Tyger Tyger

TYGER TYGER

GOBLIN WARS #1

By:  Kersten Hamilton

Release Date Nov 15, 2010

FIRST SENTENCE

“Please, Teagan Wylltston’s fingers curled in American Sign Language as she spoke.”

SUMMARY
from goodreads

Teagan Wylltson’s best friend, Abby, dreams that horrifying creatues – 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 headaches, no problems. 

Until Finn Mac Cumhaill arrives.  Fin’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.

REVIEW

Tyger Tyger is unique because it is based on Irish mythology.  I really like myths, but I didn’t know anything about Irish myths until I read this book.  The Irish seemed to believe that myths always ended badly for them.  You will have to read the book to see if they are right.

The characters in Tyger Tyger were my favorite part.  Teegan was a strong female character who bonded with animals and adored her little brother.  She was just an all-around awesome girl.  Finn was a bad-boy with a soft side for Teegan.  Abby was a loyal friend and her goofiness made her a believable teen.  Teegan’s little brother, Aiden, could immediately memorize every song he ever heard.  Quirky!

The story itself was full of action (goblins can cause a lot of trouble), some sadness, friendship, and even romance.  There were plenty of surprises and the ending completely shocked me.  As in, I did NOT see that coming. 

Thank you to netgalley for making this book available for me to review.

RATING

4        Plot

5        Characters

4        Attention Grabbing

3        Girlie Meter

4        Ending

20      TOTAL

4        STARS