Best Teen & Young Adult Pirate Adventure eBooks
Its sparkling wit, breathless adventure, multicultural cast, and enchanting romance will dazzle readers of Sabaa Tahir and Leigh Bardugo. As the daughter of a time traveler, Nix has spent sixteen years sweeping across the globe and through the centuries aboard her father’s ship. Gr 8 Up—Nix has spent all of her 16 years with her father as a time-traveling pirate aboard a physical ship, navigating into the margins of historical maps to reach his ultimate goal—returning to Honolulu in 1868, the time and place of Nix's birth, to save her mother, who died when Nix was born. History and mythology fans will love this fast-moving ride through time, where mythological maps take Nix and the crew to real places with items and creatures true to the map's design. VERDICT This must-have fantasy adventure will appeal to fans of Rick Riordan's "Kane Chronicles" and Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner's "Starbound Trilogy," (both Disney-Hyperion).—Kerry Sutherland, Akron-Summit County Public Library, OH “History and mythology fans will love this fast-moving ride through time, where mythological maps take Nix and the crew to real places with items and creatures true to the map’s design…This must-have fantasy adventure will appeal to fans of Rick Riordan’s ‘Kane Chronicles.’” (School Library Journal (starred review) ). “One of my absolute favourite reads of 2016, Heidi Heilig’s debut captured me completely from the first page. “With time travel, fantasy, Hawaiian history, mythology, cute animals, and a feisty female protagonist, romance and fantasy readers will find much to enjoy.” (Booklist).
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I adore maps and mythologies and I am completely enthralled by both the concept and the gorgeous writing behind The Girl From Everywhere. I think what I love most is the use of nautical/oceanic metaphors and similes and how they are worked into everything: the bend of Nix's hair, the floating seeds ... everything. It can be handled in a ham-handed, obvious way and I tend to resent those clumsy efforts, but in Heilig's craft, it appears natural and easy which means there was a lot of work behind it."
"Her use of language was deceptively straightforward, but textured and rich as only the finest of rare things can be, like the silk that Nix's beguiling friend Kashmir, the thief, demands at the dressmakers' shop. The pillows were sewn from scraps of silk, and scattered around the room were wooden statues and stone bowls and bone knives and strings of seeds, tiny treasures that could be slipped into a pocket." Nix is a good friend but can't allow herself to fall in love, as she has lived in suspension between reality and myth, being and nonbeing, for her entire life. Slate's ceaseless, fixated search between times and places for Nix's mother makes him seem like some opium-addicted Captain Ahab looking for the ever-elusive Moby Dick on the high seas. As far as the plot goes, the author knew just how much to tell us, and how much to leave out, letting us use either our deductive powers or our imaginations to fill in the misty areas. There is even one particular twist to the plot that came late in the book, which left me gasping and ruffling back the pages to check whether I could possibly have understood correctly!"
"I love how each book usually has a unique reason for why the time travel can happen and Heidi Heilig's The Girl from Everywhere is no exception. I would've liked a few more descriptions of different parts of the town, but I love what Heidi did with one of the places the characters travel towards the end of the novel (and I'm not saying where because it's a total spoiler). The Girl from Everywhere definitely seemed plot-heavy to me; obviously you can't have a book without one, but I felt more time was devoted to resolving the problems and getting the map Slate wants than to developing the characters."
Master and Commander meets Sarah J Maas in a seafaring adventure of duty, love, magic, and a princess’s quest to protect her kingdom on her own terms. - BroadwayWorld Book Review "Alex excels at gritty, real life heroines of the fantasy world, and Nile is no exception!" Born in Russia, Alex learned English in elementary school, where a thoughtful librarian placed a copy of Tamora Pierce's ALANNA in Alex's hands. In addition to becoming the first English book Alex read for fun, ALANNA started Alex's life long love for YA fantasy books.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"You can tell right form the start a lot of research was put into this book, to make it as authentic as possible. Ash though confident in her skills as a sailer, has non in the art of flirting or simply being a girl. I liked her form the start, she's a sold heroine, she doesn't back down, and I believe she will not stand by a watch as her friends become targets. Sure at times I didn't quite like his attitude, but as I said, I'm a sailor, I know rank systems and the importance of chain of command. I hope he has more screen time in the next book and helps Ash and Domenic with the sh** storm that's coming their way. This dangerous adventure will have you trapped, on edge, and have you rooting for the disgruntled princess and the vicious first mate."
"At the beginning there were some moments which got me slightly confused due to many new characters and unknown universe, but the feeling quickly disappeared and all the puzzle pieces fell into place. The universe was fascinating, a bit of a fairy tale, magic, and harsh reality of the life of seamen."
"When Nile Greysik fails to complete a vital mission as a result of a naval battle, she’s then instructed by her father, the Ashing king, to marry a foreign prince and give up her naval career."
"Fast-paced book, full of the ship and sea... the small world where all the personalities matter and affect each other. Romance is not a big part of the story... What there is, is totally forbidden in a nice, deep, impossible way."
While the two princes of the Dragon Court vie for her affection, she spends her days and nights dreaming of a future free from the curse of nightmares that become real. For a human, there's nowhere to run and no one to turn to in a kingdom where power is tightly held by full-blooded dragon shifters. It will take a stranger from the shadows to save Rowen from an unjust execution and reveal a truth full of terrifying potential. She must face her fears, navigate through dangerous lands of magical creatures, and find the courage to accept her fate, awaken her gift, and set the world on fire. -Erin Bedford, USA Today bestselling author of Chasing Rabbits. "Another great story from K.N. Cairns, bestselling author of Soul Discovery. "With a gentle touch but real emotions, Half-Blood Dragon uses magic, adventure, love, and betrayal to give us a mirror for our own society. Through the entire book, we meet characters who are stripped of choices solely because of things they can't control about their "blood. Editorial Reviews: "Beautifully written you will devour every page in one setting. -Erin Bedford, USA Today bestselling author of Chasing Rabbits. With pirates, dragons, magic and mermaids; this is a book to hit every one of your favorite topics.It was a quick read that leaves you to wanting more. Lee was able to depict a story that you get immersed in, along with you falling in love with the characters." This short-form, high fantasy offering from KN Lee packs so much into it, you should plan to read it twice. All the emotions are accounted for...now if the author would just give me the answers already. - Savannah Verte, award-winning author of Viva Zapata. Cairns, bestselling author of Soul Discovery. "From the very first sentence of Half-Blood Dragon, Ms. Lee pulled me in with the intensity of one of the best books I've read in a very long time. Riveting, full of fear and excitement, I found myself on the virtual edge of my seat with every page right up until the very end. ". Lee's Newsletter For: Sales Freebies Book Signings & Appearances Virtual Parties Exclusive Excerpts Cover Reveals New Releases. Lee Website: knlee.com Facebook: facebook.com/knycolelee Street Team: facebook.com/groups/1439982526289524/ Twitter: Twitter.com/knycole_lee.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Either get the entire story in one short book or write an actual novel that fits your story."
"It's not long, but it's huge on magic, dragons and all other kinds of things that go bump in the night, like humans plotting the downfall of the Dragon Royal family and setting Rowan to take the fall !!"
"The story line was full of Suspense and Mystery and keep me captivated and not wanting to put it down long."
"Half-Blood Dragon is the first book in the Dragon-Born Trilogy."
"What's a girl to do but fight as best she can and hope it all turns out okay."
"Enjoyed the book but feel there wasn't enough depth in the characters or in the plot."
"This is a fantasy that is a short, sweet, and captivating read."
"Interesting story...Rowan has one disaster after."
Best Teen & Young Adult Interactive Adventure Fiction eBooks
Reece Bryant’s everyday life of being a college med student is torn apart when she meets two mysterious men who whisk her away to a strange new realm. Reece adapts to this new place against everything she believes is right, but then falls in love with the wrong man, provoking dangerous consequences for all. ★★★★★ An enthralling and immersive tale of inter-dimensional romance and peril , Ancient Guardians -Book 1, The Legacy Of The Key by S. L .Morgan is one of those rare gems that crosses multiple genres. Melding the echo of historical romance with contemporary science fiction and fantasy! ★★★★★ I felt like I lived inside the world the author masterfully describes. The Ancient Guardians Novel Series Order: REECE AND LEVI'S STORY:
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"Great read, keeps you interested. I received this in exchange for an honest review."
"Well done, it held my interest, was a sweet love story, and was full of wonderful descriptions that really brought the scenery to life."
"I am happy that I saved this book to read during my vacation."
"The characters feel like friends by the time you finish it, and you want to continue to be a part of their lives."
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"This story is an incredible read with an entire dimension added to engage the reader in its unique world, do embrace this book for an evening with a book and some hot cocoa."
"And more than that her ability to interweave the super natural with. the 17th century time period. The main female character's dialogue had me. laughing out loud throughout the book."
Best Teen & Young Adult Survival Stories eBooks
The greatly anticipated final book in the New York Times bestselling Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins. Powerful and haunting, this thrilling final installment of Suzanne Collins's groundbreaking The Hunger Games trilogy promises to be one of the most talked about books of the year. While I didn't know every detail, of course, the arc of the story from gladiator game, to revolution, to war, to the eventual outcome remained constant throughout the writing process. In the novel, you never leave Katniss for a second and are privy to all of her thoughts so you need a way to dramatize her inner world and to make it possible for other characters to exist outside of her company. Q: Are you able to consider future projects while working on The Hunger Games , or are you immersed in the world you are currently creating so fully that it is too difficult to think about new ideas? A: I have a few seeds of ideas floating around in my head but--given that much of my focus is still on The Hunger Games --it will probably be awhile before one fully emerges and I can begin to develop it. Q: The Hunger Games is an annual televised event in which one boy and one girl from each of the twelve districts is forced to participate in a fight-to-the-death on live TV. A: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers Nineteen Eighty Four by George Orwell Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle Lord of the Flies by William Golding Boris by Jaapter Haar Germinal by Emile Zola Dandelion Wine by Ray Bradbury Grade 7 Up Following her subversive second victory in the Games, this one composed of winners from past years, Katniss has been adopted by rebel factions as their symbol for freedom and becomes the rallying point for the districts in a desperate bid to take down the Capitol and remove President Snow from power. But being the Mockingjay comes with a price as Katniss must come to terms with how much of her own humanity and sanity she can willingly sacrifice for the cause, her friends, and her family. Collins is absolutely ruthless in her depictions of war in all its cruelty, violence, and loss, leaving readers, in turn, repulsed, shocked, grieving and, finally, hopeful for the characters they've grown to empathize with and love. Mockingjay is a fitting end of the series that began with The Hunger Games (2008) and Catching Fire (2009) and will have the same lasting resonance as William Golding's Lord of the Flies and Stephen King's The Stand .
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Find Best Price at Amazon"All in all, this is a really good book which are a great gift for every Hunger Games fan!"
"I felt that it started out strong and Katniss showed some serious hope and depth in terms of her character and what she wanted and how she was not going to compromise, but then it became a little boring, the characters in District 13 were not very interesting and the absence of Peeta, as another reviewer carefully mentioned, took away that balance - that harmony - that common sense side of Katniss. Also I do wish there was a clarity as to what in the world had happened behind the scenes between President Snow and Coin but no explanation."
"However, it is almost given that unlike the Enders series that turned more and more unreal as well as more distant from the subjects of the first book, this one could develop with more continuity."
"Catching Fire is different than most of the other young adult fiction books, because of the character development, and the relationship from book to movie."
"She unwillingly and reluctantly has become the symbol of the rebellion and the rebel leaders urge her to exploit this via video feeds to the 12 Districts. Katniss at first feigns infirmity but eventually caves in after negotiating an agreement with the rebel leaders that they will not harm Peeta or the other Hunger Games survivors if they assume leadership."