Monthly Archives: August 2010

In Aubrie Dionne’s newest instalment of Carnival of Illusion, we meet Mina, or “Jester Jane” as she is called in the carnival. Mina wears makeup and paint to cover her scars from a tragic car accident long ago … she … Continue reading →

The second book in Aubrie Dionne’s Carnival of Illusions series, Seer’s Destiny, is just as wonderful as the first. Aubrie’s use of beautiful imagery (“Outside Vera could hear the toot and chime of the rickety carousel mingling with children’s laughter … Continue reading →

Blood Web is a horror/thriller that has well-developed characters—my favorite being Special Agent Caitlin Diggs—and an interesting plot line. Shenk, a teen left homeless from a hurricane, comes across a crystal pendant in a cave. The pendant eventually weaves its … Continue reading →

High school and the drama that goes on within it are common topics for stories. Aubrie Dionne’s Carnival of Illusions – Chameleon’s Colors, is no different. We are introduced to Kaylee, a young woman just graduating from high school. She … Continue reading →

In a sequel to the Lost Jewel, we meet Mahshon’s arch-nemesis – a Bane Sidhe by the name of Cimmerian. I absolutely adore books that address the reader – SilverValkyre does so, quite tidily, in the Seeking. It is time … Continue reading →

Dragons, elves, lost loves and lost jewels – what else do you need in a fantasy story? Not much! With descriptive words and an elegant turn of phrase, SilverValkyre introduces us to Mahshon, an elven prince. Mahshon, a handsome elf … Continue reading →