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Lost Innocence: The Accused by Simon Palmer, Simon Palmer
5.0
This has been on my TBR pile for a few weeks now and I am glad I finally opened it; once I did I couldn't put it down! From the opening we are treated to a very vivid picture of Michael Walker's predicament. I must say it made me cringe even more so than when I watch television or movies and have the images in front of me - Palmer does an excellent job of being descriptive, yet without being too wordy. As a result the book was fast-paced and full of action, drama - even some humor. The only drawback was that it had to end - but luckily there's more (Book 2). I highly recommend this read!
Broken Protocols by Dale Mayer
5.0
As I am treated to the POVs’ of characters who are literally, centuries apart I am intrigued and feel a need to go on. Once catapulted into the future I cannot help but appreciate the tone of this time; computers have taken over the world – something I’ve been saying will happen as we continue to give them more and more abilities.
The characters are very interesting, particularly Milo who on the surface seems like an evil genius but without posting any spoilers I’ll just say I perceive there to be more to him than that deep down.
We are also treated to an interesting glimpse into what can happen when a government is allowed to have too much power.
I was unable to put this book down – I will say be prepared to need Book 2 as it does end abruptly.
The characters are very interesting, particularly Milo who on the surface seems like an evil genius but without posting any spoilers I’ll just say I perceive there to be more to him than that deep down.
We are also treated to an interesting glimpse into what can happen when a government is allowed to have too much power.
I was unable to put this book down – I will say be prepared to need Book 2 as it does end abruptly.
Accidentally Yours by Lea Barrymire
5.0
There are so many things to love about this book that I fear I'll not be able to name them all here! Immediately I'm drawn into the characters, loving to hate on the antagonist and wanting to know more about the lives of all the others. Soon I am treated to just that - all the while a bit of mystery and romance, drama with a helpful dose of humor thrown in are going on. I ended up speeding through this book as a result of my inability to put it down; now that there's no more to read I am eagerly looking for more of this series - Barrymire has made me a fan, and she made it look easy. My favorite part of this book is that it takes place in a small town - I love the general atmosphere and the close-knit community. The story is generally well written as I spotted only a few minor errors.
Highly recommend this read.
Highly recommend this read.
Broken Protocols 3 by Dale Mayer
5.0
Book 3 of the Broken Protocols series shows us Dani attempting to get back to normal... except her new 'normal' is anything but. After the action and drama she was recently subjected to, perhaps she can finally get to learning about this new time she's landed in and settle into her new life. BP3 starts out just where BP2 ended, not missing a beat and it does give a glimpse into the trouble that got her here but I highly recommend reading this series in order - so far it's been full of fast, fun reads. Laced with inside jokes from its predecessors and some lingering danger make for another great read. I read this in what seemed like mere minutes as it flew by and I could not put it down. This series is a reminder that no matter how much the world around us changes, perhaps we do not.
Ribbon of Darkness by Decadent Kane
5.0
Ribbon is a young, likable girl: down to earth and relatable. As she tells me a bit about her family I have a need to learn more and as I am soon introduced to Draven I’m hooked. I love the world inside this book to the point that I want to live in it myself.
I was unable to put this book down until there was no more – it was a bit too abrupt for me. The drama that sucked me in was wrapped up just a bit too neatly, without much further drama. As a standalone, it does work but is just a bit too tidy. Lucky for us readers, it kicks of a series – I’ll be needing more of this world and found Ribbon of Darkness to the be perfect introduction.
I was unable to put this book down until there was no more – it was a bit too abrupt for me. The drama that sucked me in was wrapped up just a bit too neatly, without much further drama. As a standalone, it does work but is just a bit too tidy. Lucky for us readers, it kicks of a series – I’ll be needing more of this world and found Ribbon of Darkness to the be perfect introduction.