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The Flame in the Mist by Kit Grindstaff
Set in an imagined past, this dark fantasy-adventure is for fans of Philip Pullman’s The Golden Compass. Features Jemma, a fiery-headed heroine held captive in Agromond Castle, yet destined to save mist-shrouded Anglavia.
Fiery-headed Jemma Agromond is not who she thinks she is, and when the secrets and lies behind her life at mist-shrouded Agromond Castle begin to unravel, she finds herself in a chilling race for her life. Ghosts and misfits, a stone and crystals, a mysterious book, an ancient prophecy—all these reveal the truth about Jemma’s past and a destiny far greater and more dangerous than she could have imagined in her wildest fantasies. With her telepathic golden rats, Noodle and Pie, and her trusted friend, Digby, Jemma navigates increasingly dark forces, as helpers both seen and unseen, gather. But in the end, it is her own powers that she must bring to light, for only she has the key to defeating the evil ones and fulfilling the prophecy that will bring back the sun and restore peace in Anglavia.–Description from Goodreads
Hardcover, 464 pages
Expected publication: April 9th 2013 by Delacorte Press
ISBN
0385742908 (ISBN13: 9780385742900)
edition language
English
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My thoughts:
Okay–someone has to be telling untruths here…there is no way that this is a debut novel. This is too good to be a first book!”The Flame in the Mist” by author Kit Grindstaff is an incredible fantasy with all the elements you want in a fantasy read. Jemma is the perfect heroine to lead the way in this absorbing and well-written tale. She is strong and funny, smart and sassy–the epitome of what the young fantasy heroine should be.
I fell in love with her two rats, Noodle and Pie. Telepathic rats? Awesome. Fantasy needed that kind of creativity to redeem it.
This novel has a bit of a dark theme, but it is handled so well that it would be perfectly appropriate for the younger end of the YA market as well as the older. I’m 31 and I smiled all the way through it! One of the things that I found engaging about this book, is that the evil is relentless. The presence of the dark forces at work in this novel are always there, lingering just below the surface. This built up suspense and made for a wonderful pace to this story.
Along with a lot of creative and original descriptions, excellent character names and some fantasy appropriate humor, the dialogue in this novel is superior to that of many other authors in this genre. I love fantasy because it takes you away from reality and transports you to somewhere else. This book does just that. It enabled me to leave my worries behind and just have a really good time.
Honestly, this is the kind of fantasy that made me want to read fantasy in the first place. Loved it and can’t wait to see what is next!
This review is based on a digital ARC from the publisher.
The Mapmaker’s War released today!
Ronlyn Domingue’s “The Mapmaker’s War”
was released today. You can find it by going
to:
and you can find more places to purchase it by going to Goodreads
You can also go say hello to Ronlyn and find out more about her works by visiting her author site , located at
http://www.ronlyndomingue.com/
If you love allegorical fantasy this book is one you won’t want to miss. It is entirely original and like nothing else you have read.
The Water Witch by Juliet Dark
Perfect for fans of Deborah Harkness and Elizabeth Kostova, The Water Watch is a breathtakingly sexy and atmospheric new novel of ancient folklore, passionate love, and thrilling magic.
After casting out a dark spirit, Callie McFay, a professor of gothic literature, has at last restored a semblance of calm to her rambling Victorian house. But in the nearby thicket of the Honeysuckle Forest, and in the currents of the rushing Undine River, more trouble is stirring. . . .
The enchanted town of Fairwick’s dazzling mix of mythical creatures has come under siege from the Grove: a sinister group of witches determined to banish the fey back to their ancestral land. With factions turning on one another, all are cruelly forced to take sides. Callie’s grandmother, a prominent Grove member, demands her granddaughter’s compliance, but half-witch/half-fey Callie can hardly betray her friends and colleagues at the college.
To stave off disaster, Callie enlists Duncan Laird, an alluring seductive academic who cultivates her vast magical potential, but to what end? Deeply conflicted, Callie struggles to save her beloved Fairwick, dangerously pushing her extraordinary powers to the limit—risking all, even the needs of her own passionate heart–Description from Goodreads
Paperback, 352 pages
Expected publication: February 12th 2013 by Ballantine Books (first published September 13th 2012)
ISBN
0345524241 (ISBN13: 9780345524249)
edition language
English
original title
The Water Witch
series
My review of “The Water Witch”
The Water Witch has a very Gothic appeal and the author has done a marvelous job sculpting an intriguing story around that dark theme. I loved almost everything about this book.
The supporting characters offer a nice contrast to the main character. The friendships described in this book are the kind we all hope for, where a person can be exactly who they are and always have someone to catch them if they fall. This was what made me feel closest to this story.
The plot was enchanting and I thought the story was executed wonderfully. The humor found throughout this book is the kind that makes you burst out laughing when you least expect it. This book was so easy to read and was the perfect way to keep me entertained for an entire evening.
I loved the dialogue and felt like I was right there, having a conversation with the characters. This is not a book that you feel like you are stuck on the outside of. The way it is written pulls you right into the middle. If you haven’t read the first book in this series, you can still read this one, although you may not understand all of the references.
The only thing I didn’t love about this book, was the main character’s indecision over her men. Honestly, was there a guy that she wasn’t attracted to? I felt that kind of took away from the potential romance of the story.
Otherwise, I thought this was wonderful and I would recommend it to any woman who loves romance and magic. I am anxiously awaiting the next installment.
This review is based on a digital ARC from the publisher.
