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The Huaxia Journals #1
The Power of Powers
Orchid Huang and her brother Monkey couldn't be more different. She loves reading, studying, and learning about the world. He likes kicking back with his feet on a chair and his headphones turned up. She dreams of great discoveries while they travel the world with their archeologist dad. He just wants to find ways to avoid hard work.
On a trip near the ancient silk route, they make a discovery that changes their lives—and just might change history. A mystic force takes them three thousand years into the past where they get stuck in the middle of a war between two powerful dynasties. Worse yet, it's up to them to stop the war.
Orchid wants to help. Monkey just wants to get home. An evil sorcerer wants them dead. With the help of an old hermit, a young girl, and some friendly gods, Orchid and Monkey discover their own strengths and powers. Will it be enough to fight off the sorcerer, magical beasts, and an entire army of battle-hardened soldiers? Download the preview or buy the book to find out.
On a trip near the ancient silk route, they make a discovery that changes their lives—and just might change history. A mystic force takes them three thousand years into the past where they get stuck in the middle of a war between two powerful dynasties. Worse yet, it's up to them to stop the war.
Orchid wants to help. Monkey just wants to get home. An evil sorcerer wants them dead. With the help of an old hermit, a young girl, and some friendly gods, Orchid and Monkey discover their own strengths and powers. Will it be enough to fight off the sorcerer, magical beasts, and an entire army of battle-hardened soldiers? Download the preview or buy the book to find out.
341 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 20, 2012
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May 11, 2016
Only got to page 75 before I gave up on this book. The writing is so stiff for the most part, especially the dialogue. It was hard to get immersed in the book and the only reason it's not getting 1 star is because the plot and concept was really intriguing (which was why I stuck it out as long as I did).
Also, let's not overlook how an 11 year old girl who, although she may have seen poverty in her travels, has been for the most part sheltered and privileged. But somehow knows martial arts well enough to take out several trained fighters at once. I could take a leap of faith that whatever martial arts she knew was "enhanced" by gods or whatnot, but I can't accept that this little girl who is supposed to be more a "kind scholar" type can just snap spines, necks, etc and kill these soldiers without hesitation. Or without being eaten up with remorse on her actions.
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For a few challenges, I went ahead and finished the book. About a little 1/3 through, it did get a lot better, but kept back sliding into that rigidness that really threw off the story. There were times,the story was able to override how he was portraying it (because the circumstances, events, and build up were pretty good concepts).
But overall, it was very hard to get through. The ending fight was a bit disappointing, in my opinion, but I thought the addition of the story of Monkey and Orchid's older sister was very sweet. Glad that the book actually ended and didn't leave off on a weird cliff hanger. Despite all that though, still will be leaving the review at 2 stars.
Also, let's not overlook how an 11 year old girl who, although she may have seen poverty in her travels, has been for the most part sheltered and privileged. But somehow knows martial arts well enough to take out several trained fighters at once. I could take a leap of faith that whatever martial arts she knew was "enhanced" by gods or whatnot, but I can't accept that this little girl who is supposed to be more a "kind scholar" type can just snap spines, necks, etc and kill these soldiers without hesitation. Or without being eaten up with remorse on her actions.
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For a few challenges, I went ahead and finished the book. About a little 1/3 through, it did get a lot better, but kept back sliding into that rigidness that really threw off the story. There were times,the story was able to override how he was portraying it (because the circumstances, events, and build up were pretty good concepts).
But overall, it was very hard to get through. The ending fight was a bit disappointing, in my opinion, but I thought the addition of the story of Monkey and Orchid's older sister was very sweet. Glad that the book actually ended and didn't leave off on a weird cliff hanger. Despite all that though, still will be leaving the review at 2 stars.
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