Luis Almonte's Blog - Posts Tagged "fiction"
Editorial Review: Rise Receives 4/4 Stars From OnlineBookClub.org
I'm proud to announce that the official review from onlinbookclub.org is in, and Rise has received a perfect 4/4 stars. I'm both humbled and honored that the reviewer thought so highly of my debut novel, and more importantly, of my potential as an author.
The reviewer writes that the decision to give Rise 4 stars was in part because, "there are very few occasions lately that I feel totally consumed by a book. More often than not, I've found myself discouraged and let down with what I have read. Rise by Luis Almonte is the true exception. Published in August of 2016, Almonte takes us on an original journey in his first novel, a contemporary Young Adult fantasy story. Rise is book one in the Trifecta series, with the other books still pending release. At a length of 212 pages, Rise is a short but totally consuming novel." To read the entire review, please click here
The reviewer writes that the decision to give Rise 4 stars was in part because, "there are very few occasions lately that I feel totally consumed by a book. More often than not, I've found myself discouraged and let down with what I have read. Rise by Luis Almonte is the true exception. Published in August of 2016, Almonte takes us on an original journey in his first novel, a contemporary Young Adult fantasy story. Rise is book one in the Trifecta series, with the other books still pending release. At a length of 212 pages, Rise is a short but totally consuming novel." To read the entire review, please click here
Editorial Review: More Praise for Rise
Looks like Rise continues to cast a spell over you.
In the latest bewitching editorial review, Kelly, the official book reviewer for Family Footnote, writes that "the best parts of the book revolve around 'The Trials' and Alexia's training," and that the "inter-workings of the witching society make for an interesting read ..."
Kelly observes that "fans of the 'Matched Trilogy' by Ally Condie or the famous 'Twilight Series' by Stephenie Meyer will probably enjoy this book."
Our take: any comparisons to the successful Twilight Series is probably a good thing. Here's hoping! You can read Kelly's full review by clicking on the link below.
http://familyfootnote.com/2016/11/15/...
In the latest bewitching editorial review, Kelly, the official book reviewer for Family Footnote, writes that "the best parts of the book revolve around 'The Trials' and Alexia's training," and that the "inter-workings of the witching society make for an interesting read ..."
Kelly observes that "fans of the 'Matched Trilogy' by Ally Condie or the famous 'Twilight Series' by Stephenie Meyer will probably enjoy this book."
Our take: any comparisons to the successful Twilight Series is probably a good thing. Here's hoping! You can read Kelly's full review by clicking on the link below.
http://familyfootnote.com/2016/11/15/...
Editorial Review: YA Books Central
Editorial Review: Publishers Weekly
Rise was selected for a children's book review by Publishers Weekly.
"Almonte excels at making the fantastical seem commonplace, particularly in his empathic descriptions of the pressures and anxieties associated with passing the Trials." -Publishers Weekly
With this editorial review Rise receives national attention, and we are excited to have been selected out of all eligible YA Indie submissions.
To read the full review click here
"Almonte excels at making the fantastical seem commonplace, particularly in his empathic descriptions of the pressures and anxieties associated with passing the Trials." -Publishers Weekly
With this editorial review Rise receives national attention, and we are excited to have been selected out of all eligible YA Indie submissions.
To read the full review click here
Critically Acclaimed YA Novel 'Rise' on Track for Crowd-Funded Publishing Contract with Inkshares
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Author Luis Almonte kicks off crowd-funding campaign for the 2nd edition of his contemporary young adult fantasy novel 'Rise', with plans to donate 10% of net profits to the national suicide prevention & awareness organization, The Trevor Project.
The first edition of Almonte's fantasy tale of witchcraft and vampires received top marks from Young Adult Books Central and OnlineBookClub.org, and was favorably reviewed online at Publishers Weekly.
The new edition of Rise is available for pre-order via Inkshares Publishing. The deadline for pre-orders is January 28, 2018. Bonus content will be included in this edition of Rise: additional chapters, fan art, and a preview of Reign, the second installment of the Trifecta Series.
To read the full press release click here.
Author Luis Almonte kicks off crowd-funding campaign for the 2nd edition of his contemporary young adult fantasy novel 'Rise', with plans to donate 10% of net profits to the national suicide prevention & awareness organization, The Trevor Project.
The first edition of Almonte's fantasy tale of witchcraft and vampires received top marks from Young Adult Books Central and OnlineBookClub.org, and was favorably reviewed online at Publishers Weekly.
The new edition of Rise is available for pre-order via Inkshares Publishing. The deadline for pre-orders is January 28, 2018. Bonus content will be included in this edition of Rise: additional chapters, fan art, and a preview of Reign, the second installment of the Trifecta Series.
To read the full press release click here.
