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Book Review: Flaming Dove by Daniel Arenson

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author and as soon as I downloaded the image for this cover I was blown away. I could waste an entire review just on this cover. This is-hands down-the best e-book cover I've ever seen in my life. I should stop, because we all know you judge books by the cover, but I'll give a quick peek-a-boo before you go and nab it.

The first thing I have to say about Daniel Arenson's writing, is his style stands out above all else.  Some writers restrict the readers ability to get lost in the book, with overy-obstrusive narrative, and others just put TOO much responsibility on the reader. Most writer's do a little of each, Arenson doesn't do this, EVER.  The pacing was perfectly executed, Arenson is one of the few writer's in this genre whose style doesn't lag in the story-EVER.

The style made up for the fact that a few times he lost me with a concept that was ALMOST corny, but not corny enough that I wouldn't read it again. 

The other thing I have to comment on, is that Arenson writes about a familiar topic through fresh new eyes (the battle between heaven and hell) without being corny about it. Layla, the half human-half demon is an incredibly fresh heroine, and the reader will find her very easy to identify with and cheer for. Not only that, the other sides-the world of angels and the world of demons-while pitted against our heroine who the reader clearly feels is in the right-are two sides that are equally understandable.

Book Review: Thyme in a Flask

Any fans of fantasy will enjoy reading Glen Quarry’s Thyme in a Flask. This novel is a fantasy novel geared for the young adult reader; and tells the story about seventeen year old Jon Chandler. The conflict of this novel arises when Jon, a blacksmith apprentice is charged with a magical quest and the seemingly ordinary world around him falls away. Aided by the feisty Dorthea and his best buddy, Samuel (who happens to be an eight foot giant) Jon finds himself in a parallel universe where they must find a magic flask in order to get back to normal.

The pacing of this novel is good and the author’s writing is easy to read, which everyone can appreciate. My favorite character is Dorthea because I love relationship conflict, and this character gives us the goods. I also love the magic and the sense that the world really is warping around all these characters. The writer did well with creating an alternate sense of reality.

I recommend this read for any fans of magic, fantasy creatures, and paranormal elements. 

For purchasing information for this book please visit Thyme in a Flask