ARC Review: Tyger Tyger by Kersten Hamilton

Teagan Wylltson's best friend, Abby, dreams that horrifying creatures--goblins, shape-shifters, and beings of unearthly beauty but terrible cruelty--are hunting Teagan. Abby is always coming up with crazy stuff, though, so Teagan isn't worried. Her life isn't in danger. In fact, it's perfect. She's on track for a college scholarship. She has a great job. She's focused on school, work, and her future. No boys, no heartaches, no problems.

Until Finn Mac Cumhaill arrives. Finn's a bit on the unearthly beautiful side himself. He has a killer accent and a knee-weakening smile. And either he's crazy or he's been haunting Abby's dreams, because he's talking about goblins, too . . . and about being The Mac Cumhaill, born to fight all goblin-kind. Finn knows a thing or two about fighting. Which is a very good thing, because this time, Abby's right.

The goblins are coming.


Description: Goodreads.com
Paperback: 322 pages
Published: November 15th 2010 by Clarion Books


REVIEW


Kersten Hamilton retells the mysteries of Celtic mythology and brings a fantasy tale to life with the help of Celtic hero Fionn mac Cumhaill.

Tyger Tyger was a fantastical read and throughly enjoyable. An amazing start to an amazing new series.

One the many reasons this book made such an increadibe read was because of his main character: Finn. Mysterious and sexy Finn shows up to his cousin's house and with his arrival strange things start happening, not mentioning the weird shadows of legendary creatures. And Teagan's character and obvious initial attachement to Finn is unresistable, that coupled with a bunch of other characters mainly a cute younger brother and a sassy grandmother makes the perfect recipie to add to your to-read list.

My only complain is I wished I had seen more from Abby it was perfectly understandable why she couldn't join them but I await anxiously for it's sequel and a glimpse more of her.

Overall, Tyger Tyger is extremely reccomendable, no strong scenes, but healthy reading for kids.


 - 4stars!