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A Ballad of Love and Glory : A Novel2023 International Latino Book Award Winner Finalist for the Texas Institute of Letters's Jesse H. Jones Award for Best Fiction A Long Petal of the Sea meets Cold Mountain in this sweeping historical saga following a Mexican army nurse and an Irish soldier who must fight, at first for their survival and then for their love, amidst the atrocity of the Mexican American Warfrom the author of the '; timely and riveting' (People) Across a Hundred Mountains
2023 International Latino Book Award WinnerFinalist for the Texas Institute of Letters's Jesse H. Jones Award for Best Fiction
A Long Petal of the Sea meets Cold Mountain in this sweeping historical saga following a Mexican army nurse and an Irish soldier who must fight, at first for their survival and then for their love, amidst the atrocity of the Mexican-American Warfrom the author of the ';timely and riveting' (People) Across a Hundred Mountains and The Distance Between Us.
A forgotten war. An unforgettable romance.
The year is 1846. After the controversial annexation of Texas, the US Army marches south to provoke war with Mxico over the disputed Ro Grande boundary.
Ximena Salom is a gifted Mexican healer who dreams of building a family with the man she loves on the coveted land she calls home. But when Texas Rangers storm her ranch and shoot her husband dead, her dreams are burned to ashes. Vowing to honor her husband's memory and defend her country, Ximena uses her healing skills as an army nurse on the frontlines of the ravaging war.
Meanwhile, John Riley, an Irish immigrant in the Yankee army desperate to help his family escape the famine devastating his homeland, is sickened by the unjust war and the unspeakable atrocities against his countrymen by nativist officers. In a bold act of defiance, he swims across the Ro Grande and joins the Mexican Armya desertion punishable by execution. He forms the St. Patrick's Battalion, a band of Irish soldiers willing to fight to the death for Mxico's freedom.
When Ximena and John meet, a dangerous attraction blooms between them. As the war intensifies, so does their passion. Swept up by forces with the power to change history, they fight not only for the fate of a nation but for their future together.
Heartbreaking and lyrical, Reyna Grande's spellbinding saga, inspired by true events and historical figures, brings these two unforgettable characters to life and illuminates a largely forgotten moment in history that impacts the US-Mxico border to this day.
Will Ximena and John survive the chaos of this bitter war, or will their love be devoured along with the land they strive to defend?
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★★★★★ 5
Satisfied with quality used with Epson ET-8550. Last ship no box > slightly damaged corners.
Size: 11"X17"
I have had good results with the Epson ET-8550. So far I've used about 400 pages printing at the max quality settings.
Now whether it is the ink or the ink in conjunction with the paper, but the prints once dry don't immediately run when splashed with water. Now I'll spray UV clear on most prints but I've been pleased with that aspect.
Decent weight, good surface.
The only kicker is that earlier orders arrived in boxes and those were well protected. My last order was in a just the poly bag, no box. If Koala cost cut the box, that's disappointing because many pages had their corners damaged despite delicate handle during shipping. (Har har)
If you find you a corner that has been affected in shipping, what I do is feed the good end first and minimize the risk of an uneven corner causing jams.
BT recommended
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Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2025
★★★★★ 4
Good quality item
Size: 8.5"X11"
Good quality product at a good price.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Thought my Paper was horrible!
Size: 11"X17"
beautiful glossy paper I purchased 110 paper from staples thinking this was going to be thinner when I received it was way thicker then staples paper was totally impressed very cardboard hard like paper, my only down fall is that I have the new inkjet printer from Brother and it never drys overtime I touch the print it comes off on my finger giving my pictures finger print's so I hav to send it back so a wonderful verified user text me and told me that I needed to change my printer to glossy setting again my printer is very new now my Koala glossy paper works amazing so its basically the best glossy paper I have ever seen and used. so I am giving this view my first 5 star rating that I have ever giving for me thats alot! Now I have to re order my paper 11x17 again lol....
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Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Great for Indy Comic and Zine Covers
Size: 11"X17"
I use both the 11x17 and 8.5x11 Koala Glossy Inkjet papers as cover stock for Night Phoenix Press mini comics and zines, most often as Kickstarter add-ons or promo items. For that role, they deliver. The gloss finish immediately gives even short-run projects a polished, professional look with the other side having a matte finish which I can flip over for sketch covers using the matte side for the exterior cover. Colors print vibrant, blacks are strong, and the surface takes ink evenly without streaking. The finish looks clean enough to pass for offset printing on both inkjet and laser printers.
This paper is also great for comic covers because it can fold down the middle without splitting the gloss coating too much if at all. The 8.5x11.5 works just as well for minis, one-shot zines or inserts. Between the two sizes, I can cover nearly every indie project format I need. They have just enough weight to feel like a true cover while still running smoothly through an inkjet printer.
These books are often handled by backers or used as handouts, so durability matters. The stock holds up, though glossy paper can pick up fingerprints or light scuffs if stacked loosely. Bagging finished copies or boxing them quickly solves that. For the cost, it’s a dependable option that makes Kickstarter rewards and promo zines look far more professional than plain paper covers.
For creators producing indie comics, add-ons, or zines on a budget, this paper is one of the easiest ways to elevate presentation without driving up printing costs.
-Nathyn Brendan Masters
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Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2025
★★★★★ 5
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Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2026