Seven years after her family’s murders, Eva is attacked by a magical creature and abducted to the faerie realm. When a handsome fae saves her, Bash reveals that he must bring Eva to her faerie soulmate to stop a world-ending Curse. She relents, but only for the opportunity to find answers about her parents’ deaths.
As their journey progresses, Eva delves into her previously hidden magic—and grows steadily closer to Bash. But when she meets her prince, she soon learns that all is not what it seems. While mystery and intrigue surround her, Eva takes it into her own hands to uncover the truth. But what she discovers is beyond her imagination, as she unravels the fae’s web of lies.
Don’t miss this romantasy into the fae realm with hidden secrets, steamy romance, and true fantasy adventure.
Dana Evyn has been lost in her daydreams for as long as she can remember, though only recently started writing them down. She’s usually lost in a book—especially one with an indominable female lead, a unique magical world, and a dark twist you don’t see coming. She’s a mother of two tiny humans and a large golden retriever, and lives near Seattle, WA.
Embark on a Magical Adventure with Lilly, Boris, and Jack!
Get ready to join Lilly, Boris, and Jack on an unforgettable journey filled with excitement, laughter, and a touch of mayhem. Brace yourself for a whirlwind of mishaps as these three fairies plan a magnificent magical ball, only to encounter an unforeseen disaster! Experience the magic of friendship with Lilly, the quick-witted and resourceful fairy, Boris, the mischievous fairy with a heart of gold, and Jack, the troublemaker with a curious, adventurous spirit on their latest adventure.
Throughout, Lilly, Boris, and Jack teach the true meaning of friendship and teamwork. Together with their friends, they’ll overcome challenges, learn valuable lessons, and create memories that will last a lifetime. Don’t miss out on this enchanting tale!
Sweet and whimsical children’s chapter book featuring young fairies.
Frowns and Gowns is the fifth book in author Amanda M. Thrasher’s cute Mischief series, in which fairy children learn to become part of their community in the mushroom patch. With relatable characters working together to make their first official fairy ball a success, the book explores some common feelings children may experience when faced with engaging in a big, milestone event.
The story centers around a close-knit circle of fairy girls and boys with different interests and abilities. While most of the girls are beyond excited to wear a beautiful custom-designed ballgown for their first grown-up fairy ball, the boys are less than thrilled. (I had been curious about the title from the start, and after reading, I finally understood the meaning.) One of my favorite moments in the book comes when Lilly calls out Boris and Jack for not participating with the group.
“Lilly glared at Boris and then at Jack. The boys shifted their weight from one foot to the other, uncomfortable with Lilly’s stare. Make her stop. Make her stop, Boris thought as Lilly held her stare. Make her stop!”
While the opposing attitudes seem to fall along gender lines, the author steps outside the stereotype with female characters who also have little interest in fancy dress or dancing.
The fairies’ school and home are in a fairy colony in a mushroom patch, and there are lovely descriptions of calm, idyllic meadows, woods, and cool, clear brooks. I enjoyed the clever place names the author adapted to fit the fairy school theme or colony location (i.e., fairytorium, class ‘shrooms.)
The story has a clear message of teamwork and friendship without being heavy-handed. Although this is the fifth in the series, it can easily be read and enjoyed independently without reading the previous books. There are brief mentions of incidents from prior adventures, but they only made me more interested in reading these.
With its sweet message of working together and supporting each other without any controversial or harrowing conflicts to overcome, I recommend FROWNS AND GOWNS to young chapter book readers who enjoy fantasy stories and fairy tales.
Award-winning author Amanda M. Thrasher was born in England and moved to Texas, where she lives with her family. She writes YA, general fiction, middle grade, early reader chapter, and picture books. She is the founder and CEO of Progressive Rising Phoenix Press.
Move over Tinker Bell. There’s a new fairy in town!
Ben’s luck is changing. He has his iconic VW bus, a hot, wealthy girlfriend, and he’s managed to buy an old fixer-upper in an upscale neighborhood—just the thing to convince his girlfriend’s influential father that he’s husband material. But his new home has a secret, and when Ben opens a mysterious grandfather clock, he finds himself dropped into a magical land. There he meets Pringle, a six-inch prawn with a supercharged attitude and a pouchful of fairy dust. She saves his life, and when Ben returns to his world, Pringle returns with him.
Pringle’s adjustment to the modern world is a hilarious series of incidents that completely disrupt Ben’s life. When Russian mobsters and a vengeful HOA president attempt to hijack Ben’s life, Pringle zooms to the rescue—a pinch here, a pinch there, nothing a little fairy dust can’t fix.
But it’s when Pringle begins to grow that things really get interesting, because as Pringle’s size increases, so do her feelings for Ben. Ultimately, Pringle must decide whether to return to her world—or follow her heart and stay with Ben.
Pringle Prawn, the new urban fantasy by veteran author Michael Scott Clifton, was a delight to read and absolutely magical. The highly engaging characters are thrust into worlds not their own, where dangers lurk, and love saves the day.
When the story opens, college professor Ben Hastings was a likable, almost sad sack, of a character. He seemed trapped by his relationship with his beautiful and entitled girlfriend, Cara, and by the purchase of the strange, decrepit old mansion. I was glad that as the story progressed, he became more proactive and less reactive in managing his life. Pringle, the forest prawn, was a delight from start to finish for me. I liked her even more as she became more human-like, and her stubborn streak started to show. Archimedes “Archie” Jones is the perfect “ride or die” friend who happens to be a millionaire. I felt like his story is just beginning, though, and maybe a sequel is planned to give readers the rest. Hank Harper seems to be holding out on how he fits into the big picture. As for the bad “guys,” the author gave us some really evil villains and a truly obnoxious HOA president.
The adventure begins immediately, and sequences of heart-pounding action will keep readers on the edge of their seats. The author’s writing style is easy to read, and I was drawn into the story completely, finishing the book in two “Where did the time go?” sessions. The interactions between characters and dialogue were often humorous and added much to the book’s fun. We don’t spend a lot of time exploring Pringle’s world; most of what we know about it was gleaned while Ben is fleeing certain death atop a T-rex-like mount. I can’t help but wonder what Ben, Pringle, and Archie would find should they ever return to Almeera.
With its fast-paced plot and engaging central characters, I recommend PRINGLE PRAWN to readers who enjoy urban fantasy, fairies, and magical realism.
Multi-award-winning author Michael Scott Clifton lives in Mount Pleasant, Texas with his wife, Melanie. An avid gardener, rapacious reader, and movie junkie, his books contain facets of all the genres he enjoys—action, adventure, magic, fantasy, and romance. His fantasy novels, The Janus Witch, and the Conquest of the Veil series, (The Open Portal, Escape from Wheel, A Witch’s Brew, and Cavern of the Veil Queen) all received 5-Stars from the prestigious Readers Favorite Book Reviews. The Open Portal has been honored with a Feathered Quill Book Finalist Award. In addition, his YA novel Edison Jones and The Anti-Grav Elevator received a Feathered Quill Book Award Bronze Medal. Two of his short stories have earned Gold Medals, with “Edges of Gray” winning the Texas Authors Contest, and “The End Game”, winning the Northeast Texas Writer’s Organization Contest. Professional credits include published articles in the Texas Study of Secondary EducationMagazine.
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