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Audiobook Review 5 out of 5 stars! Narrator: Shiromi Arserio First and foremost, I highly recommend reading this series in order! There are some spoilers for book one and we get more insight into this interconnecting world. You can jump into this installment, but you will miss out on some backstories and how characters came to be included in Isabeau's life! * * * Isabeau Agarwal used to be a lone Huntress. Chasing Eldritch Horrors and other mythological beasts down and completing her orders swiftly and efficiently, "thank you very much". Only now her hunting party has grown to four including herself?! It was only supposed to be Isabeau and Evie carrying out the vague orders given by the nobles', but plans change in the most hilarious and chaotic of ways!  No matter, Isabeau will carry out the task and see it through. Though as the journey on the maiden voyage of The Lamplight Express continues things become more bizarre and deadly. A murder occurs, it seems the Huntre...

Book Review 3.5 out of 5 stars! Releasing April 13, 2026 "They're a funny lot, the Maple Close residents. They always were, even before the awful murders."  Daisy has had to flee back to the safety of her Grandad's home in a gated cul-de-sac community. Her last true crime podcast unearthed some truths and sent the correct man to jail. But not everyone was thrilled with the outcome of justice. Daisy tries to take it easy and unwind in this familiar home and area not willing to dive into a new podcast. Until a neighbor approaches Daisy with a plea for help. Wanting Daisy to figure out the truth behind The Wise Monkey Murders and possibly find her guilty teenage girl, now woman, innocent! Daisy tries to stand her ground; she really does, but curiosity is such an alluring mistress. She soon finds herself tumbling down the rabbit hole and wondering if any of the Maple Close residents can be trusted. Someone really doesn't want this case to be reopened. . . I love a goo...

Manga Review 4 out of 5 stars! Manga by Yo Asami Story by Natsu Hyuuga Character Design by Chiho Shinishi "Once I become an official candidate---I want hazard pay.  . . . And I want that in writing." - Chloe Chloe's a novice cleric by day, but at night while dawning a veil, she's The Sister of Great Fortune. Walking away with several coins and men in tears over their loses with cards. Sounds like a very, peaceful and exciting life. Win-win, literally! Only in this world women who seem to have "unnatural" abilities or are just really good observers are thought to be gifted with a Charism. Chloe has no Charism, but she still lands in the sights of a Erald Bitz who wishes to utilize her powers to solve a murder mystery. She tries to correct him at every turn and even shows her trade secrets, but he isn't convinced. Luckily, he knows how to speak her language and upon the down payment she's in! Though Chloe may not fully understand what she got herself i...

Audiobook Review 5 out of 5 stars! Narrated by Victoria Connolly and Robb Moreira Sydney just wants what any single woman over the age of thirty wants, a man who is "the one". But thus far the dating scene is awful and the last date she went on was beyond horrible. She may have even met the perfect man but was unable to even get his name! At this rate she may just be dying alone! Luckily the universe has Sydney's back and potential Mr. Perfect comes back into her life. And guess what!? He officially becomes her boyfriend in no time at all. But can someone be a little too perfect? Should she remove the rose-colored glasses even though this man is a doctor!? Especially when there's a murderer lose and has struck very close to where Sydney lives? They say it's a man who dates women and then kills them. Should she have anything to worry about? Unfortunately, when I listen to audiobooks, I'm in the middle of cleaning or doing something that I like having background...

Book Review 5 out of 5 stars! Set to Release April 16, 2024 "This weekend was certainly going to be more enjoyable than I'd originally expected." - Emma Emma's about to go on a once-in-a-lifetime weekend trip! To the grand opening of Hotel Horizen, an extremely exclusive hotel located on an island. Her boss "gifted" Emma the ticket by practically shoving it in our girl's face. Emma agrees to go to write a story about the hotel, but she has an ulterior article she's going to write. . . Emma wants to expose the rich guests attending and the waste of wealth. Only as she gets closer to the guests her perspective changes. Not only do feelings arise but dark secrets are brought into the light. Soon Emma believes this weekend may be more than just a fun vacation. A wicked game of power grabs, desperations, and more is about to unfold. "You are about to read Emma's first-hand account of that long weekend, written as she lived it." - Christopher...