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Book Details:
Book Title: Ivy Introspective (The Chronicles of Alice and Ivy, Book 2) by Kellyn Roth
Category: Adult Fiction (18 + yrs), 256 pages
Length: 8 hours and 2 minutes
Genre: Historical Women's Fiction
Publisher: Wild Blue Wonder Press
Release date: July 2020
Content Rating: G: Clean for all audiences
Book Title: Ivy Introspective (The Chronicles of Alice and Ivy, Book 2) by Kellyn Roth
Category: Adult Fiction (18 + yrs), 256 pages
Length: 8 hours and 2 minutes
Genre: Historical Women's Fiction
Publisher: Wild Blue Wonder Press
Release date: July 2020
Content Rating: G: Clean for all audiences
Book Description:
Ivy Knight lives her life in a blur of confusion as the world passes her by in a tumultuous melody. She isn’t the perfect daughter or student, but as long as she can be with her family, she doesn’t mind watching rather than living.
Mrs. Chattoway treasures both of her granddaughters now that they’re reunited. When Ivy’s parents enroll her in a Scottish school for unique children, she’s happy to chaperone.
In a new place with a new guardian, Ivy discovers a special talent that helps her see the blurred world in a new way. There’s a light at the end of the tunnel, and Ivy becomes determined to find it—and help others do the same.
Ivy Knight lives her life in a blur of confusion as the world passes her by in a tumultuous melody. She isn’t the perfect daughter or student, but as long as she can be with her family, she doesn’t mind watching rather than living.
Mrs. Chattoway treasures both of her granddaughters now that they’re reunited. When Ivy’s parents enroll her in a Scottish school for unique children, she’s happy to chaperone.
In a new place with a new guardian, Ivy discovers a special talent that helps her see the blurred world in a new way. There’s a light at the end of the tunnel, and Ivy becomes determined to find it—and help others do the same.
MY THOUGHTS.....
Ivy Knight is a gentle, sometimes hesitant, young girl who appears to be a little slow, but she would never be considered mentally ill in today's society. This book, however, is set in 1873 England, during an era when mental illness was viewed in a totally different light, and clearly misunderstood. Ivy's parents decide that she would benefit by attending a special school, and author Kellyn Roth offers a touching depiction of Ivy's many emotions. Fear, reluctance, gradual acceptance, and finally, tremendous personal growth during her two years away. Ivy is able to build special friendships, develop a deeper bond with her grandmother Nora, and accept that she is just as God intended her to be.
This is the second book in a series, but I never felt as if I was missing something from not reading the first. Nora Chattoway, Dr. and Mrs. McCale, Jordy, and Violet are memorable characters, and the friendship between Ivy and Violet is a joy to witness. Ivy Introspective does mention some heavy topics, such as depression and thoughts of suicide, but it also carries a powerful faith message, as Ivy shares God's love and Plan of Salvation with Violet.
Ivy Introspective is a heartwarming and thought-provoking account of a young girl's journey to understanding and acceptance. I totally enjoyed it and I'm looking forward to learning more of Ivy's story in Beyond Her Calling, the fourth book in The Chronicles of Alice and Ivy.
I received a digital copy of this book from the author via iRead Book Tours. There was no obligation for a favorable review. These are my own thoughts.
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Ivy Knight is a gentle, sometimes hesitant, young girl who appears to be a little slow, but she would never be considered mentally ill in today's society. This book, however, is set in 1873 England, during an era when mental illness was viewed in a totally different light, and clearly misunderstood. Ivy's parents decide that she would benefit by attending a special school, and author Kellyn Roth offers a touching depiction of Ivy's many emotions. Fear, reluctance, gradual acceptance, and finally, tremendous personal growth during her two years away. Ivy is able to build special friendships, develop a deeper bond with her grandmother Nora, and accept that she is just as God intended her to be.
This is the second book in a series, but I never felt as if I was missing something from not reading the first. Nora Chattoway, Dr. and Mrs. McCale, Jordy, and Violet are memorable characters, and the friendship between Ivy and Violet is a joy to witness. Ivy Introspective does mention some heavy topics, such as depression and thoughts of suicide, but it also carries a powerful faith message, as Ivy shares God's love and Plan of Salvation with Violet.
Ivy Introspective is a heartwarming and thought-provoking account of a young girl's journey to understanding and acceptance. I totally enjoyed it and I'm looking forward to learning more of Ivy's story in Beyond Her Calling, the fourth book in The Chronicles of Alice and Ivy.
I received a digital copy of this book from the author via iRead Book Tours. There was no obligation for a favorable review. These are my own thoughts.
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Meet the AuthorKellyn Roth is a historical romance & women’s fiction author who writes about the empty places where hope has the most room to grow. Her novels include the inspirational Victorian family saga, The Chronicles of Alice and Ivy, and the Kees & Colliers series, which follows a broken family in the tumultuous years of the first half of the 20th century.
Kellyn is a student of the Author Conservatory, a virtual assistant, and a writing coach. When not building her author career, she is likely getting lost somewhere in the Pacific Northwest with her friends, watching period dramas and facetious comedies, or spending time with her husband.
connect with the author: website ~ twitter ~ facebook ~ pinterest ~ instagram
Enjoy These Other Books in the Chronicles of Alice and Ivy series:
Book Details:
Book Title: The Dressmaker's Secret (The Chronicles of Alice and Ivy, Book 1) by Kellyn Roth
Category: Adult Fiction (18 + yrs), 270 pages
Length: 7 hours and 58 minutes
Genre: Historical Women's Fiction
Publisher: Wild Blue Wonder Press
Release date: January 2020
Content Rating: G: Clean for all audiences
Claire will stop at nothing to provide for her daughters. An unwed mother, she does everything possible to raise them whilst avoiding her scandalous past. Some secrets are best kept, even between mother and daughter.
Alice longs for a father, especially if that means her mother will be happy. She takes matters into her own hands—but she never expected what she finds.
Despite her efforts to shelter her daughters, Claire’s ghosts rise up to haunt her, and any semblance of control over her life vanishes. If her secrets are uncovered, what will become of her family?
Book Details:
Book Title: At Her Fingertips (The Chronicles of Alice and Ivy, Book 3) by Kellyn Roth
Category: Adult Fiction (18 + yrs), 300 pages
Length: 9 hours and 7 minutes
Genre: Christian Historical Romance
Publisher: Wild Blue Wonder Press
Release date: July 2021
Content Rating: G: Clean for all audiences
Book Description:Book Title: At Her Fingertips (The Chronicles of Alice and Ivy, Book 3) by Kellyn Roth
Category: Adult Fiction (18 + yrs), 300 pages
Length: 9 hours and 7 minutes
Genre: Christian Historical Romance
Publisher: Wild Blue Wonder Press
Release date: July 2021
Content Rating: G: Clean for all audiences
Debutante Alice Knight is ready for her first social season in London. She’s determined to impress society and her mother with an affluent match, at last escaping her past and embracing a future of her own making.
Peter Strauss, an American reporter visiting England, isn’t exactly what Alice had in mind. However, his friendship proves invaluable as Alice faces the challenges of her debut. Almost immediately, she attracts the attention of a well-born gentleman—perfect save for the simple fact that he’s not a Christian.
The life she longs for is finally at her fingertips, but between her own heart and the convictions of her faith, she isn’t sure she ought to grasp it.
Book Details:Book Title: Beyond Her Calling (The Chronicles of Alice and Ivy, Book 4) by Kellyn Roth
Category: Adult Fiction (18 + yrs), 254 pages
Genre: Christian Historical Romance
Publisher: Wild Blue Wonder Press
Release date: January 2022
Content Rating: G: Clean for all audiences
Book Description:
Ivy Knight feels that her life may never start. Though her loving family assures her that her place in the world is close to home, she still feels a push to move out of her comfort zone. Hoping against hope, she travels to her old friends at McCale House, seeking a purpose.
Jordy McAllen has just returned to Scotland after his education in London. He fears that what everyone has always said about him may be true: he can’t be a good doctor, let alone a good man. Determined to prove himself, Jordy snatches up the opportunity to become the doctor in the village of Keefmore near his parents’ farm.
When an old friend decides to travel to Keefmore and visit a relative, Ivy follows. She soon finds herself drawn to Jordy, but as their attraction grows, they both face doubts. A relationship between the two of them feels improbable—and might just require a step of impossible faith.
Ivy Knight feels that her life may never start. Though her loving family assures her that her place in the world is close to home, she still feels a push to move out of her comfort zone. Hoping against hope, she travels to her old friends at McCale House, seeking a purpose.
Jordy McAllen has just returned to Scotland after his education in London. He fears that what everyone has always said about him may be true: he can’t be a good doctor, let alone a good man. Determined to prove himself, Jordy snatches up the opportunity to become the doctor in the village of Keefmore near his parents’ farm.
When an old friend decides to travel to Keefmore and visit a relative, Ivy follows. She soon finds herself drawn to Jordy, but as their attraction grows, they both face doubts. A relationship between the two of them feels improbable—and might just require a step of impossible faith.
Tour Schedule:
Feb 14 – Pick a Good Book – book series spotlight / author interview / giveaway
Feb 14 - Literary Flits – book series spotlight / giveaway
Feb 15 – Rockin' Book Reviews – audiobook review of THE DRESSMAKER'S SECRET (Book 1) / guest post / giveaway
Feb 15 - Lisa's Reading – book review of THE DRESSMAKER’S SECRET (Book 1) / giveaway
Feb 16 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book series spotlight / giveaway
Feb 16 - Faith And Books – audiobook review of THE DRESSMAKER'S SECRET (Book 1) / giveaway
Feb 16 - Lisa's Reading – book review of BEYOND HER CALLING (Book 4) / giveaway
Feb 17 - Lisa Everyday Life – book series spotlight / guest post / giveaway
Feb 17 – Faith And Books – audiobook review of IVY INTROSPECTIVE (Book 2)/ giveaway
Feb 18 – Splashes of Joy – book review of THE DRESSMAKER'S SECRET (Book 1) / giveaway
Feb 18 - Rockin' Book Reviews – audiobook review of IVY INTROSPECTIVE (Book 2) / giveaway
Feb 22 - Kam's Place – book series spotlight
Feb 22 - Rockin' Book Reviews – audiobook review of AT HER FINGERTIPS (Book 3) / giveaway
Feb 22 – Splashes of Joy – book review of IVY INTROSPECTIVE (Book 2) / giveaway
Feb 23 – Splashes of Joy – book review of AT HER FINGERTIPS (Book 3) / giveaway
Feb 23 - Faith And Books – audiobook review of AT HER FINGERTIPS (Book 3) / giveaway
Feb 24 – Older & Smarter? – book review of IVY INTROSPECTIVE (Book 2) / giveaway
Feb 24 - Faith And Books –book review of BEYOND HER CALLING (Book 4) / author interview / giveaway
Feb 25 – Splashes of Joy – book review of BEYOND HER CALLING (Book 4) / author interview / giveaway
Feb 25 - Rockin' Book Reviews – book review of BEYOND HER CALLING (Book 4) / giveaway
Feb 25 – Older & Smarter? – book review of BEYOND HER CALLING (Book 4) / giveaway
Feb 28 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review of THE DRESSMAKER'S SECRET (Book 1) / giveaway
Mar 1 - @twilight_reader – audiobook review of THE DRESSMAKER’S SECRET (Book 1)
Mar 1 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review of IVY INTROSPECTIVE (Book 2) / giveaway
Mar 2 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review of AT HER FINGERTIPS (Book 3) / giveaway
Mar 2 - Cover Lover Book Review - audiobook reviews of THE DRESSMAKER'S SECRET (Book 1), IVY INTROSPECTIVE (Book 2), AT HER FINGERTIPS (Book 3) / giveaway
Mar 3 - Books for Books – audiobook review of THE DRESSMAKER’S SECRET (Book 1)
Mar 3 - @twilight_reader – audiobook review of IVY INTROSPECTIVE (Book 2)
Mar 3 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review of BEYOND HER CALLING (Book 4) / giveaway
Mar 4 – fundinmental – book series spotlight / giveaway
Mar 4 - Books for Books – audiobook review of IVY’S INTROSPECTIVE (Book 2)
Mar 4 – Pause for Tales – book review of BEYOND HER CALLING (Book 4) / giveaway
Mar 7 - Gold Dust Editing & Book Reviews – book series spotlight / guest post / giveaway
Mar 7 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of THE DRESSMAKER’S SECRET (Book 1) / giveaway
Mar 7 - Books for Books – audiobook review of AT HER FINGERTIPS (Book 3)
Mar 8 – The Page Ladies – book review of THE DRESSMAKER’S SECRET (Book 1)
Mar 8 - Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of IVY INTROSPECTIVE (Book 2) / giveaway
Mar 8 - Books for Books –book review of BEYOND HER CALLING (Book 4)
Mar 9 - Lamon Reviews – book review of THE DRESSMAKER’S SECRET (Book 1) / author interview / giveaway
Mar 9 - @twilight_reader – audiobook review of AT HER FINGERTIPS (Book 3)
Mar 9 - Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of AT HER FINGERTIPS (Book 3) / giveaway
Mar 9 – Cover Lover Book Review – book review of BEYOND HER CALLING (Book 4)
Mar 10 - Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of BEYOND HER CALLING (Book 4) / giveaway
Mar 10 – The Page Ladies –book review of BEYOND HER CALLING (Book 4)
Mar 10 - @twilight_reader – book review of BEYOND HER CALLING (Book 4)
Mar 11 – Sefina Hawke's Books – book series spotlight
Feb 14 – Pick a Good Book – book series spotlight / author interview / giveaway
Feb 14 - Literary Flits – book series spotlight / giveaway
Feb 15 – Rockin' Book Reviews – audiobook review of THE DRESSMAKER'S SECRET (Book 1) / guest post / giveaway
Feb 15 - Lisa's Reading – book review of THE DRESSMAKER’S SECRET (Book 1) / giveaway
Feb 16 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book series spotlight / giveaway
Feb 16 - Faith And Books – audiobook review of THE DRESSMAKER'S SECRET (Book 1) / giveaway
Feb 16 - Lisa's Reading – book review of BEYOND HER CALLING (Book 4) / giveaway
Feb 17 - Lisa Everyday Life – book series spotlight / guest post / giveaway
Feb 17 – Faith And Books – audiobook review of IVY INTROSPECTIVE (Book 2)/ giveaway
Feb 18 – Splashes of Joy – book review of THE DRESSMAKER'S SECRET (Book 1) / giveaway
Feb 18 - Rockin' Book Reviews – audiobook review of IVY INTROSPECTIVE (Book 2) / giveaway
Feb 22 - Kam's Place – book series spotlight
Feb 22 - Rockin' Book Reviews – audiobook review of AT HER FINGERTIPS (Book 3) / giveaway
Feb 22 – Splashes of Joy – book review of IVY INTROSPECTIVE (Book 2) / giveaway
Feb 23 – Splashes of Joy – book review of AT HER FINGERTIPS (Book 3) / giveaway
Feb 23 - Faith And Books – audiobook review of AT HER FINGERTIPS (Book 3) / giveaway
Feb 24 – Older & Smarter? – book review of IVY INTROSPECTIVE (Book 2) / giveaway
Feb 24 - Faith And Books –book review of BEYOND HER CALLING (Book 4) / author interview / giveaway
Feb 25 – Splashes of Joy – book review of BEYOND HER CALLING (Book 4) / author interview / giveaway
Feb 25 - Rockin' Book Reviews – book review of BEYOND HER CALLING (Book 4) / giveaway
Feb 25 – Older & Smarter? – book review of BEYOND HER CALLING (Book 4) / giveaway
Feb 28 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review of THE DRESSMAKER'S SECRET (Book 1) / giveaway
Mar 1 - @twilight_reader – audiobook review of THE DRESSMAKER’S SECRET (Book 1)
Mar 1 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review of IVY INTROSPECTIVE (Book 2) / giveaway
Mar 2 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review of AT HER FINGERTIPS (Book 3) / giveaway
Mar 2 - Cover Lover Book Review - audiobook reviews of THE DRESSMAKER'S SECRET (Book 1), IVY INTROSPECTIVE (Book 2), AT HER FINGERTIPS (Book 3) / giveaway
Mar 3 - Books for Books – audiobook review of THE DRESSMAKER’S SECRET (Book 1)
Mar 3 - @twilight_reader – audiobook review of IVY INTROSPECTIVE (Book 2)
Mar 3 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review of BEYOND HER CALLING (Book 4) / giveaway
Mar 4 – fundinmental – book series spotlight / giveaway
Mar 4 - Books for Books – audiobook review of IVY’S INTROSPECTIVE (Book 2)
Mar 4 – Pause for Tales – book review of BEYOND HER CALLING (Book 4) / giveaway
Mar 7 - Gold Dust Editing & Book Reviews – book series spotlight / guest post / giveaway
Mar 7 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of THE DRESSMAKER’S SECRET (Book 1) / giveaway
Mar 7 - Books for Books – audiobook review of AT HER FINGERTIPS (Book 3)
Mar 8 – The Page Ladies – book review of THE DRESSMAKER’S SECRET (Book 1)
Mar 8 - Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of IVY INTROSPECTIVE (Book 2) / giveaway
Mar 8 - Books for Books –book review of BEYOND HER CALLING (Book 4)
Mar 9 - Lamon Reviews – book review of THE DRESSMAKER’S SECRET (Book 1) / author interview / giveaway
Mar 9 - @twilight_reader – audiobook review of AT HER FINGERTIPS (Book 3)
Mar 9 - Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of AT HER FINGERTIPS (Book 3) / giveaway
Mar 9 – Cover Lover Book Review – book review of BEYOND HER CALLING (Book 4)
Mar 10 - Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of BEYOND HER CALLING (Book 4) / giveaway
Mar 10 – The Page Ladies –book review of BEYOND HER CALLING (Book 4)
Mar 10 - @twilight_reader – book review of BEYOND HER CALLING (Book 4)
Mar 11 – Sefina Hawke's Books – book series spotlight
BEYOND HER CALLING (Chronicles of Alice and Ivy) Book Tour Giveaway
Sounds like a great read.
ReplyDeleteGreat review, sounds really good
ReplyDeleteI'm very interested in reading about Ivy and her time at the special school. It sounds like a wonderful book.
ReplyDeleteSounds great. I like the cover.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a wonderful series!
ReplyDeleteThese covers are so pretty! Thanks for sharing!
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