The Magic Maze Trilogy by Samuel Warren Joseph and Phil Proctor

 

The Magic Maze Trilogy by Samuel Warren Joseph
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a super fun trilogy to read! It's my first experience with these authors but I'll be looking for more of their works for sure!

Tyler & Tess in the Magic Maze (Book 1)
In this story, we are introduced to Tyler and Tess, 11 year old twins. They are on their way to a soccer game when they are sucked into a magical maze. This story is full of adventure, twists and turns, and lessons to learn! I love this book as it's got me excited to read the next one and we're meeting new characters at the end of this story!

Madness in the Magic Maze (Book 2)
Tyler and Tess are trying to solve challenging puzzles in order to be able to go home. It's a combination of wit, smarts, and sometimes luck to crack these codes. It's always best to do things like this with someone you know and love as teamwork is such a huge part of it!

Escape From the Magic Maze (Book 3)
The last book in our trilogy features another challenging maze for Tyler and Tess. It's a race against time to solve the puzzles in order to make it home. With teamwork, humor, and their smarts, can the twins make it back to their home sweet home?

This series is so much fun to read! It's like Alice in Wonderland meets Wizard of Oz, and goes in the Labryinth and ends at Narnia! I love the humor, as well as the complexity of the mazes. Just when you think you have it figured it out, you learn that you haven't. These stories are meant for people aged 7-12 but truthfully, they are great for all ages.

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Live Big with Catch-M: The Gift of Love's Wondrous Spark in Your Heart by Kat Kronenberg

 

Live Big with Catch-M: The Gift of Love’s Wondrous Spark in Your Heart by Kat Kronenberg
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

3.5 stars

I absolutely loved the visual brilliance of this story! The colors pop off the page and really add to the depth of the message. The illustrations get a full 5 stars from me.

The story itself wasn't necessarily a favorite of mine but I do appreciate the message. I'm not sure what it was that turned me off from this because I do believe that a person needs to input more positive than negative and the affirmations help to ward off the negative. I can't quite put my finger on the "why" for my not enjoying this as much as I would have hoped.



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Lane and the Inventor by Amy Q. Barker

 

Lane and the Inventor: Small town, second chance, sweet and steamy romance by Amy Q. Barker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a part of a series but can easily be read as a standalone.

If you're looking for a slow-burn romance that is full of deep emotion, this one's for you! It's a beautiful story of Logan and Lane. An adventurer and a recluse. A story of love lost and found. Some steamy moments, some tender moments, and sometimes you just want to smack someone moments.

Curl up and enjoy this story and come back for more of Ms. Barker's work!

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The Family Business by Kimberly Mullins

 

The Family Business by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Kimberly Mullins is at is again with another great story! I love how she incorporates characters from her Notebook Mystery series into this story. She also introduces a few new friends!

This book focuses on the prohibition area with John and his family. Their ties are in New York, Chicago, and California and the family is going in separate directions with their unique businesses. How can they keep the family business(es) growing while facing all these new regulations?

There are some plot twists that keep you on the edge of your seat while you read this fast paced novel. Even though Ms. Mullins's stories have intertwining characters, these stories can be easily read as stand alones.

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I Love You by Rosalind Barden

 

I Love You by Rosalind Barden
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A very sweet story with a cuddly looking creature. A great book for lap reading or to have read to you. A beautiful way to remind others of your love for them!

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Chasing Roses by Jean M. Grant

 

Chasing Roses by Jean M. Grant
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Four unlikely people, each experiencing dramatic life circumstances, team up to solve an interesting scavenger hunt in the beautiful New England countryside. Friendships will be formed, relationships will be tried and tested, and a prize will be awarded to the team of 4 who can successfully complete the scavenger hunt first. This story kept me engaged and I loved the characters. I felt like I was part of this team and their adventures. I recommend this great read!

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How Flowers Got Their Colors by Scott Sollers

 

How Flowers Got Their Colors by Scott Sollers
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

3.5 stars

There are only three colors....blue for the sky, green for the grass, and yellow for the sun. A shepherd is curious where to find colors for the flowers and other things in his environment. Everything is white except for aforementioned things. The shepherd goes on a quest to find color to bring back to his pasture to liven everything up.

It's not often that find a children's book "boring" but this one just didn't grab me. I like the general premise of the lack of color but the "adventure" part just didn't do it for me. Others may really like this book, and I hope you do! It would be a great way to start a discussion about color and how not everything is as it seems.



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