Friday, September 10, 2010

Book Review: Prophecy Moon

 Prophecy Moon, by Laura Eno, is a fantasy. It has romance involved, but is a fantasy through and through. As far as I know, it is not a series, but it’s also not Eno’s first book. She’s also written: Realms of the Red Rabbit, Book 1, Realms of the Red Rabbit – Jake, Book 2, and Seducer of Her Dreams.

I tend to read a lot of mystery, suspense, and thrillers. Very little romance or fantasy. I really liked Prophecy Moon, though. It’s fast paced and will keep you reading, sort of a fantasy thriller.

Here’s the back cover blurb:
Loner Travis O’Conner becomes the unwilling champion of a mysterious seer who plunges him into another dimension. His only guide – a deck of Tarot cards in her possession.

He falls in love with a woman who may not be his ally, while battling wizards intent on destroying him. Must Travis lose his love in order to save his world?
Travis goes off on a quest to save his world and meets a group on their own quest to right their world. Thrown into the strange dimension of wizards, he must adapt quickly and learn who to trust or die. He will also learn many things about himself and come to doubt his own world.

The characters were well developed, the action came fast, and the story kept me guessing as to what would happen next.

I give Prophecy Moon by Laura Eno a Hel-Yeah!
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FTC Disclaimer: This book was autographed and sent to me by the author, but that’s not why I’m recommending it, nor did it influence my review. Laura Eno is able to build a foreign world that feels real. In that respect, Prophecy Moon reminded me of Harry Potter. Both books took you into a strange world and let you see the world and the people so clearly that you believed. Prophecy Moon could be a tutorial for The Writer’s Journey, another book I’d recommend you read if you’re an author. Unlike Harry Potter, though, Eno’s book will not take you two weeks to read … nor 27 hours with no sleep if you’re a teenager … nor three months if you’re over 45.

36 comments:

  1. This is a great review, Helen! I read Laura's weekly flash stories and she is quite the storyteller. And, yes, she is very skilled at building very strange and believable worlds.

    Will definitely read PROPHECY MOON.

    Love your Hel-Yeah rating! :D

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  2. I am thrilled and humbled by your Hel-Yeah rating, Helen! I'm happy you enjoyed it...actually the top of my head hurts from hitting the ceiling when I jumped up and down. :)

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  3. I know that awesome author!
    Great review - and another excellent disclaimer, Helen.

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  4. Loved your disclaimer. I read Harry Potter on and off in one day, but from 8 pm on, I read it nonstop, completing it around 3 am.

    Sounds like a good book. I'm a big fan of fantasy. If it's got a quest and/or romance, all the better.

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  5. Great review, I'm very happy for Laura for the "Hel-Yeah" accolade - although not too surprised I must admit as I'm a regular reader of Laura's excellent FridayFlash shorts :-)

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  6. Nice review. Sounds like a good book. I'll take a look at it. Have a great weekend.

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  7. Congratulations Laura on the Hel-yeah. I'd expect nothing less after reading her flash.

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  8. Enjoyed your review. Sounds like this has a good bit of suspense and a very interesting story line.

    Mason
    Thoughts in Progress

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  9. Laura does know how to keep you turning pages.

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  10. Laura's an amazing writer. I'm not surprised that you loved "Prophecy Moon"--I grinned at the "Hel-Yeah!" rating. That and your highly entertaining disclaimer just made my day.

    Thanks for shining the spotlight on Laura's talent at world building. She's a Hel-of-a-writer.
    :0)

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  11. Okay, Karen, I may have to steal that "Hel-of-a-writer" rating. I'm on the lookout for more rating levels for book reviews. Laura could have gotten that one.

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  12. I couldn't agree more. In fact, having finished Prophecy Moon last week, I could've written this review myself, (and am a bit ashamed I didn't).

    Laura is indeed an amazing storyteller. If you've not read Prophecy Moon yet, get thee to the store!

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  13. What a good review - and disclaimer, too. Laura tells a great story.

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  14. Hi Helen,

    Good review. I am also a mystery, thriller reader...some fantasy, no romance!, but I do enjoy Mrs. Laura Eno's writing and I know I won't be disappointed. Maybe she'll break me into a new genre!
    Congrats, Laura.

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  15. I'm not much of a mystery/thriller reader, but you've got me intrigued.

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  16. Thank you for so many great comments! I'm thrilled. :)

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  17. You definitely have fans, Laura - and, hopefully, some fans-to-be.

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  18. Hel-yeah to Hel-yeah! I'm not in the least surprised.

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  19. Hel-yeah to Hel-yeah! I'm not in the least surprised.

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  20. I've always been fascinated by tarot cards and, since it has your Hel-Yeah! stamp of approval, I'll definitely buy this book. Thanks for the review.

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  21. Now you've gone and done it, Helen. I did not need another book to add to the list of books that is now running off my desk and down the hall. But I have really enjoyed Laura's short fiction and you have made this book sound so compelling I will have to get it.

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  22. I'm a big fan of Laura's short work. So great to hear good things about her novel as well. I'm lookingforward to sinking my teeth into this one.

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  23. Who isn't a fan of Laura's flash fiction so I'm sure her books are 'Hel Yeah!' Great review...I'll get my hands on this one for sure..:)

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  24. So nice to see a review from you on Laura's book Helen. She's one of my favorite people in the world. Hel-yeah for that that hel-yeah.

    And once again, a terrific disclaimer. That's another book I'm waiting for. :)
    ~jon

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  25. So...another book waiting for me. Ah, but then, it's a Laura Eno book.

    Doubt it'll be kept waiting long.

    Great review. Looking forward to the book.

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  26. Sounds like a great book! Thanks for letting us know about it! Congrats, Laura!

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  27. Laura's book sounds terrific - I'm not surprised! :) thanks for the review!

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  28. Thank you all for the gracious comments!

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  29. Maryann, I so know what you mean. My desk is covered.

    Thanks for stopping everyone. I hope you like the book as much as I did.

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  30. It's always good to try something new, so I shall see if I can get hold of the book.

    Best wishes my dear friend,

    Jarmara

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  31. Helen, hello to you. I came over from Laura's blog and I am glad I did. I loved your review and the disclaimer. Laura is great, she has helped me a lot with my blog. I am a newbie to writing. She has pointed me the right direction, and to you. New follower here. Thanks.

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  32. Awesome review. It sounds like quite the tale!

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  33. Laura's a terrific writer - and this is a hel-of-a-review! :-D

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  34. Great review, Helen. I can't wait to get my hands on a copy of Laura's book.

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  35. I think I'm hooked. Definitely going on my must-read list.

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