Title: The Gathering
The Ivy Blackwood Chronicles
The Ivy Blackwood Chronicles
Author: L.A. Fiore
Genre: Contemporary/Thriller/Paranormal Romance
Release Date: October 12, 2018
Blurb
Words like unnatural and impure started the whispers.
From the very beginning, Ivy Blackwood was different. She
was only a child when she was accused of setting the fire, one she passively
watched engulf the small house she had called home. Her fingertips burned and
her hair singed. Some who watched her crossed themselves, convinced she was
soulless for she showed no emotion at all. Calm and dispassionate, even when
the screaming started that quickly turned to bellows of agony before dying into
nothing but the roaring of the fire.
She was locked away where she couldn’t bring harm to herself
or others. To all involved, they had protected the world from a monster, but
sometimes things are not what they seem.
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The Gathering has a haunting feel from the very beginning and the mix of paranormal and thriller is well done. There are a number of characters to figure out as the story progresses, but the author does a good job of keeping them distinct. I did have a bit of trouble with Ivy. Her chapters are somewhat scattered and even disjointed at times. Of course, that fits perfectly with her circumstances, but it was disconcerting for me, and she does have a considerable amount of page time. That aside, when I think about the sheer amount of time and effort that had to have gone into plotting this story, I'm amazed at how well it all came together. So much happens along the way that I feel like any details would lead to spoilers, so suffice it to say that The Gathering fits perfectly in the Halloween season. It's haunting and creepy, and it certainly keeps you on your toes. In the end, there were things I liked and things I struggled with, but this one is certainly worth the read.
Author Bio
LA Fiore is a hybrid author of thirteen novels. She believes
in a happily ever after, but she likes to make her readers work for it. When
she's not writing, she can usually be found in the garden or hanging on the
deck with her family and friends. She lives in Bucks County, Pennsylvania with
her husband and two kids and their four fur babies.
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