Insight by Terron Jamee -- Blog Tour

Insight: Beholders Book 1

Author: Terron James

Publisher: Jolly Fish Press

Published: republished June 1st, 2013

ISBN13: 9780988649170

Hardcover: 430 pages

FTC FYI: Received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Goodreads Summary

Rumors are surging through Appernysia that a Beholder has been born, the first wielder of True Sight in over a millennium.

Seventeen-year-old Lon Marcs discovers he has been blessed—or cursed—with this gift. He cannot control the power of True Sight and feels it killing him with each passing day. He realizes that the only people who might possess the knowledge to save his life are the sworn enemies of his king. To obtain their help, Lon would have to journey into exile, leaving behind his village, family, and beloved Kaylen.

Although this is the hardest decision Lon has ever made, it is only the first of many that will test his strength and challenge his interpretation of right and wrong.

My Review

I really liked this book.  There was a lot of building the author had to do to explain the major aspects of the story, and I thought he did a great job.  The characters are enjoyable and each are unique and very important.  As much as I liked Lon and his parents, I loved his twin Mellai.  Her attitude gets her into trouble sometime, but there is a fire in her that will help her in tough situations.  Many things happen to Lon (and everyone for that matter) while he's learning the truth about himself and this power that he has.  There will be four books in this series, and I am eagerly waiting to see what will happen next.  Great ending!

About the Author

Born in the wrong age, TERRON JAMES continually fantasizes of shining steel, majestic stone architecture, thundering cavalry rushes, and opportunities to prove his honor.

James is an English teacher and a member and recent president of the Tooele Chapter of the League of Utah Writers. He currently lives in Tooele, Utah, with his wife and four kids.

Author Links

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Purchase Links

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Insight by Jolene Perry -- Giveaway

Insight

Author: Jolene Perry

Publisher: Next Door Publishing

Published: September 3, 2012

ISBN13:  9781479253074

eBook

FTC FYI: Received a free copy in change for an honest review

Goodreads Summary:  Micah hates her ability to “see” things when she touches people. She’s terrified of relationships, holds on to guilt over the death of her classmate, Lacey, and has no idea what to do with a vision from Landon, a boy from her school. She feels him falling for her, but Micah doesn’t do friends, much less relationships.

Enter a spooky history project about a tragedy from three hundred years ago, and voodoo dolls that Micah somehow feels has to do with her gift. Suddenly she’s sure the shadows in the woods are following her every move—without Landon’s relaxed attitude about what’s happening in her life, Micah would be sure she’s going crazy.

With no ideas on timing or specifics, the visions of both herself and the people she cares about are turning dark—and it appears the shadows around her house do move on their own. But as Micah and Landon try to prevent Micah’s visions of the future, the shadows close in, and they’re now afraid they’ve become the cause…

Micah's story is the first of three girls, with unique talents, who are part of a 300 year old tragedy that follows them in the shadows.

My Review

Micah's ability to see things has made it so she doesn't like to be around people.  She doesn't like accidently bumping into people at the risk of finding out things about them she didn't want to know.  When Micah arrives at her new school, she tries to purposely be late to class to avoid seeing.  The only person she doesn't mind touching is her mom, but now that they have moved, there is a new face besides hers that she sees through her mother.  Micah feels alone and has felt that way since she was five.  They only person she can't see images from is her father.  When she goes to visit him, we find out why.

There are so many exciting and cool things that happen in this book, I can't give any more details.   As with all of Jolene's book, the characters are well written and the plot is page turning.  There is a cool legend mentioned with voodoo and shadows.

I really enjoyed this book.  I thought that Micah's insights were very cool, and they always kept me guessing.  I loved how they were glimpses of what could happen.  Or are they?

4 out of 5 stars.

Content

There is some language, and teenage drinking. Some sexual references. Although the main characters do not have sex, it is talked about.

Jolene is the author of many awesome books.  Read more about her on her Website, Blog, Facebook, and Twitter.

Giveaway and Good News!

I am excited to announce that Insight is on sale at Amazon for $.99! AND, I am giving an eBook copy of Insight to a lucky winner.  Fill out the Rafflecopter form below to enter. Contest ends October 16th.

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