“When a genie grants you a wish, you don't expect to return the favor.”Yesterday, I finished reading MAELSTROM by Anna Pino recommended by writing buddy Donna Hole. In MAELSTROM, Rick Landon’s a music promoter who stumbles upon a lamp and a genie. He wishes to manage a talented band. The genie, Kalila, is the leader of a band who happens to need a manager. Kalila tricks Ricky into a contract and he becomes the manager of Maelstrom with a fairy on keyboard, a zombie on drums, an incubus on bass, a vampire lead vocalist, and the genie (Kalila) on guitar. Their off-stage feeding habits and antics put Lady Gaga to shame. MAELSTROM is a humorous, quirky novel with romantic elements.
What attracted me to MAELSTROM was its play on mythology and mythical creatures. Thor, the Norse god of thunder makes an appearance as the leader of an opposing band of deities. So do many other deities. Pino does a wonderful job in creating believable, fully developed characters with more eccentricities than the Addams family.
I read MAELSTROM in a week. I really enjoyed Pino’s ability to keep the story moving and her concise writing. If you’re into either fantasy with a twist, stories with rock bands, or quirky novels in general than this is the book for you.
To read the first chapter of MAELSTROM click here.
The book’s official website is here.
And don't forget, I'm still taking recommendations on books to read here. Anon suggestions are welcome too (wink, wink).
17 comments:
Huh. What a cool, different idea for a story. Thanks for sharing Crimey.
This novel sounds SO imaginative! It sounds like something I would really enjoy. Great review!
I just finished reading Paranormacly by Kierstein White, and realized the fun I could have writing fairies. This paranormal band sounds like a lot of fun.
I do like anything with gods and goddesses.
Sounds good:)
I like quirky novels in general.
Thanks Crimey for reading this, enjoying it as much as I did, and actually getting around to the review.
Oh, my bad; I keep putting it off.
But I couldn't do a better review than this! You've hit on all the areas that drew me into the story. I had a hard time deciding which character I liked best, but I think I finally settled on Nevin (Not that Ricky wasn't an absolute delight to get to know).
Very well written.
.......dhole
Great concept! I have't heard of it, but it sounds fantastic! Thanks, Crimey.
I'm intrigued by the premise for this book. Going to B&N tomorrow; I'm going to look for it! Thanks for the rec :))
Donna, hands down Nevin was my favorite character in the book. All of them were hell-raisers in their own ways, but Nevin was wonderful.
Nicole,
I think it's only available through Amazon, but don't let that defer you! The book is wonderful.
Crimey, I'm sorry it took me so long to get over here and thank you for the review. It's been a crazy week, but rumor has it there's a lovely weekend just ahead!
Thanks again!
Ann,
No thanks needed. :)
I thoroughly enjoyed MAELSTROM. I was laughing out loud in so many of the scenes.
Sounds like a fun read. Nice review.
I’ve been following and enjoying your blog for a while now (August 22)and would like to invite you to visit and perhaps follow me back. Sorry I took so long for the invitation.
Oh! I have a friend I think will love this--thanks for the idea.
Have a great weekend!
I have an award for you over at my blog.
......dhole
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