9:14pm
07/05/2014
Elemental-by Anthony John
I read this book about a week ago, and I still remember every gripping detail. From Guardian Lora's death to Thomas doing Rose's hair. Here is a summary that covers some of the main points from the book. I recommend it to anyone who loves action, adventure, mystery and originality.
When many years ago the Plague spread across the globe, a small group of people had taken to the ocean in a desperate attempt to escape its deadly embrace. The small colony settled down on a remote island (Hatteras). The members of the colony - the Guardians and their Apprentices - all possess the ability to read and manipulate air, water, fire or earth. They use it to find food, summon fire and predict the violent storms that often hit the island. They do everything they need to do to keep themselves alive. Our lead character, 16-year-old Thomas, is the only one born without an element.
When yet another storm is about to unleash its fury on Hatteras Island, the kids (accompanied by Guardian Lora) end up waiting in out on a neighboring island. Things quickly go South from there: Guardian Lora passes away during the storm, all the other Guardians disappear without a trace, and a band of pirates invades their island, burning their colony to the ground. And they are now after the kids. To survive, Thomas and his friends first need to learn the truth about the Plague, their colony and themselves.
Elemental is - quite simply - a really, really awesome book. It's very original and interesting. Full of secrets and mysteries, it really keeps you on your toes all the way to the end(at least it was that way for me). Basically, it's a great survival story, with a splash of romance and a sprinkle of paranormal, set against a beautifully described, magnetic backdrop. I absolutely loved it! Infact I'm looking for the sequel(Firebrand) online. It will probably be a while before I do a review on it though.
When yet another storm is about to unleash its fury on Hatteras Island, the kids (accompanied by Guardian Lora) end up waiting in out on a neighboring island. Things quickly go South from there: Guardian Lora passes away during the storm, all the other Guardians disappear without a trace, and a band of pirates invades their island, burning their colony to the ground. And they are now after the kids. To survive, Thomas and his friends first need to learn the truth about the Plague, their colony and themselves.
Elemental is - quite simply - a really, really awesome book. It's very original and interesting. Full of secrets and mysteries, it really keeps you on your toes all the way to the end(at least it was that way for me). Basically, it's a great survival story, with a splash of romance and a sprinkle of paranormal, set against a beautifully described, magnetic backdrop. I absolutely loved it! Infact I'm looking for the sequel(Firebrand) online. It will probably be a while before I do a review on it though.
Bye, and thanks for reading ;)
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