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Lädt ... Elemental Earth (Book One of The Mysteries Series)von Harmony Kent
Keine Keine aktuelle Diskussion zu diesem Buch.  NoLabelsUnleashed | May 22, 2015 |   I applaud how well researched this book is as it pertains to colors and auras. I've always been fascinated by the correlation between auras, colors, and how both connect with moods. There is also a conversation starter (or a pilot for debate) as it pertains to religion vs. spirituality. Dialogue stayed in alignment with targeted age group and character mannerisms, which can serve as a challenge, particularly if you are used to writing more adult material and/or if it is your first attempt. Character wise, I could identify with Sarah's yearning for belonging. She felt very realistic to me in her reaction, even those that sizzled with brattiness when coming to terms with her new life and responsibilities. I was very sympathetic to Caleb's plight as it pertained to prophecy vs. how he wanted to live his life. Different dimensions to each character kept the pages turning. I also found the different elements that were drawn to Sarah very helpful and amusing. I felt slightly torn about the conclusion. It felt a bit abrupt, but not as jarring as other series I've read. Yet it did set up for the next installment very nicely. In the end, the latter overruled my feelings about the staccato resolution. In my particular copy, there were some tiny editing misses but they didn't deter from my read: ~ "Maybe we we're stupid to put our trust in you." (should be "were" instead of the conjunction form for "we are") ~ "Even if you'd had your whole life to get ready for this, this amount of influence would have been near impossible to cope with and adjust to." (Although not erroneous, per se, I'm not a fan of the double "had"--in the form of you had had ) ~ A few spots had weird spacing (not sure if that is on Kindle's end or not) With Elemental Earth, this author has definitely found her stride--a glorious mix of adventure and discovery mixed with connective real struggles that a young adult can relate to: all achieved in natural symmetry. This work also speaks to the inner kid of any adult. I look forward to more in the series. (  ) NoLabelsUnleashed | May 22, 2015 | Sarah is just trying to make it through school when she meets a mysterious new girl. Strange things are happening around her and to get to the bottom of it she has to make a leap of faith. The thing is that she has only scratched the surface of what is to become her destiny. Author Harmony Kent delivers a fascinating new world for the reader to explore with interesting, genuine, characters. I am looking forward to her next installment. ( ) fickledragon | May 24, 2014 | Zeige 3 von 3 keine Rezensionen | Rezension hinzufügen
Elemental Earth(The Mysteries:Book 1)YA Fantasy Fiction"You turned the god of gnomes into a garden ornament?" Sarah looked closely, but couldn't tell if her dad was annoyed or amused-perhaps he was both ...Whilst 15 year old Sarah may be struggling to regain her feet, after being ripped from her everyday mundane life and ending up in a whole new dimension, she still knows how to have a bit of fun along the way. The Earth Elemental isn't the only one whose feathers she manages to ruffle, and it's only been four days. Meanwhile, her best friend is missing, and big trouble is brewing. She soon has a lot more to worry about than what happened to her phone or iPod, or even how much of an idiot Caleb obviously thinks she is.Elemental Earth is the first book in The Mysteries series, and is aimed at Young Adults. Even if you've already reached an age where the young ones might call you 'old enough', if you're still young at heart then you're bound to enjoy these books just as much as the next-err-younger adult.Age aside, perhaps we should be more worried about what further havoc Sarah's antics might be about to wreak on the universe as we know it? We'd probably all be sleeping a lot more soundly if she'd only stuck to applied maths and the odd pillow fight. But no, sadly the lure of the proverbial rabbit hole proved just a tad too much. And now she's taken the plunge, there's no turning back. You'll have to wait until you're 16 to read Harmony's other two books: The Battle for Brisingamen and The Glade. In the meantime, you can occupy yourself with the second book in this series: Air-Born (The Mysteries: Book 2). Coming soon.Look out for tweets @harmony_kent, and follow her blog: http://harmonykent.co.uk to keep up to date with new book releases, promos, cover reveals and sneak peeks. Feel free to connect-she'd love to hear from you. Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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I applaud how well researched this book is as it pertains to colors and auras. I've always been fascinated by the correlation between auras, colors, and how both connect with moods. There is also a conversation starter (or a pilot for debate) as it pertains to religion vs. spirituality.
Dialogue stayed in alignment with targeted age group and character mannerisms, which can serve as a challenge, particularly if you are used to writing more adult material and/or if it is your first attempt.
Character wise, I could identify with Sarah's yearning for belonging. She felt very realistic to me in her reaction, even those that sizzled with brattiness when coming to terms with her new life and responsibilities. I was very sympathetic to Caleb's plight as it pertained to prophecy vs. how he wanted to live his life. Different dimensions to each character kept the pages turning. I also found the different elements that were drawn to Sarah very helpful and amusing.
I felt slightly torn about the conclusion. It felt a bit abrupt, but not as jarring as other series I've read. Yet it did set up for the next installment very nicely. In the end, the latter overruled my feelings about the staccato resolution.
In my particular copy, there were some tiny editing misses but they didn't deter from my read:
~ "Maybe we we're stupid to put our trust in you." (should be "were" instead of the conjunction form for "we are")
~ "Even if you'd had your whole life to get ready for this, this amount of influence would have been near impossible to cope with and adjust to." (Although not erroneous, per se, I'm not a fan of the double "had"--in the form of you had had )
~ A few spots had weird spacing (not sure if that is on Kindle's end or not)
With Elemental Earth, this author has definitely found her stride--a glorious mix of adventure and discovery mixed with connective real struggles that a young adult can relate to: all achieved in natural symmetry. This work also speaks to the inner kid of any adult. I look forward to more in the series.
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