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"The Forgotten Ones"
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By: Laura Howard
Series: The Danaan Trilogy, Book One
Series: The Danaan Trilogy, Book One
Blurb:
Allison O'Malley just graduated from college. Her life's plan is to get a job and take care of her schizophrenic mother. She doesn't have room for friends or even Ethan, who clearly wants more.
When Allison's long-lost father shows up, he claims he can bring her mother back from the dark place her mind has sent her. He reveals legends of a race of people long forgotten, the Tuatha de Danaan, along with the truth about why he abandoned her mother.
Release date: May 15 2013
My Review:
4 out of 5 STARS
My Review:
I received this book from the author, in exchange for an honest review.
Sometimes I forget how much I enjoy Paranormal novels. This Young Adult story based on Fae reminded me. I have been focusing mostly on NA Contemporary Romance lately, and it was nice to mix it up a bit with “The Forgotten Ones.” I have been looking forward to reading this book by Laura Howard for a while now, so I am excited I finally did. I will definitely be following the trilogy to this 4 STAR novel!
Allison, the main character, lives in her regular world, with her pretty ordinary problems. She has a mother suffering from schizophrenia, boy problems with the town player, and a cousin with completely different interests and friends than her. On top of these basic issues, she is completely oblivious to the magical world surrounding her life...until one day a knock on the door changes everything. Join Allison on her adventure into a magical world to save the people she cares about, and try and stop the evil responsible for the danger encompassing her and her loved ones.
As I said, I enjoyed this book. I will say that I wish I saw more of Allison and Ethan, but knowing that this is a trilogy, I am sure I will be seeing more of where their relationship goes. I was routing for Ethan the entire story, something about him just made me want Allison to be with him. Even though he was a lady’s man and was portrayed to be a player...it was just obvious that he would much rather have Allison than all those other girls. Every time he asked Allison out, although sometimes he tried to turn it into a joke, I just wanted her to say yes! Unfortunately, Allison lives a complicated life trying to care for her sick mother and she doesn’t exactly have the time to date.
I loved Laura Howard’s use of imagery throughout the novel. She took the perfect amount of time in describing the magical world of Tir na n ‘Og. I could immediately see exactly what she wanted me to see, and I felt like I was there. Ms. Howard described everything with the perfect words at the perfect times. It was quite impressive!
I am curious as to where this trilogy will take us with the Danaan. With the cliffhanger at the end, I’m definitely anticipating the next book to see what happens. I would recommend this 4 STAR book to fans of Young Adult books and the Paranormal/Urban Fantasy genre...specifically for those who enjoy Fae. If you are looking for your next read, give Laura Howard a chance! You better at least get her on your to-be-read list!
Happy Reading!
About the Author:
Laura Howard lives in New Hampshire with her husband and four children. Her obsession with books began at the age of 6 when she got her first library card. Nancy Drew, Sweet Valley High and other girly novels were routinely devoured in single sittings. Books took a backseat to diapers when she had her first child. It wasn’t until the release of a little novel called Twilight, 8 years later, that she rediscovered her love of fiction. Soon after, her own characters began to make themselves known. The Forgotten Ones is her first published novel.
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*Thanks for stopping by! Be sure to enter the giveaway! I hope you enjoyed my review. I try to make sure I don't put any spoilers in, I don't like telling anything other than what's in the synopsis. When I express my opinion, I try to be very careful I don't give anything away about the book that I shouldn't. I love the cover, too. It's very pretty! What do you think of it? Does the synopsis sound good to you? Think you'll be reading it soon? Buying it? Let me know! Leave your feedback in the comments! Happy Reading & Writing!*
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*Thanks for stopping by! Be sure to enter the giveaway! I hope you enjoyed my review. I try to make sure I don't put any spoilers in, I don't like telling anything other than what's in the synopsis. When I express my opinion, I try to be very careful I don't give anything away about the book that I shouldn't. I love the cover, too. It's very pretty! What do you think of it? Does the synopsis sound good to you? Think you'll be reading it soon? Buying it? Let me know! Leave your feedback in the comments! Happy Reading & Writing!*
xxooB
I am a new fan. Thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAwesome! && your welcome! =)
Deletegreat review. glad you liked it.
ReplyDeleteThank you! And yes, I did like it a lot. I can't wait for the next book in the series =)
Deletethe review made me want to read this book :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome! I love hearing that =) If you like Fae and YA then definitely give it a try. It's a trilogy so whatever is left unanswered in this book, will be sure to be told within the next two! Can't wait to read the next one!
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