Dissonance (Volume 1), by Mariella Hunt
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Fifteen-year-old Allie Grant lives crippled by her illness. Though kept in isolation, she’s never alone: A spirit named Song lurks in the silence of her bedroom. When Song reveals its dark nature on the night of her recital, the show ends in tragedy. Verging on death, Allie’s taken in by an uncle she’s never met. Julian claims to be a Muse with power over music and answers that’ll heal her. It isn’t long before Allie suspects her uncle has a secret that’ll change her very identity. But with days left to live, she might fade without learning the truth…like the finishing chord of a song.
Dissonance (Volume 1), by Mariella Hunt- Amazon Sales Rank: #3717038 in Books
- Published on: 2015-06-20
- Original language: English
- Dimensions: 8.00" h x .55" w x 5.00" l,
- Binding: Paperback
- 244 pages
About the Author Mariella Hunt is a 21-year-old storyteller catching plot bunnies up every street of the Treasure Valley, her home. She writes YA/Urban Fantasy books about Muses and wishing wells.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A Unique Debut from a Promising and Talented Young Author By Brett Michael Orr This review first featured on http://brettmichaelorr.com.Indie books are in a select niche of stories that hark back to an era when writing was an expression of the artist’s soul, rather than a mass-market commercial product; and in fact, despite the heavy criticism laid on the self-published scene, the reality is that many self-pub’d books can provide a just as memorable – or greater – narrative as any traditionally published novel.Dissonance is one such indie book. Young author, Mariella Hunt, has crafted a clever and subtle world of magic that derives from musical notes. These ‘Muses’ are capable of using songs for both good and evil purposes, and I have to admit that, despite reading a fair amount of fantasy, I’d never seen music used in this manner before. It’s clever, and works well in the narrative, even if the magic is a little too subtle to fully realize its own potential.At the heart of it, Dissonance is a story about characters. The plot follows Allie, a young Muse sick with ‘Dissonance’: a rare medical condition that afflicts Muses and threatens to kill her. Haunted by an evil spirit called Song, mistreated by her parents, and almost sold in an auction to people hell-bent on destroying the fragile Veil between the mundane world and the magical world, Allie discovers the true meaning of family and love, in the form of her supposed uncle and savior, Julian.Hunt has a curious style of prose that is immediately reminiscent of classical literature. But fear not, if you couldn’t stand Dickens or Austen; Hunt has taken the flowery prose of the late Victorian era and brought it racing into the modern generation with a punchy, emotionally-powerful story, and a few quirky characters along the way.Dissonance does stray from some expected norms, however. The world-building itself is sadly lacking, and at times, the magical powers of its varied characters – including a mysterious ‘changeling’ thrown in with little apparent reason – feel tacked-on, without a way to ground themselves in the story. Despite being told Allie was mistreated and imprisoned by her mother, the reader isn’t shown that, so I personally found it difficult to believe as well.But Dissonance easily makes up for these misgivings – simply put, it’s a joy to read. It stands out from the crowd of self-published fantasy novels because it isn’t trying to be a Mortal Instruments, Game of Thrones or even Twilight clone – Dissonance is prepared to stand on its own, delivering a character-driven plot with a novel magical system, and an overriding theme of finding a loving family.The Good A gorgeous style of prose, with a punchy emotional kick, a clever magical system, and a heart-warming narrative about love and redemption.The Bad At times lacking in world-building, and a few questionable choices with the ‘other’ magical creatures and characters.The Verdict A unique debut novel that pushes its way through the ranks of indie urban fantasy, delivering a novel magical concept, and an emotionally gripping narrative of family and love.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I like that the plot is different from most YA books ... By J.N. Cahill and Tom Blalock Plot:I like that the plot is different from most YA books I've read. This plot is complicated and refreshing, but in a good way. It's also nice to see a plot that doesn't try and force a romantic subplot into the story as well. There were some parts that felt a bit slow, but nothing major enough to make me stop reading.Setting:There are several settings, but Julian's Palace is definitely my favorite. They all worked for the book.Characters:Allie was an easy character to like and connect to. I liked that she was artistic and empathized with her being so sheltered. She felt real because she wasn't perfect and made mistakes just like everyone else. I also found the way that she guarded her heart to be endearing.Julian made for a great father figure with an intriguing past and demons of his own.Tyson brought about much needed comic relief. Loved every scene he was in.Doremi didn't say very much but her actions spoke louder than words. I adored her role and presence.Enna and Reagan were also good side characters.Relationships:My favorite relationship is between Julian and Allie. It's a complex, somewhat complicated relationship, but the resolution near the end made me tear up.I also found the relationship between Allie and her mother interesting.Tyson and Allie's interactions were hilarious.Intrigued on how Allies relationship with Brendan will grow.And of course, Allie's relationship with Doremi, her protective dragon is another of my favorites.Writing/Voice:Easy to get into and beautifully written, but also down-to-earth.Ending:I enjoyed the ending, but there are still a few loose ends. Maybe there's another book in the works?Overall, very enjoyable. I got the chance to read this before it was published so it was very nice to see it all together, and in printed book format!
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Well, the Beta-Reader Enjoyed It By Heather Ally enters the world she belongs to but has never experienced, learning of wonder and life just as she begins to die. As she struggles to reconcile what has happened with what will, she ultimately finds peace in the one thing she’s never had before: family.The characters carry this story. For definitely sure. Ally herself is your typical fish out of water, awkward, naive, and has her selfish, unlikable moments, but the people surrounding her force her to grow into someone better. If you’re patient, you’ll find an addicted Muse, a lonely survivor, a vengeful sailor, and a humorous (and hunky) hot head among these pages. While they seem disjointed at first, their roles click together and demonstrate the value of fighting for something outside of oneself. They’re funny, they’re messy, they’re hurting, and they’re still beautiful.You have your good against evil, you have your mystical fairy world, you have a host of enchanting events and haunting back stories to carry the soup of the book, and I don’t think they disappoint. It’s easy to read, and in many ways, it’s the fairy tale you’re familiar with and know better than the back of your own hand.At the same time, I think it’s the heart of the author, her characters, and her message that makes this even more magical. They all have to give to make it work, and in the end, that price only grows. Is it worth it? You’ll have to decide.Admittedly, I beta-read this book, so take that as a disclaimer. I watched these characters transform, and I’m biased in their favor. However, if it means anything else, I almost exclusively rate books based on whether or not I will reread them—and if I was willing to reread Dissonance four times, you can imagine that it’s certainly above my threshold.I look forward to Mariella’s next project!
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