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Tyger, Tyger is the first of the Goblin Wars trilogy by Kersten Hamilton based on Celtic Folklore or Mythology. It is Chronicles of Narnia meets Hunger Games with creatures scarier and even more mystical. Hamilton pens fear to life and sheds a shadow over a world that while just like ours, it is awake to the dreamlike and nightmarish creatures that most humans know nothing of. Just as I felt after reading books from the masterminds of Tolkien and C.S Lewis who created worlds where I that submerged me, Tyger Tyger holds its own in the fantasy arena. Beware though that even as an adult you will find yourself trapped by what awaits you inside these pages.

Hamilton does not shy away from the spiritual implications on either end of the spectrum. I know that could make some people uncomfortable, but it is written as fantasy, in which you will see characters that resemble reality but aren't fully real. Although Kersten Hamilton is a christian, she longs for this book to go out mainstream and minister by way of storytelling, or a parable-like approach to our world. Too often we are afraid to mention the power of darkness, so as not to cause fear, disturb anyone. But as followers of Jesus Christ we strip Him of His power when we don't acknowledge what we are battling in His name.

On an entertainment can-I-put-it-down level, I tore through it, in a day or so. And then I was mad. Why? Because I hated for it to end and now I 'get' to wait a year to read the next and I don't want to (read that in a VERY whinny voice)!! I want to keep reading in that world,to know what happens to Tea and Finn. I am thinking about it while in the garden, while washing dishes long, LONG after the last page was turned. It is the type of book where I am now spending the evening wandering around looking for another one that could satisfy this craving. I pick one up, look at it and then set it down. Repeat. Repeat.

Have you felt this way about a book? Oh, it is a love hate relationship I have with books that make me do this. I love them, but hate them for ever ending. This is the kind of book that makes reading fun again. This is one of my absolute favourites of the year!!!


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Tyger Tyger A Goblin Wars Book Kersten Hamilton Books Reviews

I read this book twice, back-to-back! That is probably the highest praise I can give any book. I don't normally read anything more than once. For me reading Tyger Tyger was like sitting down to a meal. The first sitting I ate at a voracious rate. It was fair warning that I wouldn't be able to put it down once I started... Much to my surprise though, when I had finished the book, I ached to start it again, but this time it was to enjoy the meal slowly; savoring each bite, flavor and taste. I couldn't wait to revisit particular dialogue, hilarious scenes and absolutely lovable characters, as well as mull over the history and background. The story struck a very deep and emotional chord in me. I spent days after being "lost" in the world Kersten Hamilton had re-imagined. The plot and characters were brilliantly crafted and I loved every minute I was swept away with the story.
My only complaint is that I shall have to wait for what will seem like an eternity to rejoin the adventure... When does the second book come out??
I've grown to love books that are fairy tale like. Anything passed down from mythology has me instantly hooked! This is the second book I have read about Celtic Mythology, and I loved it from the very start. (I'm also prepared to go to Ireland at this point).

The actual story was great in the way that I couldn't put it down, and it has been a while since a book has reached me that way. The surprises around every corner had me on my toes! (and one surprise that I feel went slightly overlooked had me shocked).

As for Tea and Finn, their romance was disappointing to me. Slow and sweet. But aggravating. But they were cute, and I like their conversations and tensions.

Aiden stole the show. He was absolutely adorable!

Ready for the next book!
I must admit that I put off reading this book for awhile. I requested the e-book, but didn't think I'd like it so I thought I wouldn't read it. I didn't know what a Goblin was and didn't think I'd be interested in something about a monster. Boy was I wrong! I felt obligated since I'd requested the book and I'm so glad. It may be the best book I've read so far this year.

It starts with Teagan at her job at the zoo observing Cindy the chimp who has her sweater and won't give it back. She's in love with the doctor in charge of primate research at the zoo and she's jealous of Teagan. Teagan finally understands and using American Sign Language (ASL) tells her she's not in love with the doctor and Cindy gives the sweater back, but with a little present that Tegan is unaware of. She puts it on and due to allergies doesn't smell the present on the bus, but everyone else does and not until her friend Abby gets on the bus does she find out. But that's the least of her worries. Abby drags her to St. Drogan's and lights a candle for her soul b/c she had a dream about Tegan that monsters were after her. Tegan dismisses the idea.

When they get to her house, a social worker is there discussing Finn a long lost relative, the nephew of Tegan's mother. The social worker is a busy body and almost doesn't want to let Finn into their lives, but the Wylltston insist he's family and he will stay with them. He comes to stay the next day and sparks fly between Tegan and Finn. But she has no room in her life for boys and Abby is immediately against him. They fight constantly whenever he is around, but he doesn't stay long and Tegan is the only one to witness his departure.

One year later life has changed drastically for the Wylltstons and Finn appears again. They have to journey to a place called Mag Mell, the land between that is ruled by Fear Dorich because the goblins have taken their dad and they must get him back. Teagan learns a lot about herself, her mother and her heritage and just who Finn McCumhaill is and what he was born to do. Her mother always said, "The Irish don't have happy endings." For Tegan and Finn she could be right.

Teagan is a well developed character. She has a plan to finish school and go on to be a veterinarian or some time of behavior specialist. Her experience proves useful in their journeys. She's very protective of her brother and understands how his mind works. And she constantly reminds herself to act using her brains instead of using her emotions. Think instead of panic and just react. And she's very kind hearted despite what it may cost her.

Finn is also well developed. Although we don't know much about him in the beginning he shares more of himself as they travel, that he is a survivor and Mamieo, tells Teagan a lot about him. That he is The Mc Cumhaill born to fight the goblins. But there is also an explanation for his steering clear of his obvious attraction to Teagan.

Aiden, Tegan's little brother is an enigmatic character. He is afraid of the tooth fairy and Elvis impersonators. He spends hours setting up his toy army men for battle and listens to books in verse that his father reads that no child at five would ever listen to that I know of. And he makes everything a song and has a beautiful singing voice.

There are other characters as well and you can learn about them as well. I just think this author did a great job of developing the plot, the characters, the narration, the mythology everything. My only problem was how they left the bad guys in Mag Mell, but then there couldn't be another story if they'd done anything else, and I really want another story!! So, just as well.

This novel hooks you from the very beginning and although I got bogged down a little with the Irish mythology, it was repeated enough that I understood it well enough to understand the prejudices and allegiances. I will buy this when it comes out because I think it will be a classic. I only hope the second is as good as the first. It held my attention completely except when I was shooing kids out of the room and glaring at my husband when he turned the t.v. on while I was reading. This is a book for both boys and girls of all ages, though some of the monsters might scare younger readers.
Tyger, Tyger is the first of the Goblin Wars trilogy by Kersten Hamilton based on Celtic Folklore or Mythology. It is Chronicles of Narnia meets Hunger Games with creatures scarier and even more mystical. Hamilton pens fear to life and sheds a shadow over a world that while just like ours, it is awake to the dreamlike and nightmarish creatures that most humans know nothing of. Just as I felt after reading books from the masterminds of Tolkien and C.S Lewis who created worlds where I that submerged me, Tyger Tyger holds its own in the fantasy arena. Beware though that even as an adult you will find yourself trapped by what awaits you inside these pages.

Hamilton does not shy away from the spiritual implications on either end of the spectrum. I know that could make some people uncomfortable, but it is written as fantasy, in which you will see characters that resemble reality but aren't fully real. Although Kersten Hamilton is a christian, she longs for this book to go out mainstream and minister by way of storytelling, or a parable-like approach to our world. Too often we are afraid to mention the power of darkness, so as not to cause fear, disturb anyone. But as followers of Jesus Christ we strip Him of His power when we don't acknowledge what we are battling in His name.

On an entertainment can-I-put-it-down level, I tore through it, in a day or so. And then I was mad. Why? Because I hated for it to end and now I 'get' to wait a year to read the next and I don't want to (read that in a VERY whinny voice)!! I want to keep reading in that world,to know what happens to Tea and Finn. I am thinking about it while in the garden, while washing dishes long, LONG after the last page was turned. It is the type of book where I am now spending the evening wandering around looking for another one that could satisfy this craving. I pick one up, look at it and then set it down. Repeat. Repeat.

Have you felt this way about a book? Oh, it is a love hate relationship I have with books that make me do this. I love them, but hate them for ever ending. This is the kind of book that makes reading fun again. This is one of my absolute favourites of the year!!!