Amina Thajudeen Book Review, Erotic fiction

Lustful but spiritual by Mike M Luster | Review

In this novel, you will meet Mike, a massage enthusiast. He seems to be always struggling to overcome his lust. He wants to be faithful but he can’t deny his desires to fuck another woman. He is spiritual by nature but on the other hand, his physical need for sexual satisfaction seems to be dominant. However, deep inside him is his great passion to change for good… Love him for his kindness to women. Hate him for his being unfaithful. But one thing for sure that someday he will spiritually evolve and might lead a new spiritual organization.

Title: Lustful but spiritual

Author: Mike M Luster

Genre: Erotica

My review

Lustful but spiritual by Mike M Luster is a perfect wild ride of erotic romance. Mike is a realistic character. He is good at heart because he understands his infidelity. He knows his weakness but he is unable to control it. Wherever he goes this lust quickly direct him to the earliest opportunity of pleasure. These adventurous endeavours has now reached a level that threatens the stability of his family life as well.

What makes this novel an exceptional piece is, its strong and realistic narration. The story doesn’t rush into anything. The author consciously crafts emotional connections between the characters first. This way he justifies the actions of the protagonist to a certain extent. Also, this gives a strong framework which he can turn into any directions at any given time. This unpredictability along with the adventurous nature of Mike is a perfect combination for an erotic drama. He refuse to surrender his innate nature. This way he lives every day to fulfil his desires.

A very good pleasure read indeed.

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Amina Thajudeen Book Review, supernatural, Thriller, Young-Adult

Dessa-Secrets of the Inferno: Shadowland Saga 3 by Andreya Lombardi| Review

The sibling fugitives have taken shelter in a small elfin village in Dyonegar to rid themselves of their criminal titles. But even though these primitive people care little about their high-class counterparts and political conflicts, trouble still seems to trail down the Hargann path. While Syreene trains to tame her demon in secret with a skilled elemental inn keeper Hongue, Cabil secludes himself in his own private mission, starting with rescuing Desonna from the dirty hands of Dread, his prior prison warden.

After discovering she kept his only son Renthal a mystery for eight years, Cabil feels compelled to settle a long feud with the princess of Khorgathe and establish his place in his son’s life. Little does his family know, Cabil also holds another agenda.


A wicked trade of flesh for flesh—Cabil needs to decide who is more important in this tragic tale he calls his life. His deal with the devil draws close, the deadline marked red on his calendar. Guilt tosses his alliance, but the good doctor helps him make a necessary, but risky compromise.

In this, he manages to resurrect his undead mother, but at the cost of his friends and family. Trust becomes a sudden issue, centering ex-militant Cabil as the bad guy. And when things turn vile, Syreene is suddenly struck with having to make a terrible decision, one that may cost her her life.

Title: Dessa-Secrets of the Inferno: A Dark Fantasy Thriller Series (Book Three) (Shadowland Saga 3)

Author: Andreya Lombardi

Genre: Dark fantasy

Pages: 248

My review

Dessa: Secrets of the Inferno by Andreya Lombardi is the third instalment of Shadowland Saga. In this book, the journey of Syreene and Cabil from unknown to known continues. I have read the first two books in this series. So I had a fair idea about the story and the storytelling capabilities of the author. After reading this instalment, I must say I admire more her, for bringing this book series to this world.

Andreya picks up the story from where she ended the second book. It was ended in a cliffhanger, so the first chapter was the explanation of that suspense. In this book 3, the author is more focused on unveiling the secrets of Cabil rather than Syreene. She has established the significance of Syreene in the previous one. Now the role is reversed. But their story is not the same. Cabil is gambling the fate of his family and loved ones here.

He was always portrayed as a strong and courageous warrior. But as the author digs deep into his emotions and character, another side of him is slowly unveiled in front of us. Besides the protagonists, I felt that the author also gave much space to the stories of supporting characters too in this one. Because they all have a much bigger role in the life of Syreene and Cabil now.

Book 3 is more focused on the action part of the story which is quite fascinating. They are fast-paced scenes and we can witness the extent of powers of Cabil and Syreene. The flawless narration literally painted every action sequences in front of my eyes vividly. The author deserves full credit for these amazing storytelling skills.

After calming the storm, the author again ended this book at a cliffhanger. But in this time the twist was unpredictable. I have no clue what will be the story of the next book. Because Syreene is all by herself at the end. She has to find a way to complete her mission. What an exciting adventure that will be!

Rating: 5/5

Amina Thajudeen Book Review, Erotic fiction, Fantacy, Fiction, supernatural, Thriller, Young-Adult

Dessa: Silence in Bloodlust by Andreya Lombardi | Shadowland Saga 2| Review

After a near-fatal encounter with the killer of her parents, Syreene finds herself mixed in a powerhouse of trouble. With her brother imprisoned, to be scheduled for execution, and a large bounty on her head, Syreene attempts to reclaim her life the only way she knows how—enlisting in the militia.

Disguised, her mission is foolproof, according to her. But the young elf fails to account for the bout of rejection stirring in her bones. Once half-elfin now half demonic—Syreene turns into the very thing she hates most and refuses to make it her weakness. But the lack of control over her newly acquired side makes things all the more complicated and complex.

Now the war-bound elf must shift gears and learn to tame the beast within, save her brother, and seek refuge, all while tackling the intricacies of her taboo love interest. Her true self will be questioned beyond the scope of her understanding, down to the very secrets of her prophetic birth. 

Title: Dessa: Silence in Bloodlust

Author: Andreya Lombardi

Pages: 200

Genre: Dark fantasy/thriller

My review

Dessa: Silence in Bloodlust by Andreya Lombardi is the second instalment of the Shadowland saga. Through the first book of this series, Andreya has created an enchanted world of magic and dark fantasy. We were introduced to Syreene and Cabil and their adventures and existence struggles.
The first book ended in a perfect cliffhanger and I was eagerly waiting to read the next one. This one picks up the story from exactly where it was ended, without any glitch.

Although the main theme of the first book was vengeance for the murder of Syreene’s parents, this part is more focused on the evolution of Syreene’s character. Her family history is under close examination and unexpected revelations is derailing her old motives. The main theme for part 2 is the survival of protagonists. They are trapped in the web of conspiracy and power struggle. But all this is linked to a larger than life prophecy too. The mystery of Syreene’s existence is vastly explored in this one.

Her powers and skills are unexplored. This is controlling her. The more she understands her true self, the less it controls her. Her multilayered character is portrayed very beautifully by the author. Empathy and emotional connections are the two recurring themes in this story. Through them, the author is trying to create depth for the characters. They are essential especially if you are presenting a fantasy series to the readers.

I felt that all main characters are multilayered and the author only scratched its surface. This alone adds some unpredictability to the story. I have absolutely no idea where she is heading with this story. Andreya is mounting suspense through her flawless narration. I’m hopelessly thinking that she may reveal something. But again she draws the curtain at the cliffhanger. Many questions left unanswered!

Amina Thajudeen Book Review, Self-Help

The Warrior Within Me: The Real Secret by Issa E. Nesheiwat | Review

The Warrior Within Me, The Real Secret, is based on a true story and testimony of rescued faith and trusting in God during the terrifying and uncertain times in Nesheiwat’s life. By building endurance and resisting temptation through a series of trials, Nesheiwat was able to unlock “The Secret” by decoding biblical principles and through revelation.

My review

Title: The Warrior Within Me: The Real Secret

Author: Issa E. Nesheiwat

Pages: 183

Genre: Autobiography

Faith is a gift, some people are born with it, and some will achieve it. But it is our fate that either we find it or not. The path of healing starts with belief. The Warrior Within Me: The Real Secret is an autobiographical book by Issa E. Nesheiwat who turned his life all around through his unwavering faith. The best knowledge I gained from this book is how faith can heal any mind, and bring wonders to life if we are persistent. This is a powerful testimony of a man who went through every hardship one can ever felt in a lifetime and managed to find the light at the end of the tunnel.

This is not a typical motivation book you might see in the market. The story he is telling through these pages is real. We can literally feel the pain that he was gone through. He fought through numerous struggles to achieve what he is today. He overcame the health problems of his children, mother, family members, his failures, financial problems and much more in his very short time here. His path was not always easy. Because the path to self-discovery is never crowded. We, ourself has to walk the path to master fear and belief. His struggles awoke the powerful warrior within himself. He met his true self at the end of this road.

This is a captivating read indeed. The words are connected with emotions. I was curious to know about his story from the beginning itself. But the author only introduced it at the right time. He explained scriptures and powerful verses with real-life and relatable incidents at first. Then invite us to the real struggles. Because we can only understand and learn the intensity of his ideas after that.

What makes this book different is it offers a real solution. Every experience of the author is a lesson. We can replicate his results by mirroring his actions. These perfectly organized ideas are enough to embark on a change in our mind and actions. A change that can lead to enlightenment.

Rating: 5/5

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Amina Thajudeen Book Review, non-fiction

DARWIN ≥ MARX: ECO/LOGICAL R/EVOLUTION by Ciprian Pater | Review

Eco/logical R/evolution, is the story of mankind, told with words of a great and wonderful subjective odyssey, the never-ending quest; for objective truths and collective Eudaimonia. The author raises the issues; of political weakness and widespread confusion, about logical analytical errors, of which we find many of in Old Marxist Ideology. As a conscious effort, is thus made, to expel the mental subjugation of Platonic Idealism, away from the clenches Aristotelian Realism, and its bastard offspring; Old Historical Materialism. The book identifies, in the works of Darwin and Marx, a wide range of worrying philosophical incompatibilities, such that are clearly found; in their respective theories and research methodologies.

We hereby propose; that a New Marxist Philosophy of Science, stands a probable chance; at unifying the Natural and Social Sciences. As the convergence of truths is manifest, thus, it is mapped out in detail by the author, out of necessity. It invokes, a Marxist Metaphysical Identity, for the sole purpose of; presenting a teleological framework, for New Marxist Theory.

Title: DARWIN ≥ MARX: ECO/LOGICAL R/EVOLUTION

Author: Ciprian Pater

Pages: 121

Genre: Non-fiction

My review

Darwin ≥ Marx: Eco/logical R/evolution by Ciprian Pater is a critical analysis of political philosophies such as idealism, dialectical materialism, realism along with the theory of evolution. The author took an independent stand to analyse these ideologies to frame an unbiased outcome. Although the ultimate goal of this book is to propose a new Marxist philosophy of science that is relevant to the modern age, the author is vigilant to criticize the old Marxist philosophy to its roots.

This is an in-depth study that correlates the philosophies put forth primarily by Aristotle, Plato, Marx and Darwin. The author argues that every ideology has its own innate weaknesses. They all fail to understand human instincts and behaviour which drives their act to a certain extend. Eventually, the Darwinian philosophy and Marxian ideologies succeed to interpret human behaviour to some extend. But in this technologically advanced world, even Marxian philosophy is failed to predict human behaviours. Still, it is relevant but timely interpretations and advanced research is needed to make them relevant to current circumstances.

The Darwinian theory also has its shortcomings. The author criticizes many assumptions and predictions put forth by evolutionary theory in the historical and contemporary contexts. The new Marxian framework is proposed based on his analysis and conclusions. Through the New Marxist philosophy of science, the author correlates all streams of science which collectively affects the lives and livelihood of humans. I found this interpretation as very unique. Because he argues and applies Marxian theory to derive conclusions on diverse fields like economy to biology. His analysis opens an inter-disciplinary approach for rather confined socio-political theories.

In short, this comprehensive study on socio-political philosophies opens a new door of knowledge to the readers. The research and effort taken by the author to bring such a holistic analysis deserves a huge round of applause. This is definitely a book that I will re-read for sure.

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Amina Thajudeen Book Review, Erotic fiction, Fiction, Young-Adult

Planet Nooky by Amercia Morris | Review

Have You ever had a feeling as if your soul was being snatched to a different planet while having sex or just experienced an Out of this world orgasm? well find out what forces are in control of why you experience pure ecstasy Read more about the Schlongs and the twats and why they worship the goddess Oni on planet Nooky and find out how planet orgasm is ruled and how it all started

Title: Planet Nooky

Author: Amercia Morris

Pages: 50

Genre: Erotic fiction

My review

An extraordinary story!

Planet Nooky invites us to a realm of secrets that no one ever explored. They are the ones most sought by human but to no avail. It reveals the secret of pure ecstasy behind the greatest pleasure ever known to humans. But we’re not blessed with that ecstasy forever. Why? This story offers a satisfying yet humorous explanation of this mystery. Planet Nooky is ruled by Gamba and Oni. Their strength and happiness depends on each other. Also, the existence of the people live on their planet. But what happens if Oni put forward an impossible demand that Gamba is not willing to fulfil? Will, it became the reason for their destruction?

First of all, I acknowledge the creativity of the author to come up with a story like this. This concept is fresh and unexplored. But the true talent is to present that unique story without losing its charm and excitement and she has succeeded in it. Planet Nooky answers all our questions. We can find the pieces of human nature in the character of all divine deities. They are considered as the epitome of success. But they also are in the search of novelty and happiness in their life. Without finding and experiencing something new, every life will get deteriorated eventually. This also can be the reason for their destruction. Because greed has no end. We are willing to go to any extreme for the fulfilment of our desires. This theme is beautifully illustrated in this story.

In short, this is truly an amazing work indeed. A full story is narrated through 50 pages with unmatchable freshness!

Rating: 5/5

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Amina Thajudeen Book Review, Fantacy, Fiction, Thriller, Young-Adult

Dessa-Spirit of Vengeance: A Dark Fantasy Thriller Series (Book One) (Shadowland Saga 1) by Andreya Lombardi | Review

Fight for the militia? Or for a hidden agenda? Cabil knows Syreene all to well—her motives marked with the stain of vengeance of her murdered parents. But Syreene is bent on learning the craft of elemental-wielding for better or for worse, even though her pyro-dancing human foster brother keeps her under lock and key. How embarrassing, for an elf like herself to bare no earthly arms. It’s bad enough her kind is ridiculed already.

The life of a schoolgirl carries little excitement to spark her itch of finding the demon who slayed her biological parents. Cabil insists on letting go of the past, but the fire under the redhead’s furnace burns hot. Even hotter when her older brother comes home one night, unconscious, past town curfew, slung over a mysterious man’s shoulder and plastered with blood. It’s a lot to take in—having to see her high-ranked, on guard brother wounded for the first time, possibly hanging on the brink of death, and the sight of a man that left her stomach sashaying with fluttering butterflies. Déjà vu—the complexity of the moment follows the adolescent to a reckless encounter where she later finds herself kidnapped—a terrible consequence for trying to seek out her brother’s assassin, someone working from the King’s High Council. Her high-end impulsive trait falling in the hands of Cabil’s sworn enemy—smells like a perfect formula for chaos.

Not to worry, as long as she doesn’t tell anyone what happened in the dungeon that night, all will be well. Wishful thinking!

The story unravels, following the trio through battle, sorcery, adventure, and discovering of family secrets. How will Syreene handle her new persona, and face the man who haunts her dreams?

Title: Dessa-Spirit of Vengeance: A Dark Fantasy Thriller Series (Book One) (Shadowland Saga 1)

Author: Andreya Lombardi

Pages: 182

Genre: Dark Fabtasy

My review

A perfect piece of art!

Dark fantasy thrillers always offers their readers freshness, excitement entangled with suspense. Dessa- Spirit of Vengeance is the epitome of this creativity. A new world with a new system is built. The fight between good and evil gets an artistic turn here. I was completely absorbed in the story and enjoyed it beyond boundaries. This fantasy thriller invites you to a rollercoaster ride of emotions, survival, magic and mystery. Syreene and Cabil are the ones who drive the whole story. Cabil is fierce and courageous while Syreene is determined and strong-willed.

One of the striking feature of this story is the evolution of Syreene. She is a delicate kind soul at the beginning of the story. But she slowly transformed into a fierce warrior due to her circumstances. She is in a process of finding her own identity and existence. But what makes this character interesting is, she is only exploring her unexposed identity. Because of that, her innate qualities stays the same. In other words, Syreene is an extremely satisfying protagonist.

The narration and world-building is the two core pillars of this story. The author has created a foolproof world where elves, humans and demons are fighting for their supreme regime. Every character and the creation story was introduced in the beginning. This provides a comprehensive understanding of all characters beforehand.

In short, this is an epic story of mystery and vengeance. You can’t put down this thriller for sure.

Rating: 5/5

Amina Thajudeen Book Review, Fantacy, historical fiction, Science Fiction, supernatural, Thriller

The Prince’s Order (Renaissance Origins, #2) by Taylor Buck | Review

The adventure continues! Read the thrilling follow-up to Amazon bestseller, The Medici Letters: The Secret Origins of the Renaissance. A scientific breakthrough uncovers an ancient time capsule of knowledge. However, what is discovered may change our view on history… and time, forever.

Florence, Italy. Nearly a year ago, Professor Jack Cullen and his wife Kat nearly lost their lives discovering the infamous Medici family treasure. A powerful secret turned out to be the catalyst behind not only the Renaissance—but all of western civilization. The problem was… the secret was locked in a time-release code.

London, England. Present day. A revolutionary decryption program known as TETRA emerges, unlocking the code and revealing a powerful text, feared stolen. Jack’s friend and fellow classicist, Egan Church, pursues the text by following a mysterious note written five hundred years before by Niccolo Machiavelli. Church ends up in Italy, descending deep into the ploys of a shadowy brotherhood known as The Prince’s Order.

Paris, France. On vacation—Jack, Kat and their two daughters, Valerie and Anna, are intercepted by a group of mercenaries on a mission to stop The Prince’s Order from fulfilling a cataclysmic, age-old prophecy. The Cullen family discover the only way to survive is by unraveling an ancient legend and fulfilling a lost search for illumination.

Mediterranean Sea. As Jack pursues his missing friend, and Kat works to reprogram TETRA, the Cullen family find themselves evading capture, deciphering an ancient text, and discovering the shocking secret behind one of history’s most famous, political sages. How you perceive history, time and the lives of the Renaissance Greats will be forever changed.

This saga blends a modern-day thriller with historic accounts of Niccolò Machiavelli in Renaissance Florence in a non-stop, ride with twists, turns and shocking revelations.

Title: The Prince’s Order (Renaissance Origins, #2)

Author: Taylor Buck 

Pages: 211

Genre: Historical fiction

My review

What a spectacular story this was!

Okay, first thing first. I’m a big fan of historical mystery thrillers. I consider them as the perfect blend of entertainment. Historical thrillers are built on the secrets which are carefully hidden behind the scripted history. They open a new world of creativity and imagination. The Prince’s Order by Taylor Buck certainly fit into this line.

Renaissance is one of the most significant turns in the history of mankind. It shaped western civilization and practically crafted the fate of modern man. Taylor Buck’s Renaissance Origins dig deep through the lives of Renaissance greats for missing links and hidden knowledge. In this second instalment of the Renaissance origins series, we are following the life of Niccolo Machiavelli. The Cullen family is in the relentless pursuit of decoding the ancient knowledge to unravel mysteries.

One of the best qualities of this story is its storytelling style and narration. The author carefully builds suspense from the first page itself. The narration is impeccable. I was fully absorbed in the storyline. He created parallel storylines which are intervening frequently. This adds freshness to the storyline.

Every character introduced in the plot has an arc of mystery. Nothing is revealed easily. We only receive bits of information here and there and they all add up to some unpredictable level of truth at the end. Although this is a sequel in a series, it has its own independent existence. The story is crafted in that way.

In short, this is simply a brilliant story. One of the most underrated books ever!

Rating: 5/5

Amina Thajudeen Book Review, Fantacy, Fiction, Science Fiction, supernatural, Thriller, Young-Adult

Midnight City by J.R. Manga | Review

Charlie James is part of a special agency created by the UN to deal with the demonic threat that has infected the world, using the “fight fire with fire method.” With his training complete and his Spectra status confirmed, he has been sent on his first solo mission. This mission is linked to his traumatic past, and he must find someone dear to him. But his discoveries become more alarming as the investigation goes on, and the truth with what is happening takes a darker turn which may not bring him any peace.

Title: Midnight City

Author: J.R. Manga

Genre: Fantasy

Pages: 105

My review

Midnight City by J.R Manga is a perfectly crafted dark fantasy thriller. The story follows a young federal agent Charlie James who is assigned to investigate the increasing missing cases in Seattle. Soon he finds out that his first solo mission is to investigate the missing of a woman named Latoya, with whom he shares a traumatic past from childhood. As the story unfolds, we can witness how these seemingly unrelated incidents leading us to a bigger picture where they all make sense.

The plot is surprisingly fresh, especially for a fantasy genre book. This is not a usual recipe that is flooding in the book market. The author has created a stunning world with a touch of reality. This makes the story captivating and engaging.

The narration and writing style deserves all the praise to carry a good story without losing its charm till the end. We are moving with Charlie as he finds clues one after another. This creates enough suspense to stick with the story.

Undoubtedly, this is one of the best fantasy thrillers I ever read. Highly recommended.

Rating: 5/5

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Amina Thajudeen Book Review, Comics, Fiction, supernatural, Young-Adult

A Hidden Message (The Forgotten Tales Book 1) by Elijah Shaw| Review

Nasir is about to start his life in college. Coming from a small town, he’s not used to the big city life and at first, it’s a lot to handle. But when he arrives he realizes that he’s in way over his head. With certain forces lurking in the ether, demented figures after him and ancient gods in the fray, Nasir’s world is turned upside down. Anyone who is a fan of Rick Riordan or Neil Gaiman will enjoy this spin on on age-old story. Delve into the world of the Yoruba and learn about African history in a way that you wouldn’t expect.

Title: A Hidden Message (The Forgotten Tales Book 1)

Author: Elijah Shaw

Pages: 85

Genre: Mythology, African history

My review

What a thriller this is!

A Hidden Message by Elijah Shaw is undoubtedly one of the best stories ever crafted in the mythological fiction genre. It is a blend of African mythology, history, culture with contemporary fiction. We can witness how the modern-day scene is quickly transcending into age-old magical African history. The story is crafted in a way to create a perfect connection between these two entirely different worlds. This magical reality is introduced through the life of Nasir Johnson, a freshman from San Diego state university.

He is a guy who survives with his unique charm and wit. At first, his story seems like anything but ordinary. But then a quick surprise hit hard Nasir’s life. He is suddenly manipulated by some strangers to take part in a quest to unravel his destiny. He realizes that he is not what he thought of. This newfound excitement and knowledge led him eventually to assume his role in the age-old war for power and supremacy.

What makes this tale apart from others is its take on African mythology. It is one of the less explored areas in fiction. But this tale proves that it is more exciting than any of its counterparts. The credit surely goes to the author. He carefully crafted a good story out of this conflict around world mythology. I admire his storytelling skills so much because the story never loses its excitement and thrill. The humorous take on every issue enabled a smooth flow of the story.

I really liked the characterization, especially of the protagonist. His quick wit and light-heartedness along with firm determination sets him apart as a character.

Honestly, I think that this story ended too quickly. Because it has much more potential and it ended in this absolute possibility. I’m really looking forward to reading the next book in this series.

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