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The Arrival (BirthRight Trilogy) [Kindle Edition]

Nicole MacDonald (Author), Keary Taylor (Illustrator)
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'The characters are incredible, the story is entertaining as well as well written, and the world building is amazing!  The love story twisted in with the magic and the fantastical creatures is great.  It is an all around MUST read!' The Wormhole (Blog) Reviews
 
'This book is an adventure and a half. ...Think Lord of the Rings meets a really interesting and witty chick lit book' Sweet Tea & Book Reviews
 
'An entertaining read ... fans of this genre will be particularly enthralled with the girls adventures.' LindyLouMac Reviews
 
'Once I got used to the different POVs it gave a bit more insight into the interactions between characters and added depth to both the characters and the story. One of the things that I loved most about this story was Nicole MacDonald's descriptions of the fantasy creatures. Through her words the Griffon came to life within this story in such a vivid way.' Darkiss Reads
 
'It is a good quest based story. Those fond of paranormal romance will most likely enjoy the story' Tiffany's Bookshelf Reviews

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Cat, Kassie, Sian and Loi are anything but damsels in distress. Fed up with a lack of decent male specimens they cast a love spell in the hopes of finding their soul-mates. And inadvertently land themselves on another planet.
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The Arrival, follows the girls' adventures as they stumble through a foreign and often hostile world where humans are NOT at the top of the food chain. Friendships are forged and love teeters on the horizon while the threat of civil war looms thanks to the girls' very unexpected 'gifts'. Will the girls master these gifts in time to survive a war in which, not only are they the ultimate weapons, but also the ultimate prize...
 
Book two of The BirthRight Trilogy - Awakening - is now available.
 
A note to the potential reader, this book utilizes multiple POV - if you click the 'Look Inside' button over the cover on this page, you can read the sample to see if it's to your liking.
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Product Details

  • File Size: 840 KB
  • Print Length: 353 pages
  • Publisher: Little Leo Reads; 3 edition (December 22, 2010)
  • Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B004HD5WAE
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • Lending: Enabled
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #939 Free in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Free in Kindle Store)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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I initially struggled with the beginning of the book because I didn't like how the multiple POVs were done. I am used to works where if there is multiple POVs they are all in third person and there are clear section or chapter breaks before switching. MacDonald's POV switches are confusing at first, but I instantly fell in love with the characters and was pretty sure I'd like the plot so I persevered. I am glad I did! The style of POV switching gelled with me rather early on (the first fight scene) and I found that it ended up working quite well. I loved the author's voice and humour throughout the book.

The characters were great and I was right about loving the plot! I am currently reading Traci Harding's The Ancient Future and think if you like that you will probably like The Arrival also. Both have very similar themes (strong female leads who can defend themselves, transported elsewhere and fall in love etc) but The Arrival is much more light-hearted and humorous and I found it to be a faster read with a less complicated storyline.

The Arrival is a light and fun read and its well worth $1 to see if it amuses you!
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Give me more!!!! March 29, 2012
By Bree
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
The book was absolutely wonderful and the kind I didn't want to put down. The different point of view writing style really works for the book and I think that is part of the reason i was so drawn in. It was constantly someone else sharing their events with us. The only real problem I have with this book is that the trilogy is not yet completed and so I have to wait to complete the series and discover what happens. That being said I'm sure it will be worth the wait. Put me down for a preorder!!!!!
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Rayven
Format:Kindle Edition
The Arrival is the first book in the Birthright Trilogy by Nicole MacDonald. I must say when I first started to read The Arrival, I had my doubts. The main characters Cat, Kassie, Sian and Loi seemed very one dimensional and lacked depth. But as the book progressed, I realized this was a result from the author's writing style. From the very first page the author jumps around from different points of view,which makes for a very confusing read. This distraction took away from the lure of the characters and left me frustrated.

As I continued to read, I was surprised to find myself caught up in the second half of the book. Once I got used to the different POVs it gave a bit more insight into the interactions between characters and added depth to both the characters and the story. One of the things that I loved most about this story was Nicole MacDonald's descriptions of the fantasy creatures. Through her words the Griffon came to life within this story in such a vivid way.

This book lays the groundwork for the next two in the trilogy. For this tale builds slowly as you watch the characters develop and the plot starts to take shape. This story comes to a head in the most unexpected way that leaves you wanting to have the next book in hand.

The Arrival brings nothing new to the Fantasy Genre, but it is an entertaining love story with a magical twist, and damsels in dirty dresses save the day. So if you are in the mood for an easy and fun read then this book is for you.

Nicole MacDonald is a self published author from New Zealand.

3.5 Stars! The Arrival (BirthRight Trilogy)
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On my way to book 2!
This book is such an enchanting and exciting read! Could not put it down!

Didn't struggle with the point of view changes, I believe they added further depth to the... Read more
Published 11 days ago by Lily
This doesn't make me want to read book 2.
I gave this a shot because I want to support indie authors, and I managed to read as far as chapter 8. Read more
Published 13 days ago by Calireayn
Fun to read, likable characters
The book is good, the characters are a lot of fun. You meet them slowly, finding out who they are as the book evolves. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Sandra Viviana Martinez
Fabulous Story
When I first picked up the book, I thought it would only be so so. Turns out that I was totally wrong. Read more
Published 1 month ago by selena
EXCITING STORY!!!
This was one of my very first books I ever read in ebook format. I loved it so much I could not stop reading. Read more
Published 1 month ago by monkeycstars
who is telling this story
i really like the idea of the story but im having a very hard time keeping up with the point of view.
Published 1 month ago by bookmama
Can't even finish it....
If I could give it a lower rating, I would. Read about half the book. It jumps between people so much I had no idea who was talking. Seemed very cheesy. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Ayv8a3
a little slow at first, but
I read the reviews, and from what I have read, I am really enjoying it. Its not hard to follow, least not for me
I just finished the first book, and looking forwardto th. Read more
Published 1 month ago by a_whisper2u
It took a little....but worth it
It took me a little bit to get interested in the beginning, but once I did it kept you on edge. The writing took a little to get used to, but you get so wrapped up in the story you... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Diana
Poorly Written
I found this book to be rather poorly written, which is a shame, because I did enjoy the premise. I feel as though the author was trying to follow a formula, rather then let the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Stephanie Caulley
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Nicole MacDonald
Nicole MacDonald is the Independent author of The Arrival and Awakening, the first two books in the BirthRight Trilogy. Writing had never been a life long dream for her but it now is an all consuming passion.
A proud Kiwi (New Zealander) Nicole dreams that one day Peter Jackson will be in touch to option the film rights for the BirthRight Trilogy. When she's not daydreaming about that she's working on book three in the trilogy--Feel the Burn, available December 2012--and planning future works.
You can keep up with her writing at www.damselinadirtydress.com or on the BirthRight Trilogy's facebook page.

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