The Adventures of Jerry the Golf Ball by Robert Siegel
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

And then there it was the lip of the cup, and finally that glorious sound, KERPLUNK!

Jerry the golf ball dreamed of being used in a professional tournament by a big-name golfer. But what he thought was an easy trip to a trophy case turned into a path through the hazards, Jerry encounters all the different hardships of being a golf ball with some pretty interesting results.

Carefree and fun, though short, The Adventures of Jerry the Golf Ball will keep you shaking your head – it’s amazing what that little golf ball can get into, and out of, before he’s run his course.

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Wraith’s Forest by L J Leger
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

“I’ve been waiting for you.”

Every twenty-five years, the Tree of Providence blooms, and a girl is chosen to go into the Wraith’s forest to pick the harvest. Jenna knows that as long as she stays on the path she is safe from the Wraith. But after she finds a bruised fruit and sees the Wraith following her, she is shaken and stumbles – into the forest.

To atone for the bruised fruit – needed to brew a magic draught to keep the valley protected – Jenna is sent to find the Wraith and retrieve the magic blade. But meeting the Wraith changes Jenna, and she finds out the truth behind the harvest.

Though short, Wraith’s Forest quickly captures the reader’s interest in Jenna and her world, as well as her fear of and curiosity towards the Wraith. Her character develops, showing courage and fortitude that others who walked the forest lacked, while the Wraith’s character is slowly learned about throughout the story as Jenna learns about him.

Reminiscent of “Beauty and the Beast,” Wraith’s Forest is a fast read that puts a new spin on a classic love tale.

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Draykon by Charlotte E. English
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

‘People should know, at least. They can make those choices for themselves.’

Llandry stumbles upon a cave with a curious stone in it. A glittering dark indigo gem, the “istore” is her favorite to work with. When she gets talked into taking her jewelery to the Darklands market, her pieces are a huge hit and become the talk of the Seven Realms. Among her admirers, Lady Eva, the High Summoner herself, is also drawn to the gem.

But when Eva’s ring is stolen and her best friend is murdered for her own jewelry, both Eva and Llandry are pulled into a mystery that sets them racing to figure out what the istore before more deaths occur.

Once acquainted with the terminology of the world, the story flows smoothly, alternating between the viewpoints of the two main characters. The difference in the “high society” and “working class” are interwoven, yet they work together well. The characters grow, transforming into stronger people, and develop relationships and traits that add further depth to them.

Beautifully written, Draykon brings the reader into the Seven Realms to travel along with Eva and Llandry, learning with them as they try to save their land. A strong read for any fantasy/mystery lover, and a great intro to the series.

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