Review of Taken by Twilight

Uche Active · Post by **Uche Active** » 16 May 2023, 10:42

[Following is a volunteer review of "Taken by Twilight" by Tricia Barr.]

4 out of 5 stars

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We often find ourselves in unexplainable situations. We see ourselves around strange and unexpected events that we don’t have control over, and having no choice, we flow with it.

Evee and Justin have just ended things and left their relationship awkward. Just then, strange things began to happen. Justin encounters a vampire, but a group called Faes saves him and takes him to a strange place. Similar events also happen to Evee. They meet in an unidentifiable environment where they are told they are in a contest. They meet other contestants there. The Fae inform them that they are in the Centurial Mating Games, in which some Fae will pick a groom or bride. The contestants are devastated by this strange news. What do they make of it? How does the contest end for Evie and Justin? Read this book to find out.

Taken by Twilight: The Mating Games I is a nonfiction book by Tricia Barr. The author put so much effort into this book’s cover page. The book has a captivating and intriguing cover page that would make anyone want to read it. Accompanied by this is the fact that the book has an engaging plot. The idea of a mating game and all the surrounding events were epic. I could feel Evee’s fear as she was kidnapped and taken to an unknown place.

The author wrote the book in third-person narrative, but each chapter is from either of the two main characters’ points of view. The book features vampires, the supernatural, contests, romance, and struggle. I salute the author for how he developed the characters, from the protagonists to the supporting and minor characters. I enjoyed the drama between Evee and Justin. Despite the friction, they find themselves in a situation where they have no choice but to be together. The way the contestants were together for the game reminded me of a reality TV series I enjoy, and it was exciting to experience all the drama.

There are some things that I did not like about this book. Firstly, the pages were badly and improperly numbered. It was misleading. At first, I was almost discouraged until I saw it was a mistake. Also, the book contains some confusing dialects. For example, ‘Chi’ means something else that is sacred in my language. It would have been preferable if the author included a glossary at the end of the book. For these reasons, I give this book 4 out of 5 stars. However, the book had more good parts, and readers can overlook the negativities. The book was also exceptionally well edited, as I encountered no errors while reading.

I recommend this book to lovers of non-fictional stories, especially lovers of books on the supernatural and vampires. I advise young children to stay away from this book due to its level of romance and profanity.

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Sinachi Azuka · Post by **Sinachi Azuka** » 20 May 2023, 17:32

I am certainly loving the book's cover. Looking forward to reading this book. Thanks for the review. I enjoyed reading it.

Noble Reads · Post by **Noble Reads** » 21 May 2023, 10:52

This book has a storyline that kind of relates to a movie I've watched. It is fantastical, seeing that it talked about vampires. I would really love to get a copy of this book and see how thing played out.

Jimmy Cyprian · Post by **Jimmy Cyprian** » 22 May 2023, 10:52

Romance amongst Vampires are always interesting to read about, and from your review, this one is no exception. Thank you for this amazing review.

Kelvin Modilim · Post by **Kelvin Modilim** » 04 Jun 2023, 03:32

Twilight is a major story that I think every uoung person have read and its nice that this story lives on and it still enjoyable despite it being old.

Nathaniel Sarah · Post by **Nathaniel Sarah** » 04 Jun 2023, 04:13

The fact that the book is written in third-person narrative with alternating chapters from the main characters' perspectives is intriguing. It offers a chance to see the story unfold from different viewpoints and provides insight into Evee and Justin's individual experiences. I enjoy books that allow me to connect with multiple characters on a deeper level.

MsChet Cherry · Post by **MsChet Cherry** » 05 Jun 2023, 16:52

Your review gave a clear illustration of the theme of this book.
I can already imagine watching this in a movie. It sounds so fascinating.
Thanks for your beautiful review.

Fergie Jessica Edeni · Post by **Fergie Jessica Edeni** » 06 Jun 2023, 04:18

In the book, the author employs a third-person narrative style, while each chapter is presented from the perspective of one of the two main characters. Within its pages, the story delves into a world of vampires, the supernatural, thrilling contests, captivating romance, and formidable struggles.

Sheen Jenny · Post by **Sheen Jenny** » 25 Jul 2023, 03:03

"Taken by Twilight: The Mating Games Iby Tricia Barr offers a thrilling and captivating plot that keeps readers hooked from the very beginning. The concept of the Centurial Mating Games and the mysterious Fae world create an intriguing backdrop for Evie and Justin's journey. Barr's attention to detail, especially in the book's cover page, adds to the overall appeal of the story."

Jessica Azuka · Post by **Jessica Azuka** » 05 Nov 2023, 10:50

I certainly know what a vampire is but not a Far. Also, this book sounds like a fairytale, like Cinderella and Snow White. It gout me interested and I'm looking forward to reading this book.