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Tristen #1
The Last Seeker
Tristen wakes to find a man watching him from the mirror.
A chill runs through Tristen’s body as the familiar robed priest stares at him longingly. The priest struggles to open his mouth; the stitches that lace his lips together slowly rip apart and jut raggedly from his mouth. His bloody lips stretch wide as he leans towards Tristen, trying to suck him into a deep black hole.
Ever since Tristen, a sixteen year old teenager, is assigned to work with Ailey on a school project, his life takes a thrilling and alarming turn. Tristen can’t stop the inexorable pull he feels toward Ailey; just being around her draws him in completely, blindly and with disastrous consequences. At the same time, an evil priest invades Tristen’s dreams and threatens to kill his mom.
Soon, Tristen and his friends find themselves magically transported to Fifteenth Century France and Tristen discovers that he is the last-born Seeker - destined to save the past and the influential figures who shape it. When someone tries to kill him, Tristen must make a choice: embrace his destined purpose and risk loosing everything or be stuck in the past running for his life forever.
This is not a novel about vampires, werewolves or ghosts. This is not your regular romantic, time traveling, coming-of-age story. This is the first book in a magical, paranormal, fantasy series about a regular kid who finds out he is destined to become the new Seeker to save the world from a bloody ending. If Tristen had known that pairing up with Ailey would trigger a magical ancient prophecy ushering in the beginning of the end of the world, he might have stayed in bed that day.
A chill runs through Tristen’s body as the familiar robed priest stares at him longingly. The priest struggles to open his mouth; the stitches that lace his lips together slowly rip apart and jut raggedly from his mouth. His bloody lips stretch wide as he leans towards Tristen, trying to suck him into a deep black hole.
Ever since Tristen, a sixteen year old teenager, is assigned to work with Ailey on a school project, his life takes a thrilling and alarming turn. Tristen can’t stop the inexorable pull he feels toward Ailey; just being around her draws him in completely, blindly and with disastrous consequences. At the same time, an evil priest invades Tristen’s dreams and threatens to kill his mom.
Soon, Tristen and his friends find themselves magically transported to Fifteenth Century France and Tristen discovers that he is the last-born Seeker - destined to save the past and the influential figures who shape it. When someone tries to kill him, Tristen must make a choice: embrace his destined purpose and risk loosing everything or be stuck in the past running for his life forever.
This is not a novel about vampires, werewolves or ghosts. This is not your regular romantic, time traveling, coming-of-age story. This is the first book in a magical, paranormal, fantasy series about a regular kid who finds out he is destined to become the new Seeker to save the world from a bloody ending. If Tristen had known that pairing up with Ailey would trigger a magical ancient prophecy ushering in the beginning of the end of the world, he might have stayed in bed that day.
292 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 16, 2014
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Fleur Camacho
13 books79 followersI am the author of the TRISTEN book series. I like to travel, hike, read, paint, be healthy and read boring economic reports. I am the wife to an uber-cool and sexy husband and a mom to two awesome children.
I practice positive inevitability and believe passionately in following your dreams. Even if you don't accomplish everything you want, you can still enjoy the journey.
My Amazon page is: www.amazon.com/author/fleurcamacho
I practice positive inevitability and believe passionately in following your dreams. Even if you don't accomplish everything you want, you can still enjoy the journey.
My Amazon page is: www.amazon.com/author/fleurcamacho
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May 18, 2015
*Warning: possible spoilers*
Tristan is one of those sort of awkward 16 yr old boys. It's quite endearing actually. Even Ailey, to whom he feels a connection and the beautiful Isolda, don't think less of him. But Tristan's going through a lot, from not doing well in gym class to a mom with cancer to nightmares, he's loosing some sleep. When Tristan, Ailey, and Isolda somehow get transported back to 16th century France, they have to deal with 'knowing' how to speak French, living w/ strangers, and adapting to how boys/men and girls/women were during that time period. Although he's rather upset that he can't tell Isolda how he feels, until she starts dating someone else. I do get not waiting around for someone, however, I don't feel that a girl has to be with "someone" just b/c he was assertive enough to ask. It IS OK to be single, not "waiting around" per se, just single.
Then Tristan's history teacher, Mr. Becker shows up and drops not one, but 2 bombshells on him! One is about a family member, and another is what he is: a Seeker. Someone who can transport to anytime, any place, with a book. I appreciate the setting, but even more I appreciate the reference. That's exactly what you do with a book! That's why the statement "one must always be wary of books and what is inside of them. For words have the power to change us" (from Cassandra Clare) is so powerful. It's TRUE! Although this is fiction and done rather well, books can and do change people. Use them wisely and hopefully for good!
The 3 of them do, and do get home, but once Tristan learns how to travel w/ a book he starts to do so with a bit more ease. I hope in future books in this series he accepts who/what he is and starts to have more confidence with is ability and gift. Mr. Becker is right: don't ask "why me". Accept the gift with honor and humility and use it for good.
Tristan is one of those sort of awkward 16 yr old boys. It's quite endearing actually. Even Ailey, to whom he feels a connection and the beautiful Isolda, don't think less of him. But Tristan's going through a lot, from not doing well in gym class to a mom with cancer to nightmares, he's loosing some sleep. When Tristan, Ailey, and Isolda somehow get transported back to 16th century France, they have to deal with 'knowing' how to speak French, living w/ strangers, and adapting to how boys/men and girls/women were during that time period. Although he's rather upset that he can't tell Isolda how he feels, until she starts dating someone else. I do get not waiting around for someone, however, I don't feel that a girl has to be with "someone" just b/c he was assertive enough to ask. It IS OK to be single, not "waiting around" per se, just single.
Then Tristan's history teacher, Mr. Becker shows up and drops not one, but 2 bombshells on him! One is about a family member, and another is what he is: a Seeker. Someone who can transport to anytime, any place, with a book. I appreciate the setting, but even more I appreciate the reference. That's exactly what you do with a book! That's why the statement "one must always be wary of books and what is inside of them. For words have the power to change us" (from Cassandra Clare) is so powerful. It's TRUE! Although this is fiction and done rather well, books can and do change people. Use them wisely and hopefully for good!
The 3 of them do, and do get home, but once Tristan learns how to travel w/ a book he starts to do so with a bit more ease. I hope in future books in this series he accepts who/what he is and starts to have more confidence with is ability and gift. Mr. Becker is right: don't ask "why me". Accept the gift with honor and humility and use it for good.
October 5, 2014
The Last Seeker by Fleur Camacho is one of those books that will stay with you. You know how all your friends on facebook are asking you to list the 10 books that have stayed with you...well this will become one of them.
I was lucky enough to be a beta reader so my first read through TLS was a while ago, yet, I remember it like it was yesterday. The story evokes feelings from my adolescence. It brings me back to a time in high school where I was doing quite well but didn't fit in. There is so much going on in Tristen's life, it is a wonder he can get up in the morning. He is struggling with family issues, being drawn to a girl who is already involved with someone else and having dreams...weird dreams.
This is more than your average coming of age story. It is a deep story within a story. It is a journey through time to find out what Tristen is capable of. It is the foundation of an epic journey of self discovery and and a lovely peek at a part of history we don't often see.
If you like historical fiction, deep meaningful story lines and interesting multi-dimensional characters this is the book for you!
I was lucky enough to be a beta reader so my first read through TLS was a while ago, yet, I remember it like it was yesterday. The story evokes feelings from my adolescence. It brings me back to a time in high school where I was doing quite well but didn't fit in. There is so much going on in Tristen's life, it is a wonder he can get up in the morning. He is struggling with family issues, being drawn to a girl who is already involved with someone else and having dreams...weird dreams.
This is more than your average coming of age story. It is a deep story within a story. It is a journey through time to find out what Tristen is capable of. It is the foundation of an epic journey of self discovery and and a lovely peek at a part of history we don't often see.
If you like historical fiction, deep meaningful story lines and interesting multi-dimensional characters this is the book for you!
November 23, 2016
This is a first of Fleur Camacho that I have read. I had this book two months before but did not have the time to read it until now. Now, I feel sorry why I did not read this sooner.
The Last Seeker is a magical story about a regular sixteen-year-old kid, Tristen, who discovers he has powers and is deeply connected to Ailey. He finds that he will save the world and to do that he has to embrace his powers.
What I really like about the story is how the character of Tristen is made out to be. He is just a regular kid. And as we all know, not too many stories have regular kids as the main characters in them. Mostly, the hero is oozing with confidence, handsome and can charm any girl. But this story, Tristen is far from any of that. He is clumsy, he does not know how to be around girls and a nerd. It is refreshing to find a story with this kind of hero. (Well, after Percy Jackson, when he did not know yet that he was a demi-god). He is bound to blunder his way and paved the way for an amazing self-discovery.
I think, if I have superpowers, I would like to travel through books. Exactly what Tristen has. To just open a book and get transported to a place. It would save me all the expenses of air and railway travel. Not to mention, avoid jet lag and stress related to long travel. This power perfectly fits my personality -I love to travel and read books. Two of the best things in life. I think this is a very amazing power to possess.
I gave the book 5/5 books. I love Tristen's character. I also like the historical aspect of the story. I love historical fiction. I love how the author introduced snippets of Tristen's ability into the story. It got me wondering the whole time what was really going on with Tristen. I never figured out what was his power until it was revealed. I also liked how the connection between Tristen and Ailey was played. I never really figured it out also. Never!
I have to admit, I felt sorry that it took me a while to read this book. This was very interesting. Not that I didn't know that I have the power to travel through books. That is exactly the reason why I love to read. Nevertheless, I think I owe Fleur Camacho an apology for not reading the book as soon as I got it. I am sorry and I will read your other book The Edge before the month ends. Thank you.
In a moment of clarity. I realized that something as simple as the grass played such an important role for different things. It showed the direction of the wind, provided a path for the insects, and provided food for the animals. The grass did not complain about its never-ending labor. It continued to grow, to sway, and to otherwise just be what it was meant to be.
- Fleur Camacho, The Last Seeker -
Thank you again, Fleur Camacho for the e-book copy. I got them when I signed up for her newsletter.
The Last Seeker is a magical story about a regular sixteen-year-old kid, Tristen, who discovers he has powers and is deeply connected to Ailey. He finds that he will save the world and to do that he has to embrace his powers.
What I really like about the story is how the character of Tristen is made out to be. He is just a regular kid. And as we all know, not too many stories have regular kids as the main characters in them. Mostly, the hero is oozing with confidence, handsome and can charm any girl. But this story, Tristen is far from any of that. He is clumsy, he does not know how to be around girls and a nerd. It is refreshing to find a story with this kind of hero. (Well, after Percy Jackson, when he did not know yet that he was a demi-god). He is bound to blunder his way and paved the way for an amazing self-discovery.
I think, if I have superpowers, I would like to travel through books. Exactly what Tristen has. To just open a book and get transported to a place. It would save me all the expenses of air and railway travel. Not to mention, avoid jet lag and stress related to long travel. This power perfectly fits my personality -I love to travel and read books. Two of the best things in life. I think this is a very amazing power to possess.
I gave the book 5/5 books. I love Tristen's character. I also like the historical aspect of the story. I love historical fiction. I love how the author introduced snippets of Tristen's ability into the story. It got me wondering the whole time what was really going on with Tristen. I never figured out what was his power until it was revealed. I also liked how the connection between Tristen and Ailey was played. I never really figured it out also. Never!
I have to admit, I felt sorry that it took me a while to read this book. This was very interesting. Not that I didn't know that I have the power to travel through books. That is exactly the reason why I love to read. Nevertheless, I think I owe Fleur Camacho an apology for not reading the book as soon as I got it. I am sorry and I will read your other book The Edge before the month ends. Thank you.
In a moment of clarity. I realized that something as simple as the grass played such an important role for different things. It showed the direction of the wind, provided a path for the insects, and provided food for the animals. The grass did not complain about its never-ending labor. It continued to grow, to sway, and to otherwise just be what it was meant to be.
- Fleur Camacho, The Last Seeker -
Thank you again, Fleur Camacho for the e-book copy. I got them when I signed up for her newsletter.
October 6, 2014
Tristen: The Last Seeker starts out with Tristen, a teenager about 16 or 17, strongly attracted to the beautiful and popular Ailey Collier. She’s all he can think about, but not in the way most people would expect. Ailey and Tristen have a deep bond to each other that they can’t even really explain. The two become best friends but it seems like the closer they get the worse Tristen’s nightmares get.
Tristen’s nightmares center on an evil priest with a countenance like stone, hollow eyes and his mouth sewn shut. Every night Tristen’s dreams get worse and worse, more realistic, more graphic and sometimes when he wakes up he finds himself clinging to physical evidence that make him start to question if they really are just dreams.
Tristen’s antics with the opposite sex are delightfully uncomfortable. They remind old guys like myself what it was like to have a crush and how awkward and difficult it can be to tell a girl something as simple as “I like you.” For younger guys, you can learn a few things from Tristen, like what NOT to do around girls. For the young ladies reading this you will likely enjoy the awkward attempts and horrible mistakes Tristen makes as he tries to figure out how to proceed with his crush on Isolda. Maybe it will help you feel a little empathy for a young man attempting to declare his feelings for you!
There is a lot of character building in this story and as you start to learn about their pasts, their trials and their fears we learn more about the personalities of the characters. It gets a little frustrating as you know how much Tristen likes Isolda but he keeps messing up every opportunity he has to express his feelings for her and he completely misses all the obvious hints she drops for him.
There is a dark evil waiting for them all. Tristen’s nightmares are getting worse and worse, he’s losing sleep and it’s starting to set him on edge and eventually it climaxes and Tristen begins to learn about his hidden gifts. He learns that he has the ability to stop the wicked plotting of the Tingui as they try to destroy the world by using ambitious and malevolent men from the past. However, Tristen’s gift sucks those closest to him into a world of danger and one wrong move could mean the end of their lives and history would be forever altered to the detriment of the world.
I highly recommend Tristen: The Last Seeker. It’s entertaining, original, romantic, has action, fighting, adventure and you’ll even get a fun dose of history to top it all off. This is a book than anyone from 12 to 102 can pick up and enjoy.
Tristen’s nightmares center on an evil priest with a countenance like stone, hollow eyes and his mouth sewn shut. Every night Tristen’s dreams get worse and worse, more realistic, more graphic and sometimes when he wakes up he finds himself clinging to physical evidence that make him start to question if they really are just dreams.
Tristen’s antics with the opposite sex are delightfully uncomfortable. They remind old guys like myself what it was like to have a crush and how awkward and difficult it can be to tell a girl something as simple as “I like you.” For younger guys, you can learn a few things from Tristen, like what NOT to do around girls. For the young ladies reading this you will likely enjoy the awkward attempts and horrible mistakes Tristen makes as he tries to figure out how to proceed with his crush on Isolda. Maybe it will help you feel a little empathy for a young man attempting to declare his feelings for you!
There is a lot of character building in this story and as you start to learn about their pasts, their trials and their fears we learn more about the personalities of the characters. It gets a little frustrating as you know how much Tristen likes Isolda but he keeps messing up every opportunity he has to express his feelings for her and he completely misses all the obvious hints she drops for him.
There is a dark evil waiting for them all. Tristen’s nightmares are getting worse and worse, he’s losing sleep and it’s starting to set him on edge and eventually it climaxes and Tristen begins to learn about his hidden gifts. He learns that he has the ability to stop the wicked plotting of the Tingui as they try to destroy the world by using ambitious and malevolent men from the past. However, Tristen’s gift sucks those closest to him into a world of danger and one wrong move could mean the end of their lives and history would be forever altered to the detriment of the world.
I highly recommend Tristen: The Last Seeker. It’s entertaining, original, romantic, has action, fighting, adventure and you’ll even get a fun dose of history to top it all off. This is a book than anyone from 12 to 102 can pick up and enjoy.
July 22, 2015
This was an enjoyable and satisfying tale. It is a Young Adult, Paranormal, Adventure novel. I am not a usual reader of the Young Adult genre, but have been enjoying it more lately.
Tristen is a 16 or 17 year old, high school student who just doesn't fit in. He is confused by girls. He is a blundering, awkward teen who falls in love for the first time. I enjoyed the intrigue of high school relationships which dominated the first half of the book. The paranormal poked its head in from time to time, making me wonder just what that was all about. Comacho had peaked my curiosity and I had thought it was just nightmares, but I was wrong, it was worse than that!
I felt her characters were well developed but left me wanting to know more about them. All is not what it seems. With the way the book ended, peaking even more curiosity, I am sure a sequel is coming and I will get my wish.
Congratulations on a great book, Fleur Comacho.
I recommend this book.
Tristen is a 16 or 17 year old, high school student who just doesn't fit in. He is confused by girls. He is a blundering, awkward teen who falls in love for the first time. I enjoyed the intrigue of high school relationships which dominated the first half of the book. The paranormal poked its head in from time to time, making me wonder just what that was all about. Comacho had peaked my curiosity and I had thought it was just nightmares, but I was wrong, it was worse than that!
I felt her characters were well developed but left me wanting to know more about them. All is not what it seems. With the way the book ended, peaking even more curiosity, I am sure a sequel is coming and I will get my wish.
Congratulations on a great book, Fleur Comacho.
I recommend this book.
October 29, 2014
I loved this book. The story is really original, and the characters are great. It's so much more than just a story about a teenager who's growing up and is faced with a really weird fact about himself. It's a story about family, love, commitment, and courage. Tristen's transforming into a man right before your eyes and his relations to people around him are clearly influencing his personal development. And the end?! GREAT!
November 2, 2014
I truly loved this book. The story line is very interesting, taking you places you were not expecting! I felt a connection to the characters making me wanting to learn more about them. I do not have much time to read, so when I did have time I found myself up all night, pulled into the story...going on the adventure with them in my mind. It was a overall a great read!
December 18, 2016
Jumping Into An Awesome Read!!
I was given this book as a gift and was so lucky it coincided with me getting a kindle reader BC I've been trying to desperately download it on my kindle on my phone but it was too large. I stayed up till 4 am reading it BC I couldn't put it down. I knew it was going to be great, the cover drew me first, then the sample. It's not often you see a story done well from a teen boys perspective. However, Tristan, the main character is relatable even if your a 36 year old women, lol. There's so much adventure, romance, and I intrigue throughout this story, your never bored and you don't paragraph skip. There's still so much to anticipate in the coming books, that I'm simply ecstatic!! Job well done and very recommendable!
I was given this book as a gift and was so lucky it coincided with me getting a kindle reader BC I've been trying to desperately download it on my kindle on my phone but it was too large. I stayed up till 4 am reading it BC I couldn't put it down. I knew it was going to be great, the cover drew me first, then the sample. It's not often you see a story done well from a teen boys perspective. However, Tristan, the main character is relatable even if your a 36 year old women, lol. There's so much adventure, romance, and I intrigue throughout this story, your never bored and you don't paragraph skip. There's still so much to anticipate in the coming books, that I'm simply ecstatic!! Job well done and very recommendable!
January 17, 2018
Tristen is a normal teenager struggling to understand his feelings for Isolda but also confused by the connection he has with Ailey. His mum is sick and Tristen is trying to be upbeat around her and his dad while still coping with school, hormones and not being good with making friends. Tristen is having what he calls nightmares but really they are visions and are very real so when they get assigned a project to work on together about the 15th century in France things go to a whole new level. I really enjoyed the story, full of mystery and intrigue and the relationship between Tristen and Ailey, there is a lot more to be revealed about them in the book. Great start to this series......
February 5, 2017
It's a great book to great
It's my first time reading Fleur Camacho book and I really like this book. I can't wait to read the next book The Secret Heeder. Especially how it ended, I'm coming up with some ideas about Ailey would be like in the second book.
I wish I knew more about this evil thing or person.
It's my first time reading Fleur Camacho book and I really like this book. I can't wait to read the next book The Secret Heeder. Especially how it ended, I'm coming up with some ideas about Ailey would be like in the second book.
I wish I knew more about this evil thing or person.
July 20, 2020
Fun story
This was an enjoyable read from the beginning. I found time travel through books to be a new one for me. Tristan, Ailey and Isolde have a pretty remarkable adventure between the pages of this book. The characters were quite believable and there is plenty of adventure and intrigue. Overall this is a great read.
This was an enjoyable read from the beginning. I found time travel through books to be a new one for me. Tristan, Ailey and Isolde have a pretty remarkable adventure between the pages of this book. The characters were quite believable and there is plenty of adventure and intrigue. Overall this is a great read.
August 14, 2018
The Last Seeker
It is a very interesting book. It is about high school kids and what problems that they could go thru. Tristan, the main character, keeps you reading to find out what is going to happen to him next. Enjoy reading.
It is a very interesting book. It is about high school kids and what problems that they could go thru. Tristan, the main character, keeps you reading to find out what is going to happen to him next. Enjoy reading.
March 15, 2017
The Last Seeker by Fleur Camacho is one of those books that will stay with you. The main character is a boy named Tristen. He is this awkward and naïve guy that is extremely close with his family. He is the type of guy who will help whenever he is needed without being ask to. He is currently taking care of his sick mom. Tristen is horrible around girls and really does not have a clue when it comes to girls in general. One day he gets assigned a partner on a history project. This partner turns out to be Alley and he is terrified. No matter how frightened he feels this bizarre pull towards her even though she already has a boyfriend. But this pull does not feel like the romantic kind. Soon a new girl come to school and Tristen also finds himself drawn to as well. This friendly relationship starts off good but given that he has no clue when it comes to girls. This goes terrible wrong when the new girl is also placed in the same group for the history project. During the history project things seem to take a strange turn. Then all three of them find themselves in 15th century France with no clue how they got there or how to get home. This book as so many twists and turns that you are not sure how it will end. I found that the ending was a huge surprise to me. I loved it!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 2, 2017
Loved the emotional conflict and the tension of what happens next!
October 17, 2014
3.5 out of 5 stars
Initial Reaction: Super interesting with a lot of plot twists. The whole idea behind Tristan and his destiny was really cool and unique. My only wish was I wanted to learn more about the evil that he has to face. Full Review coming closer to release day.
Copy provided by the author.
Final Review:
Tristen is a regular teenage boy. He has his regular problems such as helping his mom deal with her sickness and figuring out his attraction to Ailey whom he just got assigned to a history project with. Then he starts getting nightmares, focusing on a hooded priest with his lips sewn shut and trying to suck him in. Then, to add to all that fun, a new girl moves to town and Tristen finds himself torn between two girls. One who he feels comfortable and connected to, the other he loves. Of course, life just has to throw another curve ball at him and Tristen finds himself in 15th Century France.
If you're looking for one of those YA Fantasy books where a normal kid gets his world turned up side down when he discovers that he's the last something or fulfiller of some prophecy, you might want to rethink this book. That was what I was expecting, but it turned out to be more. In the summary it says that this book is not a coming of age story but an epic fantasy saga. I have no doubt that is what it will turn out in the end, but the first book is a huge coming of age story and it was fantastic.
Tristen as a character was pretty decent. I know there are mentions of two girls and how he's attracted to both of them, but that attraction is different. He soon finds that his attraction to Ailey is more a friend attraction. Around her, he can be himself and he can relax. With Isolda, he finds himself fumbling to say the right words. Anyway, back to Tristen. He has a great heart and the way he was crafted as a person just makes you want to become friends with him.
Honestly, I'm not a huge fan of Isolda, I just felt that we didn't get to see much of her character as compared to Ailey and at times she felt a bit shallow. However, this is the first book in the series so I'm not going to be too picky about her character. Hopefully as the series continues, we'll get to see her character develop. Ailey on the other hand I pretty much adored from the start. She's a great girlfriend, friend, sister, and daughter. I was so unbelievably happy at the revelation at the end of the book because it was just perfect and I can't wait to see how things go from there.
And onto the magic and fantasy elements of the story. Like I said before, book 1 definitely focused more on the coming of age aspect. Tristen as a character grew so much compared to the beginning and that was really the biggest aspect of the story. His destiny as the Last Seeker isn't explained that much in the story and what we do get is said rather quickly as the mentor figure (avoiding spoilers so no name) kind of throws the information at him before disappearing. I wished that we could have had a bit more information regarding his legacy and the evil in the story. I was creeped out by the priest with the sewn lips and we don't really see much of him personally. But again, first book and debut novel so I'm not going to be too picky about that. Overall, it's a really great start and I can't wait to see how everything progresses in the next book.
So that's my review! I hope you guys are interested to check it out, you can click the cover which will take you the Amazon link page or the title of the book which will take you to Goodreads and a bunch of buy links that are linked with the book. I enjoyed this book a lot and I can't wait to see how the rest of the story plays out. I think I've said that sentence at least 3 times already...anyway, enjoy :)
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Initial Reaction: Super interesting with a lot of plot twists. The whole idea behind Tristan and his destiny was really cool and unique. My only wish was I wanted to learn more about the evil that he has to face. Full Review coming closer to release day.
Copy provided by the author.
Final Review:
Tristen is a regular teenage boy. He has his regular problems such as helping his mom deal with her sickness and figuring out his attraction to Ailey whom he just got assigned to a history project with. Then he starts getting nightmares, focusing on a hooded priest with his lips sewn shut and trying to suck him in. Then, to add to all that fun, a new girl moves to town and Tristen finds himself torn between two girls. One who he feels comfortable and connected to, the other he loves. Of course, life just has to throw another curve ball at him and Tristen finds himself in 15th Century France.
If you're looking for one of those YA Fantasy books where a normal kid gets his world turned up side down when he discovers that he's the last something or fulfiller of some prophecy, you might want to rethink this book. That was what I was expecting, but it turned out to be more. In the summary it says that this book is not a coming of age story but an epic fantasy saga. I have no doubt that is what it will turn out in the end, but the first book is a huge coming of age story and it was fantastic.
Tristen as a character was pretty decent. I know there are mentions of two girls and how he's attracted to both of them, but that attraction is different. He soon finds that his attraction to Ailey is more a friend attraction. Around her, he can be himself and he can relax. With Isolda, he finds himself fumbling to say the right words. Anyway, back to Tristen. He has a great heart and the way he was crafted as a person just makes you want to become friends with him.
Honestly, I'm not a huge fan of Isolda, I just felt that we didn't get to see much of her character as compared to Ailey and at times she felt a bit shallow. However, this is the first book in the series so I'm not going to be too picky about her character. Hopefully as the series continues, we'll get to see her character develop. Ailey on the other hand I pretty much adored from the start. She's a great girlfriend, friend, sister, and daughter. I was so unbelievably happy at the revelation at the end of the book because it was just perfect and I can't wait to see how things go from there.
And onto the magic and fantasy elements of the story. Like I said before, book 1 definitely focused more on the coming of age aspect. Tristen as a character grew so much compared to the beginning and that was really the biggest aspect of the story. His destiny as the Last Seeker isn't explained that much in the story and what we do get is said rather quickly as the mentor figure (avoiding spoilers so no name) kind of throws the information at him before disappearing. I wished that we could have had a bit more information regarding his legacy and the evil in the story. I was creeped out by the priest with the sewn lips and we don't really see much of him personally. But again, first book and debut novel so I'm not going to be too picky about that. Overall, it's a really great start and I can't wait to see how everything progresses in the next book.
So that's my review! I hope you guys are interested to check it out, you can click the cover which will take you the Amazon link page or the title of the book which will take you to Goodreads and a bunch of buy links that are linked with the book. I enjoyed this book a lot and I can't wait to see how the rest of the story plays out. I think I've said that sentence at least 3 times already...anyway, enjoy :)
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October 19, 2018
Bravo! A good fast read! now i am hooked. This was such a great, easy and creative book. i was hooked after the first page.
The characters were easy to fall in love with and follow, along with the story. the author made the mental visions so easy and vivid of the surroundings and the characters actions felt so real.
i would highly recommend this author and this book.
The characters were easy to fall in love with and follow, along with the story. the author made the mental visions so easy and vivid of the surroundings and the characters actions felt so real.
i would highly recommend this author and this book.
November 13, 2014
Release Day Blitz: eARC Review, Excerpt: The Last Seeker (Tristen, #1) by Fleur Camacho
My Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Stars
The way Fleur Camacho wrote it, The Last Seeker (the first book in the Tristen Series) is a superhero unlike any other. He can travel through time and in any geographical distance, in a way not usually associated with superheroes.
While I've come across anime and YA books with similar premises, Tristen is in control (or will be) of choosing where and when to go. The power doesn't just pop up at some inopportune time but is something that he alone dictates. However, it's not a power that he was ever aware of before!
When his dreams start turning into nightmares and even step out into his world, he knows there is something very wrong happening. Worse still when his father tells him to talk about his dreams, if they get bad or even scarier. He knows whatever it is, it isn't good. And why would his father warn him about being romantically involved with Ailey?
Ailey is more than Tristen's best friend. They feel a connection that neither of them can explain and no one else can understand. It just seems life is complete when they're together. Period. It's incomprehensible to them why the world keeps pushing them apart.
The history isn't entirely accurate, being based on a Mark Twain novel, but the feel of the story brings you back to France in the 1400's. You can even smell the dung in the air. I truly appreciate my flushing toilet and running water, and am also grateful that chasing dinnertime doesn't mean I have to kill and clean it, too. While hose times are romanticized, they're tougher in ways none of us modern people are truly prepared for.
I just found it a bit strange that neither Tristen, Ailey, or Isolda realized who they had to protect. After all, they were studying exactly that part of history and the family name was a real giveaway. But I guess reading about something and having it right in front of your face is difficult for the brain to comprehend at first. And I do like that touch about time differences in the past and the present. It explains a lot on the continuum without saying too much. And if you didn't read anything into Tristen and Isolda, or his sword, shame on you!
The whole story of The Last Seeker goes that way, too. Simple, direct, quick. It's not a short novel, but it goes very fast so by the time the end comes around, it's like WHAT?!? Fleur Camacho, I do hope you're nearly done with the next installment of Tristen, because the ending of the first one left me with more questions than answers.
My Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Stars
The way Fleur Camacho wrote it, The Last Seeker (the first book in the Tristen Series) is a superhero unlike any other. He can travel through time and in any geographical distance, in a way not usually associated with superheroes.
While I've come across anime and YA books with similar premises, Tristen is in control (or will be) of choosing where and when to go. The power doesn't just pop up at some inopportune time but is something that he alone dictates. However, it's not a power that he was ever aware of before!
When his dreams start turning into nightmares and even step out into his world, he knows there is something very wrong happening. Worse still when his father tells him to talk about his dreams, if they get bad or even scarier. He knows whatever it is, it isn't good. And why would his father warn him about being romantically involved with Ailey?
Ailey is more than Tristen's best friend. They feel a connection that neither of them can explain and no one else can understand. It just seems life is complete when they're together. Period. It's incomprehensible to them why the world keeps pushing them apart.
The history isn't entirely accurate, being based on a Mark Twain novel, but the feel of the story brings you back to France in the 1400's. You can even smell the dung in the air. I truly appreciate my flushing toilet and running water, and am also grateful that chasing dinnertime doesn't mean I have to kill and clean it, too. While hose times are romanticized, they're tougher in ways none of us modern people are truly prepared for.
I just found it a bit strange that neither Tristen, Ailey, or Isolda realized who they had to protect. After all, they were studying exactly that part of history and the family name was a real giveaway. But I guess reading about something and having it right in front of your face is difficult for the brain to comprehend at first. And I do like that touch about time differences in the past and the present. It explains a lot on the continuum without saying too much. And if you didn't read anything into Tristen and Isolda, or his sword, shame on you!
The whole story of The Last Seeker goes that way, too. Simple, direct, quick. It's not a short novel, but it goes very fast so by the time the end comes around, it's like WHAT?!? Fleur Camacho, I do hope you're nearly done with the next installment of Tristen, because the ending of the first one left me with more questions than answers.
July 31, 2017
I was contacted by the author and asked to read her novel in exchange for an honest review and my thoughts. And I'm glad she did, because I probably would not have come across this great novel if it wasn't for her.
So this novel isn't your typical fantasy YA story. It has many different elements to it that surprisingly work together. The story starts off with major character developments way before you get any fantasy elements. At first I felt the story was just starting so slow and dragging on. At one point I was just like, "Oh come on! Where is the excitement and fantasy?!" But I kept reading.
And as I kept reading I started to connect with Tristen even more. I started relating to him, and he was bringing back memories of when I was in high school. It has been a long time since I read a story that didn't start out with the fantasy elements, so I forgot what it was like to relate to a character on a real life level. And this book reminded me why I love to read.
I now understand why this novel is in a different league of its own. Fleur knows how to develop characters and not many authors can do that. Most authors have the high intensity content but characters that lack relate-ability. (I think that I just made that word up or spelt it wrong.) But this book has characters you care about, and that are invested in.
Now I can go on and on about the characters, but there is so much more to the story. A boy who has the ability to go back in time to save the lives of influential people we learned about in school. A great premise of good vs. evil. Evil wants to eliminate all the good these people will do in their lives, and good needs to protect them from being erased from the history books. Very clever and intriguing.
Fleur Camacho knows when to let little bits of information here and there through out the novel, always leaving you screaming for more. So it's no surprise that you are left with a huge cliffhanger in the end. While you wait for more of the story you try to put together the bits and pieces of story you have. She makes you crave for more, and I love that. Even right now I'm trying to figure out that ending. It can go in so many different directions that I'm dying to know more!!
So I talked about the amazing in depth development of the characters, the premise of the fantasy plot line, and the writing style that leaves you want more from Fleur, so I guess that only leaves me one more thing to say. What are you waiting for?? Get out there and read this book, you will honestly not regret it! I'll sit here and wait. Come back and lets talk about it. :D
So this novel isn't your typical fantasy YA story. It has many different elements to it that surprisingly work together. The story starts off with major character developments way before you get any fantasy elements. At first I felt the story was just starting so slow and dragging on. At one point I was just like, "Oh come on! Where is the excitement and fantasy?!" But I kept reading.
And as I kept reading I started to connect with Tristen even more. I started relating to him, and he was bringing back memories of when I was in high school. It has been a long time since I read a story that didn't start out with the fantasy elements, so I forgot what it was like to relate to a character on a real life level. And this book reminded me why I love to read.
I now understand why this novel is in a different league of its own. Fleur knows how to develop characters and not many authors can do that. Most authors have the high intensity content but characters that lack relate-ability. (I think that I just made that word up or spelt it wrong.) But this book has characters you care about, and that are invested in.
Now I can go on and on about the characters, but there is so much more to the story. A boy who has the ability to go back in time to save the lives of influential people we learned about in school. A great premise of good vs. evil. Evil wants to eliminate all the good these people will do in their lives, and good needs to protect them from being erased from the history books. Very clever and intriguing.
Fleur Camacho knows when to let little bits of information here and there through out the novel, always leaving you screaming for more. So it's no surprise that you are left with a huge cliffhanger in the end. While you wait for more of the story you try to put together the bits and pieces of story you have. She makes you crave for more, and I love that. Even right now I'm trying to figure out that ending. It can go in so many different directions that I'm dying to know more!!
So I talked about the amazing in depth development of the characters, the premise of the fantasy plot line, and the writing style that leaves you want more from Fleur, so I guess that only leaves me one more thing to say. What are you waiting for?? Get out there and read this book, you will honestly not regret it! I'll sit here and wait. Come back and lets talk about it. :D
November 2, 2014
Originally posted on Paris Baker's Book Nook.
My thanks to the author for providing me with a review copy in exchange for an honest review.
This was another book I’ve had lined up for a while, and thought it fit Spooky Reads Week perfectly! Tristen: The Last Seeker is the first in a YA fantasy series, and I think it’s gonna be one heck of a series.
This first instalment is a bit of a coming-of-age type story, despite the description saying otherwise, but I can see that the series as a whole will be much more than this.
Tristen is a regular teenage kid, struggling with his feelings for Isolda, who he’s crazy about, but confused by his connection with Ailey, which seems to get in the way, but he is unwilling to give up. His mum is sick, and we see what a sweet and caring boy Tristen is.
He certainly has enough confusion on his plate as it is, before he and the girls are sent back in time to 15th Century France with no understanding of how or why. One thing Tristen does know, is someone – something? – is trying to kill him. The evil priest is down-right freaky as sin. With his ripped stitched lips and a face like stone, he was a seriously creepy villain. Tristen is in big trouble, but is still struggling to work out what this all means.
I really enjoyed the story line, full of mystery and intrigue. I adored the relationship between Tristen and Ailey, especially when this was delved into further. Ailey herself I really liked, and there’s an afterword to leave you begging for the next instalment.
I wasn’t overly keen on Isolda, if I’m honest. She seemed a little petty and flippant. There were moments I really liked her, but others were she annoyed me. Tristen had such a pure and honest love of her, and there were times she just didn’t seem to trust him and seemed petulant. However, I think there’s a lot of potential for growth going forward.
I also sometimes found Tristen a little too deep…it’s hard to decribe, but as the narrative is in his voice, but there were times I just couldn’t fit that voice with a teenage boy. He could be a little too deep – almost poetic. It’s tricky as it made for lovely writing, but just seemed a little too ‘flowery’ for Tristen’s character. I particularly found this in the earlier parts of the book; I enjoyed the narrative much more as I got deeper into the story.
Overall, it’s a great YA read, with an original storyline and I’m excited to see where the story goes.
My thanks to the author for providing me with a review copy in exchange for an honest review.
This was another book I’ve had lined up for a while, and thought it fit Spooky Reads Week perfectly! Tristen: The Last Seeker is the first in a YA fantasy series, and I think it’s gonna be one heck of a series.
This first instalment is a bit of a coming-of-age type story, despite the description saying otherwise, but I can see that the series as a whole will be much more than this.
Tristen is a regular teenage kid, struggling with his feelings for Isolda, who he’s crazy about, but confused by his connection with Ailey, which seems to get in the way, but he is unwilling to give up. His mum is sick, and we see what a sweet and caring boy Tristen is.
He certainly has enough confusion on his plate as it is, before he and the girls are sent back in time to 15th Century France with no understanding of how or why. One thing Tristen does know, is someone – something? – is trying to kill him. The evil priest is down-right freaky as sin. With his ripped stitched lips and a face like stone, he was a seriously creepy villain. Tristen is in big trouble, but is still struggling to work out what this all means.
I really enjoyed the story line, full of mystery and intrigue. I adored the relationship between Tristen and Ailey, especially when this was delved into further. Ailey herself I really liked, and there’s an afterword to leave you begging for the next instalment.
I wasn’t overly keen on Isolda, if I’m honest. She seemed a little petty and flippant. There were moments I really liked her, but others were she annoyed me. Tristen had such a pure and honest love of her, and there were times she just didn’t seem to trust him and seemed petulant. However, I think there’s a lot of potential for growth going forward.
I also sometimes found Tristen a little too deep…it’s hard to decribe, but as the narrative is in his voice, but there were times I just couldn’t fit that voice with a teenage boy. He could be a little too deep – almost poetic. It’s tricky as it made for lovely writing, but just seemed a little too ‘flowery’ for Tristen’s character. I particularly found this in the earlier parts of the book; I enjoyed the narrative much more as I got deeper into the story.
Overall, it’s a great YA read, with an original storyline and I’m excited to see where the story goes.
November 11, 2016
An interesting read. I loved the characterization of the kids in this book. Tristen as the klutzy, awkward teen who has trouble focusing on what he's "supposed" to be focusing on, and who is dealing with a lot of trauma in his home life. Ailey is a sweetheart, as is her boyfriend Brooks, for befriending Tristen and treating him well despite his awkwardness. I thought Isolda was a typical teenage princess, impatient and confused by Tristen's waffling.
The time travel was cool , and I liked seeing the trio work together to adjust and make themselves useful. Without giving anything more away, I thought things progressed well to the resolution - such as it was. This is definitely a first installment of a serialized story, so there are things that are not resolved in this book. But I'd say the main arc of this story is complete, and there is enough left open to interest a reader in coming back for the next installment.
What I didn't like: a little too much time spent on the angsty teenager stuff for my taste. It is character building, but it just goes on a bit too long. I also didn't get a good sense of how much time was passing after they return to the "present" and some family drama happens that causes Tristen to withdraw from his friends. It read like months and months pass, but I got the impression it was maybe a couple weeks, really? Not clear, and I found that distracting.
The other thing may yet come into play in future books, but I kept expecting some reference to the original Tristan and Isolde - like maybe their souls were tied to the ancient lovers or something. I found it a bit distracting that no one even acknowledged that their names mirrored those of the storied lovers. It's a small quibble, but I can't help thinking their names are not an accident, and I kept waiting for that confirmation.
Finally, the writing was a tad stilted in places. Quite engaging overall, and I was definitely drawn into the story, but in some places the writing just banged out with little grace. Not like there were tons of errors - in fact I only marked a few - it mostly gave the impression that the author might not be a native English speaker. It was just a little distracting in places.
I believe I will seek out (pun intended) the second book in the series. This one was definitely worth my time.
The time travel was cool , and I liked seeing the trio work together to adjust and make themselves useful. Without giving anything more away, I thought things progressed well to the resolution - such as it was. This is definitely a first installment of a serialized story, so there are things that are not resolved in this book. But I'd say the main arc of this story is complete, and there is enough left open to interest a reader in coming back for the next installment.
What I didn't like: a little too much time spent on the angsty teenager stuff for my taste. It is character building, but it just goes on a bit too long. I also didn't get a good sense of how much time was passing after they return to the "present" and some family drama happens that causes Tristen to withdraw from his friends. It read like months and months pass, but I got the impression it was maybe a couple weeks, really? Not clear, and I found that distracting.
The other thing may yet come into play in future books, but I kept expecting some reference to the original Tristan and Isolde - like maybe their souls were tied to the ancient lovers or something. I found it a bit distracting that no one even acknowledged that their names mirrored those of the storied lovers. It's a small quibble, but I can't help thinking their names are not an accident, and I kept waiting for that confirmation.
Finally, the writing was a tad stilted in places. Quite engaging overall, and I was definitely drawn into the story, but in some places the writing just banged out with little grace. Not like there were tons of errors - in fact I only marked a few - it mostly gave the impression that the author might not be a native English speaker. It was just a little distracting in places.
I believe I will seek out (pun intended) the second book in the series. This one was definitely worth my time.
June 3, 2015
(3.5 stars) At 46% through the book the fantasy part of the book has barely touched the surface. I understand that this is the first entry in the book and the characters are being introduced. However, I feel as if this has dragged along and much of this could be cut out. I feel as if this has went on too long and instead of getting to the "meat" of the story (Tristen being the seeker) we have been thrown into the mix of teenagers having trysts with one another while being awkward.
Tristen is a young and inexperienced boy who has wonderful and supportive parents, however he is facing strong difficulties in his life as his mother was diagnosed with leukemia. I love the fact that Ailey and Brooks have shown Tristen that he is worth something, that his awkward phase is simply that...a young man who is trying to grow up and had a lack of support from those his age. Isolda seemed to be thrown into the mix so the love triangle of Brooks/Ailey/Tristen would end. I don't have a lot of feelings about Isolda at this point other than she seems shallow and that I don't see the point in Tristen having strong feelings for her. He seems to only have an interest in her due to her being beautiful. I suppose I understand that this is a young female who is trying to find herself also and that she fell for the first idiot (Greg) who did in fact show interest. However, this seemed to be more annoying than anything.
After the three ended up in France, I felt the book had found it's ground. The characters began to shine more and them working together to help them make it day by day in a strange and unknown location it showed how the group came together and the characters began to have more depth. I had a feeling that Mr. Becker was more than simply a history teacher. As they returned to the "normal" world, I felt a sense of sadness for Tristen as his father fell into a coma and Tristen has to face taking care of his mother on his own while finding out about his future as a seeker. I look forward to the next book as now that the characters are established I feel that the next book can focus more on the fantasy aspect. Great for a first book, I know I was somewhat nitpicky at first however I have high hopes for more of this series.
Tristen is a young and inexperienced boy who has wonderful and supportive parents, however he is facing strong difficulties in his life as his mother was diagnosed with leukemia. I love the fact that Ailey and Brooks have shown Tristen that he is worth something, that his awkward phase is simply that...a young man who is trying to grow up and had a lack of support from those his age. Isolda seemed to be thrown into the mix so the love triangle of Brooks/Ailey/Tristen would end. I don't have a lot of feelings about Isolda at this point other than she seems shallow and that I don't see the point in Tristen having strong feelings for her. He seems to only have an interest in her due to her being beautiful. I suppose I understand that this is a young female who is trying to find herself also and that she fell for the first idiot (Greg) who did in fact show interest. However, this seemed to be more annoying than anything.
After the three ended up in France, I felt the book had found it's ground. The characters began to shine more and them working together to help them make it day by day in a strange and unknown location it showed how the group came together and the characters began to have more depth. I had a feeling that Mr. Becker was more than simply a history teacher. As they returned to the "normal" world, I felt a sense of sadness for Tristen as his father fell into a coma and Tristen has to face taking care of his mother on his own while finding out about his future as a seeker. I look forward to the next book as now that the characters are established I feel that the next book can focus more on the fantasy aspect. Great for a first book, I know I was somewhat nitpicky at first however I have high hopes for more of this series.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 20, 2015
Let start off first by saying the concept of this novel is fantastic! I love time travel and it's deep connotations. Add in some ultimatum evilness and I am so there. I have often fantasized about the ability to travel through books to different places an times and it really makes me happy that Mrs. Fleur Camacho fantasizes similarly.
As for Tristen, it was certainly an entertaining read. The characters were all dynamic and real--almost too real at times for a work of fiction--the dialogue was solid and the progression of events happened, for the most part, smoothly.
However, of the nit picky complaints I have, they are few but, in my opinion, valid. I found the pacing to be inconsistent. I suppose this is fairly common and often times doesn't detract from a novel though. There was also a lot of exposition. Necessary for a first book, but I feel it could be cut down some. A good 70% of the book is warm up for the climax and resulting epiphanies. Lastly, I thing the big reveal of Tristan's being a seeker took place too long into the book. That, of course is my opinion.
Other than that, Tristen could probably be categorized as my favorite genre of YA: untraditional supernatural. The concept of seekers in this context is entirely original and her cliffhanger at the end of this book has certainly left me wanting to know the answers to my many questions and looking forward to the next installment!
As for Tristen, it was certainly an entertaining read. The characters were all dynamic and real--almost too real at times for a work of fiction--the dialogue was solid and the progression of events happened, for the most part, smoothly.
However, of the nit picky complaints I have, they are few but, in my opinion, valid. I found the pacing to be inconsistent. I suppose this is fairly common and often times doesn't detract from a novel though. There was also a lot of exposition. Necessary for a first book, but I feel it could be cut down some. A good 70% of the book is warm up for the climax and resulting epiphanies. Lastly, I thing the big reveal of Tristan's being a seeker took place too long into the book. That, of course is my opinion.
Other than that, Tristen could probably be categorized as my favorite genre of YA: untraditional supernatural. The concept of seekers in this context is entirely original and her cliffhanger at the end of this book has certainly left me wanting to know the answers to my many questions and looking forward to the next installment!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 15, 2014
Tristen is a high school student living a regular life. He has this strange connection to Ailey who seems to be like his best friend and he's also extremely attracted to Isolda. He's going through all the regular things that high school students would go through until one day when the three of them France were at his home working on their history project and they accidentally slipped into the past, into 15th century France. Not sure what's happening they are slightly freaked out however a nice family takes them in and in exchange for their help around the farm give them food and board. Tristen finds out that he is different and he has a responsibility, he's there to protect someone from the evil that are trying to kill them, shocked at this new turn of events he finds that he has to do this or else he'll never make it home again. Will Ailey Isolda and Tristen ever make it home or will they be stuck in 15th century France for the rest of their lives. This book was actually really good I can't get into a lot of detail without telling you what is going on so you will just have to take my word for it and read this book it was amazing and I recommend it to everyone.
Reviewed for Renee Entress's blog
Reviewed for Renee Entress's blog
August 1, 2016
This was a free book that I found on Amazon and decided to give it a read and was happy I did. The main character Tristen is this awkward, clumsy, clueless guy that is super close with his family and helps out taking care of his sick mom. He is horrible around girls and really just seems to have no clue when it comes to the opposite sex, so when he is teamed up with Ailey for a history project he is terrified. He feels this strange pull towards her and she is in a relationship, besides this pull doesn't feel like the romantic sort. Then comes in a new girl to the school, who Tristen also feels himself drawn towards but being his clueless self, he seems to start off OK and then it goes horribly south. The new girl is also placed in the same group for the history project. Things take a weird twist and all 3 end up in 15th century France no clue how they got there or how to get home.
The book leaves you with a mystery and desire to read the next one.
Overall it was a good read with some interesting twists with out feeling like it was an adult book written with characters who happen to be teenagers (which seems to be the new trend). The book is mostly told from Tristen's but you do get some sneak-peeks at both Ailey and Isolda.
The book leaves you with a mystery and desire to read the next one.
Overall it was a good read with some interesting twists with out feeling like it was an adult book written with characters who happen to be teenagers (which seems to be the new trend). The book is mostly told from Tristen's but you do get some sneak-peeks at both Ailey and Isolda.
May 24, 2015
Let's start off with the fact I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review.
Now, there are good and bad things about this book. We'll start with the bad (as I'm that kind of person), it started off very slow which I found quiet boring. The character's attitude towards others and himself had placed me in an awkward position between being extremely annoyed at his ways of thinking then having sympathy towards him. It has a few mistakes which I'm sure the author can proof read before selling to the public.
For the good bits.. I love the character progression and the details it gives to what he goes through, the story has unique points to it as well as having its original clicks. There are plot twists that I thoroughly enjoyed, I won't deny the fact that it ended with a great cliffhanger! I want more!!
I must say that, I'm grateful for the author to contact me and let me read their book first hand. It was a great read in my opinion and hopefully it will get the attention it deserves soon enough.
Good luck to you Fleur Camacho.
Now, there are good and bad things about this book. We'll start with the bad (as I'm that kind of person), it started off very slow which I found quiet boring. The character's attitude towards others and himself had placed me in an awkward position between being extremely annoyed at his ways of thinking then having sympathy towards him. It has a few mistakes which I'm sure the author can proof read before selling to the public.
For the good bits.. I love the character progression and the details it gives to what he goes through, the story has unique points to it as well as having its original clicks. There are plot twists that I thoroughly enjoyed, I won't deny the fact that it ended with a great cliffhanger! I want more!!
I must say that, I'm grateful for the author to contact me and let me read their book first hand. It was a great read in my opinion and hopefully it will get the attention it deserves soon enough.
Good luck to you Fleur Camacho.
November 21, 2014
If you're looking for the next great YA series you've found it! This story is truly an original and a page turner. One resonating thing about this book is that it will appeal to both guys and girls. I think it's great there is a YA book on the market than a guy can actually pick up and the main character be someone they can empathize with. There is a bit of something for EVERYONE in this book. It's young adult, coming of age, historical fiction, supernatural and so much more. The romance in the story was so believable for teenagers. It wasn't the usually I'm crazy in love with this person for no real reason type of thing it was a genuine high school crush. There were parts in this book that had me spooked as well. The nightmares Tristen experiences were so crazy realistic I got chills. In my opinion that's a testament to the amazing written skills of the author. Anyone who is looking for something different and for an all around great story this is what you're looking for.
May 4, 2015
I actually wish I could add more stars! Fleur Camacho was amazingly generous in allowing me an advance copy of her book so that I could review it. Unfortunately I was a little later to writing the review than I would have liked to be, because I took a school trip to Costa Rica for 2 weeks. This is one of those books whose very premise is absolutely fascinating. Though there were brief times were the characters took on a cardboard cut-out appearance, they were generally well thought and fleshed out. I enjoyed the idea of traveling through book because I am insanely jealous. That and flying have always been the things I desire most in life but will never achieve. Tristen is your average awkward "I have no idea what I'm doing" teenage boy, with a crazy future he couldn't possibly even conceive. I also loved her indirect reference to King Arthur through names i.e. Tristen and Isolda. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys books and history. (and doesn't mind dorky teenage boys)
November 20, 2014
Tristen forms an unusual bond with Ailey at school, even though she has a boyfriend their friendship connection is really strong. Since meeting Ailey his dreams become more real sometimes bringing something back from his dream with him. When the new girl Isolda starts school Tristan is drawn to her, although she is very wary of his friendship with Ailey. One afternoon the three of them are transported from Tristian’s back garden to France during the fifteenth century. Tristian learns he is probably the last remaining seeker, can he fulfil his reason for being in France and can they then return back to their own time/home?
I really liked this YA book, I made an instant connection with Tristian and Ailey but found it hard to feel the chemistry with Tristian and Isolda. This paranormal story was quite unusual and I’m looking forward to reading more in this series.
I really liked this YA book, I made an instant connection with Tristian and Ailey but found it hard to feel the chemistry with Tristian and Isolda. This paranormal story was quite unusual and I’m looking forward to reading more in this series.
October 18, 2014
Just okay
the book was good the story line was something kind of original. I did exactly like the characters Tristan never grew alliey was to nice and trustworthy till the end of the story now I second guess her and isolda for two claiming to be in love and you get little snippets of it here and there she sure doesn't give the main character much of a chance and all. but he is pretty balless through out the whole story. one second he's determined to do the right thing but he can barely stand up for himself so isolda leading him around is acceptable. all in all it was okay ill buy the second hopefully there's more character growth.
the book was good the story line was something kind of original. I did exactly like the characters Tristan never grew alliey was to nice and trustworthy till the end of the story now I second guess her and isolda for two claiming to be in love and you get little snippets of it here and there she sure doesn't give the main character much of a chance and all. but he is pretty balless through out the whole story. one second he's determined to do the right thing but he can barely stand up for himself so isolda leading him around is acceptable. all in all it was okay ill buy the second hopefully there's more character growth.
January 4, 2025
Did not finish. I got 1/3 of the way through and gave up.
For a book that's supposed to be fantasy, the first third is 99% teenage drama and romance (not my cup of tea). It was all about the protagonist and his relationships with three girls. I didn't care about any of them and his infatuation with the one, the obnoxiously cheesy lines, made me role my eyes really hard.
Where's the fantasy? Where's the adventure? So he had a couple bad dreams...I expected more than that after getting as far as I did into this book.
For a book that's supposed to be fantasy, the first third is 99% teenage drama and romance (not my cup of tea). It was all about the protagonist and his relationships with three girls. I didn't care about any of them and his infatuation with the one, the obnoxiously cheesy lines, made me role my eyes really hard.
Where's the fantasy? Where's the adventure? So he had a couple bad dreams...I expected more than that after getting as far as I did into this book.
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