Wednesday, November 25, 2015

My Review Of Brink Of Dawn

We are pleased to be coordinating a Book Review Blitz for the young adult fantasy thriller "Brink of Dawn", the sequel to "Wind Catcher" by Jeff Altabef and his daughter, Erynn Altabef. If you'll recall,"Wind Catcher" was recently featured in a Book Review Blitz hosted by Mother Daughter Book Reviews. 

Brink of Dawn - cover

About the Book

Title: Brink of Dawn (Chosen, Book 2) | Authors: Jeff Altabef & Erynn Altabef | Publication Date: November 28, 2015 | Publisher: Evolved Publishing, LLC | Pages: 324 | Recommended Ages: 10+

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Book Description: Brink of Dawn, the second book in the Chosen series, picks up where the multiple-award-winning Wind Catcher left off. If you haven’t read Wind Catcher, have no worries. Brink of Dawn was written so it can be enjoyed as a stand-alone. Awards for Wind Catcher:
2015 Readers’ Favorite International Book Award Gold Medal for YA – Coming-of-Age,
2015 Beverly Hill Book Award – Best YA Fiction
Mom’s Choice Award
Awesome Indies Seal Of Approval
About "Brink of Dawn":
They walk among us as if they are gods. Only the Chosen know what they are. Only the Chosen know to fear them. And only the Chosen can defeat them.
~~~~~ Juliet Wildfire Stone and her best friend, Troy Buckhorn, barely escaped their sleepy Arizona town alive. Now they’re speeding to New York City to find the three other Chosen. They must band together to face an ancient foe that threatens all humanity. Yet Juliet doesn’t know whom to trust, and strange things are happening in the City. The Chosen will be tested, their resolve questioned, and their flaws exposed. Each must decide whetherhe or she will fulfill their destiny—or run. To defeat the enemy, they must stop battling among themselves and overcome their owns struggles. Only one can lead them. Will Juliet embrace her powers in time?  

My Review:  I loved this book as much as I loved the first one. Juliet is such a strong, lovable characters. She has faults and doubts and must wrestle with them add find a way to overcome her faults. "We all have demons to contend with and fears to conquer. True strength is fighting back against them and still doing what is right." Juliet becomes the alpha of the chosen ones and must fight Gagarin a dark spirit on her own in order to save her friends. Good page turner. I can't wait to read book three. I received this book free for an honest review.

The Buzz About "Wind Catcher"

"Overall I thought the book was really entertaining and cool." ~ Danielle, 12, Mother Daughter Book Reviews
"This is an enjoyable read for all ages that goes by as fast as the authors can unspool it. " ~ Kirkus Reviews
"This very unique and refreshingly original contemporary fantasy has elements of high epic fantasy woven throughout it, and it will surprise and delight even the most jaded fantasy readers." ~ Jack Magnus, Readers' Favorite Book Reviews
"Wind Catcher stands out from the crowd. It's... a powerful young adultadventure steeped in Native American legend and tradition." ~ Donovan, eBook Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
"A treat to read." ~ Awesome Indies
 

About the Authors: Jeff Altabef & Erynn Altabef

Jeffrey and Erynn AltabefBrink of Dawn is a joint project between the father/daughter team of Jeff Altabef and Erynn Altabef. Jeff is an award-winning author with two published thrillers in addition to Wind Catcher and Brink of Dawn. He has a column on the Examiner focused on writing and volunteers at the local community college. Erynn is an avid reader, dancer, and community activist who has recently earned her Girl Scout Gold Award. When she's not in high school, she loves reading performingin school musicals, baking, and watching movies with her friends.

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