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Tara Sim

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Werken van Tara Sim

Timekeeper (2016) 503 exemplaren
Scavenge the Stars (2020) 484 exemplaren
The City of Dusk (1994) 426 exemplaren
Chainbreaker (2018) 145 exemplaren
Firestarter (2019) 86 exemplaren
Ravage the Dark (2021) 75 exemplaren
The Midnight Kingdom (2023) 40 exemplaren
We Shall be Monsters (2024) 12 exemplaren
The Dawn Throne 4 exemplaren

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female
Nationaliteit
USA
Geboorteplaats
San Francisco, California, USA
Agent
Victoria Marini

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An Indian mythology-inspired take on Frankenstein that leans into the body horror of resurrection.

When Kajal accidentally kills her sister while testing the extent of her powers, she will stop at nothing to bring her back. She believes she can find the answer, testing her theories on animals. When she successfully brings back a dog - a delightful good boy! - she begins to attract attention. After she's arrested, she receives an unexpected offer: help the rebels bring a crown prince back to life and maybe she can stop the magic rot attacking her homeland. Kajal's willing to go along with their plans, as long as it ends with her sister coming back to life.

This is set in an Indian mythological world where demons and other creatures roam freely. The author introduces it nicely, even for a reader unfamiliar with the mythology. I enjoyed the introduction to the concept of the asura and deva - twin souls representing light and dark that provide balance to the world. I also enjoyed the light touch of romance, and how the book brought everything back full circle.

Thank you to Penguin Teen and BookishFirst for the advance review copy of this book.
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Asingrey | 1 andere bespreking | Mar 19, 2024 |
I just received this book in the mail and devoured it! I believe this book is supposed to be a retelling of Mary Shelly’s Frankenstein! Which I actually just read some of Mary Shelly’s literary work so the authors work is fresh on my mind. While I don’t think this book is similar to Mary Shelly’s work I think this author is brilliant in their own way! This was a one sitting book for me and I really enjoyed it the aspects of loss, love, and that being human you have to go through these experiences. The writing style of this author is engaging and she has you questioning your own thoughts at times. I think that the characters were beautifully written and had very nice character growth. The atmosphere of this book over all is very nice I am intrigued to read whatever else Tara comes out with as I know she is a wonderful author. I will be recommending this book to my friends as the writing just flows and was beautifully done.… (meer)
 
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joseemarie67 | 1 andere bespreking | Mar 3, 2024 |
I am quite confused that a) folks are calling this YA (there is a sex scene) and b) there are complaints that is it 'too long'. There are tons of fantasy series with installments over 500 pages, some with double the page count so I can only surmise that the current crop of reviewers don't do general fantasy epics and/or mainly stay in the YA lane.

I enjoyed the slow build up, complete world building and the story in general. I eagerly look forward to the next installment.
 
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jazzbird61 | 10 andere besprekingen | Feb 29, 2024 |
Overall, I a liked this book, but i did not love it. I did like both very different POV and loved the court policies that were the main focus of this novel. I thought however the pacing was not as strong and the book did not grab my attention from page one. There was some flashback moments that I wish had been clearer. I liked the sexual representation in this read overall. I also really liked the elements of found family and the sea themed elements. I like the ending however and we be checking out book 2!… (meer)
 
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lmauro123 | 10 andere besprekingen | Dec 28, 2023 |

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