Review: Heart of the Moors: An Original Maleficent: Mistress of Evil Novel

Heart of the Moors: An Original Maleficent: Mistress of Evil Novel by Holly Black
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Queen Aurora is trying to learn how to be a great leader. Maleficent is no longer trying to take over everything and Aurora is learning how to be friends with Prince Phillip. She knows they aren’t in love, because his kiss did not wake her up, so she puts all of her energy into their friendship. But is their friendship becoming more?

Heart of the Moors is an original novel that takes place between the two Maleficent movies. Readers do not need to have watched either movie to enjoy this book. Just a little knowledge of the original fairy tale will let readers know some basic background about the characters. Black has definitely taken characters most young people know about and given them more depth and additional storylines. This is a quick read and I recommend it to fairy tale fans of all ages.


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Review: Blue Moon

Blue Moon by Lee Child
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Jack Reacher is riding a Greyhound bus when he notices an old man sleeping with a bank envelope sticking out of his pocket and another passenger has noticed that envelope too. Once they leave the bus, a mugger tries to attack this man, but Reacher steps in and saves him and his money. Jack offers to help him home, but the man doesn’t want any help. Of course, Reacher knows an underdog when he sees it and decides to stick his nose into the matter. Now Reacher finds himself inside a city with two gangs fighting over territory. The Albanian and Ukrainian gangs don’t know what they are up against when Jack decides to help someone in their city.

Blue Moon is the 24th book in the Jack Reacher series. It is still amazing the trouble that Jack finds as he travels the United States trying to mind his own business. Readers of the previous books know that there is no such thing as Reacher looking the other way. If there is trouble, he is usually knee-deep inside of the solution. Child has taken the idea of gangs and mafia and spun it into a new light. The adventure is high and the action is fast-paced (as usual). Blue Moon does not disappoint; whether you are reading them in order or this is your first one, you will enjoy the story until the very end.


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Review: Deadly Little Scandals

Deadly Little Scandals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Sawyer Taft has survived her debutante year and secured enough money to pay for college. It is now summer and time for fun and relaxation. That is until she is offered the chance to pledge with a very private, secret society called the White Gloves. During the first pledge “dare” the ladies discover a secret that has been hidden for over 20 years. Sawyer is now trying to unravel another family secret while also walking the fine line of high society. What else will Sawyer uncover along the way?

Deadly Little Scandals is the second book in the Debutantes series. I loved Little White Lies and this book was not a disappointment. I enjoyed the characters and the mysteries that may be separate or may be connected. Barnes’ characters are easy to relate to and have more depth than readers first believe. This is a very fun read with hidden truths that everyone should hear. I recommend Deadly Little Scandals to everyone who enjoys a fun mystery or just wants a little change.


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Review: Deception

Deception by Teri Terry
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The epidemic is still going rampant and it has a 95% death rate. Unfortunately, the 5% who do survive are left with powers that can be dangerous. At least that is what the government says as it takes the survivors into custody for everyone’s protection. As the pages almost turn themselves, Kai is looking for Shay and Shay is looking for the truth behind this epidemic. Will either of them reach their goal? What is really behind this disease?

Deception is the second book in the Dark Matter trilogy. Events in this book pick up closely behind the ending of Contagion and readers will have no problem remembering the events that have already occurred. This book has everything readers are looking for: relatable characters, lots of action and a few twists along the way. I recommend Deception to everyone who enjoyed Contagion. If you haven’t read Contagion yet, then go get it.


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