Review: Firemancer Collection: Books 1-3 in the Fated Saga Box Set (Awaken, Shifting & Embrace) Rachel Humphrey-D'aigle
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 15, 2014
School is out & summer is here at last. My summers were never quite like this.At the Cobbscott Campground (Maine) with Uncle Arnon Jacoby; Colin Jacoby (13, Little Bro, Col, telepathy) was confronted/humiliated once again by Toady #1 (bully), Toady #2 (bully), & Toady #3 (bully).Meghan Chelcy Jacoby (13, twin sister, telepathy, Firemancer) came to his rescue.The twins had lost both their parents at the age of 2.A good friend of Uncle Arnon; Kanda Macawi (Tunkapog, Native American woman) came for breakfast. Uncle Arnon had the hot’s for her. She always has lots of tales to tell the family.Later lots of Gypsy wagons pulled in the campsite. For 6 summers the adventurous twins had been friends with Sebastien Jendaya. Meghan had a crush on him.The trio met Jae Mochrie (m, Gypsy). Later they went to the Blue Moon Festival & Colin bought a Book (Magicante, Eidolon’s Valley) from a vendor Jasper Thorndike.The twins later found out from Jae that Scratchers (bat-wolf things, creatures) hunt/kill the Gypsies. The Gypsies travel year round because there are doorways to other worlds, realms, dimensions, & realities (a key to open the door) that keeps the Gypsies caravan (magical powers) somewhat safe.Meghan seemed to have a reoccurring problem with her dreams that turn into horrid nightmares (fever, voices, hallucinations). This time it lasted almost 2 weeks. Her recovery was just in time for the twin’s birthday.The 2 families were attacked by the Scratchers Colin & Megan survive & manage to save Jae. Uncle Arnon was presumed dead.Jae takes the twins to his world in Bedgewood Harbor (Maine, Bedgewood Isles) so the twins might appear before the Viancourt (Tanzea Chase, Darius Hadrian) & Juliska Nandalia Blackwell (Banon of the Svoda, Gypsies leader).The Mochrie family lives in Grimble. The twins meet Sheila Mochrie (mother, Gypsy) & Mireya Mochrie (sister, Gypsy). Irving Mochrie (father, Gypsy) had been in the hospital but later returned. Ivan Crane (17, Gypsy) used to live with the family but now is out on his own.A real bizarre thing happens & the twins meet Uncle Eddy Jacoby (Arnon brother).The newly formed trio meet the 3 D’s (female bullies, Watchers) Dulcy Hadrian, Darcy Scraggs & Daveena Troast (lower education).Jae had to meet with the Viancourt he was demoted in school & the twins would now enroll/start school. Dulcy & Darcy are in the twin’s class (upper education). Daveena & Jae are in the lower education class. Lindy is their teacher. Jae had found a Catawitch (creature, magical world, Nona Jacoby) & Megan brought it to school.Lots of PPL came to Thanksgiving Day at the Mochrie house.The Viancourt meets again to determine Ivan Crane’s future. Firemancer, Meghan Jacoby will become his Learner Companion.Svoda Liberation Committee (SLC) also has their meetings.Christmas passed & it was time for the Feast of the Blest Arcane (Svoda).What could the tales told to the twins by Kanda Macawi reveal about her Tunkapog tribes ties to the Gypsy world?Who will pass the test & get to join the Svoda?What mysteries does the book of Magicante hold to those that can obtain/possess it?What does Fenestra mean when someone says it? Who was Catrinia Flummer in Colin’s dreams when he was in the hospital?What does Emissio mean when someone says it?How will the battle between the Svoda (Amelia Cobb (leader), Owen Cobb, Cora, Nina Tourner, Barrett Nuskey, Berta Prideaux, Colton Fahlbush Curtis Bevins, Heloise Peppernell, Wilbur Finn), the Goblins (Eidolon (leader)), the Balaton’s (Juliska Blackwell (leader), Jae, Irving, Mochrie, Ivan, Catrina, Jelen) & the Scratchers turn out?Fond memories my biological dad loved the outdoors. Our family summers were spent at campgrounds all over the US. I/my adopted sister favorite was Lake Idlewild (Camp) in the middle of Lake Michigan. It’s been a long/long time since I have had a Whoopee Pie.A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. Wow, all 3 were very all well written exciting adventurous sci-fi, fantasy or paranormal 1-3 books. They weren’t all very easy to read/follow from start/finish, but on the other hand never a dull moment. There were no grammar errors, repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a huge great set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make great sci-fi movie, animated cartoon, or mini TV series. A delightful set of 1-3 books for a teen to read. There is no doubt in my mind this is a very easy rating of 5 stars.Thank you for the free book (Smashwords)Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)