REVIEW: Casey Griffin's "ENGRAVE DANGER"

 

ENGRAVE DANGER
Paranormal, Cozy Mystery

 

 

AUTHOR:
Casey Griffin

RELEASE DATE:
March 27, 2025

PUBLISHER:
Charming Frog Publishing

ISBN/ ASIN NUMBER :
9781990470295

RATING:
4.5

AUTHOR LINK:
https://www.caseygriffin.com/

 

 

Violet Woods dreads returning home to Charm Island. The place holds painful memories of her fiancé, who died five years ago. Violet’s only reason for coming back is to help her injured father. She is greeted by her ghostly love AND a body floating in the harbor. Violet’s father is the number one suspect. She is determined to clear his name and find the true culprit. Violet also learns about her witchy lineage. Will her supernatural ability help Violet with the case? Or will she become the next victim?

Violet slowly grew on me. I understand her need to leave Charm Island, especially with the tragedy she endured. Losing a loved one is never easy. Then seeing his ghost only adds to the pain. I like Violet’s reaction on learning that she is a witch. The news shocked her. She needed time to mentally process it before accepting it. I hate it when movies and authors have a character instantly accept such news. I would be like Violet in a state of denial if someone sprung that on me.

ENGRAVE DANGER is the first book in Casey Griffin’s brand-new series, A CHARM ISLAND MYSTERY. It is also the author’s first jaunt in the cozy mystery genre. Since I love her doggie romance, I decided to give this new series and genre a try. It did not disappoint.

There is no romance nor sex scenes in this novel, which I am totally cool with. I hear there will be (romance) in the upcoming books. It is actually a nice change-of-pace reading a story without romance or sexy scenes. I am eager to see who Violet will be paired with.

The paranormal element is nicely done. It meshes well with the mystery. The fun part (for me) is guessing who out of the characters introduced are supernatural. I have a hunch on Max. I cannot wait to see if my guess is correct in the next installment!

REVIEW: Donna Grant's "Blood Skye"

 

BLOOD SKYE
Paranormal Romance

 

 

AUTHOR:
Donna Grant

RELEASE DATE:
March 11, 2025

PUBLISHER:
DL Grant, LLC

ISBN/ ASIN NUMBER :
9781958353455

RATING:
4

AUTHOR LINK:
https://donnagrant.com/

 

 

Carlyle’s family has always been associated with the London Druids. He has no intention of joining that organization. Carlyle is a member of the Knights – a group who right the many wrongs their kind causes others. When he learns the London Druids are behind his father’s disappearance, Carlyle rushes back to England. He suspects Devon has the information he needs. However, circumstances cause Carlyle to work with her. What secrets will Carlyle and Devon unearth about their family? Or is there more afoot?

Devon – aka Song – is the London Druids’ fixer, assassin, and spy. She has her reasons for following the organization’s every command. Her latest assignment is to retrieve a mysterious object from a member. However, Song is confronted by Carlyle. When the organization turns against her, she has no other resource than to ally with Carlyle. Song learns new things about herself. Can Song break away from the London Druids alive? What part will she play in the upcoming war? And will Song be ready for it?

I really have no strong thoughts or opinions on either Carlyle or Song. However, I do like how Carlyle is helping Song take back her life. She has been the London Druid’s puppet since childhood, with no individuality. With Carlyle’s guidance, Song is learning what she likes, dislikes, etc. I also like that Carlyle gave her a place to belong… on Skye with the Knights and the Skye Druids

BLOOD SKYE is the sixth book in Donna Grant’s paranormal series, SKYE DRUIDS. It connects with the author’s others: DARK KINGS/DRAGON KINGS, DARK SWORDS/DARK WARRIORS, and REAPERS. This series can stand apart. Events from the prior books/series that are important to the world’s evolution and development are paraphrased. Couples from the other series often make appearances. In BLOOD SKYE, Nikolia, Esther, Henry, and Melisse play a small role.