Not Precisely Mr. Knightley Review

About the Book

Book: Not Precisely Mr. Knightley (The Silver Teapot Series Book Two)

Author: Carolyn Miller

Genre: Romance/Contemporary/Christian Fiction

Release Date: May, 2026

Can the Matchmaker Find True Love?

Emma-Jane (EJ) Bennett and Jordan Knight are longtime best friends who codesigned the immensely successful dating app, Dream Match. Success starts to go to EJ’s head when she gets caught up in the famous and money-hungry social circles and starts dating the son of a TV mogul. But Jordan’s feelings have grown from friendship to more. He determines to protect her by exposing Eric Churchill for the two-timer he is, finally agreeing to attend a function with her at the Sydney Opera House. But his best intentions go awry when EJ is embarrassed and runs for the security of home, small-town roots, and The Silver Teapot Café, feeling like Jane Austen’s chastised Emma—only without her Mr. Knightley.

Don’t miss book 1 in The Silver Teapot series, Not Exactly Mr. Darcy

 

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About the Author

Carolyn Miller is an inspirational Regency and contemporary romance author who lives in the beautiful Southern Highlands of New South Wales, Australia, with her husband and four children. Together with her husband, she has pastored a church for ten years and worked as a public high school English and Learning and Support teacher.

A longtime lover of romance, especially that of Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer’s Regency era, Carolyn holds a BA in English Literature and loves drawing readers into fictional worlds that show the truth of God’s grace in our lives.

 

 

More from Carolyn

Do you know someone who has found love online?

I do. I have numbers of friends and even a family member who have found love and married thanks to dating apps and the like. This newer form of meeting people is something I’ve referenced in several of my books (including Only You Can Love Me), as several of my characters have used an app called Dream Match, a romance matchmaking app for Christian singles around the world. But when I first mentioned Dream Match years ago I didn’t realise at the time that I’d end up writing a story about how the inventor of Dream Match would finally meet her match.

And it seemed perfect to me that Jane Austen’s Emma Woodhouse, known for her matchmaking skills, should be reflected in a modern day context as being the ultimate matchmaker, EJ Bennett, who is responsible for helping hundreds of people find love online. Even if she doesn’t think she needs or wants love for herself.

Playing with Jane Austen’s characters and putting them in a modern setting is a lot of fun. So not only does Emma Woodhouse become EJ Bennett, but George Knightley becomes EJ’s best friend and app co-designer Jordan Knight, the straight shooter she needs. And Frank Churchill, the man Emma starts to fall for, becomes Eric Churchill, son of a TV mogul squillionaire.

The first book in The Silver Teapot series, Not Exactly Mr. Darcy, also played around with some of Austen’s settings, placing the story in a small town in Australia called Wattle Vale. I had fun further developing the Australian connections by setting other key scenes in iconic places like the Sydney Opera House and Bondi Beach, which naturally meant I had to visit for “research.”

So I hope readers enjoy this little taste of Australia, and all the fun references to Jane Austen’s Emma. Be sure to check out my website and follow me on social media for more Jane Austen inspiration and fun, and get ready to enjoy Not Precisely Mr. Knightley, a sweet and swoony best friends-to-more romance that shows the path to true love is never smooth – even for the professional matchmaker.

Happy reading!

Blog Stops

Book Reviews From an Avid Reader, May 28

Book Looks by Lisa, May 28

The Sacred Line, May 29

All-of-a-kind Mom, May 29

Babbling Becky L’s Book Impressions, May 30

Pause for Tales, May 30

Life on Chickadee Lane, May 31

Stories By Gina, June 1 (Author Interview)

To Everything There Is A Season , June 1

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, June 2

Texas Book-aholic, June 3

For Him and My Family, June 4

Lyssa Loves Books, June 5

Wishful Endings, June 5

Fruitfully Planted, June 6

Happily Managing a Household of Boys , June 6

Cover Lover Book Review, June 7

Mrs. Ryan Moser’s Book and Movie Reviews, June 7

Melissa’s Bookshelf , June 8

Tell Tale Book Reviews, June 8

Blossoms and Blessings, June 9

Holly’s Book Corner, June 10

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Carolyn is giving away the grand prize of a $25 Amazon e-Gift card and a print copy of the book!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter. 

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My Thoughts

I really enjoyed the first book in this series. I was excited to dive into this story! I love the premise of the plot and Jordan is an okay character but I just never got to a point of caring about Emma-Jane (EJ). I thought I might warm up to her and that I would enjoy the story unfolding more as the pages turned but this one just fell a little flat for me. I understand her character is supposed to grow and change but I just didn't care for her regardless. I think the overall truth in this book is a good example of how we don't want to act and how the world can suck us in so quickly. There is a message about God being in control and letting Him lead in our lives instead of trying to be in control. I appreciate what the author was going for and there were some chapters that I enjoyed but this just wasn't the book for me. 

Two Stars. 

"I received a complimentary copy from the publisher. All opinions are my own and I was not required to write a positive review." 

The Explorer Bible Dictionary for Kids + Giveaway!

Splash into Scripture this summer! Dive into God’s Word & soak up truth with these Bible resources for curious & creative kids: • Explorer Bible for Kids • Explorer Bible Dictionary for Kids • Scripture Memory Cards

Bring the Bible to life for kids with the award-winning CSB Explorer Bible for Kids & companion products! Explore the (yet) unknown with the NEW dictionary & lock in key truths with these fun, NEW Scripture memory cards! 

GIVEAWAY

 1 GRAND PRIZE giveaway of the Explorer Bible for Kids + Toddler Theology Series Bundle (retail value of approx. $149.99) 

*Giveaway winners must be a US resident. 

Enter the giveaway by filling out THIS FORM by 6/11/2026. 

What all is included!?  2 copies of the Explorer Bible for Kids, 2 Explorer Bible for Kids Dictionaries, Explorer Bible Stickers, an Explorer Bible T-shirt, and the Toddler Theology Series set (6 books in set).

My Thoughts

I LOVE this Explorer Bible Dictionary for Kids! It is truly unique and I could spend hours pouring over it. It might be for kids but it is pretty great for adults too! There are so many charts that are wildly helpful, such as the Judges of Israel. It organizes so many details of the Bible so that you can easily look things up while studying. There is a wonderful picture of the city of Jerusalem that shows you where certain things are located. I am a visual person so being able to see these charts and images are SO helpful in my understanding and also for kiddos! I hope to use this book when teaching Sunday School as well to help them understand certain details. If you have children or teach children in any way, I highly recommend this resource! 

Many thanks to Lifeway Christian Resources for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own. 

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My Favorite Books by My Favorite Authors

Top Ten Tuesday: My Favorite Books by My Favorite Authors

 Well this is an impossible list to narrow down. There are so many wonderful authors and books! I have some other favorite books but they aren't necessarily by my favorite authors. So this list is just from my favorite authors and my favorite book they have written. 

The Reckoning at Gossamer Pond by Jaime Jo Wright. She is an auto buy author and I love every single one of her books. 

A Bound Heart by Laura Frantz-LOVE her books. 

With Every Breath by Elizabeth Camden

A Midnight Dance by Joanna Davidson Politano-So hard to narrow down. Her books are special each in their own way. 

Chateau of Secrets by Melanie Dobson

The Lady and the Lionheart by Joanne Bischof holds a special place in my heart. 

The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah

The Duke's Bargain by Megan Walker

The Matrimonial Advertisement by Mimi Matthews

Drake Hall by Christina Baehr

The Girl Upstairs Review + Giveaway

Welcome to the Blog Tour for The Girl Upstairs by Jessica R. Patch, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: The Girl Upstairs 
Author: Jessica R. Patch 
Publisher: Harlequin Love Inspired Trade 
Release Date: April 28, 2026 
Genre: Psychological Thriller

"Jessica R. Patch weaves a dark, twisty tapestry that’s both unsettling and unexpectedly hopeful. Masterful." –New York Times bestselling author Allison Brennan

She bought this house to save her marriage. Unearthing its secrets might just claim her life. 

Gwen McDaniel’s life is broken. But she knows the perfect place to fix it. Cold Harbor, Maine, an idyllic small town with views of Acadia National Park, is where she used to vacation with her parents as a child. Here, she and Steven can start over, renovating their cliff-side fixer-upper while patching up their marriage. Soon, everything will be better. 

Except from the moment they arrive, Gwen sees and hears things, and it’s more than just the drafts and shadows that are part of any old house. Steven downplays her fears, warning her not to fixate on problems as she has in the past. But Gwen spent years as a homicide detective, and her instincts don’t lie. Something happened here. Proof comes when she rips up the attic’s carpet to discover a chilling message carved into the wood underneath. 

As Gwen delves into the history of the house and the Cold Harbor community, she begins to piece the fragments together. And gradually, a terrifying picture emerges: A missing girl. A house of horrors. And a dark, decades-old nightmare that is more haunting than Gwen ever imagined…  

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About the Author

Jessica R. Patch is a New York Times and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of more than thirty novels. Known for her pulse-pounding plots, emotionally charged characters, and signature twists, Jessica’s stories explore themes of justice, resilience, and the unshakable power of hope.

Whether weaving inspirational stories of danger edged with romance or crafting chilling thrillers that probe the shadows of the human heart, Jessica delivers fiction that thrills while shining light in the darkest places. She makes her home in Northwest Mississippi, where she enjoys life with her family, a good cup of tea, and dreaming up her next edge-of-your-seat story usually over tacos and queso. 

You’re invited to join the Patched In community at her website: jessicarpatch.com and receive a FREE short thriller, Nobody Has to Know.

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Tour Giveaway

(2) winners will each receive a signed copy of The Other Sister and a $10 Amazon gift card!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight April 27, 2026 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on May 4, 2026. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only for the print copy. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

Giveaway is subject to JustRead Publicity Tours Giveaway Policies.

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My Thoughts

Oh my goodness I really enjoyed this one! It is a twisty and suspenseful read that had me guessing most of the time. I LOVE the surprises and the house with all of its creepy charm. I think the characters are well written and the marriage portrayed with all of its challenges. There are a few twists and turns and it leaves you guessing throughout most of the book. I will say that while this book is dark and deals with some difficult topics, there is still light in the ending. Stick through until the end and it is well worth it.  If you enjoy phycological thrillers this is the one for you! 

Five Stars. 

"I received a complimentary copy from the author. All opinions are my own and I was not required to write a positive review."

She Reads Truth Spiral-Bound Notetaking Bible GIVEAWAY

About the Bible

 The She Reads Truth Spiral-Bound Notetaking Bible experience was designed with special attention to the details to make opening your Bible every day even more enjoyable: • Spiral-bound CSB, like you’ve never seen before   • Beautifully illustrated key verses   • Wide margins for journaling, notes & prayers   • Daily reading logs for accountability   • Five volumes, perfect for portability   • Built-in community with other women through She Reads Truth   • Additional study helps like timelines, maps, charts & book introductions.

Order your copy today wherever books and Bibles are sold! BUY HERE

GIVEAWAY

1 GRAND PRIZE giveaway of the Five-Volume Hardcover set of the She Reads Truth Spiral-Bound Notetaking Bible (retail value of $149.99) 

To enter: You fill out THIS form. 

* Giveaway winners must be a US resident. Enter by May 6th!

My Thoughts

I had never heard of a spiral bound Bible until I discovered this one! It is a bit larger than I had anticipated-it is a very large notebook size. So for me personally, this is not one that I would really want to carry around often. It is perfect for opening on a desk and digging deep into study. Because of the notetaking space you don't need another notepad (unless you REALLY need lots of space). I love the paper, it isn't too thin and it isn't slick so it is perfect for writing on. The font is a good size and the charts and maps are helpful and a great addition. Each book of the Bible has an overview at the start, which I always find helpful. I think with it being spiral bound it has pros and cons. It lays flat and allows you ease in writing. On the flip side, I think it would tear pretty easily if you carried it around many places (without closing it properly) or folded it open in half. Overall I really like this Bible and have been using it at my kitchen table. If you are needing a unique way to take notes and it all be in one place this could be the Bible for you! 

Five Stars. 

Many thanks to Lifeway Christian Resources for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own.

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He Calls Me Daughter-Now on Angel + Giveaway!

*Note I previously reviewed but the film is now available on Angel! So this is a new giveaway and encouragement to join Angel!

About the Film

He Calls Me Daughter is a deeply personal and emotionally powerful film that explores what it means to carry a father wound and what it takes to heal from it. Through raw storytelling and spiritual insight, the film reveals how unmet needs from an earthly father can shape identity, relationships, and self-worth. But it also offers a path forward. One rooted in the love of a Heavenly Father who restores, redeems, and redefines what it means to be a daughter. This is not just a story about pain. It is a story about healing, forgiveness, and identity. 

Watch He Calls Me Daughter now on Angel and experience a story of healing, identity, and restoration.

Join Angel Guild! 

 Angel provides a home for stories that go beyond entertainment and into transformation. He Calls Me Daughter is the kind of film that resonates deeply but is often overlooked by traditional platforms. Angel ensures stories like this are seen, shared, and experienced by the people who need them most.

My Thoughts

This is a film that intrigued me and I very much enjoyed watching. It is a well put together documentary type film of different people discussing their father wounds. I loved hearing different perspectives and experiences that different women have had and also encouragement from Alex Kendrick on what a father is to do. There is a wonderfully strong statement that God is the only Father who can love us how we need to be loved unconditionally. I think it is a well known fact that not having a father figure or having a terrible father figure has a lasting impact on a daughter. It is difficult to understand that we have a Father who loves us when in that situation. I thought the interviews were well put together and overall I found this film to be encouraging and it will create much needed conversation. 

GIVEAWAY!

$10 Amazon Gift card

$10 Amazon gift card! US Entries only please. 

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Many thanks to Angel for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own.

$10 Amazon Giftcard

Birds On A Wire

About the Book

 A deeply moving contemporary story about family and foster care from a two-time Christy Award-winning author

When her newborn son, Providence, is taken by CPS, eighteen-year-old Bri Marshall is determined to do whatever's necessary to get him back—with or without Providence's father. But hurdles like no job, car, or family support complicate the process. Bri never expected to sink this low. What will it take to hold her baby in her arms again?

Thirty-nine-year-old Laura Gambler, facing the big 4-0, is managing new challenges with her own children when she's asked to take in baby Providence. She could never have imagined the chain of events that agreeing to foster would set in motion—or the carefully buried pain from her past it would drag back to the surface.

Both women wrestle with doubts about the future and their ability to parent Providence, even as their love for him grows stronger every day. As their lives become irrevocably intertwined, the two very different women face the same impossible question: Who is the best mother for Providence? (Goodreads)

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My Thoughts

I don't know much of anything about foster care. I started this book with a very open mind and knew if anyone could write a book about this topic it would be Powner. While I understand that the story within the pages of this book doesn't reflect every child or placement situation, it sheds an incredible light into the lives from both sides of the system. This story deals with the raw hard things and is written in such a way that I couldn't set the book down. The author doesn't shy away from the typical family issues of teenagers, school troubles, in laws, or difficult parents and siblings. It also doesn't shy away from the foster parent point of view that has many trapped in a cycle that rules their lives. This story is beautifully told and it really isn't about "who gets the baby" it is about what happens in the middle of it all. For me, it is about how we can and should react to others regardless of living conditions. It is about being authentic when life gets hard and being honest with yourself during those times. I absolutely love this story and it is easily one of my favorite books of the year. I highly recommend!

Five Stars. 

 "I received a complimentary copy from Kregel. All opinions are my own and I was not required to write a positive review."

The Life She Forgot

About the Book

 He promised to help her reclaim her forgotten past—no matter what they uncovered.

Until she began remembering another man.

As the memories return, her past life threatens to destroy her new marriage, the sweetest love she's ever found, and the life she thought she could have.

Cornwall, 1913

Merryn has lived three years without a single memory of the life she lost. With no past to guide her, she fears she may never know who she truly is. When AJ Winthrop—a kind, whimsical stranger—offers her a daring escape, she takes a chance, hoping to uncover the life that was stolen from her.

As they follow the windswept Cornish coast, memories begin to surface:

Another man.

Another wedding.

A life that may already belong to her.

Then a hidden portrait reveals her face, and the truth threatens the rare, authentic bond she’s begun to form with AJ.

Cornwall, 1947

Haunted by war and estranged from the wife he still loves, William Crawford plans to save her family home by selling the mysterious portrait hidden in his cottage. But the woman captured on the canvas—Merryn Dunn—holds secrets that could unravel everything he thought he knew… or offer the redemption he never dared hope for.

Step onto the windswept Cornish coast and uncover the secrets a single house can hold.

A sweeping dual-timeline tale of identity, memory, and the love that endures—perfect for fans of Mimi Matthews, Susanna Kearsley, and Kate Morton. (Goodreads)

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My Thoughts

I have to read anything and everything that Joanna Davidson Politano writes. I went into this story totally trusting the author because I am not a fan of the amnesia trope. I could NOT put this book down! It was an adventure like I had never taken and by the end I was baffled and amazed with the complexities of this story. To be honest, part way through the book I was a little frustrated. The characters were irritating me and making choices that I didn't understand and the plot twists were coming as fast as I turned the pages. But then the second half of the book showed me how truly beautiful this story is in both timelines. It is dual-time line and I was more invested in the 1913 plot but both tie together wonderfully. This has a little bit of a gothic feel to it which I think the cover portrays perfectly. The amnesia in the plot worked for me even with the frustrations mid-story. Also, this is not so much a romance as it is a journey with redemption and love for the ages. This is not one to be missed and I highly recommend! 

Five Stars.

"I received a complimentary copy from the author. All opinions are my own and I was not required to write a positive review."

A Lady's Guide to Love and Pirates

 

About the Book

The goddaughter of a legendary pirate joins forces with a guarded sea captain to undertake a perilous rescue mission—one that may cost them everything, including their hearts. Jane Austen meets Pirates of the Caribbean.

Annabelle Bradford was born on the sea, and, as an infant, was claimed by pirate captain Reid Courtney as part of the spoils of seizure. Though she lives in London, she spends every summer aboard her godfather’s ship, exploring the ocean and embracing the freedom the horizon offers.

But when her godfather is kidnapped by a rival captain who is hunting for lost Spanish treasure, Annabelle must set sail on the most dangerous mission of her life—but first she’ll have to break a pirate out of prison.

Captain Hawke has vowed to never return to the cursed Isla de Plata, not even if the lovely but arrogant Lady Bradford practically demands it of him in exchange for his freedom. When she also promises him a ship of his own once Captain Courtney is rescued, Hawke reluctantly agrees to sail with her and her crew.

Though Annabelle and Hawke initially clash over who will captain the ship, as they travel through storms and dangers toward the mysterious Devil’s Triangle, the lady’s heart begins to soften toward the charismatic pirate captain. But what if he doesn’t love her back? What if when they are done, he simply sails over the horizon without her?

Annabelle knows how to navigate both the ballrooms of London and the waves of the ocean but finding her way to true love may prove to be the most difficult journey of all. (Goodreads)

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My Thoughts

I love a good pirate story and this one had a great premise but I was a little disappointed. Annabelle really drove me nuts for a lot of the story. To me, this story read a lot like a young adult novel and I do enjoy YA books, I just wasn't expecting this book to read like one. I struggled to love the main two while some of the secondary characters I enjoyed more. There were so many things that seemed pretty cheesy but there are some fun moments and light romance. I did not love the ending and I really wish I did. I really wanted to love this story! It was a quick read with some fun moments and the idea of a young woman growing up with a pirate crew is a unique idea! I am sure many others will enjoy it!!

Three Stars. 

"I received a complimentary copy from NetGalley. All opinions are my own and I was not required to write a positive review."

The Star-Blessed Review

About the Book

Book: The Star-Blessed

Author: Angie Dickinson

Genre: YA Fantasy Retelling

Release Date: March 10, 2026

Three legendary origins of power. Two royal bloodlines. One deadly curse.

The kingdom of Stelauris is slowly dying. A season of poison infects the air, earth, and water with increasing deadliness each year, and a deep love of gold and power infects the failing mind of the king. His only daughter and first in line to the throne, Princess Seren, lives in tightly controlled isolation. When she is suddenly thrust into royal society, she struggles to hide the strain of untamed magic awakening in her blood.

Seren’s newly appointed personal guard, Sir Corin, resents the exile of his people. As heir to a long-banished line of succession and the last of the land’s legendary protectors, he holds no loyalty for the current royal family and their history of unhinged cruelty.

As death steals over the kingdom and the schemes at court grow deadlier, the princess and the guard are forced to face their fears, their troubled pasts, and the cost of personal freedom.

The Star-Blessed is a reimagining and reinventing of two fairy tales: “Rumpelstiltskin” and “Cat-Skin” by the Brothers Grimm.

 

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About the Author

Angie Dickinson is a lifelong lover of magical stories that point to truth, hope, and redemption. She is the author of Truth Cursed, a YA fantasy with Enclave Publishing. Angie especially loves to read and write historically inspired fantasy, mystery, and fairy tales. She enjoys Earl Grey tea, reading too late at night, and spending time with her husband and children at their home in the woods of Michigan.

 

 

 

 

More from Angie

If you’re like me, I suspect you can still remember the soft sounds and smells of the local or school library that you visited in childhood. You can probably remember the thrill of finding a book that you longed to spend time paging through in peace. For me, the greatest thrills came whenever I found a beautifully illustrated fairy tale. Fairy tale collections were always my favorite, and finding illustrated versions by talented artists made my heart sing.

Reading and re-reading fairy tales as a child eventually led to writing my own retelling as an adult. I began with an unusual tale that was very familiar to me via its illustrated retelling: “Cat-Skin” by the Brothers Grimm has been gorgeously retold (and mercifully sanitized) by Charlotte Huck, and illustrated by Anita Lobel. This picture book for children is titled Princess Furball, and is one of my old favorites that never left me. I chose this story and its original source for my retelling, lightening the darker original elements in my own way, but including the story beats, themes, and motifs that were so dear to me. I put my own twist on the tale, which surprisingly (even to me) included a subplot that was a retelling of its own: “Rumpelstiltskin.” I have loved many versions of this familiar story over the years, but my favorite is an illustrated retelling by Paul O. Zelinsky. I have read this one to my children countless times, and it has always set my mind whirring with the different ways that it could be told again.

For my retelling, I lovingly mined these two stories, “Cat-Skin” and “Rumpelstiltskin,” and worked them together into a foundation for a new fairy tale. The frame holds pieces of the old tales, but it’s wrapped up in something brand new. This is a story of a young woman and a young man whose paths cross and wend down a road marked by destiny, shadowed by grief, and lit by courage. Their story is a new fairy tale, reflected in gold and fortified by the faithful gleam of the stars.

 

Blog Stops

Texas Book-aholic, March 31

Devoted Steps, April 1

The Lofty Pages, April 1

Inspired by Fiction, April 2

Because Fiction, April 3 (Author Interview)

Lily’s Corner, April 4

Blogging With Carol, April 5

Artistic Nobody, April 6 (Author Interview)

Holly’s Book Corner, April 7

Guild Master, April 8 (Author Interview)

Tell Tale Book Reviews, April 9

Simple Harvest Reads, April 10 (Guest Review from Mindy)

Fiction Book Lover, April 11 (Author Interview)

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, April 12 (Spotlight)

To Everything There Is A Season, April 12

Vicky Sluiter, April 13 (Author Interview)

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Angie is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon Gift Card and a hardcover copy of the book!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter. 

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My Thoughts

This is a magical and twisted story that had me so wrapped up I wasn't even sure what to think while reading. I am not familiar with many fairy tales so with this being a reimagining of two fairy tales I think I missed out a little bit on the similarities. Seren is a great heroine and I really enjoyed her perspective throughout the story. There is a very light romance but it is not the main plot at all and the overall feel of this story is pretty dark. There are of course lighter moments but it read as a darker read with much evil to overcome. There were more magical elements in this book than I was expecting. The middle of the story was a slow read and not much seems to happen. The last few chapters of course pick up and wrap up the story in a nice and exciting way. I found it to be overall a little predictable yet still enjoyable. This is the first book I have read by this author and I plan to read more from her. 

Four Stars. 

"I received a complimentary copy from the publisher. All opinions are my own and I was not required to write a positive review."