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Noni & The God Tree: A Shrouded Spark
Noni Grace always believed that her life was painfully average, if not exceptionally unlucky. After the tragic loss of her parents at a young age, Noni committed herself to leaving her hometown, and leaving behind all of the troubling memories. On the day of her graduation, a near-fatal accident changes everything, shattering the façade of the ordinary life she once lived. After meeting the man who saved her life, Noni realizes that nothing is as it seems--not even her.
302 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 2, 2022
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Breshea Anglen
5 books19 followersBreshea was born in Cleveland, OH in 1993. After attending Bowling Green State University and graduating with a Master's in Education in 2016, Breshea returned to Cleveland to begin her career as a middle school English teacher. During this time, she self-published her debut novel, 'A Shrouded Spark'.
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October 31, 2023
I met the author at the Ohioana book festival and the book sounded intriguing. It opens with Noni after a car accident that nearly took her life. As she recovers, things aren't as they were before. She's still planning to go across country to California to nursing school to honor her parents (she's orphaned, living with her aunt and cousin Bianca) who were health care workers.
As part of her healing journey she wants to meet Alex, the man who pulled her from the car and saved her life. Little does she know, this will change her life forever. Something paranormal is happening to Noni that has to do with the titular God Tree (Yggdrasil). Alex is more than he seems as well. As with any fantasy, there are forces opposing Alex and his people and Noni is swept up into it.
Noni and Bianca are great cousins and characters. I enjoyed them very much. Alex and his sister are as well. The surprise sleeper character that I really loved was Eli who starts out as the strange - perhaps schizophrenic - young man who works at the supermarket with Bianca and Noni. Don't want to give away his secrets but his was a satisfying reveal. Terrell, another friend and coworker is also a fun character.
The mild down side for me is really a preference thing. I'm not a giant fan of the let's tie up the main story arc and then start the next book as an open ending, you must buy book two to find out where it goes thing (but it's obvious why authors include them). Still, I liked how the main action ended and I'd be interested in seeing where it goes as Noni is a fun character.
As part of her healing journey she wants to meet Alex, the man who pulled her from the car and saved her life. Little does she know, this will change her life forever. Something paranormal is happening to Noni that has to do with the titular God Tree (Yggdrasil). Alex is more than he seems as well. As with any fantasy, there are forces opposing Alex and his people and Noni is swept up into it.
Noni and Bianca are great cousins and characters. I enjoyed them very much. Alex and his sister are as well. The surprise sleeper character that I really loved was Eli who starts out as the strange - perhaps schizophrenic - young man who works at the supermarket with Bianca and Noni. Don't want to give away his secrets but his was a satisfying reveal. Terrell, another friend and coworker is also a fun character.
The mild down side for me is really a preference thing. I'm not a giant fan of the let's tie up the main story arc and then start the next book as an open ending, you must buy book two to find out where it goes thing (but it's obvious why authors include them). Still, I liked how the main action ended and I'd be interested in seeing where it goes as Noni is a fun character.
July 13, 2023
*sits back, fanning my face*
This book has rocked my world! I have never read anything quite like this, or based in this mythology. Noni and her story are very compelling, with a dynamic, fast-paced plot, amazing world building, and relatable and appealing characters. The protagonist growth and personal story arc are paced perfectly, revealed gradually until everything start heating up and you can barely read quickly enough to absorb it all. No spoilers, but the places this story goes can't help but surprise and amaze you. Highly recommend!! I can barely wait to start the next one!
This book has rocked my world! I have never read anything quite like this, or based in this mythology. Noni and her story are very compelling, with a dynamic, fast-paced plot, amazing world building, and relatable and appealing characters. The protagonist growth and personal story arc are paced perfectly, revealed gradually until everything start heating up and you can barely read quickly enough to absorb it all. No spoilers, but the places this story goes can't help but surprise and amaze you. Highly recommend!! I can barely wait to start the next one!
August 7, 2023
Awesome book. Leaves you on the edge of your seat. I've only read from two authors in Ohio and that's where I'm from. Breshea is one of those two and she absolutely slayed with this book. Picked both this one and the 2nd book from my local library and now that I finished this, I'm excited for the next one
January 18, 2024
this book got me back into reading and WOW. I was engulfed in the world, wondering what would happen next. Starting the second book now.
July 25, 2023
I love the characters and the story! There were a couple of continuity issues that took me out of the flow just for a moment, and the ending felt rushed, but overall this is a wonderful fantasy author and I'm so glad to have received this book as a gift! I would happily buy every book she writes.
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