Official Review: Rise by Luis Almonte

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Re: Official Review: Rise by Luis Almonte

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David Nash wrote:Writing young adult material is always a challenge. On the one hand, you need to appeal to the young reader. This can often involve large emotional swings. On the other side is the struggle to become an adult and control those same emotions. Sounds like the author did a good job. Thanks for the review.
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hsimone wrote:Thank you for a great, insightful review! Sometimes, I get in one of those slumps where I read a few books that are 'meh' and don't feel completely immersed in. I am so glad that this book wasn't the case for you. I love fantasies and young adult reads, so this might be a read for me. Congratulations to the author for receiving a glowing review!
Yeah, that makes me want to read this book, too! I like books that keep a fast pace!
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James Craft wrote:
hsimone wrote:Thank you for a great, insightful review! Sometimes, I get in one of those slumps where I read a few books that are 'meh' and don't feel completely immersed in. I am so glad that this book wasn't the case for you. I love fantasies and young adult reads, so this might be a read for me. Congratulations to the author for receiving a glowing review!
Yeah, that makes me want to read this book, too! I like books that keep a fast pace!
Thank you!
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Thank you do much for this detailed review. This book is exactly the kind of book I love to read. Magic and witches are one of my favorite subject matters to read on. A coming of age YA book being second in favorites this sounds to combine both those elements into a great read. I am adding this book to my shelf and heading to buy it !
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Magickangel102 wrote:Thank you do much for this detailed review. This book is exactly the kind of book I love to read. Magic and witches are one of my favorite subject matters to read on. A coming of age YA book being second in favorites this sounds to combine both those elements into a great read. I am adding this book to my shelf and heading to buy it !
Glad to hear it! I hope you enjoy it!
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Thanks for this review. You've certainly made this book sound exciting.
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Thanks!
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Fifteen-year-old high school sophomore Alexia Wick is an ordinary girl, with extraordinary abilities. She attends the prestigious South Haven Academy for the Gifted and Talented, but unknown to the other students, she is an Alerium witch. The daughter of a High Priest and Priestess, Alexia must learn to navigate the pressures of high school, all while preparing for one of ...more

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