Monday's Muse~Become
Last week my inspiration was a fantastic read. You know the feeling when your heart pounds from the words, you clutch a book tighter, and flip eagerly through the pages? The book I just finished reading elicited such a feeling. It is BECOME, by Ali Cross. At first glance this book appears to be a tale about the daughter of Lucifer, but it is so very much more than that. It is actually about the daughter of Loki and is a beautiful blend of mythology and religion. It surprised and delighted me. Here is my review:
From the depths of Helheim to the lofts of Asgard, this novel propels us on a breathtaking journey of self-sacrifice and redemption. The author takes characters that should be impossible to sympathize with and makes you fall in love with them. I was completely swept away and utterly surprised at how much I enjoyed this story. The author has made a fan for life of me.
My review is short, I know, but alas, I’m not a reviewer, I’m a writer. Just trust me and add this to your to read list. I’d recommend it for older YA (or mature) and adults. There is some difficult subject matter.
Become on Amazon and B&N (also available at other retailers).
Be sure to check the post below for a great cover reveal for a sequel that I've really been looking forward to!
My review is short, I know, but alas, I’m not a reviewer, I’m a writer. Just trust me and add this to your to read list. I’d recommend it for older YA (or mature) and adults. There is some difficult subject matter.
Become on Amazon and B&N (also available at other retailers).
Be sure to check the post below for a great cover reveal for a sequel that I've really been looking forward to!
I have the book. Unfortunately my TBR pile is still huge, but I know Ali is hard at work with the sequel, so I'm aiming to read it closer to the release date so that I can jump right into the sequel when it comes out. I love Norse mythology, so it's a definite must read for me.
ReplyDeleteI love Norse mythology too and I was pleasantly surprised when it turned out to be about that and not so much religion.
DeleteAwesome review Heather. You've got me really wanting to read this. I wish my TBR pile was not so huge.
ReplyDeleteLOL! I know the feeling.
DeleteThis does sound like an awesome book. Thanks to your review and others, I will try this one out! Have a great new week, Roland
ReplyDeleteI think you'll really enjoy it Roland. :)
DeleteI have still yet to read this, though I bought it a few months ago. I just adore that cover! I wish my TBR pile wasn't so stocked full...too many good things to read all at once!
ReplyDeleteI know that feeling all too well. I look forward to hearing what you think of it when you get to it!
DeleteYou are an exceptional reviewer and writer. Keep up the great work and thank you for being my Muse!
ReplyDeleteAw, thank you Karlene. I'll definitely keep it up and keep you busy with great books to read!
DeleteI loved BECOME. Great review, Heather. :)
ReplyDeleteYay another fan! I'm thrilled to find another who loved it as much as I did.
DeleteAw, thank you so much Heather! And darn those TBR piles! *shakes fist at my own pile* I am working my way through books I bought LAST YEAR, lol.
ReplyDeleteThank you again for your kind words!
p.s. I love your covers in your header. Clever and eye-catching!
DeleteOh I saw your rec for this one. I'll definitely add it to my list and hopefully I can fit it in sometime soonish!
ReplyDeleteExcellent! It was really good!
DeleteI've heard great things about Ali's work. When the dust settles in my life, I'll have to check this out.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the cover.
Definitely! I think you'll really like it. :)
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