A Book Review for Shadows
at Sunset by Tonya Royston:
Tonya Royston, author.
About the Author:
Book Synopsis:
She never thought her ability to communicate with wild
animals was anything more than a unique gift. But this gift is tied to a long
history of secrets that threaten to shatter her one chance at true love… Laken
Sumner isn’t your average teenager. Ever since she realized that wild animals
could hear her thoughts, she’s spent more time in the woods with them than with
other children. Even her wolf is a better friend to her than most people. She
trusts him—so much so that she follows him out into the wilderness in the
middle of the night to find a lost little boy. But the boy’s disappearance is
only the beginning. The one bright spot in her life is Noah Lawson, the
handsome new town deputy. Charming and mature, he almost seems too good to be
true. Then she meets Xander Payne, the new boy at school, who seems to know
something about her. But how could that be possible? As strange things begin to
happen in her sleepy New England town, Laken wonders if Xander has something to
do with it. Or is it just a coincidence that danger targets her soon after he
arrives?
My Review:
I love animals so this was a natural read for me. Of course,
not all authors know how to weave a story that keeps me reading. This one does.
I don’t normally read young adult books either, but I found myself drawn into
this one right from the outset. The opening scene with the deer had me in my
own backyard where many deer come to play. For a moment, I was Laken. Ever
since I watched Doctor Doolittle as a child, I always wanted the gift to talk
to animals. This author did a wonderful job of drawing the reader in and taking
them on a spectacular journey through the northeast country side. I’ve been to
New Hampshire many times and in this book, I felt as if I was visiting again
without the discomfort of travel, airfare, fees and the cold. The prose is
beautiful with a believable story. Vivid imagery. What else can one say about
this book? I thoroughly enjoyed it and am looking forward to the rest of the
books in this series. The great thing about Shadows at Sunset is that you don’t
have to be a young adult to enjoy. Being young at heart will suffice. Ms.
Royston has a gift for storytelling and it shows.
Overall, a well written tale by a new author. This book has
a little of everything in it. There’s mystery. There’s suspense. There’s even
romance. I have no hesitation in
recommending it.
Tonya Royston, author.
Tonya Royston lives in Northern Virginia with her husband,
son, two dogs, and two horses. Although she dreamed of writing novels at a
young age, she was diverted away from that path years ago and built a
successful career as a contracts manager for a defense contractor in the
Washington, DC area. She resurrected her dream of writing in 2013 and hasn't
stopped since the first words of The Sunset Trilogy were unleashed. Shadows at
Sunset is her first novel, but it certainly won't be her last. She has already
written the second and third books of this series and expects them to be
released in 2016.
When she isn't writing, Tonya spends time with her family.
She enjoys skiing, horseback riding, and anything else that involves the
outdoors.
More information about Tonya and her upcoming endeavors can
be found at www.tonyaroyston.com.
Disclaimer: I received an ARC e-book copy from the author in exchange for a fair and honest review.
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