Review: Ghost Wood Song

Title: Ghost Wood Song

Author: Erica Waters

Page Count: 368

Rating: 3.5/5

Synopsis (Found on Goodreads):

If I could have a fiddle made of Daddy’s bones, I’d play it. I’d learn all the

secrets he kept.

Shady Grove inherited her father’s ability to call ghosts from the grave with his fiddle, but

she also knows the fiddle’s tunes bring nothing but trouble and darkness.

Thoughts:

This novel hits hard and fast. The overall creepiness is perfect and allows an open

discussion of dealing with grief. This is a well written novel that add a supernatural

feel. Shady might have an odd name but her talent with a fiddle is incredible. Her

sadness was raw as was her passion for solving the case.

TTFN,

Ashley

Review: Song of Blood & Stone

Title: Song of Blood and Stone

Author: L. Penelope

Narrator: Allyson Johnson

Audio Length: 9hr 33min

Rating: 4/5

Synopsis (Found on Goodreads):

Orphaned and alone, Jasminda lives in a land where cold whispers of invasion and

war linger on the wind. Jasminda herself is an outcast in her homeland of Elsira,

where her gift of Earthsong is feared. When ruthless soldiers seek refuge in her

isolated cabin, they bring with them a captive - an injured spy who threatens to

steal her heart.

Thoughts:

I can`t believe I have never heard of this series until it was recommended during

#Blackoutbestsellerslist  I`m so glad I picked this up and devoured the audio.

I plan on getting the rest of the series so I can follow Jasminda`s story.

The mantle was such a great idea and added a plot device that thickens not

draws away the main story. Jasmina and her growth of Earthsong was an incredible read.

TTFN,

Ashley

Review: Forest of Souls

Title: Forest of Souls

Author: Lori M. Lee

Narrator: Cindy Kay

Audio Length: 10hr 43min

Rating: 3.5/5

Synopsis (Found on Goodreads):

Sirscha Ashwyn comes from nothing, but she's intent on becoming something.

After years of training to become the queen's next royal spy, her plans are derailed

when shamans attack and kill her best friend, Saengo. 

And then Sirscha, somehow, restores Saengo to life.

Thoughts:

Awesome idea of a soul guide and the novel has high energy. However Sirscha went

from no knowledge to knowing her powers with no training. This is a perfect example of

tell don't show. I wish we learned more of the powers through the story. The plot is great

but the characters are flat. The growth wasn't shown on the page. 

Overall the story had potential but the characters really drew the reader away from

the page.

TTFN,

Ashley

Review: Crier`s War

Title: Crier`s War

Author: Nina Varela

Narrator: Kim Mai Guest

Audio Length: 13hr 38min

Rating: 4/5

Synopsis (Found on Goodreads):

After the War of Kinds ravaged the kingdom of Rabu, the Automae, Designed

to be the playthings of royals, took over the estates of their owners and bent the

human race to their will.

Thoughts:

I`m glad this wasn`t just about the romance once the plot picked up. It did feel

similar to The Kingdom but once I stopped comparing it there was a better pace.

AI rule while humans have become enslaved. I would say about eight hours are

very thought provoking in regards to how we treat other humans. This is a perfect

read for the time we are in.

I`m looking forward to listening to book two. I`ve always been interested in AI

and this science fantasy novel fulfilled that interest.

TTFN,

Ashley

Review: My Calamity Jane

Title: My Calamity Jane

Author: Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, Jodi Meadows

Narrator: Sophie Amoss

Audio Length: 13hr 28min

Rating: 4/5

Synopsis (Found on Goodreads):

Welcome ​to 1876 and a rootin’-tootin’ America bursting with gunslingers,

outlaws, and garou.

JANE (a genuine hero-eene)

Calamity’s her name, and garou hunting’s her game—when she’s not starring in

Wild Bill’s Traveling Show, that is. She reckons that if a girl wants to be a legend,

she should just go ahead and be one.

Thoughts:

My favorite Jane, Western with a mix of werewolves. I enjoyed this alternate historical setting.

A healthy mix of drama with family dynamics. There were so many familiar faces; Annie Oakley,

Wild Bill and Frank Butler. I think that's what made the thirteen hours go by so fast. Enjoyed all

the corny jokes and sometimes out of era knowledge.

TTFN,

Ashley