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First off -- what exactly are the Carol Awards?
They are awards given out by American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) in recognition of outstanding Christian fiction in the previous calendar year. So these 2021 finalists are books published in 2020. You might have read them already, you might not. I'll include links to reviews of the books I've read, but I have a lot of catching up to do so there will be gaps.
How does this giveaway work?
You select which of the Carol Award finalists 2021 -- Young Adult Category you would like to receive if your name is drawn. Mention the title in your comment (or an email if you're entering that way) and if you win, that's the book that will be sent to you. Easy Peasy. Here are the three finalists:
Ever since Tori Weston and MamaBear were abandoned by her dad, finances have been tighter than a new pair of skinny jeans. As if keeping her grades up for scholarships and working every spare moment weren't enough. Tori gets suckered into visiting a retirement home and paired with ancient resident Marigold Williams. After learning she's the only one to visit Marigold in decades, Tori becomes a regular at Willow Springs. Besides, someone has to help her with her history homework.
Corbin Dallas barges into Tori's life with a prosthetic leg and a dimple, working his way into her hectic schedule. Though she tries to deny it, there's something beyond his Texan drawl that gets Tori hoping she's more than his sidekick. Together, they race to find Marigold's missing family before she fades away. Tori ditches her soul-sucking job, along with her dream of having a paint-peeled clunker to call her own, in order to help her friend one last time.
Book Three in the Weaver Trilogy
Redeeming the past is a fatal quest.
In the wake of a deadly coup, the capital city of Urian has descended into chaos. Heartbreak and bloodshed await Tanwen and her friends as they discover the unlikeliest leader now rules Tir.
If they want to save the realm, Tannie and the Corsyth weavers must rescue Queen Braith and unmask the Master, ending the strife once and for all. But the success of their hunt depends upon an ally no one trusts.
The Master has a new target: fragile, trauma-scarred Digwyn, whose unique weaving ability could turn the tide of any war. When the desire for vengeance proves too powerful for Digwyn to resist, Tanwen must face a terrifying truth: the fate of Sir rests in the hands of a volatile, shattered girl.
Book 1 in The Colliding Line
When worlds collide, shadow wrestles light
Seventeen-year-old Cera Marlow wants a normal life; one where she and her mom can stop skipping town every time a disturbing vision strikes. But when a girl she knows is murdered by a monster she can't explain, Cera's world turns upside down.
Suddenly thrown into an ancient supernatural battle, Cera discovers she's not alone in her gifting and vows to use her visions to save lives. But why does John Milton's poem Paradise Lost keep interrupting her thoughts?
In a race against time and a war against unearthly creatures, will decoding messages embedded in the works of classic literature be enough to stop the bloodshed and protect those she loves?
GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:
This giveaway is for a paperback or ebook copy -- winner's choice.
If you would like a chance to win a copy of one of the 2021 Carol Awards finalist -- Young Adult category, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoread AT yahoo DOT ca. If you add your email to a comment, remember to use AT AND DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it's easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday September 4 2021. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck!
I hadn’t heard of the last one, but I’ve seen the other two before. I’ll go with The Story Hunter, since I’ve had my eye on that one.😉
ReplyDeleteI've heard rave reviews about Sarah Grace Jerkface but I don't get the title at all -- kinda off putting actually. :-) Doesn't fit the description at all. Guess I'll have to read the book to figure it out. The other two haven't been on my radar at all. I'm such a slacker! Good luck, Elly!
DeleteI'm not normally a YA reader (Jody Hedlund being the exception) & speculative is somewhat iffy for me...so that being said, I have read a few reviews on Victoria Grace, Jerkface. The story sounds interesting enough to find out if it lives up to the hype :-) Maybe the title is geared more towards attracting older teens or young adults, that's the only thing I can come up with.
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This would be my pick too, I think. I like the multi generational aspect but the title doesn't seem to suit the description...I just be getting old. lol Good luck, Trixi!
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DeleteI agree with you that the title doesn't match the description, that's why I think they may have geared it more towards attracting younger readers (older teen to young adults).
The title did turn me off, but once I read the book blurb, it sounded like a heartwarming story, or at least an emotional one anyway. This may be one where you can't judge the book by the cover (or title) 😊
Yes!!!! But usually titles aren't soooooooooo out there. lol At least not in Christian Fiction. My gut reaction is 'bullying'. When I worked in school libraries name calling and teasing was definitely discouraged and I would have had a hard time putting this title on library shelves because of that...but I must be missing something so I guess I need to read the book to see how it fits in.
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ReplyDeleteIt's the start of a series too, so that helps. Good luck, Kim!
DeleteMy pick if fortunate enough to be selected would be "Victoria Grace, the Jerkface" by S.E. Clancy.
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Yep, that would be mine too. Good luck, Kay!
DeleteOoh! I'm definitely picking The Jerkface. Love the multi-generational aspect, as well as the potential romance. I don't see enough YA contemporaries like this anymore and I hadn't even been aware of this one. I recently picked up a YA contemporary called Pudge and Prejudice by A.K. Pittman (Allison K. Pittman,) which will hopefully be nominated next year since it came out in Jan.
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Yeah, that one has me intrigued as well. I've seen Pudge and Prejudice around social media but don't know much about it. Must check my library. Good luck, Terrill!
DeleteI would love Mortal Sight. A new to me author but I’ve loved everything from the publisher so far and I’m branching out to find more authors!
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Enclave is making quite a name for itself, isn't it? Good luck, Mindy!
DeleteThe Story Hunter would make a wonderful addition to the Young Adult section of our church's library. I've heard about this series, but haven't had a chance to read it. I would obviously prefer a print copy. rmaney(at)firstarpchurch (dot) org.
ReplyDeleteOh, what a great idea! Then lots of readers could enjoy it. Good luck, Rebecca!
DeleteThe Story Hunter will complete my trilogy.
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You're way ahead of me, Caryl. I'm just hearing about this series now. Good luck!
DeleteVictoria Grace, the Jerkface by S.E. Clancy has been on my TBR pile for a while!
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Good luck, Kaylee!
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