I don’t read a lot of Fantasy or a lot of YA fiction, but I enjoyed this story. It was like a breath of fresh air with it being so different to what I generally read. A great start to a series. One I think will appeal to many readers, young or old!

** I purchased the kindle edition of this book on 19^th April 2020 **

THE MAGIC BEGINS…
On the day of their thirteenth birthdays, twins Jack and Maddie Austin receive a special gift from their wizard relative Uncle Benny: two necklaces, along with a note shrouded in secrecy. The celebration is interrupted by three intruders, led by the evil being Tardon, who kidnaps the twin’s parents. Uncle Benny manages to escape with the twins and later, reveals the truth behind both their gifts and identities: that Jack and Maddie are powerful wizards from the magical realm. Now, faced with the decision of a lifetime, they must return to that realm, rescue their parents and save all the realms from imminent doom. Praise for Destiny Revealed: “Great fantasy fiction for young adults!” “A High Fantasy Quest not to be missed!”

Fatal Infatuation (Almost Human – The First Trilogy Book 1)

by Melanie Nowak

Fatal Infatuation is an extremely enjoyable read. It reminds me of The Vampire Diaries television series, which I love!

Felicity is a likeable character who is finding her feet at college. (I love that she gets a part time job at the bookstore.) Ben is a lovely character, and he takes a shine to Felicity, but unfortunately for him he doesn’t quite have the same charisma as Cain. Cain is an elder vampire on a mission to protect the town’s residents, hoping to teach new vampires how to live in peace with humans or face the consequences. Hostile vampires are led by Sindy though, and Sindy finds it more fun using humans as treats and trying to see how far she can push Cain. Felicity soon becomes enticing prey.

Felicity doesn’t realise Cain is a vampire the first few times they meet. When she discovers the truth she finds she’s less intimidated than she perhaps should be. Cain is captivated by her and Ben is keen to protect her from him.

An excellent start to a series. I thoroughly enjoyed it and hope to continue with the rest of the series soon.

** Many thanks to Melanie Nowak for my epub review copy **

Shy Felicity never expected to attract the attention of a handsome young man… or a vampire, but if she can keep them both from killing each other she’ll need all the help she can get to navigate discoveries of desire; perils of zombies and vampires; and struggles with friendship, morality and…college.

Cain is an elder vampire who displays quiet confidence even as he struggles to overcome sins of his past. Surprisingly, he found that in losing his life he gained his faith and a purpose. His mission: find the hostile vampires that inhabit this small college town, and educate them to live in peace with humans. Their leader, Sindy, is a wicked temptress who has set her sights on Felicity’s new friend Ben. She will be difficult to control, but after meeting Felicity, Cain’s most difficult task lies in controlling himself.