by S. H. Everly
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GENRE: YA Fantasy, Christian
themes
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BLURB:
For
17-year-old Katrina Peterson, life is never the same after she finds out she’s
moving back to California. Upon arrival, Katrina learns that the town has
secrets, and at the heart of them is the mysterious and popular Jared, who’s
been dreaming about her long before she came to Santa Cruz. Only one thing
seems to have all the answers: a map given to her by her mother. But Katrina
wonders how long she can keep her own secret from Jared. Will he ever accept
her for who she truly is? But, more importantly, can she? A story filled with
friendship, family, love, and even faith, Iridescent will take you away to the
beaches and ocean waters of Central California, and on a magical journey in
this coming of age book.
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EXCERPTS:
Excerpt:
I stared at the water in front of me as I inched my way
toward it, the sand damp under my toes. A sunray shone against my skin as I
looked out at the rose gold sunset. The light hit the waves at just the right
angles, sending the entire ocean into streams of gold, orange, and rose-colored
confetti and ribbon.
I loved the sea—how one disturbance could send a thousand
ripples in all directions, how light could change it in an instant, and how it
was never one color. I loved that it sounded like it was breathing as it
exhaled when it came across the sand and inhaled as it flowed back toward the
water. And what I loved most of all were the animals that I
knew lived inside it.
As the water rushed toward my feet, it seemed like the water
would touch them, but suddenly it retreated, leaving white foam in its place.
The sun had finished its descent into the horizon, and I finally let the water
hit my toes as I felt the rush of a wave against my feet. The water was no
longer rose-colored or gold; it had turned to a deep blue, mirroring the sky
above me. The water was warm and smooth. I sighed a moment, feeling the wind in
my hair and the water against my feet, but when I looked down, my toes were as
blue as the water beneath me.
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Sarah is the
author of Iridescent. She is a lover of the ocean and the beach which have
inspired her writing, and she is also inspired by her Christian faith. In her
free time, she loves baking gluten-free recipes and painting. Something on
Sarah's bucket list is to write a full first draft on a typewriter. She is excited
to continue writing the sequel to Iridescent, Book 1 of the Iridescent Series.
Links:
Goodreads:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57230154-iridescent
Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Iridescent-S-H-Everly/dp/B08X81LLG9/
Barnes and
Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/iridescent-s-h-everly/1140035428
Website:
https://www.sheverlybooks.com/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/sheverlybooks/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/sheverlybooks
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/SHEverly7
Thanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good read.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like an interesting book and I also like the cover.
ReplyDeleteGreat excerpt and beautiful cover! Thanks for sharing and have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteI love the cover! The colors and graphics are great.
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