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Ivy Introspective
(The Chronicles of Alice and Ivy #2)
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In a world that doesn’t understand her, how can she grow?
Ivy Knight lives her life in a blur of confusion as the world passes her by in a tumultuous melody. She isn’t the perfect daughter or student, but as long as she can be with her family, she doesn’t mind watching rather than living.
Mrs. Chattoway treasures both of her granddaughters now that they’re reunited. When Ivy ...more
Ivy Knight lives her life in a blur of confusion as the world passes her by in a tumultuous melody. She isn’t the perfect daughter or student, but as long as she can be with her family, she doesn’t mind watching rather than living.
Mrs. Chattoway treasures both of her granddaughters now that they’re reunited. When Ivy ...more
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I agree that IvIn can stand alone and be fine. Though there are a few things that are clearer when you read TDS.
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Mar 25, 2020
Kellyn Roth
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it was amazing
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Ivy Introspective is now available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BXM8C32
I'm super excited about this book! I can't believe it's finally out in its final form!
For the time being, at least, it is free on Kindle Unlimited. ;-)
Enjoy!
TTFN!
~Kell~ ...more
I'm super excited about this book! I can't believe it's finally out in its final form!
For the time being, at least, it is free on Kindle Unlimited. ;-)
Enjoy!
TTFN!
~Kell~ ...more
May 18, 2017
Victoria Lynn
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it was amazing
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review of another edition
Shelves:
historical-fiction
This book was such a delightful tale with endearing characters and lovely writing. I can't wait to review it further upon publication!
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Oct 22, 2016
Kellyn Roth
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it was amazing
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
girls 12-18
It's probably cheating just a bit to rate your own book five stars ... but oh well. Everyone else is doing it, so I'll continue on until Goodreads bans me. ;)
The second book in The Chronicles of Alice and Ivy follows the story of Ivy Knight, Alice's younger sister. This Christian Historical novel can be read as a standalone. Recommended for ages 12-18.
I'd never intended to write about Ivy, so this was an interesting book to write! I actually had to come up with something for once instead of just ...more
The second book in The Chronicles of Alice and Ivy follows the story of Ivy Knight, Alice's younger sister. This Christian Historical novel can be read as a standalone. Recommended for ages 12-18.
I'd never intended to write about Ivy, so this was an interesting book to write! I actually had to come up with something for once instead of just ...more
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12-year old Ivy struggles to get along as easily as her twin sister Alice at Pearlbelle Park their new home. When her parents hear of a boarding school, McCale House, they decide to send her there, where a doctor can work out the best way to draw Ivy out of her own mind.
I LOVED the characters found in Book 1: The Dressmaker's Secret and you can read my review here. I quite welcomed the opportunity to return to Alice and Ivy's world. From the sta ...more
Nov 14, 2017
Lindsey (Books for Christian Girls)
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About this book:
“Trapped in a world where she doesn't belong, twelve-year-old Ivy struggles to keep her head above water as her simplicity is brought to light by her new position as a young lady growing up at Pearlbelle Park.
After much thought, Ivy's parents decide to send her to McCale House, a boarding school in Scotland for girls and boys like her. However, scared and worried away from her beloved mother, sister, and nurse, Ivy can't seem to focus.
Will Ivy ever learn what Dr. McCale is try ...more
“Trapped in a world where she doesn't belong, twelve-year-old Ivy struggles to keep her head above water as her simplicity is brought to light by her new position as a young lady growing up at Pearlbelle Park.
After much thought, Ivy's parents decide to send her to McCale House, a boarding school in Scotland for girls and boys like her. However, scared and worried away from her beloved mother, sister, and nurse, Ivy can't seem to focus.
Will Ivy ever learn what Dr. McCale is try ...more
First off, bravo!!!! Encore!!! Amazing job, Kellyn! These books have to be among my favorite historical novels I've read. I enjoyed this one a bit more than I did The Dressmaker's Secret, but they both reminded me somewhat of A Little Princess. Maybe it's the setting, or the time period, or the sweet little girls (or all three), but I LOVED it. A Little Princess has always been a favorite for me, and the relation of the books to it but also how they were different made it a splendid read.
The pl ...more
The pl ...more
FTC Disclosure: I was an editor on this book. No review was required. These are my honest thoughts.
Such a charmer! I simply adored Ivy’s story. There were lovely surprises and shocking moments and wonderful twists. The pacing was great, and I really enjoyed the characters, especially Ivy and Violet and Jordy and Nora. The journey of discovery within these pages was lovely and kept my interest throughout. This was exactly the story Ivy deserved, and I’m so happy that the series is continuing. I w ...more
Such a charmer! I simply adored Ivy’s story. There were lovely surprises and shocking moments and wonderful twists. The pacing was great, and I really enjoyed the characters, especially Ivy and Violet and Jordy and Nora. The journey of discovery within these pages was lovely and kept my interest throughout. This was exactly the story Ivy deserved, and I’m so happy that the series is continuing. I w ...more
Review and rating to come closer to publication. Though I wish said publication could come sooner!
I am planning on following Kellyn Roth through her career. She is a model of finding your passion and pursuing it. Wow, she is a teenager on a mission. This is Book 2 of the Chronicles of Alice and Ivy. One of my favorite passages is "...when they sense that the grownup in charge of them is tingling all over with anticipation, worry, doubt, and all those splendid emotions that keep the soul walking through glass." I look forward to the next book in the series.
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Oh, this is SUCH a dear book! Definitely one of my favorites that I’ve read this year. I have a feeling it will make my top 3 at the end of the year! These characters are just so authentic and downright HUGGABLE. The story is sweet and wonderful with a hint of heartrending here and there. The topic is fresh and focused, and I love that it was an exploration of mental illness and learning disabilities that was chose as a representation of the realities of living with those conditions versus anoth
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Apr 06, 2019
Mya Gray
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really liked it
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indie-published
4 Stars
I loved this! Ivy is such a sweet and interesting main character. I loved her and Violet’s friendship and the way Ivy grew while she was at the McCale House. Her perspective was well done.
The only thing I didn’t love is how a certain ship turned out in the end. It seemed a little rushed and unauthentic. But overall this was a great read and I’m looking forward to the next one!
I loved this! Ivy is such a sweet and interesting main character. I loved her and Violet’s friendship and the way Ivy grew while she was at the McCale House. Her perspective was well done.
The only thing I didn’t love is how a certain ship turned out in the end. It seemed a little rushed and unauthentic. But overall this was a great read and I’m looking forward to the next one!
Feb 12, 2018
Loretta Marchize
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it was amazing
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review of another edition
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First of all, can I just say that Kellyn did a great job of writing Ivy and Violet? Violet is just wonderful (well, not in that way) she's fully developed, has issues, but isn't always just an angry person.
Jordy was interesting, but we don't find out much about him. Maybe we will in the future? (Kellyn?)
Ivy.... oh Ivy is amazing. I love that she doesn't always know what's going on even when the reader does. I love that she (view spoiler) I love ...more
Jordy was interesting, but we don't find out much about him. Maybe we will in the future? (Kellyn?)
Ivy.... oh Ivy is amazing. I love that she doesn't always know what's going on even when the reader does. I love that she (view spoiler) I love ...more
Wow, this book was good. Probably my favorite of the whole series.
Review:
Ivy Introspective is about Ivy, who has high-functioning autism. I wasn’t really sure how this would play out at first, but my doubts died away pretty quick, because Kellyn wrote about Ivy’s condition with a really soft hand that wasn’t condescending at all + with a familiarity of that subject, which I was very appreciative of.
Also, in the story Ivy gets sent to a boarding school named McCale House (not a spoiler- it’s in t ...more
Review:
Ivy Introspective is about Ivy, who has high-functioning autism. I wasn’t really sure how this would play out at first, but my doubts died away pretty quick, because Kellyn wrote about Ivy’s condition with a really soft hand that wasn’t condescending at all + with a familiarity of that subject, which I was very appreciative of.
Also, in the story Ivy gets sent to a boarding school named McCale House (not a spoiler- it’s in t ...more
Pls first go read my review of book one because I said all the important stuff about plot and writing there. Here I am just saying a couple of things about the characters.
In book two, there is Ivy's pov, and again, I was slightly skeptical, wondering how that would come out. Ivy is, after all, a bit more simple minded than others. WELL I NEED NOT HAVE WORRIED. IT WAS TERRIFIC. No less interesting than Alice's.
Another thing about book two. We have the perspective and story of Mr. Parker, who is a ...more
In book two, there is Ivy's pov, and again, I was slightly skeptical, wondering how that would come out. Ivy is, after all, a bit more simple minded than others. WELL I NEED NOT HAVE WORRIED. IT WAS TERRIFIC. No less interesting than Alice's.
Another thing about book two. We have the perspective and story of Mr. Parker, who is a ...more
i'm not crying, you're crying. (that's a lie i'm totally crying)
"Could you back up and explain a little bit?"
"About what?"
"The talking river!"
"It's a fairytale. I don't have to explain."
This was so WHOLESOME. my HEART. I'm EMOTIONAL.
Okay hold on let's get a hold of ourselves here.
So this was pretty much perfect. A couple of years ago, I read At Her Fingertips and Beyond Her Calling and fell in love with both of them. (And yes, I read The Dressmaker's Secret too) But somehow this one got mi ...more
"Could you back up and explain a little bit?"
"About what?"
"The talking river!"
"It's a fairytale. I don't have to explain."
This was so WHOLESOME. my HEART. I'm EMOTIONAL.
Okay hold on let's get a hold of ourselves here.
So this was pretty much perfect. A couple of years ago, I read At Her Fingertips and Beyond Her Calling and fell in love with both of them. (And yes, I read The Dressmaker's Secret too) But somehow this one got mi ...more
This book was so sweet and gave me all sorts of good feels by the end (especially about Jordy...let's all just fangirl over him, shall we?). I loved Ivy--so sweet and just trying to figure out things. (view spoiler) And then Violet was so harsh and yet broken and she just needs a hug. And then Jordy was so awesome, and I want to actually meet him 'cause he'd be so
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I *love* this book! It's kind of something I've never seen before because neurologically atypical MC in HISTORICAL CHRISTIAN FICTION doesn't happen so often? But this was INCREDIBLY well done and just ADORABLE and I can't even.
*offers Kellyn all the stars* ...more
*offers Kellyn all the stars* ...more
Dang, I'm just getting emotional, which is weird. :P Alright, so Ivy Introspective is the sequel to The Dressmaker's Secret, focusing on 12 year old Ivy as opposed to The Dressmaker's Secret which had Alice as the main character. This one was naturally, stronger in some points and weaker in others .... I liked it quite a bit more than the original The Dressmaker's Secret, but probably about equal with the updated one? Anyway ...
STUFFS THAT NEED MENTIONING
- The characters are smol beans who n ...more
STUFFS THAT NEED MENTIONING
- The characters are smol beans who n ...more
Wow! Really impressed! While this sometimes is a sorrowful tale, it's also quite a cozy read. I think this sequel is even better than the first book in the series. Perhaps it's just because I could connect better with the characters through Ivy's perspective. (And still, what a beautiful cover these books have!)
Ivy's family knows she was born simple, that she "struggles to cope with the world". Her senses are very, well, sensitive -- to things like loud noise, bright lights, or being overwhelme ...more
Ivy's family knows she was born simple, that she "struggles to cope with the world". Her senses are very, well, sensitive -- to things like loud noise, bright lights, or being overwhelme ...more
In this series, Kellyn Roth has created realistic characters navigating believable scenarios. In this second book, we learn more about Ivy, what she is dealing with, and what is going on in her head. It was such a pleasure to watch her grow as I read this book.
Miss Roth delicately deals with things like abuse and mental issues through her characters during a point in time where not much was known about them, much less discussed or dealt with. I appreciate her approach to these subjects and how ...more
Miss Roth delicately deals with things like abuse and mental issues through her characters during a point in time where not much was known about them, much less discussed or dealt with. I appreciate her approach to these subjects and how ...more
Wow, it was hard to decide whether to give this four or five stars, honestly. But I think it deserves the honor. Ms. Roth is an excellent author and this is really a step up from The Dressmaker's Secret, in my opinion. Ivy is a much more relatable character, the story is more gripping and emotional, and I was not expecting such a character like Violet. Roth does an excellent job with Violet's character. She's probably my favorite character in the book. <3 The book isn't preachy either. I think y
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Well, I finally finished this! ;)
The Characters:
Ivy - she's so sweet!! I honestly like her more than Alice! :p Her attitude is so sweet and (view spoiler)
Violet - *coughs* She has some difficulties, but I still liked her!
Posy - :D
Mr. Parker - what can I say? I have to be honest and say I like him, but he still drove me crazy too! And what flirt! (view spoiler)
Miss Selle - she had a serious an ...more
The Characters:
Ivy - she's so sweet!! I honestly like her more than Alice! :p Her attitude is so sweet and (view spoiler)
Violet - *coughs* She has some difficulties, but I still liked her!
Posy - :D
Mr. Parker - what can I say? I have to be honest and say I like him, but he still drove me crazy too! And what flirt! (view spoiler)
Miss Selle - she had a serious an ...more
I wasn't sure what to expect after reading the first book in the series, but I was pleasantly surprised! The characters were just as endearing as I remembered them, and Violet's character was very developed and interesting, which I liked. The only thing I didn't like was the subplot of Miss Selle. I just couldn't seem to keep interested in it. But other than that, it was a delightful read! 😊
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Previous books in this series:
The Dressmaker's Secret by Kellyn Roth (Alice and Ivy #1)
This was such a sweet book! I didn't know how much I would like reading a book from the perspective of Ivy, since I enjoyed Alice's so much; however, it was done super well! It never felt slow or stilted, and I actually really fell in love with Ivy's narration style!
Overall, I think I liked this story line better than Alice's (from book 1): the storyline and narrative was a lot more internal (i.e., happening i ...more
The Dressmaker's Secret by Kellyn Roth (Alice and Ivy #1)
This was such a sweet book! I didn't know how much I would like reading a book from the perspective of Ivy, since I enjoyed Alice's so much; however, it was done super well! It never felt slow or stilted, and I actually really fell in love with Ivy's narration style!
Overall, I think I liked this story line better than Alice's (from book 1): the storyline and narrative was a lot more internal (i.e., happening i ...more
So, I freely admit that I waited much too long after reading The Dressmaker's Secret before I picked this one up, but I was a little disconcerted at the way it picked up where the other left off without much explanation at all. I found myself not remembering several important things--like how old Alice and Ivy were supposed to be or who exactly Mr. Parker was--that weren't explained until well into the book. I know it's my fault for taking so long, but a bit of a refresher would have been helpfu
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As an educator I like to see people of differing abilities represented in the books I read. In Ivy Introspective Ivy has a hard time relating to people. Author Kellyn Roth doesn’t specify a diagnosis for Ivy but to me she displays traits of having Autism Spectrum Disorder. Since Ivy Introspective is set in the Victorian Era, Roth did research into the time period in order to accurately portray the setting. She admits in her note at the end that while she could find no evidence of anything like t
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Ivy Knight has never been normal. For the majority of her life, people have put her down as “simple”, unable to truly cope with the world. This is normal for Ivy, but it disturbs her because all she really wants is to be loved. With all the recent changes in her life, however, she begins to doubt her mother’s love. Then her parents send her with her grandmother to an experimental school in Scotland, where the teachers can hopefully teach her how to “be Ivy”. Ivy doubts they can actually help her
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Young ladies will love Kellyn’s work, adore the characters (I have a feeling a certain fellow known as Jordy will gain special status), and learn valuable truths about mental illness. In my Virtuous Girls ministry, I work with girls around 8-14, and they would fall in love with Ivy’s sweet spirit and relate to her insecurities.
I also believe this sweet book will help readers appreciate the real struggles of mental illness.Kellyn is honest about how God doesn’t necessarily take our struggles away ...more
I also believe this sweet book will help readers appreciate the real struggles of mental illness.Kellyn is honest about how God doesn’t necessarily take our struggles away ...more
This was a very enjoyable book and i look forward to the next two in the series. The characters were well written and interesting, especially Violet. Interesting time period and subject that I don’t often see in historical fiction.
Huge love for Ivy!
Kelly Roth hit it out of the park again with book 2 in the Alice and Ivy chronicles. Wonderful to see the inside workings of Ivy's mind. ...more
Kelly Roth hit it out of the park again with book 2 in the Alice and Ivy chronicles. Wonderful to see the inside workings of Ivy's mind. ...more
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Kellyn Roth is a Christian historical women's fiction and romance author. Sound boring? Well, she includes lots of adorable children and mischievous animals—as well as a generous dose of BBC-style drama.
Kell lives on a ranch in North-Eastern Oregon with her family, crazy border collies, conceited fluffy cat, and assorted cows and chickens.
Other than authoring, she blogs, teaches young writers to
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