Book Review for "White Tiger"

Book Review for: White Tiger
Chronicles of Kassouk, Book 1
Written by: Vijaya Schartz
Desert Breeze Publishing
ISBN: 978-1-936000-31-9
Ebook Format
5 Stars

Reviewed by: S. Burkhart

Schartz has created a world rich in futuristic mythology with "White Tiger," Book One in the Chronicles of Kassouk. Tora is a human soldier whose loyalty to the Emperor is without question. As she follows Field Marshall Killion to war, she meets a man called Dragomir who challenges all that she knows to be true about the world.

The novel is set on the plant of Kassouk. The plant's natural climate is Arctic. Humans settled there after leaving a decimated Earth. They know the planet as New Earth.

The Godds have also come to Kassouk, but it's obvious they are an alien race. There are no female Godds so they mate with human females called Valshas. Their children are known as mutants. The Godds provide for the humans, but they also have enemies - the Reptoids. When the Reptoids shoot down the weather satellite that controls the weather, the climate on Kassouk becomes frigid. The Godds prepare to leave, but only after harvesting their female mutant children's eggs.

Tora, daughter of a great general, realizes there is change in the air when the satellite is shot down. The Reptoids and Zerkers pursue the humans of Kassouk, and so Tora takes her company White Tiger, and follows Field Marshall Killion's army into battle.

Along the way, she meets Dragomir, a man who ignites the more passionate, baser emotions in her. Dragomir confesses to be a mutant, but harbors secrets. He warns Tora of a human traitor and leaves after the couple share a forbidden night of passion.

Can Tora find the traitor to the human race and rekindle the love she shared with Dragomir.

Schartz's writing is crisp, original, and filled with creativity. The plot is smooth, action-packed, and moves fast.

"White Tiger" uses a good economy of words to explain the rich mythology and exotic locales of Kassouk without weighing down the reader.

The novel has a strong supporting cast that quickly endears itself to the reader. Driana is a loyal friend, Leah is a clever and beautiful mutant, Phaleg is the fierce Reptoid leader, and Khor and Kasil are the heartless Godds.

Dragomir is honest and loyal, brave in the face of adversity. His only weakness is his love for Tora. Tora is also loyal to her beliefs and exhibits a courage to be admired.

The love scenes are sensual and tasteful. From the first page to the last, "White Tiger" will take the reader for a breathless ride filled with action, adventure, myths, and love.

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Prince William and Kate Royal Wedding Books Review

Have you up to speed with the great excitement in London? Prince William and Kate Middleton are getting married! After their engagement in October, the couple has finally decided to exchange "I do's" on April 29, 2011. This royal wedding is going to be the most celebrated event in London that at this point in time a number of William and Kate books have already been published to narrate their romantic story.

Certainly, it is only fitting for both to finally tie the knot after eight long years in the relationship. They are two people in love who stood the test of time while getting to know each other fully and better. Their relationship was in a hiatus in 2007 but this only proved how strong their bond is and was found back in each other's arms shortly.

The most famous book written about the couple is William & Kate: The Love Story: A Celebration of the Wedding of the Century. Written by the royal journalist Robert Jobson, is an full insider account on the latest scoop and events leading to their most awaited day. The book narrates about Prince William and his soon-to-be bride and future Queen Consort, Kate Middleton. Both 28, William and Kate first met at the University of Scotland. This William and Kate book is filled with plenty of photographs on the couple, interesting tales or anecdotes and analysis about their relationship.

Another book dedicated for the couple is the William & Kate: A Royal Love Story. It is a factual publication on hardcover that tells the story of their fairy tale love affair. It is written by The Sun's Royal correspondent, James Clench with 150 never-seen photos and narrations about Will and Kate. The book called William's Princess: The Love Story that will Change the Royal Family Forever is another heart-warming and inspiring revelation of the young couple's early beginnings. It dates back to the time when Prince William was pursuing his career at Sandhurst Royal Military Academy. Suddenly, rumors broke that William will get married after the Queen's 80th birthday when he ended his army training. He was to become future King of England and he must have a Queen! This hardcover is written by the award-winning journalist, Robert Jobson who exposed the marriage between Prince Charles and Camilla to the public in 2005. You can collect all these books today at a very affordable price. These Will and Kate books are timeless collections that are worth keeping. Also available is the book focused on Kate's life is Kate: Kate Middleton: Princess in Waiting and also another one called William & Kate: A Royal Souvenir.

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Barefoot Books Review - The Animal Boogie

The Animal Boogie is now famous, maybe even infamous as a bestseller at independent publishers Barefoot Books.

So what makes The Animal Boogie so popular?

It is so addictive!

Even as I write this I can hear myself humming the tune and jiggling my foot. It is an instant addictive hit!

It Is Such Family Fun

Barefoot recommend this book for children aged 3 to 7. This is not true. My daughter had this when she was 2 and still loves it at 6 ½. On top of that 3 generations have been up and doing the 'boogie, oogie, woogie', including a 70+ great grandmother!

Be warned though that once played it will stick with you for a very long time. Be prepared to play it in the car on long journeys to pass the time. It certainly beats arguments and the eventual boredom of I spy. The miles just fly by.

Great for Parties and Groups

Whether you are planning a party or are involved in a group or nursery, the Animal Boogie is perfect material. It has a musical score for the brave at the back and everyone can get involved doing their own actions for each animals. Stamp like an elephant and slither like a snake using whatever part of the body you want.

If you have a group that has instruments you can get those out as well, or make your own. Again an extra plus to this interactive sing along

Colourful, vibrant and all inclusive

The book is filled with full colour illustrations that are bright and beautiful. Each animal is accompanied by a different child. Each child is from a different ethnic background or culture. The publishers have really thought about this as well as there is also a girl in a wheelchair. You really can boogie and have fun whatever your race, creed or physical situation. There is something for everyone.

The Animal Boogie is really one of the most fun books I have come across. No one is left out and everyone can join in with their own brand of boogie.

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Book Review: Fahrenheit 451 By Ray Bradbury

Ray Bradbury's dystopian novel Fahrenheit 451 tells the story of Guy Montag, a fireman whose job is to burn books that are considered dangerous. One night when Montag meets his neighbor Clarisse McClellan, she wakes him up and forces him to think about his life, happiness, ideals and why the society he lives in looks the way it does. He starts to realize what an empty life he has been living and begins to question why books are considered dangerous and burned. Montag's boss, Captain Beatty, notices his guilt and comes to visit him one day when Montag has called in sick. He explains why they burn books, how they bring all kinds of unwanted emotions, feelings and rebellion. Beatty claims that it is better if society conforms to collective thought, because it will be much less dangerous.

One day at work the fire crew is sent out to a house where a woman refuses to give up her books. When they burn down the house with all the books, the woman is still inside. Montag feels responsible for this and the event changes his life completely. He seeks the help of an old English teacher named Faber who he had once met. While Clarisse had helped him see how the world works, Faber is responsible for his full awakening. Faber teaches him what books really mean, the importance of literature and offers to guide him to take action towards his new ideas. Montag decides that he will never burn a book again. After a while his boss begins to suspect that he is hiding and collecting books and one day he is called out to burn down his own home. Montag refuses to follow the orders and tries to escape. The story continues with Montag on the run as a fugitive while the chase is broadcast live on television.

Fahrenheit 451 is an amazing book about the pitfalls of a society without individuality or reason, where people have lost their ability to think for themselves. Maybe what is most remarkable is that we may not even realize that society has become that way, or that we have become part of it, as is the case for the protagonist of this novel, Guy Montag. This book has been compared to George Orwell's 1984 and there are a lot of similarities. Both novels describe a society where individuals have little control of their own lives and thoughts. But I think that Fahrenheit 451 feels less dark and has a slightly more optimistic view, which makes it a more enjoyable read.

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