The Captive Maiden Book Review

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We hope you all had a great Christmas and are enjoying the holiday season! We have been meaning to post a review on The Captive Maiden for quite some time, but because of all the busyness and hustle and bustle of the Christmas season, we hadn't found the time to do so. Finally, here is the review of the long-awaited The Captive Maiden by Melanie Dickerson.

Gisela has always dreamed of a happily-ever-after fairy tale life for herself, but ever since her Father died, those hopes and dreams have quickly faded away. Now she is forced  to work for her evil step mother, who makes her life miserable. When Gisela meets the duke's son (her childhood lover), Valten, he immediately captures her heart. After she hears of a ball he is hosting, Gisela absentmindedly promises to attend. But because of certain circumstances, Gisela doesn't know if she can sneak past her cunning stepmother and stepsisters.  At the event, Valten is mesmerized by her beauty and he too falls deeply in love. Danger wants to destroy the relationship they had started to build and it threatens to harm them and those they care the most about.

The Captive Maiden, based on the classic Cinderella tale was a bit of a disappointment for us. We had high hopes for this story, but to our displeasure, it was much like the rest of Melanie Dickerson's novels from her fairy tale series. Though it did have a few suspenseful scenes and heartwarming moments, it was a bit dull and typical. We still suggest giving this novel a try just to finish off the series and see how you like it yourself. The Teen Book Blog gives this book a  3/5 stars. Like we noted to before, it wasn't bad, but it wasn't incredible either.

The Captive Maiden by Melanie Dickerson
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

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 Have you read The Captive Maiden? What do you think the next book in the series will be about? Share your thoughts in the comments below! We love to hear from ya'll! Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Goodreads for more exciting news and updates!

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What's New This November!

Hi everyone! Hope you all had a fun and safe Halloween!

 What we are excited about this month:

 1. We are pleased to announce the new release on November 19, 2013 from Melanie Dickerson's  Fairy Tales series. Even the title  captures our attention and we are very anxious to get our hands on a copy of  The Captive Maiden. After reading recent novels from this series based on Sleeping Beauty, Belle, and Snow White, we were curious as to which princess Melanie decided to write about. We have guessed countless times and finally the cat is out of the bag! Cinderella is 'the captive maiden' in this elegant fantasy novel. Check out the book cover below! Doesn't it look intriguing? We're sure this book is going to be worthy of a blog post!

Pre-order your copy from Amazon here.

2. CATCHING FIRE MOVIE! Do we have to say anything more? Many people, including ourselves, have been eagerly waiting for November 22 to watch the film. If you haven't seen it already, watch the new Catching Fire trailer below.

3. We decided something different this month- after all, it's Newvember, right? Without further ado, we're very excited to tell ya'll about our Cinder Quiz (see below) we've created on our Good Reads account. What do you think of it? Give us your feedback in the comment form!

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4. We have created a group on GoodReads! It's totally low-key, in that ANYONE can suggest a book!

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5. A few book favorites of October are...

• Grace Unplugged by Melody Carlson. Have you seen the trailer for the movie now in theatres? If not, watch away:

• Dark Halo by Shannon Dittemore. Shannon concludes the Angel Eyes trilogy with this compelling novel!

This wraps up our November news. Thanks for reading!

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In a world void of emotions, Thallium has been gifted with the ability to feel sadness, despair, and love. While those around her live in a haze, Thalli struggles to keep her feelings hidden behind an expressionless face. When an incident occurs, revealing her true self, Thalli is destined for death, an annihilation where scientists probe and test her as their "experiment." With the help of her friends, Berk and John, she learns the values of life and the meaning of love.

"Anomaly," by Krista McGee answers life's hardest questions about our world and what our purpose may be. This sci-fi and Christian Fiction novel has readers engaged right up to the very last page. Pins & Paperbacks rates this book a 3.5/5. 

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Hope has always known that her brother was different, not crazy- just special. So when she finds out her brother is the prime suspect for murdering the beloved Coach Johnson, she is shell-shocked and in denial about the whole crime. Her only choice is to fight for her brother's life in court. She teams up with Chase, the sheriff's son, and TJ to find out who the real murderer is. Around her, her world is in chaos with threatening phone calls and a suspicious white pickup truck. Hope must discover who the real killer is before it's too late.

Dandi Daley Mackall has beautifully weaved the true message of hope in a very suspensful story that captures the readers attention from the very first page. Pins & Paperbacks rates this novel a 4.5 out of 5 stars. The characters had a lot of depth and the mystery was well thought out. We enjoyed the suspense and the author's direct writing style. Each sentence was crafted into a wonderful work of art.       

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Sketchy Behavior Book Review

Kate Carter doesn't want to be known as a celebrity. This small town girl enjoys witty remarks and drawing. Because of her impeccable artistic abilities, she catches a murderer-by drawing a criminal profile in art class. The students were asked to sketch a man based on verbal physical attributes. Kate works together with the police and ends up famous overnight. But with the drawing comes trouble, when the killer's buddies threaten this young artist. Danger is lurking in the shadows and Kate wonders if she'll ever be safe again.

Erynn Mangum catches the reader's attention from the very first page, enlightening the mystery with sarcasm and humor. This page turner will keep you up late into the night. It is an inspirational story filled with hope and life lessons for us all.

Sketchy Behavior is definitely a worth while read. The Teen Book Blog gives this novel a 4/5 stars. It was entertaining, yet held a deeper meaning. We recommend this to teens ages 10 to 14.

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Enjoy your book filled summer and we look forward to hearing from you!

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Lucy Wiltshire is not the typical young adult. For a career, she runs a girls home helping youth in need of comfort, a place to stay, and to be loved. Lucy's world comes crashing down when the main donor for her organization has chosen to not support her anymore. She loves the girls she cares for with all her heart, so Lucy cannot imagine shutting down Saving Grace and leaving them with no place to stay.

Meanwhile, cocky Alex Sinclair- a former football player- is running for congress and is low on votes and popularity.When both young individuals meet, Alex comes up with a brilliant plan- Lucy will pose as his fiancee to earn his spot for congress, and Alex will give her the money to help save her precious girls home. However, both Alex and Lucy don't expect to fall in love along the way.

Save the Date by award winning author Jenny B. Jones, is a great novel for teens and young adults full of comedy, romance, and inspiration. It teaches many lessons about pursing huge goals while keeping a strong faith. Good Reads gives this book a 4.29 stars out of 5, with over 900 ratings. This book will have you laughing, smiling, and thinking deeply from a Christian perspective. Pins & Paperbacks rates this book a 4/5

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