Second Chance eX-mas by N.D. Jackson – Review by Carrie Reed

Second Chance eX-masSecond Chance eX-mas by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 stars!

I always love a good holiday themed read, and this one did it for me. Although short and sweet, it had everything I needed to fall in love with this book. The characters were well developed and I was quickly turning the pages to find out what happens with Archer and Ally and of course Glory. Their story is sweet, beautiful and their second chance at love and a life together had me excited. The drama involved with Archer being in the military and him leaving everything by behind gave the story that little extra kick. I really look forward to reading more from this author.

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Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For Book 1) by Bella Emy – Review by Betsy Melano

Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For #1)Fighting for Us by Bella Emy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book by author Bella Emy that I’ve read. I really loved the relationship between Lorenzo and Carissa, how they were drawn together from the moment they met. Similar to most couples, the two have their ups and downs which helped me relate to them. Its great to see that both Lorenzo and Carissa have strong support, which in my experience means a lot. I really am happy that I picked up this book and found these characters to be genuine. I will definitely be looking for more books by this author!

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Cemetery Tour: A Walk Through the Old Yard by Stuart Ledwith – Review by Rachel Moss

Cemetery Tour: A Walk Through the Old YardCemetery Tour: A Walk Through the Old Yard by Stuart Ledwith
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Cemetery Tour: A Walk Through the Old Yard by Stuart Ledwith was a great read! I enjoyed reading this novel more than his past that I’ve read, maybe because it felt more like fiction, and telling tales than just being a non-fiction book. I enjoyed reading every story that was told from the ghosts. Whether they were real or not, and whether these were just made up or actually told, they were very enjoyable to read, and went by really quickly. I’m glad I picked this book up to read. Definitely a page turner.

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Five-Alarm Christmas: A Novella by Melinda Valentine – Review by Caralee Loonat

Five-Alarm Christmas : A NovellaFive-Alarm Christmas : A Novella by Melinda Valentine
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Five-Alarm Christmas: A Novella by Melinda Valentine
5 Stars!!!!!

Wow what a sizzling hot read. This is the first book by this author that I have read and boy what a story. all be it short it was such a hot read I couldn’t put it down. The author has quite the way with words.

The characters just were so realistic and I felt as though I was right there with them. I like how the
author was able to make such a short story so hot and sizzling. I really cannot wait to read more from this author.

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The Singer and Her Song (Empire at Twilight Book 2) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Caralee Loonat

The Singer and Her SongThe Singer and Her Song by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Singer and Her Song (Empire at Twilight Book 2) by N.L. Holmes
4 Stars!!!!

Another trip through history with some drama and action. This is the second book I have read from this author and I once again was taken back in history and even though fiction thouroughly enjoyed this book. The characters really just jump off of the pages for me and I found myself just lost in the book.

I really like how the author is able to bring the chracters to life and draw out the story. I like that
there is a balance of action and drama. The twists and turns in the book keep the reader glued to the pages. The author just brings everything together well and has the reader wanting more. I will definitely read more from this author in the future.

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The Nearness of You: A British celebrity, standalone love-at-first-sight romance by K.G. Fletcher – Review by Rochelle Ferguson

The Nearness of YouThe Nearness of You by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I would recommend this book to any looking for a quick, fun standalone romance where opposites attract through love at first sight. I was quickly captivated with Lauren and David as their world of music and fashion was brought to life. I enjoyed the flow of KG Fletcher’s writing which easily made me gasp at times as well as laugh and swoon.

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Cemetery Tour: A Walk Through the Old Yard by Stuart Ledwith – Review by Kerry Carr

Cemetery Tour: A Walk Through the Old YardCemetery Tour: A Walk Through the Old Yard by Stuart Ledwith
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was really interesting. It follows the authors through his walks through the cemetery. I have read several books by this author and I love the way he retells people’s stories. In this book he tells the stories of the some of the people who are buried there. The good and bad. The loves and losses. And what made them special even if they didn’t realise it in life.

Each person he talks to and retells their story is an interesting person. All with different paths in life and different stories to tell.

The author tells the stories with compassion, never adding facts to make it more dramatic. The stories are genuine written by genuine people who just want to get their lives remembered and known. With the help of the compassionate author they were able to do that.

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Becoming Human by Amy Michelle Carpenter – Review by Meg Tyrrell

Becoming HumanBecoming Human by Amy Michelle Carpenter
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is my first book by Amy Michelle Carpenter. I normally don’t read too many books that involve aliens. That being said, this was an excellent book! I loved all of the characters. Carter is our human main character, he’s a sweet boy who is very helpful. Kokab is a foxian (alien) and wants to be perfect on her planet. She’s chosen to go to Earth and see if it’s a good place for her planet to come visit. Ags is from a different planet that produces guardians to keep other planets safe. Ags is the guardian of Earth and will do anything to protect it. It’s a great read and one I couldn’t put down.

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Antipodes by T.S. Simons – Review by Piper Foster

AntipodesAntipodes by T.S. Simons
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book took me a few chapters to get into it was a slow start for me. There is a lot of escapism in this book which is needed in this time of reading. All the character are very unique. This story has a ton of depth and you can imagine yourself in this post apoplectic world.

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Five – Alarm Christmas : A Novella by Melinda Valentine – Review by Jenique Bornman

Five-Alarm Christmas : A NovellaFive-Alarm Christmas : A Novella by Melinda Valentine
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Five-Alarm Christmas by Melinda Valentine is a short and sweet Christmas Romance. It’s extremely fast paced and has an insta attraction storyline. Two loners make eye contact one night and bam!!! Insta attraction. Great Storyline well written characters. My only reason for the 4 stars is that I feel it has some editing problems.

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Be Brave with Me (Finding Love in Green Springs Book 1) AUDIO BOOK by CA Miconi – Review by Jenique Bornman

J.B Havens & CA Miconi joined forces in this heartwrenching romance.
Meg & Drew are both broken, they have both lost someone close to them.
Meg is on the run from her heartbreak and ends up in the small town Green Springs. There she runs into Drew, also heartbroken.
They keep on running into each other….. will these to people begin to heal….. you’ll have to read it to find out.

Both these MC’s are amazing and well written but I must say that I was drawn more towards Meg with her foul mouth and cheeky attitude.

Tyler and Tara also did and absolutely superb job with the narration of this book. I’m definitely checking to find more books narrated by them.

The Nearness of You: A British celebrity, standalone love-at-first-sight romance by K.G. Fletcher – Review by Katie Kearney

The Nearness of YouThe Nearness of You by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Nearness of You: A British celebrity, standalone love-at-first-sight romance by KG Fletcher. This author has truly stolen many pieces of my heart with other books so I knew getting this one was a no brained for me. And of course once again I lost a couple more pieces! Each character brings something unique to the storyline and they had me so completely drawn into their world I definitely lost all track of time and I loved every minute of it. The storyline has a nice steady flow that gives readers exactly what they need. The characters are complex and relatable, each one written in the greatest details. The author put in every feeling she wanted felt and I felt them all from beginning to end. Can’t wait to see where the author takes readers next. Five stars all the way and highly recommended!

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CORPORATE CHRISTMAS by BERNADETTE MARIE – Review by Katie Kearney

Corporate ChristmasCorporate Christmas by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Corporate Christmas by Bernadette Marie. Want a Christmas story like you get on tv this is right up your alley in all the right ways. I love heartwarming stories at Christmas time they just have a life of their own that captures a piece of my heart every time. This is a shorter read but trust me that in no way hindered this wonderful story. The characters are complex and relatable I found myself completely drawn in to their world and connected with them right off. Chloe and Jason gave me all the feels and I absolutely loved getting lost in the pages of their story. It’s well written and paced nicely never feeling rushed or lacking anything. I’m definitely looking forward to more from this author and I can’t wait to see what more is offered to readers. Five stars all the way and highly recommended!

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Fake Fiancé (A Second Chance Office Romance) by Amy McKinley – Review by Katie Kearney

Fake Fiancé: A Second Chance Office RomanceFake Fiancé: A Second Chance Office Romance by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fake Fiancé: A Second Chance Office Romance by Amy McKinley. I’ve already fallen in love with most of this authors work so I was definitely excited to gym hands on this story. And again I wasn’t disappointed! The characters had me hooked from the very first page and I happily got lost in the pages for a while with them. Each character was easy to connect with and brought something unique to the storyline. It’s a smaller read but in no way was it hindered by that fact. It still had everything I needed from great characters and a wonderful storyline. I love when I can finish out my reading year with strong five star reads and this is definitely one! Highly recommended!

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Revel (The Howl Series Book 1) by Alden Elway – Review by Gail Guerrero

Revel (The Howl Series, #1)Revel by Alden Elway
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Revel (The Howl Series Book 1) by Alden Elway – Review by Gail Guerrero

Four Stars

I enjoy a good paranormal story. Especially one done right. This definitely wasn’t typical. You have Revel a female shifter trying to discover who she is and what she is meant to do in life. Living what seems to be in the 1920’s where women are loved but controlled. I liked that the forest was her place of peace. That in all the crazy there was a place for her to breathe and just be. Until there wasn’t. That place became a crime scene. I really liked Jamie. Daniel was too full of himself for me. Overall the story was very interesting. I liked how Revel came into her own. Found her self worth and stood up for what she believed. There is a lot of action and it is very intense. The forbidden fruit of having a human mate isn’t new but was a nice bonus to the story.

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Revel (The Howl Series Book 1) by Alden Elway – Review by Michelle Austin

Revel (The Howl Series, #1)Revel by Alden Elway
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Revel (The Howl Series, #1) by Alden Elway was a good 4 star read.
It took me a bit to get pulled fully into the story but once I got past a certain point I couldn’t put it down.

Revel is a female pack member who is trying to find herself. She breaks one of the biggest cardinal rules of the pack, don’t be seen by humans. When she goes to tell her brother what happened, she sees the man walking out with her brother. The man happens to be a conservation officer. There is something about him that pulls Revel in, but another rule is the wolves can’t have a human for a mate. But she can’t help herself, she starts to see him on the sly.

Things take another twist and the pack members find body parts. It appears that the attacks may be animal related. What will happen when the pack finds out the truth? What will happen with Jamie?

Overall this was a great thrilling read. All of the characters added a great element to the story. I really liked Revel, I felt bad for her at times because all she wanted was to be loved and not controlled by her family. If you like this paranormal romance you will enjoy this one. 1-click and get started today.

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Wildfire (The Broken Bow Book 2) by Ashley A Quinn – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Wildfire (The Broken Bow Book 2)Wildfire by Ashley A Quinn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is my first book by this author which I enjoyed from beginning to end. I look forward to reading more from her in the future. This is a well developed romance story that I was pulled in right from the beginning. The characters are connectable and engaging as they brought the story to life. They made the story easy to read and entertaining. This is a story about Tara. She just wants to put her past in the past and be able to move on and heal. As she opens up a new restaurant, she finally starts to heal. Then he walks into her life and things start to happen. Jace just needs a change and heals from the loss of his family. Taking on a new job is a start. When he meets Tara, he wants to know more about her. What will fate have in store for them? When the past comes crashing into the present, how will things change. I really enjoyed this story and characters. They made the story for me and I wanted to know what was going to happen next. I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next with them.

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Revel (The Howl Series Book 1) by Alden Elway – Review by Rachel Moss

Revel (The Howl Series, #1)Revel by Alden Elway
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Revel by Alden Elway is the first book in the Howl series and was a really good read! It took me a couple of chapters to get into the story but once I was in, I was hooked and didn’t want to put it down. The story was great, and the characters were awesome. I loved the friendly camaraderie between the family in the pack, and their different personalities. The author did a great job writing a different take on shifters. This was a shifter novel unlike any I’ve read before. I can’t wait to see what happens in the next novel!

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Evil’s Whisper (Evil Saga book 1) by Jordan Elizabeth – Review by Betsy Melano

Evil's Whisper (Evil Saga Book 1)Evil’s Whisper by Jordan Elizabeth
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Evil’s Whisper is a dark fantasy book, the first in the Evil Saga series. It is well written and the characters are well developed. The story brings old secrets that could either save the people of the world or completely ruin them. Sabiya has been living behind the walls of Juniper City her whole life. She longs to find out what more is out in the world. When she finally attempts to escape, she is captured by outlaws. In a twist of fate, she is rescued from the outlaws and ends up right back where she started out from. Now that Sabiya has seen a small part of the world, what will be her next step?

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The Finder of the Lucky Devil (The Lucky Devil Series) AUDIO by Megan Mackie – Review by Jennifer Wolbeck

The Finder of the Lucky Devil (Lucky Devil Series Book 1)The Finder of the Lucky Devil by Megan Mackie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I read this as an audiobook and found it enjoyable overall. This is my first adult urban fantasy/cyberpunk read, and I liked the combination between magic and technology. The strongest point of this novel is its world building. There’s so many details and lore, from the collapse of the fairy court to the house of the lucky devil himself. The magic system and concept of second sight was also exciting, and I appreciated that they had a definite class system describing the level of magic a person could use.

However, this book wasn’t without its faults. Megan Mackie and Frank Sjodin did a great job narrating, but I didn’t care for how they chose to divvy up the reading parts. I would have preferred if Megan Mackie read everything, and Frank Sjodin only read St. Benedicts lines and chapters. Sometimes they would go by thoughts or narration and it sounded off. I also didn’t care for some of Mackie’s writing choices. Some details, paragraphs and conversation could have been trimmed for the sake of pacing. For example, the beginning of the book could have introduced Rune and St. Benedict faster.

The characterizations were also very hit or miss. I didn’t care for St. Benedict for most of the book, but I loved Rune, Allie the girl dog and Taki the mermaid. The title of the book was also a cute play on words. When I first picked up The Finder of the Luck Devil, I thought it was about a girl looking for a hot guy, a “lucky devil”, but it was literally Rune using her magical talent as a finder and her title being the heir of the Magdalene and the owner of The Lucky Devil bar.

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The Rest of Forever (Audio Tour) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Sunday Barnaby

The Rest of ForeverThe Rest of Forever by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Rest Of Forever by Carrie Pulkinen
Five Stars

The Rest of Forever is a paranormal story by Carrie Pulkinen. She is a new to me author, but I enjoyed this story so much I’m looking forward to reading to more books by Carrie. April and Damian are great characters. The book had me laughing out loud, and that to me makes a book GREAT. This is a special take on guardian angels. I couldn’t put his book down, and read it in one sitting.

Curt Bonnem is the narrator ’of this book. He really brought the characters to life. This is the first book by curt that I listened to by Curt. He is going on my favorite narrator list. This is definitely a five star listen!

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Fake Fiancé (A Second Chance Office Romance) by Amy McKinley – Review by Jennifer Wolbeck

Fake Fiancé: A Second Chance Office RomanceFake Fiancé: A Second Chance Office Romance by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is my first book from this author and I have absolutely fallen in love with Amy McKinley’s writing. I was expecting a short and sweet office romance between an assistant and her boss. Instead, I became heavily invested in Adeline and Stone within the first chapter of each respective character. McKinley did a fantastic job of giving Adeline and Stone more than just their appearances or wealth. They felt like individuals with their own personalities and dreams, and I would have enjoyed getting to know them and follow their stories whether there was a romance plot or not. It takes a lot of talent, attention to details, and good pacing to be able to pull off a novel like this, and Fake Fiancé: A Second Chance Office Romance has me thoroughly impressed.

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Wildfire (The Broken Bow Book 2) by Ashley A Quinn – Review by Jenni Bishop

Wildfire (The Broken Bow Book 2)Wildfire by Ashley A Quinn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wildfire (The Broken Bow Book 2) by Ashley A. Quinn and is a contemporary romance with suspense thrown into the mix. It is an engaging and well written story with strong characters. It is an emotional read that is both intriguing and gripping and I found myself fully immersed and lost in the story. All she wants is to put down roots and leave the past behind but just when things seem on the up the ugly past comes crashing back to the fore. He is trying to forget his past and start a fresh and he may have just found the one person to help him on his way.

 

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Wildfire (The Broken Bow Book 2) by Ashley A Quinn – Review by Jennifer Gordon

Wildfire (The Broken Bow Book 2)Wildfire by Ashley A Quinn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wildfire (The Broken Bow Book 2) by Ashley A Quinn
4 of 5 Stars
This was an engaging and emotional romantic suspense which had me gripped from the first page. Main character Tara Miller is home again after years away travelling the world and she’s determined to put her painful past behind her but she’s being stalked. With the distraction of her family and a new restaurant Tara finally feels she is healing. Then, she meets Jace Travers and the more Tara try’s to avoid him the harder it gets. Jace moved to Silver Gap, Colorado to become the Chief Deputy in order to avoid the memories of his wife and daughter. However, Jace is instantly intrigued by the sister of his Sheriff, Tara and her attempts at trying to avoid him just make him even keener to learn more about her. But when Tara’s past comes back to haunt her things turn deadly for them both.
I found myself immersed in this story and felt engaged with the characters all of whom were well defined, and I found the fiery and strong Tara who is a real survivor particularly likeable and relatable. I enjoyed the romance elements of the storyline and the chemistry between Tara and Jace did come across in the narrative. Quinn really made the characters and the setting come alive with her descriptive writing and the suspenseful plot moved the story along at a fast pace. I found that I could not put this book down and read late into the night, always a sign of a good book. I look forward to reading the previous book in ‘The Broken Bow’ series and any future ones.

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Office Mistakes by Beth Hale – Reviewed by Laura-Jane Minnie

Office MistakesOffice Mistakes by Beth Hale
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is an enjoyable short Christmas story. Is well written and I love how it’s Charlie who originally wants more than Audra which makes a change. Is getting involved with someone from the same office a mistake or should they fight to be together? When they clearly have chemistry.

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Second Chance eX-mas by N.D. Jackson – Review by Felicia Bates

Second Chance eX-masSecond Chance eX-mas by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Second Chance eX-mas
N.D Jackson
5 out of 5 stars

Second Chance eX-mas is the first I’ve read by N.D. Jackson but it most certainly will not be the last. I don’t read very many second chance romance novels because I often feel the plots to be too corny or redundant but this one certainly surpasses all expectations. I was drawn into the story line right away and something about the author’s writing style was intriguing and familiar. I was drawn to Ally and her interaction with Cindy right away.
I love when books are written in multiple point of views and with the plot of this book, I thought it was great to see things from Archer’s perspective. Overall, I can’t say enough about this book and highly recommend it. Especially if you like a sweet romance during the holidays.

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Run to the Sea (Reigning Hearts Book One) AUDIO BOOK by KG Fletcher – Review by Piper Foster

Run to the Sea (Reigning Hearts, #1)Run to the Sea by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Run To The Sea is the first book in K.G. Fletcher’s Reigning Hearts series. A fantastic start to the Reigning Hearts series. This novel is based in a sleepy Florida seaside town. I enjoyed from beginning to end. She has a writing style that is easy to read and her stories flow really well. I. G. FLETCHER had created some amazing characters and Thomas and Emeline were no exceptions. I love a second chance romance how these two absolutely interact with each other. You root for these two. Your emotions will go through the ringer with this one it pulls on your heart.

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Revel (The Howl Series Book 1) by Alden Elway – Review by Caralee Loonat

Revel (The Howl Series, #1)Revel by Alden Elway
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Revel by Alden Elway
4 Stars!!!!

I have yet again found a new author and a new series to read. I thoroughly enjoyed the story. I like
how there is drama and some intrigue mixed in with a little romance. I like that this book had a little complexity to the plot and a bit of drama. The characters really jumped off of the pages and I felt as though I was right there in the thick of the action.

I really like how the main character Revel comes to her Alpha not just for the pack but in a ways for
herself as well. I like how there is an underlying unknown and that the author brings it out. I could feel the complexity of Revel’s emotions as she goes through the events. I really look forward to reading more from this author and this series.

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I Once Was Lost but Now I’m Found: Daisy and the Olympic Animal Sanctuary Rescue by Laura Koerber – Review by Bobbi Wagner

I Once Was Lost, But Now I'm Found: Daisy and the Olympic Animal Sanctuary RescueI Once Was Lost, But Now I’m Found: Daisy and the Olympic Animal Sanctuary Rescue by Laura Koerber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a non-fiction book that talks about the rescue of 124 dogs and how their fate was changed by a few animal lovers. This was a difficult book for me to read because of the content. What the book does is bring awareness to a problem that I think is more common than others realize. This book talks about what happens in a small town and the process that happened with the rescued dogs. This was an emotional story for me but I am happy that there is a positive ending.

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Evil’s Whisper (Evil Saga book 1) by Jordan Elizabeth – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Evil's Whisper (Evil Saga Book 1)Evil’s Whisper by Jordan Elizabeth
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this fantasy book. This is my first book by this author which I look forward to seeing what is next for them. This is a well written story that is full of ancient secrets, pasts and a darkness that could either bring ruin or salvation. The characters bring the story to fantasy to life and a journey that will keep you turning pages to the end. Sabiya has been living in a town all her life where women are treated as if they are worth little and can be replaced at any time. This is where she starts her journey but before she can really get started she is kidnapped, rescued and brought back to the very city she is escaping. You will need to read this book to find out what happens next which I highly recommend doing. The characters made this story for me. I felt for this young girl she struggled through her journey but she is strong. This made for a great afternoon read.

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