I'm so happy to be a part of the blog tour for Emerald City! My thanks to Cedar Fort for allowing me to participate and for providing for the giveaway. Cedar Fort is an awesome publisher to work with.
Doesn't Emerald City have a pretty cover? I really like it. The line on the front is so true, too. I think that one line is perfect for the story of Emerald City.
I think I forgot what this book was about in the time between when I signed up for the blog tour and the day I actually read the book. I was a bit surprised when I started reading it. It wasn't what I was expecting. That's not a bad thing. I kinda like good book surprises. :)
I would call this book "real life drama with a paranormal twist". Olivia has been dealt a sad and difficult hand in life. Her story is really heart breaking. I felt so much sympathy for her. She was so sad and lonely. Her life had become almost no life at all as she was wasting away to nothing. Which leads me to my favorite thing about this book. In her darkest, worst moment, someone steps in with some light. A small kindness, followed by another, followed by another that ends up making all the difference in the world to Olivia. Isn't that what can make all the difference to any of us on any given hard day? A small kindness can change everything.
Olivia goes from a shell of a person to someone who believes she can maybe survive. Then when she is surviving, she starts to believe that maybe she can find some happiness somewhere. It starts a chain of events that move Olivia to a better place. A place where love is found.
I loved the transformation for Olivia. I love that she found hope and light and love of life again. Of course Jude, the rescuer and friend, is at the center of Olivia's transformation. He ultimately shows us how showing kindness and love can change a person's whole life. What a good, good man. <sigh> Jude. (that was my romantic heart sighing) At first I was like, "what's up with Jude?!" And then a bit later I said, "Oh, that's what's up with Jude." Just wait until you find out what's up with Jude. :)
So, if you'd like to read Emerald City, enter the giveaway! Cedar Fort will be giving away a copy of Emerald City ~ ebook to INT readers, print or ebook to US readers. To enter just leave a comment with your email address. Giveaway ends March 15th.
Here is a link that will take you to the author, Alicia Leppert's, website. You should pop over there and check her out. She tells a very funny story there about bidding for her new book on ebay. It is classic. You can also find her on Facebook, Goodreads and Twitter.
This sounds like a interesting read as well as story that will pull all the heartstrings. Thanks for the giveaway.
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Well said! I've read it, too, and your review is spot on.
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Thanks!
I am so excited to read this!! Thanks for the opportunity!!
ReplyDeleteI'm Alicia's cousin and haven't had the chance to read this yet, but am so excited to read it.
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Thanks :)
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Sounds like a terrific book!
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Your review made me smile. Then it made me laugh. I loved it. Thank you!
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So excited to read this!
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I am so excited to read this! marcybutterworth@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteAlways love to here about balance in life, especially when it comes to reading! Can't wait to read this one, would love a copy!!
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I am Alicia's Sister...read it and LOVED it! Your review is awesome and well written! :) Amy
ReplyDeleteGreat review! I'm ashamed to say I haven't read the novel yet, and I'm on the book tour!
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on this tour aswell
ReplyDeletegr8 review aimee
This book sounds really intriguing! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win a copy of this book! Thanks for the giveaway!
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Thanks so much for the chance to win! I'd love to find out for myself what's up with Jude:)
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Would love to win/read this book! Thanks for the chance!
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Great review! I enjoyed reading Emerald City!
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Would love to read this book.
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Thanks so much for the giveaway!
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oooh! you should give it to Kellin because he loves pie. It's just so tasty! And then Kellin would be able to eat pie and read this book. Yes, Kellin thinks you should give him the precious book. (and an apple pie, if you happen to have one on hand)
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I know I missed the giveaway, just wanted to comment, I like the review, it sounds very interesting, and may just pick this book up when I get a chance. :)
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