En: A Girl Energy-Bending between Worlds

by Michelle Reynoso

High School senior Faith McDaniels is struggling to find a place to belong. She never knew her father. She lost her mother to cancer three months ago. Now Faith is starting a new life with her brother Eddie in the small town of Madison, but this 'fresh start' is more than just a move to a new town and a new high school, it's the beginning of a series of strange events that puts her on the precipice of discovering that pendants and portals, other worlds, and energy-bending are not just ideas from a fantasy story. It is her life. A life that is about to get even more complicated when Faith discovers her own extraordinary abilities to bend and manipulate energy, a power that can be the bridge, or the barrier, to saving the world of Enlitra and her own world.



But nothing is easy or straightforward in Faith's life, as she soon discovers her abilities are the same as the fiend who is trying to destroy both worlds. Now Faith must decide how to protect the people she loves without becoming the dark entity herself.

Genres: Fiction

372 pages, Paperback

Published February 21, 2018

About the author

Michelle Reynoso is a Contracts Manager by day and an award-winning author of YA Urban Fantasy novels & avid reader by night. Her books have been seen in over seven countries and praised by Kirkus Reviews, The Booklife Prize by Publishers Weekly, Reedsy Discovery, Writers Digest, OnlineBookClub, and Readers Favorite. As a two-time finalist in the New York Book Awards, and a finalist in several other domestic and international award programs, her work has been lauded by Writers Digest as, “exciting and refreshing.” You can connect with Michelle at https://campsite.bio/michellereynoso or on her website at www.MichelleReynoso.com, where you can find her social media contacts, sign up for her mailing list, and participate in one of her quarterly gift card giveaways.

Reviews

[Susan Lehner · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have waited 10 years for “EN” to come about and it did not let me down. It magical and energetic and introduced me to a new world. I did not want to put down, and when I did have to put it down it was all I could think about. I HIGHLY recommend this book for the young and old. You will not be sorry for picking it up, you just won’t be able to put it down. I can’t wait for the next one.

[Kyle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Only read 4 chapters so far and the book is AMAZING

[Luna Lovebooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received a free e-copy from the author in exchange for an honest review.

I first met Michelle through NANOWRIMO (if you are a writer and don’t know about national novel writing month you should check it out at nanowrimo.org. It is a great program for professionals and amateurs alike.) and when she finished this novel I asked if she needed reviews. En is a delightful, imaginative tale and I am so glad I asked if I could review it for her and share with all of you.

I will admit that it took me longer than it should have to read this, not because the novel didn’t interest me, but because fae life – like human life – is hectic! When I was able to pick it up I found myself flying through the chapters wanting to find out what happens next. The plot is fairly easy to follow. There are a few instances of jumping from our world to that of Enlitra, but they are not confusing jumps and if they are it is because Faith herself is confused. This new world is truly imaginative as it is made up of energy and impossible feats can be done.

While I understand Faith’s attitude in the novel, I found it quite irksome. Her brother was just trying to look out for her but she did act as many teenagers would after a parent has passed and being transferred to a new school. I don’t know if I should admit this but I found myself rooting for Tomas instead of Paul. Yes, Tomas was a jerk to Faith in the beginning, but he apologizes and helps Faith several times. Paul just comes off as a jealous jerk at times.

This novel is a great start to a new series and I hope it takes off. I found a few minor errors that more than likely will be fixed for the final (i.e. Faith tries to change an acorn into an apple and later when she recalls doing it the acorn has turned into a branch). I can’t wait to find the final copy and read it, and I look forward to the rest of the series as well.

[Michelle Reynoso · Rating 5 out of 5]

Would you expect anything less than a five star rating from the author? In the stats below it's asking me when I started reading the book and when I finished...I've read this book so many times I've lost count. Sometimes I've read and reread the same sentence for hours. That's how I work. It has to sound right, it has to feel right when I read it out loud. So I hope you'll read this story that has been a work of passion for so many, many years. And if you like it, please let others know - pass the word on - because readers bring life to a writer's words, and I so want this story to come alive.

Thank you for picking up this story. Thank you for reading it. And thank you for listening.

[Carmen · Rating 2 out of 5]

Faith McDaniels at times seemed to come across as a little extreme in her reactions, even though she had been through the things she had. I found the little bit that was revealed of Enlitra interesting, and had hoped that there'd be a little bit more of it, considering that this other world is part of the general story as well as the other side that Faith tries to develop of herself.
I got a copy in exchange for an honest review.

[Kyle · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like were the book was going it just wasn’t fast enough, but the format that came through on my kindle was very jarring for the read so that maybe the cause, I will be downloading a direct copy from kindle at some point to give this read another go

[April Ingram · Rating 5 out of 5]

I highly recommend this book. It was such a great read. Great characters and action that'll keep you turning the pages. I'll be looking for more from this author.

[Terry · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great start to a new series! Unique, imaginative, interesting and fun storyline. Can't wait to see what the author has in store. Nice job Michelle Reynoso.

[Inbal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can't wait for the next one.....