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This Chick Read: The Summer of Chasing Mermaids by Sarah Ockler

I had read a mini review of The Summer of Chasing Mermaids where the blogger YA Bookers started the paragraph with I love love love this book!  (I think I got the correct number of love’s!)  After reading the brief review, I went to my Overdrive list and put myself in line to check out a copy.  Having read the book, I have to agree with YA Bookers, I loved loved loved this book!
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This Chick Read: Rising Shadows by Bridget Blackwood

This book was released in October 2015, but the publisher, Booktrope, sent me a copy through NetGalley to review.  I read a lot of paranormal romance/fantasy novels.  The description for this book sounded intriguing, Continue reading “This Chick Read: Rising Shadows by Bridget Blackwood” →

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This Chick Read: Snow Like Ashes by Sara Raasch

Snow Like Ashes is the debut novel by Sara Raasch in her YA fantasy trilogy.  This story follows eight refugees from Winteria, as they search for a locket that holds a magical power that could help them regain their kingdom.  It is told from 16 year old Meira’s perspective, and through her eyes Continue reading “This Chick Read: Snow Like Ashes by Sara Raasch” →

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This Chick Read: The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend by Katarina Bivald

A few minutes ago I finished reading The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend by Katarina Bivald and my mind is still spinning from the gentle joyfulness of this book.  Thank You Sourcebooks Landmark for allowing me to read a pre-release copy through NetGalley. The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommends has won the two awards listed below Continue reading “This Chick Read: The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend by Katarina Bivald” →

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This Chick Read: A Race to Splendor by Ciji Ware

I was recommended this book by Goodreads because I’ve read and liked books by Susanna Kearsley and Diana Gabaldon.  All of these authors write historical fiction, but that’s the only commonality I see. Kearsley’s novels are richly detailed and emotionally impactful and Gabaldon’s historical research gives her novels depth Continue reading “This Chick Read: A Race to Splendor by Ciji Ware” →

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