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THIEF OF HOPE

7/31/2012

 
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On Wednesday, August 1, 2012, I'll be over at Pat Lee's blog. She asked me some pretty serious questions and I answered them honestly.   If you're interested in learning about me, this is not a blog to miss. 

Off to more reviews. 

Not only do I love the cover of THIEF OF HOPE, I loved the novel. Seriously, I may become a fantasy fanatic pretty soon. 

My review as posted on Amazon:

In the middle of a civil war a young urchin, Sydney, suffers a life filled with poverty and pain. She's never known her mother or father, and the only man that loved her was murdered by Schramming, leader of the Guild. The Guild has the city of Last Hope by the throat. Business' can't survive and the people suffer.

In the streets of Last Hope, Sydney wanders the back alleys in search of herself. She turns to theft and prostitution as a means of survival. Betrayed by a con-man, she enters into the drug world before discovering the scales of justice that must rule her life, along with a touch of magic that lives unrecognized within her heart.

When Sydney steals a few coins she is sentenced to hang by the Guild, but the wizard Oryn saves her life. He takes her into his realm where she meets Willem, the bastard son of the king who is ready to take down the Guild and assume the throne.

Sydney begins to understand the power that was hers all along. She must learn to trust Willem if she is to help him. In turn, Willem must learn to trust Sydney if he is to take the throne. Their loves grows, so sweet and sensitive you can almost touch it. Sydney assists him in reclaiming his throne bringing magic back into a world bereft of hope.

*sob*

THIEF OF HOPE lives up to its name. The novel sucks you in and never lets go. This is only the second fantasy novel I've ever read. I can say with full confidence that Young-Turner has a gift with words, dragging you into her character's emotions and connecting them with your soul.

THIEF OF HOPE is fast-paced, the action starts in the first chapter and never stops. Young-Turner has created a medieval world somewhat reminiscent of Tolkin's novels, yet unique enough to be called her own.

There are a few graphic sex scenes so THIEF OF HOPE should be considered for older teens. I must say, however, this novel is appealing to not only teens, but adults as well.

Congratulations on a a debut novel that exceeds all expectations. 






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