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Peril in Dry Springs by Kristina Hall
It’s a great sign when I stay up until 3am to finish a book, and Peril in Dry Springs had me doing just that. I loved the first book, but getting to know Ira Burke and follow his story was something else. Here’s the Goodreads blurb for more information: Dry Springs hasn’t seen the last…
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A Realm of Rebels by Tiana Ibrahim
You’ll enjoy A Realm of Rebels if you like fantasy with political tension, solid world building, and strong emphasis on family. It was a great read, and I really loved the characters and complex dynamics, but I did hit a snag in the worldview. Here’s the blurb from Goodreads for more information: A rebellion is…
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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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Paper Castles (#1) by Ellie Ember
Paper Castles is the first book in the Paper Castles trilogy, and it does a fantastic job. I’m tired of trilogies at this point, since more and more of them use book 1 for setting the stage and neglect a standalone plot. But Paper Castles does everything a first book in a trilogy should do…
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The Dancer and the Dragon Speaker by Laurie Lucking
The Dancer and the Dragon Speaker is a fun, fantasy retelling of the Twelve Dancing Princesses and a lesser-known tale. While it is a short read, it makes up for it in adventure and intrigue. This book releases on December 6th, and I had the pleasure of an early copy. All thoughts expressed are my own. Here…
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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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Once Upon an Apple by Gabrielle Land
I had the pleasure of receiving an early copy of this book, and it was an overall pleasant read. 🙂 I have a soft spot for fairytale retellings, especially with cute animals! Once Upon an Apple is a cozy, sweet retelling with modern slang that makes for an interesting twist! Ratings for Once Upon an Apple…
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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,…
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Waves of Redemption by S.L. Klein
This book, Waves of Redemption by S.L. Klein, will steal your breath away. Absolutely stunning. It’s a tale of pirates and romance and saving the lost while you don’t even know how to save yourself—and that doesn’t even scratch the surface! I got a free copy of this book and all opinions are my own.…
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Tested: A Princess and the Pea Retelling by S. Carlisle
I recently had the pleasure of picking up a free eARC of Tested: A Princess and the Pea Retelling by Sarah Carlisle in exchange for an honest review. And, let me tell you, I plan on adding this book to my physical library ASAP! It was such a wonderful surprise, both magical and grounded and…
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The Bear of Rosethorn Ring by Kirsten Fichter
The Bear of Rosethorn Ring is where, I think, the world of Once Upon a Twist Tales hits its stride. The Bear of Rosethorn Ring is book 4 in the series so far, following Marita and Diamond, reunited identical twins, as they go on the hunt to find their missing father. It’s important to read…