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: "Rain Check" by Gypsy Rae

Title: Chick Flick in Words

Gypsy Rae’s Rain Check

Reviewed by T's Blogging

2014

Who doesn’t love watching a Chick Flick? Curling up on the sofa with a glass of wine and some popcorn in hopes of being buried into a story that will help you forget all about the things happening in your life. Well…that’s what Gypsy Rae’s, Rain Check, offers. This novel is similar to watching a great chick flick that will have you giggling, your eyes glossing with saddening tears, and your heart yearning for love along with a glimpse of hot sex.

Gypsy Rae doesn't waste any time telling Avery’s story, and at times she tells oppose to showing. While some readers may view this as a flaw, truth is, it does not take away from this novel.

Immediately you will fall in love with Jonah’s artsy, full of life personality; and of course you will be praying for a happy ending for Avery, and the author doesn't disappoint.  As Avery wars with confronting a hidden secret, she finds herself in love with someone who may not be in love with her. Plagued by her past, uncertain of exposing a secret, and in a relationship in which she is merely a rebound you cannot help but to read every page in order to divulge what will happen next!

Like all chick flicks there is a message entangled in the plot, and Rain Check offers an important message that sums up this entire story. There was a line in the book that really caught my attention.... It read: “You don’t need luck, remember? It’s all just part of the journey….” And that is what this book is all about…A JOURNEY! 

I give Rain Check 4 out of 5 stars!

Happy reading!

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