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September 23, 2017
BOOK REVIEW: CALEB AND KIT by Beth Vrabel
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CALEB AND KIT
Beth Vrabel
Running Press Book Publishers
Ages 8 - 12
Twelve-year-old Caleb is shorter, frailer, and more protected than most kids his age. That's because he has cystic fibrosis, a diagnosis meaning lungs that fill with mucus and a shortened lifespan. Caleb tries not to let his disorder define him, but it can be hard with an overprotective mom and a perfect big brother.
Then Caleb meets Kit—a vibrant, independent, and free girl—and his world changes instantly. Kit reads Caleb's palm and tells him they are destined to become friends. She calls birds down from the sky and turns every day into an adventure. Her magic is contagious, making Caleb question the rules and order in his life. But being Kit's friend means embracing deception and danger, and soon Caleb will have to decide if his friendship with Kit is really what's best for him—or her.
MY REVIEW:
I received a copy of Caleb and Kit from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
I enjoyed this sweet story of friendship and families. It tackles some really tough issues for kids: abuse/neglect, mental illness, terminal illness, divorce, etc. But it does so in a very sensitive way that opens the door for conversations between parents and children.
Caleb is suffering from cystic fibrosis and is dealing with his parents' divorce, his dad's new girlfriend with baby on the way, and his own poor health and impending death. He finds refuge in his friendship with Kit, a strange, imaginative girl who believes in fairies. Kit has her own problems: her mother is mentally ill and severely abuses and neglects Kit.
I really only have a few complaints: First is Caleb's dad, who is a self-centered, emotionally-absent father. Only at the end do we get the hint that his being a jerk may come from his fear of losing Caleb, but I only got that because I'm an adult and made those subtle connections. I doubt kids would be able to do that. He really is horrible, though I suspect some kids from divorced families might relate, though many others (including divorced dads) might take offense to his character.
Second, I am wary about blaming Kit's mother's abuse on mental illness. People with mental illness already must battle the stigma of the disease, of which there are endless variations. With proper treatment, many people with mental illnesses, including members of my own family, live stable and happy lives. Conversely, there are plenty of abusive, violent people who are perfectly "normal", for lack of a better term. I just felt the insertion of mental illness was unnecessary.
Finally, I would like to have had a little more information about what happens to Kit. She supposedly ends up with a nice elderly couple and is very happy. But that gives the false impression that kids in foster care are always safe and happy. That just isn't true. There are a lot of good foster families out there, but a lot of foster kids continue to experience abuse. Not that that is appropriate to discuss in a middle grade novel. But it just seemed too trite of an explanation.
Don't get me wrong. Caleb and Kit is a worthy read. I actually enjoyed every page and would feel comfortable handing this to my 9-year-old son to read. Unlike so many books, it does not have a tidy, happily ever after ending, but the end is satisfying. Despite my complaints, the upside to the issues presented is that parents can read this book and help their kids learn to spot signs of abuse in others, or in themselves. And maybe this story can give them the courage to do something about it.
CONTENT RATING:
Profanity: None
Sexuality: Mild (kissing)
Violence: None
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CALEB AND KITBeth Vrabel
Running Press Book Publishers
Ages 8 - 12
Twelve-year-old Caleb is shorter, frailer, and more protected than most kids his age. That's because he has cystic fibrosis, a diagnosis meaning lungs that fill with mucus and a shortened lifespan. Caleb tries not to let his disorder define him, but it can be hard with an overprotective mom and a perfect big brother.
Then Caleb meets Kit—a vibrant, independent, and free girl—and his world changes instantly. Kit reads Caleb's palm and tells him they are destined to become friends. She calls birds down from the sky and turns every day into an adventure. Her magic is contagious, making Caleb question the rules and order in his life. But being Kit's friend means embracing deception and danger, and soon Caleb will have to decide if his friendship with Kit is really what's best for him—or her.
MY REVIEW:
I received a copy of Caleb and Kit from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
I enjoyed this sweet story of friendship and families. It tackles some really tough issues for kids: abuse/neglect, mental illness, terminal illness, divorce, etc. But it does so in a very sensitive way that opens the door for conversations between parents and children.
Caleb is suffering from cystic fibrosis and is dealing with his parents' divorce, his dad's new girlfriend with baby on the way, and his own poor health and impending death. He finds refuge in his friendship with Kit, a strange, imaginative girl who believes in fairies. Kit has her own problems: her mother is mentally ill and severely abuses and neglects Kit.
I really only have a few complaints: First is Caleb's dad, who is a self-centered, emotionally-absent father. Only at the end do we get the hint that his being a jerk may come from his fear of losing Caleb, but I only got that because I'm an adult and made those subtle connections. I doubt kids would be able to do that. He really is horrible, though I suspect some kids from divorced families might relate, though many others (including divorced dads) might take offense to his character.
Second, I am wary about blaming Kit's mother's abuse on mental illness. People with mental illness already must battle the stigma of the disease, of which there are endless variations. With proper treatment, many people with mental illnesses, including members of my own family, live stable and happy lives. Conversely, there are plenty of abusive, violent people who are perfectly "normal", for lack of a better term. I just felt the insertion of mental illness was unnecessary.
Finally, I would like to have had a little more information about what happens to Kit. She supposedly ends up with a nice elderly couple and is very happy. But that gives the false impression that kids in foster care are always safe and happy. That just isn't true. There are a lot of good foster families out there, but a lot of foster kids continue to experience abuse. Not that that is appropriate to discuss in a middle grade novel. But it just seemed too trite of an explanation.
Don't get me wrong. Caleb and Kit is a worthy read. I actually enjoyed every page and would feel comfortable handing this to my 9-year-old son to read. Unlike so many books, it does not have a tidy, happily ever after ending, but the end is satisfying. Despite my complaints, the upside to the issues presented is that parents can read this book and help their kids learn to spot signs of abuse in others, or in themselves. And maybe this story can give them the courage to do something about it.
CONTENT RATING:
Profanity: None
Sexuality: Mild (kissing)
Violence: None
September 22, 2017
BLOG TOUR & GIVEAWAY: A VEIL OF SHADOWS by Michael W. Garza
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A VEIL OF SHADOWS (The Shadow Gate Chronicles #2)by Michael W. GarzaGenre: YA FantasyRelease Date: September 22nd 2017NeverHaven Press
A desperate search leads to a new world
Naomi and Gavin are on the run. Having narrowly escaped Azzmon’s clutches, they find themselves hunted by Malick, another Shade Lord. He has amassed an army of foul creatures, and the city-state of Tarravale stands on the brink of chaos. Naomi’s ability to open Shadow Gates makes her an alluring target, and the Shade Lord will stop at nothing to possess her. The children must find a way to escape before their new world is buried in an unwinnable war.
The Last Shadow Gate (The Last Shadow Gate Chronicles #1) on Goodreads
EXCERPT:
A wide-shouldered figure leapt out of the second story window and hit the boardwalk next to the ruined cart with an enormous smack. He was bare-chested, and every inch of the man’s skin was covered in a tattoo of intricate design. He held a sword in each hand, and the look on his face said he was about to use them.
“Let’s talk about this?”
Gavin heard Ardin but couldn’t see him anymore. He was running, pushing Noobit out in front of him. The Treekin’s legs moved as fast as they could, but not fast enough for Gavin. They turned several times before either of them felt comfortable enough to stop.
“I told you that guy was bad news,” Gavin said as he caught his breath, placing his hands on his knees. “He would have gotten us killed.”
“You offered him twenty blonks,” Noobit reminded him. “Now we don’t have a boat.”
Gavin nodded, but he didn’t have any ideas for their next move. They were in the middle of a nasty looking part of the city. A clearing filled the view ahead of them, most of it covered with makeshift tents and lean-tos. A wave of funky body odor clung to the air and made Gavin’s nostrils flare.
The entire encampment was the size of a football field, rounded at the edges. Patches of open space dotted the backdrop between the temporary homes. The openings centered on fires, most surrounded by people drinking and conversing. A number of songs hovered over the camp, each highlighted by an instrument or a chorus of voices.
“What is this?”
“This is where you end up if you don’t have a boat,” Noobit explained.
Gavin’s stomach soured. “You mean like us?”
Noobit nodded.
Gavin took one more look around. “Oh, heck no,” he announced. “We have to get out of here.”“And go where?” Noobit asked.
“I don’t know, but we can’t stay—”
He refused to stay a minute longer in that dreadful place, but a familiar sight froze his tongue in his mouth. A group of figures covered in ratty cloaks stalked across the open ground, their hoods pulled tight around their heads. The troop worked its way between the makeshift tents, heading directly toward Gavin. His mind pulled back to the attack on the streets of Tarravale.
“We’re in trouble.”
Noobit sighed. “Tell me something I don’t know.”_______________________________
About the Author
Michael W. Garza often finds himself wondering where his inspiration will come from next and in what form his imagination will bring it to life. The outcomes regularly surprise him and it’s always his ambition to amaze those curious enough to follow him and take in those results. He hopes everyone will find something that frightens, surprises, or simply astonishes them.
Author Links:Website│Goodreads│Twitter│Facebook│Author's Amazon Page
Blog Tour Organized by:YA Bound Book Tours
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A VEIL OF SHADOWS (The Shadow Gate Chronicles #2)by Michael W. GarzaGenre: YA FantasyRelease Date: September 22nd 2017NeverHaven PressA desperate search leads to a new world
Naomi and Gavin are on the run. Having narrowly escaped Azzmon’s clutches, they find themselves hunted by Malick, another Shade Lord. He has amassed an army of foul creatures, and the city-state of Tarravale stands on the brink of chaos. Naomi’s ability to open Shadow Gates makes her an alluring target, and the Shade Lord will stop at nothing to possess her. The children must find a way to escape before their new world is buried in an unwinnable war.
The Last Shadow Gate (The Last Shadow Gate Chronicles #1) on GoodreadsEXCERPT:
A wide-shouldered figure leapt out of the second story window and hit the boardwalk next to the ruined cart with an enormous smack. He was bare-chested, and every inch of the man’s skin was covered in a tattoo of intricate design. He held a sword in each hand, and the look on his face said he was about to use them.
“Let’s talk about this?”
Gavin heard Ardin but couldn’t see him anymore. He was running, pushing Noobit out in front of him. The Treekin’s legs moved as fast as they could, but not fast enough for Gavin. They turned several times before either of them felt comfortable enough to stop.
“I told you that guy was bad news,” Gavin said as he caught his breath, placing his hands on his knees. “He would have gotten us killed.”
“You offered him twenty blonks,” Noobit reminded him. “Now we don’t have a boat.”
Gavin nodded, but he didn’t have any ideas for their next move. They were in the middle of a nasty looking part of the city. A clearing filled the view ahead of them, most of it covered with makeshift tents and lean-tos. A wave of funky body odor clung to the air and made Gavin’s nostrils flare.
The entire encampment was the size of a football field, rounded at the edges. Patches of open space dotted the backdrop between the temporary homes. The openings centered on fires, most surrounded by people drinking and conversing. A number of songs hovered over the camp, each highlighted by an instrument or a chorus of voices.
“What is this?”
“This is where you end up if you don’t have a boat,” Noobit explained.
Gavin’s stomach soured. “You mean like us?”
Noobit nodded.
Gavin took one more look around. “Oh, heck no,” he announced. “We have to get out of here.”“And go where?” Noobit asked.
“I don’t know, but we can’t stay—”
He refused to stay a minute longer in that dreadful place, but a familiar sight froze his tongue in his mouth. A group of figures covered in ratty cloaks stalked across the open ground, their hoods pulled tight around their heads. The troop worked its way between the makeshift tents, heading directly toward Gavin. His mind pulled back to the attack on the streets of Tarravale.
“We’re in trouble.”
Noobit sighed. “Tell me something I don’t know.”_______________________________
About the Author
Michael W. Garza often finds himself wondering where his inspiration will come from next and in what form his imagination will bring it to life. The outcomes regularly surprise him and it’s always his ambition to amaze those curious enough to follow him and take in those results. He hopes everyone will find something that frightens, surprises, or simply astonishes them.
Author Links:Website│Goodreads│Twitter│Facebook│Author's Amazon Page
Blog Tour Organized by:YA Bound Book Tours
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GIVEAWAY: THE CEDRIC SERIES by Valerie Willis
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Cedric the Demonic KnightThe Cedric Series Book 1by Valerie WillisGenre: Epic Fantasy
Known for hunting the supernatural, no mortal man realizes Lord Cedric is one of Sorceress Morrighan’s abominations. After competing in a tournament, he is wed to a Lady of the Court, Angeline. Cedric’s senses begin to overwhelm him and he struggles to decipher his feelings; Are they a creation of his incubine bloodline or truly heartfelt emotions for the girl who has lost it all to him? He finds himself forced to choose between falling in love or continuing his suicidal quest to kill his creator. Epic battles against all manners of beasts and demons fill this story with memorable antagonists such as Morrighan and her two sisters; Romasanta the Father of Werewolves; Succubus Queen Lillith and many more. Find yourself engulfed in lores and history long forgotten from the 12th Century and beyond.
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Romasanta: Father of WerewolvesThe Cedric Series Book 2
Romasanta finds himself a cursed man and struggles with his internal demon, literally. All his troubles start with a stone and after that he will be losing everything he's ever loved. Faced with clinging on to what little humanity he has, he will lose it many times before reaching the end of his journey. His life's tale will take you through time to see how every lore, every moment in history tied in with wolves all come back to him. They call him the Ancient One, others simply refer to him as the Father of Werewolves, but we know him by his name, Romasanta. Many battles will be fought before he gets closer to his goals, but will he be ready to finish what was asked of him at the very beginning of his horrible fate. Will he be able to return the Eye of Gaea and free the love of his life from the laurel tree in the Black Forest?
Goodreads* Amazon
The OracleThe Cedric Series Book 3
Released Sept 1st!
With Angeline back in Cedric’s arms and the Eye of Gaea in Romasanta’s grip, the next step in their journey begins. All eyes are set on Mt. Parnassus where the Oracle is protected by Delphyne, the mother of all dragons and beasts. Assembling a group of willing patrons, Romasanta leads them to Delphi, Greece where they will cross into a realm void of technology. Only brute strength and magic reign in a place where packs of Mimick dogs, Wyverns and Jaculus still run wild. Meanwhile, back home Lillith takes on a mysterious curse cast on Tony who will have to make a life changing choice. The question weighing on all their minds is if two werewolves, the Incubus King, and a demonized sorceress will live to fight their way into Gaea’s Gate to enter the Otherworld?
Goodreads* Amazon
Valerie Willis is a sixth generation Floridian who loves crafting novels with elements inspired by Mythology, Superstitions, Legends, Folklore, Fairy Tales and even history. She braved the Independent Publish route at the end of 2012 and has devoted herself for being a pillar of “Self-Publishing How-to” from formatting of both print and digital versions to book cover designs.
Her fantasy romance novels within The Cedric Series is a wonderful blend of genres that appeal to a wide-range of readers whether they like paranormal, fantasy, romance or action adventure. The characters are flawed in mental and emotional ways while being amazing powerful creatures, demons, witches and Gods. Many of the monsters presented in battle derive from Medieval Bestiaries and adds a fun flavor of new yet deeply rooted assortment of creatures such as Coin Iotair, Shag Foal, Cynocephali, and many more.
For Young Adult readers looking for a Dark Fantasy and coming-of-age lessons, Tattooed Angels Trilogy is an ode to her teenage life for those teenagers getting ready to step out in the world on their own. Hotan is a failed reincarnation and is becoming immortal against his will. Life is complicated and often we withdraw within ourselves, shut others out, when life becomes hard. As the story unfolds we learn the importance of opening up and asking for support in all its forms to the people in our lives even beyond friends and family. Each immortal controls amazing powers of Nature, like fire, or elements of Humanity, such as fear.
You can often find this Author hosting workshops about writing and self-publishing in the Orlando, Florida area or working on the next novel. She loves to inspire other writers and creative minds. Be sure to visit her blog for some of the advice she has to offer from a perspective that has influences from Game Development and Graphic Design.
Website * Facebook* Twitter * Amazon* Goodreads
Follow the tour HEREfor exclusive excerpts, guest posts and a giveaway!
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Cedric the Demonic KnightThe Cedric Series Book 1by Valerie WillisGenre: Epic Fantasy
Known for hunting the supernatural, no mortal man realizes Lord Cedric is one of Sorceress Morrighan’s abominations. After competing in a tournament, he is wed to a Lady of the Court, Angeline. Cedric’s senses begin to overwhelm him and he struggles to decipher his feelings; Are they a creation of his incubine bloodline or truly heartfelt emotions for the girl who has lost it all to him? He finds himself forced to choose between falling in love or continuing his suicidal quest to kill his creator. Epic battles against all manners of beasts and demons fill this story with memorable antagonists such as Morrighan and her two sisters; Romasanta the Father of Werewolves; Succubus Queen Lillith and many more. Find yourself engulfed in lores and history long forgotten from the 12th Century and beyond.Goodreads * Amazon
Romasanta: Father of WerewolvesThe Cedric Series Book 2
Romasanta finds himself a cursed man and struggles with his internal demon, literally. All his troubles start with a stone and after that he will be losing everything he's ever loved. Faced with clinging on to what little humanity he has, he will lose it many times before reaching the end of his journey. His life's tale will take you through time to see how every lore, every moment in history tied in with wolves all come back to him. They call him the Ancient One, others simply refer to him as the Father of Werewolves, but we know him by his name, Romasanta. Many battles will be fought before he gets closer to his goals, but will he be ready to finish what was asked of him at the very beginning of his horrible fate. Will he be able to return the Eye of Gaea and free the love of his life from the laurel tree in the Black Forest? Goodreads* Amazon
The OracleThe Cedric Series Book 3Released Sept 1st!
With Angeline back in Cedric’s arms and the Eye of Gaea in Romasanta’s grip, the next step in their journey begins. All eyes are set on Mt. Parnassus where the Oracle is protected by Delphyne, the mother of all dragons and beasts. Assembling a group of willing patrons, Romasanta leads them to Delphi, Greece where they will cross into a realm void of technology. Only brute strength and magic reign in a place where packs of Mimick dogs, Wyverns and Jaculus still run wild. Meanwhile, back home Lillith takes on a mysterious curse cast on Tony who will have to make a life changing choice. The question weighing on all their minds is if two werewolves, the Incubus King, and a demonized sorceress will live to fight their way into Gaea’s Gate to enter the Otherworld? Goodreads* Amazon
Valerie Willis is a sixth generation Floridian who loves crafting novels with elements inspired by Mythology, Superstitions, Legends, Folklore, Fairy Tales and even history. She braved the Independent Publish route at the end of 2012 and has devoted herself for being a pillar of “Self-Publishing How-to” from formatting of both print and digital versions to book cover designs. Her fantasy romance novels within The Cedric Series is a wonderful blend of genres that appeal to a wide-range of readers whether they like paranormal, fantasy, romance or action adventure. The characters are flawed in mental and emotional ways while being amazing powerful creatures, demons, witches and Gods. Many of the monsters presented in battle derive from Medieval Bestiaries and adds a fun flavor of new yet deeply rooted assortment of creatures such as Coin Iotair, Shag Foal, Cynocephali, and many more.
For Young Adult readers looking for a Dark Fantasy and coming-of-age lessons, Tattooed Angels Trilogy is an ode to her teenage life for those teenagers getting ready to step out in the world on their own. Hotan is a failed reincarnation and is becoming immortal against his will. Life is complicated and often we withdraw within ourselves, shut others out, when life becomes hard. As the story unfolds we learn the importance of opening up and asking for support in all its forms to the people in our lives even beyond friends and family. Each immortal controls amazing powers of Nature, like fire, or elements of Humanity, such as fear.
You can often find this Author hosting workshops about writing and self-publishing in the Orlando, Florida area or working on the next novel. She loves to inspire other writers and creative minds. Be sure to visit her blog for some of the advice she has to offer from a perspective that has influences from Game Development and Graphic Design.
Website * Facebook* Twitter * Amazon* Goodreads
Follow the tour HEREfor exclusive excerpts, guest posts and a giveaway!
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September 21, 2017
GIVEAWAY: RELEASING HENRY by Sarah Hegger
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RELEASING HENRY Sir Arthur's Legacy #5by Sarah Hegger
Genre: Historical Romance
Pub Date: 8/29/2017
A light in the darkness . . .
The youngest son of Anglesea, the once idealistic Henry has survived the Holy Pilgrimage, but lost all his deeply held beliefs in honor and nobility. Captured in battle, he is sold as a slave into the home of Alif Al-Rasheed, a wealthy Genovese merchant who has converted to Islam. Bereft of faith, imprisoned in a foreign land, Henry has lost hope in his ability to love again—until he lays eyes on his captor’s beguiling daughter.
A marriage of opposites . . .
To Henry, Alya is a beacon of beauty he cannot ignore. But the heart of this proud daughter of Cairo will not be won so easily. Divided by religion, language, and culture, Ayla has little in common with the disillusioned Englishman—and yet he has vowed to protect her life in exchange for his freedom. As they embark on a perilous journey to safety, their bond will grow—and be tested—in ways neither can anticipate. For their greatest challenges will arise where Henry least expects. With threats conspiring to divide them, will he find the strength to stand by Ayla—and together will they find a common ground on which to build a future?
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Born British and raised in South Africa, Sarah Hegger suffers from an incurable case of wanderlust. Her match? A Canadian engineer, whose marriage proposal she accepted six short weeks after they first met. Together they’ve made homes in seven different cities across three different continents (and back again once or twice). If only it made her multilingual, but the best she can manage is idiosyncratic English, fluent Afrikaans, conversant Russian, pigeon Portuguese, even worse Zulu and enough French to get herself into trouble. Mimicking her globetrotting adventures, Sarah’s career path began as a gainfully employed actress, drifted into public relations, settled a moment in advertising, and eventually took root in the fertile soil of her first love, writing. She also moonlights as a wife and mother. She currently lives in Colorado with her teenage daughters, two Golden Retrievers and aforementioned husband. Part footloose buccaneer, part quixotic observer of life, Sarah’s restless heart is most content when reading or writing books.
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RELEASING HENRY Sir Arthur's Legacy #5by Sarah HeggerGenre: Historical Romance
Pub Date: 8/29/2017
A light in the darkness . . .
The youngest son of Anglesea, the once idealistic Henry has survived the Holy Pilgrimage, but lost all his deeply held beliefs in honor and nobility. Captured in battle, he is sold as a slave into the home of Alif Al-Rasheed, a wealthy Genovese merchant who has converted to Islam. Bereft of faith, imprisoned in a foreign land, Henry has lost hope in his ability to love again—until he lays eyes on his captor’s beguiling daughter.
A marriage of opposites . . .
To Henry, Alya is a beacon of beauty he cannot ignore. But the heart of this proud daughter of Cairo will not be won so easily. Divided by religion, language, and culture, Ayla has little in common with the disillusioned Englishman—and yet he has vowed to protect her life in exchange for his freedom. As they embark on a perilous journey to safety, their bond will grow—and be tested—in ways neither can anticipate. For their greatest challenges will arise where Henry least expects. With threats conspiring to divide them, will he find the strength to stand by Ayla—and together will they find a common ground on which to build a future?
Add to Goodreads Amazon* Apple* B&N* Google* Kobo
Born British and raised in South Africa, Sarah Hegger suffers from an incurable case of wanderlust. Her match? A Canadian engineer, whose marriage proposal she accepted six short weeks after they first met. Together they’ve made homes in seven different cities across three different continents (and back again once or twice). If only it made her multilingual, but the best she can manage is idiosyncratic English, fluent Afrikaans, conversant Russian, pigeon Portuguese, even worse Zulu and enough French to get herself into trouble. Mimicking her globetrotting adventures, Sarah’s career path began as a gainfully employed actress, drifted into public relations, settled a moment in advertising, and eventually took root in the fertile soil of her first love, writing. She also moonlights as a wife and mother. She currently lives in Colorado with her teenage daughters, two Golden Retrievers and aforementioned husband. Part footloose buccaneer, part quixotic observer of life, Sarah’s restless heart is most content when reading or writing books. Website* Facebook * Twitter * Google+* Pinterest * Instagram * Amazon* Goodreads
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September 20, 2017
THE WONDROUS WORLD OF VIOLET BARNABY - $100 Giveaway!!!
The Wondrous World of Violet Barnaby Violet Barnaby searches for the joy in life after losing her mother in this sweet and funny follow-up to The Charming Life of Izzy Malone. Violet Barnaby is a having a blue Christmas. She’s still grieving the loss of her mother, and to make things worse, her dad has just married Melanie Harmer, a.k.a. the meanest teacher at Dandelion Hollow Middle School. But on the day Violet and her dad are packing up and moving into the new house they’ll share with Melanie and Melanie’s two children, Violet finds a letter her mother wrote to her before she died, asking Violet to enjoy Christmas, along with a Christmas Wish List—things her mom wants her to do during the holiday season. On the list are exactly the kinds of things Violet doesn’t want to do this year, like Be Someone’s Secret Santa; Give Someone the Gift of Your Time: Volunteer; and Bake Christmas Cookies. Violet shows the letter to her friend Izzy’s Aunt Mildred, who calls a meeting of the Charm Girls, a club Izzy and Violet belong to along with their friends, Daisy and Sophia. Aunt Mildred decides she will give them each a charm to put on their bracelet if they do all of the tasks on the Christmas Wish List, which Violet is not too happy about. She’d rather forget about the list completely, but feels compelled to honor her mother’s wishes. And when Izzy’s crush confides a big secret to Violet, Violet feels like she is stuck between her best friend and the boy who she just might have a crush on, too…
Praise for The Wondrous World of Violet Barnaby "[an] emotionally perceptive novel of grief and recovery." - Kirkus You'll fall in love with Violet and love every minute of living in her wondrous world! - Stephanie Faris
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Author Jenny Lundquist Jenny Lundquist was born and raised in Huntington Beach, California, where she spent her time unsuccessfully learning how to surf. When she was younger, she wanted to be either a rock star or a published author. After she taped herself singing and listened to it on playback she decided she'd better opt for the writing route. Jenny is the author of multiple YA and Middle Grade titles including Seeing Cinderella, The Charming Life of Izzy Malone, The Wondrous World of Violet Barnaby and the forthcoming The Carnival of Wishes and Dreams (2019).
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September 18, 2017
COVER REVEAL: SINISTER AND DEAD THINGS by Martina McAtee
Title: Sinister Souls & Dead ThingsAuthor: Martina McAtee Genre: YA Paranormal RomanceHosted by: Lady Amber's PR
Blurb: Seventeen-year-old Ember Lonergan has made her pack a promise: To go after their enemies before their enemies can come for them. It was a bold statement that she has no idea how to back up. She hasn’t mastered driving on the highway, much less how to take down a hostile system of government. What’s worse, half her pack is crazy, and the other half is broken…possibly forever.But none of that matters anymore. Ember isn’t just Ember anymore. Ember and her cousins are the prophesied Trinity, foretold to take down the druids and break the curse that’s plagued witches and reapers for centuries. The Oracle has been gathering their allies—laying the groundwork for their return—for decades, but all of that work is destroyed in an instant when Ember’s betrayed by somebody she thought she could trust. Alliances are crumbling. Humans are missing. People are dying. The High Inquisitor has arrived. Witches have taken over the school, and they are instituting new policies every day. Their new message is clear: If you fight for the Trinity, you burn with the Trinity.
Martina McAtee lives in Jupiter, Florida with her teenage daughter, her best friend, two attack chihuahua's and two shady looking cats. When she isn't writing young adult books about worlds with reapers, zombies, werewolves and other supernatural creatures she's reading or watching shows that involve reapers, zombies, werewolves and other supernatural creatures. Her debut novel Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things released in August of 2015. Her second book in the Dead Things series, Dark Dreams and Dead Things, will release July 15, 2016.Author Links: Facebook: www.facebook.com/MartinaMcAtee1Instagram: www.instagram.com/authormartinamcateeTwitter: www.twitter.com/MartinaMcAtee1Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/MartinaMcAteePinterest: www.pinterest.com/mcateem1221Amazon: http://amzn.to/1rfcFAEFan Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1705944216312868/Newsletter: http://martinamcatee.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=3c510e021d98ce78e1d1ac6d1&id=ca57b53847Web Site: http://www.martinamcatee.com/Buy Links: Children Shouldn’t Play with Dead Things: http://amzn.to/1Z4L4NHDark Dreams and Dead Things: http://amzn.to/1Z4KVtH
BOOK BLITZ: SERAPHINA'S VENGEANCE by Sheena Hutchinson
Title: Seraphina’s VengeanceAuthor: Sheena HutchinsonGenre: YA Paranormal RomanceCover Designer: Cover Me, DarlingHosted by: Lady Amber's PR
Blurb: One year ago, Seraphina’s entire world seemed to have dived into a mythical land over night. She’s somehow even gotten used to the madness of it all. But what happens when the craziness stops? Things become quiet… too quiet.Sera should have known that things weren’t as quiet as they seemed. After one of the best nights of her life, Sera is forced into this treacherous journey to save one of her loved ones.But following the path of evil begins to take its toll on Sera. As she struggles with her own internal dilemmas, Nate starts to take matters into his own hands. When this unseen world finally begins to affect Sera’s emotions and her relationship, can she hold it together to save her loved ones? Will love conquer all? Or will it turn her evil… forever?
Sheena is a born and raised New Yorker, even her writing can’t hide her hard sarcasm. She claims destiny lead her to writing again. She constantly strives to be a positive role model and write stories that empower and inspire. Sheena always roots for the underdog, believes in love at first sight, and that everyone should have their happily ever after. While God is currently writing her love story she continues to put all her time into her writing as she is constantly getting new inspiration. For more on Sheena and her books visit her website www.SheenaHutchinson.com.Author Links: Web: www.SheenaHutchinson.comFacebook: www.Facebook.com/TheSeraphinaSeriesTwitter: www.Twitter.com/Sheena_HutchGoodreads: www.Goodreads.com/SheenaHutchInstagram: www.Instagram.com/Author_SheaAmazon: http://amzn.to/2kEQiXaNewsletter: http://eepurl.com/1QLcnBookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/sheena-hutchinsonBuy Links: Seraphina’s Awakening: http://amzn.to/2lzuzPoSeraphina’s Initiation: http://amzn.to/2m17pTgSeraphina’s Vengeance: http://amzn.to/2vs7qVg
COVER REVEAL: FIERCE TIDES by L.M. Preston
Title: Fierce Tides (Purgatory Reign Series, Book Three)Author: LM PrestonGenre: Urban Fantasy/YA/Romance/ParanormalEditor: Cindy DavisHosted by: Lady Amber's Reviews & PR
Blurb: Peter Saints understood the reason he was hated and hunted by an evil so twisted he had to brace himself to face it. He didn't mind taking his part of the blame of unleashing it. Now he would destroy it for nothing less than to calm the fear he'd seen simmering in Angel's eyes. The love he had for her was boundless, he'd fight anything to heal it, heal her, and free them. This made it personal. He would finish it.
LM. Preston was born in Washington, DC. She loved to create poetry and short-stories as a young girl. A Techie and Educator for over sixteen years, she started writing science fiction under the encouragement of her husband who was a Sci-Fi buff and her four kids. She has an obsessive desire to write and create stories of young people who overcome unbelievable odds. She loves to write while on the porch watching her kids play or when she is traveling, which is another passion that encouraged her writing. In addition to being an author, she's also a Moderator for Yalitchat in 2011, 2012 Vice President of Mid Atlantic Book Association and 2012 co-chair for the Maryland Writer's Conference.Author Links: Amazon: http://amzn.to/2vxZKx9Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3348681.L_M_PrestonWebsite: http://www.lmpreston.com/Blog: www.lmpreston.blogspot.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LM-Preston-Author-Page-127604857259681/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LM_PrestonPre-Order Links: Amazon: http://amzn.to/2frVPLPSmashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/741810Nook: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/%22LM%20Preston%22?Ntk=P_key_Contributor_List&Ns=P_Sales_Rank&Ntx=mode+matchallKobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/search?query=LM%20Preston&fcsearchfield=Author
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GIVEAWAY: H.A.L.F. ORIGINS by Natalie Wright
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OriginsH.A.L.F. Series Book 3by Natalie WrightGenre: YA SciFi Fantasy
Alien predators attack Europe. A deadly virus spawns an epidemic. And a clandestine organization conspires to profit from chaos and forge a New World Order.
In this heart-pounding finale of the award-winning H.A.L.F. series, Tex, Erika and the rest are in a race against time. For months they‘ve fought for their lives. Now they battle to save us all.
Tex and Erika are fugitives again, running for their lives. But when Tex falls gravely ill, a Navajo healer is his only hope for survival. Tex emerges from the ordeal changed in body and mind but with vital information: how to stop the predatory M’Uktah from destroying those he has come to love.
Erika Holt seeks a respite from the constant threats to her life but she’s not about to give up. As she and Tex launch a mission to shut down the galactic highway used by the predatory M'Uktah, she grows closer to her troubled half-human companion. But what about her on-again, off-again boyfriend, Jack?
Jack Wilson, with his new friend Anna Sturgis, is determined to put an end to the Makers’ schemes for world domination. Complicating matters, an anti-viral that could save millions from an alien virus has been stolen.
As both alien and human forces line up against them, the destiny of all mankind is hand the hands of these young warriors. And time is running out.
What Others are Saying about H.A.L.F.: ORIGINS:
“The latest satisfying addition to the H.A.L.F. series has something for everyone: exciting action scenes; great, complex love stories; fascinating new aliens; and relatable teen characters fighting to save the world and find their places in it.” ~Alyssa H., Content Editor, Red Adept Editing
Goodreads* Amazon
The Makers H.A.L.F. Series Book 2
"Conflicts with alien races are given enormous depth in this engrossingly written science fiction novel." ~Forewords Clarion Reviews
Roswell. Area 51. The X-Files.
You've seen the aliens known as "the Greys" in movies and on T.V. But what if everything you think you know about them is wrong?
And what if the Greys are only the beginning?
On a nondescript planet on the far side of the galaxy, the M'Uktah have evolved from a wolf-like predatory creature into a highly advanced species that has mastered intergalactic travel. They are cultured. Refined.
And hungry...
Wright's epic and much anticipated follow up to her multiple award-winning debut Sci Fi novel H.A.L.F.: The Deep Beneath :
The Deep Beneath , Runner Up in the Beach Book FestivalFinalist, Wishing Shelf Book Awards Semi-Finalist, Kindle Review Book Awards and Library Journal pick for curated Shelf-e library collection
Goodreads * Amazon
The Deep BeneathH.A.L.F. Series Book 1
Can a Human-Alien Hybrid, Created to be a Weapon, Save us from a Secret War we Don't Know is Coming?Library Journal eBook SelectionH.A.L.F. (Human Alien Life Form) #9 is the product of genetic engineering, the union of human and alien DNA. Created to be a weapon in a secret war we don't know is coming, he proved too powerful to control. He has lived for seventeen years in an underground lab, sedated and trained to be a cold-blooded killing machine.But H.A.L.F. 9 has escaped the lab and the sedation has worn off. He has never been more alive. More powerful. Or more deadly.While H.A.L.F. 9 revels in his newfound freedom, Erika Holt relaxes in the desert with friends. But a typical Saturday night soon erupts into chaos when fate brings her together with H.A.L.F. 9. Erika is forced to make a choice that will irretrievably change her life. If she chooses to help H.A.L.F. 9 escape, her fate will become intertwined with his in what will become an intergalactic adventure. Little do any of them know that their actions trigger a vast New World Order conspiracy which began after the UFO crash in Roswell in 1947. Will H.A.L.F. 9 be reeled back in, once again forced to do the bidding of the Makers? And will any of them survive the dangers of The Deep Beneath them?Award-Winning Sci Fi Appropriate for the Entire FamilySilver Medalist, Wishing Shelf Book AwardsSemi-Finalist, Kindle Review Book AwardsRunner-Up, Beach Book Festival AwardsLibrary Journal choice for the curated Self-E Library Collection˃˃˃ What Readers Say About The Deep Beneath:"The action is great, and the scene with the alien spaceship was crazy good. I found the ending to be quite surprising. It definitely made me want to read the next one to see what happens both above ground and below. I recommend this to all fans of sci-fi adventures." ~C.J. Anaya, Best Selling Author of The Healer Series"Once I began, I couldn't put it down. It's well-written, fast-paced, and the characters are believable. I highly recommend this book and anxiously await book 2!" ~M. Williams"Extremely exciting and fast-paced story that sucked me in its sci-fi vortex and wouldn't let me go. H. A. L. F. 9 is probably my favorite alien hybrid of all time. Can't wait for the next book!" ~Ms. I Read to EscapeGoodreads* Amazon
Natalie is the author of the award-winning science fiction series H.A.L.F., and The Akasha Chronicles, a popular young adult fantasy trilogy with over
2 Million
reads on Wattpad. She lives in Tucson, Arizona with her husband, teen daughter, and two cat overlords.
Natalie spends her time writing, reading, geeking out over nerd culture and cool science, and meeting readers and fans at book festivals and comic cons throughout the western United States. Natalie appears frequently on radio, podcasts and vlogs such as The Speculative Fiction Cantina, Front Row Geeks and iHeart Radio.
Website* Facebook* Twitter * Pinterest* Google+ * Amazon* Goodreads
Follow the tour HEREfor exclusive excerpts, guest posts and a giveaway!
In celebration of the release of ORIGINS, the third and final book in the H.A.L.F. series, all pre-order customers have the opportunity to receive the following exclusive goodies:
A full-color, digital book extra, Lost Chapter and Cut Scenes. This book contains the author’s commentary on cut scenes as well as photos illustrations. This book is only available to pre-order customers.A video retrospective of the H.A.L.F. series, complete with “soundtrack” for the series, an author interview, and tons of photos and illustrations documenting the series.
INSTRUCTIONS :
It’s simple to obtain the goods. All a customer has to do is:
Buy the book in any format. Digital, paperback, hardcover, or audiobook, and at any retailer.
Email a copy of the receipt (again, in any format—photo, screenshot, email receipt, etc.). Email the receipt to: half.origins.book@gmail.com
That’s it. The author or her representative will follow-up and send the customer the awesome goodness of free gifts!
Additionally, every pre-order customer that avails themselves of the pre-order giveaway will automatically be entered into the ORIGINSLaunch Mega Giveaway and have the chance to win the following:
GRAND PRIZE : 1 Winner will receive the following: $100 Amazon Giftcard + Signed, Hardcover copies of the entire 3-book H.A.L.F. series + branded book swag, including metal bookmarks, complete set of H.A.L.F. Character Trading Cards®, keychain, and buttons + non-branded, retail swag themed to the book. Retail value of this prize is $240+
FIRST PRIZE : 1 Winner will receive: $25 Amazon Giftcard + Signed, Paperback copies of the entire 3-book H.A.L.F. series + branded swag (as listed above) + non-branded swag. Retail value of this prize is $75+
10 Runner-Up Prizes : 10 Winners will receive: A gifted copy of Amazon Kindle version of an eBook of the reader’s choice from among Natalie Wright’s published, single-book works (Emily’s House, Emily’s Trial, Emily’s Heart, The Deep Beneath, The Makers, or ORIGINS). Retail value of this prize if between 99¢ to $3.99 (depending on book chosen and price at the time gifted).
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OriginsH.A.L.F. Series Book 3by Natalie WrightGenre: YA SciFi Fantasy
Alien predators attack Europe. A deadly virus spawns an epidemic. And a clandestine organization conspires to profit from chaos and forge a New World Order.
In this heart-pounding finale of the award-winning H.A.L.F. series, Tex, Erika and the rest are in a race against time. For months they‘ve fought for their lives. Now they battle to save us all.
Tex and Erika are fugitives again, running for their lives. But when Tex falls gravely ill, a Navajo healer is his only hope for survival. Tex emerges from the ordeal changed in body and mind but with vital information: how to stop the predatory M’Uktah from destroying those he has come to love.
Erika Holt seeks a respite from the constant threats to her life but she’s not about to give up. As she and Tex launch a mission to shut down the galactic highway used by the predatory M'Uktah, she grows closer to her troubled half-human companion. But what about her on-again, off-again boyfriend, Jack?
Jack Wilson, with his new friend Anna Sturgis, is determined to put an end to the Makers’ schemes for world domination. Complicating matters, an anti-viral that could save millions from an alien virus has been stolen.
As both alien and human forces line up against them, the destiny of all mankind is hand the hands of these young warriors. And time is running out.
What Others are Saying about H.A.L.F.: ORIGINS:
“The latest satisfying addition to the H.A.L.F. series has something for everyone: exciting action scenes; great, complex love stories; fascinating new aliens; and relatable teen characters fighting to save the world and find their places in it.” ~Alyssa H., Content Editor, Red Adept Editing
Goodreads* Amazon
The Makers H.A.L.F. Series Book 2
"Conflicts with alien races are given enormous depth in this engrossingly written science fiction novel." ~Forewords Clarion ReviewsRoswell. Area 51. The X-Files.
You've seen the aliens known as "the Greys" in movies and on T.V. But what if everything you think you know about them is wrong?
And what if the Greys are only the beginning?
On a nondescript planet on the far side of the galaxy, the M'Uktah have evolved from a wolf-like predatory creature into a highly advanced species that has mastered intergalactic travel. They are cultured. Refined.
And hungry...
Wright's epic and much anticipated follow up to her multiple award-winning debut Sci Fi novel H.A.L.F.: The Deep Beneath :
The Deep Beneath , Runner Up in the Beach Book FestivalFinalist, Wishing Shelf Book Awards Semi-Finalist, Kindle Review Book Awards and Library Journal pick for curated Shelf-e library collection
Goodreads * Amazon
The Deep BeneathH.A.L.F. Series Book 1
Can a Human-Alien Hybrid, Created to be a Weapon, Save us from a Secret War we Don't Know is Coming?Library Journal eBook SelectionH.A.L.F. (Human Alien Life Form) #9 is the product of genetic engineering, the union of human and alien DNA. Created to be a weapon in a secret war we don't know is coming, he proved too powerful to control. He has lived for seventeen years in an underground lab, sedated and trained to be a cold-blooded killing machine.But H.A.L.F. 9 has escaped the lab and the sedation has worn off. He has never been more alive. More powerful. Or more deadly.While H.A.L.F. 9 revels in his newfound freedom, Erika Holt relaxes in the desert with friends. But a typical Saturday night soon erupts into chaos when fate brings her together with H.A.L.F. 9. Erika is forced to make a choice that will irretrievably change her life. If she chooses to help H.A.L.F. 9 escape, her fate will become intertwined with his in what will become an intergalactic adventure. Little do any of them know that their actions trigger a vast New World Order conspiracy which began after the UFO crash in Roswell in 1947. Will H.A.L.F. 9 be reeled back in, once again forced to do the bidding of the Makers? And will any of them survive the dangers of The Deep Beneath them?Award-Winning Sci Fi Appropriate for the Entire FamilySilver Medalist, Wishing Shelf Book AwardsSemi-Finalist, Kindle Review Book AwardsRunner-Up, Beach Book Festival AwardsLibrary Journal choice for the curated Self-E Library Collection˃˃˃ What Readers Say About The Deep Beneath:"The action is great, and the scene with the alien spaceship was crazy good. I found the ending to be quite surprising. It definitely made me want to read the next one to see what happens both above ground and below. I recommend this to all fans of sci-fi adventures." ~C.J. Anaya, Best Selling Author of The Healer Series"Once I began, I couldn't put it down. It's well-written, fast-paced, and the characters are believable. I highly recommend this book and anxiously await book 2!" ~M. Williams"Extremely exciting and fast-paced story that sucked me in its sci-fi vortex and wouldn't let me go. H. A. L. F. 9 is probably my favorite alien hybrid of all time. Can't wait for the next book!" ~Ms. I Read to EscapeGoodreads* Amazon
Natalie is the author of the award-winning science fiction series H.A.L.F., and The Akasha Chronicles, a popular young adult fantasy trilogy with over
2 Million
reads on Wattpad. She lives in Tucson, Arizona with her husband, teen daughter, and two cat overlords.Natalie spends her time writing, reading, geeking out over nerd culture and cool science, and meeting readers and fans at book festivals and comic cons throughout the western United States. Natalie appears frequently on radio, podcasts and vlogs such as The Speculative Fiction Cantina, Front Row Geeks and iHeart Radio.
Website* Facebook* Twitter * Pinterest* Google+ * Amazon* Goodreads
Follow the tour HEREfor exclusive excerpts, guest posts and a giveaway!
In celebration of the release of ORIGINS, the third and final book in the H.A.L.F. series, all pre-order customers have the opportunity to receive the following exclusive goodies:A full-color, digital book extra, Lost Chapter and Cut Scenes. This book contains the author’s commentary on cut scenes as well as photos illustrations. This book is only available to pre-order customers.A video retrospective of the H.A.L.F. series, complete with “soundtrack” for the series, an author interview, and tons of photos and illustrations documenting the series.
INSTRUCTIONS :
It’s simple to obtain the goods. All a customer has to do is:
Buy the book in any format. Digital, paperback, hardcover, or audiobook, and at any retailer.
Email a copy of the receipt (again, in any format—photo, screenshot, email receipt, etc.). Email the receipt to: half.origins.book@gmail.com
That’s it. The author or her representative will follow-up and send the customer the awesome goodness of free gifts!
Additionally, every pre-order customer that avails themselves of the pre-order giveaway will automatically be entered into the ORIGINSLaunch Mega Giveaway and have the chance to win the following:
GRAND PRIZE : 1 Winner will receive the following: $100 Amazon Giftcard + Signed, Hardcover copies of the entire 3-book H.A.L.F. series + branded book swag, including metal bookmarks, complete set of H.A.L.F. Character Trading Cards®, keychain, and buttons + non-branded, retail swag themed to the book. Retail value of this prize is $240+
FIRST PRIZE : 1 Winner will receive: $25 Amazon Giftcard + Signed, Paperback copies of the entire 3-book H.A.L.F. series + branded swag (as listed above) + non-branded swag. Retail value of this prize is $75+
10 Runner-Up Prizes : 10 Winners will receive: A gifted copy of Amazon Kindle version of an eBook of the reader’s choice from among Natalie Wright’s published, single-book works (Emily’s House, Emily’s Trial, Emily’s Heart, The Deep Beneath, The Makers, or ORIGINS). Retail value of this prize if between 99¢ to $3.99 (depending on book chosen and price at the time gifted).
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September 16, 2017
BOOK REVIEW: THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY by Douglas Adams
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THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY
Douglas Adams
Random House
MY REVIEW:
Arthur Dent is a fairly ordinary human who lives in Great Britain. On Earth. One day he finds that his home is about to be bulldozed to make way for a highway to be built. But there are worse things afoot. The entire Earth is about to be destroyed by aliens to make way for an intergalactic superhighway.
Just before the Earth vanishes, Arthur is whisked away to safety by his friend Ford Prefect, who is actually an alien himself. They end up on a stolen space ship piloted by the rogue President of the Universe, Zaphod Beeblebrox, who is in search of an extinct planet long believed to be a myth.
I'm sure I must have read this decades ago, but I read this recently to my 9-year-old son. The zany story made him laugh out loud. His often confused expression made me laugh out loud. This is one of the most clever and witty books I've ever read, but I honestly couldn't tell you what it's all about. I have no idea. It's just weird. Funny. Odd. And different than any other book that's ever been written.
If you've managed to survive this long without reading The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, then maybe it's high time you did.
CONTENT REVIEW:
Profanity: Moderate (Occasional)
Sexuality: None
Violence: Mild
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THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXYDouglas Adams
Random House
MY REVIEW:
Arthur Dent is a fairly ordinary human who lives in Great Britain. On Earth. One day he finds that his home is about to be bulldozed to make way for a highway to be built. But there are worse things afoot. The entire Earth is about to be destroyed by aliens to make way for an intergalactic superhighway.
Just before the Earth vanishes, Arthur is whisked away to safety by his friend Ford Prefect, who is actually an alien himself. They end up on a stolen space ship piloted by the rogue President of the Universe, Zaphod Beeblebrox, who is in search of an extinct planet long believed to be a myth.
I'm sure I must have read this decades ago, but I read this recently to my 9-year-old son. The zany story made him laugh out loud. His often confused expression made me laugh out loud. This is one of the most clever and witty books I've ever read, but I honestly couldn't tell you what it's all about. I have no idea. It's just weird. Funny. Odd. And different than any other book that's ever been written.
If you've managed to survive this long without reading The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, then maybe it's high time you did.
CONTENT REVIEW:
Profanity: Moderate (Occasional)
Sexuality: None
Violence: Mild
