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Forsaken Island (Sharon Hinck) – Review + Giveaway

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.

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First Line Friday – Forsaken Island (Sharon Hinck)

Happy Friday, and welcome to First Line Friday, hosted by Hoarding Books. I love Sharon Hinck’s Hidden Current when it released last year, so I’m looking forward to diving into the second in the series, Forsaken Island, very shortly. It’s a great read for the YA readers in your circle too—my fourteen-year-old really enjoyed it, and I’m pretty sure she’ll be diving into it once I’ve finished!

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Cover Reveal! Forsaken Island (Sharon Hinck)

Welcome to the cover reveal for Forsaken Island by Sharon Hinck.

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.

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First Line Friday – Hidden Current (Sharon Hinck)

Happy Friday, book lovers, and welcome to First Line Friday hosted by Hoarding Books. My First Line pick for this week is a book I reviewed earlier this week. (You can find that review here.) Hidden Current by Sharon Hinck released last Tuesday, and I absolutely loved it, so make sure you check it out!

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Hidden Current (Sharon Hinck) – Review + Giveaway

The dancers of the Order direct their floating world of Meriel with their movements, but are they steering it toward destruction?

Calara spent her life learning dance patterns and seeking to become the perfect servant to her people. When she discovers the work of the Order is built on lies, she flees with a rough-edged herder, Brantley of Windswell. Pursued by soldiers, her journey through the suffering villages of the rim leads her to a forgotten truth that sends ripples through her world-and through her soul.

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Cover Reveal! Hidden Currents by Sharon Hinck

Welcome, book lovers! I have another fabulous cover reveal for you today. I cannot tell you how excited I was when I saw this cover. It is GORGEOUS and I love the synopsis. You can bet I’ll be getting my hands on a copy of this one when it releases!

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