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Customer Reviews for WaterBrook Press Two Tickets to the Christmas Ball: A Novella
WaterBrook Press Two Tickets to the Christmas Ball: A Novella
Irrepressible Cora Crowder is shopping for the holidays. While visiting Warner, Werner, and Wizbotterdad's bookshop, she meets quiet Simon Derrick---and they both discover tickets to an enchanting event in their purchases. But Simon wants to take his sister, so Cora gives him her invitation. Will the mysterious matchmaking booksellers get their romantic plans straightened out? 240 pages, hardcover from Waterbrook.
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Customer Reviews for Two Tickets to the Christmas Ball: A Novella
Review 1 for Two Tickets to the Christmas Ball: A Novella
Overall Rating:
Light & Lovely Story
Date:March 16, 2013
Tammy
Location:Omaha
Age:45-54
Gender:female
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A wonderful quick read that combines light fantasy and Christian values. Really enjoyed the story, the characters, and the overall lightheartedness of the book. I have four adult daughters and will be buying each of them a copy of their own.
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Review 2 for Two Tickets to the Christmas Ball: A Novella
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Date:February 24, 2013
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this is a really good book full of good christian living and values
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Review 3 for Two Tickets to the Christmas Ball: A Novella
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Date:February 19, 2013
Becky
Location:Lancaster, Ohio
Age:35-44
Gender:female
Quality:
5
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5
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I really enjoyed this book. It was not as predictable as some other books I have read.
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Review 4 for Two Tickets to the Christmas Ball: A Novella
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A good read
Date:February 11, 2013
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5
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This book has an interesting twist on the usual love story. I certainly do recommend it. It could also be used as a learning tool in today's culture.
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Review 5 for Two Tickets to the Christmas Ball: A Novella
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A fun, quick read!
Date:February 7, 2013
limagirl
Location:Lima, OH
Age:45-54
Gender:female
I really enjoyed this book. It was a light and fun read.
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Review 6 for Two Tickets to the Christmas Ball: A Novella
Overall Rating:
2 tickets
Date:February 4, 2013
Jennie Heberg
Location:Picayune, MS
Age:55-65
Gender:female
Quality:
5
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5
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I am a collector of Christmas books and am thrilled to add this one to my collection.
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Review 7 for Two Tickets to the Christmas Ball: A Novella
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Enchanting!
Date:February 1, 2013
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Location:York,Pa.
Age:55-65
Gender:female
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A bit of magic...lots of old value romance-very nice-and life lessons to be learned and appreciated! I loved this book! I want to go to Sage St.!
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Review 8 for Two Tickets to the Christmas Ball: A Novella
Overall Rating:
great reading
Date:January 20, 2013
Bill Long
Location:ARKANSAS
Age:55-65
Gender:female
Quality:
5
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5
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WOW YOU DIDN'T WANT TO PUT THE BOOK DOWN...AWESOME
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Review 9 for Two Tickets to the Christmas Ball: A Novella
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Date:January 18, 2013
Shirley
Location:FL
Age:Over 65
Gender:female
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This book didn't grab my attention at first, but once it did, I didn't want to put it down. Give yourself a little time to absorb the book, you will enjoy it.
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Review 10 for Two Tickets to the Christmas Ball: A Novella
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very well written book
Date:January 9, 2013
funnyface
Location:WV
Age:45-54
Gender:female
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any book that I read I like it to capture my attention & make it hard for me to put down. I picked it up & read it through in less than one week. That's exactly how this book was...I loved it. Will be looking for more books from this author!
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Review 11 for Two Tickets to the Christmas Ball: A Novella
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Date:January 3, 2013
SQUEAKY
Location:limestone, tn
Age:45-54
Gender:female
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wonderful book Sandy was my favorite character i love the way she speaks her mind.
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Review 12 for Two Tickets to the Christmas Ball: A Novella
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Date:November 30, 2012
mkprisms
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This is a very good book. I didn't want to put it down.
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Review 13 for Two Tickets to the Christmas Ball: A Novella
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Date:November 30, 2012
CFreader
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This is a very cute book and a nice quick read just in time for Christmas. It's a great little book and fun to read. I highly recommend it.
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Review 14 for Two Tickets to the Christmas Ball: A Novella
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Different
Date:October 14, 2012
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I'm not typically a fantasy ready. I didn't realize that this book had elements of that when I ordered it. But, having read it, I thought the story was nice, definitely not run of the mill--as long as you have a firm grasp on the difference between fantasy and reality. For this reason, I wouldn't give this book a general recommendation; it may not be appropriate for younger, ungrounded or spiritually immature audiences.
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Review 15 for Two Tickets to the Christmas Ball: A Novella
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Free gifts are nice.
Date:August 27, 2012
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Location:Silver Spring, MD
Age:55-65
Gender:female
Quality:
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I was delighted with how the story went. Especially the way they received the free tickets.
Was so happy when she was able to get to the Christmas Ball regardless of what her sister did.
I was rejoicing when the couple finally had their time at the Christmas Ball.
Was so happy when she was able to get to the Christmas Ball regardless of what her sister did.
I was rejoicing when the couple finally had their time at the Christmas Ball.
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Review 16 for Two Tickets to the Christmas Ball: A Novella
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great story
Date:August 17, 2012
wilder
Age:25-34
Gender:female
Quality:
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5
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this was a great story, really felt like i was right there.
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Review 17 for Two Tickets to the Christmas Ball: A Novella
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Christmas Magic
Date:January 6, 2012
Quality:
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This was a very easy read, very quick. It was nice for the holiday season, cause sometimes it's hard to find time to read something that can "consume" you, so this was perfect for that, it's a sweet story, with Christmas magic, and miracles. And of course, love :) Cute Book!
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Review 18 for Two Tickets to the Christmas Ball: A Novella
Overall Rating:
Cute but far from memorable
Date:November 16, 2011
ClassyCassie
Age:Under 18
Gender:female
Quality:
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Cora Crowder doesn't care for the hubbub of the Christmas season so she carefully plans out all her Christmas shopping, today its a book for her uncle. Her search for the perfect book leads her to Warner, Werner, and Wizbotterdad's bookshop. While there she not only happens upon her boss, a man known as serious Simon Derrick, but a ticket to the Wizard's Christmas Ball.
When Simon Derrick's father died he stepped into his shoes, working hard to support his family. Unfortunately this has turned him into a serious workaholic who seems to send a 'steer clear' message to all the women in his life. If only they could see him with his sister and the rest of his family, there he becomes a different person. Until a visit to an unusual bookstore where he receives a ticket to the Wizard's Christmas Ball.
Can this unusual ball and its even more unusual matchmaking founders bring together these two lonely hearts?
I'm not totally sure what to say about this book, except that I have never read anything like it. I think the best words to describe it are whimsical and Hallmark Channel, in so many ways it felt like a Hallmark movie. Parts of this book I really liked, there was something very sweet about it and it was a pretty light and easy read. But other parts not so much, there is quite a bit of talk about wizards and fairies and such, and while the author very clearly marks the line between good and evil and shows that only God really has power this still didn't totally sit right with me. Something about it didn't really fit, somehow it seemed like two worlds were being combined that just didn't go together. At moments the book was so realistic it just barely avoided being boring, and at others it was quite fantastical. I liked Cora's character and I really liked Sandy, Simon's younger sister, but Simon himself wasn't that well done. Still, this was a sweet pre-Christmas read, although I don't think I will be adding it to my Christmas favorites (which would be the Christmas Hope and the Christmas Promise by the way!).
I received this from Waterbrook Multnomah's blogging for books program in exchange for my honest review.
When Simon Derrick's father died he stepped into his shoes, working hard to support his family. Unfortunately this has turned him into a serious workaholic who seems to send a 'steer clear' message to all the women in his life. If only they could see him with his sister and the rest of his family, there he becomes a different person. Until a visit to an unusual bookstore where he receives a ticket to the Wizard's Christmas Ball.
Can this unusual ball and its even more unusual matchmaking founders bring together these two lonely hearts?
I'm not totally sure what to say about this book, except that I have never read anything like it. I think the best words to describe it are whimsical and Hallmark Channel, in so many ways it felt like a Hallmark movie. Parts of this book I really liked, there was something very sweet about it and it was a pretty light and easy read. But other parts not so much, there is quite a bit of talk about wizards and fairies and such, and while the author very clearly marks the line between good and evil and shows that only God really has power this still didn't totally sit right with me. Something about it didn't really fit, somehow it seemed like two worlds were being combined that just didn't go together. At moments the book was so realistic it just barely avoided being boring, and at others it was quite fantastical. I liked Cora's character and I really liked Sandy, Simon's younger sister, but Simon himself wasn't that well done. Still, this was a sweet pre-Christmas read, although I don't think I will be adding it to my Christmas favorites (which would be the Christmas Hope and the Christmas Promise by the way!).
I received this from Waterbrook Multnomah's blogging for books program in exchange for my honest review.
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Review 19 for Two Tickets to the Christmas Ball: A Novella
Overall Rating:
Sweet Christmas Story
Date:November 12, 2011
Quality:
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I haven't read much "Christmas" fiction. I thought this one sounded quirky and fun, so I thought I would give it a try :)
This definitely an interesting read. It was a sort of fantasy, but with a very strong Christian message. As Cora and Simon's life is interrupted by these odd, mysterious shop owners, the reader is left wondering who these vendors are. Strictly speaking, I wouldn't say this book has "magic" in it...things just happen mysteriously without any explanation. Wizards are mentioned (It's called the "Wizards Ball", after all); however, it is explained that "wizard" does not mean a magician or sorcerer, but rather a wise older person. Not sure what I think about that, but it was a interesting thought. :) It was a sweet book, full of the possibility and wonder of Christmas. It's probably not something I would read over and over again, though.
I received this book free of charge from Waterbrook Publishers in exchange for my honest review.
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Review 20 for Two Tickets to the Christmas Ball: A Novella
Overall Rating:
A Sweet Story Sprinkled with Christmas Magic
Date:October 30, 2011
Quality:
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Cora Crowder is simply trying to celebrate Christmas and complete her holiday shopping. When she steps into the most unusual bookshop, Warner, Werner and Wizbotterdad, most unusual occurrences begin to happen!
Surprise encounters with her co-worker, Simon Derrick, a ticket to a mysterious Christmas ball, and other oddities start crowding Cora Crowder’s solitary life.
Will the match-making shopkeepers on Sage Street be able to spark a Christmas romance at their enchanted ball? Or will the ticket be a recipe for disaster this season?
From the start, Two Tickets to the Christmas Ball is an intriguing tale. Coincidences and crossed paths blossom into an unlikely romance as this fantasy transforms the mundane to magical.
Cora and Simon are ordinary people, laden with imperfect pasts and plenty of differences. Initially, they have no desire to become involved with each other. As circumstances continually bring them together, they discover that their shared faith and opposite personalities are ingredients for a delightful romance.
Two Tickets to the Christmas Ball is a charming story, filled with sweet moments and fairy tale glitter. There is some magic, to be expected from a fantasy. The ball is called “The Wizard’s Christmas Ball.” There are magical ball gowns and discussions of other fairy tale traits. But there’s never any extreme magic. In this story, “wizard” does not indicate a warlock, but rather an older, wizened person.
Cora and Simon both have some lessons to learn along the way. I did feel that some parts of the story moved a little too quickly, but I suppose that’s because Two Tickets to the Christmas Ball is a novella, and not a full-length novel.
There were a couple remarks in the story I wasn’t pleased with, but nothing that was downright dreadful enough to spoil it.
Overall, Two Tickets to the Christmas Ball was a fun, light read, sprinkled with sweetness and fairy dust. I give it 3 out of 5 stars.
Surprise encounters with her co-worker, Simon Derrick, a ticket to a mysterious Christmas ball, and other oddities start crowding Cora Crowder’s solitary life.
Will the match-making shopkeepers on Sage Street be able to spark a Christmas romance at their enchanted ball? Or will the ticket be a recipe for disaster this season?
From the start, Two Tickets to the Christmas Ball is an intriguing tale. Coincidences and crossed paths blossom into an unlikely romance as this fantasy transforms the mundane to magical.
Cora and Simon are ordinary people, laden with imperfect pasts and plenty of differences. Initially, they have no desire to become involved with each other. As circumstances continually bring them together, they discover that their shared faith and opposite personalities are ingredients for a delightful romance.
Two Tickets to the Christmas Ball is a charming story, filled with sweet moments and fairy tale glitter. There is some magic, to be expected from a fantasy. The ball is called “The Wizard’s Christmas Ball.” There are magical ball gowns and discussions of other fairy tale traits. But there’s never any extreme magic. In this story, “wizard” does not indicate a warlock, but rather an older, wizened person.
Cora and Simon both have some lessons to learn along the way. I did feel that some parts of the story moved a little too quickly, but I suppose that’s because Two Tickets to the Christmas Ball is a novella, and not a full-length novel.
There were a couple remarks in the story I wasn’t pleased with, but nothing that was downright dreadful enough to spoil it.
Overall, Two Tickets to the Christmas Ball was a fun, light read, sprinkled with sweetness and fairy dust. I give it 3 out of 5 stars.
I received this book for free from the publisher in exchange for my review.
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