Book Review Cross My Heart and Hope to Die:
I was delighted to receive Cross My Heart from Carmen Reid! Historical fiction isn’t a genre I read often, so I was very excited to try something new!
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Book Review Cross My Heart and Hope to Die:
I was delighted to receive Cross My Heart from Carmen Reid! Historical fiction isn’t a genre I read often, so I was very excited to try something new!

Book 1 of The Antunite Chronicles – Antuna’s Story is absolutely enthralling. As someone who hasn’t delved deeply into science fiction before, this book has sparked a newfound interest in the genre for me, thanks to Terry Birdgenaw.The storyline is incredibly creative and innovative, unlike anything I’ve encountered before, offering a completely original narrative. It’s a tantalizing read that kept me hooked from start to finish.

I was ecstatic when I received Goyhood in my mail as an ARC, by none other than Reuven Fenton! He is a New York Post reporter and an amazing author. He has gained national acclaim for his exclusive reporting on a variety of national stories. Eager to dive in, I couldn’t wait to explore a genre that was entirely new to me.

I am thrilled to share this book review of Roar by Shelley Thompson who graciously sent over a copy of “Roar” – a literary gem that left me captivated. Roar is a poignant, nuanced, and intriguing story of a family grappling with grief and dealing with extraordinary circumstances displaying their dynamic. This novel contains a deep portrayal of human emotions and relationships.

Let’s dive into our book review, the book’s premise concerns Owen Michaels, his new wife, Hannah Hall, and his daughter Bailey. He leaves a note “Protect her” referring to Bailey. Right after, Owen’s boss gets arrested and a US marshal shows up to help. Hannah is also interrogated by federal agents, as they are all seeking more information about how Owen is linked with all this controversy. As Hannah and Bailey dig further into Owen’s mysterious disappearance, they are betrayed, hurt, confused, terrified, and a plethora of other emotions. Owen’s puzzling past finally comes to light as Hannah and Bailey pick up the pieces, and troubling information about his true identity is finally revealed.

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