Review by LuciusM -- Manasakd by Kelly May Andrews

LuciusM · Post by **LuciusM** » 29 Sep 2020, 13:28

[Following is a volunteer review of "Manasakd" by Kelly May Andrews.]

4 out of 4 stars

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Have you ever had an anxiety dream that left your emotions lingered after consciousness? How did you behave throughout the day? Reading Manasakd by Kelly May Andrews will prove to you that you are not alone.

Tali, the protagonist in this book, finds herself in a dreamy wonderland of Manasakds. Manasakds are people who can use the full power of their minds. They use Mana, a magic force that makes them unique and irresistible to ordinary people. Could we be such people? Tali learns that she is one of the people in this Mythic Land who has supernatural powers. She becomes the center of attraction because she is a legend. Whoever will mentor Tali will be granted phenomenal powers and be raised to the topmost position of The Council. It is for this reason everyone is fighting to succeed in making Tali their mentee. Who will win this battle?

As a young adult literature book, I was fascinated because it is a fast-paced book as series of events in the book develop quickly. I was amazed by how the first few chapters brought up many questions in me. For instance, I was eager to know from the book how characters got into the Mythic Land right and how they would get out.

What I liked most about the book was the way the author unraveled the suspense systematically and created a more suspenseful twist that left me in awe. These twists would make me to occasionally pause my reading to predict what will happen next before embarking to see if my guess was accurate. I enjoyed it when my guesses would come close to what the author presented. I also liked the turn-taking narration by characters in the first-person narrative. It made it possible for me to get into the characters' minds and understand their points of view. My favorite characters were Kaleb and Tali.

The language used in this book is simple and straight-forward. Although there are new terms used in the wonderland of Manasakd, characters do give their meaning to other characters. A reader can also look at the context. I did not encounter any error nor use of profane language showing the book was exceptionally well-edited. I strongly rate the book 4 out of 4 stars because there was no single aspect that I disliked. The perfect recommendation of the book would be young readers seeking enjoyment in fast-paced fiction.

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Ellylion · Post by **Ellylion** » 06 Oct 2020, 14:26

I love when mythical worlds are described in a simple way, so I would give this one a try

Thank you for a great review!

Dominik_G · Post by **Dominik_G** » 10 Oct 2020, 04:20

It seems like the author created a unique world in Manasakd and I always appreciate that, even if the book itself isn't exactly my cup of tea. Thank you for your great review!

Justine Ocsebio · Post by **Justine Ocsebio** » 10 Oct 2020, 06:50

Manasakd sounds like wonderful world. I like that the writing style is simple and straight forward. That would make it easier to get into the book. I enjoyed reading your review. Well done!