There were not any major typo errors to annoy along the way. The story was so smooth like a perfect waterfall that flows from lakes to creeks and eventually into the ocean. Since it is 3 parts of stories into one novel, that made for the stories to pretty much have to have non-stop action. The action scenes were appropriate, not too short, yet not too drawn out. The book held my interest the entire time. I appreciated that so much! Would I recommend this book? I am already getting extremely excited about reading more books by this author.
Just get the book! Mar 26, Lilzgold rated it really liked it. I received this book as part of a Read 4 Review opportunity. As you could probably guess, I really enjoyed this book, and props to the author for writing it in her second language — something I personally would be terrified of. I did spot a couple of typos, but since they were only I received this book as part of a Read 4 Review opportunity. Coming across words like that not only constantly reminded me that I was reading about a foreign place, but also made the place seem more real and natural.
As for the actual story, it was filled with things I had never heard of or seen before, and it really did take me on an adventure. And no one even suspected it, except maybe the people chasing Amadi down and the phoenix. And thank you author for not having any love triangles! I found the magical creatures interesting to read, especially as — with the excepting of Djinni — they were all relatively unfamiliar to me.
Like another reviewer said, it was great that less well-known magical creatures were used, like the Peris and the Manticore. This is a wonderful story, full of adventure, magic, friendship and courage. Living in a society full of rules she doesn't believe in, and a family she doesn't fit in with, Amadi struggles to find her own path. Having the courage many people lack, she challenges tradition and expectations, and follows her heart through life-threatening situations and challenges.
Finding out secrets and lies in her past, Amadi sets out to right wrongs and do what she believes is right, even if it means she loses ev This is a wonderful story, full of adventure, magic, friendship and courage.
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Finding out secrets and lies in her past, Amadi sets out to right wrongs and do what she believes is right, even if it means she loses everything she cares about. Meeting many unexpected friends, and running from a creature more fitting in a nightmare than reality, she finds adventure, love, and herself. The friendships she forms keep her strong, and she becomes a hero in her own heart.
This is a story sure to warm any heart, and fill any imagination to the brim. The Arabian culture and desert background of this adventure are written with fantastic details, and present a new kind of story. All of the characters are deep and interesting, and they all grow and change in some way, by the end of the series. I took off a star, because it had a bit of a slow start, and took a while to catch my interest. After the story picked up, I was hardly able to stop reading!
It has a perfect ending, and the trilogy as a whole is wonderful. I would certainly recommend reading this series. Mar 20, Sophie rated it really liked it. It had a bit of a slow start, but as each part progressed it picked up before becoming a fully-fledged adventure novel.
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My favourite Part was probably the Djinn, and I absolutely adored the ending. I spent half the book begging for view spoiler [Amadi to end up with Harun hide spoiler ] , and that ending was just a perfect way to finish. Loved it, 4 stars: Mar 20, Brenda Ayala rated it really liked it Shelves: This was an easy read, a quick one that didn't take long to get the plot going.
I really loved it for several different elements: I think this series deserves that much more credit because of its ability to be so entertaining despite being so short. Firstly, I really enjoyed the characters. Amadi and Harun wer This was an easy read, a quick one that didn't take long to get the plot going. Amadi and Harun were of course great to read about, as was Bubul and Selim. We barely get to meet her birth mother and little brother, yet I enjoyed their characters for the small time span they were involved.
The same goes for Yadin; she's gone so quickly from the series and yet she was still a great character. However, I do have to admit that all my favorite characters are the mythological beings: The Phoenix was snarky and was always complaining about something. The sphinx was always speaking in questions and I think that made her awesome from the get-go. The questions between her and Amadi were clever and still managed to convey what they meant to, which I think is a pretty impressive feat. The plot was very well done. It didn't really get a whole lot of explaining, and yet it was still possible to follow along with the story.
It didn't get all convoluted and crazy and it still managed to flow well. I'm still amazed that it was such a good story despite it being so short. I mean, I suppose I shouldn't be considering that many of my favorite books as a child were excellent at this, but still. The plot was original and utilized a whole mess of mythological creatures. The best part about the creatures is that they're kind of lesser known ones. The sphinx and the phoenix are pretty well known, but not everyone can identify a manticore or those water spirits I even forgot the name of it.
I love mythology, so this was an especially fun aspect of the series for me. I do want to draw attention to two things, though: It took away a lot of the tension, and I'm a fan of tension when done correctly. Often enough that I noticed it, anyway. Seriously though, great series. The titles of each story explain it all, and I was more than happy to read it all the way through in one day.
Mar 24, Shannon rated it it was ok. The description sounded so fun, and I knew I wanted to give it a shot. I want to be clear when I say that even though I have rated this as a 2. I know that my reaction to the book is because this isn't a book that I'm normally drawn to. I just couldn't get into these stories. The setup of the three short stories made it harder for 2. The setup of the three short stories made it harder for me to get wrapped up in it.
I'm sorry to say this Even though she had a hard life, Amadi lacked the complexities and honesty that I look for in main characters. The storytelling was good, but I didn't get a good sense of who Amadi was.
Some of the situations that Amadi got herself out of were a bit too convenient but maybe this is meant for a younger age group I got confused by all of the characters, and sometimes I wasn't sure if a strange word was an expression or if it was a new character's name. The action scenes seemed predictable and anticlimactic. My favorite character was Yadin. Yadin was a strong, woman character who wanted to teach Amadi more than how to be a thief.
She was a terrific mentor and person in Amadi's life. I was disappointed when she made a sudden departure from the story Other reviewers have said how they plan on reading it to their children - I think that's a fantastic idea! The different mythological creatures could appeal to them, and there wasn't any confusing aspects within the character's personalities or the storyline.
Currently, I don't have children, so maybe that's why I didn't automatically think of that when I was reading the stories. It just wasn't my thing.
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to read this for a review. Apr 01, Belinda King rated it really liked it. The three books that make up the Amadi trilogy were well written and had a good story line. The characters were well developed without being too many. I became engrossed in the story from the beginning and enjoyed the journey as I travelled along with Amadi through her adventures.
At the same time it is not a childish book either. I found myself wanting to read more when the story ended s The three books that make up the Amadi trilogy were well written and had a good story line. I found myself wanting to read more when the story ended so I am hoping that Amadi will take us on some more adventures in Katharina's novels to come.
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I hope there will be more. The action was well spread out in the books and the story progressed smoothly. The author uses a good descriptive technique to convey the picture in our minds and everything flows really well. I thought the ending was lovely. The author has a very good imagination and passes that on to the reader well. I really enjoyed the books and recommend as a good read if you want to escape reality and be part of a magical world. View all 3 comments. Nov 23, M Alan rated it it was amazing Recommends it for: Add to that an amazing story with some of the most interesting characters I have ever met in my reading, throw in some cool twist and turns, and you have an unbeatable combination; making this a must have for any fantasy library.
The author's claim that this collection is for readers from 9 to 99 has been proved out buy this middle-aged reader. Read it once through on your own, then read it to your kids if you have any , friends, or parents or any other excuse to read it again A most awesome story, enjoy: Mar 26, Grubsy rated it really liked it. I thought this book was great, I really enjoyed it. It is full of adventure and magic, two things that I love in a book. It is an easy read and a fairly quick read that was really enjoyable.
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The characters were interesting and appropriate for young adults to children. It is a great book for all ages and I highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a fantastic fantasy book that doesn't feature a love triangle or sex scenes that so many other young adult books feature. It was a lovely tale a I thought this book was great, I really enjoyed it. It was a lovely tale and one that I had never read before, set in an Arabian setting. I look forward to any other books written by this author, hopefully others that are about Amadi.
Jul 08, Heavenlypeachgarden rated it it was amazing. This is a strong beautiful intreguing story that extends the adventures of Amadi. Set against a sumptuous backdrop this wonderful protagonist brings life to a unique fairy tale with a hue of colorful characters that burst from the page. Katharina Gerlach is one to watch. Jan 16, Jennifer rated it liked it Shelves: An enjoyable read, with a slightly different take on the Tales of Arabian Nights. Also included were the way the people and magicians djinns, etc. Mar 10, Courtney Hawkins rated it really liked it. It took me to far away lands with exotic characters.
I lost myself in the story and found myself cheering for Amadi in every obstacle she came across. Apr 04, Donna rated it liked it. I received a copy of this book in return for an honest review. I honestly don't think I would have normally picked this book, but I'm glad I read it.
Amadi, the Phoenix, the Sphinx, and the Djinn was a fascinating book, very reminiscent of the Arabian Nights. I liked how each new volume started - with the story teller. He tells Amadi's story - how she was raised and wanted more from life. How she was trained to be a thief and how things quickly changed one night. The first book was a little slow I received a copy of this book in return for an honest review. The first book was a little slow for me. I understand it was to lay the ground work, but I still feel that it could have moved a little faster. The second and third books were much more intriguing to me.
The introduction of Harum also made the story a little more Don't get me wrong, there are a lot of personal tidbits in the story, but I find I like romance. They were great, actually. I enjoyed the imagery and introduction to sphinxes and other mythological creatures. I also liked how the author never lost sight of things: I will say, though, that I found her use of the ring made getting out of tough situations a little too easy.
It would have been nice to hear about how she tried and failed, or succeeded! Overall, I thought it was a good book. I enjoyed her characters, but more so, I enjoyed the adventure.
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Thanks for giving me the opportunity to read it! Apr 07, Maria rated it really liked it.
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