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The Thirteenth (The Thirteenth #1)
by
G.L. Twynham (Goodreads Author)
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 thrown through time and space. Being bestowed with abilities beyond her wildest nightmares, she discovers that she not only has to deal with turning eighteen, her first job and an unwanted tattoo, but also magical powers and intens...more
Paperback, 336 pages
Published
November 20th 2009
by Grosvenor House Publishing Limited
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2.5/5
The writing got too much for me by the time I was half way. A lot of cheesy dialogue, not at all like how normal teenagers talk; it really distracted me from the story. I also didn't like how Val was so trusting of people she had only met the day before! I can deal with a fast paced plot, which this novel had, but I do not find it plausible when characters form relationships so fast, and do not stop to consider their actions or why certain events were happening. I think Val should have frea...more
The writing got too much for me by the time I was half way. A lot of cheesy dialogue, not at all like how normal teenagers talk; it really distracted me from the story. I also didn't like how Val was so trusting of people she had only met the day before! I can deal with a fast paced plot, which this novel had, but I do not find it plausible when characters form relationships so fast, and do not stop to consider their actions or why certain events were happening. I think Val should have frea...more
The Thirteenth by G. L. Twynham
Rating 5*****
This book was provided to me from the author in exchange for honest literary review.
Review by Michelle McQueen
YATR Panelist
Valerie has been plagued with haunting nightmares. Here lately they have became more daunting and vivid. The question is what do they all mean? Next, a mysterious tattoo shows up on her arm after one of the nightmares. Displaying signs from the zodiac, it completes a circle on her upper arm. So many question and no one seems to...more
Rating 5*****
This book was provided to me from the author in exchange for honest literary review.
Review by Michelle McQueen
YATR Panelist
Valerie has been plagued with haunting nightmares. Here lately they have became more daunting and vivid. The question is what do they all mean? Next, a mysterious tattoo shows up on her arm after one of the nightmares. Displaying signs from the zodiac, it completes a circle on her upper arm. So many question and no one seems to...more
Mar 22, 2013
Christina M Condy
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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The Thirteenth is an unusual story. We have an 18 year old girl named Val, who thinks she is a normal teenager, but is very soon to learn how unusual she is. Right from the very first chapter you are plunged into action. Which I loved.
What I didn’t love was that I felt that Val was a tad bit unreal. She meets an older man in front of a tattoo parlor, and immediately discloses her story and the most intimate details of her life, which I find unusual especially since she has loving parents who she...more
What I didn’t love was that I felt that Val was a tad bit unreal. She meets an older man in front of a tattoo parlor, and immediately discloses her story and the most intimate details of her life, which I find unusual especially since she has loving parents who she...more
I loved this book! This story is unique and it takes you on a journey and it is fabulous! Page after page the story unfolds and the writing has such wonderful descriptions you are captivated. I really enjoyed it!
Valerie Saunders is a strong girl, with an attitude, soft sometimes, a girl who appreciate her friends. Valerie has been plagued lately with haunting nightmares but the problem is they become more vivid and she doesn't know why the keep getting worse. And if things couldn't get worse, be...more
Valerie Saunders is a strong girl, with an attitude, soft sometimes, a girl who appreciate her friends. Valerie has been plagued lately with haunting nightmares but the problem is they become more vivid and she doesn't know why the keep getting worse. And if things couldn't get worse, be...more
I loved this book. It was engrossing and fun and visually stimulating.
You can easily identify with the characters. I instantly could imagine Val and her family, Shane, the whole lot, and I quickly found myself hating Delta. Ugh! She reminds me of someone I grew up with, which just makes it worse! She's the character you'll love to hate, or maybe not. Whatever floats your boat.
I found myself casting the book as I went! Personally, I see a quirky Alan Tudyk as Zac. I can't imagine anyone but my d...more
You can easily identify with the characters. I instantly could imagine Val and her family, Shane, the whole lot, and I quickly found myself hating Delta. Ugh! She reminds me of someone I grew up with, which just makes it worse! She's the character you'll love to hate, or maybe not. Whatever floats your boat.
I found myself casting the book as I went! Personally, I see a quirky Alan Tudyk as Zac. I can't imagine anyone but my d...more
Georgia Twynham is the self published author of the new Thirteenth series.
I met Georgia while she was signing books in Waterstones, Nottingham toward the end of 2010. I liked the sound of it so off I toddled with my signed copy of The Thirteenth. I hurried to finish my then current read, and was then falling into the pages of this fabulous book!
It's a teen/young adult read (I'm a teen in the making at 39!!), with Supernatural happenings, and plenty of twists too. It's a fast paced book which t...more
I met Georgia while she was signing books in Waterstones, Nottingham toward the end of 2010. I liked the sound of it so off I toddled with my signed copy of The Thirteenth. I hurried to finish my then current read, and was then falling into the pages of this fabulous book!
It's a teen/young adult read (I'm a teen in the making at 39!!), with Supernatural happenings, and plenty of twists too. It's a fast paced book which t...more
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
The Thirteenth (The Thirteenth Series #1)
G.L. Twynham
This story is unique and different and fun!! This book takes you on a journey and it is fabulous! Page after page the story unfolds and the writing has such wonderful descriptions you are captivated. I really enjoyed it. This is not my normal read, but when I was given the chance to jump out of my comfort zone I took it. I am glad I did… I think you should too. I was completely and utterly captivated by the unique storyline.
Val Saunders is a g...more
G.L. Twynham
This story is unique and different and fun!! This book takes you on a journey and it is fabulous! Page after page the story unfolds and the writing has such wonderful descriptions you are captivated. I really enjoyed it. This is not my normal read, but when I was given the chance to jump out of my comfort zone I took it. I am glad I did… I think you should too. I was completely and utterly captivated by the unique storyline.
Val Saunders is a g...more
This teen sci-fy fantasy paranormal book, which is the first of a trilogy, is all about an 18 year old girl, named Val Saunders, who thinks she is a normal teenager but soon gets to know better!. The beginning of the book plunged me right into an action paced scene. It had me interested straight away. Then on, strange things start happening to Val and somehow, the way it was portrayed, I felt it to be weak. There are a total of 13 chapters and though each chapter is cramped with fast paced happe...more
The Thirteenth (The Thirteenth Series #1)
G.L. Twynham
This story is unique and different and fun!! This book takes you on a journey and it is fabulous! Page after page the story unfolds and the writing has such wonderful descriptions you are captivated. I really enjoyed it. This is not my normal read, but when I was given the chance to jump out of my comfort zone I took it. I am glad I did��� I think you should too. I was completely and utterly captivated by the unique storyline.
Val Saunders is a...more
G.L. Twynham
This story is unique and different and fun!! This book takes you on a journey and it is fabulous! Page after page the story unfolds and the writing has such wonderful descriptions you are captivated. I really enjoyed it. This is not my normal read, but when I was given the chance to jump out of my comfort zone I took it. I am glad I did��� I think you should too. I was completely and utterly captivated by the unique storyline.
Val Saunders is a...more
I really wanted to like this book. The plot looked amazing and I even liked the characters. But there was a major flaw. I couldn't finish it. I got to about a third of the way through and felt there were so many other books much more worth my time. Why, you ask? Because it was so badly written.
I hate giving bad reviews but the writing annoyed me so much that I couldn't just stop reading without giving it a review. A lot of the phrases felt so out of place in the novel and a lot of it was really...more
I hate giving bad reviews but the writing annoyed me so much that I couldn't just stop reading without giving it a review. A lot of the phrases felt so out of place in the novel and a lot of it was really...more
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 dialogue and quick pace keeps...more
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 dialogue and quick pace keeps...more
I am really excited to talk about this book!
This book is very exciting, it focuses on a girl named Val who wakes up with a tattoo (No, she wasn't drunk) and weird mysterious things start happening. The book has so much suspense. It is very magical and involves so much imagination and creativity.
The idea of the topic is original and creative, there are many shocking things at the end of the book which makes it more entertaining and enjoyable.
I like it when a book involves teleporting, weird drea...more
This book is very exciting, it focuses on a girl named Val who wakes up with a tattoo (No, she wasn't drunk) and weird mysterious things start happening. The book has so much suspense. It is very magical and involves so much imagination and creativity.
The idea of the topic is original and creative, there are many shocking things at the end of the book which makes it more entertaining and enjoyable.
I like it when a book involves teleporting, weird drea...more
I thought that the book was very different from other books I have read. I couldn’t put the book down. When I wasn’t reading The Thirteenth, I would keep thinking ,“What’s going to happen next?”
There were things in the book I never would have expected. The Thirteenth has a lot of action and a little bit of trust issues between the characters. In the beginning, Val was worried about who to tell about these strange changes happening to her. She was worried that people would think she was crazy. A...more
There were things in the book I never would have expected. The Thirteenth has a lot of action and a little bit of trust issues between the characters. In the beginning, Val was worried about who to tell about these strange changes happening to her. She was worried that people would think she was crazy. A...more
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, turns and unexpected surprises :)
In the end, everyt...more
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, turns and unexpected surprises :)
In the end, everyt...more
I really enjoyed this book. I was not sure what to expect when I picked it up except it sounded good. It was...Val is an ordinary person getting her first summer job when things start happening to her without warning. The first thing is a tattoo appears on her arm out of the blue and she is thrown into life saving scenarios that she wants to help the people involved.
I loved the story and watching Val struggling to understand who she really is and what she must do. She meets and involves a group...more
I loved the story and watching Val struggling to understand who she really is and what she must do. She meets and involves a group...more
Feb 09, 2013
Crini
rated it
1 of 5 stars
Shelves:
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s-series-1st
Wenn Priscilla von TheReadables ein Buch gut findet, dann landet dieses mit ziemlich großer Sicherheit auf meinem Wunschzettel oder sogar direkt in meinem Regal, weil sie so einen super Geschmack hat was Bücher betrifft bzw. mit meinem oft übereinstimmt.
Deshalb hab ich auch bei The Thirteenth nicht lange gezögert, vor allem weil es für den Kindle so schön günstig war. Die bunte Mischung aus SciFi und Fantasy hat mich sofort neugierig gemacht und ich hab eine super spannende Geschichte über Raum-...more
Deshalb hab ich auch bei The Thirteenth nicht lange gezögert, vor allem weil es für den Kindle so schön günstig war. Die bunte Mischung aus SciFi und Fantasy hat mich sofort neugierig gemacht und ich hab eine super spannende Geschichte über Raum-...more
This is the first book I’ve read that was written by a self-published author.
Rating: ★★★★
1. Story/Plot: It was very original. I’ve never read something quite like this book before. Seriously, thirteen tattoos that gives you powers! Time-traveling, teleportation, witchcraft, action sequences, and magic! Not to mention the planets and galaxies. It was like a futuristic book filled with urban legend and fantasy from the past! All these elements were so different in many ways, yet they connected to...more
Rating: ★★★★
1. Story/Plot: It was very original. I’ve never read something quite like this book before. Seriously, thirteen tattoos that gives you powers! Time-traveling, teleportation, witchcraft, action sequences, and magic! Not to mention the planets and galaxies. It was like a futuristic book filled with urban legend and fantasy from the past! All these elements were so different in many ways, yet they connected to...more
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 special--and what her t...more
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 special--and what her t...more
Loved this book! got recommend by a family member ages ago but was reading another book or two before I read it, wish I read it as soon as she told me to read it. got it free for the kindle when it was on offer. I couldn't put it down I loved it so much I ended up buying the second and third book to go with it at the same time.
I am an anti sci-fi person - books, films, tv. It took me 2 attempts to read this book, but I was determined and I am glad I persevered.
Although the writing, spelling, grammar etc may not be 100% - the spark of magic is definitely present. And I feel this first instalment will attract more attention as the series continues.
This story was never aimed at adults - just like JK & Harry Potter and just look at where SHE is - but the kids LOVE it. And, given time, I feel that readers of all ages w...more
Although the writing, spelling, grammar etc may not be 100% - the spark of magic is definitely present. And I feel this first instalment will attract more attention as the series continues.
This story was never aimed at adults - just like JK & Harry Potter and just look at where SHE is - but the kids LOVE it. And, given time, I feel that readers of all ages w...more
Review to come! I'm still too amazed to think straight. And too tired.
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Born in Wellingborough in 1972, Georgia was brought up with her two older brothers in a sleepy Leicestershire village until at the age of fifteen, her parents decided to move abroad, taking her with them. A new country and a new language helped her come out of her shell and for eleven years, she lived and worked on the beautiful island of Menorca.
Georgia wrote short stories and poetry from an earl...more
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