Spotlight ~ Grandest Revelation: The Exordium by Anubhav Anand

Spotlight ~ Grandest Revelation: The Exordium by Anubhav Anand

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June 7, 2021
313 pages

Astrophysics Professor Arthur Kane Davis survived a mysterious war, way before the Prehistoric era, only to brew plans in the present era to face the upcoming war once again. At the same time, Shawn Hammer, Grisha Hathaway, and Ravin Bhan encountered their respective hardships in different locations, just to unite together at a certain point where their paths were deemed to be crossed together. This convergence that they thought was a coincidence didn’t turn out to be so.

The trio learnt several theories and notions about their specialty that they thought didn’t exist or had no check with the reality. With the indulgence of Davis and other folks of their kind, the mystery began to unfold when they realized how large the picture was—they were the immediate descendants of the stars!

Imagine, if the stars would have life, then so they would have immense powers—the powers that have kept them alive for aeons; the powers that sometimes destroyed extraterrestrials and created chaos in the universe, because the universe was divided between good and evil stars. But then…did the descendants know everything? Have they entirely understood the notions and the origin of their specialties and powers? Would they be able to adjust, or fate would be revamped upon some anomalies? And lastly…was it just about saving the universe from the evil stars or some conspiracy lied within the structure?

In order to seek these answers, they’ll have to encounter multiple revelations…only to embrace the grandest revelation of all time.

Spotlight: Rags and Muffin (Deus ex Magical Girl, #1) by D.G.D Davidson

Spotlight: Rags and Muffin (Deus ex Magical Girl, #1) by D.G.D Davidson

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December 10th 2021
472 pages

The city is dying. This little girl is its only hope.

Twelve-year-old Miss Rags is a goddess: As a hybrid of the world’s two sapient species, she has the power to grant her worshipers visions of God. But she is destined to die before her sixteenth birthday.

Now transformed into a living weapon by her mad-scientist pediatrician, she stalks the crime-ridden streets of the decaying temple city, determined to punish the wicked in the time she has left.

When Rags gets word that a pimp and drug pusher on the city’s south end has bought a young girl from the slave market, she stages a rescue with the help of a few close friends and her alcoholic, carjacking dog. But Southside is a powder keg: The grudges between rival gangs are about to explode into open war, and the site of the planned rescue is the epicenter.

Rags just wanted to save a life. Now she’ll have to fight to keep herself and her friends alive.

Spotlight: Dragonspeak: Isaac’s Blessing by Austin Valenzuela

Spotlight: Dragonspeak: Isaac’s Blessing by Austin Valenzuela

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November 3, 2021

330 pages

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The sacrifice of a dragon yields immense power.

Isaac attends a church school where pastors sacrifice dragons and use their magic to enslave the world. The last thing his father left him with before shipping him off was a notebook depicting pastors who lived in peace with the creatures. Yet, because of the world he sees around him, Isaac throws the notebook away and chooses to follow the Lord.

In Isaac’s Blessing, three rogue students escape from the church of St. Daemonus while the horror surrounding them becomes more than just deceit. They discover the truth about the Lord and first-era and are tasked with stopping the ultimate draconic sacrifice.

Review: The Search for Synergy (The Talisman Series #1) by Brett Salter

Review: The Search for Synergy (The Talisman Series #1) by Brett Salter

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May 31, 2017

219 pages

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“The Search For Synergy” is the first book in The Talisman Series by author Brett Salter. It follows the exploits of two middle-school boys, Rome Lockheed and Julian Rider, as they transition from normal kids into epic warriors fighting for the existence of the Earth realm. Rome is secretly a fire dragon from the Den of Volcana placed under a spell which hides his true form. Julian is an oddball, up-and-coming knight with a case of the “try-hards”. Together, they perform an ancient pact which bonds their lives and souls forever. Under the tutelage and guidance of an eccentric, local librarian, Mr. Jones, the two learn of an impending invasion from an archaic evil desperate to invade from the other side of The Void.

My Thoughts

The Search for Synergy, book one of The Talisman Series, is sure to be a favorite among MG (Middle Grade) readers–especially those who are interested in modern day dragons and knights. The story was interesting and unique (haven’t read anything similar), but I’m not quite the audience for the series myself (my brother, however, would devour these books).

Spotlight: The Chaos Daughter ~ The Celestian Duology #1 (The Jeweled Fairytale Retellings) by Sara Michaels

Spotlight: The Chaos Daughter ~ The Celestian Duology #1 (The Jeweled Fairytale Retellings) by Sara Michaels

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September 14, 2021

182 pages

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When all magic is ruled by Order, being a child of Chaos is the ultimate danger.

Nastasya lives a sheltered, small-island life, hiding her Chaos magic and living quietly with her protective foster parents.

At the age of 18, she finally persuades them to let her venture across to the mainland… but what should be an exciting shopping trip quickly turns into much more than she bargained for, and events unfold that will change her future forever.

Nastasya has always been taught to hide her Chaos magic, but she’s never understood why.

Her past has always been a mystery to her, but her trip to the mainland leads her to question everything, and she knows she must learn more about her birth family and the power she possesses.

The Chaos Daughter is an action packed adventure of self-discovery inspired by the tale of Anastasia. Question everything, and trust no one: what Nastasya’s about to discover will change the world forever.

Spotlight: Small Feet (Fairytale Hour #1) by Aelth Faye

Spotlight: Small Feet (Fairytale Hour #1) by Aelth Faye

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October 29th 2021

Novella – 84 pages

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What if Cinderella’s slipper fit someone else? Jade’s life is boring, but certainly not as bad as Ella’s. Ella has an evil, abusive step-family, while Jade’s family is only determined to marry their daughters well. But when a ball is announced, who should Jade see there but poor Ella in a stunning ball-gown? And what will happen when Jade is mistaken for Ella, and is faced with the decision of a lifetime?

Spotlight: Winterset Hollow by Jonathan Edward Durham

Spotlight: Winterset Hollow by Jonathan Edward Durham

Everyone has wanted their favorite book to be real, if only for a moment. Everyone has wished to meet their favorite characters, if only for a day. But be careful in that wish, for even a history forged in ink can be repaid in flesh and blood, and reality is far deadlier than fiction . . . especially on Addington Isle.

Winterset Hollow follows a group of friends to the place that inspired their favorite book—a timeless tale about a tribe of animals preparing for their yearly end-of-summer festival. But after a series of shocking discoveries, they find that much of what the world believes to be fiction is actually fact, and that the truth behind their beloved story is darker and more dangerous than they ever imagined. It’s Barley Day. . . and you’re invited to the hunt.

Winterset Hollow is as thrilling as it is terrifying and as smart as it is surprising. A uniquely original story filled with properly unexpected twists and turns, Winterset Hollow delivers complex, indelible characters and pulse-pounding action as it storms toward an unforgettable climax that will leave you reeling. How do you celebrate Barley Day? You run, friend. You run.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jonathan Edward Durham was born near Philadelphia in one of many satellite rust-belt communities where he read voraciously throughout his youth. After attending William & Mary, where he received a degree in neuroscience, Jonathan waded into the professional world before deciding he was better suited for more artistic pursuits.
 
He now lives with his partner in California where he writes to bring a unique voice to the space between the timeless wonder of his favorite childhood stories and the pop sensibilities of his adolescent literary indulgences.  His debut novel, Winterset Hollow, an elevated contemporary fantasy with a dark twist, is mined from that same vein and is currently available everywhere.

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Spotlight: Bibliomancer by Francis Evelyn

Spotlight: Bibliomancer by Francis Evelyn

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October 1st 2021
339 pages

Time to choose your last book
Emily Brewster is an angel. Ask anyone she reads to at the hospice. So when she’s arrested for murder, it should be easy to clear her name. The only problem is, she thinks she might be guilty.

But what if death isn’t The End?

If you like contemporary British fantasy, real-world settings and sinister sorcery, you’ll love Frances Evelyn’s Bibliomancer.

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Review: Bloody Spade (The Cardplay Duology #1) by Brittany M. Willows

Review: Bloody Spade (The Cardplay Duology #1) by Brittany M. Willows

Bloody Spade
Brittany M. Willows
September 15th 2021
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A girl full of heart
A thief touched by darkness
A boy with a fiery temper
An unwitting servant of evil

The era of magic was once thought to be a myth, but after the Reemergence ushered forces both dark and light into the mundane world, it has since become a harsh reality. Now those affected by this strange power—a specialized group of Empowered called Jokers, known collectively as Cardplay—must protect their world from the darkness that threatens to consume it, all the while fighting for equality in a society clinging to normalcy.

But the Reemergence was only the beginning.

When another influx occurs on the seventh anniversary of that fateful event, an unfortunate encounter at ground zero lands Iori Ryone, a teenage boy in possession of a corrupt and legendary magic, in the care of recent Joker graduate Ellen Amelia Jane. From him, she learns the Reemergence may not have been the inevitable natural disaster it first seemed.

Someone is trying to tear down the barrier that separates the magical realms from the mundane. The question is, can Cardplay stop them before it’s too late?

Not going to lie—I was pulled in by the promise of a catboy (and I love him, dearly).

Bloody Spade is easily, so far, my favorite book of 2021. It has everything. Great writing, good rep, interesting characters, and unique/refreshing world building.

It’s one of those books I like so much that I can’t even properly explain or find the words to describe it—other than saying, just read this book.

Spotlight: Tales from Ta’Thaloon: Ambition by Christopher Wolfe

Spotlight: Tales from Ta’Thaloon: Ambition by Christopher Wolfe


Four strangers will become intertwined to change the world of Ta’Thaloon forever.

Jathalor is just another scrawny, dirty boy eking out a living in the bustling city of Nathalem. Not many know his name and not many would take the time to learn it. He is not ambitious. Nor is he concerned with politics or kingdom affairs. He wants only to help his pa, but life is not so kind.

Taf lives for King and Kingdom. He has spent his whole life serving others, burying the pain of his youth in routine and discipline. He is renowned and feared for good reason, but even a proficient soldier cannot outrun the ghosts of his past.

Published on August 15th 2021

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