The Monster in the Hollows by Andrew Peterson


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Review by Jill Williamson

Janner and his family settle into life in the Green Hollows, but people don’t really accept them, especially the furry Kalmar, whom they think is a Fang. Janner must step up into his role as a Throne Warden to keep Kalmar from getting into a fight that could destroy their entire family. But there are mysteries, betrayals, and dangers lurking. Janner does all he can to watch over and defend his brother, but what he can’t manage to do is convince himself that Kalmar is innocent.

I love Andrew Peterson’s stories. He is a genius. His characters and dialogue are delightful. I cannot wait to see how this series will end. The only thing that felt off about this book was that—through most of it—it felt like its own story, like a standalone novel, separate from the first two books in the series. I enjoyed the book a great deal, and it all tied together nicely in the end, but I missed the overall plot of the series through most of this volume. If you haven’t read Andrew Peterson’s work, start with book one, On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness. They are fabulous.

Age Range: 12 and up
Genre: fantasy
Part of a Series: Book three in the Wingfeather saga
Pages: 348
Publisher: Rabbit Room Press

Released: 2011

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Jill Williamson is the author of the medieval fantasy novel By Darkness Hid. An avid reader, she started Novel Teen Book Reviews to help teens find clean and entertaining books to read and is excited with the new direction the site has taken. Jill also runs an online website for teen writers at www.teenageauthor.com where she enjoys helping new writers develop their skill. She and her husband have worked with teens in the youth pastor role for the past eleven years. You can learn more about Jill on her website at www.jillwilliamson.com.

Review: König’s Fire by Marc Schooley

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Review by Jill Williamson

Sascha König, a man once called Nebuchadnezzar, is being held for questioning about his involvement during WW2 in the Nachthaus, a Nazi prison in the heart of a Romanian forest. Years have passed since then, but people are still looking for answers to the mysteries that went on there. So Sascha tells his story, a frightening tale of fire, demons, and a gypsy girl Sascha did not save.

My mind is still reeling! What a clever and strange story. Very well written. Creepy. Ingenious. And a quite bizarre. This story sucked me in with a strange curiosity that just kept growing and growing. It’s scary at times, borderline horror. But this book raises lots of questions in the readers mind. And not all my questions were answered in the end. This is a book that will make you think long after you’ve finished it.

Age Range: 16 and up
Genre: fantasy/horror
Part of a Series: No
Pages: 316
Publisher: Marcher Lord Press
Released: 2010

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Jill Williamson is the author of the medieval fantasy novel By Darkness Hid. An avid reader, she started Novel Teen Book Reviews to help teens find clean and entertaining books to read and is excited with the new direction the site has taken. Jill also runs an online website for teen writers at www.teenageauthor.comwhere she enjoys helping new writers develop their skill. She and her husband have worked with teens in the youth pastor role for the past eleven years. You can learn more about Jill on her website at www.jillwilliamson.com.

Review: Renegade by Ted Dekker

Review by Jill Williamson

Billos, having entered one of the lost books, shows up in a foreign land called Paradise, Colorado. A creepy guy named Marsuvees Black gives him strange new powers and sets him on a quest. Meanwhile, Darsal and Karas set off to rescue Billos. They follow him to Paradise, but when they find him, he’s in the middle of a battle and doesn’t want to leave.

I’m torn about this one. I found it the weirdest Lost Book yet. I was kind of excited to see some of the parallels with Showdown, since I’d read that book a long time ago. But Billos just bugged me the entire book. I mean, we the reader know Marsuvees Black is a bad guy. So I kept thinking the whole time, “Why can’t Billos see this?” Some of the characters just felt a little too flat, I guess. Still, the book was entertaining overall. If you love Dekker’s work, I’m sure you’ll love Renegade. Plus you’ll get a few more answers to the puzzle of Dekker’s storyworlds. So I think you’ll be entertained.

Age Range: 12 and up
Genre: fantasy
Part of a Series: The Lost Books, book 3
Pages: 278 pages
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Released: 2008

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Jill Williamson is the author of the medieval fantasy novel By Darkness Hid. An avid reader, she started Novel Teen Book Reviews to help teens find clean and entertaining books to read and is excited with the new direction the site has taken. Jill also runs an online website for teen writers at www.teenageauthor.com where she enjoys helping new writers develop their skill. She and her husband have worked with teens in the youth pastor role for the past eleven years. You can learn more about Jill on her website at www.jillwilliamson.com.

Review: From Darkness Won by Jill Williamson

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Review by Christian Miles.

This is it. The final book of the Blood of Kings trilogy.

Achan and Vrell have come far. They’ve fought Black Knights in Darkness, freed prisoners from icy cells, escaped the wrath of a bloodthirsty usurper… but now they’ve found themselves in the midst of a war. Everything hangs in the balance, and if the Crown Prince cannot take the throne at Armonguard, Darkness will consume all the land.

Our final foray into the land of Er’rets couldn’t have been better. I don’t know how she did it, but somehow Jill Williamson managed to write the perfect last book to her Blood of Kings trilogy, tying off every loose end with flair. From Darkness Won had me up until 3 a.m. reading. It bonded to my hands the moment I picked it up, refusing to be put down until the last page fell. Five stars and a standing ovation are in order, I think.

Very highly recommended.

Age Range: 14 and up
Genre: Fantasy
Part of a Series: Book 3 in the Blood of Kings trilogy
Pages: 680
Publisher: Marcher Lord Press
Released: 2011

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