Review Rating: 5 Stars – Congratulations on your 5-star review! Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers’ Favorite “The Makana’s Legacy by M. K. Aleja follows Mateo, a young man chosen by his ancestors to wield the sacred light of the CHamoru Makåna. As Mateo’s mystical abilities grow, he becomes the target of dark forces intent…
After receiving professional reviews from places like Kirkus Reviews, BookLife, and Writer’s Digest, one of the common critiques was that the cover art did not fit the genre well. So, “Guardians of the Latte Stones” now has a new cover design. This new design is now available online at Amazon and should soon be available…
Kirkus Review has completed a review of “Guardians of the Latte Stones” and their verdict is… Get it! Source: https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/m-k-aleja/guardians-of-the-latte-stones/ Here’s what Kirkus Reviews has to say: An atmospheric story of war and loss. A Japanese soldier encounters unforeseen enemies in Aleja’s supernatural war novel. Seventeen-year-old Yoshida Takeshi hopes that joining the Japanese army will…
“Guardians of the Latte Stones” was entered in The BookLife Prize annual competition. The following assessment comes from their Critic’s Report. Assessment: Plot/Idea: Guardians of the Latte Stones is an absorbing historical drama that delicately combines suspense, mystery, and the enduring horrors of the battlefield. The relationships between the central characters are carefully observed, acutely highlighting the…
I’m happy to announce that “Guardians of the Latte Stones” will soon be followed by book one of the “Suruhanu” trilogy. “Suruhanu – The Awakening” is currently in the works and may be ready for editing this summer. Here’s a peak at a draft of the cover.
“Guardians of the Latte Stones” has been added to the books earning the Literary Titan Gold Book Award.See Award Posting Here
Here’s what Literary Titan had to say about “Guardians of the Latte Stones”…(Or you can see the review on their website using this link: https://literarytitan.com/2024/04/22/guardians-of-the-latte-stones/) Set against the backdrop of Sasebo’s economic struggles, Guardians of the Latte Stones, by M.K. Aleja, is a compelling historical fiction narrative interwoven with elements of folklore and the harsh…
Chelsey Tucker from Independent Book Review recently presented me with their review of “Guardians of the Latte Stones”. A satisfying blend of historical and supernatural fiction in Japan during WWII . 17-year-old volunteer for the Imperial Japanese army, Yoshida Takeshi is sent to Guam as part of the 38th Infantry. While en route, the group…
The date is set. “Guardians of the Latte Stones” is scheduled for release on March 4, 2024 at Amazon.com. March 4 also happens to be Guam History and Chamorro Heritage Day. The eBook is currently available for pre-order on Amazon.com at the link below…https://www.amazon.com/Guardians-Latte-Stones-M-K-Aleja-ebook/dp/B0CTS9KYR9/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3D52MHKJAERQD&keywords=guardians+of+the+latte+stones&qid=1707342002&s=books&sprefix=guardians+of+the+latte+stones%2Cstripbooks%2C840&sr=1-1
Spoiler Alert: This review introduces another key character in the story. Essian Asian from Readers’ Favorite had this to say in his review… M.K. Aleja taps into the rich history and culture of the Pacific island of Guam to create an elaborate mix of suspense, romance, and mystery in Guardians Of The Latte Stones. The…