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Book Review: Draw of Kings by Patrick Carr
Draw of Kings (Staff and the Sword book #3) by Patrick Carr Reviewed by: Lori Twichell Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Bethany House Publishers Publication Date: January 28, 2014 Errol Stone would like little more than to disappear from the kingdom’s knowledge. Having grown up in a small village, virtually ignored for most of his life, he’s not adapting to the spotlight well. However, all casts that have been made by the Secundus of the Kingdom have shown that it’s likely either he or Liam will be the King. And certainly, one of these two men will give up his life. But which one? The cast doesn’t show that much information. So…
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Book Review: These Broken Stars by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner
These Broken Stars by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner Reviewed by: Lori Twichell Genre: YA, Science Fiction Publisher: Disney Hyperion Publication Date: December 10, 2013 Tarver Merendson is a decorated military veteran. At the ripe old age of 18, he’s already one of the most easily recognized faces on the planet due to his exploits on the battlefield. Lilac LaRoux is pretty much his polar opposite. Born and raised into incredible wealth, she is everything he’s never been allowed to even consider in his lifetime. So when the massive luxury spaceliner Icarus (owned by Lilac’s father) crashes and the two of them appear to be the only survivors, it’s definitely…
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Book Review: Daughter of Light by Morgan L. Busse
Daughter of Light by Morgan L. Busse Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Marcher Lord Press Publication Date: April 2012 Rowen Mar is all alone. Her village doesn’t like her and no matter how hard she tries, she can’t overcome their distrust of her. So when she wakes up one day with a bright mark on her hand that won’t go away, she knows that there’s going to be trouble. It gets even worse when a young man comes to her, intent on making sure that she’s cared for now that her father has passed, and presses his intentions beyond her comfort level. One touch from her bright hand and suddenly Rowen is…
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Review: Amish Vampires in Space
Amish Vampires in Space by Kerry Nietz Genre: Sci Fi, Fantasy Publisher: Marcher Lord Press Publication Date: September 30, 2013 Note: Yes, this is a real book. Yes it was actually published. No, it wasn’t self published and no, it’s not a parody. Amish Vampires in Space was published by Marcher Lord Press (one of my favorite publishers) and it’s actually really good. Read on and you’ll see what I mean. The Amish world of Alabaster isn’t that different from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. With a strict Ordnung that covers even the most minor of issues, the people of this world live by rules. Just rules. There’s little, if any, grace…
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Book Review: Anomaly by Krista McGee
Anomaly by Krista McGee Genre: Sci Fi, YA Publisher: Thomas Nelson Date July 9 2013 Thalli knows that she’s got less than 15 minutes less to live. In fact, she can see the bright red numbers on the clock ticking down the rest of her life. And thus starts the story of Thalli, a genetically manipulated young woman who is a brilliant musician living in and controlled by The State. An underground facility is her residence and every moment of her day is choreographed by the Scientists – elders who remember what is was like to live above ground, grow food, laugh, play and make your own life choices. Now…
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Review: Hero by Alethea Kontis
Hero by Alethea Kontis Reviewed by: Lori Twichell Genre: YA, Fantasy Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers Publication Date: October 2013 Saturday Woodcutter has a lot going on around her. With a family that’s well known for being magic, she’s pretty convinced that she’s the only one with no ability. She’s got sisters known for their beauty and her mother who speaks and things come true. One sister can’t write anything down because it happens. And her brothers? Oh that’s a whole other kettle of fish. So Saturday is content to just train and practice with her magical sword and live her life. Until the day things go south. That’s…
