I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the THE UNDISCOVERED DESCENDANTS by Jo Visuri Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!
About the Book:
Author: Jo Visuri
Pub. Date: November 15, 2021
Publisher: Pohjola Press
Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook
Pages: 316
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A captivating modern-day fantasy filled with intrigue, suspense, mythology, magical objects, and special abilities, Jo Visuri’s adventurous tale will sweep you away to mystical Auor Island—where nothing is quite as it seems!
A remote island. Old secrets. And a cascade of unintended consequences.
Long ago, four clans from earth’s four corners were given magical abilities to help save humanity from oblivion. For generations, their descendants have lived in hidden communities and occasionally intermingled with regular humans—leading to whispers of unforeseen consequences.
Now, in the present-day and for unknown purposes, one Clan quietly and desperately
seeks the rumored, undiscovered offspring.
Meanwhile, in the heart of a northern archipelago, Elin Bodil leads a perfectly ordinary, happy life on Auor Island with her family. When, through accident and circumstance, she meets both a motorcycle-driving stranger and the new mysterious boy next door, Elin's world is turned upside down.
As Elin is drawn into a brewing supernatural conflict—with her two unusual
acquaintances on opposite sides, she must decipher who to trust while
unearthing her island's secrets and those buried deep within herself. But when
the search for answers triggers the Clan’s sinister schemes, Elin and her
companions will have to confront far bigger and deadlier secrets than they ever
imagined. And they’ll need much more than themselves to survive!
Welcome to Auor Island…and the legend and magic within its ruins!
Reviews:
"Jo Visuri does an outstanding
job of juxtaposing fantasy and real-world concerns as the tension and action
escalate [in The Undiscovered Descendants]...readers who want a
story about new and evolving relationships, changing life purposes and
perspectives, and threats to family and community connections will find The
Undiscovered Descendants an excellent, satisfying story...highly
recommended for teen fantasy readers who look for more than action and
adventure in their stories." — D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, MIDWEST
BOOK REVIEW Highly Recommended
"Secrets emerge as two young men try to find out if their classmate Elin
is secretly a Dormant Descendant. Suspenseful and intriguing, The
Undiscovered Descendants will have its readers halfway out of their
seats. Brilliant characters, ancient Clans, special abilities, magic objects,
and teenage relationships all wrapped into a fantastic adventure." — MANHATTAN
BOOK REVIEW
"The Undiscovered Descendants is told from three different
perspectives, and I love the seamless way that Elin's, Aeden's, and Tristan's
tense stories weave together. The characters are fun and easy to both love and
hate. Jo Visuri has introduced a unique world that combines modern teenagers
and Scandinavian mythology in a delightfully refreshing way with a steady,
action-fueled pace that makes it impossible to put down." — Amy,
READERS' FAVORITE ★★★★★
"I loved every bit of the story right to the very last page. The
descriptions of the scenes are so vivid that they seem like a 3D projection.
Additionally, the thoughtfully constructed story covers an interesting range of
themes: jealousy, ambition, infatuation, secret societies, friendship, family,
and more." — Foluso, READERS' FAVORITE ★★★★★
REVIEW of The Undiscovered Descendants (The Nordri Series Book 1) by Jo Visuri
Rating: 4 Stars
Release Date: November 15, 2021
Format: eARC
Publisher: Pohjola Press
Jo Visuri set the Nordri series off with a bang, in the first book The Undiscovered Descendants. I would recommend this series to young adult fantasy readers who love action-packed adventures inspired by mythology. It would be a good fit for fans of books like Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard or Twilight.
My mythology-loving heart was quite happy to find a new series featuring Norse mythology. I loved all the references that Ms. Visuri threw in, like Mjolnir and Ragnarok. It’ll be quite interesting to see how that’s explored further, especially when we get to finally see the clan headquarters. My one wish is that there would have been an appearance of some figure from the stories. For example, some type of monster or god or historical figure.
Books with more than two points of view can get hectic. This book features three points of view (Elin, Aedan, and Tristan) and I think Ms. Visuri did a good job of managing everything. There was never a point when I was confused over who was talking. I did get some Twilight vibes in the dynamic between Elin, Aedan, and Tristan. Aedan and Tristan are both parts of a hidden, supernatural world and on opposite sides (akin to Edward Cullen and Jacob Black). Elin, the female main character, ends up being brought into said supernatural world. She ends up being vastly unprepared for everything that entails (which felt very similar to what happens with Bella Swan). For the record, I am one hundred percent a member of team Aedan. Tristan is way too intense for me.
I loved how the author balanced the level of details provided. provided just enough detail on how certain things work (like the clans) for events to make sense, but withheld the rest such that I was hooked on continuing to read so I could puzzle everything out. They also did a great job in building the setting such that it's easy for readers to imagine themselves in their world of fantasy and mythology. The ending of The Undiscovered Descendants was a very painful cliffhanger (why must authors be so cruel?) I’m committed to reading the next book and finding out whether or not Elin and the others get a happy ending. Fingers crossed everything turns out well!
As a side note, I want to express my appreciation to Ms. Visuri and her team for including a translation dictionary in the book’s appendix. It really helps readers keep track of any new vocabulary the author might introduce in the book. I would love to see a pronunciation guide in book 2 of the series. There are some words like mannlegur where a pronunciation guide would be helpful in making sure I’m not mangling it going forward.
Thank you to the author Jo Visuri, Jaime at Rockstar Book Tours, Pohjola Press, and NetGalley for allowing me to read an early copy of this book. I voluntarily read and reviewed The Undiscovered Descendants. All opinions expressed are my own and not influenced in any way.
About Jo Visuri:
Jo Visuri was born and raised on an
island in Finland’s famous archipelago, where she found her one and only Viking
coin at the age of six. After spending a few formative years living by a
Norwegian fjord, Jo’s family uprooted to the sunny beaches of Los Angeles, CA.
A graduate of Brown University, Jo has been privately writing stories since she
could read one and launched her debut The Undiscovered Descendants in Fall
2021. She now lives and writes in San Diego, CA, when she isn’t distracted by
her cuddly and demanding senior dog. To catch up on the latest news and
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Giveaway Details:
2 winners will receive an eBook of THE UNDISCOVERED DESCENDANTS, International.
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