Book Review: The Immortals: Shadows and Starstone Book One by Cheryl S. Mackey

     When the gods unleash a great darkness onto the planet they must leave the world with some defense. Their decision is to make certain humans into immortals to fight the great battles. They themselves also became these immortal mortals, but have lost their memories. But, what if you didn't want to become an immortal and seek only the peace of death? Many years after the gods made this decision battles against the darkness continue as Emaranthe, Ivo, Jaegar, and Jadeth travel to a mining village to keep the starstone safe. When faced with skeletons, zombies, and a necromancer is it possible for them to save the town and it's secret?
     While I think this was a good book I am not fond of books that leave off before the story is finished as I have often-times stated. I enjoy a good battle as much as the next girl, but almost 4 hours and I feel like it was little more than an intro into a story. I liked the characters and would have liked to know more about them, but I won't be getting any more of these books as I prefer books to be the full story all in one book, not broken into parts. If you are fond of books that leave off then enjoy this. This book is available on Amazon for free at https://amzn.to/36Ws0Nh, but I used my monthly audible credit for it. If you would like it on audible it is $10.47.

Book Review: Trilogy White Stone Book One: Cousin Bertie by Phoenix Elvis Nicholson

   When late night reminisces lead to planning a trip to travel back to the place where they spent most of their summers Susan and Mike don't know what to expect. Cousin Bertie, as she was always called, had to be ancient by now, if she was even still alive. In fact, they didn't know if her house was even still around. That being said, they packed up for a visit and headed out. There they found Bertie, who picked up as if they hadn't been gone but a school-year. But, what secrets lie buried in the stories she has to tell?
     Having just spent the entire day with my boyfriend's grandfather who is fond of his stories followed closely by spending time with my own grandparents I can honestly say that there has been a lot of time travel going on in my brain. That being said, I am always fond of listening to the older generations stories and could sit and listen to them for hours. When talking to my own grandfather I can easily lose 5 hours without realizing it and be not at all contrary about it.
     Cousin Bertie is a sight more southern than my grandparents or those of my boyfriend, however I grew up in southern Kentucky and understood every bit of the talk. I don't know if I wasn't reading closely enough or not, but it seems at points that they jumped from being outside to inside to back again. I remember the transition to outside, but not the one back in. None the less, I liked that my day is ending with more stories and a bit of mystery as well. Why it is a mystery I will leave to you, dear. I will state that I wasn't in the least bit surprised by the revelation.
     If you have someone from the older generation who loves to gab and you can lose yourself in their stories don't hesitate to get this book as well. That being said, you do need to be the sort to enjoy those stories or this book won't hold your interest. This book is available on Amazon for $6.06 at https://amzn.to/3dldEbl.