Griffins Perch by Ian Conner

 Denrael is head of the Silver Order and has done an amazing job of keeping the peace throughout the lands. He knows something is coming. He isn't sure what but it won't be easy to defeat. Denrael must bring together the inhabitants of the land to fight for their homes. The next thing is can they all put aside any differences to help keep their homes from being destroyed?

You are going to have such an adventure with this book Ian 

Conner knows just how to craft a story to keep you 

wondering 

what will be next. I must admit, I'm not usually a fan of wizardry, 

magic or fantasy. I LOVED this book. Its characters are so well defined you can picture them in your mind easily. 

The writing of 

this book is some of the best I've read. I couldn't 

stop turning pages!

 I was enjoying this book so much I read it 4 times! 

Each time I picked

 up a bit more than I did the last time I read it. I wanted to jump in and

 join these beings! Be ready for the trip of a lifetime when you open

 this book ( and clear your schedule! Trust me, if you don't you'll wish you had.)

I didn't find any issues.

I gave this one 5 cheers out of 5 because this is one I'll read again...and again...etc. The author provided a copy of

 the book but I chose to review it.

Forever Yours (The Forevermore Series Book 2) by Monica Burns

    Sarah Jane knew grandma Anna didn't have much time left. She'd been sick for a long time. Still her heart ached when she thought about losing her grandmother.  Sarah Jane's daughters begged great-grandma Anna to tell the tale one last time. It was a story they could   cling to when great-grandma Anna was gone.

  A beautiful story with all the ingredients you could possibly want. This loving story has been crafted to stay with you forever. Characters who leap off the page to capture your attention and enough spark to melt your heart. I really enjoyed this book. You will be angry and surprised in equal measures with this one. Ms. Burns doesn't disappoint. She should be an auto buy for you, I know she is for me. The winding tale that is this story will keep you wondering  what else could possibly happen. Get this book to find out!

    I didn't find any issues.

     I gave this one 5 cheers out of 5 because this is destine to be a classic!

    

20 Fun Facts About Summer

 

1. The first modern Olympic Games were held in the summer in 1896 in Athens, Greece.
2. The first day of summer is between June 20th and June 22nd every year. The first day of summer is called the summer solstice, and the day varies due to the Earth’s rotation not exactly reflecting our calendar year.
3. The last day of summer is September 20th.
4. Watermelon is one of summer’s best summer treats. Did you know that watermelons are not a fruit, but a vegetable instead? They belong to the cucumber family of vegetables.
5. The Eiffel Tower actually grows in the heat of the summer. Due to the iron expanding, the tower grows about 6 inches every summer.
6. If you love ice cream, the summer season should be your favorite. July is national ice cream month.
7. Another interesting fact about summer is that television shows used to only be reruns during the summer months. The idea being that everyone was outside enjoying the weather.
8. A June fun fact is that the month of June is named after the Roman goddess Juno.
9. The first women’s bathing suit was created in the 1800’s. It came with a pair of bloomers.
10. The “dog days of summer” refer to the dates from July 3rd to August 11th. They are named so after the Sirius the Dog Star. This star is located in the constellation of Canis Major.
11. Frisbee’s, invented in the 1870’s as a pie plate, but in the 1940’s, college students began throwing them around. They have since stopped being used for pie plates and are now a summertime staple.
12. For a July fun fact, Roman general Marc Antony named the month of July after Julius Caesar.
13. July is national blueberry month.
14. The longest day of the year is on the summer solstice.
15. Mosquito’s are most prevalent during summer months. Mosquito’s have been on earth for more than 30 million years.
16. Most theme and water parks are on a summer seasonal schedule. Most amusement parks have a full time season from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
17. August was named after Julius Caesar’s nephew. He had received the title of “Augustus” which means “reverend”.
18. The first National Spelling Bee was held on June 17th, 1825.
19. More thunderstorms occur during summer than any other time of year. They are also take place more commonly in the south east of England.
20. Ice pops were invented in 1905 by an 11 year old boy.

Hopefully these fun facts have you excited for the summer. Now you’ll be able to plan an epic getaway and create long lasting memories with friends and family.

Conceptus by Brian Herskowitz

     Laura had been running for a long time. It didn't matter how hard she ran or where to, the nightmares followed. Her nightmares kept her on the path, never wavering until they brought her full circle.  Now what would she do?

     This is a powerful book.  Yet another look at how a split second can change your life in so many ways. The meat part of the book is fantastic. It really is a page turner. The characters are fleshed out and engaging.  It will have you looking over your shoulder for awhile. This one also shows us how once again religion is molded to fit what you want it to be. I think you'll like this one.

   I found a few issues inside the bigger issue. The bigger issue is the lead in story to start the book with doesn't need to be there. There are many other ways to bring the information into the meat of the book. The smaller issues have to do with perception more than they are misleading information. It's an easy fix.

   I gave this one 4 cheers out of 5 because of the above issues.