Colors Of Awakening: Into The Mists by O.N Gandelman

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Book Description:

"Have you ever felt like you knew what was going to happen?"
Have you ever felt like you were seeing something that was not supposed to be there? ...Have you ever felt different? Terribly different?”
"My beautiful girls, you are witches.”

In those few words, Kate Collins’ world- along with that of her two best friends- Sophie Lolens and Alexa Peters, collapses.

With their lives on the balance, the girls are transported to a magical world that coexists with our own ”" The Mists. There they learn the truth that was hidden from them all of their lives, and about the destiny that patiently awaited their arrival.

Like a snow ball that begins its roll innocently enough, the girls are rapidly carried from a colorful fairytale into the twisted corridors of a dark story, filled with cobwebs, intrigue, secrets and lies, all converging together under the growing shadow of an awakening war in that magical world.

The snow ball won’t stop until the girls reach the point of no return, where love and family will be on the balance and death on the other hand of the scale.

From the Back Cover:

What inspired me to write the book?
It's a rather funny story. I was eleven that summer. My best friend Masha (to whom I dedicated the book to) and I were spending every single day together. At those days we loved playing a never ending game of play-pretend, and we pretended to be witches. As we were running around that summer, we were sure that great and mysterious things were happening to us during the game, and so I decided to write about them.

But, as it often happens with kids, all those "mysterious" things were mysterious just in that moment and only to us, and were rather boring when I wrote them down.

So I decided to tweak the story; I addedthings that never happened and exaggerate those that did. Eventually, itturned into something completely different. After a while, the symmetry of the story didn't work for me. As a child, most of the stories and fairytales my Mom told me were all revolving around the number three. There were three princesses and three nights to save them;there were three dogs or a three headed dog;three boxes and three tries that Rumpelstiltskin gave the girl... Soon I understood that I needed to have three witches in my story. The first two were based on Masha and myself since I started writing the story about our play-pretend. It wasn't long until I realized that the perfect third party was my cousin Alice, who loved witches just as much as I did (and to whom the book is also dedicated).

So I had my three main characters and an initial idea for an antagonist. Over the years there were times I couldn't stop thinking about the story and inventing more and more details, but there were also large periods where I didn't give it a second thought. At first, it was a book about twelve year old witches written in the form of a diary, then it changed into a script, and then a different script. It was only when I was seventeenorso that I wrote the first chapter of the book in its current form.

And now, years later, it's the first book of a six-book series.



My Opinion:

I love reading young adult books and i love fantasy! This was a great book it pulled me in from the start and held my attention till the very last page. I love when a book is able to do that and i can just escape into its world. The world in which the book takes place in is such a wonderful magical fantasy land! I felt like i was right there along with the characters. It has a great story line. I loved this book and i can not wait to read the other books in this series. I feel like the author did an amazing job and i highly recommend this book to others. It was such a thrilling and exciting read.

I am not one to give away books in my reviews and i also dont read other book reviews because so many people give the book away and its honesty something i can not stand.


I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Hidden Under Her Heart by Rachelle Ayala

From Good Reads:
Maryanne Torres has sworn off sex. Intent on finding a marrying man, she joins a church youth group. A party at her pastor's house turns into a drinking binge, and Maryanne is raped.

Lucas Knight's only concern was winning the Ironman Triathlon until the morning he finds Maryanne unconscious in the church parking lot. He becomes the prime suspect, even though Maryanne cannot identify her attacker.

Maryanne wants justice but the identity of her rapist is hidden in the baby she plans to abort. A trap is set. Lucas races to clear his name and keep Maryanne's secret from drowning her and her baby.

My Thoughts:
I was very torn on this book. I just recently within the past year had a miscarriage. So this was honestly hard for me to read it was very emotional. Knowing i lost this baby and had no choice to keep it and then reading about those who have abortions was just to much for me i understand things like rape happen and its horrible but the death of a child is far worse in my eyes then being raped.

I do not want to give the book away.The book takes lots of unexpected turns but all in all it was well written. Religion is not shoved down your throat all that much and the author does a great job expressing everyones feelings not just being one sided.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Update

Wow just about had a heart attack lol! Got on here and it said my blog was removed and then everything was gone but i changed my password and a bunch of other stuff and now its back i have no idea what was up with that!

Thought i would write a post its been awhile

As for reading i started reading Family storms by V.C Andrews and then had to give it back to the library and then moved and did not get to finish reading it till here last month sometime so during that time i did not read anything because i cant stand reading more then one book at a time.... Al-tho i did read Scared Intentions By the Amazing Roxanne Sanford which she personally asked me to be an early reader of and of course it was amazing like her other 2 books! Such a great Honor!

Lol but i have made up for my reading in the past weekend! I got the horrible flu that everyone else has been getting and spent my time in bed reading ! I read Betrayed Chosen and Untamed by P.C cast .. I have had them sitting around and figured I needed to read them lol! Dont get me wrong I do like the books but its just something about how they are wrote that just really annoy me and i have seen alot of others say that also! I love the story line it keeps me hooked but sometimes i just want to read the last chapter and move on to the next book.. lol

So other then that I guess im going to read the next 2 books i have get the other one or 2 i need to finish the collection and then i think I am going to start reading the Ugly Series!

Cant wait till next Month Hunger games will be in the movies! Makes me want to read all the books over again.. I think i may just need to do that!

Heaven Is For Real DVD-Based Conversation Kit

Heaven Is For Real DVD-Based Conversation Kit

"Heaven is for Real" sold out in its first printing and climbed to #1 on the New York Times Bestseller list. For many weeks it has remained #1 on the non-fiction list. And now the best-selling book about Colton's visit to heaven is on DVD with a conversation package that is made for classes and small groups. You will see Colton's story and how it changed his live and his family's. Each DVD segment has Todd, Sonja, and Colton in an interview based format.

The DVD and kit provide:

* Five video sessions with the family and Colton answering common questions about heaven and his visit.
* A touching session on how to recover from loss and trouble
* A group leader guide

The reason I got this is because I read the book! When my grandfather passed away a year ago it really helped my grandmother deal with his death and she and my family very much so enjoyed it!

I would have to say this is very informative and and gives a greater in depth look into the family and what colton experienced.. its kinder hard to review this because its not really a book the small booklet that does come with it has great questions and a nice study guide of sorts!

Where as to all this happened or not the way Colton's story is told is not for me judge. Pick up a copy of the book for yourself and see how you feel about it!

Disclosure of Material Connection:
I received this book free from the publisher Thomas Nelson through the BookSneeze®.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255

A good and Perfect Gift

Good and Perfect Gift, A: Faith, Expectations, and a Little Girl Named Penny
by Amy Julia Becker

Paperback: 237 pages
Publisher: Bethany House; Reprinted edition (September 1, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0764209175
ISBN-13: 978-0764209178

From Goodreads:

Challenging surprises often lead to unexpected joy. Amy Julia opens eyes and softens hearts as she brings readers into her own story of disappointment turned to blessing. This is a journey of discovering strength through weakness, and the author learns to embrace the face that we are all dependent on God and one another. This books will inspire readers who appreciate beautiful writing coupled with deep insights about life and faith.


My Veiw:

Wow this book was amazing It had me crying from the start. Amy Julia told such and amazing and true story with this beautifully written book. It felt like you were right there from the start to the end and you traveled threw there life with them.

It shows that even if you think you have a perfect life that anything can happen and just because things not so great may happen in your life it does not make it any less perfect! Penny is a blessing and an angel and just because she was born with Down Syndrome does not make her any less perfect then if she would have been born with out it.

I learned a lot about Down's Sydrome and will forever view the matter in a different way.I loved her Journal entries and just how open and honest the whole story was!I don't want to give the book away so please pick up a copy for yourself its a great heat felt read and im sure you wont be disappointed.

I received this book from Bethany House Publishers for review and was in no way asked to give a good review!

Wings of a Dream

Wings of a Dream
by Anne Mateer

Paperback, 319 pages
Published September 1st 2011 by Bethany House Publishers
ISBN 0764209035 (ISBN13: 9780764209031)
primary languageEnglish

From Goodreads:

Rebekah Hendricks dreams of a life far beyond her family's farm in Oklahoma, and when dashing aviator Arthur Samson promised adventure in the big city, she is quick to believe he's the man she's meant to marry. While she waits for the Great War to end and Arthur to return to her so they can pursue all their plans, her mother's sister falls ill. Rebekah seizes the opportunity to travel to Texas to care for Aunt Adabelle, seeing this chance to be closer to Arthur's training camp as God's approval of her plans.

But the Spanish flue epidemic changes everything. Faced with her aunt's death, Arthur's indecisiveness, and four children who have no one else to care for them, Rebeka is torn between the desire to escape the type of life she's always led and the unexpected love that just might change the dream of her heart.

My Opinion:

I LOVED LOVED LOVED THIS BOOK! Its nothing like any of the other books i have been reading lately and i must say it was a welcomed change!

I feel in love with Rebekah and all the childnen right from the start! This was a beautiful write and i dont want to give the story away but she faces alot of tough stuff and it makes it even worse cause of the time era she was in. She is a brave woman and does what im sure very few other girls at her age would agree to do in this time period. I would have done it tho.

Wings of a Dream made me laugh, made me angry and had me in tears all at the same time! Anne made sure you knew each character of her book inside and out you learn their fears and dreams and its like your right living life right beside them all.

I could not put this book down once i picked it up and had it read in one setting. I honestly hope that there are a few more books after this one.

This was a great read and i highly suggest that you read it!

I received Wings of a Dream by Anne Mateer from Bethany House Publishers for review.

The Christian Zombie Killers Handbook: Slaying the Living Dead Within

The Christian Zombie Killers Handbook-BY Jeff Kinley

Paperback: 272 pages
Publisher: Thomas Nelson (October 11, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1595554386
ISBN-13: 978-1595554383

From Good reads:
The Christian Zombie Killers Handbook delivers a fresh, relevant look at the doctrines of sin, grace, and salvation.

Ben Forman was just an ordinary guy, a young professional starting his first job and falling in love with his girlfriend. Living in the outskirts of a southern city, he didn't think the zombie activity so common in the major cities would hit so close to home. But it was becoming clear that the mysterious infection reanimating the deceased was a growing epidemic across the country. The question was, would he stay alive or become the undead?

In this one-of-kind approach to teaching about sin, grace, and salvation, The Christian Zombie Killers Handbook tracks the fictional life of Ben Forman and offers solid Bible teaching to help readers understand the gravity and consequences of life without God, of life as a zombie. Ephesians 2:4-5 says, "But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in our transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved." Without the salvation Jesus offers, we are all as good as dead. But as this book teaches in a winsome, cutting-edge, culturally relevant style, anyone can kill the zombie inside, escape the clutches of the undead, and come alive by the supernatural power of God's salvation.

My Opinion:

Wow I did not know what to expect really when i picked up this book but i have to say i liked it quite a bit.. I wont lie I wanted it mainly for the title and the cover lol but i really enjoyed both the fiction and non fiction parts of the book ..and i liked how it went from the zombie story and then to a non fiction explanation of it and the book really makes you think at least i know it made me think..I love how the its uses the use of zombies to describe the inner demon we all have in ourselves and alot of the points are valid and i would have to agree.

I personally really enjoyed getting to know Ben and the rest of the characters in the book.. i have such a hard time with reviews cause it seems like everything i want to say is going to some way or another give away the story. Im just happy to say im glad that we dont live in a world with the zombies that Ben lives with but I guess in all reality those Zombies would be better to live with the ones that we do live with!

My Rating would be 4 stars just because i hate the ending of the Zombie story!

Disclosure of Material Connection:
I received this book free from the publisher Thomas Nelson through the BookSneeze®.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255