Holding the Future Hostage: The Legacy of the Ruby Vial by Tialla Rising
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Holding the Future Hostage
A Mystical Bottle… A Teenage Beauty… A Criminal… A Universe of Pursuit. When a teenage girl finds an enchanting perfume Vial, her world is thrown into chaos. Friends become enemies; enemies become friends. Trust is what she needs most – and what she can’t find. Through a series of deadly experiences, she discovers that this Vial plays a vital role in deciding the fate of many. Murder and betrayal surround her – hundreds try to claim her very life. A test of determination awaits…. Will she survive? Visions of the future, attacks, kidnappings, travel, explosions, and murder fill this page-turning novel with suspense and surprise.
(Blurb from Goodreads)
I’ve been meaning to read this for a few years now, and I’m so glad I finally did! Although it’s a self-published debut novel, Holding the Future Hostage was a well-wriiten, captivating book.
I liked pretty much all of the characters. Shawn was by far my favorite (I mean, come on? What’s not to like?), and I’m so excited to read more about him in the sequel! Virginia was a fun character, her friend felt very real, and I loved her brother! I really appreciated the way they grew throughout the novel. It felt fairly realistic and not forced.
The plot was pretty exciting! There were a few slow passages, but once I neared the end, there was no putting this book down! The last several chapters were pretty much non-stop action. I was enthralled by the premise, as well. I desperately wanted to hold the Ruby Vial: it seems so powerful! There were a few plot-holes, or things that weren’t explained well, but for the most part, I enjoyed it!
Overall, I thought this was a great book. I was shocked to find that the author’s writing style is very similar to my own! I’m sure it’ll improve in her next books, though. 😉 There were a few things concerning Shawn and his connection to the Vial that I thought were not handled well, but other than that, I’d say this book is very well done, especially for a teen author! Great job, Tialla! 🙂
Would I recommend it? Yes
What age would I recommend it for? Probably ages 10+, because of a few mildly violent scenes
Would I read the other books in the series? Oh yes!
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Holding the Future Hostage: The Legacy of the Ruby Vial by Tialla Rising
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Holding the Future Hostage
A Mystical Bottle… A Teenage Beauty… A Criminal… A Universe of Pursuit. When a teenage girl finds an enchanting perfume Vial, her world is thrown into chaos. Friends become enemies; enemies become friends. Trust is what she needs most – and what she can’t find. Through a series of deadly experiences, she discovers that this Vial plays a vital role in deciding the fate of many. Murder and betrayal surround her – hundreds try to claim her very life. A test of determination awaits…. Will she survive? Visions of the future, attacks, kidnappings, travel, explosions, and murder fill this page-turning novel with suspense and surprise.
(Blurb from Goodreads)
I’ve been meaning to read this for a few years now, and I’m so glad I finally did! Although it’s a self-published debut novel, Holding the Future Hostage was a well-wriiten, captivating book.
I liked pretty much all of the characters. Shawn was by far my favorite (I mean, come on? What’s not to like?), and I’m so excited to read more about him in the sequel! Virginia was a fun character, her friend felt very real, and I loved her brother! I really appreciated the way they grew throughout the novel. It felt fairly realistic and not forced.
The plot was pretty exciting! There were a few slow passages, but once I neared the end, there was no putting this book down! The last several chapters were pretty much non-stop action. I was enthralled by the premise, as well. I desperately wanted to hold the Ruby Vial: it seems so powerful! There were a few plot-holes, or things that weren’t explained well, but for the most part, I enjoyed it!
Overall, I thought this was a great book. I was shocked to find that the author’s writing style is very similar to my own! I’m sure it’ll improve in her next books, though. 😉 There were a few things concerning Shawn and his connection to the Vial that I thought were not handled well, but other than that, I’d say this book is very well done, especially for a teen author! Great job, Tialla! 🙂
Would I recommend it? Yes
What age would I recommend it for? Probably ages 10+, because of a few mildly violent scenes
Would I read the other books in the series? Oh yes!
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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