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Seven Hours: Challenge Accepted
One pill every 7 hours. That could be all it takes to give Chanel the chance to finally see the world around her. Chanel is an independent 19-year-old, despite what her overprotective mother and senator father may think. Being the daughter of a Senator comes with its own problems, one simple afternoon out with friends becomes overwhelming when they're swarmed by reporters. Keeping the secret of the experimental treatment close to her chest, she is able to fool everyone but her hawkeyed bodyguard, Leon, that has now been assigned to protect her. Chanel doesn't want a bodyguard, but will she get more than she bargained for?
106 pages, Paperback
First published July 29, 2016
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Angelina Kerner
26 books150 followersANGELINA KERNER is an author of unforgettable, sassy, and tantalizing stories. She’s the wife of a photographer and the mother of a cute little toddler, but she’s also been a dancer, a psychologist, an anthropologist, a geographer, a dreamer, and an adventurer. She does her best writing while being bothered by her cats in sunny California. Angelina loves to play goddess-dragon matchmaker, transporting readers to a place with carefree romance where one can finish reading with a smile. However, with light there’s darkness.
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August 2, 2017
Seven Hours: Challenge Accepted was a short novella packed with such a heart and attention to the details that the reader feels completely absorbed into the story.
Chanel,our heroine, is blind from the birth but she still never gave up on her condition and also after a failed surgery she is willing to try a new experimental treatement in order to finally see the world.
I was glad to discover the colors for the first time with Chanel and I was sad to discover there was still a lot of darkness in her world.
I loved this story...never over the top dramatic and romantic but so so real.
Copy kindly provided by the Publisher/Author
October 11, 2016
What a truly pleasant story! Four and a half stars...
Chanel is blind and hoping against all hope that a new experimental cure will help her gain her vision.
I absolutely loved the way the author made me believe in Chanel’s blindness. There were so many times that the author described things from Chanel’s point of “view” and that view excluded the usual references that a seeing person would connect with and relate to – and yet, as a reader, I did connect and relate. I also really loved Chanel’s bravery in facing a world she could not see. I’d like to think I’d be that brave, but don’t really believe it for a second. I also loved the Chanel’s first foray into romance and the young man who forced his way into her “focus.”
My only complaint about this story is that the dialogue almost never contained contractions. Instead of “I’ll have to go” it was usually “I will have to go.” This was a little distracting as people don’t generally talk like that. However, this was an easy distraction for me to forgive because (discounting the lack of contractions) the dialogue was believable and pulled me through the story.
If this story wasn’t pleasant enough, the ending is just lovely. It doesn’t exactly wrap things up in a nice little package, but it does leave enough possibility out there to let your mind wander to all the good things that could (and the reader hopes will) happen.
Chanel is blind and hoping against all hope that a new experimental cure will help her gain her vision.
I absolutely loved the way the author made me believe in Chanel’s blindness. There were so many times that the author described things from Chanel’s point of “view” and that view excluded the usual references that a seeing person would connect with and relate to – and yet, as a reader, I did connect and relate. I also really loved Chanel’s bravery in facing a world she could not see. I’d like to think I’d be that brave, but don’t really believe it for a second. I also loved the Chanel’s first foray into romance and the young man who forced his way into her “focus.”
My only complaint about this story is that the dialogue almost never contained contractions. Instead of “I’ll have to go” it was usually “I will have to go.” This was a little distracting as people don’t generally talk like that. However, this was an easy distraction for me to forgive because (discounting the lack of contractions) the dialogue was believable and pulled me through the story.
If this story wasn’t pleasant enough, the ending is just lovely. It doesn’t exactly wrap things up in a nice little package, but it does leave enough possibility out there to let your mind wander to all the good things that could (and the reader hopes will) happen.
October 5, 2016
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I don’t generally read many novellas, I think I usually want a bit more meat with my reading, but I’m really glad that I gave this one a chance as it was the perfect, quick read for an evening at home.
Chanel was born blind and has decided to try an experimental drug to help regain her sight. She has told no one about this, not her two best friends, Mike and Bridgette and most definitely not her over protective parents. She’s determined to be as independent as possible despite her disability, which is one of the many reasons I loved her character. She has a fiery spirit and is just a fun and slightly quirky young woman.
This book made me think about what it would actually mean to never have the gift of sight.There are times where Chanel is trying to understand what colors look like and it struck me how impossible it would be to try and explain such a thing to someone with no frame of reference. As hard as it is for her mother to explain colors, it’s even more difficult for Chanel to comprehend.
My only very slight complaint is that there a couple of times where the writing was a bit stilted. Other than that, I loved the story and the relationships between the characters, especially Chanel and her friends then later, with Leon. For such a short story it sure packed an emotional punch.
I don’t generally read many novellas, I think I usually want a bit more meat with my reading, but I’m really glad that I gave this one a chance as it was the perfect, quick read for an evening at home.
Chanel was born blind and has decided to try an experimental drug to help regain her sight. She has told no one about this, not her two best friends, Mike and Bridgette and most definitely not her over protective parents. She’s determined to be as independent as possible despite her disability, which is one of the many reasons I loved her character. She has a fiery spirit and is just a fun and slightly quirky young woman.
This book made me think about what it would actually mean to never have the gift of sight.There are times where Chanel is trying to understand what colors look like and it struck me how impossible it would be to try and explain such a thing to someone with no frame of reference. As hard as it is for her mother to explain colors, it’s even more difficult for Chanel to comprehend.
My only very slight complaint is that there a couple of times where the writing was a bit stilted. Other than that, I loved the story and the relationships between the characters, especially Chanel and her friends then later, with Leon. For such a short story it sure packed an emotional punch.
October 29, 2017
Chanel is a unique lead character - a girl privileged in almost every sense of the word, except that she is visually disabled. This is a very difficult field to write about, because it's difficult to represent a community while doing full justice to them and the issues they face. It also becomes infinitely more difficult when your only knowledge of that community is a third party perspective. In that sense, it was a very bold attempt by Angelina Kerner, and absolute respect to her for pulling it off.
She showed real issues faced by the blind/visually challenged community. It was written in a very honest way, with primary importance to Chanel's feelings, and political correctness coming second to that. I appreciate that - it's a breath of fresh air.
I feel that the story had more potential and it could have touched on more points instead of just building on a prospective romantic coupling.
I would have loved to read a little more about how the medication changes her; its effect on her psyche. As it stands, we do get an insight into how she feels, and the emphasis on colors and shapes is beautifully written, and it shows the struggles of a girl who is experiencing things she has never experienced before, yet manages to seem utterly put together.
One minor issue - This book could do with a copy-editing revision. That is the difference between a 3.5 and a 4 star review. Therefore, though I did enjoy the book, I cannot in good faith give it a 4, though I would have liked to. As I do not give .5 breaks in rating, it does round off to a 4, but I just felt like I should clarify this nonetheless.
I look forward to reading more of Kerner's work, as I am sure she will only get much better from here! And I would be happy to recommend a good copy editor too. A well conceived book should not suffer due to typos and a lack of editing.
*A review copy was provided to me by the author in exchange for an honest review*
She showed real issues faced by the blind/visually challenged community. It was written in a very honest way, with primary importance to Chanel's feelings, and political correctness coming second to that. I appreciate that - it's a breath of fresh air.
I feel that the story had more potential and it could have touched on more points instead of just building on a prospective romantic coupling.
I would have loved to read a little more about how the medication changes her; its effect on her psyche. As it stands, we do get an insight into how she feels, and the emphasis on colors and shapes is beautifully written, and it shows the struggles of a girl who is experiencing things she has never experienced before, yet manages to seem utterly put together.
One minor issue - This book could do with a copy-editing revision. That is the difference between a 3.5 and a 4 star review. Therefore, though I did enjoy the book, I cannot in good faith give it a 4, though I would have liked to. As I do not give .5 breaks in rating, it does round off to a 4, but I just felt like I should clarify this nonetheless.
I look forward to reading more of Kerner's work, as I am sure she will only get much better from here! And I would be happy to recommend a good copy editor too. A well conceived book should not suffer due to typos and a lack of editing.
*A review copy was provided to me by the author in exchange for an honest review*
September 26, 2016
I was thrilled to receive Seven Hours: Challenge Accepted by Angelina Kerner for an honest review. Seven Hours: Challenge Accepted is a young adult book. Firstly, I don't read young adult - or I haven't for a long time. But for young adult readers I imagine that this book has the right combination of things to keep young readers interested.
The book is about a teenage girl who has a disability. Like all teenagers and probably most adults, she wants to be like everyone else and will do anything (even an experimental drug trial) with the hope that the disability will go away and she'll be like everyone else. I won't mention the disability in this review as the author doesn't reveal it immediately but quite quickly through the novel the disability becomes quite clear. There's an overarching moral to the story (you'll have to read it) which was quite heart warming.
There are also other elements of chick lit which are present in this book, a handsome love interest and there's just enough PG romance for young adults to enjoy. There is a fair amount of action in the novel to keep us turning the pages.
Thank you!
The book is about a teenage girl who has a disability. Like all teenagers and probably most adults, she wants to be like everyone else and will do anything (even an experimental drug trial) with the hope that the disability will go away and she'll be like everyone else. I won't mention the disability in this review as the author doesn't reveal it immediately but quite quickly through the novel the disability becomes quite clear. There's an overarching moral to the story (you'll have to read it) which was quite heart warming.
There are also other elements of chick lit which are present in this book, a handsome love interest and there's just enough PG romance for young adults to enjoy. There is a fair amount of action in the novel to keep us turning the pages.
Thank you!
October 4, 2017
Review originally posted on Rambling Lisa's Book Reviews
I don’t want to describe this book as cute or sweet but it really was. Chanel has been blind from birth and is taking experimental treatment to help her to see. I loved the idea of this book, it took a very real situation that people deal with every day and turned it into a delightful read. I really want to tell you all about this book but it will give it all away.
This is really well written, delicately handled and an all round beautiful novella.
So here we are, twice inside a week I have read women’s fiction, which I don’t generally read, and have enjoyed it!
I received my copy for review purposes.
I don’t want to describe this book as cute or sweet but it really was. Chanel has been blind from birth and is taking experimental treatment to help her to see. I loved the idea of this book, it took a very real situation that people deal with every day and turned it into a delightful read. I really want to tell you all about this book but it will give it all away.
This is really well written, delicately handled and an all round beautiful novella.
So here we are, twice inside a week I have read women’s fiction, which I don’t generally read, and have enjoyed it!
I received my copy for review purposes.
October 2, 2016
This book tackles disability and the problems associated with being blind. Written in the first person we are shown what it is like to live in a world of darkness and the hope of a cure which a pill can provide. There is a lovely attention to detail in the foreign nature of colour and being able to label each colour we see. The fact that she passes off her bodyguard as her boyfriend points to the embarrassment of so little male attention. Hinting at the rejection that comes with a perceived lack of perfection due to disability. Progress in this novella is about the protagonist gaining her sight, however imperfect. The loss and regain, together with the break-in at the end adds drama to the story.
Briggitte and Mike are Chanel’s two friends in the story. We don’t get much of a physical description as she can’t see them herself. Instead we get more of a feel for who they are. The writer always portrays Mike as kind and thoughtful, but although Briggitte is nice there is an undercurrent, especially when she meets Leon. This suggests a rivalry and jealousy om Briggitte’s part. Leon is quite intrusive and aggressive for a bodyguard. It is not always easy to believe he acts with the best or noblest intentions, but the fight at the end of the novel proves both is skill and his worth.
Overall this is a short, insightful, pleasant read and one of the best first person narratives I read for a long time.
Briggitte and Mike are Chanel’s two friends in the story. We don’t get much of a physical description as she can’t see them herself. Instead we get more of a feel for who they are. The writer always portrays Mike as kind and thoughtful, but although Briggitte is nice there is an undercurrent, especially when she meets Leon. This suggests a rivalry and jealousy om Briggitte’s part. Leon is quite intrusive and aggressive for a bodyguard. It is not always easy to believe he acts with the best or noblest intentions, but the fight at the end of the novel proves both is skill and his worth.
Overall this is a short, insightful, pleasant read and one of the best first person narratives I read for a long time.
August 30, 2016
I wasn't sure what to expect, but it certainly wasn't that. When I (mis)read the book description, somehow I missed that the protagonist is visually impaired. Imagine my VERY PLEASANT surprise when that was revealed in the first chapter. Suddenly, a novella with all the trappings of standard YA flair had an edge—and a great one, at that.
Encountering the world through the senses of a blind teenager enhances the reading experience exponentially. And what a fine job the author does, having to draw on these other senses where the usual "she saw" can't apply. In addition to this, for such a compact piece of fiction, Seven Hours: Challenge Accepted packs a mighty punch. The dialogue is realistic and Chanel, in particular, has real depth.
I touched Leon’s chest. I noted that he was a little taller than me. I moved my hand up, spreading my fingers out across the outline of his body as I moved up to his neck, his strong chin, his lips, stopping at his left eye.
“What color are your eyes?”
“Brown,” Leon replied. “A lighter shade of darkness.”
His explanation aided me as I continued to explore. He didn’t move away or stop me from my review of his features with my hand.
“That is the only color I know,” I confessed.
As an adult reading this book, I admit my interest was entirely consumed by Chanel's journey with her experimental drug therapy and her experiences being visually impaired. There's a good romance and just the right amount of angst to appeal to most teen and YA readers. As for me—a woman of the non-teen/YA variety—, what kept me turning the pages were the flashes of light and glimpses of what "might be". The hope that Chanel might regain her sight, but also the understanding that she'd be strong enough to live a meaningful and fulfilling life either way.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion, which this certainly is.
Encountering the world through the senses of a blind teenager enhances the reading experience exponentially. And what a fine job the author does, having to draw on these other senses where the usual "she saw" can't apply. In addition to this, for such a compact piece of fiction, Seven Hours: Challenge Accepted packs a mighty punch. The dialogue is realistic and Chanel, in particular, has real depth.
I touched Leon’s chest. I noted that he was a little taller than me. I moved my hand up, spreading my fingers out across the outline of his body as I moved up to his neck, his strong chin, his lips, stopping at his left eye.
“What color are your eyes?”
“Brown,” Leon replied. “A lighter shade of darkness.”
His explanation aided me as I continued to explore. He didn’t move away or stop me from my review of his features with my hand.
“That is the only color I know,” I confessed.
As an adult reading this book, I admit my interest was entirely consumed by Chanel's journey with her experimental drug therapy and her experiences being visually impaired. There's a good romance and just the right amount of angst to appeal to most teen and YA readers. As for me—a woman of the non-teen/YA variety—, what kept me turning the pages were the flashes of light and glimpses of what "might be". The hope that Chanel might regain her sight, but also the understanding that she'd be strong enough to live a meaningful and fulfilling life either way.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion, which this certainly is.
October 5, 2016
It's hard to imagine being blind, but that's the disability that Chanel has lived with since birth. She has such a great grasp on the world around her, for never having seen it. For instance, she can picture what a diamond earring looks like and can only be pointed in the direction of a bathroom in a public place and have no troubles whatsoever. She's confident and spunky, especially when her overprotective parents stick her with a bodyguard, Leon. After deciding to try an experimental drug to try and gain vision, she begins on a new journey and gains new insights.
I love some of the descriptions used to tell Chanel about the world. I also enjoy her friends and the easy relationship they all have with one another. I'm amazed at how well Chanel is able to keep secrets from her friends and family--those who know her best.
I felt there are breaks in the continuity of the story, with irrational character behavior and rough transitions, but I still wanted to know what was going to happen next and enjoyed trying to piece things together.
For those grammar sticklers out there--there are moments when the dialog and sentence structures aren't natural, which disrupts the flow of the book. Things are worded in awkward ways and there are a few cases of words that just don't make sense, as well as many punctuation errors. If you wade through those, you'll discover a sweet story.
Content: mild romance; mild-moderate swearing (the first half doesn't have any and then it's suddenly thrown in).
*I received a copy in exchange for an honest review*
I love some of the descriptions used to tell Chanel about the world. I also enjoy her friends and the easy relationship they all have with one another. I'm amazed at how well Chanel is able to keep secrets from her friends and family--those who know her best.
I felt there are breaks in the continuity of the story, with irrational character behavior and rough transitions, but I still wanted to know what was going to happen next and enjoyed trying to piece things together.
For those grammar sticklers out there--there are moments when the dialog and sentence structures aren't natural, which disrupts the flow of the book. Things are worded in awkward ways and there are a few cases of words that just don't make sense, as well as many punctuation errors. If you wade through those, you'll discover a sweet story.
Content: mild romance; mild-moderate swearing (the first half doesn't have any and then it's suddenly thrown in).
*I received a copy in exchange for an honest review*
November 7, 2016
'Seven Hours: Challenge Accepted' had me hooked from page one and kept me turning the page. I loved the story and felt the author did an amazing job with the description. The characters are relatable and had me rooting Chanel from the start. The pace and plot of the story was great. I found myself disappointed when I had reached the end of the novellas as I did not want the story to end. Overall well done to the author.
October 26, 2019
A lovely story! I really enjoyed the characters their banter was fun and entertaining to read. I enjoyed seeing their relationship develop and hope that perhaps we can learn more about Leon I’d love to hear his background story!
September 12, 2019
This is the fourth book by Angelina Kerner that I've read, and I think it's safe to say that it's my favorite so far! Angelina has a way with light hearted characters and relatable banter. Her characters are realistic, and in this particular soft romance they really stole my heart.The main character’s name is Channel, and I wasn’t partial to the name at first, but after a couple chapters in I absolutely loved it. She was born with the disability of blindness, and after extensive surgeries that failed her, she still hasn’t given up hope for a cure. Channel longs to see, and who can blame her?
Being the daughter of a Senator has its perks and downfalls. Access to wealth and power has granted her a slot in the testing of a new drug that may in fact grant her sight back. Every seven hours she takes a pill, and despite the excruciating headaches as a side effect, the pills seem to be working. Little by little she’s given glimpses of blurry and limited, yet beautiful sight!
Some downfall to her family status is that she’s had to be leary of friends her whole life, and has been exposed to media and violence by the hand of those who disapprove of her father’s motions and political moves. She’s used to walking a tightrope per-say, and living in a sort of solitude. She’s independent in her day-to-day routine, she’s going to school, and has a couple of great friends.
When her father makes a bold and greatly impactful political move, Channel and her two close friends Brigitt and Mike are blindsided by a swarm of Media. It’s borderline dangerous, just how hungry they are for a story. One of the reporters even render her unable to escape by the use of her walking stick. Channels parents decide it best to hire a bodyguard, and despite Channels disagreement it winds up being a great decision.
The very next day Leon shows up. I really like him! Leon is smokin’ hot, confident, laid back in conversation, and the way he treats Channel is perfection.
7 Hours Challenge Accepted is a quick and easy read, very light, very smooth, very heart-warming. I’m definitely a fan of Angelina’s work, and not only will I read her next book, but I’ll be waiting ever so patiently, with one eye always in her direction for its release. Congrats on another win Angelina, I loved it!
Being the daughter of a Senator has its perks and downfalls. Access to wealth and power has granted her a slot in the testing of a new drug that may in fact grant her sight back. Every seven hours she takes a pill, and despite the excruciating headaches as a side effect, the pills seem to be working. Little by little she’s given glimpses of blurry and limited, yet beautiful sight!
Some downfall to her family status is that she’s had to be leary of friends her whole life, and has been exposed to media and violence by the hand of those who disapprove of her father’s motions and political moves. She’s used to walking a tightrope per-say, and living in a sort of solitude. She’s independent in her day-to-day routine, she’s going to school, and has a couple of great friends.
When her father makes a bold and greatly impactful political move, Channel and her two close friends Brigitt and Mike are blindsided by a swarm of Media. It’s borderline dangerous, just how hungry they are for a story. One of the reporters even render her unable to escape by the use of her walking stick. Channels parents decide it best to hire a bodyguard, and despite Channels disagreement it winds up being a great decision.
The very next day Leon shows up. I really like him! Leon is smokin’ hot, confident, laid back in conversation, and the way he treats Channel is perfection.
7 Hours Challenge Accepted is a quick and easy read, very light, very smooth, very heart-warming. I’m definitely a fan of Angelina’s work, and not only will I read her next book, but I’ll be waiting ever so patiently, with one eye always in her direction for its release. Congrats on another win Angelina, I loved it!
February 22, 2018
This is a 31/2 stars
This is an interesting concept for a book . Chanel has been blind since birth but that hasn't stopped her from doing her best at all she does . Even when she starts taking an experimental treatment . She has to take a pill every seven hours to see if it will bring back her sight . Then the one day she is attacked by the paparazzi about her father's political views. Her parents decide that her being a senators daughter she needs a body guard . When they meet they don't like each other very much . Will they survive to realize that they love each other and will Chanel's eye sight come back .
This book is a good young adult read . The author does a great job describing the world of the blind . The characters are sweet and well written but there were a couple of times that I just couldn't connect with the main characters . Chanel and Leon are characters that you will love or hate . . She al is independent and is not unfamiliar with nail salons, museums , going bowling and having fun . She is tough but also a little sheltered . Leon is the strong silent type. He is sexy and loves books . They are the perfect match .
The author does take us on a journey of how it is to be blind since birth and what a person would be like . The author does a great job in that aspect of the book . The story between Leon and Chanel was good but there were times where it kind of felt a little clumsy . Maybe I just didn't connect with them as much as I should . Over all I enjoyed the story and will read more from this author
This is an interesting concept for a book . Chanel has been blind since birth but that hasn't stopped her from doing her best at all she does . Even when she starts taking an experimental treatment . She has to take a pill every seven hours to see if it will bring back her sight . Then the one day she is attacked by the paparazzi about her father's political views. Her parents decide that her being a senators daughter she needs a body guard . When they meet they don't like each other very much . Will they survive to realize that they love each other and will Chanel's eye sight come back .
This book is a good young adult read . The author does a great job describing the world of the blind . The characters are sweet and well written but there were a couple of times that I just couldn't connect with the main characters . Chanel and Leon are characters that you will love or hate . . She al is independent and is not unfamiliar with nail salons, museums , going bowling and having fun . She is tough but also a little sheltered . Leon is the strong silent type. He is sexy and loves books . They are the perfect match .
The author does take us on a journey of how it is to be blind since birth and what a person would be like . The author does a great job in that aspect of the book . The story between Leon and Chanel was good but there were times where it kind of felt a little clumsy . Maybe I just didn't connect with them as much as I should . Over all I enjoyed the story and will read more from this author
February 21, 2018
I’m really struggling with how to word my review for this novella. I like the story and thought it was interesting, I cared about the characters and wanted to know what was going to happen to them.
I think the author did a nice job of describing what it is like for someone who is blind. There were a few moments that seemed disjointed and clumsy. The phrasing and word choice used had reading through sentences or paragraphs to make sure I was understanding what the author was trying to convey.
The story moves along at a brisk pace, I read it in one sitting. There are story elements that are brought in that aren’t really explored or they are dropped all together. I would like to have seen these storyline threads explored more.
Overall, I enjoyed the book and look forward to reading more from this author.
I think the author did a nice job of describing what it is like for someone who is blind. There were a few moments that seemed disjointed and clumsy. The phrasing and word choice used had reading through sentences or paragraphs to make sure I was understanding what the author was trying to convey.
The story moves along at a brisk pace, I read it in one sitting. There are story elements that are brought in that aren’t really explored or they are dropped all together. I would like to have seen these storyline threads explored more.
Overall, I enjoyed the book and look forward to reading more from this author.
August 5, 2019
Seven Hours: Challenge Accepted by Angelina Kerner
Reviewed by Angi
Let me start off by saying this is not my typical type of story. I tend to gravitate towards paranormal and fantasy. Though there is a scifi to it with the drug involved that's about where it ends. That being said, I was pulled in to an incredible story.
I can not express how well the viewpoint of someone who has never seen but wants to see was done. I felt her frustration, I felt her joy. I felt her disdain at those that treated her a "less" than just because she could not see. How people would act as though she could not hear because she was blind.
The love story was a great added bonus to an already great story. I'm not a romance story person because typically that's the totality of the story. I have to have depth to my characters and these have it in spades.
This is the second book I've read of Angelina's and will not be my last. She is talented enough to draw me into not only one genre but one I wasn't expecting to get sucked into so completely.
I see big things happening I'm the future for this author!
Reviewed by Angi
Let me start off by saying this is not my typical type of story. I tend to gravitate towards paranormal and fantasy. Though there is a scifi to it with the drug involved that's about where it ends. That being said, I was pulled in to an incredible story.
I can not express how well the viewpoint of someone who has never seen but wants to see was done. I felt her frustration, I felt her joy. I felt her disdain at those that treated her a "less" than just because she could not see. How people would act as though she could not hear because she was blind.
The love story was a great added bonus to an already great story. I'm not a romance story person because typically that's the totality of the story. I have to have depth to my characters and these have it in spades.
This is the second book I've read of Angelina's and will not be my last. She is talented enough to draw me into not only one genre but one I wasn't expecting to get sucked into so completely.
I see big things happening I'm the future for this author!
February 23, 2018
This was such a great story. We get to see a young girl who isn't inhibited by her handicap. Even though she is blind, she is a fiery heroine who takes it all in and makes the best of it. Angelina Kerner did a great job describing Chanel and how she uses her other senses. and Leon is just the best. I absolutely loved him.
July 18, 2022
Wow. I loved this book so much. I loved the fake dating trope. I need a part two stat.
February 19, 2018
I love that this book shows her capabilities more than her limits.
So much beauty in reading about a young woman who accomplishes so much. That she had extra struggle to do so is almost dimmed by her capacity to overcome. Yet better understanding the work and patience it took her to do so is amazing. Sweet love story with hope to brighter days ahead.
So much beauty in reading about a young woman who accomplishes so much. That she had extra struggle to do so is almost dimmed by her capacity to overcome. Yet better understanding the work and patience it took her to do so is amazing. Sweet love story with hope to brighter days ahead.
February 19, 2018
A great story with an interesting twist. As you read the book you find out things you don't know about the characters. The story definitely draws you in and makes you want to see how everything turns out. A must read!!!
August 31, 2019
What a beautiful novella. Seven Hours, Challenge Accepted is a YA Contemporary novella about Chanel who us blind and needs to deal with her visual handicap.
Angelina Kerner is a fabulous writer. She crafter Chanel wonderfully, making her feel real. The struggles she goes through, the triumphs she makes, all felt real. Angelina Kerner didn’t just write without doing any research – she clearly knew her stuff and handled this theme with authenticity.
I loved watching Chanel’s journey. This story is short, but I couldn’t put it down. I love the themes of this novel, and I highly recommend checking it out!
*I received a complimentary copy of this book from R&R Book Tours in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.*
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Angelina Kerner is a fabulous writer. She crafter Chanel wonderfully, making her feel real. The struggles she goes through, the triumphs she makes, all felt real. Angelina Kerner didn’t just write without doing any research – she clearly knew her stuff and handled this theme with authenticity.
I loved watching Chanel’s journey. This story is short, but I couldn’t put it down. I love the themes of this novel, and I highly recommend checking it out!
*I received a complimentary copy of this book from R&R Book Tours in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.*
Find this review and more on my blog: https://www.jessicabelmont.wordpress.com
June 1, 2017
This is one of the cuter romances I've read.
Chanel, a senator's daughter, got a bodyguard for a gift after an altercation with reporters. I think we all know where this is going. And boy, I'm a sucker for that trope.
It was nice to see a novel that featured someone with a disability. Seven Hours: Challenge Accepted made use of the most common trope, but strayed enough to stay interesting. There's not a whole lot I can critique about it, not having the disability myself. I will go so far as to say I thought Chanel was a well-written character.
Character interactions were my second favorite part. Dialogue was clunky and awkward in some places. The meaning got through easy enough, however. Character relationships changed and morphed at a nice pace with the plot. We didn't learn about them all at once. Instead, we put them together piece by piece as the story unfolded.
Best of all, I didn't mind how the relationship progressed. It didn't feel like it moved too fast or too slow. It felt like a healthy relationship. That goes right back to how the characters interacted with each other.
I wasn't sure what to expect coming into this novel. I'm always overly-critical of romance, but this one surprised me enough that I really enjoyed it. I was only left with a few questions when everything was said and done, but I liked the way the ending played out. It really suited the narrative.
Chanel, a senator's daughter, got a bodyguard for a gift after an altercation with reporters. I think we all know where this is going. And boy, I'm a sucker for that trope.
It was nice to see a novel that featured someone with a disability. Seven Hours: Challenge Accepted made use of the most common trope, but strayed enough to stay interesting. There's not a whole lot I can critique about it, not having the disability myself. I will go so far as to say I thought Chanel was a well-written character.
Character interactions were my second favorite part. Dialogue was clunky and awkward in some places. The meaning got through easy enough, however. Character relationships changed and morphed at a nice pace with the plot. We didn't learn about them all at once. Instead, we put them together piece by piece as the story unfolded.
Best of all, I didn't mind how the relationship progressed. It didn't feel like it moved too fast or too slow. It felt like a healthy relationship. That goes right back to how the characters interacted with each other.
I wasn't sure what to expect coming into this novel. I'm always overly-critical of romance, but this one surprised me enough that I really enjoyed it. I was only left with a few questions when everything was said and done, but I liked the way the ending played out. It really suited the narrative.
October 30, 2019
Seven Hours. That's the magic number for Chanel. Every seven hours she must take a pill that may or may not finally allow her a chance to see the world. Something many of us probably take for granted.
One of the best things that I absolutely loved about this book was the author's ability to give life to a character who is born blind. She gave readers an honest glimpse of how people who may have been born blind or who have later lost their sight live their lives and how people in every day social circumstance may treat them differently because we don't think they can do what a person with sight can.
For Chanel she was born blind and while she doesn't understand the concept of colors or what the sun and moon is supposed to look like, she still learned as much as she could and would ask questions of people to understand what they might be seeing. She's embraced her "disability" and has learned to live an independent life away from needing a babysitter or help from those around her. However, that all changes when things in her father's political life takes a turn and she's soon hounded by the media. Having someone follow her everywhere isn't Chanel's idea of living an independent life. But who knows, maybe having a body guard could work out for Chanel in the end.
One of the best things that I absolutely loved about this book was the author's ability to give life to a character who is born blind. She gave readers an honest glimpse of how people who may have been born blind or who have later lost their sight live their lives and how people in every day social circumstance may treat them differently because we don't think they can do what a person with sight can.
For Chanel she was born blind and while she doesn't understand the concept of colors or what the sun and moon is supposed to look like, she still learned as much as she could and would ask questions of people to understand what they might be seeing. She's embraced her "disability" and has learned to live an independent life away from needing a babysitter or help from those around her. However, that all changes when things in her father's political life takes a turn and she's soon hounded by the media. Having someone follow her everywhere isn't Chanel's idea of living an independent life. But who knows, maybe having a body guard could work out for Chanel in the end.
September 7, 2016
I enjoyed the plot development of Seven Hours: Challenge Accepted. The story slows down and speeds up in just the right places and there is a sense of suspense. The author describes feelings of frustration and longing extremely well.
The characters are interesting, especially the main character who has some chutzpah! There is an intriguing science fiction/medical fiction feel to the consequences of taking the special pills prescribed to the main character, Chanel. I felt her emotive journey as she begins to see things around her.
There is palpable tension between several of the characters including Chanel and her parents, some of her friends and her protector. This tension adds to that emotional journey Chanel is experiencing. The romantic and seeing adventure seem to go hand in hand. I would recommend this book to young adult readers as well as for adults.
The characters are interesting, especially the main character who has some chutzpah! There is an intriguing science fiction/medical fiction feel to the consequences of taking the special pills prescribed to the main character, Chanel. I felt her emotive journey as she begins to see things around her.
There is palpable tension between several of the characters including Chanel and her parents, some of her friends and her protector. This tension adds to that emotional journey Chanel is experiencing. The romantic and seeing adventure seem to go hand in hand. I would recommend this book to young adult readers as well as for adults.
August 4, 2017
This book was interesting. Different from other books I have read for sure. Chanel is blind and has been her entire life. After being swamped by the press while out with her friends. Her overprotective parents decide to hire a bodyguard for her. Chanel has been taking an experimental medication with the hope that it will help her be able to see. It was interesting getting to read things from Chanel’s point of view. How she was able to get around and take care of herself while being blind. Leon is the bodyguard her parents hired. She is taken by him even though she can’t see him. They have an interesting relationship. This was a short read and I would like to read more about Chanel and how things progressed. I look forward to reading more books by Angelina in the future.
I was given this book in return for an honest review.
I was given this book in return for an honest review.
October 31, 2019
Chanel is very independent as a young women who was born blind she dreams of one day seeing the world around her. Her Dr is trying an experimental pill she has to take every seven hours. She has two friends that she's close to but her parents are unsure of them until they protect her from the press. Her dad is a seneter making waves. They decide to get her a bodyguard which she doesn't want named Leon. Would you know what color you were seeing if you never saw it? I don't know if I would. I hope there's more to this story would love to know more about Chanel's future.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 11, 2016
Here's what my heart says: it's a great story. It shows the world from the perspective of a blind girl, struggling with the side-effects of a new treatment, hopeful that it will finally work, after so many other unsuccessful attempts. While reading the book, I looked around my home, went outside to look at the grass, flowers, trees. It made me appreciate the life I have. Not many books do this. 5 stars.
October 27, 2019
This novella touching upon Chanel and her blindness uplifted me in a way I didn't expect. This inspiring young woman will do anything it takes to be able to get a glimpse of the wold. The struggles Chanel bravely faces is a reminder to appreciate the beauty of our colorful world! Her friends Mike and Brigitte add a fun element to the narrative- the addition of Leon a romantic interest. A sweet, feel good romance to share with a young adult in your life.
November 5, 2019
What a great story! The characters are well written and the storyline flows as smooth as silk. The complexity of Chanel being a Senator's daughter and the safety issues that come with it and Chanel trying to be independent despite being blind come to a head when a group of reporters corner her and a couple of her friends. Her parents hire a bodyguard and the real fun begins. There's no adult content.
August 30, 2016
Seven Hours is packed with love, suspense, and the kind of fun that only comes from true friendships. A truly magnificent work that will have you so entranced you won’t want to put it down. A must read.
October 25, 2019
this was a really great book! she wants to see the world. so with a help of a pill she just might get the chance. only her new body guard sees more than anyone else. read to find out what happens.
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