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(More customer reviews)I can really go either way with this novel. I had read some great reviews and the story just did not live up to them, in my opinion. I hate to be the one to say that I disliked this book, a lot.
Allie was a good main character, but it took me awhile to really like her. In fact, in the end I'm still not sure if I did like her as a character.
Her mother, on the hand, I despised. This is what I wanted to say to her: Get off your *&$@ing @#$ and get a job (use your imagination). Needless to say, her mom Faye landed on my list of characters I want to punch in the face (and I don't even have a list...).
The story was kind of blah for me, it didn't seem too original, and in the end I saw it all coming. None of the "shocking" moments shocked me.
As a whole, I was really disappointed with the story. Usually I love magic, and whatnot in stories, but this one just made me think about how much I loved all those other stories.
Highlights: Um...it was amusing at points. I liked how Allie didn't just say "Oh sweet, I have magical powers". She was more realistic about the whole scenario, and she was giving.
Lowlights: I think I've said enough. However, do not let my review keep you from reading this story, because everyone has different tastes and sometimes certain stories don't mesh well with certain readers. This story + me = not good.
Despite that, I've seen some amazing reviews about this novel on Amazon, so I would definitely recommend anyone to check out their thoughts to see if it's something you'd like to read.
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MoonstoneMOONSTONEA Fictionwise Fantasy bestsellerYoung AdultA sickly mom. A tiny house trailer. High school bullies and snarky drama queens. Bad-guy dudes with charming smiles. Allie has problems. And then there's that whole thing about fulfilling a magical prophecy and saving the world from evil. Geez. Welcome to the sad, funny, sometimes-scary world of fifteen-year-old Allie Emerson, who's struggling to keep her and her mom's act together in the small-town world of Peacock Flats, Washington. An electrical zap from a TV antenna sets off Allie's weird psychic powers. The next thing she knows she's being visited by a hippy-dippy guardian angel, and then her mysterious neighbor, the town "witch," gives her an incredible moonstone pendant that has powers only a good-hearted "Star Seeker" is meant to command. "Who, me?" is Allie's first reaction. But as sinister events begin to unfold, Allie realizes she's got a destiny to live up to. If she can just survive everyday life, in the meantime. Marilee Brothers is a former high school teacher turned full-time author. She's married to her college sweetheart, and they have three sons. Marilee lives in Washington State, where she's hard at work on more books in the Moonstone series. You can visit her website at www.marileebrothers.com.Reviews:Cross Twilight with a Stephanie Plum book, and you'll get Moonstone. It's supernatural and smart, funny and affecting. I didn't want to put the book down. I cannot wait to read the next part of Allie's story.- unmainstreammomreads.blogspot.com'A gem of a book. An author to watch." -YoungAdultBooksCentral.com I can't wait to see what happens next for Allie.I encourage you to pick up a copy today. - Great Reads Review.comFull of magic, twists, and pure fun, Moonstone is the first in a new young adult paranormal series. The characters come to life in this shining debut. I look forward to reading more about Allie and the Star Seekers. What a wonderful book!Wendy's Minding Spot 'Filled with emotion, made more so for the reader as we watch this well-balanced young woman cope with a very unbalanced life. You can't help but respect Allie for stepping up and taking charge of her future, and the surprising hero is sure to worm his way into your heart. I'll be looking forward to seeing how Allie's changed world grows in the next installment." Kimberly Swan, Darque ReviewsMoonstone nicely establishes a solid back story and cast of characters to launch the next volume in the series. Recommended. SciFiGuy.caet Must captures you and she knows how to write a great story. The pace of the book was just rig This is another [see her review for Bite Me] good choice for public library teen/fantasy collections - I look forward to the next title in this series. - Simone Sidwell, Teen Librarian, Grinnell Stewart Public LibraryGreenBeanTeenQueen Says: With so many paranormal young adult books out right now it's hard for each one to be different or stand out. Marilee Brothers succeeds in creating a fun original heroine in Allie. Sarah Bean, The Library Center, Springfield, Missouri A great start to a new series filled romance, paranormal, finding yourself, and family drama which just equals fun. I love how Allie discovers something new about herself, that changes her outlook on life. I'm already looking forward to the next book.http://yabooknerd.blogspot.com/Jennifer RummelHead of YA departmentOtis Library, Norwich, Connecticut
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