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About the Book
Series: Ginnie West Adventures #5
Author: Monique Bucheger and G.L. Rasmussen
Publisher: True West Publishing
Release Date: November 18, 2024
Genre: Middle-Grade Fiction
Ginnie West, at 12, thought blending families would be a dream come true—until her dad's engagement to her best friend's mom collided with the return of Tillie's long-absent father. Suddenly, a joyous occasion becomes a tangled web of emotions.
If that's not enough, Ginnie struggles between loyalty to her late mother and acceptance of her soon-to-be stepmother. Add in an escalating prank war involving her Uncle Jake... and navigating this family storm is a challenge.
Plus, Tillie desperately wants a horse of her own while Ginnie is determined to follow her late mother's equestrian legacy as a trick rider, something her dad has forbidden.
Can Ginnie shape her own destiny and persuade her dad to support her ambitions? Get ready for a heartwarming adventure filled with friendship, family, and the power of chasing your dreams.
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My Review
Chase Your Dreams West picks up a month after the fourth book ends, and it’s amazing how all of the details from the previous books in the series came rushing back. I realized quickly just how much I missed being part of this literary world. If you haven’t read the previous books in the series, I highly recommend reading them first, as the connection to the characters makes the subsequent novels all the sweeter, but you can also read this as a standalone.
As with the other books in the series, I felt like I was, again, part of the family. I love the innocence of this series and how the authors are able to tackle tougher subject matter with grace and wisdom while also shining a light on these important issues. It’s so well done and with such heart. Life and people are not perfect, and this story shows that people can make changes for the better if they’re willing to work on themselves. It also shows the power of grace and that time can heal wounds, but that it’s often a long road to get there.
There were moments that felt a little off-pace and dragged the story down, but then there were scenes that were so cute that helped pick the pace back up. Uncle Jake and the pranking were some of those moments that were entertaining and really helped keep things interesting and humorous. The ending also had a surprise that I did not see coming, which was an extra special treat. I’ve already started the next book in the series to see what happens to the wacky and wonderful West family.
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About the Author
Monique Bucheger is a bestselling author, a certified Farland Fiction Coach, and an empowerment speaker, dedicated to championing the underdog, in both her writing and her real-life adventures.
Her passion stems from a belief in the transformative power of words, a conviction that drives her to craft works that heal, inspire, and empower. Having a heart for families in crisis, Monique creates stories that capture the essence of real-life challenges and triumphs, with a touch of humor.
Monique’s upper middle-grade series, 'The Ginnie West Adventures,' delves into sensitive and weighty themes such as parental loss, abandonment, and overcoming abuse. She delivers stories not only for tween readers, but for those young at heart.
Drawing from her experiences nurturing a dozen of her own children and fostering over a hundred more, Monique's experiences shape her books, creating novels in a number of genres, including a historical family saga, contemporary family dramas, a fun picture book, and a middle grade series weaving whimsy and heart into her tales.
Connect with Monique by visiting authormoniquebucheger.com to follow her on social media and subscribe to email updates.
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