A Shade of Vampire Bella Forrest Cover Design– Simple but intriguing. I flipped it over to read the back blurb. It sounded promising. The cover didn’t really jump out at me. Had I not seen the sponsored add, I doubt I’d have ever read the books blurb. 2 stars.Character Development–

Bella & the Orbaphone Charline Crous It was a beautiful day for a walk on the beach,” but it only got better for one tiny little girl named Bella. Meeting an unusual man with an unusual instrument, Bella is asked if she would like to try to play the orbaphone.

Blue Bloods, Masquerade, Revelations Melissa De La Cruz Cover Design– A woman’s neck, with a string of pearls and fang marks. The silhouette of a city. My first thought upon seeing this cover is the book is obviously about vampires and the necklace makes me think high class. Masquerade, book

Bullet Verse Matt Humphries Outstanding! Matt Humphries is a true artist, and he has painted a thought-provoking masterpiece in “Bullet Verse.” The reader will be challenged to take a much more intricate look at things he or she may have previously taken for granted. You think you know how the

Color of Love Amy Lawrence Cover Design- The covers of YA books were much simpler when I was younger. That being said I only give 2 stars for this cover. It’s semi appealing. Cute boy. Cute girl. Nothing really eye catching about that.Concept- Girls heart is broken so she goes

Crach Ffinant The Prophecy Lazarus Carpenter Cover Design– The cover is unique and alludes to the story within. However if I were to see this cover  as I walked through the book store I would glance at it but not pick it up to read it. 3 StarsCharacter Development– Carpenter

Dragons in the Clouds David Blair Cover Design- The cover for Dragons in the Clouds is intriguing. There is just enough there to hint at the story while catching the readers eye. There is the mystery of who the man is within the clouds and lightening. 5 Stars Character Development- It is important

Dreamview 2: The Kamikaze Candidate Daniel Lionberger Liberal or conservative, this is a must-read for anyone who genuinely cares about solving the problems of our increasingly complex world. The author has done a truly fantastic job of tackling significant issues and doing it in an entertaining and thought-provoking way. This

Everything to Lose Jenna Montes From an explosive beginning with bombs dropping in the Afghan desert to the shocking conclusion, you have “nothing to lose” and LOTS of entertainment to gain by reading this mystery/thriller. In reality, it’s much more than a mystery including great lessons about true friendship, second

First Grave on the Right Darynda Jones Cover Design- The cover is simple yet eye catching. Combined with the back blurb, I would definitely pick up this book. 4 STARSConcept- I’ve never read a Grimm Raper story so this was a refreshing unique idea. Not only that but the play

Gold City M.T. Meyer They say there are only seven story plots and M.T. Meyer has given us traces of each of them in this compelling drama.  If as Hemingway said, “every true story ends in death,” then “Gold City” is not a true story.  It’s so much more! No,

Hamartia Raquel Rich The author has done an absolutely sensational job of making us think about important ethical dilemmas in this futuristic thriller. The main character, Grace, has won the lottery….but not that kind of lottery. She’s been given a once in a lifetime opportunity to save her dying child

Legendville Stuart Grant Detective Stephen Lewis is a burnt-out cop in Detroit whose life continues to spiral out of control when he is made a scapegoat by the Justice Department’s investigation into corruption and police brutality. Stripped of his job and hitting the bottle Stephen hits rock bottom and can

Love & Bloodlust: The Sacred Objects Tiffany Maczynski This ain’t your typical boy meets girl story. Avery is a vampire slayer, and Talon turns out to be a vampire. They hit it off at first, then Avery learns that Talon is a vampire which pretty much wrecks the burgeoning relationship

Lust, Money and Murder Mike Wells Cover Design– The cover is somewhat generic for the trilogy. It has a hint of what’s to be found in the books. It’s not too over powering but could be more eye catching. 3StarsCharacter Development– Well’s main character, Elaine, is introduced to the reader

Mom and I Disagree Donna Rabenort Cover Design-This book cover is eye catching. It tells you along with the title cover what this book will be about. 5 StarsConcept– The idea of a book written from a child’s point of view about what all mothers and children deal with is

Moonlit Blood D. M. Barton First Star-Cover DesignThe cover of Moonlit Blood catches the eye. If I were walking through a bookstore and saw this book I would definitely pick it up and read the back cover. There is just enough of the story hinted at on the cover to

Painkiller John Gibson This book goes high and above your average crime-thriller. There is a political scandal, murder, cover-up, drug addiction, affair and cover-up and that’s not even the main point. Will Earnest, a nationally-known religious figure, but his reputation is destroyed after a humiliating scandal which costs him everything.

Priceless Lisa Hazen Hemingway may have been correct that “Every true story ends in death,” but Lisa Hazen is out to prove him wrong. “My story: Priceless” is a “true story” that “ends in life.” Inspiring is an understatement as we read of a couple’s struggle against the ever-growing problem

School For Apes Andrew McDonald First Category: Cover Design The first thing you see when looking for something to read is the cover. If the cover is bland you won’t pick it up and read the back. Your cover should be eye catching with a hint on what the book is

Second Chances Larry Yoke Hunter O’Conner has a rough childhood, to say the least, so it’s not surprising when he begins to go down the wrong path. Growing up with an abusive father, we can’t help but feel sorry for him and wish, as he does, that “Mr. Wilson was

Slumber Party Christopher Pike Cover Design-There is nothing about this cover that stands out. For the time period it was published 1985, it was standard. Simple. 1 starConcept- group of friends get together for the first time since some terrible accident years before. There’s always a new member to the

Spelled Betsy Schow Cover Design– The shows are a definite eye catcher. Not because I’m a shoe person, I’m not. I prefer comfort over style. When I saw Spelled my first thought was Ruby Slippers and The Wizard of Oz. I had to watch the Wizard of Oz every year

The Chronicles of Cypuric Evan Johnson Cover Design- The bright colors and animated look of the cover jumps out at you. The dragon practically jumps off the page at you. I would definitely stop and pick this book up. A well deserved 5 Stars. Character Development- Johnson brings here characters to light

The Cinderella Rules Donna Kauffman Cover Design- The cover is simple yet the glass slipper definitely catches the eye. Of course that’s because I am a fan of Cinderella books. If I weren’t I’d have glanced at it but probably not picked it up to read the back cover. 3

The First Fairy Tale Book 1 & 2 Dr. Susan Highsmith Cover Design-The cover for both are colorful and eye catching. They hint to the story within without giving it away. 5 starsConcept– I found the idea for the First Fairy Tale series to be unique. I’ve never read anything

The Gathering Table Kathy Mitrano This ain’t your momma’s cookbook! It’s so much more! Yes, there are lots and lots of mouth-watering recipes that are sure to excite taste buds and fill bellies! But what would those fabulous recipes be without the captivating stories behind them? Okay, they would still

The Host Stephenie Meyer Cover Design-The cover for The Host is eye catching because of it’s simplicity. This seems to be a pattern with Meyer. However had I not been a fan of her other work I wouldn’t have picked up this book to read the synopsis on the back

The Kissing Booth Beth Reekles Cover Design- Simple cover of a boy and a girl. With really nothing to jump out at the reader. The tag line is slightly intriguing but other than that it wouldn’t attract my attention while walking through a bookstore. 1 StarConcept- Beth Reekles manages to

The Vampire Academy Series Richelle Mead Cover Design– The Vampire Academy-At first glance I am intrigued by this cover. The woman seems to be looking at me with a coy look that leaves me to think she knows something I don’t know I would definitely pick up the book to

Twilight Stephenie Meyer Cover Design-Twilight is simple, not eye catching in any way. I wouldn’t have done more than glance at it as I browsed the shelves in the fantasy section. If not for a friend suggesting I read it and it coming in where I worked I wouldn’t have

Wish List Pete Stone What’s your wish list? In this book, we learn about a man named Keith Greenhalgh who had such a list. This “wish list” is not some vain and selfish bucket list. Instead, the author does a masterful job of making us think about what good we