Post by maeganm on Dec 21, 2011 23:11:03 GMT -5
Book Title: Emily's House
Author: Natalie Wright
Published By: Boadicea Publishing
Recommended Age: 14+
Reviewed By: Maegan Morin
Blog Reviewed For: Great Minds Think Aloud
Rating: 4 Ravens
Emily's House written by Natalie Wright is the story of 14 year old Emily, who has always known she had special gifts but never realized just how special she was. Living in a fog after the death of her mother for 7 years she endures a torturous Aunt and a "zombie" like Father until she is summoned for her true purpose. To save the world.
Natalie Wright is a very gifted author weaving elements of Celtic religion, Christianity and science to create a tale that will keep you wondering and guessing what will happen next. I liked the characters and that the author added a descriptive history for the main characters that made you feel like you knew them. I even felt bad for the villain for one brief second and I like that the author makes a convincing story for him to be the way that he is. My favorite part of the book was when Emily ventured to the Netherworld and the time that she spent there. I love the idea of a place where anything is possible and I admire the steps the author took to create it. This book would be fine for readers 14+ plus however there is some swearing but not to much and there is the suggestion of sex but no details whatsoever.
I give this book 4 ravens because although it was original (I have never read anything quite like it), I didn't feel compelled to keep reading it and I never really got immersed in it. Emily's house was a good read though and I definitely want to read more from this author. I definitely recommend it.
Author: Natalie Wright
Published By: Boadicea Publishing
Recommended Age: 14+
Reviewed By: Maegan Morin
Blog Reviewed For: Great Minds Think Aloud
Rating: 4 Ravens
Emily's House written by Natalie Wright is the story of 14 year old Emily, who has always known she had special gifts but never realized just how special she was. Living in a fog after the death of her mother for 7 years she endures a torturous Aunt and a "zombie" like Father until she is summoned for her true purpose. To save the world.
Natalie Wright is a very gifted author weaving elements of Celtic religion, Christianity and science to create a tale that will keep you wondering and guessing what will happen next. I liked the characters and that the author added a descriptive history for the main characters that made you feel like you knew them. I even felt bad for the villain for one brief second and I like that the author makes a convincing story for him to be the way that he is. My favorite part of the book was when Emily ventured to the Netherworld and the time that she spent there. I love the idea of a place where anything is possible and I admire the steps the author took to create it. This book would be fine for readers 14+ plus however there is some swearing but not to much and there is the suggestion of sex but no details whatsoever.
I give this book 4 ravens because although it was original (I have never read anything quite like it), I didn't feel compelled to keep reading it and I never really got immersed in it. Emily's house was a good read though and I definitely want to read more from this author. I definitely recommend it.