Review: A phenomenal paranormal romance of inspired imaginative vision and extraordinary originality!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 19, 2014
Upon opening a world of wonders I plunged headlong into a fantastical creation of sheer individualistic style and exquisite supernatural ambience. Blending seamlessly together `classic' (high/ epic type) fantasy within a thoroughly contemporary, modern backdrop this atypical novel is like nothing I have ever encountered before! Written in a warm, friendly and light-hearted style and sprinkled with touches of humor I instantly felt at ease with the prose and likeable Lizzie. Alongside the cast of colourful characters and a spunky, quirky main protagonist are otherworldly creatures and magical objects to enchant and intrigue. In a world of Lycan (or more commonly known as Werewolf), magic, spells and power-hungry masterminds is an archaic mystery and lost Library that holds the key to astonishing discoveries...As I opened this book and began reading I was struck by the punchy beginning that grabbed hold of my attention and sucked me into the compelling storyline. Each subsequent chapter left me sat in animated suspense, desperate to read on and find out the answers to many questions (as though a mini-cliffhanger). This story explores the definition of `normal' and identity through the main character's remarkable journey of self-discovery and enlightenment that as a reader I was able to connect with due to the sublime storytelling and transcendent adventure.Lizzie's average outlook on life and self-regard is altered so dramatically when drop-dead-gorgeous, sexy Alpha John and a curious leather-bound, green book enters her life...nothing will ever be the same again! Swept away by the smouldering, fervent intensity between Lizzie and John and the mystical undertone to an edgy urban fantasy story, I was unable to put this astonishingly appealing novel down -- not even for a split second.The convincing complexity of the fantasy world which the author has created (slotted so seamlessly into our everyday life), was so impressively ambitious that I was left in awe of the author. What I also LOVED about this story was how not only how it is so different from anything else within this genre, but that it instils/ re-ignites a passion for books and reading that will animate any bibliophile or rabid reader!!My sole disappointment with this novel was that it came to an end; otherwise I would state how truly tantalizing this transfixing tale was!Kate Baray's take on magical creatures and concepts is certainly distinctive, with the writing verging in places of erotica and contemporary fiction that chick-lit readers will like. Henceforth I would recommend this not only to fans of supernatural stories or TRUE BLOOD lovers, but equally to those who seek a strong female lead and a dash of melting romance that will leave you breathless!*I would like to thank the author for providing me with a physical copy of her debut novel to read & write a non-biased, honest review on*To find out more about LOST LIBRARY go to...[...]