Review: R.L. Kiser's "Crystal Fire"

Title: Creative? Yes, but...

R.L. Kiser’s “Crystal Fire”

Reviewed by T

2014

Battles and long-lost love rekindled; along with witches, underworld creatures, magic, and warriors. R. L. Kiser’s Crystal Fire, possesses so much creativity. Kiser takes an interesting route by telling the expedition of several Crystal Warriors as they willing journey to war against an evil force. Each of the warriors experienced great adventures that were magically fascinating, but I found myself wondering, "What's missing?"

I enjoyed each of the characters, but found myself wanting to read and learn so much more about Naomi and Tarina. At times while reading the novel, the transitions from one place to another was confusing and made it difficult to finish. However, the battle scenes, the imaginative creatures, and the humor kept my interest. Kiser did an excellent job in describing and bringing to life the warrior’s battles and their abilities, but the story reads rushed.

Despite some of my issues with this book there was a sentence that I absolutely fell in love with, “I taught you all you know, I didn’t teach you all I know!” ~R. L. Kiser

***I give Crystal Fire 3 out of 5 stars

Happy reading!

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Review: "Success through Stillness" by Russell Simmons

"WeSaidIt Review"

July 1, 2014
Reviewed by: T's Blogging

We give Russell Simmons’ Success through Stillness 4 out of 5 stars. Although this is a great read, if you’re looking for a book outlining the different ways to mediate…this is not the book for you. Majority of the chapters were used to explain the importance and need for mental stillness. While Simmons’ approach on the topic may come off as bias and or excessive, it does not take away from the quality of the book.

Simmons’ wisdom and voice could be heard from beginning to end as he linked his love for hip hop, music, yoga, and meditation so eloquently together. In essence, he discussed a topic he knows well, and it worked. Well Done Mr. Simmons.