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Book Review-“The False Prince” by Jennifer Nielsen

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Synopsis:

Four orphan boys kidnapped against their will have the terrible decision to live a lie or choose to die. A kingdom is on the precipice of war and a treacherous plan is put into action by a nobleman named Conner who kidnaps these four orphan boys. His plan is to train them to become a prince that will fool the kingdom into thinking his long lost prince is finally home. They must choose to be trained or walk away to their deaths. Only one of the orphans will be chosen to be the false prince. Who will Conner choose? What will happen to the other three orphan boys? Will this stop the war and bring peace to the kingdom? This book contains mystery, adventure that will capture the reader’s attention. It is a journey worth taking.

My Thoughts:

Jennifer Nielsen has woven a tale that will have you on the edge of your seat until the very end. I read this book in about 2 days because I could not put it down. I delighted in how the story had a bit of mystery throughout the entire book. As I read the story I would see little by little more of the missing pieces that fit to complete the picture the author was trying to create. This book was fast paced and didn’t slow down. I may or may not have stayed up a little bit late, just to finish more of the book. I am not a fan of slow paced books. I need the plot to keep going and the characters be well developed to keep my attention. I think part of the reason, I enjoy a fast paced book is because I am limited on my time when I can actually read. I read in the edges of my day. I may only get 15 to 30 minutes to read so it is quite enjoyable when I find a book that can keep my attention even when I am limited with my time. I think Jennifer Nielsen did an amazing job of creating a story that young and old alike can enjoy. This will definitely be the next read aloud that I read with my kids. Teens would love to have this book on their bookshelf. The “False Prince” is also a wonderful book to recommend if you have reluctant teen reader.

Recommended For: I would say 10 years old and older. The book is clean but there are some older themes such as war and killing that a younger child may not like. Teens would love this book. Even though the genre is probably categorized as YA, this book is enjoyable for older as well.

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“Love walked in” by Marisa de Los Santos-Book Review

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Synopsis: Cornelia Brown is waiting for love to come into her life. That perfect moment when boy meets girl and they live happily ever after. When Martin Grace walks into her coffee shop, she doesn’t realize that her life is about to change and love will be entering her life in the most unexpected ways. This is story of how love walking into your life and you choosing to love back can change the world that you are in.

Why I like it: This book was an unexpected delight. I picked up this book because many people were recommending how wonderful it was, but I also had some preconceived ideas on what it might be about. I thought it would just be an easy summer read that was a wonderful way to spend an afternoon. I loved how the book was nothing like I expected. The book went so much deeper. It ended up being a relaxing read but it was also a book that provoked you to think.

Love did walk into Cornelia’s life but not in the romantic way I was thinking. Love came in the form of a young girl who would change Cornelia’s life completely. I was moved by the choice of Cornelia to love this young girl in her time of need. Cornelia chose to step out of her comfort zone to be there for Clare (the young girl). The author was able to draw us into the beauty of Cornelia’s love for Clare. There is also some romance for all those who love to read about happily ever afters.

This book gave me pause, to think. It was a gentle reminder that we called to love people and be kind in our everyday life. You never know when your action of kindness or help will change someone’s world. It could be a simple as helping a neighbor, taking time to listen to someone’s story or an act of kindness that someone was not expecting.

Sometimes I am so caught up in my own world and business that I don’t take the time to notice the world around me. The people that I interact with everyday at the grocery store or in my neighborhood or at the park. They have their own story and maybe, even if its just once in awhile, its my job to listen.

Content Warning: Overall a Clean Read- some bad language and adult themes. Not for a younger audience.