Wednesday, January 17, 2018

Wizard's Bane Book Review




Yes another book from Michael J. Allen about fantasy in current time. It is the second book of the series #bittergate . The style of writing follows as in the fist book Murder in Wizard's wood. This book is fairly long at a little over 350 pages. It can be purchased as an e-book, paperback, or hardcover.


Much like the first book this one starts out as a mystery and progresses. The characters of the book are brought in and rounded out. This makes for an understanding of all the is happening in the surroundings. The ending is the same as in the first book with the writing style. I was not very happy with it being so spread out in the endings of each book. That also lets it very open for another story of this series. This is however something I am able to overlook because the rest of the book is great.


Again with this book I would put it at a high school level of reading material. I think it would be a bit much for most under the age of 15-16 level of education. This book offer a great ability to enhance the creative resources as you are reading. It is much like a role playing game as a story.


If you are a fantasy realm type of reader or maybe even just adventure a bit out of the norm this is one book to consider picking up and reading. It offers a great story, the book flows smoothly between transitions, has well rounded character make up, and a good way to burn some hours. I would like to thank Delirious Scribbles Ink for sending me this book to read and share my opinion.


Can be found at:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34873917-the-wizard-s-bane
https://www.amazon.com/Wizards-Bane-Contemporary-Adventure-Bittergate-ebook/dp/B06ZYCL9DM/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1516166741&sr=8-3&keywords=wizard%27s+Bane
#Bittergate


Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a sample for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I tried personally and believe will be good for my readers. No other form of compensation was received. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Friday, January 12, 2018

Murder in Wizard's Wood Book Review




This is a book written by author Michael J. Allen. The book fits in the category of a mystical suspense thriller. I would gauge the book as high school level of difficulty for reading. The book has some length to it at over 350 pages. It can be purchased as an ebook, hardcover, or paperback.


This book deals with mystical powers in modern time. The book has many different types of beasts from centaurs to dragons. From the cover of the book it is pretty easy to tell that the main part of this story takes place in a wooded area. Please be careful with only reading the back of the book this really does not do the story any justice. There is so much more that goes on in the book that it can not be put on the back cover.


When it comes to the writing skill of the author he seems to do a very good job. The book flows smoothly, keeps the reader busy, great character development, and a great imagination. I think it is a book for high school level readers and up. I think any younger then that would have a difficult time keeping pace.


If you are a reader that enjoys a mystical environment, creatures, and magic this a book I am sure you will enjoy. I know I enjoyed the book from cover to cover and I would like to thank Delirious Scribbles Ink for sending me this book to read and offer my opinion.


Can be found at:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30367737-murder-in-wizard-s-wood
https://www.amazon.com/Murder-Wizards-Wood-Contemporary-Bittergate-ebook/dp/B01I3Q7O3S/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
Hash Tag Users: #Bittergate


Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a sample for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I tried personally and believe will be good for my readers. No other form of compensation was received. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Wednesday, January 3, 2018

MBK Slim Mechanical watch Review




I had the chance to try out a new watch from M.B.K This is a very nice watch for under twenty dollars. It is a better built watch versus many of the big box stores hundred dollar watches. This watch comes with a metal band, made from stainless steel, a sapphire crystal, and offers fifty meters of water resistance.
I owe an edit on this next paragraph. It is from China and the currency rate puts a price at 292.80 It is not he Japanese Yen as currency.


Okay to start off with I am not sure how this watch company works on its prices. I was sent this watch with the price tag included in the package. It said the price was 1888.00 Yen. This is 16.79 in U.S currency. My watch was shipped from over seas and cut open by customs. They were not gentle in the least with this package. Using a box knife they cut through the tap, gift bag, and fairly deep into the watches box.


First thing one must do upon getting this watch is read the instructions included. There are times during the running time that you do not make adjustments to the day calander. If you ignore these time frames it may damage the watch internal gears. This also gives care instructions to maintain the life of the watch.


This watch has a stainless steel frame. Being stainless steel it should not create a greenish color to the skin if it gets wet. I think the band may even be made from stainless steel making it very durable and the watches only weak point the pins.  The pins on this watch seem to be a decent grade as well in their build. The clasp is a very tight and hard locking. It can be difficult to get the band to release for someone that might have diminished strength. I do hope that the clasp never loses the tight locking ability, as of today it is still a very  tight lock. This is however only based on two weeks worth of wearing time.


Now for the Sapphire crystal: this makes the watch scratch resistant. That does not me scratch proof. If you purposely try to scratch the watch with like a drill or something you will leave marks. Normal everyday bumps and bangs it should hold up nicely against.


The watch offering fifty meters of water resistance is a good thing. This is for people that might be wearing this and go to a park and ride like the log jam where you get wet at the bottom of the ride. I would not recommend someone to go swimming or diving with the watch on their wrist. In the instructions it also lists some cares about the watch and water. For instance do not have the watch underwater and pull out the set pin for the watch because this allows water to reach the inside carriage of the watch.


In my opinion this is a very decent constructed watch. It offers a strong housing, metal band,  strong pins, tight clasp, scratch resistance, and some water resistance. I would like to thank MBK Fashions for sending me this watch to try out and share my opinion.


Can be found at:
https://www.facebook.com/commerce/products/1620493481347677
https://www.facebook.com/pg/MBKWatches/shop/?ref=page_internal


Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a sample for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I tried personally and believe will be good for my readers. No other form of compensation was received. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."