From Gods: Descendant Prophecies #1

Mary Ting

Jul 2014 · Mary Ting

About this ebook

***2013 InD'Tale RONE Award YA Finalist*** Did you just see a flash of lightning across the sky on a clear sunny day? Don't blame Mother Nature. 
Skylar Rome should have been having the best summer ever, before heading off to college. Suddenly her whole life changes while visiting her cousin, and meeting the Grand brothers; Mason, in particular. Though she's sure he is someone she should stay away from, the attraction was undeniable. Strange things begin to happen, throwing Skylar's life into turmoil. Implausibly, she gets caught up in a world where the descendants of ancient gods have super powers, and evil beings are after her. Not only are her discoveries difficult to accept, but now she is running out of time and running for her life, while trying to unravel the mystery of what they want from her. Forced into a battle set into motion long before she was born, will Skylar find the answers she seeks, or will she die trying?

Ratings and reviews

I did enjoy this book, it took awhile to get hooked. But that was probably me. Kayla and Skylar are best friends and cousins who rely on each other very much. Their personalities were described great and relate able. Skylar as a main character, at first did not seem strong enough, hard to explain. More like, it didn't seem possible she would be the main chick. But as the story progressive you can visualize it. She was kinda skeptical herself, and quite paranoid with absolute reason! Mason, I wanted to smack him quite often. He was too cocky and rude. Nick, was great he could always lighten the mood. And that was always needed! At the ending, it left me with a weird vibe. Like was that the end? Will there be more. I just don't know. Yes, it says book 2 coming soon. I know there is still more of the story, but I just feel like what more could Skylar deal with? I was given a copy in exchange for an honest review.

Growing up in a world where evil is only human is scary enough...but add paranormal beasts and human-like gods with powers and that is nearly impossible to digest within a lifetime, let alone a couple of months. If you had to put your faith and trust into someone, how would you know who would hold true? With power and everyone having a secret agenda, outside of the human world, what would help you feel safe? Mary Ting has an interesting young adult novel, chalked full of magic and adventure. Skylar is on her way to her cousin's house for the summer. The weirdness begins when she is pulled over by an attractive police officer. He seems to flirt with her a bit, but then checks the trunk of her car, seemingly looking for something. After he lets her drive off, she heads to her cousin's house to dish the odd run in. After a good laugh and thinking that she would more than likely never see him again, he walks into her aunt's diner while they are helping out. With Skyler hiding behind the cash register, her cousin takes his order along with the other men that accompany him. Feeling like her world has just turned upside down, he begins to reject her questions about the reason for pulling her over and his name is different. Having more questions then answers, she doesn't understand why he mysteriously reverts from being around her, even though his brother and her cousin have started showing an interest in each other. And...that's not the only thing that sticks out as being odd. Skylar begins to feel like someone is watching her, everywhere she goes...she feels danger is after her. Ting has an entertaining story with great character development and originality. The story is written well and flows easily. Some of the scenes that occur do seem to pass easier than what reality would assume. These scenes lack some key emotions, indicating distance that should not be resolved as quickly as the author appears to allow. This should not deter readers from the book or series; however, the author could have made some scenes a lot more meaningful than a “brushing off the shoulder” feel since this is targeting a young adult audience. If you enjoy reading young adult fiction, paranormal, or fantasy, you may want to pick this one up. This is the first installment within the Descendant Prophecies; therefore, readers can jump right in. A copy of this book was provided to Turning Another Page by Silver Dagger Scriptorium Tours, but this is no way affects our honest opinion of the book or the review that has been written. We provide a four-star rating for From Gods by Mary Ting.

I was so pumped to read this book but of course it says zooming will be required on smaller screens...and unfortunately I read all my books off my phone...so the one star is only because I couldn't read it but I do love the other stuff I've read from her. Please make it in larger print!!!

About the author

International Bestselling Author Mary Ting/M. Clarke resides in Southern California with her husband and two children. She enjoys oil painting and making jewelry. Writing her first novel, Crossroads Saga, happened by chance. It was a way to grieve the death of her beloved grandmother, and inspired by a dream she once had as a young girl. When she started reading new adult novels, she fell in love with the genre. It was the reason she had to write one-Something Great.