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Book Review 5 out of 5 stars! "The villagers whispered of strange illnesses, dark curses, and bad luck. The only part that really seemed to matter to them was that they were at risk now, without her. They had lost their witch. Jeth had lost everything." - Jeth Jeth's mom is gone and soon the cottage that was his mother's home and his will no longer be his to claim. People of this world need a witch in every town to help with the mundane things and more. Jeth can't just leave everything behind and so he takes his mother's crystal ball and runs. Hoping the villagers won't retaliate and he will be able to have this one treasure! Traveling on the road he discovers things about himself and more. Maybe even needing the help of a faerie along the way. Only Fae do nothing for free. . . Jeth just wants a happy future and to be himself, but fate may have other plans in mind for the youth! "If you run away, you will always be running away. If you run toward some...

Manga Review 5 out of 5 stars! Releasing May 23, 2023! First and foremost! This series goes in order and ends on cliffhangers! * * * * * "Stars are just a legend. . ." - Khun Twenty-Fifth Bam passed Lero Ro's test without even trying, setting off little alarms within the administrator's head. Lero Ro decides not to kick Bam out of the Tower because something interests him about the boy. Bam has gained two new companions since passing the last test maybe with their help he can find Rachel.  Rak, Khun, and Bam test each other and help one another out even without actively trying to. Their odd dynamic and agreement to be a team will be tested the more they move forward. Pasts are starting to come about as friendly warnings are being stated. Opponents are showing their true colors, the tests are growing more difficult, and so much more. ". . .the world never waits for you to choose an answer." - Han Sung Yu Bam is making headway through the trails only now he wo...

Book Review 5 out of 5 stars! First and foremost, this novella is in between books one and two of the series! The books go in order and so potential spoilers ahead! * * * * * * "It could've been the tranquility of peace, if the taste of ash didn't thicken the morning breeze." - Kaia After the great battle that has left The Lost scattered, Kaia and Klaus have been tracking them down. Both Heirs wanting to ensure the realm is safe and free from the undead! Their journey leading them to the West where they find evidence of things, they weren't prepared for. . . The Lost aren't the only beings that can be dangerous and deadly. Kaia will have to face hard decisions and grow up a little more. Realizing that things aren't always black and white, she will have to make choices that may toe the line of morally correct. "We're all monsters on the battlefield." - Madoc I really loved the refresher at the beginning of the book! Listing characters and brie...

Webtoon Book Review 5 out of 5 stars! I believe LambCat is also the Illustrator! "You never let us date, and now you're just asking us to marry strangers out of the blue?!" - Lorena Isn't it every princess' dream to find and marry the handsome prince? Possibly have children and rule a kingdom? The answer is yes, but for one particular princess this may be something she may never be able to obtain. Gwendolyn has the biggest heart and is caring beyond belief, plus she can bake! But she doesn't exactly meet the "princess" standards. . .  Being different never bothered her because she was surrounded by love and a supportive family, but when the princes from the Plaid Kingdom come everything changes. Overhearing the truth of how her betrothed views her causes Gwen to run into the forest to get away. She stumbles upon an odd group of people who claim to be The Cursed Princess Club, but Gwen isn't cursed, right?! "Maria's the graceful one, I...

Book Review 5 out of 5 stars! "The feeling was more like a snake shedding its skin. He felt all trapped in a life too small and needed to break out." - Rome Remember that awkward stage of transitioning from a child into a teenager? Puberty? All the added hormones and feeling like you were changing but not quite sure how to? Welcome to Rome's drama only add a little extra because he's not strictly a human. . . After following the weird, quite kid's instructions Rome's world is about to turn even more on its head! Growing up is hard enough but now Rome has to factor in the possibility that he's a dragon!? Julian and Rome are about to form an unlikely friendship and maybe complete an ancient bond that hasn't been done for many years. They have been finding clues about portals around their small town and Julian has been training dutifully since forever to become a knight of old! Please, say this is all just a big DND Larping experience?! "Just don...

Book Review 3.5 out of 5 stars! "Welcome or unwelcome. Fate had arrived." One eventful night twenty years ago changed fate. Now another night is bringing about change as five friends step foot in the preserve, a place surrounded by rumors and stories. They are gifted powers that heighten one of their five senses. With new powers comes new responsibilities and challenges. An evil is coming for their sleepy and beautiful town of Danville Heights the boys will have to work together to stop it. But how can they stop it? Why is the evil coming to the town and seeking out certain boys within the group? Why were they given these gifts? "Actual or imagined, his hurt was real. But it would not slow him down on his journey to destruction." - Druth This book had an interesting concept with one of the five senses in the human body being heightened. I enjoyed the closeness of the boys and how they shared deep bonds of brotherhood. The guys are trying to navigate and find their f...

Book Review 5 out of 5 stars! "I'm meant to be collecting herbs for Galen, you know? Not treating injured dragons." - Elinta Dragon! Dragons are supposed to be no longer present in Eldras! Yet Elinta cannot deny the giant "beast" in front of her nor the fact that it's injured. Showing no signs of the fabled aggressiveness Elinta takes a risk, one that condemns her as a traitor when men from her village stumble upon her. Elinta's soon transported away from her village and the peaceful life she was wanting to lead. Elinta finds herself surrounded by things she had only heard stories of. A race who no longer associates with humans, a prince who wishes to mend the past, and a kingdom that celebrates the end of the dragons. Being connected to a dragon is the least of Elinta's worries as she tries to form a plan with the prince to bring true peace to all life in Eldras. Can she trust the prince? What happens if Elinta and her dragon are caught? Which path ...