The Glass Magician; Charlie N. Holmberg

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This is the second book in the Paper Magician trilogy. I reviewed the first book of the series and I really liked it a lot. I decided to read the next installment.

Book Synopsis

Title: The Glass Magician (The Paper Magician #2)
Author: Charlie N. Holmberg
Genre: Fantasy
Published: November 4th, 2014

'Three months after returning Magician Emery Thane’s heart to his body, Ceony Twill is well on her way to becoming a Folder. Unfortunately, not all of Ceony’s thoughts have been focused on paper magic. Though she was promised romance by a fortuity box, Ceony still hasn’t broken the teacher-student barrier with Emery, despite their growing closeness.
When a magician with a penchant for revenge believes that Ceony possesses a secret, he vows to discover it…even if it tears apart the very fabric of their magical world. After a series of attacks target Ceony and catch those she holds most dear in the crossfire, Ceony knows she must find the true limits of her powers…and keep her knowledge from falling into wayward hands.'

Rating

I liked the beginning of the book as it brought back elements of the last book that I love, however about 75% in I almost wanted to just stop completely. Ceony seemed to turn into this pathetic, whiny, lovesick know-it-all girl. It was disgusting. I hate to see a strong heroine in a book just be reduced to something like this.

Ceony does something dangerous and makes a mistake that puts people in danger and yet she gets all sulky when people get upset. I almost left it on the DNR list, but I powered through.

There is a third and final installment however with how Ceony turned in this one I wonder how she would be in the third book The Master Magician. She needs to just understand she is still an apprentice, she doesn't even know all the spells of her craft. I honestly didn't mind the unfurling romance between Ceony and Emery in the beginning. I thought it was cute (even if she is technically his student), but it seemed that it made Ceony not be able to trust that Emery can take care of himself and caused her to make rash and wrong decisions. This book was not horrible by any means however you could say I may be overreacting.

I am going to have to think about reading the third book, I almost feel like I have to.

About the Author

 Born in Salt Lake City, Charlie was raised a Trekkie alongside three sisters who also have boy names. She graduated from BYU, plays the ukulele, owns too many pairs of glasses, and hopes to one day own a dog. She currently lives with her family in Utah.

If you would like to purchase the book you can do so HERE, to view the Goodreads page you can do it HERE 

Knight Of Light; Deirdra Eden

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So Another book I managed to read before the year's end, YAY ME! Today's book review is The Watchers Knight of Light Book 1 by Deirdra Eden. I've never read anything from Eden so I don't have any expectations

Knight of Light Synopsis

Title: Knight of Light (The Watchers #1)
Author: Deirdra Eden
Genre: Fantasy
Published: September 1st, 2014

“The Watchers” are supernatural beings in human form, charged with protecting mankind from the armies of darkness. Unfortunately, some of these Watchers go bad.

In England, 1270 A.D., Auriella (pronounced yurr-ee-ella) flees her village after being accused of witchcraft. Pursued by nightmarish creatures, she struggles to accept the truth about her humanity.

Filled with fairies, dwarves, pixies, dragons, and monsters, Knight of Light is an enthralling tale that will capture the imaginations of readers young and old.

Rating

Hello Fellow Readers,

The Main Character is Auriella, She's a flame-haired orphan who survived a fire that has killed her parents. We are introduced to her as she runs into another burning house to save a group of kids, It's here we learn that Auriella is special and is being searched for by the evil Shadow Legion. This organization convinces her village that Auriella is a witch, where she then has to run away. She is attacked by shadow wolves (and develops a fear of wolves) and saved by a strangely strong witch named Hazella. Hazella uses and beats Auriella like a slave.

 What I thought was a book about a heroine overcoming odds turned into me just pitying the poor girl throughout the entire book. It's true that she learns to fight and becomes a knight (Hence Knight of Light), Half the time I just cringe when a new situation comes along because I'm not sure if I will enjoy what is coming next.

To be honest, Eden is a good writer and does great in her characterizations and her fantasy world is really well developed. I know Eden has put a lot of thought into her story, so it saddens me that it just doesn't seem like my cup of tea.

I know this is the first out of six books and needs to set the mood for the upcoming books, however, I just wasn't feeling it.

About The Author

 Deirdra has spent the last decade captivating audiences of all ages with her novels and fairy tales. Her specialty is paranormal theology that delves into documented historical phenomenon and natural disasters of biblical proportions that entices indulgence of a fine line between fact and fantasy.

Her goal in writing is to saturate her books with intrigue, mystery, romance, and plot twists that will keep her readers in suspense. She wants to see fingerprints on the front and back covers where readers have gripped the novel with white knuckles.

Aside from writing, Deirdra enjoys jousting in arenas, planning invasions, horseback riding through open meadows, swimming in the ocean, hiking up mountains, camping in cool shady woods, climbing trees barefoot, and going on adventures

You can visit Eden's Website HERE, Look up other reviews on Goodreads HERE and Purchase Knight of Light HERE 

Quotes

 

"The correct question is 'Why not me?' Whether you are human, Neviathan, or the Lady of Neviah herself, you have the power to change this world. the world is at war with enemies they cannot see, monsters that blend with the shadows and disguise themselves as humans. The only way we can win this war is for everyone to do their part toward a single goal - peace"

The Story of Awkward; R.K Ryals

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I am an extremely awkward person. I have a hard time with social cues and I always seem to make a situation worse. So as you can see this book appealed to me.

Book Synopsis

Title: The Story of Awkward
Author: R.K. Ryals
Genre: Fantasy

Published
'If you are looking for a happy book about beautiful people, this is the wrong story.

If you are looking for a narrative without emotion, without regrets, and without mistakes, this is definitely the wrong story.

This is by no means an uncomplicated tale about uncomplicated people. It is by no means sweet or light.

This story is ugly.

This story is complicated.

This story is emotional.

This story is tragic.

In short, this story is about being awkward.

Peregrine Storke is an artist with an odd sketchbook full of pictures she’s drawn since she was a child. It is a book full of strange sketches and awkward characters, for there is no better way to hide from bullying and life than to create a world of your own. With a stroke of her pencil, she has given life to a spectacled princess, a freckle-nosed king, a candy-loving troll, a two-horned unicorn, and a graceless fairy.
At nineteen, Peregrine leaves her home, her sketchbook, and awkwardness behind. But what happens when something goes wrong in the world of Awkward? Trapped inside of her complex realm with the bully she thought to leave behind, Peregrine discovers there is nothing worse than falling for your own villain.'

Rating

I really really liked this book and I recommend to anyone who has ever felt awkward. Parts of the story were going in a very obvious direction, but I didn't start reading this book for surprise plots or mysteries. Peregrine reminded me of myself in my teen years, upset at everyone, just wanting to immerse herself into her own fantasies and day dreams.

Reading Peregrine's world come to life was amazing. I don't want to give away the play as I would like for people to give it a read. The romantic angle in the book was a bit obvious however it did not develop how most romances do. I kinda wish I had read this book when I was younger as even though I can relate through my previous experiences this would have been great to read when I was going through my prominent awkwardness. The writing was not amazing but it was good. A Definite read I would say. 

About The Author

  R.K. Ryals is the author of emotional and gripping young adult and new adult paranormal romance, contemporary romance, and fantasy. With a strong passion for charity and literacy, she works as a full time writer encouraging people to "share the love of reading one book at a time." An avid animal lover and self-proclaimed coffee-holic, R.K. Ryals was born in Jackson, Mississippi and makes her home in the Southern U.S. with her husband, her three daughters, a rescue dog named Oscar the Grouch, A Shitzsu named Tinkerbell, an OCD cat, and a coffee pot she honestly couldn't live without. Should she ever become the owner of a fire-breathing dragon (tame of course), her life would be complete.