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Doom Breaker by Blue-Deep

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Beautifully illustrated with an eruptive, all-consuming story, I was absolutely riveted. Fast-paced action, great story, and character development, along with beautifully curated artwork. We follow Zephyr, our hero, working his way back in time to save the world. A perfect novel for fans of monsters, Gods, and Demons. With a bit of romance thrown in for good measure, this has been one of my favorite graphic novels this year. Purchase link -  https://amzn.to/3HcokgT This hit WEBTOON comic is the story of a man sent back in time by the gods on a mission to prevent the apocalypse . . . this time around. Zephyr is the last human fighting evil in a world abandoned by the gods. After he is slain by Tartarus, the Demon Lord, all of humanity seems lost. However, much to the sinister amusement of the gods, Zephyr is reincarnated and sent ten years into the past to try and save humanity. Can Zephyr finally have his revenge against Tartarus and save the woman he loves, or is he doomed to repe...
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Phantom Academy by Christine Virnig

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Even in death, you can't get out of going to school. Twelve-year-old Finn learns this the hard way after a falling coconut does him in. Phantom Academy by Christine Virnig is a fun take on YA afterlife. The emotional trauma of death is very much brushed over, and poor Fin is thrown right into school. Poor guy was just on Holiday and now... well, back to the academic grind. A fun and engaging read perfect for October classroom reading. Purchase Link -  https://amzn.to/4lcdGVe After an unlucky collision between a coconut and the top of his head, twelve-year-old Finn not only joins the ranks of the recently deceased, but also becomes the newest student at Phantom Academy, a boarding school for ghosts. Once Finn gets over the unfairness of still having homework (you’d think being dead would give you a pass, right?), he discovers that life—er, death?—as a ghost isn’t that bad. He’d probably even enjoy it, if not for one thing: students cannot leave Phantom Academy until they gradu...
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The Gilded Heiress by Joanna Shupe

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Wh at a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive. Leo Hardy is gonna learn that the hard way. A lusty retelling of a classic tale, The Gilded Heiress combines a historically charming scoundrel with a bit of a fairytale. I found it to be a fun and lovely read. Purchase link -  https://amzn.to/4lfQNA4 In 1880 a baby was stolen from the wealthiest family in America. Though no ransom was ever demanded, the Pendelton family never gave up hope . . . and their reward became the stuff of legend. After being raised in a children’s asylum, Josie Smith ends up on the streets and quickly learns how to take care of herself. Her singing voice draws crowds on every corner, and she’ll stop at nothing to become famous and travel the world, loved and adored by all. Maybe then she won’t think about the family who gave her away as an infant. Leo Hardy isn’t afraid to use his charm and wits to make a fast buck, especially with a mother and five siblings to support. When he stumbles upon ...
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The Battle of the Bookshops by Poppy Alexander

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" In another life, they could have been friends, more than friends... But this was real life ." Haters of Romeo and Juliette need not apply, but for the rest of us, there's fun to be had! The Battle of the Bookshops by Poppy Alexander is a modern-day retelling of the classic with a dash of  You've Got Mail thrown in. I found it sweet and entertaining.  Purchase Link -  https://amzn.to/4m3Css3 The cute, seaside town of Portneath has been the home of Capelthorne’s Books for nearly a hundred years… The shop, in the heart of a high street that stretches crookedly down the hill from the castle to the sea, may be a tad run-down these days, but to Jules Capelthorne, the wonky, dusty world of literary treasures is full of precious childhood memories. When her great-aunt Florence gets too frail to run it alone, Jules ditches her junior publishing job in London and comes home to make the bookshop’s hundredth birthday a celebration to remember. Jules quickly discovers things ...
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Two Weeks to Fall in Love by Kat Featherly

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This is so high school, and I LOVE IT! The overblown outrage, hormonal angst, and the drama of big feelings are the adolescent reactions to new emotion. Two Weeks to Fall in Love by Kat Featherly is the epitome of first love. Yeah, I remember high school. Originally published on Wattpad (I bet people were eating this up when it was released a chapter at a time) and now in paperback and Kindle. What can I say? Fun, sweet, angsty goodness!  Purchase Link -  https://amzn.to/3Ji5iGi Noah Archer dates girls for two weeks and then moves on—but none of his exes seem to mind. Skyler Fox can’t figure it out. When her best friend becomes Noah’s latest “victim,” Sky decides it’s time to expose him. Her plan? Be the next girl he dates. Charming and confident, Noah accepts Sky’s unexpected dating proposal. Beneath his reputation, Noah is searching for something real, driven by a secret. Each short-lived relationship is his way of chasing a connection before it’s too late. Sky sets out to ...
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Stillwater by Tanya Scott

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“ Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in. ”  That’s Jack in a nutshell, unfortunately. Doing his best to move up and move on in the world, however the past has come back to haunt him. This was an absolute page turner for me. Smart, clever, and completely engaging. I would love for this to be a series. I’m looking at you, Tanya Scott. Purchase Link -  https://amzn.to/3UpX6Gk For fans of Jack Reacher, Tanya Scott's debut thriller introduces readers to Luke Harris, a man trying to move beyond his criminal past but finds himself forced back into his old life and a deadly battle to survive. When Jack Quinlan’s mother dies of a drug overdose, it’s not his father that raises him, but Gus—a ruthless crime boss who sees Jack for what he is: a whip-smart kid with untapped potential. It doesn’t take long for Gus to forge Jack into a weapon. But Jack was also self-aware enough to know where this sort of life was going to lead him. When the time was right, he got out. Or so h...
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Mess by Michael Chessler

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I found Chessler’s highly thesaurus-driven wording amusing. I am always happy to read and promote new and upcoming authors, and as they come with varied experience levels, I review with a good dash of salt and limited expectations. This is exactly as titled: a Mess…but in a fun yet messy way! If you don’t take your fun reads too seriously, it's definitely a cute little ride. ~T Purchase Link -  https://amzn.to/3TR1RbW To the world, Jane Brown, a Los-Angeles based professional organizer, is a model of composure and reticence. But inside, she’s fiercely judgmental and critical of herself and others. A lover of order and tidiness, she struggles to accept the world’s exasperating messiness of both her own clients—a superficial sphere of influencers and rich creatives—and her live-in boyfriend, who is becoming as aggravating as he is comforting. When she arrives at the home of a new client, a has-been Hollywood actress—a woman opposite to her in every way—Jane finds herself unexpectedl...
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