Review of Isabel's Starry Night

Abraham Ozo · Post by **Abraham Ozo** » 12 Nov 2023, 04:48

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Isabel's Starry Night" by Wanda Webster & Richard Marcus.]

5 out of 5 stars

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Isabel's Starry Night: The Magical Quest for Alchemy authored by Wanda Webster and Richard M., unfolds the tale of Isabel Hotchkiss, a young woman who, at the age of 21, vehemently opposes the celebration of her birthday. Despite her request, her parents' reluctance to comply becomes a source of frustration for Isabel. This discontent propels her on an impromptu road trip, originally planned for a later date. As the story unwraps, Isabel finds herself on a journey that transforms into a magical experience. This adventure is loaded with unexpected encounters. Join Isabel in her fascinating quest for alchemy. Join her as she navigates through captivating events, intriguing individuals, and mesmerizing places on her transformative journey.

This book means more to me than just a fictional story because every journey Isabel takes holds important messages in her quest for alchemy. I learned valuable lessons, especially about relating well with people we know and even strangers we barely interact with.

I liked quite a number of things about this book. Firstly, the vivid descriptions of the places painted a detailed picture, enhancing the overall experience. The straightforward grammar made it easy to follow, and the engaging storyline kept me hooked. The clever use of occasional pictures to illustrate characters and scenes added a brilliant visual dimension to the narrative, making the reading experience even more enjoyable.

While there wasn't much to dislike about this book, one improvement could be the addition of a glossary. This would help readers from different continents who may not be familiar with certain words, allowing them to fully enjoy the reading experience. Despite noticing a few grammatical errors, they were minor and did not hinder the author's message, indicating that this book was professionally edited.

I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars because, beyond being an interesting fictional journey of a young adult, this book contains transformational messages that could pertain to people struggling with finding themselves and being at peace with themselves and everyone around them.

I recommend this book to enthusiasts of short adventure tales; it offers a truly engaging experience. While it could have been suitable for a broad age range of readers, I advise caution due to the presence of profanity. Therefore, I suggest it be read by older teens and adults who can better navigate and appreciate the content.

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Amy Luman · Post by **Amy Luman** » 13 Nov 2023, 16:10

Lots of times parents don't understand and that leads them to ignore their children's wishes. I'm glad that Isabel was able to take the situation into her own hands and make it what she wanted it to be. Thanks.

Kirui Collins · Post by **Kirui Collins** » 17 Nov 2023, 06:55

I learned how to relate well with everyone that comes my way. Thanks for the review.

Seetha E · Post by **Seetha E** » 29 Nov 2023, 23:18

Wanda Webster and Richard Marcus' Isabel's Starry Night offer a lovely premise. I'm curious what prompted Isabel's refusal to celebrate her birthday. I'm intrigued by young Isabel's story, which has a touch of philosophy. Congratulations to the authors.