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Review: And They Danced

7/6/2023

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And They Danced by Tiffany Seitz was a fun, "light" mystery that had a great paranormal touch to it. The characters were enjoyable to read about and were well developed. I especially liked to read about Tess Corona, the main female character of this story. Tess understanding herself more as the story unravels is honestly one of my favorite aspects as a character-driven reader. The time spent developing these characters will definitely help with any upcoming additions to the Tess Corona Chronicles.

I love the idea of Texas Ranger Crock Ward seeking out the help of Dr. Lazaro Corona and his quirky family who work with (in?) the paranormal. Nothing was too heavy in terms of danger and mystery - it was just right, honestly. There was enough suspense to keep me turning the pages - and honestly, as someone who enjoys reading romance, I appreciated the the foundation of attraction between Tess and Crock. It is definitely not romance heavy - we're talking romance-lite. We're talking foundations here, reader. Definitely a great set up for what is to come. I cannot wait - I'm sure it will be a fun time, for sure!

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Review: Lexi Lets Go

6/29/2023

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Lexi Lets Go
by Mary Warren

Synopsis

Lexi Turner manages the Mystic Falls Inn and is hardworking, almost to a fault. She has never taken the time to explore her own wants and dreams. When she was younger, she couldn’t because life was hard, but now that she can, she just doesn’t know how.

Liam James is a pop superstar. People love him because he is a free spirit who fosters a culture of inclusivity with his fans. But the scandals that follow him have left him feeling alone and adrift. He is on the search for his muse and his direction.

When his bus breaks down hundreds of miles off course in the sleepy little town of Mystic Falls, they both may have just met their match. He might just be the wind in her sails, and she might just be his guiding light in the storm

Review

I was so excited to read and review Mary Warren's Lexi Lets Go. I mean, I am all for romance, but I am definitely all in for fat-rep in all books. Correction: I am all in for POSITIVE fat-rep in books.

**some spoilers ahead - though, I don't think there can be real spoilers in a romance. But alas, you have been warned**

Lexi Lets Go is a lovely book about Lexi, a woman who had to grow up way too fast since losing her mom and having an absent dad. I felt the backdrop of a magical little town like Mystic Falls was perfect for this book. I haven't read the other books that take place in there, but I bet they have the same kind of magical feel that Lexi does.

I appreciated how Lexi's loneliness and grief at what could have been is described. I believe most of us attribute the act of grief with people, when grief can be attached to any loss. And, honestly, grieving what could have been is something that I don't think many people talk about. Bravo to Warren for making that such a important detail of her book.

Oh, and there's a part where I thought we were going to have the cookie-cutter fat-rep scene where the fat MFC misunderstands and gets hurt at the slight about her weight, but that didn't happen! On the contrary, Lexi is like, "uh, nothing I haven't heard before buddy, can we move on?" and I loved it.

With all that positive said, I do have some things that I didn't like. Keep in mind, these are things I didn't like.

So, this story does something interesting in that it simultaneously felt way too short and yet way too long. It's a really strange sensation actually. I kept looking at the page count, wondering why I hadn't moved along further when our characters are moving quite swiftly. There is definitely insta-love in this story which might be because of the magical aspect of this story, however, I felt it happened too quick, and I didn't get to enjoy Lexi and Liam falling for each other. I'm a big character reader, and I like to fall in love with characters. I didn't get the chance to here.

I wish I could have had more background on Liam in order to fully form him in my mind. I had a really hard time holding onto an image of him as I read, which honestly, I had no idea I did until I read this book lol.

I also wish I could have had more about Lexi and her brother. As someone who hasn't read the previous books, I would have loved more interaction or inner dialogue for Lexi regarding her brother.

So, although there were parts I very much enjoyed about Lexi Lets Go, there were some instances that kept me from rating it higher than I did. But as I mentioned, you might really love these things. And if you do - all power to you! Go read it!

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Review: The Puppy Adventures

5/29/2023

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The Puppy Adventures of Porter and Midge by Giselle Nevada and Jennie Chen was such a delightful read! Puppy Adventures is a picture books that tells the story of CJ and Lora and their puppies, Porter and Midge. The book centers around the importance of CJ and Lora taking care of their puppies, both health-wise with getting their vaccinations and taking care of their early puppy days, as well as their socialization.

I found Puppy Adventuers to be very educational for both children and adults. It is definitely a work that is meant to teach the proper care of having puppies. Adults that are looking into purchasing this book should have this objective in mind. The fun and sweet illustrations that accompany the information are vibrant enough to catch the reader's attention (aka, kids). This would be a great book to have available at pet adoption places, fairs, etc.

As I mentioned before, The Puppy Adventures of Porter and Midge is informative for both adults and children. It is definitely a book I would gift to someone who was looking into getting a dog for their children.

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Review: Ghostly Bugles

5/16/2023

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I never thought about it when I was younger, but it's very true that, at some point in your schooling, you will learn a bit more than the usual about the Battle of the Alamo as a Texas student. It can be very easy to have names and events blend and blur together when you are a young student.
But no worries if you're not a Texan or if your memory is lacking (like mine!), Max L. Knight has done a fantastic job portraying much of that battle, including what led up to it and the aftermath, in his newest historical fiction book, Ghostly Bugles. By using the mysterious character of The Old Man, Knight gives us an understanding of what was during that time of the Battle of the Alamo. He does so by portraying visions and dreams The Old Man has - which in itself is a great way of portraying the emotions of the time to the reader.
Ghostly Bugles is very well researched and it is clear that Knight knows what he's talking about. He's also able to "show" the reader the workings of history through this fictional character - it's truly a great way to learn and gain curiosity about history!
This book is definitely a must read for history buffs, but specifically - Texas history-buffs. The writing is detailed and grabs your attention until the very last page.

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Audio Book Review: Blue Running

5/10/2023

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Talk about a book that is truly a glimpse of an Orwellian future.

In Blue Running, we meet young Bluebonnet, Blue for short, and the Texas she lives in. This Texas has separated itself from the rest of the nation. Everyone fourteen and older is required to carry a firearm. Blue is fourteen and unhappy with what she sees in her life. It's a coming of age story, if that story included consequences for not having a gun in your pocket. Seemingly everything is controlled. Controlled or too expensive for someone as poor as Blue to own.

Just as Stephens offers the vernacular in her writing to reflect that of a young Texan, the narrator, Ashley Rose Kaplan, does the same in the inflections in her voice. Her narrating style truly brings out the character of Blue and the background of a dystopian Texas.

Stephens' writing reflects much of what is happening right now with Texas politics and the horrifying ordeals we've had to witness over the years - ever increasing with each passing day it seems. Some might see the benefits in the would-be future described in Blue Running, but I see a lesson. I see a would-be horror story with no end. Stephens does a wonderful job in making the reader think and hearing this all narrated adds a special punch to the story. Truly not a story for the weak at heart. Readers should expect suspense and thrills - and inevitable urge to think. Think think think.

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