A breathtaking fantasy set in an extraordinary fairy-tale world, with deceptive twists and an addictively adorable cast who are illusory to the end. Just when I thought Id figured each out, Sara Ella sent me for another ride. A wholly original story,Unblemishedbegins as a sweet melody and quickly becomes an anthem of the heart. And Im singing my soul out. Fans ofOnce Upon a Timeand Julie Kagawa, brace yourselves.Mary Weber, award-winning author of the Storm Siren TrilogyEliyana cant bear to look at her own reflection. But what if that were only one Reflectionone world? What if another world exists where her blemish could become her strength?Eliyana is used to the shadows. With a birthmark covering half her face, she just hopes to graduate high school unscathed. That is, until Joshua hops a fence and changes her perspective. No one, aside from her mother, has ever treated her like he does: normal. Maybe even beautiful. Because of Joshua, Eliyana finally begins to believe she could be loved.But one night her mother doesnt come home, and thats when everything gets weird. Now Joshua is her new, and rather reluctant, legal Guardian. Add a hooded stalker and a Central Park battle to the mix and youve gone from weird to otherworldly.Eliyana soon finds herself in a world much larger and more complicated than shes ever known. A world enslaved by a powerful and vile man. And Eliyana holds the answer to defeating him. How can an ordinary girl, a blemished girl, become a savior when she cant even save herself?Lyrically written and achingly romanticUnblemished will tug your heartstrings!Melissa Landers, author of Alienated, Invaded, and StarflightSelf-worth and destiny collide in this twisty-turny fantasy full of surprise and heart. Propelled into a world she knows nothing about, Eliyana learns that the birthmark she despises is not quite the superficial curse she thought it wasits worse, and the mark comes with a heavy responsibility.Can she face her reflection long enough to be the hero her new friends need? With charm and wit, author Sara Ella delivers Unblemished, a magical story with a compelling message and a unique take on the perils of Central Park.Shannon Dittemore, author of the Angel Eyes trilogyUnblemishedis an enchanting, beautifully written adventure with a pitch-perfect blend of fantasy, realism, and romance. Move this one to the top of your TBR pile and clear your scheduleyou won't want to put it down!Lorie Langdon, author of the Amazon bestsellingDOONseriesUnblemished had me from the first chaptermystery, romance, and mind-blowing twists and turns that I SO did not see coming! The worlds Sara Ella builds are complex and seamless; the characters she creates are beautifully flawed. Readers are sure to love this book and finish it, as I did, begging for more!Krista McGee, author of the ANOMALY trilogy

 

 

This book is part of a book series called The Unblemished Trilogy .

This book has been graded for interest at 13-18 years.

There are 384 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2016 by Thomas Nelson Publishers .

Sara Ella is the award-winning author of the Unblemished series and Coral, the upcoming reimagining of The Little Mermaid. She spends her days throwing living room dance parties for her two princesses, raising her little prince to be a king, and conquering realms of her own imaginings with her swoony husband by her side. She may or may not be obsessed with #Bookstagram, which feeds her current addiction to bookish tea and candles. A lover of fairy tales, she believes "Happily Ever After is Never Far Away. " Connect with Sara online at SaraElla. com; Facebook: WritingHisTruth; Twitter: @SaraEllaWrites; Instagram: SaraEllaWrites; and YouTube: Sara Ella.