COVER REVEAL: Redeem (The Caelian Cycle #2.5) by Donnielle Tyner

IT'S MOVING DAY!!

Hi everyone! 

We are so excited to announce that we will be moving in to our newly built house this Thursday!! We have waited for this for a LONG 7 months. 

Therefore, if you have requested us to review your paperback book, but haven't sent it yet, please email us to get the new address! 

We can't wait to get back in to the swing of everything. It's been a very long and dreaded 3 months in a tiny house of 400 sq feet for 6 people and 2 dogs!! 

Big house living, here we come! 

Happy New Year's and we hope everyone had a VERY Merry Christmas!

Charity, Arianna, Angel, Michaela and Angelina

BOOK REVIEW: The Great Hunt by Wendy Higgins

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Kill the beast. Win the girl. New York Times bestselling author Wendy Higgins delivers a dark fantasy filled with rugged hunters, romantic tension, and a princess willing to risk all to save her kingdom.

When a monstrous beast attacks in Eurona, desperate measures must be taken. The king sends a proclamation to the best and bravest hunters: whoever kills the creature will win the hand of his daughter Princess Aerity as a reward.

Princess Aerity recognizes her duty but cannot bear the idea of marrying a stranger—she was meant to marry for love—until a brooding local hunter, Paxton Seabolt, catches her attention. And while there’s no denying the fiery chemistry between them, Princess Aerity feels that Paxton’s mysteriousness is foreboding, maybe even dangerous.

Paxton is not the marrying type. Nor does he care much for spoiled royals and their arcane laws. He is determined to keep his focus on the task at hand—ridding the kingdom of the beast—but the princess continues to surprise him, and the secrets he’s buried begin to surface against his wishes.

REVIEW BY: Arianna, age 13 years

MAY CONTAIN SPOILER:

This book was wonderful, but also had me sad and disappointed. 

My favorite character was Aerity 's sister because she was so passionate. She was optimistic in a time when happiness was much needed. 

My favorite part is when Aerity is doing tricks in front of the hunters because she is so focused and the description is beautiful. 

I recommend this book to anyone who likes tales of sacrifice, beasts, and hopeless romance. 

I give this book 3 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 13 and up. 

This book's publishing date is March 8, 2016. 

BOOK REVIEW: Reign of Shadows by Sophie Jordan

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Destiny and darkness collide in this romantic, sweeping new fantasy series from New York Times bestselling author Sophie Jordan.

Seventeen years ago, an eclipse cloaked the kingdom of Relhok in perpetual darkness. In the chaos, an evil chancellor murdered the king and queen and seized their throne. Luna, Relhok’s lost princess, has been hiding in a tower ever since. Luna’s survival depends on the world believing she is dead. 

But that doesn’t stop Luna from wanting more. When she meets Fowler, a mysterious archer braving the woods outside her tower, Luna is drawn to him despite the risk. When the tower is attacked, Luna and Fowler escape together. But this world of darkness is more treacherous than Luna ever realized. 

With every threat stacked against them, Luna and Fowler find solace in each other. But with secrets still unspoken between them, falling in love might be their most dangerous journey yet.

With lush writing and a star-crossed romance, Reign of Shadows is Sophie Jordan at her best.

REVIEW BY: Arianna, age 13 years

MAY CONTAIN SPOILER:

This book surprised me with every page! 

My favorite character is Luna because she stays strong even with her many challenges. She tries to save her kingdom no matter how misguided her attempt was. 

My favorite part is when Luna made a friend in the fox because you can tell how warm this scene is just from the description. 

I recommend this book to anyone who likes fairy tales, romance, and one brave girl who defies all odds. 

I give this book 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 13 and up. 

This book's publishing date is February 9, 2016. 

BOOK REVIEW: The Shadow Queen by C. J. Redwine

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A dark epic fantasy, inspired by the tale of Snow White, about an exiled princess hunted by a spelled prince who must defeat the dangerous and powerful evil queen enslaving her kingdom

Lorelai Diederich, crown princess and fugitive at large, has one mission: kill the wicked queen who took both the Ravenspire throne and the life of her father. To do that, Lorelai needs to use the one weapon she and Queen Irina have in common—magic. She’ll have to be stronger, faster, and more powerful than Irina, the most dangerous wielder of magic Ravenspire has ever seen.

In the neighboring kingdom of Eldr, when Prince Kol’s father and older brother are killed by an invading army of magic-wielding ogres, the second-born prince is suddenly given the responsibility of saving his kingdom. To do that, Kol needs magic—and the only way to get it is to make a deal with the queen of Ravenspire, promise to become her personal huntsman…and bring her Lorelai’s heart.

But Lorelai is nothing like Kol expected—beautiful, fierce, and unstoppable—and despite dark magic, Lorelai is drawn in by the passionate and troubled king. Fighting to stay one step ahead of the dragon huntsman—who she likes far more than she should—Lorelai does everything in her power to ruin the wicked queen. But Irina isn’t going down without a fight, and her final move may cost the princess the one thing she still has left to lose.

REVIEW BY: Arianna, age 13 years

MAY CONTAIN SPOILER:

This book had me hungrily flipping the pages for more! 

My favorite character is Kol because he fights back against Irina and falls in love with Lorelai. He sacrifices himself for his kingdom and that takes guts. 

My favorite part is when Lorelai uses her magic to save her kingdom. She not only uses her magic, but also her passion and intelligence. She is independent and strong. 

I recommend this book to anyone who likes a magic wielding princess, evil stepmothers and dragons. 

I give this book 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 13 and up. 

This book's publishing date is February 16, 2016. 

BOOK REVIEW: The Storm by Akiko Miyakoshi

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When a powerful storm threatens a planned trip to the beach, a young boy waits and worries and dreams. 

As this evocative picture book begins, a little boy is excited about a trip to the beach with his parents planned for the following day. But a bad storm is coming, and he has started to worry they won't be able to go. He watches as the sky grows darker through the afternoon. His mother and father close the shutters and bring the potted plants indoors. Then the storm arrives. "All through dinner, the rain beats hard against the shutters. The wind howls and blows," the boy says. "I try not to be scared." At bedtime, he thinks, "I wish I had a ship with big propellers that would spin stronger winds to drive the storm away." While asleep, his wish becomes his dream, and he manages to blow away the dark clouds with his imaginary vessel. Then, to his delight, when he awakens, he finds his dream of clear blue skies has come true. 

Author and illustrator Akiko Miyakoshi uses spare text and black-and-white drawings to echo the tension and uncertainty a child feels when encountering severe weather. The boy knows he is safe, yet danger is near. When he faces his fear in his dream, he becomes empowered by having conquered it. This is a perfect book for a quiet storytime on a rainy day. It would also work for launching conversations about fears, particularly those that are nature related, or as the impetus for children's own imaginary stories of how they could be courageous and save the day.

REVIEW BY: Angelina, age 9 years, 4 months

MAY CONTAIN SPOILER:

I liked this book! It was about a boy and his mom and dad. They promised him that they would go to the beach, but there was a storm and he became sad. He went to bed and woke up the next morning and it was a wonderful clear day. 

My favorite part is when the boy wakes up to a brighter day because I feel the same way sometimes after an awful day before. 

My favorite character is the boy because I felt so bad for him and I felt like I was in the book with him and his feelings. 

I give this book 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 6 and up. 

This book's publishing date is April 1, 2016.