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Misfit’s Magic: Shades of Winter by Fred Gracely

Misfit’s Magic: Shades of Winter by Fred Gracely

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Imaginative.

Goff continues his adventures with his two sidekicks, Halstrom and Lydia. On top of keeping his grades high at school, he fights against an evil scheme to resurrect this world’s version of the Dark Lord. Goff’s magical realm portrays a darker version compared to Harry Potter.

Pros:
1. The book cover is fantastic.
2. The illustrations are a splendid addition to this book.
3. Creative story.
4. Vivid descriptions.
5. Fred Gracely is a talented writer.
6. High-quality novel.
7. Great for YA enthusiasts.

Cons:
1. I had to force myself to continue reading to finish it.
2. Unrealistic ending.
3. No desire to re-read it in the future.
4. Bones and Maxim.
5. The editing could be better.

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Huck’s Little Adventure by Zach Hawrot

Huck’s Little Adventure by Zach Hawrot

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

It’s fine.

Based on the theme, it would be difficult to issue this story with a five-star rating. I don’t think the story was amazing, but it’s not bad either. The conclusion of this tale made me go back and look through the story one more time. I liked that this was a short story, and I enjoyed the ending. I suggest the author consider making a short story collection or increase the word count to a novelette or novella.

I received an advance review copy for free and am leaving this review voluntarily.

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How to Write a Short Mystery Story by Patrick Méndez

How to Write a Short Mystery Story: A Comprehensive Guide to Intrigue, Characters, and Clues by Patrick Méndez

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


It’s helpful.

The quality of the writing in this book amazed me. Especially for being less than fifty pages long. While this book targets mystery short stories, I believe some mystery authors who write longer stories will find this book helpful. I know I did.

I enjoyed reading the examples that the author presented in different subsections. This book is so informative that it felt like an outline as Patrick went over the critical aspects of a short story mystery. I’m assuming that Patrick made the book cover, and it is appealing.

I recommend this book to authors and aspiring writers. Authors can use it as another tool to help make their manuscripts superior.

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Family and Fury by Zach Hawrot

Family and Fury by Zach Hawrot

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


I liked it.

I enjoyed Family and Fury and I hope Zach Hawrot creates a short story collection in the future. It was great reading about what Riven went through to protect his family from the darkness. I liked the fast pace. The hacking and slashing against the monsters heightened the reading experience. Riven’s backstory was interesting, and the abrupt ending shocked me. I liked the twist near the end. I recommend it. It’s a delightful break in between a novel-length read.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

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The Nocturnal Devil by Miguel Angel Hernandez Jr.

“…a page-turner that will keep you up at night…”
—Reader Views 

Get your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CD14P5CH

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Writing a Kindle Book a Week by Alex Foster

Writing a Book a Week: How to Write Quick Books Under the Self-Publishing Model. Write Free Book Series by Alex Foster

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Fantastic.

This is the best book that I have read in the Write Free Book series so far. The information packed within is extremely helpful. This is a gold mine for indie authors, and I cannot thank Alex Foster enough for making this book. I highlighted a lot of texts as I read through it, and I highly recommend it.



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Join My Giveaway by Miguel Angel Hernandez Jr.

Join my giveaway for a chance to win my first Christian fiction book, The Angel City Rapture, for free. Don’t delay! This promotion is for US readers only, and it will end soon.

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Another Day at the Office by James Kaine

Another Day at the Office by James Kaine

My rating: 3 of 5 stars

It’s OK.

This story is about a man named John who is a bigshot. John has a beautiful wife, kids, and a great job. Lately, he has been working extra hours, since his secretary quit. He could not find a suitable replacement for her. John has been acting paranoid since a strange man has been following him.

Pros:

1) The book cover is attention-grabbing.
2) It’s a short story.
3) Vivid descriptions.

Cons:

1) The book cover is misleading because no one gets hanged in Another Day at the Office.
2) The ending was predictable, shocking, and disturbing. It made little sense to me why he would keep the dead body of his secretary/associate there. Why not bury her?
3) There are loose ends. Why is John a serial killer? After reading his backstory, it makes little sense that he would want to murder people. Why did he kill his secretary? This is unclear in the story.
4) I did not like the profanity; it’s superfluous.



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Must-see Animes by Miguel Angel Hernandez Jr.

Hey guys,

I’m behind on my book reading goals because I’ve been hooked on some animes. If you’re an anime fan like me, or if you’re curious about trying something different, then these are some animes that I recommend you watch:

Solo Leveling: This is a must-see. It’s an action-packed fantasy thriller with horror elements. You can watch it on Crunchyroll, but it’s the hottest anime right now. The story revolves around a man named Sung Jin Woo who lives in a modern society, but the twist is gates have appeared, allowing monsters into their world. Unfortunately, these beasts are immune to modern warfare, but some humans have magical prowess within them, allowing them to become Hunters. Every Hunter is ranked by class, according to their inner strength. The main character is known as the Weakest Hunter of All Mankind, since he is E-Rank.

Oshi No Ko: This is a must-see. Watching the anime is superior to reading the manga. This is the story of a woman who has excellent talent but makes a mistake by having kids when she is only sixteen. Still, her idol status could be in jeopardy, her talent goes beyond that. Along the way, she makes friends and enemies. You can watch this on HIDIVE. This show is a mix of mystery, horror, suspense, and thriller.

Frieren: I like this show a lot. It’s drama, fantasy, action, adventure, and a slice of life. The animation is top-notch, and the fight scenes are excellent. The story follows Frieren and her adventures before and after the defeat of the Demon King. I highly recommend this anime, and you can watch it on Crunchyroll.

My Dress-Up Darling: I had to include this romcom because it is so good. Those of you who have read the manga will know what I am talking about. I haven’t read the manga myself, but I have no desire to after watching the anime. I highly recommend it, and I had a great time watching the characters cosplay and intermingle.

My Hero Academia: This anime is a classic. I highly recommend it. The story follows Deku and his quest to become a hero. In his society, only a select few are born with quirks, or superpowers. Yet, Deku is born with none. This does not stop his goal of becoming a hero like the superhero, All Might.

Yu-Gi-Oh: This anime and Yu-Gi-Oh 5Ds are classics. I recommend them both because they’re excellent. Whether you’re following Yugi’s adventure or Yusei’s adventure, you’re in for a wild ride. These shows are a lot of fun, and the latter is more of a thrill ride. You can watch them on Crunchyroll.

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Ratstrike by Jools G. King

Ratstrike by Jools G. King

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Creepy.

Creepy is the best word that I can use to describe these terrifying vermin that will stop at no end to conquer the Earth. At least, that is what Jools G. King portrays in his dystopian novel Ratstrike.

I issued this book a five-star rating, not because I thought the book was amazing, but because Jools G. King did his part in creating a frightening narrative.

Pros:
1.) The true horror fan will appreciate Ratstrike’s yuck moments.
2.) There are a good amount of twists.
3.) The chapters are short.
4.) Good cliffhangers.
5.) Highly imaginative.
6.) Vivid descriptions.
7.) The macabre elements are powerful, and Jools G. King has an excellent grasp of the English language.
8.) My reading engagement increased with introducing Felix.
9.) I like how the author explained the meaning behind the title Ratstrike in the prose.

Cons:
1.) This is highly subjective, but I can tell the author worked hard on this book.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.



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