Now in My Bookbag: Awakening, by S.J. West

This book was a great read. Author S.J. West perfected the seamless transition from the previous Redemption Series to this Dominion Series. Awakening, Book One, continued the story of Anna and Malcolm in such a consistent manner. Their love story, family, and mission to improve the lives of the down-worlders, remained flawlessly connected to the end of Redemption, (the final book of the Redemption Series).

The book was well proofed and well edited. The flow was very good, and created effortless reading. The dialogue was well done, and the plot lines made perfect sense.

This story was so interesting, with enough twists to keep me guessing until the very end. There were so many surprises, it created a compulsion to keep reading. I had to know what happened next. I read straight through and was completely blown away by the ending. I immediately wanted the next book in the series.

5 stars

Now in My Bookbag: Pointe of Breaking by Sarah J. Pepper and Amy Saws

I was given a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review. The opinions expressed are my own.

I love this book. Pointe of Breaking is a raw and passionate contemporary romance with love, betrayal, money and power.

I love the way authors Pepper and Daws have written Adeline, a prima-ballerina who has a big heart and very little money. They capture her intensity, beauty and emotion, both within dance and life. Leo is a fascinating and complex character, written to show not only who he is but also his journey to get there.

The authors have included enough backstory, ancillary characters and intrigue to create a well-layered story that is a thoroughly enjoyable read. There are still too many typos in this book, but the story is superbly written and its main characters feel very real. I highly recommend it.

4 3/4 stars