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The Runaway Prince (Royals of Acuniel #3)
I love a good prodigal son story and The Runaway Prince just had my heart. While this is book 3 in a series, you can definitely read it as a standalone. Each book focuses on another member of the royal family of Acuniel, and each novel so far has been another retelling. The Peasant Queen…
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Cold Light of Day (#1) by Elizabeth Goddard
If you’re looking for adventure and suspense, Cold Light of Day sweeps you up like an avalanche. From the very prologue, I was left wondering about the mystery, and I was surprised how everything came together at the end! It’s also always been my dream to visit Alaska, so to be able to read about…
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Double Take (#1) by Lynette Eason
I think Double Take is now my top thriller/mystery read of the year, maybe ever! With high, personal stakes, deep themes relating to relationships and family, and a great worldview, Double Take is a stellar read. Here is the blurb from Goodreads for context before getting into the review: Detective James Cross has been honorably…
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Hear the Falling Snow by Storm Shultz
Hear the Falling Snow is a cozy contemporary romance full of heart and hope in the midst of waiting. I really enjoyed meeting this cast of characters and seeing God’s hand in their lives, but I was also disappointed in a few aspects. Here’s the Goodreads blurb: Accepting God’s timing has never been so hard.…
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Trouble in Dry Springs by Kristina Hall
I’ve been reading so much fantasy, Trouble in Dry Springs by Kristina Hall was a great change of pace–and I loved it! This historical western is full of heart, tension, and hope. This is book 1 in the Dry Springs Chronicles, and here’s the blurb from Goodreads: Even the peaceful town of Dry Springs is…
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A Change of Heart (Hearts of Avarin #1) by Madisyn Carlin
A Change of Heart by Madisyn Carlin is such an encouraging, cozy read. There are so many threads of mystery, romance, and intrigue that had me hooked until the end! I really loved the Cinderella vibes of the book, almost like we were looking at Cinderella from a tangental perspective. Here’s more information on the…
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A Noble Princess by Saraina Whitney (Cornerstone #5)
If you’re looking for sweet, Christian fiction with deep themes, you’ll love A Noble Princess. I read this book in 2 days, but this is one of those books that I’m going to have to read again. It’s full of struggles faced by real characters, and yet there’s so much humor and hope throughout! Ratings…
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Hope Like Wildflowers by Pepper Basham
I have to say I really love Pepper Basham’s historical fiction novels, and Hope Like Wildflowers is one of my favorites! It’s full of heart and hope, showing how God can redeem anyone’s past for good. Here’s the blurb from Goodreads for a few more details: Return to the mountains of 1910s Appalachia with beloved…
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Emberling by Kaytlin Phillips (The Chronicles of Uriu #1)
I’ve been waiting for Emberling for almost a whole year now, so to finally have gotten the chance to read it has been amazing! Note: I received an ARC of this book, and all opinions expressed are my own! Ratings for Emberling Story: 5/5 Worldview: 5/5 Story I am not sure if I’ve said it…
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Virginia by Shannon McNear (Daughters of the Lost Colony)
When I saw this book announced, I jumped on the chance at reading Virginia. Ever since I read Rebecca last year, I loved Shannon McNear’s clear gospel message in this vibrant historical fiction series. While Rebecca does not spoil books 1 and 2 in the series, if you want to read Virginia, you might want…
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The Caring and the Cursed (Intertwined Tales)
I’ve been reading a lot of fairytale retellings recently, and The Caring and the Cursed intrigued me because it included Puss in Boots! It’s a novella, so it was a quick read, but I enjoyed it. The book releases October 4th, 2024, and here’s a quick blurb from Goodreads: A cursed prince. A miller’s daughter…
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When the Stars Shine Again by Lucy Peterson
I heard When the Stars Shine Again was a Christian allegory and I immediately jumped on it. As a writer of Christian allegorical fantasy, I loved seeing the elements and how the author carefully crafted a beautiful reflection of the gospel. Ratings for When the Stars Shine Again Story: 5/5 Worldview: 5/5 Our main characters,…