mythandmagic's reviews
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Warmache is a fast-paced epic fantasy short story. The protagonist was relatable and the story was exciting from the first page to the last. I enjoyed the way the weapon, a war axe called 'Warmache', came into play and its significance in the story. I'll be looking out for more by these authors (Mark Gardner and L. Fergus).

I saw the movie years ago. The story is both cute and quite creepy. I loved the way the author was able to convey different feelings through symbolism and the actions of the protagonist. All in all, a good children's book with darker themes that may give them nightmares :P. And anything by Neil Gaiman has to be good.

I'd probably rate this 4.5 stars, but I'll bump it up to five because I was so disheartened by all the one star reviews. C'mon, people. This was a good book. What I loved about it was that the writing flowed extremely well. I found out about this author through Kindle Scout and this book is one of the few I've actually sat down and finished so far. The author's writing kept me engaged the entire way through, and I loved that it wasn't your typical vampire love story. It was very dark and disturbing at times, which fit well with what the author was trying to get across. What I didn't like were the sexual scenes - would rather not have that in a fantasy book, but I can't complain too much because the writing was very well done. I didn't see it as sexist, either (and I am female); I thought the protagonist and her personality were portrayed well. There was sufficient action in this story for me, despite not following your typical story plot diagram. The author took a chance and it was a fun read.

Fairy Tale: Winter’s Bite is a fast-paced thrill ride through a realistic yet fantastical world. The author has developed an entire hidden civilization of fairies – winged, non-winged, and those who may Modify themselves to human size. Brothers Chris and Joe had no idea they have fairy blood, but suddenly they’re thrust into a world where a terrible Queen is out to destroy them – her beautiful daughter an enemy of the crown who may or may not be the brothers’ downfall. The characters are relatable and dynamic. This book had me enthralled from the first page to the last.

I don’t tend to read books in the teen fiction genre, but I found this book to be quite entertaining. The main character is lovable and endearing. She has a fun sense of humour and often gets sidetracked from her main storyline by random thoughts and memories. There is hardly any dialogue in the story; instead, it reads like a teenage girl’s diary. There were mentions of a ‘dystopian apocalypse’ and ‘Orichalcum’ (a substance that gives its user immense destructive power). Such things would have made this more of a sci-fi story, but perhaps that will continue in the sequel. I plan on reading the rest of the series to see what Mary Botter gets up to next.

I enjoyed this thought-provoking journey into a young woman’s past. The story was quite short, however; while the content was entertaining, there wasn't as much action as I thought there would be. It felt like at the end, the story had only just begun. It was interesting to see how the choices we make affect our lives and those of others. Yet, we cannot avoid destiny – those who are destined to die cannot be saved. I like the way the protagonist’s vulnerability is portrayed. A victim of bipolar disorder, she has her moments, but she also feels for those around her. Upon being given a chance to relive her life up until her date of death, Anaya learned much and helped others along the way. This made the story a heartwarming one as well as an interesting look at what makes us human. (I received a free copy of this book through a contest.)

I saw this book on Kindle Scout and immediately nominated it because of the description and sample chapters. Ensnared details the life of a struggling young woman in a world of robots and tech. Alainn loves the great outdoors and her life is fueled by a love of the ski hill and her career with the rescue patrol. In order to save her father from prison, she commits herself to a life of locked doors and broken promises but is soon led on a pathway that she would never have expected... I loved every minute of it, however, I thought the sex scenes were a bit much - this is the perfect book for a teen or young adult, so the author could have toned it down a little.
The cover has been changed a few times, but as of this review, it has a rose with binary printed over it. I think that one fits the best. Not that I judge books by their covers haha.

This was an interesting twist on Swan Lake. I found the protagonist very dynamic and relatable – a kind witch whose dream was to save her ailing father. I loved the way Elward kept us guessing. Was he an evil equal to the Swan Lake villain, or was there something more to him? This book was part fairy tale, part mystery, and part comedy/romance. I’m glad there will be more to this series. The resolution was satisfying, but there were enough unanswered questions to leave us hungry for more. Very well done.