Virtue - A Fairy Tale [Kindle Edition]

Amanda Hocking (Author)

Book Description

In a world filled with magic, love might be the final answer in the eternal battle between good and evil. When Lux is tasked with retrieving the virtuous Lily for his master, his entire world is put in jeopardy. Lux must battle goblins, demon dogs, and sea dragons to rescue the one he loves, and that's only the beginning of what he must face...

Virtue is a fairy tale for young adults with action, suspense, and romance. It contains mild language and some suggestive dialogue. Recommended ages 14 and up.

Product Details

• File Size: 189 KB
• Print Length: 146 pages
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B005342ERA
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #44,474 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Good but not outstanding May 30, 2011

By Melanie D. Scheuerle

Format:Kindle Edition

I have to say that out of all Amanda Hockings books this one was my least favorite. I am not saying it is bad no not at all! But... it is a little cliche and you pretty much know the ending by the beginning. Also, it doesn't have that amazing romance like my blood approves or the tylle trioligy where you just can't help but want them to be together and hope for the best. In mba I felt like I was Alice I was so connected but I cant say that this time. Overall I liked the book just it really wasn't my favorite. If this was aother author I would of thought that they did great but I guess just expect more from you Amanda.

27 of 31 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Not What I Expected... May 31, 2011

By Writers Block

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

Okay, let me start off with saying I love Amanda Hocking and I think she is a great writer. That being said, this story just fell sort of flat for me. It wasn't a bad story, it just wasn't that great. I did not feel like I had a chance to connect with the characters in this book like I have in her others. And I also just did not feel the huge connection between the main characters. It was like they met and then they where in love. No time to get to know each other, not a whole lot of interaction between each other yet they both are so passionately protective of each other and I couldn't help but to scratch my head and think... "why?" The idea for the story was good. I just feel like I was being rushed through a whirlwind of events and everything happened too quickly. For me this story was a mix of Snow White, and the movie Legend(which is an awesome movie if you haven't heard of it look it up)It had great potential but it just didn't quite make it to that greatness level that I have learned to expect from Amanda's books.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Virtue June 1, 2011

By Danielle

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

Fun, fast read about a girl with a destiny, a boy with a secret and a world whose fate hangs in the balance as the eternal battle between good and evil rages on. "Virtue" seems to be written for a slightly younger audience than any of Hocking's previous books and departs somewhat from her contemporary paranormal usual as this is a more of a fairytale fantasy. In it she has crafted an interesting mythology regarding the balance of good and evil.

There was definitely some insta-romance going on in this book, but I guess this is somewhat on par with most fairytales. Also, I wish that parts of the story didn't seem so rushed and that there had been a bit more character development. That being said, I did like Lily, the main character; she was sweet, a bit reserved and a little naive but when the situation required it she was strong and fought for those she loved.

Overall, an entertaining read. 3.5/5 stars (rounded up for the star rating)

More About the Author

Amanda Hocking is a lifelong Minnesotan obsessed with John Hughes and Jim Henson. In between making collages and drinking too much Red Bull, she writes young adult urban fantasy and paranormal romance.

Her New York Times best-selling series the Trylle Trilogy has been optioned for films. She has nine other young adult books now, including Wake, the first book in her brand new series, Watersong, and the second book in the series, Lullaby, will be out November 27, 2012.

To learn more you can follow her on Twitter - http://twitter.com/amanda_hocking or visit her blog: http://amandahocking.blogspot.com/ or find out news at her Facebook fan page: http://www.facebook.com/amandahockingfans, and her Website http://www.worldofamandahocking.com/

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