Michael Lynes (2)

It's In The Blood by Michael Lynes is an interesting prequel fantasy book to The Blood Series.

This book was not for me - I will say that first and foremost. The synopsis and reviews made it seem like this book would be right up my alley. I love a splash of fantasy here and there and the Greek Gods are super interesting to me. Unfortunately, this book was rather dull and felt kind of goofy. "Blah blah blah" being a literal quote inside of this book. It felt like this book was trying to go for campy and fun yet it kind of fell flat. The odd mixture of fun yet serious didn't work for me. I'm sure many readers will enjoy this book but I did not.

Two out of five stars.

I received this book for free through Goodreads First Reads.… (altro)

I recently read/reviewed another book by this author, “Merry Ex-mas,” which I’d found to be a delightfully fun Christmas Short Story. I then wanted to see what other books this author has written and found this one.

“There is a Reaper” is a book which is diametrically opposed to the first book I’ve read by Michael Lynes, and definitely shows his capability in writing something which is quite emotional.

While losing any loved one to the BIG C, cancer, is an extremely emotional event, losing a young child is more than traumatic, it’s a heart-wrenching event. The child in this book is the author’s and his wife’s five-year-old son, Christopher Aaron.

The intimate story here, has been writing with none of the author’s apparent pathos being left out. The author and his wife never could have imagined the almost nightmarish journey they’d be facing with the myriad of hospital, specialists, treatments; all in the name of trying to save their son’s life.

Reading about their son’s passionate fight against a merciless enemy, and his bravery which some adults are unable to project, truly pulls at heartstrings of anyone reading this book.

For having shared with his readers an intensely formidable look into an extremely personal family matter; I more than happy to give Mr. Lynes the 5 STARS he’s gotten from this reviewer.… (altro)