Thank you for visiting my book reviews. This page is exclusively for book reviews that are a part of a series. It is easy for writers to gain your trust with a first or second of a book in a series; however, I have been burned more than once by a series I trusted at first that subtly and not so subtly insert material and ideologies that I did not want my readers dwelling on. It is my heart that through these book reviews you can prevent similar surprises happening to you. Simply choose the series from the selection below to read my reviews for available books within that series.

Framed!
Christen Oliver Christen Oliver

Framed!

Recommended ages 9-11

If you have readers who love a good mystery, check out this series by James Ponti.

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Explorer Academy
Christen Oliver Christen Oliver

Explorer Academy

Check-out this Middle-Grade series recommended ages 8-11. From National Geographic, readers are immersed in science, animals, and technology in a great adventure series the whole family can enjoy.

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The Forgotten Five
Christen Oliver Christen Oliver

The Forgotten Five

Cautionary Content!

Recommended Ages: 8-12

Middle-Grade fantasy fiction by Lisa McMann (author of the Unwanted Series). Notes of caution in later books in the series.

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The Blackthorn Key
Christen Oliver Christen Oliver

The Blackthorn Key

Recommended Ages: 10+

Book 4 - Cautionary Content

Middle School fantasy fiction series by Kevin Sands. Notes of Caution in Book Four.

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Dragons in Our Midst
Christen Oliver Christen Oliver

Dragons in Our Midst

Recommended Ages: 12+ (However, I would recommend 15+)

YA Christian Fantasy Fiction featuring dragons. Notes of caution for book three and four.

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I do not have a review of the following book series; however, I would stay away from them:

  • Wings of Fire Series by Tui T. Sutherland - LGBT relationships between a few dragons comes to fruition around book 13 in the series.

  • Legend Series by Marie Lu - LGBT relationship is hinted at in book two and has more development in book 3.

  • Percy Jackson by Rick Riordan - Full disclosure: I have not read ANY of the books in this series. However, I have heard from a fellow mom about a young reader who began to struggle with LGBT issues after reading this series. Due to the nature and difficulty of what transpired for that family, I felt it necessary to at least mention.