Knowing Jack By Rachel Curtis, A Book Review

 

Invasion (C.H.A.O.S., #1) By Jon S. Lewis, A Book Review

 

This is an action-packed story, detailed to enhance your vision of each scene, and entice you to wonder if it could be real. The characters are drawn with dialogue that is genuine in real life, and keeps you wondering and enjoying the antics and adventures of their lives.

Young adults who enjoy sci-fi would love this story, and it is a 3-book series, so the action could go on for a while. The book is filled with constant action, with no boring sections, and suspense to keep you wondering what will happen next. 

I enjoyed the story and the characters. The characters were interesting, well-developed, and believable. They weren't hyped up beyond normal, and talked like they would have in real life, in their situations. It was well done, even in the what-the-heck-is-going-on questioning scenes.

I have to applaud Jon; the writing was engaging and fun. All ages would enjoy this story.

Creator Class By K. M. Breakey, A Book Review

 

I had read this book years ago, but couldn’t remember the ending, so I read it again. I never skip to the end; I don’t want to miss anything in between. Since this is listed as a series, I can understand why he left the plot open. However, I can’t find any other books in this series, which is disappointing.

I liked the story; it was believable for a dystopia, and it kept you reading to see what happened in the end, and even made you contemplate what did happen in an if-this-were-real way. If there were another book in this series, I wouldn’t be disappointed. Since I can’t find one, though, I am left without an ending, or should I say a more exciting ending.

The characters were interesting, and they attached to you like you really knew them and connected to their emotions and plight. I think this story could have been developed into a gripping saga, but I guess the author had better plans. This shouldn’t stop you from reading it, though. What happened in this book could, and somewhat twisted, have happened in real life. If you want an adventure into a dystopian world with many events and thoughts that hit home, then read the book. The author was not afraid to go into the minds of creators, good and bad.

Incarnate (Mars Origin “I” Mystery #3) by Abby L. Vandiver, A Book Review

 The book is the third in the series, and I enjoyed every single one. The storyline didn’t waver from its original base, the characters were great, and the entertainment continued without interruption from the start.

This third book put a nice end to the saga, without hurting the story. I would certainly read more if it were available, but it didn’t leave me disturbed or disappointed that it was the end. As I said before in these reviews, Abby used true archeological information that was discovered and expanded it to create a great story. Interesting, creative, and entertaining. The characters make you happy, sad, laugh, and anxious. All the feelings to give you a front row seat to an immersive story you don’t want to stop reading.

If you read this series, you must start with the first one. These books can each stand alone, but reading the series gives you so much more. I loved the whole saga. Abby did a wonderfully creative story that you will thoroughly enjoy.  I applaud her.

Jump, The Morac Book 2 by Colleen M Bratley

When a simple question spirals into a pulse-pounding struggle for survival, four friends find themselves entangled in mysteries that defy logic and shatter their reality. Julian and his close-knit group, once searching only for missing loved ones, soon uncover more than answers; they confront an unseen force that pushes their courage and loyalty to the brink.

As haunting memories resurface and startling truths emerge, the bonds between these friends transform into an unbreakable weapon. Each revelation drags them deeper into mind-bending challenges, forcing choices that will test their spirit and resolve. The ominous Morac, confident in their control, watch silently, underestimating the strength of a united front forged in adversity.

Experience a story where emotional depth meets thrilling suspense, blending gut-wrenching twists with moments of hope and bravery. The rads’ fight isn’t just for answers; it’s for the right to shape their own destinies in a world that seems designed to keep them powerless.

Step into a gripping saga where the greatest strength lies in connection and the will to overcome the darkest fears. Your heartbeat will quicken, and your mind will race as every page brings you closer to a more terrifying truth than any nightmare. Will unity be enough to break through the shadows? The answer waits within these electrifying chapters.

The Morac, Book 1 By Colleen M Bratley

 Four friends. One weekend getaway. What begins as a simple break from reality quickly spirals into a harrowing journey that will challenge everything they believe about the world—and themselves. When the power goes out, they think it’s just a minor inconvenience, a temporary blackout to ride out. But returning home, they find a landscape hauntingly silent: no cars, no people, no signs of life. Not one soul remains.

What has happened? As confusion turns to desperation, these friends cling to each other, their bond the only light in an ever-growing darkness. What they uncover will shake them to their cores: a truth so unimaginable it eclipses their wildest nightmares. With every step forward, they’re forced to confront a reality far more terrifying than the absence of electricity—a revelation that will alter their very souls.

Survival becomes more than just a physical struggle; it’s a battle for their sanity, their trust, and their future. Their tight-knit friendship is tested like never before, pushing each of them to summon courage they didn’t know they possessed. How do you fight back when the world around you has disappeared? How do you keep hope alive when every answer only deepens the mystery?

Experience a gripping tale of suspense, loyalty, and the unyielding human spirit as these friends navigate a transformed world where the stakes are higher than ever, and the journey is only beginning. Dive into a story that will leave you breathless, questioning everything—and rooting for survival against all odds.

Irrefutable Proof (Mars Origin “I” Mystery #2) By Abby L. Vandiver, A Book Review

 

This book is a sequel, and it didn’t disappoint in keeping the saga going with gusto. I enjoyed the second book as well as the first, and I jumped right into the third one already.

The concept, intrigue, and creativity of this story keep rolling along, sweeping you up into the tale with every page. The character, Justin, is well-rounded and developed with a realistic edge that makes you feel she is alive and real. Even with her quirkiness and others claiming she is insane, the author leads you to really enjoy her. All the time. Even when you think,’ that was stupid’, at times. The supporting characters have their own distinct personalities and are written to be just as well-known, understood, and enjoyed.

Yes, the story is far-fetched, but not so far that you don’t want to know how they arrived at their conclusions, or what happens to each character. It is fiction, so nothing is unexpected, and yet it is. How the story connects pieces of reality to get you into the trenches of it is wonderfully done.

Abby has a gift for writing, and I really enjoy what she creates. This sequel is just as fun, interesting, and entertaining as the first one. I would recommend it to anyone who loves a good book with a tale of intrigue and fascinating concepts to read.  If you like to go on an adventure with a book, this one fits the bill.

Mars Origin “I” Mystery #1 In the Beginning, By Abby L. Vandiver, A Book Review

This book was right up my alley. I loved it. It's sci-fi, archeological basis, biblical insights and thoughts, and full-on facts and theories hit home. I finished it and started the sequel. I was captivated by it. I couldn’t and didn’t want to put it down, even though I had to. I love history, and I love figuring things. The creative process of the author was exciting and unexpected. It was fascinating. I actually thought about going into archeology at one time because the mysteries intrigued me so much. Reading this book was way more fun.

If you are not afraid to delve into the mysteries, the unknown, and examine other theories for fun, then you will love this book. It is well written, intriguing, surprising, and extremely entertaining. Abby did a phenomenal job with this book. This is a 5 out of 5 stars with an exclamation point.

 

The Baby Factory By Donna Walo Clancy, A Book Review

This was a great book. It was a page turner, faithfully wanting to find out what happens to the main characters, Meghan and Sarah. They were two well-developed characters with quite different personalities, which kept the story interesting and scary. Yes, frightening most of the time, which kept you on the edge of your seat, fingers constantly poised to turn the page.

I would like to believe that this doesn’t really happen, but I know that it does, which makes you root for them both and keep reading until the end. You can’t put it down. I was so worried that neither one would make it out, and Donna kept the writing so absorbing that you didn’t know what was going to happen next.

The book has an impactful story, one that stays with you, wondering and praying that any real-life situations turn out for the good, and this one does, too. I know that may sound crazy, but you get to know and feel for these characters, and it slams your heart with emotions you don’t expect. You will enjoy and be glad if you read this one. This is a story well done.

 

Heartkeeper (Heartkeeper Saga, #1) By B. T. Lyons, A Book Review

 

This was a good story for the imagination. It kept on track, so the pace didn’t make you want to skip pages. The characters were interesting, but not as open as I would like, so I couldn’t get attached to any one of them. But it was still good, sweet, and interesting.

The book is about people who live off the land, barter and trade for things, and seek to be one with nature, the Earth, and care for it and one another. How they do that, though, is where the imagination comes in, and the author is quite creative. I enjoyed it.

I can see where there would be a sequel, and I might read them too. For young adults, this is a good one to read. It offers some valuable life lessons and experiences to reflect on and learn from. I would recommend this to other middle school and young adult kids. I gave this 5 our of 5 stars because it was entertaining, no swearing, and life living morals too.