Over two years ago, I was introduced to a rather madcap young lady. She had spent her time organising a Bloggers get together in London, complete with awards, and I was gutted that I hadn’t been able to go. To be honest, I wasn’t sure my family would have understood my interest in meeting these strangers who were fast becoming virtual friends to me.
Still, I followed the progress of the bash and the organiser closely and am pleased to say I was able to finally go, and now, a twice-attending veteran, I feel I can call Sacha a friend, as well as a whip-wielding Bash-organising fiend!
Oh, but don’t let me forget the other label – author.
Yup.
Over these last few years, I have followed her progress in writing the first of her YA trilogy. I have marvelled at her ability to be a wife and mother, organise amazing events, operate a weekly writing challenge, and even churn out writers help book (and workbook!) and rewrite her entire fiction work THREE times, before the perfectionist in her was finally happy with the result!
And what a result!
Now, let me tell you I am not the world’s greatest YA fiction reader. Nor do I get excited over fantasy realms or individuals with great powers, but I felt compelled to read Sacha’s book because I felt I wanted to support a fellow Indie author, and to be honest, the snippets I had caught from her regular posts had piqued my interest.
So, the book in question…
Available to buy here.
My review…
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
What a fantastic book!
Honestly, I wasn’t expecting to get hooked, but oh my did I!
From the moment I stepped into the realm of Trutinor and the life of Eden East, with her powers and all the angst of being a teenager with so much pressure upon you, I was sunk.
I ended up reading the whole book in a day!
The characters are written well, with a depth to them which leaves you caring a lot about the protagonist and wishing evil thoughts upon the villains!
There is a love story, a family saga, and fantasy all in one, with the reality we know, Camden Town, woven into the cloth of the story that is set in a world that is unknown.
I loved the short glossary of terms at the beginning that shows just how well thought out this whole new realm is. And each chapter starts with a snippet from ancient scriptures from Trutinor, which again show the immense planning that has been done in conjuring up this story.
I can honestly say this was ‘unputdownable’ and I was left hanging, in a good way, desperate for the sequel to be published!
Well done Sacha! I am so proud of you! You did it! Gave birth to your longed for baby book!
My review on Goodreads – Here
My review on Amazon – Here
Book Blurb
Eden’s life is balanced…
…until her soul is bound to her enemy.
When her parents are murdered, the realm of Trutinor is threatened. Then a mysterious human arrives and changes everything.
As Eden’s world spirals out of control, she doesn’t need a charismatic Siren from her past returning to complicate life.
Now, saving Trutinor is the last thing on Eden’s mind.
Three boys.
Two murdered parents.
One deadly choice.
You can get the book from here. It will redirect you to your most frequently visited store.
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Nov 23, 2017 @ 11:44:53
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Rida Yumn Ahmed
Nov 23, 2017 @ 07:39:35
Ritu Ma’am.. You are a darling..
You have such great aura..I mean I am totally loving your blog..Your posts are to be lived forever…..Great…Great…Great.
.Am so happy that I stumbled upon your blog..❤❤
Its Amazing for teenagers like us to get inspired by you..
Love
Rida❤
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Ritu
Nov 23, 2017 @ 19:04:27
What a lovely thing to say! Thank you Rida . I hope you continue to enjoy my madcap posts ❤
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Sacha Black
Nov 22, 2017 @ 20:38:36
What an absolutely amazing post. The review is so so so lovely, thank you Ritu you’ve made my day. I’m so happy that Shelley and I are bringing you around to the YA genre 😀 I am utterly in love with it so I’m always about sharing the love!
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Ritu
Nov 22, 2017 @ 20:43:23
I’m so glad you liked it hun!!!! Like I keep saying…. I’m waiting… 😉💜
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Miriam
Nov 22, 2017 @ 11:56:42
Awesome review. Well done Ritu and congrats Sacha 🙂
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Ritu
Nov 22, 2017 @ 13:16:04
Awesome book!!!
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Miriam
Nov 22, 2017 @ 20:38:24
Sounds like it.
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Sacha Black
Nov 22, 2017 @ 20:26:12
Thanks so much Miriam 🙂
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Sunaina Das
Nov 22, 2017 @ 08:39:42
Love the post so much , keep it up!
Check my latest blog on skincare- https://sunainadasblog.wordpress.com/2017/11/22/first-impression-shaklee-youth-skincare-set/
Hope you will like it
Xoxo 💗
Sunaina
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TanGental
Nov 22, 2017 @ 07:25:47
I am so pleased with this post you know. Mad and brave chap that i am i beta read for the Switch-Witch and thought ‘ok done’. Like you I’m not YA or fantasy inclined. But Sach keeps telling me how she’s changed it. So you know what? I’ll get me a copy and have a look see. Thanks to you!
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Ritu
Nov 22, 2017 @ 07:37:25
I’m glad I may have changed your mind His Geoffleship! I really did enjoy it, and devoured it whilst off sick on Monday! I have to thank Shelley for switching me to YA fiction, and though I wouldn’t say my preferred genre has changed, I definitely enjoy it too, as an added dimension to my reading corner!
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Sacha Black
Nov 22, 2017 @ 20:31:03
It’s unrecognisable Geoffle, thanks to you and some lovely betas 😀
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Ritu
Nov 22, 2017 @ 20:32:12
💜😊
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TanGental
Nov 22, 2017 @ 20:58:17
i will now find out… it’s on the kindle…
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Ritu
Nov 22, 2017 @ 20:59:04
Enjoy it His Geoffleship!
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Erika Kind
Nov 22, 2017 @ 06:47:26
You are so lovely to write such a great post for and about a friend. But that’s simply you and Sacha deserves it totally. I see how much you loved the book, sis!
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Ritu
Nov 22, 2017 @ 07:04:57
You know it;s not my preferred genre, but I have come to learn that unless I read other types of books, I won’t know if I enjoy them or not… and after reading Shelley’s books too, YA is not something I would disregard! You know Sacha is such a gem, and all the hard work she put in has definitely paid off! ❤
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Erika Kind
Nov 22, 2017 @ 18:58:15
That’s exactly it. You never know without at least trying! Oh, yes, and absolutely in this special case there is deeper meaning behind reading this book! Sacha really is a gem and so are you, sis 💖
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Ritu
Nov 22, 2017 @ 19:00:15
💜💜💜💜
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Lucy Mitchell
Nov 22, 2017 @ 05:45:49
Fab review!
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Ritu
Nov 22, 2017 @ 07:03:16
Thanks Lucy! I really loved it!!!
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Lucy Mitchell
Nov 22, 2017 @ 08:37:11
Yea me too! Trey 💕
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