The Bonnie Isles Trilogy Blog Tour

YA Fantasy has always been a favorite genre of mine, but lately I've been reading a lot of different books so it was nice to get back "home" you know? I'm glad I did that with this trilogy because it's really good - thanks to Electively Paige for recommending. Today I will be sharing my thoughts on the first book in this trilogy, but I loved the other two just as much and will be sharing those reviews later in the week. You can buy the entire trilogy for one low price in a boxed set now so I really recommend going that route because once you start you're not going to want to stop.

A Young Adult Historical Fantasy the Whole Family Will Love.

A True Prince

A long time ago in a faraway island kingdom, two friends discover the key to a mystery that, once unlocked, will change everything. Enemies they didn't know they had unleash magical forces to make sure the secret never comes to light.

To Make a King

Dark magic undermines Sebastian’s succession, and Edward is encouraged to take action against his half-brother in a plot to usurp the crown. Before the sun sets on coronation day, brother will face brother and swords will be bared.

Should Monarchs Stumble

When the new king stumbles, an old enemy is quick to take advantage, conspiring to take the kingdom by force. The king’s jester must decide whether to back the usurper, or help the king choose to be a better man.

My Thoughts on A True Prince:

Being a big YA Fantasy fan this entire trilogy sounded like one I couldn't wait to read. I'm a senior in high school now, but I have a feeling that I will be reading YA well into adulthood. There is just something about the characters that amazing authors like Kristi L. Cramer create that will always be easy for me to relate to. Kristi's A True Prince was equal parts entertaining and descriptive. I really became a part of the story as I got swept up in the mystery of Sebastian's origins. I honestly finished long before I thought it should be over, not because it left me with a cliffhanger - far from it - simply because I wasn't ready to put the book down. I was quite thankful I could immediately pick up To Make a King and read on. 

If you like your YA Fantasy dipped in historical accuracy with top notch writing and characters that perfectly compliment the story give A True Prince a go. Let me know whether or not you liked it as much as I did, and stay tuned for my review of To Make a King! 

Perennials by Bryce Gibson

Today I am going to be sharing a bit about a new, thrilling YA novel - Perennials by Bryce Gibson. This was an awesome read so I hope you love it as much as I did. 

Summer in South Carolina—a time of ripe peaches, crackling bonfires, trips to the lake, and the rural legend of a creature known as the Lizard Man. This year, a very real monster is lurking about. The victims all have one thing in common—they share their names with plants. Soon it becomes apparent that seventeen-year-olds Dusty Miller and Nandina Bush may be next on the killer’s list.

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“That was when I realized that the red I saw in the driveway wasn’t blood. It was a scattering of rose petals. Deep down, I knew, right at that very moment, that what all of us had been afraid of for the past several months had already happened. The serial killer had finally made his way to Crow County.” – Dusty Miller

My Thoughts: 

*I was provided a copy of this book for review consideration. This in no way affects my opinion on Perennials*

If you spend any small amount of time around my sister, you'll know she is absolutely obsessed with psychological thriller type books, and she's been begging me to try one for the longest time. The thing that kept me away from a lot of those is yes, the plot sounded great, but with the success of books by the likes of Mary Kubica, Gillian Flynn, and Paula Hawkins in recent years so many authors have, for lack of a better way to put it, taken the easy way out and followed different themes. So, I wanted something different. When I first read about Perennials, I had a strong feeling that I was going to love it and I'm glad to report I was right.

The blurb didn't give a lot away and it allowed me to go in a little blind, which I kind of like. I had no idea what kind of people the characters were going to be but with each page I got to know them a bit more as this sort-of mystery unravelled. There is nothing quite like a book that keeps you turning page after page because you just can't wait to finish reading it - you have to know what happens next and this was one of those. It's pretty hard for me to describe my enjoyment of the book without giving much away, so I'll just leave you with this: if you want a YA novel that keeps you guessing and questioning, a novel that really has you on the edge of your seat with nail-biting anticipation, Perennials by Bryce Gibson is for you. 

Life in His Hands Blog Tour

Today I am happy to talk about Life in His Hands by Jiller Holler. Pages in the Caves still has me a smidge behind but I will be posting my review in a few days. I can say I really loved this and I think that the way that Jill crafted this devotional will be relatable to a lot of people and I am SO glad it was recommended to me. Read on below to learn more about the book, purchase your copy, and enter an awesome giveaway!

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The hearts and souls of Christian believers long for a deep connection with God, one that goes beyond the surface and into God's heart. They long for a purpose that transcends the fading glory of this world and touches the eternal things of God. Life in His Hands is a call to all believers to seek the heart of God through the pages of His living word and discover the abundant life of faith that functions on the full power of a sovereign, loving God.

Based upon the author's own struggles in finding purpose and experiencing genuine faith, the devotional readings in this book are a testament to the unstoppable power of God's word to change a person's heart, mind, and actions. They are an authentic voice of truth and love that offers strength to those struggling to gain victory over the challenges to their faith. Readers will discover the amazing, life-giving nature of Scripture, which elevates the voice of God above all other competing voices in this world and brings peace to the soul. Life in His Hands offers eternal substance to those seeking a deeper relationship with God and a life of purpose in a world that offers only the temporary. The longings in our hearts will never find peace and fulfillment until we trust in the unchanging words of God and the redeeming hope of Jesus Christ. Before our creation, God created a specific, purposeful plan for each of our lives, and it is not beyond our reach. Instead, is it waiting to be awakened through the power of a living, active God. ...Let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us... Hebrews 12:1 NIV

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