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Farah Oomerbhoy

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Verk av Farah Oomerbhoy

The Last of the Firedrakes (2015) 171 exemplar
The Rise of the Dawnstar (2017) 36 exemplar
The Return of the Dragon Queen (2019) 14 exemplar

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India
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India
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Farah Oomerbhoy is the international bestselling author of The Avalonia Chronicles. Her first book, The Last of the Firedrakes, was originally published on Wattpad where it gained over two million reads and a Watty Award. Since publication, The Last of the Firedrakes and book two The Rise of the Dawnstar have gone on to win numerous awards, including matching silver medals in IBPA’s Benjamin Franklin Awards. Wielding her master’s degree in English literature and her love of the fantastical, Farah spends her creative time crafting magical worlds for young adults. She lives with her family in Mumbai, India but can often be found checking closets for magic portals to Narnia.

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*I WAS SENT A PHYSICAL COPY IN RETURN FOR AN HONEST REVIEW*

When I first heard this book was on Wattpad, I got excited! I am a Wattpad writer as well, though more unknown due to the fact that I deleted over half of my books on my account. I have a bit of a problem keeping up with my WIPs.

Anyway, back on topic. This book was everything I expected it to be. It had realistic elements in a fantasy world, and on top of that, it also had a different system of magic. When talking about fantasy books, I feel that they all should have a different magic system. It makes them all a lot more special and unique from other books when they differ.

Farah Oomerbhoy really astounded me with this first book. I loved how the real and fantasy worlds were connected in this book. I loved the tapestry ideas and how everything was laid out. This is one fantasy book I won't forget for a long time, and I hope to pick up the second book soon!

Here is a list of things I liked about the characters:

AURORA - Going from being a bullied and feeble girl, this character surely built herself up in this book. Though she was a little boy crazy and often depended on someone to save her, she thinks about the greater good and focuses on the situation at hand. She was confident in who she could be and who she already was, and I LOVED how she fought back about her appearance. It always makes me happy to see someone else happy with how they look. Her character development throughout this entire book was splendid, and I can't wait to see what she does in the next one.

THE BLACK WOLF - This character was very mysterious, and we were always left wondering who he really was other than just the Black Wolf or Rafe. He and Aurora had amazing plot values, and I loved how he was always showing up at random moments. There will be a big reveal about who he actually is in this book, and for me, it wasn't surprising. I actually saw it coming after I pieced two and two together. That's one thing I didn't like in this story that I wish would have had a different take. I dislike being able to know who is actually who, and I wish the author would have done this differently.

THE DUKE OF SILVERTHORNE - This character was actually a big help to the story. I feel like, had he not been added in, Aurora would have probably been left to figure things out on her own. As her great uncle, it's his duty to kind of take her in and make sure that she has what she needs. After all, Aurora's parents--though we already know this from the synopsis--are dead, and he is one of the only family members she has left.

All of the characters in this book had amazing character development and a gift for the plot, but these were the main three that I noticed throughout the story.

To wrap this up, I want to say that I loved this story. Though, there were still a few things I didn't like that I will mention; I didn't like how some of the parts of the book, particularly ones where Aurora was being saved over and over again because she couldn't help herself. I feel like, even without any training, us women are able to kick and scream or something of the sort. To me, it felt like Aurora just froze up half the time, save for that one instance with her adoptive uncle. I also didn't like how she was entirely boy crazy throughout the entire book. It seemed to me that she was thinking about Rafe half the time, and I'm not saying that's not realistic because it is, but that is a trope that is so overly used that it becomes very annoying.

Because of all of this, I give the book 3.9/5 stars. I would have given it 4/5, had one of the things I didn't like changed throughout the book instead of keeping the same pace. I do still recommend that you read this story; it is worth your time and definitely a good fantasy.
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booking_belle | 9 andra recensioner | Nov 8, 2019 |
The second book of The Avalonia Chronicles is every bit as exciting as the first, yet, in a different way. It is a cross genre and the characters are gallant, deceitful, creepy, humorous, irritating and endearing.
Orphaed and "outsider" Aurora's safety can no longer be assured, due to her own stubbornness and arrogance. When will she ever learn to listen!
She still is unsure of who she can trust.. she even has some doubts about Rafe. However, there is one she knows is trustworthy, but is stuck in a dungeon and may not survive.
She escapes to Elphi only to find it was not as she expected. She is determined to train hard, and come to know who she really is. She will push herself t the limit. She must discover the ancient secret of the Dawnstar so she can somehow fix some of the havoc she has created.
This is a more emotional tale than the first was, yet still maintains the action and suspense created in the first book.
The characters are equally diversified and so real, the reader can feel he/she really knows them. The Book Cover and Title is very "fitting".
The ending is rather shocking.
The reader will be more than anxious to read the nest book of the series. It will be a shame if a producer does not recognize the outstanding movie series this would be.
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LAWonder10 | 2 andra recensioner | Mar 26, 2019 |
Aurora thought her life was difficult as a twice orphan and as a teenager.. That is until she went o a sudden vacation with her guardians to a beautiful manor and was dragged through a portal by a very scary stranger!
Aurora arrived in a fantastical land where it seems nothing is impossible. Why are so many trying to kill her? Will her new friends be able to save her? Is she capable of becoming great?
This book has constant action! It varies between monsters, fantasy creatures and a sense of "Robin Hood".
The characters become so real, it is hard to maintain it is a fantasy novel. They are very diversified and creative. You will truly love some and really despise others.
The settings are descriptive and easily visualized. The Cover and Title are very well-chosen and eye-catching
There is a bonding of friendships, deceit, betrayals, suspense, intrigue, romance and a tough of humor.
There is some graphic violence but not to the extreme.. The ending is complete yet leaves the reader yearning for the next book of the series.
I highly recommend this to Young Adults and Adults, alike. This will surely become a movie series.
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LAWonder10 | 9 andra recensioner | Mar 26, 2019 |

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