I am indebted to Shelley Wilson.
Last year I was encouraged to read her Guardians trilogy, Young Adult Fantasy fiction. This is a genre I have never been pulled towards in the past. But, as a fan of Shelley’s blogs, I thought I’d give them a go.
I wasn’t disappointed at all!
In fact, since then, I have read a few others from the YA Genre, including Sacha Black’s Keepers, and I haven’t been disappointed.
I was thrilled to hear that Shelley had written a new story, which would develop into another series of books, Oath Breaker.
Now YA fantasy fiction is one thing. Werewolves are another. I have to confess (sorry Shelley) but Twilight and the suchlike have never been on my radar, and I wasn’t sure how I would enjoy this…
Shelley, why did I even doubt you?
The blurb…
Will she follow the pack…
Or will she destroy them?
A dead mother.
A violent father.
A missing brother.
When Mia’s father is murdered, it’s her estranged uncle that comes to the rescue, but what he offers her in return for his help could be worse than the life she is leaving behind.
Taken to Hood Academy, a unique school deep in the forest, she discovers friendships, love, and the courage to stand on her own.
As she trains hard, Mia takes the oath that seals her future as a werewolf hunter, but not everyone wants Mia to succeed.
Screams in the night. Secret rooms. Hidden letters. Mia becomes an important piece in a game she doesn’t want to play.
Will the truth set her free, or will it destroy her?**Medallist Winner in the 2017 New Apple Summer E-Book Awards**
My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Imagine living a life of fear, and then watching the object of your fear, gruesomely murdered in front of your eyes?
Then being whisked away to an unfamiliar world, filled with mythical creatures, secrets and betrayals?
That was Mia’s life.
I have to say I loved this book and was pulled into the story of Mia’s life from the off.
There’s love, hate, friendship, hardship, and mystery… All great ingredients for a novel of this genre.
I was rooting for Mia from the off, and my support for her never waned. Not wanting to give any spoilers away, I was thrilled with the ending, and it’s left me thirsty for more.
Goodreads Review – Here
Amazon Review – Here
Check out Shelley’s Amazon page here.
And her bookshop here. Shelley is not only a fantastic YA author but a wonderful motivational writer too.
Come on Shelley Wilson! We need the sequel!
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Lisa Orchard
Jan 07, 2018 @ 14:51:41
I’ve got to read this book. It’s on my TBR pile! I will get to it soon!
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Ritu
Jan 07, 2018 @ 19:46:16
Its so well written!
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Debbie Harris
Jan 07, 2018 @ 12:06:57
I’ve read it too and really enjoyed it. I have the others ready to read 😊
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Ritu
Jan 07, 2018 @ 12:17:06
You’ll love them Debbie!
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Denzil TheBookOwl
Jan 07, 2018 @ 09:38:30
A very enthusiastic review Ritu. However, I think I will be checking out her non-fiction and motivational books. More up my street than YA, especially as I am an OA.
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shelleywilson72
Jan 07, 2018 @ 10:03:41
Thank you, Denzil. I hope you find something that resonates 🙂
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Ritu
Jan 07, 2018 @ 10:11:07
I’m sure you will Denzil!
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Ritu
Jan 07, 2018 @ 10:10:48
You may surprise yourself Denzil… I was certainly shocked that I would like YA!
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Denzil TheBookOwl
Jan 07, 2018 @ 10:22:52
I’m sure I would. I read all the Harry Potters and Philip Pullman’s. Now it’s more a matter of time. There’s so much to read!
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Ritu
Jan 07, 2018 @ 10:45:42
That’s the thing… so.many books… so little time!
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Lucy Mitchell
Jan 07, 2018 @ 09:23:31
I have read it and loved too! She’s a fab author and in real life she’s lovely 😊
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shelleywilson72
Jan 07, 2018 @ 10:04:02
Aww, shucks 🙂 Thank you, Lucy x
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Ritu
Jan 07, 2018 @ 10:10:19
She really is! 🙂
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Colleen Chesebro
Jan 06, 2018 @ 02:27:38
Great review! I’ve got more fantasy for you! ✨💕✨
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Ritu
Jan 06, 2018 @ 07:10:45
💜💜💜
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OIKOS™-Redaktion
Jan 05, 2018 @ 16:43:33
Reblogged this on Die Erste Eslarner Zeitung – Aus und über Eslarn, sowie die bayerisch-tschechische Region!.
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S.K. Nicholls
Jan 05, 2018 @ 15:37:43
Fabulous review. I am now more curious. Sounds most interesting.
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Ritu
Jan 05, 2018 @ 15:50:31
I highly recommend!
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Jennie
Jan 05, 2018 @ 12:52:33
What a great review and post, Ritu!
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Ritu
Jan 05, 2018 @ 12:57:01
Thanks Jennie! I am a Shelley fan!!
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Jennie
Jan 05, 2018 @ 15:32:09
You’re welcome!
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wandering in my genes
Jan 05, 2018 @ 11:49:50
Obviously she is awesome but your review is very captivating, very neat 👍
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Ritu
Jan 05, 2018 @ 12:10:06
Thanks Shanchali 😊
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thebeasley
Jan 05, 2018 @ 10:23:47
I can’t wait to read this x
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Ritu
Jan 05, 2018 @ 10:26:59
It’s worth it!
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eloquentparadise
Jan 05, 2018 @ 06:53:57
I love the review and you’ve kinda motivated me to give this genre a try.
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Ritu
Jan 05, 2018 @ 08:31:37
I’ve learned that we need to give everything a go. You never know what you might end up liking!
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eloquentparadise
Jan 05, 2018 @ 19:26:08
That’s the goal!
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Ritu
Jan 05, 2018 @ 19:26:51
Go for it!
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shelleywilson72
Jan 05, 2018 @ 06:32:22
Oh, Ritu! You’ve made my day 😁 What a fabulous review, thank you so much. I love tempting readers over to the dark side, oops, I mean paranormal/fantasy side 🤪 and they discover how magical it can be. OB was a book I poured my soul into and I’m delighted you could connect with Mia’s story. I will be grinning all day now. Thank you x
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Ritu
Jan 05, 2018 @ 08:30:10
I honestly wasn’t sure what with the werewolves and all that… but I really loved it! Thank YOU for writing it! 💜
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shelleywilson72
Jan 05, 2018 @ 08:32:17
Ha ha, it was my pleasure 😉
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Ritu
Jan 05, 2018 @ 08:32:28
😄😉
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boundlessblessingsblog
Jan 05, 2018 @ 05:07:11
A great review, Ritu and the book sounds pretty cool. Thanks.
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Ritu
Jan 05, 2018 @ 08:28:31
It is a great read!
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boundlessblessingsblog
Jan 05, 2018 @ 08:48:15
Hmm for sure.
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