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February 5, 2017
****4.5 Bone Grit Stars****
I absolutely LOVE this series!! The characters are so much fun and I can't wait to see if this does go to the big screen! I will definitely go see it!
I absolutely LOVE this series!! The characters are so much fun and I can't wait to see if this does go to the big screen! I will definitely go see it!
October 27, 2017
It's hard to know where to start except to say: This is a self-published book, and it shows. It seemed to start off strong, but looking back after reaching the end, the elements that would end up turning this into a 2-star read were there from the beginning. There are a lot of problems here, most of which (if not all) could be solved by an editor. It needs a red pen, and it needs the incorporation of some best practices. Ultimately, it reads like an early manuscript rather than a finished novel. My reviews don't usually follow a good, bad, and ugly format, but I think that might be the best way to tackle this one.
The Good
There are the bones of a really good authorial voice here. Reid does some really lovely things with the language of her novel; she has a knack for metaphor that creates vivid imagery and visceral understanding. That's probably the main reason I finished this book despite everything wrong with it.
The Bad
. . . at the same time, I found myself rereading sentences frequently, because in the general conveyance of information through prose, it could be a bit of a slog. I wouldn't call it dense, but it just didn't have a good balance between conveying the worldbuilding through a narrative voice that's a part of this world and therefore already familiar with it (versus a narrator like Harry Potter to whom everything is as new and exciting to him as it is to the reader), and still making it accessible to a reader who is completely foreign to this world. Having made it to the end there are still a few things about the worldbuilding I don't fully understand. (Someone please explain to me what an Imitari is and what it looks like.) I truly appreciate the attempt to avoid exposition infodumps and to show rather than tell, but this just swings too far in the other direction. Something that also contributed is the non-stop worldbuilding, which often occurred at a pace I found frustrating, because you never got time to settle into the world that's being created. I wished numerous times that the author would just let it breathe a little and allow the characters and audience to live in it for a bit.
While we're still on narrative voice, a couple more problems: the tone is wildly inconsistent. I think Reid really enjoys incorporating humor into her storytelling, but the transitions into lightheartedness often come at the expense of the established tone of a scene rather than successfully offering a necessary release of tension. She fails to portray it as something the characters need to engage in to deal with their situations, and instead tries to force feelings on the reader through slapstick prose or action. Obviously this undermines the tension, rather than highlighting it with the characters' oblique acknowledgment of the tension they're facing through their own use of humor and lightheartedness.
I also just really disliked the use of third person omniscient. It's admittedly not my favorite point of view in general, but it can still be done well. This really, really doesn't do it well, since it only dips into POVs other than Root's for a sentence here or paragraph there, when the author should really be giving us these insights through Root's observations of other people's actions and words. This is just third person omniscient for the sake of not having to put in that work, and it's jarring every time.
Speaking of insight into the characters, this is where the promise of this book really fell apart to me. Root had the potential to be a really compelling heroine at the beginning of the novel; we get a very strong sense of her to start out with that kind of dwindled as the story went on. All of the main characters are introduced well and then tend to take a backseat to plot and action as the story goes on, so we get less of their unique voices and very little introspection or insight into how the events effect them. This in turn made it really hard to feel like any closeness was earned, because while they went through a lot together, we saw very little of exactly how those things brought them closer together based on their established dynamics and personalities.
And to bring it back down to minor nitpicks before I move on to the next section: So many ellipses. So many. I felt like I was drowning in them, while at the same time there was a veritable dearth of commas. If I was drowning in ellipses, I was gasping for commas.
The Ugly
There are some thoughtlessly problematic aspects here. To start out with, there's little to no diversity. It's difficult to be any more precise than that, because I think another general flaw of this book is that it barely describes people physically. Some important characters aren't given physical descriptions at all, and the ones that did (including our heroine Root) are only described in one or two traits that failed to give an overall picture in my imagination. I found this enormously frustrating in general, but when it comes to diversity, it means that there may be some non-white characters, but it's hard to even tell when we're given so little to work with. One exception to this lack of descriptiveness is when it comes to ugly characters; ugliness tends to be described in detail and is usually ascribed to evil or generally immoral characters. There are exceptions to this, but they're not great exceptions. One man has been deformed by the titular Miist while fighting on the right side of a war, so he's ugly through no fault of his own (so, still tied to morality, versus having characters who just happen to be unattractive but are still good). And we also have Hilly, who is immediately disliked by Root for her pretty girly girlness and then proven correct in her dislike by Hilly's lack of morality. I really hoped Root and Hilly might become friends in spite of Root's initial disdain and that this might also introduce a female character to the cast of characters closest to Root, but as of the end of this book the most significant people to her are still all male.
Conclusion
There are a lot more critiques I could make, both fundamental and nitpicky, but then I'd be doing the actual work of an editor and would need to charge someone. In essence, there's a lot of unrealized potential here. I won't be continuing the series like I thought I would, but I would be glad to see Kamilla Reid get picked up by a publisher who could help her address these weaknesses and craft something truly memorable out of her unique voice. The day that happens I'll be there to give her another shot.
The Good
There are the bones of a really good authorial voice here. Reid does some really lovely things with the language of her novel; she has a knack for metaphor that creates vivid imagery and visceral understanding. That's probably the main reason I finished this book despite everything wrong with it.
The Bad
. . . at the same time, I found myself rereading sentences frequently, because in the general conveyance of information through prose, it could be a bit of a slog. I wouldn't call it dense, but it just didn't have a good balance between conveying the worldbuilding through a narrative voice that's a part of this world and therefore already familiar with it (versus a narrator like Harry Potter to whom everything is as new and exciting to him as it is to the reader), and still making it accessible to a reader who is completely foreign to this world. Having made it to the end there are still a few things about the worldbuilding I don't fully understand. (Someone please explain to me what an Imitari is and what it looks like.) I truly appreciate the attempt to avoid exposition infodumps and to show rather than tell, but this just swings too far in the other direction. Something that also contributed is the non-stop worldbuilding, which often occurred at a pace I found frustrating, because you never got time to settle into the world that's being created. I wished numerous times that the author would just let it breathe a little and allow the characters and audience to live in it for a bit.
While we're still on narrative voice, a couple more problems: the tone is wildly inconsistent. I think Reid really enjoys incorporating humor into her storytelling, but the transitions into lightheartedness often come at the expense of the established tone of a scene rather than successfully offering a necessary release of tension. She fails to portray it as something the characters need to engage in to deal with their situations, and instead tries to force feelings on the reader through slapstick prose or action. Obviously this undermines the tension, rather than highlighting it with the characters' oblique acknowledgment of the tension they're facing through their own use of humor and lightheartedness.
I also just really disliked the use of third person omniscient. It's admittedly not my favorite point of view in general, but it can still be done well. This really, really doesn't do it well, since it only dips into POVs other than Root's for a sentence here or paragraph there, when the author should really be giving us these insights through Root's observations of other people's actions and words. This is just third person omniscient for the sake of not having to put in that work, and it's jarring every time.
Speaking of insight into the characters, this is where the promise of this book really fell apart to me. Root had the potential to be a really compelling heroine at the beginning of the novel; we get a very strong sense of her to start out with that kind of dwindled as the story went on. All of the main characters are introduced well and then tend to take a backseat to plot and action as the story goes on, so we get less of their unique voices and very little introspection or insight into how the events effect them. This in turn made it really hard to feel like any closeness was earned, because while they went through a lot together, we saw very little of exactly how those things brought them closer together based on their established dynamics and personalities.
And to bring it back down to minor nitpicks before I move on to the next section: So many ellipses. So many. I felt like I was drowning in them, while at the same time there was a veritable dearth of commas. If I was drowning in ellipses, I was gasping for commas.
The Ugly
There are some thoughtlessly problematic aspects here. To start out with, there's little to no diversity. It's difficult to be any more precise than that, because I think another general flaw of this book is that it barely describes people physically. Some important characters aren't given physical descriptions at all, and the ones that did (including our heroine Root) are only described in one or two traits that failed to give an overall picture in my imagination. I found this enormously frustrating in general, but when it comes to diversity, it means that there may be some non-white characters, but it's hard to even tell when we're given so little to work with. One exception to this lack of descriptiveness is when it comes to ugly characters; ugliness tends to be described in detail and is usually ascribed to evil or generally immoral characters. There are exceptions to this, but they're not great exceptions. One man has been deformed by the titular Miist while fighting on the right side of a war, so he's ugly through no fault of his own (so, still tied to morality, versus having characters who just happen to be unattractive but are still good). And we also have Hilly, who is immediately disliked by Root for her pretty girly girlness and then proven correct in her dislike by Hilly's lack of morality. I really hoped Root and Hilly might become friends in spite of Root's initial disdain and that this might also introduce a female character to the cast of characters closest to Root, but as of the end of this book the most significant people to her are still all male.
Conclusion
There are a lot more critiques I could make, both fundamental and nitpicky, but then I'd be doing the actual work of an editor and would need to charge someone. In essence, there's a lot of unrealized potential here. I won't be continuing the series like I thought I would, but I would be glad to see Kamilla Reid get picked up by a publisher who could help her address these weaknesses and craft something truly memorable out of her unique voice. The day that happens I'll be there to give her another shot.
August 26, 2017
This was a good start to a series. It has some great world building to set up the rest of the series. Some of the minor characters and moments were my favorite.
Some things that made it get 3 stars instead of four 1) at times new characters were introduced abruptly 2) Root is amazing, she really is, but at times she didn't feel like the same character that you fell in love with.
This book has a surprising first line that hooks you more than it should, some great characters, and is fast paced. I am hoping the rest of the series elaborates the world more and just keeps getting better.
Some things that made it get 3 stars instead of four 1) at times new characters were introduced abruptly 2) Root is amazing, she really is, but at times she didn't feel like the same character that you fell in love with.
This book has a surprising first line that hooks you more than it should, some great characters, and is fast paced. I am hoping the rest of the series elaborates the world more and just keeps getting better.
September 1, 2017
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book. This was an awesome fantasy book. It was filled with suspense.
September 12, 2015
Kamilla does a wonderful job creating a world of her own. The story and characters are completely captivating and drag readers into the journey with them. You empathize with Root as she struggles with wanting to know who her family is. The descriptions are impeccable, she creates settings and characters that we can visualize. Pacing is perfect for the story, it just flows like magic. Never once does the book seem boring or like it is taking too long. Very enjoyable read.
Reading this book as an advanced reader from the author, puts the story in a different way. It's as if being the first person to read the words Kamilla crafted, thus giving life to her characters. Because I read this as an advanced reader, you will have to wait until October 3rd for the book to be released.
*you can read the original review at literarykat.blogspot.com. **
Reading this book as an advanced reader from the author, puts the story in a different way. It's as if being the first person to read the words Kamilla crafted, thus giving life to her characters. Because I read this as an advanced reader, you will have to wait until October 3rd for the book to be released.
*you can read the original review at literarykat.blogspot.com. **
August 26, 2017
A wonderfully creative world
I volunteered to review an ARC of this book.
The good: The world of this book is wonderfully creative. It has history and a complex magic system and I genuinely want to read more.
The less good: the names in this book are whimsical and remind me of steampunk novels where everything is tweet. But this book isn't twee and it makes everything feel out of place. It's harder to take people seriously with ridiculous names and it gets confusing with so many capitalized terms.
The less less good: I feel like the plot needs a lot more polish. Information is given seconds before the characters need it. The helpful adults all feel a bit like Dumbledore winking at the kids. And I genuinely don't know that I understand how it all resolved or how the magic really works or anything. Because it wasn't explained for the reader. Which just leaves a lot of confusion especially as this book is paced at a sprint.
I do think there's a ton of promise here and is still worth a read but I think I'm disappointed because I feel it could have been so much better with a few rewrites.
I volunteered to review an ARC of this book.
The good: The world of this book is wonderfully creative. It has history and a complex magic system and I genuinely want to read more.
The less good: the names in this book are whimsical and remind me of steampunk novels where everything is tweet. But this book isn't twee and it makes everything feel out of place. It's harder to take people seriously with ridiculous names and it gets confusing with so many capitalized terms.
The less less good: I feel like the plot needs a lot more polish. Information is given seconds before the characters need it. The helpful adults all feel a bit like Dumbledore winking at the kids. And I genuinely don't know that I understand how it all resolved or how the magic really works or anything. Because it wasn't explained for the reader. Which just leaves a lot of confusion especially as this book is paced at a sprint.
I do think there's a ton of promise here and is still worth a read but I think I'm disappointed because I feel it could have been so much better with a few rewrites.
October 26, 2017
Very important to note: 1: I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book. 2: I am super stingy with my stars. Mist has a fast moving plot that keeps you on the hook and characters to care for. Root, the female lead is the best friend everyone needs; she is smart, funny, kind, loyal, and brave. Would love to have had more background and help to understand the ways of this amazing world. Reid’s level of imagination rivals JK Rowling. Every chapter was a new discovery in this magical land. I Loved it! Great for fans of Hunger Games, Harry Potter, and Princess Bride.
December 31, 2017
Lots of potential. It needs a good editor.
Too many cutesy names, almost all male characters, scarcely any descriptions of physical traits, not enough information about aspects of how this world works or what things are.
Character development needs to be sustained. There are so many characters! Action seems to take over the storyline.
Some great visuals, but the language use made me stop and have to reread often as it felt clunky or trying to hard to be clever.
And don’t tell me, show me.
Some great ideas. This could be very good.
Too many cutesy names, almost all male characters, scarcely any descriptions of physical traits, not enough information about aspects of how this world works or what things are.
Character development needs to be sustained. There are so many characters! Action seems to take over the storyline.
Some great visuals, but the language use made me stop and have to reread often as it felt clunky or trying to hard to be clever.
And don’t tell me, show me.
Some great ideas. This could be very good.
August 25, 2017
I enjoyed this story and the colorful characters, especially main character "Root." The world she lives in is interesting, but I frequently found myself a bit bewildered by some of the terms used, and would have liked a bit more background on how this world came to be. Even a glossary of terms at the end would have been useful.
Though it makes sense, I didn't really care for the ending, so I haven't really decided whether I wish to continue reading this series.
Interesting story, though!
Though it makes sense, I didn't really care for the ending, so I haven't really decided whether I wish to continue reading this series.
Interesting story, though!
August 25, 2017
Dark yet light
This is a magical story that is well written but has some flaws.
Root is a tough as nails heroine who has to deal with a lot of crap. Plots, intrigue, and backstabbing seem to abound in this book. There are some plot jumps and areas that are confusing but all in all great writing.
I should note that this is darker than you would expect and at some points almost depressing. But there are moments of light that help to balance it out.
This is a magical story that is well written but has some flaws.
Root is a tough as nails heroine who has to deal with a lot of crap. Plots, intrigue, and backstabbing seem to abound in this book. There are some plot jumps and areas that are confusing but all in all great writing.
I should note that this is darker than you would expect and at some points almost depressing. But there are moments of light that help to balance it out.
February 9, 2018
Miist is designed for a slightly younger audience, as its protagonist Root is only 11 or 12, but it is great for readers of any age. The characters are so intriguing and we felt strongly about them immediately. If we could have reached through the pages and strangled a few of them, especially The Guardian and Root's "foster mothers", we would have. But her friends, old and new, are amazing. Read our full review at http://wp.me/p5s62b-Yu
August 30, 2017
Miist is the first in series and I think the Author did a good job at laying down the groundwork for the series. This is a fast paced, dark magical ride with indepth and likeable characters, especially Root. I enjoyed the trip into this magical work the Author created and am looking forward to more in this series and from this Author.
July 31, 2017
Could have been great
It could've been great but then it just failed to get there, and failed miserably at the end. Too many jumps in the story and logic. Too many impossible odds and mean people. It just came across depressing and irritating and not realistic.
It could've been great but then it just failed to get there, and failed miserably at the end. Too many jumps in the story and logic. Too many impossible odds and mean people. It just came across depressing and irritating and not realistic.
October 20, 2017
Great characters and a plot that keeps you turning the pages, even when you should be working! Can’t wait to read the next one!
July 23, 2018
Interesting story with great characters. Extremely enjoyable.
October 11, 2021
Not ready for prime time.
March 27, 2022
As a middle grade teacher, I and my students loved this wonderful, imaginative, girl-power adventure!
September 22, 2015
Once upon a time Bone Grits were considered honorable and valuable Finders of the Lost in Lanlynne. It took one notorious Bone Grit’s impudent act, however, for the entire population’s reputation to be tarnished forever more. Miist is a magical and thrilling tale about one Bone Grit girl’s—Root is her name—struggle and journey in particular. Her struggle to Find to survive. Her journey after being Called by the Marrow Bind. Her discovery of her strength and talents to do good in the world and bring light to it.
Kamilla Reid is undoubtedly one of the best fantasy authors out there. She has created a fantastical world that is absolutely vibrant, enchanting, and unlike any other. She has easily put herself in the shoes of a female protagonist child and told of her struggles, adventures, friendships, and moments of self-growth so genuinely, as if she was the character herself, as if she has truly lived through that in another time, in another world. And she has used language that is both simple and elegant, making the story so fluid, lucid, and captivating from start to finish. I must also add that what I find so amazing and empowering in this novel is that Reid doesn’t describe her characters’ physique too much, leaving it up to the readers’ imagination. Instead, she puts more emphasis on their attitudes, gifts, and qualities, consequently, teaching us to focus more on our internal attributes rather than on our physical appearance. It’s especially imperative and encouraging to young adults who, unfortunately, are constantly bombarded with propaganda about the importance of reaching impossible beauty standards over loving and accepting themselves as they are and developing their true potential.
This book can be a perfect gift to teens and young adults who love fantasy literature as well as to mature adults who are children at heart and wish to immerse themselves in a magical experience. It’s of equivalent caliber as Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Game of Thrones.
Kamilla Reid is undoubtedly one of the best fantasy authors out there. She has created a fantastical world that is absolutely vibrant, enchanting, and unlike any other. She has easily put herself in the shoes of a female protagonist child and told of her struggles, adventures, friendships, and moments of self-growth so genuinely, as if she was the character herself, as if she has truly lived through that in another time, in another world. And she has used language that is both simple and elegant, making the story so fluid, lucid, and captivating from start to finish. I must also add that what I find so amazing and empowering in this novel is that Reid doesn’t describe her characters’ physique too much, leaving it up to the readers’ imagination. Instead, she puts more emphasis on their attitudes, gifts, and qualities, consequently, teaching us to focus more on our internal attributes rather than on our physical appearance. It’s especially imperative and encouraging to young adults who, unfortunately, are constantly bombarded with propaganda about the importance of reaching impossible beauty standards over loving and accepting themselves as they are and developing their true potential.
This book can be a perfect gift to teens and young adults who love fantasy literature as well as to mature adults who are children at heart and wish to immerse themselves in a magical experience. It’s of equivalent caliber as Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Game of Thrones.
September 15, 2015
I rarely read anything in the fantasy or teen/young adult genres, so I had no idea what to expect when I began reading Miist. From the beginning, I was drawn to the main character, Root. She is bold and tenacious, yet vulnerable and fiercely loyal. Root operates from a place of instinct and survival (she is after all, a Bone Grit) and trusts no one – except for Fledger, the owner of the bookstore, Copper Quill. As the author constructed Root’s world for me and introduced me to more unexpected and imagination-inspired characters, places and adventures, I found myself drawn further into the world of Lanlynne.
Kamilla Reid’s imaginative storyline and peculiar characters create a compelling, can’t-put-down novel. While definitely a work of fantasy, there is an authenticity to the characters that many authors struggle to capture in less imaginative works. I found myself relating to Root, as well as Fledger and Jorab, in ways I would not have thought possible when I started the book. Whether a long-time fan of fantasy adventure novels, or new to the genre, Miist will take you on a ride you won’t soon forget and leave you wanting to know what happens next.
**I received an ARC (advanced readers copy) in exchange for my honest review of Miist**
Kamilla Reid’s imaginative storyline and peculiar characters create a compelling, can’t-put-down novel. While definitely a work of fantasy, there is an authenticity to the characters that many authors struggle to capture in less imaginative works. I found myself relating to Root, as well as Fledger and Jorab, in ways I would not have thought possible when I started the book. Whether a long-time fan of fantasy adventure novels, or new to the genre, Miist will take you on a ride you won’t soon forget and leave you wanting to know what happens next.
**I received an ARC (advanced readers copy) in exchange for my honest review of Miist**
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August 9, 2016This book entails mystery, thrills, and humor. It’s the perfect combination for my taste. It’s a fantasy novel that provides a lovely tale of adventure, courage, friendship and forgiveness. It’s main character, Root is a lovable and courageous girl who can find things that are lost or hidden like Luck Teeth or expensive Glimmery or even secrets. This special ability leads her to a fascinating adventure along with her misfit friends. There is never a dull moment as you follow Root’s journey. The plot is well-developed, clear cut and well defined. The material is one of a kind. The whole story is unpredictable and exciting.
And what unique, well-rounded set of characters! The author skillfully gives her characters great depth and emotions. You cannot help but be drawn in to their journeys. The author really has a unique writing style. Her words are full of such poetic beauty. Her story flows easily at a constant pace with vivid detailed word pictures. Everything was just carefully blended together. The tone of the story is very appealing and adds beauty to the narration.
Kamilla Reid is a talented writer and Miist is a one-of-a-kind fantasy adventure that is a definite must read!
And what unique, well-rounded set of characters! The author skillfully gives her characters great depth and emotions. You cannot help but be drawn in to their journeys. The author really has a unique writing style. Her words are full of such poetic beauty. Her story flows easily at a constant pace with vivid detailed word pictures. Everything was just carefully blended together. The tone of the story is very appealing and adds beauty to the narration.
Kamilla Reid is a talented writer and Miist is a one-of-a-kind fantasy adventure that is a definite must read!
September 16, 2015
Hauntingly beautiful adventure
Fantasy lovers rejoice, mystery seekers delve in, and book lovers prepare to abandon reality. Set time aside for this book as it will stay on your mind if you are forced to put it down.
The first thing that struck me as I began reading this novel is the unique writing style. I’ve never read a book where the words are weaved with such poetic beauty. This poetic quality allows the story to flow easily even though it is complex. I did feel overwhelmed at times with how much I didn’t know about this foreign world. This made me excited to learn more and delve deeper into the story, which in turn kept me glued to the pages. The main character Root is captivating and her story is fascinating. With everything she goes through I couldn’t help but wish I could just jump in the story and assist in some way, but Root is strong and clever in how she handles all that is thrown at her.
I am so glad I was given an advanced readers copy of this book as I really needed a great story to get lost in. Cannot wait for the sequel!
Fantasy lovers rejoice, mystery seekers delve in, and book lovers prepare to abandon reality. Set time aside for this book as it will stay on your mind if you are forced to put it down.
The first thing that struck me as I began reading this novel is the unique writing style. I’ve never read a book where the words are weaved with such poetic beauty. This poetic quality allows the story to flow easily even though it is complex. I did feel overwhelmed at times with how much I didn’t know about this foreign world. This made me excited to learn more and delve deeper into the story, which in turn kept me glued to the pages. The main character Root is captivating and her story is fascinating. With everything she goes through I couldn’t help but wish I could just jump in the story and assist in some way, but Root is strong and clever in how she handles all that is thrown at her.
I am so glad I was given an advanced readers copy of this book as I really needed a great story to get lost in. Cannot wait for the sequel!
September 17, 2015
In “Miist”, we are introduced to the fascinating world of Bone Grits. Once, they had a noble trade, and their Finders would scour the villages, and could even find water after many days without rain. However, the Bone Grits eventually fell into dishonour and were persecuted, retreating into the shadows.
In this sombre world, we find Root, a young girl that forges ahead with determination, searching for clues about her parents. In her, we find a strong character that pushes the story forward and provides the anchor to their world.
Finders are very well crafted in the story, and we get to know them and what each represents within the dangerous journey of the Marrow Bind. Root's Bondmates, Lian and Dwyn in particular provide a stirring emotion that brings the world created by Kamilla Reid to life and makes the read very pleasant and fulfilling.
I am also glad that this is “The Bone Grit Historeum Book 1”, as there is clearly much to explore in this rich world of fantasy and adventure.
In this sombre world, we find Root, a young girl that forges ahead with determination, searching for clues about her parents. In her, we find a strong character that pushes the story forward and provides the anchor to their world.
Finders are very well crafted in the story, and we get to know them and what each represents within the dangerous journey of the Marrow Bind. Root's Bondmates, Lian and Dwyn in particular provide a stirring emotion that brings the world created by Kamilla Reid to life and makes the read very pleasant and fulfilling.
I am also glad that this is “The Bone Grit Historeum Book 1”, as there is clearly much to explore in this rich world of fantasy and adventure.
January 19, 2016
I cannot say enough wonderful things about these books! As a teacher of bright, easily bored teens it is difficult to find reading material that has widespread appeal but here is the exception. The books are terrifically inventive, wholly original and beautifully written. Best of all, the boys are loving them too despite the fact that the central character is female, for she is not a romantic figure as so many YA books have trailed. Nowadays it’s rare to find a complex character in the throes of great adventure without some heavy (often derisive!) romance dominating and quite frankly I’m tired of that message to my self and my young readers. If I read another back cover about an academy and ‘...the dark and handsome so and so who throws a wrench in everything', it will not be too soon. The Bone Grit Historeum is loaded with adventure and feeling and I have heard more than one of my students saying “Finally something as good as Harry Potter!”. I dare say they are correct.
August 16, 2016
Another little gem of a fantasy novel...
Another little gem of a fantasy novel to be found in Miist (The Bone Grit Historeum Book 1) by Kamilla Reid. I had never heard oft eh author before I stumbled onto this little series and I am pleasantly surprised. Wasn't initially aware that it was a young adult fantasy book, and starting reading before I noticed. This didn't really affect things at all, as I read many young adult series books, especially fantasy genre and love them. I won't say that this book was my favorite of those that I have read recently, but I enjoyed reading nevertheless.
The book is written in third person, which is really hard to find but I love the style. Wasn't keen on the chapters being simply numbered and nothing more. In the Harry Potter novels for instance, JK Rowling always takes the time and names each and every one of her chapters. This is just an extra touch which separates authors from the next.
Another little gem of a fantasy novel to be found in Miist (The Bone Grit Historeum Book 1) by Kamilla Reid. I had never heard oft eh author before I stumbled onto this little series and I am pleasantly surprised. Wasn't initially aware that it was a young adult fantasy book, and starting reading before I noticed. This didn't really affect things at all, as I read many young adult series books, especially fantasy genre and love them. I won't say that this book was my favorite of those that I have read recently, but I enjoyed reading nevertheless.
The book is written in third person, which is really hard to find but I love the style. Wasn't keen on the chapters being simply numbered and nothing more. In the Harry Potter novels for instance, JK Rowling always takes the time and names each and every one of her chapters. This is just an extra touch which separates authors from the next.
September 14, 2015
This is what story telling is all about. I loved the way this story was written; very descriptive and flowed well. I would describe it as a cross between Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings.
The author takes you on an adventure along with our heroine Root as she tries to escape from the clutches of the Guardian of Lanlynne, a powerful man who wants to use her unique skills to Find for him. One of the things that I loved about this fantasy novel is that the characters and world are described with such vibrancy that you can actually see the world our heroine inhabits. I was able to read this book with minimal interruptions and when I wasn’t reading it I thought about the characters.
I absolutely loved Miist and would recommend it for readers 13 and up. It is also recommended for readers of Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings.
The author takes you on an adventure along with our heroine Root as she tries to escape from the clutches of the Guardian of Lanlynne, a powerful man who wants to use her unique skills to Find for him. One of the things that I loved about this fantasy novel is that the characters and world are described with such vibrancy that you can actually see the world our heroine inhabits. I was able to read this book with minimal interruptions and when I wasn’t reading it I thought about the characters.
I absolutely loved Miist and would recommend it for readers 13 and up. It is also recommended for readers of Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings.
July 23, 2016
A Fantasy book where sky is the limit for the author. A poetic language that is captivating. A writing style that is unique in itself. A novel full of emotions, constant paced plot, unique characters, sense of humor with mystical sense are some of the various interesting elements that are skillfully blended by the author.
The story revolves around little girl Root, who is a clever and determined Finder and faces many hardships but happily takes them. It is her struggle to find to survive in the world and her discovery of her inner strength and Odd talents. Her character is both captivating and motivating.
The author “Kamilla Reid”, creativity and imagination with peculiar but the most welcomed style of writing takes it over the edge. It’s a great book for any teen and adult who loves fantasy with mystery.
The story revolves around little girl Root, who is a clever and determined Finder and faces many hardships but happily takes them. It is her struggle to find to survive in the world and her discovery of her inner strength and Odd talents. Her character is both captivating and motivating.
The author “Kamilla Reid”, creativity and imagination with peculiar but the most welcomed style of writing takes it over the edge. It’s a great book for any teen and adult who loves fantasy with mystery.
October 16, 2016
Two words to describe this book: Absolutely Haunting! “Miist - The Bone Grit Historeum Book 1” is one of those novels you won’t soon forget. What strikes me the most is the imagery. It’s so extraordinarily vivid that I couldn’t help but read it straight through (from start to finish) in one single sitting. The protagonist, Root is also a primary reason why the book is such a page-turner. What a well-developed plot and what unique, well-rounded characters to match! It’s safe to say that Kamilla Reid is a talented word-weaver and this one-of-a-kind fantasy adventure absolutely needs to be on your book shelf!
September 13, 2015
I received an advance copy of the book in exchange for my honest opinion. I loved Miist! Kamilla created a captivating world with characters you care about. I couldn't put the book down, I had to find out what happened to Root next! YA readers and lovers of fantasy are going to find themselves hooked on Miist! I consider myself very lucky to have been given the chance to read the book before it's available to the public. I have no doubt that on October 3, Miist is going to shoot up Amazon's charts!
July 30, 2016
Miist is a lovely tale of adventure, courage, friendship, and forgiveness. The heroine Root is a lovable and courageous girl who can find hidden things. This special ability leads her to a fascinating adventure along with her misfit friends. The tone of the story is very charming and adds beauty to the narration. The book was purchased by my teenage son, but I could not stop myself from reading it and getting amused by the adventure. It could be read by every child over 8 years of age. Its short length and interesting story line makes sure that children are thoroughly entertained.
December 5, 2015
This book had me from the first page. The writer was able to make you feel all sorts of emotions for Root. Love, Anger - not towards the character but for the character. I can't wait to read the other books by this author.
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