Now in My Bookbag: Soulless, by Sarah J Pepper

I was given an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.

Much is made during the book about Piper being the mirror image of Declan. So too, this story is the mirror image of a traditional fairy tale. Though the title is Soulless, each of the aforementioned characters are written to have a softer side… the remainders of a soul. This element gives each of these characters a polarity of their own

Making reference to other fairy tales, author Sarah J Pepper twists them into the mix, some more successfully than others. I believe the book might be more cohesive with fewer of these fairy tale twists, so the flow of the story gets lost in a couple of places.

Without revealing too much of the story, I will say that much of the book is well thought out and imaginatively written. 4 stars

Now in My Bookbag: Pointe of Breaking by Sarah J. Pepper and Amy Saws

I was given a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review. The opinions expressed are my own.

I love this book. Pointe of Breaking is a raw and passionate contemporary romance with love, betrayal, money and power.

I love the way authors Pepper and Daws have written Adeline, a prima-ballerina who has a big heart and very little money. They capture her intensity, beauty and emotion, both within dance and life. Leo is a fascinating and complex character, written to show not only who he is but also his journey to get there.

The authors have included enough backstory, ancillary characters and intrigue to create a well-layered story that is a thoroughly enjoyable read. There are still too many typos in this book, but the story is superbly written and its main characters feel very real. I highly recommend it.

4 3/4 stars

Now in My Bookbag: Priceless – The True Story of Rumplestiltskin by Sarah J. Pepper (Fairy Tale Confessions Story #6)

Pepper’s twist on Rumpelstiltskin is very clever. She takes concept and characters from the original story and completely shakes them up. Most of the story is the very definition of a love/hate relationship. She shows that, even in the world of Rumpelstiltskin, life is rarely just black or white.

The ideas are fresh and exciting. The storytelling is fascinating and has a great flow. The ending is unexpected and truly freeing. This is an engaging, twisted tale. Pepper really delivers a well written read. My Bookbag rates this story at 5 stars.