Tag Archives: young adult

April 21

Book review: Before the Boy: Prequel to The Moon Singer Trilogy

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Before the Boy by B. Roman  – The prequel to The Moon Singer Trilogy  A well written fantasy involving a family which has different beliefs and where life’s ups and downs take their toll on their relationships. Choices are made and the journey begins with several twists and turns. A different type of story involving a fanciful life after […]

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February 18

Featured book: Lara’s Story, by Diane Merrill Wigginton

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Shattered by heartbreak… “When a heart breaks, it does not break evenly, cleaving in half exactly down the middle.” Surrounded by her large, boisterous family in 1840s Ireland, Lara Flannigan has never known anything but love and belonging—until the day tragedy strikes, leaving her abandoned and forced into indentured servitude. Remade in a new world. […]

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November 03

Featured book: Lara’s Story by Diane Merrill Wigginton

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  Jeweled Dagger Publishing is excited to present its latest book from Diane Merrill Wigginton, “Lara’s Story,” available January 28th, 2019. Lara’s Story is a gripping young adult novel that explores the strength of the human spirit and the power of forgiveness to heal a broken heart. Surrounded by her large, boisterous family in 1840s Ireland, […]

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May 14

Review: The Vagabond King by James Campion Conway

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The Vagabond King by James Campion Conway, is a captivating story, beautifully told, filled with metaphors enough to taunt any imagination, and sadly enchanting. Chris, a teenage boy on the cusp of adulthood, loses his mother to cancer. Life suddenly fades from bright shades of hope and sky-high dreams, to gray clouds and moroseness as […]

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April 23

Review: Everything We Lose: A Civil War Novel of Hope, Courage and Redemption, by Annette Oppenlander.

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Everything We Lose: A Civil War Novel of Hope, Courage and Redemption, by Annette Oppenlander. Annette does it again! I had the pleasure of reviewing her novel, Surviving the Fatherland last year, which went on to become a best seller, and now, this new novel is yet another masterpiece of storytelling. Everything We Lose is […]

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February 28

Book review: Homecoming Queen, by Kerry Watts

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  Homecoming Queen, by Kerry Watts is a nice story about a young woman’s life and the consequences of mistakes made at a very young age. There were lessons learned and life was changed as a result, but a happy ending nonetheless. An enjoyable read. Book review by International Writers Inspiring Change  

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February 17

Book review: THE REVILED: Book One of the Dark Fey Series, by Cynthia A. Morgan

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THE REVILED: Book One of the Dark Fey Series, by Cynthia A. Morgan, is a five star read. It is a fantasy with some very unique characters and an imaginary world. It reflects real life battles between good and evil. There is love, friendship, determination and loyalty. The story is very engrossing, entertaining and an […]

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January 31

Book review: Earthbound by Mari Collier

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Earthbound by Mari Collier, is a very original story that starts out in Ireland during the potato famine and from there to America during the 1800’s. A story about survival against overwhelming odds. Strong family and friendships that overcome war, fire, food shortages and many other trials of the times. The difference is there are aliens […]

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January 26

Book review: Seventeen, by Suzanne Lowe

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Seventeen, by Suzanne Lowe, is a post-apocalyptic story about a virus which spreads into Australia, rapidly killing off the adult population, and leaving the youths and children to fend for themselves in a deteriorating world. The story revolves around two sisters who are forced to rely on their wits and mutual support, to endure the […]

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January 24

Author Spotlight: Suzanne Lowe, author of Seventeen.

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International Writers Inspiring Change (IWIC): Tell us about yourself … Suzanne: I was born in Perth, Western Australia, and as a young adult, grew up in the small country town of Tom Price, situated in the outback of Western Australia. The summers were often very hot and dusty and I would spend my weekends with […]

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