The Grotto Under the Tree by John Theo Jr. Review and $25 Giveaway

The Grotto Under the Tree

Follow two young heroes, Sebastian and Sara, as they mistakenly descend into a mystical land where elves, mermaids, gnomes and other mythological creatures live. The two discover they have stumbled into an ancient battle between these fair folk and evil creatures called the Kylo. Their guide on this journey is Capri, an elf lord who is on a quest to find his lost tribe. The Kylo chase the children and Capri in his flying galleon north into the Arctic Circle where they find the most unlikely ally. During the final battle the children learn about sacrifice, love and ultimately forgiveness.

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Author Bio:

John Theo, Jr. has numerous published articles on arts, culture and sports figures. He holds an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from Pine Manor College in Chestnut Hill, MA. During the day John serves as Vice President of Operations for Blue Sky Holdings, which owns many commercial fitness clubs. John is also an adjunct professor at Endicott College in Beverly, MA, where he teaches screenwriting. John's Book, The Grotto Under The Tree, has been released by Astraea Press.

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My Review:
This was a great read. It was young adult and I felt as though I was in a magical world. It was written perfectly for young adults. The descriptions were beautiful, and very detailed and definitely not dull. Towards the middle of the book I was caught up in the story and the writer picked up momentum. I also really liked the different creatures and how they fought for what they believed in. This was a great story that taught a great lesson. Capri was not my favorite character, but he was helpful. I am giving this book a 4/5. I was given a copy to review, however all opinions are my own.

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