Today, I am a host for the Blog Tour of Ann, Not Annie by Sage Steadman. this Blog Tour is being coordinated by Xpresso Book Tours.
PUBLISHER: MmHmm Books
DATE PUBLISHED: 22nd September 2017
PAGES: 256
BLURB:
Ann, not Annie, is tired of her nominal existence and has vowed to turn things around by dating the hottest guy in school, Jacob Waters. Easier said than done since Jacob isn’t even aware she exists. The truth is, due to Ann’s lively temper she spends more time in detention with the rest of the school rejects than she does fantasizing about Jacob Waters wearing spandex.
Her best friend and devout alien believer, Lisa, doesn’t like the changes she’s seeing in her BFF. Neither does Danny Feller, a fellow detention inmate and resident lost boy who has started keeping an extra watchful and unwanted eye on Ann.
When a chance encounter in an empty hallway changes everything, Ann finds all her dreams coming true and she is well on her way to living the perfect life she’s always wanted. But appearances aren’t always what they seem and Ann is going to have to face not just cold hard facts, but also her past.
REVIEW:
This truly was a book of self-discovery and growing up. Ann is a character that makes decisions, whether they be good or bad that really affect the journey she is making as a person. She has some sad backstory that helps the reader empathise with her as a character. Some relevant issues were touched upon in the novel in a way that was very well done. I found that a lot of things were touched upon in this book that can lead to further examination of oneself and the people around you. It really is a book people should pick up, not only for enjoyment value (which is there) but for the message. Overall, a satisfying read with important issues discussed that will leave you thinking after closing the covers.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Sage Steadman was awarded a master’s degree in social work from the University of Utah. While pursuing her passion for writing, she worked as a licensed mental health therapist. She published her debut novel, “Snowflake Obsidian: Memoir of a Cutter,” in 2010 under her pen name, The Hippie, and since, re-released the second edition under her real name. The novel has been deemed an “idyllic” read, filled with love, humor, romance and heart. She is also the co-author of the gritty and inspiring historical fiction novel, “Upon Destiny’s Song,” alongside classical guitarist, Mike Ericksen, and has penned an article on teen cutting for Canadian Magazine, “Edmonton’s Child.” She has recently produced a stunning and thought-reflecting novella entitled, “The Waking Dream.” Sage is heralded as a talented writer who tackles her novels with a witty, raw and honest approach. She currently lives near Salt Lake City, Utah with family.
Author links:
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7131473.Sage_Steadman
http://sagesteadman.com/
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Purchase:
On sale for $1.99 until release day!
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073PK6FDJ?ref_=pe_2427780_160035660
GIVEAWAY:
Tour-wide giveaway (INTL)
Copy of Ann, Not Annie (eBook or print ARC – winner’s choice)
If you would like to enter this giveaway, click here.
Keep Calm and Read On,
Kati
To Be Read 