Review - Punishment Summer by Peggy Rothschild

My life is so crazy I have time for nothing and end up doing nothing. 

One thing I try to do though, is keep reading even if only handfull of pages a day.

What an extraordinary book!

Review - Reconciliation by Amy Brock McNew

If you’ve been following us for a while you know I love the first book of this series Rebirth.

I’m always surprised how this author gets me to love a book so entwined with religion. Don’t take me wrong, I have nothing against any religion but I am not a religious person. If there’s ever been a prove a book is good there you have it: making me read and love something with religion!

Yahp that’s it. Review time over. No need to say more.

>> seriously though click below to see my actual opinion <<

Review - Ponto sem Retorno (The Point of no Return) by Gabriela Simões

Hi guys, how are you?

So today’s post won’t just be my thoughts on The Point of no Return it will be about my thoughts on Portuguese writing.

I’m a Portuguese writer so this is a theme that touches me very deeply. I’m a strong believer of supporting what is ours before reaching beyond borders. I try to do that, the only books I buy in Portuguese are the ones written by Portuguese people. (HERE ME PUBLISHERS: I WILL NOT SUPPORT YOUR TRANSLATING BUSINESS!!)

But I’m also the first to criticise our material. Listen, we have so little opportunities, how can we afford for the ones we get to be disappointing? How can we afford not to accept critics from other people when those are the ones that will help us grow?

I see so many bad material out there that it pains me – physically pains me – to think someone might read it and think of that as an example of Portuguese literature.

This is to say I am extra hard on Portuguese books, I will scrutinize every detail of the book and find every little thing that should be correct and I will tell you, so that the author may grow. And listen, I do this to myself, I have friends with the ‘job’ to make that with me, to question every single move on my book, to criticize every little imperfection. And hey! It’s not enough. It will never be enough. Because it will never be perfect. But it needs to be as close as possible.

So I’m authors, if I sometimes come off as a ‘’know it all’’, it’s really not my intention. I’ve made most of those mistakes – I even do some of them – but I feel like it is my duty as a reviewer and a writer and a Portuguese person to try to help, as best as I can.

I’m sorry if that hurts, it has hurt me too. But in the end, you like it or not – it will help you.

I’m sorry for this ramble, I’ve just felt like I really needed to take this off my chest. It is not address to anyone in particular but feel free to let me know your thoughts on the comments.

Review - Ameaça de um anjo (The threat of an angel) by Patricia Ferreira

Hey guys!
How are you?
I'm so excited to talk to you about this book! Not only because of what I have to say but because I had the honor of participating in one of Patricia's presentation and I've got some photos for you (kindly provided by the author).

Review: Altar of Reality by Mara Valderran

Another book read, another review for you!

This one was graceful given to me by Curiosity Quills 

Press, which is a partner of TLF, actually being the first book from our partnership.

If you still don’t know this publisher go check it out, they have truly amazing books, with beautiful, beautiful cover, amazing content and they’re so nice people! Always ready to lend you a hand to make your day easier.

Review: The Word Remains by Brindi Quinn

Another awesome book I got the chance to review!!
Don't waste any longer and find out more about this tale!

Synopsis:

The world remains a mystery.

Fair-haired, fair-skinned Ashlin is the same as her family. She’s the same as her classmates. She’s the same as everyone. Ashlin is one of the last 90 people left in a dead world. Tucked away in a small commune, her only friend is a boy, different from the rest - shunned because his eyes don’t match. And he holds a secret. What really remains in a world thought to be dead? And what forgotten history has been painted into Ashlin’s skin?

In a world where everyone’s the same, difference can be deadly.

About the author:

I'm a young adult / teen author from Minnesota, and I love what I do!

I speak 'quirky' in a variety of genres, from paranormal to sci-fi to fantasy. I'm addicted to awkward love, and firmly believe that banter makes the heart grow fonder.

Check out any of my 15 original works, available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

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Review: At Water's Edge by S. McPherson

Synopsis:

When 17-year-old, Dezaray Storm drunkenly stumbles across a portal one night, her life of abuse and self-pity begins to change, mainly because she starts living someone else's life.

Accidently trading places with the most powerful sorceress of the realm Coldivor, Dezaray finds herself assuming the identity of her magical lookalike, having to convince everyone in the realm that she's the real deal.

Aside from a few minor hiccups along the way, like the fact that she is not magical nor does she know even the simplest cards trick; Dezaray soon finds herself settling in. Particularly in the arms of Milo; a blue-eyed jokester with the ability to teleport.

However, it doesn't take long for Dezaray to realise that life on the other side is far from glitz and glamour and that creatures unimaginable are hunting her. A war is brewing between the seven empires of Coldivor and those that long to take over. Dezaray's enchanted double is their only hope; their secret weapon, set to be unleashed on her eighteenth birthday when she is gifted the powers of her forefathers.

But for the enchantress to return, Dezaray has to leave, and the thought of going back to Islon fills Dezaray with dread, for more reasons than one. Torn between a reality she can't stand and a fantasy she can't keep, Dezaray is struggling to see how any choice she makes will lead to a happy ending.

About the author:

S. McPherson is a young British expat living in Dubai and working as a kindergarten teacher. When she is not at work immersed in a world of imagination and fantasy created by the children, she is immersed in her own worlds of imagination and fantasy at home, dreaming up tales and writing them down. 'At Water’s Edge' is S. McPherson’s debut novel and the first in the epic fantasy saga, 'The Water Rushes'.

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