“The Shadow of Atlantis” by Wendy Leighton-Porter Book Review

By Ruth on October 27, 2013 in book, review
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The Shadow of Atlantis (Shadows from the Past, #1)The Shadow of Atlantis by Wendy Leighton-Porter

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was an absolutely delightful young adult fantasy novel, and throughout most of the book, all I found myself thinking was how much my daughter would relish this book. But amazingly, I enjoyed it, too. As far as I am concerned, that gives even more credence to my claim that this is a book well worth your time and energy (or at least that of your children).

The positives in this book comprise quite a list. The book is clean, adventuresome, intriguing, historical (maybe pseudo), witty, and never scary. It involves time travel, and the cat is the acclaimed hero! Thankfully this appears to be a new series, and the first chance I get, I plan to introduce this book to my daughter.

As a side note, this 5-star review is a bit out of the norm for me when it comes to young adult and fantasy novels. And that can only be explained by the author’s writing prowess. The story flows well and it easy to read without becoming cheesy. Rarely am I able to recommend a young adult book to all.

I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. I was not financially compensated, and all opinions are 100 percent mine.

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“Don’t bend; don’t water it down; don’t try to make it logical; don’t edit your own soul according to the fashion. Rather, follow your most intense obsessions mercilessly.” — Franz Kafka Ruth is an inspirational entertainment journalist who instinctively sees the best in all and seeks to share universal beauty, love and positivity. She is an artist who leads with her heart and gives readers a glimpse of the best of this world through the masterful use of the written word. Ruth was born in Tacoma, Washington but now calls Yelm, Washington her home. She lives on five acres with her parents, a dog, two miniature goats, cats and a teenage daughter who is a dynamic visual artist herself. Ruth interviews fellow artists both inside and outside of the film/television industry. At the core of all she does is the strength of her faith.

2 Comments

  1. Renee @ Mother Daughter Book Reviews October 27, 2013 Reply

    I’m so glad you enjoyed the book Ruth and I hope your daugther gets the chance to read it and the others as well! Thank you so much for participating in the Shadow of Atlantis Blog Tour.
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  2. Wendy Leighton-Porter October 27, 2013 Reply

    Many, many thanks for such a glowing review. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the story and especially the character of Max the cat! I do hope you will be able to read the rest of the series when you have the time.

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