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A Feather’s Force 

Here’s the book summary: Sixteen-year-old high school track star, Ember, wants to run as far and as fast as she can, away from the pain of her father’s recent death. Instead, she’s hiding out in the basement of her dad’s coffee shop—at least now no one can ask her how she’s doing for the millionth time. She finds a doorway to Espereva, a magical world from her childhood bedtime story. There, she unlocks a power that has lain dormant in her blood for years.

Unfortunately, the more she learns about the world, the darker it becomes. The king captures and conducts gruesome experiments on the inhabitants in order to steal their powers. Espereva is being torn apart and her family is at the root of it all. Horrified at the atrocities but driven for the need to understand who and what she is, Ember joins and trains with a group of rebels plotting the king’s downfall. Still struggling with her grief and the secret her family has kept from her for years, Ember can barely control her new found abilities. But when one of her rebel friends is kidnapped and destined to be the king’s next victim, Ember must embrace all that she is and set aside her personal struggles to rescue her friend—because losing someone else is not an option.

There's the usual fantasy violence, but it's not graphic.  I will put it at 1.5 out of 5 hammers. 

The language is clean for the most part. Only the occasional cuss word. 1.5 out of 5 trashcans.

Link to Jacy Sellers and Nicole D’Arcangelo 's book: A Feather's Force (The Jadesin Journals): D'Arcangelo, Nicole, Sellers, Jacy: 9781694855343: Amazon.com: Books

Link to my first book Amaranth: Amaranth (The White Dragon): Davenport, Samantha: 9781639886128: Amazon.com: Books

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Book and Bone

Here’s the book summary: Oryn Academy’s brightest students have been tasked with unearthing a cure for Sleepbane—a thousand-year-old sleeping plague that has claimed millions. But when two of them, Minkka Greyfell and Faxon Fletcher, uncover a dangerous secret, they break from the academy to search for the cure on their own. Their journey takes them into a world of peril, where life-and-death decisions could save their homeland … or plunge it deeper into darkness.

There's is some very graphic scenes involving being attacked by a wild animal. I will put it at 2.5 out of 5 hammers. 

The language is clean for the most part. Only the occasional cuss word. 1.5 out of 5 trashcans.

Link to Lucas G. Freeman's book: Amazon.com: Book & Bone (The Oneironaut): 9798677688881: Freeman, Lucas G.: Books

Link to my first book Amaranth: Amaranth (The White Dragon): Davenport, Samantha: 9781639886128: Amazon.com: Books

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The Blue Dragon's War 

Here’s the book summary: How far are you willing to fight for your freedom?

For time beyond anyone’s memory, dragons have ruled the land of Calibran and the sky above
it. With unmatched magic and intelligence, these dragons have a nasty habit of doing exactly
what they want. Any creatures under their rule face a hard life filled with uncertainty and fear.

But, not everyone in Calibran was content to live in fear of the dragons.

The minotaurs of Kehlaktur are one such group of creatures. Strong, fierce, and independent,
these minotaurs lived in Kehlaktur, the city without walls. They consistently claimed that all they needed for their safety was the strength and bravery of their renowned warriors.

Few have challenged the minotaurs.

Until now.

There's the usual fantasy violence. It is not graphic. I will put it at 2 out of 5 hammers. 

The language is clean for the most part. Only the occasional cuss word. 1.5 out of 5 trashcans.

Link to Sean Newton and Alberto Bieri's book: The Blue Dragon's War: an epic fantasy story (Chronicles of Calibran): Newton, Sean, Bieri, Alberto: 9781517451493: Amazon.com: Books

Link to my first book Amaranth: Amaranth (The White Dragon): Davenport, Samantha: 9781639886128: Amazon.com: Books

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Orcas versus Aliens (Empath, Go Home)

Here’s the book summary: As a rare, long-range empath, Jack was good at two things: talking to whales and telling stories to kids, neither of which did him much good in space. Lunar Intelligence agreed to overlook a murder charge in exchange for his talent for tracking thinking creatures at great distances, perfect for an assassin. He didn’t fit in the military until an interstellar conflict loomed between Humans and the Phibs, amphibious aliens who steal resources and eat children. Jack volunteered to recruit the only Earth creatures capable of defending colony-world oceans against these boogey men, the orcas. Never mind that the multi-ton killing machines didn’t share a common language, he didn’t have a way to transport them, and Lunars hated empaths—this mission was his only chance to see his girlfriend and mothers again. Jack’s main hurdle was gaining cooperation from the biggest jerk in the solar system, his estranged father, Speaker Aleki of the Whale Nation.

This book has mentions of LGBT relationships, questionable morals and brief mentions of rape and non-consensual situations. Reader discretion is advised.

Link to Scott Rhine's book: Amazon.com: Orcas Versus Aliens (Empath, Go Home): 9798297594074: Rhine, Scott: Books

Link to my first book Amaranth: Amaranth (The White Dragon): Davenport, Samantha: 9781639886128: Amazon.com: Books

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Reawakened Flames: Sparks Will Fly 

Here’s the book summary: When darkness seems to have snuffed her life out, what will it take for Aria to reignite her inner fire?

Aria, the crown princess of Torrannon, has the world at her feet and a bright future. Then she develops anxiety and depression and finds herself trapped in a losing battle that seems to only have one tragic path of escape.

Landa, a phoenix, has an embarrassing accident, and her confidence diminishes. She then loses the one ability she wields as a phoenix—her fire.

With an invasion against Torrannon looming, Aria and Landa must save the kingdom from utter ruin. But first, they will have to rise above their inner struggles in order to survive an encounter with a far more sinister evil.

This book does talk about mental illness. It is anxiety and depression. There is mention of suicide, but nothing graphic. Reader discretion is advised if you are sensitive to these topics. I give this 2 out of 5 apples. 

Link to Lindsay McCafferty's book: Reawakened Flames (Sparks Shall Rise): McCafferty, Lindsay: 9780578630847: Amazon.com: Books

Link to my first book Amaranth: Amaranth (The White Dragon): Davenport, Samantha: 9781639886128: Amazon.com: Books

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The Bloody Key

Here's the book summary: Fifteen-year-old Anne tends goats while daydreaming of fairy tales—until the day she finds herself in one. When a wealthy nobleman marries her older sister, they’re both swept off to his castle deep in the woods. Upon entering this world of finery, lush gardens, and nightly balls with dashing suitors, Anne believes her own happily-ever-after is just around the corner. She has almost forgotten the rumors surrounding the estate—tales of the castle’s tragic history and whispers of ghosts—when her sister falls mysteriously ill.

To save her, Anne must uncover the shadowy pasts of those who share her new home. Her sister’s husband refuses to speak of the disappearance of his last wife (or possibly wives), the domineering housekeeper hides her own secrets in a forbidden garden, and the handsome, enigmatic gardener urges Anne to escape the castle and leave her sister behind. There are signs, too, that something dark and supernatural haunts the estate.

If Anne misplaces her trust or fails to discover where the real danger lies, she’ll forfeit her sister’s life—and her own.

If you're sensitive to ghosts or supernatural, this book touches on that. Use your own discretion. Honestly, I rate it one out of five ghosts on the supernatural front. 

Link to L.J. Thomas's book: Amazon.com: The Bloody Key: A Gothic Bluebeard Retelling: 9781733261043: Thomas, L.J.: Books

Link to my first book Amaranth: Amaranth (The White Dragon): Davenport, Samantha: 9781639886128: Amazon.com: Books

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Twin Tales 

Here's the book summary: Mermaids are silently disappearing as darkness rolls across the surface of the seas. A new ruler has taken control of the Northern Sea Kingdom and has no plans to keep peace with the neighboring merkingdoms. It’s up to one merfamily to stop the evil above and protect the waters below. There’s only one problem: the merfamily has been ripped apart.

Will Merena, the mother of twin mermaids, escape her unforetold fate as a servant to Queen Romana of Hysteria? Merena has two choices: find a way to reunite with her daughters or fall victim to her new Queen. Merena’s daughters, separated at birth, have no clue each other exists. But when unexpected events occur, the twins have no other choice but to return to their homeland on a search to discover the truth about their past. Will the twins find their purpose in the clues of their past? Or will the evil growing amongst the waves be too great for this separated merfamily?

There aren't any warnings with this book. It is targeted for ages 8-12 years old, but I enjoyed it as an adult.

Link to Kiera Colson's book: Amazon.com: Twin Tales: 9781647463977: Colson, Kiera: Books

Link to my first book Amaranth: Amaranth (The White Dragon): Davenport, Samantha: 9781639886128: Amazon.com: Books

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North and South

Here’s the book summary: Set in the mid-nineteenth century and written from the author's first-hand experience, North and South follows the story of the heroine's movement from the tranquil but moribund way s of southern England to the vital but turbulent north. Elizabeth Gaskell's skilful narrative uses an unusual love story to show how personal and public lives were woven together in a newly industrial society. 
This is a tale of hard-won triumphs-of rational thought over prejudice and of humane care over blind deference to the market. Readers in the twenty-first century  will find themselves absorbed as this Victorian novel traces the origins of problems and possibilities which are still challenging a hundred and fifty years laters: the complex relationships, public and private, between men and women of different classes.

There are different perspectives in this story. Please remember that this book was published in the 1850's. Views of class, roles of men and women and other parts of society were different back then. I encourage you to have an open mind. This is a wonderful book and really fascinating.

Link to Elizabeth's book: North and South (Wordsworth Classics): Elizabeth Gaskell: 9781853260933: Amazon.com: Books

Link to my first book Amaranth: Amaranth (The White Dragon): Davenport, Samantha: 9781639886128: Amazon.com: Books

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Everything Worth Counting

Here’s the book summary: It's 1977 in Zimnicea Romania. An earthquake has reduced the home of ten-year old Alex to rubble, taking with it his father and his best friend. With their world in ruins and Ceausescu tightening his grip on a fearful nation, Alex's mother, Eva, must find the strength to protect her son and fight for a future beyond the confines of Communist Romania. 
Inspired by real events, this story captures the heartbreak of loss, the value of tradition, and the enduring hope of a migrant mother and son determined to build a better life from the ashes.

The only thing I would warn about is about a natural disaster and the aftermath of one. It is not graphic in this story. There isn't too much bad language. 

Link to Mihaela's book: Everything Worth Counting: A Mother and Son’s Journey Beyond the Iron Curtain (From the Meadows of Izvoarele Book 1) - Kindle edition by Balan Larsen, Mihaela. Literature & Fiction Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

Link to my first book Amaranth: Amaranth (The White Dragon): Davenport, Samantha: 9781639886128: Amazon.com: Books

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The Stranded

Book summary: By the time the classified report is leaked to the public, it’s already too late. A horrifying pandemic has begun to spread, with ferocious speed, from Paris to the rest of Europe. The infected masses die quickly . . . but they don’t remain dead for long.

As military forces are overpowered by the horde of undead, civilization as we know it is pushed to the breaking point. Those who remain uninfected rush the ports, hoping to escape the bloodthirsty beasts, desperate for some safe harbor.

Fleeing Barcelona, a lone survivor makes the perilous journey to Mallorca. Once a vacationer’s paradise, the island is now the last refuge of a small but resilient community, and they welcome the newcomer with open arms. But the pristine, secluded landscape belies the dangers they face—from both the infected and one another.

This is a zombie apocalypse and a thriller. I would safely put this at a 3.5, almost 4 sledgehammers for violence and dealing with a pandemic. 

Language is relatively clean. I would give it a 1.5 out of 5. 

Link to Dinko's book: The Stranded: A Zombie Apocalypse Novel (Anno Initium): Skopljak, Dinko: 9781039413160: Amazon.com: Books

Link to my first book Amaranth: Amaranth (The White Dragon): Davenport, Samantha: 9781639886128: Amazon.com: Books

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