Review: The False Princess

Synopsis: Princess and heir to the throne of Thorvaldor, Nalia's led a privileged life at court.  But everything changes when it's revealed, just after her sixteenth birthday, that she is a false princess, a stand-in for the real Nalia, who has been hidden away for her protection.  Cast out with little more than the clothes on her back, the girl now called Sinda must leave behind the city of Vivaskari, her best friend, Keirnan, and the only life she's ever known.

Sinda is sent to live with her only surviving relative, an aunt who is a dyer in a distant village. She is a cold, scornful woman with little patience for her newfound niece, and Sinda proves inept at even the simplest tasks.  But when Sinda discovers that magic runs through her veins - long-suppressed, dangerous magic that she must learn to control - she realizes that she can never learn to be a simple village girl.

Returning to Vivaskari for answers, Sinda finds her purpose as a wizard scribe, rediscovers the boy who saw her all along, and uncovers a secret that could change the course of Thorvaldor's history, forever.

My thoughts: So a few days ago, I was just walking aimlessly around my local library(mostly in the teen section) and then I saw it, The False Princess. For some reason I couldn't help myself but run for the book. I think I was afraid that someone else would snatch it up. Anyways... I checked it out, started reading it, and BAM! I was addicted to it. The False Princess was a stunning novel, full of suspense, great characters and a trilling plot that twisted and turned.

Review: Zan-Gah A Prehistoric Adventure

 

Synopsis:  Zan-Gah, seeking his lost twin brother in a savage prehistoric world, encounters adventure, suffering, conflict, captivity, and final victory. In three years hero passes from an uncertain boyhood to a tried and proven manhood and a position of leadership among his people. Themes include survival, brotherhood, cultures, gender roles, psychological trauma, and nature's wonders and terrors.

Review:  Zan-Gah starts off with a young boy named Zan, who goes on a journey to find his missing twin brother, Zael. His whole tribe feared that Zael was dead, but Zan felt that his brother was alive and breathing. Through out his journey Zan meets different tribes. Some tribes welcome him, while others aren't as kind towards him. 

           I loved how Zan started out his journey as a young boy looking for his twin brother, and at the end coming back as a man. He also discovers what happened to Zael, and eventually figuring out new ways to protect his tribe and discovering a rare weapon.

             This book was a great, fun and exciting read. It had well developed characters, an exciting plot, and the author is very good at descriptive writing. I learned many valuable life lessons from this book, like how you should let go of your grudges from the past and move on in life. Only then can you clearly think, do what you need to do and live life to the fullest. I loved Zan-Gah! 

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5/5 cupcakes! Tasted so good 
that I never wanted it to end!
Now I'm craving for the sequel! :)