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Perfect
Gina has spent her whole life striving to be perfect. She has done everything possible to please her parents, gain the approval of her so-called friends, and get her crush’s attention, but it never seems to be enough. Struggling to deal with everything that is asked of her Gina is on the verge of breaking when the new guy deicide to become apart of her life. He decides to disrupt everything that Gina has come to believe. Could he be right? Is perfection not really something Gina should strive for? Or will listening to him destroy everything Gina has worked for? About the Author: Nancy E Wood was born into…
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Author Interview with Tricia Mingerink
Growing up as a reader there was always questions that filled my head. Now these question were not always about reading. I’ve just naturally wondered why things happen they way they do and normally I got answers to my questions by google or by asking those around me for answers. My questions about books were always left answered because no one in my family reads and they do not have contact with the authors to be able to answer my burning questions. When I started Isamonkey’s Reviews I wanted to change that. I wanted to understand why the author chose to kill off a well-loved character or how they came…
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The Princess Companion
One dark and stormy night, lost and alone, Alyssa finds herself knocking on the door of a castle. After a lifetime spent in the deep forest, Alyssa has no idea what to expect on the other side. What she finds is two unruly young princesses and one very handsome prince. When Alyssa accepts the job of Princess Companion she knows her life will change. What she doesn’t know is that the royal family is about to be swept up in unexpected danger and intrigue and that she just might be the only thing standing between her kingdom and destruction. This retelling of the classic fairy tale, The Princess and the…
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Favorite Book Series
Book in the series Deal, Dare, Deny, Defy, Destroy, Deliver, Decree Favorite Book in Series Defy Recommended Ages 15 and up Profanity/Crude Language There is a character that is said to curse under his breath, but you are not sure what words he said. Romance There are a few kissing scenes but nothing beyond kisses. Spiritual Christian aspects that mirror our world today Violence Filled with different fight scenes. A few executions. Torture but it does not go much into detail. Nothing over PG13. Drugs None Personal recommendation I would recommend this book to many of my friends as a fun read that will help you pass time and free…
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Voice Of Power
A kingdom at war. Authorities torn. Will she be their greatest asset or their greatest threat? Elena’s word lives by one truth; words have the power over life and death-but none more than hers. As the daughter of shopkeepers, Elena has known her whole life that reading and writing will always remain a mystery to her. Only Mageborn children can risk their lives to harness this power. That is until Elena discovers an impossible ability. With their kingdom at war the authorities cannot decide weather to trust her or lock her up. Without any friends, advisors or family Elena is left to her wit, strength, and newfound power to find…
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5 Books that Hooked Me with the First Sentence
All he could see, in every direction, was water. Page 1 Unbroken Laura Hillenbrand I don’t think I’ll ever forget the sights, sounds, and smells in that hospital room. Page 15 Joy In the Sorrows Matt Chandler and Friends The young cringed when they buckled the eyeless leather mask around the upper half of her face and blinded her. Page 3 Son by Lois Lane Leith Torren had left Brandi’s sister behind to die. Page 1 Defy Tricia Mingerink There was a boy called Eustace Clarence Scrubb, and he almost deserved it. Page 1 The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
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Deliver – The Blades of Acktar
A Blade must only trust himself. Trusting others could lead their death. After all of the past events, Martyn finds himself broken. Broken from betraying his master, broken from torturing his friend and broken from memories of the past. Running away from all that he caused is supposed to stop the guilt, right? Will Martyn ever be able to outrun the destruction he has caused? Leith is broken, torn apart from betraying his friend, he struggles to find where he fits in. He might no longer be a Blade, but to everyone he is. Will he ever be to outrun his past as a Blade? What will it take to…
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A Time of Morning and Dancing – Blog Tour
Summary: Once, Toph knew his place in the world. As a respected captain in a victorious army, he had triumph and promotion to look forward to. But crippling injury stole his future and war stole his friend. Belonging nowhere and with nothing left to lose, Toph accepts a challenge that could end his life: discover a secret the princesses will do anything to hide. Vicia is a princess, but powerless and in mourning. Her beloved brothers were killed in a war she’s beginning to question. Ever since, she and her eleven sisters have become mere treasure for her stepfather the king to use to barter. A chance meeting with a…
