The Isles {blog tour + book review}

Hello again, my friends!  It's blog tour time again! *cue the happy dance*

Today I bring you a review of a sci-fi book that had me hooked from the first page.  With the recent release of the third book in the trilogy, Sara Francis put together a blog tour celebrating all things "Terra Testimonies", and I'm so excited to be a part of it today!  Check out this link right here to see the other awesome posts!

And with that, let's jump on in!

The Isles

Author: Sara Francis 
Genre: Sci-fi/Dystopian
Content: Some intense action
Main Characters: Alison, Sami, and Aaron

Synopsis: 
The Invader's left the world in ruin. Their first worldwide devastation, named the Accident, was unforeseen by everyone. Well, almost. Seven men knew of the approaching destruction and acted by preparing six islands as a place of refuge. Rescuing thousands of people, these Keepers decided to get the next generation ready for war; in their own way. Through training, experimentation, and study, the men created an army of young Bionics, Mutants, geeks, doctors, farmers, and militia to fight the battle.
However, things do not go as planned.
Alison is a Bionic who still has faint memories of her past life. These memories continue to haunt her and make her doubt the Keepers who saved her from an explosion eight years ago. She knows in her gut that something else is afoot, but cannot find out what. On the other hand, Sami and Aaron, a Mutant and a geek, have absolutely no memory of the world before and continue to do as they are told. Despite their obedience, their suspicions are aroused repeatedly and cannot shake the feeling of uncertainty.
The flame of these teens’ doubts is fanned by one interesting character that subtly creates chaos on the Isles.​
Read the record logs of Alison, Sami, and Aaron and join them on their journey to find the truth in their islands of lies. Follow them on their adventure as they put themselves in the lines of danger and learn to use their abilities in combat. The roller coaster of suspicions will have you on the edge of your seat until these teenagers find the answer and do something about it.

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What I Thought: 

Well that was quite the ride!  I honestly didn't know what to expect going into this, and now, having read it, I don't think I ever actually looked at the synopsis?  Which in some ways made this more fun.

I'm definitely a character-driven reader - I have to love the characters if I'm going to love the book, and I'm happy to report that these did not disappoint.  The story is told in the journal entries of our leads, Alison, Sami, and Aaron, each of which I loved from the beginning.  They're surrounded by a slew of interesting side characters, some good, some bad, most a mystery.  

The world of the Isles was a fascinating one to look into, and one I very much want to explore more of.  The darkness isn't shied away from, but there's light too.  Hope, and its power, is woven throughout the story, which I always appreciate. 

The only thing I struggled with was the sheer number of characters.  I'm all for a big cast, but where the Heroes of Olympus have their Seven, the Isles have their Seventeen.  And my brain sometimes struggled with keeping that many heroes straight. (not to mention the various other characters, villain or otherwise, who all have unique names but I cannot for the life of me remember who is who xD)  But I will say that the cast was super diverse, and each character did have enough to distinguish them that I eventually got the hang of it. 

Overall, I enjoyed my time with this book!  It was unique, the plot was well-paced, the story was intriguing.  I cried at the end, which is always great.  (No, I don't know if I'll ever forgive Sara for certain character deaths, but that's a story for another day xD)


Overall Rating: 4 bucket helmets out of 5  ((Donnie is my favorite, lol))


About the Author: 
Ever since she could remember, Sara Francis was always a storyteller. At first, she told them through music as a songwriter. In her early teenage years, Sara Francis felt called to tell stories through work as a writer and media communicator for an online magazine.
From there, everything fell into place.
Now, Sara Francis has a Bachelor of Science in Media Communications, is the author of several books, and is a speaker/presenter. Throughout it all, there is always a story she is trying to convey. Whether she tells them through her writings, art, or music, her stories always have a deep, truth-filled meaning behind them.
Every word she writes, everything she designs, every song she performs means something more and connects with the world we live in today. Through her work, she hopes to inspire people and encourage them to seek what is true.
Sara Francis is determined to light a torch in the darkness with the desire that people will do the same and make the world bright again. 

Connect with Sara: Her website ~ Her blog ~ Instagram ~ Facebook ~ YouTube

Thanks again to Sara for the opportunity to review your awesome book! 

There's also a super fun GIVEAWAY going on for the duration of this blog tour, so make sure you check it out right here! 

What's your favorite sci-fi book? Let me know in a comment below!

~ Abby

The Lady of Lanaria {blog tour + book review}

Happy November, my friends! It's blog tour time! 

We all know I love a good fairytale retelling, so when this lovely Rapunzel one came across my feed, I knew I needed to read it.  You can check out all the other amazing posts from this blog tour at this link right here! (Shout-out to Neverland Book Tours for hosting!)

Let's get into this review.


The Lady of Lanaria 

Author: Michaela Bush
Genre: Fantasy retelling
Content: Scenes of physical and emotional abuse, a bit of witchcraft and witchhunts are mentioned, but not glorified.
Main Characters: Evangeline and Gabriel

Synopsis: 
A kidnapped princess, a promise, and a kingdom cursed with mysterious plagues.
"Mark my words, Evangeline; if you set foot outside this tower, you will surely die."
Evangeline has spent her entire life hidden in an ancient watchtower, gazing through a window as the world passes her by. She heeds her mother's warning closely, the truth hidden from her always. When a young guard stumbles upon the tower, Evangeline's life is changed forever. As she strikes up a secret friendship with the guard, she learns about the Kingdom of Lanaria and the mysterious plagues that haunt all who live there. But as she delves into the world she barely knows, not everything her mother says adds up. Will they find the truth before it's too late? 

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What I Thought:

This was such a pleasant surprise!  I've never read anything from Michaela before, though I've had my eye on her books for awhile now.  And since I'm always down for a new Rapunzel retelling, this seemed like the perfect place to start. 

Evangeline's story was wonderful, heart-wrenching and soul-filling.  With a unique storyline that kept me hooked, and a ridiculously soft romance that I fell in love with, it paid perfect homage to the original fairytale, but wove in a story of God's love and deliverance beautifully.  

The evil "mother" was awful, which, in a way, makes her a great villain.  I haven't seen many Rapunzel retellings truly deal with the abuse that she suffers at the hands of the witch, but this one explored it, and Evangeline's realization of it, in a great way.  

Also I gotta talk about Gabriel because OH man I love him. xD I'm always a sucker for the protective but respectful boy, and he's no exception.  The way he cares for Eva is so darn sweet and lovely and I just adore them together. <3 I'd happily read a sequel, even though I don't think there will be one.

Ultimately, I really enjoyed myself while reading, and I'd happily recommend it to anyone who loves Disney's Tangled, soft romances, and girls who learn to stand up for themselves.

Overall Rating: 5 baby birds out of 5

About the Author:
Michaela Bush is an independent writer of Christian fiction. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2019 with a degree in English and a minor in Psychology. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, and when she isn't writing, freelancing, or building her own editing business, she's out with her horses or playing violin. Writing has been her calling since the age of six and she hopes to touch lives and inspire readers with her clean, thoughtful, and impactful novels. Follow her blog at www.tangledupinwriting.com.

Connect with Michaela: Her blog ~ Instagram ~ Twitter ~ Facebook ~ Newsletter

Make sure you check out the other awesome stops on this blog tour (find all the links here!) and check out Neverland Book Tours either as an author or a blogger! 

What's a fairytale you always love to see retold?

~ Abby

The 2020 Diaries (what I've been up to pt. 2)

The funny thing about hiatuses on this blog is that I never mean to take them, it just... happens.  It's been almost 2 months since I posted last.  Sorry about that.  Today, I'm here to catch you up. 

Like many of my fellow humans, 2020 has been a whirlwind of a year.  Adding to the pressure is a massive life change in which my grandmother sold her house and moved into an apartment while we try and find a house for all of us to live in.  It's just been...  a lot... *burrows beneath pillows* I'm fine.

No seriously, I'm doing okay.  Although, apparently, since I blogged last I've just... lost the ability to use gifs?  Idk what's going on with Blogger but hopefully it rights itself soon. 

In the meantime, let's take a look at what's been up since we last spoke.

• I re-read The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton, and it's been confirmed as one of my favorite books of all time.  Seriously.  This book is so good.

• I binged all 7 seasons of New Girl, which I absolutely loved.  I can't recommend it to everyone because the writers decide to go back to sex waaaaay too much, but I haven't laughed so hard at a show in a long time.  I am simultaneously Nick, Jess, and Winston always.

• For my birthday, the thing I wanted most was to go to the local library.  The week of my b-day was also the week of my grandmother's house closing, which meant I didn't get any sort of celebration outside of going to the library, renewing my card, and wandering the aisles to bring home a stack of books I probably won't have time to read.  But the JOY I felt was... a little ridiculous, if I'm being honest with myself.  I felt like my 10-year-old self again and it was delightful.
  

• Speaking of the library, while I was there I picked up The Ghosts of Tupelo Landing by Sheila Turnage, which is the second Mo and Dale mystery.  And if you're in the market for the most wholesome ghost story you'll ever read, look no further.  I adore this series so much, it made me laugh out loud several times, and I can't wait to read the next two books.

• As previously mentioned, my family is trying to find a house.  The good news is that, as of when I'm writing this, we've found one!  And while nothing's set in stone yet, there's a good chance we'll be moving again in the next month or so (which is like... not fun.  but we're all so ready to be in our forever home that it's okay)

• I've spend the last few months working on a very exciting, very Christmas-y story that I'm calling Silver Nights, that will be coming to the blog this December!  I can't wait to share Sam and Lucy's story with y'all - it's a Hallmark-style love story that's completely self-indulgent and very fluffy.  It's exactly what I've needed, tbh.  (And don't worry, Bonnie and Clyde are still around.  They're getting jealous and want me to spend more time with them.  Which I will, as soon as I'm done with this xD)

And I think that's most of the big things!  Blogging fell to the wayside, and for that I apologize.  I've been in a weird mental space, as most of us probably are, and it was just the first thing to go.  But! Hopefully, I can get back into a rhythm of actually posting again.  I've got some books to review and some tags to do and anything is possible.

Okay that's all for now.  See ya soon, hopefully.

~ Abby

The Midnight Show Review {Tattered Slippers Blog Tour}

Hello again, my friends! Welcome back to the Tattered Slippers Blog Tour! Today I've got a review for you, and I'm pretty jazzed about it.  (sorry... I couldn't resist)

As always, make sure you check out all the other amazing posts from the tour so far, and the new ones from today by clicking this link right here!  There's also information there to do with the giveaway where you can win 3 of the releases in paperback!  How cool is that?? 

Okay, let's jump on in to the review! 


The Midnight Show



Author: Sarah Pennington
Genre: Urban fantasy mystery
Content: Alcohol consumption
Main Characters: Dayo Temitrope and Bastian Dennell

Synopsis:
This mystery is the case of his dreams - and her nightmares.
By day, Dayo Temitrope is a swinging singer, an up-and-coming star with a shining career ahead of her. By night, she’s . . . well, she’s not sure, but whatever she does leaves her every morning with sore feet and worn-out shoes. And after six months, she’s had enough.
Enter Bastian Dennell, a private investigator just trying to get by. When Dayo hires him to find out where she goes at night, he’s sure it’s his big break: his chance to establish himself and get the funds to pay off his family’s debt. Plus, he gets to work with his favorite singer, even if she isn’t exactly what he expected. What could be better?
But first he has to solve the case — which means navigating a tangled web of strange dreams, fair folk schemes, and show business. It will take all Bastian’s wits, along with the shining talents of Dayo herself, to figure out the truth before the curtains close for good on Dayo’s career.
A jazz-age-inspired twist on the Twelve Dancing Princesses from the author of "Blood in the Snow".

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What I Thought: 

This was so much fun!  It felt very much like an old black-and-white detective movie, complete with trench coats, jazz music, and shadowy figures.  But at the same time, it was full-on fantasy novel, which made it even more intriguing. 

The world was so rich, and I just wish I'd gotten more of a chance to explore it.  Obviously, Dayo and Bastian's plot was the focus, so there wasn't much that we get to see outside of their sphere, but I would definitely be interested in seeing more stories set in this city at least, if not outside of it.  There seems to be so much depth there that I just wanted to dig into, you know?

The characters were great, honestly.  I loved Bastian from the first moment he stepped onto the page (what can I say, I'm a sucker for a man in a fedora), and Dayo fascinated me.  There basically isn't any romantic subplot between them, which I thought was neat. There's a bit of attraction, and I would absolutely read a sequel to see if it goes anywhere, because I'd be here for this relationship, lol! 

The actual mystery was SO intriguing, and kept me glued to the page the whole time.  Maybe my favorite thing about this whole Tattered Slippers blog tour has been seeing how each author weaves different elements of the fairytale into their stories, and the choices made for this book were so unique and perfect!   

Basically, this was just delightful, and I'm so glad I picked it up.

Overall Rating: 4.5 swinging jazz tunes out of 5

About the Author: 
Sarah Pennington has been writing stories since before she actually knew how to write, and she has no intention of stopping anytime soon. She is perpetually in the middle of writing at least one or two novels, most of which are in the fantasy and fairy tale retelling genres. Sarah’s first published work, Blood in the Snow, received a perfect score and Special Unicorn status in Rooglewood Press’s Five Poisoned Apples contest. When she isn’t writing, she enjoys knitting, photography, and trying to conquer her massive to-be-read list.

Connect with Sarah: Her website ~ Her blog ~ Her second blog ~ Facebook ~ Goodreads

Make sure you check out all the other posts from the blog tour - there have been some really fun ones! Oh, and make sure you enter the giveaway! Click this link for more info!  

And there you have it! What fairytale would you set in the jazz age? 

~ Abby

The Dark King's Curse Review {Tattered Slippers Blog Tour}

Welcome to my second stop for the Tattered Slippers blog tour!  Today takes us deep into the Dreammidst, following a lady-in-waiting determined to stop a curse.

Since this is a blog tour, make sure you check out all the other amazing posts so far from my fellow hosts by clicking this link right here!  There's also information there to do with the giveaway where you can win 3 of the releases in paperback!  How cool is that?? 

And with that, let's get into the review.


The Dark King's Curse



Author: Wyn Estelle Owens
Genre: Fantasy fairytale retelling
Content: None
Main Character: Ailsa

Synopsis:
A darkness seems to hang over the lands of Conall, slowly but surely growing in strength with each passing year.
It all comes to a head when the twelve daughters of King Muir begin to disappear each night. None will admit where they go, and the only clue is their shoes; new in the evening, tattered and torn by morning.
When no one can stop the disappearances, Ailsa--lady-in-waiting to the youngest princess--volunteers to try and solve the mystery, or she and her peers will pay the consequences for failing to watch over their charges.
Armed with nothing but her gift of Fae-sight, Ailsa ventures forth on a quest to free her lady and the other princesses. With the help of an grumpy, glamoured gardener, a cursed faerie cat, and the mysterious Lord of Autumn, she may discover both the secrets and the truth behind the Dark King that lies at the root of the curse.

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What I Thought:

*happy sigh* So I binged this book in less than 24 hours, partially because I needed to get this review up today, and partially because I was so engrossed in the story.  It's been a long time since I've read a fae-centered book, but this one was something special.

First thing, I need to talk about the characters because I am obsessed with them!  Ailsa and Fionn's friendship is everything to meee (oh and Siobhra, obviously), Ailsa's friendship with the princess is so cute, the ships are so soft and wholesome, and just like... all the relationships are perfect.  I am soft.  I just appreciate so much how most of the time, 12DP retellings follow a solo hero, who's doing it on his (or her) own, but in this book it's a whole questing squad, and I'm here for it.

There are a looot of dream sequences in this book, which normally I'm not a fan of, but I didn't mind too much here.  There were still bits that confused me, but overall were still intriguing enough to keep me going.  I loved the whole concept of the seasonal courts, and the King of Autumn was one of my favorite characters, tbh.  The magic system was epic, the mystery was intriguing, the banter was everything.  I was unsure how I would feel about this book, but I'm happy to report that I thoroughly enjoyed it. 

Recommended for fans of fae magic, talking cats, friendly banter, and gentle romance.

Overall Rating: 4 silver tree branches out of 5

About the Author:
Wyn Estelle Owens is the penname of a young woman who’s still figuring out what this whole ‘adult’ thing is all about. She lives in a big, old house in Maryland by a Hundred Acre Wood (dubbed Neldoreth) with her parents, three occasionally obnoxious brothers, her dog Jackie, and her personal plot bunny, Joker.
She is fond of reading, writing, drawing, speaking in dead or imaginary languages, playing videogames, quoting classic or obscure literature, being randomly dramatic, and generally making things out of yarn. Her dream is to write stories that inspire people to chase after the wonderful world of storytelling.
Her favorite all-time authors are Anne Elisabeth Stengl, Christa Kinde, and above all, J.R.R. Tolkien, who first inspired her to pursuing novel writing when she read the Hobbit at the age of seven.

Connect with Wyn Estelle Owens: Goodreads ~ Facebook ~ Amazon 

Don't forget to check out all the other amazing Tattered Slippers blog posts at this link right here, and stay tuned for more reviews from me this week!

~ Abby

Poison's Dance Review {Tattered Slippers Blog Tour}

 Hello my name is Abby and I've been emotionally compromised by Tricia Mingerink yet again.

In other words, welcome to the Tattered Slippers blog tour!  Get ready for not one, not two, but SIX amazing Twelve Dancing Princesses retellings that are releasing this week!  The tour is already in full swing, so make sure you check out the full schedule to join in on all the fun! 

There are a ton of amazing bloggers involved in this tour, and I'm so excited and honored to be one of them!  So for four of those six days, you can stick right here for reviews of these new releases! (Who's hyped? I'm hyped!)

We begin with one of my most anticipated reads of the year, the third book in Tricia Mingerink's Beyond the Tales series, which continues to solidify itself as one of my all-time faves.

** I'm gonna stick a spoiler warning right here because there are spoilers for at least the first book in the series (Dagger's Sleep) from this point forward. 
So... you've been warned. **

Poison's Dance



Author: Tricia Mingerink 
Genre: Fantasy fairytale retelling
Content: Some violence
Main Characters: King Alexander, Princess Tamya, Daemyn Rand

Synopsis:
If he falls to the lure of the curse, the dance might trap him forever.
Alex has survived his first year as high king. The new counsel has improved cooperation between the kingdoms, and peace seems achievable. When the Tuckawassee queen sends him an invitation he can’t refuse, Alex must once again face his greatest threat for the sake of peace.
Princess Tamya of Tuckawassee, along with her eleven sisters, has danced from sunset until sunrise every night of her life. It is her gift and her curse. When Queen Valinda wishes to use the power their cursed dance gives them to rule all of Tallahatchia, Tamya must decide if she will do what is right even if it betrays her own sister.
Daemyn Rand has survived a hundred years' worth of battles. All he wants to do now is safely marry his princess. Will he be forced to choose between the love of his life and the high king he has loyally served for years?
They have faced certain death before. This time, they might not make it out alive.
Don’t miss this re-envisioning of the Twelve Dancing Princesses fairy tale.   

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What I Thought:

This book broke me.  In the best way.  I finished it at 3:30 AM because there was no way I was putting it down.  I was a sobbing, snotty mess.  It was basically everything and I don't know how I'm supposed to just go on with my life now? 

Being back in Tallahatchia was so good for my soul.  Like, I started reading and seeing familiar names and it just gave me so much joy.  I didn't realize how much I missed it.  The world itself is so cool, and seeing it unfold throughout the series has been everything.  Each book we get to explore a different kingdom, and if this means that we'll eventually potentially get 7 books for the 7 kingdoms... you would not hear me complaining, that's all I'm saying.

Speaking of things unfolding throughout the series, can we talk about Alex for a minute?  Because I'm so proud of him??  Watching his journey from the first book to now - he was a big part of why I cried from about the 75% mark onward because I'm just so proud of who he's becoming with the Highest King's help.  I'm not okay.  *melts into a puddle of feels*  He's never been my favorite character of the series but that might change now, honestly, idk.  Also his relationship with Daemyn is everything to me and I'm quickly becoming a sucker for the king/lord/important person + his guard/servant friendship dynamic, it's one of my faves. Also Daemyn and Rosanna continue to be wonderful together. 

The character of Tamya was amazing.  We've had three very different female leads in the series so far, and I'm here for it.  Her relationship with her sisters was so well done - the princesses is always something I judge 12DP retellings on, and they were great here.  There were a couple who faded to the background, but for the most part, each one was unique and distinct enough that I didn't have trouble remembering who was who.  

The fairytale elements were woven in so perfectly, as they always are in these books.  The worn dancing shoes, the underground world, the silver and gold trees, the sinister eldest sister, it's all here and it's all just as iconic as it should be. 

All in all, I'm never going to stop talking about this series.  I know this book just came out today but I wish I had book 4.  The ending made me squeal with happiness on several occasions, and I'm just really happy, okay? 

Overall rating: 5 goblets of maybe-poisoned wine out of 5 

About the Author: 
Tricia Mingerink is a twenty-something, book-loving, horse-riding country girl. She lives in Michigan with her family and their pack of pets. When she isn't writing, she can be found pursuing backwoods adventures across the country.

Connect with Tricia: Her blog ~ Facebook ~ Instagram ~ Twitter ~ Goodreads ~ Pinterest

As I mentioned at the top of this post, the Tattered Slippers blog tour will be going on all week!  So keep your eyes peeled for more reviews coming your way from me, and click this link right here to see all the amazing posts! 

Have you read the Beyond the Tales books?  Are you excited for this one?  Let me know in a comment below! 

~ Abby

One Bad Apple {book review}

 Y'all should know by now that I love fairytale retellings (and if you didn't, now you do).  Especially if that fairytale is put into a unique setting.  Thus, I knew I was going to love this book.  Happy to report, I was right.

I've been wanting to read one of Rachel's books for what feels like forever, and her newest release seemed like the perfect place to start.  A Snow White retelling set in the 1873?  Yes please! 

One Bad Apple

Author: Rachel Kovaciny
Genre: Historical Fiction 
Content: Some threats of violence, and a few moments of racial prejudice
Main Character: Levi Dalton 

Synopsis:

When a wagon train of Black pioneers rescues the seven orphaned Dalton cousins from the side of the trail, it seems like an answer to their prayers. As they roll west toward Kansas, fourteen-year-old Levi Dalton is dazzled by the beautiful Mrs. Mallone. She's a healer, and her knowledge of medicines and herbs inspires Levi to want to become a doctor. Maybe then he can stop people from dying of fevers and illnesses like his folks did.
But Mrs. Mallone's stepdaughter, Hopeful, warns Levi not to become too attached to the healer. Levi dismisses her warnings and his own misgivings until the day he sees something dreadful.
Levi knows he needs to tell someone what he’s seen before it’s too late. But will anyone believe the story of a fourteen-year-old orphan? Will anyone stand up to evil, no matter how beautifully it’s packaged?

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What I Thought:

I don't think I've ever read a Snow White retelling from the point of view of one of the seven dwarves, but golly was it a lot of fun.  Levi was such a unique protagonist - I always love when a story is told from a very specific point of view, which in this case was that of a 14-year-old boy.  The whole book would have a completely different flavor if it had been told from the perspective of Hopeful or Jacob or Ness.  But because it's Levi, the viewpoint is so unique. 

The plot was fascinating, and I loved the way the fairytale was woven into the non-magical setting.  Hopeful was such a perfect Snow White (plus her relationship with her Dad was so soft, my emotions ;-; )  She's just a good person, but she's not naive.  Also her dad is an absolute sweetheart and I love them together.  Also the Daltons are so wholesome and I just want these kids to be happy is that too much to ask? 

Mrs. Mallone was an excellent villain - I absolutely hated her.  Which, in my mind, is one mark of a well-written antagonist.  What an awful person she is. xD 

The historical element of this book was everything, you guys.  You can truly tell that Rachel took her time researching - my inner ten-year-old that dreamed of being part of a wagon train was thriving as I read this.  It was definitely educational, while also being entertaining, so basically my favorite thing ever?  Oh, and the fairytale elements?? I mean?? One of the most unique Snow White retellings I've ever read while also including every important motif from the original?  Heck yes!!

Basically, I absolutely devoured this book, and I need more of Rachel's books in my life as soon as possible please and thank you. 

Overall Rating: 5 baskets of apples out of 5

About the Author:
Born only a few miles from where Jesse James robbed his first train, Rachel Kovaciny has loved the Old West all her life. She now lives in Virginia with her husband and their three homeschooled children. In her free time, Rachel writes for the magazines "Femnista" and "Prairie Times," reads, bakes, blogs, watches movies, and daydreams.

Connect with Rachel: Her website ~ Instagram ~ Goodreads ~ Facebook

Well there you have it, friends!  Have you read this book or any others from Rachel?  Let me know in a comment below! 

~ Abby