And what about trusted M'lan—is even he turning against her? In the end, she has to decide whether or not to risk her own destruction to save the people of Dragon Hollow. And she discovers hidden powers and passions, long dormant within her. Kindle Edition , pages. Published January 21st by Lon Dee first published January 14th To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up.
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No fail happening here. I bought this for the manga-styled cover, but the story is wonderful--a coming of age tale featuring a spoiled young goddess named Amira is given a second chance to make the right decision. Okay, I admit it, her wise and brave companion, the turtle M'lan just kept reminding me of Gamera. Be that as it may, I want one! Apr 22, Jasmine Villanova rated it really liked it. It was really good. Once I got into it I couldn't put it down. It was a very unique story.
Amira kinda bothered me at first. She was a little bratty. By the end I liked her. She was willing to risk herself for people she just met. At first she was just looking for adventure. Eventually she realized there was more to life than adventure. Raiden was really cute. The whole Raiden Kaifu thing was incredibly confusing. It made sense and it was a nice twist but I was incredibly confused.
M'lan was seriously my favorite character. I want my own flying magical tortoise.
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There was a few secondary characters. I think that all the characters were very well done and relate able. The beginning was a little slow. It was pretty hard for me to put this down. I wanted to keep reading and see what was gonna happen next. Overall I really liked this. I've never read anything quite like this. I hope there is a sequel or a companion novel. I recommend if you like adventure. Feb 02, Blake H rated it it was amazing. Fun read I rate a 5 star because it was simply enjoyable. It didn't have amazing dialog or anything worth remembering to quote later but was a quick, interesting and fun read.
There was a point where I thought it was going to be predictable but it took another route earning that extra star. I love fantasy and the world he created I found interesting. Could easily be made into a series, but still had a satisfying ending. I pictured every chapter as an episode to Fun read I rate a 5 star because it was simply enjoyable. I pictured every chapter as an episode to an anime which is why I chose to read it in the first place.
If you are a fan of anime or manga you should read it. Also a great read for kids a story for the family to enjoy. Jul 07, Regina rated it really liked it Shelves: I liked this story. Its an all ages tale that captures the spirit of Chinese mythology well. At first I wasn't sure I liked Amira because she was so bratty but her eagerness and playfulness reminded me of the monkey king.
She really learned to care for others towards the end.
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The ending wrapped up a bit fast and neat but its ok since it gives off the feeling of a tale. I highly recommend this to those who love Chinese mythology and Asian fairytales. Jun 15, Marissa rated it it was amazing. Not what I was expecting. Full review to come on blog. Michelle rated it it was amazing Apr 08, I've lived, worked, and traveled in Asia and speak fluent Mandarin, and this background is reflected in much of my writing.
I currently reside near the lake in northern Utah, USA, with my wife and family and a varying assortment of pets. I like to write about places and events that take my readers to somewhere or some time they've never been--somewhere exciting or exotic--because those are the kinds of places I like to visit. I spent some time on a humanitarian trip working in a small village in Indonesia, and came home with an idea to write about my experiences there.
The result was Borneo Fever, which I think accurately portrays the mystique and intrigue of the dense jungles in that part of the world. When in college, I spent a semester abroad living in Taiwan and researching the grave sites and Buddhist temples there. I drew from that experience for some of the background for The Power of Powers, which begins in the mystical Mogao Grottos at the end of the Silk Route in China. My beautiful wife is Chinese, and our family has been richly rewarded with her knowledge of the customs and folklore of East Asia.
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