Alora: The Wander-Jewel is a YA fantasy novel written by Tamie Dearen, and while this book marks Miss Dearen’s first foray into fantasy writing, she writes a book that is both ambitious in scope and fun to read.

Recommended for ages 12+

“Fifteen-year-old Alora has visions.Only while in the shower. And only of one stranger: a handsome boy with long brown hair, intense green eyes, and the oddest clothes. A boy who vanishes whenever she opens her eyes.
And then one day, he doesn’t…
Alora’s safe world is soon turned upside-down as she’s thrust into another realm where her soulmate waits, magic abounds, and unfathomable evil seeks to claim her.” – From Amazon

Story – Very Good

Miss Dearen writes a tale of a girl and a boy, and though it is something that we feel like we have seen before, there are many elements that are fresh and new…