Rhuna: Keeper of Wisdom by Barbara Underwood - Giveaway

By: Unknown on Sunday, October 23, 2016

Title:  Rhuna:  Keeper of Wisdom
Series:  Rhuna #1
Author:  Barbara Underwood
Publication Date:  October 16th 2014
Length:  327pgs
Genre:  YA Urban Fantasy/Historical Fantasy
Shelf:  review
My Rating: ★★★★★
Book Links: Goodreads – Amazon(US) – Amazon(CA) - B&N - Kobo - Indigo - Google Play – Smashwords

Back Cover Blurb:

Barbara Underwood marks her debut in the world of fantasy fiction with the spellbinding novel, “Rhuna, Keeper of Wisdom” which follows the adventures of a young heroine with an extraordinary gift. It also features a cast of richly drawn characters and compelling storytelling that will rivet readers from beginning to end.

The story is set in an idyllic utopian society, not unlike the Atlantis of myth, and follows the adventures of the title character, Rhuna. A series of extraordinary events unfold after the young girl discovers the startling truth about her father and the enemy that caused his demise known as The Dark Master. As Rhuna struggles with her newfound discovery, her beloved homeland is thrust into chaos, threatened by her father’s old nemesis. In the midst of the unfolding cataclysm, Rhuna must find her extraordinary destiny and the courage to stop The Dark Master from destroying everything and everyone that she loves. Suffused with magic and menace, “Rhuna, Keeper of Wisdom” will send readers on a journey to astonishing realms, as only the most exquisite kind of fiction can do.

My Review:

Fantastic world building and an intensely gripping plot draw you into this vividly penned novel from page one.  Underwood easily & fully transports readers into the fantastic world that she's created, keeping them there.  I couldn't put this novel down, dying to know what the next plot twist would bring; and believe me, there were many.  Underwood's writing style also called to me.  I love how she involves her audience in the story, leading them forward as if they're there alongside her, rather than simply telling them what happened to her characters.

And the characters!  Oh wow the characters!  I loved the individuals that we met throughout this story.  I couldn't get enough of them and was definitely sad to see them go at the end of the novel.  They were so easy to get to know and to connect with.  I felt as if I'd made friends, rather than simply reading a novel.

This is definitely a novel that will be loved by readers of all ages.  It's clean enough for a YA audience and exciting enough to grip adults and not let go.  I know I sure couldn't put it down.  Nor can I wait for the next novel in the series.

And now, be sure to enter the fantastic giveaway for a $25 Amazon Gift Card courtesy of author Barbara Underwood!

Contest is open internationally, where applicable by law. 

Entries close at 11:59pm Nov 5/16. 

Winners will be drawn Nov 6/16. 

Winners will be notified via email to the email provided to the giveaway and will have 72h to claim their prize or another winner will be drawn.

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