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3.65 of 5 stars
Imagine starting at the end and finishing back at the beginning. This is the story of a teenage girl called Valerie Saunders who is about to be thr... read full description

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Jan 02, 2012
Jordan rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Before Val's 18th birthday she finds something that was not welcome on her arm, a tattoo. She discovers why she has got this tattoo and meets some very important people because of it. She goes on 13 adventures to finally discover what has been happening to her and why she has powers to control the elements. You follow her on this journey as she finds out about her interesting heritage and who her true friends are. But will she be able to handle what she is about to go through.. will she be about More...
Nov 02, 2011
Ruth rated it: 4 of 5 stars
You know I really loved this book, it was fresh, original and seemed to somehow put my two favorite genres of books together fantasy and ScFi.

Its about Val a normal girl who gets a summer job in a bookshop. Though soon we find out it isn't just a normal story about a teenage girl, Val discovers a tattoo with strange symbols has miraculously appeared on her arm and thats where the story takes off.

I'd definitely recommend this to anyone who would like a fun read, the dialo More...
May 07, 2011
Priscilla rated it: 4 of 5 stars
A combination of fantasy and sci-fi! The Thirteenth combines a lot of elements I love including, fantastical powers, teleportation, bookshops, nerdy references and a whole lot of action!

First thoughts:

1. Love the sarcasm and wit
2. Great action sequences and adventures
3. A bit too fast paced. Things were happening too quickly!
4. Some cheesy moments and dialogue. Not overwhelming throughout the book, but noteworthy.
5. Ending was fantastic! Twist, tur More...
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Jul 26, 2011
Farrah rated it: 4 of 5 stars
This review will appear on www.ieatwords.net on 7/28/11.

The synopsis of this book really intrigued me, and I was excited that the plot and story line took me on an awesome adventure!

Val is a normal teenager up until the point where she moves to a new town and wakes up with a mysterious tattoo on her arm. I don't want to spoil too much, but with the help of her best friend and a local tattoo artist, she goes on adventures beyond imaginable to find out what has made her so More...
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Jun 28, 2011
Shellmarsh5995 rated it: 5 of 5 stars
i thought it was awesome alittle fast but i just couldnt put it down from the minute i picked it up i just instantly connected with val and working in a book shop is my dream job so i cant wait to read what happens next
Jan 02, 2012
Charlotte rated it: 3 of 5 stars
For a self published author,this book is pretty impressive. A kickass book by a kickass author with the romance of Twilight,the magic of Harry Potter and the scifiness of Star Wars.
Oct 03, 2011
Lyndsey rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Although I thought this book was poorly written I did find it entertaining. I went along with the time and space jumping and the witchcraft. But Aliens! The last chapter turned the corner to ridiculous.
Jun 19, 2011
Sharon rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Loved this book, took it in the spirit it was intended and had a laugh.
Aug 22, 2011
Shannon added it
AWESOME1!!!
Sep 28, 2011
Duchovney rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Read this book if you read nothing else this year, read this!!!
May 10, 2011
Jenny added it
Enjoyed this one!
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