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Soul Warriors #1
Warrior's Destiny
An ancient amulet.
A powerful soul demanding she obey.
A double cross that ends with a curse.
During a heist to steal an ancient amulet, sixteen-year-old Olivia unwittingly receives the soul of King Tut…and the deadly curse that comes with it.
A member of a secret society, Xander believes he is destined to inherit the soul and wield its powers. He is determined to confront the devious thief and claim what is rightfully his.
When he discovers the horrible truth behind the Society’s plans, he must join forces with Olivia to find a way to end the curse before it destroys the world. Facing untold dangers, Olivia and Xander must learn to trust each other and, eventually their hearts.
As the mystery surrounding the amulet unfolds, is their love enough to save them and the world from destruction?
A powerful soul demanding she obey.
A double cross that ends with a curse.
During a heist to steal an ancient amulet, sixteen-year-old Olivia unwittingly receives the soul of King Tut…and the deadly curse that comes with it.
A member of a secret society, Xander believes he is destined to inherit the soul and wield its powers. He is determined to confront the devious thief and claim what is rightfully his.
When he discovers the horrible truth behind the Society’s plans, he must join forces with Olivia to find a way to end the curse before it destroys the world. Facing untold dangers, Olivia and Xander must learn to trust each other and, eventually their hearts.
As the mystery surrounding the amulet unfolds, is their love enough to save them and the world from destruction?
299 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 15, 2013
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Allie Burton has always been a reader and writer. She wrote her first novel at the age of twelve when she was stranded at a hospital by a snowstorm. Receiving her first romance from her grandmother, she fell in love with the genre. As an adult, she read young adult books with her own teens and was excited to find something fresh and new. Now, she writes both.
Having so many jobs as a teen and adult became great research material for the stories she writes. She has been everything from a bike police officer to a professional mascot escort to an advertising executive. She has lived on three continents and in four states and has studied art, fashion design, and marine biology.
Allie is a member of several writing organizations. She splits her time between Arizona and Colorado where she skis, golfs, and bikes.
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Allie Burton has always been a reader and writer. She wrote her first novel at the age of twelve when she was stranded at a hospital by a snowstorm. Receiving her first romance from her grandmother, she fell in love with the genre. As an adult, she read young adult books with her own teens and was excited to find something fresh and new. Now, she writes both.
Having so many jobs as a teen and adult became great research material for the stories she writes. She has been everything from a bike police officer to a professional mascot escort to an advertising executive. She has lived on three continents and in four states and has studied art, fashion design, and marine biology.
Allie is a member of several writing organizations. She splits her time between Arizona and Colorado where she skis, golfs, and bikes.
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July 1, 2015
Burton combines the raw, grittiness of life on the street with all of the intrigue of Egyptian mythology to create a YA treat that is fun for all ages. She develops her world well, allowing readers a big insight into what’s going on. The mix of mythology and history created a fantastic backdrop for this fast paced and creative story. I did find that the first bit of the story flew by and I found myself trying to catch up, but once I did it was a great tale.
Both major and minor characters in this novel were a joy to get to know. The main character was a real treat. The multifaceted character development made her real on so many levels. The contrast between what she’s been through and what she’s going through was shocking, but really shows how strong of an individual she is. I also appreciate the fact that she’s age appropriate for a YA novel. The characters surrounding her were quite fun to get to know as well, and everyone was not only real, but important to the story.
This was a quick yet quite enjoyable read for me. I found that the pages flew by. It was a fantastic start to Burton’s series.
Please note that I received a complimentary copy of this work in exchange for an honest review.
Both major and minor characters in this novel were a joy to get to know. The main character was a real treat. The multifaceted character development made her real on so many levels. The contrast between what she’s been through and what she’s going through was shocking, but really shows how strong of an individual she is. I also appreciate the fact that she’s age appropriate for a YA novel. The characters surrounding her were quite fun to get to know as well, and everyone was not only real, but important to the story.
This was a quick yet quite enjoyable read for me. I found that the pages flew by. It was a fantastic start to Burton’s series.
Please note that I received a complimentary copy of this work in exchange for an honest review.
October 9, 2019
very good.. action packed and interesting.. fun and i loved the paranormal aspects.. and it was fun and made me smile and laugh. very good
October 4, 2016
Disclaimer: A few months ago I was asked to read this little treasure for an honest review.
For my own future reference, and for those who might care, I have been busy. I actually finished reading this weeks ago. But here's my day: Get up, breakfast. Work on DuoLingo Spanish and then German. That lasts about three hours. Then I research Loom Knitting ideas for the Hats I want to work on or my work in process. I finish about one hat a day unless I get into a complicated pattern or make mistakes I have to 'tink' (knit backward--unknit) or frog (completely unravel to start again). The hats and gloves and scarves are for charity and I love doing them. I feel I am doing something useful with my life while doing them. AND I can distract myself from the fibro pain.
The rest is watching shows with my hubby while continuing knitting. So my reading time is late at night. That has drastically reduced my reading and writing review time. After I get into a swing of things I might find more reading time while working on easy patterns.
AND I'm getting excited because friends are coming to visit and I want to decorate for Hallowgivingsmas as I know once we are dead into winter no one will be able to navigate the icy roads to see us.
And while none of this has to do with this sweet/fun book, I will need to know later how it was that I put off writing a review for so long.
Now on to the book: It was fun. I would have loved to read this as a preteen or teen. What I really liked was that though the main character is a female, I think this would be a great read for guys, too. The fun part was watching this girl deal with the male being that takes over her soul. King Tut was supposed to take over a young male but circumstances have it to where the poor girl is in the wrong place at the right time. Then farts and spitting become a part of her being, even while she tries to deal with new love.
The other thing I love is that this story takes place in San Francisco with most important things happening in the tourist attractions we all know and love. It is easy to picture the adventure happening on the Golden Gate Bridge or Fisherman's Wharf, or Lombard Street. It makes the story that much more fun. But even if you haven't been to SF, the author does a good enough job describing the area as it fits into the story.
Please give this a read and share with the young people you know. You will have a lot of fun! I'm glad I had the chance!
For my own future reference, and for those who might care, I have been busy. I actually finished reading this weeks ago. But here's my day: Get up, breakfast. Work on DuoLingo Spanish and then German. That lasts about three hours. Then I research Loom Knitting ideas for the Hats I want to work on or my work in process. I finish about one hat a day unless I get into a complicated pattern or make mistakes I have to 'tink' (knit backward--unknit) or frog (completely unravel to start again). The hats and gloves and scarves are for charity and I love doing them. I feel I am doing something useful with my life while doing them. AND I can distract myself from the fibro pain.
The rest is watching shows with my hubby while continuing knitting. So my reading time is late at night. That has drastically reduced my reading and writing review time. After I get into a swing of things I might find more reading time while working on easy patterns.
AND I'm getting excited because friends are coming to visit and I want to decorate for Hallowgivingsmas as I know once we are dead into winter no one will be able to navigate the icy roads to see us.
And while none of this has to do with this sweet/fun book, I will need to know later how it was that I put off writing a review for so long.
Now on to the book: It was fun. I would have loved to read this as a preteen or teen. What I really liked was that though the main character is a female, I think this would be a great read for guys, too. The fun part was watching this girl deal with the male being that takes over her soul. King Tut was supposed to take over a young male but circumstances have it to where the poor girl is in the wrong place at the right time. Then farts and spitting become a part of her being, even while she tries to deal with new love.
The other thing I love is that this story takes place in San Francisco with most important things happening in the tourist attractions we all know and love. It is easy to picture the adventure happening on the Golden Gate Bridge or Fisherman's Wharf, or Lombard Street. It makes the story that much more fun. But even if you haven't been to SF, the author does a good enough job describing the area as it fits into the story.
Please give this a read and share with the young people you know. You will have a lot of fun! I'm glad I had the chance!
January 17, 2014
Soul Slam is a fun action adventure story told with Egyptian history and magical mythology woven in. Allie Burton starts the story off with a bang...or should I say, slam. (I couldn't resist) Olivia is trying to steal an ancient amulet from the middle of a museum, (likes that's no big deal!) and she ends up interrupting a magical ceremony gone wrong and somehow she ends up with King Tuts soul, and powers, inside her body. All within the first 20 pages or so. It was then that I knew this book was going to be past paced excitement. And I was very right.
Olivia is spunky and has energy to spare. There are so many people after her, and she is on the run pretty much from page 1. Even though she is fiercely independent and has a take no prisoners attitude, she also has a soft part to her personality. It is just buried deep down inside of her most of the time, because she is so used to always having to be tough. You could see her softer side peek out sometimes around Xander. Not all the time mind you, because even I didn't always know what was going on with him, so she was guarded a lot, but sometimes you could really see them connect and it was sweet in the midst of everything crazy going on. There is not an overwhelming romance in this story, which was good because there was already a lot going on. But what romance there was, was a nice complement to the action.
Olivia has to learn how to master her powers, while running all over the city was pretty cool. There was never a dull moment. I liked the infusion of Egyptian mythology into the story. I thought Allie Burton did a great job with details in the story. I felt like I really got to know all of the characters, even some of the minor ones that we just met on the journey had decent backstories. One thing I wish was explained better were Olivia's powers. They seemed kind of all over the place. But overall, I enjoyed Soul Slam. I liked the ending and I think it set up the next book nicely. This book is great for people who like action adventures with a bit of magic and mythology mixed in.
Olivia is spunky and has energy to spare. There are so many people after her, and she is on the run pretty much from page 1. Even though she is fiercely independent and has a take no prisoners attitude, she also has a soft part to her personality. It is just buried deep down inside of her most of the time, because she is so used to always having to be tough. You could see her softer side peek out sometimes around Xander. Not all the time mind you, because even I didn't always know what was going on with him, so she was guarded a lot, but sometimes you could really see them connect and it was sweet in the midst of everything crazy going on. There is not an overwhelming romance in this story, which was good because there was already a lot going on. But what romance there was, was a nice complement to the action.
Olivia has to learn how to master her powers, while running all over the city was pretty cool. There was never a dull moment. I liked the infusion of Egyptian mythology into the story. I thought Allie Burton did a great job with details in the story. I felt like I really got to know all of the characters, even some of the minor ones that we just met on the journey had decent backstories. One thing I wish was explained better were Olivia's powers. They seemed kind of all over the place. But overall, I enjoyed Soul Slam. I liked the ending and I think it set up the next book nicely. This book is great for people who like action adventures with a bit of magic and mythology mixed in.
August 25, 2015
I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.
"Soul Slam" by Allie Burton is a unique, well-written story. It's the first time I read a paranormal centered around Egyptian mythology (one of my favorites).
The characters are fantastic in this story. Two kids meet totally by accident and find they have a lot of things in common. I loved Olivia. She didn't start out as the atypical strong protagonist. Olivia had to grow into that role (maybe with a little help from a certain Egyptian pharaoh). Her journey included a disillusioned young man, Xander. He was prepared, so he thought, to assume a lofty title. When plans changed, he also had to grow.
The villains in "Soul Slam" were definitely evil. They were hell bent on their own agendas. Fitch, X and their goons didn't care who got hurt. This story was about power and how you can use it for good or evil. Well, the bad guys completely embraced the dark side.
I truly enjoyed Allie Burton's writing style. I highly recommend reading "Soul Slam". You won't be disappointed.
"Soul Slam" by Allie Burton is a unique, well-written story. It's the first time I read a paranormal centered around Egyptian mythology (one of my favorites).
The characters are fantastic in this story. Two kids meet totally by accident and find they have a lot of things in common. I loved Olivia. She didn't start out as the atypical strong protagonist. Olivia had to grow into that role (maybe with a little help from a certain Egyptian pharaoh). Her journey included a disillusioned young man, Xander. He was prepared, so he thought, to assume a lofty title. When plans changed, he also had to grow.
The villains in "Soul Slam" were definitely evil. They were hell bent on their own agendas. Fitch, X and their goons didn't care who got hurt. This story was about power and how you can use it for good or evil. Well, the bad guys completely embraced the dark side.
I truly enjoyed Allie Burton's writing style. I highly recommend reading "Soul Slam". You won't be disappointed.
March 6, 2018
Between the rotten grammar and the over-anxious hormones, I really can't say there is much substance to the book. Every time I started to get into it, I was violently ripped away by a fragmented sentence, awkward sentence structure, or poorly punctuated dialogue. There were several instances where the tense was all wrong, mixing past and present, and the overuse of "like" made it read like a 7th grade story assignment. For a good portion of the book, I was almost wondering if I was correcting a paper. Not the way I want to spend my free time.
By the way, pupils are not green. They have no color. The word you are looking for is iris. This kind of thing is what really kills a story for me.
I also found Olivia to be extremely self-indulgent and self-centered. Every other paragraph she was whining: Oh, my poor manicure! I am running for my life, but my only decent jeans just got dirty! I couldn't hurt innocent animals! (Yet she eats them). And... "The thought of being responsible for the death of an innocent and good-looking guy scraped my lungs."
Innocent and good-looking? What about someone not attractive? Would she care then?
Enough said.
Her feelings towards the homeless is in complete contrast to who she is portrayed to be. And her street smarts aren't very smart. For someone who has been taught to steal, giving isn't exactly a trait I would expect from such a selfish person.
Also, she was not very aware of her surroundings, nor did she follow any sort of street code, or do anything remotely street smart. She was an idiot and I just didn't feel like I could connect with her. Not to mention her hormones drove me to distraction. By the end of the book I WANTED Xander to leave her. He deserved better. She was clingy and needy, and an absolute hypocrite. Horrible female protagonist.
Now on the flip side, the storyline could have been decent, but the other flaws were entirely too blatant for me to enjoy. Maybe someone with no experience with real life what-so-ever might enjoy this, but it just wasn't my cup of tea.
For my clean readers:
Mild language and violence. Intent to kill. Underage theivery and child abuse. Romance included kissing and a ton of innapropriate thoughts from the female protagonist.
By the way, pupils are not green. They have no color. The word you are looking for is iris. This kind of thing is what really kills a story for me.
I also found Olivia to be extremely self-indulgent and self-centered. Every other paragraph she was whining: Oh, my poor manicure! I am running for my life, but my only decent jeans just got dirty! I couldn't hurt innocent animals! (Yet she eats them). And... "The thought of being responsible for the death of an innocent and good-looking guy scraped my lungs."
Innocent and good-looking? What about someone not attractive? Would she care then?
Enough said.
Her feelings towards the homeless is in complete contrast to who she is portrayed to be. And her street smarts aren't very smart. For someone who has been taught to steal, giving isn't exactly a trait I would expect from such a selfish person.
Also, she was not very aware of her surroundings, nor did she follow any sort of street code, or do anything remotely street smart. She was an idiot and I just didn't feel like I could connect with her. Not to mention her hormones drove me to distraction. By the end of the book I WANTED Xander to leave her. He deserved better. She was clingy and needy, and an absolute hypocrite. Horrible female protagonist.
Now on the flip side, the storyline could have been decent, but the other flaws were entirely too blatant for me to enjoy. Maybe someone with no experience with real life what-so-ever might enjoy this, but it just wasn't my cup of tea.
For my clean readers:
Mild language and violence. Intent to kill. Underage theivery and child abuse. Romance included kissing and a ton of innapropriate thoughts from the female protagonist.
March 23, 2020
NoI was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review• all thoughts and opinions are mine!
So i got into the book without reading first reviews or the summary so that i could morphe my own thoughts.
I didn't finish the book.
It wasn't appealing to me , but i can see why others may think it's a good book. It is just a personal preference.
Adventure - fantasy book but for young readers un my opinion not adults who enjoy YA books
Style of writing : good, the text flew
The main characters: not bad , just i didnt like them
Plot: nice one , ancient Egypt and mystical powers
I would like more insight into the Pharaohs thoughts he startes to show up in the middle of the book 😟
Olivia okey had a difficult life etc so did the other main character , but i would like the characters a little more built up • It's just a little hard to follow and feel the same things
Also not liking the cover.
So i got into the book without reading first reviews or the summary so that i could morphe my own thoughts.
I didn't finish the book.
It wasn't appealing to me , but i can see why others may think it's a good book. It is just a personal preference.
Adventure - fantasy book but for young readers un my opinion not adults who enjoy YA books
Style of writing : good, the text flew
The main characters: not bad , just i didnt like them
Plot: nice one , ancient Egypt and mystical powers
I would like more insight into the Pharaohs thoughts he startes to show up in the middle of the book 😟
Olivia okey had a difficult life etc so did the other main character , but i would like the characters a little more built up • It's just a little hard to follow and feel the same things
Also not liking the cover.
November 27, 2017
I read this as a part of the Stranger World Collection.
This was probably the weakest book so far. I did not enjoy this as much as the other books. It felt stilted and rushed in spots. The characters weren’t really developed and the world building minimal. The story had promise but unfortunately did not deliver.
This was probably the weakest book so far. I did not enjoy this as much as the other books. It felt stilted and rushed in spots. The characters weren’t really developed and the world building minimal. The story had promise but unfortunately did not deliver.
November 30, 2017
Kinda slow at the beginning but made up for it in the end. Can't wait to see where the rest of the series goes.
February 2, 2018
Soul Slam
Thanks Allie, for the gift and privilege of reading your book Soul Slam. I enjoyed the characters and the rich plot. Keep up the great work!
Thanks Allie, for the gift and privilege of reading your book Soul Slam. I enjoyed the characters and the rich plot. Keep up the great work!
May 23, 2018
I really enjoyed this book. Spellbinding work again from a fabulous author.
September 7, 2015
You can find this review and others like it on my blog, Declarations of a Fangirl.
I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I'm torn between 3.5 and 4 stars for this one. Allow me to explain.
Soul Slam started out solid. It pulled me in from the very beginning when Olivia has to disarm a museum security guard in the middle of her first heist. The action starts off from the get-go and held my attention for the majority of the book. The story was well written. The grammar and spelling were great, and I can't recall any errors. The Egyptian lore is fabulous and I thoroughly enjoyed the small glimpses we got into King Tut's history. However, this is where one of my (small) complaints comes in. Olivia has a couple of dreams which are actually King Tut's memories. They also had some conversations (inside Olivia's mind), which I thought were great and would have added a lot to the story (I kept hoping for Olivia to get some profound advice from Tut and grow emotionally). These were some of my favorite parts of the story, so of course there weren't enough. I wanted more.
Xander...oh, Xander. He was my favorite character (with Tut as a close second) and often times he was what kept me reading when Olivia's internal dialogue would get repetitive and long-winded (but we'll get to that in a minute). Xander's entire existence was based on him absorbing Tut's soul. He was born and bred for the task. He lived an extremely sheltered life. He doesn't know his parents and was raised in the Society mansion, receiving no attention outside of his training and zero physical contact. Zero, people. Every time he didn't understand something that would be otherwise commonly known, I just wanted to hug him. But he is also strong, honest, loyal, and fiercely protective of Olivia. He's just the best. I also think if the story had been told from dual POVs, Olivia's and Xander's, that it would have added a lot to the story. I would have loved to have read about Xander's childhood more, maybe through memories and/or dreams. Flashbacks to his training would have been awesome too.
Now, back to Olivia. She was alright. She had some hang ups about trusting Xander and just wanted to get back home to Fitch...and I get that. She's an orphan who lived on the streets for many years, so it's natural that she is very stingy with her trust. And being an orphan who finally found some sort of, albeit messed up, family and normalcy, I can understand her desire to get back to Fitch, the only (horrible, despicable, evil) father she's ever known. But here is where my hang up is. Olivia is incredibly naive. For someone who grew up on the streets and has learned not to trust people, she has no street smarts and is quick to hand out her trust to those who do not deserve it. For example, there is this whole scene where she and Xander come upon some homeless men standing around a fire in a barrel. She pays them $5 to give Xander some clothes (because he's wearing a white tunic, which is a whole other story and if you want to know more about that you gotta read the book). One of the guys is acting sketchy and she doesn't think, "hmm, maybe these guys have unsavory intentions for 2 teenage kids out on their own at night." She just thinks, "aww, they're homeless guys and down on their luck." Of course, trouble happens. Of course.
*Side note* This is not me blanket stereotyping homeless people. I know they are not all bad, but IN THIS SCENE they are.
Anyway, Olivia was a likable character, I just got tired of her rambling inner dialogue. Yes we get it. Fitch is who you *know* and trust, but we don't need to hear about it every time the action stops and you get a moment to internally reflect. And given his track record in the story, he most certainly does not deserve your trust.
There are quite a few twist and turns, and the Egyptian lore was masterfully intertwined throughout the entire story...as it should since the entire story surrounds the fact that Olivia is possessed by King Tut's soul. All in all, Soul Slam is a solid YA book. I enjoyed it and will definitely be reading the next 2 in the series, Tut's Trumpet, and Peace Piper.
I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I'm torn between 3.5 and 4 stars for this one. Allow me to explain.
Soul Slam started out solid. It pulled me in from the very beginning when Olivia has to disarm a museum security guard in the middle of her first heist. The action starts off from the get-go and held my attention for the majority of the book. The story was well written. The grammar and spelling were great, and I can't recall any errors. The Egyptian lore is fabulous and I thoroughly enjoyed the small glimpses we got into King Tut's history. However, this is where one of my (small) complaints comes in. Olivia has a couple of dreams which are actually King Tut's memories. They also had some conversations (inside Olivia's mind), which I thought were great and would have added a lot to the story (I kept hoping for Olivia to get some profound advice from Tut and grow emotionally). These were some of my favorite parts of the story, so of course there weren't enough. I wanted more.
Xander...oh, Xander. He was my favorite character (with Tut as a close second) and often times he was what kept me reading when Olivia's internal dialogue would get repetitive and long-winded (but we'll get to that in a minute). Xander's entire existence was based on him absorbing Tut's soul. He was born and bred for the task. He lived an extremely sheltered life. He doesn't know his parents and was raised in the Society mansion, receiving no attention outside of his training and zero physical contact. Zero, people. Every time he didn't understand something that would be otherwise commonly known, I just wanted to hug him. But he is also strong, honest, loyal, and fiercely protective of Olivia. He's just the best. I also think if the story had been told from dual POVs, Olivia's and Xander's, that it would have added a lot to the story. I would have loved to have read about Xander's childhood more, maybe through memories and/or dreams. Flashbacks to his training would have been awesome too.
Now, back to Olivia. She was alright. She had some hang ups about trusting Xander and just wanted to get back home to Fitch...and I get that. She's an orphan who lived on the streets for many years, so it's natural that she is very stingy with her trust. And being an orphan who finally found some sort of, albeit messed up, family and normalcy, I can understand her desire to get back to Fitch, the only (horrible, despicable, evil) father she's ever known. But here is where my hang up is. Olivia is incredibly naive. For someone who grew up on the streets and has learned not to trust people, she has no street smarts and is quick to hand out her trust to those who do not deserve it. For example, there is this whole scene where she and Xander come upon some homeless men standing around a fire in a barrel. She pays them $5 to give Xander some clothes (because he's wearing a white tunic, which is a whole other story and if you want to know more about that you gotta read the book). One of the guys is acting sketchy and she doesn't think, "hmm, maybe these guys have unsavory intentions for 2 teenage kids out on their own at night." She just thinks, "aww, they're homeless guys and down on their luck." Of course, trouble happens. Of course.
*Side note* This is not me blanket stereotyping homeless people. I know they are not all bad, but IN THIS SCENE they are.
Anyway, Olivia was a likable character, I just got tired of her rambling inner dialogue. Yes we get it. Fitch is who you *know* and trust, but we don't need to hear about it every time the action stops and you get a moment to internally reflect. And given his track record in the story, he most certainly does not deserve your trust.
There are quite a few twist and turns, and the Egyptian lore was masterfully intertwined throughout the entire story...as it should since the entire story surrounds the fact that Olivia is possessed by King Tut's soul. All in all, Soul Slam is a solid YA book. I enjoyed it and will definitely be reading the next 2 in the series, Tut's Trumpet, and Peace Piper.
November 11, 2023
Soul Slam begins with a sixteen-year-old girl named Olivia. Raised to be a thief in a crime ring from a young age, she is on her first heist to steal an ancient Egyptian amulet when her plans are foiled by a secret society focused on obtaining King Tutt's soul and then using his power to rule the world.
Olivia interrupts the chanted ritual and ends up obtaining the soul instead of Zander - the boy who'd been raised and trained for that very purpose. Now saddled with Tutt's soul, she has to deal with the power over the sun that comes with it. Zander — dumped by the Society now that he is no longer useful — comes along with her to help her control the power and teach her all he knows. Their task now is to avoid: the society, who are after Olivia for the stolen power; the mysterious Z, who also wants Olivia for reasons unknown; and Fitch, the one who'd taught her to be a thief in the first place but abandoned her during her heist.
Stuck cursed with this power that makes her mere touch a danger to those that come in contact with her and a soul that can take control of her at any moment, Olivia is overwhelmed and doesn't quite know who to trust.
Characterization was the weaker point in this story. Not that they weren't great characters; they merely held a lot of unfulfilled potential. Olivia has major trust issues (as you'd expect from someone with her past), yet, she puts a lot of trust in Fitch who has given her little to no reason to.
During their short journey, she comes to love Zander but goes back and forth rather abruptly between trusting him and not. Zander (who also has many reasons for being mistrustful after being abandoned and lied to his whole life) shows a greater desire and willingness to put his trust in her. How much of this willingness stems from having been deprived of human contact his whole life, I can only guess.
You just want to strangle these characters sometimes. That's partly a good thing because to get angry at characters in a book you have to care for them somewhat. They were just so overdramatic — even for teenagers. The speed at which their feelings and mood changed gave me whiplash. The off-and-on-like relationship between Zander and Olivia near about drove me insane. It was, 'I love him,' then - all of a sudden - 'he's betrayed me,' then, 'I love him,' then, 'I can't trust him'...'but, I love him.' It's like, stop your whining and make a decision already. These characters could be well suited for each other, but first they need to learn how to properly communicate with each other. Most of their problems seem to stem from misunderstandings.
Another small thing I have against the story has to do with Tut. His soul is inhabiting Olivia's body and he can speak to her in her mind or take control of her whenever he pleases. He does this a couple of times and does make a few choice comments. Unfortunately, this happens very rarely. You'd think a Pharaoh whose soul had been sealed up and kept isolated for so long would have a little more to say...or desire a little more control. They could've even played up the discomfort of having a boy's soul inhabiting a teenage female's body a bit more. It's mentioned - but not in any serious kind of way besides the actual realization. Sometimes, it's easy to forget he's even in there. I just believe, given who he is, that he should've made his presence a little more demanding. It just seems like there were a lot of missed opportunities here.
I liked the ending, though it felt a bit rushed. Despite that, it wrapped things up well enough. I loved the incorporation of Egyptian history and culture into the story but wished there had been a bit more. The Novel seems to focus more on Zander and Olivia's fluctuating romance. That's good for them and all, but I don't know that I'd be able to concentrate on romance while I was slowly burning out from the inside and dying. To each her own, I guess.
They also seemed to fall in love pretty fast. Over only a couple of days: they meet, fall in love, and basically declare each other soul mates. As a person who prefers long stories that build up character relationships realistically and over long periods, I found this a bit unreasonable. I just used the 'it's because they're teenagers' excuse for that one. Possibly also to blame, I guess, is their stressful situation and innate desire for love and comfort- neither of them having experienced love before. I don't think true love happens quite that fast.
All in all (and despite my small criticisms) Soul Slam was an interesting and easy read. I would recommend it to someone looking for something light and fun. Teenagers or preteens into romance adventure-type novels or Egyptian history make up the best audience. I'm grateful to have won a free signed copy courtesy of Goodreads giveaways.
Olivia interrupts the chanted ritual and ends up obtaining the soul instead of Zander - the boy who'd been raised and trained for that very purpose. Now saddled with Tutt's soul, she has to deal with the power over the sun that comes with it. Zander — dumped by the Society now that he is no longer useful — comes along with her to help her control the power and teach her all he knows. Their task now is to avoid: the society, who are after Olivia for the stolen power; the mysterious Z, who also wants Olivia for reasons unknown; and Fitch, the one who'd taught her to be a thief in the first place but abandoned her during her heist.
Stuck cursed with this power that makes her mere touch a danger to those that come in contact with her and a soul that can take control of her at any moment, Olivia is overwhelmed and doesn't quite know who to trust.
Characterization was the weaker point in this story. Not that they weren't great characters; they merely held a lot of unfulfilled potential. Olivia has major trust issues (as you'd expect from someone with her past), yet, she puts a lot of trust in Fitch who has given her little to no reason to.
During their short journey, she comes to love Zander but goes back and forth rather abruptly between trusting him and not. Zander (who also has many reasons for being mistrustful after being abandoned and lied to his whole life) shows a greater desire and willingness to put his trust in her. How much of this willingness stems from having been deprived of human contact his whole life, I can only guess.
You just want to strangle these characters sometimes. That's partly a good thing because to get angry at characters in a book you have to care for them somewhat. They were just so overdramatic — even for teenagers. The speed at which their feelings and mood changed gave me whiplash. The off-and-on-like relationship between Zander and Olivia near about drove me insane. It was, 'I love him,' then - all of a sudden - 'he's betrayed me,' then, 'I love him,' then, 'I can't trust him'...'but, I love him.' It's like, stop your whining and make a decision already. These characters could be well suited for each other, but first they need to learn how to properly communicate with each other. Most of their problems seem to stem from misunderstandings.
Another small thing I have against the story has to do with Tut. His soul is inhabiting Olivia's body and he can speak to her in her mind or take control of her whenever he pleases. He does this a couple of times and does make a few choice comments. Unfortunately, this happens very rarely. You'd think a Pharaoh whose soul had been sealed up and kept isolated for so long would have a little more to say...or desire a little more control. They could've even played up the discomfort of having a boy's soul inhabiting a teenage female's body a bit more. It's mentioned - but not in any serious kind of way besides the actual realization. Sometimes, it's easy to forget he's even in there. I just believe, given who he is, that he should've made his presence a little more demanding. It just seems like there were a lot of missed opportunities here.
I liked the ending, though it felt a bit rushed. Despite that, it wrapped things up well enough. I loved the incorporation of Egyptian history and culture into the story but wished there had been a bit more. The Novel seems to focus more on Zander and Olivia's fluctuating romance. That's good for them and all, but I don't know that I'd be able to concentrate on romance while I was slowly burning out from the inside and dying. To each her own, I guess.
They also seemed to fall in love pretty fast. Over only a couple of days: they meet, fall in love, and basically declare each other soul mates. As a person who prefers long stories that build up character relationships realistically and over long periods, I found this a bit unreasonable. I just used the 'it's because they're teenagers' excuse for that one. Possibly also to blame, I guess, is their stressful situation and innate desire for love and comfort- neither of them having experienced love before. I don't think true love happens quite that fast.
All in all (and despite my small criticisms) Soul Slam was an interesting and easy read. I would recommend it to someone looking for something light and fun. Teenagers or preteens into romance adventure-type novels or Egyptian history make up the best audience. I'm grateful to have won a free signed copy courtesy of Goodreads giveaways.
February 28, 2020
Warrior's Destiny by Allie Burton is a wonderful story to read. This is book number one in this wonderful start to a brand new series writen by a brand new author for me to read. I highly recommend this story to everyone who loves reading about fantasy and paranormal romances.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 27, 2017
Olivia is struggling to survive and she needs to do what she is told to do to keep her young friends safe. Even if the task is stealing a precious artifact from the museum. Trouble is, it's not just any artifact and she's not the only one trying to steal it.
Xander has been brought up with the belief that he is special and that he will have the power of the soul of King Tut residing in him. So it's a major shock when he's being put through the ceremony only to have Olivia steal both the artifact and the power.
Now Olivia needs to run and hide, and Xander has been cast aside. Can the two of them trust each other enough to work together, and what exactly can they do to ensure that the hidden society doesn't cause more harm than it already has?
Fantastic YA read. Thoroughly enjoyed the story. The action is seamless, the thrill follow each other and the characters are by turns vulnerable and powerful. You find yourself rooting for them to get through the challenges they face.
Xander has been brought up with the belief that he is special and that he will have the power of the soul of King Tut residing in him. So it's a major shock when he's being put through the ceremony only to have Olivia steal both the artifact and the power.
Now Olivia needs to run and hide, and Xander has been cast aside. Can the two of them trust each other enough to work together, and what exactly can they do to ensure that the hidden society doesn't cause more harm than it already has?
Fantastic YA read. Thoroughly enjoyed the story. The action is seamless, the thrill follow each other and the characters are by turns vulnerable and powerful. You find yourself rooting for them to get through the challenges they face.
January 19, 2014
Xander has been lead to believe all his life that through the Mighty Amulet of Aten that he would be the one to receive King Tuts soul an all the amazing powers along with it. So imagine his surprise when Olivia snatches the amulet under orders from her gangfather and in turn she receives King Tutsi soul! Olivia has no clue what type of world she has just fallen into. People are after her, King Tut has his own agenda, and she has to rely on the insanely good looking guy Xander for answers.
Man oh Man! This is one action packed book! Right from the get go we are placed into the not so glamorous life of Olivia and her first big heist. She successful steals the amulet and consequently receives the soul of King Tut. With Xanders help Olivia discovers that they need find 7 files of oil for the sacred ceremony. Time is short, having a male soul in a female body is odd, and Xander is extremely distracting! I immediately fell in love with Xander. He takes everything thrown at him in stride, immediately gets this strong desire and instinct to protect Olivia, and has this quiet but fierce way about him that is very attractive. Olivia is one tough cookie, living on the street for most of her life, and has a kind heart. Together they are adorable and their love story..... genuine.
There are equal parts danger, adventure, love, laughs, history, and enlightenment. Allie does a marvelous job at giving us a history lesson in a unique way while giving us action, adventure, and romance. Everything I could want in one book! I thoroughly enjoyed the read and I can not wait to see what the rest of the Soul Force Series will give me. If you are a fan of Rick Riordan and his Chronicles of Kane Series or even books about quest, with some love and history thrown in..... THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU!
Man oh Man! This is one action packed book! Right from the get go we are placed into the not so glamorous life of Olivia and her first big heist. She successful steals the amulet and consequently receives the soul of King Tut. With Xanders help Olivia discovers that they need find 7 files of oil for the sacred ceremony. Time is short, having a male soul in a female body is odd, and Xander is extremely distracting! I immediately fell in love with Xander. He takes everything thrown at him in stride, immediately gets this strong desire and instinct to protect Olivia, and has this quiet but fierce way about him that is very attractive. Olivia is one tough cookie, living on the street for most of her life, and has a kind heart. Together they are adorable and their love story..... genuine.
There are equal parts danger, adventure, love, laughs, history, and enlightenment. Allie does a marvelous job at giving us a history lesson in a unique way while giving us action, adventure, and romance. Everything I could want in one book! I thoroughly enjoyed the read and I can not wait to see what the rest of the Soul Force Series will give me. If you are a fan of Rick Riordan and his Chronicles of Kane Series or even books about quest, with some love and history thrown in..... THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU!
December 30, 2013
3 3/4 out of 5 stars
“Soul Slam” by Allie Burton is Book 1 in the ‘Soul Force’ series and tells the story of Olivia, a 16-year-old thief who discovers that her assignment to steal the Mighty Amulet of Aten is more complicated than she ever dreamed. Inadvertently becoming host to the spirit of King Tut, Olivia must join forces with Xander, the teen who had trained for the honor, and find a way to prevent her newly acquired powers from burning her out even as they seek to prevent the misuse of the powers by several factions. A treasure hunt all over San Francisco helps them learn more about each other and the implications of the powers but they must each decide who to put their faith in--each other or the authority figures in their respective lives? And who will survive and to what purpose will the powers be put to?
This fun young adult fantasy story combines intriguing parts of Egyptian history with certain aspects of its mythology. There are some facets of the power of the sun that give an interesting twist to Olivia’s powers but some of her powers don’t seem to be related to the sun and there are inconsistencies in how her newly acquired powers impact the natural world. The clues for the hunt that lead the teens around San Francisco provide entertaining puzzles to be solved but the action is a little erratic and there are quite a few events that strain credulity a bit or that could use a bit more explanation and I thought that the romance between the two main characters was a little forced. Nonetheless, this is an imaginative story and its exciting conclusion definitely provides a framework for future stories involving this intrepid couple.
A copy of this title was provided to me in exchange for an honest review.
“Soul Slam” by Allie Burton is Book 1 in the ‘Soul Force’ series and tells the story of Olivia, a 16-year-old thief who discovers that her assignment to steal the Mighty Amulet of Aten is more complicated than she ever dreamed. Inadvertently becoming host to the spirit of King Tut, Olivia must join forces with Xander, the teen who had trained for the honor, and find a way to prevent her newly acquired powers from burning her out even as they seek to prevent the misuse of the powers by several factions. A treasure hunt all over San Francisco helps them learn more about each other and the implications of the powers but they must each decide who to put their faith in--each other or the authority figures in their respective lives? And who will survive and to what purpose will the powers be put to?
This fun young adult fantasy story combines intriguing parts of Egyptian history with certain aspects of its mythology. There are some facets of the power of the sun that give an interesting twist to Olivia’s powers but some of her powers don’t seem to be related to the sun and there are inconsistencies in how her newly acquired powers impact the natural world. The clues for the hunt that lead the teens around San Francisco provide entertaining puzzles to be solved but the action is a little erratic and there are quite a few events that strain credulity a bit or that could use a bit more explanation and I thought that the romance between the two main characters was a little forced. Nonetheless, this is an imaginative story and its exciting conclusion definitely provides a framework for future stories involving this intrepid couple.
A copy of this title was provided to me in exchange for an honest review.
December 10, 2013
At 16 Olivia does what she has to in order to survive. Including theft, but when a job goes wrong at a museum Olivia ends up with King Tuts soul inside her and everyone out to get her including crazy Zealots. With no clue what's going on or what to do she has to decide weather or not to trust Xander the origional intended host of Tut who was cast out by his secret society because things didn't go as planned. Together the two have to figure out a way to save Olivia from "burning out" from the power King Tut commands, evade everyone who's after them and contend with their growing feelings toward each other.
What a great way to start a series!!! I loved how the story wove in the history of King Tut and gave a modern twist to the Ancient Pharaohs power. Olivia was a strong resilient lead female who was able to take care of herself and not just rely on a guy to come in and save the day. Xander was just the right amount of cocky and caring although you may have questioned him at times you found out who he really was in the end. The aditional characters were well thought out and you got an understanding of who they were and why they were doing what they did what made the story come to life even more. Enjoyed the touch of romance added in without being overbearing or taking away from the story.
Although this is the first in a new series it doesn't leave you with one of those evil cliff hangers. It leaves you happy and excited for the next without you cringing at the edge of your seat going "WHAT! That's where it ended?" Excited to see more of this series as it comes out. Perfect YA read.
What a great way to start a series!!! I loved how the story wove in the history of King Tut and gave a modern twist to the Ancient Pharaohs power. Olivia was a strong resilient lead female who was able to take care of herself and not just rely on a guy to come in and save the day. Xander was just the right amount of cocky and caring although you may have questioned him at times you found out who he really was in the end. The aditional characters were well thought out and you got an understanding of who they were and why they were doing what they did what made the story come to life even more. Enjoyed the touch of romance added in without being overbearing or taking away from the story.
Although this is the first in a new series it doesn't leave you with one of those evil cliff hangers. It leaves you happy and excited for the next without you cringing at the edge of your seat going "WHAT! That's where it ended?" Excited to see more of this series as it comes out. Perfect YA read.
September 5, 2015
When I went into this novel I had never heard of this author before. I went in completely blind, I didn't really even read a blurb. I think in this instance that, that little choice right there was a definitely blessing. I had no assumption or preconceived notions about how this would turn out.
I LOVED it. I don't often read a story blindly and this one, I felt so much more because I did. Allie Burton has a way with words, and a gift that makes you fall in love, or completely despise a character rather quickly.
Take Fitch, Hard-ass, thief, all around jerk to those he is supposed to care for.
Now, take Olivia, all the reasons right there in her life for her to be the exact replica of Fitch - though female - and what does she do, she does what she has to, to take care of herself and the younger kids in her "family'.
This story starts off, as a heist that Olivia has to perform. Shortly after she begins things go south fast. Blindly trusting Fitch as she has since she started with him could possibly get her killed this time. She didn't expect to pick up a partner in her escape - hell she didn't even expect to have to escape. This was supposed to be the smoothest operation yet.
Little did she know other forces were at work and she would soon have to make a pretty heavy choice that not only saved her life, but one that could ultimately save the world.
Join Olivia as she works against the clock and several other bumps along the road to do what she knows is right.
This is definitely one I will be recommending to my friends. 5 powerfully original stars for Allie Burton. I can't wait for more from this author.
I LOVED it. I don't often read a story blindly and this one, I felt so much more because I did. Allie Burton has a way with words, and a gift that makes you fall in love, or completely despise a character rather quickly.
Take Fitch, Hard-ass, thief, all around jerk to those he is supposed to care for.
Now, take Olivia, all the reasons right there in her life for her to be the exact replica of Fitch - though female - and what does she do, she does what she has to, to take care of herself and the younger kids in her "family'.
This story starts off, as a heist that Olivia has to perform. Shortly after she begins things go south fast. Blindly trusting Fitch as she has since she started with him could possibly get her killed this time. She didn't expect to pick up a partner in her escape - hell she didn't even expect to have to escape. This was supposed to be the smoothest operation yet.
Little did she know other forces were at work and she would soon have to make a pretty heavy choice that not only saved her life, but one that could ultimately save the world.
Join Olivia as she works against the clock and several other bumps along the road to do what she knows is right.
This is definitely one I will be recommending to my friends. 5 powerfully original stars for Allie Burton. I can't wait for more from this author.
February 25, 2014
I really enjoyed Soul Slam probably because I have always had a fascination with Ancient history and I really liked reading a different view on Pharaoh Tutankhamen. I thought the plot was interesting and funny, and I really loved watching Olivia fight Tut and the arguments and discussions they both shared. It was neat to see her gain insight into his life and learn from it.
It was also very intriguing to see Olivia and Xandar connect due to their previous lives
and that Olivia has been out on the streets most of her life. (*Cough* Oliver Twist *Cough Cough*) It gave an interesting view on what she felt and what she went through, and what she was willing to give up to keep the small children in her care safe. I really thought her love for them was sweet.
I hated the bad guys. That's good, you're supposed to, right? I wanted to punch them silly because of their stupidity (of sorts) and their overall selfishness and greed for power and the ability to control Tut's soul. I was very tense as I learned more and more about them and what they were going to do to get what they wanted.
It's funny but serious, loving with hatred on the side, and complete with power-hungry villains and homeless heroines. A wonderful read for fantasy, comedy, and history lovers all around. Recommended for 12+.
It was also very intriguing to see Olivia and Xandar connect due to their previous lives
and that Olivia has been out on the streets most of her life. (*Cough* Oliver Twist *Cough Cough*) It gave an interesting view on what she felt and what she went through, and what she was willing to give up to keep the small children in her care safe. I really thought her love for them was sweet.
I hated the bad guys. That's good, you're supposed to, right? I wanted to punch them silly because of their stupidity (of sorts) and their overall selfishness and greed for power and the ability to control Tut's soul. I was very tense as I learned more and more about them and what they were going to do to get what they wanted.
It's funny but serious, loving with hatred on the side, and complete with power-hungry villains and homeless heroines. A wonderful read for fantasy, comedy, and history lovers all around. Recommended for 12+.
January 17, 2014
-FIRST READS WINNER-
Fascinating!
Lovely, beautiful cover design. I absolutely love Egypt themes and stories, so just had to read this. This story was quite intriguing and a smooth read. It had a great and unusual story idea with good surprises and twists and turns. So what’s the deal with Olive and Fitch? Would have liked a tiny prologue about that. Also, I don’t see a teenager saying “tush” or “bottom” lol.
*spoiler*- If she can evaporate the ocean (wave) when she fell in, why did the barn and hay not catch fire (when they slept there)?
-! It was a tad creepy that a male soul was being hosted by the FEMALE character O.o.
-I was quite happy with the ending, was worried for a moment there, wasn’t sure things would work out as nicely.
-So Tut was gone? How did the, “power of love” break the curse and set him free? So now that they are now soul mates and ‘connected’ they both share the power…huh..how?
-If all those statues were a Xander, what’s (oliva’s) Xander’s real name?
I had to drag out the last chapters, not wanting the book to end. Wonderful overall! I love the modern day twist to the Egyptian genre theme. So what’s next? Truly glad I had a chance to read this and explore this author’s work and worlds. Thanks, can’t wait for book two!!
5/5!
Fascinating!
Lovely, beautiful cover design. I absolutely love Egypt themes and stories, so just had to read this. This story was quite intriguing and a smooth read. It had a great and unusual story idea with good surprises and twists and turns. So what’s the deal with Olive and Fitch? Would have liked a tiny prologue about that. Also, I don’t see a teenager saying “tush” or “bottom” lol.
*spoiler*- If she can evaporate the ocean (wave) when she fell in, why did the barn and hay not catch fire (when they slept there)?
-! It was a tad creepy that a male soul was being hosted by the FEMALE character O.o.
-I was quite happy with the ending, was worried for a moment there, wasn’t sure things would work out as nicely.
-So Tut was gone? How did the, “power of love” break the curse and set him free? So now that they are now soul mates and ‘connected’ they both share the power…huh..how?
-If all those statues were a Xander, what’s (oliva’s) Xander’s real name?
I had to drag out the last chapters, not wanting the book to end. Wonderful overall! I love the modern day twist to the Egyptian genre theme. So what’s next? Truly glad I had a chance to read this and explore this author’s work and worlds. Thanks, can’t wait for book two!!
5/5!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 22, 2016
Olivia has been living on the streets for a lot of her life. She is ordered to steal the Mighty Amulet of Aten. But when she gets to the museum she finds herself interrupting a magical ceremony and ends up with the soul of King Tut inside her. Xander was the one that has been groomed for the soul of King Tut and is initially upset that Olivia has the soul. But he ends up helping keep her alive.
This book is full of action, adventure and a great story. Olivia has been through the worst but instead of letting the defeat her, she keeps fighting and trying to protect the kids. Xander is under the impression that he is destined for greatness but quickly realizes that he was just being manipulated. Both teens go on the run and end up developing a bond. But things are not easy as King Tut is constantly trying to get his own way.
I loved how this story had Egyptian mythology mixed with it. There are not many stories that have this in them. This is a great story and a wonderful beginning to a new series. I can’t wait to see where Allie Burton takes the story from here.
I received Soul Slam for free from Candid Book Reviews in exchange for an honest review.
This book is full of action, adventure and a great story. Olivia has been through the worst but instead of letting the defeat her, she keeps fighting and trying to protect the kids. Xander is under the impression that he is destined for greatness but quickly realizes that he was just being manipulated. Both teens go on the run and end up developing a bond. But things are not easy as King Tut is constantly trying to get his own way.
I loved how this story had Egyptian mythology mixed with it. There are not many stories that have this in them. This is a great story and a wonderful beginning to a new series. I can’t wait to see where Allie Burton takes the story from here.
I received Soul Slam for free from Candid Book Reviews in exchange for an honest review.
July 27, 2015
I was given an ARC for an honest review.
This was an exciting adventure that is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. The story line was a mix of different plots from Oliver Twist, Tomb Raider and Indian Jones. The main character Olivia, a thief by nature is in over her head. She is a pawn in a game of chess between two evil groups set on taking over the world. Xander was raised for one single purpose, to be the pawn and when Olivia gets in the way he becomes expendable. I have always been fascinated with Egyptian legends and I found the blending of past and present by the author both clever and fascinating. The storyline was well written, well thought out and filled with danger, drama and adventure. Each character had an important part in building doubt and suspense. This was an entertaining coming of age tale and I enjoyed watching both Olivia and Xander develop confidence and self understanding. A fun filled adventure to keep you entertained and wanting more.
This was an exciting adventure that is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. The story line was a mix of different plots from Oliver Twist, Tomb Raider and Indian Jones. The main character Olivia, a thief by nature is in over her head. She is a pawn in a game of chess between two evil groups set on taking over the world. Xander was raised for one single purpose, to be the pawn and when Olivia gets in the way he becomes expendable. I have always been fascinated with Egyptian legends and I found the blending of past and present by the author both clever and fascinating. The storyline was well written, well thought out and filled with danger, drama and adventure. Each character had an important part in building doubt and suspense. This was an entertaining coming of age tale and I enjoyed watching both Olivia and Xander develop confidence and self understanding. A fun filled adventure to keep you entertained and wanting more.
November 10, 2015
Imagine having the greatest power ever at your fingertips, transferred into you. Only problem is that power can kill you, if not stopped!
Olivia has had a rough life, growing up in the streets. No parents of her own to love her and no roof over her head to protect her. Till Jeb comes around. A thief by trade, who teaches her his trade to get by on the streets.
She's going on her first heist, and wants it to be perfect. But unknown to them more forces then just their two person team is in play. The only question is now, will she ever have a life of her own again?
Olivia has had a rough life, growing up in the streets. No parents of her own to love her and no roof over her head to protect her. Till Jeb comes around. A thief by trade, who teaches her his trade to get by on the streets.
She's going on her first heist, and wants it to be perfect. But unknown to them more forces then just their two person team is in play. The only question is now, will she ever have a life of her own again?
October 21, 2019
I enjoyed reading this. It's a very interesting paranormal, adventurous and full of the twist and turns of deceit & jealousy. A simple heist becomes a huge undertaking for two lonely teenagers. They make a great team solving this puzzle yet they also battle the mistrust of youth and inexperience. Very intense plot, which makes me think that Olivia and Xander are too young considering the huge burden of responsibility given to them in this story. Regardless the story is well written and enthralling. I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation from the author.
July 14, 2015
A suspenseful and entertaining read :)
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I really enjoyed this book, it's characters where well developed and interesting. The concept is original and added to the overall intrigue of the story. I enjoyed the link to the history with a paranormal twist, it was well thought out and I thoroughly enjoyed this authors take on Egyptian history :)
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I really enjoyed this book, it's characters where well developed and interesting. The concept is original and added to the overall intrigue of the story. I enjoyed the link to the history with a paranormal twist, it was well thought out and I thoroughly enjoyed this authors take on Egyptian history :)
October 15, 2019
This is a fascinating story of ancient Egyptian powers transferred to an unsuspecting teenage girl. Two 16 year old kids are struggling to survive and readapt to the massive curve balls thrown at them when plans go awry. Every adult who should be helping them seems to just want to attack, murder, or control them. It's an interesting journey and sweet as well. I absolutely recommend this book. This book was given to me at no charge. All opinions are completely my own.
October 27, 2019
A book about legends, cults and power of a long dead pharaoh named Tut. For a young adult book this is a pretty good story. Can't wait for book 2. There's a sneak peek at the end of this novel.
All Olivia knows is to be a thief. Being past around from foster home to foster is no life. Raised by her mentor Fitch with two other kids. He's gets them by. Her first job was suppose to easy. A in and out job. It was anything, but easy. No everyone just wants to use her.
All Olivia knows is to be a thief. Being past around from foster home to foster is no life. Raised by her mentor Fitch with two other kids. He's gets them by. Her first job was suppose to easy. A in and out job. It was anything, but easy. No everyone just wants to use her.
November 11, 2019
Intriguing mystical suspenseful adventure around an amulet necklace. Weird sci-fi with lots of twists and surprises. Two teens who are drawn together by the power of the amulet. He’s been pre ordained to get the power at the given time, she’s the thief who was out to steal it. A fantastic start to a new series.
I can’t wait to read the second book!
*I was given a copy and am voluntarily giving my honest review.
I can’t wait to read the second book!
*I was given a copy and am voluntarily giving my honest review.
November 20, 2019
I enjoyed reading this book. I enjoy her writing and the characters she creates. I thought this was an interesting story that held my attention from the beginning. I am never disappointed when I read this author. I can’t wait to read the next installment in the Warrior Academy series. I would highly recommend this author to those who enjoy paranormal YA reads that also include a touch of romance. I thought she did a good job at keeping the balance between drama, action, and romance.
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