The Curse of Jean Lafitte (The Big Easy Collection) by Mary Walsh

 

The Curse of Jean Lafitte by Mary Walsh
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a super fun read on a lazy afternoon! I couldn't put it down!

The first thing that I love about this book is all the recommendations that the author gives out for someone visiting New Orleans. I've never been there before and not sure I'll ever go but if I do, I have a good start on places to visit. I also love hearing about the research that she put into this book! I feel as if I was there, on the streets along with Juliette and Jean.

There is humor (a lot of it actually), paranormal activity, swashbuckling action, mystery and more in this story. I found myself laughing at a lot of Jean's actions and I figure if it'd been me, I'd have wanted to hang out with him after getting to know him a little bit better.

I highly recommend this book and look forward to others that may follow!

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Encounters With Old Coyote by Laura Koerber

 

Encounters with Old Coyote by Laura Koerber
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This book was not one that I enjoyed. However, please do not go off my review alone as there are many who appreciated this much more than I did.

In this story, Andrea is suffering with cancer and she decides that she is going to take fate into her own hands and die on her terms. She soon learns that she's only "half-dead" though and, in her ghost form, meets a coyote who embodies antlers like a deer and can make and drink coffee. Together, they share several stories about life and death in general.

I had a hard time staying interested in this story and I'm not really sure why. I enjoy supernatural reads so it wasn't that aspect of it. However, I can't really put my finger on it.

Give this one a chance if you enjoy quirky supernatural reads!

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Grave Digger Academy IV (Grave Digger Academy Series) by C.A. King

 

Grave Digger Academy IV by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Year four at the Grave Digger Academy is unlike any other for Makayla. There are more students than last year and there is a new headmistress. There are more new rules compared to last year. Some students were not invited back from previous years and it's unclear why. The Crones are really honing in on Makayla and her movements. She ends up meeting some unexpected people who help her out along the way. Can she survive this year of school?

Another great read! This one was a bit shorter than the others but still covered a lot of ground. I'm looking forward to year 5!

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Grave Digger Academy III (Grave Digger Academy Series) by C.A. King

 

Grave Digger Academy III by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

It's the start of Makayla's third year at the Grave Digger Academy. Things are a little different from last year and Makayla feels like she's a target. First of all, where are all the students? What's with all the new rules? Makayla knows there's about to be an adventure and she's not sure she's ready to deal with it or the fall out.

I recommend reading this series in order as the background established in previous books is key to understanding what's happening. Another great read by C.A. King! Now on to book 4!

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The Intruders by Brett McKay

 

The Intruders by Brett McKay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a unique book and a very interesting, new-to-me author! I was surprised to see how this book is set up to include the author's notes. At first I wasn't sure how I would feel about it but I've decided that I really loved it for this book. It's great to get in the mind of the writer and see where they were going with something, or why they chose to write the scene the way they did. I really appreciate this unique angle.

Now about the book....wow!!! It grabs you from the first word and just doesn't let go until it's over! Dex is a regular ole car salesman, a family man. Regan, his wife is lovely and has her hands full with their two boys. They find themselves abducted and in a weird place, enduring all sorts of torture until they can escape. Or have they really escaped?

This ones got some pretty cool nuggets in it and I think they enhance the story even more. I look forward to reading more of this author's work!

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