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The Chosen: Book One: The Orb Quest Series by Cari Schaeffer – Review by Anna Hirsch

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Chosen: Book One: The Orb Quest Series by Cari Schaeffer
4 Stars

Fate and destiny. Some say you make your own, others say it was written in the stars from before you were born. These four friends share unique physical characteristics which mark them as “ The Chosen”. They are destined to save the world. Everything they learned in history class is wrong. In a race against time, they need to relearn world history, manage their new powers and find some magical orbs, all while being hunted. Not too much to ask from teenagers, right?

As this is the first book in the Orb Quest series, the ending is open. Although it isn’t a cliffhanger, nothing is resolved. This book represents the start of their journey, the discovery of their powers and what they are capable of. Overall, I enjoyed the book. I did find parts to be a little slow but I understand everything needs to be explained, the author is setting a base for the rest of the series. There was enough action thrown in to keep it exciting. I think their powers are awesome. The characters are likeable and have a good rapport between each other. I have a feeling there is an attraction between Gemma and John and I don’t trust Tyler at all. There is something fishy about him. I’m curious to see what happens next so I’m looking forward to the next book.

Review by @annahirsch
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The Chosen: Book One: The Orb Quest Series by Cari Shaeffer – Review by Candida Hopper

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Chosen: Book One: The Orb Quest Series
By Cari Shaeffer

This was a fun, adventurous, full of action story. I enjoyed the characters and how even though they are teenagers this book can be read by everyone. The author did an awesome job drawing me into the story and keeping me entertained. This book did a good job setting up for the next one in the series and I can’t wait to read it. I can’t say that I really have a favorite of the four yet but I’m sure as I get to know them better its bound to happen. I recommend this book it was definitely a good read the kind that once you start it’s hard to put down.

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The Chosen: Book One: The Orb Quest Series by Cari Shaeffer – Review by Sheri Schrader

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Chosen by Cari Schaeffer is the first book in the Orb Quest series. This is a great start to a series and has me wanting to read more. Gemma is a high school student, who with some of her friends find out they are different from others. This book has something for everyone, mystery, fantasy, action, and friendship. I enjoyed Gemma and her friends. They are normal but special at the same time. They have typical high school problems but also some unusual challenges.
This is a book that I didn’t want to put down and had to finish in one go. I look forward to reading more in this entertaining series soon.

Review by @sherimichelle1

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The Chosen: Book One: The Orb Quest Series by Cari Shaeffer – Review by Gail Guerrero

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Chosen: Book One: The Orb Quest Series by Cari Shaeffer

Four Stars

The weight of the world is on four teenagers shoulders. Chosen to find the orbs and save the world. Can you imagine at 17 having to fight a battle you were predestined to fight? The amount of growth it took these kids to put away childish things and become heroes. The author did a great job keeping them kids while they faced this evil journey. Though they matured they still had teenager moments. Allie had to be my favorite at moments she was real and predictable. Gemma was harder to figure out. I’m still holding out judgment for the guys. In the story the author gives you a taste of what this series could evolve into. The possibilities are endless. I’m excited to see where the author leads us on this mystical adventure.
Review by @gguerrero89

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The Chosen: Book One: The Orb Quest Series by Cari Shaeffer – Review by Katie Matthews

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

The Chosen was a brilliant and captivating read by Cari Schaeffer –it is also the first book that I have read by her and the first thing that I noticed was how fantastic her writing was. It was imaginative, creative and very entertaining. The action started straight away which I loved; it meant that I was already hooked into the story from the very first page. I really enjoyed the plot for the story and thought that it was very unique and my attention was definitely held throughout the book. I really liked the characters in the story and the bond that they had going through, I especially liked Gemma, I thought that she had this real determination about her along with a fierce loyalty that I admired!
I am really looking forward to seeing where the author takes this series and I can’t wait to read the next book.

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The Chosen: Book One: The Orb Quest by Cari Schaeffer – Revieiw by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Star
The Chosen: Book One: The Orb Quest Series by Cari Schaeffer is a wonderfully written book that had me hooked from the beginning and I couldn’t put it down till the end. Four young adults find out they are The Chosen,and their mission to save the orbs before it’s to late. What an adventure these guys went on.Find out what happens next I highly recommend reading this Book.

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The Chosen: Book One: The Orb Quest Series by Cari Schaeffer – Review by Maura Harper

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“What is a convergence?” “It is the coming together of everything to a specific point in time.”

This is the first book I’ve read by this author and the first book of the series. It’s quick and entertaining and an overall adventure. This story jumps right in and because I had not read the blurb or given more than a quick glance at the cover, I initially wasn’t sure what type of book this was going to be. THE CHOSEN is everything!!

I would classify this as a YA/Coming of Age story that I think would hold my young nieces attention. The chapters are short and each holds a lot of action and forward movement. The story ebbs and flows in that miraculous way that suddenly I was at the end and I wanted more. I assume there is going to be AT A MINIMUM four stories to the series and I think if they all continue this strong and are this to the point, they could go on for a long time coming.

5 SOLID STARS

Review by @mauraharper

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The Chosen: Book One: The Orb Quest Series by Cari Shaeffer – Review by Lisa Helmick

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Chosen (The Orb Quest Series, #1)
By Cari Schaeffer
Rated 4 stars

This is a good strong start to a interesting story. I was drawn in right from the prologue and it didn’t let go until the end. This is filled with action, suspense and wonderment. These four have quite an adventure ahead of them! I am excited to read the second in the series to find out what happens next.

This is my first book by this author. The story flowed and engaged nicely and had ups and downs. The characters were easy to identify with and seemed fun and they acquired some exciting powers. I can’t wait to see how they are able to use them in a real world scenario. I enjoy the identifying markers that make these four different. What can they do in the future?

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The Chosen: Book One: The Orb Quest Series by Cari Schaeffer – Review by Emily Brockschmidt

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Four friends named Gemma, Allie, John and Timothy have been close for years. They all happen to have a platinum streak of hair near the base of their necks and they all have a ring around their iris in one eye, weird quirks they never gave much thought to before. That is until they are in the local park after dark and discover a mysterious door in the woods. “The Chosen” is a wonderful opening story to what I can already tell will be an amazing series! I am a HUGE fan of sci-fi, especially historical sci-fi and this book really spoke to my kind of nerd! Cari Schaeffer is building a fascinating world of powerful orbs, secret societies and the four teenagers who are “The Chosen!” Do yourself a favor and just read this book to find out what I mean! This book was a little short for me, since I love getting lost for days in a story, but I can tell it will all be worth the wait. Here is hoping Cari Schaeffer can deliver soon since I will be eagerly waiting the next installment in The Orb Quest Series! Five stars from me!!

Reviewed by @emilybee430
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The Chosen: Book One: The Orb Quest Series by Cari Shaeffer – Review by Stefanie Carney

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a tried and true story done with a twist. This author takes the teenager on a mission trope and flips it on its head. I found that although this is a short story, like an introduction or set up, it didn’t lack anything. The characters were fully developed and the plot kept me flipping pages faster and faster. The thing I love about books like this one is that even though I think I know some things, I’m still surprised at how things turn out. I finished reading this book and instantly looked for the next one. Book two has yet to be released but believe me, I will be looking for it.

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The Chosen: Book One: The Orb Quest Series by Cari Shaeffer – Review by Erica Fish

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Chosen: Book One: The Orb Quest Series by Cari Shaeffer is a interesting YA story. There is action, mystery, fantasy, danger, and did I say leaving teenagers to learn the truths of the destiny of others? It is a story of friendships and being able to trust one another on this magical adventure. The storyline took me on a roller coaster ride but it was well worth the ride. Would you be willing to let teenagers learn about the truth behind the orbs?

Reviewed by @firestars0002

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The Chosen: Book One: The Orb Quest Series by Cari Schaeffer – Review by Erin Wolf

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I give The Chosen: Book One: The Orb Quest Series by Cari Schaeffer, 4 stars.

Gemma is a senior in high school. She has a small group of friends that are different from everyone else, but they get along great. One day they are counting the days until graduation, the next their world gets turned upside down. They find out they each possess special powers. Not only that, but they are what’s called The Chosen. They are supposed to track down special orbs that look like unusual gems. They also find out that these gems are tied into many events in history that involved battles of power. Will they be up to the task?

This is a great beginning to the series. A young adult/new adult book, this is really for all ages. Some books with teenagers can get annoying to people like me who have quite a few years behind them since high school. But this book is nothing like that at all. I really enjoyed getting to know these characters. They are realistic and felt like they could be in my own neighborhood. There is some action and sets up the series perfectly. Not to mention that it’s not all happy thoughts. There is some sorrow which makes the book even more complex.

It is a nice blend of action, fantasy, and fun and I cannot wait to see what the next book brings us.

Reviewed by @erinwolf79

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The Chosen: Book One: The Orb Quest Series by Cari Schaeffer – Review by Heather Bahm

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Chosen (The Orb Quest Series, #1), by Cari Schaeffer, is a paranormal/fantasy novel that is fast paced and will have you quickly shifting chapter to chapter. Four friends are immediately immersed into a craziness as the story opens. Cari Schaeffer is thoroughly descriptive and creative. This is my first novel by this author and I could not put it down, as the words beckoned me to continue. Gemma and her friends were captivating and inquisitive. As the initial book to the series, it perfectly entices the reader to read the subsequent stories.

Reviewed by @hbahm

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The Chosen: Book One: The Orb Quest Series by Cari Schaeffer – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Chosen (The Orb Quest Series Book #1) by Cari Schaeffer is a wonderful magical Young Adult fantasy story. Cari has done a great job of writing a tale full of magic and adventure, danger and action. Cari has done a fantastic job of weaving this story that is so vivid and detailed that you can clearly picture it. It is captivating and unique and the characters are down to earth and relatable, if not a little quirky but endearing in their difference.
There is mayhem and suspense, action and magic that you will get lost in. This is a great start to the series and is one not to be missed. I can’t wait to see where Cari takes us in the other books. I wished this one could have been longer but will have to wait for the next book. I hope it’s soon.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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The Chosen (The Orb Quest Series, #1) by Cari Schaeffer – Review by Emily Walsh

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By: Cari Schaeffer
My Rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Chosen (The Orb Quest Series, #1) by Cari Schaeffer was a fast pace, hooking read, that had me so engrossed I nearly stayed up more then half the night to finish!

This book opens on a high explosive note that gets your heart pumping and raises your anxiety. That did it for me, in minutes I was hooked and couldn’t stop reading. Strong, engaging, and complex, this book will keep you on your toes, and flipping the pages. Being a past reader of Caria Schaeffer, this book lives up to the others and for me, maybe even better.

This book has a solid multi-layered plot, and a strong message of the bonds of friendship. This book is perfect for all ages, it has enough action, and darkness to satisfy older readers. Full of magic, and otherworldliness, there is never a dull moment. All of this is paired with an equally solid and engaging MC, Gemma. Strong, loyal and determined, I love her as the MC and I found her a great role model.

Overall this book is worth your time and energy. So please take my super high recommendation and my stamp of approval, that this book will take you on a dangerous, deadly adventure that will leave your head spinning for more.

Happy Reading.

Review by @eawalsh

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The Chosen by Cari Schaeffer – Review by Laura Furuta

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Chosen: Book One: The Orb Quest Series
By: Cari Schaeffer
5 out of 5 stars

The story The Chosen: Book One: The Orb Quest Series by Cari Schaeffer is a wonderful book that I enjoyed reading. It takes you into a world of fantasy/magic and includes characters that have a bond of friendship. It is a story that grabbed my interest from the beginning and didn’t let go until I had finished it. I loved reading about Gemma and her friends. They find out they are marked as The Chosen. They must learn about the truth that has not been taught. They are to find the lost Orbs in order to fulfill their destiny. They also know there are powerful enemies that are against them. Read this book to find out what happens to Gemma and her friends. I enjoyed reading about the background history that is written about. You can feel the strong bonds that Gemma and her friends have. This story does an amazing job in laying down the groundwork for the series. It is exciting and fun to read. It is a book that I would highly recommend reading and I look forward to the next story in the series.

Reviewed by @dory7205

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The Chosen: Book One: The Orb Quest Series by Cari Schaeffer – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a young adult story that took me on an adventure and action that made it fun to read. This is about four young adults that find they are “The Chosen” and their mission is to save the Orbs before it is too late. Is it to big a task for them? They are great characters that bring the story to life and keep you reading. They are full of drama and emotion. It is a great start to the series, I can’t wait to see what happens next. I highly recommend this book.

Review by @bjwagner
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The Chosen: Book One: The Orb Quest Series by Cari Schaeffer

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Genre – YA Urban Fantasy/Teen and Young Adult
Page Count – 137 pages
Cover Designer – MB Martin
Publishing Company – Indie Published
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Destiny. Is it chosen by you, or for you? At seventeen, Gemma thought she knew the answer. Then life, and destiny, got in the way.
Gemma and her friends only want to finish high school and get on with their lives. But these friends share unusual characteristics that nobody else possesses. They dismiss them as quirks of nature until an otherworldly encounter at a local park reveal the four are marked as The Chosen.
When the friends realize who and what they are, they must enlighten themselves to the truth of our shared human history. It is not what we’ve all been taught, or what we believe. European royalty and their relentless quest for the most precious of jewels, World Wars and the re-drawing of maps, nothing is as it has always appeared. The history books have lied.
The Chosen must find the precious lost Orbs before time runs out. Their adventure will pit them against powerful forces and dangerous foes to fulfill their destiny and save humanity.
Can the future of humanity be trusted to four teenagers, even four extraordinary ones? For fans of the Librarians TV series and Harry Potter’s search for the Horcruxes.

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