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Benefits of an E-reader for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. For me, these e-readers have been life savers. By immersible reading, I have found myself reading more than I ever had in my life. Between text-to-speech, Audible and Whispersynch, I feel I am able to stay with the story better than at any other part of my life. I am so glad to see this documented by others in the field.
Confessions of a Pagan Nun by Kate Horsley
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
I finished this book a couple days ago. I wish I didn’t have to write a review for it. Mostly because I can’t figure out what to say.
What I hope to find was an education about the Pagan ways in a gentle fictional story. Instead there was plenty to tell about the cruelty of the ‘onward christian soldiers’. But the book seemed to tell more about the cruelty and less about the goodness of either religion. Even the awe of nature and all her wonders was minimal.
Emotions seemed to rule the book: guilt, depression and unrequited love.
The feelings that I am left with are the cold and muddiness, disease and death.
Many have left much more eloquent reviews for this book. I leave only the shivering grittiness I feel when thinking of this story.
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A space opera novelette. This was more like it! Though this wasn’t a full size novel or series, I felt satisfied. The depth of character, world-building, plot, action, adventure, all left me feeling like I’d been to outer-space, meet new beings, experienced friendships, saved and lost lives. In fact, this little book crammed more in than many long series I’ve read.
All that said, I found myself lost trying to figure out if this were memory or the present. In the end, it all sorts itself out. Maybe the author wanted that bit of confusion.
I recommend this little prize to my fellow sci-fi friends.
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A space opera novelette. This was more like it! Though this wasn’t a full size novel or series, I felt satisfied. The depth of character, world-building, plot, action, adventure, all left me feeling like I’d been to outer-space, meet new beings, experienced friendships, saved and lost lives. In fact, this little book crammed more in than many long series I’ve read.
All that said, I found myself lost trying to figure out if this were memory or the present. In the end, it all sorts itself out. Maybe the author wanted that bit of confusion.
I recommend this little prize to my fellow sci-fi friends.
My rating: 2 of 5 stars
Another short story. Too much romance not enough action. Didn’t care for the main character. So, um, meh. But don’t take it from me. Many reviewers have given it high praise.
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Another short story. I love M. Pax’s writing. I even like her story lines. This one had me involved until the end.
And that’s just the problem. It ends far too soon. I can’t wait to read some of her longer works.
The nicest part of these short stories is they allow that ‘treading water’ time between books I need to review. There was a need to cleanse the reading palate.
I have been reading Ms. Pax’s stories from Smashwords (mostly for free or $.99) which means I read them on my Moon Reader Pro app. I love this app because I can use the text-to-speech feature that keeps me focused and I can vary the speed and pitch to push my reading speed while staying engaged.
Check out M. Pax when you get the chance.
Coming to Rosemont by Barbara Hinske
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Well, this was a quick read. And entertaining. Perfect for reading after a darker read, that left me nightmare prone. It is light and inspiring. My faith in ‘humane’ beings is restored.
I loved the main character and her passion for life and doing what is right. I loved that she was a senior citizen who has a great relationship with her grown children. I love that she was able to move out on her own and follow her path.It sure is a relief to read this after so many Young Adult books which can give the impression that only the young deserve a story. And though this book is about an older person, I think YA’s would like it as well.
So why, then, am I giving it only three stars? It was well written. It kept me engaged until the end. All I can come up with is that it left me feeling like I just watched a Lifetime movie. Not enough depth, too predictable, and far more fiction than my favorite sci-fi’s and fantasies. Or have I become far too cynical that I thought I was? Okay, I have just talked my way to a four stars. After all, a B- is still a B. And the thing is… I think I am curious enough to want to see what happens in book 2.
By the way, this was a free-from author read for a buddy read. Thank you for the opportunity.
Divine Intervention by Cheryl Kaye Tardif
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This is going to be one of my shorter reviews. I think.
Though I love Cheryl Kaye Tartif’s writing style and enjoyed her other books thoroughly, I don’t like murder mysteries. The saving grace was I liked the main characters.
There is an added feature of parapsychological talents involved in solving the crimes. But mostly is was a murder mystery.
Still, I will read the rest of the series, Gotta know what happens next, ya know?
