Monday, February 25, 2019

A Braver Version of Me by Cindy Ray Hale {Review}

A Braver Version of Me by Cindy Ray Hale
Kindle Edition, 151 pages
Published January 31st 2019 
Source: I received a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are my own and were voluntarily given.
 https://amzn.to/2Ei4OMq   https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43809939-a-braver-version-of-me
Will Destiny find the courage to take risks, or will she stay inside her comfort zone forever?
 

High school sophomore Destiny Clark likes to play it safe. She spends her time dodging bullies and trying to stay out of trouble, but somehow both seem to repeatedly find her. When Hannah Miller, the new girl at the school retreat, convinces her to sneak out to spy on the boys’ cabins, her life gets turned upside down, and suddenly, her longtime secret crush, Isaac Robinson, starts showering her with attention.

When Isaac finds Destiny frozen with terror on a ropes course, he convinces her to face one of her biggest fears: auditioning for Primus, the school’s elite choir, She’s coveted a spot in the choir for a long time but never believed in herself enough to try out. As Destiny faces more of her fears, she discovers more challenges than ever. Before long she begins to wonder if being brave is worth the trouble it brings.
 
A Braver Version of Me is the first book in a nine-book rewrite of a contemporary sweet romance series called The Destiny Trilogy. In this series you can expect flirting, blushing, and kisses in the woods, but you won’t find any swearing, nudity, or sex. 


My Review: 4.5 Stars

I love the Destiny trilogy and this rewrite was fun. I loved the additional details that were added, as it gave a slightly new flavor to this Romeo and Juliet type of story.  

Destiny is a Mormon who attends a Baptist school in the South and there are some conflicts with religion between her and her classmates. I love the way she's fairly confident in herself and tries new things. I especially enjoyed her friendships, both new and old, with Hannah and Megan.

Young love is always so much fun, especially a first love, and I liked watching Destiny navigate the waters of her crush. The flirting and banter are both sweet and butterfly-inducing.

Music is such a huge part of my life and I adore the way it plays such a hefty part of this story line. 

My only complaint is, even though I've read this trilogy before, this story ends quite abruptly. I'm hoping the next installment is released soon, because I didn't want to stop and was left on the edge of a cliff.

Content: mild romance; moderate religion

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