PARTY GIRL CRASHES THE RAPTURE by M. E. Purfield

PARTY GIRL CRASHES THE RAPTURE

by M. E. Purfield

5 stars

 I really enjoyed Party Girl Crashes the Rapture. I connected with the main character.

Lorelei is a high school senior, who thinks very little of herself. She smokes weed, drinks alcohol, and has sex with any guy who wants her. Her home life is not good, and she searches for attention and what she considers "love" wherever she can get it. 

At the beginning of the story, Lorelei is not a very likable character. But as the story goes on and you learn more about her, you begin to sympathize with her. By the end of the book, you actually like her. 

Lorelei suddenly starts having seizures and visions of a little girl. With these visions come a mystery of who is this child and who was killed. Lorelei learns a few secrets about herself and her family that she has suppressed. The end was a great twist. The main character development and the story progression is done nicely.

This is the second book by Mr. Purfield that I have read. I will read more since I really like his style.

This book has a great message for teens. Don't ever feel unworthy or down on yourself. You have to care about yourself, even when you feel that nobody else does.

I was given this book for an honest review by LibraryThing.

FOUND FOOTAGE (SYSTEMA PARADOXA BOOK 11) by Mary Fan

FOUND FOOTAGE (SYSTEMA PARADOXA BOOK 11)

by Mary Fan

3 stars

An enjoyable story for teens. I thought it was going to be a horror novel, but turned around into something different. 

Jennie and Stacy are out in the woods, when they see a creature. After initially being scared, Jennie feels an unexplained connection with the creature. The girls decide to help the Mantis like creature.

PROPHET'S DEATH (BOOK 3 OF THE NAOMI PACE SERIES) by Robert Creekmore

 

PROPHET'S DEATH (BOOK 3 OF THE NAOMI PACE SERIES)

by Robert Creekmore

4 stars

Naomi Pace/Hannah Sillman was sent to a conversion camp in book 1. She was abused and almost killed. When she escaped, she developed the power to converse with the earth. It would listen to her and rearrange itself as she needed. Naomi uses this power plus a couple more that she has developed to exact revenge on the people who killed her best friend, Charles, and almost killed her.

This is book 3 in the Naomi Pace series.

I really enjoyed this series. I read all 3 books. I only have 2 problems.
1. Naomi is too strong, with too much power. And with each book, she gets more powerful. 2.There are way too many typing errors. Missing words, wrong use of quotation mark, wrong names being placed in a conversation. Each of these issues happen multiple times throughout the books. Somebody should proofread all the books and fix these issues.

If you read this book, please leave a comment. I would love to know your opinion.

PROPHET'S LAMENTATION (BOOK 2 OF THE NAOMI PACE SERIES) by Robert Creekmore

 

PROPHET'S LAMENTATION (BOOK 2 OF THE NAOMI PACE SERIES)

by Robert Creekmore

4 stars

This is part 2 of Naomi's story. The first book in the series is Prophet's Debt. 

I enjoyed the story. It held my interest and was well written. The main characters are likable, and I found myself rooting for them with every new obstacle. I always love a good retaliation story. Justified vengeance works for me. I just find Naomi a little too strong and invincible. You don't really fear for her too much, because it seems that nothing on earth can hurt her.

Nate, Hershel, Diane, Zeke and Tiffany need a little more participation in the story. I will be reading book 3 next. I hope it doesn't disappoint.

My copy had a good many typos and errors. 

Such as: page 78 (which one is the right date)

On the night of Wednesday, December fourteenth, the Geminid meteor shower begins. I view them through a small opening in the forest canopy.

The next day, Thursday, December fourteenth, begins like the previous three.

Or chapter 15 (Which is the proper spelling)

Rebecca talks about her life. Ms. Berniece, then Ms. Bernice.

These are only two examples. Most don't matter too much (like the spelling of a name), but others make a big difference.

If you read this book, please leave a comment with your opinion.

PROPHET'S DEBT (BOOK 1 OF THE NAOMI PACE SERIES) by Robert Creekmore

 

PROPHET'S DEBT (BOOK 1 OF THE NAOMI PACE SERIES)

by Robert Creekmore

4 stars

I found this book intriguing, enjoyable and horrific at times. Naomi is a young girl who falls in love with her best friend Tiffany. When they are found together making out, Naomi's parents send her to a "conversion camp". But Doctor Proffit abuses Naomi and a young boy who is also under his care. Despite all that Naomi goes through, she survives and becomes stronger for it.

There were some rough spots in the book. Rape, murder, and mutilation are described in very clear detail. I could visualize the event, and had to put the book down for a short while. My only issue with the story is when the golem begins to appear. The story was "real" until then. These are things that are really happening in the world, even if we don't want to admit it. But the mythic creature took away from the tale for me.

I am still going to read the other 2 books to the series. I recommend this book to anyone who has a strong constitution,  and can handle the couple of rough patches throughout the book.

If you have read this book, please leave a comment with your opinion. I would love to hear it and why you feel the way you do. 

THE BURNING SKY (HALCYON #1 A STEAMPUNK FANTASY) by Joseph Robert Lewis

THE  BURNING SKY (HALCYON #1 A STEAMPUNK FANTASY)

by Joseph Robert Lewis

The Burning Sky is a wonderful story. I have read 4 of J.R. Lewis' books, and have enjoyed them all.
Tarizi Ohana is an engineer on an airship, Halcyon. When the airfield is blown up and her captain is injured, Tarizi is recruited by a marshal to chase the bomber/assassin.
Qhora and Lorenzo are sent to the Queen with a gift from Espana's prince. Lorenzo is a great diestro, or swordsman. They are in love. Qhora has fantastic creatures with her. She rides a giant eagle and has a sabertooth cat as a pet.
There is non-stop action and adventure throughout the entire story. It was hard to put the book down. There are 8 books to the series.

If you read this book, please leave a comment. I would like to know your opinion.

(added note)

After I received this book, the name was changed to ASSASSINS OF THE STEAM AGE: AETHERIUM BOOK#1)

VOODOO DEADLY (AMBER FOX MYSTERY BOOK #3) by Sibel Hodge

 

VOODOO DEADLY (AMBER FOX MYSTERY BOOK #3)

by Sibel Hodge

5 stars

I have been a long-time fan of Janet Evanovich and her Stephanie Plum series. Now I am also a fan of Sibel Hodge and the Amber Fox series.

Amber, Brad, Tia, and Hacker work at an insurance company. Amber is an insurance investigator. Brad is her ex turned boss turned fiancé. But Amber is scared to go through with the wedding.

The daughter a wealthy land developer disappears, and Amber is asked to help find her. With neurotic Amber on the case, you are guaranteed a hilarious time and conclusion to the case. Especially the parts with the drive-thru and Diamond Dozen.

I love these characters. The writing style is superb. I plan on reading the rest of this series. This is book 3 of 6.  

If you read this book, please feel free to leave a comment. Let me know if you agree with me or not. And tell me why.

note added

(AKA VOODOO, LIES, AND MURDER) THE NAME WAS LATER CHANGED

music review - JELLYROLL: BEAUTIFULLY BROKEN (PICKING UP THE PIECES)

 

JELLY ROLL

BEAUTIFULLY BROKEN (PICKIN' UP THE PIECES)

2024

I have been a huge fan of Jelly Roll for about 4 years now. I first heard his song "Son of A Sinner" on Sirius XM in 2022on their Hot Country station. I have about 5 cds of his, and I love them all. Jelly Roll has a nice cross between rap, country, and gospel.

This new cd has 2 versions. 'Beautifully Broken" has only 14 tracks. Then the longer version "Beautifully Broken: Pickin' Up The Pieces" has 28 tracks. There are duets with Halsey, Keith Urban, Wiz Khalifa, MGK and a few others.

                                                                All the songs are good. Although I must say "Lonely Road"                                                                        with MGK is not my favorite. I am a fan of John Denver. The 

                                                                redo of "Country Road" just doesn't do it for me. 

                                                                But the album is great, Jelly is great. I recommend everyone to                                                                  give it a listen. 

FLASH O'LANTERN: 13+ STORIES by Todd Russell

FLASH O'LANTERN: 13+ STORIES

by Todd Russell

2 stars

 Flash O'Lantern has 13 stories and 13 history lessons about October events.

I didn't find any of the stories to be scary, and all are too short. All of the stories are only 1 to 4 pages long. I understand that they are only suppose to be quick "flash stories", but I still needed a touch more.

Story #7 Payday Assistance was probably the best. It almost had me. But I didn't like the ending.

As far as the historical events, I could have done without the history lessons. I just wanted to read a few good, quick stories. 

I would possibly recommend this book to anybody who only has 2 or 3 minutes at a time, and just wants something to quick to read.

If you have read this book, please leave a comment to tell me what you thought.

WALKING WITH ELEPHANTS by Karen S. Bell

WALKING WITH ELEPHANTS

by Karen S. Bell

5 stars

Walking With Elephant is the story of Suze Hall. She is a working mother trying to have a real career, not just make some extra cash for the family. We travel through a few short months with her, and deal with all the trials she must endure. These all come from her husband, kids, boss, and ex-lover.

Suze must deal with 3 kids, while her husband goes to Australia for 6 months. Her ex-boyfriend from college shows up back in her life after 20 years. And her new boss is someone she hates, who also hates her. Everything seems to be going wrong all at once.
I must say I was delightfully surprised by this book. The title doesn't say much about the actual story underneath. It seems like it's just going to be the telling a homemaker turned career woman. But Karen S. Bell puts just enough humor into the story to make it enjoyable but not silly.
I would recommend this book to everyone. It is a nice change of pace.

Murder At the End of the World by Jonathan Garrett

MURDER AT THE END OF THE WORLD

by Jonathan Garrett

4 stars

 Illdara, a city on the end of a peninsula. You can only reach it by sea or through a mountain pass. Both are impassable in the cold winter months.

Allison Newberry, a young detective sent to this strange, forbidding city to solve a murder.

During her investigation, Allison finds a lot more going on in this city than just murder. The clues left by the murderer lead her through some of the town's most lecherous areas. And help her uncover a bizarre group of religious zealots.

The plot, characters, and storyline were sensational. There were some grammar errors (possible typos) that need fixed. But all-in-all I enjoyed "Murder at the End of the World" and would recommend to anyone looking for a good murder mystery.

Happy 2025

 Hello,

How's is everyone's New Year going? Hope 2025 is treating you well so far.

For anyone new here, my name is Pam Kaye. I am reviewing mostly books for you. I want to do music, art, tv, movies and other things also.

A lot of my books come from a website called LibraryThing.com. Authors post their books free for you to read. They only ask for a review on Amazon and Goodreads. You should check it out. I have found some really good books here. And have also started following some authors that I have never heard of. Goodreads.com also has some free giveaways, if you want to check them out.

I have plenty of stories to read and review. Yes, I still will be reading some more famous authors and their books. Such as James Patterson, Louis A'mour, and Danielle Steele, just to name a few. Stephen King, Dean Koontz, Joanna Lindsey, Janet Evanovich, and Anne Rice are my top 5 favorite authors, so I will be reviewing more from them too.

For now, I have about 30 books from LibraryThing awaiting my attention. So that is what I will being doing for the next month or two.

If you have read any of the books that I review, please leave a comment. I would like to know if you agree with me or not. No judgement or arguments, everyone is intitled to an opinion. There are so many genres of books because there are so many different types of people. Sometimes someone can have an opinion that differs from mine, and if stated why it can make me rethink my own views.

So read, respect, and enjoy.

Thanks for joining me.

Pamkaye 

THE ELSINGHAM PORTRAIT by Elizabeth Chater

THE ELSINGHAM PORTRAIT

by Elizabeth Chater

4****

I received my copy of "The Elsingham Portrait" from LibraryThing, in return for a review.

I enjoyed the story, but was a little let down by the romance part of it. Kathryn falls in love with John's kind eyes, and John falls in love because she is not his real wife, Nadine. Is this right or am I missing something?

Okay, so the premise of the story is Kathryn goes back in time, into another woman's body, Nadine Elsingham. She must try to convince the man who is now her husband that she is not crazy, and he shouldn't send her away. All the while she is trying to escape Donner, who may be a witch and had Nadine under some spell. 

The story was a fun read as far as the adventure and all the events that Kathryn had to go through. The characters were likable (except for Donner and Adrian, of course). You felt pity for John. But I wanted more time between the two main characters. He was only in her presence 4 or 5 times. And John, thinking she was Nadine, was mean and rude. So where and when did they fall in love?

There were also a few errors in word usage throughout the book. Example: "At least you are remarkably consistent. Those are the dates you quoted me last night. There is no coherence in your story...."

Doesn't coherence mean consistency? To have no coherence would mean that she didn't stick to her story.

Overall, if you can overlook some errors and the fact that the romance is not really a romance then you will enjoy this book. It is a fun read and exciting. The action is almost non-stop. 

CHICKENS, MULES, AND TWO OLD FOOLS (OLD FOOLS SERIES BOOK #1) by Victoria Twead

 

CHICKENS, MULES, AND TWO OLD FOOLS (OLD FOOLS SERIES BOOK #1)

by Victoria Twead

5*****

This is the story of an English couple's move to Spain. Vicky and Joe are near retirement age, and are tired of English weather. Vicky loves Spain and suggest moving there. Joe agrees to try it for 5 years, then rethink on whether to stay of come home.

We are invited into their lives during this time. Vicky and Joe go through many trials, tribulation, joys, and hilarious moments. The neighbors, their chickens, the renovating of the house they bought, along with natural occurring issues. 

Vicky has made me want to try a life in a small Spanish village. Although it may be hard without all of modern day luxuries, it seems very peaceful.

I really enjoyed the story, characters, and animal tales in this book. Everyone should like this tale.