REVIEWS FOR THE UNHEWN STONE
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I edit Wendy so I'm biassed LOL but it's a brilliant book, a new take on Wilhelm Tell, impeccably researched setting and background, time travel and a teen with real problems to overcome. I loved it.
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Is it easier to change base metal into gold than overcome evil with good deeds?
5.0 out of 5 stars , August 15, 2011 By Edith Parzefall
This review is from: The Unhewn Stone (Kindle Edition)
Wendy Laharnar sends her protagonist Stefan Gessler, a modern day Swiss youth, seven-hundred years back in time to prevent Wilhelm tell from murdering his far remote ancestor, Herman Gessler, the tyrant who asked his underlings to bow before his hat on a pole. Now, why would anyone want to prevent a freedom fighter from killing a ruthless tyrant? Read and find out. Watch the two stubborn men collide full force. Then enjoy the schemes of the next generation Tells and Gesslers trying to prevent first Gessler's offense then Tell's revenge.
Beautifully written, funny, magical and full of suspense, The Unhewn Stone is a real treat.
This review is from: The Unhewn Stone (Kindle Edition)
Wendy Laharnar sends her protagonist Stefan Gessler, a modern day Swiss youth, seven-hundred years back in time to prevent Wilhelm tell from murdering his far remote ancestor, Herman Gessler, the tyrant who asked his underlings to bow before his hat on a pole. Now, why would anyone want to prevent a freedom fighter from killing a ruthless tyrant? Read and find out. Watch the two stubborn men collide full force. Then enjoy the schemes of the next generation Tells and Gesslers trying to prevent first Gessler's offense then Tell's revenge.
Beautifully written, funny, magical and full of suspense, The Unhewn Stone is a real treat.
Full review by Edith Parzefall
Wendy Laharnar sends her protagonist Stefan Gessler, a modern day Swiss youth, seven-hundred years back in time to prevent Wilhelm tell from murdering his far remote ancestor, Herman Gessler, the tyrant who asked his underlings to bow before his hat on a pole.
Now, why would anyone want to prevent a freedom fighter from killing a ruthless tyrant? Maybe because freedom fighters and tyrants have one thing in common: a hunger for power and a disregard for human lives.
In this fun and suspenseful historical novel, watch the two stubborn men collide full force. Then enjoy the schemes of the next generation Tells and Gesslers to prevent Tell’s revenge, the murder of Herman Gessler, which would start a civil war raging through Switzerland.
Our time-traveling protagonist naturally struggles with lots of things in medieval everyday life, most of all though with the fact that a pacifist needs sharp wits when barbarians in chain mail swing swords at him. He knows fighting violence with violence will lead to war, but in the course of his adventure, he’s pushed closer and closer to the point where killing another human being might become his only means to survive.
While he loses his naivity and illusions, Stefan Gessler still strives to change the past and create a better future. Ridiculed at first for defending himself with a bucket against a sword, he slowly gains the respect of the medieval Gesslers and Tells through his skill of deflection and his nonviolent crusade against evil, while at the same time he needs to discover an alchemist’s secret and the ticket back home to his time.
Another really charming aspect of The Unhewn Stone is the combination of Greek mythology, pagan magic and Christian legends at work. In the middle ages people were holding on to pagan believes and rituals and were still fascinated with Greek/Roman mythology while Christianity conquered Europe. So why shouldn’t Apollo jump to Cassandra’s aid while Archangel Gabriel lights Stefan’s path and a pagan healer tends to his wounds? The mesh works beautifully in The Unhewn Stone since it mirrors medieval mentality if not reality.
Now if only there weren’t those stubborn people around for whom the respect paid — or not — to a hat is more important than a child’s life.
Not to mention a vicious sibyl…
If you want to learn more about the book and setting, watch the trailer. At the moment, the novel is only available as an ebook, but the print version should follow next year.
August 16th,2011
Now, why would anyone want to prevent a freedom fighter from killing a ruthless tyrant? Maybe because freedom fighters and tyrants have one thing in common: a hunger for power and a disregard for human lives.
In this fun and suspenseful historical novel, watch the two stubborn men collide full force. Then enjoy the schemes of the next generation Tells and Gesslers to prevent Tell’s revenge, the murder of Herman Gessler, which would start a civil war raging through Switzerland.
Our time-traveling protagonist naturally struggles with lots of things in medieval everyday life, most of all though with the fact that a pacifist needs sharp wits when barbarians in chain mail swing swords at him. He knows fighting violence with violence will lead to war, but in the course of his adventure, he’s pushed closer and closer to the point where killing another human being might become his only means to survive.
While he loses his naivity and illusions, Stefan Gessler still strives to change the past and create a better future. Ridiculed at first for defending himself with a bucket against a sword, he slowly gains the respect of the medieval Gesslers and Tells through his skill of deflection and his nonviolent crusade against evil, while at the same time he needs to discover an alchemist’s secret and the ticket back home to his time.
Another really charming aspect of The Unhewn Stone is the combination of Greek mythology, pagan magic and Christian legends at work. In the middle ages people were holding on to pagan believes and rituals and were still fascinated with Greek/Roman mythology while Christianity conquered Europe. So why shouldn’t Apollo jump to Cassandra’s aid while Archangel Gabriel lights Stefan’s path and a pagan healer tends to his wounds? The mesh works beautifully in The Unhewn Stone since it mirrors medieval mentality if not reality.
Now if only there weren’t those stubborn people around for whom the respect paid — or not — to a hat is more important than a child’s life.
Not to mention a vicious sibyl…
If you want to learn more about the book and setting, watch the trailer. At the moment, the novel is only available as an ebook, but the print version should follow next year.
August 16th,2011
Immerse yourself in a magical world,
5.0 out of 5 stars August 18, 2011 By Lisa J. Yarde (Brooklyn, New York United States)
This review is from: The Unhewn Stone (Kindle Edition)
On the eve of his eighteenth birthday, Stefan Gessler waited in his attic room, poised for some momentous change in his otherwise uneventful life. He got more than he bargained for. He learns of an ancient manuscript, which his ancestors have protected for generations. With the aid of an ancient orb, Stefan transports into the past to change his family's destiny by trying to stop the legend of Wilhelm Tell.
His abrupt arrival in the fourteenth century is as disconcerting for him as his ancestral relations. Only one among them, the proud governor's son Rolf Gessler is unwilling to dismiss Stefan's claims about his journey to the past. While Stefan gains friends, he also makes dangerous enemies. When the governor unexpectedly dies, a corrupted knight accuses Stefan and Rolf of the murder, and punishes them for the crime. An ancient and eternal witch, who once divided the Gessler family, also knows the true origin of Stefan's orb. She will do anything to get it back.
This is Wendy Laharnar's debut fantasy novel. She has created a magical world, where an ordinary hero faces extraordinary odds in his quest. The author's attention to historical detail immerses the reader in the medieval period, while the fantasy element invites readers to escape with her characters to the past. Her hero Stefan is the honored guardian of his family's secret; often uncertain of his destiny, he remains courageous and willing to right the wrongs of the past. In perfect contrast to the hero, the unrepentant villain's only motivation is greed and ambition, making him the perfect nemesis. With such memorable characters and a unique setting, The Unhewn Stone is a wonderful read.
This review is from: The Unhewn Stone (Kindle Edition)
On the eve of his eighteenth birthday, Stefan Gessler waited in his attic room, poised for some momentous change in his otherwise uneventful life. He got more than he bargained for. He learns of an ancient manuscript, which his ancestors have protected for generations. With the aid of an ancient orb, Stefan transports into the past to change his family's destiny by trying to stop the legend of Wilhelm Tell.
His abrupt arrival in the fourteenth century is as disconcerting for him as his ancestral relations. Only one among them, the proud governor's son Rolf Gessler is unwilling to dismiss Stefan's claims about his journey to the past. While Stefan gains friends, he also makes dangerous enemies. When the governor unexpectedly dies, a corrupted knight accuses Stefan and Rolf of the murder, and punishes them for the crime. An ancient and eternal witch, who once divided the Gessler family, also knows the true origin of Stefan's orb. She will do anything to get it back.
This is Wendy Laharnar's debut fantasy novel. She has created a magical world, where an ordinary hero faces extraordinary odds in his quest. The author's attention to historical detail immerses the reader in the medieval period, while the fantasy element invites readers to escape with her characters to the past. Her hero Stefan is the honored guardian of his family's secret; often uncertain of his destiny, he remains courageous and willing to right the wrongs of the past. In perfect contrast to the hero, the unrepentant villain's only motivation is greed and ambition, making him the perfect nemesis. With such memorable characters and a unique setting, The Unhewn Stone is a wonderful read.
Time travel, Adventure and a Ripping Good Yarn...,
5.0 out of 5 stars August 11, 2011 By Rosalie Skinner "Dragon Muse" (Australia)
This review is from: The Unhewn Stone (Kindle Edition)
I loved reading The Gauntlet by Ronald Welch and found Wendy's books took me back to those halcyon days. Time travel is always a great start for a story. Wendy's first hand knowledge of the location and depth of interest in the subject combine to form the backbone of this story. William Tell is a major character but his legend is told from a new and delightful perspective. The hero of the tale will captivate readers with his quest.
I am not the sort of person who cries during a movie, and when reading it takes a good story to jolt me out of editing mode. So when I found tears welling in my eyes, only a few pages into this story I realised Wendy's writing has a magic of its own. I won't tell you how or why my emotions were struck but I will say that again at the ending I felt Wendy had achieved a certain kind of magic to complete her tale with such finesse.
The excitement and thrill of time travel, the use of modern knowledge to solve age old problems without disrupting history and the growth and development of the main character make this a terrific story for any age.
This novel gets five stars from me.
This review is from: The Unhewn Stone (Kindle Edition)
I loved reading The Gauntlet by Ronald Welch and found Wendy's books took me back to those halcyon days. Time travel is always a great start for a story. Wendy's first hand knowledge of the location and depth of interest in the subject combine to form the backbone of this story. William Tell is a major character but his legend is told from a new and delightful perspective. The hero of the tale will captivate readers with his quest.
I am not the sort of person who cries during a movie, and when reading it takes a good story to jolt me out of editing mode. So when I found tears welling in my eyes, only a few pages into this story I realised Wendy's writing has a magic of its own. I won't tell you how or why my emotions were struck but I will say that again at the ending I felt Wendy had achieved a certain kind of magic to complete her tale with such finesse.
The excitement and thrill of time travel, the use of modern knowledge to solve age old problems without disrupting history and the growth and development of the main character make this a terrific story for any age.
This novel gets five stars from me.
Historical Fiction at its best
5.0 out of 5 stars , September 1, 2011 By Carole Sutton (Perth, Australia)
This review is from: The Unhewn Stone (Kindle Edition) 1st September 2011
The Unhewn Stone is a fantasy tale about a young man, Stefan Gessler who returns to the time of his ancestors in the 14th Century. His primary task is to restore honour to his family name, destroyed by the William Tell legend, and secondly to learn how to change base metals into gold. Starting off as a callow youth, Stefan grows with the story to become an accomplished man.
Fantasy is not my preferred genre, but once I started this story I became drawn in to the plight of Stefan, as a modern young man, disfigured in looks, suffering from unrequited love, and bereft at the death of his dog. As the story progresses we venture into fantasy land, I continued to read, caught by the adventures of the 14th C. Stefan and his ancient family. One fascinating aspect is that Stefan retains his 21st C. outlook which at times contrasts sharply with those of his 14th C. cousins. I enjoyed his comparisons. I found the magical elements were written convincingly enough that I had no trouble suspending my disbelief.
Stefan remains very human with his faults, his sometimes overbearing attitude getting him into more trouble than necessary. He grows with the plot. He builds a good relationship with his distant cousin Rolf and various friends. The tale is sweetened by the love of Rolf and Eva Tell. It kept me reading as it bounded from one adventure after another with Stefan and Rolf fleeing their enemies, both human and spiritual in the various guises of a sibyl who is determined to steal Stefan's half of his orb and thus prevent him from returning to his own time.
The ending built up into a page turning climax that satisfied this reader.
This review is from: The Unhewn Stone (Kindle Edition) 1st September 2011
The Unhewn Stone is a fantasy tale about a young man, Stefan Gessler who returns to the time of his ancestors in the 14th Century. His primary task is to restore honour to his family name, destroyed by the William Tell legend, and secondly to learn how to change base metals into gold. Starting off as a callow youth, Stefan grows with the story to become an accomplished man.
Fantasy is not my preferred genre, but once I started this story I became drawn in to the plight of Stefan, as a modern young man, disfigured in looks, suffering from unrequited love, and bereft at the death of his dog. As the story progresses we venture into fantasy land, I continued to read, caught by the adventures of the 14th C. Stefan and his ancient family. One fascinating aspect is that Stefan retains his 21st C. outlook which at times contrasts sharply with those of his 14th C. cousins. I enjoyed his comparisons. I found the magical elements were written convincingly enough that I had no trouble suspending my disbelief.
Stefan remains very human with his faults, his sometimes overbearing attitude getting him into more trouble than necessary. He grows with the plot. He builds a good relationship with his distant cousin Rolf and various friends. The tale is sweetened by the love of Rolf and Eva Tell. It kept me reading as it bounded from one adventure after another with Stefan and Rolf fleeing their enemies, both human and spiritual in the various guises of a sibyl who is determined to steal Stefan's half of his orb and thus prevent him from returning to his own time.
The ending built up into a page turning climax that satisfied this reader.
A wonderful debut novel!
5.0 out of 5 stars, November 14, 2011 By Maggie Joe (Canada) -
This review is from: The Unhewn Stone (Kindle Edition)
The Unhewn Stone, a time travel novel by Wendy Laharnar, takes us into the heart of medieval Switzerland and immerses us smack in the middle of the legend of Wilhelm Tell. Although geared towards young adult readers, the novel is written with such rich detail and seamless prose that it can be enjoyed by readers all ages. Time travel, alchemy, mystery, an evil antagonist, a mysterious book, secrets, and the passion of life and death fill each luscious page of this book. There is something for everyone in this novel, one that that transcends any one particular genre - from contemporary to historical to fantasy.
This novel is suspenseful, yet humorous at times. It is a coming of age story. From its likeable protagonist to its detestable antagonist, and the plentiful adventures and suspense in between, this is a wonderful novel to savor. Luscious prose that is simple and uncomplicated, allows the reader to slip easily into the story. Can the hero alter the past to improve the future for others? That is one of the main premises in this fascinating tale.
The author travelled to Switzerland to conduct research, so it is no wonder that the descriptions of places and her knowledge of specific events enriches this tale and truly brings it to life. The author is a talented writer whose prose is lyrical and enjoyable. This is one novel it is easy for me to recommend. Truly a delightful, heart-warming read!
5.0 out of 5 stars, November 14, 2011 By Maggie Joe (Canada) -
This review is from: The Unhewn Stone (Kindle Edition)
The Unhewn Stone, a time travel novel by Wendy Laharnar, takes us into the heart of medieval Switzerland and immerses us smack in the middle of the legend of Wilhelm Tell. Although geared towards young adult readers, the novel is written with such rich detail and seamless prose that it can be enjoyed by readers all ages. Time travel, alchemy, mystery, an evil antagonist, a mysterious book, secrets, and the passion of life and death fill each luscious page of this book. There is something for everyone in this novel, one that that transcends any one particular genre - from contemporary to historical to fantasy.
This novel is suspenseful, yet humorous at times. It is a coming of age story. From its likeable protagonist to its detestable antagonist, and the plentiful adventures and suspense in between, this is a wonderful novel to savor. Luscious prose that is simple and uncomplicated, allows the reader to slip easily into the story. Can the hero alter the past to improve the future for others? That is one of the main premises in this fascinating tale.
The author travelled to Switzerland to conduct research, so it is no wonder that the descriptions of places and her knowledge of specific events enriches this tale and truly brings it to life. The author is a talented writer whose prose is lyrical and enjoyable. This is one novel it is easy for me to recommend. Truly a delightful, heart-warming read!
Read this book!!
5.0 out of 5 stars
March 14, 2012 By Michele Archer "MiloArk" (South Florida)
This review is from: The Unhewn
Stone (Kindle Edition)
The first thing I noticed in The Unhewn Stone is what a fantastic character Ms. Laharnar has in Stefan. Who says female authors can't `write boys?' Stefan is believable from
his rather callow beginnings, to his interest in girls and his over-whelming heart-ache at accidentally causing the death of his beloved pet, Spitz. She knows her boys.
And then the adventure itself. A magic orb transports him to the time of William Tell where he has a chance to restore the honor of his family. The story hops on a roller coaster at that point and stays.
Long and short of it, you have this youth in 14th century Switzerland battling, not only with the enormous differences between there and modern times, he also has a
an evil knight and witch to contend with, and the witch is the inventor of the orb. She stops at nothing to get it back! You will love finding out if she's successful!
By all means, read this book!
March 14, 2012 By Michele Archer "MiloArk" (South Florida)
This review is from: The Unhewn
Stone (Kindle Edition)
The first thing I noticed in The Unhewn Stone is what a fantastic character Ms. Laharnar has in Stefan. Who says female authors can't `write boys?' Stefan is believable from
his rather callow beginnings, to his interest in girls and his over-whelming heart-ache at accidentally causing the death of his beloved pet, Spitz. She knows her boys.
And then the adventure itself. A magic orb transports him to the time of William Tell where he has a chance to restore the honor of his family. The story hops on a roller coaster at that point and stays.
Long and short of it, you have this youth in 14th century Switzerland battling, not only with the enormous differences between there and modern times, he also has a
an evil knight and witch to contend with, and the witch is the inventor of the orb. She stops at nothing to get it back! You will love finding out if she's successful!
By all means, read this book!
Magic, simply magic,
5.0 out of 5 stars
May 8, 2012 By Elysabeth Faslund
This review is from: The Unhewn Stone (Kindle Edition)
These characters sing with their own voices, and sing loud.
There's no mistaking them, one from the other. What they combine to do is a marvel of writing. Set in the Middle Ages, the Medieval World is a challenge of culture, and wits.
Marvelous writing!
May 8, 2012 By Elysabeth Faslund
This review is from: The Unhewn Stone (Kindle Edition)
These characters sing with their own voices, and sing loud.
There's no mistaking them, one from the other. What they combine to do is a marvel of writing. Set in the Middle Ages, the Medieval World is a challenge of culture, and wits.
Marvelous writing!
A clash of magic and adventure
4.0 out of 5 stars
June 21, 2012 By "Francene" (London. U.K.)
This review is from: The Unhewn Stone (Kindle Edition)
At the start, the occasional foreign word threw me, but as I eased into the story, I found the italicized words charming and I worked out what they meant. At the end of the novel, a glossary explains the unfamiliar words' meaning and I eagerly went over them to assure myself I'd guessed correctly.
Wendy Laharnar's writing charges together the emotion of the main character and the magnificent mountainous scenery with the clash of magic.
Arrogant because of his privileged background, yet resentful of his disfigurements, a mission draws the flawed youth to another time. I could experience everything with him--tastes, sounds, perfumes and disgusting smells. Chapter after chapter, enchantment combined with adventure ended with another enticement to read on.
June 21, 2012 By "Francene" (London. U.K.)
This review is from: The Unhewn Stone (Kindle Edition)
At the start, the occasional foreign word threw me, but as I eased into the story, I found the italicized words charming and I worked out what they meant. At the end of the novel, a glossary explains the unfamiliar words' meaning and I eagerly went over them to assure myself I'd guessed correctly.
Wendy Laharnar's writing charges together the emotion of the main character and the magnificent mountainous scenery with the clash of magic.
Arrogant because of his privileged background, yet resentful of his disfigurements, a mission draws the flawed youth to another time. I could experience everything with him--tastes, sounds, perfumes and disgusting smells. Chapter after chapter, enchantment combined with adventure ended with another enticement to read on.
A Novel For All Ages,
5.0 out of 5 stars
March 21, 2013
By Leona Pence (Bartonville, Illinois, US) -
This review is from: The Unhewn Stone (Kindle Edition)
I just finished reading The Unhewn Stone by Wendy Laharnar. I was very impressed by the depth of her characters and how a magical manuscript helped link the future to the past.
Most of us are familiar with the legend of William Tell shooting an apple from the head of his son, but not many remember why he did it. I was fascinated by the tale of Stefan hurtling back in time to stop events from taking place and learning that all was not as it seemed in the future.
I enjoyed this book very much and would recommend it to readers of all ages. It is well written, well researched, and well worth the read.
March 21, 2013
By Leona Pence (Bartonville, Illinois, US) -
This review is from: The Unhewn Stone (Kindle Edition)
I just finished reading The Unhewn Stone by Wendy Laharnar. I was very impressed by the depth of her characters and how a magical manuscript helped link the future to the past.
Most of us are familiar with the legend of William Tell shooting an apple from the head of his son, but not many remember why he did it. I was fascinated by the tale of Stefan hurtling back in time to stop events from taking place and learning that all was not as it seemed in the future.
I enjoyed this book very much and would recommend it to readers of all ages. It is well written, well researched, and well worth the read.
An enthralling tale of magic and adventure.
4 out of 5 stars
6 May 2014
By The Wishing Shelf Awards Format:Kindle Edition Amazon.co.uk
This book was recently entered in The Wishing Shelf Awards. This is what our [Young Adult] readers thought:
Title
The Unhewn Stone
Author
Wendy Laharnar
FEEDBACK
COVER 8/10
A well-designed cover. Eye-catching. Very powerful central image and easy-to-read lettering. Well written blurb, pulling the reader in.
EDITING 8/10
Generally, very well edited. No problems with spelling, punctuation or paragraphing. The readers did suggest the editor might have worked a little on pacing, particularly in the middle fo the book where it slowed up a bit.
THEME 8/10
Very much enjoyed by the readers. Although a number of them thought it all became a little messy in the middle of the book, they loved the idea of a boy solving medieval problems using modern methods. They liked the clever way you linked the past and the present and the well thought out mixture of magic and adventure.
They also felt you put together many strong characters, particularly your hero. They felt he had depth, developed as the story progressed and, the fact he was disfigured, added another element of interest.
The readers felt you created an interesting and fun magical world for your characters to inhabit and they enjoyed learning about medieval Switzerland and the time travel element they felt worked well.
STYLE 6/10
Most of the readers enjoyed your style of writing. A few felt the ‘foreign’ words were a little annoying and thought a glossary at the bottom of the page where the word is might prevent readers from having to hunt out the glossary at the back. They felt the present system interrupted the flow of the story.
They thought your writing was light, easy-to read and, for the most part, well paced. You understand how important it is not to just describe what a character can see, but also what he or she can hear and smell and touch.
STATS
Of the 18 readers,
6 felt the middle needed chapters needed a little work. A few extra twists and turns perhaps to keep up the pacing.
16 loved the cover; 2 suggested more colour needed.
10 felt your ability to create memorable characters was your strongest writing skill.
7 thought your ability to create a magical setting was your strongest writing skill.
1 thought your ‘action’ writing was your strongest writing skill.
‘An enthralling tale of magic and adventure. Highly recommended.’ The Wishing Shelf Awards
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4 out of 5 stars
6 May 2014
By The Wishing Shelf Awards Format:Kindle Edition Amazon.co.uk
This book was recently entered in The Wishing Shelf Awards. This is what our [Young Adult] readers thought:
Title
The Unhewn Stone
Author
Wendy Laharnar
FEEDBACK
COVER 8/10
A well-designed cover. Eye-catching. Very powerful central image and easy-to-read lettering. Well written blurb, pulling the reader in.
EDITING 8/10
Generally, very well edited. No problems with spelling, punctuation or paragraphing. The readers did suggest the editor might have worked a little on pacing, particularly in the middle fo the book where it slowed up a bit.
THEME 8/10
Very much enjoyed by the readers. Although a number of them thought it all became a little messy in the middle of the book, they loved the idea of a boy solving medieval problems using modern methods. They liked the clever way you linked the past and the present and the well thought out mixture of magic and adventure.
They also felt you put together many strong characters, particularly your hero. They felt he had depth, developed as the story progressed and, the fact he was disfigured, added another element of interest.
The readers felt you created an interesting and fun magical world for your characters to inhabit and they enjoyed learning about medieval Switzerland and the time travel element they felt worked well.
STYLE 6/10
Most of the readers enjoyed your style of writing. A few felt the ‘foreign’ words were a little annoying and thought a glossary at the bottom of the page where the word is might prevent readers from having to hunt out the glossary at the back. They felt the present system interrupted the flow of the story.
They thought your writing was light, easy-to read and, for the most part, well paced. You understand how important it is not to just describe what a character can see, but also what he or she can hear and smell and touch.
STATS
Of the 18 readers,
6 felt the middle needed chapters needed a little work. A few extra twists and turns perhaps to keep up the pacing.
16 loved the cover; 2 suggested more colour needed.
10 felt your ability to create memorable characters was your strongest writing skill.
7 thought your ability to create a magical setting was your strongest writing skill.
1 thought your ‘action’ writing was your strongest writing skill.
‘An enthralling tale of magic and adventure. Highly recommended.’ The Wishing Shelf Awards
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REVIEWS FOR HAPPINESS GUARANTEED
Charming and Chilling SciFi Story,
5.0 out of 5 stars December 21, 2011 By Edith Parzefall
This review is from: Happiness Guaranteed (Kindle Edition)
First, Wendy Laharnar charms the reader with her brilliant future world of disposable dresses, sun-flooded lofts and accident-free highways. Then she slowly sends a chill up our spines. At what cost did Bianca's happiness come? How much more will she have to sacrifice for a perfect life?
Beautifully written, evocative and vivid, Happiness Guaranteed is a thought provoking story about human nature and its flaws. A wonderful read despite the goosebumps that might pop up on your skin.