Student Reviewer: Nadya Perez
Genre: Young Adult, Historical Fiction
Saturday, February 18, 2023
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Determined Cover Reveal
Blurb:
When your nightmares waken, where do you find rest?Eighteen-year-old Siobhan had lived a sheltered life until the Navwood attacked and a dragon bonded with her betrothed. Living with the remnant terrors of two abductions has left its mark, and that cut is getting deeper as she tries to adapt to life as a queen, a wife, and a mother.
Her husband is more interested in spending time with his dragon than being with her—or fulfilling his duties as king. Siobhan’s jealousy over their bond feeds her fear of the draconic features that come and go with his emotions, and the dragon’s silver around his eyes is a constant reminder that he’s not wholly hers—or ever will be.
But when the Navwood send a kidnapper to steal their daughter, Hest marches to battle, leaving his family under the protection of a palace guard. Unfortunately, the dangers of war are closer to home than either of them realized, and to save herself and her family, Siobhan will have to find new courage in the face of a waking nightmare.
When Hest returns, it’ll take all her strength to face the pressures from the court—let alone the changes war has wrought on her husband. Can their own bond survive both the pressures of a kingdom and the fears they both carry?
Determined is the fourth book in the coming-of-age fantasy series, Four Stars over Ardatz: Sovereigns. If you like characters who develop and get more interesting as time goes on, books you can’t put down, and engrossing, well-written adventure tales you’ll love Kandi J Wyatt’s book.
Grab your copy of Determined to continue the adventure.
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Uprooted (Four Stars over Ardtaz: Sovereigns Book 1) is available for $0.99.
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Author Bio:
Kandi J Wyatt lives with dragons, most in human form--and some even blow fire! She spends her days providing space for teens to be themselves, inspiring them to be more than meets the eye, and spilling hope into their world. When she's not hanging out with fictional characters, Kandi's chilling with family watching anime or playing games. Her toddler granddaughter keeps her running--often in circles--and full of joy.
Where to find her:
One link to rule them all: https://sleek.bio/kandijwyatt
Website: http://kandijwyatt.com/
Facebook: http://facebook.com/kandijwyatt/
Instagram: http://instagram.com/kandijwyatt/
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/kandijwyatt
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/13817774.Kandi_J_Wyatt
Bookbub: https://bookbub.com/profile/kandi-j-wyatt
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Kandi-J-Wyatt/e/B00ZTC4T10/
Newsletter sign up: https://www.subscribepage.com/kandijwyatt
Fellowship of Fantasy: http://www.fellowshipoffantasy.com/directory.html?filterP=Kandi%20J.%20Wyatt
Flinch-free Fiction: https://flinchfreefiction.com/dragon-courage/
Langlois, Oregon website: http://worldfamouslanglois.com/content/dragons-langlois-local-author-kandi-wyatt
Buy links:
Dragon Courage series
Dragon's Future: https://www.books2read.com/u/bzpDq9
Dragon's Heir: https://www.books2read.com/u/47YQE3
Dragon's Revenge: https://www.books2read.com/u/b5qvGb
Dragon’s Cure: https://www.books2read.com/u/47kxJa
Dragon’s Posterity: https://www.books2read.com/u/4DA8og
Dragon’s Heritage: https://www.books2read.com/u/3neVN6
Dragon’s Winter: https://books2read.com/u/meeJ8A
Dragon Courage books 1-3: https://books2read.com/u/bOyEvg
Myth Coast Adventures:
An Unexpected Adventure: https://books2read.com/u/3yDLX6
An Unexpected Escapade: https://www.books2read.com/mythcoastadventures2
An Unexpected Exploit: https://www.books2read.com/mythcoastadventures3
Myth Coast Adventures Trilogy: https://books2read.com/u/b6MJdy
Monday, February 13, 2023
Red Kayak by Priscilla Cummings
Genre: Middle Grade, Realilstic Fiction
Source: I own a copy
One of my students invited me to reread this book. I am so glad she did. I purchased this book many, many years ago and didn't remember the story. We have three middle school boys, Brady, J.T., and Digger. They have been best friends all of their life. J.T. helps his father with their chicken farm. Digger often helps his dad haul gravel or run heavy equipment. Brady is a crabber like his father.
When the farm next door to Brady is sold, a lot changes. Digger become angry. His ailing grandfather had to get rid of his farm and he sees the new family as rich people who don't care about anyone or anything. It is this anger that will come to haunt them all.
Mr. and Mrs. D'Angelo and their young son Ben have built a large mansion on the property once owned by Digger's grandfather. Brady has babysat Ben and thinks he is an awesome kid. Ben loves his hampster Tiny Tim and his lego's. He is a very bright young child and Brady loves this about him.
While at school one day, Brady is called to the office with all of his things. His father is there to meet him and tells him he needs his help. Mrs. D'Angelo and her son are missing out on the water. Brady is very familiar with these waters and goes to help. He finds young Ben and keeps him alive all the way back to where the rescuers are. But did he do enough.
This book is about tragedy, about finding yourself after a tragedy. It is about family and coping with family issues. It is about friendship. Most importantly it is about doing the right thing. I don't want to say anymore as it will give away too much. I do highly recommend this book along with a box of tissues.
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