
A series of non-magical fairytale retellings with strong Christian values?! Sign me up! š I’ve enjoyed other books by author Amanda Tero, so I’ve been keeping an eye on this series for a while. š I’m so excited to introduce you to this author and her gorgeous new release The Secret Slipper!
About the Book
Being a cripple is only the beginning of Liaās troubles. It seems as if Biotiās goal in life is to make Lia as miserable as possible. If Liaās purpose is to be a slave, then why did God make her a cripple? How can He make something beautiful out of her deformity?
Raoul never questioned the death of his daughter until someone reports her whereabouts. If Ellia is still alive, how has she survived these ten years with her deformity? When Raoul doesnāt know who to trust, can he trust God to keep Ellia safe when evidence reveals Biotiās dangerous character?
As time brings more hindrances, will Raoul find Ellia, or will she forever be lost to the father she doesn’t even know is searching for her?
BuyĀ on AmazonĀ or get a signed copy here. The first book Befriending the Beast is also available on Amazon.
My Review
This is the third book Iāve read by this author, and I really love her writing style and strong Christian themes. From the cover onward, this book was charming and very unique. (Even just the chapter headings were adorable.) š I enjoyed every minute of Dumphey and Noel, but it was really sad how Lia misunderstood their helpfulness.
The Raoul, Jolin, Galien team was very dynamic, which made for some fun exchanges and good lessons. Bioti? She made my blood boil. I thought she was horrid when she was first introduced, but she just got worse and worse. I knew exactly what she meant to do when she told Lia to keep driving. Poor girl. *sniffs*
When everything went wrong (even sweet Dumpheyās loyalty), it went really, really wrong. I wasnāt sure for a while if a happy ending was even possible! But I loved how everything turned out and Zuzareneās words to Lia. (I want to be her when I grow up!) š The Cinderella elements werenāt extremely obvious, but they were there! And I LOVED the way this author did the slippers.
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Altogether, I loved this book and canāt wait to share it with my sisters! (In fact, one of them started reading it the same day I finished.) š
Also, Jolin should be real. š
The Giveaway š
And now that you need your own copy to hug, it’s giveaway time!!!

Click here to enter the US giveaway or here to enter the international one.
About the Author
It’s time you met the author behind the book. š
Amanda Tero is a homeschool graduate who desires to provide God-honoring, family-friendly reading material. She has enjoyed writing since before ten years old, but it has only been since 2013 that she began seriously pursuing writing again ā starting with some short stories that she wrote for her sisters as a gift. Her mom encouraged her to try selling the stories she published, and since then, she has begun actively writing short stories, novellas, and novels. If something she has written drawsĀ anĀ individual into a deeper relationship withĀ Jesus Christ, it is worth it!
āTrust in the Lord with all thine heart, and lean notĀ unto thine own understanding.ā (Proverbs 3:5)
Interview time!
Amanda, tell us a bit about yourself.
Hey Kate! Wow, where to start? Iāll start with general about meā¦most people view me as primarily author, but in actuality, writing is usually what I do least in a week. Iām child #5 of 12, piano/violin teacher, and music arrangerā¦all of which takes up a good portion of my time. Finding the perfect balance is a daily struggle.
What first made you decide you wanted to be an author?
Probably my love for reading, which began at a very young age. I remember jotting down little stories almost as early as I remember reading the Little House series. I didnāt really have a dream to ābecome an author.ā I just enjoyed writing. But God has led me to become published almost before I realized it was a possibility.
May we have an introduction to The Tales of Faith series and The Secret Slipper specifically?
For sure! Iāll confess, Tales of Faith was totally not in my viewfinder when I wrote Befriending the Beast. But at the encouragement of an author friend, I explored yet another popular fairytale with my own unique twist. As of now, I do not know how many books will end up in the Tales of Faith series, but two things will be common in every story: it will be a tale inspired by a tale of old, and it will be strong in the faith.
Now, The Secret Slipper. It began with the question about a father/daughter Cinderella retelling. I mulled over a lot of ideas and prayed a ton about how to tell this story with my original tweak and a solid, Christian message. I think one of the very first ideas was to give my āCinderellaā (Lia) a deformed foot for her slipper tweak, while Raoul totally takes the part of the searching prince as he discovers the daughter he thought was dead ten years ago is really alive. The story follows both of them as they learn applicable lessons about God.
What is your favorite aspect of the ordinary life God has blessed you with?
Wellā¦first of allā¦it sometimes seems that my life is very unordinary! ;P The obvious would be my family (which, like I said, itās not ordinary that every girl has eleven siblings). Second would be music. Thereās just something about music that Iām not sure I could live without.
Any plans for further projects?
Oh yes indeed, always! Currently on my desk is “Journey of Choice”, a Civil War story that Iāve been tampering with for over a year now. Did I mention this is also my first full-length novel? I also have a few stories simmering but I try to keep tight-lipped until I know somethingās coming into reality.
Thanks so much for coming, Amanda!
Connect with Amanda by email (amandaterobooks@gmail.com), on her website, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, blog, Goodreads, and Amazon.
Jump on the rest of the blog tour and don’t forget to enter that giveaway!
May 25, 2017
Amanda @ With a Joyful Noise | Release Day, Giveaway
Leila @ Leila Tualla’s Bookshelf | Spotlight
Faith @ Writings, Ramblings, and Reflections | Review, Giveaway
Leona @ Great Books for God’s Girls | Review, Interview
May 26
Emily @ Zerina Blossomās Books | Interview
Kendra @ Knitted By God’s Plan (Spotlight) and O’Scarlett Reviews (Review) | Spotlight, Review
Alicia @ A Brighter Destiny | Review, Giveaway
May 27
Anika @ This Journey Called Life | Spotlight, Review, Giveaway
Katie @ His Princess Warrior | Review, Giveaway
Sarah @ The Destiny of One | Spotlight
Heather @ Encouraging Words from the Tea Queen | Spotlight, Interview, Giveaway
May 29
Kate @ Once Upon an Ordinary | Review, Interview
Sarah @ Penumbra Reviews | Review
Dary @ Peculiar Miss Darcy | Character Interview
Julia @ My Joyful Journey with Jesus | Interview
May 30
Kenzi @ Honey Rock Hills | Review, Giveaway
Anita @ Christian Author: A.M. Heath | Review
Judith @ JudithWNicholson | Interview
May 31
Jesseca @ Whimsical Writings for His glory | Spotlight, Review
Raechel @ Godās Peculiar Treasure Rae | Spotlight, Review
Esther @ Purposeful Learning | Review, Interview, Giveaway
June 1
Kellyn @ Reveries Reviews | Review
Victoria @ Victoria Minks Blog | Spotlight, Review
Kelsey @ Kelseyās Notebook | Spotlight
June 2
Hanne @ RockandMinerals4Him | Spotlight, Review, Giveaway
Erica @ Roxbury Books Blog | Spotlight
Janell @ Views from the Window Friend | Review
Crystal @ Crystalās Adventures for Christ | Spotlight, Review, Interview
June 3
Alexa @ Verbosity Reviews | Spotlight
Faith @ Chosen Vessels | Review
Melissa @ Clothed with Scarlet | Review, Interview, Giveaway