Arcadia: Arcadia Awakens (Series #1) (Paperback)

from booktwirps

I really liked a lot of things about this book. The main character, Rosa, is strong, rebellious, and doesn't take crap from anyone. I immediately liked her because she isn't weak. She's not the "poor me, I need a boy to help me discover who I am" type of heroine. The setting (Sicily) is one that ...

from renkellym

Arcadia Awakens gives us a detailed look at modern day mafia families. There aren't many huge gunfights or kidnappings-in fact, Rosa's family makes their money in windpower. Boring! The mundaneness of the Alcantara clan is kind of humorous; it's really not what you'd expect! Things heat up in the...

from Bookswithbite

I really like it when authors write out of the box. The idea behind this book and watching it unfold really capture me. I liked that is wasn't something typically but really unique. A cross between Atlantians and ancient blood lines sparking powerful mafia families is quick to capture the reader ...

from volumed42

Ich hatte das Buch als Fantasy-Buch auf meiner Empfehlungsliste, aber tatsächlich ist es eher eine YA-Novel nach amerikanischem Muster. Das Buch ist wirklich nur für junge Mädchen oder Frauen, die sich emotional noch so fühlen. Meine Kritik:- Schema F (YA-Novels sind in, Liebesgeschichten im über...

from DarkFaerieTales

Review Courtesy of Dark Faerie Tales Quick & Dirty: Takes a while to get going, but it does have a creative story involving the mafia, mythology, and a gorgeous Sicilian setting. Opening Sentence: “One day,” she said, “I'll catch dreams like butterflies.” The Review: This book starts out ...