What are The Gifts of Life? Inside this book hides a magical world that is celebrating something special! It’s that time of year where every major city gathers for another Ascension Day. But this year it’s different. Inside, awaiting and resting, are Perry’s powers. On this day, he, his friends and everyone else who lives and breathes, can use their powers through the ceremony of a godlike light. … light. But this day is different! Inside the White City there is an evil army. After the destruction of his home, Perry finds himself lost with his best friend, his sister and their servant, Bailey, an Ever who leads them to safety. Outside, on their journey, the group is forced to use their powers. But as time fades, so does their humanity! Releasing their gifts of life to the world, only leads to mutation. And what was, may never be, but this time it’s different! From the plains of the White City, Kelton Whide, to the forest of the Green City, Everbreen, nature takes its course. And where the Panda talks, a Masked Man mumbles and many white orchids turn to red, what is sacrificed inside this book leaves this magical world truely in awe!
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Fantastical story
Smuhar pens a grand story in The Gifts of Life. I haven’t read anything from this author before, and I really enjoyed this story. The characters were well-developed and very likable. The author’s writing style fits this story. There is a great chemistry between the characters, and a depth that makes them realistic and flawed. I’d say it’s a unique story, that is not just fantasy and for the young adult, but also for the young at heart. There is a magical tone to it, yet there is also inspiration and faith and beliefs of the characters. This story was definitely an enjoyable journey. This author’s characters develop and interacts well with the other characters. Smuhar writes, “So, what is the meaning of life? Well, in other words, what do you think it was?” I look forward to reading more stories by this author. This book is a definite recommendation by Amy’s Bookshelf Reviews.
The gifts of life read like a classic fantasy novel, with a slow pace, amazing world-building, and an interesting magical system. It’s a massive book. 🙂
When everyone gathers for the most special days of the year, they get attacked. Perry, his sister, and friends must find their own way. And use their power outside of that one day.
I found the writing to be very unique and quite different from what I’ve read recently.
It’s very descriptive, so when you read you feel like you are right there in the middle of the story. I liked the storyline very much, I wish at some part for the story to be a bit more condensed. It was a bit of a struggle to get into the story, but after about a third way in, things started to flow very well and I started to fall in love with it.
I found the magical system to be very interesting in this world everyone has some kind of magical abilities, but are only allowed to use them once a year. That must really suck. 🙂
I had trouble connecting to the characters in the story. I didn’t feel that chemistry between the story and me…
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The Gifts of Life is a good read. I generally like quick books that don’t take too long to read. When I decided to read this one, I haven’t realized how long it was. I was afraid that the story wouldn’t be interesting enough to keep my interest through all the pages but that wasn’t the case. Once I started reading the story kept pulling me back in.
It’s told in Perry and Faith’s POVs. I liked the dual POVs but I had to make sure I didn’t put the book down in the middle of a chapter so I wouldn’t forget who’s POV it was in but other then that I moving from different POV went smoothly. I really liked Perry. He was my favorite character in the story. A lot of the characters were very likable. Sometimes the characters seem just like normal kids but this is a fantasy read so they are much more the normal teens.