This shows the writer did his research well." -Ayo Makinde, Goodreads Review ". The West African setting is a refreshing and much-needed change from North American and UK-based novels." -Allison Alexander, author of Thy Geekdom Come "So much of modern YA feels like it's written with adult characters in teenage bodies, but TJ feels like a teenager." -Margaret Adelle Laupp, Booktuber "Being from the Yoruba Tribe, Nigeria, South Western Region of Africa, I am also thrilled by his accurate use of the Yoruba language, especially with the "Ami Ohun" (pronunciation sounds/markings). Laugh, cry, and grow along with these heroes in this charming story." -Jordan Fortuin, Goodreads Review "One of the things I love most about this book is the voice-TJ feels authentically 14 and his struggles feel real. The Windweaver's Storm is an enchanting journey that combines inspiring characters, exquisite imagery, and meaningful relationships, all steeped in the beauty that is African mythology. "Returning to the world of TJ Young and the Orishas is like being enveloped in a warm, cozy hug. And thankfully, after surviving the grueling magical curriculum of Camp Olosa, he’s now headed to the most prestigious magic school in West Africa: Ifa Academy for Tomorrow’s Diviners.īut will that be enough as he prepares for what can only end in an all-out war between mortals and gods?įind out in this young adult fantasy based on the mythology of West Africa, where TJ will encounter forgotten tales, mystical realms lost to time, and the ancient secrets of the Orishas. He’ll need to enlist the help of new allies, mortal and immortal alike. And some of the answers he sought came with a promise he may not be able to keep: to dismantle new human construction on the coastline of Lagos, Nigeria by the start of spring.īut how does a teenager do away with decades of infrastructure in only half a year? TJ Young spent last summer fighting to unlock the secrets behind his sister's mysterious death but found himself battling the magic of the ancient Orishas instead. Promises with one are impossible to keep. Thanks so much to Netgalley, Harlequin, and the author for a copy of the book in exchange for my honest review.◦ READ NOW ◦ LISTEN NOW ◦ GOODREADS ◦ WHAT ORISHA ARE YOU QUIZ ◦ ART Plus, the love story is fantastic! I highly recommend this novel to readers who enjoy contemporary romantic suspense with great characters. There are many twists and turns in Out of the Storm, which makes for a gripping and intriguing read. Several locals prove loyal and indispensable to Jon’s cause, and I’m eager to see some of these hard-working and helpful people of Buckhorn, Montana in future books in the series. Jon, the quiet and solitary woodworker who might be Danny, is intriguing, and I was fascinated by his story. The secondary characters are well-layered too. Kate is so torn between her love for her first husband and her future with Collin, especially because she feels deep down that Danny is still alive. Now, newly engaged and tentatively starting over with her fiancée Collin, Kate is stunned when she sees a man who looks exactly like Danny.ĭealing with her conflicting emotions about living in the past or looking toward the future, as well as finding out the true motivations of someone close to her, proves difficult and dangerous. Everyone told her to move on, but Kate couldn’t and solely focused on raising her daughters. Though twenty years have passed, Kate never lost hope that Danny might be alive somewhere. The story follows Kate Jackson, a woman who lost her husband Danny in a work explosion. The first book in the Buckhorn, Montana series, Out of the Storm packed a suspenseful punch with secrets, lies, kidnapping, betrayal, and layers of intrigue. Helping loyal, lovely Kate will mean exposing his own perilous past…but it’s the only way to protect her and this new chance at forever…ĭisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links, including Amazon, and I may earn a small commission, at no cost to you, if you purchase through my links. Though some of his memories are lost in shadow, how could he ever forget a woman like that? One thing Jon’s instinct does tell him is that she’s in danger from the very person she should trust most. Jon is certain he’s not the man Kate’s looking for. Yet Jon Harper, as he calls himself, insists he’s a stranger. Then, on a trip to Buckhorn, Montana, she sees him-working as a carpenter, scarred, but still her Danny. It’s been twenty years since Daniel was declared dead in a refinery explosion, but Kate never gave up hope, convinced he was somewhere out there, suffering from amnesia. One look at his warm brown eyes and Kate Jackson knows she’s found her husband.
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