Review: A Must Read - Harry Potter meets The Hunger Games
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 25, 2013
"No, Charlie.  You're not dreaming."  His laugh faded to a chuckle.  Sweeping his hand out again, gesturing to the gorgeous scenery before me, he added, "Welcome to Semper Terra... or as we call it... Forever Land."The above quote is one of my favorite quotes from Forever Young, the first book in  Sawyer Bennett's fascinating and extremely addictive new series The Forever Land Chronicles.  Get ready to be awed as the author uses her "magic" to transport you to a world that can only be described as a cross between Harry Potter and The Hunger Games.  Fantasy & dystopia melted together to create a world full of amazing characters, excellent plot development and wonderful style of writing that makes you want more.Charlie, the main character, is a fighter in more ways than one.  She witnessed her parents' murder at a tender age and feels the need to fight in order to cope with her flaring emotions.  She also has a unique "gift" - one that will help her in the next stage of her life.  Instead of going to juvenile detention for fighting yet again, like she thought, she is offered a chance to be a part of a special & secret alliance where she can put her fighting skills to better use.Semper Terra is unlike anything Charlie has ever seen and the people who live here are amazing, especially Caiden.  With his help, Charlie navigates this new world and learns just what she is destined to do to help humankind.  Throw in a little mystery, romance and sass along the way and this story is really out of this world.Another amazing story by a very talented author that will keep you reading until dawn and wondering when is the second book coming out!!**I was given a copy of this book by the author in exchange for my honest review**