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The Labyrinthians
When Kimberley's father loses his job and it looks like her whole family will be homeless, a mysterious old benefactor saves them by leaving his 'mansion' to them in his will. However, their new house, with it's history of spooky happenings and disappearances, is not all it seems. When Kim's little brother goes missing, it's up to Kim and her new friend, Nate, to find him. The problem is... When they do - who will find them?
The first in a new YA series, The Labyrinthians begins a story of adventure and of terror and finding yourself when everything else seems lost.
The first in a new YA series, The Labyrinthians begins a story of adventure and of terror and finding yourself when everything else seems lost.
- GenresYoung Adult
278 pages, Paperback
Published February 27, 2016
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J.A. Armitage
148 books492 followersBorn in Leeds, I lived a very normal life until I got bored one day and decided to travel the world. Since then I've worked on a Banana Plantation, cleaned ACDC's dressing room and been a professional clown.
I climbed to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and the top of Kilimanjaro. Nowadays you'll find me being a climbing frame for my two young children, working in a school, and renovating my home.
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May 12, 2016
I ended up enjoying this young adult read so much more than I thought I would! Kimberly’s Dad has lost his job, and almost like a sign from the heavens, her adopted mother receives news that they are inheriting a “mansion” from some uncle or cousin that no one knew anything about. Upon arriving at their new home they find a dilapidated farm house, nothing to suggest this is the same mansion referred to by the lawyer who gave them the news of their inheritance from their super rich relative. Nothing would indicate there were ever any riches, and the family just assumes that all the previous heirs that disappeared, simply left because they didn’t want to deal with the run down shack.
One morning the parents can’t find their youngest adopted child (Kim and Elliott are adopted and 17 year old Nate is staying with them until he reaches 18 due to the unfortunate death of his family), so they go out in search for him. Kim and Nate stay behind to search and end up finding a book case that strangely has hinges on the side. They are able to open it but once down to the bottom of the stairs, the book door closes and they are trapped. They are in what appears to be a normal basement lounge, until a TV comes on and low and behold the great benefactor himself shows up on the screen. It is a pre-recorded message and we quickly realize that he has set up an elaborate labyrinth beneath the home that if you can get through fast enough, and alive, you will be rewarded with his super precious and worth millions, diamond. Realizing this is what had to have happened to Elliott, Nate and Kim begin making their way through the maze to find him. Each room has its own puzzle to be solved and while some are fairly easy, and provide no threat, there are plenty others that the slightest mistake will cost you your life, and you’ll never make it out of the labyrinth, and no one will ever know what happened to you.
I seriously ended up enjoying this so much because I can’t lie, the great benefactor himself is a freaking psychopath! One by one he has allowed people from his own family to fall prey to the many dangers of the maze and in no way feels sorry about it. I wouldn’t say it isn’t realistic in any sense of the word because, really, someone has to still be around that helped build the labyrinth that would see these missing people on TV and think “shoot! I know where that is, that person is in danger, I should probably call the police”. There had to have been dozens and dozens and dozens of people who helped him build his killer maze so I’m just going to go out on a limb and assume that he had SO MUCH MONEY that he was able to permanently buy off all those that were involved with the labyrinth’s construction.
I ultimately couldn’t put this book down because I just needed to know what horrors were beyond each room. I felt claustrophobic and panicked through the whole read due to the well done observations of how deep underground they were, and how truly huge the labyrinth is. After the ending, and knowing that there are still so many things left to see, I know I’ll be picking up the 2nd book for sure in this trilogy.
I would recommend this to readers who enjoy a slightly darker YA read (not too dark or graphic), with little lovey dovey stuff and teenage angst (there is some but seriously not a lot, and the “romantic” interest is definitely a side note of this story. Thank GOD!), and/or speculative fiction.
I received a copy of this book for free via Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.
One morning the parents can’t find their youngest adopted child (Kim and Elliott are adopted and 17 year old Nate is staying with them until he reaches 18 due to the unfortunate death of his family), so they go out in search for him. Kim and Nate stay behind to search and end up finding a book case that strangely has hinges on the side. They are able to open it but once down to the bottom of the stairs, the book door closes and they are trapped. They are in what appears to be a normal basement lounge, until a TV comes on and low and behold the great benefactor himself shows up on the screen. It is a pre-recorded message and we quickly realize that he has set up an elaborate labyrinth beneath the home that if you can get through fast enough, and alive, you will be rewarded with his super precious and worth millions, diamond. Realizing this is what had to have happened to Elliott, Nate and Kim begin making their way through the maze to find him. Each room has its own puzzle to be solved and while some are fairly easy, and provide no threat, there are plenty others that the slightest mistake will cost you your life, and you’ll never make it out of the labyrinth, and no one will ever know what happened to you.
I seriously ended up enjoying this so much because I can’t lie, the great benefactor himself is a freaking psychopath! One by one he has allowed people from his own family to fall prey to the many dangers of the maze and in no way feels sorry about it. I wouldn’t say it isn’t realistic in any sense of the word because, really, someone has to still be around that helped build the labyrinth that would see these missing people on TV and think “shoot! I know where that is, that person is in danger, I should probably call the police”. There had to have been dozens and dozens and dozens of people who helped him build his killer maze so I’m just going to go out on a limb and assume that he had SO MUCH MONEY that he was able to permanently buy off all those that were involved with the labyrinth’s construction.
I ultimately couldn’t put this book down because I just needed to know what horrors were beyond each room. I felt claustrophobic and panicked through the whole read due to the well done observations of how deep underground they were, and how truly huge the labyrinth is. After the ending, and knowing that there are still so many things left to see, I know I’ll be picking up the 2nd book for sure in this trilogy.
I would recommend this to readers who enjoy a slightly darker YA read (not too dark or graphic), with little lovey dovey stuff and teenage angst (there is some but seriously not a lot, and the “romantic” interest is definitely a side note of this story. Thank GOD!), and/or speculative fiction.
I received a copy of this book for free via Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.
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April 8, 2016Ummm....this storyline sounds oddly similar to a movie that came out in 2001.
I have not read this yet, so I don't know for sure, but if you put the plot of this next to the back cover of Thir13en Ghosts, I think it's safe to say it sounds a tad familiar.
Hmm. To be determined.
I have not read this yet, so I don't know for sure, but if you put the plot of this next to the back cover of Thir13en Ghosts, I think it's safe to say it sounds a tad familiar.
Hmm. To be determined.
June 30, 2016
"I felt as though I was at the bottom of a mountain, knowing I had to reach the top, but only a couple of footsteps into the journey."You know those escape room games where you can go and get locked in and have to find your way out by using different things in the room to solve riddles and puzzles? Well, that is basically the entire construct of this book. But that's what made it fun and unique to me, I've never read anything like this before.
As a person who loves this sort of stuff (I'm a nerd, I admit it ;P) I was so surprised that someone would undertake trying to create such complex puzzles and then try to describe them through the characters eyes to the reader. The reader isn't solving the puzzles, Kim and Nate are, but you still very much feel like you are a part of the plot and like you are trapped in the Labyrinth alongside her and Nate as they struggle to find Kim's brother, Elliott. A couple of times I even felt myself getting anxious or upset when they couldn't solve a puzzle fast enough and there was even a point my heart was beating so fast because I was so enthralled at what was going to happen next! The characters struggle against time, the limits of their own bodies and the real-but-not-present antagonist in Ezra Harland, feels so compelling and gripping that you want to help them and are so drawn into their story.
I thoroughly enjoyed the fact that the author chose not to get bogged down in explaining the backstories of the characters too much ahead of time. It was nice to watch their inner lives unfold as Kim and Nate got to know each other through their struggles with the Labyrinth and their subtle romance developed in a very natural way, even considering the circumstances. At first I was worried that it would be awkward, but everything made sense as the story progressed and I liked that Nate and Kim were not your typical hunky guy meets attractive girl archetypes. She seemed shallow on the outside and he was more of a nerd, but as they got to know each other it was more important that they worked together and became a team.
I don't know if the author is planning to have these characters be in the next installment, but I really hope she is because there is so much more I think I could enjoy reading about them. If not though I think that this book was a great stand-alone piece just as it is. With well developed and honest characters that pull at your emotions, to the interesting and complex nature of the puzzles within the rooms of the Labyrinth, this book was an exciting, unique and captivating read. I can't wait to see what Armitage has in store for the next book!
*I received a free copy of this book via NetGalley from Patchwork Press in exchange for an honest review.*
March 29, 2016
I received the ebook in exchange for an honest review
I didn't know what to expect from this book, because NA normally is less of a favorite of mine. I didn't have a feeling of NA with this book though. It was a big surprising adventure which was quick paced and well written. I really loved reading it!
I didn't know what to expect from this book, because NA normally is less of a favorite of mine. I didn't have a feeling of NA with this book though. It was a big surprising adventure which was quick paced and well written. I really loved reading it!
July 29, 2017
The first chapter of this book reads like (yawn) another YA novel about adopted children and their hangups, but just persevere beyond this stage and you will be pleasantly surprised. The plot takes a complete left turn and events will have you turning the pages trying to work out what will happen next. Recommended.
October 11, 2019
This book was a thrill.
It was better than expected and I loved every pages of it.
Plot: Kim is 17 and live with her foster parents. She has a 10 years old little brother, Elliote, who is also adopted and a 17 years old foster brother, Nate. Nate his the new addition (3 months) to the family and spent all that time reading in is room and ignoring Kim. Now, after her foster father as lost his job and money become a problem. Out of now where, Kim's foster mom receive a inheritance from a distant family member, Ezra Harland. They are told they would have land and big house, but everyone who ever stayed there vanished. And this is exactly what happens to Elliot. Kim and Nate set out to find him and stumble into Ezra real inheritance: a labyrinth! Now they have to find Elliot and themselves, because this labyrinth is deadly, dark and ominous. Each room is a puzzle, each room could leave them stranded with no one knowing where they are.
There is twists and turns (figuratively and literally). Really this book deserve more light to shine upon it.
It was better than expected and I loved every pages of it.
Plot: Kim is 17 and live with her foster parents. She has a 10 years old little brother, Elliote, who is also adopted and a 17 years old foster brother, Nate. Nate his the new addition (3 months) to the family and spent all that time reading in is room and ignoring Kim. Now, after her foster father as lost his job and money become a problem. Out of now where, Kim's foster mom receive a inheritance from a distant family member, Ezra Harland. They are told they would have land and big house, but everyone who ever stayed there vanished. And this is exactly what happens to Elliot. Kim and Nate set out to find him and stumble into Ezra real inheritance: a labyrinth! Now they have to find Elliot and themselves, because this labyrinth is deadly, dark and ominous. Each room is a puzzle, each room could leave them stranded with no one knowing where they are.
There is twists and turns (figuratively and literally). Really this book deserve more light to shine upon it.
June 22, 2022
this book is absolutely amazing, i love it, I highly recommend it, very good book
November 20, 2016
One of the most enjoyable couple of hours I've spent reading in a while. Very enjoyable book!!!
April 22, 2016
3.5 Stars
Full Review:
*I received a free ecopy of this book via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.*
This book was pretty different from my normal preference, which is making it difficult for me to rate, but I was in the mood for something with a kind of twisty, adventure-ish, interesting plot, and this one satisfied my craving nicely.
This was a premise and plot-driven book; the focus on the labyrinth and all its crazy rooms and deadly puzzles. And though I normally prefer character-driven novels, the suspense, the mystery, and creepiness of the maze and the things the characters had to do to survive each difficult and sometimes horrifying (well, relatively horrifying, since it was YA) obstacle kept me turning pages until I was done.
But oddly enough, even though the characters weren't super developed, I feel like they're the main reason I want to continue the series. They were likeable, especially Kim with her loyalty and sarcasm and the way she had her priorities straight. (For example, when she embarrassed herself in one scene, she just told herself that it she could survive nearly dying in the maze, she could survive some embarrassment, and then she moved on and went back to focusing on finding her brother). Plus, both main characters had a good level of maturity, so I never got annoyed with them as I often do with YA characters. Also, there was at least some development, even if it wasn't the focus, so I feel like there's potential there for more in the next books.
Surprisingly, since it wasn't in the blurb, there was also even a tiny smidge of romance. Not only that, this one didn't have a love interest who was Mr. Perfect Hottie-Pants McPerfect---he was somewhat attractive but by no means the hottest, most ripped guy in school and was even described as having a little extra weight on him. And the way they looked out for each other, even in a non-romantic way, was sweet.
The only way the book didn't live up to my expectation was in the genre. I was expecting paranormal/magical type obstacles, but everything was plausible. I mean, it was out-there and not entirely realistic, but it was all things like moving platforms, snow machines, trapdoors---things based on mechanics and technology. But I actually didn't realize that until after, so it wasn't a problem.
So this may not have been my usual type of read, but it was an interesting, gripping premise and plot with likeable characters that carried the story well. I enjoyed reading this book and look forward to the next one!
Recommended For:
Anyone looking for a quick, suspenseful, plot-driven read with an interesting premise and just a hint of romance.
Original Review @ Metaphors and Moonlight
Full Review:
*I received a free ecopy of this book via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.*
This book was pretty different from my normal preference, which is making it difficult for me to rate, but I was in the mood for something with a kind of twisty, adventure-ish, interesting plot, and this one satisfied my craving nicely.
This was a premise and plot-driven book; the focus on the labyrinth and all its crazy rooms and deadly puzzles. And though I normally prefer character-driven novels, the suspense, the mystery, and creepiness of the maze and the things the characters had to do to survive each difficult and sometimes horrifying (well, relatively horrifying, since it was YA) obstacle kept me turning pages until I was done.
But oddly enough, even though the characters weren't super developed, I feel like they're the main reason I want to continue the series. They were likeable, especially Kim with her loyalty and sarcasm and the way she had her priorities straight. (For example, when she embarrassed herself in one scene, she just told herself that it she could survive nearly dying in the maze, she could survive some embarrassment, and then she moved on and went back to focusing on finding her brother). Plus, both main characters had a good level of maturity, so I never got annoyed with them as I often do with YA characters. Also, there was at least some development, even if it wasn't the focus, so I feel like there's potential there for more in the next books.
Surprisingly, since it wasn't in the blurb, there was also even a tiny smidge of romance. Not only that, this one didn't have a love interest who was Mr. Perfect Hottie-Pants McPerfect---he was somewhat attractive but by no means the hottest, most ripped guy in school and was even described as having a little extra weight on him. And the way they looked out for each other, even in a non-romantic way, was sweet.
The only way the book didn't live up to my expectation was in the genre. I was expecting paranormal/magical type obstacles, but everything was plausible. I mean, it was out-there and not entirely realistic, but it was all things like moving platforms, snow machines, trapdoors---things based on mechanics and technology. But I actually didn't realize that until after, so it wasn't a problem.
So this may not have been my usual type of read, but it was an interesting, gripping premise and plot with likeable characters that carried the story well. I enjoyed reading this book and look forward to the next one!
Recommended For:
Anyone looking for a quick, suspenseful, plot-driven read with an interesting premise and just a hint of romance.
Original Review @ Metaphors and Moonlight
April 5, 2016
I was given an ARC by the author in exchange for an honest review.
Tom and Laura opened their home to adopt 2 new members to their family, after 13 years they take in another boy but then everything starts to go wrong. Tom is made redundant and struggles to find work things look to be turning around when a distant relative dies and leaves behind an estate for the family to move into. As always things are never as good as they seem, they arrive at the would be mansion which turns out to be more of a farmhouse than a mansion.
After only one night the family is torn apart when first Elliott then the 2 older children disappear without a trace. Laura and Nate find themselves hunting through a labyrinth, solving puzzles looking for Elliott.
I found myself drawn into the twists and turns of this mystery, trying to solve the puzzles and hoping for the best possible outcome for the young adventurers. This is a unique storyline, treasure hunt, puzzles, life and death situations are waiting to be discovered. We watch as the characters grow and develop, they become stronger more confident people and learn new truths about who they and their family truly are.
Great start to a new series, looking forward to the next book.
Tom and Laura opened their home to adopt 2 new members to their family, after 13 years they take in another boy but then everything starts to go wrong. Tom is made redundant and struggles to find work things look to be turning around when a distant relative dies and leaves behind an estate for the family to move into. As always things are never as good as they seem, they arrive at the would be mansion which turns out to be more of a farmhouse than a mansion.
After only one night the family is torn apart when first Elliott then the 2 older children disappear without a trace. Laura and Nate find themselves hunting through a labyrinth, solving puzzles looking for Elliott.
I found myself drawn into the twists and turns of this mystery, trying to solve the puzzles and hoping for the best possible outcome for the young adventurers. This is a unique storyline, treasure hunt, puzzles, life and death situations are waiting to be discovered. We watch as the characters grow and develop, they become stronger more confident people and learn new truths about who they and their family truly are.
Great start to a new series, looking forward to the next book.
April 8, 2016
You guys have all seen those escape rooms popping up all over the place, right? You pay money to get locked in a room, and then you have to solve puzzles to get out–often you’re timed. Well, this book takes that idea to the EXTREME. I liked the idea of it…but I think a novel isn’t the right format exactly. The reader only sees what the author describes to us so there’s no way that the reader can try to solve the puzzles before the protagonists. It casts the reader in a very passive role as opposed to an active one and I found that a lot less enjoyable. The characters themselves are not very developed, but they weren’t really the focus of the book anyway. I thought the relationship that’s developing between Kim and Nate is kind of weird, but also kind of inevitable. Overall, not much of the plot really makes sense (what that heck is going on with Ezra?) but if you enjoy reading about other people solving puzzles, you might enjoy this one.
Note: I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Note: I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
May 13, 2016
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Kimberley's family moves to a strange old house bequeathed to them by a mysterious family member. It is in the rural countryside, far from all that Kimberley knows and she is rather disappointed by its shabby appearance. The first night int he house her little brother, Elliott disappears and while searching for him Kim and Nate, the teen foster child who is staying with the family, get locked int he same maze Elliott is trapped within. For days they frantically solve one twisted puzzle after another, some of which are rather deadly. Forced to choose between freedom and the possibility of finding the incredibly valuable diamond hidden within the labyrinth, the kids must choose wisely or face possible death.
The story is suspenseful, smart, and fun. Young adult readers will love the action and drama in this story with it's not-so-subtle message about the value of family. The budding romance between Kim and Nate adds a little extra spark to an already well-told tale.
The story is suspenseful, smart, and fun. Young adult readers will love the action and drama in this story with it's not-so-subtle message about the value of family. The budding romance between Kim and Nate adds a little extra spark to an already well-told tale.
February 7, 2017
OH MY GOD! this book was fantastic! I didn't know what to expect tbh. I actually thought it will turn out in finding a lot of history about the mansion xD boy was I wrong. I got super super excited at the first Video from Ezra and the explanation! At first I was like : omg omg omg I want to be a Labyrinthian too - so cool solving puzzles yaaay!
Yeah not happening I'm taking this back, because I would have probably died right away haha!
We get some backstories of the main characters but I think through the whole series it will develop more. At first I was a little bit reluctant about Elliott because usually the 10 years old in books / movies / series are annoying AF! but he actually was a super sweet boy and also helpful!
Nate and Kim hach! where to start! Both are great! and their story is believable I really enjoyed all their interactions. <3
If you want a thrilling, fun book this is the book for you!
Already bought 2 & 3 and I can't wait for my lunchtime to read it! Till then I go and pester my friends some more about booking an escape room experience haha!
Yeah not happening I'm taking this back, because I would have probably died right away haha!
We get some backstories of the main characters but I think through the whole series it will develop more. At first I was a little bit reluctant about Elliott because usually the 10 years old in books / movies / series are annoying AF! but he actually was a super sweet boy and also helpful!
Nate and Kim hach! where to start! Both are great! and their story is believable I really enjoyed all their interactions. <3
If you want a thrilling, fun book this is the book for you!
Already bought 2 & 3 and I can't wait for my lunchtime to read it! Till then I go and pester my friends some more about booking an escape room experience haha!
March 5, 2016
Clever storyline.
When a financially struggling family inherits a mansion, they relocate without taking a first look at it. Upon arrival behind the moving van, they discover it isn’t a mansion, but an old farm house needing some attention.
Then 10-year-old Elliott goes missing one morning leaving his sister Kimberly and new family member Nate, to search the house while everyone else searches the surrounding woods. They discover a doorway behind a bookcase that leads them to a strange room.
And so begins their search through a labyrinth of rooms. Rooms of locked doors with puzzles to work out before the doors will open. Open into the next room. Some rooms with nothing in them, some rooms with horrors. Some filled with water and some filled with snow.
Will they find Elliott? Will they find their way out of the labyrinth? And who is their mysterious benefactor who built it all? For what purpose?
When a financially struggling family inherits a mansion, they relocate without taking a first look at it. Upon arrival behind the moving van, they discover it isn’t a mansion, but an old farm house needing some attention.
Then 10-year-old Elliott goes missing one morning leaving his sister Kimberly and new family member Nate, to search the house while everyone else searches the surrounding woods. They discover a doorway behind a bookcase that leads them to a strange room.
And so begins their search through a labyrinth of rooms. Rooms of locked doors with puzzles to work out before the doors will open. Open into the next room. Some rooms with nothing in them, some rooms with horrors. Some filled with water and some filled with snow.
Will they find Elliott? Will they find their way out of the labyrinth? And who is their mysterious benefactor who built it all? For what purpose?
March 30, 2016
NetGalley Review
It is incredibly difficult to write a book composed primarily of clever puzzles and riddles. I am very interested to find out what will happen in the next book. I thought the concept of a couple of teenagers and a child wandering around a maze was a little far-fetched at first. I was intrigued to find out how they managed to find themselves in that situation. For the most part, the entire story keeps a steady pace. There is action, suspense, and a dash of romance. J. A. Armitage's writing is fantastic! The amount of time and effort that went into creating the labyrinth is great!
It is incredibly difficult to write a book composed primarily of clever puzzles and riddles. I am very interested to find out what will happen in the next book. I thought the concept of a couple of teenagers and a child wandering around a maze was a little far-fetched at first. I was intrigued to find out how they managed to find themselves in that situation. For the most part, the entire story keeps a steady pace. There is action, suspense, and a dash of romance. J. A. Armitage's writing is fantastic! The amount of time and effort that went into creating the labyrinth is great!
April 19, 2016
It took me a while to decide how to rate this book. On one hand, I really liked the characters, the book's premise was very interesting and J.A. Armitage's writing is flawless. But on the other hand, going from room to room was a little tedious at times as I didn't get much satisfaction from the characters explaining the puzzles to me! I think this idea would work better as an actual game, rather than a book.
Overall, it was a fast-paced, well written book that I would recommend to people who liked Ready Player One!
Overall, it was a fast-paced, well written book that I would recommend to people who liked Ready Player One!
May 5, 2016
This was a free read as long as I provided a review. A story of a family who move into a inherited home. Two adopted and one fostered child are about to embark on a journey they did not expect. As the youngest child goes missing the eldest two begin a search for him and encounter a roller coaster of journey by having to solve puzzles in order to move to the next phase. A gripping story and a page turner. My only criticism is the author portrayal of the youngest child. Armitage pens Elliott as an immature for a 10 year old. Otherwise, I quite liked it.
May 9, 2016
Before reading it I had high expectations and finally it was worth it!
An adventure from beginning till end, full of puzzles to solve, a lot of mystery, and bit by bit you get to know the characters story which enriches the way the story is told.
It look a lot of imagination from the author to create so many different puzzles and give them a sense altogether.
I won't spoil you with details, the best thing is really to read it, a very addicting and thrilling story which continues on book 2 and 3!
I'm currently reading book 2 and picks up where book 1 finished, well done!
An adventure from beginning till end, full of puzzles to solve, a lot of mystery, and bit by bit you get to know the characters story which enriches the way the story is told.
It look a lot of imagination from the author to create so many different puzzles and give them a sense altogether.
I won't spoil you with details, the best thing is really to read it, a very addicting and thrilling story which continues on book 2 and 3!
I'm currently reading book 2 and picks up where book 1 finished, well done!
August 4, 2016
This book was a decent read. The plot had me sucked in from the first page, but after about 40 pages it began to get a little dull; then it would get interesting again... etc. The story was intriguing to read and the author was very good at describing the "maze." The characters were pretty likable as well. This is part of a series and I doubt I'll read book #2. Not a bad book at all! It just didn't WOW me like I was hoping.
*I received a free E-copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review*
*I received a free E-copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review*
July 9, 2016
I received this book as a giveaway prize through Goodreads. I am not being paid to write this review.
I felt that at times this book was naively written and there were moments when I felt the characters acted older than their ages. That aside, the plot was entertaining and intriguing and I do intend of finishing reading this series because it did catch my attention.
I felt that at times this book was naively written and there were moments when I felt the characters acted older than their ages. That aside, the plot was entertaining and intriguing and I do intend of finishing reading this series because it did catch my attention.
March 4, 2016
I really enjoyed this book, kept u reading to find out if they made it out of the trials and find what they were looking for, great twists and turns can't wait for book 2
March 6, 2016
I really loved this book! Can't wait for book #2!
May 23, 2016
I enjoyed this book.
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April 29, 2018
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Thir13en Ghosts meets Cube in The Labyrinthians.
Okay, so let me just say that it’s been so long since I put this book in my queue that I started reading without knowing exactly what the whole thing was about. Honestly, with the beginning (and not knowing what I was reading), I first thought it was just horror. I mean, it had the introduction of one…
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I mean, that definitely all points to a sliver of horror-esque type of writing, yes?
But then, 10% in, I realize I was wrong and honestly, I'm happy about it. Now it also has a hint of Indiana Jones and Uncharted (which, to me, is better). This is the first Adventure-type book I'm reading since coming back from the long hiatus. After reading more than half of the book, I came to a decision that... (click the logo for the full review)
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