Thursday, January 31, 2019

Dragon Chameleon Books 3 and 4

Dragon Chameleon:
City of Ice

Dragon Chameleon: City of Ice by [Wilson, Sarah K. L.]

About the Book:

Title: Dragon Chameleon: City of Ice | Author: Sarah K. L. Wilson | Genre: Fantasy Adventure | Pages: 98 | Recommended Age: Young Adult

Book Description:

Out of the frying pan into the fire.

A new series by USA Today bestselling author, Sarah K. L. Wilson.

With Bataar deathy ill and a city on the lookout for Tor, things seem more desperate than ever for Tor and his dragon partner, Saboraak. But a new ally with a plan might be just what they need to find answers. Can they trust the mysterious stranger? Do they dare to refuse?

Perfect for dragon lovers everywhere, DRAGON CHAMELEON: ROGUE is episode one of a brand new series set in the world of DRAGON SCHOOL. It's the perfect beginning for readers new to this fantasy world but still contains hidden gems for long-time fans. Enjoy!

Expect a new episode every second Wednesday. Always free in Kindle Unlimited.

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My Review:

Each novella (episode) in the Dragon Chameleon series is full of wonderful characters and heart pounding action. With Bataar near death from a magical attack, Tor and Saboraak are desperate to find Hubric's contact in the City of Ice. They originally took a risk on choosing Bataar as an ally, now they must do it again. However, not everything is as it seems in the city and everyone lives by lies. Zyla and Zin, two sisters, are also relying on him. Can Tor, a former street kid who is used to deception find help in time?

Disclosure: I received an eARC of this book. This is my honest and voluntary review.

Dragon Chameleon:
Mist of Power

Dragon Chameleon: Mist of Power by [Wilson, Sarah K. L. ]

About the Book:

Title: Dragon Chameleon: Mist of Power | Author: Sarah K. L. Wilson | Genre: Fantasy Adventure | Pages: 87 | Recommended Age: Young Adult

Book Description:

Magic isn't evil. But it's being used that way.

A new series by USA Today bestselling author, Sarah K. L. Wilson.

I'm in hiding with a man I don't trust, pitting my wits and guts against my enemies numbers, power, and weapons. Saboraak, my secret weapon is working with limitations and neither of us have any idea how bad it's about to get ...

Perfect for dragon lovers everywhere, DRAGON CHAMELEON: ROGUE is episode one of a brand new series set in the world of DRAGON SCHOOL. It's the perfect beginning for readers new to this fantasy world but still contains hidden gems for long-time fans. Enjoy!

Expect a new episode every second Wednesday. Always free in Kindle Unlimited.

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My Review:

Tor and Zin face some magical horrors in Mist of Power when they discover just how corrupted the people are who want magical power. Zin becomes a more interesting character and I can't wait to read more about her. Saboraak is on her own mission to free the trapped dragons. It's tough with the team split up, but Tor does his best. Will his best be enough? This is another fast paced Dragon Chameleon episode with a cliffhanger!

Disclosure: I received an eARC of this book. This is my honest and voluntary review.

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About the Author:
Sarah K. L. Wilson

Sarah K L Wilson

USA Today bestselling author, Sarah K. L. Wilson, hails from the rocky Canadian Shield in Northern Ontario where she lives with her husband and two small boys. Her interests include the outdoors, history, and philosophy. Her books are always about fantastical adventures in other worlds.



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Tuesday, January 29, 2019

What Our 3 Big Kids are Up To and a Linky

Siblings: Jessica, Jeremiah, and Samantha

We started our family early after a year of marriage. Jeremiah and Jessica are only 18 months apart and then Samantha came into the world 2 and a half years later, so we can't say that we really experienced being parents of an only child. Now all 3 big kids are out of the house and it's just Amanda left. Samantha headed off to Stellenbosch University (Stellies) last Wednesday and Jessica to the University of Cape Town (UCT) yesterday (Monday the 28th of January). Jessica's res. is still under construction, so the students are staying in hotels for a few days. 

This is Samantha's first time entering university. She's studying a Bachelor of Arts. Jessica has already completed 2 years of university and received a certificate in Accounting at CPUT, Wellington. Now she wants to get a Bachelor of Social Science degree. In case you didn't know, schools in South Africa begin in January and end in December.

Stellies and UCT are jointly the oldest universities in South Africa. UCT is the highest ranked in all of Africa and currently holds the 141st place in the world. Stellies is the 3rd highest ranked in South Africa and currently holds the 390th place in the world. I posted photos of the UCT campus last October. It's one of the prettiest campuses in South Africa. I unfortunately don't have any of Stellies, but you can see how pretty the area is by the scenic drive. Their brother, Jeremiah, graduated from Rhodes University and has been working as an intern at Sintrex, a computer company in the Durbanville Hills winelands area. We just heard that he is the first intern in Sintrex's history to be invited to their annual team building weekend. The email with the invite explained that it's in recognition of his overall performance, including participation and attitude.

Samantha Going to Her Res.







Jessica Going to Her Res.







Jeremiah Going to Work






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Thursday, January 24, 2019

To Court a Queen

To Court a Queen
by H.L. Burke

To Court a Queen by [Burke, H. L. ]

About the Book:

Title: To Court a Queen | Author: H.L. Burke | Pages: 112 | Genre: Romantic Fantasy | Recommended Ages: Young Adult and Up

Book Description:

He doesn't want to get married, but he wants to be a frog even less.

Knight errant, Devin, takes a shortcut through the woods, only to be captured by fairy forces. The fairy queen has run out of breathing males to fight for her hand, and Devin, while not ideal fairy stock, is breathing--for now.

Telling a vain fairy queen you'd rather not be her one true love is a ticket to life on a lilypad, so the knight agrees to face three challenges to win Queen Agalea's hand. When a clever servant girl offers to help him navigate the trials in order to stop the constant bloodshed of the courtship ritual, Devin jumps at the chance. However, as he balances "flirting" with his "beloved" and overcoming tasks specifically designed to kill him, he finds his heart drawn to his new partner in survival.

My Review:

To Court a Queen by H.L. Burke is a romantic fantasy about an imperfect knight who stumbles into a deadly game that he can't refuse. He's given the choice to be turned into a frog and get eaten by a predator or face three deadly trials to win the fairy queen's hand. He doesn't even like the queen, but his survival instincts kick in and he chooses the trials. Only one male has made it past round one. With an elf slave's help, he might just survive the first and second, but no one knows what the third will be.

H.L. Burke has created an adventure packed story with witty banter and a bit of romance. This is a quick read and appropriate for young adults and up. I was one of the beta readers and this is my honest and voluntary review.

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Dragon's Curse - Book 1

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About the Author:
H.L. Burke


Born in a small town in north central Oregon, H. L. Burke spent most of her childhood around trees and farm animals and always accompanied by a book. Growing up with epic heroes from Middle Earth and Narnia keeping her company, she also became an incurable romantic.

An addictive personality, she jumped from one fandom to another, being at times completely obsessed with various books, movies, or television series (Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, and Star Trek all took their turns), but she has grown to be what she considers a well-rounded connoisseur of geek culture.

Married to her high school crush who is now a US Marine, she has moved multiple times in her adult life but believes home is wherever her husband, two daughters, and pets are.

For information about H. L. Burke's latest novels, author news and events, or to contact the writer, go to the H.L. Burke author website.

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Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Fun at the Beach and a Linky

Friend, Amanda, and Samantha

We had a lot of fun visiting my in-laws over the December holidays at South Africa's West Coat. We have 4 kids, but in some of the photos is another child the same age (10) as Amanda. The girls have been friends for the past few years. Not only are they the same age, but their grandparents live next door to each other and both own a miniature Schnauzer! How cool is that? I think Ziggy, my in-laws' miniature Schnauzer, is missing all that attention he got from the kids!

Robbie



Amanda and Ziggy



Jeremiah and Ziggy

Samantha, Amanda, Friend, and
both miniature Schnauzers

Jessica

Jessica, Friend, and Amanda


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Thursday, January 17, 2019

The Princess and the Peacock

The Princess and the Peacock

The Princess and the Peacock (Birds of Fae Book 1) by [Johnson, C. S.]

About the Book:

Title: The Princess and the Peacock (Birds of Fae Book 1) | Author: C.S. Johnson | Pages: 104 | Genre: Fairy Tales

Book Description:

The first time I fell in love with Princess Mele was when I saw her smile, and I fell in love with her the second time the moment I heard her sing.

Two memories burn within Kaipo's heart -- the death of his mother, which left him alone to die, and the arrival of Princess Mele, which gave him a new reason to live. Together with his adopted brother, Kaipo seeks out Jaya, the Fae Queen who lives on the Forbidden Mountain, in order to gain the beauty he requires to win Mele's heart. But Jaya has other plans for the scarred outcast who climbs up her mountain ...

The Princess and the Peacock is the first in Birds of Fae, a fantasy fairy tale novella series from C. S. Johnson.


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My Review:

C.S. Johnson has written a character-driven fairytale romance and put her own spin on it. It's a first person narrative. The character is a terribly scarred young man named Kaipo. His scars have caused society to shun him. He has an adopted brother, named Rahj, who is shunned for other reasons. Kaipo wants to be made beautiful, so that he can have a chance at winning the heart of Princess Mele. Kaipo, along with the help of Rahj, sets out to win her hand.

C.S. Johnson's fairytale doesn't begin with "Once Upon a Time," but the opening line isn't much dissimilar. It begins with, "The first time I fell in love with Princess Mele was when I saw her smile, and I fell in love with her the second time the moment I heard her sing." But just like all good fairytales, a lot of things go wrong first before they get better. In fact, a good portion of the story reads like a tragedy. There are some twists and turns as C.S. Johnson explores the themes of true beauty and love.

This story grabbed my attention and kept me hanging on until the end. It's a quick read and has all the important feels. Rahj was the most interesting character of all and I hope that he gets his own book in the series. I received an eARC from the author and this is my honest and voluntary review.





About the Author:
C.S. Johnson

C.S. Johnson is the author of several young adult novels, including sci-fi and fantasy adventures such as the Starlight Chronicles series, the Once Upon a Princess saga, and the Divine Space Pirates trilogy. With a gift for sarcasm and an apologetic heart, she currently lives in Atlanta with her family.


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