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The MirrorMasters
Leah Ellis never knew why she was abandoned on the beach at two years old. That is, until her life takes a bizarre turn when she begins seeing images in mirrors she can’t explain--cloaked figures using powers that manifest like lightning bolts, or flash-frozen beaches on another world beneath a purple sky.
She practices mirror-gazing, driven to understand these images and their possible connec-tion to her forgotten past, and discovers a wild, boundless power coursing through her veins. Soon, she learns to control what the mirror shows her.
When new neighbors move in, Leah is shocked that they're dead ringers for the people in her visions. According to Brian, with the gorgeous ice-blue eyes, and his father, she is a MirrorMaster--an alien with a gift that lets her travel through mirrors, even to worlds light years away. Her birth parents sent them to take her back to her homeworld of Jantyr.
But Leah’s long-lost birth sister activated an ancient device to trigger a cataclysm on Jantyr as a bid to consolidate her own power. Leah must return to Jantyr, master her newfound ability in order to disable the device, and thwart her sister’s plans. Otherwise, the destruction will consume the entire galaxy, including Earth and everyone she loves.
She practices mirror-gazing, driven to understand these images and their possible connec-tion to her forgotten past, and discovers a wild, boundless power coursing through her veins. Soon, she learns to control what the mirror shows her.
When new neighbors move in, Leah is shocked that they're dead ringers for the people in her visions. According to Brian, with the gorgeous ice-blue eyes, and his father, she is a MirrorMaster--an alien with a gift that lets her travel through mirrors, even to worlds light years away. Her birth parents sent them to take her back to her homeworld of Jantyr.
But Leah’s long-lost birth sister activated an ancient device to trigger a cataclysm on Jantyr as a bid to consolidate her own power. Leah must return to Jantyr, master her newfound ability in order to disable the device, and thwart her sister’s plans. Otherwise, the destruction will consume the entire galaxy, including Earth and everyone she loves.
- GenresFantasyScience Fiction
326 pages, Paperback
Published March 14, 2017
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Lora Palmer
3 books58 followersI'm a YA writer and avid fan of fantasy, science fiction, paranormal, and dystopian stories. My debut novel THE MIRRORMASTERS, a YA sci-fi/fantasy, is now available from Clean Reads (formerly Astraea Press). I live in beautiful Bucks County, PA, with my wonderful husband and our mischievous cat. In my spare time, I sing in a praise band, Chalice Sounds.
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May 7, 2016
This was an imaginative, adventurous read with lots of fantasy action and magic. Events were always happening and things were always changing, so it definitely wasn’t static. The characters did accept very easily that Leah was a MirrorMaster from an imperiled alien planet called Jantyr, but if you’re just reading the story for entertainment value rather than realism, it works. (You know, like how you suspend belief while watching fantasy movies like The NeverEnding Story, or a James Bond movie where bullets are ricocheting all over but 007 never dies.) The magic was interesting and well-described. I thought the fantasy details were quite creative when the characters were running around on the planet Jantyr (thunderbeasts, bioluminescent flowers, a corridor of souls, etc).
To me, sometimes the teen characters sounded younger than their ages (15), which could be partly from the way they talked and thought, but also because they used a lot of exclamation points. Then again, at other times their dialogue sounded rather “adult” in phrasing. For a guy, Brian seemed very talkative about his feelings, and the attraction between him and Leah moved rapidly into affection and “love” after they met each other. There were some nice, unexpected surprises/twists that occurred throughout.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
To me, sometimes the teen characters sounded younger than their ages (15), which could be partly from the way they talked and thought, but also because they used a lot of exclamation points. Then again, at other times their dialogue sounded rather “adult” in phrasing. For a guy, Brian seemed very talkative about his feelings, and the attraction between him and Leah moved rapidly into affection and “love” after they met each other. There were some nice, unexpected surprises/twists that occurred throughout.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
June 29, 2017
Every person Leah holds dear to her heart, as well as Earth, and the complete galaxy are at high risk of devastation. Her long-lost sister has triggered an olden-day device. In order to halt her sibling’s tactics, she must go back to Jantyr, the planet she is from, and become an expert at her recently learned skill. She journeys via mirrors, as far as to realms out of her world. Her secret past unfolds before her eyes. Leah is a girl of integrity, and it shines through her steadfastness and loyalty. She goes after and defends what she feels is right, and she has a strong love for her kin and friends. Author, Lora Palmer has written a highly imaginative tale that incorporates fantasy and sci-fi. Overall, The Mirror Masters is a thrilling read with conspiracy, twist and turns and a message of perseverance, courage, and allegiance.
May 16, 2017
The MirrorMasters is a very unique and enjoyable book. It's unlike anything I've ever read before. The book starts off and it's the beginning of summer and strange occurrences that always happen on one particular day are taking place. New people show up and then the fun begins. We're swept off to an unknown planet where we have the adventure of a lifetime.
Leah is very close to her family and friends and that bond grows stronger throughout the story. She has a big heart and her love and compassion for others is really a thing of beauty. The detail and imagination that the author had to create this beautiful place is amazing. You are able to clearly picture everything and see it as she does. I'd hope to one day visit Jantyr.
Leah is very close to her family and friends and that bond grows stronger throughout the story. She has a big heart and her love and compassion for others is really a thing of beauty. The detail and imagination that the author had to create this beautiful place is amazing. You are able to clearly picture everything and see it as she does. I'd hope to one day visit Jantyr.
April 3, 2017
In this action-packed offering the reader is taken through the mirror with Leah and becomes part of the adventure - jumping on a motor bike, blasting though space, and flying through colorful lands and forests trying to prevent the destruction of Jantyr by Leah’s evil sister, who helped to create this monumental destruction.
Read full review in the 2017 April issue of InD'tale Magazine.
Read full review in the 2017 April issue of InD'tale Magazine.
September 10, 2016
I was a given a free copy of this book through the We <3 YA Books! group in exchange for an honest review.
Leah Ellis, an alien from the planet Jantyr, is prophesied to save her people. She was sent to Earth as a toddler, adopted, and held the life your average teenager would hold. That all changes on the anniversary night of a murder where Leah discovers that she has the ability to see events happening through mirrors.
This book is unlike anything I’ve read this year. I was intrigued by the synopsis which included magic and science fiction both of which I am a complete sucker for. It was a fun read with interesting characters and unique world building. When I say interesting characters know that I liked the characters right off the bat. The mirror ability that Leah has is unlike anything I’ve seen before in the fantasy/science fiction genre and I throughly enjoyed it. In the beginning of the book, the author established a strong support system between Leah, her brother, and friends. I think that is something that often times is missing in the young adult (YA) genre.
The strongest part of this book is the dialogue. This author is gifted with writing solid dialogue. The characters talk like teenagers. They sound and react to things the way I believe a 15 year old would. I kept thinking as I was reading that if teenage readers picked up this book, they'd be able to make connections to these characters thoughts and feelings and relate to them.
There were a few things about this book I feel needed a little work but in no way changed my enjoyment of the story. One of them would be the pacing. The book started out progressing at a nice steady pace but as I got further into the book, it rapidly increased. The pacing made the twists somewhat predictable but it did not change me being enjoyed by them when they happened.
Overall I enjoyed this book and I look forward to seeing more by the author.
Leah Ellis, an alien from the planet Jantyr, is prophesied to save her people. She was sent to Earth as a toddler, adopted, and held the life your average teenager would hold. That all changes on the anniversary night of a murder where Leah discovers that she has the ability to see events happening through mirrors.
This book is unlike anything I’ve read this year. I was intrigued by the synopsis which included magic and science fiction both of which I am a complete sucker for. It was a fun read with interesting characters and unique world building. When I say interesting characters know that I liked the characters right off the bat. The mirror ability that Leah has is unlike anything I’ve seen before in the fantasy/science fiction genre and I throughly enjoyed it. In the beginning of the book, the author established a strong support system between Leah, her brother, and friends. I think that is something that often times is missing in the young adult (YA) genre.
The strongest part of this book is the dialogue. This author is gifted with writing solid dialogue. The characters talk like teenagers. They sound and react to things the way I believe a 15 year old would. I kept thinking as I was reading that if teenage readers picked up this book, they'd be able to make connections to these characters thoughts and feelings and relate to them.
There were a few things about this book I feel needed a little work but in no way changed my enjoyment of the story. One of them would be the pacing. The book started out progressing at a nice steady pace but as I got further into the book, it rapidly increased. The pacing made the twists somewhat predictable but it did not change me being enjoyed by them when they happened.
Overall I enjoyed this book and I look forward to seeing more by the author.
July 21, 2016
I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
The Mirromasters is an entertaining story that is hard to place in one genre. It is part fantasy, part sci-fi, part mystery with romance thrown in! The main character Leah, who who was adopted as a toddler, finds out that she actually comes from a different planet and is prophesied to save her home planet and the galaxy from destruction. She has the ability to travel to different worlds through mirrors. In order to save the planet from destruction, she must find several crystals. While searching for them, she is aided by Brian, a boy she met on Earth who is also from her planet, and Korin, the young king of her home planet. The action in this books moves along at a quick pace. The plot twists draw you in and make you want to keep reading. I especially enjoyed how the characters unravelled the mysteries of finding and using the crystals. The characters and their actions are mostly believable. However, there were times when I had to suspend my belief. But, then again, that is the fun of fantasy. The way of traveling through worlds with the special ability of traveling through mirrors and the planet's likeness to Earth makes the planet feel like an alternate world, makes the book more of a fantasy than science fiction. I also think that the author did a good job writing the dialogue among the lead characters. Although the story is told from Leah's point of view, it is not bogged down with her thoughts and emotional reactions. I felt that I had a good sense of the other characters' motivations and actions. The writing and editing was excellent. Ms. Palmer is a promising writing and I look forward to reading more stories from her.
The Mirromasters is an entertaining story that is hard to place in one genre. It is part fantasy, part sci-fi, part mystery with romance thrown in! The main character Leah, who who was adopted as a toddler, finds out that she actually comes from a different planet and is prophesied to save her home planet and the galaxy from destruction. She has the ability to travel to different worlds through mirrors. In order to save the planet from destruction, she must find several crystals. While searching for them, she is aided by Brian, a boy she met on Earth who is also from her planet, and Korin, the young king of her home planet. The action in this books moves along at a quick pace. The plot twists draw you in and make you want to keep reading. I especially enjoyed how the characters unravelled the mysteries of finding and using the crystals. The characters and their actions are mostly believable. However, there were times when I had to suspend my belief. But, then again, that is the fun of fantasy. The way of traveling through worlds with the special ability of traveling through mirrors and the planet's likeness to Earth makes the planet feel like an alternate world, makes the book more of a fantasy than science fiction. I also think that the author did a good job writing the dialogue among the lead characters. Although the story is told from Leah's point of view, it is not bogged down with her thoughts and emotional reactions. I felt that I had a good sense of the other characters' motivations and actions. The writing and editing was excellent. Ms. Palmer is a promising writing and I look forward to reading more stories from her.
September 3, 2016
**I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review.**
I have read only one other book about aliens, and the subject kind of fascinates me, so I thought I'd give this book a try. I liked the whole "twin mystery" and Leah's clique of friends. I got confused sometimes trying to remember who was with who though. I also thought that everyone accepted the fact that she was from another planet without any questions, but hey, it's a book, so whatevs! :)
The police chief and Aedalina were good antagonists and Leah and Brian's ability to walk through mirrors was pretty cool. I enjoyed the adventure on Jantyr as well. Very imaginative! :)
I would recommend this book to those who like YA sci-fi.
I have read only one other book about aliens, and the subject kind of fascinates me, so I thought I'd give this book a try. I liked the whole "twin mystery" and Leah's clique of friends. I got confused sometimes trying to remember who was with who though. I also thought that everyone accepted the fact that she was from another planet without any questions, but hey, it's a book, so whatevs! :)
The police chief and Aedalina were good antagonists and Leah and Brian's ability to walk through mirrors was pretty cool. I enjoyed the adventure on Jantyr as well. Very imaginative! :)
I would recommend this book to those who like YA sci-fi.
September 7, 2016
I loved this story. Leah learns about her past through what she sees in the mirror. She is an alien from the plant Jantyr. A Lost First Daughter - mirror master returning to save the planet and earth. "We have to, or I have to, at least," I said, grimacing at the reminder of the dangers ahead. To save Jantyr, I had to keep going - I didn't have a choice. I would not let fear stop me. The author opens a whole new world for the reader. Strong, believable characters. At times emotional. I found myself crying. Dangerous. A few times I was wondering if they were going to make it. A page turner. I received this book free for an honest review. We love YA books.
September 3, 2016
Too much pressure for a fifteen-year old girl! Opposition from magic users, betrayal by friends, natural disasters, and the threat of the evil sky-gods. But Leah, the MirrorMaster, manages to get through it all, accomplish her tasks, and survive, her love and wholesome principles intact.
The world building is extremely imaginative, with outlandish terrain and architecture, strange cultures, and novel animals.
There are enough logical holes in the plot to be a distraction for adult readers, but I think most younger teens would eat it up.
The world building is extremely imaginative, with outlandish terrain and architecture, strange cultures, and novel animals.
There are enough logical holes in the plot to be a distraction for adult readers, but I think most younger teens would eat it up.
September 27, 2016
***I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for a fair and honest review***
Leah - She is a contradiction in terms. Yes, as a teenager, her emotions and feelings are bound to swing from one to the other with little effort. But she seemed to be all over the place, all the time. She would be feeling sad and hurt one moment and within the same paragraph got to extremely excited and happy. Screams of bi-polar to me. She was trying to be a strong character but her actions kept giving away what a weak person she was. I never felt that she did any growing or changing through the book. While that is not always necessary in a book, as a teenage lead character I would have expected some type of growth to have occurred.
Brian - Where to start with this character? Let’s start with this - he and Leah meet, have an instant attraction, and within 24 hours are spilling all their secrets to each other? No, this did not work for me. Not to mention after Leah and Brian traveled to Jantyr, he attempted to help Aedalina and Erik trap Leah’s soul in the crystal. And she still loved him? And then at the end, when it was revealed that Brian knew Erik had convinced Caleb to betray Leah and her parents, Leah still loved this no-good guy? I like my characters’ actions to be consistent. And Brian’s were not. He betrayed Leah and knew that his father was going to betray her and yet he still gets the girl in the end? No, just no.
Korin - This character seemed superficial to me. What I mean by that is that he seemed to lack depth. He seemed to love adventure, jumping head first into all of the adventures that the group shared, teasing others about their hesitation. His feelings towards Leah and Jaedyn were awkward. I felt he spent most of the book falling in love with Leah. And yet at the end, he was madly in love with Jaedyn and was grateful that Leah “released” him from their betrothal. This just seemed a little contrived, as if the author wanted to make Leah’s choice between Brian and Korin a non-choice.
Ok, the story goes that a young girl from another world makes her way to Earth and is adopted and raised here. Thirteen years later, she discovers she is from a planet called Jantyr. According to a prophecy that made its way to Earth, she is the sole person who can save the planet Jantyr as well as the entire galaxy. She spends the first half of the book focusing on her life on Earth, discovering small things that indicate she is the person of the prophecy and planning to go save Jantyr. She spends the second half of the book gallivanting around Jantyr, following old legends to find and wield Crystals to save the galaxy. In the end, not only does she succeed, but she also gets to be the only wielder to ever avoid the fate of wielding the crystals.
Leah would focus on the most mundane things that had no meaning or impact on the story. As a first-person narrator, this made for a confusing read because I spent the first half of the book waiting for those mundane things to mean something. By the second half of the book, I was skimming over her descriptions of things because I figured they wouldn’t mean much anyway.
The old legends of the crystals really bothered me. Supposedly Korin spent much time researching them and trying to determine the locations of the crystals as well as where they are supposed to be used. But in the years he spent looking, he only ever located one crystal and its location. Enter Leah and suddenly within usually an hour, the location of the crystal as well as the place to wield it has been succinctly found. No muss, no fuss. She didn’t struggle to find a single one. None. I repeat, none. Yet it took Korin years to find one. Hard to swallow.
I was also greatly bothered by Leah’s approach to her sister. Kara, “Jenny,”, and Leah mentioned the possibility that the girl looked enough like Leah to be her sister. A day and a half later, Leah is stating that she is her birth sister with nothing to go on, no back story, no DNA records, nothing other than they look a lot alike. And even “Jenny” seemed skeptical about Leah having a sister. Yet, it is just accepted as fact within a short amount of time. No explanations needed, apparently.
But the thing that bothered me the most was Leah’s age. According to the story, Leah was only around 2 when she showed up on Earth. Yet, when she returns to Jantyr later in the book, we are given numerous occasions when she states she clearly remembers things from her time there as a toddler. A toddler! Are we supposed to believe the Jantyrians have their earliest memories from a much younger age than Earthlings? If so, fine. I can accept that as they are aliens. However, if she had those memories, why did not remember them until later in the book? If they were strong enough for her to remember, she should have remembered them her whole life! At least fragments. Things that would have had her questioning things much sooner than when Madame Helena told them of some prophecy from another planet. While I can accept what the author was trying to do, it made it that much harder for me to believe in the story.
I think the premise of this book was a great one. I love a good save the planet story, even if the planet isn’t Earth. I think the major problem with this book was that it seemed very rushed. Almost as if the author felt she needed to cram everything into one book, rather than making it a duology or trilogy. I think if more time had been spent explaining things, if Leah and sent more time trying to figure out if she really was the person of prophecy rather than mentioning it and then within a day having us accept it as solid fact, I would have enjoyed the story more. I really enjoyed the parts of the story that took place on Jantyr. But again, I felt it was rushed. A whole book devoted to Leah’s reunion with her parents, and exploration of Jantyr while she worked towards activating the genesis device would have been more beneficial. A race to save the planet does not necessarily mean that she only be given a handful of days. Making the finding of the crystals harder would have made for a better read.
That all being said, this was not a bad book. But I do think there was a lot of room for improvement. I just felt it was rushed and pushed together when it could have been drawn out a bit more.
Leah - She is a contradiction in terms. Yes, as a teenager, her emotions and feelings are bound to swing from one to the other with little effort. But she seemed to be all over the place, all the time. She would be feeling sad and hurt one moment and within the same paragraph got to extremely excited and happy. Screams of bi-polar to me. She was trying to be a strong character but her actions kept giving away what a weak person she was. I never felt that she did any growing or changing through the book. While that is not always necessary in a book, as a teenage lead character I would have expected some type of growth to have occurred.
Brian - Where to start with this character? Let’s start with this - he and Leah meet, have an instant attraction, and within 24 hours are spilling all their secrets to each other? No, this did not work for me. Not to mention after Leah and Brian traveled to Jantyr, he attempted to help Aedalina and Erik trap Leah’s soul in the crystal. And she still loved him? And then at the end, when it was revealed that Brian knew Erik had convinced Caleb to betray Leah and her parents, Leah still loved this no-good guy? I like my characters’ actions to be consistent. And Brian’s were not. He betrayed Leah and knew that his father was going to betray her and yet he still gets the girl in the end? No, just no.
Korin - This character seemed superficial to me. What I mean by that is that he seemed to lack depth. He seemed to love adventure, jumping head first into all of the adventures that the group shared, teasing others about their hesitation. His feelings towards Leah and Jaedyn were awkward. I felt he spent most of the book falling in love with Leah. And yet at the end, he was madly in love with Jaedyn and was grateful that Leah “released” him from their betrothal. This just seemed a little contrived, as if the author wanted to make Leah’s choice between Brian and Korin a non-choice.
Ok, the story goes that a young girl from another world makes her way to Earth and is adopted and raised here. Thirteen years later, she discovers she is from a planet called Jantyr. According to a prophecy that made its way to Earth, she is the sole person who can save the planet Jantyr as well as the entire galaxy. She spends the first half of the book focusing on her life on Earth, discovering small things that indicate she is the person of the prophecy and planning to go save Jantyr. She spends the second half of the book gallivanting around Jantyr, following old legends to find and wield Crystals to save the galaxy. In the end, not only does she succeed, but she also gets to be the only wielder to ever avoid the fate of wielding the crystals.
Leah would focus on the most mundane things that had no meaning or impact on the story. As a first-person narrator, this made for a confusing read because I spent the first half of the book waiting for those mundane things to mean something. By the second half of the book, I was skimming over her descriptions of things because I figured they wouldn’t mean much anyway.
The old legends of the crystals really bothered me. Supposedly Korin spent much time researching them and trying to determine the locations of the crystals as well as where they are supposed to be used. But in the years he spent looking, he only ever located one crystal and its location. Enter Leah and suddenly within usually an hour, the location of the crystal as well as the place to wield it has been succinctly found. No muss, no fuss. She didn’t struggle to find a single one. None. I repeat, none. Yet it took Korin years to find one. Hard to swallow.
I was also greatly bothered by Leah’s approach to her sister. Kara, “Jenny,”, and Leah mentioned the possibility that the girl looked enough like Leah to be her sister. A day and a half later, Leah is stating that she is her birth sister with nothing to go on, no back story, no DNA records, nothing other than they look a lot alike. And even “Jenny” seemed skeptical about Leah having a sister. Yet, it is just accepted as fact within a short amount of time. No explanations needed, apparently.
But the thing that bothered me the most was Leah’s age. According to the story, Leah was only around 2 when she showed up on Earth. Yet, when she returns to Jantyr later in the book, we are given numerous occasions when she states she clearly remembers things from her time there as a toddler. A toddler! Are we supposed to believe the Jantyrians have their earliest memories from a much younger age than Earthlings? If so, fine. I can accept that as they are aliens. However, if she had those memories, why did not remember them until later in the book? If they were strong enough for her to remember, she should have remembered them her whole life! At least fragments. Things that would have had her questioning things much sooner than when Madame Helena told them of some prophecy from another planet. While I can accept what the author was trying to do, it made it that much harder for me to believe in the story.
I think the premise of this book was a great one. I love a good save the planet story, even if the planet isn’t Earth. I think the major problem with this book was that it seemed very rushed. Almost as if the author felt she needed to cram everything into one book, rather than making it a duology or trilogy. I think if more time had been spent explaining things, if Leah and sent more time trying to figure out if she really was the person of prophecy rather than mentioning it and then within a day having us accept it as solid fact, I would have enjoyed the story more. I really enjoyed the parts of the story that took place on Jantyr. But again, I felt it was rushed. A whole book devoted to Leah’s reunion with her parents, and exploration of Jantyr while she worked towards activating the genesis device would have been more beneficial. A race to save the planet does not necessarily mean that she only be given a handful of days. Making the finding of the crystals harder would have made for a better read.
That all being said, this was not a bad book. But I do think there was a lot of room for improvement. I just felt it was rushed and pushed together when it could have been drawn out a bit more.
May 29, 2017
The best part about The MirrorMasters is the main character, Leah. The author does a wonderful job of making her a complex character in which there is no question in what she considers important to her, how much she values her family and friends and how she will admit to being scared to learn the vital role she plays in her quest, yet shows courage in the face of that fear.
The world building is also strong, both in terms of the city that Leah calls home on Earth and the distant planet she is actually from. Both are distinct environments with something unique about them and give the reader an idea about the place where Leah grew up and the new planet she experiences for the first time in many years.
Though I liked how the plot developed, my one problem with it was how it was resolved too quickly. The climax came about rather abruptly and there wasn't much time after the resolution for any real reflection on the events.
I still consider the book a recommended read, however, because the character development and world building are done so well.
The world building is also strong, both in terms of the city that Leah calls home on Earth and the distant planet she is actually from. Both are distinct environments with something unique about them and give the reader an idea about the place where Leah grew up and the new planet she experiences for the first time in many years.
Though I liked how the plot developed, my one problem with it was how it was resolved too quickly. The climax came about rather abruptly and there wasn't much time after the resolution for any real reflection on the events.
I still consider the book a recommended read, however, because the character development and world building are done so well.
February 2, 2017
A very creative story, with an interesting world. I especially enjoyed the beginning where we are introduced to the cast of characters and the tension as they raced to find their friend in the graveyard. Some of the action scenes did seem rushed, while some explanations were a bit complex and drawn out. Overall I enjoyed it. A cool, unique blend of science fiction and fantasy.
August 20, 2016
Alright, time for Polar's Review!
The MirrorMasters, by Lora Palmer, was an interesting read. A new author, I was interested in seeing how her performance on a new novel would fare against my previous reads of more established individuals.
I was not disappointed.
While decidedly sitting within the Young Adult, Fantasy, and Romance genre's, there is a certain charm to the book that can be entertaining for all ages. I'll begin now on my own perceived Pro's and Con's for this title, though I'll refrain from any spoilers.
Pro's- The book's pacing allows for a brisk read while still maintaining some attachment to the characters and the world. The characters are very animated and are unique, few of the traits presented in them are displayed in repetition. The plot line is sturdy enough, and engaged me in attempting to determine what might happen next, giving some suspense. The book starts off strong, giving the reader something to bite onto while they're trying to gain traction in the world created by Lora. The Main Protagonist isn't helpless throughout the story, a definite plus in my opinion as I disdain useless MP's. The supporting cast are likewise likable, and it throughout the story the reader is challenged to accept certain characters for their flaws.
Con's- The book's pacing—yes, I realize I credited the book for this in the “Pro's” section—is actually a little too quick for the plot line to really mature. You're given much information in short periods of time, and often there seems to be a rush for the plot to get underway, and yet is punctuated by occasions that seem almost paradoxical for the main characters to be getting hung up on. Mind you, that is perhaps widely my own opinion. Certain plot devices, such as betrayal, are perhaps used too often and began to become an expected event near the end of my reading.
What I say, overall, however, is that this book is very well worth the read. I personally am often not much for Romance-genre books, but I found this to be a pleasant surprise. It is well worth picking up, and the Pro's that I estimate have, in my opinion, far outweighed the Con's. Point in fact, if you're looking for a somewhat lighter read then I certainly suggest this title!
Review Note: I was granted the opportunity to review this work to present as accurate and honest a review as I could present. Thank you for taking your time to read this, and I urge you to support this author in this title. Who knows, maybe she'll choose to create a second book to this series, addressing a very interesting potential plot-line of “What happens next?” If you're anything like me at the end of this book, you'll be satisfied, but not averse to wanting more!
Cheers!
Michael “Polar” Adams.
The MirrorMasters, by Lora Palmer, was an interesting read. A new author, I was interested in seeing how her performance on a new novel would fare against my previous reads of more established individuals.
I was not disappointed.
While decidedly sitting within the Young Adult, Fantasy, and Romance genre's, there is a certain charm to the book that can be entertaining for all ages. I'll begin now on my own perceived Pro's and Con's for this title, though I'll refrain from any spoilers.
Pro's- The book's pacing allows for a brisk read while still maintaining some attachment to the characters and the world. The characters are very animated and are unique, few of the traits presented in them are displayed in repetition. The plot line is sturdy enough, and engaged me in attempting to determine what might happen next, giving some suspense. The book starts off strong, giving the reader something to bite onto while they're trying to gain traction in the world created by Lora. The Main Protagonist isn't helpless throughout the story, a definite plus in my opinion as I disdain useless MP's. The supporting cast are likewise likable, and it throughout the story the reader is challenged to accept certain characters for their flaws.
Con's- The book's pacing—yes, I realize I credited the book for this in the “Pro's” section—is actually a little too quick for the plot line to really mature. You're given much information in short periods of time, and often there seems to be a rush for the plot to get underway, and yet is punctuated by occasions that seem almost paradoxical for the main characters to be getting hung up on. Mind you, that is perhaps widely my own opinion. Certain plot devices, such as betrayal, are perhaps used too often and began to become an expected event near the end of my reading.
What I say, overall, however, is that this book is very well worth the read. I personally am often not much for Romance-genre books, but I found this to be a pleasant surprise. It is well worth picking up, and the Pro's that I estimate have, in my opinion, far outweighed the Con's. Point in fact, if you're looking for a somewhat lighter read then I certainly suggest this title!
Review Note: I was granted the opportunity to review this work to present as accurate and honest a review as I could present. Thank you for taking your time to read this, and I urge you to support this author in this title. Who knows, maybe she'll choose to create a second book to this series, addressing a very interesting potential plot-line of “What happens next?” If you're anything like me at the end of this book, you'll be satisfied, but not averse to wanting more!
Cheers!
Michael “Polar” Adams.
June 26, 2016
Hey, everyone! So, I had a blast writing this book and creating the world and characters of MIRRORMASTERS. Originally, this story began as an idea I had as a kid and would act out with my friends from the neighborhood. It had a time travel element, with a mirror taking two best friends back to the past. When I sat down to write MIRRORMASTERS, what came out was far different, yet it incorporated elements of that initial story. I started with the thought, "What if Leah could control mirrors?" and allowed everything else to fall into place around that.
If you're looking for a fun read involving a bit of mystery, aliens and a journey by mirror-travel to another world, a little romance with the boy who moves in next door--who just might be a MirrorMaster like Leah--and a race to save not just two worlds, but the entire galaxy, this YA sci-fi/fantasy might be for you.
If you're looking for a fun read involving a bit of mystery, aliens and a journey by mirror-travel to another world, a little romance with the boy who moves in next door--who just might be a MirrorMaster like Leah--and a race to save not just two worlds, but the entire galaxy, this YA sci-fi/fantasy might be for you.
February 10, 2017
I loved the imagination presented in this story and sweet, sweet Leah. Her past is a mystery, but when she finds out just how special she is, it doesn't go to her head. She wholeheartedly wants to help her friends, family and world she has little memory despite terrible odds. I liked how you got to travel to her alien world. The mirrors were lots of fun where she could see bits of history, spy on others, or use them as a portal. This had lots of adventure and a little romance. I found myself wanted to know how it would all end.
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