Title: Tyger Tyger (Goblin Wars, #1)
Author: Kersten Hamilton
Publisher: Clarion Books
Pub. Date: 11.15.2010
Genre: Contemporary Fantasy
Keywords: Mythology, Goblins, Love, Ireland, Family
Pages: 322
Description (from GoodReads):
Teagan Wylltson's best friend, Abby, dreams that horrifying creatures--goblins, shape-shifters, and beings of unearthly beauty but terrible cruelty--are hunting Teagan. Abby is always coming up with crazy stuff, though, so Teagan isn't worried. Her life isn't in danger. In fact, it's perfect. She's on track for a college scholarship. She has a great job. She's focused on school, work, and her future. No boys, no heartaches, no problems.
Until Finn Mac Cumhaill arrives. Finn's a bit on the unearthly beautiful side himself. He has a killer accent and a knee-weakening smile. And either he's crazy or he's been haunting Abby's dreams, because he's talking about goblins, too . . . and about being The Mac Cumhaill, born to fight all goblin-kind. Finn knows a thing or two about fighting. Which is a very good thing, because this time, Abby's right.
The goblins are coming.
TYGER TYGER has renewed my love affair with all things Irish. The mythology, the culture, the boys... Kersten Hamilton's first Goblin Wars novel showcases all three.
I loved the mythology incorporated into this novel. One of the reasons I often find YA fantasy lacking, is that the world building leaves something to be desired. When utilizing mythology, the world is already built, yet their are so many different ways to interpret and things to explore. I appreciate a world built from scratch, but, when done right, using a preconceived world and characters can be just as compelling. I think Hamilton did this successfully.
At the novel's start, I wasn't sure I'd connect with Teagan. In fact, I don't really think I connected with some parts of her personality at all - I didn't really enjoy the passages where she is working with animals at her internship - but I did like her character overall. She is relatively level-headed and definitely driven, yet she was willing to believe in this fantastical world of myth and legend. Also encouraging, I actually thought she was a great match for the romantic lead... which is important when I really like the guy!
I can easily identify Finn as my favorite character. He's Irish, he's a hero, he's in love. I can't think of anything that would have made him more appealing.
I can't wait to read Hamilton's next Goblin Wars installment! I wouldn't mind rereading TYGER TYGER and I might even seek out the original stories that inspired Hamilton.
sounds like a very enjoyable read!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a great book. I have never heard of Kersten Halmilton before I read your review. This novel sounds really good the sort of book I like. I love YA and fantsy books. I would love to read this book will have to check it out. Thanks for the review :)
ReplyDeleteIt sounds awesome! This book is on my wishlist too!
ReplyDeleteThis book souds way to good!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to enter the contest.
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Awesome review. I haven't really read many books with irish-lore so it will be a new experience all together. And goblins seem even more enjoyable because they can be nasty and nice all in one. Can't wait to read this!
ReplyDeleteI've heard wonderful things about this book - thanks for your review.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the review! I've been interested in this book but now I'll definitely pick it up :) I love mythology so it sounds right up my alley.
ReplyDeleteGreat review... I've already heard positive things about this book. I like involving these mythical creatures, so now I really want to read it!!
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Oh, great review! What attracted me at first about this book was it's cover! It looks so myterious and I just love it! Plus the main guy is irish!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the review! The incorporation of goblins and Irish folklore sounds awesome!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you enjoyed the book!
Good to see Goblins getting their day for a change :D
ReplyDeleteI just finished this and I really enjoyed it. I loved, loved the Irish folklore especially with the Mac Cumhail and the Irish travelers. I'm so glad you enjoyed it too.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to read this book! It sure sounds awesome! And the cover is attractive!
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting to read this book. Thank you for the review <3
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like such a great read!
ReplyDeleteI also love it when you can tell a YA book has a lot of imagination incorporated into it; the Irish folklore sounds intriguing too.
Great review!
Thank you for the review! I heard many good things about the book and I've alerady put it on my TBR list. I'm gonna try my luck and enter the contest :)
ReplyDeleteGreat review! I really want to read this book. I love mythology.
ReplyDeleteI love that this is about goblins. I need something fresh to read after all of the vampire and werewolf novels.
ReplyDeleteWith the popularity of Celtic music I've been surprised at how few of the fantasy stories have been based on Irish legends.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to reading this.
!!!!!! Finn is Irish?! Ohmy..
ReplyDeleteI love it when authors incorporate mythology into their tales! I haven't read much Irish mythology, so I probably wouldn't make many connections, but this book sounds like a winner and it is now on my to-read list.
ReplyDeleteI love books that incorporate mythology to the story. And with so many paranormal beings in YA novels these days, I think goblins are kind of neglected. Tyger Tyger brings something fresh to the genre
ReplyDeleteI am avoiding books like this usually, because I am more into real things. But your review may change this - Irish hero who is in love sounds attractive! :)
ReplyDeletethe Irish have Beautiful Mythology and a lot of tradition..bu this is the first time a read/hear about the boys .....
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