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The Deceivers
Cami's troubled life as a motherless teen can't seem to get any worse, but shortly after she turns seventeen, it takes an unexpected turn. She discovers a hidden note about Deceivers attached to a vintage necklace. Thrust into the enchanted world of Olmerias, she's greeted by a family she never knew she had, and she finds herself drawn to a young teen with an effervescent personality who challenges her every chance along the way. Distracted by the evil Deceiver and his followers, the clock is ticking as Cami confronts her unresolved feelings of the past. With hidden truths revealing themselves at each turn, Cami finds that the Deceiver is closer than she could have anticipated. But how do you defeat an entity that disguises itself in the mask of shadows? Will Cami's newfound strength keep her and those she loves from harm, or will the Deceiver's deadly game be her undoing?
376 pages, Paperback
Published October 18, 2022
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November 1, 2022
The genre of fantasy fiction has seen booming success ever since its inception and has gathered a fanbase worldwide. And 'The Deceivers' by Elizabeth Mitchell is an exceptional piece of work of that particular genre. The story revolves around the protagonist, Cami, whose life has been filled with nothing but trouble; as she has continued to just exist, scraping by.
The book focuses on the unexpected dangers that befall her after her seventeenth birthday. And her life turns upside down as she finds herself in a magical world called Olmerias with stranger people claiming themselves to be her family and trying to escape what is known as "the Deceiver." The prologue to the book begins in media res and sets the tone of the work, diving right into the action and creating a sense of mystery, as you find yourself intrigued by the bleak conversation of the two characters. And the first chapter shifts the entire focus to the life and surroundings of Cami. What happens next? I urge you to discover that yourself!
The author has done a remarkable job of creating the world of Olmerias with its own societal rules and structures. And the characterization complements this enchanted world. All of the major characters possess well-rounded personalities and feel life-like. But it is with Cami that the reader will get most intrigued. This is her story and everything that happens throughout the plot is, in one way or other, connected to her. The choice of narration for just the prologue is in the third-person omniscient style, patched with direct dialogue from the characters, helping the readers get insights into the thought processes of the characters. And the rest of the story is told from the perspective of Cami. The plot remains well-paced throughout and is engaging from cover to cover. I highly recommend that you pick this up and try it out for yourself!
The book focuses on the unexpected dangers that befall her after her seventeenth birthday. And her life turns upside down as she finds herself in a magical world called Olmerias with stranger people claiming themselves to be her family and trying to escape what is known as "the Deceiver." The prologue to the book begins in media res and sets the tone of the work, diving right into the action and creating a sense of mystery, as you find yourself intrigued by the bleak conversation of the two characters. And the first chapter shifts the entire focus to the life and surroundings of Cami. What happens next? I urge you to discover that yourself!
The author has done a remarkable job of creating the world of Olmerias with its own societal rules and structures. And the characterization complements this enchanted world. All of the major characters possess well-rounded personalities and feel life-like. But it is with Cami that the reader will get most intrigued. This is her story and everything that happens throughout the plot is, in one way or other, connected to her. The choice of narration for just the prologue is in the third-person omniscient style, patched with direct dialogue from the characters, helping the readers get insights into the thought processes of the characters. And the rest of the story is told from the perspective of Cami. The plot remains well-paced throughout and is engaging from cover to cover. I highly recommend that you pick this up and try it out for yourself!
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