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Jul 08, 2021
M.J. Mallon
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it was amazing
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Bloodstone by M.J. Mallon
Amelina is living in a nightmare. Her father disappears and returns home a different man. Her mother is depressed, and the house is dark and cold, mimicking the family’s mood. There’s a sly black cat called Shadow, who appeared when her father returned, and Esme, a lost girl who lives inside the mirrors and is suffering from depression. So, a normal teenager’s house then… NOT!
When Amelina receives an invitation to a place she was unaware existed, her life takes a drasti ...more
Amelina is living in a nightmare. Her father disappears and returns home a different man. Her mother is depressed, and the house is dark and cold, mimicking the family’s mood. There’s a sly black cat called Shadow, who appeared when her father returned, and Esme, a lost girl who lives inside the mirrors and is suffering from depression. So, a normal teenager’s house then… NOT!
When Amelina receives an invitation to a place she was unaware existed, her life takes a drasti ...more
This is definitely for the younger ones. It incorporates magic crystals and breaking a family curse. Then there is the young teen that is a prisoner in their mirrors. There is also a handsome villain that our heroine must somehow reject. Her search for crystals finally takes her to the special cottage, but has she picked the right ones? Will they work with her touch? Where will the imprisoned young woman go if she is released? Has the family curse truly been destroyed?
Bloodstone is a young adult fantasy coming of age book. We follow along as a young woman discovers who she is! It took me a few minutes to get into this book but once it got going I had no trouble! Amelina is the main character you really can’t help but be drawn into her world but to also to go along as she figures out who to trust & as she developed her powers!The world building is mesmerizing at times! The characters are easy to like & relate to ! Any fantasy reader would really enjoy & apprec
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This is book 1 in the wonderfully imaginative, unique and captivating Curse of Time series. It's a YA fantasy with light and dark elements inspired by the world famous Corpus Christi Chronophage clock in Cambridge UK and Anya Gallaccio's stunning crystal grotto in Juniper artland in Scotland. There is something for everyone, young and old in this beguiling coming of age fantasy tale. Awarded 5+ stars by Amazon blue tick influencer N. N. Light.
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Jul 10, 2022
Cynthia Morgan
marked it as considering
