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Supernatural Evolvement #1
Aaliyah
Aaliyah is pure of heart and loved by all. Duan, her unruly counterpart, is obsessed with her and what she can do for him. From a young age, her mother could tell it was not a healthy relationship.
To break them apart, her mother moved Aaliyah and her siblings away from the Tatev Monastery to live a normal life. It couldn’t be that simple. A witch prophesied that in her sixteenth year, she would take her last breath—a prognosis hard to fathom when all she desires to do is heal. Still, it is a fate not worth tempting. Her mother is torn about the best way to protect Aaliyah and break the chains of her destiny.
To break them apart, her mother moved Aaliyah and her siblings away from the Tatev Monastery to live a normal life. It couldn’t be that simple. A witch prophesied that in her sixteenth year, she would take her last breath—a prognosis hard to fathom when all she desires to do is heal. Still, it is a fate not worth tempting. Her mother is torn about the best way to protect Aaliyah and break the chains of her destiny.
330 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 28, 2018
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About the author
Katrina Cope
59 books682 followersKatrina is an author of several books in epic fantasy, young-adult fantasy, and a middle-grade sci-fi thriller series.
Her series include:
Dragoria: The Lost Dragon Realm - Epic fantasy
Valkyrie Academy Dragon Alliance - YA High fantasy
Thor's Dragon Rider - YA High fantasy (Spin-off of Valkyrie Academy Dragon Alliance but can be read separately)
The Afterlife - YA fantasy (contemporary)
The Sanctum Series - Middle-grade Sci-fi thriller
She often talks to creatures of all kinds and has a passion for animals, nature, and travel. She lives in Queensland, Australia, with her husband and has survived teaching her three children how to drive.
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Her series include:
Dragoria: The Lost Dragon Realm - Epic fantasy
Valkyrie Academy Dragon Alliance - YA High fantasy
Thor's Dragon Rider - YA High fantasy (Spin-off of Valkyrie Academy Dragon Alliance but can be read separately)
The Afterlife - YA fantasy (contemporary)
The Sanctum Series - Middle-grade Sci-fi thriller
She often talks to creatures of all kinds and has a passion for animals, nature, and travel. She lives in Queensland, Australia, with her husband and has survived teaching her three children how to drive.
You can connector follow Katrina at:
https://www.katrinacopebooks.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Author.Katri...
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https://www.bookbub.com/profile/katri...
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Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews
March 7, 2019
When her mother was healed by angels shortly before she was born, Aaliyah has been able to heal others, both physically and mentally. In particular she helps out her friend Duan, a unique child born of both demon and angel.
Her sheltered existence is a great concern to her mother, and so she takes her young family away from their monastery home - and Duan - in order the live a 'normal' life. But Aaliyah can't help using her power, and draws unwanted attention to the family.
This book is the start of a new series, albeit one firmly rooted in Cope's Afterlife series. However it is not necessary to have read that series, nor the Witch's Legacy book which provides some additional background.
As usual with Cope's books it is the characters that shine out, everyone from Aaliyah and Duan to the villagers who are just desperate for Aaliyah's healing touch are realised perfectly. As the stakes are raised, not least by a dreadful prophesy and dark forces who want to use her gift for their own ends, both Aaliyah and Duan must decide where they belong and who they need the most.
As the story unfolds the stakes are skillfully raised, drawing the reader along, genuinely fearing for the fates of the main characters at each step. Sometimes it was hard to turn the page, knowing that the characters you have been getting to know so well will almost definitely end up coming to harm.
In this book Cope has managed to take the elements of angels, witches and shapeshifters and combined them into an engrossing and thrilling read that will appeal to young adults of all ages.
Her sheltered existence is a great concern to her mother, and so she takes her young family away from their monastery home - and Duan - in order the live a 'normal' life. But Aaliyah can't help using her power, and draws unwanted attention to the family.
This book is the start of a new series, albeit one firmly rooted in Cope's Afterlife series. However it is not necessary to have read that series, nor the Witch's Legacy book which provides some additional background.
As usual with Cope's books it is the characters that shine out, everyone from Aaliyah and Duan to the villagers who are just desperate for Aaliyah's healing touch are realised perfectly. As the stakes are raised, not least by a dreadful prophesy and dark forces who want to use her gift for their own ends, both Aaliyah and Duan must decide where they belong and who they need the most.
As the story unfolds the stakes are skillfully raised, drawing the reader along, genuinely fearing for the fates of the main characters at each step. Sometimes it was hard to turn the page, knowing that the characters you have been getting to know so well will almost definitely end up coming to harm.
In this book Cope has managed to take the elements of angels, witches and shapeshifters and combined them into an engrossing and thrilling read that will appeal to young adults of all ages.
October 29, 2018
You know those books that make you stay up past your bed time because you just don't want to stop reading? Yeah... This was one of those for me. The plot hooked me from the start, and wouldn't let go. The characters are interesting, and believable as "real" people, despite mostly not being human. Plus, the writing itself is excellent. All this combined to make for an excellent read, which I eagerly devoured in one sitting.
*NOTE: I was given a free advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This fact has in no way influenced my opinion of the book, nor the contents of this review.
*NOTE: I was given a free advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This fact has in no way influenced my opinion of the book, nor the contents of this review.
September 30, 2020
Aaliyah the story
I really enjoyed the story it was entertaining and a page turner. A couple of times I got lost when it jumped from one scenario to another, hence 4 stars.
The story was intriguing, I liked that there were humans and other supernatural beings. The relationship s between them were interesting.
The relationship between Aaliyah and Dune was great to see, the development of it and the highs and lows in it. I like the events leading up to the ending. I am looking forward to reading the next in the series.
I really enjoyed the story it was entertaining and a page turner. A couple of times I got lost when it jumped from one scenario to another, hence 4 stars.
The story was intriguing, I liked that there were humans and other supernatural beings. The relationship s between them were interesting.
The relationship between Aaliyah and Dune was great to see, the development of it and the highs and lows in it. I like the events leading up to the ending. I am looking forward to reading the next in the series.
October 28, 2018
I liked this book but honestly not enough to read it again or continue the series. It seemed very drawn out and repetitive. Parts of the story seemed very familiar and a few seemed so far-fetched I almost didn’t continue.
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