson

July 7, 2014 By 1 Comment

UNSURPASSED
Unsurpassed by Charity Parkerson
Book 1 of the No Rival series
Publisher: Ellora’s Cave
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (67 pages)
Other: M/F, M/F/M, mild M/M, anal play/intercourse, mild BDSM
Rating: 3.5 stars
Reviewed by Honeysuckle

Aubree is infatuated with two men, Max and Ryan. The two former Marines have been her close friends ever since she made her first misguided attempt at joining their kickboxing classes. When the pair invites her to join them at a weekend party thrown by Drew, a famous MMA champion, she has no idea what they have in mind. After spending one hot ménage night with the pair, Aubree learns the men’s intentions are not all about her. Feeling betrayed, Aubree turns to Drew who is also tugging at her heart. She must choose between the two men who have been the center of her fantasies, and the one man who could make all her dreams come true.

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Aubree Holiday grew up in the world of kick boxers and MMA fighters thanks to her father who had worked and trained fighters. Since the accident that claimed her parents lives, she has avoided the people and the places that held so many memories. Two sexy, long time friends and one outrageous champion bring her full circle to remind her of the reasons why her childhood was happy and full of people who mattered. There same men will be the source of some smoking hot sheet action but also a reason to doubt her ability to trust herself.

This book pulled my emotions in so many directions. One minute I just knew she going to get a weekend to remember with the two hot guys she’s fantasized about forever, and in a way does, but then the author totally threw me for a loop by introducing a third guy. Drew is totally a flirt and player, on the outside. Much like his fighting style, he doesn’t hold anything back and Aubree isn’t sure what to make of him. But she likes it and him once she gets to know him.

Max and Ryan are all kinds of alpha hot. They’re possessive about Aubree and give her multiple reasons to want to be with them. I could have easily rooted for these guys. Plans are made and carried out and that has consequences. I was surprised by their reasons for doing what they did but not in a bad way. I simply didn’t anticipate it and that added to the story.

This is a short story and it moves really fast, which is good since it is short, but when I read the blurb it alluded to there being some M/M action. It is there but if a reader is thinking it’s an MMF menage, they’re going to be disappointed. On the other hand, readers who enjoy books where the guys are totally focused on the girl between them, will be quite happy. Ms. Parkerson built plenty of tension into this short story. Right up until there’s a no going back point, I could have believed and would have been satisfied with whomever Aubree chose. But that point does happen and the story plays out accordingly. I felt that it did end in an HEA, especially for Aubree but it also had closure for all parties involved.

Unsurpassed is the first book in Ms. Parkerson’s No Rival series. The second book sounds like it is just as exciting and nail biting so I’ll be adding it to my TBR list. Readers looking for alpha men with a penchant for mild BDSM should give this hot read a try.

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Two Dogs Lie Sleeping: A Mae December Mystery by Lia Farrell

July 4, 2014 By 1 Comment

TWO
Two Dogs Lie Sleeping: A Mae December Mystery by Lia Farrell
Publisher: Camel Press
Genre: Suspense/Mystery, Contemporary
Length: Full Length (286 Pages)
Rating: 4.5 Stars
Reviewed by Cyclamen

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It’s early August in Rosedale, Tennessee, and July December Powell is alone at the historic Booth Mansion, putting the finishing touches on the Showhouse room she designed for tomorrow’s grand opening. A loud noise draws her to the nursery, where a man lies dying. Not just any man, but Tom Ferris, the love of her life, who she hasn’t seen since he disappeared with no explanation some fifteen years earlier. Who shot Tom in the back? What drove him away in the first place and made him stay away, even after his parents were killed in a car accident? What was he trying to tell July with his last breath? The gossip mill is in high gear in the small town of Rosedale, and July is the sister of Mae, a dog breeder and kennel owner who happens to be dating the sheriff, Ben Bradley. Ben’s close relationship with the December family has thrown a wrench in his investigation, forcing him to rely on Detective Wayne Nichols, his deputies, and his office manager Dory to do most of the legwork. Meanwhile July’s marriage is imploding, and Mae already has too much to deal with—including a new corgi puppy and Ben’s four-year-old son. Mae is torn between loyalty to her boyfriend and her sister as she does her darndest to get the bottom of a case that just seems to involve more and more of their friends and neighbors.

July Powell finds her former lover dying on the nursery floor of the historic Booth Mansion. He’d disappeared over fifteen years ago, just as they were going to get engaged, and now she finds him fatally shot. When Tommy Ferris is pronounced dead at the hospital, Sheriff Ben Bradley is given the case. However, the fact that he is dating July’s sister Mae complicates things for him. He can only oversee the paperwork, but he cannot interview any suspects or collect any evidence.
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Two Dogs Lie Sleeping is a fast paced mystery with lots of twists and turns in the plot. The author plays fair with the reader, but it is still very hard to figure things out until the end. And even at the end, there are more surprises.

For me though, even better than the plot are the characters. Mae, who runs a local kennel and just got a new puppy, is bright as well as kind. She cares a great deal about her family, but she also loves Ben. She ends up having to define her loyalties and look carefully at her priorities.

One of my favorite characters is Dory Clarkson, the office administrator for the sheriff’s department. She is computer savvy, whip smart, sassy, and caring. She wants to become a detective and I, for one, hope she gets the chance in the next novel in this series.

The story is told from several points of view—Mae’s, July’s, Ben’s, and others—and each point of view adds greatly to the story. Not only do the different viewpoints bring more information to light, but more characters are developed and the reader is drawn into the lives of a number of them. And through it all, there are a number of dogs who add even more charm to a delightful cozy mystery.

This is the second in the Mae December Mystery series and I have read the first as well. The books stand alone just fine, but my choice would be to read them in order so that the growth in some of the personal relationships can be fully savored.

Mystery readers can’t go wrong if they take a trip to Rosedale, TN, to meet Mae December and the entire cast of Two Dogs Lie Sleeping.

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Vile by Debra Webb

July 4, 2014 By 9 Comments

VILE
Vile by Debra Webb
Faces of Evil, book 8
Publisher: Pink House Press
Genre: Contemporary, Suspense/Mystery
Length: Full Length (219 pgs)
Rating: 4.5 stars
Reviewed by Ginger

Deputy Chief Jess Harris knows her time is running out. Somehow she must protect the people she loves and any more innocent victims from the serial killer obsessed with her.

Is sacrificing herself the only way to stop this evil?

Vile picks up immediately where Vicious left off. A blonde haired little girl is left on the sidewalk of Birmingham, AL with a note attached to her dress given instructions to be taken to Deputy Chief Jess Harris.

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Jess has her plate full with issues – someone is trying to frame Dan, Dan’s mother is against their relationship, her pregnancy and of course Eric Spears. Eric Spears’ location is unknown but the evil around Jess continues. Along with the body count on the rise, keeping Jess and the Birmingham Police Department very busy.

This is a bittersweet series for me. I enjoy the suspense, the build up to the next level of Eric’s twisted mind, but on the flip side the stop and go is like rush hour traffic…tiring and frustrating. Can I just go ahead and get to where I am going? Eric seems to be unstoppable and always ahead of the police detectives. He had little to no actual appearance in the novel but is a strong presence. I have to admit that maybe there is a sick side to me. The author has Eric as a strong, dominant male that has followers willing to do his vile deeds and I am in awe of him.

A detective’s job is never done, and when you are dealing with the twisted mind of Eric Spears anything is bound to happen. Every person is set in place and has a purpose. Bits and pieces mentioned in earlier novels come together in Vile. Amanda Brownfield was chosen by Eric Spears because of the connection she has with Jess. While reading I had to stop a few times and credit the author on doing such a good job on tying in pieces from previous novels; A sign of being very organized in this well thought out work.

I am a fan of the Faces of Evil series. The author does a great job in keeping the readers attention, and the suspense of not knowing what will happen next is a great ingredient for a novel. The book displays believable characters living and working. The work relationships, and the personal relationships among the characters have the book playing out as a television series. The novel not only focuses on the police investigation, it also shows the characters in a real light, with real people issues; which is another good ingredient for a novel.

Vile is a balance of Jess and her personal life as well as her work life. The author has Jess as a believable character. A woman in a male dominant line of work, dealing with work issues and other life factors that women face. Now that Jess is starting a family I look forward to seeing how the author will consolidate that into the life of Jess.

As with all the prior books in the series, Vile is a suspenseful thrill ride for any mystery fan.

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The Bear’s Mate by Vanessa Devereaux

July 4, 2014 By Leave a Comment

EBAR
The Bear’s Mate by Vanessa Devereaux
Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal
Length: Short Story (95 Pages)
Other: M/F
Rating: 3.5 Stars
Reviewed by Tulip

Aidan Renner’s been keeping a secret for twenty-five years. Since his father died it’s been his job to keep the shifters safe but when his brother needs urgent attention due to a stab wound, he takes him to a free clinic where previously the doctor hasn’t asked any questions.

However, there’s a new doctor in town, he is now female—and drop dead gorgeous. When she insists on taking his brother’s blood as a precautionary measure, Aidan knows he has to get it back before it’s tested and the truth about them comes to light. When he breaks into the clinic in hopes of locating it and finds it not there, there’s only one course of action. Take Charlotte out for a meal and ask her which lab she sent it to.

Charlotte doesn’t know if it’s because she’s been alone for over a year or if Aidan is as perfect as he seems, but she’s got the feeling that he could be a keeper.

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I enjoy reading shifter romance of all kinds. In fact, you might call me a shifter groupie. So I jumped right on this book about bear shifters. The Bear’s Mate is the first book in the new Kalispell Shifters series by Vanessa Devereaux. It was a quick fun read that I enjoyed a lot.

Aiden Renner is determined to keep his people safe, but then his brother’s injury puts everyone in danger. He is forced to seek medical help from the new doctor in town who doesn’t know about the shifters. Aiden finds himself irresistibly attracted to Charlotte, the new doc. He can hardly keep his mind–and paws–off her. Then there is the fact that a blood sample goes missing and he has to use Charlotte to track it down before it’s too late. Aiden and Charlotte fall hard, even as he holds onto his secrets. Of course, the truth had to come out, and yes, the author had me on edge over how long it would take Charlotte to forgive Aiden.

All in all, this was a lovely shifter romance. It had more than a few twists and turns, along with plenty of humor. I liked that it had lots of really sweet moments too. The story was well written and fast paced, and interestingly, it had a different premise than most shifter stories that I had read. When one reads as many shifter books as I do, then believe me I was ecstatic at finding a series with some refreshing new plotlines. Well, color me intrigued about these Kalispell Shifters.

I loved Aiden and Charlotte together. Their love scenes were extra steamy, just how I like them. Let me tell you, Aiden was a sexy alpha bear. The things that guy could do in bed put a big grin on my face. Charlotte was pretty cool too. She learned the truth in a shocking way, over reacted a bit, but then she got on the right track after a spell.

Her parents had always taught her that if you loved someone, truly loved them, then you’d overlook their faults and differences. Being a bear was a hell of a difference.

Oh, I am definitely hooked on this series. It has a lot of promise and I really liked the author’s writing style. I’m intrigued by Christopher, Aiden’s naughty brother. So I’m looking forward to reading his story, and to meeting some of the other shifters as well.

I liked this book and can’t wait for the next one.

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Starship Grifters by Robert Kroese

July 3, 2014 By Leave a Comment

GRIFTERS
Starship Grifters by Robert Kroese
Publisher: 47North
Genre: Action/Adventure, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, YA
Length: Full Length (242 pgs)
Age Recommendation: 14+
Rating: 3 stars
Reviewed by Aloe

A space-faring ne’er-do-well with more bravado than brains, Rex Nihilo plies the known universe in a tireless quest for his own personal gain. But when he fleeces a wealthy weapons dealer in a high-stakes poker game, he ends up winning a worthless planet?and owing an outstanding debt more vast than space itself!

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Rex has a bad habit of spinning tall tales about money to be made and then stealing the money to be invested. You don’t have to be smart to figure out that is going to catch up with you. But does he listen to his sidekick Sasha? No, he doesn’t…

Mr. Kroese writes an action-packed tale of space fiction with all kinds of odd creatures and an underlying plot that doesn’t become evident until the end of the book. While I think he wrote it for adults, I think the best market for this style of book would be young adults. There are strange animals, nuclear power, space ships, insane rulers, and a dozen different interests in this story. It’s a bit silly, almost space opera, and I know they’ll have fun with Rex’s schemes.

Sasha is a robot. When Rex gets in a pickle, she helps him forget certain important past activities so he won’t be able to give them away. She can’t help; she must tell the truth. She has learned to tell the truth by not directly answering the question, but that’s almost like cheating. Can robots do that?

Rex is on the run because the repo guys are after him for debt. He stops long enough to play poker and win not only an old starship but also a planet. When he visits the planet, it’s all desert and there’s nothing of value there. But when he gets captured again, he pretends there is and tries to sell it. After about three such deals and a bounty hunter after him now, he gets stuck in the worst place of his life. Will he get out or is this it? If he’s going to get free, how’s he going to do it and who is going to pay his debt?

If those questions aren’t enough to entice you to read this book, this is also where you learn there was a much larger plan in place and that Rex isn’t as in control as he thinks he is. It makes for a good read and I think young ones will pick up on the humor and enjoy the fascinating chases. It’s not bad for an adult read either if you like sci fi!

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Hungry Heart by Meg Benjamin

July 3, 2014 By Leave a Comment

 

HEART
Hungry Heart by Meg Benjamin
Publisher: Samhain Publishing
Genre: Contemporary, Holiday
Length: Full Length (296 pgs)
Heat Level: Hot
Rating: 3.5 stars
Reviewed by Hawthorn

Sous chef Darcy Cunningham is less than entranced with small-town Konigsburg’s obsession with barbecue. But her future career as a chef de cuisine requires expanding her culinary horizons, so she talks the Barbecue King, a.k.a. Harris Temple, into taking her on as his apprentice.

However, learning Harris’s professional secrets wasn’t supposed to include falling for his spicy blend of smoky sexiness and laid-back charm.

Chico Burnside specializes in flying under Konigsburg’s small-town radar, but lately life has been going a little too smoothly, even for him. Hoping to shake things up a bit, he talks Harris into teaming up for Konigsburg’s first barbecue cook-off. But once shy scientist Andy Wells catches his eye, Chico’s got more on his mind than brisket. Like enticing her out of her shell to show her just how tenderly a big guy can love.
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As the competition ignites, so does the romance. Until a natural disaster threatens to derail Konigsburg’s dream team before the grills even get good and warmed up.

Hungry Heart proves that hot romance goes nicely with hot sauce.

Darcy, the sous chef at the Rose, and the King with his barbecue business practically leapt off the page from the first scene on. The tension between them was palpable, not just because of their personalities, but also because of their professional competitiveness.

While I was instantly drawn in by the chemistry between Harris and Darcy, it took me a while to really feel anything for Andy and Chico. They were perhaps both a bit too passive and I didn’t feel any passion between them until late into the novel. Especially compared to the internal conflict that Darcy faces throughout the story, the other characters seem almost bland. But eventually, even Chico and Andy grew on me.

The descriptions of the Texas barbecue culture felt very authentic and they gave a special charm to the story since they were a convincing background to the romance. The rivalry and professional envy only raised the stakes for the protagonists and added to the conflicts and tension in the novel.

Although the pacing of the story was good, I was a little bothered by the fact that the two love stories developed almost identically. Given the very different personalities of the heroes and heroines, I’d have expected very different dynamics between them. Instead, they develop similarly, with the same pace. I believe a different pacing for the two couples would have enriched the plot, particularly in terms of a more diverse rhythm.

I thought the resolution was done nicely, giving Darcy a happy ending that doesn’t jeopardize her career plans.

Introduction to the barbecue culture is not all that Hungry Heart offers. It serves the reader with a nice portion of romance and love, which makes it a perfect summer read.

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Wilde Chase by Susan Hayes

July 3, 2014 By Leave a Comment

CHASE
Wilde Chase by Susan Hayes
Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (84 pgs)
Other: M/F, Spanking
Rating: 3.5 stars
Reviewed by Fern

Police Officer Ben Wilde is married to his work, and he wants a divorce. A third generation cop, he knows the price his career demands, but he still hopes for more out of life than taking down criminals and late nights with his canine partner, Chase.

Veterinarian Kelly Towers loves all animals, but she has a special place in her heart for Chase and Ben, his human handler. When her clinic is broken into, it brings the sexy Chicago cop and his four-footed partner to her door, and the sparks that have been smoldering between them finally combust into flames.

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When Kelly Towers’ phone rings after ten pm she considers hurling it out the window. As a vet she’d accepted the long days and frequent late-night callouts, but life had been particularly hectic recently. Answering the call, she finds their newest hire, Tina, had left the alarm off all night to go on a date. Fearing the worst, Kelly rushes in to work only to find the place being burgled. When she calls the cops, Officer Ben Wilde and his furry partner, Chase, answer the call.

I found this to be a really fun, well written story. I loved how the author gave both Kelly and Ben time to get to know each other a bit before jumping into bed, but kept their chemistry sizzling hot enough that the progression to intimacy didn’t feel rushed or fake. I thought it was a bit overt in the introduction of the other Wilde brothers, but good PR on the authors part. The brothers are rambunctious and interesting and will certainly draw more readers into getting their hands of future books in my opinion.

Equal parts sweet and sensual, I found this to be a lighthearted romance with plenty of scorching sex. This is a great read for those who like their erotica fun and sexy at the same time. I also appreciated how Chase didn’t mysteriously disappear from the story the moment Ben and Kelly hooked up. All too often cute pets/companions are left to linger in limbo once the action starts. Chase is clearly a working police dog, but also an equally important companion in Ben’s home life as well. The only down side I felt was that the conflict (a fight between Ben and Kelly and the following consequences) seemed a little too simple – too clichéd in how it comes about and too easily resolved to take it seriously. I feel if there was a stronger conflict – something fresher or different – this would have been a much stronger book. But this didn’t detract from my enjoyment of it, just made me a bit disappointed and took what could have been a well-rounded, excellent book down into being just a really good one.

For a fun, lighthearted, sexy romance this is a good book from an author I plan to keep an eye out for. With good pacing, interesting characters and great sex scenes this ticks a number of boxes for my reading tastes. Recommended.

 

 

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Silk by Em Petrova

July 3, 2014 By 1 Comment

SILK
Silk by Em Petrova
Publisher: Self-Published
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (76 pgs)
Other: M/M/F, Voyeurism, BDSM elements, Menage
Rating: 3 stars
Reviewed by Waratah

Newlywed Wynne Marie Jackson has it all—delicious husband, beautiful New England home, high-paying job in her field. So why does her husband Jake discover her in tears? Two letters—AJ.

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After a fearful confession, Jake is more understanding—and turned on—than Wynne Marie ever imagined. Can adding AJ to their lives be the realization of her dreams or the end of her marriage?

Em Petrova is a new to me author and I will be on the look out for more from her.  Silk is a short read, no cliffhangers or sudden drops.  The concept of the story –wife gets to have her cake and eat it, too–it didn’t bother me, but it seemed like that was something that should have been addressed before the wedding. As most of us knows, communication works wonders.

All three characters, AJ, Jake and Wynne had emotions all over the place that they will need to get in touch with if only to keep from going crazy. You can tell from onset that Wynne still had feelings for her ex; AJ was her partner/lover for awhile. I can see the difference in both men, where Jake is more grounded and AJ is off the charts. In AJ’s defense…maybe Wynne and Jake are what he will need to settle his feelings. Wynne and AJ showed submissive tendencies a bit and Jake pushed out his Dom side a little. All the emotions and feelings flying around, and at the end will come to the middle. Jake I think showed a lot of understanding even in the real world not sure how many husbands would have been so accepting. We can’t give Jake a medal for wonderful husband though, he had some of his own fantasies running through his head.

All in all even with the lack of communication at the beginning it rounded out to be a interesting and believable story. The passion.. imagine more than one sets of hands on you? Passion…. imagine feeding your voyeur side and watching, or being watched… Silk was a good introduction to Ms. Peterova’s work.

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Last Night in Ghosttown by Kathryn McKade

July 2, 2014 By Leave a Comment

 

GHOST
Last Night in Ghosttown by Kathryn McKade
Publisher: Eggplant Literary Productions
Genre: Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Length: Short Story (53 pages)
Heat Level: Sensual
Rating: 4.5 Stars
Reviewed by Astilbe

In the Maharajah’s Consortium every aspect of citizens’ lives is monitored by the GRID. Throughout the galaxy, on every planet: money, property, even lives are tracked by General Resource Interactive Display. Everywhere, that is, except for Ghosttown. Ghosttown: slum, theme park, holy city, the city that time forgot.

Enter Dev. In five days he leaves for Misra 7, a planet entrenched in a war so deadly it’s known as The House of Death. So it’s one last hurrah before he ships out.

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Does Dev stick around for Holi, help the people trapped in Ghosttown, and risk getting branded a deserter? Or should he clear out before he gives up his heart to Rishi?

Anyone’s destiny can change in a moment. All it takes is the right decision…or possibly the wrong one.

The technological descriptions in this story left me wanting to know more. More than enough information was provided to paint an accurate picture in my mind of what they look like and how they function, but I was intrigued by the medical advances in particular. It’s difficult to discuss them without giving away spoilers, but there are some very cool treatments in this universe.

The character development was solid and consistent from beginning to end. Dev has experienced a lot of difficult things in his life as a soldier. While most of those memories are only briefly mentioned in this tale, his emotional response to them is so nuanced that at times this almost seemed like a biography instead of a work of fiction. It was almost as interesting to see how the secondary characters gradually reveal their complex backstories as well.

There were several terms that were never explicitly explained. While I figured out what they probably were through a handful of context clues in the plot, it would have been helpful to know for sure in a few cases due to how much time it took me to put all of the pieces together. This is my only criticism of an otherwise great story.

I didn’t want this tale to end. The world-building was so thorough that I almost felt as if I were watching it unfold in real time instead of reading about it. While I don’t know if Ms. McKade is planning to write a sequel, I’d be extremely interested in hearing more from these characters if she ever decides to revisit their lives.

Last Night in Ghosttown was such an enthralling read that I finished it in one sitting. This is a good choice for anyone who likes science fiction set in the distant future.

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The Lion Awakens by Buffy Andrews

July 2, 2014 By Leave a Comment

LION
The Lion Awakens by Buffy Andrews
Publisher: Prism Book Group
Genre: Sci-Fi/Fantasy, YA
Length: Full Length (218 Pages)
Age Recommendation: 14+
Rating: 4 Stars
Reviewed by Cyclamen

Two worlds, two teens, two destinies…

For thirteen years, Annie Lange and David McClure believed their parents were killed in fiery car crashes. They learn the truth about the past when they find hidden messages in anonymous gifts left on their front porches. The notes lead them to a mentor who helps them discover and master their special powers, powers they will need if they have any chance of saving their world from the tyrant Goliath.

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Annie and David meet and become good friends as they learn about their shared history. They find out about a parallel universe which Annie’s mother and David’s father came from. They learn about their own special powers. And they learn about the tyrant Goliath who is planning to come from the parallel universe and conquer this universe.

Many people end up with their lives turned upside down, but for Annie and David, their lives would never be the same. I thought the plot was well thought out with good pacing. I was totally drawn into the novel from the beginning and believed in the story’s reality. I was at Annie’s and David’s sides as they raced to save the world. I liked both of them, as well as the supporting characters of Peter and Gabriel, their mentors.

This is also a coming of age story and Annie and David are typical adolescents with their own problems at school. Each has a best friend, but otherwise is pretty much alone. And they aren’t above using their powers for a bit of payback.

The characters are well-fleshed out and ring true. Some events happen a bit too easily, and Annie’s father and David’s mother are very understanding and easily fooled. Of course, both Annie and David have always been good kids, so the parents don’t have any reason to be suspicious, and Annie especially really gets upset when she has to lie to protect her father.

I found the ending of the book very unsettling. I’m not sure if it was left open for a sequel or just so that each reader can decide for her/himself what happens next, but I really wanted more clarity. However, that is my personal preference and readers who like an ending which leaves much unsaid will be very happy with this one. It is certainly dramatic in an understated way.

Lovers of fantasy, especially those interested in exploring parallel universes, are sure to enjoy The Lion Awakens. I look forward to reading more from this author.

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