I also loved someone whose spirit is just like the little prince
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This book puts life into perspective.  I also loved someone whose spirit is just like the little prince.  When they are in your life, the world is full of color.  Without them,.....  I had tears in my eyes for the majority of the book.  Don't miss this this genuine story.
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Without giving too much away, its hard to explain this lovely fairy tale! But its a nice light read, very heartwarming and a joy to follow. I enjoyed the story, which has a different feel due to the Prince being a female, which I was a bit concerned about at first, but it works so well, and explores the early sexuality of the main characters with a quiet dignity and respect. Well done and worth reading.
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Brynn of Haversey is a spirit whisperer. She has the ability to see and speak to the dead, she can send them to the afterlife. Brynn is a beautiful, curvy small half-breed angel with wings twice her size causing her to be a walking accident. Two left feet doesn't begin to describe her endearing clumsiness. She's an average whisperer who has applied to the prestigious Royal College each year since she reached the age to attend. Each year she has been turned down and this is her last chance. After banishing 2 nasty spirits and retrieving the ghost of a former whisperer on a personal mission for the Queen, Brynn now has her admittance. However, it didn't come as expected. She will be attending with her handler, Jasinda and 3 ghosts who have attached themselves to her. Her lifelong best friend and crush, Crown Prince Air, his cousin the former whisperer Elijah, and a palace thief who holds the Queen's secrets, Talon. Once at the College, Brynn picks up 2 more ghosts. She has also caught the attention of a Traveller's Guild Master, a Griffin, Vexer. While attending classes as a first-year Brynn has a secret assignment directly from the Queen. She is to successfully cast a resurrection spell. Originally, it was to bring back the Queen's family, which now includes the Crown Prince, but also includes Brynn's "boyfriends". To further complicate her crazy life she now knows that she received two blessings, not one from the gods. She has no idea how to use the second blessing and it puts a deadly target on her back.

Imaginative. Creative. Unique. Amusing. Whimsical. Sexy. Touching. Heartfelt. Exceptional. These are only a few of the adjectives I can use to describe this new series by CM Stunich. This is easily one of my favorite books by this author and since I love her work, this is truly saying something. The characters are fantastic. Brynn has so much potential. I love the tiny little, top-heavy whisperer. Each time she causes a mini-disaster I smile. I grew attached to her as quickly as the ghosts. Her capacity for love, her self-doubt, her heartbreak, her loyalty to Jas, her hatred for Felixa (me too), her amusement for dry jokes, and her desire for her men all resonated with me. I share her desperation to pull off the resurrection spell. Air, Eli, and Vex are delicious. I love the history Brynn and Air share even if I am not a fan of some of his behavior. Eli gives me the warm fuzzies. Everything about this arrogant man appeals to me. And Vex seems to be male/griffin perfection. I'm not sure how to feel about the others yet but they certainly make it interesting!

Then ... Ship. Ship. Flubbing ship. The Ending. CM ranks among the elite as a Queen of Cliffhangers and this one actually made me lose a feather. I loved this book and am eagerly waiting for the next one.
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I'm in tears at the end of this beautiful story. I only wish there were more chapters. Mayte's sincere words of life with Prince will resonate in your soul; not only as a glimpse into his personality through her own experiences, but through connecting on a personal level with her. I felt a sort of sisterhood of grief shared with her as she described her losses and heartbreak; her triumph and resilience. This is the furthest from a "tell all" book about life with a famous artist. Mayte is very tasteful in what she chooses to share and what to keep sacred. Instead, it's a story of first love, heartbreak, and those beautiful synchronicities of the universe which bring us to exactly where we belong. All I can say is: thank you, Mayte, for being so vulnerable and open enough to invite us into all of it. Words cannot express my overwhelming gratitude
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I've had this book on my radar for awhile now.  My library got it in as an e-audio book (I check it out online and downloaded to my ipod).  I was a little hesitant to this, but really wanted to read it.  While, I'm not sure about the person who read the story (I thought she was ok, my husband thought she was awful), I loved the story itself.  It had a wonderful fairytale feel.  Lucinda was a wonderful narrative.  I loved watching her grapple with who she really was and making her place in a world that was rightfully hers.  Once she set her eyes on what she wanted, she never stopped until she achieved it.  Her companion, Peter, was the most interesting side-kick.  I found myself actually laughing out loud at some of the exchanges between and Lucinda and Peter.  He's a thief by nature, but has a heartfelt goal.  I'm not sure he deserved his fairytale ending, it seemed way to convenient.  But, it wrapped up the story in a nice little bow.  The prince, Gregor, I wasn't quite sure of.  I was so afraid he was going to walk away from what he truly wanted, all because of his title.  The only thing I wish was that we got to know Beryl and her world a little more.  I didn't get enough.  Overall, an enchanting story that I would recommend to anyone who likes fairy tales and maybe even historical fiction mixed with fantasy (it had a historical fiction feel even if it's not based on any fact).
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Wow- I didn't know quite what I was getting myself into when I started this book, but Im so glad I did! I remember really liking this authors fairytale retellings, although I had only read the first three books in this series and its been a couple years since I last read one. I don't know why I didn't keep reading them- they are masterfully crafted stories and I absolutely LOVED this one!

Gemma is such a strong character. I admired and loved her sense of honor and integrity. She demonstrated over and over her kindness and selflessness by sacrificing herself for others sakes. The relationships she developed as a result were so satisfying and endearing. I loved the way Rumpelstiltskin was a part of this story. I don't want to give anything away, but his character was a perfect touch to this fairy tale.

The romance was sweet. I truly loved it and the bit of humor that these two had in their interactions. A great book, and now I need to go read more in the series!!
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As the parent of a child with a disability, this childrens book about a little boy with Down Syndrome is a welcome sight. With beautifully colored illustrations and language that flows along as smoothly as a babbling brook, this story will captivate and enchant your little ones. It gently tells of a family full of love and acceptance, and how those qualities embody Prince Noah, allowing him to see beyond the physical appearance and into the heart of a knight called Scarface, who was perceived as evil.

I highly recommend this book to any parent or grandparent who wants to teach their children compassion toward others whom God has made different, or even those who have been scarred from an injury.

Handlebar Publishing sent me a copy for review purposes only. No compensation has been received.
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This is a story of a small child who must learn to live again after the  tragic loss of her mother.  She must face her grief alone as her father  distances himself from her, expecting her to deal with it with the help of  her aunt and cousins.  The story is so well done that you feel her pain  right along side her.  I found myself calling to her to comfort her as her  mother would do.  She goes to the depths of despair, all the while  believing in the goodness of the Lord and the love of her mother, and that  is what saves her in the end.  I felt as though I had been through an  emotional wringer and had come out better for it, and my faith in the human  spirit was strengthened by the spirit of a little child. I loved it!  END
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The little boy in this book reminds me very much of my 4-year-old (one of my 3 boys), and I love reading it to him.  Perhaps he enjoys listening because I like reading it so much, or perhaps he would love it anyway.  I treasure reading this story to him.  He has something to say about every page.  The whimsical feel of the book gets his imagination going.  He is as sweet as the book and I love to be reminded of that.
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This book was recommended by someone on the Amazon historical forum ... and I'm so glad I read those looking for a good book and author to read, as in this case, I found little gem.

I was absolutely enchanted by this book ... I read it in one sitting and laughed and cried and thoroughly enjoyed the experience of reading this author for the first time.

I read at least four or five books a week and needless to say finding one that stands out above the others doesn't happen very often, but this one does ... such a joy when you've found one of those lovely books that makes you feel so enthralled from the first page to the last and you know you've just been lucky enough to find a little keeper.  I highly recommend it ... it was a touch of magic in my week!
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I read this twice within a month I loved it so much! I love the way Balogh gets inside the characters heads....and their inner dialogue. How they lie to themselves within their thoughts until their actions reveal their true feelings. I enjoyed Wulfric and his reaction to Christine laughing at him and herself. She is truly a lovable character, full of joy and good humour and she gets under his skin until he is helplessly in love with her. Watching him fall is a truly wonderful experience. Unlike some of the other reviewers, I LOVED Wulfric. He is honour bound, and a prisoner of his birth. I've watched him through 4 other books while his brothers and sisters are free to pursue their passions while he has the total responsiblity of caring for his family, taking care of them and the estate and the people bound to it. He acts reserved and cold,  but under his shell is a warm and caring man who has always been there to help his family realize their desires often at his own expense. Christine cracks the shell finally and we find two people that are perfect for eachother!
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This is the heart of a man who loves you more than he ever thought he could. I didn't know what I was missing until you came into my life, Hannah. This heart believes in you, admires you and takes so much joy in you. 

I believe that quote says it all about what kind a man Brad is. I could just imagine all of his lazy smiles, easy going attitude and the love her felt for Hannah. Now let's talk about her; she is beautiful doctor who suffers from anxiety attacks. I'm ashamed to say I found myself in her friends reactions when they treat her problem like its a joke. Having a friend like her I know how scary the world can turn out to be so tnx to this book Im gonna try to be a better friend to her.

This couple was so easily to fall in love with  they were just perfect; from the way they started dating to the way they fell in love. It was just an easy read filled with laughter and a tear here and there. I LOVED IT.

I cant wait to read more about these people and their small town. I have a feeling we're in for a fun ride.

***Review copy requested and reviewed on behalf of OMGReads Blog***
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I love these "remakes" of the fairy tales by Melanie Dickerson.  This particular story, The Beautiful Pretender, is a mix between Beauty and the Beast and the Princess and the Pea.  By coincidence these two princess stories are two of my favorite fairy tales.
I love the pretend part of Avelina's ruse so that the prince doesn't know her real identity. Adeline has been sent in the place of the princess to be the guest of The Margrave of Thornbeck, whom we met in The Huntress of Thornback Forest, he took over after his brother's death.  However, the prince is drawn to her...she just has that special something about her. But the prince is like the Beast...he is gruff and well, beastly.
This is a well thought out plot with a lot of character building.
I've enjoyed all of the "fairy tales" that Melanie Dickerson has penned but this story, The Beautiful Pretender, is my all time favorite.  I love the story line.  It's a fantastic tale! It's also a fun and light read.

*This book was provided for review by BookLook*
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I didn't know what this story was about, I read it in one sitting. I loved and lived and list with Lilly. I was saving quotes from this book left and right but feel like I'll carry them with me no matter what. Simply beautiful!
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About five months ago I became a father to a beautiful and wonderful little boy.  Every time I look at him and hold him I think of him as a gift.  I don't mean that in a religious way, because that is not my belief.  I am currently reading Wooden Leg for the second time in about 10 years.  In reading this book, I realized that it too is a gift.  Thomas Marquis, Wooden Leg and his Cheyenne compatriots who gave of their time and memories accomplished a tremendous service to the literature and history of a time that we will never see again.  It was a beautiful life, though, to be sure, it had its share of horrors.  In this book you will learn about nineteenth century Cheyenne culture and religion.  You will read and be enthralled at Wooden Leg's recounting of Custer's Last Stand.  Marquis, who acted as his own interpreter through sign language, did a wonderful job at arranging and organizing all of the stories related to him to make it into a cohesive read.  I am very surprised that I am the first to review this book.  Other "gift" books include Plenty Coups, Two Leggings and Memoirs of a White Crow Indian (the story of Thomas Leforge).  I could go on, but this is a wonderful start.  Enjoy these gifts and share them with someone special.
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I found this book spiritual, mystical and very sweet. Cheryl Kaye Tardif writes like the flow of a river. I was transported to this tiny island in Canada and felt life I had also grown up there. Some people will say that since it is focused on a young girl coming of age, men/boys may not relate to it... this is absolutely false... anyone who is young or young at heart will love this book. I plan on buying copies for many of my friends and family this December. It will forever hold a small place in my heart.
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I related to loving someone's children so much, and allowing those children to bring out the inner child in me. Lovely story about the author of Peter Pan, one of my generations favorites