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Dragonborn: Rite of Ascension Book 1

noreply@blogger.com (Trishap) — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:48:38 +0000

Hale always knew he wouldn’t make it past the arena, but he also always hoped he could so he could find and be with his brother again. Sharing some of his coveted medicine that is used to help ease the disease that rages in his body with another boy, they become fast friends, knowing each was about to die soon. But as Hale lies in the arena just on the edge of dying, he becomes one with a great dragon that cures his disease and allows him to choose the other boy and his lifelong friend to his team, so they all can keep moving toward a new and better tier, seemingly always uncovering more and more lies the orphans have told their whole life; first among them is they are not actually orphans.

This was a good book with lots of action and full of suspense. The characters are well-rounded, and each fits their own little niche in the book. The plot is new and fresh. Narrator Eric Jason Martin made this book come alive in my car; it was so much fun to listen to, I had to take the long way home a few times. I really enjoyed this book a lot and can’t wait for more from this team.

Carl's Doomsday Scenario

noreply@blogger.com (Trishap) — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:14:02 +0000

Carl and Doughnut are still in the running and doing ok for themselves so far, but this is a new level, number three, and there are new things to do. They are now tied to their trusty (but alcoholic AI) Mordeci. I crack up when Princess is talking to Mongo like he is a baby, her baby. However, they still need to level up and get Mongo up as well; what they didn’t count on was Mongo's body reaction to leveling up, and how, of course, that would impact them. But every time they go just to do easy things, they all turn into much harder fights and above-their-level, but will their luck run out on this level? Will Carl ever get pants? And what is it with this game? Will Carl get that figured out as well?

This is such a fun series; I really like them a lot. I am another who cannot sing the praises of voice actor Jeff Hayes enough. I am a very slow reader and was frustrated with how slow I was going with the books, so after the first I was able to purchase the next few on sale and add the audios for a bit more. These books are wonderful anyway you enjoy them. At times you will be on the edge of your seat with the suspense, others laughing, and a random funny part. I hope you enjoy this book as much as I do.

The Second Life of Snap

noreply@blogger.com (Trishap) — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:02:00 +0000

When Zuzu’s dad loses his job at the biggest company around, they didn’t give him money, food, or water; they gave him a very outdated robot with a broken charging station. Zuzu doesn’t want a nanny robot and does everything possible to leave him behind so she and her friends could go on their adventures. But the day Snap is with them, and when her dad gets home and asks about her day and if she went where she shouldn’t, and when Snap is asked, he lies for her, not only going against all things robot but just wow. That changes their relationship for the rest of the time.

Zuzu had gone through so much in her twelve years that some of it does not always seem fair. But going through the ups and downs of this takes the cake. She and the town will miss Snap as he is sent back after he drains himself of all his power, helping to save the townspeople during a dust storm. I love the character in this book as it is so genuine and raw. The plot and speed of the book move fast, making this a great read for anyone. It has a lot of action and a surprise ending I hope you won’t see coming, as it makes for a more fun experience. I really did love this book, and I will also say the audiobook narrated by Ferdelle Capistrano is very good and wonderful for those not-so-long car trips, as it clocks in at a bit over 4 hours.

Marvels The Novelization

noreply@blogger.com (Trishap) — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:09:34 +0000

Imagine a world mostly through the lens of a camera when superheroes are just coming into being, mostly starting with Namor and the Human Torch and quickly moving to the Fantastic 4 and how they came back after their mission. They were greeted as heroes at first, then bad guys, back to heroes. It chronicles the first 40 years of Marvel through photojournalist Phil Sheldon’s camera and is experienced by Phil, his family, and his co-workers. But Phil always maintains the fact that the sups are here to help as much as they can.

This is a wonderful book for anyone just getting into these comics or those that just like everything Marvel. It was well written and brought a whole new aspect into the story by seeing it all through one person's outlook. My view might be different than others, as I have not read the comics, only seen the movies, so it was nice reading the origin stories of some of the main players. But I really enjoyed it a lot.

The Academy VI Rise of the Scorpions

noreply@blogger.com (Trishap) — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:04:02 +0000

Moving up in age class was a worry of Leo’s, as some players won’t get to come back and they are the smaller, younger ones of their age range. Will he make it? Will he get playing time? That might not be the only worry this season, as there is a new team in their division and they play rough and dirty. That isn’t all; there is a bad injury to one of the players that shakes up the whole team badly. If that all isn’t enough for Leo, should I mention there might be a pretty girl in his future?

This book is even more fast-paced than the first ones. We are now almost like family to the team as we have watched their ups and downs. Sometimes it is hard to watch, but other a joy; I am glad the coaches understand these are still just kids and need to do other things as well. I love the characters and, as always, the storyline from an old soccer player. I can relate with JoJo, but there really weren't any girls' teams to play on in my day.

Dungwon Crawler Carl Graphic Novel Vol 1

noreply@blogger.com (Trishap) — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:12:55 +0000

I read this online, but I can only imagine the illustration would be even better in the physical book. This book is a must for any lover of the Dungeon Crawler Carl series. The adaptation of Dungeon Crawler Carl: Graphic Novel was smooth and did not lose anything during its platform change. This volume takes you through the first 13 chapters of the book, and I love the Princess Doughnut drawings; they truly bring out her charm and maybe a bit of murder mittens.

Eva to the Max

noreply@blogger.com (Trishap) — Tue, 19 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Eva loves motocross but when she gets relentlessly bullied about it she is forced to change schools, and keep her motocross career hidden. But when Eva pushes herself and her bike to hard in a race Eva finds out the truth behind the cost of her decisions. There is also a new girl at school that not only threatens Eva’s secret but also her chances to get sponsored by company that will help with the cost of her beloved sport.

I never thought I would like a book in verse, but the subject matter kept me going and I loved every lap of this book. I love any book were the female out plays the guys and wins. I guess I see myself there as when I grew up there weren’t enough girl to make a league or their own motos, so we always got mixed in with the guys. Like Eve there was always to ones to bully girls about playing sports with the guys, and like her I am sure many hide the fact that they played to curtail the bullying even though they might have been better than the guys. I found Eva to be everything a girl athlete is and hopes to become she is very believable as are all the characters. I did like the writing style and found it flowed well and with the short subsections made it easy for a dyslexic reader. I am glad there are more books out the where girls get to break out of their shells. I loved Eva and hope to see more stories like hers.

Griffin Speaker

noreply@blogger.com (Trishap) — Tue, 05 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Rain is an orphan living with her Aunt who keeps and trains animals for others. Rain has one rule to follow, do not go into the barn, of course she does and finds a griffin, a wild griffin which no one has seen in many generations and thought to be extinct. The griffin bonds with Rain and when the high up officials find out they set out to capture the griffin and do the unthinkable to Rain make her start to take the meds. There is only one thing that can save them both and that is if they can get to the academy and make it past the trial set before them then even as an orphan she will be provided the education of the academy and hopefully become a griffin rider.

So much action and suspense right from the start and continuing on until the very end, however now I can’t wait to see what the pair will get up to next. These characters each and everyone are well thought out and the story is just wonderful. I really loved it and hope to see more of the duo as they move along the ranks.

Wombat Waiting

noreply@blogger.com (Trishap) — Tue, 05 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000

First of all, Wombat isn’t really a Wombat but a dog, one that has been on the street’s way to long. But the day everything seemed wrong to Wombat and he wanted to run away from all the strange smells and sights a voice told him to go the other way, “the wrong way is the right way”. Wombat follows the voices directions and his heart tells him what it wants only it is driving off in a blue car. Wombat’s voice tells him to wait, he does for a very long time. But he isn’t much used to people and the ones he’s been around have not been nice so the people feed him but think he is dangerous so they stay away. But as Wombat talks to animals he starts to warm up to the people but the one he really wants is the one he is waiting for the one scared some of dogs.

My heart broke for Wombat through each section of the book, and it did bring back the smells I have smelled many times while living in California. I love how Wombat helped others while trying to find what he is looking for. Wombat turned out to be a unofficial therapy dog to those in need, and without being taught, he just knew, and that is very special. Even though it was clear to all that Wombat was waiting for something no one knew what it was, but the kindness in the humans even when they thought he was not friendly was to make him comfortable too. There was just so much kindness and love in this book it should be a testament to all in how to be even when you are losing everything. I loved this book it is a true Applegate book.

In the Spirit of French Murder

noreply@blogger.com (Trishap) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Since Tabitha has moved to Paris to be with Grand Pere and Oncle she has tripped in to murder investigations over and over again, and this time it is none different. Someone is killing off the nine bluets, and Tabitha is trying hard to stay out of Inspecteur Merveille way, but she has to keep her Messieurs safe, a task she takes very seriously.

I have loved this series since I got to read the first book, and to throw in Julia Child as Tabitha’s partner in crime (and Tabitha’s cooking is sometimes a crime). These have been really good and I have to say (no spoilers) Tabitha and Julia’s trip to see the medium was really cool and insightful. The characters are believable and the plots fun. Despite the action and all the suspense the story is a great 3^rd book in this wonderful series.

The Mountains We Call Home

noreply@blogger.com (Trishap) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Cussy and her family are back. This book picks up a bit after the beginning of the Book Women’s Daughter because it seems Cussy is new to the women’s prison and she is still sporting a broken arm. We have heard what happened to Cussy’s daughter Honey during this time period, now it is time to hear Cussy’s story. Cussy finds out the prison librarian has gone and she puts in for the job, Cussy shows she has no fear and she will deliver book to sections no one else did like the death row inmates. But what the inmates want most is to hear Cussy read books to them and soon it is very apparent to the guards and there fore the warden is how the inmates are calmed. The warden allows Cussy to start a program to teach the inmates to read (this has also become a requirement of parole) as lon as she does her regular book keeping in the dinning hall (food is much better when she is there). The program is so good the warden of the men’s prison asks and is granted to have some of the men to come as well. Word gets out and a Louisville Librarian asks the governor to allow Cussy to come to her library for a length a time to set up the program there. This is were the story gets interesting, and Cussy finds her champion in her fight for release.

This is such a wonderful book. I can attest that the places the author mentions are very real as I now don’t live far from the women’s prison in Pewee Valley and pass the men’s penitentiary in Buckner on my way to work. I have a friend that worked at the Western branch of the Louisville free public library (LFPL). My kin still live on the Virginia side of the Appalachian and are right next to Letcher County. Growing up I had heard stories of the Blues, but never knew of the awful laws imposed on them in the past, like the horrible mass sterilization of all the women that get into trouble. I love the characters and everything about this awesome book it is so real and heart breaking at the same time. If you have read the other books in this series or maybe you just want to read a wonderful nostalgic book set in Kentucky that is unlike any you have read before, I think you will love this brief trip back in time to a historic place with fictional characters and the stories they have to tell.

PS we still have a picture of a packhorse librarian at my library.

Gladesbale Grove

noreply@blogger.com (Trishap) — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:51:00 +0000

Shawn works a job he really doesn’t like; he always wanted to be a park ranger, or in a watch tower protecting the forest, but that is never in his cards. Until the day the strange woman with a cool sword and wolfish ears tells him his soul belongs to her. When he dies right there, working at his desk, he is transported into a ritual of planting a seed. Then the wolf lady, Mint, explains to him his duties as caretaker of the sacred tree and the grove around it, and everything just evolves from there. Soon their band of three, Mint, the Guardian of the grove, Shawn, who is now the caretaker druid, Rud, and the sacred tree, becomes more as they help others get back on their feet, or those who need to have a purpose. All the while, the tree grows in height and mass, but also helps Rud grow himself.

I really like this book, and the characters it encompasses, my favorite being Dean. Dean does a lot of things that he doesn’t really like to do, but knows it is in everyone's best interest, so he relents. I was lucky enough to be able to listen to the audio version, with a wonderful voice actor, Garrett Michael Brown, who will transport your mind right into the story like you are part of the group helping. This is not exactly a fastest-paced story, but it is cozy for now, at least. There is action, and there is suspense at times, but really this is a nice get comfy in a nice chair with a warm blanket with some tea, see what I did there, read or listen to the book, and you will.

Beta Testing the Apocalypse

noreply@blogger.com (Trishap) — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:26:00 +0000

Imagine sitting at your desk, everyone else has gone home for the night, but you have a few things to finish up. You see a little glowing thing, and it is a countdown timer. Your choices are to die or play. You find out it is like a game that he is beta testing, well, that’s not hard, as he does work with these things. He spends a lot of time going back and forth from his world and buying stuff to help him in the beta world, you know, guns, O2 tanks, body armor, type stuff. Sending back bug reports to the makers for a world that you have to fight for your life each time you go in makes some bugs are very tempting to leave if in his favor, but a bug none the least, but Dex is always hoping the makers will bless him with a lot of essence for his reports as essence is what helps you to fight and stay alive in this new world.

I absolutely loved this audio. If you are a gamer or just like fun, you will love this action-packed, fast-paced, awesome audio narrated by Ryan H Reid. Mr. Reid really grasped the essence of the book, and it really showed in the audio. I loved the characters in this book, and I really connected with Dex as we share many neurodiversities, and in a time when we still seem not to always fit in, it is awesome to lose yourself in a game, or an audio about a guy who does, and maybe even saves the world while doing what he loves.

The Silent Blades

noreply@blogger.com (Trishap) — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Tricia has worked hard for the last 15 years to ascend to the highest rank of Pureblades, a mysterious society that protects their city from the monsters and other such abominations that run the streets at night. But she soon finds that it has its own set of new problems, and when the one she trusts most betrays her, what is left to do but fight.

I really connected with this audio that was narrated by Jessica Threet. It spoke to me, oh ok we have the same name, and that was kind of cool. The book was action-packed, very fast-paced, mysterious, dark at times, romantic, but a wonderful listen. The author has mixed a lot of different elements you would not normally see together it really works well in this book. The author pulled all of the elements together and came out with a really good audio/book. I can’t wait for more.

Joshua's Trumpet: The Project

noreply@blogger.com (Trishap) — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:58:00 +0000

Nick and the gang are back, and at the White House’s request, if you can believe that, and what for? Seems some rich guy has called in a favor of the president and would like the team there, then a tomb is opened because it is believed to have an item so powerful it helped build the pyramids. When Ronnie blows it a little during a big firefight the gang is losing, they know they need to get it back because it would really give the user an unstoppable tool.

Oh my gosh, I have waited with bated breath for another Project book, and this doesn’t disappoint. Not to mention, if you have never listened to one of the books narrated by the wonderful voice actor Jack de Golia, you are missing out. This is a very fast-paced, action-packed book. It starts fast and never lets up. I have loved these books from the start, and I have to admit the way Mr. Lukeman ended this one has me a bit excited. I can’t wait to see if the team pops up again sometime when the world needs saving.

Cat on a Hot Tin Woof

noreply@blogger.com (Trishap) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Meet Chet the narrator and Bernie his human partner. Chet is a K9 and highly trained, kind of, but lets his leash holder take all the credit. The case they have been hired for well it would not be Chet’s first choice, but it puts food in his dish, and keeps him and Bernie in some sweet rides, but really the missing person is a cat! A cat named Miss Kitty and the best witness they have is a pig, who’s name is Senor Piggy, can this get any worse? Chet has his work cut out for him on this one, but he is not worried as he and Bernie always find the missing and catch the bad guys.

I love this book it is unique, and just so you know Chet is an awesome narrator. This series of books is a wonderful, fast, fun read. Great for a rainy, or snowy, or even a sunny day.

Emotional Support Animals: Anonymous Fuzzball Comics + Workbook

noreply@blogger.com (Trishap) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

What if your therapist was a walrus or a crocodile reminding you that if you take care of yourself you will be able to give more to others; would you even care as long as they helped you? This book is filled with wonderful illustrations of animals helping to guide you through the book and workbook of things to do to help you on your path. These are little doses of help for anyone just not getting all of life anymore. I really like this as you can do it as you need to and no one else will know or judge, I don’t have to go anywhere, take time off of work or spend a lot of money just for a boost here and there oh and it’s the cutest helpers you will ever meet. As cute as this book is and as much as I really like it as it has a lot of real information in it, this book is defiantly not a replacement for more help if you find yourself in need or even in need of 988 (988 #1 for military).

Guardians: Forbidden Mountain

noreply@blogger.com (Trishap) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Every mountain child dreams of the day when they get to go into the bonding shed and bond with a spirit that will help enhance and/or help them to be better in their chosen field. However, there are rules. You get 3 offers you can hope for a forth but that is not a given if pass on the first three, and while some promise fame and fortune, you are never to bond with one of the accursed, if found out that is an immediate death sentence. Across the kingdom there is a girl who has some power and uses it to gain entrance in to a gang so she can find her friend. When everything goes crazy and she has to run for it she finds out her mother is not who she thinks she is and her mom calls on a friend to help smuggle her out and to a man she used to work for so everyone will be safe. When the boy from the mountain and the girl meet up in their new guardian’s camp they become friends, and that friendship will help them stay alive at least for now.
The characters and story are so good, it is so full of action and suspense it will keep your nose in the book a bit longer as you won’t want to miss any time finding out what comes next. You will really want to know what comes next. I loved the story and almost all of the characters

Skyshattered

noreply@blogger.com (Trishap) — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Remy will stop at nothing to become a sky knight with his best friend Storm, but there might not be a world left to guard if he and his ragtag group don’t save it first. Gem is becoming a better Mage every day, strengthening her abilities and learning more about the crystals that keep the cities a float. Remy, Gem and their friends must do the impossible and go into the maelstrom to find the dwarves and find out the rest of the story and try and get things fixed so the cities stay afloat.

This the third book in the series is even more exciting than the first two. The characters find their strength and power from each other and will face this insurmountable problem as one, they will work hard to see it remedied before everyone they know and love is swallowed by the maelstrom. This book is filled with action and suspense that will grab you and keep you in its grasp until it is finished. I really liked this book a lot I wish there are more.

Covenant of the Dead

noreply@blogger.com (Trishap) — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0000

This certainly was a different book then my normal. It was filled with nuns, priests, a pope, a scholar, and a medium to round out the cast, and one is a murderer, and has been for a long time, but who? This book will take you all around the Boston area and some areas in Vatican City. But when a nun and the scholar, being old friends, team up for a paper to publish on the subject of nunicide they didn’t know they would also be the ones to solve these heinous crimes.

Kind of Dan Brown but not either. It was a wonderful book and I loved the characters, even the creepy ones. This book will keep you guessing until the end but learning some of the insights in to the Catholic church is interesting, especially the past. I really like this book because of the mystery that is hard to solve.

Salvage System 2

noreply@blogger.com (Trishap) — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 15:49:00 +0000

You would think after surviving the Salvage System and saving their city that Chis Mason and friends would get a little break to rest to recover, but the system has other ideas and sending them to a new world and stripping the group of skills and their attribute that pretty much sends the group back to newbie status. They have to find and try to make some new friends before the other creatures kill them all, but they will have to figure out who the good guys and bad guys are, not to mention make friends with some who would rather you go away, while avoiding the ones that want to eat you for lunch.

This is another wonderful book/audio by the very talented Sansbury-Smith and a voice actor not to be missed, Michael Krammer, in this the story of Chris Mason and friends. The characters are fun and I really love Bunny and it is awesome that he gets a girlfriend. I loved the Hell Diver references that popped up every now and again, very fun for those of who get to listen/read the different series of the author. I love how these misfits have come together and are now more of a family then just a group. This is a great book/audio and I can not wait for book 3.

Enemy of My Enemy (A Daredevil Marvel Crime Sereis)

noreply@blogger.com (Mindjacked) — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000

This is a Marvel Crime novel featuring Matt Murdock, otherwise named Daredevil. It appears that Punisher has killed a cop and Kingpin. He gives himself up and Matt signs up to be his lawyer against Foggy’s vote, Punisher is adamant he never killed a cop but never said yes or no to Kingpin and doesn’t help Matt put together a defense. Hat leaves Matt to do what he can in the courtroom but he can do so much more on the streets as Daredevil with big thanks to his newspaper friend Ben. I will stop there because you need the read the rest yourself.

This was so good but being a fan of these offshoots of Marvel I figured I would like it. If you are a purest of the original comic there might be some differences, but I didn’t mind. I would have to say I like Daredevil the most as he has really no superpowers, just what he has been trained for since he lost his sight as a child. This book is action packed and fast paced so hang on this will be quite the ride.

Amari and the Metalwork Menace

noreply@blogger.com (Trishap) — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:58:00 +0000

Amari doesn’t really want to go back to the agency, she is doing great and is happy just being a teen, she has even been accepted into a prestigious swim camp that will help her boost up for next year and the his is Amari’s world and she not to sure she wants it to end. She has like 24 hours to answer the summons on her decision, either she goes back to being agent or gets a memory wipe. The agency has also sweetened the pot by inviting her and a select few other to spend summer learning and testing their skills and some maybe promoted. But soon things change very quickly and Amari isn’t left with much of a choice as this new whatever it is turning people into metal hits very close to home.

I loved the first Amari book and somehow missed the next two but was able to pick right up with this the fourth book without missing to much. It moved quickly and was full of action, this was not a book to be put down for long, sorry parents, but hey you all might like it too. It is really a wonderful fun and great for anyone book or if need be the audiobook narrated by Imani Parks is awesome she puts you in the story through her voice.

The Lost Cave

noreply@blogger.com (Trishap) — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:20:00 +0000

When a strange book if found at Raven’s dad dig site it sparks treasure fever among many and with outlaw days going on it is even intensified and sought out by even more people. Can Raven and her friends solve the clues and beat every one else to the treasure? During all of this she is keeping the biggest secret of her life from her sister, one that is tearing them both up in different ways.

Oh, my there is so much to say about this wonderful, action packed, suspenseful, fun book. This is a book that even reluctant readers will like if they like mysteries and action. I truly don’t want to give any of the fun away by saying to much but this is a wonderful book, I need to go find the first book now. Oh, and please write more in the series, please.

MAS*H

noreply@blogger.com (Trishap) — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:54:00 +0000

I read as much of Hooker's series as I could find in used book shops back in the day, and being a big fan of the movie and TV show MASH did not hurt in the least, but know they are different from one another somewhat. I have to say to see this pop up as a audiobook now was kind of a shock. But it was like coming home to friends and just picking up where you left off. Voice actor and narrator Scott Brick brings it all back to life every bit. All the regulars and some not as well-known faces but he still makes the swamp the best place to be when not in surgery. These good ole boys will always be doctors first and soldiers, well somewhere much further down the line. This is still a awesome series.

Mindjacked

Dragonborn: Rite of Ascension Book 1

Carl's Doomsday Scenario

The Second Life of Snap

Marvels The Novelization

The Academy VI Rise of the Scorpions

Dungwon Crawler Carl Graphic Novel Vol 1

Eva to the Max

Griffin Speaker

Wombat Waiting

In the Spirit of French Murder

The Mountains We Call Home

Gladesbale Grove

Beta Testing the Apocalypse

The Silent Blades

Joshua's Trumpet: The Project

Cat on a Hot Tin Woof

Emotional Support Animals: Anonymous Fuzzball Comics + Workbook

Guardians: Forbidden Mountain

Skyshattered

Covenant of the Dead

Salvage System 2

Enemy of My Enemy (A Daredevil Marvel Crime Sereis)

Amari and the Metalwork Menace

The Lost Cave

M*A*S*H

MAS*H