Books I Gave 5-Star Reviews To: Summer 2021

With the fall upon us (bringing loads of new fall releases to read), I want to share the list of books I gave 5-star reviews to: summer 2021. 

Anyone who knows me from a reviewing standpoint knows that I don't hand out many 5-star reviews. A book really has to go above and beyond, blowing me away, to break out of the "Loved It" (4-star) and into "Must-Read" (5-star). I am known for being blatantly honest with my reviews, and I will link my review to each book below in case you'd like to read it in full.

Many of these books I found courtesy of Reedsy Discovery, although some were reads from fellow authors in my Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter writing community. 

The Lost Heir - Chris Gourley

Epic Fantasy/Dark Fantasy: Anastasia meets Game of Thrones and Horizon: Zero Dawn. 

Saved from death by a warrior/healer at the desert wind's guidance, Button grows up seeking home. But her journey "home" is treacherous... (Read my whole review HERE)

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The Seekers of Genesis (1) - C.J. Walters

Historical Fantasy/Adventure Fantasy

Villow has trained his entire life to be a Guide-to recreate and save an endangered race. His twin brother Dameaon won't let it be easy... (Read my full review HERE)

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Wolves of Adalore - Morgan Gauthier

Epic Fantasy/LitRPG: Game of Thrones meets Lord of the Rings and Fable.

Salome and Crispin spent a lifetime training with a guardian in the woods, unaware of a terrible destiny assigned to them both... (Read my whole review HERE)

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The Zakota Chronicles (2) - Janet Swan

Science Fantasy/Dystopian/Paranormal Romance

An assassination, abduction of her child, and prophecies looming over the Zakotan (human/alien hybrids) people threaten Lady Greer... (Read my full review HERE)

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I am always looking to expand my TBR list!

Which 5-star reads did you have this summer? 

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