Saturday, August 13, 2011

Book Review: Tempest Child

[For the sake of readability, I’m capitalizing the title of this book. In reality, it is all in lower case (tempest child).]

Tempest Child is the sixth book by Laura Eno. My guess is that the genre of this book is fantasy, but I would label it paranormal-romance-fantasy-kick butt. (Got your attention with the “kick butt,” didn’t I?)

Here’s the back cover blurb:
As future Queen and Guardian of the Elements, Princess Skylather’cha’eab thought her worst nightmare was the impending find-a-husband party until events take an ominous turn. Now she must put her life at risk to save her Kingdom.

Armed with only a staff, a bow, and her wits, Skyla’s world is turned upside-down when she enters the Crossroads and encounters the beast she’s destined to kill. Does she have the courage to sort truth from lie, or will she die not knowing who betrayed her?
Skyla is no shrinking violet. She’s been training all her life to fight for her kingdom. She’s been training to become Queen. At 17, she’s at the age when her father is about to marry her off. His idea of a husband is different from hers, but it’s not like she’s had time to find love on her own. All that goes by the wayside when the Kingdom is suddenly in danger and it’s up to Skyla to save it.

And that is where the kicking butt comes in.

It used to be that I read primarily mystery and thriller, not fantasy. Laura Eno has turned me into a fantasy reader. Her characters are multi-dimensional and different from each other (you won’t get them confused!) and her worlds are complex and well thought out. In Tempest Child there are five worlds, counting Skyla’s home. Each is totally different. Each is dangerous. Each could kill her.

I’ve read and reviewed two other books by Laura Eno: Don’t Fall Asleep and Prophecy Moon. I recommended both. And I recommend this one. I wouldn’t mind reading more adventures with Skyla.

Tempest Child - Amazon
Tempest Child - Barnes and Noble

I give Tempest Child by Laura Eno a rating of Hel-of-a-World because she’s created not one, but five, unique and interesting worlds.
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FTC Disclaimer: Tempest Child was sent to me by the author. This did not influence my review. I was influenced, though, by Eno’s mind. She takes us to five completely different worlds. To my way of thinking, creating one world would be difficult. Eno also created a perfectly imperfect character, who was not modeled after me. If she had been, Skyla would have missed her chance to go to the Crossroads because she would have been napping in her office. I mean … planning what weapons and supplies to take on the journey.

21 comments:

  1. Thank you for the wonderful review! I'm humbled. You also left me howling (as usual) by your disclaimer. :)

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  2. Great review for Laura. I have it waiting on my iPad. And another perfect ten for the disclaimer.

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  3. Hi Laura. Thank you for writing the book and sending it to me.

    Alex, I now have an iPad, handed down to me. If only I could figure it out.

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  4. Sounds good! I really like the cover art.

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  5. Don't know who did the cover, but it is compelling, I think.

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  6. My very talented son-in-law did the cover. :)

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  7. Hi Helen and Laura .. good conversation going here, after the interesting review .. if I was just reading (with nothing else to do!) .. I'd be out buying it .. but somewhere down the line - I'm sure I will put tempest child on my reading list.

    Great book obviously Laura and lovely review .. certainly worth a read - good to know re the cover art too .. it does look excellent.

    Cheers Hilary

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  8. Laura, he may have a future in making covers!

    Hi Hilary, Laura seems to be one of the premiere fantasy/paranormal writers.

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  9. I'm normally not a fantasy reader but Helen's review has changed my mind. The book sounds intriguing, Laura.

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  10. Thanks for all the kind words, everyone!

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  11. Fantastic review. This one is definitely on my TBR list :)

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  12. I like kick butt novels, especially it's the heroines doing the kicking. Thanks for the heads up.

    Every Savage Can Reproduce

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  13. Your disclaimers always leave me smiling. This was a great review for Laura's book. Five worlds! Amazing.

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  14. Thanks for the review! I have Laura's ebook version and will get to it very soon.

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  15. Great review! The story sounds exciting and (I know, judging here--) the cover looks fabulous!

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  16. Thank you all! I'm thrilled with your comments. :)

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  17. Another great review...another great disclaimer!

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  18. The cover does look enticing. Which brings up the question: are you influenced by covers? I am.

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  19. Last question first - I am influenced by covers big time. I love this one. Great review Helen and it sounds like a great novel, Laura. I will get it soon.

    Denise

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  20. I'm very influenced by covers too, which is why I'm grateful to have talented family!
    Thank you all for the great comments. I won't squee here, since it's not my blog, but if you listen carefully you might still hear me as I exit. :)

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  21. Lovely review. Lovely cover. Definitely one to look out for.

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