Official Review: Solstice Series by John J Blenkush

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Dead pigs coming to life in biology class? Telepathy that can move vehicles? This sounds like an intense sci-fi read with lots of action and suspense. Thank you for your review!
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Aaron's character seems interesting, especially if he is really looking to unite 13 skulls. I do read science fiction novels occasionally, but I'm not into high school settings. However, this book has got my attention, so I'll have a look. Thank you for the wonderful review!
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Will Julissa stick with Aaron despite the evidence that he his a lemurian or will love hold on? Is Aaron really collecting skulls?
Nice review
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The book has a lot going on and I’m sure every second reading it will be enjoyable. There is a lot of suspense and mystery in this series. The way you wrote this review is hooking!
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Post by María Andrea Fernández Sepúlveda »

This is a fascinating story full of action, mystery, and suspense. Dead pigs come alive during Biology class, a car is pulled back up over a cliff with telepathic powers, and scorched smelling air are just a few of the events you will encounter. Have you ever wondered about life-forces and how they affect all species? Have you noticed grasshoppers only hop forward, never sideways or backward? When individuals are depressed or sad, the human touch can be powerful. Or, you can go from being happy to sad depending on the people around you. Why is this?
These are very interesting questions and I'm guessing the answer has something to do with energy... Maybe energy fields? I'll have to read the book to find out.
I really disliked the number of errors and the formatting of the book, both of which were very distracting. The first line of each page was indented like it was a new paragraph even when it was in the middle of a sentence. The page numbering was atrocious and not automated. For example, page 85 was 851, page 118 was 11800, page 119 was 11901, and it kept jumping back and forth to the correct number to the incorrect ones. This was very distracting to me as the reader.
I hope the author considers this constructive criticism because these minute details can lead a reader to ditch a book if they're not yet too involved with the series.

Thank you for your fantastic review!
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The plot sounds interesting enough to pique my curiosity and I'm a big fan of sci-fi. Life force stealing and skulls are definitely my thing. Well done.
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Sometimes I fail to understand how authors or publishers fail to notice some glaring errors like the ones you note like pagination that is skewed or wrong paragraph formatting. Anyway, I think I would enjoy this book all the same. I like that it blends action, mystery and suspense; all aspects of a book that I love. Thanks for your exceptional review.
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I've had my fill of sci-fi/fantasy books told from the perspective of young people, so I'll be skipping this. In addition, I agree with the Official OBC Reviewer that this book was not professionally edited. My recommendation for Mr. Blenkush is to have his work professionally proofread prior to the next version. Nevertheless, this is a commendable effort and I congratulate the author on his achievement.
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I'm not a sci-fi reader. The premise is intriguing. I agree there is so much outside source affecting our emotions. It is always a huge plus when a book grabs readers' attention from the start.
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A science fiction book about the birth of a New World, it seems to be full of action, mystery, and suspense. It struck me that this science fiction story can make us reflect on the world around us and how emotions can be influenced by outside sources.
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I always like s story which is filled with mysteries and suspense, and this one seems to be just the right fit for me, though it's a bit complex in my opinion. Thanks for the insightful review.
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Too bad there were a lot of grammatical errors. Not my kind of book but you make it sound interesting.
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Not my kind of book
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The world can influence us in so many ways. This book clearly demonstrate how such influences can totally possess us. Thanks for the review.
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I am curious to know more about the relationship between Julissa and Aaron. I also find the blend of sci-fi and romance enticing. Thank you for a great review.
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