Book Review: The Sect: The Windgate

 

I really enjoyed Braxton A. Cosby's latest book, The Sect: The Windgate. This is the first book in his School of Ministry series. The reader takes a journey with Ziv as he attempts to make sense of both his love life and his true purpose. Ziv knows that he's different. He knows that either has special gifts or that he's crazy. But when it comes down to it, Ziv has to make a choice. He can either dwell on his past and the darkness that dwells there, or he can make something of himself and reach his full God-given potential. 

But as often happens in life, there are more questions than answers. Where is Stephanie? What is he really being recruited to do, and will he succeed, or will he die trying? What secrets are those around him hiding, and are they out to help or harm him? What is Ziv truly capable of? The reader can look forward to discovering the answers to these questions and more.

I suspect the next book in the series will have just as many twists and turns as this one, and I can't wait for it to be published as well.

Book Review: Breaking Normal

I wish I wasn't such a fast reader. Then I wouldn't have reached the end of this trilogy so quickly. But I am. And I did. Su Williams did an amazing job of wrapping up her Dream Weaver series with Breaking Normal. I must say, the title fits. As a wise person recently told me, there is work involved even in staying the same since everything deteriorates over time. Emari Sweet no longer has the luxury of staying the same.

It's time for Emari to face some of her worst nightmares. And to do so, she must change how she views the world, the people around her, and herself.

Book Review: Rock Star

 

Rock Star by Su Williams is the second in the Dream Weaver trilogy, and I really enjoyed reading it. Well, devouring is probably a more apt description. I finished this book in two nights after the kids were asleep.  It is definitely a page turner.

Suddenly our fairly meek and tormented main character, Emari, is on tour as the lead singer of a rock band. Despite the name of the book I did not see that plot twist coming. Last we read, she had somehow stumbled upon a place she had been "reprogrammed" to forget. But not to worry, the answers are there to be had.

Readers of this next installment of the Dream Weaver series are in for a treat. I'm looking forward to the third and final chapter of Emari's story. Just not tonight. Well, maybe just a chapter or two...

http://www.amazon.com/ROCK-STAR-Weaver-Paranormal-Fiction-ebook/dp/B00HV5HQDQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1413950805&sr=8-1&keywords=su+williams+rock+star

Book Review: Dream Weaver

 

I really enjoyed this book. Su Williams is a master at using the imagery of words. The main character, Emari Sweet, has been beaten down so much in her 17 years of life It's impossible not to root for her to experience some joy and happiness in her life-at the very least some contentment and peace. The author admits Twilight provided some inspiration to the storyline, but as much as this can be a turn off for some people, it certainly wasn't for me. I also enjoyed the fact that it wasn't chocked full of sex scenes, but was quite innocent. This was refreshing in and of itself. So what, if anything, will happen between Emari and Nick? Will the monsters that go bump in the night keep pursuing Emari? 

The only thing I felt was distracting was the title. It took me back to learning the Dreamweaver program in a college web design class. But I imagine the author would found ways to make that more interesting as well. Dream Weaver is the first in a trilogy of novels. I look forward to finding out where the author leads us next. 

http://www.amazon.com/Dream-Weaver-Novels/dp/1481210548/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1413694309&sr=1-1&keywords=dream+weaver+su+williams

 

Book Review: A Heart for Rebel

Meet Rebel Walker. Life has not been easy for Rebel. Raised by a single mother with many demons and addictions, she is doing the best she can to keep things together for her mom, and her angelic little sister, Bailey.

Meet Wyatt Verity. A tattoo artist who is slowly gaining a name for himself, his libido matches his sizable number of tattoos. However, as much as he may come off visually as a thug, the author paints him as one of the good guys.

Once these two lay eyes on each other, it’s lust at first sight. However, because of Rebel’s past, she’s reluctant to trust any guy, let along someone as good looking as Wyatt. But that doesn't mean Wyatt will take any rejection lying down. Well, technically he will, again and again. But that is where I see issues with this book.

The author does good job of creating a decent story line, complete with plenty of drama that lends itself to a fun and flirty romance novel. However, it seems that she uses an overabundance of steamy scenes as filler. I sincerely wish she would have spent more time developing the story line and her characters, as opposed to how much time they spend in the bedroom. Although for some readers, the steaminess may be the appeal. Just not this one.   

http://www.amazon.com/Heart-Rebel-Mia-Natal-ebook/dp/B00MX7AWVA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1412614787&sr=8-1&keywords=a+heart+for+rebel

Book Review: Honor Among Orcs

 

 

 

The first book in the Orc Saga series, this novel has a little bit of everything: action, adventure, a damsel in distress, and individuals of questionable character. And that's the just the prologue and the first chapter. Without giving too much away, our damsel, Princess Arianna, is in a difficult situation. She must be obedient to her father or face severe punishment, but that also means bending to the will of the sadistic Lord Alviss.

 

The only place to hide was the north tower, forbidden from entry by all except the kind since the untimely death of Queen Signy. The room is empty, except for her mother's ornate mirror. Or is it? Objects are not always as they first appear, and neither are people.

 

Follow Arianna's journey of growth and discovery as she learns that love can take many forms. And take her to people and places she never could have imagined.

http://www.amazon.com/Honor-Among-Orcs-Saga-Book-ebook/dp/B00JBQ270U/ref=pd_rhf_cr_p_img_1

Book Review: In the Heart of an Unsocial Butterfly

 

This book speaks of young love, and budding relationships. I'm certain that it will remind many readers of their own youth, and their own first relationships. Partly a collection of short stories, and partly a collection of poetry, they compliment each other very nicely.

The tone is a little hesitant. Almost as if the author herself is an unsocial butterfly, going where the wind may take her, but not too far outside of what she knows in her heart to be true. In the Heart of an Unsocial Butterfly is a piece that can be read many times, and the reader will take away something new every time.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J49ZE54/
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/in-the-heart-of-an-unsocial-butterfly-juliana-mae/1117617538