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Forsaken Island by Sharon Hinck {Blog Tour}

Thank you to Celebrate Lit for having me on this awesome tour! Keep on reading to see my thoughts and review...

Title
: Forsaken Island
Author: Sharon Hinck
Series: The Dancing Realms #2
Age: YA
Genres: Christian Romantic Epic Fantasy
Publication Date: September 15, 2020
Publisher: Enclave Publishing
Source: eBook
Purchase: Hardcover | Kindle 
Synopsis:
On an uncharted world, happiness is effortless and constant … but can true joy exist without sacrifice?

The people of Meriel have long believed their island world floats alone in the vast ocean universe, so they are astonished when another island drifts into view. With resources becoming scarce, Carya and Brantley quickly volunteer to search the new land for supplies.

After navigating a barrier of menacing trees, the pair encounter a culture of perpetually happy people who readily share their talents and their possessions. But all is not what it seems. At the core of the island is a horror that threatens everyone, including Brantley and Carya.

Freeing the villagers of the bondage they’ve chosen may cost Carya and Brantley more than they could have imagined. Even if the two succeed, they’ll have to find a way to return to Meriel quickly … or be cut off from their home forever.
My Rating:
Such a phenomenal follow-up to Hidden Current! I had such a fun time reading this. The world-building is excellent. The character development shows through. The drama and action keep you hooked and sitting on the edge of your seat. The atmosphere is well written with a creepy vibe to it, which is perfect for an October read. The romance was well done! I didn't think it was overdone and it didn't overpower the story for me. The pacing of this was excellent as well.

I think this is a fun Christian fantasy YA read and I would definitely recommend it.

About the Author
Award-winning author of The Sword of Lyric series, Sharon Hinck writes “stories for the hero in all of us” about women on extraordinary adventures of faith. Her novels are praised for their authentic characters, strong spiritual themes, and emotional resonance. For this series, she drew on her experience as a ballet teacher, dancer, and choreographer.

Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Sharon is giving away the grand prize package of a Forsaken Island book bag, a personalized and autographed hard cover copy of Hidden Current, book marks, and some decorative goodies on a plant-life theme!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

Blog Stops

Through the Fire Blogs, September 30

Fiction Aficionado, September 30

Wothy2Read, October 1

Texas Book-aholic, October 2

deb’s Book Review, October 2

Inklings and notions, October 3

For Him and My Family, October 4

April Hayman, Author, October 4

Library Lady’s Kid Lit, October 5

Daughter of Increase, October 5

For the Love of Literature, October 6

Sara Jane Jacobs, October 6

Locks, Hooks and Books, October 7

Abba’s Prayer Warrior Princess, October 8

Blogging With Carol, October 8

Adventures of a Travelers Wife, October 9

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, October 9

Artistic Nobody, October 10 (Guest Review from Joni Truex)

Simple Harvest Reads, October 10 (Guest Review from Donna Cline)

Ashley’s Bookshelf, October 11

Little Homeschool on the Prairie, October 12

Emily Yager, October 12

Because I said so — and other adventures in Parenting, October 13

Pause for Tales, October 13

Blessings,

Comments

  1. Hi, Nay! Thanks so much for hosting Forsaken Island on your lovely blog today, and for your great thoughts and insights about the book! I love getting to know readers on these blog tours. Blessings!

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