Ramona Wray
Autor de Hex, A Witch and Angel Tale
Sobre El Autor
Nota de desambiguación:
(eng) Ramona Wray is actually two authors. Ramona Wray the author of "Hex, A Witch and Angel Tale"; and Ramona Wray the author of "Shakespeare and Ireland: history, politics, culture"
Obras de Ramona Wray
Etiquetado
Conocimiento común
- Nombre canónico
- Wray, Ramona
- Nombre legal
- Wray, Ramona
- Fecha de nacimiento
- 1979-07-03
- Género
- female
- Nacionalidad
- Romania
- País (para mapa)
- UK
- Lugar de nacimiento
- Tirgu Jiu, Gorj, Romania
- Lugares de residencia
- Plymouth, Devon, UK
- Educación
- Spiru Haret University, Bucharest
- Ocupaciones
- writer
- Biografía breve
- Ramona Wray is not someone who always knew she wanted to be a writer. Even though she would scribble incessantly, she never considered turning her favorite pastime into a career. But at sixteen, while shooting pool with friends, she was quite amazed to hear someone on the local radio reciting one of her poems. It occurred to her then that she could aim higher than the school newspaper for publishing her literary endeavors.A few years later, she left Romania, taking nothing with her but a suitcase chock-full of dreams and her grandparents' stories about vampires, witches, faeries, and so much more. Thus equipped, she traveled the world, always writing, always adding new stories to her collection.After living in places like Vienna, Milan, and Moscow, she is now happily settled in the UK with her husband and son, where she continues to write, primarily young adult fiction.Hex, A Witch and Angel Tale is her debut novel.
- Aviso de desambiguación
- Ramona Wray is actually two authors. Ramona Wray the author of "Hex, A Witch and Angel Tale"; and Ramona Wray the author of "Shakespeare and Ireland: history, politics, culture"
Miembros
Reseñas
This was a pretty OK book. I expected a lot more out of it though. I expected more magic and a little more action. You really don't see a lot of magic until you get towards the end of the book. The romance between the two main characters is OK too. I just felt like the word 'baby' was really overly used. It just bothered me.
This was a pretty OK book. I expected a lot more out of it though. I expected more magic and a little more action. You really don't see a lot of magic until you get towards the end of the book. The romance between the two main characters is OK too. I just felt like the word 'baby' was really overly used. It just bothered me.
* I received this book free of charge for my honest opinion*
First off, I really have to take this time to thank Ramona Wray not only for this great book but how amazing she is to bloggers. I don't know her personally but she gives her all into this book and to the bloggers who review and Interview her. Now Onto the Review.
The cover alone caught my attention-so cute. I didn't know what to expect in the story because of the cover. I thought for sure it would be more YA than I'm use to, of course I was way off. The story line is perfect and the characters really drive the plot line. There were a lot of parts that go back in the past which usually I don't like but it gave me just a hint here and there which was perfect. I loved learning more about Lily Crane the main character and the unique way Ramona Wray brought you into her world.
One of my four sisters name is Lily so I was immediately drawn to this character. Her vulnerability from the pain she feels from a single touch (which by the way awesome paranormal affect) and the power she holds within herself made everything more in tense. Ryder came into the story rather quickly and right away I perceived him to be a jerk. Not sure why I got that stuck in my head but I never did shake my irritation with Ryder. I was also seriously pissed at how easily Lily let him in but I'm sure that was because of my vision of him. Then there was Lucian, I was so drawn to him. I like how confident he acted. Much more calm and collective than Ryder. I was guessing all the way to the end who really was the bad guy?? The Ending blew me away and I loved it!! This book is perfect for teenagers or young adults looking for a story with a little bit of magic! You will not be disappointed.… (más)
First off, I really have to take this time to thank Ramona Wray not only for this great book but how amazing she is to bloggers. I don't know her personally but she gives her all into this book and to the bloggers who review and Interview her. Now Onto the Review.
The cover alone caught my attention-so cute. I didn't know what to expect in the story because of the cover. I thought for sure it would be more YA than I'm use to, of course I was way off. The story line is perfect and the characters really drive the plot line. There were a lot of parts that go back in the past which usually I don't like but it gave me just a hint here and there which was perfect. I loved learning more about Lily Crane the main character and the unique way Ramona Wray brought you into her world.
One of my four sisters name is Lily so I was immediately drawn to this character. Her vulnerability from the pain she feels from a single touch (which by the way awesome paranormal affect) and the power she holds within herself made everything more in tense. Ryder came into the story rather quickly and right away I perceived him to be a jerk. Not sure why I got that stuck in my head but I never did shake my irritation with Ryder. I was also seriously pissed at how easily Lily let him in but I'm sure that was because of my vision of him. Then there was Lucian, I was so drawn to him. I like how confident he acted. Much more calm and collective than Ryder. I was guessing all the way to the end who really was the bad guy?? The Ending blew me away and I loved it!! This book is perfect for teenagers or young adults looking for a story with a little bit of magic! You will not be disappointed.… (más)
Estadísticas
- Obras
- 2
- Miembros
- 56
- Popularidad
- #291,557
- Valoración
- 4.0
- Reseñas
- 9
- ISBNs
- 4
- Favorito
- 1
And look at that cover. Isn't it just the cutest thing? I thought so, too! It's unique enough to catch your eye and still remain professional and aesthetically wonderful. I did find the cover to be a bit misleading, though, truth be told. Upon first glance it seems to exude a certain air of fluff and frill that couldn't be farther from the truth. That pretty much describes this story, too: surprising in the best possible way.
Lily Crane is an great protagonist, full of sarcastic charm and always ready with a scathing one-liner. Her inability to be physically close to people echoes the fears she has of emotional connections, as well, which only makes her more endearing. I very much enjoyed the progression of her character as she learns to trust herself and others. Ryder, the resident mysterious heartthrob of Rosemound High School, is a tall drink of water on a hot afternoon! He is just so vulnerable and romantic that you just can't help but swoon. The chemistry between these two characters leaps off the page. One of the very best parts of this book, however, is that it keeps you guessing. Once you think you've got it all figured out, Ramona shakes things up again with a few plot twists here and there that you won't see coming (at least, I didn't)!
This book is truly a breath of fresh air through the YA shelves, and I wholeheartedly recommend that you rush off to Amazon and snatch up a copy for yourselves. Be sure to drop by Ramona's website and leave her a message, too. She is such a dear and a pleasure to talk to!
CONCLUSION:
An all-around well written adventure filled with intricate mythology, witty one-liners, and romance that sizzles right off the page! Perfect for fans of Meg Cabot and Lauren Kate!… (más)