The Fire in the Glass and The Shadow of Water are two of my favorite reads of this year. This is a novella about Lily trying to help her fellow Charismatic and best friend, Sam. I was glad this story featured Sam so prominently because he's my favorite character in the series. I can't wait for Bridge of Ash to come out!
Ms. Benson, I hope you have plans to write a book for Sam at some point. He really needs a HEA!
I highly recommend The Charismatics series for fans of historical mysteries with paranormal elements and romance....more
This was an intense, powerful, and heartrending short story centered on Lily trying to5 stars - Historical Mystery/Thriller/Paranormal/Fantasy Novella
This was an intense, powerful, and heartrending short story centered on Lily trying to save her best friend, Sam Wu, from a dangerous path of revenge. He's my favorite character in this series, so I really hope we see more of him in future books. I also hope he finds peace at some point. Is it too much to ask for happy endings for him, Lily and Strangford, and the other Charismatics? I hope not. I can't wait for Bridge of Ash to come out.
This story is available for free from the author's website....more
I really enjoyed this thrilling archaeological adventure mystery romance! It’s sort of4.5 stars - Historical Mystery/Action Adventure/Thriller/Romance
I really enjoyed this thrilling archaeological adventure mystery romance! It’s sort of a mix of Indiana Jones, Jungle Cruise, The Mummy, and Lara Croft, but it’s more authentic and not at all silly or cheesy. The Mayan and Aztec cultural references, mythologies, and mysteries were intriguing.
Ellie is a bold, brave, clever, and determined heroine, and I liked her, even though she was stubborn and frustrating at times. (view spoiler)[I didn’t like that she lied to Adam, or that she kept lying to him for so long putting their mission and lives in danger. But she had her reasons, and she was very remorseful and tried to make it right. (hide spoiler)] Adam is a swoon-worthy, perfect hero. He’s sexy, strong, smart, resourceful, skilled, brave, modest, and gallant.
My only issue with the book is that the ending is abrupt, and I really wanted an epilogue. I’m hoping she writes more adventures for Ellie and Adam and maybe for some of Adam’s friends from his archaeology club.
I’m so glad I’ve discovered author Jacquelyn Benson. The Charismatics series (The Fire in the Glass and The Shadow of Water) are two of my favorite reads this year. And this is another really great read! I’m looking forward to more books from this talented author....more
This was such an intense read! I'm hooked on this series, and I can't wait for Bridge 5 stars - Historical Mystery/Thriller/Paranormal/Fantasy/Romance
This was such an intense read! I'm hooked on this series, and I can't wait for Bridge of Ash to come out!
“Fear the pain of grief. Fear neglecting to embrace life with both your arms and draw all the joy out of it that you can. Fear being stingy with your love or your compassion. But do not fear Death.”...more
I'm so glad this lived up to such a gorgeous cover. I really enjoyed this book. I high5 stars - Historical Mystery/Thriller/Paranormal/Fantasy/Romance
I'm so glad this lived up to such a gorgeous cover. I really enjoyed this book. I highly recommend this for fans of historical mysteries/thrillers with supernatural elements and the promise of romance.
I'm glad it didn't have a cliffhanger ending, but I'm still completely sucked in and ready for more Charismatics! I'm off to download The Shadow of Water....more
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