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Stolen
This is the paperback version of the Science-Fantasy novel 'Stolen', Book One in the 'Stolen' trilogy. In this forest, even the leaves have eyes - and Rioletta Eris has seen them. When she's about to join the Council of Sorcerers, the ruling body of her small town, she's set an unusual task: solve the mystery of her childhood abduction. She's forced to face facts that don't fit with her strict Traditional upbringing: animated leaves that seem to be stalking her, a creepy changeling made of twigs, and a best friend who turns out to have practiced the dangerous Forbidden Skills. For a century, the Councils have relied on their Charter to save them from the disaster that ruined their cities. Have they been on the wrong path all along?
173 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2012
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K.A. Krisko
16 books76 followersK.A. Krisko currently lives in northern Colorado with her border collie/Australian Cattle Dog, Clever. She enjoys outdoor activities like hiking, walking the dog, and kayaking, and reading and writing, as well as dog training and trialing in K9 Nosework. She volunteers at a raptor rescue where she handles falcons, hawks, and owls.
She has published a number of fiction and non-fiction literary shorts, a number of fantasy-fiction novels, and one mystery.
She has published a number of fiction and non-fiction literary shorts, a number of fantasy-fiction novels, and one mystery.
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February 2, 2013
I really enjoyed reading this book. The author has created a very interesting fantasy world. The story is interesting from page 1 onwards. And throughout the book the story progresses at a very fast pace keeping the reader glued.
While reading the book I could imagine this being made into a full length feature film- I will definitely go and watch.
One suggestion to the author: We need a map of the various places in the book and a glossary of skills. These things will really help the readers navigate thhough the complex and mysterious world that you have created.
November 18, 2012
Stolen is the first volume of a fantasy trilogy written my author K.A Krisko. It is also a fantasy novel under the young adult genre. These two facts were considered when writing this review. Can an adult who rarely reads fantasy truly rate a young adult fantasy novel? Can a third of a work in progress can be fully critized?
If Goodreads would allow a 3.5 rating, that would have been my rating for this novel. The story is interesting, the narrative well constructed and the writing finely executed. The language is direct and unsophisticated, very efficient. I find this to be an attribute given the intended younger audience. It is also an attribute because even though the world Mrs. Krisko created is positively complex, the reader never gets lost or confused, thanks to the good narrative.
The story is about Stolen and Rioletta. The first one was a human abducted by the Lefollah, who in essence are an intelligent tree society. He discovers he is part human and decides to abduct Rioletta, a young girl who takes over most of the action for the remaining of the novel. It is a tale of sorcery, elders and fantastic tales.
Surprisingly, what I personally liked best about this novel was how it indirectly treats the subject of morality. Indeed, both the readers and the main characters' moral values are challenged. The characters end up learning and accepting, it is up to the reader to make their own choice as the author had no intention to direct us on this matter, yet another attribute.
The pace and the amount of action is adequate, but teen looking for a thrilling fantasy ride will not find it, yet they will be rewarded with an intellectual, well crafted story about choices and about doing what feels right to you. I again find this to be an attribute.
Some readers may find this novel to lack description of the physical appearance of the characters and the environment where the action occurs. I am not sure if this was done purposely to let imagination fly, but I certainly needed some guidance, and feel that with a more "visual" effect inserted in the novel, the author would have taken full advantage of the fantasy genre and bring her novel to another level.
AA
If Goodreads would allow a 3.5 rating, that would have been my rating for this novel. The story is interesting, the narrative well constructed and the writing finely executed. The language is direct and unsophisticated, very efficient. I find this to be an attribute given the intended younger audience. It is also an attribute because even though the world Mrs. Krisko created is positively complex, the reader never gets lost or confused, thanks to the good narrative.
The story is about Stolen and Rioletta. The first one was a human abducted by the Lefollah, who in essence are an intelligent tree society. He discovers he is part human and decides to abduct Rioletta, a young girl who takes over most of the action for the remaining of the novel. It is a tale of sorcery, elders and fantastic tales.
Surprisingly, what I personally liked best about this novel was how it indirectly treats the subject of morality. Indeed, both the readers and the main characters' moral values are challenged. The characters end up learning and accepting, it is up to the reader to make their own choice as the author had no intention to direct us on this matter, yet another attribute.
The pace and the amount of action is adequate, but teen looking for a thrilling fantasy ride will not find it, yet they will be rewarded with an intellectual, well crafted story about choices and about doing what feels right to you. I again find this to be an attribute.
Some readers may find this novel to lack description of the physical appearance of the characters and the environment where the action occurs. I am not sure if this was done purposely to let imagination fly, but I certainly needed some guidance, and feel that with a more "visual" effect inserted in the novel, the author would have taken full advantage of the fantasy genre and bring her novel to another level.
AA
January 22, 2012
I love a book which takes me by surprise, and this one I found totally unpredictable. The opening is intriguing - a young girl, Rioletta, is abducted by a strange tree-like creature who was himself abducted as a human baby (hence his name, Stolen). She is returned unharmed, but the adults at her village disbelieve her story. When she is a few years older, Rioletta is set the task of finding out exactly what happened to her.
Behind all this is the recent history in this world - about a hundred years ago, the population all moved away from the cities and began living a simpler life in villages, ruled by councils of sorcerors, where magic and technology are both tightly restricted. The different villages trade with each other, but there is political unrest in some of them, and some of the sorcerors are breaking away and trying to relearn the forbidden magics. All of this is intriguing, and a refreshing change from the more stereotyped fantasy settings.
The writing style is a little flat, with a rather cool, formal tone, which occasionally becomes clunky. Sometimes I felt that the dialogue was quite stilted, and a more informal or colloquial expression would have lightened things. There is quite a lot of exposition, but it is well-scattered and never becomes too much of an info-dump, and at least it makes it easy to work out what is going on. The characters are mostly a little flat too. The most interesting is Cardon - why is it always the troubled misfit who appeals most? The well-behaved ones so often come across as rather dull, and virtually everyone in the book is almost unnaturally well-behaved - mature, sensible and compliant. A few flaws would have made them more interesting, I feel.
This is not an all-action book, and anyone looking for epic battles and sword-wielding warriors had better look elsewhere. There are moments of sudden action, but they are swiftly over. Mostly the story unfolds gradually, through dialogue rather than high-octane adventure, and a great deal of the most disruptive events of the book are off-screen, as it were, and only revealed second or third hand. The best parts of the book, for me, were those where the characters were right in the middle of the action, rather than sitting around talking, and especially in the chaotic town of Tabor. The council building, with its hidden doors and distorting stairs, was wonderful, and I loved Cardon's created horses - one of those moments where I was completely taken by surprise, but which fitted perfectly with his personality and the needs of the plot. Very nice.
Some grumbles: the ebook formatting is not great, with blank pages and chapter titles the same size as the text. A map would have been useful, too. Although the author is very clear about which direction the characters are heading in, I found it hard to follow and a map would have made everything much clearer, especially as the locations of places are quite significant at times.
This is an unusual and interesting book which I enjoyed. It's one of the few books where I read the sample, liked it, bought the book and just carried on reading, instead of leaving it sitting on my Kindle for a while. I felt it sagged a little in the middle, with the long discussions about Tabor and its confusing multitude of councils, but it picked up again quite quickly. There are some great ideas here, especially the Lefollah (the tree people) and the well thought out background history, although some plot elements are perhaps not totally original, and anyone who's read 'The Lord of the Rings' will recognise certain scenes. The story was good, but I would have liked a little more emotion to bring the characters to life, and a little more tension, and a bit less sitting around talking. Nevertheless, a well-written book. A good three stars.
Behind all this is the recent history in this world - about a hundred years ago, the population all moved away from the cities and began living a simpler life in villages, ruled by councils of sorcerors, where magic and technology are both tightly restricted. The different villages trade with each other, but there is political unrest in some of them, and some of the sorcerors are breaking away and trying to relearn the forbidden magics. All of this is intriguing, and a refreshing change from the more stereotyped fantasy settings.
The writing style is a little flat, with a rather cool, formal tone, which occasionally becomes clunky. Sometimes I felt that the dialogue was quite stilted, and a more informal or colloquial expression would have lightened things. There is quite a lot of exposition, but it is well-scattered and never becomes too much of an info-dump, and at least it makes it easy to work out what is going on. The characters are mostly a little flat too. The most interesting is Cardon - why is it always the troubled misfit who appeals most? The well-behaved ones so often come across as rather dull, and virtually everyone in the book is almost unnaturally well-behaved - mature, sensible and compliant. A few flaws would have made them more interesting, I feel.
This is not an all-action book, and anyone looking for epic battles and sword-wielding warriors had better look elsewhere. There are moments of sudden action, but they are swiftly over. Mostly the story unfolds gradually, through dialogue rather than high-octane adventure, and a great deal of the most disruptive events of the book are off-screen, as it were, and only revealed second or third hand. The best parts of the book, for me, were those where the characters were right in the middle of the action, rather than sitting around talking, and especially in the chaotic town of Tabor. The council building, with its hidden doors and distorting stairs, was wonderful, and I loved Cardon's created horses - one of those moments where I was completely taken by surprise, but which fitted perfectly with his personality and the needs of the plot. Very nice.
Some grumbles: the ebook formatting is not great, with blank pages and chapter titles the same size as the text. A map would have been useful, too. Although the author is very clear about which direction the characters are heading in, I found it hard to follow and a map would have made everything much clearer, especially as the locations of places are quite significant at times.
This is an unusual and interesting book which I enjoyed. It's one of the few books where I read the sample, liked it, bought the book and just carried on reading, instead of leaving it sitting on my Kindle for a while. I felt it sagged a little in the middle, with the long discussions about Tabor and its confusing multitude of councils, but it picked up again quite quickly. There are some great ideas here, especially the Lefollah (the tree people) and the well thought out background history, although some plot elements are perhaps not totally original, and anyone who's read 'The Lord of the Rings' will recognise certain scenes. The story was good, but I would have liked a little more emotion to bring the characters to life, and a little more tension, and a bit less sitting around talking. Nevertheless, a well-written book. A good three stars.
October 10, 2012
I need to preface this review by saying that I've read very few fantasy novels. I can't say how original Stolen is or how it compares generally to other fiction in that genre. However, I can say that the book creates a wholly self-sufficient and believable world.
Stolen (a brilliant name for a character) is one of its inhabitants - a human abducted as a child by the Lefollah, the tree people. He in turn attempts to abduct another human, Rioletta, and is punished severely for it. There were some elements of the subsequent plot that didn't totally grip me (which may just be my response to the genre) but the writing style is concise and this is a very well-edited and well-structured book which doesn't descend into cliché. There are lots of themes here - about the relationships between communities and outsiders; about the sharing out of responsibility and perhaps even a blueprint for an intelligently run society.
Occasionally I wanted more description of the physical surroundings outside the groves and of the characters' appearances but, otherwise, all credit to the author for her thoroughness. She has clearly mapped out the social structure of this world (the Councils, the special powers of individuals etc.); the topology of it; and its history and the information is conveyed naturally. The Lefollah were well-evoked and I felt I could almost see them moving. Rioletta is also well-drawn as is her relationship with the non-committal Cardon. When she is left in charge of his child and elderly mother, her initial resentment is palpable. A good read.
Stolen (a brilliant name for a character) is one of its inhabitants - a human abducted as a child by the Lefollah, the tree people. He in turn attempts to abduct another human, Rioletta, and is punished severely for it. There were some elements of the subsequent plot that didn't totally grip me (which may just be my response to the genre) but the writing style is concise and this is a very well-edited and well-structured book which doesn't descend into cliché. There are lots of themes here - about the relationships between communities and outsiders; about the sharing out of responsibility and perhaps even a blueprint for an intelligently run society.
Occasionally I wanted more description of the physical surroundings outside the groves and of the characters' appearances but, otherwise, all credit to the author for her thoroughness. She has clearly mapped out the social structure of this world (the Councils, the special powers of individuals etc.); the topology of it; and its history and the information is conveyed naturally. The Lefollah were well-evoked and I felt I could almost see them moving. Rioletta is also well-drawn as is her relationship with the non-committal Cardon. When she is left in charge of his child and elderly mother, her initial resentment is palpable. A good read.
October 30, 2012
Stolen is about a civilization consisting of a Council of Sorcerers, Forbidden Skills, and a young girl, Rioletta, abducted by the Tree People. The story is called a Fantasy, but the world that was created captures the reader and engulfs them.
Like the land of the Lefollah, “who in the day resembled the trees of the forest in which they grew, would stir and shake themselves, and leaves and small branches would shower to the ground. The twigs and leaves assembled themselves into a form, sometimes four-legged like the creatures of the forest, but as often two legged, with waving, leafy arms and wild hair of twigs and buds.” Once in, I didn’t want to leave.
Then there are the Forbidden Skills (mind-sharing, shape-bending), tempting, pleasurable, dangerous, and deadly. And once the sorcerers start down that track, there is no return, like crossing the Rubicon. Rioletta must decide how to handle this harmful and questionable resource. The author forces us to think about how we would choose.
But the story is more than this. It’s a story of the heart, personal commitments, community responsibilities, and exploring the difference between right and wrong.
This novel offers something for both Fantasy and non-Fantasy readers. And experience not to be forgotten.
Like the land of the Lefollah, “who in the day resembled the trees of the forest in which they grew, would stir and shake themselves, and leaves and small branches would shower to the ground. The twigs and leaves assembled themselves into a form, sometimes four-legged like the creatures of the forest, but as often two legged, with waving, leafy arms and wild hair of twigs and buds.” Once in, I didn’t want to leave.
Then there are the Forbidden Skills (mind-sharing, shape-bending), tempting, pleasurable, dangerous, and deadly. And once the sorcerers start down that track, there is no return, like crossing the Rubicon. Rioletta must decide how to handle this harmful and questionable resource. The author forces us to think about how we would choose.
But the story is more than this. It’s a story of the heart, personal commitments, community responsibilities, and exploring the difference between right and wrong.
This novel offers something for both Fantasy and non-Fantasy readers. And experience not to be forgotten.
March 21, 2012
I really enjoyed this book. The characters were fascinating, the imagery was beautiful, and the writer clearly knew a lot about fantasy. If you want a book with a lot of creativity and heart, I'd definitely recommend Stolen.
August 10, 2017
very crisp content, i liked it
March 5, 2013
When I first began reading this, the pacing, the way the characters talked, it all made me think of a prologue. A story happening years before the actual story happened, like a tale recounted. It showed promise, with some creativity -the race of humanoid trees with the one different from the others that is curious about humans really drew me in- but then I quickly realised that it was all going to be like this. And the problems began coming one after the other after that.
The stolen human child now grown whose given name is the ONLY word that could make him suspect anything about his past. That's... Bad judgment. And they've been doing this for ages? How the hell has this not backfired on them before?
Also, Stolen's reaction to his discovery... He doesn't rage, he doesn't go into a coma. No. He pouts. And then, after discovering that someone had stolen him from his own parents when he was an infant, what does he do? He kidnaps someone. And you should have seen my face when I realized he had kidnapped a child of ten, which he, without explaining why, he's CONVINCED wouldn't reject him.
I guess he somehow found out that the girl is suffering from some kind of mental problem, because a child who doesn't scream for her parents or at least help when being kidnapped and brought to a forest by something that looks like a lonely farmer with a penchant for magic had suddenly ran out of sheeps... Hey, now there's a theory. But seriously, either she has a condition that doesn't make her see the world like everyone else, or this doesn't make sense.
And all this only in the first chapter, and I haven't found a single character that comes out as endearing or at least interesting in this. Again, this is a sad case of a good idea with a bad execution. There's a lot of creativity in this, but it could have used some more thought on the details.
Meinos Kaen
The stolen human child now grown whose given name is the ONLY word that could make him suspect anything about his past. That's... Bad judgment. And they've been doing this for ages? How the hell has this not backfired on them before?
Also, Stolen's reaction to his discovery... He doesn't rage, he doesn't go into a coma. No. He pouts. And then, after discovering that someone had stolen him from his own parents when he was an infant, what does he do? He kidnaps someone. And you should have seen my face when I realized he had kidnapped a child of ten, which he, without explaining why, he's CONVINCED wouldn't reject him.
I guess he somehow found out that the girl is suffering from some kind of mental problem, because a child who doesn't scream for her parents or at least help when being kidnapped and brought to a forest by something that looks like a lonely farmer with a penchant for magic had suddenly ran out of sheeps... Hey, now there's a theory. But seriously, either she has a condition that doesn't make her see the world like everyone else, or this doesn't make sense.
And all this only in the first chapter, and I haven't found a single character that comes out as endearing or at least interesting in this. Again, this is a sad case of a good idea with a bad execution. There's a lot of creativity in this, but it could have used some more thought on the details.
Meinos Kaen
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April 5, 2014
This story was like a current rip that gently, but powerfully, takes hold of you while swimming in the ocean, pulling you away from the shore just gently enough to be unnoticeable until all sight of land has disappeared. But seriously, this story really got me in. It just seemed to amble along, drawing me in without me actually realising it. I like books that are actually full of action, but that don't have you holding onto the book (or device) with white knuckles.
Stolen takes you through lots of twists and turns. I'd love to describe it turn by turn, but I don't want to add spoilers to this review. Suffice to say, at each turn, a new aspect of sorcery or some form of enchantment is introduced, meaning that the next part of the book is never what you thought it would be.
I always like to write a review based on what I've read in the book and how it made me feel - what it stirred in me. I think it's better to do this than attempt to ask the author 'what did you mean by..." Early in the book I sensed that there was a post-apocalyptic' feel, and just maybe there's a bit of a warning message in it for us, albeit one veiled in allegory. This may be just something I picked up on and not the author's intention, but I then again, the 'Charter of Dispersal' from the old, abandoned city is pretty hard to read any other way. Apparently, these people realised that big cities don't work, and deliberately pulled out of them to save civilisation. But... there's an underlying tone, some hints, that makes the reader suspect that this may well be propaganda from the forefathers of this newer, smaller version of civilisation. I think this gives the book a real depth.
The best way to get more knowledge about this intriguing land and its fascinating people is to read the other books in the series. Have no doubt, I'll be reading those as well.
A great read.
Stolen takes you through lots of twists and turns. I'd love to describe it turn by turn, but I don't want to add spoilers to this review. Suffice to say, at each turn, a new aspect of sorcery or some form of enchantment is introduced, meaning that the next part of the book is never what you thought it would be.
I always like to write a review based on what I've read in the book and how it made me feel - what it stirred in me. I think it's better to do this than attempt to ask the author 'what did you mean by..." Early in the book I sensed that there was a post-apocalyptic' feel, and just maybe there's a bit of a warning message in it for us, albeit one veiled in allegory. This may be just something I picked up on and not the author's intention, but I then again, the 'Charter of Dispersal' from the old, abandoned city is pretty hard to read any other way. Apparently, these people realised that big cities don't work, and deliberately pulled out of them to save civilisation. But... there's an underlying tone, some hints, that makes the reader suspect that this may well be propaganda from the forefathers of this newer, smaller version of civilisation. I think this gives the book a real depth.
The best way to get more knowledge about this intriguing land and its fascinating people is to read the other books in the series. Have no doubt, I'll be reading those as well.
A great read.
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January 20, 2016So I was driving 45 minutes to town to pick up some medicine for one of my dogs, listening to The Decemberists, when the first chapter of what would become this book sprang to mind pretty much fully-formed. I told it through to myself a couple times the next day, while driving BACK to town to pick up the dog medicine that actually wasn't there the first time. Then I sat down and wrote it out as a short story, and started submitting it.
But even as I submitted it as a short, I knew there was more. A whole bunch of disparate ideas that had been developing over the course of my life began coalescing into a whole. A couple of weeks later, I sat down at the computer and wrote the first 10 chapters in one fell swoop. I finished up the rest of it during the first few months of 2011, and then delved immediately into Crypt of Souls (the second part). Both of those books were done before the series was accepted for publication, and I had a good start on Hyphanden's Box as well. Partly that was because I wanted to make sure I could finish the whole dang thing, and not leave readers hanging at the end!
'Stolen' ends up as the set-up for the development of the rest of the story: an introduction to the characters and the dilemma that faces them when their carefully-constructed reality begins to crack at the edges. There are some original creatures, techniques, and vocabulary in here, as well as nods to fairy-tales from childhood. It functions as a stand-alone if you don't want to continue with the series, as well. If, in this series, you see parallels to situations we might have faced in this world, political, religious, or otherwise, that might or might not be a coincidence!
But even as I submitted it as a short, I knew there was more. A whole bunch of disparate ideas that had been developing over the course of my life began coalescing into a whole. A couple of weeks later, I sat down at the computer and wrote the first 10 chapters in one fell swoop. I finished up the rest of it during the first few months of 2011, and then delved immediately into Crypt of Souls (the second part). Both of those books were done before the series was accepted for publication, and I had a good start on Hyphanden's Box as well. Partly that was because I wanted to make sure I could finish the whole dang thing, and not leave readers hanging at the end!
'Stolen' ends up as the set-up for the development of the rest of the story: an introduction to the characters and the dilemma that faces them when their carefully-constructed reality begins to crack at the edges. There are some original creatures, techniques, and vocabulary in here, as well as nods to fairy-tales from childhood. It functions as a stand-alone if you don't want to continue with the series, as well. If, in this series, you see parallels to situations we might have faced in this world, political, religious, or otherwise, that might or might not be a coincidence!
May 8, 2013
I won't go into what the story is about but suffice it to say it's in the fantasy genre. In the interest of full disclosure, I don't normally read fantasy but I must admit, this one was pretty good. It reminded me of an old favorite "Clan of the Cave Bears" by Jean M Auel.
The best thing for me was the time and care the author took with building the world that the story takes place in. It was a time long past where humans were more in tune with everything around them and more in touch with their inner abilities. In this world, almost everyone has a gift or two which they can develop. There is talk of shape-shifting, and viewing, being able to see remotely, events that are taking place elsewhere.
The main character, Rioletta, is interesting to get to know as she embarks upon the task that is set for her by the elder "Mosse". She is not sure she knows how to solve the mystery of her past nor why she has been tasked to do so. Surely, solving the mystery of her past cannot possibly affect the others in her tribe, or so she thinks. Follow Rioletta, as she travels down a road to discovery, while along the way there are tough decisions to be made at every turn.
The book is well written and the author does a good job of developing of her characters. All in all a good read.
The best thing for me was the time and care the author took with building the world that the story takes place in. It was a time long past where humans were more in tune with everything around them and more in touch with their inner abilities. In this world, almost everyone has a gift or two which they can develop. There is talk of shape-shifting, and viewing, being able to see remotely, events that are taking place elsewhere.
The main character, Rioletta, is interesting to get to know as she embarks upon the task that is set for her by the elder "Mosse". She is not sure she knows how to solve the mystery of her past nor why she has been tasked to do so. Surely, solving the mystery of her past cannot possibly affect the others in her tribe, or so she thinks. Follow Rioletta, as she travels down a road to discovery, while along the way there are tough decisions to be made at every turn.
The book is well written and the author does a good job of developing of her characters. All in all a good read.
December 15, 2013
This novel features a strong first chapter in which the author establishes a tone which remains consistent throughout and isn’t overly specific about the setting or characters, particularly the physical appearance of the intriguing Lefollah creatures. While I felt that this really worked in its favour and helped to engage me, I was slightly disappointed when later chapters revealed a fairly generic fantasy setting of Elder councils, Sorcerers, Acolytes, Loremasters etc.
The novel is well-written and polished, and I enjoyed the clarity of language throughout. I also found myself quite drawn to the characters of ‘Stolen’ and ‘Rioletta,’ and appreciated the way in which darker elements of the story and characters are implied without being overly graphic or gratuitous.
Although I personally found the fantasy setting slightly ‘by-the-numbers’ and hoped for a slightly more idiosyncratic style, this is a polished, well-written story with well-drawn characters and I recommend it to fantasy genre fans of all ages.
The novel is well-written and polished, and I enjoyed the clarity of language throughout. I also found myself quite drawn to the characters of ‘Stolen’ and ‘Rioletta,’ and appreciated the way in which darker elements of the story and characters are implied without being overly graphic or gratuitous.
Although I personally found the fantasy setting slightly ‘by-the-numbers’ and hoped for a slightly more idiosyncratic style, this is a polished, well-written story with well-drawn characters and I recommend it to fantasy genre fans of all ages.
November 26, 2012
Stolen by K. A. Krisko
Have you ever driven down on a scenic mountain road and saw from the distance the different colors of the tree’s and their green patches?
Stolen can capture your attention and carry you away to place you didn’t know existed. Ms. Krisko has filled her book with a number of characters.
I read some of the other reviews, and I have to disagree. Her descriptions let you close your eyes and they become real. I could clearly envision, Stolen as he transformed. Losing he leaves and his features returning. Or Justah has she began to spout.
Ms. Krisko did an excellent job on making sure the reader understood where and what was transpiring and most of all why.
If you like fantasy. If you action, then you’ll like Stolen.
Have you ever driven down the scenic mountians roads and seen from the distance the different colors of green? After reading this tale you’ll wonder if they really are just trees.
Have you ever driven down on a scenic mountain road and saw from the distance the different colors of the tree’s and their green patches?
Stolen can capture your attention and carry you away to place you didn’t know existed. Ms. Krisko has filled her book with a number of characters.
I read some of the other reviews, and I have to disagree. Her descriptions let you close your eyes and they become real. I could clearly envision, Stolen as he transformed. Losing he leaves and his features returning. Or Justah has she began to spout.
Ms. Krisko did an excellent job on making sure the reader understood where and what was transpiring and most of all why.
If you like fantasy. If you action, then you’ll like Stolen.
Have you ever driven down the scenic mountians roads and seen from the distance the different colors of green? After reading this tale you’ll wonder if they really are just trees.
May 22, 2013
Stolen is a wonderful fantasy set in the land of Lefollah. It is the story of a young woman, Rioletta, who must solve the mystery of her own childhood abduction to join the Council of Sorcerers...and yet it unfolds to become so much more than that. No spoilers!
K.A. Krisko has created a rich tapestry in Stolen. Beautifully told, the story flows effortlessly and with exquisite detail. Engaging characters and an absorbing storyline that kept me staying up way past bedtime. There were times when I honestly felt that I had come upon an undiscovered Tolkien. Absolutely lovely.
Many thanks to K.A. Krisko for having created such an extraordinary world.
I give Stolen my highest recommendation and am looking forward to reading the next in this fabulous trilogy.K.A. KriskoStolen
K.A. Krisko has created a rich tapestry in Stolen. Beautifully told, the story flows effortlessly and with exquisite detail. Engaging characters and an absorbing storyline that kept me staying up way past bedtime. There were times when I honestly felt that I had come upon an undiscovered Tolkien. Absolutely lovely.
Many thanks to K.A. Krisko for having created such an extraordinary world.
I give Stolen my highest recommendation and am looking forward to reading the next in this fabulous trilogy.K.A. KriskoStolen
November 2, 2012
Refreshingly different, addictive, and excellent character development, are just a few thoughts that came to mind after reading "Stolen," K.A. Krisko's first published novel. Krisko is descriptive and well-spoken as she takes us on an imaginative visual journey to new places with colorful characters. After lingering through the first few chapters, I could not put "Stolen" down once I became absorbed by the story. It would be fair to say that "Stolen" stole my time, albeit enjoyably. Krisko successfully weaves magic, nature, interpersonal relationships, political socialization, violence, and hope into an intriguing tale. Her finish cleverly concludes the novel, but leaves the door wide open for the next chapter. I relished being immersed in Krisko's unique fantasy world and am looking forward to reading the sequel, "Crypt of Souls."
March 24, 2013
I received a free copy of this book for an honest review. To be honest, I am big on fantasy and don't normally read it but I really enjoyed Stolen.
I found it easy to get into the story because rather than having huge dumps of back story and world building (which I think is what puts me off reading fantasy), you get straight into the action.
Stolen is well written with interesting characters. I really enjoyed it.
I found it easy to get into the story because rather than having huge dumps of back story and world building (which I think is what puts me off reading fantasy), you get straight into the action.
Stolen is well written with interesting characters. I really enjoyed it.
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September 22, 2016I won this book for an honest review. K.A. Krisko is an amazing author! She has a very unique style of writing. I like the way it feels like you are right there in the time period. This is a fantasy story about sorcerers, shape shifters, and other magical beings. I hate to give a story line away, so I won't. Suffice it to say that I am already half way through the second book in the series, and I am looking forward to the third.
March 21, 2012
I liked it.
September 25, 2016
Won a goodreads giveaway and just received my book, turned out to be book 1 and book 2, and am very excited to get started!
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