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Alterworld #1
More Than Human
The magical world’s been locked away, but Georgia’s found the key.
Georgia, a fifteen year old weredingo, has grown up forbidden from exploring the magical underbelly of the world. When she discovers a paranormal forum, she doesn’t hesitate to throw herself headfirst into the unknown supernatural community.
She befriends Nina, a girl whose tattoos transform into wings. Nina brings her to the Alterworld, a place where the sand sparkles and the grass glows like starlight. A place where the weird things are.
But then she tells a human.
Georgia has kept her best friend, Tiff, in the dark about her abilities since they were children. But it all gets too much for her, and she spills all her secrets. She and Nina take Tiff on an illegal expedition to the Alterworld, where they encounter the local fairy den and accidentally acquire a pet.
And they are followed.
And the fairies watch their every move.
And then Tiff goes missing.
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Approx. 103,000 words. Contains violence and foul language.
Georgia, a fifteen year old weredingo, has grown up forbidden from exploring the magical underbelly of the world. When she discovers a paranormal forum, she doesn’t hesitate to throw herself headfirst into the unknown supernatural community.
She befriends Nina, a girl whose tattoos transform into wings. Nina brings her to the Alterworld, a place where the sand sparkles and the grass glows like starlight. A place where the weird things are.
But then she tells a human.
Georgia has kept her best friend, Tiff, in the dark about her abilities since they were children. But it all gets too much for her, and she spills all her secrets. She and Nina take Tiff on an illegal expedition to the Alterworld, where they encounter the local fairy den and accidentally acquire a pet.
And they are followed.
And the fairies watch their every move.
And then Tiff goes missing.
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Approx. 103,000 words. Contains violence and foul language.
- GenresParanormal
676 pages, ebook
First published December 11, 2013
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January 22, 2014
As a big fan of teenagers with supernatural powers, I was drawn to this book by it's catchy cover and name.
More Than Human (or MTH) is a great take on this genre. Georgia is aware of her powers from the moment she was born and it was nice to read a book where the main character doesn't have to "learn" to use their powers.
The book explores Georgia's discovery of other teenagers with abilities and consequently her discovery of the Alterworld, which is a truly interesting place. You may think that if you've read one book about alternative dimensions or planes that you've read them all, but I really enjoyed reading about the Alterworld and I can't wait to read more.
The book is set in the modern day and I feel the interactions between the characters reflect this. The characters often use text messaging and such to communicate, and the author has used this to her advantage to provide realistic interactions and reactions to events.
Overall I think Alterworld is a really good book. I feel that if you enjoy the "teenagers with powers" genre, you'll really enjoy this book.
Bonus: She is an Australian author.
Note: A copy of this book was provided to me for review purposes.
More Than Human (or MTH) is a great take on this genre. Georgia is aware of her powers from the moment she was born and it was nice to read a book where the main character doesn't have to "learn" to use their powers.
The book explores Georgia's discovery of other teenagers with abilities and consequently her discovery of the Alterworld, which is a truly interesting place. You may think that if you've read one book about alternative dimensions or planes that you've read them all, but I really enjoyed reading about the Alterworld and I can't wait to read more.
The book is set in the modern day and I feel the interactions between the characters reflect this. The characters often use text messaging and such to communicate, and the author has used this to her advantage to provide realistic interactions and reactions to events.
Overall I think Alterworld is a really good book. I feel that if you enjoy the "teenagers with powers" genre, you'll really enjoy this book.
Bonus: She is an Australian author.
Note: A copy of this book was provided to me for review purposes.
May 5, 2014
Georgia is a weredingo, unaware of the Alterworld until she was introduced to the forum More Than Human. Throughout the book many characters are involved in saving Georgia's best friend, Tiff. This rescue helps the reader to find out more about characters how they mix a normal Overworld life with a secret, magical Alterworld life.
I gave this book 4 stars because although enjoyable and creative, I didnt feel as if I knew the characters in depth. I loved reading about the Alterworld and the characters were so imaginative and different to the usual magical characters. Further into the novel I often felt confused whilst jumping between scenes and spent time having to remember what previously happened. I am intreaged to find out what will happen next.
I recieved a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.
I gave this book 4 stars because although enjoyable and creative, I didnt feel as if I knew the characters in depth. I loved reading about the Alterworld and the characters were so imaginative and different to the usual magical characters. Further into the novel I often felt confused whilst jumping between scenes and spent time having to remember what previously happened. I am intreaged to find out what will happen next.
I recieved a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.
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