Location: United States
Member Since: Jan. 16, 2010
Margaret Larsen
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- The Armor of Light: Book 2 of The Wolfchild Saga
on Sep. 22, 2011
This fantastic novel draws the reader into the world of Rasann, a place of magic full of battles between good and evil. One you start reading you can’t put it down. If you fell in liked with Ember and Kayle in the Sapphire Flute, you will love them in the Armor of Light where all the same characters are back, and new ones have been stirred into the mix. Karen writes with passion and a talent for description that puts the reader inside the mind and skin of the characters she so colorfully details on the page. While reading her stories I get a 3-D panoramic vision as if I were in an IMAX theater. There were heartrending scenes of loss, humorous scenes with uncontrolled new skills, fantastic underwater and cave scenes, mind-boggling shape-shifters, and terrifying evil-doers. Karen writes some very insightful antagonists. This second volume in the Wolfchild Saga give the reader a fuller understanding of where the villains came from and opens a window into their heart. Issues we face in the real world are mirrored and expertly explored in this young adult novel such as self-esteem, class systems, environment, the meaning of love, choosing between right and wrong and taking responsibility for your actions. In my opinion her fantasy writing skill is near that of Anne McCaffrey, Orson Scott Card and Terry Brooks. The series’ new illustrator Deirdra Eden Copple created two beautiful covers. I heartily recommend Karen Hoover’s new book The Armor of Light and look forward to the next book in the Wolfchild series. Karen’s books are a staple in my gift list for nieces and nephews.
- The Reluctant Bride
on Dec. 08, 2011
Fun, sweet, quick read that had me feeling good all over in no time at all. The cover doesn't fit this delightful story.
- Mistletoe Magic, A Christmas Regency Short Story
on Dec. 08, 2011
True to Donna's other great regency romances this story fits right in. I love the Evelyn and Colin. Michael was intriguing. A nice way to take a load of a refresh your brain. Margaret
- The Owen Family Saga Sampler
on Dec. 27, 2011
Marsha Ward writes with such skill the reader is drawn into her stories and becomes one with the narrative. Crying, Laughing, and Ah-Ha moments are the norm. Her vivid Westerns provide great historical fiction, romance, and adventure. Settle yourself for good campfire yarns by curling up with a box of tissues and a warm cup of cocoa. Margaret L. Turley, Administrator Writers Unite to Fight Cancer and author of SAVE THE CHILD
- Surviving Denmark on a bag of peach rings, and tips for enjoying travel to the oldest kingdom in the world
on May 20, 2012
I compared this book to the guide we used when planning our trip to the Netherlands a few years past. Even though we had cousins there to help guide us around we wanted to make knowledgeable choices and keep within our budget, while using our short amount of time to get the maximum amount of visiting and site seeing done. Tina has laid out a very practical and economical travel book with helpful hints for anyone visiting the European continent - things that aren't found in the usual travel guides. I hope to someday be able to travel to the land of my father's heritage and enjoy Denmark like Tina Scott did, and I will use her book to assist me with making those critical decisions that can make or break your vacation.
- Surviving Denmark on a bag of peach rings, and tips for enjoying travel to the oldest kingdom in the world
on May 20, 2012
I compared this book to the guide we used when planning our trip to the Netherlands a few years past. Even though we had cousins there to help guide us around we wanted to make knowledgeable choices and keep within our budget, while using our short amount of time to get the maximum amount of visiting and site seeing done. Tina has laid out a very practical and economical travel book with helpful hints for anyone visiting the European continent - things that aren't found in the usual travel guides. I hope to someday be able to travel to the land of my father's heritage and enjoy Denmark like Tina Scott did, and I will use her book to assist me with making those critical decisions that can make or break your vacation.