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A Curse of Stone and Fire
Can dreams become reality?American orphan Mae Adams, has moved around her whole life. With no place to call home and no direction, she's never felt like she belonged. But everything changes the day she steps into Fire Stone, a secluded school in the depths of the Scottish Highlands. It's there that she dreams of a girl-a powerful druid priestess-who has magic abilities which could shape the future of the world. While the vivid dreams of the past haunt her every moment, Mae has to face the dangerous and dark hatred of another Fire Stone student, Tristan Prince. He has no reason to hate her, and yet they share an overwhelming impulse to kill one another. When Mae finds a gathering of secret standing stones and the macabre remains they hold, the wild forest calls to her soul in a way she's never known.Believing in the impossible and stepping through the stones to the past may be the only way for her to discover the truth and the enormous power she contains. The fate of the world may just depend on it if Tristan Prince doesn't end her first.
- GenresFantasy
238 pages, Paperback
Published March 15, 2019
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May 10, 2019
I’m quite the Anna Bloom fan and will happily dive into each of her new releases. Although I enjoy her adult contemporary romance more, I’m always willing to give her young adult fantasy and science fiction reads a try. Thus, I jumped into A Curse of Stone and Fire.
In truth, I wasn’t crazy about this one. It was an interesting story, but I was never sucked into it in the way I had hoped. I think my issue was that I never came to connect with the characters, as my brain was stuck in editor mode. By that, I mean I was constantly stopping when the American character did or thought something distinctly British. It pulled me out of the story too much, stopping me from being sucked in the way I would have hoped.
Add in the fact the love was too insta for my liking, and the interesting concept was something in addition to an element I wasn’t crazy about. Of course, this is just my view and I am finding it harder and harder to be amazed by young adult fantasy. I’m no longer sucked into the whole instalove thing and much prefer the development of Anna Bloom’s adult and new adult stories.
Overall, an interesting read, but not my favourite from the author.
In truth, I wasn’t crazy about this one. It was an interesting story, but I was never sucked into it in the way I had hoped. I think my issue was that I never came to connect with the characters, as my brain was stuck in editor mode. By that, I mean I was constantly stopping when the American character did or thought something distinctly British. It pulled me out of the story too much, stopping me from being sucked in the way I would have hoped.
Add in the fact the love was too insta for my liking, and the interesting concept was something in addition to an element I wasn’t crazy about. Of course, this is just my view and I am finding it harder and harder to be amazed by young adult fantasy. I’m no longer sucked into the whole instalove thing and much prefer the development of Anna Bloom’s adult and new adult stories.
Overall, an interesting read, but not my favourite from the author.
June 4, 2019
Magic, mystery and an endless love.
A 4.5 stars from me 😍
A miraculous story, hooked me from the start and took my on a journey i haven't been on before.
I was so intrigued with how the story was going to unfold, chapter after chapter had me captivated.
Mae and Tristan are wonderful characters, i loved them both from start.
They are not ordinary teenagers with a normal story. Their bond is remarkably strong. A twist at the end i was not expecting and ended on a OMG moment.
Their story has only just began and i have a feeling its gonna get even more epic. i dont want this magical journey to end.
I am so excited for the next book.
Anna is a remarkable writer.
A 4.5 stars from me 😍
A miraculous story, hooked me from the start and took my on a journey i haven't been on before.
I was so intrigued with how the story was going to unfold, chapter after chapter had me captivated.
Mae and Tristan are wonderful characters, i loved them both from start.
They are not ordinary teenagers with a normal story. Their bond is remarkably strong. A twist at the end i was not expecting and ended on a OMG moment.
Their story has only just began and i have a feeling its gonna get even more epic. i dont want this magical journey to end.
I am so excited for the next book.
Anna is a remarkable writer.
March 20, 2019
Loved this! Right from the start, as American orphan Mae is being taken to the mysterious Fire Stone school in the Highlands of Scotland I was intrigued as to where this story would lead.
“Welcome to Fire Stone. Weird shit always happens here.”
The characters are all well written, and the instant and unfounded dislike between Tristan and Mae further intrigued me. There are dreams/visions of a distant past, and some ancient stones all adding up to a fabulous story. I'm looking forward to more in the next book.
“Welcome to Fire Stone. Weird shit always happens here.”
The characters are all well written, and the instant and unfounded dislike between Tristan and Mae further intrigued me. There are dreams/visions of a distant past, and some ancient stones all adding up to a fabulous story. I'm looking forward to more in the next book.
March 26, 2019
This book is incredible. I am a huge fan of all of Anna Bloom's work but this story exceeded my already high expectations in every way.
I adore Mae and Tristan. I was fascinated from the very beginning with their personalities and the relationship they had. The magic and mystery surrounding the pair of them never stopped and I remained intrigued throughout - wondering what is happening and what will happen next. I enjoyed this story so much that I didn't want to put my kindle down!
A definite must read and I cannot wait for more of this fabulous story.
I adore Mae and Tristan. I was fascinated from the very beginning with their personalities and the relationship they had. The magic and mystery surrounding the pair of them never stopped and I remained intrigued throughout - wondering what is happening and what will happen next. I enjoyed this story so much that I didn't want to put my kindle down!
A definite must read and I cannot wait for more of this fabulous story.
March 24, 2019
5 Magic Filled Stars!!!
This book is unlike any other books written by Anna but if I'm being honest its just as amazing!
Anna takes us back in time with a story that keeps you on your toes and eagerly turning the pages to find out what happens next
A story of true love that stayed with me long after I'd finished it, the only negative i have about it is that its left me wanting more!
If you want to be swept away to another time and place then i suggest you get 1 clicking now!!
This book is unlike any other books written by Anna but if I'm being honest its just as amazing!
Anna takes us back in time with a story that keeps you on your toes and eagerly turning the pages to find out what happens next
A story of true love that stayed with me long after I'd finished it, the only negative i have about it is that its left me wanting more!
If you want to be swept away to another time and place then i suggest you get 1 clicking now!!
March 16, 2019
A fantastic book transporting you to a time of myth and magic
Can’t wait for book 2
Can’t wait for book 2
March 19, 2019
I loved this book so much!!! It had my heart pumping and I couldn't put it down!! I was so invested in it at the end I was shouting "no" at the book.
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