The Strong Within Us by J. A Boulet | Review
A book blog tour from Goddess Fish Promotions.
Thank you to the author, publisher, and Marianne & Judy at Goddess Fish for providing me the information for this tour.
Book Details
The Strong Within Us by J. A. Boulet Series: The Olason Chronicles #2
Published by J. A. Boulet on 11/06/2020
Genres: Fiction, Adventure, Family Life, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Multi-Cultural, Saga, Multi-Generational
Format: eBook, Hardcover, Paperback
Pages: 300
A struggle. A war. The past. Would you recover?
Nathan Olason picks up the pieces of his life in 1893 and becomes a devoted father and grandfather. Except something from his past is holding him back.
When his grandson, Mike, announces that he is joining the Great War, Nath fears the worst. Armed and deadly, his grandson hones his marksmanship skills to a perfection not seen in any other soldier. But once Mike arrives at Vimy Ridge, France, with the 2nd Canadian Infantry Brigade, the biggest fight of his life has only begun.
Feeling helpless to stop this dangerous chain of events, Nath flees to a place that he thought was his salvation but turns into something else; an old weathered cottage that holds the key to his future.
Follow in the footsteps of heroes.
Be vulnerable.
Would you recover?
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My thoughts on The Strong Within Us
Book 2 of the Olason Chronicles can certainly be read as a stand-alone “true” historical fiction novel. However, you really shouldn’t miss book 1, The Strong Amongst Us.
Once again, the author proves her research skills through the language and settings used in this tale. You will feel you are right in every scene.
This book should not be thought of as a “war” story, even though the Great War plays a very integral role. The Strong Within Us is a family saga relatable to every aged reader.
We follow Nath and three generations of Olason’s through life with all it’s feelings of helplessness and hopelessness and ultimately through love and redemption.
This well-written tale is sure to delight lovers of historical fiction, as well as fans of war tomes and general fiction.
I received a copy of the book for the tour. This review is my honest, unbiased opinion.
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About J. A. Boulet
J. A. Boulet is the passionate author of six historical fiction novels. Raised in a Hungarian refugee family, J. A. was born and grew up in Canada with a strong moral foundation, which she has stood behind all her life.
Ms. Boulet began writing poetry at a very young age and progressed to short stories and novels easily. She quickly became a history geek and became fascinated with ancestry and the rough path of immigration. Her university studies ranged from photojournalism to accounting.
After decades of working in accounting, J. A. published her first book in 2020 and has since published one to two books annually.
She lives in the Niagara region of Canada with her two sons, a crested gecko, a large Doberdor dog, and a small orchard of fruit trees.
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Excerpt
She was a stunning woman with beautiful long black hair, shockingly rare blue eyes and tanned skin. She was captivating and absolutely gorgeous. Ivan thought that he didn’t have a chance until he found out that she lived down by the pier with her father.
He bought fish from her father regularly, trading vegetables and grains some days. Every time Ivan visited the large fishery at the pier, he was always scanning the crowd for the beautiful blue-eyed fisherman girl.
He found out that she was almost the same age as himself; she was 18, and he was 19. How she had managed to remain single was something beyond his stretch of knowledge. Maybe she was too beautiful, he thought. No man was courageous enough to approach her. Until this day, he thought.
Ivan straightened his tie and proceeded to the fishery. He ran his fingers through his hair, adjusting his cowlick. The pesky tuft of hair at his crown annoyed him greatly. It seemed to have a mind of its own, especially in tense situations; it would stick up like a fork in a haystack.
Otherwise, he thought that he was quite a handsome fellow, standing at six feet tall, slim but fit, with dark blonde hair, a young uneven beard and captivating green eyes. Women looked at him often, so he knew that he was attractive, but he still felt unsure of himself some days, especially around stunning women like her.
Ivan pulled the door to the fishery open, unconsciously licking his hand and smoothing down the cowlick again as he stepped inside.
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Giveaway!
J. A. Boulet will be awarding a $15 Amazon/BN GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour.
Please visit more stops on the tour for extra chances to win!
May 31: The Faerie Review
June 7: The Obsessed Reader
June 14: Long and Short Reviews
June 14: Gina Rae Mitchell
June 21: The Avid Reader
June 21: Iron Canuck Reviews & More
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Sounds like a good book.
I’m so glad you liked The Strong Within Us! I spend a large amount of time researching and talking with museum curators and viewing artifacts. I’m thrilled that it shines through in the book. Thank you so much for the wonderful review! I’ll be dancing on a cloud today 😊
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