Title: Revived
Author: Cat Patrick
Rating: 3 and a half stars
Pages 352
Have you ever felt not in control of your life? Daisy West is a fifteen year old who is a part of a program to test a drug called Revive - a drug that brings people back from the dead. Daisy has been revived five times and with each revival comes a new town, a new name... a new life. But, things have changed since she met Audrey and her brother, Matt. Controlled by the creator of the program, Daisy strives to live life the way she wants.
This is a very addictive, heartfelt and well written novel. I enjoyed the twists that were presented throughout, playful references to religion and the relationship between each character. Cat Patrick shows how precious life is, to cherish the world you live in. Although I didn't find the story as emotional as it could've been, I still shed a few tears at which point my mum found me (always happens). So it's safe to say anyone who loves a good young adult fiction will want to put this one on their lists to read.
Wednesday 29 October 2014
Tuesday 7 October 2014
Tallow
Title: Tallow
Author: Karen Brooks
Rating: 3 stars
Pages: 411
Tallow is this first book in the trilogy, The Curse of the Bond Riders. An intriguing historical fantasy set in Venice during the renaissance. The story follows the life of Tallow, rescued by a humble candlemaker as an infant, in time becoming his apprentice. When Tallow turns fifteen, unique talents begin to reveal themselves. But, enemies lurk in the shadows waiting to manipulate this ancient magic for their own purposes.
It took me a while to understand the concept of this book and some of the Italian words referenced throughout. Once I got the hang of these, I began to appreciate the complex relationships and plots. In particular, I found the idea of Tallow's gift very metaphorical and the relationship between Donte, the chandler's apprentice, and Tallow fitting. I enjoyed all of the relationships created between each character and twists and turns presented right to the end of the novel. Overall, I would recommend this to anyone in their late teens who is interested in paranormal fantasy.
Author: Karen Brooks
Rating: 3 stars
Pages: 411
Tallow is this first book in the trilogy, The Curse of the Bond Riders. An intriguing historical fantasy set in Venice during the renaissance. The story follows the life of Tallow, rescued by a humble candlemaker as an infant, in time becoming his apprentice. When Tallow turns fifteen, unique talents begin to reveal themselves. But, enemies lurk in the shadows waiting to manipulate this ancient magic for their own purposes.
It took me a while to understand the concept of this book and some of the Italian words referenced throughout. Once I got the hang of these, I began to appreciate the complex relationships and plots. In particular, I found the idea of Tallow's gift very metaphorical and the relationship between Donte, the chandler's apprentice, and Tallow fitting. I enjoyed all of the relationships created between each character and twists and turns presented right to the end of the novel. Overall, I would recommend this to anyone in their late teens who is interested in paranormal fantasy.
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