Young Adult Fiction We Could All Learn From

Title:  When Fall Breaks 

Seasons of Jefferson #1

Author: Julie Solano (Author), Tracy Justice (Author)

Website:  http://jtauthors.com

Genre:  Teens, Literature & Fiction, Social & Family Issues, Physical & Emotional Abuse, Teen & Young Adult, Romance

ISBN #:   B00T8QISNI

Reviewer's Rating: 5 star

Where people can purchase the book:  http://www.amazon.com/When-Fall-Breaks-Seasons-Jefferson-ebook/dp/B00T8QISNI/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1447955434&sr=1-1

Reviewed by Reading Is Our Passion (Tracey Quintin) originally for Amazon

**I received this book in exchange for an honest review**

This book is OUTSTANDING and I VERY HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Although it's genre is Teen and Young Adult, all could benefit from reading this.

These authors are on the tip of being added to my very limited list of pedestal authors!

Brilliantly written addressing real issues teens of today face.

MORE ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Julie Solano and Tracy Justice write under the name JT Authors, connect with them:

Website: http://jtauthors.com

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/JT-Authors-342478559284742/?fref=ts

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/jt_authors

Goodreads: 

     Julie Solano:  https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/12336169.Julie_Solano

     Tracy Justice:  https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/12336170.Tracy_Justice

Amazon: 

     Julie Solano:  http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1?ie=UTF8&text=Julie+Solano&search-alias=digital-text&field-author=Julie+Solano&sort=relevancerank

     Tracy Justice:  http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_2?ie=UTF8&text=Tracy+Justice&search-alias=digital-text&field-author=Tracy+Justice&sort=relevancerank

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Reviewer Tracey Quintin Calls Fiction Emotionally Provoking

Title:  Bittersweet

Author: K.S. Thomas

Website:  http://www.ksthomas.net

Genre:  Literature & Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy, Magical Realism, Inspirational, Romance, Women’s Fiction,

ISBN #:   B00TPBIC3M

Reviewer's Rating: 5 star

Where people can purchase the book:  http://www.amazon.com/K.S.-Thomas/e/B00HQWTA10/ref=dp_byline_cont_ebooks_1

Reviewed by Tracey Quintin originally for Goodreads

What an OUTSTANDING EMOTIONAL, COULDN'T PUT DOWN, PAGE TURNING read. I was hooked from Chapter 1 on. I completely fell in love with Esi and Carter and was so emotionally invested in this "grab boxes of Kleenex" story.

Truly touched my heart and soul. Esi and Carter are absolute soul mates and have a love and connection like no other.

Their story didn't just tug my heart strings, I seriously fell in love with these characters. I felt everything going on and had a HUGE lump in my throat throughout most of the story until I HAD to let the tears just fall. If I wasn't in a public setting I'm sure I would have cried my eyes out...THAT'S how emotion provoking it was for me. THESE ARE MY FAVORITE TYPES OF STORIES!

So beautifully written, K.S. Thomas did an incredible job. This is the first book I've read from this author and I REALLY hope she has written more of this type. Outstanding and can't wait to read more of her work. I very highly recommend reading this. It is a story that will stay in my heart forever.

MORE ABOUT THE AUTHOR

K. S. Thomas connections:

Website:  http://www.ksthomas.net

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/friedgatortail/?fref=ts

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/friedgatortail

Goodreads:  https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/332809.K_S_Thomas?from_search=true&search_version=service

Amazon:  http://www.amazon.com/K.S.-Thomas/e/B00HQWTA10/ref=dp_byline_cont_ebooks_1

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The New Book Review is blogged by Carolyn Howard-Johnson, author of the multi award-winning HowToDoItFrugally series of books for writers. It is a free service offered to those who want to encourage the reading of books they love. That includes authors who want to share their favorite reviews, reviewers who'd like to see their reviews get more exposure, and readers who want to shout out praise of books they've read. Please see submission guidelines on the left of this page. Reviews and essays are indexed by genre, reviewer names, and review sites. Writers will find the search engine handy for gleaning the names of small publishers. Find other writer-related blogs at Sharing with Writers and The Frugal, Smart and Tuned-In Editor.

Science Fiction That Sticks with You

Title: Ghost of Forgotten Empires, Volume 1

Author:  Michael J. Foy

Website:  www.michaeljfoy.com

Genre:  Science Fiction

ISBN #:   978-1939337030

Reviewer's Rating: 5 star

Where people can purchase the book:  http://www.amazon.com/Ghosts-Forgotten-Empires-Vol-Adventure/dp/1939337038/ref=cm_cr_pr_pdt_img_top?ie=UTF8

Sometimes You Get More Than You Asked For

Reviewed by Frank Sollie originally for Amazon

All I wanted was a good sci-fi story. Something to read in bed while trying to get sleepy. With this book you`ll never get any sleep. At least not until you`re finished reading it. Maybe not then either. This is the kind of story you keep thinking of. Reading this book was like an entire season of Star Trek (it`s far from Star Trek, but the story is equally strong). Believable characters and well written. This is the sort of book that sticks to your "memory chip" after reading it. You picture the book in your head while reading, which is not unusual, but it stays there. You keep thinking about the book, picturing scenes from the book. And when you finish reading it, you want more. As this is Volume 1, I think we`re in for more great stories by Michael J. Foy.

MORE ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Michael J. Foy connections:

Website:  http://michaeljfoy.com/

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/michaeljfoy

Amazon:  http://www.amazon.com/Michael-J.-Foy/e/B002UM8GQ6/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1447875639&sr=1-2-ent

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The New Book Review is blogged by Carolyn Howard-Johnson, author of the multi award-winning HowToDoItFrugally series of books for writers. It is a free service offered to those who want to encourage the reading of books they love. That includes authors who want to share their favorite reviews, reviewers who'd like to see their reviews get more exposure, and readers who want to shout out praise of books they've read. Please see submission guidelines on the left of this page. Reviews and essays are indexed by genre, reviewer names, and review sites. Writers will find the search engine handy for gleaning the names of small publishers. Find other writer-related blogs at Sharing with Writers and The Frugal, Smart and Tuned-In Editor.

Tracey Quintin Writes Review from the Heart

Title:  The Goodbye Storm (Rough Waters Series Book 1)

Author: Danielle Stewart

Website:  http://authordaniellestewart.com/

Genre:  Women's Fiction

ISBN #:   B013JBK7EA

Reviewer's Rating: 5 star

Where people can purchase the book:  http://www.amazon.com/Danielle-Stewart/e/B00CCOYB3O/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1447617982&sr=1-2-ent

Reviewed by Tracey Quintin originally for Goodreads

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1373973417

Danielle Stewart ALWAYS delivers and never ceases to amaze me! This is such a heartfelt and emotionally charged story that I felt such a strong personal connection to, not for the actual events, but rather the emotions when I needed it most.  I'm having a hard time putting my thoughts down here to let all know what this story means without giving away any of the storyline. 

Absolutely brilliantly written and this story shows that EVERY person handles life's trials and tribulations unique to that individual - we ALL handle things differently and that is okay, we are entitled to our own feelings.  What Danielle delivers not only in this story but EVERY story she has written is a strong message of HOPE!  Such a strong and incredible message for ALL to know exists...HOPE...

There was a particular scene in this story that I felt was written directly to ME, now THAT'S a connection!  I keep thinking about it over and over...it means so much and it's true!  (Sorry no giving away anything).

I absolutely highly recommend this book to everyone.  OUTSTANDING read Danielle!

MORE ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Danielle Stewart connections:

Website:  http://authordaniellestewart.com/

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/AuthorDanielleStewart/

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/DStewartauthor

Goodreads:  https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7256452

Amazon:  http://www.amazon.com/Danielle-Stewart/e/B00CCOYB3O/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1447618648&sr=8-2-ent

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The New Book Review is blogged by Carolyn Howard-Johnson, author of the multi award-winning HowToDoItFrugally series of books for writers. It is a free service offered to those who want to encourage the reading of books they love. That includes authors who want to share their favorite reviews, reviewers who'd like to see their reviews get more exposure, and readers who want to shout out praise of books they've read. Please see submission guidelines on the left of this page. Reviews and essays are indexed by genre, reviewer names, and review sites. Writers will find the search engine handy for gleaning the names of small publishers. Find other writer-related blogs at Sharing with Writers and The Frugal, Smart and Tuned-In Editor.

The Lilac Princess Offers Life Lessons

Title: The Lilac Princess

Author:  Wanda Luthman

Website:  www.wandaluthman.wordpress.com

Genre:  Children's

ISBN #:   9781498412254

Reviewer's Rating: 5 star

Where people can purchase the book:  www.amazon.com/author/wandaluthman

Reviewed by Pat Marovich originally for Amazon

The Lilac Princess authored by Wanda Luthman is a special book. There are many underlying positive life lessons in this childhood story. The setting is in a faraway land in a time long ago , with a princess named Dreama, a castle, a dragon, knights, and wars. What little girl wouldn't love this kind of story? Throw in many purple patches of forbidden lilac flowers and a true friend , who is a commoner named Derek and this is a tale of adventure and friendship. This story helps children respect boundaries, through the life lesson. It helps them understand the importance of forgiveness. It highlights friendship, loyalty, courage, dealing with loss, and a desire to explore the unknown . I highly recommend this book as a seasoned elementary teacher. It is a treasure of my grand daughter Anabelle's.

MORE ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Wanda Luthman blogs at www.wandaluthman.wordpress.com and tweets @wandalu64. Find her on 

Facebook at  www.facebook.com/wluthman

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The New Book Review is blogged by Carolyn Howard-Johnson, author of the multi award-winning HowToDoItFrugally series of books for writers. It is a free service offered to those who want to encourage the reading of books they love. That includes authors who want to share their favorite reviews, reviewers who'd like to see their reviews get more exposure, and readers who want to shout out praise of books they've read. Please see submission guidelines on the left of this page. Reviews and essays are indexed by genre, reviewer names, and review sites. Writers will find the search engine handy for gleaning the names of small publishers. Find other writer-related blogs at Sharing with Writers and The Frugal, Smart and Tuned-In Editor.