Book: Two Tickets to the Christmas Ball Authoress: Donita K. Paul
Pages: 226 Publisher: WaterBrook Press
Formats: eBook, Hardcover
Formats: eBook, Hardcover
Goodreads: Two Tickets to the Christmas Ball
Genre: Christmas, Christian Fantasy, Christian Fiction Romance
Tagline: "Mischievous matchmakers, two special tickets, One unlikely couple"
My summary: Cora and Simon are both lonely souls until they wander into a bookshop of matchmakers.
My say: Two Tickets to the Christmas Ball is a sweet balanced treat. While there is a heavy dollop of faith there is also a rich mix of magic. Rarely does a book offer faith and magic together and this book is definitely magical. From the secret ticket that mysteriously finds it's way into their shopping bags to the old-fashioned costume romance ball, this book oozed magic.
My star rating: 3 stars
My recommendation: If you're a fan of CF and need a bit of holiday candy, definitely pick this one up.
My favorite part: The costume ball.
My favorite character: Simon's little sister.
My favorite character: Simon's little sister.
My cover thoughts: I adore this cover. It is everything a holiday cover should be.
My kiddie-o-meter: This one is clean as a whistle.
My holiday cheer meter: Low Medium High
My final say: Have you ever been to a big old fashioned costume ball?
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First Entry in the Christmas Christian Fiction Reading Challenge.
First Entry in the Christmas Christian Fiction Reading Challenge.
I now have the Matchmaker song from Fiddler on the Roof in my head for some reason. lol
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like such a sweet book. :) I've never been to an old fashioned costume ball but that would be so much fun!
this book sounds really fun.
ReplyDeleteJessica: OMG I love that song! Now it's in mine :)
ReplyDeleteKaye: :) Totally!
Thanks for the review, its next on my list!
ReplyDeleteAnd I do love the cover!
This looks like such a fun book! Thanks for the great review Juju!
ReplyDeleteIt's always been my dream to go to a big ol' costume ball...I'll keep the dream alive through this book! Great review, Juju :D
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad this book's at least a 3! With a cover this adorable, it would have been disappointing for the book to not be enjoyable.
ReplyDeleteHow much fun would it be to go to an old fashioned Christmas ball? I would love that! And I agree with you on the cover - it's cute and festive and makes me want to read it! Thanks for sharing Juju:)
ReplyDeleteI would love to go to a costume ball! And, the book cover looks very inviting.
ReplyDeleteWall-to-wall: Hope you like it :)
ReplyDeleteGina Hott: :)
Melissa: Oooo mine too! *high five*
Renee Ann: Agreed :)
Jenny: I know, right? *le sigh* One day I MUST throw/host one.
Midnight Cowgirl: Me too! :)
I would love to go to an old fashioned ball, what a dream
ReplyDeleteFirst off...love that book cover! The colors jump out at you and illustrate the title perfectly. Not generally a reader of CF, but I have made the occasional exception. I shall certainly consider it...oh and sadly no, but an old fashioned costume ball sounds like fun! Thanks for sharing, Juju!
ReplyDeleteBlod: My sentiments exactly :)
ReplyDeleteGMR: :)
I absolutely adore this cover, I think that's really why I bought the book. ;o) But really, I can't wait to jump into this one next week because I definitely need some "Christmas Candy". Lovely review! I always love your set up, makes reading the review so nice and easy!
ReplyDeleteI really hope I can find time to read this book before Christmas! Thanks for the review!
ReplyDeleteLooks good! I can't say as I've ever been to a costume ball but I think it would be awesome! everytime I think costume ball I think Phantom of the Opera and the song Masquerade!
ReplyDeleteXOXO~ Renee
Renee: Agreed :) Funny that you say that because when I think of costume balls I think of the costume ball in the opera "Die Fledermaus" :)Great minds think alike :)
ReplyDeleteRuth: I hope you do too :)
1stdaughter: Yah! :) I can not wait to see what you think. Thanks for your kinds words my dear. You're such a good supportive friend. *hug*
That cover is definitely the perfect holiday cover! Looks like such a sweet read!
ReplyDeleteCute cover, cute story!
ReplyDeleteI want to read this one! Your review makes me want to even more.
ReplyDeleteSadly I've never been to an old fashioned costume ball. I always wanted to have one, and one time for my sister's birthday we talked about it. But our friends wouldn't probably even dress up! :( Maybe one day.
Great review! Happy reading!
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Now from reading the comments... matchmaker matchmaker make me a match...
ReplyDeleteNo never been to any ball but this one sounds like a fun read.
ReplyDeleteThe cover is adorable. I'm really sure this is for me but it just looks so Christmassy.
ReplyDeleteOh, I have to agree with you, I love the cover, especially the "font type". I finally figured out what you meant by "CF". In my world it means Cystic Fibrosis. In the book world it means Christian Fiction.
ReplyDeletei just adore the cover! i want to jump right into it! i've seen this book around and thought the premise sounded really sweet - and an old fashion costume ball - too much fun!!! sign me up!
ReplyDeleteAww, I love the holiday feeling on your blog, Juju! I can feel it! This book sounds like a great read for the holidays too. I love reading about Christmas magic :D
ReplyDeleteThis sounds fun! I have never been to a costume ball, but it is on my bucket list ;)
ReplyDeleteI like the cover... but only 3 stars?!... maybe when my TBR pile is not so high anymore...
ReplyDeleteCherry: Good thought :)
ReplyDeleteChristie: Amen! Mine too :) Along with an old fashioned sleigh ride in the snow :)
Justine: Why thank you! :)
Stacy & Jenny N. & Gabrielle: Agreed! I've always dreamed of wearing a gorgeous red ball gown like the one Mia wore in Dracula the movie. :)
Gina: It is great font isn't it? Good eye! LOL I'm so sorry for the "CF". I'm not sure if it's an actual term but I just get so tired of constantly typing out "Christian Fiction" so I thought I would shorten it like YA. :)
Becky: Understandable and thank you sweetie for stopping by and commenting :)
MJ: Oooo now that song is in my head. I LOVE that song :)
Leslie & Andrea & Meredith: Thanks darling for stopping by :)
Hi thought this one was really cute. A little far-fetched fantasy-wise, but very cute. I read it in November and caught a little Christmas spirit from it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my blog! :)
Jenn: It was bit fantastic but that is the great part about fantasy :) Thank you SO much for stopping by! :)
ReplyDeleteI want to go to a ball! Sounds like a fun read!
ReplyDeleteCari: Right? Totally :)
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