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The Goodbye Family and the Great Mountain by Lorin Morgan-Richards follows the lives of Weird West undertakers Otis, Pyridine, and their daughter Orphie. Pyridine is a witch and matriarch mortician. Otis is a brainless but bold hearse driver, while Orphie is the appointed grave digger for her strength of twenty men. Through bumbling, Otis discovers his neighbors are turning into zombies, a mystery that is directly affecting their burial business. In their backyard cemetery, they travel to the underworld for answers. Together, they uncover a plot to surface the evil entities that would otherwise burn in the Lake of Fire,…

The Unwanted by Z.T. Soyoye centers around 15-year-old Alexander Charon embarks on his journey at a new school as he struggles to form bonds and relationships with those around him. Alex begins to unravel his hidden talents, forcing his life to take an unexpected turn as he witnesses the murder and kidnapping of his friends. He must use his newly found skills to solve mysteries and protect those he cares for before it’s too late. Can Alex rise as he attempts to persevere against adversities? Or will he fall into despair as hope dwindles with each new obstacle? The author…

The Last of the Magi by G.S. Eli is a revolutionary Adventure Novel. It dares to Create Romani (Gypsy) Role Model and Hero, Upending Centuries of Racism; Release Date: April 8, 2020 Author G.S. Eli works to eliminate discrimination against Romani culture and people through new book trilogy (WESTPORT, CT – MARCH, 2020) – It has been nearly eight decades since the Holocaust, yet the Romani people (Gypsies) are still rejected by virtually every country in the world. That’s one of the main points that the first installment of a new adventure trilogy entitled “The Last of the Magi” explores…

Living Lightly by Dale Curd and Kimberly Alexander is out now. This is a motivational book that you can pick up every day to bring calmness and joy into your life. The daily excerpts are ‘pick me ups’ that are just long enough to read no matter if you’re on the go or staying at home. Each one is tailored to make you stop and think, encouraging you to embrace the beauty surrounding you. Living Lightly is a daily devotional that offers a year’s worth of opportunities to commune, in the deepest and most beautiful sense of that word, with your…

One of Us is Lying by Karen M. McManus review is finally here, and this book was one I seriously couldn’t read fast enough. It centers around Bayview High students: Bronwyn, Addy, Nate, and Cooper. Bronwyn is the smartest girl in the class. Addy is the most popular and most beautiful. Nate is the rebel, and Cooper is the star baseball athlete. All four couldn’t be more different but are tied together tighter than they realize when they enter detention with Mr. Avery and fellow student Simon. While in detention, Simon dies from an allergic reaction to peanut oil. The…

Gotham High by Melissa de la Cruz and illustrated by Thomas Pitilli is out April 7th! ∙ YA Spring Break Reads ∙ Anticipated 2020 Reads ∙ Diverse Reads∙ Fierce Heroines ∙ First Love ∙ Love Triangles ∙ Teen Angst ∙ Friendship∙ Asian-American Protagonists∙ Books to add to your Guy-briary ∙ What to read after watching Riverdale/Gossip Girl∙ New twists on classic characters Before they became Batman, Catwoman, and The Joker, high schoolers Bruce, Selina, and Jack did whatever it took to satisfy their own self-interested motives — even if it destroyed the ones they loved in the process. From the #1 New…

The Markings by Catherine Downen is out now on Amazon! DATHER IS AN ISLAND THAT WAS ONCE KNOWN AS OHAU. A nation that rose from the ashes after an asteroid shower had divided itself when people began to discover their unique powers. At sixteen-years-old Adaline sits in prison with her mother and younger brother, and today is Parting Day, where more prisoners will be executed. After seven years of being spared, Adaline’s luck has run out. But she won’t go quietly or easily. Her life depends on her ability to escape the grasps of the King and find a place…

A Single Light by Tosca Lee -FICTION MEETS REALITY NYT BESTSELLING AUTHOR OFFERS GLIMPSE OF POST-PANDEMIC U.S. IN THRILLER DUOLOGY NOW IN DEVELOPMENT FOR TV An outbreak in Washington… a run on essential supplies… schools closed… quarantined towns… borders shut down. The spate of recent headlines is also the plotline of The Line Between, a medical thriller released January, 2019—a year before COVID-19 arrived in the U.S. The book’s sequel, A Single Light (September, 2019, Simon & Schuster) comes to paperback August 17. “EERIE AND SURREAL” {March 18, 2020} Watching the news one year after the release of The Line…

The Kingdom of Back by Marie Lu Review is finally here, and yes, I did put this book off because I thought it was another YA kingdom novel. However, I was thoroughly surprised! Nannerl Mozart is the older sister of Wolfgang Mozart and loves playing piano under her father’s teachings. She also loves his praise and dreams about playing all the time. Above all, Nannerl wants people to remember her. Yet that simple aspiration seems to be out of reach as her father will only let her play until she becomes at the age of marriage, leaving her brother Woferl…

The Archer’s Diary by Liam Cadoc is on pre-order NOW. THE LEGEND IS REAL Since the 14th century, Robin Hood has proven to be one of the most enduring and versatile folk heroes. Medieval historians believed Robin lived during the 12th or 13th centuries, but despite decades of intense research by contemporary scholars, solid evidence has never been found. Until now. A few weeks prior to celebrating his 21st birthday, Logan Daggett, son of Donald Daggett, well-known CEO of one of Australia’s largest wine producers, is informed of his parents’ death in an automobile accident while on a business trip…

Necromancer Rising by Ashton Abbott is out now! The delicate balance of this world was threatened when Babd, goddess of war, is unleashed. With the help of other immortals drawn to her cause, she seeks to free her sisters and merge with them once more to form The Morrigan. Adeline Verone was prophesied to be the Queen of the Dead. The most powerful necromancer to ever grace this earth. The problem? Adeline can’t access her powers. This becomes an even bigger problem when a group of immortals makes it their mission to capture her, forcing Adeline to run for her…

The Houses of Lorian Hollow by Sarah Seado is now available. Draped in Spanish moss and drowning in the scent of orange blossoms, Southern tradition permeates the everyday life of the Old-Florida town of Lorian Hollow. October welcomes the town’s 500th anniversary. To mark the momentous occasion, a slew of ritualistic murders plagues The Hollow. The killings are so horrifying, the town works quickly to bury the truth, like corpses in the swamp. As the body count climbs, the mortal Guardians, who police the immortal Evolved dwelling within the town, find themselves the victims of the very crimes they are…