Spark Legends of the Shifters Book 1 edition by JB North Children eBooks
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For more than a decade, Ivy Oliver has lived in a dark, crumbling orphanage where she was sent after her parents’ death. Her only hope for a life of simplicity and happiness is the trial, a test that frees her second form from where it’s been buried since her birth.
That hope is dashed, however, when she transforms into a creature that rips her away from the only friends she’s ever had and ensures that her enemies are numerous. She is dragged unwillingly to a school that will discipline her in the ways of survival and defense. There, she makes both friend and foe. She discovers things she never knew about her past and her future. This tiny, insignificant girl is faced with a crushing destiny that might be too staggering for her to bear. She will have to abandon her shy, quiet demeanor and take on a fearless spirit if she wants to survive.
Spark Legends of the Shifters Book 1 edition by JB North Children eBooks
What a delightful premiere by such a young author! The fantasy world created by Ms North is consistent throughout. The typographical errors are minimal. The writing kept my interest to the end. “Spark” and “Icebound” both end with cliffhangers, but the books are long enough to justify the price tag.Those who claim that the cover picture has nothing to do with the book must not have actually read the book! “How do I change into half-form?” ...I felt my skin starting to change, and the bright light was coming into view. ... My changing felt different this time, my skin shifting in ways it hadn’t before, a burning feeling coiling around my entire body. ... Swirls of light veined my skin, glowing in the darkness. ... My clothes had changed also. When I changed back from full second form, I had on an inconvenient dress. But now that I was in half-form, the dress had been made for battle. It was shorter in the front with a long train of feathers ... Tall boots stretched up to mid-thigh, but oddly, it wasn’t uncomfortable. They fit me perfectly. A sword was strapped to my waist, and leather gauntlets warmed my fingers. I drew the sword. It rang as it cut through the air. ... Feathers were entwined with my normal red curls.”
In a novel written by a practicing Christian, lack of 4 letter words, vivid sex scenes, and dark thoughts is not evidence of “shallow and undeveloped” characters. Although Christians experience times of temptation, doubt, anger, and failure to live up to self-established codes of conduct, most of us are trying to be consistent to our values. A good deal of the “character development’ craved by some readers and critics are considered flaws by many Christian readers.
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Spark Legends of the Shifters Book 1 edition by JB North Children eBooks Reviews
I almost did not read this gem of a book. The first chapter or so was so poorly written that I considered deleting the book. I chose to read on a bit further and am glad I did. The characters are interesting and there were enough plot twists to keep me reading. I enjoyed the story line and would read other books from this author. I highly recommend that J.B. North edit this book, tighten the prose, and improve the opening chapter. I'd hate to think that others may not have read beyond the first few pages.
Spark was a wonderful departure from your usual fantasy novel. Exciting, with interesting concepts and characters. I really enjoyed it and am looking forward to reading the other books in this series. There were some sentences that were repetitive, but it didn't bother me much and honestly it didn't happen that often. I recommend this book.
There were too many things and people who were described in broad strokes such as, she was an average girl. At one point a girl said to the main character that she was the only girl at the school. This was odd as 90% of the people introduced in the school was female.
Very well written! Love the story, characters, world, and the author's style of writing. Good job Jb North! Can't wait to read more from you. For others with negative reviews, you are entitled to your own opinion. The mistakes in this book were not as many as I have seen in other books. The author is young at 17 years old I believe, yet writes like a professional!
Things I liked
The overall story held together pretty well, I didn't notice any big discrepancies or contradictions. The idea of people changing forms into either real or mythical animals was an interesting one, and handled pretty well. The fantasy world was well-imagined. Ivy was a good protagonist, fairly sympathetic but also not so perfect as to be unbelievable. A lot happens, there are a few twists and turns, and overall the story kept my interest.
Things I didn't like
The book could have used a more thorough editing and proofreading. There were some things that could have been better explained, such as the places the students went to in the tents—were they real places, places in their minds? That might better explain why Ivy succeeded at firing a bow on her first attempt at it in one of those worlds, while struggling to learn to do so in real life. The God talk was handled clumsily, we get little hint of anything religious in Ivy's life yet she ends up praying to some Lord at a couple of points late in the book.
Conclusion
I pretty well enjoyed this book. There are lots of good things here, but a few problems, too. Perhaps some things will be explained in later books of the series. I wait expectantly for the next book.
I was kinda worried this book would be another Red Queen and I'd end up not finishing it. I was so happy to be proven wrong! This book genuinely surprised me in good ways. The world was rather easy to get into and, while there is exposition, it's told from Ivy's perspective so we only know what she knows. This really helps the world building feel better paced. A lot of times a single line of dialogue would help explain a lot.
Ivy was easy to root for and not just because she's the main character. Going into the test she has no aspirations of greatness. She's not completely happy with the system, but she's smart enough to know when to keep her mouth shut.
"The poor can't help but hate the system, and if we tried anything, the noblemen would have us arrested and probably flogged within an inch of our lives."
She is strong and determined, if a bit naive at times. She is easily manipulated by others, but in her defense, she hasn't had a lot of experience with the world outside of her orphanage. She makes up for it by learning fast. Really fast.
This is a very interesting world with interesting characters. There is a lot of political drama brewing, but I'll have to read more about that in the second book of the series. If you enjoy fantasy YA with smart characters and plenty of action sequences, I do recommend this book. There is a lot of fighting but, thankfully, no love triangle, no single teenager leading a rebellion to take down the government, or anything like that. It's simply a story of a young, smart, strong girl being put into extraordinary circumstances, and trying to survive. Just with a lot of magic and fighting.
What a delightful premiere by such a young author! The fantasy world created by Ms North is consistent throughout. The typographical errors are minimal. The writing kept my interest to the end. “Spark” and “Icebound” both end with cliffhangers, but the books are long enough to justify the price tag.
Those who claim that the cover picture has nothing to do with the book must not have actually read the book! “How do I change into half-form?” ...I felt my skin starting to change, and the bright light was coming into view. ... My changing felt different this time, my skin shifting in ways it hadn’t before, a burning feeling coiling around my entire body. ... Swirls of light veined my skin, glowing in the darkness. ... My clothes had changed also. When I changed back from full second form, I had on an inconvenient dress. But now that I was in half-form, the dress had been made for battle. It was shorter in the front with a long train of feathers ... Tall boots stretched up to mid-thigh, but oddly, it wasn’t uncomfortable. They fit me perfectly. A sword was strapped to my waist, and leather gauntlets warmed my fingers. I drew the sword. It rang as it cut through the air. ... Feathers were entwined with my normal red curls.”
In a novel written by a practicing Christian, lack of 4 letter words, vivid sex scenes, and dark thoughts is not evidence of “shallow and undeveloped” characters. Although Christians experience times of temptation, doubt, anger, and failure to live up to self-established codes of conduct, most of us are trying to be consistent to our values. A good deal of the “character development’ craved by some readers and critics are considered flaws by many Christian readers.
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