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Review: Bonds of Silver and Mist by Veronica Chastain

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So I read the first edition of this series. While I normally wouldn’t do a re-read, I really loved the first edition so I was curious. And honestly, I loved this book too.

When you can read a fantasy novel without struggling with names, imagery, myths, etc, it’s sooooo enjoyable, and that’s exactly how Chastain writes. You can easily pick up this book, start reading, and just get lost in the story.

Lily’s grandmother goes missing when she’s there visiting, and all of a sudden the fae and other supernatural beings become visible to Lily, and one, Troy, helps Lily try and find her grandmother.

It is Lily’s first time dealing with fae though, and she definitely makes some mistakes along the way. Which just makes the book that much more interesting.

So if you like fantasy, and the fae, give Bonds of Silver and Mist a read!

*I received a free copy of this book from the author. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Review: The Way Out by Alan Gordon

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Wow. If you are suffering from any kind of chronic pain or condition, whether it be IBS, GERD, back pain, pelvic pain, pain from an old injury that should be healed by now, etc, I highly recommend you check out this book.

I’ve always been an anxious person, and then when I was around 12 developed IBS. After my kids were born, I then also got GERD, and then a few years later, pelvic pain. It was the pelvic pain that wasn’t going away that led me to this book after some people who were also dealing with it got better. Just when reading it, I felt symptoms get better. And a lot of what Gordon says just makes a lot of sense. Plus, it’s backed up by studies and many success stories too.  

And no, this book doesn’t mean that pain is all in your head. Your pain is absolutely real. But this is a way to teach your brain to turn it off, and that you are safe. It’s a way to change the pathways in your brain, so the pain isn’t triggered anymore.

Give it a try and feel better! Honestly, you have nothing to lose.

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Review: The Three Devils: And Other Stories by William Luvaas

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I love apocalyptic movies, stories, and books, and The Three Devils and Other Stories by William Luvaas hit the spot. What happens when a virus comes and kills most of humanity? The story, The Three Devils, is the longest short story in the book, and the first. It follows a few neighbors and how they are getting by after a major pandemic. I could ‘see’ the story so well in my mind, Luvaas is a terrific writer.

While these stories are about the possible end of humankind as we know it, they weren’t without hope. Which I appreciated. One of my favorite quotes was,

“When the future becomes an inverted question mark, it’s hard to sustain hope. But hard to go on without it.”

And isn’t that the truth?

So if you’re an apocalyptic fan like me, read this imaginative, but not so far-fetched from reality, book today!

***I received a free copy of this book from the author. All thoughts and opinions are my own.***

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Book Review: Christmas in Angel Harbor by Jeannie Moon

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Besides the beautiful cover, this is really a great story about two middle-aged adults who find love with each other. Jane and Dan were once friends in their small town when they were young. But as life is, Dan moved on and out of town and became a hugely successful best selling author. And Jane took over her family’s bookstore and stayed put in town, due to a death in the family.

Something happens to drive Dan back to town to visit his family, and he ventures to his old hangout, the bookstore. Jane and Dan reconnect and, well, that’s all I’ll say on the plot. 🙂

I really enjoyed this book. I love a strong independent heroine, which Jane is. And I appreciate how they both know what they want, and can communicate to each other. It really is refreshing to read about a middle aged couple finding love too.

So if you’re looking for a cozy small town read, definitely give this a try!

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Book Review: Soul of the Storm by Jean M. Grant

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It’s been five years since the death of her sister, and Charlotte is going with her friend and her friend’s husband on a vacation in Vermont. Despite her friends efforts, Charlotte is still deep in her grief. However, on vacation she meets the man of many jobs, Matiu, and he seems to awaken something in Charlotte. With his help, she slowly begins to start enjoying life again.

This was a quick read, and never had a dull moment. I really felt for Charlotte and the loss of her sister. I appreciated her friend Veronica, and how she tried her best to include Charlotte. Matiu, who is from New Zealand and only working in Vermont temporarily, has his own issues, but when he meets Charlotte, he knows she is special.

A quick read with great characters.

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