Karen Glista

I have gone back and forth between a four and five rating for hours now. I'm going with 4.5 on this one. I like the ideas, the writing and the characters. That is almost everything about the book! It's the warning I have to add to the Novel that's giving me an issue. Although, I understand why the incident happens, I wish Glista had found a different way to further the plot.

Warning: Teen Suicide.

LITRPG is a growing genre that I find fascinating. The plot in these stories is, in some way, infused with a role playing video game. In this case, the main characters are sucked into the game during a storm.

I absolutely adore the fact that humans are cured of all illness when they enter the game. What a wonderful thing that would be if it were true. Those paralyzed could walk again - those with a terminal illness given a second chance at life.

Like most stories, there were a few things I would have changed - Bekka's apparent indifference to her situation at times being the main issue. The same can be said for any series I read though. There is always something I would do just a little differently.

I am looking forward to the second book in the series. 4.5/5 stars.

… (lisätietoja)

Better than your average sword, sorcery, and romance tale, Embellished breaks down new barriers into a genre all it's own. How many gaming geeks haven't dreamed of going into the magical worlds they navigate through their computers, how many play to escape real life if only for a little while? But would actually being stuck in that world be all that your imagination has cracked it up to be? And is the price of staying there to stay alive worth it? What do you do when two powerful princes both want to claim you? Exciting, intriguing, and well written.… (lisätietoja)

Donja’s life used to resemble any other normal high schoolers- driving around the town with her best friend, partying, stealing heartbroken glances to her ex. All that changed when her mother remarried and she had to move to her stepfather’s house. Her world turns upside down as her Chippewa blood attracts an ancient evil power, sadistic and brutal in its dealings. Donja comes face to face with a clan of immortals who either fight over her or try to protect her. Thrown into a battle raging on since the dawn of time, how can she keep herself and her family safe?

Chasing the Red Queen by Karen Glista is a gripping read that keeps the readers on the edge of their seats. From a normal teenager’s life, we are introduced to a world of mystical powers and enchantments. The battle between good and evil is relentless, with supernatural forces lurking everywhere. The plot resembles a never-ending game of chess, each move surpassing the last one. You have to stay glued to the pages until the very end.

I would recommend this book to anyone who likes paranormal books, especially fast-paced one. If a few grisly scenes do not bother you much, then this one is perfect for you.… (lisätietoja)

This is a vampire book with a difference, seeking to incorporate American Indian Myth it introduces the seven miigis. The seventh becomes the evil vampire or iridescent as they are called. It is him that Torrin must defeat to protect Donja and her family. Unlike Twilight this is not really a YA novel, there is a lot of teenage angst, but it goes more to the heart of family relationships. Moderately paced there are plenty of twists and turns to make this an interesting read and its attempt at originally sets it apart from the pack.… (lisätietoja)