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Tales of Haroon #1
High Barrens
Seeing into a soul is easy for Flint.
She can change a life or even the world with her words.
She should have kept her mouth shut.
Flint thought that having six older brothers and growing up in a dangerous frontier town would prepare her for anything. She soon discovers that the world is a lot more complex than she expected, and it’s going to take more than a strong back and good intentions to achieve her goals.
When it comes to magic, all the wishes in the world won’t change who you really are. And sometimes that’s okay.
She can change a life or even the world with her words.
She should have kept her mouth shut.
Flint thought that having six older brothers and growing up in a dangerous frontier town would prepare her for anything. She soon discovers that the world is a lot more complex than she expected, and it’s going to take more than a strong back and good intentions to achieve her goals.
When it comes to magic, all the wishes in the world won’t change who you really are. And sometimes that’s okay.
- GenresFantasy
337 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 29, 2018
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88 people want to read
About the author
Alice Sabo
51 books63 followersAlice Sabo is the author of character-driven stories in multiple genres. Her characters struggle to make the right choices in difficult and often dangerous situations. Whether seeking lost cultures in an unforgiving galaxy or finding a murderer on the streets of LA, her books have strong world building, multi-layered characters and a satisfying culmination.
You can find all her series and the order in which to read them on her website, along with maps and other extras. www.alicesabo.com
You can find all her series and the order in which to read them on her website, along with maps and other extras. www.alicesabo.com
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Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews
May 20, 2018
I wanted to love this book, but it gets 3.5 out of five stars from me.
It seemed like the author couldn’t decide what the book was actually supposed to be about, but in the end it was about Flint accepting her gift and setting out to learn more about it.
That journey will be the subject of book two. This novel chronicled a ton of travels and wandering and wondering that led Flint to this realization. The magical gifting wasn’t well-explained and much about the world was skimmed over so it felt like there should have be more to this.
Flint is a character you care about, but her motivations never became clearly defined, so there wasn’t much tension in the story although there was plenty of imperilment and action.
It seemed like the author couldn’t decide what the book was actually supposed to be about, but in the end it was about Flint accepting her gift and setting out to learn more about it.
That journey will be the subject of book two. This novel chronicled a ton of travels and wandering and wondering that led Flint to this realization. The magical gifting wasn’t well-explained and much about the world was skimmed over so it felt like there should have be more to this.
Flint is a character you care about, but her motivations never became clearly defined, so there wasn’t much tension in the story although there was plenty of imperilment and action.
October 19, 2023
Book 1
Book 1 was a fun read and had errors throughout. The plot and characters developed well enough. The plot was predictable and a bit slow in the telling. It was a lot of back and forth if she should tell others of her magic. The characters are interesting overall, but lack real depth in descriptions. The FMC was a bit bland and naive throughout, but stems from growing up in a small town. The books ending is boring and anticlimactic. Book 2 is a new MC, so I will probably not read it.
Book 1 was a fun read and had errors throughout. The plot and characters developed well enough. The plot was predictable and a bit slow in the telling. It was a lot of back and forth if she should tell others of her magic. The characters are interesting overall, but lack real depth in descriptions. The FMC was a bit bland and naive throughout, but stems from growing up in a small town. The books ending is boring and anticlimactic. Book 2 is a new MC, so I will probably not read it.
October 12, 2018
Good story
I really enjoyed this book. The main character is sensible and self reliant. This makes her very likeable. If there is a sequel I would definitely read it to find out how she grows as a person through more life experiences.
I really enjoyed this book. The main character is sensible and self reliant. This makes her very likeable. If there is a sequel I would definitely read it to find out how she grows as a person through more life experiences.
May 8, 2018
Good read
Well written book that grabbed early and kept you interested and reading straight through. Can’t wait for a sequel. Very quick read.
Well written book that grabbed early and kept you interested and reading straight through. Can’t wait for a sequel. Very quick read.
May 15, 2023
Fun, quick read! The main character’s very easy to care about, and this book sums up her adventures very nicely.💕
3 stars✨
Book 27/52
~The Story Girl
3 stars✨
Book 27/52
~The Story Girl
April 26, 2026
most enjoyable new voice in my reading pile.
very much a humanist - ended up buying and reading all of her series in a row.
very much a humanist - ended up buying and reading all of her series in a row.
August 12, 2018
Wonderful story!
I was curious about this book and decided to read the look inside...and before I knew it I was a third of the way through and it was midnight! This story grabbed me and didn't let go. I enjoyed it very much and finished it the next day. Love the characters! I don't believe in spoilers...so I'll just say read the book. I can't wait for the next story in the series!
I was curious about this book and decided to read the look inside...and before I knew it I was a third of the way through and it was midnight! This story grabbed me and didn't let go. I enjoyed it very much and finished it the next day. Love the characters! I don't believe in spoilers...so I'll just say read the book. I can't wait for the next story in the series!
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