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Outcast
Merissa is a faerie with no magic, no memory... and no friends. Until a hummingbird arrives with an ominous The Queen wants her dead.
With the help of the hummingbird Chippen, Merissa sets out on a dangerous journey searching for the one faerie who may know the truth about her past. Instead she finds more questions when they meet Griff, a gypsy boy with pale grey eyes and one heart-melting dimple and Merissa discovers they have a strange connection. Soon her past will endanger them all.
But she is a faerie. And faeries are protectors. So if anything will help Merissa regain her lost powers it will be to save her friends.
With the help of the hummingbird Chippen, Merissa sets out on a dangerous journey searching for the one faerie who may know the truth about her past. Instead she finds more questions when they meet Griff, a gypsy boy with pale grey eyes and one heart-melting dimple and Merissa discovers they have a strange connection. Soon her past will endanger them all.
But she is a faerie. And faeries are protectors. So if anything will help Merissa regain her lost powers it will be to save her friends.
- GenresFantasy
172 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2017
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August 29, 2017
I was sent this from the author in exchange for an honest review.
This is a really cute middle grade fantasy that I found really enjoyable. It was super fun to read and had some great overall themes. The story is set in the fae world and focused on one faerie called Marissa who is an outcast among her kind. She is shunned by her village and doesn't know where she comes from. Whilst trying to figure out her past she meets a messenger from the Citadel and gypsy boy. Together they go off on an adventure to discover who she truly is.
This is an independently published story that I was sent a copy of by the author and I'm really glad I was. I thought it was a really cute middle grade fantasy that I can see being loved by lots of children. As I was reading I did notice some grammatical errors but not enough to break my flow of reading so overall I found this to be quite an enjoyable reading experience.
Although I enjoyed the overall story I did find the plot and the characters to be quite surface level. There wasn't as much depth as I would of liked however, I do understand that this may be because of the age group the book is intended for. That being said there were some really lovely ideas that I would of liked to have seen developed a bit more such as how things worked in the Citadel.
I also thought there were some really good themes covered in this book. There was a big emphasis on the importance of friendship as Marissa meets several new friends on her journey after beginning the story as the outcast of the village. I also liked how it showed how it's okay to be different in some ways and not to let others get you down. Marissa showed a certain level of self determination throughout the story and I believe all of these things should be promoted in stories for children.
Overall I thought this was a really fun story with some good themes. I think children who love mythical creatures and faeries will love this book. I didn't realize when I picked it up that it was part of a series and I would love to see how it concludes. Overall a 3.5*s.
This review can also be found on my blog at https://gemmasbooknook.blogspot.co.uk...
This is a really cute middle grade fantasy that I found really enjoyable. It was super fun to read and had some great overall themes. The story is set in the fae world and focused on one faerie called Marissa who is an outcast among her kind. She is shunned by her village and doesn't know where she comes from. Whilst trying to figure out her past she meets a messenger from the Citadel and gypsy boy. Together they go off on an adventure to discover who she truly is.
This is an independently published story that I was sent a copy of by the author and I'm really glad I was. I thought it was a really cute middle grade fantasy that I can see being loved by lots of children. As I was reading I did notice some grammatical errors but not enough to break my flow of reading so overall I found this to be quite an enjoyable reading experience.
Although I enjoyed the overall story I did find the plot and the characters to be quite surface level. There wasn't as much depth as I would of liked however, I do understand that this may be because of the age group the book is intended for. That being said there were some really lovely ideas that I would of liked to have seen developed a bit more such as how things worked in the Citadel.
I also thought there were some really good themes covered in this book. There was a big emphasis on the importance of friendship as Marissa meets several new friends on her journey after beginning the story as the outcast of the village. I also liked how it showed how it's okay to be different in some ways and not to let others get you down. Marissa showed a certain level of self determination throughout the story and I believe all of these things should be promoted in stories for children.
Overall I thought this was a really fun story with some good themes. I think children who love mythical creatures and faeries will love this book. I didn't realize when I picked it up that it was part of a series and I would love to see how it concludes. Overall a 3.5*s.
This review can also be found on my blog at https://gemmasbooknook.blogspot.co.uk...
September 11, 2017
I really enjoyed this sweet story of a faerie discovering her true identity. Merissa is quite the outcast, which I think many people, especially middle schoolers, can identify with on some level. But this outcast has quite the adventure and doesn’t let others keep her down. Can someone say, role model?
The writing style is really engaging and the characters jump off the page. I think we all need a best friend who is a hummingbird and a leprechaun to make our shoes. I appreciated the bits of humor sprinkled throughout. Overall, it was very whimsical and light-hearted, but really dives into the importance of loyalty and friendship. If I only had one word to describe the story, I would call it magical. And I while I am not the age of a middle school kid anymore (so sad), I would think that many young girls would feel the same way.
The writing style is really engaging and the characters jump off the page. I think we all need a best friend who is a hummingbird and a leprechaun to make our shoes. I appreciated the bits of humor sprinkled throughout. Overall, it was very whimsical and light-hearted, but really dives into the importance of loyalty and friendship. If I only had one word to describe the story, I would call it magical. And I while I am not the age of a middle school kid anymore (so sad), I would think that many young girls would feel the same way.
July 1, 2018
Outcast is about a faerie named Merissa who is an outcast in her village. She is a faerie without any magic and no one seems to know why including herself. In search to find her magic and find herself she leaves her village to a nearby forest. She encounters several strangers on the way to help her find herself and discover the mystery of who she is.
My favorite part of this book is the encounters and friends Merissa makes along her journey. She starts off and outcast, but makes strong bonds along the way. I also loved the mystery around who Merissa is and why she has no magic. There are many twists and turns along the book that helps keep the reader engaged.
I was surprised to find in the end that this is a book in a series, so I'm not sure how it ends.
My favorite part of this book is the encounters and friends Merissa makes along her journey. She starts off and outcast, but makes strong bonds along the way. I also loved the mystery around who Merissa is and why she has no magic. There are many twists and turns along the book that helps keep the reader engaged.
I was surprised to find in the end that this is a book in a series, so I'm not sure how it ends.
June 26, 2018
This exciting adventure filled with mythical creatures of all kinds blew me away! Even though it was a fantasy tale, it was relatable to modern life on the themes of figuring out who you are and finding friends along the way. Perfect book for all ages. It's a feel good story with action, mysteries, and friendship.
December 15, 2017
Review to come
June 24, 2018
It was ok, but I didn't get into the characters enough that I'd go and buy any other's if there is a series involved
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