About the Book

Book: Taking Chances

Author: Melody Carlson

Genre: Middle Grade

Release Date: April 15, 2020

Zoey knows her days are numbered. At least when it comes to remaining in Cedarville. So when Louisa coaxes her to be part of a garage band, Zoey tosses her insecurities aside to make music with her friends. And she even goes out for the basketball team. But what will happen when her mom shows up and pulls the plug on everything?

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My Review:

I can't resist, you have to take a chance on this series if you haven't already. It's worth all the risks. Here in book 4 of this series, Zoe has to weigh risks. I love the theme, not just the risk, but the band parts as well. Zoe just keeps growing and it makes for a fantastic series for tweens and adults too. Letting go of pain or offenses, forgiving and moving forward are the strong themes of this story as well as who is our adversary, and who isn't.

While this is the last book in the series, it's a good one. I would definitely recommend reading the entire series in order.

5 Stars

About the Author

Melody Carlson has written more than 200 books (with sales around 6.5 million) for teens, women, and children. That’s a lot of books, but mostly she considers herself a “storyteller.” Her young adult novels (Diary of a Teenage Girl, True Colors etc.) appeal to teenage girls around the world. Her annual Christmas novellas become more popular each year. She’s won a number of awards (including RT’s Career Achievement Award, the Rita, and the Gold medallion) and some of her books have been optioned for film/TV. Carlson has two grown sons and makes her home in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and yellow Lab dog.

More from Melody

Sometimes I feel guilty for ‘torturing’ my teen and tween characters, but I do it for my readers. It’s not easy being an adolescent, and reading about someone who’s facing hard times is comforting. But in the final Zoey book, I really wanted to give her some victories too. So when challenges come her way, she stands up to them. And she even puts her newly found faith to work. The goal is for readers to feel hopeful about their own lives when they see Zoey rise above her tough circumstances.