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I finished my book called Say You're Sorry by Karen Rose

Skyhunter ended up being a 2 star read. I just wasn’t invested in the story or characters. I felt like the whole thing fell flat. Started When They Call You a Terrorist and I am loving it! So heartbreaking.

I forgot to do my update last week, so here’s what I read over the past two weeks:

Future Earth Chronicles Shorts
by Barbara G. Tarn
My rating: five out of five stars
This is a wonderful collection of short stories, which do an excellent job of illustrating how humans will always find a way, and are a delight to read.

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Adventure Song (Future Earth Chronicles Book 6)
by Barbara G. Tarn
My rating: five out of five stars
This was an exciting addition to this series, which I thoroughly enjoyed. I just love the characters and worldbuilding of this series, and I’m glad we are getting to explore more of this world.

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Sun Kissed (Future Earth Chronicles Book 7)
by Barbara G. Tarn
My rating: five out of five stars
Once again this is an excellent addition to the series. It’s fun to read about how different people might have adapted to an apocalypse, and meet all sorts of different types of characters. I really enjoyed the bonus vampires through the centuries story that came at the end of this book too.

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Asian Ways (Future Earth Chronicles Book 8)
by Barbara G. Tarn
My rating: five out of five stars
I loved exploring so many places with Arjun and company, and liked how this particular story ended a lot, especially the way certain character relationships developed. I've said it before - and likely will again - but this is an excellent addition to the series.

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Wind Rider (Future Earth Chronicles Book 9)
by Barbara G. Tarn
My rating: five out of five stars
I know I often say how a book is a great addition to its series, but... I was so swept up in this one that I read it in one sitting, and it only occurred to me that I was doing so - and several hours had passed without me noticing - when I got to the end of the book, and was reading the interesting author notes at the end. If that's not the sign of an excellent book that makes a great addition to the series it's a part of, I don't know what is.

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Melanin Goddess (Future Earth Chronicles Book 10)
by Barbara G. Tarn
My rating: five out of five stars
This was an excellent addition to the series, which I could’ve easily read in one sitting had life and the need to sleep not gotten in the way. I love the way this one ended, and think it was a perfect way to finish out this cycle of the series.

I finished my book called Christmas in a Snowstorm by Lois Richer

I’m reading three books right now:

1: A Curse So Dark and Lonely, about 15% in and it’s really good so far.
2 The Simple Wild by KA Tucker, about 60% done and absolutely loving this book.
3. The Help by Kathryn Stockett, about 25% done with this book and of course it’s really good!

Trying to cram as many reads as I can in before the end of the year!!!!

I finished my book called His Holiday Prayer by Tina Radcliffe

Finished When They Call You a Terrorist. Started and finished Color Me In by Natasha Diaz in two days, loved! Currently reading Grown by Tiffany D. Jackson and Frontier Follies by Ree Drummond.

I finished my book called The 13th Day of Christmas by Jason F. Wright

This week I read three books, all of which I was given in exchange for reviews.  Well, technically that's not quite accurate, since one of them I was about
a third of the way through before this week started, but still.  Either way, here's what I read, along with my book reviews.     

Daughter of Fire (The Daughter of Fire Saga Book 1)
by Stacey Willis
My rating: four out of five stars
This was a gripping read, which fans of fantasy stories that include the Greek Gods will enjoy; a great read for fans of the Percy Jackson books, though
perhaps when they're a little older than the recommended reading age for those, since this one is darker. There were some aspects of the writing style
that make me hesitate to give it the full five stars, but those are minor things that I know are all about my reading preferences, so I would still highly
recommend this book.
*NOTE: I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This fact has in no way influenced either my opinion of the book or the contents
of this review, and all opinions expressed here are entirely my own.
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Entrapment (Thor's Dragon Rider, #3)
by Katrina Cope
My rating: five out of five stars
This was an action-packed exciting addition to this series, which I put down with great reluctance when I had to do so in order to do other things - like
sleep, eat, etc. I highly recommend it for fans of fantasy based around Norse mythology.
*NOTE: I was given a free advanced copy of this book by the author in exchange for an honest review. This fact has had no influence upon either my opinion
of the book or the contents of this review, and all opinions expressed here are entirely my own. 
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The Dark Prince of Albany (Albany Nightingale Duet #3)
by Rachel M. Raithby
My rating: five out of five stars
This book was an incredibly enjoyable read. I absolutely loved getting to know Grayson better through reading his story. I thought he was a great character
before, but love him even more after reading this book.
*NOTE: I was given a free advanced copy of this book by the author in exchange for an honest review. This fact has in no way influenced my opinion of the
book or the contents of this review, and any opinions expressed here are entirely my own.
    

I finished my book called Keeping Christmas by Dan Walsh

I am starting Sabaa Tahir's "An Ember in the Ashes" and I think I'm going to love it. What are your thoughts in the series?

@Patricia, LOVE the Ember series! Need to do a re-read soon so I can read Reaper finally and then read Sky.

I finished my book called The Texas Cowboy's Quadruplets by Cathy Gillen Thacker

I finished my book called Her Christmas Wish by Cindi Myers

Finished Grown and loved it! Currently reading Truthwitch, which I’m almost done with and still reading Ree Drummond’s book.

I finished my book called Amish Christmas Twins by Patricia Davids

I finished my book called A Baby for the Sheriff by Mary Leo

Doing a re-read of An Ember in the Ashes so I can read Reaper and Sky. I also finished Truthwitch and plan to read All American Boys this month.

I finished my book called Colton 911: In Hot Pursuit by Geri Krotow

1. I’m 41% through The Little Christmas Shop on Nutcracker Lane by Jaimie Admans and loving it!! Her writing is seriously like sunshine in a book!

2. I’m 30% done with A Christmas Message by Debbie Macomber and it’s really good! I will definitely be reading more of her books! They are feel good books!

3. I downloaded the audiobook The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah on Libby today and I’m 12% done with that!

I’m reading Christmas reads all month but trying to get those last books in for my GR challenge!!! I’ve had The Great Alone on my Kindle for some time and haven’t made time to read it even though I’ve really wanted to read it, so I’m so happy to be listening to it!!!!

I finished my book called Colton's Deadly Disguise by Geri Krotow

Read and finished All American Boys, which was super powerful. Started and almost done with The Everlasting Rose. Also almost done with Frontier Follies. Will probably finish both this week. Want to start Tiny Pretty Things, but also want to read The Black Kids before the year is over.

I finished my book called Colton's Secret Bodyguard by Jane Godman

I finished my book called The Christmas Candle by Max Lucado

I’m now reading A Christmas Message by Debbie Macomber and I’m 40% done with this book and it’s pretty good so far.

I also just picked up All I Want For Christmas Is You, a Christmas anthology of 6 different romance authors with 6 different stories! I can already tell I’m going to love this one with just the right amount of humor, sexiness, a little angst, raw and relatable feelings, and some feel good Christmas romance!!! A perfect Christmas read!!!! I’m only about 12% into this and loving it already!

Finished Frontier Follies, which I loved! Also finished The Everlasting Rose, which I liked better than the first book but I got a litte bored at the end. Decided to pick up The Black Kids and the writing is really good. I can’t stop reading it.

despite my intensions of a lot of reading time, during the past two weeks I only actually managed to read two books. Never mind. Here's what I read anyhow, along with my book reviews.

A Leaf on the Wind of All Hallows (Outlander, #8.5)
by Diana Gabaldon
My rating: five out of five stars
This was an excellent story, and a fantastic addition to the series. I loved getting to hear what happened to Roger's Father.

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Immortal Angel (Argeneau #31)
by Lynsay Sands
My rating: five out of five stars
This was another excellent addition to this series. Despite how many books are so far in this series, and the fact there are similarities in where the
plot is ultimately going, the author does an excellent job of keeping things fresh and exciting.

I finished my book called Mistletoe & Magic by Sandra Madden

I’m still reading When We Collied and Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince

I finished my book called Christmas Cozy by Kathi Daley