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Amethyst Eyes
by
Debbie Brown (Goodreads Author)
The biggest thing on 15-year-old Tommy's mind is convincing Mom to let him go to the drive-in, but when an accident claims his mother's life and puts him in the hospital, the arrival of his estranged, alien father brings more changes than he had bargained for.It doesn't take his father long to figure out that Tommy knows nothing about who or what he is. Without any explana...more
Paperback, 292 pages
Published
August 29th 2011
by iUniverse.com
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OK, so I'm biased, but I really do like it. ;o)
Emily 'LIKED' my comment, and sent me hers via facebook, so I'll share it here:
I recommend this book to all the teachers out there who want to interest our youth to read more - This book will capture their interest and start them off on reading and in understanding the importance an interesting novel can make in their lives I give it a 5***** recommendation.
Emily Barber, Rosemère, Quebec
Emily 'LIKED' my comment, and sent me hers via facebook, so I'll share it here:
I recommend this book to all the teachers out there who want to interest our youth to read more - This book will capture their interest and start them off on reading and in understanding the importance an interesting novel can make in their lives I give it a 5***** recommendation.
Emily Barber, Rosemère, Quebec
Tommy doesn’t remember his father. He was two when his father left. His mom tells him that his father still loves them, but he can’t be with them. When Tommy’s mother tragically dies in a car wreck, Tommy’s Dad comes to care for him. That’s when Tommy’s life changes completely.
Tommy is whisked away to a space ship and Tommy realizes that his father and everyone on the ship is an alien…and he is half alien! His mother never prepared him for this. Because he is half-alien and half-human, Tommy fee...more
Tommy is whisked away to a space ship and Tommy realizes that his father and everyone on the ship is an alien…and he is half alien! His mother never prepared him for this. Because he is half-alien and half-human, Tommy fee...more
I would rate this book about a 2.5. The story starts off very fast paced and honestly a little bit confusing, then after a bit it slows back down and stays slow for the rest of the book. I found it hard to get into, not sure if it was the story or what. I did enjoy the technology the alien's had and what they were able to do but everything seemed to easy for them. I would have liked for there to be more action in the novel, possible the author could have put in some parts of the aliens' technolo...more
What a great read! Just the right amount of sy fy mixed with slice of life. I can never get enough of space travel :]
There is a review and author interview up on my blog!
Look for it www.littlehyuts.blogspot.com
(I received a copy of Amethyst Eyes from the author as a review copy)
I have given this book 5 stars! I do not give out five star ratings often but I truly think this book deserved it!
I had been looking for a story just like this and then, BAM! I met Debbie Brown and there it was.
This book...more
There is a review and author interview up on my blog!
Look for it www.littlehyuts.blogspot.com
(I received a copy of Amethyst Eyes from the author as a review copy)
I have given this book 5 stars! I do not give out five star ratings often but I truly think this book deserved it!
I had been looking for a story just like this and then, BAM! I met Debbie Brown and there it was.
This book...more
Mar 09, 2012
Pragya
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Alright, so the book is finished and here's my review.
I have never been a fan of sci-fi and this is where my habit of not reading a blurb caught up with me. *Sigh* This one's a sci-fi adventure.
I liked the way the book started. It was both cheery and interesting and I wanted to know what would happen next.
I had not contemplated a space ship and another planet on the horizon but that is precisely what happened. Lots of different gadgets and ways of living came up. Quite interesting to know of lif...more
I have never been a fan of sci-fi and this is where my habit of not reading a blurb caught up with me. *Sigh* This one's a sci-fi adventure.
I liked the way the book started. It was both cheery and interesting and I wanted to know what would happen next.
I had not contemplated a space ship and another planet on the horizon but that is precisely what happened. Lots of different gadgets and ways of living came up. Quite interesting to know of lif...more
I really hate it when I am Twitter friends with an author, they send me their book to review, and all I can say is it is ok. I really want to love all books, but I just can't. They aren't all for me. This happened to be one of those books.
You know those books that suck you in, you get wrapped in the stories, feel like you become one of the characters, and actually care what happens to them? That didn't happen here. I just couldn't get into this book. It felt more like I was being told a story th...more
You know those books that suck you in, you get wrapped in the stories, feel like you become one of the characters, and actually care what happens to them? That didn't happen here. I just couldn't get into this book. It felt more like I was being told a story th...more
I admit when I first picked up Amethyst Eyes I was expecting your typical coming of age story, ie: boy losses parent, is taken in by his other parent, meets new people, and must make sense of it all. Got all that? Good. Sounds simple enough, right? Nuh uh. That’s what I thought and I was wrong.
Debbie Brown did a masterful job of taking young Tommy and all of those time honored traditions and made them fresh and exciting. When Tommy’s mother is killed in an auto accident, he’s taken in by his fat...more
Debbie Brown did a masterful job of taking young Tommy and all of those time honored traditions and made them fresh and exciting. When Tommy’s mother is killed in an auto accident, he’s taken in by his fat...more
Won this book. Thank you to Amber Lane @ Fall into Books
http://falln2books.blogspot.com
and Debbie Brown who kindly signed and mailed it to me.
I was not expecting to really enjoy this book as I was under the impression that I do not like stories involving aliens. I was pleasantly suprised. I really loved this book.
There was not one dull moment. Ms Brown kept me interested and wanting more right up until the end.
I felt for Tommy who was being thrown from one trauma into the next. When he was intro...more
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and Debbie Brown who kindly signed and mailed it to me.
I was not expecting to really enjoy this book as I was under the impression that I do not like stories involving aliens. I was pleasantly suprised. I really loved this book.
There was not one dull moment. Ms Brown kept me interested and wanting more right up until the end.
I felt for Tommy who was being thrown from one trauma into the next. When he was intro...more
I thoroughly enjoyed this novel. The characters are deep and the action sequences are exciting. While the technology is interesting, it doesn’t overshadow the fact that this is a story about people living and growing while facing adversity. The book’s main character, Tommy, is thrust into a new and scientifically intimidating world because of tragic circumstances. I was drawn into Tommy’s exploration of his new surroundings and his growth and couldn’t wait to see what would happen to him next. T...more
This is not a book that I “should” like considering who I am… But I liked it anyway. Somewhere along the line, I have almost lost my ability to read fiction. I am generally not interested in young people
or stories about young people. And I am no science fiction buff.
Without giving any of the surprises away, I really enjoyed this read and the story of this young man and the process he has to go through in losing his mom and adapting to a new life with a Dad he’s never
had before.
The writing styl...more
or stories about young people. And I am no science fiction buff.
Without giving any of the surprises away, I really enjoyed this read and the story of this young man and the process he has to go through in losing his mom and adapting to a new life with a Dad he’s never
had before.
The writing styl...more
From the first moment when you are dropped right into the action, through the different developments in the story, from the emotional journey to the physical one, the book grabs hold of you and won't be put down. You get to know and like an interesting and eclectic group of people who keep you entertained and curious about them throughout the whole story. The action never stops and takes you into some unexpected directions, that, in the end, all make sense and turn this into a complete saga of o...more
As a person who would much rather read a good book than watch TV, I thought that this book was perfect. It led you on a roller coaster ride of emotions, tears, fears, anger and triumphs. The characters, Tommy and Jayden, were true 15 year olds and acted accordingly, which is very refreshing.
Although this book will not please everyone, it is a MUST read for teenagers. It is an easy read with down-to-earth reading that keeps you turning the pages..... Can't wait for the rest of the trilogy.
With...more
Although this book will not please everyone, it is a MUST read for teenagers. It is an easy read with down-to-earth reading that keeps you turning the pages..... Can't wait for the rest of the trilogy.
With...more
Oh, this was like a breath of fresh air from the books I've been reading recently. Loved it.
For 15 year old Tommy, life changes completely after his mom dies. His father takes him to live with him. And the cool thing is his dad lives in a ship, how cool is that?
The story takes us through Tommy's journey as he tries to adjust to this new life, a life he was never prepared for (his dad is this feared ship commander). We see through his eyes, how he sees the world around him. There is a legend ab...more
For 15 year old Tommy, life changes completely after his mom dies. His father takes him to live with him. And the cool thing is his dad lives in a ship, how cool is that?
The story takes us through Tommy's journey as he tries to adjust to this new life, a life he was never prepared for (his dad is this feared ship commander). We see through his eyes, how he sees the world around him. There is a legend ab...more
First off I just want to say that I devoured this book from start to finish. I truly enjoy sci-fi readings but few are able to capture my attention and this book, from the start, took me on a great journey.
What makes this reading so extraordinary is the mixture of sci-fi, spirituality and real life emotions. Simple and yet so rich in imagination. The characters are so well drawn out and well detailed that I was able to slide myself into the story has one of them.
I read this book every moment I...more
What makes this reading so extraordinary is the mixture of sci-fi, spirituality and real life emotions. Simple and yet so rich in imagination. The characters are so well drawn out and well detailed that I was able to slide myself into the story has one of them.
I read this book every moment I...more
Amethyst Eyes is the first sci-fi novel I’ve ever read and I enjoyed it very much. This is more than just an adventure into another world. Love and emotions are written between the lines on almost every page. The story is about a teenage boy, Tommy, whose mother dies in a tragic car accident. Tommy was very close to his mother and Debbie Brown gave the reader a little preview into their daily lives together before the mother died. In just a few pages Debbie made me hear the laughter they’d share...more
I have purchased Amethyst eyes from Amazon before x-mas… I have taken the time during the holidays to relax and read this book, I must admit with cadets, it’s always difficult for me to take the time…Well, let me tell you…wow, am I happy that I took the time, this book allowed me to see a different dimension of our kids…I loved it and so did my daughter. I can assure you, the next Debbie Brown book, I will purchase, you can be sure of that… Amethyst I would recommend this book to all ages, it’s...more
This review was first published on my blog, here
I feel that the first thing I need to say before I start this review is that I never used to like Sci-Fi. In fact, I avoided it completely, certain that it was not a genre I was going to like. The problem being that my view of Sci-Fi was that it was all like Star Wars, Star Trek, or Battleship Gallatica; shows that really did not appeal to me at all. Then, I realised that avoiding an entire genre based on a few shows/films was a silly thing to do a...more
I feel that the first thing I need to say before I start this review is that I never used to like Sci-Fi. In fact, I avoided it completely, certain that it was not a genre I was going to like. The problem being that my view of Sci-Fi was that it was all like Star Wars, Star Trek, or Battleship Gallatica; shows that really did not appeal to me at all. Then, I realised that avoiding an entire genre based on a few shows/films was a silly thing to do a...more
I thought this book was amazing. The Author did a beautiful job at connecting real life emotions and drama to an imaginary world. A world with a different culture, where children are just children and are supposed to be silent and innocent.This will all change after the arrival of Tommy, who shows courage and determination and proves to his father how culture on earth allows children to become contributing members of society. I would invite you to read this book and hope you will enjoy it as muc...more
I really enjoyed this book. I grew up watching startrek and all with my dad and i do believe this is the first book ive read based mostly in space but it was great. The characters were likeable (tho personally i wouldve flipped more than Tommy did), i liked his dad alot and Jayden is a hoot. The story line was amazing and original and well developed. There was only one part that i had to go back and make sure i didnt miss anything, but after reading further that too made sense. Great job!
I found myself quickly identified to the main character, Tommy, who's life gets turned up side down in the first few lines of this novel. For most people the teenage years are ups and downs and a time where many changes take place but for Tommy it's the discovery of new people, places and ways of life. I found myself always wanting to turn the next page to discover, with Tommy, the new world he had been thrown into. There's a good mix of adventure, mystery and humor. Great read!
I loved this book. I got so into reading it that I was finished before I knew it. This is a great read and definitely worth the time.
Tommy’s character, his interactions with the others and the new world he finds himself in come alive so vividly. You can’t help but be drawn into this amazing story. There’s just so much going on that I can’t get into it all. You’ll have to discover it on your own. I’m with Blair, I want more.
Tommy’s character, his interactions with the others and the new world he finds himself in come alive so vividly. You can’t help but be drawn into this amazing story. There’s just so much going on that I can’t get into it all. You’ll have to discover it on your own. I’m with Blair, I want more.
Truly fantastic. I was impressed and surprised at every turn. This imaginative work takes you on an incredible adventure while remaining so simple and real. Utterly believable, heartwarming and emotionally complete. You cannot help but fall in love with the characters and their story. You cannot help but want more.I would definately reccomend this book to anyone and everyone, young and old, male or female. I just wish there was more.
Amethyst Eyes is an excellent read that I will recommend to all of my friends! The beginning draws you right into this amazing adventure that is filled with discovery and intrigue. The author has created a very complete, very original world combined with real emotion and real-life situations. At the end of every page, you find yourself wanting to read more. I really hope that there will be a sequel!
Quelle histoire incroyable! L'auteure a su capter mon attention dès les premières pages!! Impossible de fermer le livre...il a été littéralement dévoré. Une histoire remplit de péripéties et d'émotions qui nous plongent dans un tout autre monde. Je rêve encore de cet univers surprenant! Je recommande Amethyst Eyes pour les lecteurs de tous âges. Vous allez adorer!
I really enjoyed this book. The characters are rich and interesting. You are quickly pulled into their world and dynamics. The book is told from Tommy's POV however you get a good glimpse into those surrounding him. Amethyst Eyes brings you fast paced action, heart felt moments and pretty much everything in between. Time and money well spent! My only regret was that it came to an end. I want to know what happens next.
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I strongly encourage you to pick up this book and join Tommy on his journey. You will not be disappointed. The characters come alive and you cannot help but feel for them as you share the adventure. From deep inner turmoil, to an adrenaline rush, or a truly touching moment, you will find it all here. The world created is impressive yet believable.
To be honest I had no idea what to expect when I started reading this book clearly aimed at young adults but I got pulled in soon enough. I liked the pacing, the style and length. It had the right amount of details never bogging me with stuff I could get lost in or confused with, the right amount of suspense to keep me wanting to read more and anytime I had questions because things didn't make sense, it was answered in the next chapters.
A joy to read and can't wait to read more from this writer...more
A joy to read and can't wait to read more from this writer...more
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All her life, Debbie has spun stories in her mind, watching characters come to life, seemingly by themselves. After working as a nurse, teacher, martial arts instructor, artist, and CIC officer in the Canadian forces, not to mention her many hobbies from woodworking to auto mechanics and holistic medicine, her life reads like a story itself. And yet, her favorite thing is still a cozy fire, a good...more
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