Starling by Lesley Livingston
341
pgs.Target audience: Young adult
Rating: Wizard
Dedication
to the fine art of fencing takes on a whole new meaning for Mason Starling
during a team practice in the gym of the elite Gosford Academy. A severe
thunderstorm erupts in the quad causing an ancient tree to crash through the
ceiling ushering in a horde of unearthly zombie-like creatures. Mason and her
teammates owe their survival to a mysterious, extremely handsome and naked guy
who materializes out of the rubble to battle the demons. Their rescuer who
remembers nothing but his own name, Fennrys, heals the injured, magics them all
to sleep and then vanishes. Mason finds herself inexplicably drawn to Fennrys
and he to her. Soon they are spending as much time together as possible in
order to make sense of the strange events occurring around them and to retrieve
Fenn’s lost memories. The Starling clan headed by Gunnar Starling has ties to
the ancient Norse Gods. The family’s greed and ambition release a dark and
deadly dangerous prophecy that puts Mason’s life in jeopardy. Mason and Fenn
are a great paranormal team – equal parts romance and action. There is a fair
amount of foundation building with a
cliffhanger ending. The youngest of
Mason’s three brothers, Rory, is an easy to hate villain paired nicely with the
charming and protective oldest brother, Roth. There’s no shortage of sword
fighting with new and ancient weaponry and a truly hair-raising train ride.
This fantasy debut is perfect for fans of Starcrossed
by Josephine Angelini.
(This book provided for review by children's lit - www.childrenslit.com)
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