Review: Spellcaster

Spellcaster by Claudia Gray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A good read for young adults. Dealing with a new high school and an evil sorceress while learning to embrace the craft. Learning who you can trust and who is out to deceive. The whole town seems to be under a spell and selected residents are cursed, can the new girl in town break the spell?

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Review: The Hate U Give

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Even though it is a work of fiction it is still a very confronting account of an unnecessary death at the hands of police. It makes you stop and think about gun violence. Are these neighbourhoods so bad that the police feel like their lives are in danger, on the other hand do the community fear for their life every time they are pulled over by police. I really enjoyed reading this book and the controversial issues that it addresses.

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Her Final Breath - Robert Dugoni

Tracey Crosswhite Series #2

In the first novel Nolasco, Tracey's boss deems a case to have gone cold and sidelines it to the cold case files. However on Tracey's return they discover that more erotic dancers have been murdered using the same MO. Nolasco now under orders from the chief sets up a task force to try and locate the serial killer. Naming Tracey as the lead investigator is meant to set her up for failure and he plans to do everything he can to have her disgraced and kicked off the team, it makes you question why he has it in for her. Once again on the quest for truth Tracey starts looking into a case from years before where a man was arrested for a murder that matched the murders that are happening today. The twist is that it was a case handled by none other than Nolasco; who with his partner at the time, closed the case under sketchy circumstances. The cowboy is elusive and proving difficult to catch. Tracey and Dan are still an item with Dan coming to stay with Tracey when he can. She is thankful that he is about when she discovers that she is being watched.

Another novel by Dugoni that has you on the edge of your seat just waiting to see where the next twist will lead. Tracey is a crusader for the truth and will let nothing stand in her way.

My Sisters Grave - Robert Dugoni

Tracey Crosswhite Series #1

I picked up this novel because it intrigued me. Tracey's sister went missing and her body was never found; until now. Tracey left her home town to become a police officer and put away the bad guys after her sister went missing and a local man was arrested for her murder. But when her body shows up many years later Tracey, not satisfied with the outcome starts investigating further, this leads to the case being reopened. Dan, an old school friend who has moved back to town to start his own law firm is determined to help Tracey do whatever it takes to find the answers she needs. What they are not prepared for is the cover-ups and threats on their lives. Dan and Tracey soon realise that there is more to their relationship than just friendship. It makes for a nice romantic sideline to the main story. I found this was a novel I didn't want to put down. Waiting for the next twist in the story at every page turn. This is certainly a series that I want to follow. Tracey the firey detective that does whatever it takes to get the truth.

The Faerie Guardian - Rachel Morgan

A introuduction to guardian's of the fae world, their rigorous training and their assignments. Volet never expect to be seen by a human on one of her assignments, especially with her glamour in place... was there more to this human than met the eye?? When an ex friend who is now someone who is out to cause you as much stress as possible finds out. There is trouble to be had, things take a turn when this 'frenemy' needs help.

I enjoyed reading about the Fae realm that Rachel has described.

Long Time Coming - Edie Claire

I loved this novel. After a tragic accident where her best friend was killed Joy flees her home town, she has shut out all memories leading up to that point. When her dad dalls ill she is forced to move back. The one person she hopes not to run into s her BFs boyfriend who was badly hurt in the accident. Running into Jeff's dog puts that plan to rest very quicly. Being the new vet in town Joy feels a obligation to nurse the dog back to health and that means talking to Jeff on a daily basis. t also means remembering and recalling all those memories and what happened in the lead up to the accident. Can Jenny's ghost show Joy that she is forgiven/ Can Joy forgive Jeff.

Fantastic romance novel where they leave the best to the imagination.

Who Needs a Man? E.J. Russell

an interesting account of a woman who after losing a baby to her esetranged partner, decides she doesnt need a man except for his sprem. She advertises for a donor as she wants to screen them first. going through the ups and downs of pregnancy and the reactions of her friends and family. Fun lighthearted novel. Great read.