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Mieradome
Mieradome pulls the reader into a unique fantasy world of faeries and technology, a different take on the Alice in Wonderland concept. The story revolves around a young girl named Amavia who believes she is a human girl, but slowly comes to find she is a faery in the world of Mieradome. Slowly who Amavia was began to unravel to show the truth; the truth that she just may be the evil they need to destroy. This is the first novel in a series, and gives a glimpse of what is to come for the main character Amavia. Fans of the Harry Potter series and His Dark Materials will definitely enjoy this adventure.
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January 9, 2010
Kate Hegarty has amazing idea/storyline with a classic vibe to it, but it falls short in one huge area. Mieradome is about a young girl name Amavia who finds out she's a fairy and the story takes us through her journey of going from acting as a human girl to really understanding her heritage. The idea is marvelous, and reminds me of old time classic fantasy's stories. Also it's the first YA book I have read where the protagonist chooses the guy, that I as a reader really want her to choose. The two main love interests are, Garin & Cadin which isn't really much of a spoiler. Through the whole story you start out adoring Cadin, but then Garin comes along and he's irresistible. So as a reader you really become torn, and later you'll be able to understand who you think is right for Amavia (and yourself :) )
But even though the story line intrigues me I thought the writing could of been more developed. It was missing key elements that I really thought should of been in the story. Which, because of that, sort of brought the book down.
One of the main key points that I noticed missing was character thoughts. You would get a brief second into the characters head and then it would switch to description. This really bothered me because I had a hard time understanding the characters and you had to guess what their personalities were. Some characters were easier to guess (Cadin, Garin, Thewlis, Inocian) and others, like Amavia were hard. And because Amavia, really, didn't have any thoughts I had a hard time relating to her and understanding her at times.
Characters were really underdeveloped in this book, and it might be because this is the first book. I didn't really see any change from Amavia's human life to her fairy life. Also I felt that Prince Boyt went so quickly from being a wimp to being a strong person who can handle anything. Also you don't see a lot of the antagonist (maybe 2 or 3 chapters) , you just hear about her. Which made it really hard to get to know her and see her motives. I would of like hearing about her less, and seeing her more.
The main thing that bothered me and I thought should of been changed in the story is the description. I think there should of been less description. There was way to much of it, and at times it was hard to read through it, even though the book is generally fast paste. Also I felt that the author shouldn't have given the name for every character because at times that just really confusing. I think the most wonderful thing about books is that you can imagine your own world in books and the author doesn't need to describe a lot. But when a author describes a lot, it confuses and generally gets the imagination off task.
General complaints I have about the book are, I didn't like the fight scene with the antagonist. It was to quick, and outcome of it just was to unbelievable. I thought the whole idea of Amavia trying to figure out what her mother was trying to tell her was kept to long *the end of the book* from the readers and it should of been spread out throughout the middle. The dialogue at times was a bit unrealistic, and I felt that accepting so quickly to go to another world was also unrealistic. Also I would of like less narriation, and more Amavia narrating it.
My favorite characters in the book were: Garin, Cadin & Thewlis. Though I also had a soft spot for Walji. Of course since this is the first book, not all the questions are answered. But the most confusing ones are. The book ends with a cliffhanger, leaving readers wanting more. So will I read the sequel? Yes. Why? Because the cliffhanger left me thinking that the second book might out beat the first one, and I still need some of the questions that I have answered :) !!!
So in the end, great story/plot line but fell short on the writing area.
But even though the story line intrigues me I thought the writing could of been more developed. It was missing key elements that I really thought should of been in the story. Which, because of that, sort of brought the book down.
One of the main key points that I noticed missing was character thoughts. You would get a brief second into the characters head and then it would switch to description. This really bothered me because I had a hard time understanding the characters and you had to guess what their personalities were. Some characters were easier to guess (Cadin, Garin, Thewlis, Inocian) and others, like Amavia were hard. And because Amavia, really, didn't have any thoughts I had a hard time relating to her and understanding her at times.
Characters were really underdeveloped in this book, and it might be because this is the first book. I didn't really see any change from Amavia's human life to her fairy life. Also I felt that Prince Boyt went so quickly from being a wimp to being a strong person who can handle anything. Also you don't see a lot of the antagonist (maybe 2 or 3 chapters) , you just hear about her. Which made it really hard to get to know her and see her motives. I would of like hearing about her less, and seeing her more.
The main thing that bothered me and I thought should of been changed in the story is the description. I think there should of been less description. There was way to much of it, and at times it was hard to read through it, even though the book is generally fast paste. Also I felt that the author shouldn't have given the name for every character because at times that just really confusing. I think the most wonderful thing about books is that you can imagine your own world in books and the author doesn't need to describe a lot. But when a author describes a lot, it confuses and generally gets the imagination off task.
General complaints I have about the book are, I didn't like the fight scene with the antagonist. It was to quick, and outcome of it just was to unbelievable. I thought the whole idea of Amavia trying to figure out what her mother was trying to tell her was kept to long *the end of the book* from the readers and it should of been spread out throughout the middle. The dialogue at times was a bit unrealistic, and I felt that accepting so quickly to go to another world was also unrealistic. Also I would of like less narriation, and more Amavia narrating it.
My favorite characters in the book were: Garin, Cadin & Thewlis. Though I also had a soft spot for Walji. Of course since this is the first book, not all the questions are answered. But the most confusing ones are. The book ends with a cliffhanger, leaving readers wanting more. So will I read the sequel? Yes. Why? Because the cliffhanger left me thinking that the second book might out beat the first one, and I still need some of the questions that I have answered :) !!!
So in the end, great story/plot line but fell short on the writing area.
February 2, 2011
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Mieradome is a magical place where faeries live. The book is full of interesting personalities, faeries and other fascinating creatures. Amavia has to go to Mieradome to find out her mother's secret and her true identity.
At the start of the novel, it already intrigued me. What was this strange place called Mieradome and this raven who kept on talking about Amavia's death. The wonderful land of Mieradome was already introduced in the first few chapters. I had so many questions in my mind that I just continued reading and didn't notice that I already read a lot. There were many events in the story that may intreset you. What really interest me though are the unique names the author used such as Caiden, Aselin, Thewlis, Inocian, Garin, Amavia and many more. Although the names are pretty and unique, I had a hard time remembering the other names. Almost all characters, even the unimportant ones, have full names which made it more difficult.
I liked the story line and the word building. I also find the cover pretty and simple. I like books about faeries because they fascinate me. The author was able to create her unique version of faeries and interesting characters. However, the character building was not that impressive but just needed more development for the story.
Although this was not a perfect book, the author managed to showcase her talent on storytelling and world building.
Mieradome is a magical place where faeries live. The book is full of interesting personalities, faeries and other fascinating creatures. Amavia has to go to Mieradome to find out her mother's secret and her true identity.
At the start of the novel, it already intrigued me. What was this strange place called Mieradome and this raven who kept on talking about Amavia's death. The wonderful land of Mieradome was already introduced in the first few chapters. I had so many questions in my mind that I just continued reading and didn't notice that I already read a lot. There were many events in the story that may intreset you. What really interest me though are the unique names the author used such as Caiden, Aselin, Thewlis, Inocian, Garin, Amavia and many more. Although the names are pretty and unique, I had a hard time remembering the other names. Almost all characters, even the unimportant ones, have full names which made it more difficult.
I liked the story line and the word building. I also find the cover pretty and simple. I like books about faeries because they fascinate me. The author was able to create her unique version of faeries and interesting characters. However, the character building was not that impressive but just needed more development for the story.
Although this was not a perfect book, the author managed to showcase her talent on storytelling and world building.
August 26, 2010
Let me just say while reading this book one movie came popping into my mind. And that is a good thing because I love this movie. The movie is called Pan's Laybrinth. This novel is absolutley a great read.
While this book is not a easy read, the story is captivating. I enjoyed all the characters and the plot. The characters names I love because the are all so unique! So Amavia is taken out of the faery world and led to believe she is a human. Amavia begins having dreams and is led right back to Mieradome. There Amavia goes through a long world wind adventure discovering who she truly is.
Ms. O'Hegarty did a wonderful job writing this. The plot was just plain good. It did take me a while to read this because the book was long and of course a little higher reading level. I enjoyed the book nonetheless. Mieradome is a captivating read that will blow your mind. It does start off slow, but quickly picks up into the story.
I love the ending with the tree. I was glad to see that Amvaia was able to find a way out of things and of course the grandmother tree still stands. (That was a close one)
If you love a great fairy tell with good literature, then read Mieradome. As I said before Mieradome is written with a little higher reading level, kind of like A midsummer night dream. Great writing.
While this book is not a easy read, the story is captivating. I enjoyed all the characters and the plot. The characters names I love because the are all so unique! So Amavia is taken out of the faery world and led to believe she is a human. Amavia begins having dreams and is led right back to Mieradome. There Amavia goes through a long world wind adventure discovering who she truly is.
Ms. O'Hegarty did a wonderful job writing this. The plot was just plain good. It did take me a while to read this because the book was long and of course a little higher reading level. I enjoyed the book nonetheless. Mieradome is a captivating read that will blow your mind. It does start off slow, but quickly picks up into the story.
I love the ending with the tree. I was glad to see that Amvaia was able to find a way out of things and of course the grandmother tree still stands. (That was a close one)
If you love a great fairy tell with good literature, then read Mieradome. As I said before Mieradome is written with a little higher reading level, kind of like A midsummer night dream. Great writing.
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February 19, 2011DNF. 3 pages in I could understand a word of what was going on. Sorry to say, but if I have trouble figuring out right from the start what the story is and have no idea what is going on, I can't stay involved.
Maybe someone who has read this book and understood right from the beginning what was occurring, maybe I'll try and give it another go.
Maybe someone who has read this book and understood right from the beginning what was occurring, maybe I'll try and give it another go.
February 11, 2011
Reading Mieradome was like being a little kid and having a fairy tale read to you, although I guess I should say faery tale. :) The characters are always the biggest thing for me in a story and I did enjoy those I read about in this story. Sometimes I did feel a little out of place with some of them, as the story has an older feeling to it and the language that some characters use is more modern. I usually liked the modern language, as it's easier to relate to, but it's setting threw me off a bit.
Amavia, one, has an awesome name and two is either naive or brave, or possibly both. I can’t imagine the feeling of something calling to you so strongly that you ignore all sense and drag your two siblings (blood-related or not) into an unfamiliar place, full of so many unknowns and so many possibly terrifying things. On the other hand, not knowing what awaits you and missing the opportunity for finding out what the universe seems to want to tell you (and a good adventure) could also be in the back of her mind.
When Inocian and Thewlis (mostly Thewlis) kept trying to use logic and reason in Mieradome, it was annoying. It was obvious that they weren't "in Kansas anymore,” so I just wanted them to quit trying to apply rational thought to a system, or a series of systems that they didn't understand. I did like the way Tai Ming Kiels explained it to them though: “Just because something is not seen directly, does not mean that it does not exist in another realm. Sometimes eyes need open wider to see everything world has to offer…” It seemed at that point that they finally seemed to get it and they got with the Mieradome program.
I really do like Inocian a lot. I think we really see him grow up the most in the story, even though Amavia goes through a lot of changes as well. He is really developing, and even though he doesn't feel like he belongs, his character absolutely makes a contribution. I can't wait to see how this ties in in the Saskatoon Balloon.
The motives of Anastasica are still so confusing, but there is much to learn in the plot and story. I must say, however, how dumb it was to not change her & Amavia’s names when she fled into the human world. That was probably her biggest mistake in leaving (in my humble, reader's opinion :); she left a trail, even if she thought it would be insignificant. How many humans do you know named Amavia?
I really enjoyed that Mieradome was like a big dream. Usually this would annoy me, but, like I said before, it has an older feel to it but it also feel like it could be somewhat futuristic. I did enjoy this story and I thing the series as a whole is very promising. I'm looking forward to seeing what options and possibilities are in store for the Caiden-Amavia-Garin triangle...it always seems as though one boy has to have their heartbroken! But, I'm totally Team Caiden, even though Garin has proved his friendship. What he said about his dad's darkness being in him and his brother is a biiiiiiit scary, I must say!
I enjoyed this story and I anticipate that the series will progress with entertaining intensity.
Amavia, one, has an awesome name and two is either naive or brave, or possibly both. I can’t imagine the feeling of something calling to you so strongly that you ignore all sense and drag your two siblings (blood-related or not) into an unfamiliar place, full of so many unknowns and so many possibly terrifying things. On the other hand, not knowing what awaits you and missing the opportunity for finding out what the universe seems to want to tell you (and a good adventure) could also be in the back of her mind.
When Inocian and Thewlis (mostly Thewlis) kept trying to use logic and reason in Mieradome, it was annoying. It was obvious that they weren't "in Kansas anymore,” so I just wanted them to quit trying to apply rational thought to a system, or a series of systems that they didn't understand. I did like the way Tai Ming Kiels explained it to them though: “Just because something is not seen directly, does not mean that it does not exist in another realm. Sometimes eyes need open wider to see everything world has to offer…” It seemed at that point that they finally seemed to get it and they got with the Mieradome program.
I really do like Inocian a lot. I think we really see him grow up the most in the story, even though Amavia goes through a lot of changes as well. He is really developing, and even though he doesn't feel like he belongs, his character absolutely makes a contribution. I can't wait to see how this ties in in the Saskatoon Balloon.
The motives of Anastasica are still so confusing, but there is much to learn in the plot and story. I must say, however, how dumb it was to not change her & Amavia’s names when she fled into the human world. That was probably her biggest mistake in leaving (in my humble, reader's opinion :); she left a trail, even if she thought it would be insignificant. How many humans do you know named Amavia?
I really enjoyed that Mieradome was like a big dream. Usually this would annoy me, but, like I said before, it has an older feel to it but it also feel like it could be somewhat futuristic. I did enjoy this story and I thing the series as a whole is very promising. I'm looking forward to seeing what options and possibilities are in store for the Caiden-Amavia-Garin triangle...it always seems as though one boy has to have their heartbroken! But, I'm totally Team Caiden, even though Garin has proved his friendship. What he said about his dad's darkness being in him and his brother is a biiiiiiit scary, I must say!
I enjoyed this story and I anticipate that the series will progress with entertaining intensity.
February 27, 2011
2.5 stars
Mieradome has a great premise with it magic, fairytale lore, and at times it reminded me of A Mid Summer Night's Dream as the story reads like volume of classic literature.
I really loved the story's idea- the main character is a girl, Amavia who's really a fairy living in the human world, but she doesn't know who she is until she journeys back to the place her mother took her from years ago. Upon returning to Mieradome, Amavia finds out more of her heritage and who she really is. There's some great twists, some action, a great fairy lore and a nice romance that I found really intriguing. Even with a great story line, a great love triangle between Cadin who I adored and then Garin, who really surprised me, and a strong protagonist, I felt the story fell short for me.
I had a hard time connecting with the story, as there were a few things missing for me. There were times I felt scenes were too rushed and other scenes left a little incomplete. Having some key things mentioned in the middle and towards the end of the book was a little frustrating, as I would have love to see these things explored more through out the story. The characters weren't as in-depth as I would have liked them to be, and felt I really didn't get to know them/connect them, as I wasn't able to understand or read what they were thinking/feeling. There were a lot of characters introduced into the story, which was a little confusing at times. In the end I felt I got to know more about the beautifully detailed world, than I did the characters. There were some great characters introduced into the story that I really wanted to know more about.
There is a lot that goes on in Mieradome, and I really enjoyed the history and the world building with the story. I enjoy a well written love triangle, which the story has. I started off really adoring Cadin, I mean it was hard not to, but then Kate threw a total surprise at me with Gavin. I also like the twists with Amavia's mom. I won't say more, as I want to leave this spoiler free. Being the first book in a series, there were a lot of questions answered and some left unanswered, which I'm looking forward to finding answers for in the next book. While I'm mixed on my feelings with the book, I would recommend to those who enjoy reading about fairies. I am looking forward to reading the sequel, as I want to know what happens with some of the characters and the direction the story takes.
Mieradome has a great premise with it magic, fairytale lore, and at times it reminded me of A Mid Summer Night's Dream as the story reads like volume of classic literature.
I really loved the story's idea- the main character is a girl, Amavia who's really a fairy living in the human world, but she doesn't know who she is until she journeys back to the place her mother took her from years ago. Upon returning to Mieradome, Amavia finds out more of her heritage and who she really is. There's some great twists, some action, a great fairy lore and a nice romance that I found really intriguing. Even with a great story line, a great love triangle between Cadin who I adored and then Garin, who really surprised me, and a strong protagonist, I felt the story fell short for me.
I had a hard time connecting with the story, as there were a few things missing for me. There were times I felt scenes were too rushed and other scenes left a little incomplete. Having some key things mentioned in the middle and towards the end of the book was a little frustrating, as I would have love to see these things explored more through out the story. The characters weren't as in-depth as I would have liked them to be, and felt I really didn't get to know them/connect them, as I wasn't able to understand or read what they were thinking/feeling. There were a lot of characters introduced into the story, which was a little confusing at times. In the end I felt I got to know more about the beautifully detailed world, than I did the characters. There were some great characters introduced into the story that I really wanted to know more about.
There is a lot that goes on in Mieradome, and I really enjoyed the history and the world building with the story. I enjoy a well written love triangle, which the story has. I started off really adoring Cadin, I mean it was hard not to, but then Kate threw a total surprise at me with Gavin. I also like the twists with Amavia's mom. I won't say more, as I want to leave this spoiler free. Being the first book in a series, there were a lot of questions answered and some left unanswered, which I'm looking forward to finding answers for in the next book. While I'm mixed on my feelings with the book, I would recommend to those who enjoy reading about fairies. I am looking forward to reading the sequel, as I want to know what happens with some of the characters and the direction the story takes.
February 27, 2011
2.5 stars
Mieradome has a great premise with it magic, fairytale lore, and at times it reminded me of A Mid Summer Night's Dream as the story reads like volume of classic literature.
I really loved the story's idea- the main character is a girl, Amavia who's really a fairy living in the human world, but she doesn't know who she is until she journeys back to the place her mother took her from years ago. Upon returning to Mieradome, Amavia finds out more of her heritage and who she really is. There's some great twists, some action, a great fairy lore and a nice romance that I found really intriguing. Even with a great story line, a great love triangle between Cadin who I adored and then Garin, who really surprised me, and a strong protagonist, I felt the story fell short for me.
I had a hard time connecting with the story, as there were a few things missing for me. There were times I felt scenes were too rushed and other scenes left a little incomplete. Having some key things mentioned in the middle and towards the end of the book was a little frustrating, as I would have love to see these things explored more through out the story. The characters weren't as in-depth as I would have liked them to be, and felt I really didn't get to know them/connect them, as I wasn't able to understand or read what they were thinking/feeling. There were a lot of characters introduced into the story, which was a little confusing at times. In the end I felt I got to know more about the beautifully detailed world, than I did the characters. There were some great characters introduced into the story that I really wanted to know more about.
There is a lot that goes on in Mieradome, and I really enjoyed the history and the world building with the story. I enjoy a well written love triangle, which the story has. I started off really adoring Cadin, I mean it was hard not to, but then Kate threw a total surprise at me with Gavin. I also like the twists with Amavia's mom. I won't say more, as I want to leave this spoiler free. Being the first book in a series, there were a lot of questions answered and some left unanswered, which I'm looking forward to finding answers for in the next book. While I'm mixed on my feelings with the book, I would recommend to those who enjoy reading about fairies. I am looking forward to reading the sequel, as I want to know what happens with some of the characters and the direction the story takes.
Mieradome has a great premise with it magic, fairytale lore, and at times it reminded me of A Mid Summer Night's Dream as the story reads like volume of classic literature.
I really loved the story's idea- the main character is a girl, Amavia who's really a fairy living in the human world, but she doesn't know who she is until she journeys back to the place her mother took her from years ago. Upon returning to Mieradome, Amavia finds out more of her heritage and who she really is. There's some great twists, some action, a great fairy lore and a nice romance that I found really intriguing. Even with a great story line, a great love triangle between Cadin who I adored and then Garin, who really surprised me, and a strong protagonist, I felt the story fell short for me.
I had a hard time connecting with the story, as there were a few things missing for me. There were times I felt scenes were too rushed and other scenes left a little incomplete. Having some key things mentioned in the middle and towards the end of the book was a little frustrating, as I would have love to see these things explored more through out the story. The characters weren't as in-depth as I would have liked them to be, and felt I really didn't get to know them/connect them, as I wasn't able to understand or read what they were thinking/feeling. There were a lot of characters introduced into the story, which was a little confusing at times. In the end I felt I got to know more about the beautifully detailed world, than I did the characters. There were some great characters introduced into the story that I really wanted to know more about.
There is a lot that goes on in Mieradome, and I really enjoyed the history and the world building with the story. I enjoy a well written love triangle, which the story has. I started off really adoring Cadin, I mean it was hard not to, but then Kate threw a total surprise at me with Gavin. I also like the twists with Amavia's mom. I won't say more, as I want to leave this spoiler free. Being the first book in a series, there were a lot of questions answered and some left unanswered, which I'm looking forward to finding answers for in the next book. While I'm mixed on my feelings with the book, I would recommend to those who enjoy reading about fairies. I am looking forward to reading the sequel, as I want to know what happens with some of the characters and the direction the story takes.
April 11, 2012
Brought to you by OBS reviewer Dawn
I was initally drawn in by the unique and clever names of the characters. The plot is quickly revealed and you are immersed in the world of Mieradome where royal families battle for control.
Amavia is a multilayered character who must choose to embrace her destiny as it is slowly revealed. As young as she is (15), she manages to handle things fairly well. I felt her fear and frustration as she grew and struggled with her new postion. At each turn, I was impressed with her maturity and ability to think of others. I could easily imagine the difficulty of having your whole life turned upside down in an instant.
Sometimes, the book has a too many characters and at times I found it difficult to keep them straight.
On the other hand, the plot is clearly laid out and the characters are brought to life through detailed descriptions, down to what each one wears and their titles in the faery world. Each race is richly described so that we understand their function in Mieradome.
As for the faery world of Mieradome, it is elaborately detailed in a way that I can picture it in my head. I found myself having to reread certain parts just to take it all in, though the 2nd part of the book was a bit much, but it does take you deeper into Amavia’s life once she is firmly rooted in Mieradome.
I think the length might be a detriment to readers. That said, there are many action packed exploits that keep the book from being boring. Kate Haggerty doesn’t shy away from dealing with death and race issues, but it was done in a way that young adults would understand. She clearly promotes tolerance of differences in people and I very much enjoyed her evil characters like Ebony Vauntz; she oozed nastiness.
Mieradome is an enjoyable read filled with fascinating beings and set in the beautiful and magical faery world.
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I was initally drawn in by the unique and clever names of the characters. The plot is quickly revealed and you are immersed in the world of Mieradome where royal families battle for control.
Amavia is a multilayered character who must choose to embrace her destiny as it is slowly revealed. As young as she is (15), she manages to handle things fairly well. I felt her fear and frustration as she grew and struggled with her new postion. At each turn, I was impressed with her maturity and ability to think of others. I could easily imagine the difficulty of having your whole life turned upside down in an instant.
Sometimes, the book has a too many characters and at times I found it difficult to keep them straight.
On the other hand, the plot is clearly laid out and the characters are brought to life through detailed descriptions, down to what each one wears and their titles in the faery world. Each race is richly described so that we understand their function in Mieradome.
As for the faery world of Mieradome, it is elaborately detailed in a way that I can picture it in my head. I found myself having to reread certain parts just to take it all in, though the 2nd part of the book was a bit much, but it does take you deeper into Amavia’s life once she is firmly rooted in Mieradome.
I think the length might be a detriment to readers. That said, there are many action packed exploits that keep the book from being boring. Kate Haggerty doesn’t shy away from dealing with death and race issues, but it was done in a way that young adults would understand. She clearly promotes tolerance of differences in people and I very much enjoyed her evil characters like Ebony Vauntz; she oozed nastiness.
Mieradome is an enjoyable read filled with fascinating beings and set in the beautiful and magical faery world.
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February 25, 2011
Amavia, a young girl, has spent her whole life believing she's an ordinary human girl. But then she starts to have strange dreams and finds herself drawn to a different world, Mieradome, where magical creatures roam freely, and learns that she herself is a faery. Not everything is right in Mieradome, however - "the light" is missing, and it's up to Amavia and her friends to recover it. Things are never simple, and as Amavia meets dragons and other mythical beings, she finds that she must search not only for the light but her own identity.
The concept of this story was intriguing. I don't read a great deal of fantasy, so deciding to review this one was a step out of my comfort zone. Kate O'Hegarty painted a fantastical world, Mieradome, rich and vibrant with a slew of creatures, from dragons to faeries and everything in between. The cast of characters was varied and distinct, and overall, the plot had a great deal of potential.
However, I felt like MIERADOME wasn't executed as well as it could have been. The characters at times felt underdeveloped, and I wished that I could have gotten to know them better in order to entice me to read the following books in the series. I never really connected with them, and their thoughts and reactions sometimes appeared to be a bit too disjointed for my tastes.
I also wish the writing flowed a little better. This book was difficult to read, and description often bogged the pace down. I feel like things could have been a bit more polished - that would have made a big difference in the readability. Other than that, the world building, as I said, was impressive and the character names (especially Issy, since she has the same name as me, haha) were creative and fun. I would say overall that this book was okay, and might be enjoyed by fantasy and faery fans.
The concept of this story was intriguing. I don't read a great deal of fantasy, so deciding to review this one was a step out of my comfort zone. Kate O'Hegarty painted a fantastical world, Mieradome, rich and vibrant with a slew of creatures, from dragons to faeries and everything in between. The cast of characters was varied and distinct, and overall, the plot had a great deal of potential.
However, I felt like MIERADOME wasn't executed as well as it could have been. The characters at times felt underdeveloped, and I wished that I could have gotten to know them better in order to entice me to read the following books in the series. I never really connected with them, and their thoughts and reactions sometimes appeared to be a bit too disjointed for my tastes.
I also wish the writing flowed a little better. This book was difficult to read, and description often bogged the pace down. I feel like things could have been a bit more polished - that would have made a big difference in the readability. Other than that, the world building, as I said, was impressive and the character names (especially Issy, since she has the same name as me, haha) were creative and fun. I would say overall that this book was okay, and might be enjoyed by fantasy and faery fans.
May 2, 2010
I gave this book a 2.5 stars on my blog.
This is one of those books that I couldn't decide whether I loved it, or hated it. I think I fell safely in the middle though. There were times that I really enjoyed the story, and there were times where I couldn't stand it. The "bones" of the story itself were good, but the writing was very much underdeveloped. In certain areas, I noticed that we were told several times in a sentence that Amavia was in Mieradome. I found that that detracted from the story, because it seemed redundant. I also noticed that there were several key points that were mentioned in the middle, or end of the story, and I thought that they would have done much better at the beginning (or closer to the beginning), as they could have been explored more. However, in saying that, I think that the ending definitely is leading up to a second installment. Certain scenes contained too much description, but then in other instances I found the character development was lacking. I did find that there were some parallels between "Narnia" and "Mieradome" as well. I do think that O'Hegarty has potential, and I hope she keeps up with Amavia's story. I am intrigued as to how everything fits together. We are left with some questions at the end of the book that hopefully will be answered in the next one. All in all, I think it was a good first effort, and I hope she does continue the story as I do want to see what happens next.
DISCLAIMER: This e-book was received free of charge in exchange for an honest review.
This is one of those books that I couldn't decide whether I loved it, or hated it. I think I fell safely in the middle though. There were times that I really enjoyed the story, and there were times where I couldn't stand it. The "bones" of the story itself were good, but the writing was very much underdeveloped. In certain areas, I noticed that we were told several times in a sentence that Amavia was in Mieradome. I found that that detracted from the story, because it seemed redundant. I also noticed that there were several key points that were mentioned in the middle, or end of the story, and I thought that they would have done much better at the beginning (or closer to the beginning), as they could have been explored more. However, in saying that, I think that the ending definitely is leading up to a second installment. Certain scenes contained too much description, but then in other instances I found the character development was lacking. I did find that there were some parallels between "Narnia" and "Mieradome" as well. I do think that O'Hegarty has potential, and I hope she keeps up with Amavia's story. I am intrigued as to how everything fits together. We are left with some questions at the end of the book that hopefully will be answered in the next one. All in all, I think it was a good first effort, and I hope she does continue the story as I do want to see what happens next.
DISCLAIMER: This e-book was received free of charge in exchange for an honest review.
June 25, 2013
Anastasica couldn’t kill her daughter, so she ran away from her world of fairy and brought her children up in the mortal world.
Now, a raven hovers outside Amavia’s bedroom window, black with red glowing eyes. She believes it to be in her dreams, so when some fairy folk approach her and her small group, she follows them to the grand door in the ancient tree, a doorway to the world of fairy. She believes once there, she will know what her dreams mean.
In actuality, the Grand Duke of the Fairy Kingdom wants the Light to save the kingdom. It is the only thing that will protect the kingdom in the realms of fairy from the other kingdoms.
The Light is a pendant that Anastasica wears. But when she collapses when Amavia goes into the Grandmother tree, her husband wants it cut down. But a strange occurrence happens when a saw is taken to the tree, and now he must give the necklace, the Light, to Amavia.
But the further Amvia gets in the fairy world, the more she begins to realize that she may be what needs destroyed to save the kingdom.
Mieradome is a fantastical young adult fantasy of epic proportions. Ms. O'Hegarty has built an extraordinary world with a variety of creatures; dragons, gnomes, fairies, and her attention to detail is amazing. The details just pop out and make her world real. Her characters are full of depth and they mature as the story evolves, making it a very satisfactory read. A thrilling debut that fantasy lovers are sure to enjoy!!
Now, a raven hovers outside Amavia’s bedroom window, black with red glowing eyes. She believes it to be in her dreams, so when some fairy folk approach her and her small group, she follows them to the grand door in the ancient tree, a doorway to the world of fairy. She believes once there, she will know what her dreams mean.
In actuality, the Grand Duke of the Fairy Kingdom wants the Light to save the kingdom. It is the only thing that will protect the kingdom in the realms of fairy from the other kingdoms.
The Light is a pendant that Anastasica wears. But when she collapses when Amavia goes into the Grandmother tree, her husband wants it cut down. But a strange occurrence happens when a saw is taken to the tree, and now he must give the necklace, the Light, to Amavia.
But the further Amvia gets in the fairy world, the more she begins to realize that she may be what needs destroyed to save the kingdom.
Mieradome is a fantastical young adult fantasy of epic proportions. Ms. O'Hegarty has built an extraordinary world with a variety of creatures; dragons, gnomes, fairies, and her attention to detail is amazing. The details just pop out and make her world real. Her characters are full of depth and they mature as the story evolves, making it a very satisfactory read. A thrilling debut that fantasy lovers are sure to enjoy!!
February 28, 2011
This book started out a little slow for me. It was slightly confusing but I kept with it and despite the fact that it was not an easy or fast read, it was pretty good...especially if you like books about fairies!
Amavia has grown up thinking she is a normal human. Then she starts having dreams and ends up back in Mieradome (a Fairyland), dragging her two siblings with her. There Amavia must save Mieradome by recovering "The Light" and along the way she meets dragons and fairies and other strange and mystical beings. As they travel through this strange world, Amavia and her siblings grow and change.
My favorite character was Caiden (maybe because this is also my son's name)! However, I was torn between him and Garin when it comes to the romance. Caiden was just made to be adorable and immediatley steal your heart.
I thought some of the scenes were confusing. Some of them (like the fight) ended too quickly and were completely unrealistic and sometimes I thought the story dragged on a little long. The world of Mieradome was very detailed and I could imagine it easily, which was fun. I liked the variety of mythical beings in the story as well.
If you like fantasies, you should try reading this book. It's not the easiest read but I certainly think it is worth the effort in the end!
Amavia has grown up thinking she is a normal human. Then she starts having dreams and ends up back in Mieradome (a Fairyland), dragging her two siblings with her. There Amavia must save Mieradome by recovering "The Light" and along the way she meets dragons and fairies and other strange and mystical beings. As they travel through this strange world, Amavia and her siblings grow and change.
My favorite character was Caiden (maybe because this is also my son's name)! However, I was torn between him and Garin when it comes to the romance. Caiden was just made to be adorable and immediatley steal your heart.
I thought some of the scenes were confusing. Some of them (like the fight) ended too quickly and were completely unrealistic and sometimes I thought the story dragged on a little long. The world of Mieradome was very detailed and I could imagine it easily, which was fun. I liked the variety of mythical beings in the story as well.
If you like fantasies, you should try reading this book. It's not the easiest read but I certainly think it is worth the effort in the end!
March 29, 2011
Mieradome is set in a facinating faery world. Seriously, this book made me want to be a faery much more than any other faery book I've ever read! The faery world of Mieradome is rich with detail and interesting creatures and places I want to go. Amavia is suddenly thrust into this world and realizes her mother was a faery who had dark history in Mieradome and pulled Amavia away from it.
The plot ideas were great, much like traditional, high fantasy with a good vs. evil theme. I also enjoyed the wide assortment of characters. A lot of them weren't as fully fleshed out as I would've appreciated, though.
The writing made this book a bit hard to get through. It could've used a lot of editing, I think, it was a bit hard to follow sometimes. It wasn't an easy read.
Even so, it was worth it in the end. It's not for everyone (such as those looking for fluffy quick reads) but it's still a rich, enjoyable journey that I found myself getting really into. I recommend this book to fantasy fans, perhaps faery fans, though it was a lot more Lord of the Rings plot-wise than Wicked Lovely or The Iron King.
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The plot ideas were great, much like traditional, high fantasy with a good vs. evil theme. I also enjoyed the wide assortment of characters. A lot of them weren't as fully fleshed out as I would've appreciated, though.
The writing made this book a bit hard to get through. It could've used a lot of editing, I think, it was a bit hard to follow sometimes. It wasn't an easy read.
Even so, it was worth it in the end. It's not for everyone (such as those looking for fluffy quick reads) but it's still a rich, enjoyable journey that I found myself getting really into. I recommend this book to fantasy fans, perhaps faery fans, though it was a lot more Lord of the Rings plot-wise than Wicked Lovely or The Iron King.
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November 8, 2010
If you like Faeries , you might like this book. The description of the places and characters is what made me finish this book. I found it hard to read otherwise, some of the chapters could have been shorter and made easier to follow. The fighting and the fast paced scenes were done to quickly while others not as exciting just dragged. The cliffhanger at the end just made me think that the author want you to buy her next book just to see where it goes, even though I like fantasy this book did not really give me the thrills and excitement I was expecting.
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November 3, 2010
Full review of Mieradome is on my site at yabookreads.com. Follow, comment and enjoy xx
December 15, 2010
If your the person who enjoys fairys magic and fantasy this book is perfect. Its about a girl named amavia who is beleived to be human,but finds out who she really is.
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