Review of The Edge of Belonging by Amanda Cox

Ivy Rose has a lot of questions about her past. When her grandmother dies, she receives a letter post-funeral explaining that there is a lot Ivy Rose doesn't know. Ivy Rose then begins a journey like she has never been on before. A journey not only about her past, but about who she really is. 

Amanda Cox does a brilliant job toggling between the past and the present throughout the story of this book. Such heartache jumps off the pages. Sweet, tender love is woven through the storyline as well, bringing the reader in to the heart of Ivy Rose and the other characters in her life. So many issues are brought to the surface throughout this book that the reader has the opportunity to explore their emotions with each one. What a great book to bring to light so many different aspects of family and how we treat others (just to name a few). A well rounded, well written, wonderfully expressive story.

Revell sent me this complimentary copy to review for them. Opinions expressed are my own.

Review of Nine by Rachelle Dekker

Two young ladies brought together by unforeseen circumstances. One not wanting to remember her past. The other can't remember her past. Zoe and Lacy go on the run from the authorities in search of a needle in a haystack that could bring them safety or destruction. 

Rachelle Dekker has yet again delivered a heart-stopping story that grabs you right from the beginning. You come in to the story knowing you are missing some very key components. But you also know that these components will be revealed to you along the way. And along that way, this novel grips you until you almost just want to read the end to see what happens (but you don't because that would just ruin it!). Rachelle has a unique way of story-telling that hooks her audience in and doesn't let go until the end. 

Revell Books sent me this complimentary copy to review for them. Opinions expressed are my own.