I received a new review for SHOTGUN WEDDING, Book 13: Adventures in Amethyst Series (in Adventures in Amethyst Trio of Holiday Romances):
 
5 Stars! “Of the three stories in the Adventures in Amethyst Trio of Holiday Romances collection, SHOTGUN WEDDING is my favorite. The author manages to convey what each character is going through. The emotions really hit home to me. Many readers will feel an instant connection to Eden since she deals with battling her weight and low self-esteem. All of us have felt that way at some time or another in our lives. The author even shows how the actions of adults can affect the children. This is a wonderful tale of love, uncertainty, remorse, and people striving to do better. Fantastic!” ~Huntress Reviews
 
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I received a new review for ADVENTURES IN AMETHYST TRIO OF HOLIDAY ROMANCES:
 
“I read the Adventures in Amethyst Trio of Holiday Romances collection--including NEVER A BRIDE (Book 11), UNLUCKY IN LOVE (Book 12), and SHOTGUN WEDDING (Book 13)--back-to-back since these books are interconnected. While each story stands alone, readers don’t have to read them all to fully enjoy. However, if you read all three, I believe you’ll feel more satisfied. There is very little from this author that I haven’t fully enjoyed. Karen Wiesner is a terrific storyteller who’s able to show the reader all the inner turmoil her main characters experience.” ~Huntress Reviews
 
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I received a new review for UNLUCKY IN LOVE, Book 12: Adventures in Amethyst Series (in Adventures in Amethyst Trio of Holiday Romances):
 
“Layla and Adam both rush back to Amethyst, determined to break up the new love interests their former girlfriend/boyfriend have. Instead, the author, in her devious way, pushes Layla and Adam together by making the weather extremely wintery and ensuring that there is only one cabin for rent in the area, so they must share it. The pair do a lot of talking, comparing, and soul searching. I enjoyed watching them bond, realize and accept their faults, and commit to some changes. Worth your time and money.” ~Huntress Reviews
 
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I received a new review for NEVER A BRIDE, Book 11: Adventures in Amethyst Series (in Adventures in Amethyst Trio of Holiday Romances):
 
4 Stars! "[In NEVER A BRIDE,] Charlize coming back into his life was the best thing to ever happen to Ben. (And for Charlize.) I enjoyed this story very much. Just a hint of danger kept things interesting. I kept reading long past my bedtime to see what would happen next.  There is very little from this author that I have not fully enjoyed. Karen Wiesner is a terrific storyteller who is able to show the reader all the inner turmoil that her main characters are experiencing. I understand that Layla's story [UNLUCKY IN LOVE] will be next. Here is hoping that the lady changes her ways." ~Huntress Reviews
 
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I received a new review for NO ORDINARY LOVE, Book 1: Incognito Series:

​4 Stars! “This novel maintains intense tension and suspense throughout without falling back on constant "action" (something I try to avoid in my reading, because I find it more confusing than exciting). The love between Vincent and Kira, as well as his reluctant devotion to the mentor he hasn't seen in many years, clashes with the pervasive feeling that we -- along with the characters -- are never sure who can be trusted. I sympathized with both Kira's reservations about trusting Vincent while he hides so many secrets from her and Vincent's frustration about not being able to keep her safe. Both come across as strong characters, whom we root for even when they seem to be making unwise choices. The mystery of Kira's origin is gradually unfolded with just enough slow reveal to keep the reader eager for more.” ~award-winning author Margaret L. Carter
 
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I received a new review for INDOMITABLE, Book 4: Arrow of Time Chronicles:
 
4 Stars! "This final volume in the Arrow of Time Chronicles effectively weaves together all the story arc threads developed in the previous three books in a satisfying conclusion. Alliances become stronger under the shadow of a common danger. Not without loss, the civilized worlds of the galaxy are saved (for now). Our favorite couples overcome serious threats to their relationships in believable ways. The reformed villain achieves redemption (one of my favorite tropes). As in the rest of the series, the principal  characters have appealing, individualized personalities, and the worldbuilding highlights the differences among the various cultures even as they begin to accept their newly revealed commonalities. The lingering mystery of those common elements and the "yes, but" epilogue don't, for me, detract from the overall sense of closure; those features of the story just lend an increased feeling of realism." ~Award-winning author Margaret L. Carter
 
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I received my first review for UNLUCKY IN LOVE, Book 12: Adventures in Amethyst Series:
 
5 Stars! “In UNLUCKY IN LOVE, Tally (the heroine in BLAME IT ON THE RAIN, Book 10) remained a good friend despite that Layla did her brother Benji (hero in NEVER A BRIDE, Book 11) wrong in the past. Layla started out believing she was the catch of the county, determined to reclaim the man she wanted to be the one for her. Facing that it was too late might have been the hardest thing she’s ever done except that right now she needs to learn how to put aside her own selfishness and figure out what matters in life. In Book 10, Adam was anything but a hero, but, in Book 12, he’s been through a lot and come out the other side, painfully aware of his unforgivable mistakes in the past. He’s no longer the same jerk who loved Tally and cheated on her as if that wasn’t a conflict. In the process of changing his ways, his feelings have also taken a 180. Returning to the place where his bad deeds blew up in his face is an eye-opener as nothing else could be. In this tale of redemption, two former villains discover that the road to recovery is a long, life-altering one, just as ever finding happiness…and love…again will be.” ~Linda's Reviews
 
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I received a new review for INDELIBLE, Book 3: Arrow of Time Chronicles:
 
4 Stars! “As in the first two volumes, this book skillfully balances the space-epic overarching plot with character and relationship developments. Moreover, the problems of the individuals and couples directly affect the interstellar alliance precariously being formed. We learn more about the nonhuman species and their cultures, while Tori and Raze, newly married, struggle with challenges to their union. A major focus in this novel highlights the reformed villain—one of my favorite tropes—and his onetime lover, both of whom have to deal with deep-seated trust issues. On lighter notes, an engagingly mischievous child character is introduced, and, to my delight, Tori agrees to adopt the alien pet that she briefly encountered in the first volume. In preparation for the climactic crisis of the final book, the personal and galaxy-wide stakes rise to new heights. …an engaging story…” ~Award-winning author Margaret L. Carter
 
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I received my first review for NEVER A BRIDE, Book 11: Adventures in Amethyst Series:
 
5 Stars! “In NEVER A BRIDE, Charlize Seagrave came from an anything-but-happy upbringing. The one bright spot had been her grandmother, who just died. In retrospect, she regrets that she didn’t cherish the little love she’d been given the way she should have. It was easy to feel sympathy for Charlize and the poor choices she made when she was younger.  Ben Johnson is a caring, sensitive man--nothing like Charlize’s psychotic ex-. Being that kind of person, he goes above and beyond with his selfish ex-girlfriend even when maybe he should have given up long ago. Charlize and Ben both deserved happiness, and it was exciting to see the path they took toward each other and a happily-ever-after neither actually expected. I look forward to the next in the series.” ~Linda's Reviews
 
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I received a new review for BABY, BABY, Book 1: Family Heirlooms Series
 
4 Stars! “Believable and emotionally engaging story of growth within a marriage. I enjoyed BABY, BABY very much and loved the way the ending worked out. Robert's wrongheaded attitude is quite believable once we know about his father's bad example, and his coming to terms with the new knowledge about his parents' relationship makes Robert's change of heart credible. I felt sorry for him and even sympathetic to him despite being thoroughly exasperated by him, too. Naturally, my main sympathy was with Tamara.” ~Award-winning author Margaret L. Carter
 
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I received a new review for INEVITABLE, Book 2: Arrow of Time Chronicles
 
​4 Stars! "This second novel in the Arrow of Time Chronicles picks up threads from the first volume while adding new ones. It raises the stakes in the characters' relationships and emotional lives as well as the rocky road toward forming an interplanetary alliance against the aggressive would-be conquerors of the known galaxy. Raze and Tori have declared their love and formed a common-law 'marriage' of the sort that substitutes for legal ties in their culture, but their union doesn't automatically go smoothly in all respects. Meanwhile, we follow other couples who are forming bonds. On the large-scale level, culture clash among species is convincingly presented, and the mysterious phenomena of 'phantom energy' and the inexplicable genetic similarity among inhabitants of distant worlds are explored. Again, the story maintains a skillful balance between the large-scale conflict and the characters' personal crises. To help the reader keep track of people and events, the name of the current viewpoint character appears at the head of each chapter. Like the first book, this one has an extensive appendix with a glossary of terms and lots of background information on the various planetary species and cultures, a feature I like very much. The novel ends with some problems resolved but plenty of loose ends left to draw readers into the next installment." ~Award-winning author Margaret L. Carter
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I received a new review for IMMUTABLE, Book 1: Arrow of Time Chronicles
 
4 Stars! "Epic space adventure with engaging characters! This interstellar adventure set in the twenty-second century deals cleverly with the problems of faster-than-light-travel, instantaneous communication, and relativistic time dilation by invoking alien technology gifted to Earth's refugees. We don't need to understand how it works, because the human protagonists don't understand much about it, not being astrophysicists or engineers. Tori is a librarian, and Raze is a diplomat. They're engaging characters, and their relationship as lifelong friends beginning to realize they're in love with each other is believable and relatable. The potential complication of attempted seduction by a brother-sister pair of advanced aliens is worked out in a mature, compassionate way. Tori's lack of self-confidence is believable, too, not at all carried to ridiculous extremes. I love her collection of pets. We encounter various extraterrestrial species with physical and cultural differences that make each unique but not too alien to identify with. Even the villain, whom we meet in the opening scene, has a potentially sympathetic side. This novel drops a hint, probably to be pursued later in the series, implying a reason why all those species follow the basic human body pattern. The narrative gracefully balances the overarching plot of interstellar warfare and diplomacy with character development and relationships. On the whole, though, this novel is highly recommended for fans of futuristic SF with romantic elements. The conclusion leaves plenty of sequel hooks without resort to a frustrating cliffhanger ending." ~Award-winning author Margaret L. Carter
 
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​I received a new review for BABY, BABY, Book 1: Family Heirlooms Series
 
“I enjoyed BABY, BABY very much and loved the way the ending worked out. Robert's wrongheaded attitude is quite believable once we know about his father's bad example, and his coming to terms with the new knowledge about his parents' relationship makes Robert's change of heart credible. I felt sorry for him and even sympathetic to him despite being thoroughly exasperated by him, too. Naturally, my main sympathy was with Tamara.” ~Award-winning author Margaret L. Carter
 
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I received a new review for INDOMITABLE, Book 4: Arrow of Time Chronicles:
 
5 Stars! “Great characterization and action! INDOMITABLE, the fourth installment in Karen Wiesner’s Arrow of Time Dystopian Science Fiction, brought this series to a satisfyingly suspenseful end. At the end of INDELIBLE, Book 3, I wanted--needed an ending to this story of all the lives the series brought into my world. Would Halon earn his redemption and prove he has the answers to the impending war that may decimate all the worlds in the galaxy? Can he and Vespera finally be together in a world on the brink of annihilation? Will Tori and Raze finally get their happily ever after? It all depends on the multitude of civilizations we’ve met throughout Books 1 through 3, civilizations whose varied environments have shaped them each into unique cultures with their own colors, beliefs, and skills in spite of sharing the same base DNA. Though they all share a common cause--to save their worlds--they still need to trust one another and unite to overcome the evil Sinshe and turn their device of mass destruction into one that will rebuild dying planets and save multiple cultures. Whether sci-fi or romance fan, you will love this series with all its complex plotlines striving valiantly toward a common, triumphant end.” ~Award-winning author Barbara Raffin
 
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​I received a new review for INDELIBLE, Book 3: Arrow of Time Chronicles:
 
5 Stars! "The suspense just keeps rising and building in this series! Whether sci-fi, adventure or romance fan, this series will suck you in. I found myself invested more and more as the author took the reader into the various cultures with all their differences but one ultimate, uniting goal. When I got to the end of INDELIBLE, I almost screamed. I thought it was a trilogy, that there wasn't another installment, and I was left with all these characters' futures hanging in the balance as they race toward a war to end all wars! Then I discovered there was a fourth and final book. Whew! You've got to read Karen Wiesner's Arrow of Time Chronicles!" ~Award-winning author Barbara Raffin
 
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I received a new review for HIDDEN, Book 6: Bloodmoon Cove Spirits Series
 
4 1/2 Stars! "HIDDEN is *creepy*. The wonderful thing about this series is that each story can stand alone. You do not need to read any of the previous titles to enjoy this chilling tale. It starts out slowly, so readers can be introduced to the main and secondary characters. But after the first chapter, things take off at a sprint and they never really slow back down.  The characters are well developed, believable, and not idiots as many in supernatural romances or movies are. If the situation looks too dangerous, alternatives are discussed. Of course, thanks to the imp that must rest on this author's shoulder, it does not matter. *Something* will force them to make a move and pray for the best. I loved every second of this spooky tale." ~Huntress Reviews
 
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I received a new review for Fire & Ice, Book 3: Gypsy Road Series:
 
5 Stars! “Jon had 14 years to harbor fury toward his father after he threw him out of the house when he was just a teenager over a situation with Jon’s troublesome girlfriend Jessie. As a doctor, his old man worked endless hours that had driven Jon’s mother to irreversible actions, devastating them all and causing Jon to be raised by the housekeeper. Jon’s bitter sense of betrayal is justifiable. It was hard to see a young family torn apart like that.
 
“Tracey is easy to love. She organizes the mess in the office of Jon, Rod, and Blackie’s business and shares a house with Jon and Blackie, cooking for them and generally mothering them.  She’s not a fan of Jon’s on-again, off-again girlfriend Jessie and truthfully any romantic notions she’s had over Jon have been squashed because of the selfish vixen he can’t seem to say no to, even when he should.
 
“I wept over Jon and Tracie’s seemingly impossible predicaments that would take a miracle to sort out. Get out the tissues for this one. You’ll need them.” ~Linda's Reviews
 
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I received a new review for my very first published book, LEATHER & LACE, Book 1: Gypsy Road Series:
 
5 Stars! “In this light contemporary romance, Bethany Briggs is a shy, virginal salon owner. Her older brother raised her after their parents died. Needless to say, he’s overprotective despite that she’s 24. She’s so naïve he’s afraid if she’s allowed to make her own decisions--and mistakes--she’ll get hurt.
 
“On the surface, Rod Summers is the very definition of bad boy. I was skittish of him from the minute he walked into Bethany’s salon. The rumors about his temporary conquests are legendary. Even someone as sweet as Bethany has heard them. Yet her heart beats faster at her first sight of him while Rod has truly never met anyone like her before. This couple from completely different worlds embodies the romantic ideals of leather and lace. I loved this story.” ~Linda's Reviews
 
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I received my first review for Shotgun Wedding, Book 13: Adventures in Amethyst Series:
 
5 Stars! “In SHOTGUN WEDDING, Trevor’s bygone downfall in the form in Delaney, a hot divorcee, returns to him like a harbinger ghost of Christmas past. His wife Eden questions if his pledge to never again make a fool of himself--or her--over Delaney was just a pie-crust promise to convince her not to divorce him last time. I really felt for Eden as she struggled with the situation and her own self-worth and self-respect. Trevor is as clueless about women as he is about technology, but he’s made up for his mistakes in the past and he’s been working so hard to do right by his siblings who run the resort with him that he may have overlooked his immediate family of  late. Ultimately, his heart was in the right place, and I couldn’t help loving him for that. This is a fun, feel-good holiday story with an intriguing little twist I didn’t see coming at the end.” ~Linda’s Reviews
 
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I received a new review for 2-in-1 Supernatural Romance Novellas including The Amethyst Star and Creatures of the Night:
 
5 Stars! "In the first story, The Amethyst Star, a futuristic romance, I felt very sad that Lady Sher, a human queen and the last of her kind, could never be free to love given that the world has changed drastically since the Intergalactic war. Randolf is a prince from the planet Chaashane. Protecting Lady Sher is his only option--as is loving her from afar. This story does a good job of showing how sometimes the world needs to change and it takes strong beings to stand up for injustice.
 
"The second story in this collection, Creatures of the Night, is a paranormal romance. Susanna Heath meets a dark and mysterious man. Nicholai's old-fashioned manners and fervent passion for the heroine almost made me swoon. This story wasn't what I expected, which was what made it so unusual and enjoyable."
 
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I received a new review for 2-in-1 Supernatural Romance Novellas including The Amethyst Star and Creatures of the Night:
 
5 Stars! "In the first story, The Amethyst Star, a futuristic romance, I felt very sad that Lady Sher, a human queen and the last of her kind, could never be free to love given that the world has changed drastically since the Intergalactic war. Randolf is a prince from the planet Chaashane. Protecting Lady Sher is his only option--as is loving her from afar. This story does a good job of showing how sometimes the world needs to change and it takes strong beings to stand up for injustice.
 
"The second story in this collection, Creatures of the Night, is a paranormal romance. Susanna Heath meets a dark and mysterious man. Nicholai's old-fashioned manners and fervent passion for the heroine almost made me swoon. This story wasn't what I expected, which was what made it so unusual and enjoyable."
 
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I received a new review for WOODCUTTER'S GRIM SERIES, Volume I (Books 1-3 and The Final Chapter):
 
5 Stars! "Books 1-3 of the series and The Final Chapter are contained in this collection that scared me silly, and, trust me, I don't scare easily.
 
"In Papa, Book 1, Ms. Wiesner's retelling of Hansel and Gretel with a twist will make you hunger for more of these reinvented fairy tales. My heart went out to Rand and Amy. After a loveless marriage he couldn't seem to escape, Rand finally divorces his wife, who is the mother of his children. With Amy, he's at last found someone to love who loves him back. When his ex-wife and their young son and daughter are killed, Rand and Amy try to heal, but it seems past sins and a wicked curse won't let them.
 
In Book 2, Blood of Amethyst, the horror continues with a loose retelling of the story Rumplestiltskin. Amethyst and her father's farm is too close to the woods where the evil in Woodcutter's Grim is said to lurk. But her relationship with Gabe, the sheriff in town and the Guardian of the Protectorate that is the only defense against the evil, reaches an ultimatum with her pregnancy and imminent birth of their first child. The horrifying choice she makes and the consequences of that decision set the tone for everything that follows this story in the series.
 
"In Dancing to the Grave, Book 3, the author continued to freak me out with a chilling, twisty-turny rendition of The Pied Piper of Hamelin. Amethyst's best friend Diane is the heroine in this story. After an extremely rough few years apart, Diane and her husband Kurt, a member of the Protectorate, are trying to put their marriage and lives back together. But, after what happened in the previous story, the evil that lives in Woodcutter's Grim is out for revenge. Even as I was rooting for this couple to come out victorious, a happily-ever-after seemed like the least likely scenario.
 
"The Amethyst Tower, the very last book in the Woodcutter's Grim Series, finishes out this collection, which contained an explanation from the author on the suggested reading order of the books in the series. Luckily, Wiesner
*does* recommend reading The Amethyst Tower directly after reading Books 1-3--even before going on to Books 4-10. All those books were written in a way that assumes the reader has already read The Amethyst Tower, which is kind of a time-travel fantasy story loosely based on Rapunzel.
 
"The Amethyst Tower is a complicated, thrilling tale of good versus evil, hope and patience, and epic triumph only earned by never giving up, no matter how impossible the odds.
 
"The Final Chapter concludes an awesome series that I didn't want to stop reading. Highly recommended!" ~Linda's Reviews
 
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I received a new review for KALEIDOSCOPE SERIES (Books 1-7):
5 Stars! “In the Kaleidoscope Series, secondary characters that appeared in Book 1 are brought into the next six short stories in the series.
 
"In Perfect Cadence, Book 1, Joshua had more self-control them most when the woman of his dreams came into his life--at exactly the wrong time. But, years later, when she reappears once more, he has a second chance at finding everything he ever wanted. Keri has the worst luck in men imaginable. But what a lot of fun when luck is finally in her favor. 
 
“Book 2, In Cahoots With Cupid, Keri's boss Angela is the heroine. I loved that six-year old Kiowa told ten-year-old Angela that he’d marry her one day. His tenacity in pursuing her was inspiring.
 
"Behind Amethyst Eyes, Book 3, Rob’s been flirting with Aimee like crazy, but it wasn't until her co-workers convinced her to get a makeover that he saw a woman he could fall for. Aimee and her fiery temper were fun and intriguing. I loved seeing Rob sweat under it!
 
“In Book 4, Jordana’s Chair, Dex is smooth, well-dressed and hot as a firecracker. He could have had any of the gorgeous women flocking around him that he wanted. Yet it’s quiet, simple Jordana, his next door neighbor and a woman who’s trying to put her broken life back together, that intrigues him the most.  I laughed and cried for and with these characters. Ultimately, I was elated with every triumph they earned over the cruelty of life.
 
"In Book 5, Paper Tiger, Billy has waited for years to get Roni to marry him. I was impressed that he never faltered in his certainty that he wanted her for life. But Roni was hiding something that kept her from taking chances with those she loves. I was riveted with the suspense of this story set with Halloween horrors.
 
"In Cabin Fever, Book 6, Shayna is a divorcee with a seven-year-old son. Her ex-husband left her insecure and untrusting. Falling in love with Dakota was the easiest thing in the world--for Shayna and for me. He tenderly took care of his students, one of them Shayna’s son. The agonizing pain of his past, losing what mattered most to him, was something I felt vividly in these pages.
 
“In Book 7, The Longest Night, Jolie married Jag, an international photographer years ago, when she was young and too in love to realize how hard a long-distance relationship could be. Living their lives separate most of any given year was too hard, and I cheered when she decided to start divorce proceedings. But there’s more to Jag--and this marriage--than meets the eye.
 
“I loved reading these interconnected stories.” ~Linda's Reviews
 
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I received new reviews for Woodcutter’s Grim Series, BRIDGE OF FIRE, Book 10:
 
Out of the Ashes, Part 1:
 
“Long was Liam alone. This changed in Italy when he met Adaryn Azar. The pair fell in love almost immediately. But Liam knew very little about his new wife, Adaryn. She, also, had been alone for a very long time…hunted by [a dangerous creature].  I found the character of Liam/William to be fully formed in my mind. I came to feel as if I understood him. Two secondary characters…Torin and his daughter, Celee…I…came to care for. I can only hope that they get their own story told somewhere in this three-part tale. We shall see. [To tell this tale Wiesner couldn’t] say too much. …I do not see how the author could have done better.” ~Huntress Reviews
 
A New Beginning, Part 2:
 
4 Stars! “Part 2 picks up where the first left off. In order to fully understand this novel you must read the previous one.  The character of Adaryn becomes more fleshed out. I feel as though I am beginning to understand her more. Much more time is devoted to her and the pregnancy. I am looking forward to the birth and eager to see what happens in the sanctuary. There is so much going on that I do not see how the author can possibly tie them together and bring them all to a close within only one more part. But this author often surprises me.” ~Huntress Reviews
 
Into the Sun, Part 3:
 
4 Stars! “Each part must be read in order. Otherwise, you will be lost and unable to fully understand what is happening. Each chapter begins with the name of the character that is being followed. All three parts of the story are told in the viewpoint of multiple characters. The mysterious Nazarha Pallaton finally appears. I found her character to be the most interesting. (Other than that of a certain splintercat's!) Nazarha has been helping fight the evil in Woodcutter's Grim, as did her mother before her, long before Liam and his family arrive. Though she only now enters the story, the author mentioned Nazarha the Seer several times in the previous part, so I felt as though I already knew something about her and she felt very familiar to her. Perhaps this is why I was drawn to the character.  From the middle of this part until the very end, I was on the edge of my seat. I could feel time running out and sense the rush to be ready. A very satisfying ending to the [BRIDGE OF FIRE] tale.” ~Huntress Reviews
 
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