tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19038150224108291752024-02-18T22:00:15.585-08:00 Wonderous ReviewsWonderful, fantastic, intriguing, serendipitous world of books to discover!Lakinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03641093042519628764noreply@blogger.comBlogger507125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903815022410829175.post-19401412110081306592016-05-17T18:47:00.000-07:002016-05-17T18:47:02.134-07:00New BlogI stopped book blogging about a year ago because it was seeming like more of a chore than something fun. College was also coming up and I didn't want the stress of blogging about books when I wasn't even sure if I would have time to read books. A year later, I'm glad for the choice I made - it was the right choice at the time.<br />
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During this year a lot has changed. I have changed. Sure I still love to read. Sure I still love the same authors plus more that I've discovered.<br />
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At this point I miss writing for fun and I want to start writing again - this time with a different purpose. You can come check out my new blog <a href="https://searchingnoelle.blogspot.com/">Searching Noelle</a>, where I'm going to share about my faith, life, and whatever I feel like writing! Come check it out!Lakinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03641093042519628764noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903815022410829175.post-75399769813807059802015-05-22T03:00:00.000-07:002015-05-22T03:00:03.401-07:00The Forgotten Princess of Elmetia by Rachel A. James<div style="text-align: center;">
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It is 616AD, and one fatal night the ancient Kingdom of Elmetia falls. Saxons kill the Elmetian King, and capture Princess Teagen. Teagen poses as a slave girl and works for the Saxons in the Kingdom of Deira, until she discovers her brother is alive. She finds a way to escape, and her path crosses with Ryce the Warrior.<br />
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Struggling with his past, and angry against the tyrant Saxon king, Ryce helps the princess in pursuit of her brother. But just as the connection between them intensifies, obstacles get in their way. The Saxon king now wants vengeance, and will stop at nothing to get it.<br />
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The Forgotten Princess of Elmetia was a captivating tale filled with strong characters and intrigue. The author’s writing style was perfect for the time period and flowed effortlessly, drawing me in from the very beginning.<br />
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The characters were interesting to read about and readers will not be able to dislike them. Teagan, while a princess at birth, was in hiding as a servant. Her strength, fortitude, and perseverance were inspiring and admirable character traits. Her determination to find her brother, and stay true to herself even when society’s views insist that she should act a certain way are something that we can all learn from, for Teagan will not be swayed. When she goes in search of her brother the action truly begins, and you will be turning pages at the speed of light to find out what happens around every corner. As she gains the aid of Ryce and Sherwin, a palpable attractions arises, and trust me, you won’t be able to get enough of their fun and entertaining banter. Through all the pain and trial Teagan had witnessed and gone through, she remains strong in her faith in the Lord, relying on Him to see her through and guide her. Can she show Ryce and Sherwin the light too, or will stubborn Ryce insist on holding on to his guilt instead of allowing the Lord to wash it white as snow?<br />
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Ryce and Teagan were a fantastic hero/heroine team and my only disappointment was that the story ended. The journey they go in is full of action, sweet romance, entertaining banter, beautiful faith, and just altogether awesomeness! There were so many obstacles for each of them to overcome, and it doesn’t stop with the main characters because the secondary characters were just as well developed! This is one historical fiction tale that everyone needs to read! There is something for everyone!<br />
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For fear of spoiling something, I must stop now, but go read The Forgotten Princess of Elmetia!<br />
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I received a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review. This in no way affected my opinions, and all thoughts and opinions are solely my own.</div>
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Lakinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03641093042519628764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903815022410829175.post-77267584950905496272015-05-21T07:59:00.000-07:002015-05-21T07:59:00.492-07:00Fools Rush In by Janice Thompson<div style="text-align: center;">
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My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/966172828">5 of 5 stars</a></div>
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Goodreads Summary<br />
Bella Rossi may be nearing thirty, but her life is just starting to get interesting. When her Italian-turned-Texan parents hand over the family wedding planning business, Bella is determined not to let them down. She quickly books a "Boot Scoot'n" wedding that would make any Texan proud. There's only one catch - she's a country music numbskull because her family only listens to Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. Where will she find a DJ on such short notice who knows his Alan Jackson from his Keith Urban?<br />
When a misunderstanding leads her to the DJ (and man) of her dreams, things start falling into place. But with a family like hers, nothing is guaranteed. Can the perfect Texan wedding survive a pizza-making uncle with mob ties, an aunt who is a lawsuit waiting to happen, and a massive delivery of 80 cowboy boots? And will Bella ever get to plan her own wedding?<br />
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My Review<br />
Fools Rush In was such a fun and entertaining read, perfect for hot summer days relaxing outside! I laughed so hard throughout the entire book. The entire cast of characters were fantastic, I loved getting to know them and all of their family dynamics and quirks. I can't wait to read more about all of them in the sequels.<br />
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When the Italian and countryfied families started to merge, I was impressed at the faith and diversity between both families. From the Rossi's to the Neeley's, to Bella's best friend, they all found their way into my bookish heart with likeable personalities. Dwayne was such a nice guy, so sweet - I couldn't get enough of their conversations!<br />
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I really enjoyed getting inside of Bella's head. She had such a unique, fun, and witty voice that just made reading this book so much fun. I also loved watching Bella learn that their families really weren't that different after all. Her faith journey was beautiful and inspiring, and I'm taking the lessons she learned to heart - trusting the Lord with all of my worries, and just letting his plan play out the way he wants it to. <br />
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From the pizza shop to the wedding planning, there is lots of stuff going on, and not a minute to lose! Get your cowboy/cowgirl on, this is one cast of characters that you really want to get to know! Be forewarned that you will laugh a lot, so don't read this in any awkwardly quiet public places...or do, so you can convince everyone to read the book too! </div>
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Lakinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03641093042519628764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903815022410829175.post-76426992247001438572015-05-19T03:00:00.000-07:002015-05-19T03:00:00.365-07:00I'm Back!<div style="text-align: center;">
I guess I kind of went on an unexpected, unannounced, hiatus for about 10 days, but really longer because my posting was so sporadic for about a week before. If you missed, well fear no longer, because I am back and ready for some fun!</div>
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<b>Why the unexpected hiatus? </b>Well, first of all I was super busy with my last couple weeks of high school and stress over a speech I had to give for a scholarship I received. All of that stress put me in a blogging slump, and I just couldn't bring myself to blog at all. I wondered if blogging was even worth all the stress, when my Netgalley review books won't open up (is there anything I can do about that, or are they just gone?). On top of that, my computer won't connect to the internet, so I have to use my mom's and that was kind of irritating because I miss my laptop where I don't have to log into everything every single time, and I don't want her to blame me if her computer gets messed up too.</div>
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<b>But now, it's summer! I am officially done with high school</b> (pretty much - our last day was last Thursday, but graduation is this Friday, and unfortunately I have to speak). I missed blogging, and I'm ready to come back! I did do some reading, so I'll have some reviews and blog tours up soon, and I'll get back to doing Top Ten Tuesday posts, discussions, and more! I'm excited to be back to blogging where I can release my voice and share my love of books! </div>
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Now I have some<b> "spring cleaning" </b>to do - reviews to link to my review archive, organizing my blog planner, etc. Really I just need to get back on track when it comes to blogging! So, wish me luck!</div>
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I also plan to <b>cut back on the number of times I post weekly</b>. It just won't be possible for me to post every day when I'm in College, so I am going to schedule less for a week and schedule farther ahead.<br />
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<b>Have you ever gone through a blogging slump? How did you get through it? Can I ever read those Netgalley review books or do I have to go buy them when they come out?</b></div>
Lakinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03641093042519628764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903815022410829175.post-66514154138511071272015-05-18T08:07:00.000-07:002015-05-18T08:07:19.589-07:00Cover Reveal: A Wish Made of Glass by Ashlee Willis<br />
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Today, I am thrilled to present you with the cover reveal of Ashlee Willis's A Wish Made of Glass! </div>
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Isn't it gorgeous?! I love the contrast between the colors, and the design is beautiful. And that synopsis? Oh, doesn't it just make you want to dive right in? I know I want to! It will be hard to wait until this summer to read it.</div>
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<span style="color: #181818; font-family: Arial; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">When Lyndie James, Jake's childhood best friend, lands back in Holley, Texas, Jake cautiously hires her to exercise his Thoroughbreds. Lyndie is tender-hearted, fiercely determined, and afraid of nothing, just like she was as a child. Jake pairs her with Silver Leaf, a horse full of promise but lacking in results, hoping she can solve the mystery of the stallion's reluctance to run.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #181818; font-family: Arial; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Though Jake and Lyndie have grown into very different adults, the bond that existed during their childhood still ties them together. Against Jake's will, Lyndie's sparkling, optimistic personality begins to tear down the walls he's built around his heart. A glimmer of the hope he'd thought he'd lost returns, but fears and regrets still plague him. Will Jake ever be able to love Lyndie like she deserves, or is his heart too shattered to mend?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I honestly do not have the right words to express my love for this book. I really enjoyed the first two books in this series, and had high hopes for A Love Like Ours, and it definitely did not disappoint! My curiosity about the gruff, </span>statuesque<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Jake couldn't have been satisfied in a better way.</span></center>
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I really liked both main characters. Lyndie was so full of compassion, kindness, capability, determination, strength, and had a special touch with horses, her sister, and well... Jake. She was a really good friend. I loved hearing about her stories and art, and her love for animals (I loved her dogs names - Empress Felicity and Gentleman Tobias!). I pretty much just loved every minute spent in her head. Jake was full of hidden emotions. He was so stoic and the epitome of strength, even though he was hurt, bruised, and battered on the inside. His love of horses and protective nature toward Lyndie showed his soft, vulnerable side, and will make any girl fall for him. There were flashbacks showing the "full story" behind Jake's PTSD, and I loved every aspect of how his, and Lyndie's journey, and how perfect they were for each other! It was so sweet and made me smile. Oh the unexpected banter (I should have known - Becky Wade is a pro at it)!</center>
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Be forewarned that A Love Like Ours is an emotional roller coaster - a really amazing and beautiful one! I laughed, smiled, cried, and felt every single emotion imaginable plus ten more! This book, and its characters now have an indefinite place in my heart.</center>
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There are so many more things that I loved about this book, and I could talk about it all day long, but I really think that you NEED TO READ IT FOR YOURSELF! You won't regret it - I promise - but I will take full responsibility if I am somehow wrong (but that won't be necessary)! Oh, I want to go reread this one immediately!</center>
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Lakinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03641093042519628764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903815022410829175.post-87770580078229665802015-05-01T03:00:00.001-07:002015-05-01T03:00:02.946-07:00Silenced by Dani Pettrey<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18651854-silenced" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px;"><img alt="Silenced (Alaskan Courage, #4)" border="0" src="https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1381252815m/18651854.jpg" /></a><b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18651854-silenced">Silenced</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5275947.Dani_Pettrey">Dani Pettrey</a></b></div>
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<b>My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1210388275">5 of 5 stars</a></b></div>
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<b>Goodreads Summary</b><br />
Romantic Suspense's Rising Star Returns with an Electric New Thriller<br />
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A relaxing day of rock climbing takes a disturbing turn when Kayden McKenna's route leads her face to face with a dead climber. Is it a terrible accident or something sinister? When the case is handed to the overburdened sheriff, he turns to Jake Westin. With Jake's past now revealed, he's ready to use his talent for investigation again--but he could never prepare for where the case will take him.<br />
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Kayden and Jake soon realize that the death was no accident. And worse, it seems the killer is on to them. When strange things begin happening in Yancey, Jake is terrified that once again his world may put someone he loves in danger. But the truth is far worse than he could ever imagine.<br />
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I'm going to try to keep this short in order to avoid spoiling any of Dani Pettrey's genius!<br />
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I love the entire Alaskan Courage series! I've read the other four so this is the last one for me, and I don't think I've ever been so extremely curious to read a characters story as I was to read Kayden and Jake's, and Silenced did not disappoint!<br />
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What I love most about this book and this series is the faith messages and the family dynamics. It is so beautiful to watch these characters grow, and trust in the Savior. I love how Dani Pettrey uses multiple perspectives so we get to see into previous and future main characters as well.<br />
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The mystery was very intriguing, and intense - it takes a lot to scare strong Kayden so I had a feeling it would be. I loved seeing inside Kayden's hard exterior into her inner emotions, and Jake's past...I was so curious! I can't say anymore, just go read it!<br />
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Plus readers get to experience more of Alaska through Kayden and Reef's rock climbing!<br />
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I can tell that there is plenty of action, romance, faith, family, Alaskan adventure, and more! I promise you won't regret reading Silenced, but I do recommend you read books 1-3 first though you obviously don't HAVE to read them in order - I didn't (kind of my Library's fault because they weren't available in order).</div>
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Lakinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03641093042519628764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903815022410829175.post-78002649977034003762015-04-30T03:00:00.000-07:002015-04-30T03:00:02.606-07:00A Separate Peace by John Knowles<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5148.A_Separate_Peace" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px;"><img alt="A Separate Peace" border="0" src="https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1428805241m/5148.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5148.A_Separate_Peace">A Separate Peace</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3496.John_Knowles">John Knowles</a></div>
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My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1235351580">2 of 5 stars</a></div>
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An American classic and great bestseller for over thirty years, A Separate Peace is timeless in its description of adolescence during a period when the entire country was losing its innocence to the second world war.<br />
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Set at a boys boarding school in New England during the early years of World War II, A Separate Peace is a harrowing and luminous parable of the dark side of adolescence. Gene is a lonely, introverted intellectual. Phineas is a handsome, taunting, daredevil athlete. What happens between the two friends one summer, like the war itself, banishes the innocence of these boys and their world.<br />
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A bestseller for more than thirty years, A Separate Peace is John Knowles crowning achievement and an undisputed American classic.<br />
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My Review<br />
First of all, I was forced to read this book for school, and honestly if it had been my choice and I had, for some weird unknown reason, started reading it I wouldn't have finished it.<br />
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To be fair, it wasn't terrible. Looking at A Separate Peace from a literary/writing perspective, it's a well written book and I see why it's a classic. Life at the Devon school for boys is a microcosm for the world at war, and there are many literary aspects to it that were kind of genius. <br />
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Looking at it from a readers point of view - I kind of hated it. I didn't like the main character/narrator Gene at all. He was academic, calculating, and kind of dark. He looked for the worst in people. Finny was sporty, optimistic, sunny, and naive. He loved sports, where everyone won. He was charismatic and made up rules as he went easily getting everyone else, even teachers, to follow him. <br />
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But I didn't like or understand the main character at all. I get that his thoughts and actions show the darker side of humanity, obviously, but I just can't even. I don't know even know how to write about my feelings for this book, so I'm going to leave it at that. </div>
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Lakinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03641093042519628764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903815022410829175.post-16844142488319323662015-04-29T03:00:00.000-07:002015-04-29T03:00:00.978-07:00Aimee and the Heartthrob by Ophelia London<div style="text-align: center;">
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<b>My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1249739532">2 of 5 stars</a></b><br />
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He never noticed her before, but now she’s all he can see…<br />
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Miles Carlisle is every teen girl’s fantasy. His rugged good looks and exotic British accent have helped catapult his boy band, Seconds to Juliet, to super-stardom. But after two disastrous and very public breakups, Miles isn’t interested in dating just any girl; he wants The One. And the only girl he’s interested in is not only his best friend’s little sister―and off-limits―but won’t even give him the time of day…<br />
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As a kid, Aimee Bingham had a huge thing for Miles…until he made fun of her for always tagging along. Now that she’s outgrown both him and her pigtails. the prospect of spending two weeks on tour with the childhood crush who broke her heart isn’t exactly enticing. Except now Miles seems interested. Very interested. And no matter how hard Aimee tries to resist him, her crush is definitely making a comeback.<br />
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But everyone knows that falling for a heartthrob is a backstage pass to heartbreak…<br />
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<b>My Review</b><br />
To be honest I have mixed feelings about this book. I really liked the basic essence of the story - friend from past turns boy band heartthrob, girl had crush before he was famous, meet again and sparks happen, but they both have their issues and have to work out their relationship, and an overprotective big brother.<br />
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I thought they were a really adorable couple, and I loved the wit and humor displayed between them. <br />
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Some things really bothered me, though. First of all the text speak was kind of hard to get through at times. I mean, I am eighteen, and I do text, but it just bugged me a little. Most of all, the amount of kissing and making out (I don't normally use that term, but in this case I have to), was a little extreme. They didn't go past that, but between the language in some of their thoughts I was afraid they were going to. They were way to focused on the others looks. I just have really liked to see more talking and less mass kissing, it's like after kissing the first time that was almost the only thing they wanted to do. I just didn't appreciate some of the thoughts processes and such.<br />
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If it wasn't for the really sweet moments such as writing songs and going on picnics, and mainly being curious about the end (which I really liked, by the way), I might have put the book down. It did take me a while to get through this one, I just wasn't in a huge hurry to pick it back up instead of watching tv, but maybe that's because I was stressed.<br />
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I enjoyed that there were character pov switches, and the sweet romance. I just found some things weren't really my style.<br />
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I received a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review. This in no way affected my opinion, and all thoughts and opinions are solely my own.<br />
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Lakinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03641093042519628764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903815022410829175.post-52137145239226150212015-04-28T03:00:00.001-07:002015-04-28T03:00:00.930-07:00Life Updates<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is what I categorize my wandering whims under! My mind may be wanting to write about life, blogging, music, movies, or anything under the sun, and if it doesn't fit into one of my other features then, well, here it will goes!</div>
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<b>Today, I think I'm just going to spew out current thoughts and what I've been up to lately.</b></div>
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<b>Let's start with what I'm excited about! - </b>I'm going to Costa Rica on a mission this summer with a group from my Church! I went to Romania last year, and I'm so excited to follow God's plan for me and show His love to others!</div>
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<b>I'm having a more positive attitude - </b>I don't know why, but a couple of weeks ago I was just kind of down. I was really stressed and irritable, and that made me feel terrible because I like to be in a good mood. So, last week I returned to sunshiny attitude and I've been looking at the bright side of things! I've been trying to hand all of my worries to God, and trust in Him take care of everything for His good, guide me, and write His story on my heart!</div>
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<b>College Visit and Schedule - </b>Friday I went to Admit Day at the College I will attend next fall. I will be living at home and commuting to the College I've always wanted to go to. Friday I got to meet a few of the teachers/leaders in the education department, and schedule my classes. I'm excited to be graduating high school soon, but I'm also extremely nervous. I can't wait to see what God has in store for me with this next life step. (My classes - English 1108, History, Algebra, Intro to education, Intro to Technology).</div>
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<b>Studying - </b>I have a College Spanish final this week, and my AP Gov teacher has been giving a ton of quiz/tests, to prep us for the AP exam.</div>
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<b>"Friends"</b><b> - </b>I'm at a weird place regarding friends right now. The people I thought were my friends aren't really true friends - definitely not like the ones I read about in books. I haven't had a best friend since 8th grade. My "friends" that have been my friends in the past are the ones I eat lunch with and I tune them and their conversations out more than I listen to them, we seem to be becoming more and more different. They are always complaining, have negative attitudes, or talk about their boyfriends (and what they do ...) and I just don't want to hear it so I'll literally pull out my phone book, Nook, or a physical book and completely tune them out. I think they get annoyed with me sometimes too, because I'm (in their words) naive and a goody two shoes. I'm not. I am a Christian, and if I don't want to hear and participate in certain conversations and activities than I am not going to - I'm stronger than participating in a conversation I want no part in. I hardly ever talk, and sometimes it's really frustrating because what if I never have a best friend other than God and my family?</div>
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<b>Friends - </b>My College English class is full of people that I am semi friends with, and I feel like they are more true friends than my "friends." I feel like they know more about me and understand more way better than my "friends" ever did. I talk to them and laugh with them way more! To be honest they are the better friends!</div>
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<b>Reading - </b>I haven't had as much time to read, therefore I'm not reading as fast. Sometimes I just don't even feel like reading.</div>
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<b>TV - </b>I've said before that I've been watching a lot more TV lately. I'm so sad that Scorpion and Good Witch just ended their 1st seasons:( I also think that I'm caught up or almost caught up with the current season of NCIS, but it would be so nice if I could watch the first 11 seasons. </div>
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<b>Stress - </b>As one of the top ten of my graduating class, I have to write a speech to give at graduation. I have tests, babysitting, blogging, etc.</div>
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<b>*I'm sorry, I know I rambled, but I needed to get all of this out! I'm also not proofreading this, so excuse all of my mistakes, please. (Just so you know, I normally do proofread, lol)</b></div>
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Lakinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03641093042519628764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903815022410829175.post-57909418659109668082015-04-27T03:00:00.001-07:002015-04-27T03:00:03.788-07:00The Truth About Jack by Jody Gehrman<div style="text-align: center;">
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My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1226224066">4 of 5 stars</a><br />
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Goodreads Summary<br />
Dakota McCloud has just been accepted into a prestigious art school. Soon she'll leave behind the artists' colony where she grew up―hippie dad, tofu since birth, yurt―and join her boyfriend and best friend on the East Coast. It was the plan…until Dakota finds out her boyfriend and best friend hooked up behind her back. <br />
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Hurt and viciously betrayed, Dakota pours out her heart on a piece of paper, places it in a bottle, and hurls it into the ocean. But it doesn't quite go where she expects…<br />
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Jack Sauvage finds the bottle washed up on the shore and responds to Dakota's letter. Except what if his straight-laced life doesn’t jive with the free-spirited girl he’s only seen from afar? As Jack creates a persona he believes she’ll love, they slowly fall for each other with each new letter. Now Jack is trying to find a way to make this delicate, on-paper romance happen in real life…without revealing his deception. <br />
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My Review<br />
The Truth About Jack was a really unique book, and the writing style really worked for me. I loved the setting of the artist's colony, the cafe, and the beach. I enjoyed getting to know Dakota and Jack and seeing them grow and discover what they really want and stand up for themselves - something I seem to never get enough of, and learn something from every time. I loved the artsy and musical aspects and how they understood each other so well.<br />
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I loved the conversations between Jack and Dakota, and the fact they TALKED and had REAL CONVERSATIONS instead of spending an obscene amount of time kissing like happens in so many YA books. They were so realistic, earnest, sweet, and perfect! I loved the fact that they came from such different backgrounds yet were still perfect for each other, and I really appreciated that their differing backgrounds wasn't to huge of an issue. The way he knew her and wanted so badly to talk to her, but was afraid to was adorable, and I thought it was nice how she got to know him as both Jack and the guy she wrote letters to (normally has the potential to be really cliche, but it really worked)!<br />
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While I am normally all about admitting the truth immediately, and I probably would have found this annoying and/or cliche, I can't really blame Jack for not telling her right away in this circumstance. I mean we girls do tend to take things to the extreme sometimes, and we may not always understand the meaning guys are attempting to convey (don't shoot me for pointing out he obvious, it was kind of hard to admit). Or maybe guys just aren't very good at explaining things - maybe that ability evaporated with memory and hearing? <br />
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I must say that I really loved the language and word choice. I really learned some new vocab words, and yes I plan to use them! <br />
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This was a semi light novel that was nowhere near fluff. There was a lot of beautiful depth that I wasn't expecting, and while some of the circumstances could have been cliche, the author somehow seemed to avoid all of them, and speak to me, making this a YA novel that I won't soon forget.<br />
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I received a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review. This in no way affected my opinions, and all thoughts and opinions are solely my own.<br />
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Lakinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03641093042519628764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903815022410829175.post-11289979055501483062015-04-24T03:00:00.000-07:002015-04-24T03:00:01.558-07:00Shattered by Dani Pettrey<div style="text-align: center;">
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I loved everything about Shattered! I loved the intriguing mystery and the family loyalty. I loved the characters, and loved spending more time with the McKenna family!</div>
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I made word collages of the setting and characters of Shattered. These are words that describe the setting/character, what they liked, what I liked about them, what they "learned/struggled with/came to realize!"</div>
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I hope you enjoyed this review style, it's not as detailed, but I think it got most of my points across! I loved this book so much, and I highly recommend it!</div>
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<b>(keep in mind I wrote this Monday)</b></div>
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<span style="color: #181818; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I want this to be fun and want reading my reviews to be interesting! I don't want my blog to feel like a broken record where I'm basically on repeat but changing names, etc.; I want to be creative!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #181818;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I will most likely start doing a more "unique" review for the books that I read for fun, and use my normal review style for those I'm asked to review because I feel like that's better to put on Goodreads and Amazon, but I might switch things up a little then too! You'll just have to wait and see!</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #181818;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Some ideas I have for switching things up include letters to the characters of the book or recommending to a friend, poems, casts, collages (online or homemade), guessing games, quizes, and more!</span></span></div>
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Lakinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03641093042519628764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903815022410829175.post-26317138067427047192015-04-22T03:00:00.000-07:002015-04-22T03:00:02.641-07:00Week of Wonder<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="text-align: start;">Week of Wonder is what I call my Weekly Wrap-up. I will link up everything that I did on my blog this week - books I read, books I reviewed, what challenges I've added to, what I'm currently reading, all my other posts, etc. I will also let you know about any upcoming events that are coming up on my blog.</span><br />
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<span style="text-align: start;">Yes, I know this is way late, and that I skipped the week before last.</span><br />
<span style="text-align: start;"><br /></span>Oh my goodness, I have been so busy. I also haven't had any time to write any posts or reviews. I've been kind of stressed with school, high school graduation, I have to write a speech (and I'm not a fan of the topic). I have a terrible case of senioritis (yes it is totally legit). I've been in a TV watching mood, watching a lot of NCIS, and I've been reading some but I just want to read, and haven't felt like writing the reviews. I feel kind of bad because they are books that I really enjoyed. Maybe I've kind of been in a blogging slump. Within the last week I've seriously thought about stopping blogging, but after getting back on and writing this I know I'm not going to. I love sharing my love of books with you guys, I love reading, and I love connecting with this bookish community. My posts are going to be more sporadic for a while though considering my business and mood. I also have absolutely no posts scheduled and ready... but I might work on that today? (It's senior skip day at my school and I have days to miss so why not?)<br />
<span style="text-align: start;">Now that I'm done with that...</span><br />
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<a href="http://wonderousreviews.blogspot.com/2015/04/royal-date-by-sariah-wilson.html">Royal Date</a> by Sariah Wilson<br />
<a href="http://wonderousreviews.blogspot.com/2015/04/blog-tour-captive-imposter-by-dawn.html">The Captive Imposter</a> by Dawn Crandall (Blog Tour)<br />
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<b>Other Posts</b><br />
Waiting on Wednesday: <a href="http://wonderousreviews.blogspot.com/2015/04/waing-on-wednesday-waking-beauty.html">Waking Beauty</a><br />
Robin's Reward by June McCrary Jacobs (Blog Tour)<br />
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<b>What was your week like?</b></div>
Lakinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03641093042519628764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903815022410829175.post-27570132929510295622015-04-21T03:00:00.000-07:002015-04-21T03:00:01.114-07:00Top Ten Favorite Authors<div style="text-align: center;">
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<b>Lisa T. Bergren</b><br />
<b>Serena Chase</b><br />
<b>Melanie Dickerson</b><br />
<b>Desiree Williams</b><br />
<b>Dawn Crandall</b><br />
<b>Dani Pettrey</b><br />
<b>Krista McGee</b><br />
<b>Jenny B. Jones</b><br />
<b>Ally Carter</b><br />
<b>Becky Wade</b><br />
<b>Marissa Meyer</b><br />
<b>Julianne Donaldson</b><br />
<b>L.M. Montgomery</b><br />
<b>Anne Osterlund</b><br />
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<b>I'm sure I'm forgetting some, but I love these authors because of their amazingly fantastical books!</b><br />
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Lakinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03641093042519628764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903815022410829175.post-68507049776685186552015-04-20T03:00:00.000-07:002015-04-20T03:00:05.610-07:00Blog Tour: Robin's Reward by June McCrary Jacobs<br />
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Today I'm delighted to introduce to you Robin's Reward by June McCrary Jacobs!</div>
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<span style="line-height: 1.2;">Bonita Creek’s librarian Robin Bennett is heartbroken after being abandoned by her husband, Thomas. The mysterious and handsome Jeff Clarke arrives unexpectedly and touches Robin’s life with his wit and warmth. Then, without warning, Jeff’s harsh words and abrasive actions scare her off, and Robin’s hope of finding true love withers again. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Author Rebecca H. Jamison, </span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sense & Sensibility: A Latter-Day Tale.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Award-winning author, June McCrary Jacobs, was the winner of Cedar Fort Publishing’s 2013 Holiday Tale Contest for her debut novella, </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">‘A Holiday Miracle in Apple Blossom’. ‘Robin’s Reward’ </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">is her first full-length novel, and is set in her favorite location in California—the Mendocino coastal region. This book is the first installment of the </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">‘Bonita Creek Trilogy’</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21490845-the-captive-imposter" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px;"><img alt="The Captive Imposter (The Everstone Chronicles, #3)" border="0" src="https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1399570853m/21490845.jpg" /></a><b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21490845-the-captive-imposter">The Captive Imposter</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8065413.Dawn_Crandall">Dawn Crandall</a></b></div>
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Sent away for protection, hotel heiress Estella Everstone finds herself living undercover as a lady’s companion named Elle Stoneburner at one of her father’s opulent hotels in the mountains of Maine—the one she'd always loved best and always hoped to own one day, Everston. The one thing she doesn't like about the situation is that her ex-fiancé is in the area and is set on marrying someone else. Reeling from her feelings of being unwanted and unworthy, Estella reluctantly forms a friendship with the gruff manager of Everston, Dexter Blakeley, who seems to have something against wealthy young socialites with too much money, although they are just the kind of people Everston caters to. <br />
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When Estella finds herself in need of help, Dexter comes to the rescue with an offer she can't refuse. She sees no other choice aside from going back home to her family and accepts the position as companion to his sister. Throughout her interactions with Dexter, she can't deny the pull that's evidenced between them every time he comes near. Estella realizes that while she's been hiding behind a false name and identity, she’s never been freer to be herself than when she's with Dexter Blakeley. But will he still love her when he finds out she's Estella Everstone? She's not entirely sure.<br />
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I have been impatiently waiting to finally get to read Estella Everstone’s story, and what an intriguing one it turned out to be! Dawn Crandall definitely has a knack for creating likeable characters, inspiring messages, and a mixture of everything that culminates to make a perfectly captivating story.<br />
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As the daughter of a wealthy hotel owner, and at the top of the social circles, Estella Everstone struggled with feelings of being unwanted, unworthy, and invisible. People never saw her for who she truly was, and only wanted to befriend her for her status, until Dexter Blakely that is. He sees the real her, know what she loves to do, sees inside her heart, yet he doesn’t know her true name, and that right there is the problem. Dexter Blakely is a man of God, but he wasn’t beyond holding a grudge that endangered the growing feelings between the,. Things were definitely complicated, they both had a lot to overcome - past wounds and insecurities. Can God help love triumph over their trials?<br />
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The setting was descriptive and so easy to picture in my mind. Estella’s pure love for Everston was clear, and I must admit that it found a way into my heart as well.<br />
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I truly enjoyed the journey that Captive Imposter took me on. I loved both characters growth, renewed faith, trust in God, and love for each other. Their strength and kindness, and the way they tried to overcome Estella’s obstacles. The relationship between Dexter and Estella was so entertaining, and the moments they spent together were witty and so enjoyable to read. Definitely swoon worthy:) They left me smiling, and rooting for them the whole time! I appreciated how they truly got to know each other, and had such a mutual endearing regard for each other. <br />
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The other characters were just as intriguing and fun to get to know. I enjoyed getting to know Roxy, and seeing what happened between Estella and her ex (I really disliked him at many points in this book), then there was Dexter’s mean spirited mother, Estella’s encouraging father, and so many more that I can’t name because that would take the fun out of meeting them for yourself.<br />
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I loved every minute of this novel. Dawn Crandall clearly created two more characters that instantly wormed their way into my heart! There was suspense intertwined with the witty humor and romance, and a perfect balance of depth and light hearted fun! The messages were inspiring. You really need to read this beautiful series for yourself to get the full, captivating effect!<br />
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I received a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review. This in no way affected my opinion, and all thoughts and opinions are solely my own.</div>
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Lakinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03641093042519628764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903815022410829175.post-51656978724148751002015-04-15T03:00:00.000-07:002015-04-15T03:00:03.103-07:00Waing on Wednesday: Waking Beauty <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The rescue wasn't going at all how he planned. Prince Arpien intends to gain a throne and the sleeping beauty's heart with a single kiss that wakes her from the evil fairy's curse. But kissing the princess is only the beginning of a series of unfore–seen obstacles: man–eating bugs, deadly spindles, talking lapdogs, and fiery pickles. The sleeping beauty is the biggest com–plication of all. Princess Brierly is beautiful and Fairy–Gifted, but also...daft. After one hundred years of sleep imprisonment, Brierly re–fuses to believe this rescue is anything more than a tantalizing but doomed dream. Arpien is drawn to the vibrancy be–neath Brierly's indifferent exterior. Can they reclaim her kingdom? Do they dare trust in the Prince of the old tales to help them battle the evil fairy who cursed Brierly? What is the price of waking beauty?<br />
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This book sounds very intriguing, plus I've always been a huge fan of fairytales!<br />
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Lakinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03641093042519628764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903815022410829175.post-86826042060985392772015-04-13T03:00:00.000-07:002015-04-13T03:00:00.918-07:00Royal Date by Sariah Wilson<div style="text-align: center;">
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This Cinderella didn’t plan on a prince . . .<br />
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Kat MacTaggart is a girl who has a plan for everything—including her holiday ski trip to Monterra with her best friend. Everything is going according to plan until she finds herself careening out of control down a mountainside and being rescued by a guy who looks like Superman’s hotter Italian cousin. <br />
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HRH Prince Nico is intrigued by the woman he saved on the slopes and her refusal to date him. He offers Kat a deal—let him show her his country and he’ll pay her to write articles that will help Monterra’s tourism industry. Kat agrees, but given her past and lingering distrust of men, she has one condition—absolutely no kissing.<br />
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Thanks to the claims of a jealous British noblewoman and the schemes of a meddling paparazzo, Kat’s rule doesn’t seem to be a problem at first. But the more Kat gets to know Nico and the people around him, the harder it is to remember her keep-your-distance plan. Should she stick to it or risk everything for a chance at happily ever after?<br />
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I love fairytales, I love princes, I love realistic characters, I love true love, and of course I love humor and wit! Who, in their right mind wouldn’t? Let me just say, right off the bat, that this book had all of that and more!<br />
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I was in the mood for something light and fluffy, and had bought this book on sale a week before and really wanted to read it, so I read it. And did not regret it! This book captured me from the first conversation. Let me explain. The book started out with a perfect conversation between studious college student Katarina and Prince Nico (I love their names), and I loved it! It might have been the most entertaining first conversation I’ve ever read between two characters! Then, it just kept getting better!<br />
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I loved the characters. Kat was so true to herself and realistic. She had a tough life, but she didn’t let it get her down. It made her into the planning, self reliant, capable, kind person she became. In fact it made her more determined to be a better person and help others, and I really respected her for that. Her will was strong, and she really had a special kindness and strength. Thank goodness for her friend, Lemon, or she might not have even stayed in wonderful Monterra (I need to visit there, by the way)! Nico, Nico, Nico! What a prince - and totally swoony! He was so - I don’t even know where to begin - sweet, handsome, princely, and persistent. Their chemistry was palpable, and I rooted for them the whole time. There was so much wit, sarcasm, sweet and swoony scenes, and real conversation and feelings.<br />
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There was so much more to this book than the (clean) swoon worthy romance though! This book dealt with some tough issues, realistically and in a way that wasn’t overwhelming, adding a whole beautiful depth that I just wasn’t expecting. I liked the family aspect - and that Nico’s large family combated Kat’s lack of family, and both of their family issues. I really loved Nico’s family, they were so charming and real, and altogether likeable! <br />
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I appreciated that Royal Date avoided many of the ever present cliches typical in these kind of stories (book or movie). The prince’s family was kind and genuine and not against Kat at all. There was no previously arranged marriage, or marriage pressure. Some of the problems that would usually be blown way out of proportion were dealt with by a trust in each other and common sense. There was depth and issues, just not the cliches!<br />
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WARNING: Despite the description, there are plenty of swoon worthy kisses! It’s clean! You will most likely find yourself smiling uncontrollably! You will laugh out loud, and you might even giggle! It’s highly probable that you will have to add another book to your reread list. Girlish romance dreams and expectations may arise from hidden depths. You might wish to name your new fish Katerina and Nico. <br />
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<a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/UuE96IZWoDMCB9fstP638830-Fzl64-PePdCS2gzX3I94qVyKh_aSkghl6Q91jLHv2wjF9eBefFSjhP8b6-GvGIPyNNOpgVaM6cBWXhED_ZlQDBbAK1YxCCxk-vvSRtDzPxoJvo" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/UuE96IZWoDMCB9fstP638830-Fzl64-PePdCS2gzX3I94qVyKh_aSkghl6Q91jLHv2wjF9eBefFSjhP8b6-GvGIPyNNOpgVaM6cBWXhED_ZlQDBbAK1YxCCxk-vvSRtDzPxoJvo" style="-webkit-transform: rotate(0rad); border: none; transform: rotate(0rad);" width="134" /></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Kerana is being sent to Earth to begin her duty as an Eldurian. Hers are a perfect people, without flaw and without sin, never experiencing the fall of man. Created by God to shepherd His people on Earth, they remain in the shadows, unnoticed. Kerana looks human, speaks like them, and has been taught to act like them. Above all her mission is to serve the humans.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br class="kix-line-break" /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Arriving on Earth, Kerana meets Eli at school. He is an ordinary human, with a father suffering from alcoholism, and a past that threatens to ruin his life. A star scholarship lacrosse player, Eli has to forget his true passion and live in a shell that doesn’t let anyone in. Until he meets Kerana. They find themselves intertwined in a connection that neither can quite explain. When this connection puts the two of them in danger, they find comfort and protection from each other. When Eli discovers that there is more to Kerana than just her stunning looks and grace, the Eldurians and their home planet of Eden may not remain a secret for very long.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Kate Hasbrouck</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> has been writing and creating stories for as long as she can remember. She had written several stories by the time she was a teen, but </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Homecoming</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> was the first full manuscript she had ever written with the intention of sharing it with other people. She attended Houghton College, where she received her Bachelor’s degree with a dual-major in Writing and Psychology where she honed her skills. She lives in Florida with her husband, a youth pastor at a local church, where she spends time writing, ministering to teens, and enjoying the life God has given her. </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Homecoming</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> is the first book in a trilogy.</span><img height="221px;" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/XLHWnuESQhiUNoWGDYzXFBI14wHHF4iK9nlgMoDZPavaVZlA35hueCuGWxTf4IKMhEN5T9GrLe8fbF-KmkCgfKmqzpW0WmURtV6vYlcqWmVykCQVmHhDzUX2SfbDyWIVYdHIAIk" style="-webkit-transform: rotate(0.00rad); border: none; transform: rotate(0.00rad);" width="198px;" /></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If I had to choose one word to describe this book I would say breathtaking awe! Okay, so that’s two, but you’ll have to deal with it, because I can’t think of any better way!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This story speaks to the soul. It’s Inspiring and true messages wrapped around my heart, and warmed me with their beautiful truth. I could write all about it, but Kate Hasbrouck did such an amazing job that you really just need to go read it for yourself. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This novel is perfect for any Christian, anyone who is struggling with their faith, or anyone that just isn’t sure what they believe. As a Christian, I found this book and its message awe inspiring, and I loved the faith journeys that the characters went through. and how truth was so beautifully written and displayed in the setting and within the characters. </span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 1.2; vertical-align: baseline;">Review at </span><a href="http://amandanicolle.blogspot.com/" style="font-family: Arial; line-height: 1.2; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">Inklings and Notions</span></a></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Blog Tour Wrap Up at </span><a href="http://craftybooksheeps.blogspot.com/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Crafty Booksheeps</span></a></div>
Lakinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03641093042519628764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903815022410829175.post-44678712417132148582015-04-09T03:00:00.000-07:002015-04-09T03:00:03.213-07:00Submerged by Dani Pettrey<div style="text-align: center;">
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Bailey Craig vowed never to set foot in Yancey again. She has a past, and a reputation--and Yancey's a small town. She's returned to bury a loved one killed in the plane crash and is determined not to stay even an hour more than necessary. But then dark evidence emerges and Bailey's own expertise becomes invaluable for the case. <br />
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Cole McKenna can handle the deep-sea dives and helping the police recover evidence. He can even handle the fact that a murderer has settled in his town and doesn't appear to be moving on. But dealing with the reality of Bailey's reappearance is a tougher challenge. She broke his heart, but she is not the same girl who left Yancey. He let her down, but he's not the same guy she left behind. Can they move beyond the hurts of their pasts and find a future together?<br />
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While this is the first book in the Alaskan Courage series, I have read and loved two of the others, so I was really looking forward to reading this one.<br />
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At the beginning of Submerged, readers learn a lot about Baileys past, and I was honestly shocked at what we learned. I felt so bad for her, and her nickname - no one deserves that. But, she had changed a lot, accepting Jesus as her Saviour and going to Church. She wasn’t the same girl previously known in Yancey - a complete 360. But, she still struggled with forgiving herself, and embracing the future that God had in store for her, worrying too much about what other people think of her. Every single time she said that she didn’t deserve something broke my heart, and I found myself truly hoping that she would realize that she was worth dying for, so after her renewed spirit she deserved so much more than she would allow herself! The message that came with this story was awe inspiring and truly beautiful. <br />
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Cole Mckenna was a wonderful and kind man. True in his faith, and helping others. He was persistent, and had a way of getting past Bailey’s defenses, as she got through his. I found myself, especially at the beginning, relating to him more so than Bailey.<br />
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The mystery was amazing! The McKenna family’s team work never ceases to amaze me, and I love spending time with them as I get to know them better and better with each book I read. Like I said, I enjoyed the mystery very much! The russian culture and Bailey’s expertise on it, the clues, the diving! It all came together so beautifully and interestingly, and I enjoyed every minute of it!<br />
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Each of these books emphasizes family, and of course love and faith. I can’t wait to read Piper and Landon’s story in book 2 and Jake and Kayden’s story in book 4! </div>
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Lakinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03641093042519628764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903815022410829175.post-44578726039156414952015-04-08T03:00:00.000-07:002015-04-08T03:00:00.648-07:00Waiting on Wednesday: Center Ice by Cate Cameron<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="text-align: start;">Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by </span><a href="http://breakingthespine.blogspot.com/" style="text-align: start;" target="_blank">Breaking the Spine</a><span style="text-align: start;">, where we share a book that we are waiting for. This post is so fun because it helps us stay on the lookout for books!</span></div>
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Lakinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03641093042519628764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903815022410829175.post-28813077609514993672015-04-07T03:00:00.002-07:002015-04-07T03:00:01.218-07:00Top Ten Characters I Would Like to Catch Up With<div style="text-align: center;">
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<b>Topic: Top Ten Characters I Would Like to Catch Up With</b><br />
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I am only going to include books/series that don't have any more books coming out.<br />
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Breaking it down.<br />
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<b>Books that need sequels</b><br />
<img alt="The Season" src="https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1297370321s/3751593.jpg" /> <img alt="United We Spy (Gallagher Girls, #6)" src="https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1368559827s/13580951.jpg" /><br />
The Season by Sarah MacLean - Why, oh why, doesn't this book have sequels? I am so curious about the main characters friends!<br />
Gallagher Girls series - It just isn't allowed to end!<br />
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<b>And, of course, I would love to catch up with my favorite characters from all of the books I have ever read! (I cheated and I'm okay with that - you can't stop me now!)</b><br />
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<b>What characters are you just itching to catch up with?</b></div>
Lakinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03641093042519628764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903815022410829175.post-64086866178826622352015-04-06T06:27:00.001-07:002015-04-06T06:27:04.183-07:00Week of Wonder<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="text-align: start;">Week of Wonder is what I call my Weekly Wrap-up. I will link up everything that I did on my blog this week - books I read, books I reviewed, what challenges I've added to, what I'm currently reading, all my other posts, etc. I will also let you know about any upcoming events that are coming up on my blog.</span><br />
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<b>Happy Easter!</b><br />
<span style="text-align: start;"><br /></span><b>Reviews</b><br />
<a href="http://wonderousreviews.blogspot.com/2015/03/discovering-sophie-by-cindy-roland.html">Discovering Sophie</a> by Cindy Roland Anderson<br />
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<b>Other Posts</b><br />
Fantasy Favourites Read-A-Thon:<a href="http://wonderousreviews.blogspot.com/2015/03/fantasy-favourites-read-thon-recap.html"> Interrogation</a><br />
<a href="http://wonderousreviews.blogspot.com/2015/03/top-ten-books-your-recently-added-to.html">Top Ten</a> Books I've Recently Added To My TBR<br />
Waiting on Wednesday:<a href="http://wonderousreviews.blogspot.com/2015/04/waiting-on-wednesday-things-we-know-by.html"> Things We Know by Heart </a>by Jessie Kirby<br />
Fantasy Favourites Read-A-Thon: <a href="http://wonderousreviews.blogspot.com/2015/04/fantasy-favourites-read-thon-its-tricky.html">It's Tricky</a><br />
<a href="http://wonderousreviews.blogspot.com/2015/04/march-recap.html">March Recap</a><br />
<a href="http://wonderousreviews.blogspot.com/2015/04/happy-easter.html">Happy Easter</a><br />
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<b>What was your week like?</b></div>
Lakinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03641093042519628764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903815022410829175.post-73634493941868199822015-04-06T06:20:00.001-07:002015-04-06T06:20:51.052-07:00Happy Easter!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Happy Easter everyone! I love this time of year. Spring, and remembering all that God has done for us so that we can have eternal life. Jesus is my Saviour, and I enjoyed remembering that and focusing on this joyous occassion! Sorry I'm a day late, but I kind of took the weekend off from blogging.</div>
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