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I’ve read a ton of books since I’ve started blogging so this is hard! Book blogging has definitely opened my eyes to the world of self publishing. I knew it existed before I started blogging because I bought myself a Kindle ~8 months or so before I started blogging. That was around the time Kindle’s KDP program was getting pretty big. I, of course, downloaded many free books.
Book blogging got me to read more self published books than I normally would have. As a smaller blogger, 95% of my review requests come from self published authors. Like with any other book, there were some good books, okay books, and the not-so-great books.
The book that proved to me that self published books can be just as awesome as traditionally published books was Broken Shell Island by Dalya Moon. (I got it as a review request.)
I love fantasy books. I love getting lost in magical worlds. Broken Shell Island was great because Opal (the main character) enjoys fantasy books as well. Then she gets shipped off to Broken Shell Island which was a fantasy book in books that she read growing up. Going to a fantasy world isn’t exactly as fun as she thought it would be.
Doesn’t that sound like a great story? What reader hasn’t imagined going to a fantasy world in a book?
You can read my full review here or buy a copy for yourself here.
It does sound like a fantastic story with a unique premise. Going to check it out.
Ooooh interesting premise for that book. Will have to check it out! Thanks for the rec.
Ooh, the summary of this sort of reminds me of Inkheart. It sounds great!
Ooh, I’ll have to check out Inkheart then!
I downloaded this one the other day thanks to your rec! I think that there really are some great self-published books out there, you just have to keep your eyes open!
Yay! I can’t wait to hear what you thought of it.
Sounds a lot like the premise for The Magicians by Lev Grossman (which I loved). Although, this one is probably geared more towards YA audiences, I’m guessing?
Thanks for sharing! Happy BBAW!
It definitely reminded me a lot of The Magicians. It was a lot more lighthearted which I loved.
This really sounds good! I will check it out. Thanks!!
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I don’t like fantasy, but thank you for the nice post.
Elizabeth
Silver’s Reviews
http://silversolara.blogspot.com/2012/09/book-blogger-appreciation-week-day-4.html
I’m so glad I won this book! I can’t wait to read it.
I’ll have to check your book out! Never heard of it before
Found your blog via the BBAW. It’s my first year doing it and I’m glad I am because I’ve met so many great bloggers! I write a children’s book blog at: http://www.storytimebooks.wordpress.com. Feel free to check it out if you’d like 
I’ll be back to visit your blog. Happy BBAW!
This book looks GREAT. A book about books..and fantasy. What a winner!
Great blog.
Happy Reading.
Emma