Aside from being captivating, the book also has hints of humor dropped at the right timing, making it even more entertaining. This is the kind of story that makes the audience forget the time as it carries them away. It is spooky but exciting, and despite it being a wild ghost hunt, there are parts where it goes deeper to tackle social issues.
The Engine of Survival starts suspensefully in a heart-racing scene. Set in 2050 with a diverse set of characters and a generally engaging plot, great imagery slowly fills the senses. Though the pacing takes its time, the world-building is impeccable. However, the long backstories do not seem necessary anymore. While a story’s foundation is incredibly important, writing too much of it bores the audience, especially those who just want to focus on the current proceedings.
Michael Dane’s HomoAmerican – The Secret Society is a painstakingly detailed autobiography equipped with dramatic flair and sense of humor. Dane’s voice carries a casual tone that welcomes the readers into various stages of his life. Dane does not waste even the tiniest bit of information and puts them all together to make his life story come alive on paper.
Breaking Sin is Emily Stormbrook’s attempt to explore her capabilities of writing dark fiction and it’s a good one. The plot is common and cliched, with two best friends developing something more than friendship, but the part where the dark erotica begins is well-written, typos aside. Stormbrook is able to define what BDSM is by showing the readers what it is not.
It is under the Erotica genre and it does a good job of heightening the readers’ senses. The best thing about it is it’s not only about the sex — there’s a bigger picture and a deeper story about love, forgiveness, and family waiting to be realized. […] There’s no chapter where Stormbrook slows down. She knows how to build up a scene and knows when to let go for a perfect and much-needed release.
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Title: Fly FreeAuthor: Allison RoseRelease Date: September 20, 2020Genre: Fantasy, AdventureRating: 4 out of 5 stars (reviewed for Readers’ Favorite) _______ The land of Faerie is divided into two. There’s the Day Territory where the Day Court is, and of course, its counterpart, the Night Territory where the Night Court is. Fly Free‘s story, the […]
Title: The Lonely VampireAuthor: Ann GreysonPublisher: Ingram SparkRelease Date: September 1, 2020Genre: Vampire Thriller, RomanceRating: 3 out of 5 stars (reviewed for Feathered Quill Book Reviews) _______ Twenty-three going on twenty-four, Myrna Ivester feels lost in life. Being roommates with her best friend, Siobhan Mulcahy, is not helping. While Myrna is not jealous of her, she […]
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