About the Book In order to break an evil curse, Ian Quicksilver, heir to the Bankhirian throne, has two weeks to get Princess Arianna to fall for him. But first he must take care of a rampaging dragon and a maniacal magician before they destroy his home town! He’ll have to find the courage to save two worlds—and pass his classes—in this witty sci-fi adventure. About the Author Alyson Peterson lives in a mountainside gully—of all places—in northern Utah with her neurotic, shed-tastic dog, two ninja kids, and superhero husband. She spends her time painting, breaking bones at her Martial Arts class (mostly her own) and reading as many books as she can get her hands on. Alyson is the author of “Ian Quicksilver: The Warrior’s Return.” ReviewA fun adventure for teens. (A more full review coming soon...) A review copy of this book was provided by Cedar Fort. Tour ScheduleSeptember 13: Jorie Loves a Story September 14: Jorie Loves a Story | She Calls Me Mama Leisha September 15: September 16: Mel’s Shelves September 17: Reidhead Random-ness September 18: September 19: Scotty Watty Doodle All the Day | Rockin’ Book Reviews September 20: Blooming With Books September 21: Inklings and Notions | Aaron Blaylock September 22: MuseInks September 23: Lysandra James September 24: Sibscript September 25: September 26: Wishful Endings September 27: Cindy Hogan September 28: Bookworm Lisa September 29: Singing Librarian Books September 30: Kevin Nielsen  
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How would you live if you knew the day you'd die?
Parvin Blackwater has wasted her life. At only seventeen, she has one year left according to the Clock by her bedside. In a last-ditch effort to make a difference, she tries to rescue Radicals from the crooked justice system. But when the authorities find out about her illegal activity, they cast her through the Wall -- her people's death sentence. What she finds on the other side about the world, about eternity, and about herself changes Parvin forever and might just save her people. But her Clock is running out. The Books in the Series
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Review
Nadine has written a fascinating and captivating dystopian adventure novel that teens will absolutely love. From page one, Nadine captures the attention of her readers, pulling them into the life of Parvin Blackwater, a teenager that is in the last year of her life. With her clock ticking down to the day she will die, Parvine wants to do something that people will remember her by so she’s not just another “empty numbers” person. This brilliantly written story is of Parvin’s adventure once she is caught sharing her clock with her brother and is cast to the other side of wall. Parvine just might learn how to survive and go back and save her people. I would recommend this somewhat fast paced science fiction story to readers that enjoy teen speculative, dystopian, adventure novels.
Series: Out of Time Genre: science fiction, dystopian, adventure, fantasy, speculative, young adult, Christian Publisher: Enclave Publishing Publication date: September 23, 2014 Number of pages: 398 Category: Junior High + Content Rating: PG-13, some violence and survival scenes Book Rating: 5 stars 
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 About the Book Will Hawkins is just a simple stable boy. How can he hope to woo Ella, his once-wealthy childhood friend who is stubbornly independent, especially when his competition is the prince? Without any magic or fairy godmothers, Will must show Ella that he is her true prince charming in this perspective twist of the Cinderella story. About the Author Jessilyn Stewart Peaslee graduated with a BA in English from Brigham Young University in 2004. She loved taking creative writing classes, and was particularly fond of the works of Shakespeare, Jane Austen, and the Bronte sisters. She also studied French and the humanities. Jessilyn grew up in the beautiful deserts of Southern California and now resides in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains in Saratoga Springs, Utah, with her husband and five boys. ReviewJessilyn Stewart Peaslee has written another charming retelling of the story of Cinderella. This time it is from the point of Ella Blackeley’s friend, Will, a brilliant stable hand that once worked for Ella’s father and now works for the royal family. Yet again Jessilyn will capture the heart and attention of her readers with this delightful and magical retelling and twist on one of my all-time favorite fairytales. This is a story filled with a fantastic story and magnificent characters that readers will love. I would recommend this novel to teens that enjoy fairytales and romance. Genre: young adult, romance, retelling, fantasy, fairytale Publisher: Cedar Fort Publication date: September 1, 2016 Number of pages: 272 Category: Junior High + Content Rating: PG Book Rating: 5 stars   About the Book Reserved yet resilient, Ella Blakeley lives with her cruel stepmother and stepsisters, without hope of escape—until the day Prince Kenton announces a ball that changes everything. Even without mice, magic, or fairy godmothers, Ella might discover a life that’s better than she ever dreamed. This intricately woven twist on Cinderella is an enchanting book you won’t be able to put down. About the Author Jessilyn Stewart Peaslee graduated with a BA in English from Brigham Young University in 2004. She loved taking creative writing classes, and was particularly fond of the works of Shakespeare, Jane Austen, and the Bronte sisters. She also studied French and the humanities. Jessilyn grew up in the beautiful deserts of Southern California and now resides in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains in Saratoga Springs, Utah, with her husband and five boys. ReviewI have always favored Cinderella tales and retellings and Jessilyn Stewart Peaslee has written a splendid and delightful twist on this beautiful story. As always there is the evil step-mother and step-sisters and Ella must take care of them, even when they are so cruel to her that she can hardly stand it. Throughout the story, you will fall in love with Ella Blakeley’s determination and perseverance to survive and press on as she discovers her own self-worth. The many excellent characters in this story also help flush out this wonderful and magical tale. I would recommend this novel to teens that enjoy romance and fairytales. Genre: young adult, romance, retelling, fantasy, fairytale Publisher: Cedar Fort Publication date: November 10, 2015 Number of pages: 240 Category: Junior High + Content Rating: PG Book Rating: 5 stars  Other books in the series:
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