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The Casquette Girls

(The Casquette Girls #1)

Published by Skyscape November 17, 2015

Genre(s): Young Adult, Fantasy, Paranormal, Romance

Pages: Paperback 565

Seven girls tied by time.
Five powers that bind.
One curse to lock the horror away.
One attic to keep the monsters at bay.

After the storm of the century rips apart New Orleans, sixteen-year-old Adele Le Moyne wants nothing more than her now silent city to return to normal. But with home resembling a war zone, a parish-wide curfew, and mysterious new faces lurking in the abandoned French Quarter, normal needs a new definition.

As the city murder rate soars, Adele finds herself tangled in a web of magic that weaves back to her own ancestors. Caught in a hurricane of myths and monsters, who can she trust when everyone has a secret and keeping them can mean life or death? Unless… you’re immortal.

I first saw this book on Instagram and was immediately drawn to it because the cover is stunning. I didn’t even really read the blurb…just added it to my Amazon cart. Yup I tend to buy books just cause the covers are really pretty…and this one is absolutely gorgeous in person. It’s haunting and mesmerizing at the same time. When I finally read the synopsis, I was quite fascinated – there’s myth, monsters, mystery, magic and romance. While I’m really excited to get into this, I’ll probably save it for fall/winter. Sounds like a great book to curl up with during those long gloomy days along with some yummy chocolate chip cookies and a nice hot cup of tea.

Sincerely Karen Jo

Kalifus Rising

(Legends of Orkney #2)

Alane Adams

Published SparkPress September 1, 2016

Genre(s): Middle Grade, Fantasy, Action

Pages: Paperback 384

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Sam Baron just freed Orkney from the ravages of the Red Sun–but now, imprisoned by Catriona, leader of the Volgrim Witches, Sam finds the darker side of his half-god, half-witch heritage released, and he fears he might destroy what he saved. Unable to resist the witches’ enchantments, Sam has become their most potent weapon, and is leading an army of monstrous men against Skara Brae. Sam’s only hope for salvation lies with his three best friends and a mystical artifact known as the Moon Pearl. Keely travels north in search of the pearl, while Howie prepares for the gathering onslaught. Leo seeks a powerful artifact in the underworld, and faces an ancient evil that could be an even greater threat than Catriona and her cronies. As Sam’s friends rush to save him, other forces are at work in Orkney’s shadows–forces that could help free Sam, or condemn him to the darkness forever.

My cousin Mellanie recommended the Legends of Orkney series a while ago. I reached out to Alane Adams and she was kind enough to send me ALL THREE COPIES! I read The Red Sun in June and absolutely enjoyed it. The world building is fantastic and imaginative filled with beautiful scenery and unique creatures. The story has plenty of action, suspense, and humorous dialogue that will keep you on the edge. Though a great book for children, I think The Red Sun is an amazing story for all ages who loves fantasy and adventure. I have several other books to get through this month, but I can’t wait to travel back to Orkney and continue Sam’s journey. I’m planning on reading both Kalifus Rising and The Raven God in next month since The Raven God will be released September 12, 2017.

If you want to check out my review for The Red Sun, click here.

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Sincerely Karen Jo