Wednesday, December 14, 2016

#Review: Unexpected Rewards by Jane McGarry | #Giveaway @JMcGarryauthor @YABoundToursPR



Unexpected Rewards 
(Not Every Girl #2)


Genre: YA Fantasy

Release Date: August 11th 2016

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Olivia Davenport is looking forward to her future. After all, Prince Liam has professed his love and King William has promised her a reward for her role on a recent mission. She fully expects to continue her knightly training while enjoying a blossoming romance with her Prince. The King, however, has other ideas, appointing her as a lady-in-waiting to Queen Helen.
Thrust into unfamiliar territory and left to fend against the malicious women of court, Olivia feels awkward and confused. With the help of her new friend, Kat, and her sister, Anne, she tries to find her footing among the courtiers, their protocol, and the added complication of Jocelyn Crawford, a lady who has her eyes set on becoming Liam’s bride.
When, a disturbing prophecy puts the safety of the King in question, fear spreads through kingdom. Intrigue abounds at the palace with an enigmatic witch and a strict Friar at the center of the controversy. Olivia must use her training and instincts to unravel what is truly going on in order to protect the King. Through it all, she questions if she will ever be able to fit into Liam’s life and if, in the end, their love can prevail. 





DISCLAIMER: I received an e-ARC of this book as part of this tour.

Word to the wise: You MUST read the first book in the series before reading Unexpected Rewards so you don't get lost. That's all . . . Okay, I'm kidding. That's not all I have to say. 

The author does a nice job following up the first book. The characters are so easily loved. Olivia and Liam give the impression that you've known them forever and you're reuniting with them. I found myself thoroughly fond of the story and the characters.

My Rating: 4.5 of 5 Stars.
Have any of you read this book (series)? If so, comment below and tell me what you thought!


Book One:
Not Every Girl


Genre: YA Fantasy

Release Date: April 27th 2015

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Olivia Davenport’s plan is destined to fail.


She is going through with it anyway, of course. After all, it is the chance of a lifetime. The unreasonable rules of others should not stand in her way.



In her small kingdom of Stewartsland, Olivia trains with the squires and harbors a secret dream. She longs to become a knight under the command of the Master-of–Arms, who just happens to be her father. He has indulged her passion so far, but they both know a simple fact – girls may not attain knighthood. Dismayed by the constant discouragement of her ambitions, she makes an impetuous decision to disguise herself as a boy in order to sneak on a mission. The consequences are not at all what she anticipated.



When her deception is revealed, she is sent home in disgrace; however, an unexpected turn of events puts her at the center of a dangerous plot against the King. The ensuing adventure finds her grappling with mercenaries and outlaws, yet these pale in comparison to her newly awakened emotions. She finds not only her life at risk, but also her heart, when the aloof Prince Liam begins to affect her in ways she never thought possible. In the end, it is her courage and unique spirit which must guide her through the challenges she encounters both physical and emotional. 


About the Author 
Reading was always a big part of my life. Creating my own stories developed out of this love. Finally, I decided to try my hand at writing a novel and that was when Not Every Girl was conceived.

I live in New Jersey with my husband, two sons and an extremely spoiled cat. When I am not running around with my family or writing, I can be found curled up with a good book and said cat. It is my belief that a good book, a loyal pet and anything made of chocolate can brighten just about any day.

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