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t 16, Madison has accepted herself for who she is: smart and witty, but overweight with thick glasses and the social life of a Tibetan monk. Everything changes the summer before her junior year of high school when her eyesight inexplicably corrects itself, and she begins to rapidly lose weight. However, her new look comes with an unexpectedly expensive price. Madison’s first kiss with the boy she has had a crush on for years triggers powers she can’t control, almost killing him.
She discovers she is a Berserker, a powerful being chosen to guard the world from the Havocs, ancient creatures brought into our world by magic thousands of years ago. They cause destruction and death, but cannot be killed. Only the Berserkers’ life-blood can bind – and free – the Havocs. One Havoc is free and wants Madison’s blood to free another. Instead of enjoying her new look and popularity at school, Madison must now work with the Berserkers to master her powers and bind the Havoc before it kills her.
Oh, and if that weren’t bad enough, it turns out she is the first female Berserker since, well – ever.
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I’m usually not much for fantasy nor teen romance, but “Threads That Bind” sucked me in. I was initially hesitant that it would be too girly, but the romance was sincere without being sappy. The action sequences were tight; well-detailed and exciting, but realistic and not overdone. I’d best describe the book as “The Hunger Games” meets “Spiderman.”Overall, the book is well-written and engaging. Other than the fact that I have trouble pronouncing the word “Berserker,” I loved this book and suspect that it will appeal to a broad audience. Can’t wait for the next in the series to be released.
I’ve recently gotten into the “urban fantasy” genre and lately I’ve been overloaded with mediocre novels that all seem the same.But this one was different. It is a great book with a dynamic story. Madison, the main character, has a great “voice” and I love her transformation, both physical and emotional.It’s a well paced novel filled with scary monsters and a diverse group of characters that fight them. I’m ready for the second installment!
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