Books are so magical. I've been reading since I was about four or five, and even though my feet have been firmly planted at home for most of my life, I feel as if I've gone so many places and experienced so many different things. 

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escaped the Death Eaters with Harry, Hermione and Ron// had tea with Mr. Tumnus// attended a God-lovers meeting with Christy and Todd// been a storm siren with Nym// flown to Neverland with Peter// learned the powers of deduction (and a whole lot of sass) with Sherlock// finally made it there and back again with Bilbo// watched a sunset with Ponyboy// explored creepy Northanger Abbey with Catherine// 

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Books are special that way. Times like these, when you're stuck at home and just want to get away from everything going wrong in the world, just for a minute, stories are a magical escape.

That's why I'm so excited to share about this upcoming release from author Kara Swanson! It's a Peter Pan (!!!!) retelling titled Dust, and releases this summer. My book-loving heart is so excited. 

Young women are deeply dissatisfied with society's standards (and double standards). They want more for themselves--but sometimes they don't quite know what that more should be. That's where Miss Black New Jersey 2018 and Teen Vogue "It Girl" turned fashion writer Tarah-Lynn Saint-Elien comes in.

Through her insightful comments on media, pop culture, and pervading cultural myths about beauty, fashion, and womanhood, Tarah-Lynn dismantles the messages that feed into the insecurities, fears, doubts, and guilt that young women experience today. She introduces them to an understanding of God as a loving Father and the King of all kings, who bestows upon his daughters a crown of love, worth, and power. And she shows them how to not only claim the promises of God but also walk purposefully in them as independent women (no prince necessary!) who respond to adversity with righteousness and authority.

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Hello everyone! Today I have the pleasure of doing a cover reveal for Jill Williamson's next book, Thirst. Check out the summary:

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My sister has a fantasy novel she's been working on for awhile now (titled The Broken Prince), and she's going to self-publish it this June!! And today I get to share the cover reveal with you. Are you ready to see this jewel?!











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Be sure to check it out when it releases June 3rd! I'm so excited. 

With a pretty cover and watercolor theme (inside as well), Priceless certainly has a fresh look that appeals to today's girls. The content inside is just as appealing and, I think, will hopefully encourage the girls who read it.

Written for teen girls by someone who understands just what they're going through, Jen Barrick pours her heart into the pages. She explores loneliness, joy, pain, awkwardness, love and all the other things we feel at times, and reveals what God really thinks about us when we feel this way. Though she's already passed her teen years, Jen's writings are open and relevant to young adults. I didn't feel as though she was trying overly hard to sound teenager-y, trying to sound hip and cool so that girls would read and understand like so many other authors tend to do. I got the impression that when she sat down to write, that's what she did, just sharing her thoughts, feelings and the verses that she loves. Her writings show she really cares and knows what girls are going through, and wants to share her God-given perspective with them.

It's a great devotional for teen girls- teaching them that they are priceless, treasured and loved by the King of kings, whatever they may be feeling at the moment. Chapters and topics are titled this way- "When I feel invisible, I am seen and known", "When I feel like dancing, I'm making God smile", "When I feel like I'm not enough, I am priceless"-and so on. Because feelings are powerful and lovely, but they can also be so very deceitful and confusing.

I'd recommend the book for ages 12-16, although feel free to read even if you are older. We all could use some encouragement every now and then, and a reminder of who we really are, whenever we feel anything other than priceless.

Note: I got this book from Moody Publishers in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.