Review: Book: Bloodstone- M. J. Mallon

Title: Bloodstone

Series: The Curse of the Time #1

Author’s Name: M. J. Mallon

Publisher: Self-Published

Genre: Fantasy

Page Count: 290 Pages

ISBN: 979-8525375833

Author or Book Website: About Kyrosmagica: Books, Writing, Photography, Magic Haiku and Inspiration. – M J Mallon YA Author and Poet

Link to Amazon purchase page: Amazon.com: Bloodstone (The Curse Of Time): Mallon, M.J.: Books

Link to Goodreads: Bloodstone (The Curse of Time, #1) by M.J. Mallon | Goodreads

Release Date: N/A

How I Got the Book: Review Copy

Summary of the Book:

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.

My Personal Review: I received a copy of this book for a fair and honest review. I have to stay this book was a little strange in the best of ways. It has all the part of being a magical and crazy YA fantasy novel with a paranormal twist. She has a friend that is trapped in a mirror named Esme. I hope as the series goes on we get to learn more about her. This is all about Amelina finding herself and the curse that plagues her family. I think it was a great start to a series. There are so many interesting little tidbits in this novel that just keep me wondering what is going to come next.

My Rating of the Book: 4 Stars