Reviews for The Water Nymph
This is a great book. I am spreading the word about this book to everyone I work with. Will be looking forward to the next book in the line. I am in the process of getting her first book "Talle's Tale." This young author will go far. I would like to have an autographed copy of her book. She is now one of my top authors to keep up with. Keep up the great work Alysun. -- Pamala R.
This is the best book I have read all year. The chapters are extremely well written and the writing is beautiful. As I read each page, I felt like I was in the story. The author keeps each chapter very unique and the book is full of incredible twists and turns. The characters are well developed and the emotions are real. In some chapters you want to cry and in others you want to laugh. The ending is fantastic too with some real nice plot surprises. I can't wait to read it again and again. The author really is one of the most talented and gifted writers in the field. -- HistoryGuy2013
Alysun attempts and succeeds in a difficult task--that is to blend ancient Greek myths with other belief systems so that they complement each other. Her protagonist is a character right out of real life who is thrust into some very unusual situations. Looking forward to the next book in the series.-- Dorothy D. Dittman
Why did I read it?
When Alysun finished her first book, Talli's Tale, she was able to swing by the library to talk about it. So when she finished her second book, I was really excited when she contacted me again. We're looking forward to chatting with her this Saturday, January 19th, from 2-4pm.
What happened?
Cort Edson would rather not deal with the deaths of his father and brother. He's been keeping to himself and doing just fine for the past couple of years, and he simply wishes everyone would leave well-enough alone. But, most people can't, including his mother, who plans a spontaneous trip to Greece for a family vacation.
Little does Cort know that this harmless trip to Greece will change the entire course of his life, and force him to confront the deaths of his loved ones again. While swimming in one of the lakes his Mom wants to check out, Cort is nearly drowned by a mysterious woman. Not able to figure out if the beautiful stranger was dream or reality, Cort is even more confused when she shows up at his high school.
Things take a turn for the very strange when another beautiful girl named Seffie shows up around the same time with secrets of her own. After being pursued for a full day, Seffie confides in Cort that she isn't your typical high school student. In fact, she let's Cort know that the very fate of Heaven depends on Cort protecting her from her husband.
What did I like or not like?
While I started the book to know more about it before Alysun joins us this Saturday, I finished it because it totally sucked me in. The numbness that pervades Cort's life is turned upside down by the extraordinary women that burst into it, and the resulting story is really interesting.
Alysun has also skillfully combined elements from Christian beliefs, Greek mythology, and several other influences into an original, unique fantasy story. In addition to skillfully blending these ideas, Alysun has also continued to improve her skills as an author and storyteller.
After reading the book, I'm even more excited about Alysun's talk this Saturday, and the sequel to The Water Nymph. -- Nick
This is the best book I have read all year. The chapters are extremely well written and the writing is beautiful. As I read each page, I felt like I was in the story. The author keeps each chapter very unique and the book is full of incredible twists and turns. The characters are well developed and the emotions are real. In some chapters you want to cry and in others you want to laugh. The ending is fantastic too with some real nice plot surprises. I can't wait to read it again and again. The author really is one of the most talented and gifted writers in the field. -- HistoryGuy2013
Alysun attempts and succeeds in a difficult task--that is to blend ancient Greek myths with other belief systems so that they complement each other. Her protagonist is a character right out of real life who is thrust into some very unusual situations. Looking forward to the next book in the series.-- Dorothy D. Dittman
Why did I read it?
When Alysun finished her first book, Talli's Tale, she was able to swing by the library to talk about it. So when she finished her second book, I was really excited when she contacted me again. We're looking forward to chatting with her this Saturday, January 19th, from 2-4pm.
What happened?
Cort Edson would rather not deal with the deaths of his father and brother. He's been keeping to himself and doing just fine for the past couple of years, and he simply wishes everyone would leave well-enough alone. But, most people can't, including his mother, who plans a spontaneous trip to Greece for a family vacation.
Little does Cort know that this harmless trip to Greece will change the entire course of his life, and force him to confront the deaths of his loved ones again. While swimming in one of the lakes his Mom wants to check out, Cort is nearly drowned by a mysterious woman. Not able to figure out if the beautiful stranger was dream or reality, Cort is even more confused when she shows up at his high school.
Things take a turn for the very strange when another beautiful girl named Seffie shows up around the same time with secrets of her own. After being pursued for a full day, Seffie confides in Cort that she isn't your typical high school student. In fact, she let's Cort know that the very fate of Heaven depends on Cort protecting her from her husband.
What did I like or not like?
While I started the book to know more about it before Alysun joins us this Saturday, I finished it because it totally sucked me in. The numbness that pervades Cort's life is turned upside down by the extraordinary women that burst into it, and the resulting story is really interesting.
Alysun has also skillfully combined elements from Christian beliefs, Greek mythology, and several other influences into an original, unique fantasy story. In addition to skillfully blending these ideas, Alysun has also continued to improve her skills as an author and storyteller.
After reading the book, I'm even more excited about Alysun's talk this Saturday, and the sequel to The Water Nymph. -- Nick
