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The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty Book 2) by C.B. Lyall Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

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The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty #2)The Veil of Corruption by C.B. Lyall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was so excited to be able to read book two in this exciting and riveting series about witches and wizards and magic going hay wired. The author has done an amazing job of bring magic into the real world while still keeping their worlds separate. I thought the author did a great job of continuing the growth and development of the characters, especially Wilf, Katryna, and Myra. The story absolutely took multiple twists and turns as the characters are in a race to save their worlds and each other. I couldn’t put the story down until the final page. I can’t wait to see how the story finally ends in the third trilogy.

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Manipulator’s War (Ruarnon Trilogy Book 1) by Elise Carlson – Review by Tonya Merritt

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Manipulator's War (Ruarnon Trilogy, #1)Manipulator’s War by Elise Carlson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I am not as positive as to what I expected when I began reading this book but it definitely changed. A mix of Narnia and other fictional stories with a deep root in stopping a war. You follow these kids who just want to find a way home but become part of this new world. Manipulator’s War is well written and easy to follow.

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Manipulator’s War (Ruarnon Trilogy Book #1) by Elise Carlson – Review by Angela Hayes

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Manipulator's War (Ruarnon Trilogy, #1)Manipulator’s War by Elise Carlson
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

 

3 Stars

 

Manipulator’s War is the first book in the Raurnon Trilogy by Elise Carlson. It is a YA action/adventure fantasy with tests, trials, and challenges- as well as myth, murder, mayhem, assassins, threats, drama, and high stakes.
We meet Raurnon, the non-binary heir to the throne of Tarlah who has to step up and assume the throne when their parents are kidnapped. With war looming, and no one to turn to things take a complicated and dangerous turn. What happens makes for an intriguing adventure story.
Although I found the premise of this story interesting, I just couldn’t find my groove with this story as I found it hard to connect with the character/s, which then made it difficult to immerse myself in the adventure or invest in the outcome of their story. I also found the story quite slow in parts, and because of that I found my attention wandering a lot- and then it continued to lag and drag along the way, on and off, making for a bit of a choppy and somewhat frustrating read for me. I have put this down to this being the author’s debut novel and they were still finding their own writing groove. I think the rest of the series holds a lot of promise and I am curious to see where we go from here.
Happy Reading…

Thank you, Elise Carlson!

 

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Manipulator’s War (Ruarnon Trilogy Book 1) by Elise Carlson

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Nonbinary Ruarnon is determined to prove their worth as heir to Tarlah’s perfect King. Things get complicated when their parents are abducted and they’re left ruling Tarlah in the shadow of impending war, with absent allies.

Neighbouring King Kyura has no intention of invading Tarlah. But his warmongering subjects long for the glory of expansion. When Kyura rejects their calls for war, assassins threaten his family and mutiny threatens his reign.

Stranded Aussie Linh is desperate to return to her family in Australia. But the only transport to her gateway home is Ruarnon’s absent allies, sailing to Tarlah’s aid.

Monsters at sea threaten everyone. Linh’s monster observations could save Kyura’s people, and clear her homeward path. If she risks her life aiding Ruarnon. But to secure peace with Kyura’s unruly subjects, Ruarnon’s ultimate test as heir risks betrayal and Tarlah’s bloody defeat.

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Elise Carlson (they/them) is an Aussie YA Fantasy author writing fantastical adventures in between real-world exploration and educating energetic, enthusiastic minds as excited about life as they are -children. Elise has lived in, taught in and explored their native Australia, England and New Zealand. Inspired by studies of the ancient Mediterranean world and their real-life adventures throughout Europe, America, Canada and South-East Asia, Elise enjoys writing adventures and coming of age stories for like minds -the young and young at heart.

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Streets of Shadow by Rebecca Bischoff
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Genre – Historical, YA
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In the fall of 1665, fifteen-year-old Kenna discovers that her sister was murdered. Forced to flee her grandfather’s Scottish estate for her own safety, she finds a prison instead of a refuge. Strangers capture her and brings her to the city of Edinburgh, where they lock her inside the gate at the head of Stewart’s Close, a long and narrow alleyway in the poorest section of the city. The local lawman accuses Kenna of leaving a house struck with plague, sets a guard at the gate and ties a white cloth there as a warning that disease has struck and no one may enter or leave the close. Kenna has no money, friends, or shelter, and no way out. She wants nothing more than justice for her murdered sister. But first, she has to survive.

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The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty Book #2) by C.B. Lyall Review by Angela Hayes

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The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty #2)The Veil of Corruption by C.B. Lyall
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

4 Stars

 

The Veil of Corruption is the second book in The Virus of Beauty series by C.B. Lyall. As I mentioned before, this is a wonderful YA fantasy series that has such a unique, original, and very imaginative storyline. This book follows on from The Virus of Beauty (Book #1) so I highly recommend reading that first before continuing with this second instalment. Knowing what transpired in Book #1 will definitely enhance your reading experience of this book, as well as the series as a whole.
The Veil of Corruption is a great young adult urban fantasy with magic, action, adventure, witches, wizards, danger, dramatic developments, mysteriousness, suspense, conflict, politics, and superb world-building.
The stakes seem to get higher here and it’s up to Wilf to face evil head on, and save the day. What happens makes for an intriguing read, providing a fun adventure.
If you love a tightly woven, intriguing YA fantasy with originality, tension, and quirky characters- then this is definitely the book/series for you.
Happy Reading!

Thank you, C.B. Lyall!

 

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The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty Book 2) by C.B. Lyall Review by Jenni Bishop

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The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty #2)The Veil of Corruption by C.B. Lyall
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Veil of Corruption is the second book in this YA fantasy The Virus of Beauty series. It is a unique and original tale with magic, witches and wizards. It is fast-paced and action-packed with beautiful magical realms, danger, mystery and suspense. The characters and the world building are well-developed.
This magical world is once again in turmoil as spell is attacking witches and wizards. With his sister on the run Wilf is now accused of something he didn’t do. He just wants to return to his normal world where he prefers soccer over magic. However evil threatens and to save Katryna and the Magical Realm he will do whatever it takes even if it means death.
The Veil of Corruption is full of twists and turns that will keep you glued to the pages.
Those that love YA fantasy will like this book.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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True Colors (Landry’s True Colors Series Book One) by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Brandy Vaughn

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True Colors (Landry's True Colors #1)True Colors by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is book one in the series. I enjoyed the nostalgia when reading True Colors. It’s filled with tween/teen drama that is appropriate for middle school. Bullies, peer pressure, trying to fit in, being popular and general angst of being a teenager. The reader can relate to Laundry and everything she goes through! The story creates a positive message for the reader and has wonderful character development. A plus for any tween/teen!

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The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty Book 2) by C.B. Lyall Review by Shelly Kittell

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The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty #2)The Veil of Corruption by C.B. Lyall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is one of the most exciting wizardry books I’ve read since Harry Potter. This is Book 2 of the series and Wilf is getting himself involved in some more mystery searching to bring Myra to justice. The adventure involving Katryna and trying to deceive the other witches had me on the edge of my seat. Wilf is a teen just trying to get some answers and justice for his dad. While he’s doing all this, he has normal teen issues going on. He deals with a lot. I root for Wilf because he doesn’t give up. He’s a strong kid (a little hard-headed) and very easy to relate to). I love the story and the characters. It’s suspense, adventure, teen romance, and an exciting series. You must try this story. Better read as a series than a stand alone. I can’t wait to read Book 3.

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The Veil of Corruption (The Virus of Beauty Book 2) by C.B. Lyall

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Witches and magic are taking over Wilf’s life.
After being thrust into a long-standing conflict between the witches and wizards that has destabilized the Magical Realm and finding the antidote for the Virus of Beauty, Wilf would like to return to his normal soccer playing teenage life. But he can’t rest until his stepsister, Myra, is caught and brought to justice. It’s been three days since Myra took to the skies above Hong Kong and disappeared. Now Wilf is accused of corrupting the Veil, a defensive barrier between the witch and wizard cities. As the spell expands throughout the magical realm it is attacking witches and wizards. But Wilf would rather embrace his witch friend, Katryna, than his wizard powers. When evil forces have other plans and they kidnap Katryna, Wilf realizes that he’d do anything to save her and the Magical Realm, even if it means risking his own life by connecting to the primary source of all magic.

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CB Lyall is in full possession of her English accent, even after spending half her life living in exotic locations – New York, India, Belgium and Hong Kong. Despite her undiagnosed childhood dyslexia she finally developed a deep love of books and writing. She has published two novels in The Virus of Beauty Series and numerous short stories. She currently resides in Westchester, New York, but who knows how long that will remain true. Her passions are her husband, three sons, her grandchildren and golf. To learn when her next book will be released, or to get updates on other magical things in the works and life, sign up for her newsletter at cblyall.com.

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Class Clown (Ghost Girl Series) by Allan Evans – Review by Brandy Vaughn

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Class ClownClass Clown by Allan Evans
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The cover art on this book gives you a good idea of what the story is about. Creepy ghost clowns mixed with teenage uncertainty make this story a page turner. The supernatural twists and turns kept me on the edge of my seat! The author did well with the high school drama and wrote an incredible story. Happy reading!

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Class Clown (Ghost Girl Series) by Allan Evans – Review by Heather Watson

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Class ClownClass Clown by Allan Evans
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I’m not sure why I picked this book because the cover art was of a chess board and I don’t really follow chess. I knew it had to have some kind of clowns in it from the title. I was intrigued by this one. I couldn’t put it down once I started. I had to keep reading to see what this girl was going to intel. Abbey goes to extensive ends to give you all you hope for in a book. If you scare easy by clowns I wouldn’t read this one.

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Shadow and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns series book 2) By: Kay L. Moody Review by: Susan Ratchford

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Shadow and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #2)Shadow and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Shadow and Crystal Thorns
Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 2
By: Kay L. Moody
Review By: Susan Ratchford
5 Stars

You cannot miss this amazing and addicting series that pits mortals against the Fae in all out war! I was so excited to get my hands on Shadow and Crystal Thorns, book 2 in Kay L. Moody’s entrancing series and it did not disappoint! Fun and refreshing with a beautiful world to explore! This second installment was the perfect sequel and I was left speechless. You can truly feel a powerful growth in each character since book 1 (Flame and Crystal Thorns) and the courage and strength that Chloe emits is as graceful as it is motivational. We could all use a little bit more healing in our lives! I also really enjoyed getting to know Ludo and Mishti as much as possible! Kay L. Moody does a wonderful job at showing you the good and bad of both sides, the Fae and the Humans. I couldn’t even try to pick a side that I think deserved to win more. Some scenes were so emotionally intense that I caught myself creeping towards the edge of my seat! I am so excited to see how this series reaches its final conclusion in Blade and Crystal Thorns! March 21st cannot get here fast enough!

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16-year-old, Rhia Caddell, doesn’t know what’s worse—arranged marriages or high finance.

Now she’s stuck with both when her desperate father agrees to marry her to the oh-so-dainty Prince of Wales in an attempt at royal tax negotiations. As a farmer, Rhia prefers toiling in the earth over romance. Life in a fiefdom requires muscle, and what good is a man who can’t outlift her or bring a belligerent steer to the ground? 

But now, the pressure has fallen onto her to whoo (or intimidate) her new, royal husband into erasing her village’s debt before the king’s final deadline comes due. Problem is, the prince has been given the same task—to sway his new wife, the mayor’s daughter, into forking over the gold and finally earning his father’s approval.

For Rhia, losing their new, delicate game would mean turning over the only life and home she’s ever known to the king. Winning, though, could mean giving up the fragile prince she’s tried so hard, and failed, not to love. 

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Class Clown by Allan Evans – Review by Erin Vosters

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ghosts, circuses, clowns, why not a psycho clown and ghost clowns?

This book was a serious page-turner! Horror mixed with suspense mixed with teenage high school uncertainty, this book has it.

Personally, I really enjoy horror but I know that’s not up everybody’s alley. There are definitely some turns and some good scare factors. Definitely not good for someone that gets spooked in the dark.

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Grave Digger Academy (Grave Digger Academy Book 1) by C.A. King – Review by Ashley Johnson

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Grave Digger AcademyGrave Digger Academy by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a fun book to read! I love anything that’s based in an school/academy situation. Makayla doesn’t get accepted into the three schools she really wants to attend, so she gets stuck with the Grave Digger academy. No-one wants to go to that academy. She soon learns that there is more going on than the was led to believe. I am excited to read the rest of the series!

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16-year-old, Rhia Caddell, doesn’t know what’s worse—arranged marriages or high finance.

Now she’s stuck with both when her desperate father agrees to marry her to the oh-so-dainty Prince of Wales in an attempt at royal tax negotiations. As a farmer, Rhia prefers toiling in the earth over romance. Life in a fiefdom requires muscle, and what good is a man who can’t outlift her or bring a belligerent steer to the ground? 

But now, the pressure has fallen onto her to whoo (or intimidate) her new, royal husband into erasing her village’s debt before the king’s final deadline comes due. Problem is, the prince has been given the same task—to sway his new wife, the mayor’s daughter, into forking over the gold and finally earning his father’s approval.

For Rhia, losing their new, delicate game would mean turning over the only life and home she’s ever known to the king. Winning, though, could mean giving up the fragile prince she’s tried so hard, and failed, not to love. 

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Ahes by MK Harkins – Review by Erin Vosters

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Ashes (Modern-Day Fairy Tale Series Book 1)Ashes by MK Harkins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is suitable for the young teen.

A modernized twist for Cinderella that can be relatable, especially for someone going through puberty. Ashley has to work in her family mortuary for her step mom and step sisters. Bad boy and pop sensation Harry is ordered to finish high school at Ashley’s school.

High school drama, home life misery, with romance.

Very good story and good read.

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Dragon pets The Sacrifice by R.L.S Hoff Review by Cheyenne Huffman

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The Sacrifice (Dragonpets #1)The Sacrifice by R.L.S. Hoff
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Dragon pets The Sacrifice by R.L.S Hoff

3 out of 5 stars.

I thought this was a steady, enjoyable read. Easy to escape within, not too heavy of a plot but a nice balance. I really enjoyed watching Rilla and the dragon form a friendship and Rilla’s growth throughout the story.

She definitely finds her independence and gains some much needed confidence by the end of the book.

Overall, a good read perfect for younger audiences.

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The Sacrifice (Dragonpets Book 1) by R. L. S. Hoff – Review by Rachel Moss

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The Sacrifice (Dragonpets #1)The Sacrifice by R.L.S. Hoff
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really interesting read! It was an interesting world, and story, and was very easy to read. The imagery and descriptions in this books were fantastic as well, I felt like I was right there with everything the characters did and went. The chapters were also pretty short, which made it a quick read. This is the first book I’ve read from this author before, and I really enjoyed it and hope to read more in the future!

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The Sacrifice (Dragonpets Book 1) by R. L. S. Hoff – Review by Ashley Sugar

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The Sacrifice (Dragonpets #1)The Sacrifice by R.L.S. Hoff
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I’m not usually one to read fantasy but I really enjoyed this book! I wish there was more action but I loved the dialogue. Slow burn but a page turner for me. Characters are loveable and having the dragon turn out to be nice? Who would’ve thought lol. Also the author does real well describing settings and I could easily picture everything going on inside my mind. I’m happy I gave this book a shot.

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The Sacrifice (Dragonpets Book 1) by R. L. S. Hoff – Review by Trista Priest

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The Sacrifice (Dragonpets #1)The Sacrifice by R.L.S. Hoff
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I started off very interested in reading this YA fantasy. However, I feel like it dragged throughout a lot of it and there was not a lot of character development. I was very confused in the beginning, but the author quickly explains what is happening. I would recommend this series for preteens-young teens.

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The Sacrifice (Dragonpets Book 1) by R. L. S. Hoff – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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The Sacrifice (Dragonpets #1)The Sacrifice by R.L.S. Hoff
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An enjoyable YA fantasy story, and the first one in a new series, which kept me happily turning the pages. Rilla finds herself dressed in a flimsy dress, freezing and chained up, left out as a sacrifice for a dragon. She soon discovers that the dragon, Vidar is not what she expected, and is maybe not even a monster. However, Rilla is still not convinced that she wants to stay buried beneath the earth with the dragon, but she also doesn’t really have a choice. Meanwhile, her real enemy is still out there. I loved the strong, independent young woman, Rilla and thought she was a great main character, likeable and relatable. The storyline had me hooked throughout and the descriptive narrative brought the setting vividly to life, making me feel immersed in the story.

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The Sacrifice (Dragonpets Book 1) by R. L. S. Hoff – Review by Megan Conley

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The Sacrifice (Dragonpets #1)The Sacrifice by R.L.S. Hoff
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I want to start off saying that this is a YA book targeted for the YA audience. If you are looking for something darker or *spicier* this is not for you.
That being said, I really enjoyed this book. It’s the first book in the Dragonpets series and I’m excited to read the others. I liked the premise of the book; however, I feel like the author could have flushed out Rilla’s and Vidar’s characters a bit more along with the plot line. Again, the premise is there and I think there’s a lot that can be done with what R.L.S. Hoff has set up. This was a very quick read for me at less than 200 pages. There are romantic elements; however, they are very clean and age-appropriate. I would definitely recommend this YA book.

Reviewed by @meggs1717

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The Sacrifice (Dragonpets Book 1) by R. L. S. Hoff – Review by Jennifer Reimer

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The Sacrifice (Dragonpets #1)The Sacrifice by R.L.S. Hoff
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This book started off really strong and I had really high hopes for it. Rilla was left as a sacrifice for a dragon, but it turns out that this wasn’t what the dragon wanted. The friendship that forms from these two was very interesting and unexpected. But it dragged in certain parts of the story between the two that I did not enjoy that much and took a lot of head space for me to finish thru it. the way thou Rilla build up confidence and independents in the story was very exciting. But I feel like this story was missing something which made it seem like pieces were missing out. I feel there should have been more character development and more climaxes or conflicts with the characters. Overall it’s an alright read especially for teens.

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The Sacrifice (Dragonpets Book 1) by R. L. S. Hoff – Review by Katrina Evanochko

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The Sacrifice (Dragonpets #1)The Sacrifice by R.L.S. Hoff
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This was an interesting read with an original premise. I just wish it had a bit more depth to it. I liked Rilla and Vidar, and would have liked a bit more insight into their relationship developing. The conflict seemed to be resolved a bit too easily, both the purple dragon and later between Rilla and Vidar. I am intrigued by this series, and am curious about further stories

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The Sacrifice (Dragonpets Book 1) by R. L. S. Hoff – Review by Kerry Carr

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The Sacrifice (Dragonpets #1)The Sacrifice by R.L.S. Hoff
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is book 1 in the Dragonpets series. This is a young adult fantasy adventure and it is definately a story that grips you from start to end. I really loved the lead character of Rilla. She is a very strong and determined young woman who takes things in her stride. She has suffered so much loss and her connection with Vidar was unexpected but so lovely to read.

Rilla lost her family and her home when a dragon attacked. The next thing she knows she is tied to a rock face waiting to be sacrificed to a dragon. The dragon who she is sacrificed to isn’t the same one responsible for her parents death and Vidar doesn’t want to eat her. As they go through their experiences together and try to stop the enemy their feelings and relationship grows.
Its beautiful watching their relationship progress and seeing just how far they are prepared to go to protect each other and their world

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The Sacrifice (Dragonpets Book 1) by R. L. S. Hoff – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

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The Sacrifice (Dragonpets #1)The Sacrifice by R.L.S. Hoff
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I thought this was such a sweet, romantic, and exciting story. Rilla was such a well written character and she was definitely feisty and not afraid to stand up to a dragon. Vidar the dragon was such a sweetheart, it was heartbreaking to learn his backstory and they he had been trapped in his dragon form. Rilla is supposed to be some sort of sacrifice for him, but instead they begin to form a bond and relationship. I thought it was adorable how they worked together to learn more about the evil dragon and grow together. I loved the ending and I am so excited to read the next book in the series!

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The Sacrifice (Dragonpets Book 1) by R. L. S. Hoff – Review by Jamie Truex

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The Sacrifice (Dragonpets #1)The Sacrifice by R.L.S. Hoff
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am obsessed with dragons so I had to read this book! The way it started, I was a bit confused but it quickly explained things and I absolutely fell in love with it. I loved how the bond between Rilla and Vidar developed, although I was hoping she would have admitted that she loved him. I thought she was a very determined and intelligent main character. I wish they would have explained why she started turning gold, but maybe that will be in book two. This author may very well end up being one who gets permanent real-estate on my bookshelf.

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The Sacrifice (Dragonpets Book 1) by R. L. S. Hoff – Review by Melissa Saxton

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The Sacrifice (Dragonpets #1)The Sacrifice by R.L.S. Hoff
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Beautifully done Fantasy novel! Rilla is chosen to be the Princes wife….or so it seems! She wakes on a mountain top dressed in silks remembering she is being sacrificed to the dragon vidhar. … but why? She can’t remember how she got here and how she became a sacrifice. The dragon however doesn’t want her as a sacrifice he was after a cow and found Rilla instead.
Enter a journey of understanding Dragon relationships, bonds and marriage while Rilla who trusts no one has to trust Vidhar because she just has no one else.
The danger lurks as another dragon wants Rilla for his own and will stop at nothing to get her
Can she learn to trust, and fall in love? Will they survive the many attempts at her kidnapping and poor communication about dragon relationships?
This is very well done with multiple layers in these interesting characters that made me want so much more than the story left me with… bring on the sequel!!

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