PARAGON by Shauna Alderson

PARAGON by Shauna Alderson
Release: June 16, 2020
Format: Ebook
Publisher: Zimbell House Publishing
Source: Rockstar Book Tours

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Now that high school is over, Randi just wants to live her quiet life in her little town, but it doesn’t feel right without her friends there. Ever the daredevils, they’ve gone to seek adventure in the capital city of Grandin, and Randi can’t help but feel left behind. Not to mention that she definitely can’t stop thinking about that kiss she and Eddy shared before he left.

However, when Randi discovers a mysterious mark on her skin that matches an illustration in A Handbook on Paragonhood, she’s thrown into a world of powerful gods and ancient magic that she thought only existed in the myths. Thus, she’ll have to step out of her comfort zone-and into the dangerous streets of Grandin-to find a way to protect herself and the people she loves.

But, Randi’s not the only one with a secret, and she finds herself questioning who she can trust. Randi will have to wrestle with what it means to be a Paragon and how far she’s willing to go to do what’s right.

With the fate of the world on the line, can she live up to being one of the chosen?

About the Author:

Shauna Alderson is a Young Adult fantasy writer and author of PARAGON (Zimbell House, 2020). She began writing teen fantasy even before she was a teen. After she “grew up”, she completed creative writing courses (and a BA in Development Studies) at the University of Calgary. When not reading or writing, she can usually be found teaching ESL, composing on the piano, creating art, or volunteering abroad. She also enjoys dessert, Studio Ghibli films, and being the silliest person she knows. Connect with her on Twitter @AldersonShauna.

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Paragon Review:

Before I begin, I have never read a YA novel with time travel as the main theme. This book was very entertaining and unique and I enjoyed reading it for the most part.

Firstly, the characters are the highlight of the story. I really liked Randi as the main character. She is scared and timid by nature, but still faces challenges and tries to sort out her life. Moreover, I also liked her relationship with Neil and Eddy. Each of the characters brought something different to the story. However, my favorite character was Louis. He was the perfect supporting character, and I loved his friendship with Randi.

Secondly. the author did the world building in a very nice manner. You get to learn more about the 7 paragons and how they acquire their powers. Also, I loved the whole concept of Dreamscape and how the characters can train in their dream state. On a side note, I also liked the history of Paragonhood explained in the beginning of each chapter.

However, the only reason I didn’t give it a 5 star rating was because of how the time travel was explained. I got confused and conflicted with the rules of the Timekeeper when Freya explains it to Randi. On one side, it was interesting to read the various possibilities that could take place if we altered time. But on the other hand, I couldn’t grasp the logic and just went with the flow. Moreover, I found characters like Brianna to be very interesting, but we don’t get to know her history.

Apart from that, this was very entertaining! Overall, “Paragon” was a fun ride, I am looking forward to book 2 to see how the story continues.

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Book Tour Schedule

Week One:

15 Jun (Excerpt) – Lone Tree Reads
16 Jun (Interview) – BookHounds ya
16 Jun (Instagram Stop) – JaimeRockstarBookTours
17 Jun (Excerpt) – A Dream Within A Dream
18 Jun (Review) – Rajiv’s Reviews
18 Jun (Instagram Stop) – Rajiv’s Reviews
19 Jun (Review) – Lifestyle Of Me

Week Two:

22 Jun (Review) – The Try Everything
22 Jun (Instagram Stop) – jenifer_reads
23 Jun (Interview) – Two Chicks on Books
24 Jun (Review) – Locks, Hooks and Books
25 Jun (Review) – cosmiclattesandbooks
25 Jun (Instagram Stop) – cosmiclattesandbooks
26 Jun (Review) – Book Bustle
26 Jun (Instagram Stop) – Book Bustle