FROM THE DESK OF
DONA PENZA TATTLE, ESQ.
AND
ASSOCIATE WRYE
BALDERDASH
Greetings,
“Awwwtumn is the cutest
season, y’know.” Tattle appears with a
necklace of fall leaves.
“Huh?”
“The vibrant colors, the cool
breezes, the holidays a-coming…”
“Annnd, a new Love of
Literature Leap reviews!”
“Let’s go!”
The duet land in IMAGINE by Jenna Greene, a
Young Adult Fantasy, read and share.
Tattle
oohs and ahhs as she finishes the story. “The moment Becky Thatcher opted to
read under her covers after being ordered to sleep, I was hooked. The character
was relatable to those of us who have done the exact same thing. From there, I was also instantly drawn into
the story. Action! Adventure! Magic! It was as if Jenna Greene snapped a whip
and the plot obeyed to immediately stuff the ravenous reader. Meanwhile, Kat
Bowers finds herself in another realm, confused and awed.”
“Then
ta-da.” Wrye does a two step for emphasis. “Once Becky finds herself in the
same realm, the two girls meet. Kat easily accepts the role of protector over
the younger Becky. Soon after, they encounter Enalie, the magical entity, known
as one of the Naturals. She was
responsible for their predicament. They not only discover they are on Oren, not
Earth, they also are awed to realize that magic truly is real. The two of them,
along with two others, had been chosen to save Oren.”
“With
the Naturals magical age coming to an end, Becky and Kat become part of the new
revolution of magic, and are called…” Tattle pauses, eyes wide before blurting,
“The Elementals! Kat is water while Leda is air, and Jamee is earth. Becky is The
Unifier. To save Oren, they must complete various tasks, but first Kat and
Becky must find Jamee and Leda, which Becky thinks is an impossible pursuit
once Kat is hurt.”
“Soon
they find help from Ino, a soldier and good leader for the quest as well as
Eston, nephew to the King. Still, their task is not easy. They must battle
nightly beasts, and persuade the new holders of magic to assist them in
retrieving the Orb of Olec. Will they? Or will darkness finally consume Oren?”
Wrye’s tone becomes deep and threatening.
“Jenna’s
work, though laced with enough darkness to pinch out the last star, still
sparkles with fantasy and the yearning to be part of the mystical realm.” Tattle
smiles whimsically as she remembers the perfectly alluring prose. “I found myself wanting to trail along on
their quest and be a part of the entourage that will save Oren. The story is
polished and well-put together, and will totally appeal to not just YA but
those of us who are quite a few decades older.”
“I’ve
re-discovered my yearning for the fantasy of my youth within Becky. She is such
an identifiable character and totally believable. Meanwhile, there are layers
to Kat that are unexpected, making her extremely likable and establishing a
heroine you constantly cheer onward. I like Jenna’s quick pacing, the way she
never lets up and never allows her characters give up. Also, the darkness is
chillingly sinister and stunningly evil. This is a darkly delightful book that
you cannot put down. Kudos to Jenna Greene in providing the reading with such a
wonderful adventure.”
Tattle
and Wrye loop arms as they jump into another review, UNBALANCED by Courtney Shepard, a paranormal romance.
Tattle
clears her throat and begins, “Long, long ago four young girls were abducted by
the Master, and henceforth generations of four sisters are pulled back to the
current Master of The Order. The
sisters’ powers grow with every generation; thereby The Order’s need for that power
intensifies. They cannot exist without
it, and they have a decisive and heinous end plan.”
“This
latest generation of sisters had been separated at birth yet they are all still
hunted.” Narrowing his eyes, Wrye offers a sinister snarl. “And they feel it, believe there is something
more to their existence and soon those reasons unfold even as the threat of
death dodges them. This is a tale of
four powerful women who have the ability to command the element of nature. Asha, the main heroine of this story, is fire
and is as independent and tough as they come as well as quite explosive when
her temper is ignited.” Uses both hands to imitate the universal symbol of
something exploding.
“Her
love interest, Clay,” Tattle sighs the name, “… has his own mysterious depths
and from the first you feel he might pose a threat. Still, he has been drawn to
her, believes her to be the powerful woman who has haunted his dreams, La Guerrero Reina, the Warrior Queen. He
pledges himself to her, but there is something more to this hot-to-the-bone
hero, and their romance has the curve twisting velocity of a roller coaster
ride as their passion increases and their love strengthens despite an
unwavering sense, woven into the underside of the story that smacks of
betrayal.”
“The
backdrop of the story also shows the persistent struggle of women through the
ages in life and in religion. The prevalent magic underpinning the story, along
with the slow unveiling of the truth behind The Order, and the reason for the
sisters’ power is fully compelling. Good
and evil has its place as well, but neither is pure which makes it all more
human and realistic.”
Tattle
adds, “The characters are all well-drawn with the sisters being very tough,
no-nonsense and determined. The men they are drawn to, with a future promise of
possibilities, also exhibit that fighting spirit, and they too share a
mysterious aura that keeps the reader wondering at the truth. The sexuality of
the book has steam and heat enough to pull you into the romance, yet is delightfully
devoid of any crudeness or obscenity, making the various elements of mystery,
romance, fantasy, magic and danger all balanced.”
“Courtney
Shepard wove a tale that stays with you days past reading it.” Wrye gives his
serious and penetrating look. “The plot was swiftly paced, cleverly written while the
dialogue was brisk, addictive and true to life. If there is any
complaint it is that it ended too soon.
I want to read more of this universe, uncover the finer depths of The
Order, the deeper mystery behind the sisters. These feelings, I believe the
author, skillfully and deliberately provoked with the purpose of sequels, one
for each of the sisters, Ivy, Mere and Avia, of which I am looking forward to
reading. UNBALANCED is a book with a hook! If you enjoy the paranormal with
strong female leads, this is certainly the story for you.”
Hope
you all enjoyed our reviews! Until next month, keep reading.
Dona
Penza Rutabaga Tattle, Esq. and Associate Wrye Balderdash
of
Blather City, Wannachat
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