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The Story:
Thalli was scheduled for
annihilation. She was considered an anomaly--able to experience
emotions that should have been eradicated by genetic modification. The
Scientists running the State couldn't allow her to bring undue chaos to
their peaceful, ordered world. But seconds before her death, she is
rescued.
Now Thalli is above ground in a world she thought was
destroyed. A world where not even the air is safe to breathe. She and
her three friends must journey across this unknown land, their
destination a hidden civilization. It's their only chance of survival.
Broken
and exhausted after an arduous journey, they arrive in New Hope, a town
that survived the nuclear holocaust. When Thalli meets the people
there--people actually "born" to "families"--her small world is blown
wide open.
Soon after their arrival to New Hope, the town comes
under attack. She has escaped imminent death, but now Thalli is thrust
into a new fight--a fight to save her new home. Does she know enough
about this world of emotions, this world of chaos, to save not only
herself, but the people she has come to love?
My Reviews:
If you
like dystopian books that have a Christian base then this book is for
you. Luminary is the second book in the series and it opens right where
the first left off. I don't want to give anything away but this book is
great, light reading. Perfect for a weekend getaway! Krista is a
wonderful writer and although I'm not really into the whole science
fiction type books, I really enjoyed this one. Can't wait for the next
installment.
Here’s The Story:
When her friend vanishes
from a cruise ship, reporter Darcy St. James isn’t satisfied with their
explanation that she simply left her job of her own accord. Something
isn’t lining up, and Darcy believes the only way to find the truth is to
put herself in Abby’s position. Within days, Darcy learns her friend
wasn’t the only person to disappear mysteriously. Last summer, a woman
vanished under almost identical circumstances.
Gage McKenna has taken a summer-long stint leading adventure excursions
for the passengers of various cruise lines that dock for a few days of
sightseeing. He’s surprised to find Darcy working aboard one of the
ships, investigating a troubling report. Something sinister is going on
and the deeper they dig the more Gage fears they’ve only discovered the
tip of the iceberg.
My Review:
My
discovery of Dani Pettrey’s books was because someone gifted me one of
her books and ever since I’ve been in love. The Alaskan Courage series
is so amazing. After you’re finished you feel as if you’ve been in a fun
class learning about something you enjoy. Add mystery, action, drama,
excitement and romance, an extremely handsome, rugged, strong man and
you’ve hit the 5 star list for me. I can’t wait for the next book in
this series.
I received Chateau of
Secrets to review by Melanie Dobson and I have to say I'm amazed! I've
always loved history and have had a special interest in the World War II
era since reading Anne Frank, but my view was limited to a 13 years
olds point of view. I didn't know a lot about the German Army including
that Jews served. The book is shown through 2 points of view; Gisèle
Duchant (who is based off a real person) and her Granddaughter Chloe and
follows Gisèle's heroic fight to protect the ones she loves and Chloe's
journey to learning about her family's history. With the Nazis bearing
down on Normandy Gisèle has secrets to keep, she fears that the Nazis
will learn that she is harboring a Jewish child and French resistant
fighters. Years later a German officer who is a Jew himself helps her
and a orphanage full of children escape, one of those children they
later adopt. I loved this book and I highly recommend it to anyone who
is looking for an enthralling story they will hold in their heart
forever.
