Muse (Descended From Myth, #1) in Dauntless Indies Read and Review Squad

Jun 26, 2015 Claire - The Coffeeholic Bookworm rated it it was amazing

Daniel had worked all his life to be the great Guardian he was destined to be. But he had second thoughts when he finally learned who he would be watching over. Anna was breathtakingly beautiful and he assumed it was only a matter of time before he became blind in love and be like his father and would leave his family soon. Of course, this devastated his mom a whole lot, but then what choice did they have?

Anna was working her way up to success. But she didn't have confidence in herself. She's no ...more

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May 31, 2015 Doris rated it it was amazing

*I was provided a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.

This was a great read and an excellent start to a new series. I was very happy to have the opportunity to check it out!
We are introduced to Daniel Lyoncourt, a young man who has trained his entire life to be a guardian to the Talented. Talents are the descendants of Greek Muses, and they each possess some level of power to influence. He is paired with an unknown named Anna. Anna is a foster child who has grown up thankful for ...more

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Dec 26, 2013 Laura rated it really liked it

Before I read this book I knew that it involved Talents and Watchers and Guardians. I had no idea what that meant, but I figured it would be sci-fi or paranormal or otherworldly related.

I don't feel that way after reading the story. This is a good tale that makes you feel involved with the characters from the beginning.
It is action adventure with a non-graphic romance thrown in.
Whether you believe in the powers of the characters or not, it is well written and allows you to suspend any disbelief ...more

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Aug 22, 2013 Michele Breaux-Rowley rated it it was amazing

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******I received Muse as an ARC for an honest review.*******

I waited after finishing this book to write this review to see if after a couple of days my thoughts on it might change. Nope! Simply put, I loved this book, from start to finish. I loved the characters, the story, the action, the sarcasm, the obscure references to television shows and movies of my youth. There were awwww moments, there were angry moments and there were moments that were truly laugh out loud. It was a coming of age stor ******I received Muse as an ARC for an honest review.*******

I waited after finishing this book to write this review to see if after a couple of days my thoughts on it might change. Nope! Simply put, I loved this book, from start to finish. I loved the characters, the story, the action, the sarcasm, the obscure references to television shows and movies of my youth. There were awwww moments, there were angry moments and there were moments that were truly laugh out loud. It was a coming of age story, a love story, an action packed roller coaster wrapped up in a neat little package.

I was unsure how this book would play out. Ms. McFadden managed to pull off something extraordinary here. She wrote this entire book in first person. The chapters vacillated back and forth between the 2 characters, entirely in the first person aspect of each. It was never repetitive, never boring, and the story flowed as well as if it were written from a single character's perspective. For that, I applaud you. She also managed to captivate my imagination, I understood everything she was telling me, but she wasn't overly wordsy. So here goes, I will try not to give anything away because this is a must read.

The plot was well researched, well thought out, and excellently executed. There were no moments of lag, the flow was smooth, the resolution complete. I look forward to the next books in the series as there is a lot more I want to know about the supporting characters and their stories, especially the Brotherhood of the Guardians...I WANT MORE!!

The characters are well developed, strong and are interesting enough that they could develop into lead characters with little effort. The main characters are well written. Unlike most novels in this genre, they are not unbelievable in their strengths and weaknesses. They are down to earth, strong, likable, and seem very very approachable.

Anna, what can I say about Anna? This girl is amazing, but not unbelievably so. She comes from a loving home, with doting parents. She was adopted at a young age and she has always wondered where she comes from and what happened to her parents. She is slightly naive, a little dingy, totally down to earth, totally real, and the kind of person I could see myself being friends with. I don't know how she did it, but I could totally see myself doing some of the things she did.

Daniel, one word. YUM. Down to earth, chiseled hottie, who only has eyes for his Talent. He is funny, he is handsome, and totally dedicated to his job and family. He is completely in love with Anna, but is torn because he has seen the road that Talents usually take and knows that he will get his heart broken. I love that no matter what she can do to him, he is always on her side and loves her without hesitation.

Unlike most, I started this book with no expectations beyond the interesting premise, but was sucked in immediately and entirely. I will not hesitate to read anything else that Ms. McFadden puts to paper. Mark my words, this girl is going to be BIG!

~Michele
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Jul 04, 2017 Dorothy Kirby rated it it was amazing

This review is from: Muse: Descended from Myth: Book One (Kindle Edition)
I was given this eBook in exchange for an honest review.
Erin McFadden is an new author to me and I am very glad that I read this book. As a former school librarian, I have read quite a few stories written for the young adult and very few are so entertaining and well done. There are elements of danger, romance, intrigue and family ties all presented in an easily recognizable style to which young adults would understand and ...more

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May 09, 2015 Frederic rated it really liked it · review of another edition

I had the immense privilege to read the Muse; what an entertaining read it was! The author provided me with a free copy of her book in exchange of an honest review, which is what I’m doing now.

The muse/talents theme was greatly exploited. It is a truly creative and original way to base the story on. The Guardian organization is very interesting as well and I love the dimension that it brings to the story. There is some violence in this book, but nothing too graphic and it is serving well the st ...more

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May 09, 2015 Jessica Del Fuoco rated it it was amazing

I wasn’t sure what to expect when I picked this read up and I am glad I did! I was hooked from the very first page and fell in love with the book.

This is a fantasy read but co-exists with the “real” world as we know it. Their worlds collide and together they face a world of uncertain danger but what else do they encounter? Daniel descends from a long line of men who call themselves Guardians and Anna unknowingly descends from a line of Muses, also known as Talents. Daniel is willing to give his ...more

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Jul 18, 2015 Briony rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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I recieved this book in exchange for an honest review

Muse is a story of Daniel and his talent Anna. Daniel is a member of The Brotherhood of the Guardians and his job is to protect Anna who is a descendant of the original Muses. The character development was great and the story line was fantastic. I loved the way the author developed the relationship between Anna and Daniel.

The author had me hooked all the way through and i cant wait to read more by this author.

I loved this book from the begi ...more

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May 26, 2015 Ashley rated it it was amazing

I recieved a copy of this book for an honest review. I was instantly hooked on this book! I read it in 2 days! I really love the different takes authors have for similar paranormal subjects. I really loved this idea of guardians for the influencers. Daniel and Anna are awesome and I love how well they work together, like they are one. I really want to read the next in the series!

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May 01, 2015 Anna rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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****I reviewed this book in exchange for an honest review from the author.****

I really really enjoyed this book. It was an interesting concept, elements of Muses and Fate with interesting characters--the Guardians, Anna, Mina, Claire, Kaitlyn.

I was constantly excited with the events that were unfurled and didn't even mind the "insta-love" that happened (very rarely do I say that!). I feel like there is so much more that Erin McFadden can do with this series and the bad guy in this book, is only ...more

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Jun 02, 2015 Candice rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

.:.I was given a copy of this book for an honest review.:.

I truly & honestly really enjoyed reading this book. I liked the idea of talents and guardians. Anna was a perfect heriorion. She prevailed in everything that challenged her. And Daniel was loyal all them way threw. I'm really excited to see how the next book plays out. ...more

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May 20, 2015 Amanda Jane Williams rated it it was amazing

Awesome from front to back. While there is romance in this, I would feel very good about my teenage daughter reading it. I can't wait to see what becomes of Anna and Daniel and how they change the world of the guardians. ...more

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