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jenniferreads2's review
3.0
This was a so-so book. There were a few issues I had with it. For example it bothered me that her dryad characters were more like mermaids/sirens then dryads-the authors should have taken some time to research her magical creatures before writing. Also the lead male characters eyes changed colors to indicate his mood, the problem with this was the colors were never consistent so as a reader I never figured out what color related to what mood. And finally the main female character shifts alot, at times she seems like an adult, other times like a child and at the best moment she actually seems like the teenager the author intended her to be.
The second book to this series is to be released this month, i will read it mainly because I am curious to see how the author could possibly continue this story line.
Overall though this was a quick read, nothing memorable but something light and fluffy. I believe its less then $5 in the kindle store so you get what you pay for.
The second book to this series is to be released this month, i will read it mainly because I am curious to see how the author could possibly continue this story line.
Overall though this was a quick read, nothing memorable but something light and fluffy. I believe its less then $5 in the kindle store so you get what you pay for.
especbooks's review
5.0
Janine Spendlove is a master at building on the kernels of myth and legend we are all vaguely (or not so vaguely) familiar with and making them her own. I finished this book in little over a day and was very glad that I already had the second one queued up.
Two points that I found particularly strong in this novel were the originality in the small details, such as the treatment of the elves' eyes (no...I will not explain. Pick up the book and see what I mean.) and the cultural background.
One of the flaws was the repetition of certain background details or character reaction to them. I felt this was a bit overdone. I would have been happier if the cultural differences were highlighted in a variety of ways instead of continually through just one or two characteristics that are still playing through book two.
From the very beginning I found myself engaged with these characters and I can't wait to see where the series will take us. The War of Seasons is a rich, elegant universe that begs to be explored.
Two points that I found particularly strong in this novel were the originality in the small details, such as the treatment of the elves' eyes (no...I will not explain. Pick up the book and see what I mean.) and the cultural background.
One of the flaws was the repetition of certain background details or character reaction to them. I felt this was a bit overdone. I would have been happier if the cultural differences were highlighted in a variety of ways instead of continually through just one or two characteristics that are still playing through book two.
From the very beginning I found myself engaged with these characters and I can't wait to see where the series will take us. The War of Seasons is a rich, elegant universe that begs to be explored.
cjdawn236's review
4.0
I loved this book. The story is a wonderful blend of adventure, fantasy and even a little romance. It's fun and light-hearted at times, and other times deep and heartfelt. It's a beautiful story about love and loss and learning to to be happy again. After meeting the author and hearing the origins of this book, I knew she had really put herself into writing this novel and it shows. It's a fantastic debut novel and I can't wait to read more about Ailionora.
bwilcox's review
3.0
I liked this book, it was just a regular fantasy book. Nothing special except the girl had natural purple hair. You could tell it was her fist book she has written. The romance was to much for me, and it felt like i was reading a cheese novel...
murray1134's review
4.0
A fun story for all ages following in the classic tradition of books like Wizard of Oz and Alice in Wonderland. Great characters and a fun sense of adventure.
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