Emma St. John

Solid 4 stars, that are overflowing.

Jessie is just a normal girl; a cheerleader and on honor roll. Until you meet her parents, mom is on the crazy side with her finger pattern weavings and some of her talk, her dad is mean and always mad at her mom for being crazy. But on her way to her ballroom dance competition, Jessica will learn something new mentioned by her parents; talking about being a potential herald, then something that will change Jessie's life will happen. But she has no idea how so.

Oh oh oh! I loved!! this short novella. This is the story of Jessie becoming the Herald. But so much mystery behind her parents and why. Oh, I got to meet her parents, which answered some questions and raised so many more! There is a wonderful build-up around Jessie's mom, making her seem crazy, but then so much more in the end. There is the question of other family ties, which there are none.

I am always cautious with angel reads, but this feels different. Not run by religion, but by a character in a common world like us. A young girl trying to grow up normal, when things around her are difficult. The author has drawn me in with the words and things going on. There is enough given that makes you curious about the characters and what is going on in the world, enough to keep you turning the pages and wanting more.

I CAN NOT wait to make this journey with Jessie to learn her way and through the missions she will have. These novellas are well done, Emma St. John has pulled me into her world of Herald and angel messengers. I look forward to being lead through this wonderful series of a Herald in the making, and he missions.… (más)

3.5 starts and a wonderful start to a new YA Novella series.

'Zombie Meddigo' is what Jessie is called by some classmates now; ones who thought her popular last year, but now she's a loner after the accident. What they don't know is; she is the Herald, to help to prepare the people for the end of the world. Angels come asking her to help, as they now can't meddle in humans lives like they once did, and she tries to ignore them. This angel needs her help with a young boy, and according to the angels riddled talk this boy is leaning toward the darkness, needing pulled back to play out his part in the future. Jessie wonders how a broken girl like her can help anyone back from the darkness.

This was a quick novella. And an enjoyable read as well. We learn about Jessie Meddigo, what happened to her family, and her. I'm still curious about a few little tidbits, and hoping they come out in the future of the Chronicles to come. I want to know more about what happened to Jessie to become a Herald, and the angels too. There are mention of not blaming her mother, which makes me curious about who or what her mother was.

This novella starts us off. We are introduced to a strong girl, willing and able to be alone. She seems to be adjusting to the changes that happened to her rather well and has given up the popular things to be more who she is. And even though she doesn't want to do the 'Heralding thing' she is learning as she goes. I like how she mentions of speculation of a darkling trying to use her, pretending to be an angel. Then the angel tells his name to verify, it's subtle but I like the way she verifies.

Very very nice start to a YA novella series. I like the hints dropped to potentially expand on in the future. I do look forward to reading more of Jessie as she learns the ropes with being a Herald. There are more Chronicles of the Last Herald to come!… (más)