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Cleah: The Lost Fury Chronicles The Otherworld
Long ago, in ancient Eire, lived a young orphaned slave named Cleah. Her life is shattered when raiders destroy her home and she is forced to find safety in the Otherworld, where fairies, trolls and dangers await. Cleah soon realizes that in order to survive and return to her own World, she must first learn to fight and to love; and, she must uncover the tangled truth of her origins.
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April 4, 2012
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By: Brenda McCreight Phd.
Lush forests filled with some magical people, evil villains and a lot of obnoxious and cruel Trolls keep this novel moving at an adventurous pace.
I enjoyed this book and even though the book was meant for a young teenage girl even older males like me can find enjoyment in reading this book. The author “is a therapist, author and consultant specializing in services for individuals and families dealing with challenges such as stress, depression, family relationships, life transitions and early-childhood trauma.” And like all authors she has brought her skills into shaping the narrative of this book.
At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to Cleah and we quickly learn that she is “headstrong and stubborn.” Soon after a physical description is given and we find out that Cleah looks different from the other slaves whom she works with. She is also taller: “Cleah determined she had seen about fifteen summers, but she was already taller than most of the grown women and some of the men.” If we look at how the author presents Cleah, we can see that Cleah is a teenager and if her height and other features are a little different than other people then there might be something special about Cleah. We also learn that Cleah has accepted her position in life and hopes that someday she might marry the son of a local blacksmith or farmer and live a traditional life as a free person. So even though there’s something different about Cleah, we can see that at the start of the novel Cleah is looking forward to a conventional existence.
Of course, the author isn’t about to let that happen so before long Cleah’s life gets thrown off course because this novel is a journey novel. And as in all journey novels it really isn’t about where the protagonist travels it is about the inner discoveries that challenges and hardships force the protagonist to discoverer about himself or herself. And finally, it is about the people he or she meets on the journey and what each person who may be good, bad or neutral teaches the protagonist. Growing up is after all a journey.
Unfortunately for Cleah and fortunately for the readers Cleah’s existence as a slave gets interrupted by a raiding party that proceeds to slaughter most of the people, slaves and masters alike, in the household where Cleah works. Later, we learn that one of the people in the household, Sibby the cook, is captured by the raiders but at least is alive and later is reunited with Cleah. Sibby at the start of the novel was a mentor and guide to Cleah.
So Cleah with the help of Sibby, escapes and later finds Ronan the son of her master. He is injured and Cleah helps him and the both of them set out on a journey through the Otherworld and a detour through the Underworld to get to some relatives of Ronan, who may provide shelter and also help them to raise an army that will retake their fortress back and of course punish the raiders. In between they meet some interesting creatures, some who help them and some who try to kill them or keep them in slavery.
The author moves the novel along at an adventurous pace. As the novel proceeds, we find out that Cleah is more than a simple servant girl as we learn her back story during their journey. In this story, her back story is an important part of the plot and may indicate what Cleah will do with her life after the story ends. It looks to me that Cleah may have a few more adventures before she is finished. Altogether, I liked this novel and the author’s description of the Otherworld and the Underworld felt real. I really liked the Underworld and for a moment or two I thought Cleah and Ronan had managed to descend unto Dante’s Inferno, especially the third circle (Gluttony) and the fifth circle (anger).
Will Cleah and Ronan hook up at the end of their adventure? Sorry you have to read the book to find out. Perhaps my favorite line in the novel, “What needs to be, is; what isn’t needed, is not.” - might offer a clue.
For more books written by Author:
http://www.brendamccreight.blogspot.com
Interested in my latest fiction e-books? - have a look at - Smashwords
Interested in my adoption related books? - have a look at - Amazon.com
Read my articles in Suite 101
Read my articles in Bizymoms
By: Brenda McCreight Phd.
Lush forests filled with some magical people, evil villains and a lot of obnoxious and cruel Trolls keep this novel moving at an adventurous pace.
I enjoyed this book and even though the book was meant for a young teenage girl even older males like me can find enjoyment in reading this book. The author “is a therapist, author and consultant specializing in services for individuals and families dealing with challenges such as stress, depression, family relationships, life transitions and early-childhood trauma.” And like all authors she has brought her skills into shaping the narrative of this book.
At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to Cleah and we quickly learn that she is “headstrong and stubborn.” Soon after a physical description is given and we find out that Cleah looks different from the other slaves whom she works with. She is also taller: “Cleah determined she had seen about fifteen summers, but she was already taller than most of the grown women and some of the men.” If we look at how the author presents Cleah, we can see that Cleah is a teenager and if her height and other features are a little different than other people then there might be something special about Cleah. We also learn that Cleah has accepted her position in life and hopes that someday she might marry the son of a local blacksmith or farmer and live a traditional life as a free person. So even though there’s something different about Cleah, we can see that at the start of the novel Cleah is looking forward to a conventional existence.
Of course, the author isn’t about to let that happen so before long Cleah’s life gets thrown off course because this novel is a journey novel. And as in all journey novels it really isn’t about where the protagonist travels it is about the inner discoveries that challenges and hardships force the protagonist to discoverer about himself or herself. And finally, it is about the people he or she meets on the journey and what each person who may be good, bad or neutral teaches the protagonist. Growing up is after all a journey.
Unfortunately for Cleah and fortunately for the readers Cleah’s existence as a slave gets interrupted by a raiding party that proceeds to slaughter most of the people, slaves and masters alike, in the household where Cleah works. Later, we learn that one of the people in the household, Sibby the cook, is captured by the raiders but at least is alive and later is reunited with Cleah. Sibby at the start of the novel was a mentor and guide to Cleah.
So Cleah with the help of Sibby, escapes and later finds Ronan the son of her master. He is injured and Cleah helps him and the both of them set out on a journey through the Otherworld and a detour through the Underworld to get to some relatives of Ronan, who may provide shelter and also help them to raise an army that will retake their fortress back and of course punish the raiders. In between they meet some interesting creatures, some who help them and some who try to kill them or keep them in slavery.
The author moves the novel along at an adventurous pace. As the novel proceeds, we find out that Cleah is more than a simple servant girl as we learn her back story during their journey. In this story, her back story is an important part of the plot and may indicate what Cleah will do with her life after the story ends. It looks to me that Cleah may have a few more adventures before she is finished. Altogether, I liked this novel and the author’s description of the Otherworld and the Underworld felt real. I really liked the Underworld and for a moment or two I thought Cleah and Ronan had managed to descend unto Dante’s Inferno, especially the third circle (Gluttony) and the fifth circle (anger).
Will Cleah and Ronan hook up at the end of their adventure? Sorry you have to read the book to find out. Perhaps my favorite line in the novel, “What needs to be, is; what isn’t needed, is not.” - might offer a clue.
For more books written by Author:
http://www.brendamccreight.blogspot.com
Interested in my latest fiction e-books? - have a look at - Smashwords
Interested in my adoption related books? - have a look at - Amazon.com
Read my articles in Suite 101
Read my articles in Bizymoms
June 11, 2011
I wasn't sure what to expect when I first started this book but I'm pleasantly surprised to say that I liked it a lot! There was just enough romance, action, and suspense to satisfy my craving. I also really like the cover, which is odd because I'm not usually fond of covers with full bodies on them. But the model looks exactly like the Cleah I pictured in my head.
One of the main focuses in the novel are slaves. The readers get a glimpse of what slavery is like for Cleah at the beginning, then more of it towards the end. For those who may be sensitive to reading about subjects such as these, know that Brenda does a fabulous job at making slavery brutal and cruel without giving too many gruesome details.
The romance couldn't have been more perfect. Cleah and Rowan started the journey not liking each other all that much, but slowly grew closer and closer. In most novels I read the romance is way too fast, rushed, and usually unrealistic. With Cleah and Ronan, they took it slow but not so slow that is was boring or uninteresting.
The end of the book had a lot of action and tragedy. It was a good ending but I thought it was sort of sad. Ronan and Cleah's future definitely didn't turn out the way I wanted or expected it to, but that's not a bad thing. I'm glad I had a chance to read this novel and for those of you who haven't, I suggest you go pick it up right now!
One of the main focuses in the novel are slaves. The readers get a glimpse of what slavery is like for Cleah at the beginning, then more of it towards the end. For those who may be sensitive to reading about subjects such as these, know that Brenda does a fabulous job at making slavery brutal and cruel without giving too many gruesome details.
The romance couldn't have been more perfect. Cleah and Rowan started the journey not liking each other all that much, but slowly grew closer and closer. In most novels I read the romance is way too fast, rushed, and usually unrealistic. With Cleah and Ronan, they took it slow but not so slow that is was boring or uninteresting.
The end of the book had a lot of action and tragedy. It was a good ending but I thought it was sort of sad. Ronan and Cleah's future definitely didn't turn out the way I wanted or expected it to, but that's not a bad thing. I'm glad I had a chance to read this novel and for those of you who haven't, I suggest you go pick it up right now!
June 11, 2011
I wasn't sure what to expect when I first started this book but I'm pleasantly surprised to say that I liked it a lot! There was just enough romance, action, and suspense to satisfy my craving. I also really like the cover, which is odd because I'm not usually fond of covers with full bodies on them. But the model looks exactly like the Cleah I pictured in my head.
One of the main focuses in the novel are slaves. The readers get a glimpse of what slavery is like for Cleah at the beginning, then more of it towards the end. For those who may be sensitive to reading about subjects such as these, know that Brenda does a fabulous job at making slavery brutal and cruel without giving too many gruesome details.
The romance couldn't have been more perfect. Cleah and Rowan started the journey not liking each other all that much, but slowly grew closer and closer. In most novels I read the romance is way too fast, rushed, and usually unrealistic. With Cleah and Ronan, they took it slow but not so slow that is was boring or uninteresting.
The end of the book had a lot of action and tragedy. It was a good ending but I thought it was sort of sad. Ronan and Cleah's future definitely didn't turn out the way I wanted or expected it to, but that's not a bad thing. I'm glad I had a chance to read this novel and for those of you who haven't, I suggest you go pick it up right now!
One of the main focuses in the novel are slaves. The readers get a glimpse of what slavery is like for Cleah at the beginning, then more of it towards the end. For those who may be sensitive to reading about subjects such as these, know that Brenda does a fabulous job at making slavery brutal and cruel without giving too many gruesome details.
The romance couldn't have been more perfect. Cleah and Rowan started the journey not liking each other all that much, but slowly grew closer and closer. In most novels I read the romance is way too fast, rushed, and usually unrealistic. With Cleah and Ronan, they took it slow but not so slow that is was boring or uninteresting.
The end of the book had a lot of action and tragedy. It was a good ending but I thought it was sort of sad. Ronan and Cleah's future definitely didn't turn out the way I wanted or expected it to, but that's not a bad thing. I'm glad I had a chance to read this novel and for those of you who haven't, I suggest you go pick it up right now!
July 10, 2011
I was sent a review copy of this book by the author and was not sure what to expect from it. As it happens, I found it to be a well woven and enjoyable tale, suitable for both teens and adults.
The story itself is well thought-out and perfectly paced, with plenty of action to keep momentum as well as more contemplative scenes. I liked the blending of Irish mythology with the world that McCreight has created.
Cleah is an instantly likeable heroine with an intriguing past, and both she and Rohan are well-rounded and believable characters that really help to draw the reader into the story. The connection between them was developed at just the right pace and the ending is left open enough to allow the tale to continue in a future book.
This was a great story that had me eager to turn the page and find out what would happen next. I hope that Cleah’s adventures will continue in a future book as she is a wonderful character and I feel there is still more to be discovered about her. Highly recommended for YA fans.
The story itself is well thought-out and perfectly paced, with plenty of action to keep momentum as well as more contemplative scenes. I liked the blending of Irish mythology with the world that McCreight has created.
Cleah is an instantly likeable heroine with an intriguing past, and both she and Rohan are well-rounded and believable characters that really help to draw the reader into the story. The connection between them was developed at just the right pace and the ending is left open enough to allow the tale to continue in a future book.
This was a great story that had me eager to turn the page and find out what would happen next. I hope that Cleah’s adventures will continue in a future book as she is a wonderful character and I feel there is still more to be discovered about her. Highly recommended for YA fans.
June 5, 2011
Cleah is a wonderful heroine who attempts to always do the right thing, although maybe a little too much. However, she is likable and I found myself cheering for her throughout. Her companion on this journey, Ronan, is a bit more flawed, making him more dynamic in the story. Both characters grow-up during their time in the Otherworld and are forced to take on new roles and challenges leading them to see each other in new ways.
The Otherworld is a fun read. The story is a coming-of-age tale full of adventure, magic, battles, and even a touch of romance. The plot of the story is well executed and the pacing keeps the pages turning.
Overall, I found this to be a wonderful fantasy. There were a few instances where I was confused by how another character were presented in the story and also some minor technical errors in the writing. However, it was easy to forgive and continue reading through the story.
The Otherworld is a fun read. The story is a coming-of-age tale full of adventure, magic, battles, and even a touch of romance. The plot of the story is well executed and the pacing keeps the pages turning.
Overall, I found this to be a wonderful fantasy. There were a few instances where I was confused by how another character were presented in the story and also some minor technical errors in the writing. However, it was easy to forgive and continue reading through the story.
July 22, 2011
Really enjoyed this book about Cleah who initially thought she was a slave, but found she was a descendant of the otherworld. The other main character Ronan was Cleah's slave owner's son and the story follows his journey from being quite an arrogant boy who thinks the world owes him everything and he need give nothing in return to becoming a caring young man.....won't say much more as I seriously dont want to spoil your own enjoyment of the book . It is well written with the people and places well described though it does contain the odd typo or extra word, or missing word but it is still a book well worth reading. I would certainly look forward to a book 2 so I hope that there will be a book 2!!
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