Showing posts with label fantasy. Show all posts
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Sunday, 14 May 2017

Book Review: Frank Cavallo: Eye Of The Storm

Eye of the Storm


























This may contain spoilers

Author: Frank Cavallo.
Title: Eye Of The Storm.
Genre: science fiction & fantasy, fantasy, low fantasy, literature & fiction, horror, dark fantasy, fiction, literature.


I got this book for free in exchange for an honest review.


The author or somebody on behalf of the author contacted my sister through her book reviewing blog asking her to review this book. She said to the person send me two copies and l will pass one on to my sister who reviews books.


First of all l would like to say a big thank you to Frank Cavallo for sending me this book and giving me the chance to read it.


I would tell people that you should step outside your comfort zone with books because it is good to add more authors and genres to your reading portfolio even if you do not read books like this.


I normally do not read books of this genre but l stepped outside my comfort zone l am so glad l did because l have read so many great books and come across some great authors.


I highly recommend this book.


This book has 404 pages and 64 chapters in it and this book also has 6 parts in it.


Book Dedication: as always, deepest thanks to my family and friends, for your unwaving support. Special thanks to PD coffee gang, for keeping me sane all these years and to Kitty, for giving me this idea a chance to grow and place to settle.


Lastly, I owe a debt to everyone in mongolia crew, especially Suvdaa for showing me your wonderful, wild, beautiful country and Kitty, who made me tell her this entire story in a Russian UAZ-452 on a very long drive through the gobi desert. This one is for all of you – my fellow wanderers of the steppe.


Synopsis: on a research mssion in one of the most remote regions of the world, former navy seal Eric slade and Dr Anna fayne are caught in a mysterious storm. Catapulted through a rift in space – time, they are marooned on a lost world. Struggling to survive and desperate to find a way home, they must confront the dangers of this savage land – a dark wizard and his army of undead – a warrior queen and her horde of fierce neanderthals that stands against him – and a legendary treasure with power to open the gateway between worlds, or to destroy them all: the eye of the storm.


Review: I found this book really easy to get in to and harder to put down once l started reading it. I was hooked on this book after reading the first page. When l was reading this book l would put some essential oils in my humidifier and put the lights on my humidifier on and chill on my bed and listening to magic or spotify, or something on television or netflix. I sometimes light a candle when l was reading this book. It is good to chill reading a good book when you are not well or in pain. It did not take me long to read this book. I like that the author dedicated to all his family and friends and all the other people who helped him and showed him around different countries. I was sad to read about all the people who lost their lives in this story. I was sad to read that threya's father Chernos passed away. I was sad to read that Dr Anna fayne was hurt, I was also sad to read that all the people on the plane with Dr Anna fayne, Mark vaughn and Eric R slade all died and I was sad that Mark vaughn passed away. It was nice that Kerr helped Anna and Eric and saved them from being sold as slaves. I hope Dr Anna fayne survives being shot with arrows. I can not put in to words how great this book is I would tell people to read it for themselves to know how great it really is. This book is a great read and this book will take you away when you are reading it. It is nice that Threya's father wanted her to take over for him because he knew he was dying. Some people were happy about it and some were very upset about having a woman as a boss. I was very sad to read that Kerr's father passed away but was happy to read that Threya's father took him in and looked after him until he passed away even though they was enemy. I was sad that Dr Anna fayne passed away due to her injuries and slade was the only survivor. I am wondering what's going to happen to slade when they get to the place where they are going and what Kerr going to do and if he saves slade. Dr Anna fayne had all her blood drained out of her body and some sort of liquid put back in her body so she become undead. Threya sounds like a strong girl still going on with things after the passing of her father. I wondered what happened to her mother. I was really sad to read both Kerr's mother and father passed away at the same time. It was nice that slade tried to return something to Threya after it fell off her wagon. Kerr sounds like a strong guy after losing both his parents at the same time. I am wondering if Anna and slade see each other again or get back to their own world. I was sad to finish reading this book l would happily read this book again. I wish this book would not finish. I also wish there was a follow on from this book. I would love to read more from this author. I was sad to read that Eric slade was going to be killed and Kerr was going to lose the friend he made. I understand why he was angry about it and I understand why Kerr could not tell him. I was sad that Threya's guard was not going to protect her and that he was going to kill her. I hope slade helps Kerr save her and then she asks slade to become her guard because he was strong and he did take on her guard and toad-men who attacked them and sadly killed Dr Anna fayne. I reviewed this book on goodreads, my blog and amazon UK and US and l also took a picture of this book and shared it on my Instagram that l made just for pictures of my books it is called donnareviewsbooks. I was sad to read that all the slaves was stabbed and cut from the neck down when they was still alive and it was horrible that their hearts were ripped out and their bodies was eaten by some sort of animal it also ate their bones. I wonder what happened to their hearts and l wonder if slade helps Kerr and saves Threya and stops her being killed. It sounds like they want to kill threya because they do not want a women to be their queen and her bodyguard is suppose to protect her not kill her. I really enjoyed reading this book I could not get enough of this book and story I wish there was a follow on to this storyline I would happily read this book again. I have this book in paperback but it is also available in kindle edition. I can not put in to words how great this book is l would tell people to read it for themselves to know how great it really is. I was happy that slade saved threya life and l was sad to read that they was going to war after loads of people died. I am glad threya has slade and Kerr by her side. I think threya has fallen in love with slade but I think Kerr likes threya more than just a boss. I hope threya, Kerr and slade win the battle. This book will leave you wanting more this book is really addicting. This book has lots of pages I would tell people to give this book a go. Do not judge the book by it cover ( I love the cover). My sister has also read and reviewed this book and she loved it too. I was sad to read that loads of people was dying. It was weird that tarquin come to by the black storm like everybody else that ended up there. Everybody who arrived with tarquin died and now tarquin is half human and half cyborg he can not remove the framework as it would kill him. I hope Kerr and slade stay friends because they sound like great friends they should not let threya come between them. I have honestly really enjoyed reading this book and how tarquin drains the blood from people's bodies to make them undead when the undead went to war with threya's people they just turned in to dust or bones but l found it sad that some of the people will never make it home to their loved ones or to be buried by their loved ones. I was really sad to read that Azreth turned against threya and pushed Kerr off a cliff I hope he survives and they can stop Azreth before he does too much damage. I wonder why tarquin thought threya, Azreth, slade and Kerr was died. It was nice of tarquin to help threya and slade after Dr Anna fayne took them to the place she had been staying since she was injured by the toad-men when she was helping Kerr get the ghost stone after threya's father told him to get it before he passed away. I hope Azreth can be stopped. This book is really a great read and I was sad that tarquin died and Dr Anna fayne took over the machine / robot to help with the fight against Azreth. I was glad Kerr won the war against Azreth but l was sad he had to be sent away. I was happy slade stayed with Threya and Dr Anna fayne because he could not face leaving them.


About The Author: Frank Cavallo is the author of the hand of osiris and the lucifer messiah. His short stories have appeared in a variety of publications, including every day fiction, Ray gun revival, and lost souls. He has also written for the black library's warhammer property, including several short stories in their monthly fiction magazine hammer & bolter, as well as a novella featured in the collection gotrek & Felix: lost tales.

About A Book: I really like this book cover and the colours used on it and l like the font that the title of the book is wrote in and the colour of the font makes the writing stand out.


Star Rating: Five Out Of Five Stars.



I wish I could rate this book more then five stars because it is worth more than the five stars I rated it.

Wednesday, 24 August 2016

Book Review: E.J. Mellow: The Divide

The Divide


         























Author: E.J. Mellow
Title: The Divide
Book Series: The Dreamland Series
Genre: Fantasy, New Adult, Fiction, Romance, Paranormal, Young Adult,

Where l got the book from: This book l got for free as part of a goodreads giveaway and firstreads l never won anything before. I want to say a big thank you to goodreads for having a great site and l want to say a big thank you to the person who hosted the giveaway and picking me as a winner.

The author wrote me a little note: Donna, may this book finally make it in to your hands and the story takes you away.

I also got some badges and stickers in a little bag with my name on which l thought was cute.

I won this book the divide in a goodreads giveaway so l bought the dreamer and the dreamcatcher so l could read them all l want to buy the third book when it is released on the 17th October 2016.

Book Dedication: For those who do not think they can, but will.

Quote: What l want to do is travel deep and deeper in to the dreamland's, to find that place that l know is waiting for me here, my home - Charles De Lint.

This book has 382 pages and 45 chapters in it.

I highly recommend this book but l would tell people to read the dreamer and the dreamcatcher first.

Synopsis: Molly finally uncovers the truth about the strange dreams that plagued her sanity for weeks. Now destined to accept a clandestine role, Molly must find the strength and buried deep to push forward and succeed with the help of Dev, The roguish blue-eyed man of her dreams - whose dark park resurfaces to haunt him - Molly prepares to test the limits of her newly awakened powers and set right a world on the edge of being consumed by nightmares but when an unknown shadow stalks her every step and a shocking revelation about her ancestry comes to light, Molly may find herself forced to make a decision that could leave her alone in the dark and standing on the wrong side of a divide - the heart-thumping second installment in the dreamland series.

Praise for the dreamland series:

Lyrical, Vibrant, Imaginative. E.J. Mellow's striking, original voice will draw you in to a mesmerizing world - Emma Raveling, Author of the Ondine Quartet.

The Characters are stunning... I fell in love with all of them! - Cassandra Reads A Lot.

Review: I am glad to be carrying on with the dreamland series. I have read the first two books the dreamer and the dreamcatcher. This book is really good. I found this book really easy to get in to and hard to put down once l started reading it. I was hooked on this book after reading the first page and l am hooked on this series. I love the little message from the author in the front of my book. I am really enjoying this storyline. I can not put in to words how great this book is l would tell people to read it for themselves to know how great it really is. I can not wait to read the destined which is out on the 17th October 2016. I like reading about Molly getting other dreamer's memories. Molly is a nature this is one of the best series l have read so far this year I only need to read the last book in this series (which is out before my birthday) it did not take me long to read this book. ; would happily read this series again. I was sad to finish this book. I can not wait to finish this series but l will be sad to finish it also. I have to wait till October to read more about Dev and Molly and the dreamland. I wish this series would not finish because it leaves you wanting more. If the first three are to go by the destined will be amazing like the dreamer, dreamcatcher and the divide. This book left me wanting to read more. I am excited to read the destined. This book is a must read but you should read all the books to get the full storyline. This is a must have on your bookshelf but you need the dreamer, the dreamcatcher, the divide and the destined so you can have the full beautiful book covers and the full series. I was sad to read that Molly and Jared broke up. Rae is so funny because he can eat anything and never be full. Rae and Becca sound like a great couple just a shame they can not stay together just glad Becca has a best friend like Molly. I can not get enough of this series. I wish that there was more then four books in the dreamland series. I loved reading about Molly,Dev, Becca, Jared and Metus and the dreams Molly has. Just wish Molly and Jared was still together because they made a great couple,


About The Author: E.J Mellow is a fantasy writer who resides in Brooklyn, New York. When she is not busy moonlighting in the realm of make believe, she can be found doodling, buried in a book (usually this one), or playing video games. The divide is the second book in her new adult contemporary fantasy trilogy, the dreamland series.

About The Book: I love this book cover and l love the colours they are not too bright and not too dull.

I was honoured to be picked to be part of the cover reveal for the destined and l can say it is beautiful.

Star Rating: Five Out Of Five Stars




Tuesday, 21 June 2016

Book Cover Reveal: E.J Mellow: The Destined








































Author: E.J Mellow
Title: The Destined 
Book Series: The Dreamland Series 
Genre: Fantasy, New Adult, Romance, Fiction, Paranormal, Young Adult, 


Synopsis: I searched for you in stars tonight. But l found a none that burned as bright as you - part of a letter from Dev to Molly.

With the loss of Terra's greatest weapon, The war against darkness escalates rapidly, And time is on no one's side. While Dev struggles to keep his home and hope alive, Molly And Rae find themselves forced to confront a desperately kept secret and quickly learn that a life-altering sacrifice is the asking price to restore order. Nightmares, betrayal, the fate of two worlds, and one man's hunger for vengeance lead Molly down a twisted and dark path she fears she might never come back from. Cornered in to making a heart-wrenching decision, Molly teeters between deliverance and damnation. Who is worth saving most-a nation or the one she loves? In this breathtaking conclusion of the dreamland series, The destined will take you on a spine-tingling and gripping ride through self-sacrifice, the true power of love,  and the importance of friendship.


Review Of This Cover: It is beautiful l can not wait to read this book l am super excited l am glad the book cover is like the rest of the dreamland series and l was honoured to be chosen to be part of the cover reveal to this book. I am in love with this series l can not wait to buy this book when it is released.


Publication Date: 17 October 2016  




About the author: E.J. Mellow is a fantasy writer who resides in brooklyn, New York. When she is not busy moonlighting in the realm of make-believe she can be found doodling, buried in a book (usually the dreamer) or playing video games. The dreamcatcher is a novella companion piece to her contemporary fantasy, the dreamland series.  E.J. Mellow is really nice and kind.

Sunday, 12 June 2016

Book Review: E.J. Mellow: The Dreamcatcher

The Dreamcatcher


























Author: E.J. Mellow
Title: The Dreamcatcher 
Book Series: The Dreamland Series
Genre: Fantasy, New Adult, Romance, Fiction, Paranormal, Young Adult, 

Where I got the book from: I won book number two the divide in a goodreads giveaway so l bought the dreamer and the dreamcatcher so l could read them all. I want to buy the third book when it is released.

Quote: Through my soul may set in darkness, it will rise in perfect light, I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night - Sarah Williams.

I would tell people that you should step outside your comfort zone with books because it is good to add more authors and genres to your reading portfolio even if you do not read books like this. I normally read books of romance genre but not fantasy but l stepped outside my comfort zone with authors and genres I am so glad l did because l have read so many great books and come across some great authors.

I highly recommend this book but l would tell people that you should have the full series so you can read them all one after another.

Synopsis: She was his final hope for a life in a land perpetually crawling with death. He captured hearts and now he is captured the spotlight. Experience the dreamcatcher, A novella comprised of scenes from the dreamer told from Dev's point of view, As well as seven extra scenes that did not appear in book one. This is a companion piece to the dreamland series and is to be read after the dreamer for the story consistency and spoilers.

There is 139 pages and 16 chapters in this book and the first chapter of the divide as well.

Review: I was hooked on this book after reading the first page. I love reading Dev's point of view about Molly and her dreams and the Metus trying to turn people dreams in to nightmares. I can not put in to words how great this series really is l would tell people to read the series for themselves to know how great it really is. I like that Tim name is short for Timon which means wisdom and Aveline means life and Dev name is short for Devlin means fierce and courage. Molly originates from Mary means star and her surname means hope. I think Aveline likes Dev more then she lets on because she sounds jealous when he talk about Molly. Dev was shocked when Molly told him she was struck by lightning and her bracelet she got for her birthday had melted in to her wrist. Dev heals her wrist. Molly is shocked by how quick it healed. Molly's Friend Becca tells her it was the cream the doctor give her when she ended up in hospital. When she was out for a meal for her twenty fourth birthday with her boyfriend Jared she was struck by lightning. I have read the first book in this series the dreamer and l am really enjoying it. I have got the book that comes after this one the divide. This series will leave you wanting more. I love this series and storyline. It was cool to read that when Molly went to sleep drunk she was still drunk in her dream. I like reading about the Metus and that they try to turn dreams in to nightmares. The place where Molly was visiting when she was dreaming is called Terra Somniorum translated it means lands of dreams and there is a clock that tells how many people are sleeping, dreaming and waking up. I love this series. Molly gets jealous when Dev talks to Aurora but Molly has not told Dev that she has a boyfriend Jared and it was Jared who got her the bracelet for her birthday when her first one was melted in to her wrist. Jared bought her another one. This book gets better and better and so does the series. I can not put this book down once l started to read it. This series is so great I love that l am on the last book l will be sad when l finish the divide because l will have to wait until the third book is released if the first two books are to go by this series gets better and better.

About the author: E.J. Mellow is a fantasy writer who resides in brooklyn, New York. When she is not busy moonlighting in the realm of make-believe she can be found doodling, buried in a book (usually the dreamer) or playing video games. The dreamcatcher is a novella companion piece to her contemporary fantasy, the dreamland series. Book Two, The divide, is out now and can be found at all major online retailers. E.J. Mellow is really nice and kind.



About the book: This book is part of a great series. I love the cover of this book and the rest of the series l hope the third book cover is like the dreamer, the dreamcatcher and the divide. I signed up so l get a email when the third book cover in revealed. I am super Excited.

Wednesday, 8 June 2016

Book Review: E.J. Mellow: The Dreamer

The Dreamer


























Author: E.J. Mellow 
Title: The Dreamer 
Book Series: The Dreamland Series 
Genre: Fantasy, New Adult, Fiction, Romance, Paranormal, Young Adult,

Book Dedication: To all those who dream, And to my family who taught me how. 

Quote: Dreams are true while they last, And do we not live in dreams - Tennyson 

I would tell people that you should step outside your comfort zone with books because it is good to add more authors and genres to your reading portfolio even if you do not read books of this genre. I normally read books of romance genre but not fantasy but l stepped outside my comfort zone with authors and genres. I am so glad l did because l have read so many great books and come across some great authors.

I highly recommend this book but l would tell people that you should have the full series so you can read them all one after another.

Synopsis: Molly has not slept well since the night of her twenty four birthday being struck by lightning might have something to do with it, but then again, her chicken did look a little under cooked at dinner. Whatever the culprit, her life quickly catapults from mundane to insane as, night after night, Molly is transported through her once dreamless sleep to mysterious land illuminated by shooting stars. there she meets the captivating but frustrating Dev, And together they discover Molly possesses a power coveted by his people - the ability to conjure almost anything she desires in to existence. seduced by the possibilities of this gift, Molly shifts her attention from waking life toward the man, the magic, and the world found in her dreams. But Molly must ask herself does something truly exist if you can only see it when you close your eyes? Faced with the threat of losing everything - her job, best friend, boyfriend, and most importantly, that little thing called her sanity - Molly will learn just how far she will go to uncover what is real and what is merely a figment of her imagination. The first in a spellbinding contemporary fantasy trilogy, the dreamer opens doors in to the subconscious and follows the journey of a young woman torn between two worlds as she questions the power of the mind and battles between fate and free will.


This book has 331 pages and 30 chapters in it. 



Review: It was sad to read that Molly went from having a nice evening meal out with her boyfriend Jared for her birthday to lying in a hospital bed after being struck by lightning. Her boyfriend Jared bought her a bracelet and it melted on to her wrist when the lightning hit her. Luckily she lived to tell the tale. I love reading about Molly's dream and where she goes. Before the lightning hit Molly she never use to dream but now she dreams every night the same dream over and over again. This book was really easy to get in to. I was hooked after reading the first page. I really enjoyed reading about Molly, Jared, Becca and Molly's family. I can not wait to read the dreamcatcher and the divide. I am in love with this series and storyline. It did not take me long to read this book. It was weird to read how quick Molly's wound healed.It is nice that molly is starting to go out after being struck by lightning. This story will have you hooked and wanting more. I liked reading about Dev, Aveline and Tim. Reading about Molly's dreams makes me wonder if Dev, Aveline and Tim are dreaming too. I can not put in to words how great this book is l would tell people to read it for themselves to know how great it really is. It is exciting to read more about Molly and Dev. It was horrible to read that Dev pushed Molly off a cliff to wake her up. It was funny that Molly slapped Dev for pushing her off the cliff. There was something trying to turn dreams in to nightmares that is why Dev pushed Molly off the cliff so she did not see them. I am so happy that Molly will be able to go back to work so she is not sitting in her apartment bored. I hope Molly gets good news when she goes back to her doctor after being struck by lightning. This story gets better and better as l read on. I can not get enough of Molly and Dev. Dev told Molly to leave because she was in danger. I am so glad l can carry on the series. Jared sounds like a great guy. This story is amazing. Molly would do anything to get the answers she wants even trying to get in to the council meeting and getting arrested to get them. Molly took sleeping tablets to go back to sleep so she could go back to ask Dev for answers. Molly thinks she is going crazy or something. l am hooked on this series l can not put this book down once l started reading it. It did not take me long to read this book. Dev sent Rae with a shell that him and Molly had found on the beach when they first met to tell Molly everything was real and Dev was real too. Jared had not texted or rung Molly in days. She thought they had broke up. Wow l can not believe Dev is 140 years old and it is good to read that Molly is getting her questions answered and it was interesting to read that dreamers have been apart of every war there has been and helped win them. The children that will join Dev, Tim and Aveline are kept somewhere else to keep them safe until they come of age. I am so glad that Molly and Jared are not breaking up. Molly has to lie to all the people she loves so she can help Dev, Tim and Aveline. I hope Molly stays with Jared. Becca is going to be heart broken when Rae disappears glad she has a great friend like Molly. I was shocked it was real not a dream. 

Star Rating: Five Out Of Five Stars 

About The Author: E.J. Mellow is a fantasy writer who resides in brooklyn, New York when she is not busy moon-lighting in the realm of make-believe, she can be found doodling, buried in a book (usually this one) or playing video games. The dreamer is the first book in her new adult contemporary fantasy trilogy, The Dreamland series. E.J. Mellow is really nice and kind. 

About The Book: This book has won awards which it deserves every award it gets. I love the cover and font.  




















Thursday, 3 March 2016

Book Review: Ruth Finnegan: Black Inked Pearl A Girls Quest

Black Inked Pearl: A Girl's Quest


























Author: Ruth Finnegan 

Title: Black Inked Pearl A Girl's Quest

Genre: Fiction, Religious and Inspirational, Christian, Romance, Fantasy, Religious, Inspirational,

Synopsis: An epic romance about the naive Irish girl Kate and her mysterious lover, whom she rejects and then spends her life seeking. Beside an African river, Kate realizes both her emotions and her passionate and consuming love for the man she rejected. The story becomes more mythic and timeless as Kate seeks her lover through heaven and earth, Eden and hell. Rejected in her turn, Kate waits in the dust outside the closed gates of heaven where her lover finds her, only to be rejected again though an ultimate sacrifice by him, they reach heaven, but Kate still has to accept his sacrifice and so find herself- a pearl. The novel, born in dreams, is interlaced with the eternity of love and the ambiguity between dreams and reality.

Review: First of all l would like to say a big thank you to Ruth Finnegan for sending me her book and giving me the chance to read this story. I was sent this book in exchange for a honest review. I am so glad this book is on my bookshelf l would tell people that you should step outside your comfort zone with books because it is good to add more authors and genres to your reading portfolio even if you do not read books like this. I normally read books of this genre but l also stepped outside my comfort zone with authors and genres l am so glad l did because l have read so many great books. I highly recommend this book the author is nice and l would love to read more from this author. the author asked me to review her book on goodreads. A delightfully dreamlike,mystical tale of epic scope, spiritually and erotically changed - mike hanne university of Auckland. A long, entrancing tale shaped in a language woven with ancient imagery and rhythms, a  magnificent riddle conjured up by a magical storyteller - itala vivan, university of Milan.  I really enjoyed reading this book l loved this story and the poetry and this took me four days to read and it is a great book and l got this book in paperback but it is available in hardback and Ebook l would rate this book more then 5 stars if  l could. I would happily read this book again and again. when l was reading this book my kitten Oscar was cuddling up with me. l liked reading about Kate and heaven. They are 50 chapters. this is a awesome storyline l can not put in to words how great this book is l fell in love with the poems and quotes and song words. This book is in memorian of John Ballard of Nigeria, England, and Australia. l liked reading the authors note about her, her husband, their three daughters and their five grandchildren.

About The Author: Ruth Finnegan, OBE, is a renowned scholar and celebrated writer who is emeritus professor, the open university, a fellow of the British academy, and an honorary fellow of somerville college oxford. She was born and reared in ulster and sent to a Quaker school filled with biblical texts and music, which are reflected in the novel. First-class oxford degrees in classics and philosophy were followed by African fieldwork, which Ruth describes as " totally inspiring for my life and work" She returned to oxford for a doctorate in anthropology before university teaching in Africa and briefly in Fiji, and finally the open university in the u.k. She has three wonderful daughters and five grandchildren, she lives with her husband and two cairn terriers in buckinghamshire.



Star Rating: 5 out of 5 stars 

Book Review: L.F Falconer: The Legacy Of Skur

The Legacy of Skur: Volume One


























Author: L.F Falconer 

Title: The Legacy Of Skur Volume One 

Genre: Fiction,Fantasy,Epic 

Synopsis: The last one standing wins no one has ever returned from skur. It is a death quest, Fane is told, but this altruistic, starry-eyed young man chooses to ignore the legends, for according to the wizard fith, hidden among the wealth of treasure atop the mountain of skur is the key to eternal life. Can Fane hope to steal it from under the nose of it's guardian dragon? armed with little more than a sword and a magical talisman, Fane's misadventures upon the mist-enshrouded mountain begin in this epic saga of love, betrayal, war, vengeance, and friendship, we follow the pawns who are shrewdly manipulated in an attempt to save a dying race within a celestial game of dominance. It is survival of the fittest as the players are mercilessly maneuvered across the field, and there are their stories. Fane, the wizard's apprentice. Kael, the warrior and Elva, the legacy. 

Review: first of all l would like to say a big thank you to L.F Falconer for sending me her books and giving me a chance to read this story. I was sent this book in exchange for a honest review. I am glad this book is on my bookshelf  l would tell people that you should step outside your comfort zone with books because it is good to add more authors and genres to your reading portfolio even if you do not read books like this l normally do not read books of this genre but l stepped outside my comfort zone with authors and genres l am so glad l did because l have read so many get books . I highly recommend this book the author is really nice and kind. l would love to read more from this author. I was sent this book by bostick communications who l want to say thank you to as well. I really enjoyed reading this book l found this book easy to get in to. I was sad to read that jink's body was taken over by a witch and he was raped by the man who was suppose to look after him. He was sold to this man by a woman who was looking after him. Jink's mother was a whore. Kael and Fane was brother's their mother had passed away she liked jink and thought just because his mother was a whore he did not deserve to be treated bad. Kael and Fane's father did not like jink. Fane was learning magic with a wizard Fith. Fane went looking for ragg's gold with jink. Jink died saving his best friend Fane's life. Ragg made himself look like jink to get the crystal off Fane so he could kill Fane. The witch who took over jink's body was called Larque. Fane ended up eating trolls to stop him from dying. Fane meet a troll named Hhaak and she took what she wanted from Fane and she got pregnant by Fane. Kael found his brother he told Kael that jink died saving his life and that jink died a warrior and Hhaak is my mate and she is pregnant with my child l can not leave this cave because if l do he will kill everybody in avar. Fane asked Kael to look after Hhaak and his child. This crystal stops Ragg touching me but l want you to take it do not let Ragg get his hands on it. Kael told Fane that their father will understand the honor of his death. he wanted jink to have the same honor in death. Hhaak went in to labour so Kael founds a midwife who did not tell anybody of the births she attended. Hhaak had a baby girl but sadly she died in childbirth the baby was crying to be fed the midwife let the baby suck on her finger to keep her quiet. The little girl looked like a normal baby apart from her pointed ears. the midwife told Kael to go find a girl named Alyn who give birth two days ago to a little girl who was stillborn. He found Alyn . Alyn was in debt to this man for letting her and her two siblings after their parents passed away live there. Alyn's brother and sister passed away. The man she worked for paid for their funerals so she was in more debt with him so he made her sleep with men for money. Kael paid off her debt of two crowns. Alyn agreed to be a wet nurse for Kael's niece he let Alyn choose her name. She named the baby Elva the name she was going to name her daughter who sadly passed away. He took Alyn and Elva to their home and told their father that Fane had married Alyn before he went to find Ragg's gold and left her pregnant with Elva. Kael went to war and nearly died but he survived he had fallen in love with Alyn and they got married with the blessing of their father. Dian said he was happy to take Alyn as his daughter in law again. Elva called Kael papa and Dian grandpapa. A year after their got married Alyn give birth to their son they named him Lundin the following year their had a daughter Sashi. After the birth of their third child the following autumn, tragedy stuck their third born was another son named Devon when Devon was one month old he passed away in his sleep. Kael buried the baby behind their house Devon was not ill. Kael found out his father had passed away Kael got his father's coronet handed to him he would wear it from now on. Ragg found out Kael had the crystal from one of the guys that helped after he was stabbed when he was at war. Ragg ate Fane's friend Fith but the poor wizard died before he hit the floor. Ragg treated Kael's wife and children and his niece. Alyn found Elva missing the next morning but their house was still locked up. Ragg changed in to a mouse so he could get in to the house he give Elva to Blugort  and then went back in to put the bar back down so Kael and Alyn did not know anybody had been in their house. Ragg told Elva that Kael killed her mother because she was a troll and that he wanted her gone too. Ragg wanted Blugort to kill Elva and bring her head to him to show Kael that he meant business but Blugort could not go through with killing Elva so he killed a troll so he could sell Elva to a ogre. Ragg changed himself in to Kael to make Alyn think it was her husband He made Alyn come to the barn with him. he wrapped her in to his arms she said this is not the time. The Blugort was hiding in the barn and Ragg put a rope around Alyn's neck and the Blugort pulled her up. Alyn choked last thing she saw was her husband cutting open her belly. Ragg killed Alyn and their unborn baby Kael buried them behind their house with their baby boy Devon and Elva's bloody nightdress covering Alyn and their unborn baby. Blugort tried to sell Elva to the ogre but he did not want her so the Blugort left poor Elva in the cave to die.Elva was a very brave girl she thought her mother and father was living the high life in the castle but that was far from the truth. Kael thought Elva was dead but she was alive she thought nobody wanted her but her uncle wanted her. Gwin lost his hand because he kissed Elva and she wanted to be with him but that horrible boy said she belonged to him not Gwin l was happy to read that she stood up for herself and she came face to face with her papa she wanted to kill him but she listen to her own telling. Elva found him sitting with his son and daughter but she could not see her mama or any other children then her papa told her Ragg had killed Alyn and their unborn baby. Kael told Elva that Ragg was a shape changer. He said he had failed Alyn and their unborn baby, Elva and his brother Fane. I was sad to read that Alyn and her unborn baby died and that Alyn thought Kael and Alyn did not want her because of  Ragg telling her that they both hated her when really they loved her like she was their daughter. I was sad to read that Elva was raped and she thought she was pregnant by that horrible boy. I feel sorry for Gwin that his mother said he was cursed because he was was born without a arm but Elva told Gwin that maybe it was his mother was cursed not him. Elva loves Gwin but Rudne treated Gwin to stay away from Elva or he would lose a foot .Gwin sounds like a great boy just a shame his mother is so nasty and  l was sad to read Gwin's father went hunting and never returned. the author kindly signed my book. it says cheers Donna pay attention to your sparks. this book is 400 pages long this book was hard to put down once l started reading it.


Star Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars 

Friday, 12 February 2016

Book Review: Adrian Castaneda: The war Prince The Son Of The Man

The War Prince: The Son of the Man



























Author: Adrian Castaneda 


Title: The War Price: The Son Of The Man 

Genre: Literature and fiction, action and adventure, fantasy, mystery, thriller and suspense, crime, thriller

Synopsis: The war prince is a story about Anthony cast a special boy who was not supposed to be born alive moments before dying, the war prince gave Anthony cast his heart, giving him a chance at life with the of help of friends, Anthony has to survive all attacks from evil to raise the war prince, who reincarnates as his son.

Review: this book has a really enjoyable storyline. it was easy to get in to and it was harder to put down once l started reading it. this book is great read. l would tell people that you should step outside your comfort zone with books because it is good to add more authors and genres to your reading portfolio even if you do not read books like this. this book was sent to me in exchange for a honest review. this book was sent to me by bostick communications l want to say a big thank you to them and Adrian Castaneda for sending me this book and giving me a chance to read this book and story it was a confusing story at first but l understood the more as l read on and l highly recommend this book to anyone and l think it is a must have on any book shelf l am glad l have this book in my library and on my book shelf and Anthony's son had to fight the devil and send him back to hell where he belongs. l think the author is really nice and kind.

About The Author: My whole life has been a crazy adventure with many dreams and visions that l can not wait to share with everyone, my name is Adrian Castaneda, and l am the author of the war prince, l am also a happily married man to my wife vianet, father of two little girls annette and suri and a baby boy Alexander. 


Star Rating: 5 out of 5 stars 


Wednesday, 9 September 2015

Book Review: Lee Olds: The composer

The Composer
























Author:   Lee Olds


Title:  The Composer



Genre:  Contemporary fiction, fiction, nonfiction,


Synopsis:  Contemporarily set between San Francisco and Paris in diary-like narration a musically gifted young girl makes her way through the classical tradition to achieve startling success in both performance and competition at an early age. Struggling to grow up among the paradoxes presented by her family and acquaintances she gropes to understand the metaphysical parallels that occur randomly between them and her music. In a tragic but accomplished endeavor fate seems to take her much like it appears to have made her what she has become. Similar to the Magister in "Magister Ludi' or Juan in 'Don Juan' she discovers life's meanings along the way as far as they allow, it would seem too awkward to say truths, while our blurred philosophy of the sixties becomes virtually transparent.




Review:  l highly recommended it to anyone and even if you are not in to this type of book it's good to read outside your favourite genre and try something new and improved your reading to different types of books and genre and authors. I rated this book 5 star on amazon and goodreads. I was sent this book for review and l really enjoyed reading it and l found it hard to put down once l started reading it and l found the storyline a good one and it was a great read and l am glad l have it on my shelf and in my library.


Edition: Kindle


Star rating:   5 out of 5 stars