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Synopsis (taken from Amazon):

What would you do if you had nothing to lose?

Angela has reached the end of her rope. Bills are piling up, money is sparse, and her two-timing ex-husband traded her in for a “Barbie” lookalike. Depression and lack of hope put her in a world filled with never-ending pain, and when she loses the one thing she has left—her will to live—she knows there’s nothing left to go back to. Until an unexpected knock on her door wakes her up.

The lonely, sad cat lady comes face to face with a new and exciting opportunity, if only she grabs the bull by the horns and accepts. When she does, she learns of a crazy family secret, but she also finds a way to save herself, and the people she loves most.

The Cat Lady Special is a story of second chances, discovering your inner savior, and of finding hope in the most unexpected places. It will appeal to fans of “How Stella Got her Groove Back” and “Breaking Bad.”

REVIEW:

This is an extremely fun read. I ended up reading it out loud so my mom could also enjoy it with me while camping. The first chapter grabs the reader’s attention with a major decision that quickly gets delayed and changed entirely.

The characters are too much fun, especially the older ladies who just want a purpose in their lives. The boys are simply doing the best they can, and through some kind of divine intervention (not really), they end up in a much better position in their lives.

There is so much I want to say about this book, but it would spoil it! Just know that the story compels the reader, the uniqueness of the various generations of the characters adds to the humour and oddness of the group, and finally, the cats always get the last say!

If you love light-hearted, fun stories, this is definitely one you must pick up!

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The Jolly Pocket Postman delivers mail to many fairy tale creatures. Along the way, the reader gets to pull out the mail.

I have been reading this book since I was little. I have also read it to my kids and now my grandson. Not only is the story fun, as the postman visits fairytale creatures, but we get to open the mail, too!

When the postman delivers mail, the reader gets to take it out of the book. Sometimes, it is a little letter, a puzzle or maybe a recipe. There is something unique for each character, making it more than a book.

If you want a book for your young ones to keep them entertained and participating, this book is perfect!

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Set in the age of Vikings, the main character, Myrgjol, is unlike others her age. After battling and losing loved ones, she ventures farther out to the Saxon lands, eventually culminating in a battle unlike any she had faced before.

I love historical fiction books, especially those set in Viking culture. There is something unique and fun about that time in history (at least to read). The author did a fantastic job building Myrgjol’s character from an infant to a woman. We spend a little bit of time at significant ages and get to explore her growth along with the other characters.

Many characters were well fleshed out, and I could see the story unfolding. There were so many ups and downs that propelled me to keep reading. I needed to know what would happen next.

Unfortunately, the ending felt like a different story. Without giving any spoilers, I think that the story took a detour to something unexpected and unwanted. I didn’t hate the ending, but it wasn’t my favourite choice for where this story was headed.

It was still a really fun read, and I would be interested in reading the next installment. So, if you like Vikings, this is worth reading.

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Starting in a small village, we awake with the main character, Eseld, while her twin is asleep. Eseld feels the ocean’s pull but cannot live without the myst that the birds bring. Unfortunately, every year, fewer birds return, creating a disturbing number of people sent to the pits. Eseld must escape to the ocean to save her sister and the birds.

The author does an amazing job of using folklore as the base for this book while building something entirely different. The world was crafted as the reader went on the journey with Eseld. We knew what she knew, giving the book the suspense and wonder it deserved.

Even though the druid isn’t in the book for any real length of time, he plays a pivotal role. He is easy to hate, yet Alexandra Beaumont gives his character such depth that by the end, the reader can see something that wasn’t there before.

Eseld changes throughout the story, but her main characteristic gets stronger – like her!

If you enjoy fantasy and folklore, this is an excellent book for you!

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Are people born evil? It seems as though this serial killer may have been. 

Black Rose Cocoon follows four main characters as a serial killer stalks them. Who loves targeting children? Each chapter is written from the perspective of one of the main characters. This technique layers the knowledge of events for the reader from all angles without being omniscient. 

Starting the story with a glimpse into the killer’s childhood instantly made me want to know what would happen next. Intertwining it with a criminal case kept me intrigued. 

So much heartache, death and destruction make this a great suspenseful read. 

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