Tuesday, February 4, 2020

Hidden Current by Sharon Hinck

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About the Book

Book: Hidden Current
Author: Sharon Hinck
Genre: Christian Fantasy
Release Date: January 14, 2020
Hidden_CurrentThe dancers of the Order direct their floating world of Meriel with their movements, but are they steering it toward destruction ?
Calara spent her life learning dance patterns and seeking to become the perfect servant to her people. When she discovers the work of the Order is built on lies, she flees with a rough-edged herder, Brantley of Windswell.   Pursued by soldiers of the Order, her journey through the suffering villages of the rim leads her to a forgotten truth that sends ripples through her world—and through her soul.
Calara’s seeks clues to her forgotten family, discovers newfound courage in the face of danger, and awakens a growing but forbidden affection for Brantley. Yet even his support can’t fully be trusted, since he’d rather destroy the Order than bring reform.
She is a lone woman facing opposition from rim villages and treachery from the all-powerful Order. Can she restore the dance to its true purpose and bring freedom and hope to her people?

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My Review:
First, I love the cover. Once you read the book, the cover is a perfect fit. This is a captivating and beautiful story! It can make you cry, and it can make you soar with the clouds. Freedom is the theme and it's done with a stunning amount of power and emotion. If you have done any artistic things, especially dance, this book has even more weight, at least it did for me. I love the C. S. Lewis influence.
The story is one I would read again, it's that good. I would recommend this book for all ages. The Christian themes are fantastic and I want more books from this author. I hope they will be like this one! 

5 MEGA Stars


I also found this and it's fun. Which character are you? Here!

About the Author

CRW_2024 copyAward-winning author of the ground-breaking Sword of Lyric series, Sharon Hinck is a wife, mom, and recent grandma, has an M.A. in communication, and has served as the artistic director of a Christian performing arts group, a church youth worker, and a professional choreographer, and an adjunct writing professor. To learn more about her writing, visit her at www.sharonhinck.com.

More from Sharon

Have you ever felt that nothing you do is ever enough? Not good enough? Meaningful enough? Do you ever think that if you could be more perfect, all your problems would be solved? In my new novel, I explore a character whose entire culture tells her that she must achieve perfection – and that answers to her world’s problems rest solely on human effort. Set in an imaginative fantasy world, I hope her journey will ring true for readers in our world.
I’m so excited to finally be able to share my new novel, Hidden Current, with readers. Can you see me Snoopy dancing?
And speaking of dancing …

What inspired this new series?
 Years before I wrote my first novel, I worked as a dance teacher, choreographer, and artistic director of a Christian dance company. So, when my agent and I were discussing ideas for my next book, he said, “In all your other novels, you’ve never drawn from your experience in dance. I’d love to see you create a brand-new fantasy world and utilize dance in some way.”
I began mulling the idea, and within days, a character had come to life.
In my new novel, Hidden Current, the dancers of the Order direct their floating world with their movements but are steering it toward destruction. One lone dancer fights to overcome opposition from rim villages and treachery from the all-powerful Order and bring a forgotten truth to her people.

Is this part of a series?
Yes, but this is a stand-alone story. That means that although I’ve written more books with these characters, you don’t have to wait for the series to release, fearing an unresolved ending to book one. The story is complete of itself, with just a hint of the next adventure to follow. I’ve already done my revisions on the second book and have finished writing book three. 

Why should I order soon?
This is being released in limited edition hardcover. That means when it’s gone, it’s gone.

Is this similar to the Sword of Lyric books?
Yes and no. It’s not a “portal fantasy” – no modern-day character visits this world. However, like my other fantasy series, the book was inspired by spiritual themes, delves deeply into the heart of a character that many of us can relate to, and paints a unique story world full of both beauty and dangers. I’m so excited for its release!

Blog Stops

Texas Book-aholic, January 26
Artistic Nobody, January 28 (Author Interview)
Fiction Aficionado, January 29
janicesbookreviews, January 30
Emily Yager, January 31
Wishful Endings, February 2 (Author Interview)
Mia Reads, February 2
Blogging With Carol, February 4
Worthy2Read, February 6
Pause for Tales, February 7

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Sharon is giving away to two winners each the grand prize of a gift box full of goodies including: a Hidden Current book bag, a selection of other books by Sharon Hinck, Tsalla tea from Adagio (the tea they drink in the novel), chocolates, a packet of “star rain” (also from the book), an artistic book mark, and autographed book plate!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

9 comments:

Bookdragon Jay said...

Great review. The links to the quizzes are fun! You should read Sword of Lyric. The Restorer, The Restorer’s Son, The Restorer’s Journey, & The Deliverer.

Sharon Hinck said...

Hi, Carol!
Thanks so much for hosting me today, and for your enthusiasm for the story. I saw in your bio that you love Stephen Lawhead's books - so do I !!! :-) Since you enjoyed Hidden Current, you might also enjoy another fantasy series I wrote, The Sword of Lyric Series (the first book is The Restorer). And books 2 and 3 of the Dancing Realms Series are all written and will be releasing soon, too. :-)

Stephanie said...

I agree that this book is worthy of five stars! Just like Sharon’s Sword of Lyric series, I’ll be reading it again and again! I’m sure of it!

Bynerah said...

Have you not read, her "Sword of Lyric" series?

Sharon Hinck said...

Hi, Carol!
Thanks so much for your great post about Hidden Current. I'm delighted you liked it, and am glad that the next two books in the series will be releasing soon. :-)

Patrice Doten said...

Great review!

Rebekkah H said...

Loved your review. I agree,the book is amazing!
If you liked this one you will love her other series: The Sword of Lyric series.

Sharon Hinck said...

Thanks so much for hosting me today, Carol!
I noticed in your bio that you love Stephen Lawhead books - me too!
I'm so glad Hidden Current resonated with you, and I'm delighted to share that books 2 and 3 in the series are written and will be releasing over the next year.

Blessings! Sharon

Caryl Kane said...

Carol, thank you for your excellent review! This series sounds fascinating.