by Admin | May 12, 2015 | Unelmoija
Unelmoija: The Dreamshifter has everything YA readers could wish
Unelmoija: The Dreamshifter has everything YA readers (and readers of YA fiction) could wish. There’s drama, fright, danger, paranormal elements, romance, danger, super-powers, heroism, an intelligent and intuitive heroine, father-daughter dysfunction, integrity–and did I specify heart-stopping danger? Not to mention mind control powers, dreamshifting, and Miami. Readers have every reason to leap into this story and make themselves at home–and not want it to end.*
Mallory Anne-Marie Forbes, reader and host of archiestandwoodsreviewsandwritings.blogspot.com
*The author generously provided a digital copy for review; no remuneration was exchanged.
by Admin | May 11, 2015 | Unelmoija
“…amazing, it was thrilling, fun and exciting all rolled up into one fast paced story”
I’m not sure what I was expecting when I first started this but it blew any expectations I may have had out of the water. It was amazing, it was thrilling, fun and exciting all rolled up into one fast paced story.
Amy isn’t your average american girl, she is a dreamshifter. After being kidnapped she moved into a new house, in a new city, where no one knew her. Not even being in the new place for a full day and she meets her father, a mysterious young guy, Duncan and almost gets assassinated. So now she is in hiding trying not to be killed for a reason she knows nothing about. All while trying to figure out a way to help her mom.
I really enjoyed this book and I think I’ll be continuing with the rest of the series. It was different from a lot of the books out there now. Amy was great, she was funny and kept situations light even when they were very heavy. In the midst of almost being killed she still found time to joke around with Duncan. Speaking of Duncan, he was adorable and so protective, I loved it. The two made a great leading pair.
Amy was only 18 and it felt that way. Elle Boca did a great job making her seem as grown up as 18 while also keeping a bit of immaturity there. I hate when books make their teenage characters feel too grown up, so I’m glad this wasn’t the case.
I’m not going to lie I did not lie I did not trust Amy’s father at first. It seemed odd, on the same day they met she almost died. I also felt she was too quick to believe that he was her father since she never met him before. Duncan too for that matter, she literally just met him and was going all over the place with him. I’m glad she did though because they were hilarious together.
The dreamshifthing aspect was too cool. I don’t think I’ve ever read anything like it, it was so unique. The whole Weeia thing is very different but very cool. I can’t wait to get the second book.
Ashley Tomlinson, reader, aspiring author, and host of hyperashley.com
by Admin | May 4, 2015 | Unelmoija
The Dreamshifter is a great start to this series
Unelmoija: The Dreamshifter is a great start to this series is a great start to this series. The characters and story line are well-developed. Amy has powers that allow her to dreamshift. When her mom goes out-of-town to find her sister, Amy meets her father. Now her life is in danger and she has to stay alive. Each day her powers are growing. She is told that she is the Unelmoija, this means that she will have all the different powers. She will be the most powerful Weeia. This book has a lot of action and intrigue. I really enjoyed this book and am looking forward to reading the next book in the series. I give Unelmoija: The Dreamshifter 4/5 STARS. I recommend this book and series to everyone.
Jennifer Reed, reader and host of bookjunkiez.com
by Admin | Apr 28, 2015 | Unelmoija
Erin Cataldi, avid reader and host of Tragically Dull Adventures of an Almost Librarian, read the print edition of Unelmoija: Paradox. She had previously read the print edition of Unelmoija: The Timeshifter (see Timeshifter “will captivate and intrigue readers” says librarian reviewer) as a stand alone book without reading the previous three books of the series first. She kindly shared her views on her website, Amazon, Goodreads, and Library Thing. With her permission below is a screen capture (love the artwork on her site!) of her post and the review. Thank you Erin!
Almost Librarian Unelmoija: Paradox review screen capture – click to enlarge
An urban fantasy that Floridians, food lovers, and adventure seekers will surely enjoy
The fifth installment of the Unelmoija series answers some questions and raises others. Amy and Kat still reeling from the death of their mother are trying to move on with their lives. Their grandparents and Duncan have moved in, hoping to raise their spirits and morale. They cope the only way they know how, by eating copious amounts of food. The most described and detailed part of this book are the massive meals (and I do mean massive) and it just made me want to eat! All eating aside, the proverbial shit hits the fan when, Vlad (the traitorous friend mentioned earlier in the series) , storms into their house and demands that the family help his father. Vlad’s father, Klaus, is suffering from a severe meltdown and is convinced that Kat and Amy’s dad is responsible for his dad’s death. If he doesn’t get the chance to kill him, he threatens to destroy the nuclear power plant and kill all of Florida. Amy promises to help find him some answers because she’s not convinced that her father is a murderer (although he is a jerk). What she discovers will change the very fabric of their lives and all their futures.
While it can be confusing at times, readers will enjoy the timeshifting and troubling consequences that arise from it. Definitely ambitious, there is a twist at the end that will leave many wondering about more titles in the series. An urban fantasy that Floridians, food lovers, and adventure seekers will surely enjoy.
Erin Cataldi, librarian and reviewer
She is a self described “Crazy cat lady librarian” from Franklin, Indiana. To see her original post and visit her website go to http://barbarianlibrarian1.blogspot.com/2015/04/unelmoija-paradox.html
by Admin | Apr 27, 2015 | Elle Boca, Unelmoija
Author Frances Pauli invited Elle to submit a guest post about the Weeia to her website. It was published recently. With her permission below is a screen capture of it. Thank you, Frances!
Guest post on Frances Pauli – click to enlarge
Frances writing is speculative, full of the fantastic, and often romantic at its core with in a little humor whenever possible. The former visual artist enjoys crochet, belly dance and ukulele playing. She lives in Central Washington State with her husband, two children, a pair of hairless dogs and five tarantulas. To read Elle’s guest post and learn more about Frances and her books visit http://francespauli.com
by Admin | Apr 23, 2015 | Unelmoija
So for all you Urban Fantasy fans out there, check out Unelmoija: Dreamshifter
I don’t typically read a lot of Urban Fantasies. When the opportunity comes along, I’ll read them, but they aren’t something I’ve typically gone out of my way to find. I’m not sure why, because when I’ve read them, I’ve enjoyed them. But when it comes to fantasy, I’m more of a classical Lord of the Rings fantasy fan. That being said though, I really appreciate the genre, and Unelmoija is no exception.
Elle Boca seems to follow the classic Hero’s journey model. The role of the reluctant adventurer is filled nicely by Amy. The mentor figure is in the guise of Duncan Bittersdorp, he becomes a kind of Obi-Wan Kenobi to Amy, teaching her about the Weeia, her powers, the political organization of her people, etc.
Along her journey, Amy is met with many dangers, some life threatening, some emotionally devastating. But it’s watching her journey, and her growth and acceptance of her powers that draws you along through the story. As this is the first chapter in a 5 books series, I’m not completely sure of the overall plot as of yet. The author leaves a lot of questions at the end. Why are they trying to kill Amy, and who are they? Is her father, a good guy, or evil personified. Like you, I’ll simply have to read the next novel in the series to find out.
If you are a fan of Urban Fantasy, and the idea of Vampires and Werewolves leave you with Not another one, then you’ll find this a refreshing story. It comes across as more of a female superhero story, with her, much like young Peter Parker, discovering the extent of her power and what having them means to her future. So for all you Urban Fantasy fans out there, check out Unelmoija: Dreamshifter. Be sure to drop back by and let us know what you thought.
Rick Rhodes, reviewer
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