Book Review: The Secret Slipper

Author: Amanda Tero
Genre: YA Historical Fiction

New author Amanda Tero has quite a gift. The Secret Slipper is a book that I would recommend for all young girls, and even adults who like a sweet story.
It's 135 pages of a story that is reminiscent of Cinderella. Although a whole lot sweeter, and no Prince Charming.
Lia is a cripple. Her leg pains her all the time and her "Mother," Bioti, works her like a slave despite her injuries. Lia thinks her father is dead. Raoul, her father, thinks his beloved daughter died the same fateful night as her mother ten years ago.
The Secret Slipper is a story of acceptance, mercy, and fatherly love.
The book is short, either that or I just didn't realize how long it took to read it because it was so good! Tero definitely has an aspiring future ahead of her.

I would give the book a 4.5 out 5. It was a wonderful storyline, held my interest until the end, and wasn't too copy-cat of the story of Cinderella that I didn't want to read it. :)
It seems hard to find YA authors that are fresh and without a lot of unnecessary drama or scenes that shouldn't even be appropriate for a young adult to read, and I love that you have no worries with Amada Tero. I love that!

Why not give this book a chance? Let me know what you think in the comments below.

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Thank you all, and have a wonderful day!


I was given this book by CelebrateLit for a completely honest review. All of this review is from opinions I formed myself.

Book Review: Behind The Scenes

Book Title: Behind The Scenes
Author: Jen Turano
Release Date: April, 2017
Genre: Inspirational Historical Romance


I have always sung the praises of Jen Turano. Her poise and the graceful way she brings about the characters with just enough intrigue, mystery, and romance always make for interesting books. When I saw that I would have the opportunity to once again review her story I was beside myself with joy. I waited by the mailbox with unfettered joy and counted down the days until I could read this story.
Behind The Scenes is the story of Permilia Griswold, a timid wallflower that is ever accustomed to hiding behind anything in the available vicinity and watching others at balls, parties, and pretty much anything in the name of society. Her one problem? She can't seem to speak when she gets around most men.
Permilia is the epitome of a successful woman. She owns a newspaper column under the pseudonym "Miss Quill." The interesting thing is that no one knows she owns this column, or so she thinks. In enters Mr. Asher Rutherford. He owns a very high-scale and influential new department store. When Permilia overhears something distressing fixing to come upon Mr. Rutherford's person she can't help but intervene.

I won't say anymore, because I want to give you a chance to actually read it for yourself. You can purchase it here. on Amazon, orrrr you can win it in this GIVEAWAY! along with a 25$ gift card to Barnes and Nobles, and a few other things.

My personal thoughts on the book: It was interesting. Hilarious. Something I've come to expect from Turano. She has a way with words, no doubt about it. Every other sentence will probably have you doubled over from laughter. The only thing I didn't enjoy was the way it seemed to be like any other regency era novel. It seemed as though she ran out of ideas in which the way the story should go. I'll let you read it for yourself though and let me know what you think in the comments below. :)
I would give it a four out of five stars. Simply because even though it wasn't my most enjoyable read of the season they certainly were some of my favorite characters. I will say that this wasn't one of these books that I cried when it ended. I laughed all the way until the end. Let me know what you think!

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Have a wonderful day!


Check out these other blogs for a review of this same post that will be on today, if it's not already on...
 Reading Is My SuperPower
The Scribbler
Genesis 5020


Thank you to celebratelit for the copy of this book I received. This book was given to me in exchange for a review in my own words.

 

GIVEAWAY: WINNER ANNOUNCED

 I am extremely excited to announce our GIVEAWAY WINNER.
JENNA LOVES BOOKS, you are the winner. Congratulations on your newest acquisition! Please read the details listed below to claim your prize! If within a week you haven't claimed your prize, then a runner-up will be selected.

We have partnered with Laura Frantz to bring you a signed, paperback copy of her newest novel A Moonbow Night, which released earlier January.  

I have done a review for this book (You can read that here.) And I loved the book so much that I wanted to give my readers a chance to experience the same. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!


Giveaway Rules:
1. You must live in the United States due to shipping costs.
2. Follow my blog. (it's the button in the sidebar to the right)
3. Comment in the comments below.
4. Keep Checking this post, or the Contest/Giveaway page, to see who the winner is, and claim your prize.
After the winner is announced, you may contact me to verify, and give me your email address so we can send you your prize!


This contest will end February 15, 2017 at 12:00 am (CST)


A big thank you to Laura Frantz for this opportunity and to all that participate!
Let the contest begin!!