The Silent Blade Blog Tour

Hello, readers!
Today, I'm participating in The Silent Blade Blog Tour for Jesseca's new novel, The Silent Blade!

~ Book Synopsis~

Dromiskin, Ireland. 925 A.D.

Eira has no greater desire than to see her life returned to what it once was—before her older brother Kevin's sudden disappearance four years earlier. But the simple life she hoped for seems unattainable; on the contrary, her life is about to get all the more complicated.

When she suddenly finds herself and Willem, her twin brother, taken captive by someone who claims to be Kevin’s enemy, things go from bad to worse. It soon becomes clear that she and Willem are to become bait in a trap set for Kevin, and Eira knows she must try to warn him. But how, when she herself is a captive?

As mysteries of the past are unveiled, and loyalties are revealed, Eira realizes how precious her friends truly are. And when mortal danger threatens those nearest to her, will she be able to trust God with the lives of her friends and family?

You can add the book on Goodreads here, and you can find the author's blog here.

~My Review~

I was very interested in reading The Silent Blade, as I had heard much about it on Jesseca's blog. Although the book wasn't perfect, there was definitely a lot to like about it! I especially liked the sweet brother-sister relationships portrayed throughout, and the characters were  well-developed. It was pretty hard not to like them! xD The main girl character, Eira, was fascinating, as she enjoyed things most girls probably don't (like swordsmanship!), but done in a very good way, not at all "feminist" or anything, like so many other YA novels. The rest of the characters were very interesting too, and the names were so neat! The writing was slightly  hard to follow at times, and sometimes, it seemed like everything wasn't consistent with the era, but that was probably the only main thing to point out. Also, it seemed to me like there was a lack of parental involvement at places.

But overall, it was a sweet story, and a good turn-out for a first time author.  I would rate it 4 1/2 stars out of 5. I'm inspired by another young teen author about to be published! :)

~About the Author~

Jesseca is an 18-year old daughter, sister, and a child of God. Her days are spent reading, cooking, spending time with siblings, or playing piano.  And writing, of course! At an early age words fascinated her, and her love for the printed page has only grown. She lives with her parents and seven siblings in the sunny state of Kansas, and she’s convinced there’s no place like home.

~Blog Tour Schedule~

Wednesday, July 20th

Mikayla H.at The Bubblegum Ballerina --Review

Blessings Counter at Counting your Blessings One by One --Author Interview

Ivy Rose at  Lakeside Publications --Review, Spotlight

Mallory Beth at Renewed by Grace --Review

Thursday, July 21st

Lydia Dyslin at Through the Wardrobe --Review

Rebekah Eddy at Rebekah’s Remarks --Review, Interview

Abigayle Allison at The Left-Handed Typist --Review, Spotlight

Friday, July 22nd (Publication Day!!)

Blessings Counter at Counting your Blessings One by One --Review

Rebekah Ashleigh at Rebekah Ashleigh --Spotlight

Amanda Tero at  With a Joyful Noise --Review, Interview, Spotlight

Deborah O’Carroll at The Road of a Writer –Review, Spotlight

Kaitlyn K. at Prairie Gal Cookin’ --Review, Spotlight

Bethany R. at A Great God and Good Cocoa --Review, Spotlight

Deborah C. at Reading in June --Spotlight, Review

Emily at A Purpose and a Promise --Spotlight, Review

Saturday, July 23rd

Kellyn Roth at Reveries--Review, Interview

Jason McIntire at Elisha Press--Interview

Natasha H. at Looking Through my Lens --Review

Faith P. at Stories by Firefly --Review, Interview

Monday, July 25th

Jesseca Wheaton at Whimsical Writings --Blog Tour wrap-up post

~The Giveaway~

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I hope you enjoyed learning some more about Jesseca's new book!
//Emily