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Dianne Salerni
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About the Book
In this riveting fantasy adventure, thirteen-year-old Jax Aubrey discovers a secret eighth day with roots tracing back to Arthurian legend. Fans of Percy Jackson will devour this first book in a new series that combines exciting magic and pulse-pounding suspense.
When Jax wakes up to a world without any people in it, he assumes it's the zombie apocalypse. But when he runs into his eighteen-year-old guardian, Riley Pendare, he learns that he's really in the eighth day—an extra day sandwiched between Wednesday and Thursday. Some people—like Jax and Riley—are Transitioners, able to live in all eight days, while others, including Evangeline, the elusive teenage girl who's been hiding in the house next door, exist only on this special day.
And there's a reason Evangeline's hiding. She is a descendant of the powerful wizard Merlin, and there is a group of people who wish to use her in order to destroy the normal seven-day world and all who live in it. Torn between protecting his new friend and saving the entire human race from complete destruction, Jax is faced with an impossible choice. Even with an eighth day, time is running out.
Stay tuned for The Inquisitor's Mark, the spellbinding second novel in the Eighth Day series.
My Review 5 Stars
Ok so now that I spewed all of that above. I loved this book for a few reasons. The story itself was very easy to understand. But, not to simple that teens wouldn't love it to. I really thing that this one would set well for those in older Middle school and lower Teen. But my daughter whom will be 10 this year and of course not in Middle School loved it as well. And she understood what was going on. The setting is our time which was great for a change. To many people are setting things in the future and the past. It was nice to have a normal every day setting. The characters were even better. You have Jax whom lost his mom and now his dad. And he is stuck with this guy that he never even met before. Then of course he wakes up on his first 8th day and thinks its the zombie apocalypse/end of the world. So what does he do? He breaks into a Wal-mart and steals food and water. Smart kid if you ask me. I think I would be a cross between the bad guys and the good guys in this book. I would deff use 8th day to my advantage but then I would donate a lot of money etc. to those in need.
I know with an extra day I would deff be able to get more books read (if you have seen my calendar you know what I mean) But all in all I think that would just be a neat time to spend reflecting on what is going on in the world and your life. That is when you aren't running around trying to save the world.
I think my fav. character in this book is Evangeline. Although she has been jailed she doesn't let that stop her from being herself. Quick thinking and magic help her to survive in a world that either wants her dead or being used.
This is deff a book for all ages. and shouldn't be missed.
PS crap man this is one of the longest reviews Ive written in a while.
My fav quote from this book: PS this is from the Arc so hopefully it don't get cut.
"I'll be freakin' Harry Potter if you need me to be."
"All opinions are 100% honest and my own."
From the Back Cover
When newly orphaned Jax Aubrey awakes to a world without people the day after his thirteenth birthday, he thinks it's the apocalypse. But then the next day is a regular old Thursday. Has Jax gone crazy? What's going on?
Riley Pendare, Jax's sort of clueless eighteen-year-old guardian, breaks the news: Jax just experienced the Eighth Day, an extra twenty-four-hour period between Wednesday and Thursday. Some people, like Jax and Riley, have the ability to live in all eight days. But others, like Evangeline, the teenage girl who's been hiding in the house next door for years, exist only on this special day.
At first it's awesome to have a secret day. But as Jax gets to know the very guarded Evangeline, he discovers that she is the sought-after key to an ancient spell rooted in Arthurian legend. And Riley—who forgets to pay bills and buy groceries!—is sworn to keep her safe from those who want to use her to eliminate the seven-day world and all who live there.
Jax tries to protect Evangeline, but with his new friend's life on the line, as well as the threat of human destruction, he is faced with an impossible choice: trigger a real apocalypse or sacrifice Evangeline.
With a whole extra day to figure things out, it couldn't be too hard . . . right?
Riley Pendare, Jax's sort of clueless eighteen-year-old guardian, breaks the news: Jax just experienced the Eighth Day, an extra twenty-four-hour period between Wednesday and Thursday. Some people, like Jax and Riley, have the ability to live in all eight days. But others, like Evangeline, the teenage girl who's been hiding in the house next door for years, exist only on this special day.
At first it's awesome to have a secret day. But as Jax gets to know the very guarded Evangeline, he discovers that she is the sought-after key to an ancient spell rooted in Arthurian legend. And Riley—who forgets to pay bills and buy groceries!—is sworn to keep her safe from those who want to use her to eliminate the seven-day world and all who live there.
Jax tries to protect Evangeline, but with his new friend's life on the line, as well as the threat of human destruction, he is faced with an impossible choice: trigger a real apocalypse or sacrifice Evangeline.
With a whole extra day to figure things out, it couldn't be too hard . . . right?
Maureen McQuerry
About the Book
With his love of learning and the game of Scrabble, Timothy James feels like the only person who understands him is his older sister, Sarah, and he’s fairly certain nothing interesting will ever happen to him. But one night, while his parents and sister are away, the door opens, and mythical creatures appear in his own living room! Soon, a mystery of unparalleled proportions begins to unfold, revealing an age-old battle of Light against Dark, and Timothy must embark on a quest to prevent the Dark from controlling the future and changing the past. But he can’t complete the quest alone. Timothy has to team up with his sister and the school bully, Jessica, to face an ancient evil, and in the process, this unlikely trio discover they are each more than meets the eye.With his love of learning and the game of Scrabble, Timothy James feels like the only person who understands him is his older sister, Sarah, and he’s fairly certain nothing interesting will ever happen to him. But one night, while his parents and sister are away, the door opens, and mythical creatures appear in his own living room! Soon, a mystery of unparalleled proportions begins to unfold, revealing an age-old battle of Light against Dark, and Timothy must embark on a quest to prevent the Dark from controlling the future and changing the past. But he can’t complete the quest alone. Timothy has to team up with his sister and the school bully, Jessica, to face an ancient evil, and in the process, this unlikely trio discover they are each more than meets the eye.
My Review 4 Stars
This one was very cute. Not only does the reader give you a great story. She also teaches you how to translate Ogham into English. Although not the traditional way but a way that you could use it as a secret code with friends. I did this with Runes when I was in High School. It was really fun and if anyone got a hold of the note book no one would know what you were doing. This one is deff worth the read!
"All opinions are 100% honest and my own."
Amy Talkington
About the Book
When Liv Bloom lands an art scholarship at Wickham Hall, it’s her ticket out of the foster system. Liv isn’t sure what to make of the school’s weird traditions and rituals, but she couldn’t be happier. For the first time ever, she has her own studio, her own supply of paints. Everything she could want. Then she meets Malcolm Astor, a legacy student, a fellow artist, and the one person who’s ever been able to melt her defenses. Liv’s only friend at Wickham, fellow scholarship kid Gabe Nichols, warns her not to get involved, but life is finally going Liv’s way, and all she wants to do is enjoy the ride.
But Liv’s bliss is doomed. Weeks after arriving, she is viciously murdered and, in death, she discovers that she’s the latest victim of a dark conspiracy that has claimed many lives. Cursed with the ability to see the many ghosts on Wickham’s campus, Gabe is now Liv’s only link to the world of the living. To Malcolm.
Together, Liv, Gabe, and Malcolm fight to expose the terrible truth that haunts the halls of Wickham. But Liv must fight alone to come to grips with the ultimate star-crossed love.
My Review 4 Stars
A YA Mystery with a hint of Paranormal. Which was a recipe for a great book. Although this one had a little more fluff than what I would have liked. It was a wonderful read. And I love that the cover really ties into the books main character. This one will draw in both teens and adults so deff pick it up and give it a try. It was deff worth the read!
"All opinions are 100% honest and my own."
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If you could add some buy links that would be great. thanks
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