
The Bone Wall – Amazon Universal Link
Kevin Cooper from KC Books & Music recently graced one of my books with a glowing review. Of course, I did a happy dance around my house, and the dogs barked their heads off at the excitement. “No, we’re not going for a car ride,” I shouted. “I got a super review.”
There’s no greater gift to an author than when someone “gets” your book and tells the world about it. Kevin is a great friend of indie authors, a reputable reviewer, cover designer, and accomplished author and musician in his own right. I encourage writers and readers to browse his site. Without further ado:
Kevin’s Review: The Bone Wall
This futuristic/dystopian tale is presented to us in the first-person pov from the perspective of two very different, if not truly opposite personas: Rimma who is angry and bent upon revenge for the death of her father and against all who oversaw the destruction of heaven, and her twin sister, Angel who hopes against hope for a better world of peace, love and harmony.
Rimma not only vows to kill all the biters, (those responsible for the destruction of heaven) but forces Angel to vow that she will allow Rimma to bear all the burdens and consequences so she can protect her.
The only thing stronger than Rimma’s burning desire for revenge is her love for Angel and all that she stands for… In a world bent upon self-destruction, Angel must survive at all costs. The story is deeply thought-provoking, extremely well written and constructed; It’s not the kind of story you want to read quickly and get it over with but rather, one you want to savour. There are countless raw emotions and events to draw you ever deeper, and never a dull moment passes in this action-packed epic fantasy/sci-fi tale.
The Bone Wall is a truly exceptional work which brings out the best in D. Wallace Peach… Without doubt my favourite to date and one of the easiest five-stars I’ve ever given. I cannot wait to see what she comes up with next.
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Somehow, this ended up being my lucky week with a second review, this one by the talented author and blogger, Jacqui Murray. She blogs at Worddreams, and I love her site for her writing tips and “How to Describe” thought-starters. Check out her Top Posts and other resources on her right menu bar.
Jacqui’s Review: The Bone Wall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Bone Wall follows the story of two twins, entwined in a failing world that neither is prepared for. When the world almost destroyed itself over 300 years ago, it managed to seal in some of the planet’s inhabitants while condemning the rest to live outside the protective shell, in a world that was barely life at all. Now that shell is failing and the inhabitants within must figure out what that means to them. What follows is a savage fight to save a dystopian world that will never be the same.
This is D. Wallace Peach’s fourth novel. Not only is it a page-turner, but it challenges our notions of humanity, fairness, and equity in a world where none of those can truly exist.
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Thanks you to both authors for taking the time to read and share their thoughts on their blogs. It’s a great honor.
Diana, I’m dancing with you in celebration (belatedly I know!). Two wonderful reviews from two terrific bloggers / reviewers and both well-deserved! My conscience is prickling me as I mean to read this as well as other ebooks kindly waiting in my tbr folder! I seriously can’t wait. Congratulations and keep dancing (and writing!).
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Thanks, Annika. I had to celebrate, not only the reviews but the kindness of the bloggers who took the time to read and review and share. It’s great fun and I’m ever grateful 🙂
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Really intriguing review that grab readers’ attention.
(Hope your Holler-Ring is spooktacular)
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Thanks! Every review helps as they add up. We live so far out that we don’t get trick or treaters, but we carved a pumpking and we’ll see if there’s a spooky movie tonight 🙂 Happy Halloween!
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Congratulations on the reviews!! They sound wonderful!!😊👌
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Thanks so much for the cheers! It was a great week for the book. Have a wonderful week 🙂
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Thank you, you too😊
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Congrats Diana on two fantastic reviews 🙂 I just imagined you jumping around for joy and your dogs joining in 🙂 . Well done, my friend. x
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Thanks Lynn. We have to be careful about getting too excited around here, because the dogs get all wound up! Have a wonderful week and thanks so much for the kind words 🙂
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Congratulations and just simply awesome cover of your book.
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Thank you. This was the first cover that I had reworked by a professional designer and it made a huge difference. It’s one of my favorites 🙂 Thanks for the visit and have a wonderful week!
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You’re always welcome and it is a pleasure to see you writing good novels.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
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Great review and well deserved!
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Thank you for visiting 🙂 It definitely is fun to celebrate these, and then, of course, it’s back to writing! Have a wonderful Sunday ❤
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It’s Monday here now, but enjoy the rest of your weekend. 🙂
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Happy dances must ensue with such accolades richly deserved in double doses, Diana! 🙂
Funny how sometimes when it rains Joy, it may rain again the same week! I am happy to go over and read each post. These are fantastic reviews!
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Thanks, Robin. I know…funny that both appeared in the same week. 🙂 It’s great fun and feels good after all the work to bring a book to life. Thanks for the visit and hope you have a wonderful Sunday 🙂
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I can see why, it’s a damned good story Diane.
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Thank you, Riley 🙂 As you know, reviews are like gold and the good ones are worth celebrating. Thanks for the comment, my friend. ❤
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Yeeeeehah!!!! 😀
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I’m hoping that’s a good comment 😀 Thanks so much for checking out the reviews from these lovely bloggers. Enjoy the rest of your weekend and happy writing!
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Reblogged this on Kate McClelland.
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Thanks for sharing, Kate! Have a wonderful weekend 🙂
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You too :0)
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Congrats on your great reviews.
Best wishes for much success. ☺
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Thank you! Each review is a little step in a long journey, and the support of blogging friends makes it all fun. Thanks for the visit and have a wonderful weekend 🙂
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Absolutely. ☺ 🌷
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Congratulations, Diana. These are great reviews. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Thanks for the visit, Suzanne 🙂 It was a good week for the book. I hope you have a great weekend.
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Awesome, Diana! It must feel wonderful to get such great reviews! Congrats!
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Yes, it feels good, and though the self-promotion always feels a little awkward, it’s a nice way to say thank you to the bloggers who took the time to read ad reveiw. You’ll see. BTW, I’m about 1/3 through and on target for mid-Nov. 🙂
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Thanks, D! Hope you’re enjoying it 🙂
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[…] We all want the buying public to read reviews of our books but those readers are right on our own doorstep.. If you are an author with a blog do you have a page in your menu with your book reviews you have received? I have just altered the name of my books this morning to read my books and reviews and updated it. In the meantime… Read Diana’s good news. https://mythsofthemirror.com/2016/10/28/the-bone-wall-2/ […]
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[…] We all want the buying public to read reviews of our books but those readers are right on our own doorstep.. If you are an author with a blog do you have a page in your menu with your book reviews you have received? I have just altered the name of my books this morning to read my books and reviews and updated it. In the meantime… Read Diana’s good news. https://mythsofthemirror.com/2016/10/28/the-bone-wall-2/ […]
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Thanks so much for the mention, Sally, and for the tip! What a great idea about having reviews on our book pages. I have some work to do. 🙂
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Reblogged this on Ancien Hippie.
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Thanks for sharing, Penney 🙂 Have a great weekend!
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Congratulations Diana! I know you are excited to have great reviews for your book. It is a true bonus when bloggers take the time to review books and give such outstanding feedback.
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Agreed! I love this blogging community. For a hermit, it feels strange and wonderful to have friends all over the world. Blogger reviews are like little sprinkles of love. 😀
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That’s a wonderful way to put it!
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So exciting D! This is the ultimate compliment, when somebody likes a book you’ve written and tells the whole world about it! 😉
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No kidding. It really does leave a smile on the whole week! Thanks for visiting, my friend. Have a great weekend 🙂
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You’re welcome D. and you too! 😉
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Great reviews and well deserved!
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Thanks Steven. It’s always is a good feeling to know that someone appreciated your work. So glad you stopped by, my friend. 🙂
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2 Wonderful reviews Diana. Congratulations! It’s always so validating for us as writers to find we’ve captivated our readers. Certainly you do. ❤
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It is validating and a little shot of happiness for the book and the kindness of people who take the time to read and write something up. 🙂 Thanks for the visit, as always, Debby 🙂
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Always a pleasure Diana. 🙂
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Congratulations Diana for five star reviews, I am so happy for you…your words are depicting it so well! My best wishes too and I must stop judging the books by their cover, especially the ones that scare me 🙂
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This is a dark one, Balroop, so it won’t be for everyone, which is perfectly fine. Thanks for the cheers and for stopping by to help me celebrate. Happy writing!
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I’m glad to see you thought I captured the essence of your book. It’s an intense read that left me so much better for having read it.
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Thank you! It was a good couple weeks for the book. I’m delighted that you enjoyed it and so pleased with the review. ❤
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Fantastic reviews, Diana. You deserve them. 🙂 Big congratulations!
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This is one of my favorite books, Diana 🙂 Great review.
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Thanks, Inese. You’ve mentioned that before and each time I get a big smile 😀 😀 Thanks for leaving another smile behind.
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Another one I have to add to my TRBList 😉 Wonderful Review 🙂
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Thanks, Cynthia. I know, those TBR lists get a mile high. But having too many good books is way better than not enough! Happy Reading 🙂
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I need to get Audible…I could listen to far more than I will ever be able to read.
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Great way to share, Diana. Show ’em how it’d done! 😉
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Thanks. It’s always a bit awkward to post these self-promotions, but the reviewers deserve the thanks and I celebrate their generosity at the same time. 🙂 I hope other readers, writers and authors check out their sites. Thanks for the visit!
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I’m still in the very early part of this book and so far I would agree with both 5 star ratings! Congrats.
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Awww. Thank you so much! That puts a smile on my face. 😀 😀 Happy Reading, my friend ❤
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Congratulations on the glowing reviews, Diana. I can only imagine the feeling that you must have right now.
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It’s all fun, Rob. Both bloggers were so kind to share their reviews, I had to do a little celebration to show my appreciation:-) Have a great day, my friend. ❤
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Wow, Diana, these are wonderful reviews. I am doing the happy dance here for you, my dogs on the other hand…don’t count on them.
I hope more good review will follow.
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Thanks, Bridget. Ha ha. Dogs aren’t joining in, huh? I can’t get out of my chair without the dogs wondering where we’re going. Lol. Thanks for the cheers! 😀
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Our dogs are outside, playing hard and harder. They watch me through the glass door, but won’t join me inside until lunch time. Then it’s feeding time. Tired dogs are happy dogs. 🙂
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Mine expect humans to go outside with them, otherwise they hang out and sleep 😀
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Wonderful reviews, Diana. I just bought it. ☺☺☺ Have been wanting to read it. Kindle and I are getting along fine these days, although I am partial to paper.
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That’s right! You didn’t have a kindle for the longest time. I still like paper books, but read almost entirely on my ipad. It’s convenient. Thanks so much, Van. This one is a dark one. I hope you enjoy it 😀 ❤
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Congratulations, Diana. Good show. 🙂
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Thank you. I had to share and celebrate the kindness of these bloggers. 🙂 Happy Poeting!
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Gratifying Diana! Yes, no greater gift to be had. So few readers realise what power they hold to keep us writing ( and to replenish their supply!)
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I agree, Philippa. Each reader’s feedback is a gift, each review appreciated to the moon 🙂 Thanks so much for stopping by, my friend. ❤
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Wow – I’d be doing cartwheels too! Brilliant reviews Diana. Congratulations 💛
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Thanks, Val. These bloggers were so kind to take the time to review, I had to share 😀 Thanks for the cheers!
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I am so looking forward to reading this. I just have to hunt it out from my ebook pile and find some time!
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Ha ha ha. I know. I finish a book, open my ebook library, and groan/smile. All those books waiting for attention!! Thanks for the visit 😀
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