Kinetic by Anna Durand

Kinetic by Anna Durand
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Kinetic (Psychic Crossroads #3) by Anna Durand is a great addition to the romantic psychic suspense genre and truly starts out with a bang. A bombing in a cafe nearly takes the life of Sean's best friend David, and opens up a can of worms that Sean never saw coming. When Kira entered the cafe she only intended to use her psychic powers to fill the building with a smoke bomb, not a real bomb. Then when Kira's life intersects with Sean's, sparks fly, as Sean determines to find out anything he can about the bombing. This is solid and substantial writing with a strong plot, well described characters, and a fast pace. You get to know the characters well as the story moves along, their motivations and their backstories. Durand has a great command of language and story structure. If you enjoy learning more about psychics this is a great story to that end. While it may be helpful to read books 1 and 2 in this series, this book stands solidly on its own as well. Highly recommend.

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The Cats of Laughing Thunder: Guide for Kids and Money by S.S. Curtis

The Cats of Laughing Thunder: Guide for Kids and Money (The Cats of Laughing Thunder by S. S. Curtis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Cats of Laughing Thunder: Guide for Kids and Money (The Cats of Laughing Thunder (Nonfiction) Book 3) by S.S. Curtis is a great book about money for kids. The author writes in a way that is understandable for kids even when explaining some complex subjects. From getting that first paying job to investing to buying real estate, there is a lot of information in this book that will help young kids get a fuller understanding of money, making money, saving, donating, and much more. The illustrations are great as they depict a bunch of cute cats, there are photos too, as well as quotes from famous people about money. Along with all of that, the author helpfully provides links at the back of the book from articles about money to direct links to investment firms. This is such a great idea and really makes kids feel in control about making money decisions at a young age. A fantastic basic book full of good information, this book is highly recommended for kids in grades 3-6.

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