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[Tooth Goblins (Volume 1)] [By: Toroid, Ash] [July, 2015]
Ever wondered what happened to the teeth you left under your pillow?When Ellie's older brother is turning thirteen, she wants to see the 'transformation' into a teenager for herself. Ellie hides in a cupboard and waits. She is shocked to witness her brother kidnapped by goblins and replaced with a clone. A passing Tooth-Fairy is drawn by the use of magic and gets caught up in the commotion, to discover that Ellie is descended from the legendary Merlin. Together they embark upon an adventure for Ellie to rescue her brother, whose destiny begins to take shape as he must attempt to incite a rebellion against the goblins that try to enslave him. The siblings' combine their efforts with the fairies in their fateful struggle against the Tooth-Goblins.
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May 2, 2016
Review posted on Fafa's Book Corner !
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DNF
I received this E-ARC via the author in exchange for an honest review.
When Toroid emailed me asking whether I would like to read her book, I jumped and agreed! It sounded so cool and very unique! Unfortunately I did not enjoy this book.
The book begins with Ellie explaining that her brother is turning 13. She's not looking forward to it. Ellie has heard that teenagers are terrible people. She's afraid that her brother will have a drastic change overnight.
As Ellie is getting ready to go to bed she hears a noise coming from her brother's room. She goes to check it out and to her shock she sees pixies carrying her brother away. Having no idea what to do Ellie hides in the closet and tries to find something she can hit the pixies with.
This was a case of 'It's not you but me.' I didn't like the writing style. I found it to be weird and couldn't bring myself to read any more. I have given this book two stars because it sounds like an interesting book.
Overall this book is not for me. I recommend it to anyone looking for a Middle Grade fantasy standalone.
Beware spoilers ahead!
DNF
I received this E-ARC via the author in exchange for an honest review.
When Toroid emailed me asking whether I would like to read her book, I jumped and agreed! It sounded so cool and very unique! Unfortunately I did not enjoy this book.
The book begins with Ellie explaining that her brother is turning 13. She's not looking forward to it. Ellie has heard that teenagers are terrible people. She's afraid that her brother will have a drastic change overnight.
As Ellie is getting ready to go to bed she hears a noise coming from her brother's room. She goes to check it out and to her shock she sees pixies carrying her brother away. Having no idea what to do Ellie hides in the closet and tries to find something she can hit the pixies with.
This was a case of 'It's not you but me.' I didn't like the writing style. I found it to be weird and couldn't bring myself to read any more. I have given this book two stars because it sounds like an interesting book.
Overall this book is not for me. I recommend it to anyone looking for a Middle Grade fantasy standalone.
October 18, 2015
This is a fantasy adventure that is sort of about the tooth fairies - but also so much more.
It has two main characters, a girl and boy age nine and (just turning) thirteen. That is where the story starts, with the boy turning thirteen that night, and his sister witnessing him being taken by goblins and swapped with a clone (which is what turns him into a moody teenageer - nothing to do with hormones after all. I knew it!). It's a stereotype, but it's still amusing.
It is the start of an adventure (or two adventures really) where the girl sets about rescuing her brother, with the help of a few willing fairies and even goblins (some of them aren't so bad). Meanwhile, her brother is resisting being turned into another soldier for the goblins to use in their war. See, this particular pair had a great, great ..... great..... great, great grandfather called Merlin, and thier magic has been awakened. While the girl stuggles with a dangerous and chaotic type of magic, her brother has a mor subtle magic that he has to teach himself. As he learns, he begins his own rescue, along with saving other boys enslaved by the goblins.
All these idea's work beautifully together. There is one slightly slow chapter near the start (chapter 3 or 4?), but the rest have such a great pace in both sotylines that it was not a problem.
I loved this book and definitely recommend it.
It has two main characters, a girl and boy age nine and (just turning) thirteen. That is where the story starts, with the boy turning thirteen that night, and his sister witnessing him being taken by goblins and swapped with a clone (which is what turns him into a moody teenageer - nothing to do with hormones after all. I knew it!). It's a stereotype, but it's still amusing.
It is the start of an adventure (or two adventures really) where the girl sets about rescuing her brother, with the help of a few willing fairies and even goblins (some of them aren't so bad). Meanwhile, her brother is resisting being turned into another soldier for the goblins to use in their war. See, this particular pair had a great, great ..... great..... great, great grandfather called Merlin, and thier magic has been awakened. While the girl stuggles with a dangerous and chaotic type of magic, her brother has a mor subtle magic that he has to teach himself. As he learns, he begins his own rescue, along with saving other boys enslaved by the goblins.
All these idea's work beautifully together. There is one slightly slow chapter near the start (chapter 3 or 4?), but the rest have such a great pace in both sotylines that it was not a problem.
I loved this book and definitely recommend it.
March 20, 2016
**We received a copy of this book through the Juniper Grove Review Library in exchange for an honest review**
Reviewed by Freya at The Reader's Hollow
*4.5x5 Stars*
I was in the mood for a lighter read and this book, written for the younger end of YA, suited me perfectly. It is a fantasy adventure book that opens with a girl spying on her older brother on the eve of his thirteenth birthday, hoping to see the fabled transformation into a teenager. What she witnesses is far more literal than expected. As the boy sleeps, some goblins appear through a magical portal, cast a spell on the sleeping boy and take him away through the portal. With the goblins arrived a second version of the boy – a clone that and is left in his place.
The girl, shocked into silence goes unnoticed. Once the goblins have gone, the girl arms herself with a pointy stick that she found in her brother’s untidy closet, and creeps out of the room. Drawn by the feel of magic, a passing tooth fairy investigates to discover a girl holding the rarest of all items – a wand. After talking to the girl, the fairy discovers that this wand is the very wand from fairy legends – the wand of Merlin. This started a wonderful adventure in which the girl convinces the fairy to help her rescue her brother from the fate of many boys before him – fighting a war for the goblins, while the moody, lazy clone (also known as a teenager) lives in his place.
This was an exciting and original plot that quickly introduced some interesting characters. It flows well into an exotically created magical world (once they travel to the fairy world). But what worked really well in this book was that it follows two plots that flow along together very well, for while the girl (Ellie) is trying to rescue him, her brother (Duncan) also gets a strong role in the book. Due to inheriting the other half of Merlin’s (their ancestor’s) legacy, he has a magical ring that protects him from goblin mind-control. This allows him to start a rebellion against the goblins while his younger sister is learning to unleash increasingly dangerous magic (I love a strong female lead). The two plots are kept largely separate for most of the book but work brilliantly together, with a great pace. Bearing in mind that this is not a particularly long book, there was a surprising amount of action that really kept my attention.
While there were some aspects where I personally wanted a bit more detail and background, I thought the balance with keeping it from getting too long (to keep it suitable for younger readers) was achieved quite well. As the Harry Potter books highlighted to everyone, books written for younger readers can be enjoyed by all ages and this was a welcome reminder of that.
Reviewed by Freya at The Reader's Hollow
*4.5x5 Stars*
I was in the mood for a lighter read and this book, written for the younger end of YA, suited me perfectly. It is a fantasy adventure book that opens with a girl spying on her older brother on the eve of his thirteenth birthday, hoping to see the fabled transformation into a teenager. What she witnesses is far more literal than expected. As the boy sleeps, some goblins appear through a magical portal, cast a spell on the sleeping boy and take him away through the portal. With the goblins arrived a second version of the boy – a clone that and is left in his place.
The girl, shocked into silence goes unnoticed. Once the goblins have gone, the girl arms herself with a pointy stick that she found in her brother’s untidy closet, and creeps out of the room. Drawn by the feel of magic, a passing tooth fairy investigates to discover a girl holding the rarest of all items – a wand. After talking to the girl, the fairy discovers that this wand is the very wand from fairy legends – the wand of Merlin. This started a wonderful adventure in which the girl convinces the fairy to help her rescue her brother from the fate of many boys before him – fighting a war for the goblins, while the moody, lazy clone (also known as a teenager) lives in his place.
This was an exciting and original plot that quickly introduced some interesting characters. It flows well into an exotically created magical world (once they travel to the fairy world). But what worked really well in this book was that it follows two plots that flow along together very well, for while the girl (Ellie) is trying to rescue him, her brother (Duncan) also gets a strong role in the book. Due to inheriting the other half of Merlin’s (their ancestor’s) legacy, he has a magical ring that protects him from goblin mind-control. This allows him to start a rebellion against the goblins while his younger sister is learning to unleash increasingly dangerous magic (I love a strong female lead). The two plots are kept largely separate for most of the book but work brilliantly together, with a great pace. Bearing in mind that this is not a particularly long book, there was a surprising amount of action that really kept my attention.
While there were some aspects where I personally wanted a bit more detail and background, I thought the balance with keeping it from getting too long (to keep it suitable for younger readers) was achieved quite well. As the Harry Potter books highlighted to everyone, books written for younger readers can be enjoyed by all ages and this was a welcome reminder of that.
February 19, 2016
Think you know goblins .... or tooth fairies for that matter? Think again.
Ever wondered why twelve year olds seemingly go to bed only to awaken on their thirteenth birthday a different person? This book has the answer as Ellie's brother Duncan awakens, a teenager, having .... Ah, that would be telling.
A quirky, exciting and original read. It's just a shame that in my opinion neither the cover nor the synopsis conveyed the story, and certainly not the action and adventure, particularly well.
With two main protagonists, a sister and a brother, - nine year old Ellie every bit as strong and resourceful as her big brother (Oh how I love a feisty female lead) - their stories told in parallel story lines, this is a great book for readers of whatever sex. And with a twist to the more traditional fairy/goblin scenario (not that its all about fairies and goblins, the Arthurian legend of Merlin also gets an intriguing make-over) it should appeal to those like myself who are perhaps left feeling a bit jaded by the whole genre.
The first in what promises to be a great series for those aged nine plus. I think Ash Toroid is on to a winner with Tooth Goblins.
Copyright: Tracy Terry @ Pen and Paper.
Disclaimer: Received for review from the author. No financial compensation was asked for nor given.
Ever wondered why twelve year olds seemingly go to bed only to awaken on their thirteenth birthday a different person? This book has the answer as Ellie's brother Duncan awakens, a teenager, having .... Ah, that would be telling.
A quirky, exciting and original read. It's just a shame that in my opinion neither the cover nor the synopsis conveyed the story, and certainly not the action and adventure, particularly well.
With two main protagonists, a sister and a brother, - nine year old Ellie every bit as strong and resourceful as her big brother (Oh how I love a feisty female lead) - their stories told in parallel story lines, this is a great book for readers of whatever sex. And with a twist to the more traditional fairy/goblin scenario (not that its all about fairies and goblins, the Arthurian legend of Merlin also gets an intriguing make-over) it should appeal to those like myself who are perhaps left feeling a bit jaded by the whole genre.
The first in what promises to be a great series for those aged nine plus. I think Ash Toroid is on to a winner with Tooth Goblins.
Copyright: Tracy Terry @ Pen and Paper.
Disclaimer: Received for review from the author. No financial compensation was asked for nor given.
March 21, 2017
I won this book from a goodreads giveaway. When I read the synopses it sounded really interesting, that is why I decided to take part in the giveaway. Well, finishing this book took me nearly 3 months because it was so, so boring. I love such fantasy, childish books but this one was not my cup of tea. There might be people who might find it interesting, unfortunately, I was not one of them.
September 8, 2016
* I was sent this for free from the author in exchange for an honest review *
This is a children's fantasy story which focuses on the idea of Tooth Fairies vs. Tooth Goblins. These two races have been at war in their realms for many years becuase human teeth give them magic and both races want this. One more sinister twist to the Goblins is that they not only steal teeth, they actually steal young children too and they replace them with a clone they've grown from the teeth they earlier stole. The Goblins then take the 'real' child back to fight in their ongoing wars.
In the midst of this we meet a brother and sister called Duncan and Ellie and Ellie sees her brother being replaced with a clone. She doesn't know quite what's happening but with the help of an old family heirloom and a passing tooth fairy she starts an adventure to learn magic and rescue her brother.
What I really like about this is a it's a super quick and easy read and I have had a lot of fun reading it today. The story gets going quickly and draws you in and the action is entertaining throughout.
My slight issues come with this being self-published becuase as a result of that we have some grammar and spelling and formatting issues with the book which make you lose a bit of focus on the story at some points. This wasn't a major issue, it was just a slight detractor for me.
With all of that said this is a super easy and fun story which I have no doubt kids would really enjoy. It's a fun concept and some things are pretty convenient, but there's two pretty good characters and they have quite the undertaking to save Goblins, Humans and Fairies alike.
I would certainly say to give this a try and I think many people would enjoy it. I gave it a 3*s overall :)
This is a children's fantasy story which focuses on the idea of Tooth Fairies vs. Tooth Goblins. These two races have been at war in their realms for many years becuase human teeth give them magic and both races want this. One more sinister twist to the Goblins is that they not only steal teeth, they actually steal young children too and they replace them with a clone they've grown from the teeth they earlier stole. The Goblins then take the 'real' child back to fight in their ongoing wars.
In the midst of this we meet a brother and sister called Duncan and Ellie and Ellie sees her brother being replaced with a clone. She doesn't know quite what's happening but with the help of an old family heirloom and a passing tooth fairy she starts an adventure to learn magic and rescue her brother.
What I really like about this is a it's a super quick and easy read and I have had a lot of fun reading it today. The story gets going quickly and draws you in and the action is entertaining throughout.
My slight issues come with this being self-published becuase as a result of that we have some grammar and spelling and formatting issues with the book which make you lose a bit of focus on the story at some points. This wasn't a major issue, it was just a slight detractor for me.
With all of that said this is a super easy and fun story which I have no doubt kids would really enjoy. It's a fun concept and some things are pretty convenient, but there's two pretty good characters and they have quite the undertaking to save Goblins, Humans and Fairies alike.
I would certainly say to give this a try and I think many people would enjoy it. I gave it a 3*s overall :)
June 1, 2016
I really enjoyed this. It has some great world-building, kind of with two worlds, one of the fairies where the heroine (Ellie) goes to help them and be helped by them, and one of the goblins, where the hero (Duncan) goes, to be enslaved by the goblins, although he escapes and begins a revolt against them. The characters are good, with different races having their own styles of magic. Lots of good stuff in this book.
July 14, 2016
(4.5 stars) Duncan is turning 13 tomorrow and 9-year-old Ellie hides in the his room to witness his transformation into a teenager. Instead, she witnesses him being kidnapped and replaced with a clone. She sets out to rescue him and finds herself caught up in a world of tooth fairies, goblins and magic.
This was a creative and entertaining book to read! I enjoyed the way the author explained the truth behind moody teenagers and the real reason tooth fairies exist. The story switches back and forth between Duncan and Ellie so we learn what's happening with each of them and how magic is able to help them in their separate quests for Duncan's freedom. There are family stories that they are related to Merlin and it was fun to see how that storyline entered in.
This book moved along pretty well, but there was some slowing in the middle. Once I got past that, I couldn't put it down until I knew how it ended. The author left it open for more. I am definitely interested in reading more about Duncan and Ellie!
I received a copy of this book from the author for an honest review. My opinion is 100% my own.
Mel's Shelves
This was a creative and entertaining book to read! I enjoyed the way the author explained the truth behind moody teenagers and the real reason tooth fairies exist. The story switches back and forth between Duncan and Ellie so we learn what's happening with each of them and how magic is able to help them in their separate quests for Duncan's freedom. There are family stories that they are related to Merlin and it was fun to see how that storyline entered in.
This book moved along pretty well, but there was some slowing in the middle. Once I got past that, I couldn't put it down until I knew how it ended. The author left it open for more. I am definitely interested in reading more about Duncan and Ellie!
I received a copy of this book from the author for an honest review. My opinion is 100% my own.
Mel's Shelves
February 13, 2017
This was such a fun story about Tooth-Fairies, and Goblins, and what happens to our teeth when they are taken by either one.
It follows the stories of Duncan, a 13 year old boy who is kidnapped by Goblins who need human boys to fight in their wars for them, and Ellie, his little sister who ventures into the fairy realm to try and rescue him.
I thought it was a very creative and original story, and I think a young audience would love it.
It follows the stories of Duncan, a 13 year old boy who is kidnapped by Goblins who need human boys to fight in their wars for them, and Ellie, his little sister who ventures into the fairy realm to try and rescue him.
I thought it was a very creative and original story, and I think a young audience would love it.
June 19, 2016
What a fantastic, little, magical fantasy gem of a book this is. Aimed at the lower end of the YA market/middle grade readers, this book oozed all that surprise that cries out for bewilderment from that age group but the best thing is, I, at 40 enjoyed it too and anyone who likes fairies, goblins and fantasy and wants a short light read would no doubt enjoy a read of this.
Ever wondered what the tooth-fairy does with your teeth? or if anything other than fairies might have an interest in them? Ellie Merlson finds out the hard way that a small number of teeth have a much darker fate. Caught up in a deadly war between fairies and goblins, Ellie must embrace her destiny to save a world. These words form the synopsis on the back cover.
Ellie is one of the two main characters in the story and is portrayed as a nine year old girl which at times I struggled to believe due to the way she spoke and content of her speech at times. She began a convincing nine year old and then began to sound older. I could however, understand why she had to be nine and not older due to her brother Duncan needing to be thirteen as that was a main part of the story.
I could also see in this story that she grew in maturity along with it which was noted by her brother too which partly explains this.
These two characters are very appealing to the reader and quickly, you feel 'on their side'.
This book chugged along at a great pace, incorporating action at it's fullest. It is a very enticing page turner. I can't see many youngsters putting this one down for long before they have finished it.
The story is very original, full of imagination and is much more than fairies and goblins. It even brings a spin onto the Merlin character. If you think you know about Merlin, think again.
There are a few very small mistakes in the book - missing words and mixing a couple of the boys names up in the latter chapters once or twice but it really didn't deter from the story at all.
Ash Toroid has written a lovely first book, showing his original creativity and a mind full of imagination. I was a little sad at the end because I wanted more and it did seem to indicate to me that there was going to be another which I think the story asks for.
I really like the cover on the book too, which is different to the one on here. Mine is the same as the one shown on the Kindle edition.
Ever wondered what the tooth-fairy does with your teeth? or if anything other than fairies might have an interest in them? Ellie Merlson finds out the hard way that a small number of teeth have a much darker fate. Caught up in a deadly war between fairies and goblins, Ellie must embrace her destiny to save a world. These words form the synopsis on the back cover.
Ellie is one of the two main characters in the story and is portrayed as a nine year old girl which at times I struggled to believe due to the way she spoke and content of her speech at times. She began a convincing nine year old and then began to sound older. I could however, understand why she had to be nine and not older due to her brother Duncan needing to be thirteen as that was a main part of the story.
I could also see in this story that she grew in maturity along with it which was noted by her brother too which partly explains this.
These two characters are very appealing to the reader and quickly, you feel 'on their side'.
This book chugged along at a great pace, incorporating action at it's fullest. It is a very enticing page turner. I can't see many youngsters putting this one down for long before they have finished it.
The story is very original, full of imagination and is much more than fairies and goblins. It even brings a spin onto the Merlin character. If you think you know about Merlin, think again.
There are a few very small mistakes in the book - missing words and mixing a couple of the boys names up in the latter chapters once or twice but it really didn't deter from the story at all.
Ash Toroid has written a lovely first book, showing his original creativity and a mind full of imagination. I was a little sad at the end because I wanted more and it did seem to indicate to me that there was going to be another which I think the story asks for.
I really like the cover on the book too, which is different to the one on here. Mine is the same as the one shown on the Kindle edition.
May 5, 2016
You've heard of Tooth Fairies, right? But, have you ever heard of Tooth Goblins?
Meet Ellie and Duncan, brother and sister, who's life's journey is more that your typical nine and thirteen year olds. At the age of thirteen, typically kids become more withdrawn, grumpy, and seem like a completely different person than their childhood self. What Ellie finds out that this is no normal transition into teenage-hood. It is the works of goblins who secretly steal teenagers and replace them with a clone for a greater unethical purpose.
Come journey with Ellie, a tooth fairy or two, and a goblin on a mission to save her real brother. Learn about how magic comes into play, the real purpose of kidnapping teenagers, what are teeth used for, and how Merlin is involved.
I enjoyed this read and applaud Toroid for creating such a unique world and twist of the purpose of those loose teeth children leave behind. The characters were well-developed and the plot was mostly enjoyable. Right from its first few pages, I was hooked and wanted to learn more about this unknown world.
There was a point in the middle of the book that dragged a little for me, where I wanted the storyline to move along. However, this did not deter me from finishing the book and liking the rest.
I happily give this book a 4/5 star rating and recommend for middle to upper elementary aged children.
Meet Ellie and Duncan, brother and sister, who's life's journey is more that your typical nine and thirteen year olds. At the age of thirteen, typically kids become more withdrawn, grumpy, and seem like a completely different person than their childhood self. What Ellie finds out that this is no normal transition into teenage-hood. It is the works of goblins who secretly steal teenagers and replace them with a clone for a greater unethical purpose.
Come journey with Ellie, a tooth fairy or two, and a goblin on a mission to save her real brother. Learn about how magic comes into play, the real purpose of kidnapping teenagers, what are teeth used for, and how Merlin is involved.
I enjoyed this read and applaud Toroid for creating such a unique world and twist of the purpose of those loose teeth children leave behind. The characters were well-developed and the plot was mostly enjoyable. Right from its first few pages, I was hooked and wanted to learn more about this unknown world.
There was a point in the middle of the book that dragged a little for me, where I wanted the storyline to move along. However, this did not deter me from finishing the book and liking the rest.
I happily give this book a 4/5 star rating and recommend for middle to upper elementary aged children.
March 21, 2016
Tooth Goblins by Ash Toroid
Ellie's older brother just turned thirteen years old, while hiding in a cupboard she sees him kidnapped by Goblins and replaced by a drone. A Tooth Fairy shows up and finds that Ellie is a descendant of Merlin , the infamous magician. Together with they set out to save her brother, with fairies against the Tooth Goblins.
The plot was original Goblins and Fairies! There was plenty of action, adventure, magic and suspense. Both Ellie and her brother were very likable. I really loved the originality of the story I found it quite enjoyable and feel others will love it as well. I highly recommend Tooth Goblins to Y/A and Adult readers who love a great magical fantasy-adventure
Ellie's older brother just turned thirteen years old, while hiding in a cupboard she sees him kidnapped by Goblins and replaced by a drone. A Tooth Fairy shows up and finds that Ellie is a descendant of Merlin , the infamous magician. Together with they set out to save her brother, with fairies against the Tooth Goblins.
The plot was original Goblins and Fairies! There was plenty of action, adventure, magic and suspense. Both Ellie and her brother were very likable. I really loved the originality of the story I found it quite enjoyable and feel others will love it as well. I highly recommend Tooth Goblins to Y/A and Adult readers who love a great magical fantasy-adventure
March 26, 2016
3.75/5 stars
Read the full review here: https://booksforjulia.wordpress.com/2...
Disclaimer: I was sent a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review (thanks!)
So, if you haven’t realized, I’ve been in a sort of reading slump this past week. All the books I’ve picked up I wasn’t able to finish. But I’m back now and better than ever!! :)
I love the idea of Tooth Goblins. When you turn thirteen (officially becoming a teenager) goblins replace you with a clone so you can fight in a magical war? Sounds good to me. The world created in Tooth Goblins is really intricate with a lot of creatures and different powers. Although there were a few things I didn’t like (more on that later) I enjoyed the story and the ideas.
Read the full review here: https://booksforjulia.wordpress.com/2...
Disclaimer: I was sent a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review (thanks!)
So, if you haven’t realized, I’ve been in a sort of reading slump this past week. All the books I’ve picked up I wasn’t able to finish. But I’m back now and better than ever!! :)
I love the idea of Tooth Goblins. When you turn thirteen (officially becoming a teenager) goblins replace you with a clone so you can fight in a magical war? Sounds good to me. The world created in Tooth Goblins is really intricate with a lot of creatures and different powers. Although there were a few things I didn’t like (more on that later) I enjoyed the story and the ideas.
November 24, 2016
*3-3.5 stars*
-I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review-
I loved the whole premise of this and I've never read a book about tooth fairies before so thats a first, I would of liked maybe a bit more background history for the main characters but I thought the world building was done well
I will be doing a full review of this on my booktube channel if you wanted to know more in depth thoughts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfUm...
-I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review-
I loved the whole premise of this and I've never read a book about tooth fairies before so thats a first, I would of liked maybe a bit more background history for the main characters but I thought the world building was done well
I will be doing a full review of this on my booktube channel if you wanted to know more in depth thoughts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfUm...
January 7, 2018
A very original middle-grade fantasy that I thoroughly enjoyed.
If you like MG fantasy (about the same reading level as the 1st Harry Potter novel), then I recommend this.
5 stars.
Here is my Booktube review:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nixAm...
If you like MG fantasy (about the same reading level as the 1st Harry Potter novel), then I recommend this.
5 stars.
Here is my Booktube review:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nixAm...
September 15, 2016
This book is a great story for younger audiences. Though I do not usually read books for such a young audience it was a good way to occupy a couple hours of my time! It is definitely a very quick read for more advanced or older readers.
All in all the characters were very likable, and the other world with the integration of Merlin was a very cool idea! The notion that goblins also steal teeth to create clones - well that just might be the craziest (BUT ALSO COOLEST) thing I've ever heard of. What I did think was odd was that Rayk said they only took boys! Girls can fight just as well as boys! **edit: it seems that it bothered certain people that I did not mention that there were, in fact, girls fighting. What I WANTED to say was that I only thought it odd that Rayk only ever MENTIONED boys when Ellie asked him. Also that the MAJORITY of the fighters are boys, even though the girls are the elites. I hope to have placated any objections with this edit.**
Anyway I would definitely recommend this to all up and coming readers who like fantasies. Maybe they even still have a little bit of that excitement left in them from when they believed the tooth fairy was real, and it can be that much more exciting.
I really appreciated the extensive editing (and therefore love) that went into this book. I was hard pressed to find any typos. There were, of course, a couple minor ones, but that happens even to the best of us.
SO I say to you, Ash Toroid, keep on keepin' on!
All in all the characters were very likable, and the other world with the integration of Merlin was a very cool idea! The notion that goblins also steal teeth to create clones - well that just might be the craziest (BUT ALSO COOLEST) thing I've ever heard of. What I did think was odd was that Rayk said they only took boys! Girls can fight just as well as boys! **edit: it seems that it bothered certain people that I did not mention that there were, in fact, girls fighting. What I WANTED to say was that I only thought it odd that Rayk only ever MENTIONED boys when Ellie asked him. Also that the MAJORITY of the fighters are boys, even though the girls are the elites. I hope to have placated any objections with this edit.**
Anyway I would definitely recommend this to all up and coming readers who like fantasies. Maybe they even still have a little bit of that excitement left in them from when they believed the tooth fairy was real, and it can be that much more exciting.
I really appreciated the extensive editing (and therefore love) that went into this book. I was hard pressed to find any typos. There were, of course, a couple minor ones, but that happens even to the best of us.
SO I say to you, Ash Toroid, keep on keepin' on!
July 21, 2025
Review to come.
June 18, 2022
Tooth Goblins by Ash Toroid was a delight to read! I read it with both of my kids (7 and 9y.o) and they enjoyed it tremendously! The plot is unique and fun, adventurous, and thrilling. The characters were more than amazing. Me, I also enjoyed it a lot! I need more books like this one that can capture the attention of kids and parents. I recommend it with both hands.
June 19, 2022
What a cute and interesting story. It is for young readers but I also loved it and I'm not a ten-year-old! The story was fascinating! Absolutely recommended! The writing style was nice and all characters had their own voice, I liked that. I'm sure my niece will love this book.
September 27, 2015
It was a different type of story to what I normally read - there were fairies, goblins and humans. Oh, and Merlin/Merlyn. It's only Available on amazon as a paperback or Kindle book, as the author doesn't want to distribute elsewhere.
The backcopy/blurb of the story doesn't do it's story justice, so here's my rundown instead:
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Tooth Goblins opens with six year old Ellie worried about her brother, Duncan. He's about to turn thirteen, and so she creeps into his wardrobe to watch over him as he sleeps, because their parents said he would get grumpy and selfish, and because she wants to see if she can see this change happen. Whilst in the wardrobe, she finds a magic wand her brother was given by their grandfather.
Goblins come through a portal and with a clone of her brother, and as she watches, they swap her real brother for a clone. When the portal closes, she retreats, scared, and meets Ryak, a tooth-fairy. He takes her to the Ivory Realm, where goblins and fairies live. The goblins have started to wage wars using human boys they take, controlling them with mind magic that Ellie's brother is immune to.
It turns out, the ring that came with the wand, the same ring that Duncan carries on a chain at his neck, protected him. Soon, it's up to him to rescue the enslaved boys from the goblins, whilst Ellie is making friends with fairies and goes off to find him.
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In the story, it goes on to explain that they are the descendants of Merlyn, and that a prophecy exists about his bloodline, that a chosen heir (in this case, both of the kids), will save the world. It's never explained which world though.
I did enjoy this story, and there's a good chance that when Ash continues to write the second book, that I'll consider grabbing it, however, it's weaknesses will likely see me sample it before making any purchase.
Weaknesses of Tooth Goblins by Ash Toroid
- Every chapter had (a lot of) missing words in the sentences, and punctuation was incorrectly used when characters were speaking. This jarred me a lot when I was reading.
- Ellie felt older than a six year old even before she met her ancestor, with many of her thought processes being beyond that of a normal six year old (note that this could have been done on purpose).
- In some passages, it felt almost as if the author didn't like Ellie, often making a firm point about how naive she was, and in one section, how "bemused" the fairies were by her.
- It felt that a lot of Ellie's scenes were to teach the reader about the Ivory Realm, and many of her scenes I disliked because they did not progress the story as nicely as Duncan's, nor seem to get her to her goal until the very end.
Strengths of Tooth Goblins by Ash Toroid
- The creativity that shone through was very strong, and a pleasure to encounter.
- I like Rayk, though the other fairies that accompanied Ellie didn't make any impact on me.
- Ellie's magic and that of Duncan's was interesting to see in use. Whilst Duncan can control his magic with ease, Ellie struggled. I hope this is explored further in the next book.
- I really liked Duncan's half of the book, and would have been happier to have had the book centre around Duncan and his half of the story and forgo Ellie altogether.
My Note for Ash Toroid
This is a really good story with lots of potential, and sets up the reader ready for a second book. It was an enjoyable read, and I'd love to see more people giving it a chance. I think you would get more readers if you revisited the cover's design (99Designs can help you there), and brought an editor onto your team.
The backcopy/blurb of the story doesn't do it's story justice, so here's my rundown instead:
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Tooth Goblins opens with six year old Ellie worried about her brother, Duncan. He's about to turn thirteen, and so she creeps into his wardrobe to watch over him as he sleeps, because their parents said he would get grumpy and selfish, and because she wants to see if she can see this change happen. Whilst in the wardrobe, she finds a magic wand her brother was given by their grandfather.
Goblins come through a portal and with a clone of her brother, and as she watches, they swap her real brother for a clone. When the portal closes, she retreats, scared, and meets Ryak, a tooth-fairy. He takes her to the Ivory Realm, where goblins and fairies live. The goblins have started to wage wars using human boys they take, controlling them with mind magic that Ellie's brother is immune to.
It turns out, the ring that came with the wand, the same ring that Duncan carries on a chain at his neck, protected him. Soon, it's up to him to rescue the enslaved boys from the goblins, whilst Ellie is making friends with fairies and goes off to find him.
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In the story, it goes on to explain that they are the descendants of Merlyn, and that a prophecy exists about his bloodline, that a chosen heir (in this case, both of the kids), will save the world. It's never explained which world though.
I did enjoy this story, and there's a good chance that when Ash continues to write the second book, that I'll consider grabbing it, however, it's weaknesses will likely see me sample it before making any purchase.
Weaknesses of Tooth Goblins by Ash Toroid
- Every chapter had (a lot of) missing words in the sentences, and punctuation was incorrectly used when characters were speaking. This jarred me a lot when I was reading.
- Ellie felt older than a six year old even before she met her ancestor, with many of her thought processes being beyond that of a normal six year old (note that this could have been done on purpose).
- In some passages, it felt almost as if the author didn't like Ellie, often making a firm point about how naive she was, and in one section, how "bemused" the fairies were by her.
- It felt that a lot of Ellie's scenes were to teach the reader about the Ivory Realm, and many of her scenes I disliked because they did not progress the story as nicely as Duncan's, nor seem to get her to her goal until the very end.
Strengths of Tooth Goblins by Ash Toroid
- The creativity that shone through was very strong, and a pleasure to encounter.
- I like Rayk, though the other fairies that accompanied Ellie didn't make any impact on me.
- Ellie's magic and that of Duncan's was interesting to see in use. Whilst Duncan can control his magic with ease, Ellie struggled. I hope this is explored further in the next book.
- I really liked Duncan's half of the book, and would have been happier to have had the book centre around Duncan and his half of the story and forgo Ellie altogether.
My Note for Ash Toroid
This is a really good story with lots of potential, and sets up the reader ready for a second book. It was an enjoyable read, and I'd love to see more people giving it a chance. I think you would get more readers if you revisited the cover's design (99Designs can help you there), and brought an editor onto your team.
September 8, 2016
Characters
There are two main characters Ellie and Duncan. For some reason Duncan’s chapters are much better than Ellie’s; for whatever reason Duncan’s chapters just flowed better. They were also a little more interesting and matched the rest of the tone of the book. Sometimes I wasn’t sure that is what a 10 year old girl would do. The other characters supported the overall plot very well, except sometimes I felt Rayk’s chapters weren’t always necessary. I did like all of the fairy folk and the goblins, very interesting!
Plot
This is one of the cleverest books I’ve read in a while. The best part was most of it was plausible which added to the world building tremendously. At one point I thought ‘this could really happen.’ It was witty and laugh-out loud funny at parts. There were a few logical fallacies which would bring me right out the plot.
The bit about brining Merlin into it and having Ellie and Duncan being their descendants and they were related to fairies and goblins - stroke of genius building in the Tooth Goblins/Tooth Fairies. Even the wand plays back into the story. I love the plot, it was fantastic.
Overall
What wasn’t fantastic? The editing. This book needs so much work! It needs refinement and there was a spelling, grammatical, or punctuation error every other page (or at least it felt like it). I almost quit a few times and if it wasn’t for the decent characters and fascinating plot I would have. I mean the summary I took directly from Amazon, and it has 2 errors! It makes me wonder if they can’t take editing serious if they take their book seriously. The writing itself needs an editor’s touch as well but is enjoyable.
Rating
3 stars
This is a solid 5 star plot with 4 star characters but with 1 star editing. The editing was bad and I can’t recommend this to anyone because of how bad it is. The author needs to find an editor and quick! Patch that bit up and this book will really shine!
For ages 13+. More reviews at creatingworldswithwords.wordpress.com. I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
There are two main characters Ellie and Duncan. For some reason Duncan’s chapters are much better than Ellie’s; for whatever reason Duncan’s chapters just flowed better. They were also a little more interesting and matched the rest of the tone of the book. Sometimes I wasn’t sure that is what a 10 year old girl would do. The other characters supported the overall plot very well, except sometimes I felt Rayk’s chapters weren’t always necessary. I did like all of the fairy folk and the goblins, very interesting!
Plot
This is one of the cleverest books I’ve read in a while. The best part was most of it was plausible which added to the world building tremendously. At one point I thought ‘this could really happen.’ It was witty and laugh-out loud funny at parts. There were a few logical fallacies which would bring me right out the plot.
The bit about brining Merlin into it and having Ellie and Duncan being their descendants and they were related to fairies and goblins - stroke of genius building in the Tooth Goblins/Tooth Fairies. Even the wand plays back into the story. I love the plot, it was fantastic.
Overall
What wasn’t fantastic? The editing. This book needs so much work! It needs refinement and there was a spelling, grammatical, or punctuation error every other page (or at least it felt like it). I almost quit a few times and if it wasn’t for the decent characters and fascinating plot I would have. I mean the summary I took directly from Amazon, and it has 2 errors! It makes me wonder if they can’t take editing serious if they take their book seriously. The writing itself needs an editor’s touch as well but is enjoyable.
Rating
3 stars
This is a solid 5 star plot with 4 star characters but with 1 star editing. The editing was bad and I can’t recommend this to anyone because of how bad it is. The author needs to find an editor and quick! Patch that bit up and this book will really shine!
For ages 13+. More reviews at creatingworldswithwords.wordpress.com. I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
September 7, 2016
Tooth Goblins is a great middle grade read for fantasy and adventure lovers. When Ellie witnesses her brother being kidnapped by goblins, she follows him into the Ivory Realm to save him. Along the way, she gets drawn into a much bigger conflict between fairies and goblins, in which she must tap into the magic that is within her.
The story moves briskly along, which is bound to keep the interest of younger readers. Ellie and Duncan are both strong, likeable characters without really being all that much alike. I enjoyed watching Ellie learn her way among the fairies, but also liked Duncan's journey just as much. They both grow throughout the book, and I think young readers will really resonate with their respective quests. And, without any spoliers, I really liked the final solution to all those extra clones running around our world. That was a nice touch.
One note of warning for parents: Given that this is a middle grade book, there are a few darker elements -- kidnapped children and child soldiers who don't always make it out of a battle. There's nothing overly graphic, but it was enough to make me pause at the right age range for this book.
Still, this was a terrific book. I'm looking forward to cracking open the next in the series.
The story moves briskly along, which is bound to keep the interest of younger readers. Ellie and Duncan are both strong, likeable characters without really being all that much alike. I enjoyed watching Ellie learn her way among the fairies, but also liked Duncan's journey just as much. They both grow throughout the book, and I think young readers will really resonate with their respective quests. And, without any spoliers, I really liked the final solution to all those extra clones running around our world. That was a nice touch.
One note of warning for parents: Given that this is a middle grade book, there are a few darker elements -- kidnapped children and child soldiers who don't always make it out of a battle. There's nothing overly graphic, but it was enough to make me pause at the right age range for this book.
Still, this was a terrific book. I'm looking forward to cracking open the next in the series.
September 20, 2016
This story is about a young girl, Ellie, and her brother, Duncan. On the eve of Duncan’s thirteenth birthday, the children’s parents describe how boys transform into moody, grumpy young men right around that age. Sneakily, Ellie decides to slip into her brother’s closet to witness this transformation firsthand only to discover that her brother is being kidnapped by brooding goblins and replaced by an imposter clone, which has been grown and farmed by the donor’s lost teeth. With the help of Rayk, a tooth fairy, this event places Ellie on an once-in-a-lifetime path of adventure to save her brother and uncover her family history – that she is a descendant of the great Merlin.
After reading this book, I finally discovered why boys are so different once they hit a certain age – these once sweet darlings have been replaced by goblin-raised clones! (***Note, spoiler***) This book is a cross between (only because I love movie references) Willow, Peter Pan, and the Secret Garden. It was fun to discover the source of fairy magic in lost teeth during childhood. The author weaves two primary narrative perspectives, namely Ellie’s and Duncan’s, as the children resist and wield magic, encounter king-like goblins and fairies, and interact with an unknown world. It was moments like these that kept me engaged. However, there were a few moments of inconsistency. This book suffers from grammar and syntax issues and there is something to be desired in terms of originality. And I know that I should judge a book by a cover, but I can’t help it. I absolutely detest the cover (too harsh? Ok, I dislike the cover). All in all, it was a good read.
After reading this book, I finally discovered why boys are so different once they hit a certain age – these once sweet darlings have been replaced by goblin-raised clones! (***Note, spoiler***) This book is a cross between (only because I love movie references) Willow, Peter Pan, and the Secret Garden. It was fun to discover the source of fairy magic in lost teeth during childhood. The author weaves two primary narrative perspectives, namely Ellie’s and Duncan’s, as the children resist and wield magic, encounter king-like goblins and fairies, and interact with an unknown world. It was moments like these that kept me engaged. However, there were a few moments of inconsistency. This book suffers from grammar and syntax issues and there is something to be desired in terms of originality. And I know that I should judge a book by a cover, but I can’t help it. I absolutely detest the cover (too harsh? Ok, I dislike the cover). All in all, it was a good read.
March 16, 2016
I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
This is a great book for those who love magic, fairies, goblins, and adventure. It's an easy and fun read for those who are young and young at heart. I love the Tooth Fairy/Tooth Goblin spin the author takes and was very happy to see that there will be more books in this series.
This is a great book for those who love magic, fairies, goblins, and adventure. It's an easy and fun read for those who are young and young at heart. I love the Tooth Fairy/Tooth Goblin spin the author takes and was very happy to see that there will be more books in this series.
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