 | The island world of Meriel faces an old adversary and a new danger. Will the reformed Order die before it has a chance to blossom? Storm clouds loom on the horizon as Carya and Brantley struggle to overcome wounds of the past and build a future together. The fragile new Order is on shaky ground, with too few dancers and sparse resources. Then trouble erupts—and now an insidious rebellion and a new foe threaten their entire world. When she uncovers an old enemy behind all the destruction, Carya realizes the past is not done with her. With conflict tearing apart the dancers and villages, rimmers are soon overrun, and Carya must unite her people by leading the battle to protect the very heart of her world … or lose it all. Genre: Christian epic fantasy Release date: May 11, 2020 Click here to get your copy! |
My Review
The Maker's call isn't always an easy one...
The stakes have never been higher for Carya and Brantley. This time they have the world to save and everything to lose. Sharon Hinck has upped her game making Windward Shore, the exciting conclusion to her Dancing Realms series, even more tense and fun to read.
I generally speaking avoided fantasy for years, and other than a few select books just never seemed to get into the genre. But a few years ago I found a series that changed my mind and because of that I've discovered some very talented authors like Sharon Hinck and their amazing stories. Seriously, The Dancing Realms series is exactly what fantasy is supposed to be, what it's MEANT to be! And I'm just sorry that with Windward Shore I am now saying goodbye to some very dear friends that I've come to love over the course of three books.
Windward Shore is a very entertaining read, it engrosses the reader and keeps them invested in what happens to the characters. But, there's a lot more to the story. Life and spiritual lessons are well woven into the patterns of story. Sharon Hinck is a master at her craft and it shows in this book and in the rest of The Dancing Realms novels. She uplifts and encourages readers while successfully telling some pretty wonderful stories.
I can say without hesitation that I would heartily recommend Windward Shore and the rest of the Dancing Realms series to YA and adult readers alike. Whether fantasy is your cup of tea or not Sharon Hinck is an author you definitely won't want to miss...
Tell Tale Book Reviews gives Windward Shore by Sharon Hinck a 4.5 Bark rating.
The stakes have never been higher for Carya and Brantley. This time they have the world to save and everything to lose. Sharon Hinck has upped her game making Windward Shore, the exciting conclusion to her Dancing Realms series, even more tense and fun to read.
I generally speaking avoided fantasy for years, and other than a few select books just never seemed to get into the genre. But a few years ago I found a series that changed my mind and because of that I've discovered some very talented authors like Sharon Hinck and their amazing stories. Seriously, The Dancing Realms series is exactly what fantasy is supposed to be, what it's MEANT to be! And I'm just sorry that with Windward Shore I am now saying goodbye to some very dear friends that I've come to love over the course of three books.
Windward Shore is a very entertaining read, it engrosses the reader and keeps them invested in what happens to the characters. But, there's a lot more to the story. Life and spiritual lessons are well woven into the patterns of story. Sharon Hinck is a master at her craft and it shows in this book and in the rest of The Dancing Realms novels. She uplifts and encourages readers while successfully telling some pretty wonderful stories.
I can say without hesitation that I would heartily recommend Windward Shore and the rest of the Dancing Realms series to YA and adult readers alike. Whether fantasy is your cup of tea or not Sharon Hinck is an author you definitely won't want to miss...
Tell Tale Book Reviews gives Windward Shore by Sharon Hinck a 4.5 Bark rating.
(I received a copy of this book from the author/publisher. All opinions are entirely my own.)
More from Sharon
Windward Shore is the final book in the Dancing Realms trilogy. In the earlier books, Carya and Brantley have already faced down a corrupt Order, a world that has forgotten truth, and a whole new island that has sold its soul. Yet in this new story, old enemies return—at the worst possible time. Confronting the past becomes a vital part of protecting their future.
We all face trials in life, seasons that are more challenging than we expected, opportunities to deepen our faith as we lean into God, times that test our courage. But I’ve found that sometimes the most difficult problems are those that I think I’ve already beaten—and then they rise up again. I drew from that experience to shape the new battles in Windward Shore.
We all face trials in life, seasons that are more challenging than we expected, opportunities to deepen our faith as we lean into God, times that test our courage. But I’ve found that sometimes the most difficult problems are those that I think I’ve already beaten—and then they rise up again. I drew from that experience to shape the new battles in Windward Shore.
| Q: In the Dancing Realms series, the Maker has given dancers a special gift to serve their world. Why did you choose dance as a means for bringing provision or protection? A: I was a dancer and choreographer for many years before becoming a writer. Dance is a means of communicating with the whole being—heart, mind, and body. So dance became a beautiful way for Carya to connect with her Maker and serve her world. Q: What other interests shaped the series? A: I’ve been studying cults and how people become trapped in lies, and more importantly, how they find freedom. So that concept helped me create the various traps that characters faced in all three books. Q: What is a key theme in Windward Shore? A: Although I write “Stories for the hero in all of us,” I recognize that we can’t always be the hero—at least not in our power. Our determination alone isn’t enough. Our Maker calls us to dependence on Him, and often He asks us to lean on others as well. That’s a key challenge that Carya faces in Windward Shore. |  |
 Sharon Hinck | Award-winning author Sharon Hinck writes “stories for the hero in all of us”—stories about ordinary women on extraordinary faith journeys. Known for their authenticity, emotional range, and spiritual depth, her novels include the groundbreaking The Sword of Lyric fantasy series and the imaginative new The Dancing Realms series, which began with the Christy Award–winning Hidden Current and was followed by Forsaken Island. Sharon’s writing has also been honored with three Carol Awards. For this latest series, she drew on her experience as a ballet teacher, dancer, and choreographer. |
It's Time For A Giveaway!
To celebrate her tour, Sharon is giving away the grand prize package of
the first two books of the series in hardcover (personalized and autographed),
along with a bookbag, several bookmarks (enough to give to friends) and
an autographed bookplate to put in their copy of Windward Shore!!
the first two books of the series in hardcover (personalized and autographed),
along with a bookbag, several bookmarks (enough to give to friends) and
an autographed bookplate to put in their copy of Windward Shore!!
Click below to enter. Be sure to comment on this post before you enter to claim 9 extra entries!
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A Modern Day Fairy Tale, June 1
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For Him and My Family, June 4
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deb’s Book Review, June 5
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Ashley’s Clean Book Reviews, June 6
Library Lady’s Kid Lit, June 7
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Simple Harvest Reads, June 9 (Guest Review from Mindy Houng)
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