Zane's "The Sisters of APF"

Title: Call Me A Soror
"The Sisters of APF" by Zane

Reviewed by T's Blogging

Hello Saints, Sinners, and Page Watchers. It's going on a month and I'm still running through the erotica genre. This week I have some urban fiction that will have your eyes bulging and cause your chin to drop. As you know, this is only my third Zane read, and I must admit, this author has me calling my friends, as if I were on the corner selling newspapers. "EXTRA, EXTRA, READ ALL ABOUT!" Yes, it was that good. This book changed my life! And that is not an exaggeration. However, before I offer my two cents let me recap what the heck this one is about.

Zane's, "The Sisters of APF," is about this country bumpkin named, Mary Ann. She leaves her family to attend college in Washington D.C. While moving into her dorm room, Mary Ann meets Patricia, who decides to the newcomer under her wing. After spending time with Mary Ann, Patricia decides to introduce her new friend to The Sisters of APF. Unknowingly to Mary Ann, she is about to bump shoulders with a group of highly educated, goal driven African American woman that embrace their sexuality, and they do so unapologetically. Without giving too much away, which I sometimes do, let me just tell you this.... "Mary Ann's country behind isn't at all who I thought she was, talk about welcome to the big city and let the sexual games begin."

I personally, really enjoyed this book for more reasons than one. As a book lover I was thoroughly entertained, but as a woman I realized that sometimes women coil their sexuality, because of the unflattering stigmatizes that brand sexual women as whores and sluts. Society places this mental bondage on women, which teaches the female gender how they should behave and react toward sex. This one book started me on a quest to not only embrace my enjoyment of the physical action, but to be vocal with what I desire and need sexually. This read also empowered me to share with other women that it is okay to embrace all of you, and that includes your sexuality.  

I give Zane's "The Sisters of APF" 5 STARS,

Happy reading!

Bella Jewel & Lauren McKellar's "Til Death: Part II"

Title: Erotic Part II

“Til Death: Part II” by Bella Jewel & Lauren McKellar

Reviewed by T’s Blogging

Good morning family, friends, and page watchers. After reading Bella Jewel's book one, I could not help but to read book two. OMG moment! As well as a roller coaster ride. Katia is a hot mess and readers will see just how a scorn woman behaves, what she looks like, and just how far she’s willing to go for the sweet taste of revenge.

While Part II picks up perfectly where Part I leaves off, I promise, readers will be shocked by how different Katia is. It’s as if she did a complete 180. And honestly, booklovers will be applauding her strength as well as become frustrated with her inability to see pass the betrayal. 

Instead of Katia being this venerable woman, Marcus slips into that role and that makes for a very interesting change.

Author Bella Jewel and Lauren McKellar stay true to the cheek flushing erotic sex scenes and the fast pace of the story. Honestly, there is nothing that could be added or taken out of this novel. I was excited by the many chin-dropping sections and innocent humor. Readers grab a tissue because Jewel and McKellar will demand it!

I give Til Death Part II 5 stars 

Until next time,

T’s Blogging 

Paula Hawkins' "The Girl On The Train"

Title: What in the world?
"The Girl On The Tra" by Paula Hawkins

Reviewed by: T's blogging

Good morning family, friends, and page watchers. Please tell me that you had a chance to read or even watch Paula Hawkins' "The Girl on the Train"? If you haven't, you are in for a treat. Talk about a movie filled with twist, unexpected turns, and an outcome that was so far fetched that I had to watch the movie again. 

     Of course, I'm not sure if the movie did the book any justice if you had a chance to read and watch the movie please tell me so. But one thing is for certain, this movie was so entertaining and sporadic that I was dizzy, in a good way, as I tried to decided if the main character, Rachel, was truly a drunken lunatic that lacked self control or something else entirely. 

     As the story unravels it's clear that Rachel is a bit off her rocker, and that's putting it mildly. My judgmental self doomed Rachel from the very beginning. I couldn't help but to view the woman as a mentally unstable person that needed help immediately. However, when the story started to dive into the lives of two other characters, I couldn't help but to think they were all off their meds. But truly I was so far from actually comprehending the depths of the story until I reached the very end.

     Hawkins did an amazing job keeping readers on the edge of their seats as she masterfully intertwined the lives of three different characters while using one common factor. OMG! Folks, you are going to love this one. And ladies, trust and believe you will be able to relate.

Paula Hawkins you've gained a fan. I give "The Girl On The Train" 5 STARS.

Until next time folks.

Kim Alexander's "The Sand Prince"

Title: An Epic Behind the Door

“The Sand Prince” by Kim Alexander

Reviewed by M. Windholtz

5/17/16

7:43 pm

The Sand Prince invites readers to step into the lands of Eriis and Mistra, one populated by demons, the other by humans. A mystical Door separates the two realms, and ambassadors between worlds maintain a connection between the two species. That relationship changes forever when a storm of magic wreaks havoc in the demon world.

Author Kim Alexander populates her captivating worlds with vibrant characters, from the fiery demon queen Hellne to Lelet va’Everly, a human socialite wishing for something more. Prince Rhuun, the half-human prince, is both studious and spirited; the perfect hero for a story such as this.

Prince Rhuun struggles to find a place in the demon world. After he discovers a book left behind by its human author, he tries to learn anything he can about the intriguing human world. A series of events leads Rhuun to slip through a crack in the Door and bound to serve a human master. His adventures from there are fun, exciting, and at times comical, especially his awe at the new world he discovers and the characters he encounters.

A tragic flaw of many fantasy novels these days is their often poorly built worlds; foregoing any culture or societal detail to focus entirely on the characters and rushed plots. However, the reader feels transported to Eriis and Mistra with every description of their traditions and landscapes. While some explanations and plot developments do occur later than desired, it is worth the time reading the narrative Alexander puts together in developing the characters’ relationships and personal growth. It would have been even more interesting if there had been further detail about pre-rain Eriis, but the two contemporary worlds were enough to keep readers well engaged.

This is a read that will keep readers wondering what’s next if they have to sat it down. I recommend it to anyone who likes a good epic fantasy.

I give “The Sand Prince” 4 out of 5 stars.

Yours in Words,

M. Windholtz

John Draper's A Danger to God Himself

Title: Publisher’s Read

A Danger to God Himself by John Draper

Reviewed by K. Royce

3/20/16

9:00 p.m.

Elder Kenny Feller is in the last few months of his assignment when he is introduced to a new mission companion, Jared. The two quickly become friends as they knock on doors attempting to convert people to Mormonism. Jared begins to stir things when his premonitions start, and he shares a vision in which he claims he can hear God’s thoughts. His admission causes chaos in the Mormon Church, because God speaks only to the High Prophet, not some kid. Intrigued by Jared’s claim, a former church leader, who has his own doubts about Mormonism, begins to do some research into Jared’s questionable mental state. Things really get interesting when Jared’s visions suddenly become darker.

John Draper’s “A Danger to God Himself,” is a well-written and thoroughly researched read. This novel stands-out from the rest due to how creative the story is told. Draper’s main character recaps the story as if it is his very own memoir in the summer of 1979. And more importantly, the author brilliantly uses characters that are right at the edge of adulthood, as they are questioning the direction of their life; tapping into a time in which readers can relate to the internal struggle of where to take their life next and what to believe. It is the connection of inner struggle that is established and keeps readers turning the page.

This book is absolutely fantastic! Readers will grow attachments to the characters. Book lovers will struggle with the characters as well as suffer through their beliefs, and share in their triumphs. There is also a strong family bond shown throughout the read and makes for a wonderful story of love and acceptance, especially since unconditional love is a quality often overlooked today.

I give this book 5 out of 5 stars and deem this a Publisher’s Read.

Enjoy!

K. Royce