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Review By LAWonder10:

Starla is the story of a fantastical from a fantastical lineage and her discovery of fantastical dimensions.

After some life-changing situations, Starla faces some demons caused by puberty.  In this tale, a whole new perception of puberty is introduced!

This is a book of fantasy. The authors have shown creativity in their story ideas. They are quite unique.

The characters are somewhat unusual, the action is mostly gross, and yet there are several important points made. A couple of points I feel are important are the need for better parenting and communicstion between child and parent. More involvement in our youth’s lives.

I also feel it is important to note that evil is sly and can overtake good before one realizes it. The battle between good and evil leaves many casualties on both sides.

The last page ends with finality but still has a good lead into the next book of a series.

In a few places, the book has a feel of “Gremlins” in it. That movie was not a favorite of mine and some of the characters are not described very well, so I was not able to really connect with this story. I do like dragons and fantasy but different dimensions is not a topic I  often enjoy. However, the way it is done in this book is very creative. I agree with the statement concerning the way people treat each other on this earth is not what other dimensions aspire to be a part of. Unfortunately, I feel that is true. I can’t imagine any planet where many individuals could be so inhumane and cruel. Although, I am thankful most humans are not that way.

I do feel youth who are into fantasy and the unknown will enjoy this book.

I offer a Three and a Half Stars rating.

This book was gifted me with no pressure to post a positive review. This s my honest review

Location Inspiration – How does location impact a story and why did you choose
Colorado?

I have lived in Colorado my entire life. I have climbed its hills, fished its lakes and streams, and walked through its forests. Colorado is breathtaking. Quade, who is an expert mountaineer, shows me parts of Colorado that I have never seen before, expanding my experience of Colorado’s beauty.

As an author, it is helpful to write about something you are familiar with to make the story believable. Basically, the setting creates the world of the story. It both lays out the foundation of possibilities and limits it. Sometimes research helps add important elements about a setting. Readers make mental associations about a location and use their imagination and any experiences they may have about similar places to add depth.

The setting also helps give a sense of the mood of the story.

Starla needed the setting of a small town near the mountains, one that is off the beaten path, has rural aspects, and a population that is a bit old-fashioned. It also needed to be large enough to attract a variety of people who have diverse interests so that East Pine is a microcosm of a bigger town or city. The town is pleasant to live in and somewhat mysterious. The setting helps accentuate the power of community, and nature. 

It is a location where a person can imagine dimensions of space and time converging.