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Bloodstone (The Curse Of Time Book 1)

by M.J. Mallon (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
I didn't think my life could get weirder, but I was wrong...

Fifteen-year-old Amelina Scott lives in Cambridge with her dysfunctional family, a mysterious black cat, and an unusual girl who is imprisoned within the mirrors located in her house.
When an unexpected message arrives inviting her to visit the Crystal Cottage, she sets off on a forbidden path where she encounters Ryder: a charismatic, perplexing stranger.
With the help of a magical paint set and some crystal wizard stones, can Amelina discover the truth about her family?
A unique, imaginative mystery full of magic-wielding and dark elements, Bloodstone is a riveting adventure for anyone interested in fantasy, mythology or the world of the paranormal.

TRIGGER WARNING: this book contains mention of self-harm, mental health issues and alludes to the potential dangers of sexual attraction, which may trigger younger/sensitive readers.

INSPIRED BY: The World Famous Corpus Christi Chronophage Clock, created by Dr. John C Taylor, OBE, and artist Anya Gallaccio's Crystal Grotto, in Juniper Artland, Scotland.
'A smartly plotted YA fantasy adventure with a strong cast of characters.

A RED RIBBON
WINNER and highly recommended!' The Wishing Shelf Book Awards.
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  1. Book 1 of 2
    The Curse Of Time
  2. Print length
    384 pages
  3. Language
    English
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  5. Publication date
    June 22, 2021
  6. Reading age
    13 - 17 years
  7. Grade level
    8 - 12
  8. File size
    3.4 MB
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'A smartly plotted YA fantasy adventure with a strong cast of characters. A RED RIBBON
WINNER and highly recommended!' The Wishing Shelf Book Awards.

A magical invitation, that doesn't tear up, urges Amelina to go to Crystal Cottage to seek out the hidden secrets of her family. Amelina Scott knows her family isn't what you call normal and neither is her house. No one she knows has a girl trapped in the mirrors. When she receives an invitation to visit Crystal Cottage, she doesn't know what to make of it. Is it a prank? Is it a trick? She decides to ignore it and throws it in the trash. Only it doesn't stay in the bin. She tries to cut it up but it doesn't cut. It sings, it dances, it is somehow alive. She finally decides to travel to the Crystal Cottage to see what happens. Along the way, she meets Ryder and discovers magic (both light and dark) is all around. She interacts with magical people, beings, and objects while learning the truth of her family. What happens next will astound you, the reader. Are you ready for an adventure?

Bloodstone is an imaginative fantasy adventure I enjoyed from start to finish. From the first page, I connected with Amelina. She's a delightful heroine. I could relate to her on so many levels. Everything from her curiosity to her reactions to her emotional state rang true. While it's tricky these days to write an original fantasy story, M.J. Mallon wrote one of the most original fantasy books I've read in a long time. Taking bits from fantasy authors of the past, M.J. Mallon adds her own blend of magical realism and emotional coming of age to make Bloodstone a gem. The plot moves at a good pace with each chapter starting with a puzzle. What a creative way to keep the reader invested. The world-building is intricate and riveting. The characters are engaging and easy to connect with. Overall, Bloodstone is a brilliant story and when I finished, I wanted to read it all over again. If you're a fantasy reader, you need to read Bloodstone. Highly recommend!

Disclaimer: I received a copy from the author in the hopes I'd review it. My thoughts are all my own.

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5+ stars BlueTick Amazon Reviewer N. N. Light

From the Author

This is my debut book in a planned series which is inspired by these two extraordinary sculptural artworks:The Corpus Christi Chronophage clock and its scary time eating grasshopper on King's Parade in Cambridge.And 'The Light Pours Out of Me,' a magnificent crystal grotto in Juniper Artland, Wilkieston Scotland created by artist Anya Gallaccio.These two opposing forces of light and darkness give the story its umph! Hope you enjoy! 

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AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY

 

M J Mallon was born in Lion city, Singapore, a passionate Scorpio with the Chinese Zodiac sign of a lucky rabbit. MJ spent her early childhood in Hong Kong and her teen years in Edinburgh, enthralled by her parents’ stories of living and working overseas. Her experiences sparked her current desire to travel and see the world from her two favourite places, Edinburgh and Portugal. She often returns to her old home in Cambridge, the inspiration for her YA Fantasy series, The Curse of Time.

Standing by the world famous Corpus Christi Clock in Cambridge, watching it in awe, she ponders what might happen next!

 

MJ loves to write magical stories, sprinkling them with a liberal dollop of extraordinarily imaginative magic!

 

Next Chapter Publishing YA fantasy series

Bloodstone - The Curse of Time Book 1

And the 2nd in the series

Golden Healer - The Curse of Time Book 2

 

Her writing credits include paranormal, best-selling horror, supernatural short stories, flash fiction, poetry, pandemic inspired poetry and best-selling anthologies.  Poetry/flash collections include Lockdown Innit, Mr. Sagittarius Poetry & Prose, The Hedge Witch And The Musical Poet and Do What You Love!

 

Her eclectic blog shares her love of reading, reviewing, writing, poetry,  photography and travel: https://mjmallon.com/

 

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