By Mary Hill,
I know I have a lot of books in my stack already, but I had to pick up a copy of Divergent because the movie is coming out in March. I don’t like seeing a movie before reading the book.
Flames of Cold Fire by Ivoril Snow
The Secret of Blackwatch (Blackwatch Stables, #1)
Maggie has always wanted a pony, but with the recent death of her mother those dreams had been put on hold. Her dream comes true when her father surprises her with a trip into the mysterious world of Blackwatch Stables. Lead by the scrupulous Ms. Cavalieri, Maggie learns that owning a pony is a bit different than she imagined. Guided by the other girls at the barn, she learns that caring for her pony, Bella, is hard but rewarding work. As her adventures at Blackwatch Stable begin, she and Bella quickly develop a magical relationship full of love and trust that carry them through phenomenal life changing events.
*Just received a review copy this week.
The Sentinels of Andersonville
by Tracy Groot
Goodreads Review: Near the end of the Civil War, inhumane conditions at Andersonville Prison caused the deaths of 13,000 Union soldiers in only one year. In this gripping and affecting novel, three young Confederates and an entire town come face-to-face with the prison’s atrocities and will learn the cost of compassion, when withheld and when given.
Sentry Dance Pickett has watched, helpless, for months as conditions in the camp worsen by the day. He knows any mercy will be seen as treason. Southern belle Violet Stiles cannot believe the good folk of Americus would knowingly condone such barbarism, despite the losses they’ve suffered. When her goodwill campaign stirs up accusations of Union sympathies and endangers her family, however, she realizes she must tread carefully. Confederate corporal Emery Jones didn’t expect to find camaraderie with the Union prisoner he escorted to Andersonville. But the soldier’s wit and integrity strike a chord in Emery. How could this man be an enemy? Emery vows that their unlikely friendship will survive the war—little knowing what that promise will cost him.
As these three young Rebels cross paths, Emery leads Dance and Violet to a daring act that could hang them for treason. Wrestling with God’s harsh truth, they must decide, once and for all, Who is my neighbor?
Goodreads Review: MOONLESS by Crystal Collier is Jane Eyre meets Supernatural.
In the English society of 1768 where women are bred to marry, unattractive Alexia, just sixteen, believes she will end up alone. But on the county doorstep of a neighbor’s estate, she meets a man straight out of her nightmares, one whose blue eyes threaten to consume her whole world—especially later when she discovers him standing over her murdered host in the middle of the night.
Goodreads Review:
by Meg Welch Dendler
How can a young cat pick between everything she has ever wanted and everyone she has ever loved? Kimba lives the care-free life of a much loved house cat, but what she really wants is freedom and the wild life for which she was born. Then she learns a secret that changes everything, including her destiny. Will she join this mysterious cat conspiracy? Kimba must choose between the freedom she craves and the human family she loves.
*I bought this copy myself because I love cats. I also bought the following Kindle copies.
So far, I am enjoying this book which has really good tips and inspiring reasons to continue blogging, writing and using social media to spread the Gospel. I bought this copy myself.
Love your blog. I’m currently reading Shadows of Grace by Cara Putnam…it’s a difficult read; the phrasing is frustrating, but the story line is interesting and it doesn’t hurt that the plot is set in Italy. I never, but never, don’t finish a book…so I’m in it for the long haul. Thanks for sharing Reach – sounds like a book I need to have on my shelf. Love and joy, Sandy Snavely. Come visit me at http://www.sandysnavely.net
I heard Divergent is good. I would like to read it one of these days, too. Moonless sounds interesting. Although not similar in plot, it reminded me of The Parasol Protectorate by Gail Carriger. Happy reading this week!
Moonless sounds very intriguing indeed. Happy Reading!
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Bits & Bobs
I wanted to read Divergent (at least the first one) before the movie too, although alas it doesn’t look like that will happen. Hope you have a great reading week.
Loved Divergent, even though the sequels were weak.
Enjoy reading Why Kimba Saved the World, really appreciate the author, enjoyed interviewing her a while ago. Some interesting books in your TBR stacks, enjoy the reading week- Debbie @stylinlibrarian
I hope you enjoy your books this week. I havent heard some of these titles so i will have to check them out.
This is what we are reading this week.
Leydy @OUaT & RCE