Amie Irene Winters

Full of Twists

With a fast speed, this book is a mixture of fantasy, mystery and --could I say-- thriller?
It is like being in a race where you aren't sure where the finish line is and don't know
exactly who is racing with you or against you. But, with no time to breathe, because you need to
know what happens next, you keep racing (reading) until the final page.
With many messages between the lines,
the book keeps us engaged with surprises and twists until its last lines and beyond.… (mais)

Daisy is not happy. What she wants more than anything it to travel the world and be a writer. Instead, due to her father’s failing health, she must take over the family business, a curio shop for strange, haunted and paranormal items. Not only would she rather be anywhere else, but she just doesn't believe in the supernatural. She must test that disbelief when she comes across an old map of a Utopian paradise that may lead to cure for her father. She and her best friend, Roger, set out to find it. Getting there is just the beginning. For all of its beauty and wonder, they quickly realize it is a trap, a prison where memories are stolen and going home again isn’t an option, even if you remember that there is home to go home to. Though they meet the occasional friendly denizen, and many not so friendly, along the way, their only real ally in this fantastical realm is a wizard from childhood stories.

I had heard so many wonderful things about this book from reviewers on Goodreads and was excited to be asked to review it myself. I was not disappointed. This book has all the fun stuff, fairy creatures, wizards, magic and the power of imagination. The curio shop sounds as if it belongs in its own reality tv show. It would be a fun place to work, I think. Utopia is a truly wondrous scary kind of place with many strange creatures. It me think that Alice’s Wonderland meets wizard of OZ. I loved how the relationship between Daisy and Roger grew, in spite of the twist. I also enjoy the message that she doesn’t have to give up her dreams just because life has thrown up a few obstacles. Life also doesn’t to be lucky, but it helps. I seriously enjoyed this book.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review… (mais)