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Allon (Allon #1)
by
Shawn Lamb
The land of Allon was a paradise until the fall of the Guardians paved the way for the rise of the Dark Way. Evil King Marcellus now controls the land as his forefathers did, with an iron fist and the help of the evil spirit, Dagar. But an ancient prophecy speaks of a time to come when the Guardians will return and Allon will be restored—lead by its rightful heir. All the...more
Paperback, 288 pages
Published
January 5th 2010
by Creation House
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About the Author: (from website)
Shawn lives in Antioch, Tennessee. Married for 25 years they have a daughter, Briana. Shawn began writing in her late teens and eventually writing for the 1980s Filmation animated series “BraveStarr.” She won awards and earning recognition for screenwriting from the American Screenwriters Association. While pitching historical fiction to various publishers, her daughter asked her if she could write her a f...more
About the Author: (from website)
Shawn lives in Antioch, Tennessee. Married for 25 years they have a daughter, Briana. Shawn began writing in her late teens and eventually writing for the 1980s Filmation animated series “BraveStarr.” She won awards and earning recognition for screenwriting from the American Screenwriters Association. While pitching historical fiction to various publishers, her daughter asked her if she could write her a f...more
Mysteries, Characters and Distractions
Allon is the first in a fantasy/allegory series by Shawn Lamb. The biggest mystery is who you can and cannot trust. Lamb presents characters, some only briefly, but startles us with their motives and revelations of good or bad character, and the consequences of their actions. Beware of jumping to conclusions. Some things are predictable but details keep you guessing.
I think my favorite character was Erin. She tries seduction, changing herself, even a very ri...more
Allon is the first in a fantasy/allegory series by Shawn Lamb. The biggest mystery is who you can and cannot trust. Lamb presents characters, some only briefly, but startles us with their motives and revelations of good or bad character, and the consequences of their actions. Beware of jumping to conclusions. Some things are predictable but details keep you guessing.
I think my favorite character was Erin. She tries seduction, changing herself, even a very ri...more
I love a good YA fiction and this book is one of them. I was taken away to the land of Allon where life is not as it should be. An evil king is in charge, though really a puppet king to Dagar and his henchman Latham. The good have had to go underground but now prophecy has lined up with reality and Prince Ellis has come back to take his rightful place and unite the kingdom against Dagar and the Shadow Warriors. It will involve finding the Daughter of Allon and helping her bring the Guardians out...more
"Allon" is a brilliantly written book that captivated me from the beginning to the end. It's good vs. evil theme had me at the edge of my seat more than once. To me the storyline is classic fantasy, with knights, kings, queens, gods.... and of course, magic - everything I look for in a fantasy.
The characters are well developed and I couldn't help by cheer on Prince Ellis and Shannon. They are good and righteous and want the best for all. The Guardians were interesting creatures - much what I wou...more
The characters are well developed and I couldn't help by cheer on Prince Ellis and Shannon. They are good and righteous and want the best for all. The Guardians were interesting creatures - much what I wou...more
Allon is an exciting new adventure series by Shawn Lamb. This book combines fantasy, Knights, Princes and evil vs good.
This book reminds be of alot of different books having elements of them all, Lord of the Rings, Eragon, King Aurthur.
I will admit that I was a bit lost at the beginning as the characters were introduced as there are alot of characters and at times I found it hard to keep them straight. This is probably why Fantasy adventure is not usually my cup of tea. But I found that after a...more
This book reminds be of alot of different books having elements of them all, Lord of the Rings, Eragon, King Aurthur.
I will admit that I was a bit lost at the beginning as the characters were introduced as there are alot of characters and at times I found it hard to keep them straight. This is probably why Fantasy adventure is not usually my cup of tea. But I found that after a...more
31/2 stars if I could. I enjoyed the story. It took me to a different place and time, where good and evil dwelled side by side trying to usurp one another. The evil or Dark Ways had grown strong since the Great War and Allon was suffering at its hand.
Fantasy is always full of characters with different abilities and interesting names. I found the cast a bit full and hard to follow. The author said that in future books there will be a list of characters for those of us who need a reminder of who...more
Fantasy is always full of characters with different abilities and interesting names. I found the cast a bit full and hard to follow. The author said that in future books there will be a list of characters for those of us who need a reminder of who...more
A well-written young adult fantasy with distinctly Christian overtones to it. It combines elements of fantasy and magic with the knights, kings and lords of medieval times. It's a classic battle of good vs evil and shows us the unshakeable, unbreakable power of faith, friendship, loyalty and love.
It was difficult at times to keep all the characters straight because it seemed a new one was being introduced at an alarming frequency that tended to be somewhat confusing. But, since Ellis and Shannan...more
It was difficult at times to keep all the characters straight because it seemed a new one was being introduced at an alarming frequency that tended to be somewhat confusing. But, since Ellis and Shannan...more
This was a good young adult fantasy but I would probably market it, as YA/Christian/Fantasy.There is a definite Christian feel to this book, which I don't normally enjoy although I did enjoy this book. I did however find it had way to many characters and it was hard to keep track of them all.
It is an epic battle of good and evil to save the “country” of Allon. The rightful King of Allon Ellis and the Daughter of Allon are to rule under the protection of Jo’Rel (God) with the help of the Guardian...more
It is an epic battle of good and evil to save the “country” of Allon. The rightful King of Allon Ellis and the Daughter of Allon are to rule under the protection of Jo’Rel (God) with the help of the Guardian...more
I received an advance copy of Allon in a Library Thing giveaway. I’m not really qualified to review a fantasy novel since it’s one of my least favorite genres, but of course as a serial giveaway participant, I read and reviewed it. I will say that for a first time novel, it was a pretty good entry in the genre. Although I was kind of lost in some parts of the book, the plot was overall a concise and well developed story with a good work up to the conclusion. It has what fans of this type of thin...more
Oct 22, 2010
joy *the clean-reader extraordinaire*
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
youngish fans of the chronicles of narnia, or lord of the rings
COMPLAINTS: sometimes there was too much describing and not enough showing of landscape and background; a little too much combat for me -- though those with a Y chromosome will not object, i'm sure; and there were a lot of characters to keep straight...sometimes i'd be like, "wait! who is that??" and would find myself skimming back a couple pages only to be unable to figure it out.
COMPLIMENTS: loved the original mythology and world-building, with the emphasis on faith in a higher power -- to be...more
COMPLIMENTS: loved the original mythology and world-building, with the emphasis on faith in a higher power -- to be...more
Probably 3.5 stars. A fantasy story that I enjoyed - but it got bogged down due to too many characters. I had a really hard time keeping everyone straight. Still a very enjoyable read I would recommend.
Content: no sex or language but a lot of battle like violence - ages 16+
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Content: no sex or language but a lot of battle like violence - ages 16+
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Nicely done for a first novel. I prefer my fantasy with more character development (this one had so many characters that development of them all would have been ponderously difficult) and fewer battle scenes and torture so it wasn't exactly my cup of tea but I appreciated the author's attempts at portraying worthy heroes, her moral compass, and the world she was trying to create. If you like action-packed battles and skirmishes combined with a moral anchor in your fantasy reading, you may like t...more
Allon is a neat fantasy story that gives great detail about the power of faith. It is reminicient to me of Prince Caspian for some reason, although I cannot quite put my finger onto what exactly. There is suspense, romance and battle scenarios. This was not a favorite read for me, but it may quite be the book your teen is looking for in a fantasy fiction. I must admit that I love the trailer and the interactive website, they are awesome. *grin*
*Thanks to Glass Roads PR for providing a copy for r...more
*Thanks to Glass Roads PR for providing a copy for r...more
I would have given this book 5 stars except that I felt it was too brief a read. This story was great but there could have been so much more. I kept finding myself wanting to know more details, and it felt more like I was just skimming the surface. I also think were a lot of characters that became confusing, and there were even a few I would've have like way more back story on. Other than that I really enjoyed this book.
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