Beth Trissel

So this was a tad different to what I normally read and took me back to the days I devoured this type of fiction by the bucketload.
So this is a time travel romance set in the time of the American civil war: so Union and Confederacy.
This was richly steeped in history throughout which I found incredibly interesting.
The language used here had an almost old-world feel to it and it was also quite flowery in deliverance with a very visually descriptive prose.
This jumps straight into the story and though it took me a couple chapters to feel invested when I did it was great and I felt I had been transported back into the past myself.
So "Secret Lady" was very instalove which surprisingly didn't actually bother me as much as it usually does: maybe because it seemed to fit with the story and was really quite believable: it just felt authentic.
The Hero here Jack was definitely a gentleman and he was also surprisingly open-minded to Evie's current situation and dire tidings of what is her past and Jack's future.
He took her seriously and despite his own doubts, he could still sense her inert honesty.
Evie well she was a relatively easy going girl who I found likeable.
Once I got past my initial issue with the writing style and fell into the flow of things this really was overall an enjoyable experience.
This at heart was a sweet, clean romance infused with history so if that is your bag this one will really work for you.
"Secret Lady" made such a pleasant change to some of the darker reads I lean more towards now.
I voluntary reviewed a copy of Secret Lady (Ladies in Time, #3).
All opinions expressed are entirely my own.



Reviewed By Beckie Bookworm
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So this was a tad different to what I normally read and took me back to the days I devoured this type of fiction by the bucketload.
So this is a time travel romance set in the time of the American civil war: so Union and Confederacy.
This was richly steeped in history throughout which I found incredibly interesting.
The language used here had an almost old-world feel to it and it was also quite flowery in deliverance with a very visually descriptive prose.
This jumps straight into the story and though it took me a couple chapters to feel invested when I did it was great and I felt I had been transported back into the past myself.
So "Secret Lady" was very instalove which surprisingly didn't actually bother me as much as it usually does: maybe because it seemed to fit with the story and was really quite believable: it just felt authentic.
The Hero here Jack was definitely a gentleman and he was also surprisingly open-minded to Evie's current situation and dire tidings of what is her past and Jack's future.
He took her seriously and despite his own doubts, he could still sense her inert honesty.
Evie well she was a relatively easy going girl who I found likeable.
Once I got past my initial issue with the writing style and fell into the flow of things this really was overall an enjoyable experience.
This at heart was a sweet, clean romance infused with history so if that is your bag this one will really work for you.
"Secret Lady" made such a pleasant change to some of the darker reads I lean more towards now.
I voluntary reviewed a copy of Secret Lady (Ladies in Time, #3).
All opinions expressed are entirely my own.



Reviewed By Beckie Bookworm
https://www.facebook.com/beckiebookworm/
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*The author provided me with a copy of the book in exchange for a candid review which follows*

Sixteen-year-old Morgan Daniel and her younger brother Jimmy are forced into hiding as members in a witness protection program while concealing themselves from a gang called the Panteras. Witnesses to a gang-style murder Morgan and Jimmy attempt to live under the radar with the help of their aunt.

When the Panteras hunt them down once again, Morgan and Jimmy flee with Morgan driving her decrepit vehicle into the mountains of Virginia. Following the detailed instructions their aunt has given them in the event they are forced to run once again, their escape route leads them into unknown territory.

Desperate to survive and protect Jimmy, Morgan feels an overpowering urge to pull off the road at a specific gap in the forest even though the Panteras are in hot pursuit. Morgan crashes her ancient vehicle as the Panteras give chase with assault rifles at the ready. With no time to lose, the kids run from their burning vehicle and hide in the woods.

Suddenly a black wolf emerges from the trees. Soon, another wolf appears. Morgan and Jimmy hear the sounds of fighting deep in the woods. Finally, all is silent.

When a young Native American man named Jackson appears, Morgan and Jimmy are plunged into solving the mystery surrounding an ancient prophecy that Morgan finds she is bound to. Her destiny is clear. On her seventeenth birthday, Morgan is forced to come to grips with her ancient blood curse as a she-werewolf!

Recommendation:

If you love fantasy and paranormal activity this book has it all. Mysterious ghostly beings, shape-shifters, witchcraft, ancient Native American creatures, including aliens from other planets all coalesce around a story steeped in age-old American history and primeval folklore. I was in fantasy reading heaven!

I am a huge fan of stories about werewolves and this was by far one of the best written and most interesting young adult tales I have read. The writing was sharp and clear with descriptions that you could see and feel.

Be prepared to slip into another world as you are introduced to the Warrior Clan of the Wapicoli, a group of Native American shape-shifters who live under the control of an old warrior and mystical being called Okema. It is then that Morgan learns the Wapicoli have a special connection to wolves. I especially loved the blending of Native American lore and mythology which was liberally sprinkled throughout the novel giving the story a distinct link to the past.

I enjoyed all of the characters and could envision Morgan grappling with the reality of her blood heritage. The little brother Jimmy is a fascinating study of a young boy. Jimmy is in many ways gifted in all the things that Morgan is not. At times, I wondered if he was taking care of his sister instead of the other way around. Morgan is the typical teenage girl who is forced to accept her destiny. I loved the banter between the siblings.

All in all, this was a page-turner I did not want to end. Beth Trissel weaves her love of history, paranormal activity, and YA fantasy into a storyline that will haunt your thoughts every full moon. From what I could tell, I found a bit of the author between these pages as she shares her knowledge of gardening and her love for animals which she skillfully wove between the pages of this book.

For Beth Trissel, The Hunter’s Moon is the first in her series of YA paranormal suspense thrillers under the subtitle of the “Secret Warrior Series.” The next in the series is called, “Curse of the Moon,” which has a publication date of May 4, 2016. The book is available for pre-order now. It’s not quick enough for me!

Sorry, I have to run! These pre-order copies run out fast! There’s no time to lose!

My Rating:

Character Believability: 5
Flow and Pace: 5
Reader Engagement: 5
Reader Enrichment: 4.5
Reader Enjoyment: 5
Overall Rate: 4.5 out of 5 stars… (más)

*I was given a copy of this book by the author as a gift in exchange for an honest review, which follows.*

The second installment of the Secret Warrior Series finds Morgan learning to deal with her newfound werewolf abilities and the realization that what has happened to her is larger than life. Her responsibilities are enormous, and she must become the leader of the pack along with Jackson, her soul mate.

I must note that it is best to read Book One, The Hunter's Moon, first because the author delves right into the action and you will not want to miss any of this exciting tale.

As Morgan's body gets used to the change, she is overcome by a series disease called "wandering wolf." If the wolf side of her takes over entirely without the human aspect of her personality remaining, Morgan will have succumbed to the disease and would no longer be of any use to the wolf pack or the Wapicoli tribe.

However, the cure comes with a hefty price. Morgan must find Lilith, the lizard witch to get the elixir that will cure her. While there, Morgan's younger brother Jimmy, runs afoul of Lilith. She casts a spell on him that now also needs a cure, or by the next full moon, he will walk off a cliff to his death. To break the lizard witch's spell, Morgan is blackmailed into getting what Lilith desires most.

This book also develops the characters in greater depth, and the reader is drawn into Morgan and Jackson's burgeoning love for each other. Also, the tribe bonds with a common goal of saving Jimmy from his curse. At the same time, many alliances, good and bad, are made in preparation for the coming war between the Panteras and the wolf pack.

If you enjoy your fantasy laced with a bit of the paranormal, you will love this book and the entire series. Mysterious ghostly beings, shapeshifters, witchcraft, ancient Native American creatures, and even aliens from other planets all coalesce around a story steeped in age-old American history and ancient folklore. I was in fantasy reading heaven!

I am a huge fan of tales of the supernatural, and this was by far one of the best written and most entertaining young adult tales I have read. I am loving this series! The writing was sharp and clear with descriptions that you could see and feel. What more could you ask for?

MY RATING:

Character Believability: 5
Flow and Pace: 5
Reader Engagement: 5
Reader Enrichment: 5
Reader Enjoyment: 5
Overall Rate: 5 out of 5 stars… (más)