The author sent me an ARC of this book (epub format) in exchange for an honest review (member of Rosie’s Book Review Team).
My rating: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Plot
(by Goodreads)
“An epic journey of a lifetime.” That’s what three young individuals from three different corners of the world have dreamed about. They were destined for greatness since the moment they were born. But what if they don’t want it? What if they’re not ready? What if their desires no longer align with the prophecy?
The problem is, they have no choice. The star has appeared. Their destiny has already begun to unfold.
It’s not the send-off that they’ve been dreaming of. Forced out. Banished. Raided. This wasn’t how it was supposed to be. Now they must discover who they really are while embarking on the most exciting journey of their lives. One star. One impossible task. One chance to save the world they love.
| Genre(s): | Kindle eBooks > Science Fiction & Fantasy > Fantasy > Myths & Legends > Greek & Roman > Fantasy > Metaphysical & Visionary Kindle eBooks > Teen & Young Adult > Science Fiction & Fantasy > Fantasy > Coming of Age |
| Series: | Mud, Rock, and Trees, #1 |
| File size: | 288 pages |
| Release date: | 2017-04-09 |
Teaser
“If you move Baskrod, it must be done carefully,” the young herbalist warned.
“I have no choice,” I said.
Once again the wife of the bearded man came to my assistance. “We must do as he says,” she said. “There are mysteries here beyond our understanding.”
My Opinion
This book introduces you to Baskrod and the three young people who have to fulfill the prophecy.
With Refugees, R. A. Denny has created a captivating, sometimes a little gory story with plot lines for Amanki, Moshoi, and Brina. It took a few chapters to get into the story, to get used to the different characters and their plot lines. After ‘meeting’ all of them, I was drawn into the story as a close invisible companion. R. A. Denny created a quite intriguing adventure with individual plot lines – certainly meant to introduce the main characters and how their quests began. The characters develop nicely; I am looking forward to learn more about them.
This is a book for you if you like young adult fantasy series, intriguing suspense, believable characters, and young heroes-to-be on a quest.
Recommended.
In brief:
| Cover | ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ |
| Writing | ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ |
| Plot | ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ |
| Characters | ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ |
| Mood | Suspenseful |
| Pace | Steady |
| POV | Alternating persons – past tense (first person – if chapters are on Amanki, Moshoi, or Brina, otherwise third person) |
| Language |  |
| Violence | 😳 |
| Sexual content | |
About the author
R.A. Denny is an ancient history buff with a law degree from Duke University. While working as a criminal prosecutor by day, she escaped by night to create the fantasy world of her Mud, Rocks, and Trees series.
R.A. Denny loves adventure, animals and history. She has travelled to the ancient rock city of Petra on horseback, flown through the jungles of Costa Rica on zip lines and visited the Great Pyramid on a camel. She lives in Delaware. As a child, she had two pet flying squirrels.
Connect with the author:
Please take a look at my statement on reading in My train of thoughts on …reading. Now I am asking you. 🙂
My questions for you bibliophiles:
What about you? What did you think about Refugees? Or – if you did not yet read Refugees – are you now interested in reading it yourself?
I am looking forward to reading your comments. 🙂
