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Lantern
(Lantern #1)
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Five days before Halloween, all sixteen-year-old Tori has on her mind is vacationing with her family and scoring lots of candy. Her grandmother’s estate, with its Gothic spires and trails that lead out to the woods, holds an unexpected secret: a lantern that lights up for Tori and nobody else. Certain that it’s a ghost or a prank, she investigates further and discovers a m
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Paperback, First Edition, 118 pages
Published
December 11th 2015
by Czidor Lore, LLC
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3 1/2 ⭐️
I found this short story to be a pleasant one but some things didn't match up for me. It seems that the writing style is a much better fit for middle grade and Tori was much more fitting to be in that age range as well.
The story itself was beautifully told with Tori and her family blooming to life. I do wish there was more detail about the house and the grounds of her grandmother's estate. It seemed like a very intriguing place.
Tori and her family are away visiting her grandmother for ...more
I found this short story to be a pleasant one but some things didn't match up for me. It seems that the writing style is a much better fit for middle grade and Tori was much more fitting to be in that age range as well.
The story itself was beautifully told with Tori and her family blooming to life. I do wish there was more detail about the house and the grounds of her grandmother's estate. It seemed like a very intriguing place.
Tori and her family are away visiting her grandmother for ...more
Sweet, refreshing and safe for even younger readers! Imagine the magic of Halloween, the special bond between a grandparent and a grandchild and an amazing tale of a special lantern and its tiny occupant. LANTERN by Chess Desalls is a short, yet beautifully simple tale of caring when Tori, a sixteen-year-old girl discovers a strange light flashing deep in the woods and lets her curiosity lead her on a mission to save the young man trapped within a magical lantern.
Jared isn’t sure how long he ha ...more
Jared isn’t sure how long he ha ...more
This is a very sweet story of fantasy and young love. I adore the grandmother and how she believes in and helps her granddaughter, Tori. I also like how much Tori enjoys being with her little brother, despite their 13-year age difference. And I just love the ending. : )
Dec 19, 2016
Evelina | AvalinahsBooks
rated it
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Recommends it for:
Fantasy, YA and kidlit fans
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A stunning cover and the promise of a heart-warming story - who wouldn't want to get their hands on this? That's precisely how I've felt ever since I saw this book on NetGalley back in autumn. Unfortunately for me, the book was already archived when I found it - which meant I couldn't request the ARC anymore. I was disappointed, but I hoped I'd be able to get it somewhere later.
Fast forward several months. Halloween already forgotten, it's the wintery goodness of the coming Christmas. And I find ...more
Fast forward several months. Halloween already forgotten, it's the wintery goodness of the coming Christmas. And I find ...more
Dec 11, 2015
Chess Desalls
rated it
it was amazing
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review of another edition
5 Star review by Hilary Hawkes for Readers’ Favorite:
Lantern by Chess Desalls is a Young Adult novella that tells the story of what happens when teenager Tori discovers a strange lantern in the grounds of her grandmother’s property. It’s days away from Halloween and Tori, her three-year-old brother, and their parents are visiting and have plans for the approaching traditional spooky night. But Tori is shocked and mystified when she finds that the lantern contains a trapped person called Jared, a ...more
I feel as though my rating for this story is much lower than what everyone else is rating it. I’d like to say that I can understand some of the higher ratings, yet for me I couldn’t really bring myself to go all out with my stars.
It was a nice little story, yet it wasn’t overly brilliant.
It was a short read, something you can complete in next to no time at all. The story itself is sweet, although it was far too predictable for my liking. I know that in stories of this length it can be quite dif ...more
It was a nice little story, yet it wasn’t overly brilliant.
It was a short read, something you can complete in next to no time at all. The story itself is sweet, although it was far too predictable for my liking. I know that in stories of this length it can be quite dif ...more
Jun 04, 2018
Kira Simion
rated it
really liked it
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3.5 stars rounded up because of that twist!
There's:
•Originality! Who's heard of a guy trapped in a lantern before?
•The writing has a good flow. Sometimes the action slows, but it's never for long.
•A nice little twist at the end. (May lead into book 2 perhaps).
•The fact that it didn't end on a cliffhanger. It's so short that I thought it would.
•Too short though! Hoping for a longer story with perhaps a more in-depth magic world!
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There's:
•Originality! Who's heard of a guy trapped in a lantern before?
•The writing has a good flow. Sometimes the action slows, but it's never for long.
•A nice little twist at the end. (May lead into book 2 perhaps).
•The fact that it didn't end on a cliffhanger. It's so short that I thought it would.
•Too short though! Hoping for a longer story with perhaps a more in-depth magic world!
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This charming and romantic tale was a breath of fresh air. Sixteen-year-old Tori adores Halloween and she can hardly wait to get her costume ready for this year's trick-or-treat. But until the spooky night, there is time for a short vacation so Tory, her little brother and her parents are paying a visit to her grandmother. Grandma lives on a big spooky ranch close to the forest and this makes it even more enjoyable for our girl. One night she wanders around ...more
This charming and romantic tale was a breath of fresh air. Sixteen-year-old Tori adores Halloween and she can hardly wait to get her costume ready for this year's trick-or-treat. But until the spooky night, there is time for a short vacation so Tory, her little brother and her parents are paying a visit to her grandmother. Grandma lives on a big spooky ranch close to the forest and this makes it even more enjoyable for our girl. One night she wanders around ...more
Lantern is firstly a quick read as it is a novella story rather than an actual book , it is set in contemporary times though it does have flashbacks to another time which I would have guessed as a centuries ago from the few details the reader is given throughout the pages. The book starts in a tiny village where a teen boy Jared is working for a Lantern maker - Jared also has a wooden leg. The story then jumps back to contemporary times where a teen girl Tori is staying at her grandmother's hous
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I absolutely LOVED this short story! I definitely want a physical copy of this for my collection.
I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley for an unbiased opinion. (Actually, I received all three books in the trilogy.)
I know that this is a novella, and so the reading was short and easy. Some characters were well defined, yet others left me wanting more. Also, I know this is the first book in the trilogy, so I'm really hoping more things will be explained quickly in the next two books. ...more
I know that this is a novella, and so the reading was short and easy. Some characters were well defined, yet others left me wanting more. Also, I know this is the first book in the trilogy, so I'm really hoping more things will be explained quickly in the next two books. ...more
Fun Story.
This was a very enjoyable tale. I am 77 yrs old, but this book awoke the child of my inner self.
i heartily recommend this book to all who are young at heart. It also makes a great story to read to your Grandchildren.
This was a very enjoyable tale. I am 77 yrs old, but this book awoke the child of my inner self.
i heartily recommend this book to all who are young at heart. It also makes a great story to read to your Grandchildren.
Lantern, by Chess Desalls, is a charming little YA mystery. I thoroughly enjoyed Tori’s journey to discover the what made the lantern on her grandmother’s property suddenly begin to glow.
I liked how it was short, sweet, and to the point. The characters were creative and I loved the relationships between them. It was unique and a fun mystery. A great read!
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This was a wonderful little tale. Perfect for Halloween or an evening in May if that's when you happen to pick it up. A tiny bit spooky & a whole lot of sweet, I even found myself tearing up a little. Loved it!
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OMG! I absolutely loved this book. When she found the lantern glowing get on its own. And the grandmother how awesome was she, she helped her and didn't think she was crazy or anything. I just love, love, love this book. I highly recommend this book. You will not regret it.
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Not a bad read. Nice for something quick and mostly fluffy. It's cute and the cover is gorgeous. It has a bit of mystery to it too to draw you in. Perfect for the Halloween season. 3.5 out of 5 stars.
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A modern day fairy-tale set around Halloween. People will enjoy the simple background and the slight (if not quick) budding romance between the main characters. Good writing with some areas that leave
a couple of pondering questions.
a couple of pondering questions.
This book was very childish and quick. I felt as though I was reading a children’s book. But not a good one lol. I rated this two stars because the plot was okay not horrible. I am confused on what the next two books will be about. Especially at the end with that kiss! Come on, one they are children and two they just met!!
Jan 13, 2020
Joey Woolfardis
marked it as never-read
(Read the first book in the The Call to Search Everywhen series. Did not enjoy, therefore will not be reading anything else by this author.)
**3.5 Out of 5 Stars**
First of all thanks to the writer Chess desalls for sending the novel.... It was an awesome tale of believe and love, so intense to put it down before finally finishing it ... A must read !!
What a nice, little story!
I entered the giveaway because of its wonderful cover but I didn't win. The synopsis, however, seemed interesting enough and I decided to buy the Kindle version.
Yeah, I also have to say that I've had some troubles concentrating on long books recently and short stories are perfect.
So... That's a Halloween story but giving the weather outside - so un-summery - it fits perfectly into the mood. I love how Tory spend her time creating the perfect outfit for her and her litt ...more
I entered the giveaway because of its wonderful cover but I didn't win. The synopsis, however, seemed interesting enough and I decided to buy the Kindle version.
Yeah, I also have to say that I've had some troubles concentrating on long books recently and short stories are perfect.
So... That's a Halloween story but giving the weather outside - so un-summery - it fits perfectly into the mood. I love how Tory spend her time creating the perfect outfit for her and her litt ...more
Mama says: if you haven’t picked up this short book I don’t know what you’re doing with your life. Just kidding. But seriously, it’s FREE and it’s a great (though very quick) read. Very gothic feel, with a ghost story flavor. I loved the first book of Desall’s Call to Search Everywhen series and still need to read the others, but this particular story is quite different. For one thing, there’s no time travel, but there are mysteries and spooks and a hard-not-to-love leading lady. Though safe for
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This was a charming story that opened the door to an interesting world. Any teen story that has the usual themes but also allows for realistic reactions and consequences sets itself above the rest. Lantern does that for me. It's a nice quick read I think adventurous young teens would enjoy.
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I loved this book! It is a YA fantasy book which is one of my favorite genres. This book would be great for reluctant readers. It isn't a long story, but has enough detail to keep your interest. I would like to read more from this author!
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3.5
A quick, easy read about a teenager staying with her family at her grandmother's house over the Halloween holiday. The entire story takes place either in the house or on the grounds except for the prologue and epilogue.
Tori's Halloween gets a little more exciting, and maybe creepy at first, when she finds a lone lantern far out on her grandmother's land. Even stranger, the lantern is lit, but she can't see what's inside.
A mini-mystery unfolds and with the help of her grandmother, Tori doesn't ...more
A quick, easy read about a teenager staying with her family at her grandmother's house over the Halloween holiday. The entire story takes place either in the house or on the grounds except for the prologue and epilogue.
Tori's Halloween gets a little more exciting, and maybe creepy at first, when she finds a lone lantern far out on her grandmother's land. Even stranger, the lantern is lit, but she can't see what's inside.
A mini-mystery unfolds and with the help of her grandmother, Tori doesn't ...more
A short, quick read. Seemed more appropriate for younger readers than anticipated.
There’s something about the author’s writing that makes it stilted and plastic. The characters are likewise stilted and plastic, including their language: “. . . I’m [OK], nothing molested or broken . . . “. That word “molested” just doesn’t seem to fit in at all. This short story is not for me.
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