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I loved the Harry Potter series but this one sounds like it needs improvement. I like fantasy but I'm fed-up with the whole idea of children being more mature than adults. Not for me. Great review.
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Fantasy, adventure, action, history, wars, politics - what else could one want? This sounds like a beautifully executed effort, and I appreciate your review.
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The story of Brimstone, Heat, and Neutron, sounds like a Harry Potter type of epic combined with The Lord of the Rings, or of Game of Thrones. Written for younger readers, as well as adults, this could turn into a major series as well, and I look forward to reading it. Perhaps the following books in the series will be more descriptive but this book sounds colourful enough to me. I enjoyed the review and the book sounds really epic.
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I have to agree, this book had me hooked as I read the sample. It sounds like it will be a great read. Thanks for the great review and congrats on BOTD!
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I loved Game of Thrones, so I most likely would love this book. It does seem to cover a lot in just 234 pages. I enjoyed reading your review!
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As I read the sample I honestly thought this book would be another re-run of the Lord of the Rings. I don’t think I will be reading it, seeing as there isn’t enough detail and that children are put into uncomfortable circumstances that even an adult would have difficulty coping with.
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Just when I think I might be interest in reading this genre, I get discouraged by the dark aspect of the story. I don't enjoy reading about those things and especially with young children.
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This plot certainly does sound like Harry Potter meets Game of Thrones, and I am curious to know how the author spins the story. Thank you for sharing.
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Post by Brenda Creech »

Thanks for the insightful review! I'm not much into fantasy but this one sounds like it has some potential. I agree with you about the age range of 10-15 being too young for the content. That alone keeps me from considering this book. Even the mention of rape and murder should not be a part of a book where the characters are so young! I will pass on this book!
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I'm loving this book already, not because it falls under my favourite kind of stories, but the action attach to it.
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I love a good fantasy read occasionally, and this seems like a good one (with more development). Thanks for the review!
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I read the sample of this book, and I can say that I am in love with it! It reminds me of both World of Warcraft and Naruto, due to the orcs and the hand signs with elements, respectively. Great review!
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Thank you for your review. I do really like fantasy novels and the length of this one suits me better too. I will have to check this one out!
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I love fantasy novels so I'll definitely be checking this one out! Thanks for your review!
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Post by Manang Muyang »

I loved the Harry Potter books but haven't tried Game of Thrones. I read this book myself and enjoyed Leaf's adventures from underdog to top dog (well, almost). However, I found some portions confusing. Maybe the next books would enlighten (pun intended) me.
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