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Apocalypse (Guardians of the Garden Book 2) by Theresa Pocock – Review by Amy Brennan

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely adore when an author can continue the story with no ‘what if’s’ between installments. That is exactly what you can expect to get when you pick up this second book in the Guardians of the Garden series. We all know some variation of “The Joneses,’” at least in my opinion. Folks that will do everything and anything they can to get ahead in the world, and not have a care about those that they use to get to where they want to be/what they want to achieve. This story submerses the reader again into the world of Edenia, as Seth decided to move forward in the plan to bring Miriam to them to complete his task so that he can join his sister to potentially save her life. The internal struggles almost amount to struggles that the Edenians’ and the Guardians are experiencing in this action-packed, thrilling ride of an adventure.

I quite enjoyed getting to know the other characters a bit more as well, and the strength that they have individually and as a community, especially when something of importance to all is at risk, such as the Tree of Life. What’s truly spectacular is the introduction of new ideas throughout the novel, and the way that we, the reader, bounce back and forth between a few different characters so that we are able to really get a feel for the overall emotions not only they feel, but the way that we are supposed to feel while deep in the thick of it. I so look forward to reading more by this author, and will be having interesting dreams for a while, I’m sure of it. Pick this up, I guarantee you’ll enjoy it!

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Guardians of the Garden by Theresa Pocock – Review by Amy Brennan

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This authors writing is incredible! As many have said before me, she pulls you right into the world in which Seth and his family reside in. The world building is top tier, as is the character development, which is what one would expect from the first novel in a series, and it was beautifully done. I felt a little overwhelmed by my own personal biases whilst reading this novel, which made it even more of an interesting story. The reader, I felt, is lucky enough to watch many different aspects unfold and to really connect to the characters that we meet along the way.

These Guardians of the Garden of Eve are certainly a species all their own, and I found it very interesting to discover more about them as the story goes on. Everyone seems to have their own internal struggles with determining what’s right/wrong, or if they would prosper by following their own hopes and dreams, rather than just going with the flow. I wasn’t sure what to expect as this was the first novel I’ve read by this author, but very much look forward to continuing this adventure with the next installment in this series. I was pleasantly surprised and recommend a read for sure!

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Apocalypse (Guardians of the Garden Book 2) by Theresa Pocock – Review by Tausha Treadway

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Apocalypse (Guardians of the Garden Book 2) by Theresa Pocock. This is a great read. I loved the first booka and this one was no different. This one picks up where the 1st one left off so I highly recommend reading it first to better understand. Miriam has put all her trust in Seth because the whole town is shunning her since they have found out about her new powers. Miriam has really begun to care a lot about Seth and he has finally found someone he can count on. They have to hang on to each other in their battle for the tree of life but if Seth won’t let go of his enemy he will never fulfill his total power. It is hindering him in his battle for the Tree of Life and his relationships as well. This book is a mix of myth, folklore and mystery. It will keep you turning pages late into the night!

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Apocalypse (Guardians of the Garden Book 2) by Theresa Pocock – Review by Shelly Kittell

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was just as good as book 1. Picking up from where book 1 left off, we got to feel Seth and Miriam’s struggles through the whole story. Seth was able to learn more of his family history from his father. He got more of the story of how the Jones came to be hated by the Edenians. Strong characters. Well-developed plot. Still so impressed with the mix of myth and folklore with the end of times. Can’t wait for more. Recommend you read both books

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Apocalypse (Guardians of the Garden Book 2) by Theresa Pocock – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4.5 stars

In the second book of this original YA fantasy series, the Edenians find themselves in the middle of a fight to keep evil from getting to the tree of life and trying to preserve thousands of years of secrets. It is an original premise with multiple layers with myth, folklore, religious overtones and more. The characterisation is once again strong and complex and have real depth to them. It is beautifully written and cleverly crafted where the world building ensnares you as much as the magic we find in the story.
The Joneses it seems have had a long-standing endeavour to get what they want, and they don’t care who they step on to get what they want even if it means taking out their own in the way.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Apocalypse (Guardians of the Garden Book 2) by Theresa Pocock – Review by Vanessa Watts

Apocalypse (Guardians Book II)Apocalypse by Theresa Pocock
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This second book takes off from where the first one left at. Seth we know is working for the Joneses as all of their previous attempts to infiltrate the town have been foiled by guardians. Yet Seth made the deal before he met Miriam and now his world has changed and his outlook is different. Will he really be able to take vengeance on Edenia while Miriam is on the line? When Seth finally feels connected to someone else!

Miriam has placed all her trust in Seth and the path he chooses to take. Seth means a lot to Miriam, she has finally started finding her voice in a town that shunned her because of her unnatural talent. However, if she loses Seth in this battle for the tree of life she might just lose herself in the process and her faith in her master’s plan! Meanwhile Peter has yet to discover how his specific nature plays a role in his guardian status.The constant turmoil he is in is inhibiting him from discovering the full power of his nature. In order to discover the role he plays he must come to peace with his nemesis but is that a battle he can win? With the apocalypse upon the world our characters all have an inner turmoil they must battle where each decision could impact the fate of Edenia and the guardians beliefs. Who will win in this age old battle over good vs. evil?

This book is full of the characters’ own stories that the author has intermingled flawlessly into one page turner book. If you haven’t read the first you definitely should as it will make everything that much easier to understand, especially the interactions between the characters. This book I literally could not put down and ended up reading it from cover to cover in one afternoon. I’ll be recommending this book to everyone looking for a recommendation of a fantasy book.

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Guardians of the Garden (Guardians of the Garden Book 1) by Theresa Pocock – Review by Vanessa Watts

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book drew me in from the get go. The characters are wonderfully developed and their abilities are believable as to guard the tree of life. It is easy to imagine as you are reading what the town of Edenia might look like, what the characters might wear, and how they behave.

We start out meeting Miriam, who has a new power that is super invasive thus making her a pariah in a town that should be used to supernatural powers. Her family of course doesn’t let her live it down as her power must be used to protect the tree of life at all costs. Being the only one with this power Miriam experiences so much dissent in Edenia. Will she ever feel like she belongs?

Just when it seems Miriam’s dissent is reaching peak level in walks Zeke with his family, the only man to leave on sabbatical and not return. Now he has a summons from the master and a daughter dying of cancer to think about. As their father leads them to this town seemingly stuck in the past Seth realizes his fathers has been deceiving him for his whole life and now with no cancer treatment place in sight Seth doesn’t know what his dad thinks will save his sister. Seth chooses to do whatever it takes to save his sister, after all his father has lied about everything. How far will Seth go to save his sister’s life? Can the guardians protect the tree of life from enemies outside the town and those within? If you like fantasy novels filled with mystery and intrigue then this book is for you. It was super hard to put down because I just had to know what happened next!

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Apocalypse (Guardians of the Garden Book 2) by Theresa Pocock – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in this series which I enjoyed just as much as the first one. I highly suggest reading the first book before this one to help your enhancement of this series as well as the author’s writing style. This is a well written story that has characters that are creative and made the story entertaining to read. This is a fast paced, engaging story that is full of fantasy. A story of protecting secrets in the midst of chaos. I enjoyed what the characters brought to this story. They made the story easy to read and kept me turning pages. I also enjoyed the growth of the plot throughout the story. This is a great fantasy story that is worth the pick up. I highly recommend this book.

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Apocalypse (Guardians of the Garden Book 2) by Theresa Pocock – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a wonderful read from start to finish. I was amazed, and sucked right in from the start. I had not read the previous one before this amazing novel, but I was able to follow it perfectly well, and really loved the character development in this one.

This one drew me in rather quick. The history and story behind the tree and the life it gave, was intriguing in more than one way. The visual effects of that scene were one for the eyes. I loved how the story built and how things were progressing and such. The characters, that would be a full length description from me haha. The characters, every one of them, was ideal in a shape or form. They all had something in them that had to be told and heard. To me that was beautiful and captivating. I found the pace kept up, and as I had questions answered, more came to light. It was perfect in every which way. i really loved the writing, the characters, the story, I was left wanting more at the end. I am for sure am going to be going back to read the previous book. Wonderful and amazing book! Loved it so much!

I do very much highly recommend this book, and defiantly recommend this author (who was a first time read for me.) The book was compelling and full moments where you could not stop reading, even for a second. I fell in love so easily with the book and characters. Highly recommend, for sure, a must read!

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Apocalypse (Guardians of the Garden Book 2) by Theresa Pocock

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Even if Seth wanted to, he couldn’t change the plan now. Miriam forced his hand by stealing his memories. But vengeance gets a little more intense than Seth bargained for once the Joneses get involved.

Miriam hopes she will not regret the trust she’s put in Seth because if she loses him, she might just lose her faith.  

Peter senses the Guardians have a bigger task than just keeping Immortality safe from the world, but until he makes peace with his nemesis, he won’t figure out how his unique Nature plays a role.

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Theresa has been writing for fifteen years and has more story ideas than she could possibly write and still have a life. She is an avid audible ‘reader’, boardgame lover, Zelda player, book collector, adventure chaser, and history ‘studier’, besides being a mother of three, a musician and a homeschooler. Also in her life are, two Yorkies named Wilbur and Teddy, a hot husband named Andy and many many supportive and amazing friends. She lives in Idaho where she grows A LOT of potatoes. You can contact Theresa at theresapocockauthor@gmail.com or see some of the books she’s reviewed at cleanlit.com.

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Guardians of the Garden by Theresa Pocock – Review by Katie Kearney

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Guardians of the Garden by Theresa Pocock. This was definitely outside my normal reading and although I had a bit of trouble connecting with it at first once I got there I was really impressed and glad I picked it up. This story was filled to the brim with mystery and twists and just an overall enjoyable storyline. The characters are complex and truly brought this story to life. The storyline had me completely drawn in and I really enjoyed the journey this author took me on with characters that are well developed. I loved the unique storyline and can’t wait to see where this author takes readers next. It’s well written and paced nicely never feeling rushed or lacking. Four big stars and highly recommended.

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Guardians of the Garden by Theresa Pocock – Review by Carla Clemmons

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This story follows Seth to Edenia where he meets Miriam. All Seth wants to do is save his sister and Miriam just wants out. Neither one knows what’s in store for them and where their choices will take them. Is Seth making the right choice to save his sister? Is Miriam willing to stay to protect what’s sacred? Read this story to find out where their paths take them!

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Guardians of the Garden by Theresa Pocock – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Worth the read!

This book was really good. The character development was well paced and I absolutely fell in love with the characters! It is very well written and instead of seeing the words I was seeing the story unfold like a movie playing in my head. That doesn’t happen very often for me. Can’t wait to read more by this author!

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Guardians of the Garden by Theresa Pocock – Review by Krista Vaughan

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

This story grabbed me and held on from the beginning to end! An apocalyptic atmosphere with people fighting, killing, dying. The Guardians of the Garden living together with the sole purpose of protecting… Miriam is an outsider among her own people, Seth is a protector from outside. Saving his little sister from a painful death is his only focus despite what Miriam makes him feel. I am SO excited for the next book!

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Guardians of the Garden by Theresa Pocock – Review by Krista Vaughan

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Guardians of the Garden by Theresa Pocock – Review by Krista Vaughan

This story grabbed me and held on from the beginning to end! An apocalyptic atmosphere with people fighting, killing, dying. The Guardians of the Garden living together with the sole purpose of protecting… Miriam is an outsider among her own people, Seth is a protector from outside. Saving his little sister from a painful death is his only focus despite what Miriam makes him feel. I am SO excited for the next book!

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Guardians of the Garden by Theresa Pocock – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Seth Johnson is a boy who has just been ripped away from everything he knows to travel with his family to the USA so that his sister can receive treatment for her cancer, but when they stop at a diner in the middle of nowhere, he meets someone who says they are a relative, when he has been told that they were all dead and gone and this meeting is about to change his life. Miriam Miller is a girl with violet eyes who is shunned by all of those around her for it, they see her as a freak despite that she is a Guardian, just like they are, but all she wants to do is to go on a sabbatical and explore the world outside of Edenia, however, her family have other ideas and just want to use her ability to keep the village safe and so she can’t leave even if she wanted to and when a new family come into the village, everything is about to change.

When the new family arrive and Miriam observes them through her front window with her family, her first instincts are unease and she has no idea why, however, it could have something to do with the warring reactions of her family members, especially when she realises that one of the newbies has left Edenia before and that it must have been a strong summoning to bring them back. As Seth and his family enter Edenia, he realises that this is where his father grew up, where he was born, but it is so strange to his eyes, there is no technology other than basic appliances and as they go to a meeting with the head of the village, he realises that it will probably be the most boring place, although there is mention of a mysterious garden, but he knows he must learn about it so that he can save his sister and he will do anything to help her. The residents and the new people are all introduced to each other and they all seem as strange as each other, with some being stranger than others but Seth and Miriam feel out of place and awkward, unlike everyone else, Miriam because she is worried about them finding out about their Natures before it is time and Seth because he is worried about his parents intentions for going there, this is compounded as the Johnsons have a family meeting where his parents ask the three kids to try and fit in, seem like they want to become one of them and to just give it a week and then make up their minds, the kids are not happy about this, but agree to go along with it to keep the peace.

As the Johnsons settle in, Seth opens up to his sisters about what he has to do and they agree to try and help him, meanwhile Miriam is trying to come to terms with her Nature and keeping the discoveries she is making about it to herself, but she is also starting to get closer to Seth and feels drawn to him and as time goes on, Seth begins to realise that he is drawn to Miriam as well, however, with all the secrets surrounding them, will they be able to become as close as they want to be, or will their secrets be their undoing? This is a fantasy with hidden depths which will keep you wanting more and needing to know whether they will succeed with their goals in the end.

Reviewed by @roxsannel

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Guardians of the Garden by Theresa Pocock – Review by Meg Tyrrell

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is my first book by Theresa Pocock. This is a story of guardians of the garden of Eden. It’s amazing. Couldn’t put it down. This will not be my last book by Theresa. I JUST finished this book and can’t WAIT for the next one. I’m addicted! This book has a lot of supporting cast that are important but not enough space to write about in my review so just know- all the characters are important. The main ones in this story are Miriam and Seth. Miriam lives in Edenia and has rules to live by as a Guardian. Seth is a “normal” boy whose parents drag him and his sisters to Edenia. Their story is incredible!

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Guardians of the Garden by Theresa Pocock – Review by Erica Shoebridge

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was very engrossed in this book. Pocock’s fantasy world is immersive, and the cast of characters are excellent. The two main protagonists are both on the cusp of adulthood, beginning to understand what their life has in store for them. Both Seth and Miriam are on a quest for truth and loyalty. The philosophies and limitations of their childhood are being tested, and both question their parent’s wisdom. As the realities of both worlds are at the brink of potential ruin, they are pitted against not just their families, but each other. The excitement increased the more I turned the pages, and I read this one through quickly and eagerly. Any fans of Fantasy or YA will be enthralled. If this is not your normal genre, I would encourage you to give it a go. You won’t be sorry.

Reviewed by @ericalorraine

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Guardians of the Garden by Theresa Pocock – Review by Kerry Carr

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was an enjoyable read. I loved the story and the adventure that you are taken on. The author does a great job of creating the world of Edenia and describing the peoples abilities and dreams.

Miriam lives in Edenia. Everyone who lives there becomes Guardians of the secret garden. Everyone except her. Because of her Nature she is seen as different and rejected by her town. She doesn’t want to live in Edenia. She wants to leave and fine her own place in the world. However her mother forbids it. With changing times her mother says she needs to stay close.

Seth is a young kid who’s travelled the world with his father. When they end up in Edenia he hates it and doesn’t want to stay but with the threat of war and destruction he knows we have to stay. With his Edenia being his dad’s home the call for him to return means the whole family needs to return. Seth is also given a secret mission. He needs to find out the secrets that the people of Edenia are hiding. If he does this there is a way to save his sister but at what cost.

Could he betray the people of Edenia to save his sister? Will the war thats brewing mean the end of Edenia?Can Seth and Miriam  work together to protect Edenia and its secrets and stop it getting into the hands of the wrong people?

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Guardians of the Garden by Theresa Pocock- Review by Shadel Ayerbe

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Guardians of the garden by Theresa Pocock in a story full of magic and love. The magical experience of folklore made it all that more enjoyable.

All it takes is one bite of an apple. Miriam has had enough of guarding immortality. Miriam has been rejected by her family and the other Guardians, and all she wants to do now is abandon Edenia and her weird, intrusive sorcery. She will be free from the greenhouse, free to live her own life, and free to forget that she is a freak in the outside world.As Seth Johnson’s sister’s cancer progresses, their family relocates to the United States in the hopes of saving her. That, however, is not the case. Seth finds himself in Edenia, a small town with parents who seem to have given up. Seth swears to go to any extent to save his sister, even if it means stealing secrets, betraying parents, or putting his own heart at risk.

Every page was exciting and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. It is a very unique story. The story really transports you into their world. I couldn’t put the book down.

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Guardians of the Garden by Theresa Pocock – Review by Danielle Thompson

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Guardians of the Garden by Theresa Pocock is an enchanting YA fantasy that pulled me into a mythical meets reality world. A wonderful book for adults as well. The book changes perspectives between it’s core characters who are coming of age: Miriam, Peter, and Seth. This gives a well rounded perspective into the magical world within the world, Edenia. These characters are faced with family tensions, tests of faith and trust while battling their founding perspective of the world as they have known it.

The inhabitants of Edenia refer to their individual magic as their nature. Each person living there has a unique nature of an elemental variety. However even where things aren’t quite the norm compared to the rest of the world, anything outside of what is traditionally acceptable isn’t seen in a good light. This causes Miriam to face dejection from the only community she has known. The slight nods towards religion (Hello Garden of Eden and Tree of Life!) are subtle and give this story a strong original element that is refreshing while also peeking the readers curiosity.

The characters are strong and have individual depth. Angsty outsider Seth, who is absorbed in uncovering the truth of the lies his father has told his family. Then there is Miriam trying to control her still new nature while faced with isolation and loss of autonomy. Naturally, Seth and Miriam develop a romance that only adds to the complexity of their lives. There is also the point of view of Miriam’s brother Peter. Peter is desperately trying to save his sister while struggling to come into his power.

The story is really well woven for the readers. The characters’ conflicts will have anyone drawn in and questioning their own perspective. The ending is a well done cliff hanger. Personally, I would recommend the book and definitely am looking for the second installment.

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Guardians of the Garden by Theresa Pocock – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Guardians of the Garden by Theresa Pocock is a YA fantasy story. It is an interesting and original premise that started out a little slow but soon made up for it. The fast moving plot has multiple layers woven in to it with religious overtones, myth and folklore. Theresa has beautifully written and cleverly crafted a story where the world building and its characters have depth and are complex in their telling.

With magic and guardians, immortality and mystery it has something for everyone to enjoy. You won’t be disappointed and you won’t want to put it down.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Guardians of the Garden by Theresa Pocock – Review by Jenique Bornman

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is what you get if fantasy and religion had a baby….
I was pleasantly surprised by this completely different storyline. I can honestly say that I have never read anything like it.
The Author has a really innovative way of taking aspects from religion, fantasy, folklore and reality and weaving it into an AMAZING book.
The character development is absolutely great.
My only criticism is that it took a while for the book to grab me. But once it did I couldn’t stop

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Guardians of the Garden by Theresa Pocock – Review by Erica Fish

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Theresa Pocock is a new author to me. I enjoyed her writing style. She has a very descriptive vocabulary. This story has an engaging plotline. It is full of action and magic. The characters are fully developed and complex in nature. The characters made me want to turn the pages to find out what was going to happen next. Miriam is the main character and made me flip through the pages. She has magic and she is wanting to give it up. In comes Seth, his parents, and his sister who has cancer. Seth is trying to fight for his sister but his parents have checked out. Miriam and Seth are going to meet by chance. I highly recommend this book to see what happens between Miriam and Seth not to mention to see what happens with Seth’s sister.

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Guardians of the Garden by Theresa Pocock – Review by Liz Vrchota

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Theresa Pocock really did a fantastic job bringing this book to life. I wasn’t sure what to expect as she was a new author to me but the concept sounded original and gripping enough to give it a go for sure, and I was not disappointed that I picked this up at all. The story has lots of elements to it, fantasy, magic, and a world built with such detail you feel as if your feet are firmly planted there with the characters. This is definitely quite the story and my only complaint is at a few times I felt lost or like the writing became detached just a bit. For me it seemed to work itself out quickly and so that wasn’t a terrible issue. I really enjoyed this read and with a cliffhanger like the one at the end of this, I will definitely want to dive into the next book if there is one!

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Guardians of the Garden by Theresa Pocock – Review by Angela Hayes

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Guardians of the Garden is the first book in the Guardians of the Garden series by Theresa Pocock. This is an original YA fantasy with a clever storyline woven around fate, duty, responsibility, coming of age, family, love, magic, secrets, acceptance, being ‘different’, mystery, twists, drama, immortality, the threat of war, and an adventure. It is a wonderful mix of myth, folklore, fantasy, and some religious themes- taking us to Edenia, and the guardians of the Garden of Eden.
As soon as I read the blurb, I was taken by the original and fresh story- so I grabbed a copy and dived right in. This story doesn’t disappoint, although it was a little slow in the beginning while the foundations of the story were being laid, and while working through the many character introductions. But it wasn’t too long before the pace picked up and I was able to settle into the story comfortably.
Things are left open, and looks set to continue in book two- so I will definitely be on the look out for it to find out what happens.

Thank you, Theresa Pocock!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Guardians of the Garden by Theresa Pocock – Review by Cindy Rushin

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book by Theresa Pocock. Right from the beginning there was drama and intrigue. The book kept my interest as it led me on a journey with many twists and turns. Theresa Pocock has created a dynamic world full of interesting characters and I enjoyed my journey through it. The cliff hanger ending left me breathless as I wait on the next installment of this series. Theresa Pocock is an author to watch, and I look forward to seeing more from her.

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Guardians of the Garden by Theresa Pocock – Review by Rachel Moss

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Guardians Of The Garden by Theresa Pocock was an interesting read. I wasn’t sure exactly what to expect when I opened this book, but from the synopsis I thought it would be more along the lines of a fairytale. I definitely was not expecting a slightly modern and dystopian take on the Garden of Eden from the Bible. I’m not a huge religious person, so I was slightly thrown off by that. This book was well written, but it also felt like it rambled on. I found my thoughts drifting several times during reading this novel. And this novel ends on a cliffhanger. I can’t tell if it’s part of series, or if it just ends weird. But I’m really hoping for another book and that this is part of a series. But either way I really want a sequel now!

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Guardians of the Garden by Theresa Pocock – Review by Desiree Ottinger

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a very enjoyable read! Her take on the Garden of Eden was something novel that really got me thinking. I would definitely classify this as a true YA book. My middle school/high school students will enjoy the intrigue of the plot and have them eagerly awaiting the next book in her series. I can’t wait to share this with them!

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Guardians of the Garden by Theresa Pocock – Review by Kerry Baker

Guardians of the Garden (Guardians of the Garden, #1)Guardians of the Garden by Theresa Pocock
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Guardians of the Garden by Theresa Pocock is a fantastic reimagining of the story of Eden. It brings in all the elements you are familiar with and puts a unique and interesting twist on them. I liked the fact that at no point did this book feel like it was overly religious, instead it was an author telling a fantastic story that really grabs your attention.
This is the first book that I have read by this author and I was really impressed with her writing style. It was detailed and imaginative and she created such strong characters. It took no time at all for me to be hooked by the story and I found that I couldn’t put this book down until I had finished it – even if that did mean I was up to the early hours of the morning. I really enjoyed this book and I am looking forward to reading more by this author in the future.

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