Review: Love's Sure Dawn (Eagle Harbor #3) by Naomi Rawlings

About the Book

The bestselling Eagle Harbor Series continues with Book 3, Love’s Sure Dawn.

No matter how hard she tries to help, Rebekah Cummings always ends up causing more problems than she solves. This time, though, things will be different. She'll find a way to pay her family's debts, even if doing so requires leaving Eagle Harbor. Maybe then they'll start treating her as a capable woman who makes her own choices.

Gilbert Sinclair is going to marry an heiress. With his latest business venture sunk at the bottom of Lake Superior, he needs money to replace the steamship he lost, so he heads to Chicago where his father's business connections should land him a suitable wife. Like most things in his meticulously planned life, everything goes as expected—until he discovers Rebekah Cummings working as the new cook on his ship.

Rebekah well remembers the pain she endured the last time she tried trusting Gilbert, and Gilbert can't afford to pursue the love of a working class woman. But they can't stop the forgotten feelings swirling between them—or ignore the sacrifices they'd both have to make for a future together.

"More than just a satisfying love story." Melissa Jagears, award winning Christian author

“This is the best book series that I have found in several years.” Amazon Reviewer

If you like inspirational stories of love, courage, and drama, then get your copy of the latest book in the memorable Eagle Harbor Series.

Eagle Harbor Series--Where Love Finds Its Anchor

Book 1: Love's Unfading Light (Mac and Tressa)

Book 2: Love's Every Whisper (Elijah and Victoria)

Short Story: Love's Beginning (Elijah and Victoria)

Book 3: Love's Sure Dawn (Gilbert and Rebekah)

Book 4: Love's Eternal Breath (Seth and Lindy--winter 2017)

Book 5: Love's Constant Hope (Thomas and Jessalyn--summer 2017)

Book 6: Love's Bright Tomorrow (Isaac and Aileen--winter 2018)

Amazon / Goodreads / Kobo

Barnes & Noble / Google Play / iTunes

My Review

Five Stars

The Eagle Harbor Series is quickly becoming one of my favorite series and Love's Sure Dawn is the best one yet! I was so happy to be back in Eagle Harbor and to catch up with all the characters.

I was a bit leery of Gilbert. He wasn't the most likeable character in the previous books. So, it was really nice to get a deeper look at him, to understand where he was coming from and why he acted the way he did. He's a complex and misunderstood guy. I loved seeing him in a new light and he quickly became my favorite character. I've been eager for Rebekah's story since her very first appearance in book one. She's a feisty and stubborn tomboy who often acts without thinking things through. So I wondered who would be her perfect match.

At first, I couldn't see how Rebekah and Gilbert would ever be a good match. They're complete opposites and come from completely different social standings. Then all of a sudden, I realized how absolutely perfect they were for each other. It was really great watching their growth.

The characters in this series face seemingly insurmountable odds, always leaving me to wonder how things could possibly work out. But one of my absolute favorite aspects of these books is Rawlings' brilliant ability at shining a light on God's greatness and showing that anything is possible with Him. I cannot recommend this series highly enough!

I received a complimentary copy of this book. All thoughts and comments are my own honest opinion.

To learn more about Naomi Rawlings, visit her website and Facebook page.

Waiting on Wednesday: Death Overdue: A Haunted Library Mystery by Allison Brook

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Breaking the Spine that highlights upcoming eagerly anticipated releases.

This week I'm featuring Death Overdue: A Haunted Library Mystery by Allison Brook releasing October 10, 2017.

About the Book

Carrie Singleton is just about done with Clover Ridge, Connecticut until she's offered a job as the head of programs and events at the spooky local library, complete with its own librarian ghost. Her first major event is a program presented by a retired homicide detective, Al Buckley, who claims he knows who murdered Laura Foster, a much-loved part-time library aide who was bludgeoned to death fifteen years earlier. As he invites members of the audience to share stories about Laura, he suddenly keels over and dies.

The medical examiner reveals that poison is what did him in and Carrie feels responsible for having surged forward with the program despite pushback from her director. Driven by guilt, Carrie’s determined to discover who murdered the detective, convinced it’s the same man who killed Laura all those years ago. Luckily for Carrie, she has a friendly, knowledgeable ghost by her side. But as she questions the shadows surrounding Laura's case, disturbing secrets come to light and with each step Carrie takes, she gets closer to ending up like Al.

Now it's due or die for Carrie in Death Overdue the delightful first in a new cozy series by Allison Brook.

Why I Need It

I'm always looking for new and interesting cozy mysteries and Death Overdue sounds so good!

What book are you eagerly anticipating? Leave a comment below and let me know.

Top Ten Tuesday: Hidden Gems

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by The Broke and The Bookish.

The topic this week is Hidden Gem Books in X Genre: Pick a genre and share with us some books that have gone under the radar in that genre! I didn't know how to figure out what criteria would make a book be considered a "hidden gem". Eventually, I decided to base it on the amount of Amazon reviews it had. So, today I'm featuring awesome books that have under 20 reviews on Amazon (at the time of posting). I'm splitting it into two categories, Historical Romance & Contemporary Romance.

Historical Romance

Sweet Mountain Music

by Suzie Johnson

A Fair to Remember

by Suzie Johnson

The Crimson Cipher

by Susan Page Davis

Captain of Her Heart

by Lily George

Miss Opal Learns a Lesson

by Amy K. Rognlie

Contemporary Romance

To Gain a Mommy

by Tanya Eavenson

To Gain a Valentine

by Tanya Eavenson

The Bull Rider's Homecoming

by Allie Pleiter

His Montana Sweetheart

by Ruth Logan Hearne

Sarah and the Cowboy's Lady

by Gay N. Lewis

 And remember, if you enjoy a book, please leave a review!

What are some of your favorite "hidden gem" books?

Review: Love's Healing Touch by Autumn Macarthur

About the Book

Are some wounds too deep for love to heal?

When nurse Lainie Sullivan’s beloved father dies, she vows to fulfil his retirement ambition — to visit each of the mainland US states on his vintage motorcycle, raising funds for cancer care. But an overnight stop in Sweet Grove, Texas, could stretch into weeks as she waits for repairs on her motorcycle.

The warm welcome and uncomplicated faith of the townsfolk make this place feel like home, healing her faith — and her heart. As does working on her bike with Adam Davis, a wounded warrior she nursed in the military hospital.

But for Adam, a war still rages, as he battles survivor guilt, anger with God, and adapting to the life-long effects of his injuries. His worst scars aren’t the ones on his body but the ones on his heart and soul.

Will Lainie’s love and faith be enough to help him heal, when soon she’ll be moving on?

An emotional story of love, faith, healing, and finding new purpose set in the small Texan town of Sweet Grove, from a USA Today bestselling author. Clean, sweet, and wholesome Christian inspirational romance.

Amazon / Goodreads

My Review

Four Stars

Love's Healing Touch was my first visit to Sweet Grove, Texas and also, my first book by Autumn Macarthur. It was a very touching and heartwarming story that I greatly enjoyed.

This was a quick read where I was instantly drawn into the characters lives. Adam and Lainie are dealing with a lot. Both are struggling with their faith and have lost trust in God. It was so wonderful to watch their growth and their journey on the way to healing. They were such realistic and authentic characters, it was easy to root for them. The connection and chemistry they had was great!

If you're looking for a sweet and uplifting story, Love's Healing Touch is the book for you. I'm really looking forward to reading more from Macarthur!

I won this book in a giveaway. All thoughts and comments are my own honest opinion.

To learn more about Autumn Macarthur, visit her website, Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest.

Week in Review: August 22 - 25

Week in Review is where I recap posts from the previous week and preview what's to come.

Tuesday, August 22

Top Ten Tuesday: Favorite Books I Read in School

Review: Written in the Stars by Christina Coryell

Wednesday, August 23

Waiting On Wednesday: Crown of Souls (The Tox Files #2) by Ronie Kendig

Thursday, August 24

Review: The Texas Rancher's New Family by Allie Pleiter

Friday, August 25

Book Beginnings + Friday56: Written in the Stars by Christina Coryell

Coming Next Week

I have two reviews coming up this week. The first one is for a sweet and uplifting contemporary novella. The second is for the third book in what is quickly becoming one of my favorite historical series. It's Hidden Gems week for #TopTenTuesday. And, as always, I'll have my weekly #WaitingOnWednesday and #BookBeginnings/#Friday56 posts.

What have you read this week? Please leave a comment and let me know.

Book Beginnings + Friday 56: Written in the Stars by Christina Coryell

Book Beginnings is a weekly meme hosted by Rose City Reader that asks you to share the first sentence (or so) of the book you're reading.

Friday 56 is hosted by Freda's Voice and asks you to grab a book (any book), turn to page 56 or 56% in your ereader and share a non-spoilery sentence or two.

This week I'm featuring Written in the Stars by Christina Coryell. It just released this Tuesday and OH MY GOODNESS! It's SO good! You can check out my review for it here.

Book Beginning

Wretched, filthy dust.

Brooke had almost forgotten the way it filtered in like it was part of the sunlight itself, peppered everything it touched with a powdery sheen, and drifted in the air so thick she could taste it. Had nearly blocked from her memory the way it formed a cloud that seemed to engulf passing cars like a sienna-colored mist. Not that she had seen any passing cars. Her pearl-white Nissan Roadster was the only vehicle traversing the dirt at present, and the tires grew noisier the farther she traveled down the road, as though voicing their own protest.

Friday 56 (Actually 64% on my Kindle because 56% is full of spoilers)

"She said that the stars are constant," Holly continued. "No matter what's happenin' in our world, they're still there. The bright sun may hide them, or a dark cloud, but that doesn't mean they're gone. Tomorrow they'll be in the same place, waitin' for me to find them again."

About the Book

Roundabout these parts, dirt roads don’t just get you from point A to point B. They intersect to create a maze of life often missed when outsiders drive through a sleepy town. The number on the population sign might seem insignificant, but a few short steps from the beaten path, there’s more than meets the eye.

Look a little closer… That sleek out-of-town convertible is bringing former pageant queen Brooke Langdon back into town for the first time in a decade. She’s dragging nothing with her but the hyphen in her last name. Gatlin Moore is running his tractor along the fence line, spending his days keeping up his parents’ farm instead of living out his dreams in Nashville. The sheriff is pulling into Holly Christian’s driveway, preparing to tell her that her life’s about to crumble. And Hunter Pearce, the guy everyone calls when they need something fixed? He’s racing to Holly’s place too, wondering if things are too broken to put back together.

Welcome to Hope Canyon. This is our backroads story.

What have you been reading lately? Leave a comment below and let me know.

Review: The Texas Rancher's New Family by Allie Pleiter

About the Book

A Match Made in Texas

Tess Buckton returns to the Blue Thorn Ranch from Australia, badly needing Texas comfort. But the Outback follows her home when celebrity Aussie horse trainer Cooper Pine rents the ranch next door. The other Buckton siblings are worried Cooper's high profile will upset the idyllic Martins Gap community—but Tess isn't so sure. Cooper is surprisingly down-to-earth and a doting father to his special-needs daughter. But getting close enough to learn his secrets could mean exposing hers, and Tess isn't ready for that—even if Cooper and his matchmaking daughter are just what her heart is yearning for.

Amazon / Goodreads / Kobo

Barnes & Noble / ChristianBook.com / Harlequin

My Review

Five Stars

Tess Buckton is back home in Martins Gap, Texas completely heartbroken and humiliated by what happened in Australia. Cooper Pine, one half of the famous Pine Brothers, has moved to Martins Gap hoping to get away from the spotlight. There's an instant connection between the two, but both have had their fair share of hurts. Can they break down the walls surrounding their hearts and possibly find a way to true happiness?

I instantly liked both Tess and Cooper. And Sophie was adorable! The strength she displayed and her positive attitude were super inspiring! A couple of the Buckton siblings were quite concerned about the plans Cooper had for his ranch next door and the tension oozed from the pages.

The Texas Rancher's New Family was another wonderful romance from Allie Pleiter. I read it super fast. I didn't want to put it down and I didn't want it to end. I loved reuniting with the Buckton clan and even though this is the fifth book in the series, it can standalone just fine. I highly recommend!

I received a copy of this book from the author. All thoughts and comments are my own honest opinion.

To learn more about Allie Pleiter, visit her website, Twitter, and Facebook.

Waiting on Wednesday: Crown of Souls (The Tox Files #2) by Ronie Kendig

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Breaking the Spine that highlights upcoming eagerly anticipated releases.

This week I'm featuring Crown of Souls (The Tox Files #2) by Ronie Kendig releasing September 5, 2017.

About the Book

"Kendig has out done herself."--RT Book Reviews on Conspiracy of Silence
Six months after stopping a deadly plague, Cole "Tox" Russell and his team are enjoying a little rest. That peace is short-lived when a sniper shot hits Tox. The enemy is discovered to be one of their own, a rogue Special Forces team operator.

Alec King is perhaps the only person as skilled as Tox, and he's out for justice. Furious with orders that got his men killed, he intends to make those responsible pay. And he insists Tox join him, believing they are the same breed of soldier.

Afraid his old friend is right, Tox battles a growing darkness within himself as he and his team engage in another deadly encounter with antiquity. It appears Alec is cheating--he's using a mysterious artifact, a crown that history has linked to some of the worst slaughters in humanity. Racing to stop Alec before his vengeance is unleashed, Tox must fight the monster without becoming one.

Why I Need It

It's Ronie Kendig... enough said, lol. I've been so anxious to read Crown of Souls since the moment I finished the first book Conspiracy of Silence.

What book are you eagerly anticipating? Leave a comment below and let me know.

Review: Written in the Stars (Backroads Book 1) by Christina Coryell

About the Book

Roundabout these parts, dirt roads don’t just get you from point A to point B. They intersect to create a maze of life often missed when outsiders drive through a sleepy town. The number on the population sign might seem insignificant, but a few short steps from the beaten path, there’s more than meets the eye.

Look a little closer… That sleek out-of-town convertible is bringing former pageant queen Brooke Langdon back into town for the first time in a decade. She’s dragging nothing with her but the hyphen in her last name. Gatlin Moore is running his tractor along the fence line, spending his days keeping up his parents’ farm instead of living out his dreams in Nashville. The sheriff is pulling into Holly Christian’s driveway, preparing to tell her that her life’s about to crumble. And Hunter Pearce, the guy everyone calls when they need something fixed? He’s racing to Holly’s place too, wondering if things are too broken to put back together.

Welcome to Hope Canyon. This is our backroads story.

Amazon / Goodreads / Kobo
Barnes & Noble / Google Play

My Review

Five Stars

My first introduction to Christina Coryell was her novella, Mowed Over, in the Love at First Laugh box set. I was instantly charmed and knew I had to check out her other stories. And then, when I heard about her new novel I was doubly excited! I'm a big fan of books featuring life in small towns, so I couldn't wait to dive right into WRITTEN IN THE STARS.

I was captivated from the very first page. I was transported to the small town of Hope Canyon, Arkansas, feeling like a silent observer peeking into the lives of these authentic and complex characters. At times, it really did feel as though I was reading about real people in real-life situations. There was such an authentic feel to this novel. Coryell perfectly captured life in a small town where everybody knows everybody and everybody knows everybody else's business, where gossip spreads faster than you know it.

WRITTEN IN THE STARS was one of those books that I just wanted to savor, take my time with, stay with these characters as long as possible. But at the same time, I couldn't help myself but to read as fast as possible to see where the story led to next. And then, before I knew it, I had finished the book. :sad face: It was just so good! I didn't want it to end! Time flew by while I was reading. I became completely caught up in this book! I'd look up at the clock and be shocked by how much time had passed.

I could go on and on about how awesome WRITTEN IN THE STARS was and I seriously can't recommend it highly enough! Go grab a copy for yourself, you won't be sorry! Just be ready to get completely sucked into the lives of these down-to-earth characters! Can't wait for the next one!

I received a copy of this book from the author. All thoughts and comments are my honest opinion.

Favorite Quotes

“If someone were to break in through the back door, her dog Skittles would destroy the place with his weak bladder. Not that a person would try to pull anything roundabout her neck of the woods, where everybody and their brother packed heat.”

“Is that your uppity way of sayin' you want to gossip? 'Cause that's actually frowned upon in these parts. Unless of course you frame your question with 'he needs prayer' at the end, and then you can gossip all you like. Form a chain if need be, so it spreads quicker.”

“She said that the stars are constant,” Holly continued. “No matter what's happenin' in our world, they're still there. The bright sun may hide them, or a dark cloud, but that doesn't mean they're gone. Tomorrow they'll be in the same place, waitin' for me to find them again.”

“Her spirit lifted a little, like the first small spark of a burgeoning fire that might one day turn into a full flame. And as she wondered if she should stir the embers a little, hope settled over her like a haze of smoke.”

To learn more about Christina Coryell, visit her website, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Top Ten Tuesday: Favorite Books I Read in School

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by The Broke and The Bookish.

This week is a Back to School Freebie and I decided to feature my favorite books that I read in school.

Frankenstein

by Mary Shelley

Of Mice and Men

by John Steinbeck

Night

by Elie Wiesel

Brave New World

by Aldous Huxley

The Tell-Tale Heart
by Edgar Allan Poe

The Great Gatsby

by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Hamlet

by William Shakespeare

Pygmalion
by George Bernard Shaw

The Scarlet Letter

by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Beowulf
by Unknown

Did you read any of these books during school? What did you think of them? What were some of your favorites? Leave a comment below and let me know.

Week in Review: August 14 - 18

Week in Review is where I recap posts from the previous week and preview what's to come.

Monday, August 14

Review: The Case of the Clobbered Cad by Debra E. Marvin

Tuesday, August 15

Top Ten Tuesday: Recommendations for People Who Love Fairy Tales

Wednesday, August 16

Waiting On Wednesday: A Dangerous Legacy by Elizabeth Camden

Thursday, August 17

Review: Logan: A Life After Companion Story by Julie Hall

Friday, August 18

Book Beginnings + Friday56: Count Me In by Mikal Dawn

Coming Next Week

I have reviews for two awesome contemporaries coming up. Top Ten Tuesday is celebrating back to school and I'll be sharing some of my favorite books that I read in school. And, of course, I'll have my weekly Wednesday and Friday posts.

What have you read this week? Leave a comment below and let me know.

Book Beginnings + Friday 56: Count Me In by Mikal Dawn

Book Beginnings is a weekly meme hosted by Rose City Reader that asks you to share the first sentence (or so) of the book you're reading.

Friday 56 is hosted by Freda's Voice and asks you to grab a book (any book), turn to page 56 or 56% in your ereader and share a non-spoilery sentence or two.

This week I'm featuring Count Me In by Mikal Dawn

Book Beginning

The little hairs on the back of Allegra Spencer's neck stood at attention. He was behind her. She could feel his presence as sure as she could smell the beans being ground by the barista on the other side of the reclaimed-wood counter.

Friday 56 (56% on my Kindle)

Allegra's face was white as a ghost. Her mouth moved, but no sound came out.

About the Book

Allegra Spencer has been living a careful life. Her safe job as an accountant is bookended by going to church and the gym. Okay, sometimes the gym. Fine. She goes to church. And the coffee shop. She avoids risk at all cost, preferring to stay safe in her cozy condo. Until her accounting firm goes belly up and she's out of a job.

Tyler Hawk had a glorious career as a star NFL tight end. He retired on a high note and now lives a second dream of owning his own business and leading others on extreme outdoor adventures. But he needs help with his books—and his heart. When Allegra takes the job, sparks fly.

It’s a case of safety zone versus danger zone, and in their minds, never the two shall meet.

What have you been reading lately? Leave a comment below and let me know.

Review: Logan: A Life After Companion Story by Julie Hall

About the Book

Every warrior has his weakness . . .

There are two sides to ever story; it’s Logan’s turn to tell his.

Logan has it all—friends, popularity, girls—and he’s on the brink of breaking out as a professional surfer. It appears life couldn’t get any better for him, but perfection isn’t turning out to be all he imagined.

When one mistake leads to his untimely arrival in the afterlife, he finds purpose in something greater than himself—becoming a weapon against the evil that lurks on Earth. Believing he’s finally found true peace, his afterlife turns into a nightmare when he’s captured and tortured by the same monsters he hunts and the king of Hell himself.

Broken in mind and body, Logan’s time in captivity leaves him riddled with doubts, harboring guilt, and changed in ways even he doesn’t understand. Until the day he’s assigned the challenging task of training a newbie—a girl who, from the very start, breaks his preconceived notion of what a demon hunter should be.

After meeting the fainting spitfire, the only thing he’s sure of is that his afterlife will never be the same.

LOGAN is a companion novella to the Bestselling LIFE AFTER series. It can be read as a standalone, or as Book 2.5 of the series.

Amazon / Goodreads

My Review

4.5 Stars

LOGAN is a sort of prequel to the Life After series told from the perspective of... you guessed it... Logan. It was so awesome to get to know more about Logan. He's so mysterious and keeps a lot of himself hidden in the full length books, so I loved getting this peek into his head. I really enjoyed getting a look at what Logan's life was like pre-death and then the beginning of his afterlife. And it was great to see more of his and Kaitlin's friendship.

LOGAN is a part of the Shattered Worlds Box Set and the main reason I purchased the set. It's a great read to hold me over until the release of book three, DOMINION, but it can also be enjoyed even if you haven't read the LIFE AFTER series before. It did take me just a little bit to get into, which was probably just me getting used to Logan's POV. But it really didn't take long before I was reading as fast as I could and then being super sad because it ended.

Favorite Quote

“There was a man,” I began, “ and his sacrifice for all of us is what made the difference."

For more information on Julie Hall, visit her website, Facebook page, Twitter, and Instagram.

Logan: A Life After Companion Story is part of the Shattered Worlds Box Set

Escape into twenty-two epic worlds that will leave you breathless.

From dystopian nightmares to gorgeous steampunk and fantasy settings to fairy-tale retellings and beyond, SHATTERED WORLDS has every story you've been dying to get your hands on!

This unique Young Adult/New Adult collection, inspired by the creative minds of today's New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling authors, promises to satisfy your cravings for action and adventure as you experience rune magic and time-travel, overthrow corrupt governments, meet reapers and aliens, battle dragons, fall hopelessly in love, and break ancient curses, right alongside some of the bravest characters in fantasy fiction!

Each book within this collection is exclusive to the set and can't be found anywhere else!

Waiting on Wednesday: A Dangerous Legacy by Elizabeth Camden

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Breaking the Spine that highlights upcoming eagerly anticipated releases.

This week I'm featuring A Dangerous Legacy by Elizabeth Camden releasing October 3, 2017

About the Book

Page-Turning Romance and Intrigue in Award-Winning Author's Next Historical NovelLucy Drake's mastery of Morse code has made her a valuable asset to the American news agencies as a telegrapher. But the sudden arrival of Sir Colin Beckwith at rival British news agency Reuters puts her hard-earned livelihood at risk. Newly arrived from London, Colin is talented, handsome, and insufferably charming.

Despite their rivalry, Lucy realizes Colin's connections could be just what her family needs to turn the tide of their long legal battle over the fortune they were swindled out of forty years ago. When she negotiates an unlikely alliance with him, neither of them realizes how far the web of treachery they're wading into will take them.

Why I Need It

Elizabeth Camden always writes about interesting little known facts/moments in history and I can't wait to read A Dangerous Legacy. It sounds so interesting!

What book are you eagerly anticipating? Leave a comment below and let me know.

Top Ten Tuesday: Book Recommendations for People Who Love Fairy Tales

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by The Broke and The Bookish.

The Broke and Bookish are back this week! The topic for this week is: Ten book recommendations for ______________. Okay, so I'm gonna admit that I struggled a bit coming up with something for this. When something is so open-ended like that, there's so many options and I kinda freeze with indecision. Apparently I do better with structured topics, lol. But finally I decided to go with Recommendations for People Who Love Fairy Tales. Who doesn't love a good fairy tale? Some of these are well-known, others not so much. Some are based on well-known fairy tales, a couple are a bit more obscure. (And okay, a couple are Edgar Allan Poe retellings, which are definitely not fairy tales, but they are so stellar, I thought I'd include them, too.)

(Melanie Dickerson is a master at fairy tale retellings! I'm featuring two of my favorites from her, but she has, I believe, ten out now and more on the way. The Merchant's Daughter is a Beauty and the Beast retelling, while The Golden Braid is a retelling of Rapunzel.)

The Merchant's Daughter

by

Melanie Dickerson

The Golden Braid

by

Melanie Dickerson

(I couldn't make this list and not mention the Lunar Chronicles. These are SO good and SO unique!)

The Lunar Chronicles

by

Marissa Meyer

(I've never been a huge fan of Alice in Wonderland, but I've found that I LOVE retellings! The whole Splintered Series is amazing! A.G. Howard never disappoints!)

The Splintered Series

by

A.G. Howard

(Princess of the Midnight Ball was a charming retelling of The Twelve Dancing Princesses. The sequel, Princess of Glass, a Cinderella retelling, is just as good as the first!)

Princess of the Midnight Ball
by
Jessica Day George

(These next two are retellings of EAST OF THE SUN AND WEST OF THE MOON which is a Norwegian fairy tale. I absolutely love this tale and wish there were more retellings for it.)

Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow

by

Jessica Day George

Ice

by

Sarah Beth Durst

(The Ice Child is a unique and meaningful novelette that I really enjoyed. If you're looking for a quick read, this would be perfect.)

The Ice Child: A Winter Fairy Tale

by

Evangeline Denmark

(I'm reluctant to admit this because I'm in the minority with this opinion, but I've never been a fan of The Wizard of Oz. So, when I heard about WICKED, which is the 'untold story of the Wicked Witch of the West', I was hesitant to try it. But oh my goodness, I loved getting the "real" story behind the misunderstood character. I know this book is not for everyone, but it's one of my all-time faves.)

Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West

by

Gregory Maguire

(I was super excited when I first heard about DOROTHY MUST DIE. Dorothy is the bad guy in this series and I completely love that! I've only read the prequel NO PLACE LIKE OZ and the first two books, but enjoyed them all.)

Dorothy Must Die

by

Danielle Paige

(I'm a big fan of Poe and these retellings by Bethany Griffin are fantastic!)

Masque of the Red Death

by

Bethany Griffin

The Fall

by

Bethany Griffin

(If you're interested in a more mature read, Indexing by Seanan McGuire gives an interesting and unique take on fairy tales. Just a word of warning though, this book does contain strong language.)

Indexing

by

Seanan McGuire

What's your favorite fairy tale? Do you have a favorite retelling?