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 … 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?
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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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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.
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 is Chanel”s incredible journey from dark to light and from lonliness to having true friends and more. I love this book.
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.
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.
A wonderful story about a young woman and her disability , how she acts, reacts , feels, and wonders about the world around her. She starts to feel this way more, especially after her parents insistent that she has a bodyguard. Meet Chantel she’s taking experimental pills to help her but only she and her doctor know about it. But her bodyguard sees them , plus the side effects of them. Life is going to change for her and those around her but you’ll have to read about the amazing changes that are going to happen. .
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!
this was a first book of yours i read and i really enjoyed it! she wants to see the world and may finally have the chance thanks to a pill. only her new body guard sees more than anyone else does. read to find out why.
This is an interesting story. I’ve watched movies and read a book or 2 about characters who are blind. There is a certain bitterness and resentment with characters who go through life without seeing. I just couldn’t imagine it myself. Never knowing what my Mother’s face looks like or what the colors look like. Just so hard to imagine! Losing one of your senses or being born without them is major and of course there is resentment and a little bitterness. Not surprising. Our girl Chanel is that way to a point. I mean she’s used to things being the way they are and she’s totally adapted. I think what makes her the most resentful is being treated like a child and taking away her freedom perse. Having your independence is HUGE for people with disabilities. I’ve learned that recently with my own Mom who has become completely disabled and needs help with everything and I mean everything. Its a big loss of control and they can get upset when things they are used to controlling arent in their control anymore. So, I get it! Leon was a fun character. Chanel took getting used to because she wasnt a bubbly person but she did enjoy life and is trying this experimental drug to help her see. She doesnt have a lot of faith in it until it starts to work. This is definitely a journey for her and Leon. Now, this isnt exactly a romance but has the potential. I think I was a little disappointed in the end though. It doesnt exactly end happily with them together but it could go that way. It felt unfinished to me but thats ok I still liked it.