ARA Review by mow1567 of Roan
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ARA Review by mow1567 of Roan
[Following is an OnlineBookClub.org ARA Review of the book, Roan.]
Its fascinating to grow up and live a life you thought was yours until something drastic changes everything you’ve ever known, to then discover the life you’ve lived wasn’t true. Unfortunately, it takes a tragic event to occur in one’s life for things to take their proper place in current events. In Roan, author E.R. Barr sets the scene that the main character, Conor Archer will experience trials, dangerous times, and prophetic events, all the while grieving the loss of his mother, Fionla.
The people of Tinkers Grove grew up with legends and songs that told about magical things to occur. By this, the piqued interest of the readers will be wondering about the whether or not the tales of the past are true. Conor’s presence back to Tinkers Grove is already proving that the prophecies are really happening.
From the very first page one gets the impression that the world they are about to enter is entirely different from their own. What starts out as seemingly a tale about a kid with hard luck trying to survive turns into a battle between good and evil where an entire town hangs in the balance. You find yourself transported to…modern day Chicago? Wait… What now? Anyway lets continue.
So this was my first time diving head-first into the urban fantasy genre. I’m not too familiar with this genre but when I picked up this book, it is certainly a genre I’m considering learning more about from now on. It can be difficult to craft an unknown world from a known world but the author does that well.
It’s weird from the first few pages, the strangest encounters Conor has faced, including all not so great things that happened in his life. He wasn’t fully prepared for what was to come after losing his mother, by being an orphan and in a new place, he’s more of a loner than ever. Friends are very much needed for what he’s to face when the time is upon him, that it’s great he has his aunt Emily, two new friends Jace and Beth, as well as an elder dog named Troubles who seems to relate to Conor more than anyone else. The experience of learning how to survive would definitely be far from normal circumstances, but I sense his bravery wanting to avenge and protect the people. The bond he would share with others like him could only mean one thing, he’s at the top of hierarchy when it comes to the ‘dark ones’. It is interesting to know that there are people who are automatically considered abnormal but also have great gifts going unnoticed because they’re forced to blend in with everyone else. It seems to be similar to a war they’re preparing for, something hidden to the eyes of normal people, especially those who are not gifted.
I’m giving this story 5 out of 5 stars. This has been a page-turner, something I truly enjoyed reading from E.R. Barr. I found that this story immediately pulled me in, and it was easy to get swept up into this very peculiar world that is chock full of fantasy, sci-fi, and supernatural elements. I found that combining the Native American and the Celtic traditions made this story very distinctive. Majority of this novel centers near ancient Native American burial mounds. That alone makes this story one of a kind. I recommend this book for anyone into young adult fantasy books.
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Its fascinating to grow up and live a life you thought was yours until something drastic changes everything you’ve ever known, to then discover the life you’ve lived wasn’t true. Unfortunately, it takes a tragic event to occur in one’s life for things to take their proper place in current events. In Roan, author E.R. Barr sets the scene that the main character, Conor Archer will experience trials, dangerous times, and prophetic events, all the while grieving the loss of his mother, Fionla.
The people of Tinkers Grove grew up with legends and songs that told about magical things to occur. By this, the piqued interest of the readers will be wondering about the whether or not the tales of the past are true. Conor’s presence back to Tinkers Grove is already proving that the prophecies are really happening.
From the very first page one gets the impression that the world they are about to enter is entirely different from their own. What starts out as seemingly a tale about a kid with hard luck trying to survive turns into a battle between good and evil where an entire town hangs in the balance. You find yourself transported to…modern day Chicago? Wait… What now? Anyway lets continue.
So this was my first time diving head-first into the urban fantasy genre. I’m not too familiar with this genre but when I picked up this book, it is certainly a genre I’m considering learning more about from now on. It can be difficult to craft an unknown world from a known world but the author does that well.
It’s weird from the first few pages, the strangest encounters Conor has faced, including all not so great things that happened in his life. He wasn’t fully prepared for what was to come after losing his mother, by being an orphan and in a new place, he’s more of a loner than ever. Friends are very much needed for what he’s to face when the time is upon him, that it’s great he has his aunt Emily, two new friends Jace and Beth, as well as an elder dog named Troubles who seems to relate to Conor more than anyone else. The experience of learning how to survive would definitely be far from normal circumstances, but I sense his bravery wanting to avenge and protect the people. The bond he would share with others like him could only mean one thing, he’s at the top of hierarchy when it comes to the ‘dark ones’. It is interesting to know that there are people who are automatically considered abnormal but also have great gifts going unnoticed because they’re forced to blend in with everyone else. It seems to be similar to a war they’re preparing for, something hidden to the eyes of normal people, especially those who are not gifted.
I’m giving this story 5 out of 5 stars. This has been a page-turner, something I truly enjoyed reading from E.R. Barr. I found that this story immediately pulled me in, and it was easy to get swept up into this very peculiar world that is chock full of fantasy, sci-fi, and supernatural elements. I found that combining the Native American and the Celtic traditions made this story very distinctive. Majority of this novel centers near ancient Native American burial mounds. That alone makes this story one of a kind. I recommend this book for anyone into young adult fantasy books.
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