MonsterlandAuthor: Michael Okon
Release Date: October 13, 2017
Publisher: WordFire Press
Ages 14+
Publisher’s Synopsis:
Welcome to Monsterland—the scariest place on Earth.
Wyatt
Baldwin’s senior year is not going well. His parents divorce, then his
dad mysteriously dies. He’s not exactly comfortable with his new
stepfather,
Carter White, either. An ongoing debate with his best friends Melvin and
Howard Drucker over which monster is superior has gotten stale. He’d
much rather spend his days with beautiful and popular Jade. However,
she’s dating the brash high-school quarterback
Nolan, and Wyatt thinks he doesn’t stand a chance.
But
everything changes when Wyatt and his friends are invited to attend the
grand opening of Monsterland, a groundbreaking theme park where guests
can interact
with vampires in Vampire Village, be chased by werewolves on the River
Run, and walk among the dead in Zombieville.
With real werewolves, vampires and zombies as the main attractions, what could possibly go wrong?
Monsterland is an imaginative and unique young adult novel that will appeal to a variety of readers. It was definitely different than anything I've ever read, which is always fun to come across. I'm going to break down the big pros and cons for me:
Pros:
The plot was interesting and enjoyable. The idea of a monster theme park sounds fascinating, especially if it turns out that the creatures are what they say they are. I'm sure lots of paranormal fans have thought about what it would be like if a place like Monsterland existed. This gives them a view into the possibilities - and all the craziness that would come with it. The author used vivid imagery and detailed descriptions to bring Monsterland and the characters to life in front of my eyes. I found myself getting swept away in the world he created right from the beginning. The characters were all pretty well done with distinct personality traits and flaws, which made them realistic and easier to identify with.
Cons:
The biggest issue I personally had with the book was the writing style. The whole story was written from the third person point of view, and followed several characters throughout the entire story. Each chapter followed a different character and it tended to bounce around a lot, even though there were only a handful of major characters that the story focused on. I'm a huge fan of the first person POV, so this was a let down for me. I found it confusing at times and it definitely didn't allow me to connect with any of the characters or lose myself inside the story. This is my personal opinion, of course, and other readers won't have these same concerns.
Overall, it was a quick and enjoyable book that fans of several genres including young adult, paranormal, fantasy, and others will want to pick up.
Michael
Okon is an award-winning and best-selling author of multiple genres
including paranormal, thriller, horror, action/adventure and self-help.
He graduated
from Long Island University with a degree in English, and then later
received his MBA in business and finance. Coming from a family of
writers, he has storytelling is his DNA. Michael has been writing from
as far back as he can remember, his inspiration being
his love for films and their impact on his life. From the time he saw
The Goonies, he was hooked on the idea of entertaining people through
unforgettable characters.
Michael
is a lifelong movie buff, a music playlist aficionado, and a sucker for
self-help books. He lives on the North Shore of Long Island with his
wife
and children.
Be sure to follow him on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and SnapChat @IAmMichaelOkon #Monsterland!
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Age Range: 14+
Giveaway begins October 1, 2017, at 12:01 A.M. MT and ends October 31, 2017, at 11:59 P.M. MT.
Giveaway open to residents of Canada and the fifty United States and the District of Columbia who are 13 and older.
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Thanks for your review. Michael is a new Author for me and I'm looking forward to reading Monster land.
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