The Deadly Daylight by Ash Harrier Review

12-year-old Alice has a hard time making friends. Maybe it's because she works in a funeral home and receives messages from the dead.

While the kids at school taunt her and call her “Alice in Zombieland," Alice England finds refuge at her father’s funeral home, where the dead tell her stories. As she arranges the deceased’s personal mementos, an item will hum with meaning–resonance–and Alice will see the story of their life.

When she "meets" George Devenish, a man who died of a rare sunlight allergy, Alice knows George was murdered. Her only leads are George’s niece, “Violet the Vampire,” who shares her uncle’s allergy and a friendly, but secretive boy named Cal.

As a determined Alice investigates, she is surprised to find Violet and Cal become more than just suspects, but allies—maybe even friends. However, Alice soon finds navigating her first real friendships might be harder than solving a murder.

Clever humor and twisty clues abound in this cozy middle grade mystery about a group of misfits finding courage in the truth and friendship in each other. Delightful, dark, and quirky, The Deadly Daylight is perfect for fans of Nancy Drew and Winterhouse.

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About the Author: 

Ash Harrier lives in Perth, Western Australia. She is an Ambassador for the Books in Homes Australia charity, which helps children in disadvantaged circumstances build their home libraries. Ash has a great fondness for puzzles, scientific facts, birds and the smell of dried tea. Some of her favorite pastimes are reading, daydreaming and spending time in the garden with her small flock of hens.

Review:

This was a fun read that kept me interested. I was interested in the who the killer was and in the victims illness. I also liked how all the characters were intertwined. Violet and Alice are not popular kids, and they make a bond that that is everlasting. Alice is fun because she works in the funeral home, and has some special abilities. I also really liked the secondary characters like Cal and Alice's dad. I can tell that there will be many more mysteries and adventures for these kids! I am giving this book a 4/5. I was given a copy to review, however, all my opinions are my own. 

Who was waiting for the circus?

 I can not wait to see the new acts!

The Witches Protection Program by Michael Okon Review

 

Wes Rockville, a disgraced law-enforcement agent, gets one last chance to prove himself and save his career when he’s reassigned to a 232-year-old secret government organization.

The Witches Protection Program.

His first assignment: uncover a billion-dollar cosmetics company’s diabolical plan to use witchcraft for global domination, while protecting its heiress Morgan Pendragon from her aunt’s evil deeds. Reluctantly paired with veteran witch protector, Alastair Verne, Wes must learn to believe in witches…and believe in himself. Filled with adventure and suspense, Michael Okon creates a rousing, tongue-in-cheek alternate reality where witches cast spells and wreak havoc in modern-day New York City.

About the author:

Michael Okon is an award-winning and best-selling author of multiple genres including paranormal, thriller, horror, action/adventure and self-help. He graduated from Long Island University with a degree in English, and then later received his MBA in business and finance. Coming from a family of writers, he has storytelling in his DNA. Michael has been writing from as far back as he can remember, his inspiration being his love for films and their impact on his life. From the time he saw The Goonies, he was hooked on the idea of entertaining people through unforgettable characters. 

Michael is a lifelong movie buff, a music playlist aficionado, and a sucker for self-help books. He lives on the North Shore of Long Island with his wife and children.

Email: michaelokonbooks@gmail.com

Twitter: twitter.com/IAmMichaelOkon

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My Review:

I really liked this book. It reminded me of great classics from Dahl. Only for an adult audience. I loved that Salem was in this book, I went there on my honeymoon. Salem is the home of witchcraft. Wes was an interesting character to read about. He became a believer and it was fun to watch his character grow. He was ready to prove his father wrong. There is a fun parallel between Wes's and Morgan's families. They are both outcasts. The fight scenes were magical and I wish I could see them on the big screen.  This is a fun, fast, young adult, read that even adults will enjoy. The ending was not expected and I am waiting for a sequel. Wes definitely has a lot to learn about the Witches Protection Program. I am giving this book a 5/5. I was given a copy, however all opinions are my own. 

Ringling Brothers is Back!!!

 

I am so excited that I get to go see the circus again. It amazes me what the performers can do. The High Wire and Aerials always leave me in awe. 

Happy New Year~~~!! 2024 Reading Challenge

For my New Year's resolutions, I have decided to do the two things listed below. 

I really want to do this reading challenge this year. This is there Facebook group. They have different prompts, and I think that it will help me get back to doing reviews and posting on here. They also have a goodreads group HERE. All the information you need is https://www.the52book.club/2024-reading-challenge/     !!

I am also going to try to not spend so much money at Dunkin Donuts each month.

Have a safe and Happy New Year! Good luck with your resolutions! I did really good with last years and lost a lot of weight. I am keeping that one going :)