Another book by the multi-award-winning novelist Donna Joy Usher.
Winner of the 2015 Next Generation Indie Book Awards – E-Book Fiction
Winner of the 2015 Next Generation Indie Book Awards – Science Fiction/Fantasy Category
If you are a fan of my other works, please note that this is a fantasy novel suitable for YA readers. It still embodies my writing style and sense of humour, but there is … humour, but there is also magic, fighting, blood and gore. I would love for you to read this, but if you do not enjoy it, please feel free to refund it.
It’s been thirteen years since the Dark Years ended. Thirteen years since the mad War Faery responsible was imprisoned in stone. Now, with goblin attacks on the rise it seems Galanta, the Goblin Queen, is intent on returning the land to chaos and terror.
Isadora Scrumpleton is trying not to think about the Dark Years. She’s just been chosen by her ‘familiar’, found out she’s half faery, and discovered she’s dating the second-in-line to the Faery Throne. That’s enough for one teenage witch to handle. But when goblins attack her village, Izzy is forced into action, ultimately joining the elite Border Guard and attracting the attention of Galanta, the Goblin Queen.
As Galanta weaves a web of deceit, Izzy struggles to control her powers. Will she be able to stop the Goblin Queen in time, or will the world be plunged into a dark new reality?
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This is a fun easy read about magic, coming of age, magic and adventure.
1) Background: While I enjoy fantasy & faerie tales, I had become disenchanted with a predictable quest/dungeon crawl-ness to them. But when it came up for free, I gave this book a shot (I’m not one to pay for books, either, with so many available for free)-if I wasn’t into it by the end of the first chapter I could just delete it.
2 )The Book: I was 1/4 of the way through the book the first time I put it down-but
only because I really needed to get something to eat. Once food was made, I was right back to reading this original, refreshing novel even while I ate! The characters are relatable & often unique. There is struggle, sadness, joy, chuckle moments, a bit of romance, & lots of action! Also a bit of fatalistic predictableness with some moments I found totally unexpected-even the predictable point had an unexpected twist to it, keeping it fresh & enjoyable!
3) In Summation: I liked this book so much, I actually paid money for the other 2 books in this series & though the trilogy wraps up nicely, I find myself wanting to visit these characters & their environment again. I strongly recommend this book & the entire trilogy. Even if you have to pay hardcover full price for it. p.s. the rest of the trilogy also adds some tragic, steamy, & tear-jerker moments into the mix!
Easy read with fae and other otherworldly beings. Was different, good characters, good world building, with action, magic and romance.
more for young readers but all in all not bad for an older adult
l loved this book
It’s an easy to read book and had me staying up to read later than usual.
I never would have known about this book had it not been for a goodreads challenge. I had to read a book by an author whose first or last name started with U. Thus my search began and Donna Joy Usher was found!
Holy cow am I happy I did!
Izzy is worried her familiar won’t show up in time and she’ll be left a magicless witch among her peers. Then a weird dog shows up, she floats her entire class, learns who her true father is, and is apparently courting the faery prince in her dreams. Not that she remembers.
I cannot wait to read more! That ending left me hanging. I’m shocked, awed, saddened, and fearful of what the future holds for Izzy. Excellent story I wasn’t prepared for, but am so glad that I found.
Could not get into it. Characters did not grab me, and the protagonist kind of felt “Mary Sue” to me.
Loved it.
too jumpy. Characters emotions nor fully developed.
Chick Lit.
Interesting
I liked the first book so much i went and bought the second right after i finished then again and again and again…so easy to read and entertaining..
I liked the characters and it was a quick read
would have been better, but was a cliff hanger. Do not like that type of book
I finished this book in one day. I am going to get book 2.
Just a nice fun read
This book was well written and entertaining.
I enjoyed this very much and liked that it was just a little different. Again it ended too soon I suspect so that we will want to read the next book.,
Loved it, was sad to see it end. Wish there was more…