Sunday, February 25, 2018

School for Psychics by K.C. Archer


School for Psychics: Book One by K.C. Archer
Published by Simon & Schuster
Published on April 3, 2018
Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Supernatural, Paranormal
Page Count: 368
Source: Publisher
Format: ebook
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Description: An entrancing new series starring a funny, impulsive, and sometimes self-congratulatory young woman who discovers she has psychic abilities—and then must decide whether she will use her skills for good or…not.

Teddy Cannon isn’t your typical twenty-something woman. She’s resourceful. She’s bright. She’s scrappy. She can also read people with uncanny precision. What she doesn’t realize: she’s actually psychic.

When a series of bad decisions leads Teddy to a run-in with the police, a mysterious stranger intervenes. He invites her to apply to the School for Psychics, a facility hidden off the coast of San Francisco where students are trained like Delta Force operatives: it’s competitive, cutthroat, and highly secretive. They’ll learn telepathy, telekinesis, investigative skills, and SWAT tactics. And if students survive their training, they go on to serve at the highest levels of government, using their skills to protect America, and the world.

In class, Teddy befriends Lucas, a rebel without a cause who can start and manipulate fire; Jillian, a hipster who can mediate communication between animals and humans; and Molly, a hacker who can apprehend the emotional state of another individual. But just as Teddy feels like she’s found where she might belong, strange things begin to happen: break-ins, missing students, and more. It leads Teddy to accept a dangerous mission that will ultimately cause her to question everything—her teachers, her friends, her family, and even herself.

Set in a world very much like our own, School for Psychics is the first book in a stay-up-all night series.


Hello Readers.

I was quite intrigued when I first saw this book. It looked like something that I could really enjoy so I jumped at the chance to read it. Being a lover of paranormal and supernatural books, I went into this hopeful. For the most part, I was not disappointed. 

Strong characters. Great premise. I found myself wanting to read constantly. I was drawn into a story where the characters were relatable even if they were "different" from the norm. I was in the school. I was working on my abilities. I was there. I love when a book does that. 

I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. I was delighted to get the opportunity. I am rating it Four Red Books because I feel it is a pretty solid start to a series. I wish I could rate it higher but there were moments that were predictable and bordering on cliche. With that said, I greatly enjoyed this book and cannot wait to see what follows in the rest of the series. I will definitely be recommending School for Psychics. 


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Hello Readers.

I sat down to work on some reviews today and I thought that I would write a little something about my life these days first. After all, I am more than just a book reading and reviewing machine. At least, I believe that I am. I may be. Hmm...*Ponders this*. 01001001 00100000 01100001 01101101 00100000 01101000 01110101 01101101 01100001 01101110 00101100 00100000 01110010 01101001 01100111 01101000 01110100 00111111 00001101 00001010...

My time on here has been limited recently because my kids have been wearing me out and every time that I sit down to work I have been falling asleep. Nothing really scandalous or interesting. I am just a parent with very young children and they have unlimited energy and I do not have unlimited coffee.

I am still reading every chance that I get and so I have a lot of reviews in my head but I just need to get them on here. It is tricky getting time to work on here some days. I hope to get back in the swing of things soon. Have had a little time to refresh why they are with their grandparents this weekend. Thank God! I needed this.

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*I am human, right?
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Sunday, February 18, 2018

The Wife Between Us: A Novel by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen


The Wife Between Us: A Novel by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen
Published by Holtzbrinck Publishers
Published on January 9, 2018
Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Women's Fiction, Contemporary
Page Count: 352
Source: Purchased
Format: Hardback
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Description: When you read this book, you will make many assumptions.
You will assume you are reading about a jealous ex-wife.
You will assume she is obsessed with her replacement – a beautiful, younger woman who is about to marry the man they both love. 
You will assume you know the anatomy of this tangled love triangle.
Assume nothing.

Twisted and deliciously chilling, Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen's The Wife Between Us exposes the secret complexities of an enviable marriage - and the dangerous truths we ignore in the name of love.

Read between the lies.


Hello Readers.

I was looking forward to this one. I wasn't 100% sure what it was from the desciption that I had read early on but I was looking forward to it. Something about it called to me and I had to read it. Some books are like that. You cannot get them out of your mind. Something about them burrows into your brain and you cannot stop thinking about them. You have to read them, if for no other reason than to dislodge them from your thoughts. Some books go away once that happens. Others stay in there as though they have little barbed claws that refuse to let go. This book was one of the latter.

Where do I begin with this one? Do I mention how I was on the edge of my seat on more than one occasion? Do I write about how there was a moment where I exclaimed something so loudly that everyone around me stopped what they were doing and looked at me as though something was wrong with me? I could go on and on.

I had trouble returning to life while reading this book. I did not want to put it down and do things that I needed to get done. I wanted to grab my copy of this book, a hot drink, a comfy blanket, and hide somewhere so I could read it. It grabbed me from the very beginning and I knew that I was most likely in for a bumpy ride. Little did I know that it would completely veer away from what I thought I was reading. Usually when this happens, I am greatly put off because it disrupts the flow of the story. However, that was not the case here. 

I am rating this book Four Red Books because it was a truly wonderful read. I wish that I could rate it higher but there were moments of confusion that detracted from the story. Amazing character development. I found myself completely captivated, enticed, and sometimes even repulsed. I am usually hesitant to read books written by a team. This one did not feel like it had multiple authors. I would definitely read more by them. I highly recommend this book as it was one of the better offerings of its type from 2017. 


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Friday, February 9, 2018

BLOG TOUR: FALSE PROPHET (Review)


False Prophet (Saul Marshall Thriller Book 1) by Richard Davis
Published by Canelo
Published on January 25, 2016
Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Military, Espionage, Crime
Page Count: 290
Source: Blog Tour
Format: eBook
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Description: When a rogue cult turns deadly, the authorities call on former conman, Agent Saul Marshall. Drawn into a cat and mouse chase with the leader of the cult, Ivan Drexler, news arrives that he has taken Marshall’s son hostage. Removed from the line of duty, Marshall must work alone, off-grid.

As the attacks intensify, Saul will stop at nothing to defeat Drexler. But people are questioning Saul’s own part in the carnage. He must work fast to save both his country and his son. 

As wave after wave of attacks break, the clock is ticking...


Hello Readers.

Every once in a while, I will get a first novel from a person and I am blown away. Some first books are just that good that they capture the audience from the first page. This book did that for me. I was grabbed out of my chair and taken into the book. Strong characters and a rich storyline. 

I am rating this book Four Red Books. I found it enjoyable but there were some definite errors in the scientific componet. Great story otherwise. Looking forward Book Two. I would definitely recommend it. 


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BLOG TOUR: FALSE PROPHET



Release Date: January 25, 2016
Publisher: Canelo
Genre: Crime, Thriller and Mystery

When a rogue cult turns deadly, the authorities call on former conman, Agent Saul Marshall. Drawn into a cat and mouse chase with the leader of the cult, Ivan Drexler, news arrives that he has taken Marshall's son hostage. Removed from the line of duty, Marshall must work alone, off-grid.

As the attacks intensify, Saul will stop at nothing to defeat Drexler. But people are questioning Saul's own part in the carnage. He must work fast to save both his country and his son.

As wave after wave of attacks break, the clock is ticking...


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ABOUT THE AUTHOR


Richard Davis graduated from University College London in 2011 and Cambridge University in 2012.

The Saul Marshall series was born from Davis's extensive travels around the United States and his long-standing obsession with thriller fiction.

He lives in North London, UK, with his girlfriend.


If you want to know more you can find Richard on Twitter @DickDavisDavis



Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Still Me by Jojo Moyes


Still Me by Jojo Moyes
Published by Pamela Dorman Books
Published on January 30, 2018
Genres: Contemporary, Women's Fiction
Page Count: 400
Source: Purchased
Format: eBook
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Description: Louisa Clark arrives in New York ready to start a new life, confident that she can embrace this new adventure and keep her relationship with Ambulance Sam alive across several thousand miles. She steps into the world of the superrich, working for Leonard Gopnik and his much younger second wife, Agnes. Lou is determined to get the most out of the experience and throws herself into her new job and New York life. 

As she begins to mix in New York high society, Lou meets Joshua Ryan, a man who brings with him a whisper of her past. Before long, Lou finds herself torn between Fifth Avenue where she works and the treasure-filled vintage clothing store where she actually feels at home. And when matters come to a head, she has to ask herself: Who is Louisa Clark? And how do you reconcile a heart that lives in two places?

Funny, romantic, and poignant, Still Me follows Lou as she navigates how to stay true to herself, while pushing to live boldly in her brave new world.


Hello Readers.

To say that I was worried about this book would be an understatement. Having been disappointed by the second in this series, I wasn't really sure how this one would be. Sequels can be surprising. I must admit that I was pleasantly surprised with this one. 

Gone were the moments of "What in the...?" that were present in the second book. The characters are more complex. They have grown in very relatable ways. The author captured some very crucial events in a person's life and that is not an easy task to do. Putting a character in an environment completely unknown to them could have led to some disappointment. However, the transition textually was beautifully done. I could praise this book for hours but I do not like spoilers. 

I am rating this book Four Red Books because I greatly enjoyed it. It feels more like the first one did. It flows better and just overall feels better. The storyline wasn't all over the place. I would highly recommend it. 


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