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: Long Time Gone

Finally! I had time to read a book, and review it! It seems like I have been too busy to do much of anything lately besides the fact that a nasty bug has been lingering around us for way too long, but enough about that.
It is now time to rave about this beautiful book, which will be released February 28th.
Long Time Gone is the second book in a series, of which I was aware, but after being given this book to review it gave me a wonderful excuse to buy the FIRST one; a decision I DID NOT regret in the least! I would actually recommend doing this, as you would be a little lost if you read the second book before the first. These are continuations of each other, although about different people. (There is also a novella in this series available for free on amazon. You can get that here.)
Mary Connealy has a way of bringing the characters to life. When you read one of her books, you aren't just reading a story, you become part of the story.
Long Time Gone begins with a cliffhanger. I know that sounds impossible, but I promise it's true! It held me captive for way too long. I pretty much laughed and sat on the edge of my chair for the entire duration of the book.
Trust me when I say not to read this book if you are in a hurry.
Comedy, Cowboys, Connealy..., it all goes together. I give it  FIVE stars all the way.
Also, take a look at that cover! It's whimsical, but strong. It holds just the right amount of western to keep me interested.
I would recommend this book to anyone. So I'm going to recommend it to you. :)

Give it a try and let me know what you think in the comments below. I always love hearing from my readers.
Who are some of your favorite authors? Let me know!
Till next time.

Book Review: For the Record

Thank you, Regina Jennings, for another amazing read. I was so thankful to start the book and piece together that I was reading about little Betsy. For The Record brings a down to earth calmness that warms you to your toes and makes you want to curl up with a cup of something warm on a rainy day. The setting for the book is in the Ozarks of Missouri and Betsy Huckabee is just a small town "old maid" who dreams of being a writer. Independence is her game and being single is just the gist of it. She works in her uncle Frank's printing press and stays with Frank and his wife Sissy. After sweeping over every available bachelor in town, and the surrounding areas she's perfectly fine with staying single and making a name for herself in the world of writing. Things change when the Dashing Deputy comes all the way from the plains of Texas and messes up her plans, Or it could be the other way around.

For The Record holds inevitable charm and a familiar coziness that's associated with Regina Jennings again and again. I picked up this novel and couldn't put it down. I almost cried when I realized it was over. It's that good.

If I could give it more than five stars I would, but since five is the highest then that's what it'll have to be.

If you have any questions, or would like to discuss the book below, feel free to leave a comment. '

I was given a copy of this book by NetGalley for a complete and honest review.

Book Review:The Innkeeper of Ivy Hill

Normally I would start a raving review about Julie Klassen. The previous books that I have read by her were different, yet entertaining. Unique, but eye-catching, and imagination stretching, but I cannot let myself say the same about this book.
I honestly did like the story itself, or the idea of the story.
Maybe it was the ending that ruined the whole story. It is a series, but I think that the ending just threw me. I probably will give the second book a try just because I'm expecting that happy ending, and the book leaves you expecting...something.
Another possibility as to the reason of my dislike for this novel is that nothing was how I predicted it to be. I'm not going to spoil it for anyone...so if you like unpredictable stories with abrupt endings, this is the story for you. If these types of novels aren't your proverbial "cup of tea" then I would recommend a completely different story.
To be perfectly honest I was glued to this book until the "ahem" abrupt and alarming ending, but as soon as I realized that I had read the last word, I wanted to throw something.
I'm not saying that this isn't a good book, because it really is a good one, but I personally didn't fall in love with this one. And while I desperately want to give it five stars, I can't.
Thus, I will dub thee, Innkeeper of Ivy Hill, with a mere three out of five stars, and hope that your sequel sister far outshines, and renews my love for you.
Okay, I'm getting a bit loopy. :)
(Sorry, long teacher day!)




If you have any questions let me know below in the comments. I'd be happy to answer anything!


In the long run Julie Klassen really is an outstanding author who is extremely dedicated to her work, this book just wasn't for me. If you're anything like me you would enjoy The Apothecary's Daughter far more. It too was written by Julie Klassen and is one of her first novels. Give her a try, she's a great lady.




I was given this book by NetGalley for a complete and honest review.




Book Review: If I'm Found

The first words that came out of my mouth when I finished this highly anticipated novel were "WOW!"
If I'm Found is set to release March 17, 2017.
Pre-order this book NOW!
It. Is. Amazing.
If I'm Found is the sequel to the book If I Run released last February. I didn't realize this until after I finished the entire book, which is normally so frustrating to me. (I hate reading books in a series out of order.) But I didn't miss hardly anything.
The book starts out with someone in a car and all you know is that they're covered in blood and that they're running from the law. You don't know if they're innocent, guilty, or if it's a joke, or anything! It's full of mystery and it immediately makes you want to read more and find out exactly why this person is running from the law and switching out license plates with other cars in a parking lot with a coin.
Terri Blackstock does not disappoint.
Casey Cox is running for her life when her boyfriend, Brent, is murdered and her DNA, fingerprints, and herself were all found at the crime scene despite her innocence. In comes Dylan, a private investigator, who was hired by Brent's parents to find the missing, and in their minds, guilty, Casey Cox. The problem is that Dylan knows that Casey is innocent and is trying to find her to help her out, but Casey has changed her identity and moved away.
I don't want to ruin the book for anyone so I will stop with the describing and all, but I will say once again that it is amazing and would be a wonderful book to have.
I will recommend reading the first book, not that I found it completely necessary, there were just a few facts and things that I didn't know until later in the book. I was also a little frustrated that I didn't know it was a second book, which is partly my fault.
I would give this book a five out five star rating. It's that good.
Thank you, Ms. Blackstock for the wonderful read!


Comment below with any questions, recommendations, or just plain conversation.
Have a wonderful night, and a wonderful Thanksgiving!







This book was given to me without cost by NetGalley for an honest and complete review.