Book: Tyger Tyger by Kersten Hamilton
Release Date: November 15, 2010
Format: Ebook
Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Romance
Series: The Goblin Wars, #1
Free or Purchased: Free (Loads of thanks to the publisher!)
While YA is most definitely not my genre, I like to read one every now and then just because. I normally don't love them but don't hate them. Tyger Tyger, being free, was irresistible to me, even though I didn't think I would like it much. I was very wrong; Tyger Tyger is one of the best YA books I've ever read, with a compelling plot, fabulous writing style, and very like-able characters. Not only is it one of the best YAs I've read, it's one of the best books, period. I'll buy the book the day it comes out just to support the amazing author!
Blurb:
Teagan Wylltson's best friend, Abby, dreams that horrifying creatures--goblins, shape-shifters, and beings of unearthly beauty but terrible cruelty--are hunting Teagan. Abby is always coming up with crazy stuff, though, so Teagan isn't worried. Her life isn't in danger. In fact, it's perfect. She's on track for a college scholarship. She has a great job. She's focused on school, work, and her future. No boys, no heartaches, no problems.
Until Finn Mac Cumhaill arrives. Finn's a bit on the unearthly beautiful side himself. He has a killer accent and a knee-weakening smile. And either he's crazy or he's been haunting Abby's dreams, because he's talking about goblins, too . . . and about being The Mac Cumhaill, born to fight all goblin-kind. Finn knows a thing or two about fighting. Which is a very good thing, because this time, Abby's right. The goblins are coming.
The Book
Teagan is a 16-year-old girl who just wants to help animals and go to a good college, and she's right on track. If all goes as planned, she'll make it into the best veterinary college in the States, and everything is going great. She has a family she loves, a loyal best friend, and doesn't know any guys that interest her.
But when her orphaned cousin, Finn Mac Cumhaill, moves in after living on the streets, things start to go wrong. The goblins have arrived. Now the question is, instead of where she'll set up her veterinary practice, if Teagan will live long enough to save the people she loves.
Teagan, her brother Aiden, and Finn go on an adventure through multiple worlds and discover many things about themselves and their surroundings along the way, but will it be enough to overcome Fear Doirich, the goblins ruler?
My Thoughts
Although there were some unanswered questions that I had, this is a series, so I'll reserve judgment on that facet until I've read them all. Other than that, the only problem I had was that it ended! I want more of Tea and Finn!
Tyger Tyger has some of the best, most realistic characters that I've had the joy of reading about in a long time, and they're so well fleshed out that they seem like real people. I can't wait to read more about them in Book 2, but seeing as Book 1 doesn't come out until mid-November, it looks like I have quite a while to wait.
This book is a real page-turner, keeping the reader engaged from page one, and I couldn't put it down! I recommend Tyger Tyger to lovers of action and mild romance, people of all ages. It is a definite must-read for anyone who enjoys Urban Fantasy or YA, and I hope that you can all get a hold of a copy as soon as it's released!
