Reviews for The Wicked Heroine
"There is a definite coming-of-age theme here among these young people and also a bit of a love triangle, which did indeed pique my interest. What can I say? I'm a romance-a-holic.
Add to the interesting characters, some fantastic settings and unique cultures--and here is a recipe for a true fantasy tale that takes you to places you could hardly imagine. The characters and settings are truly the book's strengths, in my opinion."
Add to the interesting characters, some fantastic settings and unique cultures--and here is a recipe for a true fantasy tale that takes you to places you could hardly imagine. The characters and settings are truly the book's strengths, in my opinion."
--Unwritten
"..outstanding. It has all the qualities of a classic fantasy - quests, conflicts, betrayals, magic, evil, goodness...she has her own inimical style, a true sense of humor and the sardonic."
--Gerry Huntman, author of Guardian of the Sky Realms
"...it has everything – a legendary and immortal figure who influences the course of history, an expedition that forays into cultures foreign to the protagonists and highlights the differences between the peoples, a government conspiracy, a deep and secret evil that seems to be bubbling to the surface, sea monsters, sword fights, and a preternaturally gifted young girl who might be more than she seems."
--Robert Duperre, author of The Fall
"This is where Jasmine Giacomo begins to shine. These characters are interesting whether they're running naked on the beach or washing socks. Then there's the interesting ideas the author brings up. The nature of
immortality, the problems with isolationist states, the myriad of ways
in which men and women interact in different cultures. This is the kind
of stuff I love about fantasy and it's definitely what got the pages
turning for me.
Also, this is one thing that makes me grin. The map is excellent...Jasmine Giacomo obviously has a ton of potential and I'm going to be picking up the next book in the sequel."
Also, this is one thing that makes me grin. The map is excellent...Jasmine Giacomo obviously has a ton of potential and I'm going to be picking up the next book in the sequel."
--Books are Better, Fantasy Book Reviews
"I suspect the author is a 'Browncoat', which should recommend her novel to some adventurous readers.
I enjoy reading and do a lot of it, which can sometimes be a burden reading new books and authors for experience allows one to predict elements of a story. Jasmine Giacomo was able to surprise me with some story twists; for that alone I would recommend this book and its sequel 'Oathen.' She developed interesting and sympathetic characters in a fun good versus evil plot. I recommend 'The Wicked Heroine' and 'Oathen' to anyone who enjoys Science Fantasy.
Shiny indeed, Jasmine Giacomo!"
--Mae Rock, Smashwords reader
"Absolutely fascinating from beginning to end...and, alas, it ended too soon. I have to find the next book in the series, or I will die from boredom! Fantastic fantasy...loved it."
--Balance of Fate, Apple reader
Reviews for Oathen
"Having read The Wicked Heroine, Book One of this duology by Jasmine Giacomo, I expected this one to be just as good. I am happy to report, however, that is was better than good. It was fantabulous!
The first book introduced us to the four-hundred year old Shanallar, the snarky, immortal heroine known in this story as Meena. She, along with a fairly large cast of characters, set off on a very long quest to find the Dire Tome, a book that may very well destroy all the world if an evil cult gets their hands on it first. In Oathen, the team finally reaches their destination, but the journey is still fraught with peril. Lives are lost, hearts are broken, new alliances are made, and secrets are unsheathed that kept me turning the pages.
The first book introduced us to the four-hundred year old Shanallar, the snarky, immortal heroine known in this story as Meena. She, along with a fairly large cast of characters, set off on a very long quest to find the Dire Tome, a book that may very well destroy all the world if an evil cult gets their hands on it first. In Oathen, the team finally reaches their destination, but the journey is still fraught with peril. Lives are lost, hearts are broken, new alliances are made, and secrets are unsheathed that kept me turning the pages.
I thought the author did a superb job in tying all the loose ends together. The characters were incredibly unique and complex. I enjoyed spending time in each environment the quest passed through. And of course, I highly approved of the romantic elements throughout. The ending was both expected and unexpected--but I'll let you discover what I mean about that yourselves.
If you enjoy high fantasy, then add The Wicked Heroine and Oathen to your reading list. Go ahead and stick them right at the top of said list. You will not be disappointed."
If you enjoy high fantasy, then add The Wicked Heroine and Oathen to your reading list. Go ahead and stick them right at the top of said list. You will not be disappointed."
--Unwritten
"If you are into Fantasy then I would take a shot at this book. Oathen is a well written book, maybe a little longer than it should be, but overall I think it was worth the read. I found myself invested in the characters and trying to guess what was going to happen next. Oathen has a little bit of everything and should fix the needs of a Fantasy reader."
--Anita, Goodreads reader
"Any story where the reader cares for the characters is one worth reading. This the second book in the series developed into a whole new style for the author, giving the reader a familiar setting, but a new feeling and outlook."
--QueryAll, Apple reader
"I really enjoyed this book and have picked up the term "shiny". It might be YA, but it wasn't a quick afternoon read like I had expected."
--Tamara, Goodreads reader
