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LIGHTMASTERS: Number 13
by
M.G. Wells (Goodreads Author)
On her 13th birthday, Jessica is lured into the forest by a strange spiral light. In the woods she encounters three mystical LIGHTMASTERS, who convince her that she has magical gifts. Intrigued, Jessica is transported to another dimension where she is tested for her courage and strength. Follow Jessica as she conquers her fears and helps save the world from an invisible al...more
Paperback, 196 pages
Published
December 2nd 2011
by CreateSpace
(first published November 10th 2010)
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Dec 29, 2011
M.G. Wells
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5 of 5 stars
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Thanks to everyone who read, reviewed and marked to read LightMasters. I have so enjoyed reading all your reviews, thoughts and opinions. Wishing ALL the best.
I read LightMasters twice and enjoyed it both times. The book is definitely geared for younger readers ages around ages 8-14 or anyone who may resonate with this kind of story. In my opinion so many YA books are more like adult books these days, so I was pleased to discover this unique book on GoodReads. Also, there were not a lot of distracting back stories which often make me lose interest in books. The book is written in first person, so prepare yourself for entering the mind of a tormented y...more
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This book was recommended to me by a middle-school teacher, who's a big fan of independent authors. My 13 y/o son and I enjoyed this unique, interesting story. It was a real page turner and an out-of-the-box kind of fantasy action adventure.
The numerous supporting characters were strange, humorous, disgusting and unusual. I admired the main character, Jessica, who had to deal with a lot of horrific, amazing challenges as a 13 year old outcast. Her eccentric Welsh grandparents were amusing and a...more
The numerous supporting characters were strange, humorous, disgusting and unusual. I admired the main character, Jessica, who had to deal with a lot of horrific, amazing challenges as a 13 year old outcast. Her eccentric Welsh grandparents were amusing and a...more
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A friend of mine gave me this book as a gift. I truly enjoyed reading it and wish the author continues with a series because I want more! This was one of the most unique, amazing books I have read in quite some time. This story really made me think about the magic of thoughts.
The LightMasters are an alliance of mystics from different cultures, who are guardians of Earth from evil, alien forces. The LightMasters recruit Jessica, who discovers she has magic powers on her 13th birthday. The LightM...more
The LightMasters are an alliance of mystics from different cultures, who are guardians of Earth from evil, alien forces. The LightMasters recruit Jessica, who discovers she has magic powers on her 13th birthday. The LightM...more
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My Girls LOVED This Book & So Did I! I have two young adult ladies, and they went wild over this book. I'm glad I found this book on GoodReads. This story was lots of fun, had lots of action, mystery, awesome adventures and thankfully, no sparkly vampires. They related to the main character, Jessica. We really liked the grandparent characters because they were humorous and enhanced the story. As a single dad, I appreciated the fact this book does not have any curse words, graphic sex or viol...more
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Feb 17, 2012
HB Jones
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5 of 5 stars
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My family and I truly enjoyed LightMasters, especially my daughter. Since she's around Jessica's age, she very much related to her. It was one weird, wild ride. Jessica's grandparents were hilarious as well. The author took the time to create a unique story with an array of interesting, in-depth characters--even the ones that were only featured for a short time. The story was unique, easy to follow and filled with lots of action and adventure and realistic dialogue. As a parent, I was pleased it...more
I loved LIGHTMASTERS. It was filled with lots of adventure, humor, action, fantasy and great characters. It kept my interest from beginning to end. The message of the book was unique and refreshing--choose LOVE over HATE. One of the most fascinating books I've read. The fact that it is an independent book impressed me. Middle-graders, YA, Tweens and adults can all find delight in this fantastic book! I wish M.G. writes a sequel.
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First of all, this book is geared toward the younger young adults, and is apparent through the style and voice of the narrative. It’s very easy to read and very clear!
The only thing that distracted me was the fact that this is written in present tense. Present tense…annoys me! However, for everyone who knows me (Friend: You should read this book. Me: *scan, scan* I can’t. It’s in present tense.) I read this book. It wasn’t because I had to, but because the story drew me in! I’m starting to work...more
The only thing that distracted me was the fact that this is written in present tense. Present tense…annoys me! However, for everyone who knows me (Friend: You should read this book. Me: *scan, scan* I can’t. It’s in present tense.) I read this book. It wasn’t because I had to, but because the story drew me in! I’m starting to work...more
LightMasters is toted as YA fiction, but is a story that can be enjoyed by all ages. At times funny, sad, and thoughtful, it is a fantasy at heart, but contains elements of fable as well in that there are lessons to be learned. And although the LightMastes are not animals as you might typically see in fables, they are otherworldly, and the story has morals to impart.
Wells weaves a formidable adventure for her heroine, 13 year old Jessica, a journey that exposes her to good and evil, right and wr...more
Wells weaves a formidable adventure for her heroine, 13 year old Jessica, a journey that exposes her to good and evil, right and wr...more
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Lightmasters was a very different book for me. After a short stint in Jessica's real world, she does her best to adapt to living with her quirky grandparents. At first, the grandparents seemed like complete old farts--literally. Later in the story, their personalities revealed something more.
After the first chapter, Jessica was abruptly transported to a strange, alternate dimension called the Otherworld. Here, Jessica endured many challenges and was tested vigorously. The characters in the Othe...more
After the first chapter, Jessica was abruptly transported to a strange, alternate dimension called the Otherworld. Here, Jessica endured many challenges and was tested vigorously. The characters in the Othe...more
I was pleasantly surprised when I read this enchanting book, "LightMasters" by M.G. Wells.
I have been wanting to read it for a while and just got the chance.
I loved the true YA book. It was very easy to read. I got sucked up into the story easily.
Great book and I will recommend it highly to middle school to high school young adults!
Extremely good read!
I have to give "LightMasters" a whopping five star review!
When I read the sample for LIGHTMASTERS I was immediately sucked in by Jessica & the gassy grandparents! I had to buy the book! How many of us... as kids... were desperate to step out of the life we knew & soar to a new world? I did! I was painfully shy, picked on and my dreams were all in purple. Weird huh? I never, ever fit in.
M.G. has given those old dreams of mine flight and she added kick-ass humor! I couldn't stop smiling & laughed out loud every time Jessica's grandparents sai...more
M.G. has given those old dreams of mine flight and she added kick-ass humor! I couldn't stop smiling & laughed out loud every time Jessica's grandparents sai...more
Come take the journey.
I discovered LightMasters through Twitter. The author gets you engaged from the start. Thirteen-year-old, Jessica, is sent to live with her gassy grandparents in a log home in the forest - no spoiler there as it is reflected early on.
Moping around in her room because nobody remembered her thirteenth birthday, she is excited when a bright light fills her window from the forest. She rushes outside, and that’s when the journey begins. She’s beckoned further into the woods wher...more
I discovered LightMasters through Twitter. The author gets you engaged from the start. Thirteen-year-old, Jessica, is sent to live with her gassy grandparents in a log home in the forest - no spoiler there as it is reflected early on.
Moping around in her room because nobody remembered her thirteenth birthday, she is excited when a bright light fills her window from the forest. She rushes outside, and that’s when the journey begins. She’s beckoned further into the woods wher...more
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Jessica Wyrd is living with her aged grandparents far from home where her parents were killed in an auto accident. She just has her 13th birthday, but no one celebrates it. She's obviously not happy living with her grandparents, nor is she happy living in New York. If you are familiar with some of the tales that abound in parts of New York State, such as in the Catskill Mountains, you just might be a believer in this tale which is beautifully spun by M.G. Wells. On Jessica's special evening, she...more
Lightmasters: Number 13 follows Jessica T Wyrd through a story of loss, friendship, adolescent harships and courage. After the loss of her parents Jessica lives with her granparents who are fantastically funny and hold many secrets beneath their moody and very 'gassy' exteriors. After a mysterious experience in the woods Jessica is thrown in to a world of magic and mythical beings. But accepting her powers is hard for this sassy little firecracker with her great witty comebacks. She carries the...more
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I was alerted to this book on twitter one day! So having read the excerpt on Amazon I decided to download it. I was so happy I did. This takes the reader on a journey with Jessica the main character, she is put to the test by the lightmasters, Jessica has to choose her own path, she has to make her own decisions on her journey into another world. This is a story that a lot of teenagers can relate too, because it raises issues such as bullying and self confidence, and all tribulations that becomi...more
Shortly after joining GoodReads, I was lucky to discover this lovely gem, LIGHTMASTERS: Number 13. I particularly liked Jessica’s southern way of speaking. Her unusual slang words were not like anything I’ve ever read before, and it helped me to relate to her as the main character of the story. This story does not begin slow and easy, and it does not even reveal the year in which it is told. It bursts right into the action and it pretty much keeps going throughout the entire story. There are so...more
I never really connected with the characters. It was kind of Alice in Wonderland crazy. Paranormal is my favorite genre. The trick is to make the impossible believable. This story lacked emotion, and seemed like it went from weird, to crazy, to what the heck just happened?
I had quite enough "Your full of biscuits and gravy" too. I've lived in the south my whole life, but have never heard anyone use the expression. It would have been okay once or twice, but it wasn't long before I was rolling m...more
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Although not a YA anymore, I really enjoyed this book. Easy and fun read, but underneath the funny dialogs and fantasy story line, the book deliverers a deep and very important moral message nicely wrapped into the story, which prompted me to rate this book with 5 stars. Without this message in the story I would still give it 4 stars because of the author's really enjoyable writing style and for all the smiles her story gave me. It was a great experience following Jessica's fast growth into a se...more
This YA story about an orphaned outcast and a magical series of events is chock full of poignant subject matter that is germaine to the day. Author MG Wells exposes her teen heroine Jessica to bullying, loneliness, feelings of inadequacy and judgmental folks. Yet, under a cloak of magic and adventure, she deftly manages to teach self-confidence, courage, compassion and appreciation for others. This all unfolds while a battle ensues with an all-powerful evil foe who feeds on fear.
Ms. Wells paint...more
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This book took me on an exciting, non-stop adventure. The main character, Jessica, impressed me. I like strong female characters, and she is certainly strong and brave. She's not wimpy at all and stands up for herself. The book moves very fast, and I got to meet so many interesting characters along the way. The grandparents are very well-described, funny characters. Even though they bicker a lot, they are very endearing.
I also enjoyed Jessica's encounters with Scout, Gwendolyn, Whipper and the o...more
I also enjoyed Jessica's encounters with Scout, Gwendolyn, Whipper and the o...more
I wasn't sure what to expect when I began reading this book however I immediately got drawn in by the characters. The main character, a young girl, is easy to relate to. I was taken back to school days and just how mean other children can be. This is excellently written so you empathise well with each character and the grandparents are charming and loveable despite their funny ways! I won't spoil the story by saying too much but the 'other' aspects of the story are described beautifully so it's...more
On her thirteenth birthday, Jessica learns she has special powers of perception as she is taken on a magical adventure to the Otherworld. It is here that she meets spiritual beings and learns that thoughts are things, and to think wisely.
This enchanted world is juxtapositioned with Jessica's teenage struggles as she deals with school and living with her grandparents. We travel with Jessica as she overcomes her own fearful thoughts and grows from bullied to self condident.
Wells has enriched this...more
This enchanted world is juxtapositioned with Jessica's teenage struggles as she deals with school and living with her grandparents. We travel with Jessica as she overcomes her own fearful thoughts and grows from bullied to self condident.
Wells has enriched this...more
When I picked up Lightmasters, I didn't know what to expect. I must admit I wasn't grabbed in the first few pages, but then suddenly it became one of those books I couldn't put down. I won't go in to the story too much, but young Jessica Wyrd is transported from her own world and told that she is to become the 13th Lightmaster and join a group out to save the human race from destruction by evil forces.
The characters are fantastic, and there is a message in the tale that will strike a chord with...more
The characters are fantastic, and there is a message in the tale that will strike a chord with...more
Lightmasters was a very thought provoking book for me because there were so many messages about the sorry state of our humanity. It was littered with stereotypical characters, dialogue and scenarios and at first, it frustrated me. I read the book a few times and came to the conclusion the author intentionally provoked me to contemplate the mystery of life itself. Truthfully, I found it more of a statement than a typical story. The number 13 was repeated in the book so many times, I just could no...more
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LIGHTMASTERS is a great read for young adults and up. I enjoyed the journey with Jessica through her middle school years. Jessica lost her parents and had to go live with her grandparents. I love her grandparents, they have such character, but they come with surprises. M.G. WELLS describes her wonderful characters in such detail that you can almost reach out and touch them. Her whit and imagination flow through the book with ease. Come along on a wonderful fantasy ride with Jessica and her color...more
Lightmasters: Number 13 is a magical, mystical journey into the mind of Jessica Wyrd. Jessica is a fiesty teen who has been orphaned the year before and uprooted from her home to live with two gassy grandparents. On her thirteenth birthday, Jessica is introduced to the mystifying world of the Lightmasters, of which she is one. MG Wells delivers the reader into an awe-inspiring psychedelic world of light and imagery. Her dialogue is realistic as are her depictions of teenaged interaction. Teens w...more
LightMasters: Number 13, is a funny and exciting story.I really like all the characters too. I felt like I was in Jessica's head while she took this amazing journey. I was excited when reading the part when Jessica has to make her way through the magical Otherworld. I really liked the book so much I read it twice and will probably read it again. It was very different from most fantasy books. I especially loved Jessica's nutty grandparents, who talk funny and make older people look really cool. i...more
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Feb 18, 2012
Aurora
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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I bought this book based on a friend's recommendation and also downloaded the FREE ebook version. Since I'm on the go most of the time, I often read with my Kindle. Ultimately, I preferred the book version, which is amazing. Thankfully, I brought this book on my most recent travel and read it during my plane ride. As an indie author, I am impressed with M.G. Wells debut novel. The writing is realistic, and the cast of characters are so diverse.
The main character, Jessica, is a highly intelligen...more
The main character, Jessica, is a highly intelligen...more
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Lightmasters:Number 13, is a magical story that takes you into a colorful, fantasy world. The mind is a powerful tool and many teens are still finding this out. This book enlightens the world of coming of age and the awkwardness of trying to discover who you are. This is a great book for young readers while they follow Jessica's story, of pain and tribulation. This book portrays life as a learning lesson and each and every day we have to make choices. This book builds on the light of self confid...more
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