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DARK MOON - 5 stars!Reviewed by Pam from Florida on 24 April 2012
“Dark Moon” is South African author Maggie Tideswell’s first published book and what a first book it is!!!!! As a disclosure and blessed to have met Maggie on Facebook, she gifted me with a PDF copy of the book and I’m so happy to have this opportunity to talk about it.
My initial thoughts about “Dark Moon” came while I was reading – that this author understands about relationships and appears to be fascinated by them. Her characters are well conceived and well developed not only upon meeting them but throughout the book. Without giving too much away, “Dark Moon” tells the story of Storm, Trevor, Jarrod and Elle as the primary characters and Storm’s attempt to get Trevor to propose to her, and what happens when he does not. Elle, Trevor’s sister, makes it her mission to catch Trevor and bring him to justice. Their mother senses what Trevor is doing and she uses her experience as a witch to slow him down. This book is set in Cape Town, South African, the author’s home and it surprised me by painting a lovely complete portrait of Cape Town. Tideswell’s descriptions are vivid and as a “visual” reader I was easily able to create the scenes in my mind’s eye, something by which I evaluate a book. Interestingly, I could also imagine the voices of each person in this story, with kudos to Tideswell because they were so well written and alive. I just love, love this book! This genre is a mix of fiction and paranormal, one of my favorites and it appeals to both female and male readers. While not wishing to give away the ending, I will say that it is surprising and ultimately satisfying. This reader/reviewer gives this lovely book 5 stars and a very big recommendation to GET IT NOW! Can’t wait for the next novel from author Maggie Tideswell!
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PURE SOUTH AFRICAN BRILLIANCE!Reviewed by Angie Edwards from Pretoria, South Africa on 19 February 2012
Yet again I was pleasantly surprised, and suitably impressed, with the writing of another South African author. Maggie Tideswell has done what only a handful of others have been able to do before her - and that is to prove that South African authors can compete on an international level with the best out there.
“Dark Moon” is a splendidly written novel which takes the reader on an unforgettable journey full of twists and turns and keeps you guessing until the end. The author introduces all the characters at the start of the book and develops their stories throughout to tie together in an explosive ending that will surprise even the most hardcore of readers. In this novel she expertly blends romance, mystery, fantasy and the occult; and explanations are given out of every angle and for every situation the characters are faced with, so that the reader isn’t left hanging at the conclusion of the story. It is clear that Ms Tideswell has thoroughly researched every element that is used to make this a great novel.
The book is written in a unique South African voice and the dialogue reflects this accordingly. I have to applaud this author for being one of few who successfully uses the more-showing-less-telling technique. Not many have mastered this.
Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Southern African landscape, any reader who hasn’t visited the country before will feel like they are taken on an explorative journey to the spectacular sights, sounds and colors of this strikingly beautiful tip of the African continent. The author doesn’t hold back on the descriptions of the characters’ surroundings and thus lets readers immerse themselves into the real-life world the story is based on.
Even though I had reservations when I started reading this novel, I am now a dedicated reader of this author’s work and am looking forward to what Maggie Tideswell will surprise us with next.
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A Brilliant, Magical, Love StoryReviewed by Nora from Missouri, USA on 19 November 2011
Dark Moon
by
Maggie Tideswell
Wow what a love story! This book had me from the very first word! I have once again fallen in love with a character! You know the commercial 'shop for a diamond or a piece of beautiful jewelry at Jared's'? Well, the 'Jared' in this book is spelled Jarred but he's just as beautiful! If only these men actually existed in real life. *daydreaming* But I digress...
Maggie has done a brilliant work keeping the reader on the edge of their seats with the love triangle between Jarred, Trevor and Storm. There is a lot of mystery, magic, passion, frustration, suspense, sadness, loss and of course unconditional, undying love in Dark Moon. Maggie's book almost brought me to tears a few times, and I found myself saying, (out loud of course), " No way! Don't let that happen!" "Don't open the door!" "Oh, just face it you're in love with him. Give him a break! "Don't look him in the eyes!" Oh, and that doesn't compare to the things that were in my mind! I never wanted this book to end!
This is the first work I have read by Maggie, but not the last because after this review, she is sending me her next book to read and review!!! Oh, if Dark Moon is just a sample of her work, I just can't wait. Of course I haven't gotten over having to let Jarred go yet...wow what a hunk of a man!! Enough to give a woman some really good dreams. *wink*
I highly recommend this book and I give it without a hesitation five stars *****
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Nora Chipley Barteau
http://norachipleybarteau.blogspot.com/
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