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Dec 3, 2018

“Top” by Todd Lincoln Richards - IHIBRP 5-Star Book Review

A Remarkable Coming Of Age Story! Why would a highly decorated Vietnam veteran stuff an old military trunk full of his most cherished belongings under the wave of a suspension bridge, leaving it for a gregarious thirteen-year-old boy to find by chance? That’s what the young lad, David Wells, intends to find out. Richards’ powerful and emotional, coming of age adventure, “Top”, brings together two individuals, from two very different eras, and unites them in a revealing and tu

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Nov 3, 2018

“Zelia” by Zora Marie - IHIBRP 4-Star Book Review

A Dark & Foreboding Fantasy Adventure! Zelia doesn’t know who—or what—she is when the life she has always known is suddenly stripped away. She goes from cherished child under elven care to being turned over as a slave to the dark wizard, Asenten, whose sole purpose seems to be to weaponize Zelia and make her life a living hell. Her escape from the cave, where she has been isolated and tortured for an indeterminate amount of time, finds Zelia exposed to various cultures and cr

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Nov 3, 2018

“The Watcher of the Night Sky (The Aronia Series Book 1)” by Rachel Pudsey - IHIBRP 5-Star Book Revi

Dealing With The Fallout From A Simple Wish Can Be Fatal! The strange and unusual events surrounding Abigail Crumble’s 16th birthday will alter the course of history and change her life forever. The author presents a fine group of main characters in “The Watcher of the Night Sky”. Her protagonists are richly developed and present well—With Abigail as the unassuming heroine, Olivia as her loyal sidekick, and Clay as the handsome but marred mysterious stranger. Although Pudsey’

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Oct 10, 2018

“Dancing Through Dreams: Whispers From Beyond Book One” by S.K. Wee - IHIBRP 5-Star Book Review

A Magical Coming-Of-Age Fantasy Action Adventure! Although readers who are newly introduced to this plot line may be somewhat overwhelmed by the huge cast of characters featured in the first few chapters of this book, a sense of warmth and homecoming is in store for fans of SK Wee’s popular Spectrum of Color fantasy adventure series in “Dancing Through Dreams” as the author leads the next generation and their forebears to their fortunes and fates. Wee’s highly relatable and a

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Jun 6, 2018

5 Star IHIBRP Book Review: “Saving Hascal’s Horrors” by Laura Smith

A Remarkable Coming-Of-Age Horror Story With Just A Touch Of Magic! 10-year old Mike Hascal loves horror movies, and it just so happens that his family owns a horror-themed shop—Hascal’s Horrors. Before his Dad’s death, the shop held a contest to see who could take a photograph of a real live ghost. Two teen boys entered the forest, where the ghost was purported to be, but only one returned. Will the ghost of Shawn MacKay seek revenge on Mike and his friends who are now out s

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Mar 29, 2018

5 Star IHIBRP Book Review: “Sandhills – A Novel” by Alan Vandervoort

A Breathtaking Coming-Of-Age Masterpiece! Alan Vandervoort’s “Sandhills” is beautifully written, with scenes that will take your breath away! This novel takes the American dream and turns it on its head as a group of small-town, high-school teens is impacted and challenged by their parents’ own hopes and visions for their children’s futures. The story takes place in Portsmouth, Ohio, where a young teen named Jeremy shows an amazing talent for music—much to his single-minded,

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Mar 7, 2018

5 Star IHIBRP Book Review: “Survivor” by Annette Spratte

This Young Teen Is Just Gearing Up To Take Charge Of Her Own Destiny! The makings of a great novel lie in wait in “Survivor”, a short story by Annette Spratte that introduces readers to a 19-year-old by the name of Josie who is shipped off to boarding school after a personal trauma resulting from a botched suicide attempt. Despite her young age, Spratte’s Josie is quite a mature young woman in this coming-of-age story that sets her up on her path to the future. Josie imbued w

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Feb 20, 2018

5 Star IHIBRP Book Review: “Butterfly Dreams” by Sarah Northwood

Poetry That Mirrors The Magic At The Core Of Each Human Soul! “Butterfly Dreams” by Sarah Northwood is a collection of poetry that mirrors the magic found at the core of each human soul. And yet, it is not all sunshine, unicorns, and rainbows shining through the lines of Northwood’s colorful prose. These stanzas are written with so much insight and care, they elicit strong emotions, beckoning the reader to delve deeper and find the true meaning of this poet’s words. Innocence

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Jan 29, 2018

5 Star IHIBRP Book Review: “Sea of Twisted Souls (Mystical Island Trilogy Book 3)” by Megan Cutler a

A Stunning And Surprising Adventure! A startling revelation accompanies the return of Damian Cooke and a long-anticipated family reunion runs completely askew in Megan Cutler and James Abendroth’s “Sea of Twisted Souls (Mystical Island Trilogy Book 3)”. Cutler and Abendroth’s marvelous traveling island tale picks up 16-years after Damian leaves Sentomoru, Catilen, Morulin, and the twins behind to explore the universe. His return home is fraught with danger as a sinister entit

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Jan 5, 2018

5 Star Book Review: “Full Spectrum of Color: Spectrum of Color Book 4” by S. K. Wee

An Oscar-Worthy Read! Once again, S.K. Wee has written a masterpiece… The epic conclusion of her addictive saga, “Full Spectrum of Color: Spectrum of Color Book 4”, is every bit as exciting, mind-bending, and dangerously delicious as her four previous editions, but the satisfaction of finding out how she consummates the various relationships between her vast pantheon of characters truly surpasses all her prior works as the heartbreaks and triumphs of her two of her beloved pr

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