Linna Drehmel

I won a copy of this story from the author and will give an honest review.
I really liked this story. Ninna is on a mission to help save her father from being executed on the Eve of the Hallowed Ball. He’s been accused of draining Bruce an Elf and she needs to prove that he is still alive. But in order to do that, she’s going to have to dig into earth and channel the magic it holds to receive the help she needs. But will she be able to get that help in time to save her father? What will she have to do to get the right person in to help her solve the case?… (más)

Ever since she was born, DraDonna has been different. She is an enigma, born with copper-colored hair that set her apart from the rest. While her parents and the previous Ambassador considered her unique, DraDonna always thought otherwise. Subjected to ridicule while growing up, she was always determined to show everyone that she was just like them. Sadly, people refused to be believe in her completely.

Despite the disappointments of her childhood, she did her best to fit in. A world built on perfection, she's never had to question her existence. The HEART has provided for all her children and DraDonna's loyalty to her beloved God has never wavered. Until now, that is.

A unique discovery catapults her and husband to discover the secrets surrounding their beloved world. While the thought of doing so is frightening, they're determined to get to the bottom of things. To do that, they must open up their minds to the possibilities of there being something else out there aside from their own world. Armed with the resources left to them by the previous Ambassador, the pair's discoveries are unlike anything they've ever known. Someone has been keeping secrets from the entire community, secrets that could prove to be their undoing.

This was a very intriguing read. The book's pace is consistent and hooks the reader in from the moment they start reading. I found it hard to put the book down once I started reading. I did note several instances where the tense of the book wavered between past and present. Not sure if that was intentional, but it did confuse me, at times, with the sudden switches in tenses. Overall, it's a good read.… (más)

I had been chewing my nails waiting to get this book and once I got my wish, I was in heaven. I’ve heard numerous wonderful things about Ms. Drehmel’s writing style and now I get to join in as one of her new reader braggers.
DraDonna is not well liked by many. They look at her as a distraction that can’t get the job done and as a curse. She is mocked, joked and treated like she is nothing from those around her. She’s a carpenter and a very good one at that. She refuses to use her energy to accomplish the work at hand and is treated poorly because of that as well. She’s having dreams that she isn’t suppose to have as Tatiana visits her in her dreams and explains she has to be a scientist, one which isn’t allowed at the HEART. Her mission now would be of secrecy to send lost souls to where they belong and allow the people of the HEART to bare children. Will she be discovered before it’s too late? Will her husband, DraDevon stay by her side to help her? Only time will tell. This story has a lot of suspense and surprises to it. I really did enjoy this book by Ms. Drehmel. I think her story is a wonderful idea for many to read.… (más)

What I Loved:

I really loved the pace of this story. It was easy to get into, and the story was fascinating. In some ways it was super-short, in other ways it was complex and long.
What I Didn't Like:

I understand it's how this world works and all, but the pre-name thing really did get tiresome after a while. Especially when sometimes they would use the proper name, and other times their "birth name" in which the pre-name was dropped. Also, could use another round of edits.
My Overall Rating:

(3 of 5 Stars): Interesting read

I was really excited to read H.E.A.R.T. Saga: The Children. I think it was the lure of the "perfect world" and how I love utopian/dystopian books. I don't know if I'd classify this book as either, though... more on the fantasy/sci-fi/futuristic line I think. Anyways, the book wasn't bad at all- though it could use another run-through of edits as it kept switching back and forth from the present tense to the past tense in a way that I don't think was intended at all. Other than that, it was a good book. Original, and engaging, I think the main problem is that I was just way too excited to read it and it just doesn't hold up to what I was expecting in my mind. It happens.

I'd recommend this book if you like science fiction and futuristic books.

Disclaimer:
This book was provided for me at no charge, nor was I given compensation
of any kind for this review. This review only reflects my personal opinion.(… (más)