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“That fool of a fairy Lucinda did not intend to lay a curse on me. She meant to bestow a gift. When I cried inconsolably through my first hour of life, my tears were her inspiration. Shaking her head sympathetically at Mother, the fairy touched my nose. "My gift is obedience. Ella will always be obedient. Now stop crying, child." I stopped.”
Evermore (The Lost Princesses #1) By Jody Hedlund Christian YA Historical Paperback & ebook, 222 Pages August 27th 2019 by Northern Lights Press An ancient key. A secret treasure. And a princess destined to use them both to fight evil and restore peace. Raised by a noble family, Lady Adelaide has always known she’s an … Continue reading The Lost Princesses #1: Evermore
On Tour with Prism Book Tours Always (The Lost Princesses #0.5) By Jody Hedlund Christian YA Historical Romance Paperback & ebook, 136 Pages August 13th 2019 by Northern Lights Press A fierce elite guard. A loyal lady in waiting. They must work together to save three princesses from certain death. On the verge of dying … Continue reading “Always” and “Evermore” #EverTour
Julian Fox: The Dream Guardian by E. J. Miranda Sneak Peek "It is said that dreams are just that: only dreams. But believe me, this is not always true. Some dreams are as real as the dreamer. Thanks to their dreams, dreamers can receive the special visit of eternal wisdom that has inspired the creativity … Continue reading Julian Fox: The Dream Guardian
“That fool of a fairy Lucinda did not intend to lay a curse on me. She meant to bestow a gift. When I cried inconsolably through my first hour of life, my tears were her inspiration. Shaking her head sympathetically at Mother, the fairy touched my nose. "My gift is obedience. Ella will always be obedient. Now stop crying, child." I stopped.”
“'Mechanica. I was surprised by how fond I'd become of the name. It has a certain cadence, a clicking rhythm that reminded me of gears turning. I wondered when I'd come to like it so. ”
“It’s not bravery if you don’t feel fear, right? If you’re not afraid, then you’re not really forcing yourself to do something brave.”
“'He's around the twist,' said Azalea. 'Breaking all the windows? He's mad.' 'Ah, no,' said the King. 'It's only madness if you actually do it. If you want to break all the windows in the house and drown yourself in a bucket but don't actually do it, well, that's love.”
"Miss Hepplewhite looked pained. 'Miss Peck,' she said at last, 'a young lady should never, ever, under any circumstances whatsoever, run. Should you find yourself in a situation where you are at risk, it is always preferable to faint.' "
“Sophie lay down next to him, the crossbow beside her. 'Planning to use that?' 'Only if we’re threatened.' She had a plucky, defiant look on her face that made respect well up inside him. 'Do you know how?' he goaded her. 'Yes, I do.'"
Aunt Addie's Bookshelf 