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Welcome to the Return to Exile Blog Tour!
Keep reading for my review of the first book in the Hunters Chronicles series, plus a giveaway of a signed copy of the book and bookmark. Also check out the book trailor below and the calender to check out the other blog tour websites for other reviews, interviews, and giveaways.
REVIEW:
Sky doesn't belong anywhere, not at home and not at school, and he has no idea why. Long nights wandering spent looking for something he cannot name have left his parents sensitive to the slightest abnormal behavior. Sky can't explain his behavior except for the 'little monster' he has in his head and the marks on his hands. But when his family returns to Exile without his Uncle Phineas and the black mark on his hand bleeds black blood, Sky knows something is very wrong, and he starts to realize that what he always assumed were made-up stories about monsters may very well be real. With the reluctant help of some teenage monster hunters, Sky sets out to find his Uncle Phineas and the answers he has been searching for his whole life, which may in the end, cost him his life.
Boy, once this story started moving, it moving rapidly. There is plenty of excitement and the underlying mystery of Sky's identity and what happened to him that makes so many people want him dead pervades the book from page one. The only real problem I had was with some of the explanations of how the world worked, I found them somewhat confusing. But this did not detract from the exciting events or the development of the characters. Sky is a really sympathetic character as he struggles to control his 'little monster' and then his struggles once he discovers some answers. This aspect of the story I found unique in that it adds some uncertainty about Sky and his past and his future. This will clearly be explored throughout the series.
I have to say that I'm not really a monster person. And this book has many monsters in it, despite that fact I found the book compelling and the different monsters intriguing. I also appreciated the fact that the monsters were not all evil as they are often portrayed. Some of these monsters, as Sky learns, aren't all bad, and even play an important role in Sky's search. I recommend the book for those who appreciate longer more detailed fantasies with great characters and an intricate plot that twists and turns. The numerous traps and puzzles make for a nice touch. I definitely will be reading the sequel.
Note: The sequel The Legend Thief comes out in December.
I have always had the strangest fascination with centaurs. I think it is because of the Xanth novels by Piers Anthony that I read when I was a kid. :-)
THE LOCKER ATE LUCY Eerie Elementary, #2 Scholastic, 2014 ISBN: 978-0-545-62395-7 Early Chapter Book Fantasy (Spooky) Grades 1-3 Source: purchased All opinions expressed are solely my own. ABOUT THE BOOK Sam Graves's school is ALIVE! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow! In the second book in the series, Sam Graves's friend Lucy disappears into her locker! Sam and his friend Antonio follow a trail of clues that leads them through the locker and deep inside the school. Will they find Lucy? Will they learn why the school is ALIVE? Sam and Antonio must rescue Lucy from this scary school before it's too late! REVIEW Sam and his friends are determined to discover what happened to ma
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THE ROAD TO MERCY by Kathy Harris Abingdon Press, 2012 ISBN: 978-1-4267-4193-7 Adult Christian Fiction Copy received from publisher for blog tour. All opinions expressed are solely my own. ABOUT THE BOOK Josh Harrison, a contemporary Christian singer, and his wife Bethany face a difficult decision that also tests their faith. A rupture in Beth's carotid artery leaves her on the brink of death even as she's pregnant with their first child. While Dr. Ben Abrams urges her to terminate the pregnancy to save her own life, she and Josh step out on faith and decide to carry the baby to full term. During the next few months, Josh struggles with his faith, Beth hides a secret that may destroy their marriage. She also discovers a decades-old connection to Dr. Abrams that could change his life forever. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Kathy Harris is an author by way of a “divine detour” into the Nashville entertainment business. After graduating with a Communications degree
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ReplyDeleteI like witches and wizards. Love Harry Potter! Thanks for the chance to win this book!
ReplyDeleteI love elfs, don't know why, just do. Thanks for the review and chance to win the book.
ReplyDeleteI have always had the strangest fascination with centaurs. I think it is because of the Xanth novels by Piers Anthony that I read when I was a kid. :-)
ReplyDeleteWell, my favorite fantasy creatures are dragons, but only bad dragons. I don't care for talking, good-natured dragons. http://1000wrongs.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteThis is hard to choose but I'm gonna go with Elfs from like Lord Of the Rings not keebler fudge!
ReplyDeleteIf a witch counts, that is my favorite. :)
ReplyDeleteI always liked the story of the YETI. :) It would've been nice to exist.
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