Tag: oftomes

The Traitors Crux – Jessica Prather

November 11, 2017

I received this book from OfTomes Publishing in exchange for an honest review.

I’m a huge fan of dystopian novels, like Divergent and The Hunger Games so when I heard that  The Traitors Crux was a mix of dystopia and magic I got very excited and knew that I’d love this book! This easy read transported us to a unique world filled with a great ensemble of characters and the occasional plot twist!

In a country ravaged by years of war, plague, and death, witches and wizards are blamed for the state of the world and hunted by the U.S. government. Sixteen years old Kenadee discovers she has magical powers and must face the facts: the government is watching, and they have plans for her. She’s given a deadly mission and an impossible ultimatum: the lives of a hidden group of magic refugees, or the safe return of her long-lost brother.

When it came to our protagonist Kenadee, I didn’t click with her and found it difficult to get over her stubbornness and blind faith however at the same time I really appreciate her realness and I understand her action and the way in which she dealt with different situations; at the end of the day we will do anything to save the ones we love. Harlow and Bryce, on the other hand, were my favourites and I instantly fell in love with their characters, they’re both just so badass and powerful! I definitely ship Kenadee and Bryce, however, I felt their relationship was very insta-romance and happened very quickly. But Prather redeemed herself when they didn’t instantly get back together after that trust was broken, and that for me was real romance as you could see that they both still loved each other but the hurt and distrust was still too new.

There’s no doubt that this book is extremely fast-paced and certainly keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout the entire book, particularly in those action scenes, of which there are many! However, at times I felt scenes were a bit rushed and left me a little confused about what had just happened. Nevertheless, we had some serious plot twists that I didn’t see coming and I thought the ending was perfect, the only negative thing is that I don’t have the sequel in my hands because I need to know what happens next!

Thank you again to OfTomes publishing for sending me this fab book!

Trapped in Silver – Emily Snowden

September 22, 2017

I received this book from OfTomes Publishing in exchange for an honest review.

I didn’t know what to expect from this book, only that it was a fantasy adventure in a wonderful mystical world and that is exactly what I got and more!

To seventeen-year-old Ava, wild woodcats, hungry stragglers, and simple-minded townsfolk are the evils she’s grown accustomed to. But when Ethan, an unusual man with eyes of smoke and fire opal, enters her world she quickly understands that there are worse things out there. She’s a specialised liar and a hell of a fighter, but against a group of animalistic men called Berserkers she struggles to survive the encounter as the desperate swing of a dagger is all it takes to change her life for good. Half-dead and hunted by the Berserker’s leader, Ava escapes his pursuit in an unfamiliar land full of impossible creatures, unlikely allies, and the man she doesn’t know whether to kiss or kill. But after dreadful news of her missing brother surfaces, Ava becomes more involved in the centuries-long war and begins to unravel the reasons behind her relentless nightmares, discovering truths long-buried in a violent history of love, loss and betrayal.

Snowden’s writing and world building transported me into a detailed reality full of different creatures and landscapes that jump off the page. So much thought has gone into creating such a unique and beautiful world and it’s equally fantastic storyline which is filled with unexpected plot twists and mysteries. There were times where I got confused with everything going on, especially with Ava’s dreams in the first part of the novel however as the story went on things got a lot clearer and I began to enjoy the book so much more!

The characters Snowden has created is another element that I’ve fallen in love with, especially Ethan and Ric who are both swoon-worthy! We are given so much depth and rich detail about every character’s past which is slowly revealed in layers as the story continues. Ava as a protagonist is perfect. She’s strong, determined and smart, all of which are qualities of a classic heroine, however, she’s also relatable and not afraid to show fear or emotion. She’s just so real because she’s a survivor and who has been forced to adapt to her given situation and I really loved that. I’m a sucker for a bit of a romance, and the relationship between Ava and Ethan worked really well as it was well paced and the witty banter between the two of them had my heart fluttering.

If you’re looking for a magical fantasy read set in a unique and wonderful world then I recommend you give Trapped in Silver a go. Like me, it may take a while to really get into the story but please do persevere as the last 2/3 are brilliant and I found it difficult to put down! Emily Snowden is certainly one to watch and I can’t wait for the sequel! Thank you again to OfTomes Publishing for sending me this book and for helping me discover a new author and story that I’m in love with!

Becoming An Oftomes Publishing Reviewer!

September 3, 2017

We’ve got exciting news! We have been chosen as a reviewer for Oftomes Publishing, which is a micro-publishing house run by U.K. book blogger Benjaminoftomes! Both of us can’t wait to be working with them and to start things off they will be hosting a read a long throughout the month of September. The book they’ve chosen for this month is Trapped in Silver by Emily Sowden and I’m so excited about it! Here’s the synopsis:

Here’s the synopsis:

Courage comes from a shadowed place in our hearts; a blurred line that straddles love and sheer stupidity.

To seventeen-year-old Ava, wild woodcats, hungry stragglers, and simple-minded townsfolk are the evils she’s grown accustomed to. But when Ethan, an unusual man with eyes of smoke and fire opal, enters her world she quickly understands that there are worse things out there than drunken men and carnivorous forest creatures. She’s a specialized liar and a hell of a fighter, but against a group of animalistic men called Berserkers, she struggles to survive the encounter as the desperate swing of a dagger is all it takes to change her life for good.

Half-dead and hunted by the Berserker’s leader when he forms a monstrous obsession with her, Ava escapes his pursuit in an unfamiliar land full of impossible creatures, unlikely allies, and the man she doesn’t know whether to kiss or kill.

But after dreadful news of her missing brother surfaces, Ava becomes more involved in the centuries-long war and begins to unravel the reasons behind her relentless nightmares, discovering truths long-buried in a violent history of love, loss, and betrayal.

How amazing does that story line sound and how can you not be excited about this book?! If this does sound like your cup of tea, then feel free to join us for the read-a-thon and follow us on Twitter (@afangirlopinion) to keep up with all the news and updates!

Happy Reading Everyone!