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Top 5 Author’s Writing Styles
1. Jim Butcher I have read Jim Butcher’s writing style in both first person and third person. I find he has mastered the art of storytelling in both points of view. His style has grown and matured over the course of his books. I love how his writing started as good with a fairly simple style that was clear to read and captured the character’s personality. Now, however, his writing has really blossomed into a style that has some complexity to it while still remaining clear and really captures the characters. If you like authors that have a bit of depth and flavor to their writing, I think you’ll love…
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Book Review: Dragons of Deceit
by: Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman Highly Recommend Where to find: Amazon Barnes & Nobles Indigo Books Destina Rosethorn is the daughter of a Solomanic knight. All she wishes to do is to uphold his legacy, make him proud. Her love for her father is so strong that when she loses him and his legacy, she decides that she will do the impossible. She will find a way to go back in time to save him. Nothing will change her mind. Nothing will stand in her way. Traveling through time is always risky, and what happens if you change more than intended? Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman’s newest addition to…
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Book Review: The Dissension Process
by Markus James Not Recommend Where to find: Amazon Jamie has superpowers. They came to her completely unexpectedly, but once she discovered them, her life changed. Now, she looks for others who also have powers in the hopes of absorbing them and using them herself. It’s the only thing keeping her in the here and now instead of wallowing in the sadness of her losses. Unfortunately for Jamie, she finds herself delving deeper and deeper into dangerous situations. If she isn’t careful, she will put herself and the few people she has left in danger. The Dissension Process by Markus James is a bit of a mixed bag with some…
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Book Review: Daughter of the Moon Goddess
by Sue Lynn Tan Recommend Where to find: Amazon Barnes & Nobles Indigo Books IndieBound Xingyin is the daughter of the moon goddess. She is proud to be her mother’s daughter but no one is allowed to know. On the brink of discovery, Xingyin is forced to leave her home and is stranded in the Celestial Kingdom. Not only must she find a way to survive on her own, she has no way of knowing if she will ever get her deepest wish, to be reunited with her mother once again. Daughter of the Moon Goddess is Sue Lynn Tan’s debut novel, but it certainly doesn’t feel like it. This…
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Book Review: Teneo
by N. Duane Recommend for (12-15 yr olds) Where to find: Krest Publishers In another world called Teneo, there is a girl named Mu’n. Danger is surrounding her, and she isn’t sure how she will survive. Not only that, but for some reason, a boy named Novian has found some sort of mental link with her. On Novian’s side, he has just started to learn about being an elf and the world elves live in. Changes are all around him, and he can’t even seem to keep his mind in his own body! Both of them will have to keep their wits about them if they want to survive the…
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The Pros and Cons of First Person
For those of you who have read my previous article, Point of View: Preferences and Character Connections, you know that first person point of view is my favorite. I am more likely to be engaged and to enjoy a book that is written in this point of view. Now, each viewpoint has its own pros and cons for both the reader and the writer. It all depends on each person’s individual preferences and taste. So, I thought it would be fun to see take a look at the pros and cons for first person. Pros -Personal Relationship with the Main Character As a reader, first person is perfect for building…
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Book Review: The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea
by Axie Oh Recommend Where to find: Amazon Barnes & Nobles Indigo Books Mina finds herself on the boat carrying this year’s bride for the Sea God. She was following her brother, Joon, who loves the bride, Shim Cheong. Once the moment arrives when Sim Cheong is about to given to the sea, Mina steps in and takes her place instead. She finds herself in the Spirit Realm where the Sea God is found to be in an eternal enchanted sleep. Will she find a way to awaken him, or will she become a spirit herself, forever trapped beneath the sea? Axie Oh’s The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea…
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Book Review: Piker’s Retribution
by Amanda N. Newman Recommend (for those who liked book 1) Where to find: Amazon Barnes & Nobles *Spoiler Alert: Please be aware that this is the second book in this series. If you haven’t read the previous novel, this review might spoil events in that book. If you want to see my review of the first novel, click here. Tyra is a Piker. That makes her a supporter of the Dingoes. Her adoptive father was also a Piker before he was killed by a Republic Solider. Even eight years later, she can’t get over the pain of his loss. She refuses to accept anything related to the Republic no matter…
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Book Review: Legends and Lattes
by Travis Baldree Highly Recommend Where to find: Amazon Barnes & Nobles IndieBound Travis Baldree’s debut novel, Legends and Lattes is absolutely delightful. In fact, it is one of the best light-hearted books I’ve read in a long time. When I first saw the cover of the novel, I was already intrigued. I loved the happy light cover with a cute coffee shop background with the two characters in the middle. Then, I was even more intrigued after reading the title. Everything about my first impression of this novel drew me in, so I knew I just had to read it. I was not disappointed in the least. To be…
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How to Burn This Book
by Evan Witmer Recommend Where to find: Amazon Odd Fiction  Have you ever wanted to burn a book? Was there ever a time that you felt so strongly about the content in a story that you needed to just eradicate the book from existence? Well, if you have, then you might just love Evan Witmer’s collection of short stories in How to Burn This Book. He has compiled ten different short stories into one collection that provides you reasons to burn the book (and even encourages you). The main thing I really liked about this book is the concept. Though, I did not get the actual urge to burn…
