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Tikmia

by F.H. Faizal (Goodreads Author)

3.67 of 5 stars 3.67 · rating details · 9 ratings · 8 reviews

Seventeen year old Alia’s life on the seemingly-perfect island is shrouded by lies. Everything she’s loved has been taken away from her – even her memory.

Who killed her parents? Who’s taking the orphans she’s spent the past two years with?
Why does the man she despise resemble her so much? Who is he?
Her only source of happiness is her two sisters – she will do anything to k...more

Kindle Edition, 333 pages

Published May 10th 2011 by F. H. Faizal

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May 22, 2011 Lulu (The Bookworm is Here!) rated it 4 of 5 stars

Expect the unexpected. Don`t assume. Once you think you know what might happen or how things might turn out, most likely you`ll be wrong. Or at least I was, for well the whole book. It kept me on my toes, it was awesome!

Alia was the main character, and I liked her right from the start. She didn`t whine or complain, she took the logical route and conquered her problems. I loved how she loved her sisters. It touched my heart so much because she cared for them both immensily. Ella and Joanna were...more

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Jun 05, 2011 Katie rated it 4 of 5 stars

Tikmia, the first book in a planned trilogy, does exactly what you would expect. It sets the stage for the remaining two books. Luckily that was the only thing that was expected. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed Tikmia and I am very much looking forward to the next book.

Alia's life is almost nothing. If she didn't have her sisters, Joanna and Ella, she would have no reason to live. Ever since the deaths of her parents and brother life has been bleak. Each day on the island is jus...more

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May 20, 2011 Karen rated it 4 of 5 stars

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The first thing I noticed about this book was the pretty cover. I love the use of the bright colours and now that I’ve read the book I understand that those colours actually mean something to the story. I think it looks a bit like an eye with the girl (Alia) as the pupil. Do you see that?

The story follows Alia as she tries to discover the truth about the island where she, her sisters and a few hundred other orphans live. Only they’re not the only ones who live there. The island is also inhabited...more

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Jun 03, 2011 Berenice rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Tikmia is the first book in a trilogy by our fellow blogger and author F.H. Faizal. Tikmia is definitely different. And I mean different in a fascinating way. Expect the unexpected definitely applies here. It usually takes me several days to finish a book but I read this one in less than two days. Tikmia kept me on the edge of my seat and I had to literally force myself to stop reading because I had to go to sleep. The plot is jam-packed with action, twists and turns. It repeatedly had me guessi...more Tikmia is the first book in a trilogy by our fellow blogger and author F.H. Faizal. Tikmia is definitely different. And I mean different in a fascinating way. Expect the unexpected definitely applies here. It usually takes me several days to finish a book but I read this one in less than two days. Tikmia kept me on the edge of my seat and I had to literally force myself to stop reading because I had to go to sleep. The plot is jam-packed with action, twists and turns. It repeatedly had me guessing who the bad guy was. Just when I thought I had it all figured out I found myself staring at the page with my mouth hanging open at how wrong I had been.

Tikmia follows Alia, a seventeen year old girl, who is struggling to understand what is going on around her. She has lost her parents and her brother. She doesn’t know who killed them and she doesn’t know why. Alia was left with the huge responsibility of taking care of her little sisters; Joanna and Ella. I loved Alia from the very beginning. She was one of those fierce butt-kicking heroines we all seek to be. Alia never gave up. She saw the best in every situation and she continued head on no matter what. But I have to say that what I really, really admired the most about Alia was how much she loved her little sisters and how determined she was to protect them. To keep them safe. It broke my heart when Alia was forced to choose between Joanna and Ella.

Alia and her little sisters, along with other orphans found themselves living in what we all thought was an island. She’s lived there for the last two years. The island is run by Dr. Christopher Meld. Dr. Meld comes across as a mean and powerful man. Can I just say that at the beginning I disliked Dr. Meld very much? Yes, I did. But I wasn’t the only one. Alia disliked him with a passion. She didn’t know why just that she did, even when her little sister, Joanna, happened to like him very much. What Alia doesn’t know is that they are not the only ones living on the island. Other human like creatures called Tikmin see the island as their home too. I loved the concept of the Tikmin. I could easily picture them in my mind and I would love to learn more about them. Some Tikmin were evil, they were the enemy but there were others who fought right alongside Alia.

All the characters in this story were wonderful. Yes, even the bad ones. Ella was such a sweet little sister and I found myself wishing I had a little sister. Eben was incredibly sweet and protective of Alia and Ella. He is one of the characters I’m most looking forward to learning more about. I’m still very much intrigued by his sister Lana. I wished we knew more about her. I also had this unexpected connection with a couple of Tikmin. I absolutely loved Lester’s character. So please if you read this book, which you most definitely should, be on the lookout for Lester. Lily was fantastic as well.

The ending was incredible! I was completely shocked. It was totally unexpected. I need to know what’s going to happen next and I need to know now! I will be anxiously waiting for the next installment in this trilogy. I would also like to comment that the cover is brilliant. It ties in perfectly with everything in the story. Also, if you have not checked out the book trailer please do. It’s brilliant!(less)

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Jun 02, 2011 Reading Vacation's Mom rated it 3 of 5 stars

Prepare yourself for a frightening setting. What seems to be a peaceful island is really something entirely different. The Tikmia live here in the shadow of humans. They are like us, but they are super strong, savage, and often times evil. Oh, and did I mention the Tikmia are shapeshifters too? These beasts are the creation of a ruthless and powerful tyrant with unknown goals. I love this setup and it is clearly well thought out.

Alia is a teen on a mission. So many family and friends who are clo...more

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Jan 12, 2012 Britta rated it 3 of 5 stars

This novel has a lot of potential. I liked getting to know the characters and the strange world they live it, and it must be noted that Faizal knows how to weave in some crazy twists! However... I felt like I spent a good deal of the novel slightly confused. It might have just been me missing something, but while the creatures and ideas that were put into this novel were original and slightly whimsical, I felt like there was that one crucial piece of information that wasn't released, that one pi...more

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Nov 15, 2011 Margaret rated it 3 of 5 stars

The story is very good and kept me hooked from the beginning. A few minor areas of inconsistency but never does it lack thrilling moments and surprises.

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About F.H. Faizal

F. H. Faizal is a teen who resides in Texas where she blogs at IceyBooks, makes jewelry for book lovers, designs websites and steers clear of her three pesky siblings. TIKMIA is her first novel and is the first in a planned trilogy.

You can stay in touch with her on Twitter, her blog, and her website. She would love to hear from you!

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