A Fun, Adventurous Read!
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Candace Robinson, the author of The Glass Vault series, has proven herself an adventurous gal. I am enjoying her storylines and characters, but did book two in such a fantastical tale live up to all the hype?

I was happy to have been given the opportunity to find out what happened to Perrie, her cousin and the now dreaded Vale! The Bride of Glass picked up pretty much where Quinsey Wolfe's Glass Vault ended- with the city in peril! Perrie's happy life turned out to be a world full of disappointment and upset. Hate, lust, revenge and more- making The Bride of Glass NOT one of the YA novels I'd expected to read. Granted, book one didn't really sit in that category either, but I was even more pleased with this. August was a sham with a plan!

Now, everyone's been turned to glass and it's up to Neven, Perrie and Crazy Maisie to bring return the world to order. I guess those new jobs, collecting souls for the glass museum turned out to be a bummer! The only problem: you can't do anything about anything until you wake up! Vale's influence is stronger than any lullaby; leaving everyone trapped in a perpetual state of insanity, of all sorts.

The Bride of Glass is a dark fairytale of an adult kind. There are things that happen, you wouldn't expect and some things I couldn't even imagine to figure it out. I was left in wonder, and that was pretty cool. I didn't like how I was made to travel back a great deal for clarity- since so much more was happening in the present, but it didn't hurt the story one bit. I found myself captivated and thoroughly enjoyed the read.

Check out the series while I move on to the next read!
Cheers!

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The Bride of Glass (The Glass Vault #2)
Candace Robinson
Published through CreateSpace
September 1, 2017
213 pages
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I really enjoyed this book. It's a fast-paced adventure story, an interesting window into life in San Francisco during the Gold Rush, and a coming-of-age story. Protagonist Amelia is a strong girl who chafes against the restrictions society places on girls. Her mother is much the same, and although they often argue about what's appropriate for Amelia to do, their love for each other is fierce and enduring. Her mother's "friend" Estelle rounds out their family. (Although the relationship between mom and Estelle is not the point and is never explicitly defined, the three of them are clearly a family.)

I enjoyed reading this book, I really liked Amelia and the rest of the characters, I enjoyed learning a little bit about San Francisco and the Gold Rush, and I wanted to know what was going to happen next. I look forward to reading more of Ketchum's books!

(Note: I received a free advance reading copy of this book from the publisher at an American Library Association Annual Conference. I was not required to write a positive review. Thank you, Viking!)
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Fast moving and exciting! A compelling, fun read.
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This is a Very fun and easy read! It was fun and adventurous! I would recommend it to anyone who likes light hearted fun books!
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I love fantasy, steampunk, history, and adventure, and this book delivered!

Lily is our antihero, an opium addict who's running from her past, racing airships with a lover in every port, where every opium den knows her name. When she's forced into a mysterious situation involving a relic of Aphrodite (FANGIRL FLAIL), she goes on a quest to find the relic and deliver it to safety. ADVENTURE, PEOPLE. Ancient temples, hidden texts, puzzles and just flat out cleverness abound. This is my Indiana Jones fantasy lol.

I really enjoyed this book so much, and read it in two sittings, which is something that as a writer and mom of three I rarely get a chance to do.

My only wish was that we were enveloped in the world more thoroughly. I didn't feel that I completely knew or was her, but I wanted to so badly. I didn't quite feel her love for Sal or Byron, or her shift of feelings. I'm super excited for the next book though, because as I understand it, these wants have been met in that book.

Great start to what looks to be a brilliant series!
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Dusty and Rusty is a fun, adventurous book!  It's a wonderful rhyming story about friends helping friends and overcoming the bullies of the world.  The colorful illustrations are vibrant and wonderful!  The story pulls you in and holds you there through the very last page.  I hope there are more Dusty and Rusty adventure books to come!
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This is a fun adventure into a world we didn't know existed.  Suzanne Collins takes you on a journey and shows us 'critters' that we think we abhor, yet makes them likable and one you'd want for friends!  The characters are engaging and I felt like I had actually gone somewhere!  My 16 year old son is on the journey now - and really enjoying it as well.
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I just finished reading Iris and The Dragonflies. It was a fun, engaging read. Even though it's geared towards pre-teens, I loved it! I couldn't put it down, once I started reading.

In this book, Iris has a special talent. She's 11 years old and has a life changing adventure when she goes to visit her grandmother. She comes home after vacation, with a "secret". Her adventure at her grandmother's is exciting and keeps you wanting more. She tries to fit in at school, and finally finds a group of friends that understand her.

She goes to the creek near her house every day and when it becomes likely that it will be drained, she sets out to save it. Evil and good are at it again. Iris has to make sure good wins out.

Middle schoolers will love this book! They will be able to relate to Iris. Not only that, but there are surprises everywhere! You just have to keep reading!

This book has a great message about saving our earth. And it's an important one that young people need to think about.

I recommend this book to everyone! I hope there will be more to this, as a series! I love dragonflies!
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Awesome!!! Adventurous!!! Exciting!!! I loved reading this book. It was funny, and I could really relate to the characters in this book. The story reminded me of when I was young and the kind of things we all got into.
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I am always a little leery of self-published books. That being said, I was pleasantly surprised at how well written this book is. It is full of adventure, spiritualism, and excitement. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book! Once I connected with the plot, I couldn't put it down. Great job! I am looking forward to book 2!
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The Pirates of Alnari is an exciting adventure on (and off) the high seas. The action is fast paced, but the author reserves enough time for genuine character development, too. By the last pages, I was frantically rooting for my favorite protagonists (and villains, of course). The author shows his nautical knowledge with his vivid descriptions of battle at sea and the plot only accelerates from there. The cloak and dagger scheming of numerous characters (well, they ARE pirates!) is wickedly fun to read. Plot twists abound and you should open this book expecting the unexpected. I was totally engrossed in the intrigue and cannot wait to read the sequel!
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This book was a lot of fun! I greatly enjoyed the characters and felt swept into the journey along with them. It was along the lines of Lord of the Rings or Narnia. The reader is swept into a journey of adventure and binding friendships, with a good level of intensity to keep you intrigued. As a mother of two children (5 & 7), it was nice to read a book obviously written for pre-teen age - but enjoyable enough to keep an adult entertained. I would strongly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good adventure story, especially someone who enjoys Lord of the Rings, but is not ready for it due to academic level or readiness for the intensity/topic.
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"Amelia, the Moochins and the Sapphire Palace" is a fun read.  You can easily imagine yourself as Amelia as she goes on a spontaneous adventure with a very friendly cuddly alien.  The story is filled with imagination and intrigue.  I am looking forward to following Amelia on her next adventure!
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Exciting, fun read!  I couldn't put it down! So glad to find a new author to follow! Looking forward to book two!
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I am a fan of fantasy and adventure, so reading this book was right down my alley. I loved how the story established who the characters where while still building the plot. It was a killer cliffhanger at the end, which makes me want to read the second book even more, to find out if the rescue was successful, the future Anne has with her friends, and how she will come to reunited the Galdren people. If anyone enjoys adventures from a different world, I highly recommend reading this exciting and thrilling novel!
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This is not the typical SiFi/Fantasy nock off from someone else's over done adventure, and it's great for it! The Author introduces brilliant concepts and fun characters in a regular every day real world tone, leaving the reading pondering, "could this happen to me?!" With the unique concepts, worlds, and characters in this book, it's a must read original story.  This book was so packed with action, emotion, adventure, and a subtle twist, that I couldn't put it down. Finally, a good ORIGIONAL fantasy read!

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Very fun! This is a great story with lots of adventure, interesting characters, and an engaging storyline.