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Emaleen Andarsan #1
The Peerless Seer
This is an alternate cover edition for ASIN B018HIFVGY.
Emaleen (Andersan) Barsan is an 11 year old girl, who has been adopted by her aunt and uncle. She lives in the Adirondack region in upstate New York on the banks of a lake. She loves exploring the land around her home.
Every day after school her aunt, Zeraida, mysteriously asks her whether anything unusual has happened that day. Unusual events begin to occur that she can not explain.
Shortly before the end of the school year, Emaleen starts to discover why her aunt has been asking her the question every day. Emaleen learns that she has certain abilities to make extraordinary things happen with her mind. She also learns that her powers put her in great danger. In order to secure her safety, Emaleen must train her abilities and face and defeat the danger.
Along her journey towards the ultimate challenge that she must face, Emaleen learns how to work with her own incredible abilities, and with the people and animals who help her.
The Peerless Seer is the first book of the Emaleen Andarsan Series.
Emaleen (Andersan) Barsan is an 11 year old girl, who has been adopted by her aunt and uncle. She lives in the Adirondack region in upstate New York on the banks of a lake. She loves exploring the land around her home.
Every day after school her aunt, Zeraida, mysteriously asks her whether anything unusual has happened that day. Unusual events begin to occur that she can not explain.
Shortly before the end of the school year, Emaleen starts to discover why her aunt has been asking her the question every day. Emaleen learns that she has certain abilities to make extraordinary things happen with her mind. She also learns that her powers put her in great danger. In order to secure her safety, Emaleen must train her abilities and face and defeat the danger.
Along her journey towards the ultimate challenge that she must face, Emaleen learns how to work with her own incredible abilities, and with the people and animals who help her.
The Peerless Seer is the first book of the Emaleen Andarsan Series.
273 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 1, 2016
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B.S. Gibbs
9 books45 followersB.S. Gibbs is an attorney and a mother of two young children, both of whom assisted in the creation of the story line. She is a fan of Jane Austen (and other authors of classic English literature), stories about King Arthur, all things medieval, and people who love what they do so much that they are inspiring.
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April 6, 2016
Emaleen is a young girl who daydreams a lot in school and finds school easy. But she'd rather do the things she loves--outdoors, finding treasure and being with her best friend, Skye. He aunt (who has adopted her) keeps asking her strange questions on her outings. When Emaleen finds a strange crystal, he aunt starts to tell her the truth behind all the questions--she comes from a family of seers. And starts to teach her the powers she will use as she grows up.
There is others that are out to get her, especially Meardern who wants her for his appreantice. He is a fumbling seer who uses others to gain what he wants, and what he wants is to gain power over all the seers. Will he get what he wants or will Emaleen learn enough to protect herself from him.
This was an interesting read--one where there are two worlds, like that of Harry Potter--he had the muggle world and Emeleen has her norms. I love how the two worlds are woven together and that the seers aren't out to harm the norms but will work for them and that nature and the natural world is behind the "magic." A good recommendation for middle grade and adults.
I got this book from Story Cartel in exchange for my review.
There is others that are out to get her, especially Meardern who wants her for his appreantice. He is a fumbling seer who uses others to gain what he wants, and what he wants is to gain power over all the seers. Will he get what he wants or will Emaleen learn enough to protect herself from him.
This was an interesting read--one where there are two worlds, like that of Harry Potter--he had the muggle world and Emeleen has her norms. I love how the two worlds are woven together and that the seers aren't out to harm the norms but will work for them and that nature and the natural world is behind the "magic." A good recommendation for middle grade and adults.
I got this book from Story Cartel in exchange for my review.
January 15, 2018
This is the first book in the Emaleen Andarsan series. I thought that this book was absolutely brilliant! I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and could feel myself being full submerged into the novel and the brilliant writing skill of the author.
In this book two different worlds become entwined together in a very clever way. The book features Emaleen who is just coming into her powers and is to be a Peerless Seer once she grows into her full powers. The character is described perfectly and you can really imagine her, how she moves, how she speaks and how she looks. To me this is very important as it makes the novel much deeper and makes you feel like you are part of the novel.
If you are a fan of mystical and magical novels then this is definitely the book for you! It combines them both excellently and expertly. This is an author that I will be looking out for and I will definitely be reading the next book in the series! Absolutely loved it!!!!
In this book two different worlds become entwined together in a very clever way. The book features Emaleen who is just coming into her powers and is to be a Peerless Seer once she grows into her full powers. The character is described perfectly and you can really imagine her, how she moves, how she speaks and how she looks. To me this is very important as it makes the novel much deeper and makes you feel like you are part of the novel.
If you are a fan of mystical and magical novels then this is definitely the book for you! It combines them both excellently and expertly. This is an author that I will be looking out for and I will definitely be reading the next book in the series! Absolutely loved it!!!!
December 30, 2015
5 STARS This first book lays the foundation for a series of Emaleen books. Emaleen is just coming into her powers and promises to be a Peerless Seer when she matures into her full powers.
Her Bengal cat and a falcon should prove to be recurring aids, as she can communicate with these animals and see thru their eyes. I plan to continue to follow this series and pass the books along to my teenage granddaughters Thanks to the author for ARC .
Her Bengal cat and a falcon should prove to be recurring aids, as she can communicate with these animals and see thru their eyes. I plan to continue to follow this series and pass the books along to my teenage granddaughters Thanks to the author for ARC .
March 30, 2016
Book received free through Goodreads giveaway.
My daughter seemed to really enjoy the book, and is looking forward to the next one.
My daughter seemed to really enjoy the book, and is looking forward to the next one.
October 14, 2019
I got this book months ago. My daughter (10yo) wasn't showing any interest at first. maybe the picture of the book wasn't "calling her". Then she started to read the book and was drawn to it. she couldn't stop reading. she said it is filled with suspense and each pages bring so many surprises and more twists. She read the second volume right after and now is looking to find the 3rd one! great book!
April 30, 2016
Do you hate world building where you have to figure things out? Do you hate it when the author drops you in the center of something, and you have to read further to understand what is going on? Do you hate not knowing what age everyone is, and how they look the instant they are introduced? Oh, then you will love this book. Everything, and I do mean everything is explained thoroughly, just in case you didn't understand. Here, let me sit you down and answer all your questions, now.
I read this and thought, this has got to be a parody, but no, the book takes itself way too seriously, and yet...the villain, Maerder is bad because he dropped out of high school.
When the bad guy, Maerder is going after some good guys they decide to put up security cameras instead of just using magic to keep him away:
When a henchman of the bad guy is caught and imprisoned, this is how he is treated, because of course, they have to take good care of him, and of course we have to know that they treated him well:
And to realize what a truly evil person Maerder was, this fact was thrown in, as he is on his way to do the evil deed of fighting the protagonist.
Sorry, I just had to bring up these quotes or you couldn't get the feel of this book.
This isn't even touching on the inconstancies of the text, such as saying Maerden had not broken any laws, when three or four chapters before, the text explained what laws he had broken. Or that Emaleen was going to be home schooled, and then her guardian thinking about how good it was Summer and she didn't have to walk to school, all within two chapters.
Sorry, the writing is wooden, as you can see from above, the world building is as though it was being explained to a child, and the story hardly moves. The bad guy, we are told over and over again, is not very good at magic, and yet he is supposed to be the threat.
Good effort, so that is why it gets a second star. But, please, stop talking down to kids. Kids really are a lot smart than you are giving them credit for, even if it is a middle-school book.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review
I read this and thought, this has got to be a parody, but no, the book takes itself way too seriously, and yet...the villain, Maerder is bad because he dropped out of high school.
"Not only had he not lived up to his potential, but he had chosen a path of evil."
When the bad guy, Maerder is going after some good guys they decide to put up security cameras instead of just using magic to keep him away:
"We should put some cameras up around the house to keep on eye on the outside. We should also put up some motion sensors in the yard to," suggested Mr. Jaimson. "But we have magic to protect us," countered Mrs. Jaimeson. ...Mr. Jaimeson [replied]"We can add magic later if we need to."
When a henchman of the bad guy is caught and imprisoned, this is how he is treated, because of course, they have to take good care of him, and of course we have to know that they treated him well:
The family hosting Tristan did not speak to him but provided him with reading material to keep him from being bored. They also provided him with a readio and a television so that he could entertain himself.
And to realize what a truly evil person Maerder was, this fact was thrown in, as he is on his way to do the evil deed of fighting the protagonist.
If Maerden weren't so focused on his mission of locating Emaleen, even he would have been impressed by the natural beauty of the trees surrounding the highway, and on the mountain tops that could also be viewed from the highway, as they drove further and further north into the Adirondack region. But he as too focused on his mission to absorb the beauty that surrounded him on all sides.
Sorry, I just had to bring up these quotes or you couldn't get the feel of this book.
This isn't even touching on the inconstancies of the text, such as saying Maerden had not broken any laws, when three or four chapters before, the text explained what laws he had broken. Or that Emaleen was going to be home schooled, and then her guardian thinking about how good it was Summer and she didn't have to walk to school, all within two chapters.
Sorry, the writing is wooden, as you can see from above, the world building is as though it was being explained to a child, and the story hardly moves. The bad guy, we are told over and over again, is not very good at magic, and yet he is supposed to be the threat.
Good effort, so that is why it gets a second star. But, please, stop talking down to kids. Kids really are a lot smart than you are giving them credit for, even if it is a middle-school book.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review
April 30, 2016
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Reviewed by Carol Coetzee for Readers' Favorite
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The Peerless Seer is a most enchanting children's tale written by B.S. Gibbs. Emaleen is an 11-year-old girl, living with her aunt and uncle in a small town. Her best friend, Skye, lives nearby and the girls have a close bond and spend a lot of time exploring the lakes and woods. One day, during an outing to the lake with Skye, something strange happens to Emaleen. She is mystified by this, as is Skye. She tells her aunt about it when she gets home. Her aunt then explains to Emaleen that she is a seer and has mystical powers which are beginning to emerge, and it is time to start training her in the correct usage of these powers. So begins the story of Emaleen.
This is a most intriguing and charming tale by B.S. Gibbs. In The Peerless Seer, we delve into a mystical world of magic and fantasy. An interesting theme for a series of novels, which promises to fascinate both young and old alike. The foundations of the story are clearly and cleverly laid out in this first novel, and promise to be even more interesting as the series progresses. The Peerless Seer also contains moral elements that are important to teach our children, such as responsibility, kindness, and empathy towards all people and living creatures. This message comes through very clearly from the wise teachings of Aunt Zeraida. I loved the book and the uniqueness of the story and look forward to future novels. Further adventures will certainly be interesting as there are several books still to be published in this series. I am sure that Emaleen is going to become a firm favorite with youngsters!
Reviewed by Carol Coetzee for Readers' Favorite
https://readersfavorite.com/book-revi...
The Peerless Seer is a most enchanting children's tale written by B.S. Gibbs. Emaleen is an 11-year-old girl, living with her aunt and uncle in a small town. Her best friend, Skye, lives nearby and the girls have a close bond and spend a lot of time exploring the lakes and woods. One day, during an outing to the lake with Skye, something strange happens to Emaleen. She is mystified by this, as is Skye. She tells her aunt about it when she gets home. Her aunt then explains to Emaleen that she is a seer and has mystical powers which are beginning to emerge, and it is time to start training her in the correct usage of these powers. So begins the story of Emaleen.
This is a most intriguing and charming tale by B.S. Gibbs. In The Peerless Seer, we delve into a mystical world of magic and fantasy. An interesting theme for a series of novels, which promises to fascinate both young and old alike. The foundations of the story are clearly and cleverly laid out in this first novel, and promise to be even more interesting as the series progresses. The Peerless Seer also contains moral elements that are important to teach our children, such as responsibility, kindness, and empathy towards all people and living creatures. This message comes through very clearly from the wise teachings of Aunt Zeraida. I loved the book and the uniqueness of the story and look forward to future novels. Further adventures will certainly be interesting as there are several books still to be published in this series. I am sure that Emaleen is going to become a firm favorite with youngsters!
November 11, 2016
The Peerless Seer by B.S.Gibbs.
4 out of 5 stars.
Emaleen Barsan is just like any other eleven-year-old girl. She goes to school. Does her schoolwork. Comes home and plays. Then goes to sleep. Just like everyone else does. She doesn't think that her ability to mentally communicate with animals is anything strange, she thinks everyone can do it. But she is forced to realise that she is different when her friend, Skye, tells her that no one else can do these things, just her.
Her Aunt Zeraida explains to Emaleen that she comes from a family of powerful Seers and starts training her to become adept in the abilities she has. Aunt Zeraida and Uncle Morvin had raised Emaleen from birth when her birth mother had a premonition and asked her sister to take care of her little girl, rather than place her in danger by keeping her with her parents.
This is a tale of magical Seers whose powers are derived from the forces of nature rather than hocus pocus, where an especially evil Seer is on the hunt for an apprentice and sets his eye on Emaleen. He wants to rule over the other Seers and be their leader. Emaleen must be protected from him - at all costs!
4 out of 5 stars.
Emaleen Barsan is just like any other eleven-year-old girl. She goes to school. Does her schoolwork. Comes home and plays. Then goes to sleep. Just like everyone else does. She doesn't think that her ability to mentally communicate with animals is anything strange, she thinks everyone can do it. But she is forced to realise that she is different when her friend, Skye, tells her that no one else can do these things, just her.
Her Aunt Zeraida explains to Emaleen that she comes from a family of powerful Seers and starts training her to become adept in the abilities she has. Aunt Zeraida and Uncle Morvin had raised Emaleen from birth when her birth mother had a premonition and asked her sister to take care of her little girl, rather than place her in danger by keeping her with her parents.
This is a tale of magical Seers whose powers are derived from the forces of nature rather than hocus pocus, where an especially evil Seer is on the hunt for an apprentice and sets his eye on Emaleen. He wants to rule over the other Seers and be their leader. Emaleen must be protected from him - at all costs!
March 28, 2017
Emaleen though she just had a normal childhood living with her aunt and uncle until the day she was told she was a seer - a magic user and part of a large community of independent seers all across the world. Although, she also learns she's been targeted by an evil seer and lives with her aunt to hide from him!
The book is in general good - good story, good plot. The writing is a little lacking - the dialog tends to run the characters together and the pacing is slow. The book does tone down the craziness normally seen in these "youth becomes a wizard" type book.
*I got this book through GoodRead's Giveaways - an excellent source of interesting books!
The book is in general good - good story, good plot. The writing is a little lacking - the dialog tends to run the characters together and the pacing is slow. The book does tone down the craziness normally seen in these "youth becomes a wizard" type book.
*I got this book through GoodRead's Giveaways - an excellent source of interesting books!
December 10, 2017
My daughter really enjoyed this book (she's 8) -although not one of her very favourites she did enjoy the story.
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