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The Into Terratir Saga #1
The Eye of Tanub
Everyone thinks she's crazy. And maybe she is. But Lauren Marriott knows her journey into Terratir happened. It was real, and she's writing all down in frightening detail.
She has no patience for her brother Zach and his passion for stupid computer games until she finds a mysterious pendant in his room, pulsating with magical power. Lauren wants it, not realizing it's a portal between this world and one of monsters, sorcerers, and dangerous quests.
Never in her wildest dreams could she have imagined what she'd find in the terrifying world of The Warlord—death at every turn, but also a love stronger than time itself.
In order to escape Terratir, Lauren, Zach, and their new found friends, must complete the impossible quest for the Eye of Tanúb, a relic of immense power, which The Warlord has already stolen for himself.
She has no patience for her brother Zach and his passion for stupid computer games until she finds a mysterious pendant in his room, pulsating with magical power. Lauren wants it, not realizing it's a portal between this world and one of monsters, sorcerers, and dangerous quests.
Never in her wildest dreams could she have imagined what she'd find in the terrifying world of The Warlord—death at every turn, but also a love stronger than time itself.
In order to escape Terratir, Lauren, Zach, and their new found friends, must complete the impossible quest for the Eye of Tanúb, a relic of immense power, which The Warlord has already stolen for himself.
- GenresFantasy
280 pages, Paperback
First published June 13, 2014
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June 13, 2014
This book reads like an 80's movie and I LOVE it! Think "The Goonies" meets "World of Warcraft" and then you pretty much have the basis for The Eye of Tanub.
This is a YA story aimed at the younger end of the YA spectrum but I can tell you that as a child of the 80's I absolutely LOVED it and I think that many other adults would too.
The characters are vibrant and the world is a video game! Seriously! I think this book was one of the most fun reads I have picked up in a while.
The story is fast paced and definitely a page turner. Whether you pick it up for your child, or just pick it up for a quick read for yourself I don't think you would be disappointed.
5 out of 5 stars from me.
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**As I do a lot of YA reviews I feel compelled to mention that this book WAS NOT given to me for review despite it being a YA title. I read it because I wanted to**
This is a YA story aimed at the younger end of the YA spectrum but I can tell you that as a child of the 80's I absolutely LOVED it and I think that many other adults would too.
The characters are vibrant and the world is a video game! Seriously! I think this book was one of the most fun reads I have picked up in a while.
The story is fast paced and definitely a page turner. Whether you pick it up for your child, or just pick it up for a quick read for yourself I don't think you would be disappointed.
5 out of 5 stars from me.
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**As I do a lot of YA reviews I feel compelled to mention that this book WAS NOT given to me for review despite it being a YA title. I read it because I wanted to**
June 25, 2014
Rating: 2.5/5
The Eye of Tanub is a very unique book. The story is about two siblings, Zach and Lauren. One day, while they are fighting over a mysterious necklace, they get transported into one of Zach's role playing video games. Their journey to Terratir, from the moment they land there till the very end is full of adventure. In order to get back home, they have to team up with some of the characters of the game and find the Eye of Tanub, while trying to stay alive from the attacks of the Warlord's army.
The premise of this book had me picking it up the day it got released. I love video games, especially role playing ones, I had my days (and nights) of being a gamer and Terratir missed nothing of a good fantasy world. The weird creatures, the different races, the magestic towns, the myths and history and the varying terrains, made a good set for the adventurous of our main characters, and trust me this book has a lot of action packed moments, that make it a very fast read.
So, what went wrong with this read? For me the main flaw of this book were its characters. I never got to relate to any of them, even Zach who was my favourite one. We never get to learn that much about them. We get to hear their stories and parts of their pasts, but still I felt like I never got to know their essence. Their behaviour seemed kind of off, I never knew if what they did was out of character or not, because I never witnessed part of their character. They only two people who were a constant on the book were Zach and his sister Lauren. Zach, I didn't mind so much, he was a curious 14-year-old boy who had just traveled inside his video game. He was excited and frightened and kind of silly, like a normal 14-year-old boy. But his sister...OH MY GOD. She was annoying as hell. In the beginning I thought she had started out as a spoiled bart only to redeem herself by the end of the book, but she didn't, even though in her own mind she wasn't a jerk anymore. I didn't see that change at all. Throughout the whole book she was immature and acted like a brat. And what bothered me the most was that she thought she wasn't and that her little brother was the immature one. And don't get me started on her love interest... Why was there even a love interest? This book would have been so much better without it.
Overall, this was a fun adventure book that at times made me want to slap my kindle screen but had its redeaming fighting scenes, just not enough to make me give it a bigger rating. I believe it's a good recommendation for people that love role playing games and are probably teenagers.
The Eye of Tanub is a very unique book. The story is about two siblings, Zach and Lauren. One day, while they are fighting over a mysterious necklace, they get transported into one of Zach's role playing video games. Their journey to Terratir, from the moment they land there till the very end is full of adventure. In order to get back home, they have to team up with some of the characters of the game and find the Eye of Tanub, while trying to stay alive from the attacks of the Warlord's army.
The premise of this book had me picking it up the day it got released. I love video games, especially role playing ones, I had my days (and nights) of being a gamer and Terratir missed nothing of a good fantasy world. The weird creatures, the different races, the magestic towns, the myths and history and the varying terrains, made a good set for the adventurous of our main characters, and trust me this book has a lot of action packed moments, that make it a very fast read.
So, what went wrong with this read? For me the main flaw of this book were its characters. I never got to relate to any of them, even Zach who was my favourite one. We never get to learn that much about them. We get to hear their stories and parts of their pasts, but still I felt like I never got to know their essence. Their behaviour seemed kind of off, I never knew if what they did was out of character or not, because I never witnessed part of their character. They only two people who were a constant on the book were Zach and his sister Lauren. Zach, I didn't mind so much, he was a curious 14-year-old boy who had just traveled inside his video game. He was excited and frightened and kind of silly, like a normal 14-year-old boy. But his sister...OH MY GOD. She was annoying as hell. In the beginning I thought she had started out as a spoiled bart only to redeem herself by the end of the book, but she didn't, even though in her own mind she wasn't a jerk anymore. I didn't see that change at all. Throughout the whole book she was immature and acted like a brat. And what bothered me the most was that she thought she wasn't and that her little brother was the immature one. And don't get me started on her love interest... Why was there even a love interest? This book would have been so much better without it.
Overall, this was a fun adventure book that at times made me want to slap my kindle screen but had its redeaming fighting scenes, just not enough to make me give it a bigger rating. I believe it's a good recommendation for people that love role playing games and are probably teenagers.
June 16, 2014
Continuing with the YA kick I seem to have been on lately, a friend of mine Melanie was raving about a book that was a mixture of 80's movies and video games I had to check it out... because I love video games. Such a good choice of a book! Following a brother and sister as they "quest" their way through a video game world was a far more addicting read than a YA book should be allowed to be. This book was a fast read, mostly because I was soo drawn in. Being an avid gamer I could picture this world and think I would have done a great job navigating it myself!
There are great twists on who the conventional heroes are and although I know this is supposed to be aimed at the younger end of the YA market I am sure that a LOT of adults would thoroughly enjoy it.
Definitely a fun read.
There are great twists on who the conventional heroes are and although I know this is supposed to be aimed at the younger end of the YA market I am sure that a LOT of adults would thoroughly enjoy it.
Definitely a fun read.
July 15, 2014
I really try not to compare books to movies or other stories because I know how hard the authors come up with their own original thoughts, plots and characters, but this book was really hard not to. It was a different type of plot that I could never imagine reading a book like this
This book is YA, but any age can enjoy it. I enjoyed it so much that I couldn't put down! The plot had so much thought put into it and it kept the whole book exciting from the cover to the end. When it ended I was begging Mrs. Cunningham for book 2. It is just that amazing.
A few years ago a movie called Zathura came out. My son really enjoyed the movie, and this book kind of made me think of that movie, but the book is totally different and in my opinion, better then the movie.
The book is written in a journal style by bother and sister Lauren and Zach. The first line of the book is "It happened a year ago. It was real, and no one can tell me it wasn't" (pg 1, The Eye of Tanub) That first line really drew me in. I wanted to find out what happened a year ago and what was real.
Up until this event, Lauren and Zach did not get along. Lauren was much too caught up in herself to be concerned about her younger brother. Lauren greatest ambition (before the event) was to become a model. One Saturday morning she goes into her room to get something and realized that her hard worked on portfolio was on her floor, destroyed. Instead of trying to figure out what happened, she goes straight to Zach's room and accuses him of destroying all her hard work. She lost her temper started attacking him.
As Lauren and Zach were fighting, Lauren noticed something shiny on Zach's nightstand. She figured she would keep the pendant as a consultation for herself. As she was grabbing it, Zack noticed it too. They both grabbed it at the same time and that is when their lives changed...
Zack and Lauren went through something and ended up landing hard on the ground. Zach seemed to be excited about wherever they were, but Lauren was not liking it. She was dropping her 15 year old attitude to Zach and was just not having any part of where they were. She wanted to be at home doing what she wanted to be doing.
Within a few minutes (after getting his bearings) Zach knew where they were. They were in the land of Terratir.
Zach and Lauren meet all sorts of new beings, learn much about each other and take on quests that they never thought they would ever in their lifetime ever think to experience.
Zach learns bravery and Lauren learns how to be more accepting of herself and everyone else around her.
This is just a must read book. When I was finished, I posted on M.E. Cunningham's publisher site - "Wow...The Eye of Tanub did not end the way it did?!?! Oh my gosh! Book 2 NOW!!!!!
5 star review will be up as soon as I get to my computer."
The Eye of Tanub ended with a major cliffhanger but according to M.E. Cunningham we don't have to wait too long for book two.
*this book was given to me for an honest review. this is well worth more then the 5 stars that I can give it*
This book is YA, but any age can enjoy it. I enjoyed it so much that I couldn't put down! The plot had so much thought put into it and it kept the whole book exciting from the cover to the end. When it ended I was begging Mrs. Cunningham for book 2. It is just that amazing.
A few years ago a movie called Zathura came out. My son really enjoyed the movie, and this book kind of made me think of that movie, but the book is totally different and in my opinion, better then the movie.
The book is written in a journal style by bother and sister Lauren and Zach. The first line of the book is "It happened a year ago. It was real, and no one can tell me it wasn't" (pg 1, The Eye of Tanub) That first line really drew me in. I wanted to find out what happened a year ago and what was real.
Up until this event, Lauren and Zach did not get along. Lauren was much too caught up in herself to be concerned about her younger brother. Lauren greatest ambition (before the event) was to become a model. One Saturday morning she goes into her room to get something and realized that her hard worked on portfolio was on her floor, destroyed. Instead of trying to figure out what happened, she goes straight to Zach's room and accuses him of destroying all her hard work. She lost her temper started attacking him.
As Lauren and Zach were fighting, Lauren noticed something shiny on Zach's nightstand. She figured she would keep the pendant as a consultation for herself. As she was grabbing it, Zack noticed it too. They both grabbed it at the same time and that is when their lives changed...
Zack and Lauren went through something and ended up landing hard on the ground. Zach seemed to be excited about wherever they were, but Lauren was not liking it. She was dropping her 15 year old attitude to Zach and was just not having any part of where they were. She wanted to be at home doing what she wanted to be doing.
Within a few minutes (after getting his bearings) Zach knew where they were. They were in the land of Terratir.
Zach and Lauren meet all sorts of new beings, learn much about each other and take on quests that they never thought they would ever in their lifetime ever think to experience.
Zach learns bravery and Lauren learns how to be more accepting of herself and everyone else around her.
This is just a must read book. When I was finished, I posted on M.E. Cunningham's publisher site - "Wow...The Eye of Tanub did not end the way it did?!?! Oh my gosh! Book 2 NOW!!!!!
5 star review will be up as soon as I get to my computer."
The Eye of Tanub ended with a major cliffhanger but according to M.E. Cunningham we don't have to wait too long for book two.
*this book was given to me for an honest review. this is well worth more then the 5 stars that I can give it*
July 9, 2014
I enjoyed this book from the outset because the author did an excellent job with the voice of her main character who narrates the story through a journal. Concurrently, I was reading a story where the main character was pulled into a book, and I felt like this one where the characters are pulled into a computer game was more realistic and believable.
Did I like the characters? Not particularly. Lauren was too snobbish and self-centered but completely believable. Her sudden romance with one of the "toons" was unrealistic. I could get inside Lauren's head, though, and I understood her motivation, shallow though it was. She was well-crafted, just not likable. Her brother, Zach, on the other hand started out happy to be in the game and sold-out to the quest, and then did an about-face shortly after mid-point to become depressed and frightened. I didn't buy his change being inspired by a strange sorceress with a dire prediction. I had bought the story until Zach changed so abruptly.
The story is standard quest fare with several interesting twists to add suspense and tension. I was most disappointed in the way the story ended suddenly with the two of them transported back to their world without so much as an explanation or inkling of why it happened that way. Not much of a resolution in my mind.
I give it four stars because it was easy to fall into the story every time I picked the book up. Some YA books cater to adult readership, but I feel this book will be enjoyed much more by readers between 12 and 16, especially if they are gamers.
Did I like the characters? Not particularly. Lauren was too snobbish and self-centered but completely believable. Her sudden romance with one of the "toons" was unrealistic. I could get inside Lauren's head, though, and I understood her motivation, shallow though it was. She was well-crafted, just not likable. Her brother, Zach, on the other hand started out happy to be in the game and sold-out to the quest, and then did an about-face shortly after mid-point to become depressed and frightened. I didn't buy his change being inspired by a strange sorceress with a dire prediction. I had bought the story until Zach changed so abruptly.
The story is standard quest fare with several interesting twists to add suspense and tension. I was most disappointed in the way the story ended suddenly with the two of them transported back to their world without so much as an explanation or inkling of why it happened that way. Not much of a resolution in my mind.
I give it four stars because it was easy to fall into the story every time I picked the book up. Some YA books cater to adult readership, but I feel this book will be enjoyed much more by readers between 12 and 16, especially if they are gamers.
June 25, 2014
*I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I truly enjoyed this story. It was written beautifully and the descriptions about the world they fall into was breathtaking and mesmerizing. I felt like I was actually in the story at times and I could visualize everything as described. I love the dynamic between the brother and sister. They were written very well. I loved all of the characters. I thought they were fully fleshed out and had a realistic quality to them. I loved all of the different types of creatures that live there and all of the different things that they could do. If I had one complaint about this book, it would be that I didn't think there was enough description of why the Warlord was unbeatable. Why did he have so much power and how did he get it? Why could no one beat him? That would be my one pet peeve for this book. Also, the ending was heartbreaking because I felt what the characters were feeling. I can't wait for the second book so that I can head back to Terratir. It is an amazing place and I miss it already. 4.5 books
I truly enjoyed this story. It was written beautifully and the descriptions about the world they fall into was breathtaking and mesmerizing. I felt like I was actually in the story at times and I could visualize everything as described. I love the dynamic between the brother and sister. They were written very well. I loved all of the characters. I thought they were fully fleshed out and had a realistic quality to them. I loved all of the different types of creatures that live there and all of the different things that they could do. If I had one complaint about this book, it would be that I didn't think there was enough description of why the Warlord was unbeatable. Why did he have so much power and how did he get it? Why could no one beat him? That would be my one pet peeve for this book. Also, the ending was heartbreaking because I felt what the characters were feeling. I can't wait for the second book so that I can head back to Terratir. It is an amazing place and I miss it already. 4.5 books
June 26, 2014
I loved this book so much! It was like an 80’s movie which I love so I was hooked from page one and couldn’t stop reading until the very last page.
The dynamic of the brother and sister are just awesome. I loved them. They were written so well that I couldn’t help feel like I was in the story with them. My other favorite thing about this book is all the creatures and the things they could do. This is a fast read and even though it’s for the younger side of YA I think anybody will be able to enjoy this world and get completely swept up in it. I can’t wait for more in this series. 4/5 Bloody Fangs
The dynamic of the brother and sister are just awesome. I loved them. They were written so well that I couldn’t help feel like I was in the story with them. My other favorite thing about this book is all the creatures and the things they could do. This is a fast read and even though it’s for the younger side of YA I think anybody will be able to enjoy this world and get completely swept up in it. I can’t wait for more in this series. 4/5 Bloody Fangs
July 19, 2014
The Eye of Tanúb by M. E. Cunningham is a book filled with wondrous ideas and descriptions which, at times, can be a bit contradictory both in plot and format.
I struggled with some of the contradictions, which I’ll discuss later, but found that I was interested enough in the story and the characters to keep reading until the end. That is fairly uncommon for me, so I applaud Cunningham for her gift of prose and character development.
Overall, I feel the book is geared for middle grade to young adult audiences. A reader will certainly have to suspend their disbelief to be entertained, and there is nothing wrong with that. Because the book is published by “Clean Teen Publishing,” you’d expect a book free of sex, swearing and graphic violence. To the publisher’s credit, they included a “content discloser” at the start of the book which I wish more publishers would do. To me, the book showed that an engaging narrative can be written without swearing or sex (note: sex meaning graphic descriptions, not romantic elements). I felt the violence was a bit more graphic than I’d expect from a book for younger readers, but nothing severe enough to make me doubt the sincerity of the “YA” rating.
The rest of this review could contain some “spoilers,” so stop reading here if you don’t want to be subjected to those.
The basic premise of the book is that it is a diary of a teenaged girl named Lauren. (She turns 16, sort of, in the book.) To that end, it is mostly written in first person, past tense. It is the tale of her trip to a fantasy world with her younger brother—a fantasy world which just so happens to be the same as one of the video games her brother, Zach, plays on his computer, including characters Zach has created.
The diary format can work to tell a story, but in The Eye of Tanúb it becomes problematic. There are times when her brother Zach tells part of the story, from his point of view, in her diary. Cunningham does a decent job helping the reader keep track of which person is writing in the diary by chapter and section headings. But it is Cunningham’s outstanding prose and descriptions which contradict the diary format. Consider the following sentences, “The terrain turned from beautiful, lush and green, to a dry, reddish brown. Trees became scarce, and cacti grew abundantly.” I actually like these sentences; they are well written. But I don’t see it as something a teenaged girl would write in her journal—especially based on how the book starts out.
Another challenge with the format is that it switches to third person to tell the story of Kalika, a character from the fantasy world. Supposedly Kalika tells her story to Zach who then writes it in the journal. But once again, the phrasing of this part of the story is very well written, which, to me, contradicts that it is being written by a fourteen-year-old boy.
Throughout the book, there are other minor contradictions. For example, when Lauren and Zach first arrive, Zach reaches into his pocket and pulls out a handful of coins—he’s not sure where he got them. That’s fine, and something I chalked up to the fantasy element of the story. Not long after, Zach tries to convince a character named Dardanos to help them. What happens? Here is the line from the book: “Dardanos wanted payment, but we had no money.” At that moment, I was drawn out of the book. I thought, “Wait, they do have money. What happened to it?”
Another minor issue was that at roughly a third of the way into the book, “Part 2” starts. I thought, “Okay. No problem. Books are often told in a three act format.” But there wasn’t a Part 3, which I kept expecting.
Lastly, the ending felt a bit rushed with the final resolution happening pretty easily, in my opinion.
Still, despite these nit-picky concerns, I enjoyed the book. I loved the premise and found myself attached to the characters. There is no question that M. E. Cunningham is a talented author with a great imagination. It’s my hope that this review gives some perspective on certain elements of her writing without detracting from her strengths.
I struggled with some of the contradictions, which I’ll discuss later, but found that I was interested enough in the story and the characters to keep reading until the end. That is fairly uncommon for me, so I applaud Cunningham for her gift of prose and character development.
Overall, I feel the book is geared for middle grade to young adult audiences. A reader will certainly have to suspend their disbelief to be entertained, and there is nothing wrong with that. Because the book is published by “Clean Teen Publishing,” you’d expect a book free of sex, swearing and graphic violence. To the publisher’s credit, they included a “content discloser” at the start of the book which I wish more publishers would do. To me, the book showed that an engaging narrative can be written without swearing or sex (note: sex meaning graphic descriptions, not romantic elements). I felt the violence was a bit more graphic than I’d expect from a book for younger readers, but nothing severe enough to make me doubt the sincerity of the “YA” rating.
The rest of this review could contain some “spoilers,” so stop reading here if you don’t want to be subjected to those.
The basic premise of the book is that it is a diary of a teenaged girl named Lauren. (She turns 16, sort of, in the book.) To that end, it is mostly written in first person, past tense. It is the tale of her trip to a fantasy world with her younger brother—a fantasy world which just so happens to be the same as one of the video games her brother, Zach, plays on his computer, including characters Zach has created.
The diary format can work to tell a story, but in The Eye of Tanúb it becomes problematic. There are times when her brother Zach tells part of the story, from his point of view, in her diary. Cunningham does a decent job helping the reader keep track of which person is writing in the diary by chapter and section headings. But it is Cunningham’s outstanding prose and descriptions which contradict the diary format. Consider the following sentences, “The terrain turned from beautiful, lush and green, to a dry, reddish brown. Trees became scarce, and cacti grew abundantly.” I actually like these sentences; they are well written. But I don’t see it as something a teenaged girl would write in her journal—especially based on how the book starts out.
Another challenge with the format is that it switches to third person to tell the story of Kalika, a character from the fantasy world. Supposedly Kalika tells her story to Zach who then writes it in the journal. But once again, the phrasing of this part of the story is very well written, which, to me, contradicts that it is being written by a fourteen-year-old boy.
Throughout the book, there are other minor contradictions. For example, when Lauren and Zach first arrive, Zach reaches into his pocket and pulls out a handful of coins—he’s not sure where he got them. That’s fine, and something I chalked up to the fantasy element of the story. Not long after, Zach tries to convince a character named Dardanos to help them. What happens? Here is the line from the book: “Dardanos wanted payment, but we had no money.” At that moment, I was drawn out of the book. I thought, “Wait, they do have money. What happened to it?”
Another minor issue was that at roughly a third of the way into the book, “Part 2” starts. I thought, “Okay. No problem. Books are often told in a three act format.” But there wasn’t a Part 3, which I kept expecting.
Lastly, the ending felt a bit rushed with the final resolution happening pretty easily, in my opinion.
Still, despite these nit-picky concerns, I enjoyed the book. I loved the premise and found myself attached to the characters. There is no question that M. E. Cunningham is a talented author with a great imagination. It’s my hope that this review gives some perspective on certain elements of her writing without detracting from her strengths.
November 13, 2014
I am an avid rpg (role-playing game) player whether it be on computer, tabletop or console. I just enjoy having an adventure. The Eye of Tanub is an adventure. Alex and his sister Lauren are portaled into the world of Terratir, which happens to be the game that Alex plays. Alex is so excited to be there where Lauren, well not so much. She is very stuck up and into herself. She dislikes her little brother and I think pretty much anyone who isn't just like her. She is very annoying but every book needs one right? I would totally be Alex though if I got ported to Azeroth in World of Warcraft. I have been playing since beta and I love, love my toons and the world they live in. Unfortunately, I don't get to play as much anymore. You know that adult stuff gets in the way. This book made me all giddy and making me feel like I was back playing.
Alex sees one of his "toons" (playable character within a game) and gets all excited. His character Dardanos is a high level warrior and he is very moody but tough. He and Lauren start a relationship later but I wasn't huge on the romance aspect. I was more into the story of questing and doing certain objectives. Wait, that is what I like in WoW too. They find another "toon" of Alexs named Flitwicket who is a priestess. Love that name. My poor priest in WoW would hate me for calling her Spaanky instead of something really cool. Flitwicket helps Lauren become a priestess as well and Alex trains to become a maverick which I think would be the equivalent to a rogue.
They get a quest to get the Eye of Tanub and well this starts them on a very fun and amazing adventure. I love that it was told by Lauren through her writing a journal after they return. Alex also gets to put his two cents in when Lauren lets him or he steals it and just starts writing in pen to Laurens chagrin. They two perspectives make the book even more of an adventure and you really get both of their views on what actually went down. I don't want to spoil anything because it is just a fun read.
I would recommend this to anyone 12 and up, teens, adventurers, rpg players and anyone who likes a good story set in a fantasy land. This is the first book and part two will be out Dec 19th 2014. You will not have to wait too long for another adventure.
Alex sees one of his "toons" (playable character within a game) and gets all excited. His character Dardanos is a high level warrior and he is very moody but tough. He and Lauren start a relationship later but I wasn't huge on the romance aspect. I was more into the story of questing and doing certain objectives. Wait, that is what I like in WoW too. They find another "toon" of Alexs named Flitwicket who is a priestess. Love that name. My poor priest in WoW would hate me for calling her Spaanky instead of something really cool. Flitwicket helps Lauren become a priestess as well and Alex trains to become a maverick which I think would be the equivalent to a rogue.
They get a quest to get the Eye of Tanub and well this starts them on a very fun and amazing adventure. I love that it was told by Lauren through her writing a journal after they return. Alex also gets to put his two cents in when Lauren lets him or he steals it and just starts writing in pen to Laurens chagrin. They two perspectives make the book even more of an adventure and you really get both of their views on what actually went down. I don't want to spoil anything because it is just a fun read.
I would recommend this to anyone 12 and up, teens, adventurers, rpg players and anyone who likes a good story set in a fantasy land. This is the first book and part two will be out Dec 19th 2014. You will not have to wait too long for another adventure.
February 1, 2016
There are two reasons why I wanted to read this book.....
Reason 1: This is a Clean Teen Publishing Author and I love reading her work.
Reason 2: It's free on Amazon and everybody loves FREE
This book has a very good story-line and the characters are phenomenally well written, but I just couldn't get into this book. I loved the twisted plot and the characters, but I just didn't feel a connection with the story. This has a strange, yet interesting twist to it that I have never read before. This story is a very fast read too. It is a page turner and it does keep you wanting to read the next chapter too.
Lauren and Zach
Lauren is funny, yet sometimes annoying girl. Zach is adventurous and outgoing. They have a strange, yet unique bond that most siblings have and I love the bickering, the joking, and the fighting. They are magnificent characters.
I highly recommend this story to Teens and YA, because it is a clean read for them to enjoy!! Some adults may like it too.
I am giving it four stars because I just didn't connect with this book, yet I did enjoy reading it.
Reason 1: This is a Clean Teen Publishing Author and I love reading her work.
Reason 2: It's free on Amazon and everybody loves FREE
This book has a very good story-line and the characters are phenomenally well written, but I just couldn't get into this book. I loved the twisted plot and the characters, but I just didn't feel a connection with the story. This has a strange, yet interesting twist to it that I have never read before. This story is a very fast read too. It is a page turner and it does keep you wanting to read the next chapter too.
Lauren and Zach
Lauren is funny, yet sometimes annoying girl. Zach is adventurous and outgoing. They have a strange, yet unique bond that most siblings have and I love the bickering, the joking, and the fighting. They are magnificent characters.
I highly recommend this story to Teens and YA, because it is a clean read for them to enjoy!! Some adults may like it too.
I am giving it four stars because I just didn't connect with this book, yet I did enjoy reading it.
October 30, 2014
I hate to be the first one star review this book has. :( I really wanted to like this and enjoy all the adventures of Terratir. But, alas, the characters and the romance killed it for me. (Especially that ridiculous romance!)
Out of a handful of cast members, I only liked one and hers was a supporting role only.
The two main characters seemed ridiculous and I absolutely loathed Lauren.
That insta-love… *shakes head*
What's worse is that I enjoyed this book right up until 60% in. Then it just got … awful.
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Out of a handful of cast members, I only liked one and hers was a supporting role only.
The two main characters seemed ridiculous and I absolutely loathed Lauren.
That insta-love… *shakes head*
What's worse is that I enjoyed this book right up until 60% in. Then it just got … awful.
If you desire to read the full review, and all of the SPOILERS involved, check it out in my blog:
http://vitalityreviews.blogspot.com/2...
April 8, 2015
This was a fun read! A little nostalgic, in a way. Well, for me. But I believe many gamers will feel the same. :) The author did a magnificent job with the world of Terratir and incorporating the gaming aspect. Brought back fond memories. Lauren and her brother, Zach, are recording all that happened in a journal and some of the entries were quite amusing! The romance bit did feel a little weird in the beginning but that is probably just me. Perfectly suitable for even the younger end of YA and, actually, I'd be comfortable with letting any of my older kiddos read this (ages 9, and 11) or read aloud to the youngest (age 6). Will definitely be continuing this series...have already pre-ordered the next. ;)
February 22, 2015
This book is not what it seems at first glance. It's an enjoyable book, but if you have any other book to read, don't read this one. It's a book I would read if I didn't have anything else to read. The beginning and end are the best parts, and keep you wanting to read more of it, but the main story is too long and has too much unnecessary events. The main characters are very unrealistic with exaggerated emotions. The end is amazing and the beginning is enjoyable but the rest is something you will keep reading for the only purpose of finally finishing it. I would recommend this book for people who like fantasy and magic worlds like "Lord of The Rings" or "Harry Potter" and don't have anything else to read.
December 31, 2014
An exciting adventure/fantasy, a girl and her brother are transported magically into a video game that he has been playing. They come face to face with all his characters or "toons" and find out they have a major role to play in saving the world they have come to love. Told from both Lauren's and Zach's point of view, this is one book that I can recommend for almost any age. My ten year old just started it and was immediately sucked in. My twelve year old wants to read it, too. Great book.
July 19, 2016
If you love RPGs
This book took me back to my childhood. Many a roleplaying game happened at my house, though not online, and so this was a very fun throwback to another time and place in many ways. I enjoyed most of the character arcs immensely, but I felt that somethings need more explanation, like Dardanos' anger and then sudden change of heart. The romance seemed a bit abrupt and contrived, but all in all this is a great read.
This book took me back to my childhood. Many a roleplaying game happened at my house, though not online, and so this was a very fun throwback to another time and place in many ways. I enjoyed most of the character arcs immensely, but I felt that somethings need more explanation, like Dardanos' anger and then sudden change of heart. The romance seemed a bit abrupt and contrived, but all in all this is a great read.
July 9, 2016
Great adventure
Imagine Narnia meets Middle Earth meets computer game but unique. The characters were well developed and the growth that takes place is believable. I had a hard time at first getting into the story due to one character's attitude but I am glad I stuck with it. This story is very clean all around and written for anyone from tweens to adult. I look forward to continuing the story.
Imagine Narnia meets Middle Earth meets computer game but unique. The characters were well developed and the growth that takes place is believable. I had a hard time at first getting into the story due to one character's attitude but I am glad I stuck with it. This story is very clean all around and written for anyone from tweens to adult. I look forward to continuing the story.
August 2, 2014
What an incredible story. I am incredibly upset with Mrs.Cunningham. I have never before read a book that has made me want to stop reading so much! I wanted to play the game and explore Terratir myself! It isn't fair that I can't play and I blame this all on Mrs. Cunningham! I absolutely loved this novel and am anxiously awaiting book two.
September 16, 2016
sword and scorcery with chsracter
Well written. Clearly a young adult work,but still interesting got adults. Good characterization.good plot. It even had interesting twists. Of coursr, expect love but no sec.
Well written. Clearly a young adult work,but still interesting got adults. Good characterization.good plot. It even had interesting twists. Of coursr, expect love but no sec.
February 7, 2017
The Eye of Tanub
Masterfully written. An epic fantasy tale unfolds in the pages of this book one that should nbe adapted into a movie. It is truly a must read and can be enjoyed by all.
Masterfully written. An epic fantasy tale unfolds in the pages of this book one that should nbe adapted into a movie. It is truly a must read and can be enjoyed by all.
December 5, 2014
I loved this book and couldn't lay it down. Seriously excellent, especially for gamers.
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