Bloodstone (The Curse of Time Series
– Book 1)
By M.J. Mallon
November 24 – 27
- Purchase
link: https://bookgoodies.com/a/B097QZBKNY
- Genre: YA
Fantasy/ Paranormal
- Print
length: 234 Pages
- Age
range: YA
- Formats
available for the Tour: pdf, mobi and epub [sorry, no paperbacks]
- Trigger
Warning: A dark fantasy with sensitive mention of a
character’s previous self-harm, mental health issues and alluding to the
potential dangers of sexual attraction with regard to vulnerable
teenage girls.
When an
unexpected message arrives inviting her to visit the Crystal Cottage, she sets
off on a forbidden path where she encounters Ryder: a charismatic, perplexing
stranger.
With the
help of a magical paint set and some crystal wizard stones, can Amelina
discover the truth about her family?
A unique,
imaginative mystery full of magic-wielding and dark elements, Bloodstone is a
riveting adventure for anyone interested in fantasy, mythology or the world of the
paranormal.
The 2nd
book in the series, Golden Healer – The Curse of Time Book 2, is coming soon.
My Review
Bloodstone - The Curse of Time is the first book in a new YA series. It's a coming of age-like fantasy with elements of the paranormal. I found it to be a fascinating story, although I did struggle to get into it. There's a lot going on, and I found myself confused a few times, trying to keep up with it all.
The story follows fifteen-year-old Amelina as she discovers there may be more to her dysfunctional family than meets the eye.
One day, Amelina receives an invitation, so she sets off on a journey, and this is the basis of the rest of the story. And it's a very strange, unique journey, too. Along the way, she meets Ryder, but I can't say too much about him, other than I really liked his character, because it would spoil things.
There are also some darker themes within these pages, so sensitive readers may want to proceed with caution while on this journey with Amelina. There's nothing graphic, but it does have its moments where things are a bit bleak.
If you're a fan of YA fantasy/paranormal reads, give this one a go.
3.5 stars.
About the Author:
My alter
ego is MJ – Mary Jane from Spiderman. I love superheros!
M J
Mallon was born in Lion city Singapore, a passionate Scorpio with the Chinese
Zodiac sign of a lucky rabbit. She spent her early childhood in Hong Kong.
During her teen years, she returned to her father’s childhood home, Edinburgh
where she spent many happy years, entertained and enthralled by her parents’
vivid stories of living and working abroad. Perhaps it was during these
formative years that her love of writing began inspired by their vivid
storytelling. She counts herself lucky to have travelled to many far-flung
destinations and this early wanderlust has fuelled her present desire to
emigrate abroad. Until that wondrous moment, it’s rumoured that she lives in
the UK, in the Venice of Cambridge with her six-foot hunk of a rock god
husband. Her two enchanting daughters have flown the nest but often return with
a cheery, heart-warming smile to greet her.
MJ’s
writing credits also include a multi-genre approach: paranormal, best-selling
horror, supernatural short stories, flash fiction, and poetry. he has
worked with some amazing authors and bloggers compiling an anthology/compilation
set during the early stages of COVID-19 entitled This Is Lockdown and
later she wrote a spin off poetry collection, Lockdown Innit.
She’s
been blogging for many moons at her blog home Kyrosmagica, (which means Crystal
Magic,) where she celebrates the spiritual realm,her love of nature,
crystals and all things magical, mystical, and mysterious.
MJ’s motto is…
To always
do what you Love, stay true to your heart’s desires, and inspire others to do
so too, even if it appears that the odds are stacked against you like black
hearted shadows.
Her favourite genre to write is
Fantasy/magical
realism because life would be dull unless it is sprinkled with a liberal dash
of extraordinarily imaginative magic!
https://twitter.com/Marjorie_Mallon
https://www.instagram.com/mjmallonauthor/
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17064826.M_J_Mallon
https://www.amazon.co.uk/M-J-Mallon/e/B074CGNK4L
No comments:
Post a Comment
Please try not to spam posts with the same comments over and over again. Authors like seeing thoughtful comments about their books, not the same old, "I like the cover" or "sounds good" comments. While that is nice, putting some real thought and effort in is appreciated. Thank you.