... in Raven's backstory and this was very informative and beautifully done. I very much enjoyed it
920163
I've always been interested in Raven's backstory and this was very informative and beautifully done.  I very much enjoyed it.
4251101
Once I got started I couldn't stop reading. I like the shifts to the past, easy to understand!  Other writers may complicate these shifts and make the story confusing but raven t. Hill made it easy for us readers to follow the story.
Thank you for this book! I'm looking forward to more stories from you!
4960731
In short, this is a beautiful book that reveals the tangles and snarls of a tragic family history. I really enjoyed Toby-Potter's detailed characters and plot--she knows how to write and how to let the characters live their own lives on the page.
I loved reading this book the first time, and I'm sure I'll read it again.
47022
This book was so beautifully written that it took me right out of myself.  As a newcomer to witchcraft and wicca it was a joy to read something which not only answered all my questions, but was a pleasure to read.  Here you will find information on every aspect of the craft including ritual, moon phases, magical equipment and the sacred seasonal festivals.  Ellen Hawke manages to give detailed and reassuring information without talking down to the reader.  The book flowed beautifully from start to finish.  I particularly liked the personal approach which gave you a glimpse into the way the author works including her covens, celebrations and the way she celebrates the eight sabbats within her community as well.  This book is accessible, poetic and inspiring.  I look forward to her next offering.
4559655
Really great series; I love the back stories, they give a lot of insight into how things happened, and how characters turned out the way they did. Beautifully illustrated, and a really fun read. I highly recommend it!
2069049
I first heard about this book from a librarian at our local library.  She admits that before she read it  she made quite a bit of fun of the premise--conjoined twin LIBRARIANS.  She loved it, however, and when a  friend also raved about it, I was sold.  It is a beautifully told story and a very enjoyable read. Some of my favorite aspects of the book: the different voices of the twins and their different versions of the same event,  how they worked out negotiation systems for what they would do when, and the extent to which they had their own interests.
2186629
Beautiful storytelling of a terribly difficult subject.  *possible spoilers below*

If I'd known the story involved a mother and daughter healing from her pre-teen daughter's rape, to be honest I probably wouldn't have read this. However, once I digested what had happened, I grew in admiration for the author.  She told the story very well, and I simply adored the characters.  All of them grew so much from start to finish, and it was a blessing to see the girl's journey to healing with the help of a loving therapy dog.  The supporting characters bring humor and add to the storyline as well.  I do think there should've been some warning in the description, but I'm still glad I read the whole thing. It was beautifully done.
4900383
The Kindness of Ravens was easily one of the best books that I read 2012.  The characters were vivid and the imagery stayed with me long after I finished reading.  I was eagerly anticipating the sequel and Little Ravens did not disappoint.  It was a pleasure to catch up with characters from the previous book, but what I enjoyed most was the emphasis on the young residents of SCRIDD. Their lives, even more than those of their caretakers, are what make this book truly shine. Bardessono clearly knows his subject and has a deep understanding of the needs of the emotionally and developmentally disabled, and how those needs are all too often tragically overlooked by "the system."
4462901
Shawn Smucker is one of my absolute favorite story-tellers. So even though history has always been my least favorite subject, I was intent on giving "My Amish Roots" a fair read.

It is so very worth it. Shawn brings the stories of his Amish ancestors to life in an absolutely fantastic way through his comparison to his own life. The story is interwoven with actual journal entries and it covers centuries of his family history.

This is a beautiful, thoughtful look at how one man's family shaped his life, and it caused me to think about how my own family history has had an impact on my own life. I highly recommend it.
1472925
Raven the Pirate Princess follows Raven an air to a pirate dynasty who was forced out of her birthright by her brothers manipulation. After being freed from her tower she set off to make a crew and get what belongs to her. Raven is a very engaging character and each chapter seems to add another cool character to the mix or at least give us a better look at one. The story is engaging and funny at the time time never really dropping pace on the comedy while managing to make engaging conflict.

Raven is also a fantastic lesbian character for people seeing representation in the media. The book is loaded with diversity of every kind, body shapes, race, and sexuality. I think this book works great for people of all ages even if it is intended for a little bit of an older age then the Princeless series it is spinning off of. Please give this book a chance.
50678
This story revisits the old tale of Beauty and the Beast, and it does it quite well. I have never read a book by Hunter before, but I very much enjoyed the way she was able to bring her characters to life by giving them depth, and clearly conveyed their inner self. I love fantasy stories that are able to take you away to another world for a while, which can be quite handy in relieving stress. Hunter does an excellent job building a world you can immerse yourself in. Even if this is not your preferred genre, give it a try. It's well-written, enjoyable, and a retelling that might surprise you.

I received this book in exchange for reading it and reviewing it. I found it quite enjoyable and will look for more titles from this author!
4461324
As someone who has never read anything about BDSM, and all I know is from one unfinished viewing of Fifty Shades Of Grey, this was amazing. I learned a lot about this lifestyle, and definitely dropped my own perceptions. This was so well done! It gives you a full picture, and introduces you to a world so few know, and everyone judges! There's the saying: the easier is it to read, the harder it was to write. You can tell Ms. Mataya researched this, put a lot of thought into creating characters that you can relate to, and wrote the hell out of this book. The romance between Sloane and Darko doesn't feel forced, the chemistry is real, it never gets boring or repetitive (a problem I have with romance usually) and their intimacy is HOT! I enjoyed this so much, and I'm glad I picked it up.
1905851
I gave this 5 stars because I was so drawn into this story.  I found the writing to be superb, very good descriptions and character development.  This author does the Georgian era so well, very realistic in the ways of servants in England and what is of that day considered proper and what is not.  I really felt like I had a glimpse back in time with the writer.  I loved the drama of this story, all the interesting characters and the way the author jumps into the story and slowly reveals the past, very well done and not hard to follow.  Another element of this book is the humor that is woven in the dialogue, the writer does a good job of showing the emotions even while sticking with the era.
3752853
It is a very welcome look into the history of a character we know and love.  If you haven't read Alanna's series, some things might be confusing, but I do think it would also be a good introduction to the world of Tortal.
3468587
I thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated this well written book revolving around Richard III.  Christina chose her main character to be the mother of Richard's illegitimate son, John of Gloucester.  Although nothing is known historically about this woman, Christina wove a story that was both believable and interesting.  As a young girl Christiana is brought to Middleham by her father and is taken under the wing of the castle's herbalist.  With my own interest in the healing abilities of herbs, I found this part of the book to be both interesting and accurate.  Christina brought the castle of Middleham alive as no one other than Sharon Kay Penman has.  And, as a member of the Richard III Society, I greatly appreciated her knowledge of Richard's scoliosis.
254196
They did a great job following the books! I am normally rather turned of by book to screen films but this was so beautiful and nicely done that even the couple of small things (claire's eye color, the added Frank scene) did not bother me.
This is completely worth your time no matter why your style of book.
1496276
I have not read the other books in this series but after reading this one I can't wait to go back and read them from the start.

This was a really good read. I enjoyed the backstory and the way the author handled the difficult subject with grace. I enjoyed watching the blossoming romance between the two main characters. Beautiful romance and a little suspense thrown in for good measure.

a 4 star read.