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THE THREE LOST KIDS & CUPIDS CAPTURE The Three Lost Kids Series #6 by Kimberly Kinrade Evolved Publishing, 2013 Middle Grade Fantasy Grades 1-5 Review copy provided by author for blog tour in return for honest review. All opinions expressed are solely my own. ABOUT THE BOOK Lexie is very unhappy this Valentine’s Day. She can’t get anything right, and her hearts all look horrible. In fact, everyone at school seems to be in an extra grumpy mood. When she and her sisters consult her magic Mirror of Ice to find out what’s going on, they are transported to Heartland, the home of Cupid herself, which is under attack by a scary monster. When Cupid is captured, the girls must navigate the Maze of Misdirection, pull themselves out of Apathy, and survive against attacking Cruel Crawlies in order to find the Chasm of Broken Hearts… and save Cupid. But first, Lexie has to learn to love herself just as she is, otherwise Valentine’s Day will forever be filled w...

MOON RISE Unbidden Magic #2 by Marilee Brothers Bell Bridge Books, 2009 ISBN: 9780982175699 YA Paranormal Romance Grades 9 and up Reviewed from purchased copy for blog tour. All opin ions expressed are solely my own. ABOUT THE BOOK Her mom is still dating losers. Her boyfriend’s gone back to Mexico. Dad still hasn’t told his wife and kids that she exists. At school, the drama queens and bullies still rule. But worst of all for Allie Emerson (aka the Star Seeker of an old Gypsy prophecy) is that her powers have taken a hike. She can’t read minds anymore. She can’t move stuff just by looking at it. The other Star Seekers are counting on her psychic gifts more than ever, and the evil Trimarks are closing in, eager to snatch her magic moonstone necklace while she’s helpless. The hot new guy at school is ready and willing to fight her battles, but he comes with some wicked baggage. Dear diary: I’m a little worried. My new BF is a demon. Welcome again to A...

  MOONSTONE by  Marilee Brothers Bell Bridge Books, 2008 ISBN: 9780980245349 YA Fantasy NOTE:  I was supposed to do a review as a part of this blog tour, but I didn't get the book in time, so I will be adding the review later.  Sorry for the hassle. ABOUT THE BOOK A sickly mom. A crummy travel trailer. High school bullies and snarky drama queens.   Bad guys with charming smiles. Allie has problems. And then there’s that whole thing about fulfilling a magical prophecy and saving the world from evil. Welcome to the funny, sad, sometimes scary world of fifteen year old Allie Emerson, who’s struggling to keep her act together (not to mention her mom’s) in the small town world of Peacock Fats, Washington. A zap from an electrical fence set off Allie’s weird psychic powers. The next thing she knows, she’s being visited by a hippy dippy guardian angel, and then her mysterious neighbor, the town “witch,” gives her an incredible moonstone p...