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A Time of Dancing and Mourning 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 frightened…
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The Dark King’s Curse Summary
A darkness seems to hang over the lands of Conall, slowly but surely growing in strength with each passing year. It all comes to a head when the twelve daughters of King Muir begin to disappear each night. None will admit where they go, and the only clue is their shoes; new in the evening, tattered and torn by morning. When no one can stop the disappearances, Ailsa–lady-in-waiting to the youngest princess–volunteers to try and solve the mystery, or she and her peers will pay the consequences for failing to watch over their charges. Armed with nothing but her gift of Fae-sight, Ailsa ventures forth on a quest to free…
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Meet Wyn Estelle Owens
Wyn Estelle Owens is the penname of a young woman who’s still figuring out what this whole ‘adult’ thing is all about. She lives in a big, old house in Maryland by a Hundred Acre Wood (dubbed Neldoreth) with her parents, three occasionally obnoxious brothers, her dog Jackie, and her rabbit Joker. She is fond of reading, writing, drawing, speaking in dead or imaginary languages, playing video games, quoting classic or obscure literature, being randomly dramatic, and generally making things out of yarn. Her dream is to write stories that inspire people to chase after the wonderful world of storytelling. Her favorite all-time authors are Anne Elisabeth Stengl, Christa Kinde,…
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Meet Abigail Falanga
Abigail Falanga may be found in New Mexico creating magic in many ways – with fabric, food, paper, music, and especially with words! She’s loved fantasy ever since playing out epic adventures of swords, fairies, and monsters with her siblings, and loved sci-fi since her dad’s stories around the dinner table. Abigail has published nearly two dozen flash fiction stories across a variety of genres, having discovered that extra-short stories are a wonderful way to explore ideas without getting distracted by – Squirrel! But fantasy and fairy tales are her first and truest loves. She’s launching “The Floramancy Archives” – dark and epic fantasy reimaginings of classic tales, filled with…
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Tattered Slipper’s Blog Tour
Hey Everyone! Be on the lookout for my posts about the Tattered Slipper Blog Tour! I will be reviewing A Time of Mourning and Dancing by Abigail Falanga and The Dark Kings Curse by Wyn Estella Owens. I cannot wait to read these books and let you know what I think of them! Subscribe now to get notified immediately about summaries of these books.
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Leaving Nelson- The Bailey Baxter Series
After losing her Mom to cancer, Bailey’s life takes a radical turn for the worst. Ripped away from the only home that she has ever known, Bailey finds herself in a town where she attempts to hid in the shadows.Her life at home is not much better either. She has to live with her expecting aunt, uncle, father, and sister. After being told that she has to share her room with her little sister she feels as though nothing worse can happen. Or so she thinks, being the daughter of the town hero destroys Bailey’s attempt to blend in. Meeting the school’s biggest jerk doesn’t help Bailey’s year. She is…
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Chasing Secrets- The Bailey Baxter Series
Everyone tells her that the new kid is bad news, but to Bailey he is just the escape she needs. He is her deviation from everything that is going on in her life. What started as a perfect senior year for Bailey’s, turns into a heartbreaking year. All of Bailey plans are ruined with one simple phone call. Her newly formed relationship with her stepmother is strained. Her relationship is tied to a few phone calls, text message’s and emails. Her job as senior editor for the school newspaper might be taken over by the new kid. Liam Garret’s life is spiraling out of control. He is on the path…
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Defy – The Blades of Acktar
In a vain plan to protect the resistance, Former Blade Leith Torren escapes into the Sheered Rock Hills. A land where desert is all you see for miles. Can Leith escape Respen’s vindictive Blades and the Sheered Rock Hills or will he perish? Will he be able to save Renna or will someone have to take Leith’s job as Renna’s protector? Brandi is determined to save Renna after being torn apart, even if it means defying everything she has been taught. Renna’s faith starts to waver as she is left alone with Respen. When Respen gives her a give her a life or death decision Renna is unsure what to…
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Deny – The Blades of Acktar
A Blade must never betray his king but what happens when a Blade decides to deny his King? First Blade Leith Torren’s, formally known as the Third Blade, life had always consisted of one thing never betray the king. Despite never betraying the king, Leith decides to join the resistance. After doing nothing but trying to live up to her parent’s legacy, Renna is encouraged by Leith’s courage to be something more. If only she could figure out what the Lord has in store for her. She cannot figure out if she can trust the Blade who helped kill her parents. When tragedy strikes, friendships are tested. Faith wavers. What…
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Dare – The Blades of Acktar
A Blade must never fail a mission or show weakness. Third Blade Leith Torren has never failed a mission. His thirty-four marks to prove his loyalty to King Respen. Leith has never questioned the King until he is shot with and arrow and left out to die in the middle of a blizzard. Despite all of this, Leith is able to make his way to shelter. Little did he know that the people behind the door is the very people whose family he destroyed on a frightful night. Their illegal faith and ties to the Resistance once again put them at risk once again. Will they risk their family again…