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Book Review: The White Knight, the Lost Kingdom & the Sea Princess

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The White Knight, the Lost Kingdom & the Sea Princess by Judy Carlson

My rating: 1 of 5 stars

“Prince Lael must prove his strength and loyalty when challenged by an insidious enemy.  Clara and Ian, two kids from Minnesota, will join the adventure to free a captive Sea Princess, battle evil, and overcome lurking temptations. They will meet the legendary White Knight and along the way gain wisdom, love, and friendships.” – GoodReads

I had high expectations from this book since I love fantasy, I was told that it is similar to Narnia, and I had met and liked the author. Plus the cover design is absolutely gorgeous! So when I very quickly began to be disappointed, I tried to lower my expectations and continue on. I tried to reason away the many flaws in the writing. I tried to overlook the lack of structure in the story. I tried and failed. I wanted so badly to like this book! (sigh.) Alas, it was not to be.

I read through page 57, because I always give every book at least 50 pages to prove their worth, but then I just had to stop. I can’t finish this. It grates on my nerves so badly! Continue reading →

Would You Rather Book Tag

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Do you think these questions are fair? What kind of mean person decided to put us through the torture of answering these difficult questions?! Gah! I can’t decide!!
Bekah@Awesome Book Nut: https://www.youtube.com/user/AwesomeBookNut

–The Questions–
Would you rather…
1. Read only trilogies or stand-alones?
2. Read only female or male authors?
3. Shop at Barnes & Noble or Amazon?
4. All books become movies or t.v. shows?
5. Read 5 pages per day or 5 books per week?
6. Be a professional reviewer or author?
7. Only read your top 20 favorite books over and over or always read new ones that you haven’t read before?
8. Be a librarian or book seller?
9. Only read your favorite genre, or every genre except your favorite?
10. Only read physical books or eBooks?

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Graphic Novel Review: 2048 by Marvin Olasky

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2048
2048 by Marvin Olasky
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I liked this futuristic graphic novel about half-human genetically-engineered “bumans”. The story centers around one Christian senator who is struggling to find the truth about bumans, whether they have souls or are just animals, and whether they have the ability to function in society. Then he has to make decisions about how his stand for freedom and mercy will affect his political career. Continue reading →

Epic Reads Book Tag

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Leave a comment and tell me, what is your most epic read?
Literally Tara: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwOnxhpyKK-0Bz8n9faoeXg
–The Questions–
1. If you could invite one author and one of their fictional characters to tea, who would you invite and what would you serve them?
2. What book do you wish the author would write a prequel for?
3. Which 2 characters (NOT from the same book) do you think would make a great couple?
4. If you ran into your favorite author on the subway and only could say one sentence to them, who is it and what would it be?
5. What book made you a reader and why?
6. Incendio! Your bookshelf just caught on fire. Show us what book you would save.
7. Which dystopian world would you want to live in if you had to chose one? Why?
8. What is your most epic read of all time? Continue reading →

Book Review: Storm Siren & Siren’s Fury

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Storm Siren
Storm Siren by Mary Weber

My rating: 2 of 5 stars

“In a world at war, a slave girl’s lethal curse could become one kingdom’s weapon of salvation. If the curse—and the girl—can be controlled. As a slave in the war-weary kingdom of Faelen, seventeen-year-old Nym isn’t merely devoid of rights, her Elemental kind are only born male and always killed at birth — meaning, she shouldn’t even exist.” -GoodReads

I couldn’t connect with the main character, Nymia, because she is so damaged and broken and full of guilt that she can’t connect with the people around her. She’s so closed off. I mean, she’s a good character and wonderfully written, but I didn’t “get” her. She does have some good character development though, and she learns to befriend and trust those around her. Plus she has awesome stormy powers, and I liked seeing her journey of discovery with her Elemental abilities! Continue reading →

Coffee Book Tag

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I don’t even like coffee! I prefer hot tea instead. Don’t hate me. haha!
Little Prairie Library: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCokJv7u_sHqZUrFQYetlyDA

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Book Review: Anne of Green Gables, My Daughter, and Me

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Anne of Green Gables, My Daughter, and Me: What My Favorite Book Taught Me about Grace, Belonging, and the Orphan in Us All by Lorilee Craker
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This book weaves together the stories of several orphans, both fictional and real. Lucy Maud Montgomery was abandoned by her father, left with her grandparents, and grew up feeling orphaned, which inspired her to write her famous Anne stories, one of the most beloved orphan girls of all time. The author, Lorilee Craker, was also an orphan, given up for adoption and raised by her adopted Mennonite family. Lorilee went on to adopt a daughter of her own from Korea. Four orphan stories from widely different times and circumstances, but all with one central message- The Love of God heals us, chooses us, delights in us, and adopts us into a heavenly family. Continue reading →

Fictional Boyfriends Tag: Classics Edition

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Who is YOUR favorite fictional boyfriend/girlfriend? Tell me in the comments!
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Book Review: An Uncertain Choice

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An Uncertain Choice
An Uncertain Choice by Jody Hedlund
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Fairy tale castles, court intrigue, jousting tournaments, Ancient Vows to be broken, mysterious plagues and murder, knights walking around looking hot, and of course, a princess who must fall in love before the proverbial stroke of midnight… What’s not to love?! I devoured this book, and adored every second!

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