Deadly Intentions by Anise Storm – Review by Melissa Fink

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Deadly IntentionsDeadly Intentions by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was such an amazing read! It had action, suspense, and so much more. The book does have warnings for triggers, so if you are triggered easily it wont be the book for you. I love how it had a lot of twist and turns. This book was also unpredictable. I had no idea what was going to happen next. Deadly Intentions was definitely a page turner. 5 out of 5 stars for me!

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Ale’s Fair in Love and War by Sylvie Stewart – Review by Diane Sennett

Ale's Fair in Love and War (Love on Tap, #1)Ale’s Fair in Love and War by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ale’s Fair in Love and War is an entertaining read. The main characters, Hollis and Cash. Hollis owns a pet grooming company and Cash a brewery. To say they do not get along is an understatement. The two play pranks on each other constantly, until one prank goes too far.
Hollis and Cash will have to work together to solve their predicament.
This story was fun to read from beginning to end, and the banter between the two characters had me laughing though out the book.

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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small – Review by Whisper Hymer

A Dress To Remember: A Fairy TaleA Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Dress to Remember by K.L. Small is a sweet coming-of-age fairytale. We start by meeting Princess Zarina – the 13th child of the King and Queen of Cygnia. She’s lovely, spoiled, and about to receive her Royal Advancement Ceremony. Princess Zarina feels she needs a dress that everyone will remember so she decides to travel to an dress maker who’s is said to make dresses that are almost magical. She quickly learns to be careful what you wish for as her truly magical dress starts her the journey of a lifetime! I loved the character development we see and enjoyed the unexpected twists Ms. Small added. I will definitely be reading more of her work!

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Falling for You (Buckeye Falls Book 2) by Libby Kay – Review by Whisper Hymer

Falling for You (Buckeye Falls, #2)Falling for You by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

CeCe has a big life rule born of past heartache – don’t date coworkers. Evan is slightly younger and far more willing to risk what he’s sure feels right. Together they have the chance at something amazing if they can just figure out ways around their obstacles. With the past coming back to haunt CeCe, this young relationship will need all the support that Buckeye Falls has to offer.

Falling for You by Libby Kay is the second book in her Buckeye Falls series. This book brings back previous characters but focuses on CeCe and Evan. Though we got glimpses of their characters in Falling home, now we get to see how their story unfolds. This is another winner if you love a soft romance with wonderful characters.

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Real Movie Hero (Green Brotherhood: SEAL Team XII Book 2) by Debra Parmley – Review by Rebecca Hill

Real Movie HeroReal Movie Hero by Debra Parmley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is the second in a series. It reads just fine as a stand alone. I enjoyed the story, but I definitely wished there was more! Christie Anderson attends a movie premiere and meets Reed Tindal. Reed’s protective nature takes over when someone shoots during the movie. I felt like the characters were relatable, and I could see myself in Christie. The language in it was mild which I personally liked. It was a sweet, relatable short story that was fun and fast to read.

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Manipulator’s War (Ruarnon Trilogy Book 1) by Elise Carlson – Review by Jerricka Brown

Manipulator's War (Ruarnon Trilogy, #1)Manipulator’s War by Elise Carlson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was amazing. It is well written and fast paced. I love the way the author wasted no time with the plot of the book. I was hooked from the beginning and stayed hooked until the end. I cannot wait to read the rest of this series. I highly recommend this book.

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Deadly Intentions by Anise Storm – Review by Angela Shirley

Deadly IntentionsDeadly Intentions by Anise Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Viviana was a happy teenage until one night her best friend was killed in the street in front of her. Viviana then devoted her life to tracking down her murderer and exacting the same outcome as her friend but can she infiltrate one of the most deadliest worlds and come out the other side.

Nazario is the son of a mafia boss, ruthless in nature and unyielding and unforgiving when it comes to his business, the night his father killed the Mayor’s daughter was the night that Nazario saw her, meek and mild, utterly heartbroken over her friend but he needed her to escape as he should have killed her also there and then, but she awakened something in him which has him dreaming about her now. Until one night he sees the blonde woman with his father.

Viviana has trained for this moment to seek revenge for her friend and killing Nazario’s father is her soul mission even if it means death.

Oh I love a good Mafia novel and this one is brilliant. I have read many by this author and they do not disappoint, with the driven storylines and brilliant writing you are emersed in the dark world of the Mafia and it is fascinating to read. I loved that Viviana was a strong character with determination to do anything to seek revenge but showing the passion she had in the end for Nazario was an emotional rollercoaster. Nazario’s vulnerability towards Viviana and how she has the power to destroy him but that she is worth the risks. There are some hard parts to read regarding abuse and violence, but I think this adds to the characters of the leads in this book.

I can’t wait to read more books by this author going forward.

How To Write A Historical Novel And Love It by TL Clark – Review by Desiree Ottinger

How To Write A Historical Novel And Love ItHow To Write A Historical Novel And Love It by T.L. Clark
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow. This book is fantastically written, in my opinion. The author truly dives into every aspect of writing a book. From characters to publishing to picking the time frame of the story, the information is perfectly done. I didn’t feel like I was being pulled into the weeds of the how-to part of writing. The author gave a great overview of how to think about writing as well as executing it. I got the digital version of this book, and I will be looking to get a print copy. This way I am able to flip back and forth through the chapters and tab the most helpful (to me) parts!

After reading this book, I feel like I was given information to write a book to the best of my ability with the options laid out, as to how I would go about getting published. I don’t know that I am particularly ready to write at this point, but for sure will be keeping this book close to ruminate over in the coming months.

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Streets of Shadow by Rebecca Bischoff – Review by Kerry Carr

Streets of ShadowStreets of Shadow by Rebecca Bischoff
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this historical story. It was full of mystery but it was the historical side that really brought this story to life for me.
The author’s research into the history of Stewart’s Close and Edinburgh during that era really puts an added layer onto this story for me.
Kenna’s character has to endure so much in this story but what I love about her is through it all she never loses her determination to return and get the justice for her sister. Even when it seems all hope is lost and there is no way she can overcome the odds her strength and determination proves anything is possible.
When her is murdered Kenna plans to see justice done but then things are taken out of her control. She is moved around and ends up on Stewarts Close in Edinburgh which has been locked up because of the plague. With no one being able to come in and no one able to leave how can Kenna escape? When the fight turns into a fight for her life as well as getting justice does Kenna have the strength to overcome it all.
This book is full of twists and turns which make it a read that you will be hooked on and the attention to the historical really brings the era to life

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Deadly Intentions by Anise Storm – Review by Heidi Sturgess

Deadly IntentionsDeadly Intentions by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love myself a good mafia read and this is just what the doctor ordered !!!!

Viviana and her best friend had their lives ahead of them until she was killed in cold blood in an alley and a dark stranger with memorable eyes told her to forget everything but how can she , her best friend was killed in front of her in cold blood and while she may not have been able to save her she’s determined to avenge even if it means sleeping with the devil himself and that is just what Stefano is …..

Stefano has a son and he knows who she is it’s his “ alley girl” and he’s still wanting to protect her at any cost and there’s nothing like a mafia boy with heart to melt me into puddles , yes yes I’m a sick puppy I know 🔥🤷‍♀️🫶🏼😉

Nazario and Viviana have an extremely tangible chemistry it just pours off them and I had to jerk a fan nearby so my kindle didn’t melt 🔥

These two not only had me on fire but my nerves were shattered , they’re dark ,, beautiful and dangerous !

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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small – Review by Amelia Stansell

A Dress To Remember: A Fairy TaleA Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really liked this fairly tale. It’s definitely a good read for any fantasy lovers. My little boy loves the story but loved the pictures even more. Zarina was very spoiled princess but during the course of the story she learns to be more humble from the people in town. She gets a dress that wasn’t quiet what she wanted. The dress might have some abilities that can help her navigate through the adventure she goes on.

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Ruthless Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 1) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Trish Ann

Ruthless Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 1)Ruthless Hawke by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this book. I read the prequel to it so that was helpful. The name Jack for the female did throw me off a bit in the beginning. Nana Hawke was my favorite character. I love her feisty spirit and love a good family matriarch. I’m not usually a fan of mafia/mob stories but I appreciated the plot of this one.

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Streets of Shadow by Rebecca Bischoff – Review by Jennifer Gordon

Streets of ShadowStreets of Shadow by Rebecca Bischoff
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I thoroughly enjoyed this historical YA novel which had me hooked from start to finish. I fell in love with the main character, Kenna literally on page one when the reader is introduced to her, whilst she’s scaling a wall in her skirts! Of course the book is set in 1665 so a fifteen year old girl should definitely not be scaling walls. This act alone gives the reader a taste of Kenna’s character and personality. Kenna is fleeing from her grandfather’s Scottish estate having suspected that her sister was murdered by her husband, and fears that she will be next. However, as she was fleeing she is kidnapped by a stranger who takes her into the city of Edinburgh, where she is locked inside the gate at the head of Stewart’s Close.
The Close is a long, narrow alleyway into the poorest part of the city. Kenna is accused by the local lawman of leaving a plague stricken house, so a white cloth is tied outside to warn others that the disease has struck, and no one can enter or leave the close. Without money, or friends she has no way of leaving, all she wanted was to find justice for her murdered sister, but now she needs to survive and escape herself. This has a gripping storyline with plenty of plot twists that kept me guessing as to the outcome of the story. The descriptive narrative brought the setting vividly to life, and the added historical details transported me to Edinburgh in 1665.

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Saving the Gingerbread House by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Sandra (Crandomblog)

saving the gingerbread housesaving the gingerbread house by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a cute little Hansel and Gretel type story with a twist. It was very cute and I loved that they solved problems along the way. I felt that it covered the importance of thinking for yourself and not going into situations or meeting people with preconceived opinions/judgements. The kids loved this and I appreciated a more happy version of a darker fairy tale. We had a few discussions about this book.

My oldest kid said: I really like the fact the girl wanted to stop and sketch the animals that she saw. I want to do that on our next hike please? I also really liked that the kids helped the old lady fix her house. That was sweet.

My youngest said: I liked that it was a gingerbread house. I think I would want to eat it to. I didn’t know that animals liked gingerbread houses.

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Taming Brooklyn (The Club Kings Series Book 1) by Charlotte St. Pierre – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Taming Brooklyn (The Club Kings Series Book 1)Taming Brooklyn by Charlotte St. Pierre
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book in this series and what a great start it is. This is my first book by this author and I look forward to seeing what is next for them. This is a well written story about how running from love and emotions and what happens when faced with a road block that stops that running. A story that brings steam and romance to a new level. A story where the characters are relatable and bring so many emotions to the table. There are some things that could be triggers for some but if you can get past those you will find a great romance story that is hard to put down. This is a fast paced, engaging story that you don’t want to miss. This is just a great story and I highly recommend it.

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Ale’s Fair in Love and War by Sylvie Stewart – Review by Angelina Frazzini

Ale's Fair in Love and War (Love on Tap, #1)Ale’s Fair in Love and War by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is the first book in the series. It can be read as a standalone. This romantic comedy is where it’s at. This was such a good read.

Cash and Hollis don’t exactly start off on the right foot. The prank war that ensues doesn’t help. With Cash’s brewery and Hollis’ dog grooming business next door to each other, things may only go down hill. All that to say, there is very clearly attraction for the other from both parties. Lots of humor and banter while these two figure out what side of the line they want to be on.

This book is well written. The characters are well developed that you don’t hate anyone even when they aren’t necessarily getting along. Definitely recommend giving it a read as Sylvie Stewart does a great job as usual!

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Streets of Shadow by Rebecca Bischoff – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Streets of ShadowStreets of Shadow by Rebecca Bischoff
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed reading this historical mystery story. This is a new author for me which I enjoyed reading from beginning to end. I found this book to be well written and hard to put down. A story where a sister wants nothing more than to get justice for her sister that was murdered. I enjoyed Kenna’s character. She is a determined, strong character that added so much to the story. She brought different emotions and at times I felt bad for her. I also enjoyed how she pulled me into her world of the plague and how she was treated. There is great growth of the characters throughout. They are connectable and supportive of each other. This is a fast paced story that is hard to put down. A story that kept me turning pages just to see what would happen next. Will Kenna find her justice, you don’t want to miss what happens. I really enjoyed reading this book and I highly recommend it.

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Streets of Shadow by Rebecca Bischoff – Review by Shelly Kittell

Streets of ShadowStreets of Shadow by Rebecca Bischoff
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I sure enjoyed this book. A definite mix of everything from mystery, adventure to romance. I love stories that start with the main character scaling walls, especially in times where that wasn’t common. This young lady goes through a lot. The story is wonderful. The characters are terrifically written. Oliver is such a scoundrel. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I look forward to reading more from this author.

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Falling for You (Buckeye Falls Book 2) by Libby Kay – Review by Shelly Kittell

Falling for You (Buckeye Falls, #2)Falling for You by Libby Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh man, CeCe and Evan’s story is as sweet and touching as Ginny and Max’s. We got a sneak peek at them in Falling Home. I loved this story. A blast from the past heartbreak comes at CeCe and Evan is there to help. The question is, will she let him. The story is delightfully touching and heartwarming. These two have chemistry that you feel sparking through the whole book. The characters are delightful. Max and Ginny, Natalie and Evan’s family are entertaining. Such fun characters. Some are not, they are putz, but they play a role. This a beautiful story that adds to the romance that one can find in Buckeye Falls. I hope this author will share more Buckeye love with us.

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Ruthless Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 1) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Angela Shirley

Ruthless Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 1)Ruthless Hawke by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Isaac Hawke is back home in New Orleans and still thinks of the girl Jack he had the most incredible weekend with. Having used all his resources to find her all her remembers is the head in the back of the black car driving away into the distance.

Five years on and he still wonders until one day after a rather bad day in court he is summoned by his Uncle Gabe to help with a situation they had and will be helping out a friend, as he arrives into his uncle’s office he hairs stand on end and sitting on a chair in his Uncle’s office is Jack after all these year’s.

Giacomina Jackson – Marconi aka Jack is from a brutal family, her mother the head of the Marconi Mob and her father a well assassin for hire. She has lived her life in a castle of security and fear of something happening to her but that one night she slipped away from her security and walked into the arms of NOLAN her world fell away and she saw what she could have, until the faithful morning when her father had tracked her and threatened to kill the man she was with, that’s why she left him chasing after her in the street.

As she sees Nolan aka Isaac again there is a secret even, she now can’t keep, they only thing is does he still want her, and can he forgive her for the secret she is keeping.

I loved the first generation books in this series and oh my the secondary generation come out with a bang. I did read the prequel to this book which gives you the history between Jack and Nolan but I don’t think this is a must to read to start the series. The characters are brilliantly, and I loved the feisty nature of Jack, and the heartbreak Isaac went through understanding what had gone in. The secondary characters are also brilliant and love to see how the dynamics of the family and extended family work.

The story was well written and had suspense and drama which you associate with this family and can’t wait to read the next book in this instalment.

Creatures of the Night by C.A. King – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

Creatures of the NightCreatures of the Night by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Creatures of the Night by C.A. King

Creatures of the Night is a wonderfully written Dystopian Fantasy with some Paranormal / Romance that once you start reading there’s no stopping until you finish. This author is one of my favorites and each book they write is my favorite yet but this one is definitely my favorite yet. Her characters are well developed, real yet raw at times and they make the story come to life. I always feel like I’m apart of the adventure. Zoe has been training her whole life to fight demons and monsters but now she’s faced with making a hard choice. Will she betray one to save the other? Will she follow her heart ? I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I can’t wait to read more from this Author.

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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small – Review by Rayne East

A Dress To Remember: A Fairy TaleA Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wonderful fantasy
This is a fantastic children’s fantasy book with great imagery and storyline. A spoilt Princess finds herself stuck out in the kingdom and needs to find her way back to the castle. There’s lessons learned and challenges faced, along with a magical dress, that keeps the reader engaged. The author cleverly weaves a story that crosses over from light to dark and back again. Thoroughly enjoyable – highly recommend.

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Cry Baby (Pierce Brothers Book 4) by Belinda Williams – Review by Moriah Venable

Cry Baby (Pierce Brothers, #4)Cry Baby by Belinda Williams
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Determined to make this job work as a live in nanny, Amy Highgate is optimistic despite the issue with her boss being gloomy.

After the passing of his friend, Noah Pierce, who is bachelor takes in the daughter of his friend but he has no idea how to take care of her or who her father is.

This brings the two people together and along the way the two of them find some common ground.

I really enjoyed this novel more than I thought I would. I wasn’t in the mood for an instalove story and the cover and premise caught my attention.

I do enjoy slow burn romance and the characters getting to know each other before romantic feelings get involved.

I saw this was the most recent novel in a series of standalones but I will be reading the previous books to get to know the brothers.

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Ale’s Fair in Love and War by Sylvie Stewart – Review by Candice Estes

Ale's Fair in Love and War (Love on Tap, #1)Ale’s Fair in Love and War by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hollis Hayes has just opened her own dog grooming business next door to the Blue Bigfoot bar, own and run by Cash. The two initially get along like oil and water…or worse. A prank war, started over a dumpster, eventually leads to more when Cash mistakes a real inspector for a fake, hired by Hollis to antagonize him. When he mouths off and makes some comments he really shouldn’t, his family bar is hit with a list of complaints that will cost a bunch of money. Hollis assumes that the inspector is really a plant from her stepfather, after it comes out that Cash’s younger brother briefly had a relationship with Hollis’s teenage sister. While trying to raise the money to save the bar, the pair discover that they are much more alike than they originally believed, and begin to have a real relationship. This book is a guaranteed happily ever after, with lots of humor, love and relatable characters.

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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small – Review by Jamie Truex

A Dress To Remember: A Fairy TaleA Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a story of a young, spoiled princess. Her royal advancement is coming up and she wants a special dress that is better than everyone else’s. She learns about someone who makes special dresses and seeks them out. Her dress turns out to be more than she bargained for. I was pleasantly surprised by this slightly dark fairy tale.

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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small – Review by Dahnielle Hibbert

A Dress To Remember: A Fairy TaleA Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love fairy tales and I loved the cover of this book. So of course when two things you love in literature coincide you definitely want to read that novel. Princess Zarina… well what else is there to say, but she is a princess who makes a bad decision and gets involved with the wrong person. Now trapped with the consequences of that decision she must avoid capture and save her kingdom. This is a fast paced fairy tale with all the magic and allure you would expect from one. I very much enjoyed it although I would have expected more details, as when I read I get images of the places and things and there weren’t quite enough to get a complete picture. Other than that this was a excellent story.

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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small – Review by April McCoy

A Dress To Remember: A Fairy TaleA Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I read this book to my daughter and just wow. Her eyes sparkled with wonder and the author spun a tale that transported you to a different place and time with real world lessons from right now. She adored this book and so did I. Beautifully written, well thought out and a magical read through and through!

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Barbie England

The Man In BlackThe Man In Black by L.R. Liverpool
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Man in Black is story about exploring your dreams. Fenimore James has been obsessed with crime stories that he clips from the newspaper, and decides to leave home to join a gang. He decides to go by the name Simon, and when he meets the leader of a notorious gang, Red, he is introduced to the rest of the gang by that name. The story begins in the fall of the year 1880, and as Simon lives with the gang he discovers that he is interested romantically in one of its’ members. There are all kinds of escapades that happen along the way as they explore the physical terrain and also Simon lives with the choices that sometimes feel uncomfortable to him. While all of that is going on members of the gang are getting murdered one at a time, Simon sees a mysterious Man in Black, and tries to figure out who is after them before its too late.

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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small – Review by Angela Hayes

A Dress To Remember: A Fairy TaleA Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

4 Stars

 

A Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small is a captivating children’s chapter book- an epic fantasy with magic, action, adventure, life-lessons, evil villains, witches, castles, an enchanted dress, agendas, invaders, and high stakes.
This is a story about how a spoiled princess steps up to save her kingdom- setting off on a magical adventure she could never have imagined. The story isn’t all flowers and rainbows, as the author added some darker, heavier tones to her storyline that bring their own challenges for our mc to overcome. We follow and get a front row seat as Zarina has responsibility thrust upon her under almost impossible circumstances- and watch as she navigates her new situation. Add in an enchanted dress- and the story takes an even more intriguing turn.
There are several wonderful illustrations that also help to bring the story to life.
Happy Reading…

Thank you K.L. Small!

 

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A Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small – Review by Angela Renee Diaz

A Dress To Remember: A Fairy TaleA Dress To Remember: A Fairy Tale by K.L. Small
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Princess Zarina receives a dress for a ball honoring herself. In the beginning she is disappointed in dress but soon she realizes it’s power. Zarina as youngest child is spoiled and she doesn’t try to hide it. With the help of her dress and socializing with people in town has helped change her. I like this book. I plan on letting my 11 year old daughter read it and ask her for her thoughts and opinions.

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