Friday, January 10, 2025

Review: The Rise and Fall of Miss Fannie's Biscuits: A Cozy Amish Mystery by Wanda E Brunstetter and Martha Bolton


The Rise and Fall of Miss Fannie's Biscuits: A Cozy Amish Mystery
by 
Wanda E Brunstetter
Martha Bolton


Blurb: 

Why Are Baking Contestants Disappearing?

Mysteries have a way of following Fannie Miller, so when she makes it into the finals of the Tuscarawas County Baking Contest and contestants start disappearing, she calls on her old friend Foster Bates, a retired cop and part-time private investigator. Could it be that other finalists are somehow responsible for these disappearances, thinning out the competition? Like the couple on verge of divorce who need the prize money, or the three Beiler sisters, always in a huddle whispering. One thing is for certain—Foster and Fannie will stay on the case until the end, and everyone involved will have learned something important about baking contests, solving mysteries, and life.

New York Times Bestselling Author Wanda E. Brunstetter and Emmy-Nominated Author Martha Bolton have teamed up to deliver a delightful whodunit from Ohio’s Amish country.


My Review: 

I have always loved reading Wanda E Brunstetter's Amish books and was curious to find out that she had teamed up with new to me author, Martha Bolton, to write a mystery. I was excited to get my hands on The Rise and Fall of Miss Fannie's Biscuits: A Cozy Amish Mystery and could not wait to dive in to see what it was all about. I thought it was a just the perfect mix of suspense and mystery that made me want to keep reading to find out how it would all end. I loved it.

I am going to give The Rise and Fall of Miss Fannie's Biscuits: A Cozy Amish Mystery five stars. I believe fans of clean mysteries and Amish fiction will enjoy it as much as me. I would love for the writing duo Wanda E Brunstetter and Martha Bolton in the future. 

I received a paperback copy of Brunstetter and Bolton's The Rise and Fall of Miss Fannie's Biscuits: A Cozy Amish Mystery from the publisher, but was not required to write a positive review. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion. 

Review: Cloaked in Beauty (Texas Ever After #3) by Karen Witemeyer


Cloaked in Beauty
(Texas Ever After #3)
by
Karen Witemeyer


Blurb: 

In the heart of the Piney Woods of Texas, Letty Hood has spent the last fifteen years of her life hidden away with her grandmother to escape the deadly schemes of an uncle who wants her dead. Now, with her twenty-first birthday on the horizon, she is forced to accept the escort of a stranger and return to Houston in secret so she can claim a birthright that will make her one of the wealthiest women in Texas. If she lives long enough to inherit. Pinkerton agent Philip Carmichael has one get the Radcliffe heiress home alive. Expecting a spoiled girl, Philip is surprised to encounter a woman of rare strength with a kind soul and keen wit. As they journey together, Letty's resilience wins his admiration, breaking through his hardened cynicism. Yet the threat to Letty grows more menacing with every mile, and Philip fears that keeping her out of harm's way may be just as impossible as keeping her out of his heart."Little Red Riding Hood" and "Sleeping Beauty" entwine for a romantic fairy tale retelling that explores the power of true love conquering even the darkest of nights.


My Review: 

Cloaked in Beauty is the third installment from Karen Witemeyer's Texas Ever After series. It is a retelling mix of Sleeping Beauty and Little Red Riding Hood. I loved how the author was able to bring these two tales intertwined into a late nineteenth century Texas western. I found the story between Letty and Philip to be fun and entertaining. There were a few plot twists that kept me engaged that kept me want to keep reading. I loved it all the way to the end.

Cloaked in Beauty deserves a five star rating. I highly recommend it for readers of fairy tale retellings and clean historical romance. As always, I look forward to the next future release from Karen Witemeyer. 

I received a paperback copy of Karen Witemeyer's Cloaked in Beauty from the author, but was not required to write a review, nor a positive one. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion. 

Thursday, January 9, 2025

Spotlight Book Tour and Giveaway: The Sun's Shadow by Sejal Badani


 

Book Details:

Book Title:  THE SUN'S SHADOW by Sejal Badani
Category:  Adult Fiction (18+), 331 pages
Genre:  Literary
Publisher:  Lake Union
Release date:   January 28, 2025
Content Rating:  PG: Has 2 sex scenes with subtle descriptions. No bad language.



Book Description:

“A captivating story… richly woven narrative with vivid characters. A perfect story."

From the bestselling author of The Storyteller’s Secret comes an unflinching exploration of betrayal, forgiveness, and the healing power of a second chance.

Celine’s life is spiraling out of control. She’s in danger of losing the beloved equestrian farm that was her childhood home. Her distant husband, Eric, is devoting a suspicious amount of time to a stunning new colleague. Then her young son, Brian, receives a devastating cancer diagnosis. How much worse can things get?

Felicity has uprooted her career and her teenage son, Justin, to get closer to Eric. She’s tired of keeping his secrets―that Eric’s frequent “business trips” have been spent playing family with them. Felicity is determined to get her happily ever after, even if it means confronting Celine at a delicate time.

​But when Brian’s prognosis worsens, and a transplant from Justin becomes his best chance at survival, Felicity must make a wrenching decision about her son’s well-being―and Celine must accept that the “other woman” is her only hope. In another life Celine and Felicity might have been friends. Can they put aside the pain between them to do what’s best for their families―and their own futures?



Meet the Author:

Sejal Badani is the Amazon Charts, USA Today, Washington Post, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Storyteller’s Secret and Trail of Broken Wings. She is also a Goodreads Best Fiction award and ABC/Disney Writing Fellowship finalist whose work has been published in over fifteen languages.

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Guest Post:
Why Shutting Down Can Light You Up

My paternal grandmother would visit us from India every few years. She would stay for months, sleeping in the extra bed my father hauled into my room. I would wake up each morning for school to find her cross-legged on the floor, palms turned upward, breathing deeply as she sank into her third or fourth hour of meditation. Still as a statue, she seemed oblivious to my presence, eyes shut, lost in a world that both fascinated and terrified my young mind. Where was she? And how?
When she returned from these daily excursions, she carried with her a profound peace – a calm I so desperately craved in the midst of my tumultuous upbringing. She seemed impervious to the storms that raged around her, even calming my father’s violent outbursts in ways I had never seen before. At seven, I was in awe. She asked me to sit with her, teaching me the Jain mantra—the foundation of our belief system. I recited it silently and repeatedly, drawing deeper into this calm state that was foreign to me.
Over the years, a pattern formed: when she visited, I joined her in meditation, and my life felt calmer, more in control. But in the years between, when she was gone, I became a vessel for my father’s anger, losing my sense of self to his. Two opposing worlds, neither of which made sense to me. After her death, the days with her became a distant memory.
When I transitioned from law to writing, I entered another new world: young children at home, bills to pay, and a career with no clear direction. I sought calm amidst the chaos. When external circumstances failed to provide relief, I tried to reconnect with the past, to replicate the peace I had felt with her. But the reality of small children—one climbing onto my back while the other plopped into my lap—made it impossible. Accepting it not meant to be, I chose other means instead to draw water from a rock – otherwise known as writing a novel.
Years passed, and I found myself falling into a rhythm: an idea, followed by stress, an outline, more stress, writing, stress. Publish. Stress. In between, raise children. I came to accept that stress was simply the cost of doing the work I loved. Meanwhile, my husband, who had always kept a traditional career, turned to running as an outlet. He’d been a long-distance runner in school and college, and as work became more stressful, he increased his mileage. The difference in him before and after was striking. He was calmer, happier, and seemed to handle the daily grind with greater ease. His example sparked something in me. Could running be his form of meditation?
I decided to try again. I carved out fifteen minutes a day just for myself. It felt like a breath of fresh air. I gradually increased both the frequency and duration, recognizing the value add. Then, I tried something new—quick bursts of meditation before and during the writing process. Would it help me when I was stuck on a scene? Could connecting with my higher self unlock the muse I sought? I was shocked when the writing process became easier and more enjoyable. The answer wasn’t external but internal. I felt like a child who had just discovered a new toy.
Meditation has since become an integral part of both my personal and professional life. Sometimes, I only have five minutes; other times, I can carve out an hour. I have never attempted my grandmother’s three-hour rituals, though it remains on my bucket list. Regardless of the time spent, I have found that silencing my mind while connecting to something deeper is both peaceful and powerful. And for that, I am profoundly grateful.


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Spotlight Book Tour and Giveaway: The Tales of Charlie Wags: New York City by Sofie Wells & Ali Barclay



 Book Details:


Book Title:  The Tales of Charlie Wags: New York City by Sofie Wells & Ali Barclay
CategoryChildren's Fiction (Ages 3-7), 32 pages
GenreChildren's Picture Book. 
Publisher: Kendam Press
Publication Date: January 6, 2025.
Content Rating: G
Book Description:

Charlie Wags is a seemingly ordinary pup. He sits on command, is appropriately needy, and only sometimes begs for treats.

But Charlie has an extraordinary secret. He loves to travel the world and has a special trick to do so: his wagging tail can whisk him away to far-off places.

This time, he’s off to the Big Apple!

Embark on a panoramic tour of New York City led by ever-curious pup, Charlie Wags! From the serenity of Central Park to the dazzling lights of Times Square, Charlie explores the city that never sleeps before returning home for bedtime.

Wherever you may be, The World Is Just a Wag Away ™
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Meet the Authors:

Sister-author duo Sofie Wells and Ali Barclay form the writing team behind The Tales of Charlie Wags picture book series. The series offers young explorers a baseline introduction to the world’s most famous cities. As daughters of immigrants, their family heritage exposed the sisters to the importance of cultural diversity early on. Their parents prioritized showing them the world, even on a tight budget. This instilled in them the idea that travel is one of the best forms of education.

​Knowing that not all children had the chance to explore the world firsthand, Sofie and Ali decided to put pen to paper and create a story they had in their minds for many years about a globetrotting dog. Their series mission is simple: provide a conversational understanding of the world’s most famous cities through charming stories that make far-off places accessible to every child and family.


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Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Guest Review and Giveaway: Little Boy Blue by Margaret Fenton

Little Boy Blue by Margaret Fenton

Little Boy Blue: Social Worker Claire Conover Mystery #4 
by Margaret Fenton 
Publisher: Aakenbaaken & Kent 
(Oct, 2024) 
Category: Mystery, Amateur Sleuth 
Tour Dates November 4-27, 2024 
ISBN: 978-1958022184 
 Available in Print and ebook, 
228 pages 
Little Boy Blue

Description Little Boy Blue by Margaret Fenton

The latest installment in Fenton’s acclaimed southern mystery series, Claire Conover Mysteries, featuring Birmingham, Alabama child welfare social worker Claire Conover, Little Boy Blue is a confident, compelling, and captivating tale about long-buried secrets, revenge—and how nothing, absolutely nothing, is quite as it seems. Claire Conover is in the midst of personal upheaval: an indiscretion has cost Claire her relationship with longtime love Grant Summerville, and she is trying to weather the challenges of being a single foster mother to 13-year-old LaReesa Jones. At least her job hasn’t put her in danger again—at least until Grant is accused of child abuse by a former employee, Regina Maynard. Even though she and Grant are broken up, Claire vows to prove his innocence, despite repeated protests and warnings from her Unit Supervisor, Mac McAlister. Convinced of Grant’s innocence, Claire starts to investigate. Then Regina is murdered, and Claire takes charge of Regina’s six-year-old son, Dylan. When she starts to unravel the destruction and chaos Regina left behind, Claire realizes there is no shortage of suspects in Regina's murder, including Grant himself. Regina had plenty of enemies, including people she stole from and ex-lovers she was blackmailing. But who wanted her dead? And more importantly why? Complicating matters even further, LaReesa’s drug-addled biological mother comes back into the picture, causing the teenager to spiral-- and causing Claire immeasurable anxiety over what the future could hold. The stakes have never been higher: against the backdrop of a ticking clock, Claire and Grant must work together to solve Regina’s murder before Grant loses everything. But it’s clear that someone doesn’t want the truth to come to light, and soon Claire herself becomes the target. She’s lost Grant, she’s afraid she could lose LaReesa …but this time, Claire may lose something even more valuable: her life. Teeming with tension, simmering suspense, and a riveting storyline, Little Boy Blue is mesmerizing. An extraordinary new entry in Margaret Fenton’s Little series, Little Boy Blue is a brilliantly rendered, briskly paced mystery that brims with real, relatable characters, authenticity, and a powerhouse of a plot that will leave readers breathless.

Praise for Social Worker Claire Conover Mysteries

“Did my usual thing of plunging in without reading the blurb on the back cover and my heart sank when I saw the story was about social services and child welfare? So glad I wasn’t put off as this is a great, well told, murder mystery with a cast of interesting characters. The book has a nice writing style and kept me reading as the plot developed at a frantic pace. I had real trouble putting this down and finished it in two sittings as I couldn’t wait to find out the conclusion.”- Kevin Cannon, Monty’s Book Reviews “Claire, a social worker, finds herself involved in the death of a clients child. Little Mikey only 3 dies and when they found out it was because of a drug overdose his mom, -a long time addict gone clean - gets sent to jail. But nothing is quite like it seems because Claire does not give up until she finds out the truth --even if it puts her life in danger. Finished this book in 2 days. Could not put it down.” =-Agnes, Bubbie’s Books “Little White Lies” by Margaret Fenton captured my attention with an intriguing storyline that never wavered throughout. I voraciously tore through the pages of this immersive book in one sitting; it was the ultimate escape from reality! I loved piecing together the clues from this political mystery. The author did an excellent job of illustrating conflict within a relationship. “Little White Lies” had all the necessary ingredients for a deliciously immersive mystery—perfect pacing, well-developed characters, and puzzling clues to uncover. Readers interested in books about racial disparity and familial dysfunction will be quickly immersed in the story.”- Reader Views's Review “Margaret Fenton has given the reader a wonderfully written mystery in Little White Lies that has so much exciting action and so very many lies that the reader will be completely involved and not put it down until the very last page. In Claire, the author gives the reader an excellent main character that we come to care about. Quill says: This is an excellent and well-rounded story that I would recommend to anyone who loves a really good mystery. It would be a huge surprise if, after reading Little White Lies, you don’t turn around and go right out to read the first two books in the series. I, for one, cannot wait to see what happens to Claire and the others in the next book.”- Feathered Quill Book Reviews

Excerpt

“Wait. What?” I could feel my blood rushing to my feet as I slumped onto the sofa.

“The police came to my shop at about three o’clock. Regina’s body was found in a lake, off Guyton Road, very close to where I live. Dumped there, they think. She’d been shot.”

“Oh, God.”

“I told the detectives we would meet them at the station off Valleydale Road at five-thirty.” He checked the digital watch on his wrist. “So we have to get going.” 

I went to LaReesa’s room and told her I had an urgent errand to run with Grant, and that I’d be home a little after six-thirty, hopefully. Her gaze was locked on her phone and she grunted and waved a hand at me in response. I had a little concern about leaving her home alone, but there wasn’t much I could do about it.

Grant and I got in his van and went to the Hoover Public Safety Center. Hoover is a large city of 92,000 people that spans two counties, and the police station was in Shelby County, south of us and about twenty minutes away. The large, new Center had a front wall of glass and large concrete columns in the front. We entered the station and talked to the officer at the front desk. Two men, one white and one black, came to the desk and introduced themselves as Detectives Graves and Jefferson. Grant and I were separated. He gave me a nervous glance and squeezed my hand before I was shown to a small room with a table and four chairs. 

I was with the white detective, Detective Graves, and another man who didn’t introduce himself and was apparently there just to take notes.  Graves, like most cops I knew, had the air of an ex-military man; his posture was ramrod straight and his dark blond hair cut into a crew cut.  His blue suit was neatly pressed. He began, “Thank you for meeting with me. Your name, and Mr. Summerville’s, came up in the system when we began investigating this case. He’s your boyfriend, correct?” 

“Sort of.”

“Sort of?”

“We broke up in January. We’ve been spending a bit of time together recently, because of Regina and all her mess.”

He picked up the file and opened it, and I could see the printed copy of the text that Regina had sent Grant last Saturday. Several other copies of police reports were also there. “I understand Mr. Summerville has been having problems with Regina Maynard for quite some time.”

I answered, “It’s really gotten bad these past two weeks.”

“When was the last time you saw Regina?”

“In person, face to face? Hardly ever. She threw a large rock through Grant’s window last night as we were having dinner. I assume you have the note that was tied to it?”

The detective studied the papers. “I do.”

“She was stealing from Grant, and his clients. She has a history of stealing, even back to her high school days.”

The detective’s eyes narrowed. “How do you know that?”

I took a deep breath. “Regina Maynard made a false report of child abuse against Grant Summerville. I work for DHS, in the child welfare department, and we have been investigating her case. Where is Dylan, by the way?”

The detective looked alarmed. “Dylan?” he asked.

“Her son. She has a six-year-old son. My colleague and I have been trying to work out where she lives, but have had no luck.”

“The address on her Alabama driver’s license was an apartment at The Falls and Woods apartments.”

“She doesn’t live there anymore.”

“We know.”

“She doesn’t live with her parents, either. They live up in Hayden and have told DHS that they haven’t seen her in six months.”

“I’m going to have to send someone up there to do the notification. Do you have their address?”

“I can probably get it, if I can make a phone call?”

“Make it quick.”

I pulled out my cell phone and dialed Russell’s number. He answered, “What’s up?”

“Hey, I’m with the Hoover police and I can’t talk long. Regina Maynard is dead. Do you know her parent’s address, offhand?”

“What? Dead? She’s dead?”

“Her body was found in the lake off Guyton Road. Address?”

He told me the address in Hayden, which I repeated as he stated it. The detective wrote it down.

“Are you still at work?”

“Yeah, I am.”

“Can you go update Mac? Tell him I’ll call him later.”

“Will do. Call me later, too, please.”

“I will. Bye.”

The detective focused on me again. “What makes you sure it was her, last night?”

“We saw her car. A little white Kia Rio.”

 “We think she was murdered a little after ten this morning. She was shot in the chest and abdomen. The autopsy will be done Monday, at the coroner’s office.” 

I asked, “Do you know where she was murdered?”

He thought for a moment before answering me. “We think it had to have been close to where she was dumped, but we don’t know the exact location. We got a search warrant for Mr. Summerville’s house and that’s being executed as we speak.”

“What? Now?”

“Yes, now.”

“But Grant didn’t kill Regina. He wouldn’t do that.”

“But he does own a gun. One he bought recently.”


©Margaret Fenton


Little Boy Blue by Margaret FentonAbout Margaret Fenton

Award winning author, Margaret Fenton spent nearly ten years as a child and family therapist for her county’s child welfare department before focusing on writing. Hence, her work tends to reflect her interest in social causes and mental health, especially where kids are concerned. She has been a planning coordinator of Murder in the Magic City since its inception in 2003. Margaret lives in the Birmingham suburb of Hoover with her husband, a retired software developer, and their adorable Papillons. She received her B.A. in English from the Newcomb College of Tulane University. Website: https://margaretfenton.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557966351056

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Sal's Review

An absolutely thrilling mystery from an author who knows her stuff! 

'Little Boy Blue,' by Margaret Fenton has everything a mystery-lover could want in a novel – suspense, intrigue, murder and justice being served. The fourth book in this series gets off on a bang when Alabama social worker Claire Conover's ex-boyfriend Grant is accused of child molestation by a woman whom he recently fired from his business. 

Claire knows immediately that the accusation is false and suspects that the accuser, a woman named Regina Maynard, is trying to get back at Grant for firing her after he discovered that she was stealing money. But, when Regina is found dead after having been shot and dumped into a lake, Claire realizes that the mystery of who killed the woman is going to be harder to solve than she anticipated. It turns out that Regina had more than a few enemies, and no shortage of threats against her life. 

Claire must engage in some amateur sleuthing to find out who wanted Regina dead and find a way to save the man that she still loves from being accused himself. 

Margaret Fenton has created a really well-plotted and tightly-written amateur detective series with this one! I knew right away that I was going to like Claire and I definitely did. She was smart, compassionate and ultimately very kind, while still not willing to take crap from anyone. I love that in a character, especially a female character! 

In addition, I really enjoyed her adoptive daughter, Lareesa and the storyline surrounding her. I don't see too many stories with adoptive parents as the protagonists, and I know a lot of people that I could recommend this book to for that alone! 

This was a five star read for me, and one that I would be happy to re-read any time!


Little Boy Blue by Margaret Fenton

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Review: A Hundred Magical Reasons by Laura DeNooyer

 


A Hundred Magical Reasons by Laura DeNooyer
Genre: Historical Fiction/ Dual Timeline


Blurb: 


Most fairy tales have happy endings, but is it too late for this one? After all, Mrs. Gordon is eighty-eight.
Dragons of a different kind pursue Mrs. Gordon and her scribe, Carrie Kruisselbrink. In 1980 after college graduation, during the summer of her private rebellion, Carrie defies parental expectations and pursues her cafe dream. While waiting for funding, she takes a job with the disgruntled town recluse, Mrs. Charlotte Rose Gordon, to help clear her husband’s name of a 1918 crime. But Carrie never expects to encounter her own fears and soul-searching.
Mrs. Gordon immerses Carrie in her childhood and young adult years at the Broderick Resort and Tearoom—and in young Charlotte’s growing friendship with The Wizard of Oz author. Winsome Mr. L. Frank Baum and his family spend summers at nearby Macatawa Park in the early 1900s. Though Charlotte’s fancies are squelched at home by pious parents, Mr. Baum draws out her imagination in enchanting ways she never dreamed possible.
But what turned Mrs. Gordon into such a bitter woman? Carrie longs to find out. As she  accompanies Mrs. Gordon on the bumpy road of her memoirs, they find common ground in battling their respective dragons. In this modern day fairy tale that weaves through 1980 and the early 1900s, Mr. Baum’s influence impacts their own personal quests on a hero’s journey neither anticipates.



Endorsements:


“‘Coming here was like indulging in chocolate fudge after months of cold porridge’ perfectly describes my feelings as I turned pages filled with fascinating, well-developed characters and settings. L. Frank Baum comes to life with such whimsical detail, I found myself wishing I too could have become friends with him. This delightful story is a must-read.”  

—Michelle Shocklee, award-winning author of Appalachian Song and Count the Nights by Stars


“As imagination leaps from the page, DeNooyer draws wisdom and whimsy from fairytales and allegories to help her characters find their happily-ever-after. Creativity and charm will steal your heart.”    — Barbara M. Britton, Amazon bestselling author of the Tribes of Israel series


“This wonderful story will leave you mesmerized and pondering the message long after you close the final satisfying page.” 

—Liz Tolsma, bestselling author of What I Left For You 


“Impressively researched and beautifully told, this story is full of heart, brains, and courage!”

—Amanda Wen, Carol Award-winning author of The Rhythm of Fractured Grace


“Embark on an enchanting journey as a young woman and an older companion form an unexpected bond rooted in a love for books.”     

—Suzanne Woods Fisher, bestselling author of The Moonlight School


“Baum’s character rings true; his influence on a child becomes the catalyst in a family drama that unfolds across generations. I was pulled into the lives of Carrie and Charlotte, hoping each would find her fairytale ending. By the close of the book I not only wanted a sequel, I wanted a companion cookbook and a soundtrack!”  

— Jane Albright, former International Wizard of Oz Club president


“Theologian and writer Frederick Buchner wrote that a great story should do three things: Seek, treasure, and tell secrets. Laura DeNooyer has accomplished all three with singularity. This mesmerizing saga is beautifully written, a treasure for all ages. It’s an epic story you won’t want to ever leave. I didn’t.”  

—Award-winning author Jane Kirkpatrick, author of Across the Crying Sands



About the Author: 


Laura DeNooyer thrives on creativity and encouraging it in others. A Calvin College graduate, she is a teacher, wife, parent of four adult children, and an award-winning author of heart-warming historical and contemporary fiction. Her first novel, All That Is Hidden, won the Artisan Book Excellence Award and was a semi-finalist in Serious Writer’s Book of the Decade. When she’s not writing, you’ll find her reading, walking, drinking tea with friends, or taking a road trip.









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My Review:


I found that A Hundred Magical Reasons is a fabulous introduction to Laura DeNooyer's writing. I can say how much I just loved this book. It was a great way for me to start off my 2025 reading. I enjoyed all of the characters and getting to know them. The vivid details made me feel as if I was right there. It intriguing seeing the vision of what  L Frank Baum was like in his time. A wonderful tale I did not want to put down until the very end.

I am giving A Hundred Magical Reasons a very well deserved five plus stars. I highly recommend it for fans of dual timeline novels. I would love to read more like this one from Laura DeNooyer in the future. This one is definitely not one to be missed. 

I received a digital advanced reader copy of Laura DeNooyer's A Hundred Magical Reasons from the author, but was not required to write a review, nor a positive one. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion.