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Of Flesh and Fire
Nyminia awakes from the ashes of a deadly fire to find herself not only cursed with fearsome power, but with heavy purpose.
Her life is the silver thread which keeps the world together, her death– the cord that could unravel everything.
Discovered by Mildred Midwood, Nyminia is taken to Rowling-Burroughs University- a place where werewolves, vampires, and magic-kinds alike study and grow their powers.
Nyminia's adventure quickly spirals out of control when she realizes her true role to play in the fate of this paranormal world– that of the 'True Sacrifice'. Hunted by fanatics, she must stay alive or risk plunging the earth into darkness.
Join Nyminia on a modern day adventure as she navigates love, friendship, family, and the mystery surrounding her past as she strives to save the world.
If you like werewolves, vampires, and dragons– you’ll love this story.
Her life is the silver thread which keeps the world together, her death– the cord that could unravel everything.
Discovered by Mildred Midwood, Nyminia is taken to Rowling-Burroughs University- a place where werewolves, vampires, and magic-kinds alike study and grow their powers.
Nyminia's adventure quickly spirals out of control when she realizes her true role to play in the fate of this paranormal world– that of the 'True Sacrifice'. Hunted by fanatics, she must stay alive or risk plunging the earth into darkness.
Join Nyminia on a modern day adventure as she navigates love, friendship, family, and the mystery surrounding her past as she strives to save the world.
If you like werewolves, vampires, and dragons– you’ll love this story.
222 pages, Paperback
Published October 6, 2017
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About the author
Tuesday Cross
1 book43 followersWho is Tuesday Cross?
She’s a shape-shifting time traveler on the run from the law for a crime she didn’t commit.
As Tuesday dashes across time and space in an effort to clear her name, she spends her free hours writing stories for the supernatural community.
While people tend to focus on the paranormal aspects of Tuesday’s life, she is much more than your typical magical adventurer.
Tuesday is a wife, daughter, sister, reader, author, and graphic designer.
Her passion lies in her drive to highlight the everyday magic in our not-so-normal world.
She hopes that by creating fantastical stories for you to lose yourself in, you might just find yourself instead.
She’s a shape-shifting time traveler on the run from the law for a crime she didn’t commit.
As Tuesday dashes across time and space in an effort to clear her name, she spends her free hours writing stories for the supernatural community.
While people tend to focus on the paranormal aspects of Tuesday’s life, she is much more than your typical magical adventurer.
Tuesday is a wife, daughter, sister, reader, author, and graphic designer.
Her passion lies in her drive to highlight the everyday magic in our not-so-normal world.
She hopes that by creating fantastical stories for you to lose yourself in, you might just find yourself instead.
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April 15, 2018
This book was exciting to read. I enjoyed the characters of Nyminia and Rowan. They made quick great friends. I not sure I liked the ending on this book and I know it is only book 1 so maybe that is why. The whole book was not bad and kept me reading to find out what would happen next and what was Nyminia's part in everything.
November 13, 2017
First and foremost, Tuesday Cross is an incredibly talented writer, and I do mean talented. Second, with this book I found her great sense humor-which had me laughing often (on a few occassions maniacally...*shrug*), an original story line, and creative characters. Third, I loved the detail of the magic and how it was utilized and Dragons! Yay! Can't help but love some dragons ;)! Nyminia is a young woman who has had a rough go at life, and you feel for her struggles-even with the little details that were provided. Marcus, her very attractive counterpart, had his own levels of complexity which were interesting but sometimes a little dull.
I believe it has been a great injustice that anyone compare this book to any of the Twilight series. I read the entire Twilight series and this book Far exceeds anything that Stephanie Meyer's produced through the entirety of writing that series. This book is what she would have aspired to had she been seeking to write a more adventurous novel, in all honesty. I would say this book would be good for ages 15+, just for reference.
I adored Tuesday's writing style, it was so well written and beautifully presented. It was inspiring to soak up her writing style!
That being said, there were a few issues I had with the story/book. First, there was just Way too much that happened in this book. I mean there was so much constant action/danger that it exhausted me as the reader, and the bigger picture at hand seemed to get lost continually with every-single-thing that happened. I'd say this was a bit of a pacing issue more than anything, because I appreciated all that occurred just not the frequency, but some I feel could have been avoided. It was a constant cycle of sleep and danger for Nyminia, which became tedious and frustrating. Second, the book needed to be better edited. There were more grammatical/formatting/spelling issues than anticipated. At one point in my reading the font size/formatting changed for about a page and a half, which really threw me off while reading. Those two things are why I would rate this book 3.5 out of 5, but not any reasons that I would not read her future works, either-I am definitely a fan of Tuesday Cross.
Overall, I really enjoyed reading this book for its writing style and storyline, and am eager for Tuesday's next book! She has an innate talent for writing that, as it continues to grow, will no doubt amass a sizable fan base.
I believe it has been a great injustice that anyone compare this book to any of the Twilight series. I read the entire Twilight series and this book Far exceeds anything that Stephanie Meyer's produced through the entirety of writing that series. This book is what she would have aspired to had she been seeking to write a more adventurous novel, in all honesty. I would say this book would be good for ages 15+, just for reference.
I adored Tuesday's writing style, it was so well written and beautifully presented. It was inspiring to soak up her writing style!
That being said, there were a few issues I had with the story/book. First, there was just Way too much that happened in this book. I mean there was so much constant action/danger that it exhausted me as the reader, and the bigger picture at hand seemed to get lost continually with every-single-thing that happened. I'd say this was a bit of a pacing issue more than anything, because I appreciated all that occurred just not the frequency, but some I feel could have been avoided. It was a constant cycle of sleep and danger for Nyminia, which became tedious and frustrating. Second, the book needed to be better edited. There were more grammatical/formatting/spelling issues than anticipated. At one point in my reading the font size/formatting changed for about a page and a half, which really threw me off while reading. Those two things are why I would rate this book 3.5 out of 5, but not any reasons that I would not read her future works, either-I am definitely a fan of Tuesday Cross.
Overall, I really enjoyed reading this book for its writing style and storyline, and am eager for Tuesday's next book! She has an innate talent for writing that, as it continues to grow, will no doubt amass a sizable fan base.
May 9, 2018
I'm not really into fantasy but I really enjoyed this a lot more than I thought I would. Fast paced and action packed. Now to wait for the next book in the series.
August 10, 2018
This book was a wild ride where the action never stops. Each chapter, or two, in “Of Flesh and Fire” read like an episode of a supernatural college sitcom. Which makes sense as, I believe, that was how this was originally written—as episodic serials to be consumed like crack riddled popcorn. Like, seriously the action never stops from pretty much the moment we meet Nym. The girl is literally on fire when we meet her, and things spiral out of control from that moment on. Honestly, if you like binge-worthy, fast (both in pacing and length), occasionally sweet, stories with magic and vampires, you’ll probably enjoy this book. There are some new elements that I enjoyed, as they aren’t present in most supernatural books when it covers this kind of subject material, but there are other tropes that felt a little too unnecessary for the story. Also, while the book is incredibly fast and easy to knock out during a lazy vacation, there are so many interesting and, frankly, big things going on that I felt like “Of Flesh and Fire” was about 5 books crammed into one very short one.
Firstly, I did enjoy this book. It was a crazy ride, but it was easy to get into and lose myself in. It’s a story line I’m familiar with, but with enough twists to keep me from boredom. I really enjoyed Rowan’s spunk and her interactions with Nym, and I think having a magical college is a great idea because Harry Potter only goes so far. There is something massive happening in every chapter, whether it’s Nym learning that there’s magic and vampires to begin with, to being hunted down by crazy ex’s (both hers and her new boyfriends), to almost being killed on multiple occasions by other magic types, to trying to figure out who to trust while also trying to get a handle on this whole prophecy she’s at the center of in order to keep even more bad things from happening… See what I mean about there being a lot going on? We are given these little yummy bits and then they get wrapped in a chapter or two and we are moving on to the next thing, which negated so much tension each time a new challenge was presented. I really wanted to slow down for a bit and get to know this new world Nym found herself in. Heck, most of those things I mentioned, when they appear in the book, could have very well been their own novel or novella! That’s how much potential there is in each of those segments that just never gets unpacked. The entire book takes place in less than a week’s time span. That’s a lot to throw at Nym, and the reader.
Did I have fun reading this book? Absolutely! I was always engaged for one reason or another, which is why I wanted more. I wanted to spend more time on certain things, which may have lessened some of the tropes that are in the book. Like the unknowing all powerful savior (Nym), the ancient vampire falling for the young adult (honestly, my least favorite trope, but I get the appeal), and mustache twirling villains. If more world and character building had been established, whether in this book or spread out over others, there wouldn't have been this disconnect for me where certain things felt overly obvious, and some characters felt thrown in last minute, or changed in order to make things move in the right direction. But—even in spite of some of the issues I had—I didn’t want to stop reading. I always wanted to know what was going to happen next, even if I already had a pretty good idea of where things were going and how it was all going to end. The author has a great grasp of keeping flow and writing chapter endings in a way that always leaves you saying “one more chapter!”
If you’re one of those readers that just wants all things supernatural with magic, vampires, werewolves, dragons, and—apparently—a mermaid or two, this book will not disappoint you. It checks off all those boxes rather nicely. And while I had a lot of fun reading Cross’ work, it was the length that kept me from absolutely adoring it. Cramming so many cataclysmic events into just a week for your characters felt like overkill and kept me from feeling like I got to know the characters, or made me believe Nym could actually handle all the stuff being thrown at her. That and, as a pure matter of taste, the sheer amount of internal conversations became overdone and I’d have preferred her to actually speak to the people around her, but that’s just me. But also partially why this book is a 3.25 stars for me. Given how this book ended, I’m not sure how Cross is going to top things, but I’m really interested to see where things go from here for Nym, Rowan, and Marcus! And thanks to the author for providing me a copy for review.
Firstly, I did enjoy this book. It was a crazy ride, but it was easy to get into and lose myself in. It’s a story line I’m familiar with, but with enough twists to keep me from boredom. I really enjoyed Rowan’s spunk and her interactions with Nym, and I think having a magical college is a great idea because Harry Potter only goes so far. There is something massive happening in every chapter, whether it’s Nym learning that there’s magic and vampires to begin with, to being hunted down by crazy ex’s (both hers and her new boyfriends), to almost being killed on multiple occasions by other magic types, to trying to figure out who to trust while also trying to get a handle on this whole prophecy she’s at the center of in order to keep even more bad things from happening… See what I mean about there being a lot going on? We are given these little yummy bits and then they get wrapped in a chapter or two and we are moving on to the next thing, which negated so much tension each time a new challenge was presented. I really wanted to slow down for a bit and get to know this new world Nym found herself in. Heck, most of those things I mentioned, when they appear in the book, could have very well been their own novel or novella! That’s how much potential there is in each of those segments that just never gets unpacked. The entire book takes place in less than a week’s time span. That’s a lot to throw at Nym, and the reader.
Did I have fun reading this book? Absolutely! I was always engaged for one reason or another, which is why I wanted more. I wanted to spend more time on certain things, which may have lessened some of the tropes that are in the book. Like the unknowing all powerful savior (Nym), the ancient vampire falling for the young adult (honestly, my least favorite trope, but I get the appeal), and mustache twirling villains. If more world and character building had been established, whether in this book or spread out over others, there wouldn't have been this disconnect for me where certain things felt overly obvious, and some characters felt thrown in last minute, or changed in order to make things move in the right direction. But—even in spite of some of the issues I had—I didn’t want to stop reading. I always wanted to know what was going to happen next, even if I already had a pretty good idea of where things were going and how it was all going to end. The author has a great grasp of keeping flow and writing chapter endings in a way that always leaves you saying “one more chapter!”
If you’re one of those readers that just wants all things supernatural with magic, vampires, werewolves, dragons, and—apparently—a mermaid or two, this book will not disappoint you. It checks off all those boxes rather nicely. And while I had a lot of fun reading Cross’ work, it was the length that kept me from absolutely adoring it. Cramming so many cataclysmic events into just a week for your characters felt like overkill and kept me from feeling like I got to know the characters, or made me believe Nym could actually handle all the stuff being thrown at her. That and, as a pure matter of taste, the sheer amount of internal conversations became overdone and I’d have preferred her to actually speak to the people around her, but that’s just me. But also partially why this book is a 3.25 stars for me. Given how this book ended, I’m not sure how Cross is going to top things, but I’m really interested to see where things go from here for Nym, Rowan, and Marcus! And thanks to the author for providing me a copy for review.
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November 12, 2017*Be sure to check out my blog post for this book, for additional featured content, here!
PG-17
It's said that everyone in the world believes, to some degree, that they are special. Wouldn't it be ironic then, that the one person who doesn't think she's special, turns out to be the single most important person in the world? For Nyminia, that's what she's just learned - she's the thread, holding everything together. A key. Special.
Going from being an unwanted weirdo orphan, to someone with a huge responsibility and formerly unrealized power, her reality shifted overnight. Surviving a fire that should have left even her bones unrecognizable, she's hurled into a new life, and a new home. She makes new friends, is introduced to love, and fights a battle like no other.
I loved her personality, and the growth she went through during her adventure. With a massively overwhelming new life to take on, she handled it all with strength and grace I know I wouldn't have, in her shoes. As if that wasn't enough, the ending gave a rather intense glimpse into her upcoming challenges, and they make everything she goes through in this book, look dim. While it was predictable, it is exciting, and would have any reader hooked to continue following Nyminia through her adventure.
Well written and put together nicely, I enjoyed this author's work. She is talented, spun a fantastic adventure with originality I hadn't expected. I would definitely recommend this book to other readers, and am grateful to have had the opportunity to experience this story.
*I was given a complimentary eCopy of this book, from the author, to read in exchange for an honest review.
~Rose
@Desert Rose Reviews
PG-17
It's said that everyone in the world believes, to some degree, that they are special. Wouldn't it be ironic then, that the one person who doesn't think she's special, turns out to be the single most important person in the world? For Nyminia, that's what she's just learned - she's the thread, holding everything together. A key. Special.
Going from being an unwanted weirdo orphan, to someone with a huge responsibility and formerly unrealized power, her reality shifted overnight. Surviving a fire that should have left even her bones unrecognizable, she's hurled into a new life, and a new home. She makes new friends, is introduced to love, and fights a battle like no other.
I loved her personality, and the growth she went through during her adventure. With a massively overwhelming new life to take on, she handled it all with strength and grace I know I wouldn't have, in her shoes. As if that wasn't enough, the ending gave a rather intense glimpse into her upcoming challenges, and they make everything she goes through in this book, look dim. While it was predictable, it is exciting, and would have any reader hooked to continue following Nyminia through her adventure.
Well written and put together nicely, I enjoyed this author's work. She is talented, spun a fantastic adventure with originality I hadn't expected. I would definitely recommend this book to other readers, and am grateful to have had the opportunity to experience this story.
*I was given a complimentary eCopy of this book, from the author, to read in exchange for an honest review.
~Rose
@Desert Rose Reviews
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October 12, 2017Excellent storyline i just felt like there was too much going on in some scenes to catch on to leaving me slightly confused and i felt that there could at least have been more "magic" or a deeper connection between nym and marcus .. more intensity like when they first met especially considering marcus "knew" her before. Their relationship just seemed more friendlike not mates.
Nym seemed like a strong heroine however marcus didnt come off as how the other student's portrayed him maybe in the past yes but i couldn't seem to put the marcus that nym knew and the marcus that everyone else knew together, he seem stoic and scary to others but when we read about him he just didnt have that vibe and every girl loves the brooding types which he wasn't. They just seemed like two completely different marcus'. But otherwise it was an okay - good read.
Nym seemed like a strong heroine however marcus didnt come off as how the other student's portrayed him maybe in the past yes but i couldn't seem to put the marcus that nym knew and the marcus that everyone else knew together, he seem stoic and scary to others but when we read about him he just didnt have that vibe and every girl loves the brooding types which he wasn't. They just seemed like two completely different marcus'. But otherwise it was an okay - good read.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 6, 2017
I received this book as a gift and was happy to exchange for my honest opinion and assess its suitability for my niece who wanted a heroine set in a fantasy world. I can’t pass on a book unless it has humour and a good message. I found Tuesday Cross’s book to be exciting and fast-paced, a recipe for holding a teenager’s attention. It was also refreshingly well-written and laugh-out-loud funny. Most of all, Nyminia, is a strong female character who meets the challenges life throws at her head on. She comes out the other side finding her unique place in the world. An added bonus was the hook, Nyminia’s upcoming challenges to surpass all others, paving the way for more in the series. Sure to be a hit for all readers appreciating weirdness, coolness, and in need of an anti-blushing spell.
January 22, 2018
Spoiler-Free Review
Actual rating: 5/5 stars
Characters: 5/5
Adventure/Romance: 5/5
Readability: 5/5
Overall Impression: 5/5
What happens when you wake up in a hospital bed after a brutal fire, only to discover that you survived because you possessed a rare power? What if that power made you a target? In Tuesday Cross's breathtaking debut novel, Of Flesh and Fire, Nyminia finds herself asking that exact question. Running from her past, her new circumstances bring her to a life at Rowling-Burroughs University. While trying to learn about the power she possesses, Nyminia navigates her way through friendship, love, and faces dangerous challenges from unexpected foes.
Characters: Each of them possess their own secrets, inner-conflict, fears, desires/goals and are easy to empathize with.
-Nyminia: Poor Nyminia has really had a rough start in life. I won't reveal much about her history, however, very early in the book, she discovers that she has special powers which make her a target. It is easy to empathize with her as she is our MC and her first-person perspective allows us inside her mind, hearing her frequent internal monologue. She experiences a spectrum of emotions as she discovers more and more about the mysteries surrounding her powers and the danger she frequently finds herself in.
-Marcus Saarinen: My absolute favorite vampire. I want to look that good when I'm a few thousand years old. I mean, the guy's introduced to us as a hot librarian, what's not to love? Marcus is an excellent example of how a partner should act within a relationship. He's not your typical brooding, distant YA male character. He is supportive of Nyminia and protects her while giving her space to grow and make her own discoveries. I think he is an excellent role-model for younger individuals gaining perspective on what a love-relationship should be like.
-Rowan: I'll have what she's having. I don't know how that girl has so much pep and energy, but I really wish I could find a decent coffee that did the same. "Ro" is Nyminia's best pal she meets early in the story. She is a phenomenal example of a true friend, and readers will enjoy watching their bond grow. She also has a special, um, power...one involving fur and fangs. Her brothers, Cash and Kit, share a similar power and I am excited to see them again in the next book.
-Headmistress Midwood and the professors: I won't give away too much. They are also developing well and play into the story's dynamics and growth of Nyminia.
-Ryanna: Secondary character. Being a mermaid...you can guess why I love her so much.
-GUYS, THERE'S DRAGONS.
All in all, I am excited to see how these characters continue to develop over book II. I think they have a great foundation. They feel "real", which is what we all want in a fictional character, and Tuesday made me fall in love with them.
Romance: Thankfully, OFAF does not have your typical YA insta-love, but rather an interesting twist of magic from the universe called "Fate-Pairing". The fate-paired characters are essentially strangers when they find out that they are destined to be together, which creates an interesting dynamic for two people who have just recently met. They both choose to take it slow, at their own pace, allowing intimacy set in naturally as they get to know each other throughout the story. The romance is age-appropriate for slightly younger readers as there are no explicit/sexual scenes, only innocent kissing. Just enough for some spice and intrigue, but everyone keeps their clothing on.
Readability: Well obviously I can't put this book down because I have now read it three times. For full disclosure, I assisted with a beta-read of the first draft, and have read a physical published copy twice. Each time I read it, I can picture everything very clearly in my mind, much like a movie. This book is excellent for fans of film and those who consider themselves highly visual. Chapters are shorter and end on a cliff-hanger, which pulls you in to keep reading and continue on with the adventure.
Tuesday has a penchant for dialogue. Most chapters have excellent forward motion because of the engaging dialogue. You get swept into a conversation between characters and can actually feel a palpable tension, fear, happiness, embarrassment etc. She is truly a talented weaver of words, and I am thrilled to read the second book.
For fun, read the chapter names in the table of contents at the very beginning of the book. It reads a little bit like a poem, beginning with "My First Death" and ending with "My Final Death".
Check out my author interview with Tuesday coming up on 1/23/18 at http://www.laurasveals.com for more insight on her writing process and upcoming projects!
This book is highly recommended for anyone in love with YA fantasy, but especially individuals age 14-18.
Actual rating: 5/5 stars
Characters: 5/5
Adventure/Romance: 5/5
Readability: 5/5
Overall Impression: 5/5
What happens when you wake up in a hospital bed after a brutal fire, only to discover that you survived because you possessed a rare power? What if that power made you a target? In Tuesday Cross's breathtaking debut novel, Of Flesh and Fire, Nyminia finds herself asking that exact question. Running from her past, her new circumstances bring her to a life at Rowling-Burroughs University. While trying to learn about the power she possesses, Nyminia navigates her way through friendship, love, and faces dangerous challenges from unexpected foes.
Characters: Each of them possess their own secrets, inner-conflict, fears, desires/goals and are easy to empathize with.
-Nyminia: Poor Nyminia has really had a rough start in life. I won't reveal much about her history, however, very early in the book, she discovers that she has special powers which make her a target. It is easy to empathize with her as she is our MC and her first-person perspective allows us inside her mind, hearing her frequent internal monologue. She experiences a spectrum of emotions as she discovers more and more about the mysteries surrounding her powers and the danger she frequently finds herself in.
-Marcus Saarinen: My absolute favorite vampire. I want to look that good when I'm a few thousand years old. I mean, the guy's introduced to us as a hot librarian, what's not to love? Marcus is an excellent example of how a partner should act within a relationship. He's not your typical brooding, distant YA male character. He is supportive of Nyminia and protects her while giving her space to grow and make her own discoveries. I think he is an excellent role-model for younger individuals gaining perspective on what a love-relationship should be like.
-Rowan: I'll have what she's having. I don't know how that girl has so much pep and energy, but I really wish I could find a decent coffee that did the same. "Ro" is Nyminia's best pal she meets early in the story. She is a phenomenal example of a true friend, and readers will enjoy watching their bond grow. She also has a special, um, power...one involving fur and fangs. Her brothers, Cash and Kit, share a similar power and I am excited to see them again in the next book.
-Headmistress Midwood and the professors: I won't give away too much. They are also developing well and play into the story's dynamics and growth of Nyminia.
-Ryanna: Secondary character. Being a mermaid...you can guess why I love her so much.
"Of course, mermaids are real too. That's so awesome."-Nyminia, Chapter 22 OFAF
-GUYS, THERE'S DRAGONS.
All in all, I am excited to see how these characters continue to develop over book II. I think they have a great foundation. They feel "real", which is what we all want in a fictional character, and Tuesday made me fall in love with them.
Romance: Thankfully, OFAF does not have your typical YA insta-love, but rather an interesting twist of magic from the universe called "Fate-Pairing". The fate-paired characters are essentially strangers when they find out that they are destined to be together, which creates an interesting dynamic for two people who have just recently met. They both choose to take it slow, at their own pace, allowing intimacy set in naturally as they get to know each other throughout the story. The romance is age-appropriate for slightly younger readers as there are no explicit/sexual scenes, only innocent kissing. Just enough for some spice and intrigue, but everyone keeps their clothing on.
Readability: Well obviously I can't put this book down because I have now read it three times. For full disclosure, I assisted with a beta-read of the first draft, and have read a physical published copy twice. Each time I read it, I can picture everything very clearly in my mind, much like a movie. This book is excellent for fans of film and those who consider themselves highly visual. Chapters are shorter and end on a cliff-hanger, which pulls you in to keep reading and continue on with the adventure.
Tuesday has a penchant for dialogue. Most chapters have excellent forward motion because of the engaging dialogue. You get swept into a conversation between characters and can actually feel a palpable tension, fear, happiness, embarrassment etc. She is truly a talented weaver of words, and I am thrilled to read the second book.
For fun, read the chapter names in the table of contents at the very beginning of the book. It reads a little bit like a poem, beginning with "My First Death" and ending with "My Final Death".
Check out my author interview with Tuesday coming up on 1/23/18 at http://www.laurasveals.com for more insight on her writing process and upcoming projects!
This book is highly recommended for anyone in love with YA fantasy, but especially individuals age 14-18.
February 9, 2018
When a young girl is discovered, unscathed, in a burnt down orphanage, she is whisked away to a land of magic, where she is to attend University. She soon learns that she is part of an ancient prophecy where her true name, Nyminia originated, and soon falls into an unconventional romance with a two thousand year old vampire veteran, Marcus.
I came to adore Nyminia’s character for she is brave, headstrong, and of high intelligence, all qualities that I admire. I shared in every one of her victories and losses, as though I were actually right beside her on every step of her journey. Her unusual appearance captivated me: hair as white as snow, pale skin, and with stunning violet eyes that scream unique beauty. Nyminia possesses the naivety of youth, but simultaneously boasts the wisdom of a century’s old being.
Nyminia’s blossoming romance with Marcus, a gentlemanly vampire and mage, was beautifully developed and had my heart thudding within my chest.
Another loveable character comes in the form of Rowan, a young werewolf girl and Nyminia’s first and best friend at RBU. We instantly see the pair form a tight bond and sense that Nyminia loves her dearly from day one of their meeting- ‘How could anyone be so instantly likeable?’
Rowan’s bubbly and adorable personality contrast strongly with Marcus’s dark and somewhat brooding nature, though both characters are steadfast in their loyalty to Nyminia and do anything they can to protect her from harm.
I loved the author’s personable style and conversational tone as it made this book easy to dive into with characters I could relate to on a deeper level. I loved how dramatic the storyline was and believe I’ve found a new favourite author of mine.
I now leave you with one last quote from the Headmistress of RBU. The quote is taken from near the start of the novel when the prophecy concerning Nyminia is first mentioned.
‘Our universe was born from fire, and by fire- all things must end.’
This quote instantly reminded me of how quickly the world around us can change and how the natural circle of life functions in the daily progression of our very own world.
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would highly recommend that you give it a read.
I’m rating is 5 stars.
Recommended for lovers of fantasy and folklore.
I came to adore Nyminia’s character for she is brave, headstrong, and of high intelligence, all qualities that I admire. I shared in every one of her victories and losses, as though I were actually right beside her on every step of her journey. Her unusual appearance captivated me: hair as white as snow, pale skin, and with stunning violet eyes that scream unique beauty. Nyminia possesses the naivety of youth, but simultaneously boasts the wisdom of a century’s old being.
Nyminia’s blossoming romance with Marcus, a gentlemanly vampire and mage, was beautifully developed and had my heart thudding within my chest.
Another loveable character comes in the form of Rowan, a young werewolf girl and Nyminia’s first and best friend at RBU. We instantly see the pair form a tight bond and sense that Nyminia loves her dearly from day one of their meeting- ‘How could anyone be so instantly likeable?’
Rowan’s bubbly and adorable personality contrast strongly with Marcus’s dark and somewhat brooding nature, though both characters are steadfast in their loyalty to Nyminia and do anything they can to protect her from harm.
I loved the author’s personable style and conversational tone as it made this book easy to dive into with characters I could relate to on a deeper level. I loved how dramatic the storyline was and believe I’ve found a new favourite author of mine.
I now leave you with one last quote from the Headmistress of RBU. The quote is taken from near the start of the novel when the prophecy concerning Nyminia is first mentioned.
‘Our universe was born from fire, and by fire- all things must end.’
This quote instantly reminded me of how quickly the world around us can change and how the natural circle of life functions in the daily progression of our very own world.
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would highly recommend that you give it a read.
I’m rating is 5 stars.
Recommended for lovers of fantasy and folklore.
February 14, 2018
This is the first Goodreads giveaway I've received and reviewed, so I'm not really sure what the protocol is.
The thing is, I found this book un-readable. I'll probably never get a free giveaway again, but I have to be honest here. The writing was amateurish and not engaging. It's been a few weeks since I put this book back truly meaning to get back to it until finally admitting to myself that I'm not going to read anymore, and the fact is that when I sat down to write this review I could recall almost nothing about the first few chapters.
Sorry but I can't recommend this book.
The thing is, I found this book un-readable. I'll probably never get a free giveaway again, but I have to be honest here. The writing was amateurish and not engaging. It's been a few weeks since I put this book back truly meaning to get back to it until finally admitting to myself that I'm not going to read anymore, and the fact is that when I sat down to write this review I could recall almost nothing about the first few chapters.
Sorry but I can't recommend this book.
December 13, 2017
I actually give this book 4.7 stars.
The cover for Of Flesh and Fire has a little much going on for me, but I do like it. Lots of vibrant colors, and you know what kind of story you’re going to get with a glance. Tuesday Cross has incoorperated lots of good humor into the story, and it’s a fun, campy read.
Even though there are dragons and werewolves and vampires, Tuesday has made this story very fun to read. I think the writing could be a little stronger, but this did not take away from my overall enjoyment of the story.
I don’t like to give things away, so I will say that I loved the characters, and I think Tuesday did a fantastic job creating all of them. Even in the face of a life changing situation, the main character does things with style and humor.
This is a great read for adults and young adults and would make a good addition to everyone’s reading list. I recommend this book to anyone who loves paranormal and fantasy stories.
The cover for Of Flesh and Fire has a little much going on for me, but I do like it. Lots of vibrant colors, and you know what kind of story you’re going to get with a glance. Tuesday Cross has incoorperated lots of good humor into the story, and it’s a fun, campy read.
Even though there are dragons and werewolves and vampires, Tuesday has made this story very fun to read. I think the writing could be a little stronger, but this did not take away from my overall enjoyment of the story.
I don’t like to give things away, so I will say that I loved the characters, and I think Tuesday did a fantastic job creating all of them. Even in the face of a life changing situation, the main character does things with style and humor.
This is a great read for adults and young adults and would make a good addition to everyone’s reading list. I recommend this book to anyone who loves paranormal and fantasy stories.
February 3, 2018
I received this book from winning a Goodreads giveaway and I can't say how happy I am to have been able to read it!
If I could have, I would have given it 4.5/5 stars instead of 4. It was quite a 5-star book just because I felt there were things in the story that went way too fast. I would have loved a little more content to further understand things.
Other than that, I absolutely LOVED this book and I can't believe it ended! I had such a hard time putting it down, I just wanted the story to keep going! Of course, once the end came and I realized the second book wasn't released yet, I got frustrated and had to find a book friend to share all my frustrations with.
I can't wait to read the next book!!!!!
If I could have, I would have given it 4.5/5 stars instead of 4. It was quite a 5-star book just because I felt there were things in the story that went way too fast. I would have loved a little more content to further understand things.
Other than that, I absolutely LOVED this book and I can't believe it ended! I had such a hard time putting it down, I just wanted the story to keep going! Of course, once the end came and I realized the second book wasn't released yet, I got frustrated and had to find a book friend to share all my frustrations with.
I can't wait to read the next book!!!!!
December 3, 2017
There was a disconnect
Somehow I didn’t connect with the emotions of the main characters and felt very little tension in the action scenes. Certainly there was no feelings of deep live or connection- everything was just superficial and skin deep. Meh.
Somehow I didn’t connect with the emotions of the main characters and felt very little tension in the action scenes. Certainly there was no feelings of deep live or connection- everything was just superficial and skin deep. Meh.
August 19, 2018
Gosh, I thought I wrote this review a year ago, how embarrassing!
Disclaimer, I saw this in early draft version and made some suggestions on a site called Scribophile where both myself and Tuesday workshopped our novels. And so, it is with great pride that I purchased a paper copy of her book. I was firstly awed by that cover, it's pure beauty, and the contents of the novel itself did not disappoint.
While there are a few typos, these didn't - for me - take away from the immersive and wonderful reading experience. I truly enjoyed going along for the ride while Nyminia discovers who she is and what that means.
I was predisposed to like this book as it combined some of my favourite elements in a story: dragons, magic, young people at a school of sorts, strong friendships (I'm looking at you, Nym x Ro!) and intrigue. There's also nicely built romance, but I won't claim romance is my thing and so while it was a good addition, it wasn't an element which I need in a book.
All in all this was a book which ticked all of the boxes, for me personally. Some of the tropes (an old and troubled vampire falling for the MC, the MC being a chosen one of sorts who is created with a specific purpose, even the inclusion of dragons) may not be for you, but I really liked how they were handled and so they didn't feel "trope-y" to me, but fresh and fun.
Out of all of the characters, I was especially in love with Ro, and need more of her in my life!
It's been a year since I read this book, and its scenes and characters are still fresh and vivid in my mind, so if nothing else, know you're going to get a novel which makes an impression -- for good :D
Disclaimer, I saw this in early draft version and made some suggestions on a site called Scribophile where both myself and Tuesday workshopped our novels. And so, it is with great pride that I purchased a paper copy of her book. I was firstly awed by that cover, it's pure beauty, and the contents of the novel itself did not disappoint.
While there are a few typos, these didn't - for me - take away from the immersive and wonderful reading experience. I truly enjoyed going along for the ride while Nyminia discovers who she is and what that means.
I was predisposed to like this book as it combined some of my favourite elements in a story: dragons, magic, young people at a school of sorts, strong friendships (I'm looking at you, Nym x Ro!) and intrigue. There's also nicely built romance, but I won't claim romance is my thing and so while it was a good addition, it wasn't an element which I need in a book.
All in all this was a book which ticked all of the boxes, for me personally. Some of the tropes (an old and troubled vampire falling for the MC, the MC being a chosen one of sorts who is created with a specific purpose, even the inclusion of dragons) may not be for you, but I really liked how they were handled and so they didn't feel "trope-y" to me, but fresh and fun.
Out of all of the characters, I was especially in love with Ro, and need more of her in my life!
It's been a year since I read this book, and its scenes and characters are still fresh and vivid in my mind, so if nothing else, know you're going to get a novel which makes an impression -- for good :D
May 8, 2020
I really enjoyed this book but I wonder if there will be a second one because she seems to have disappeared. I really hope there is one!
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