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Anonymous
Posted October 17, 2011
I Couldn't Put It Down
I'm usually not one for YA-fiction, but a friend was reviewing it and I happened to pick it up. I must say, I was pleasantly surprised. The story seems well researched and I fell in love with all of the characters (villains included). I read an advertisement for the book about choosing sides, but after reading the first installment of this series, it's a pretty tough choice. Maybe I'll be able to decide after reading the 2nd book. You won't be able to put it down, and the girls will fall in love with Sebastian...maybe even Niko (my friend did!).
Is there a release date for the second book yet?4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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MaggieK_1012
Posted October 5, 2011
The Best Book I've Read Since Pride and Prejudice
Concealed is a powerful story about the Djinn and a love that should have never been. With a backdrop of a shadowy, unknown world, the story explores the human experience of finding yourself and having the courage to choose your own destiny. Sang stages the story in modern-day Sykesville, Maryland in a quiet suburb. She weaves an account of an unusual sixteen-year-old orphan, Bijou Fitzroy, and the dark world of the Djinn that normal human eyes cannot see.
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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JEANETTEDIXON
Posted November 30, 2011
Highly Recommended--a certified page turner
I was spellbound from her great storytelling, colorful yet complex characters, and couldnt help but laugh out loud at their sense of humor, besides the book being well written and captivating, it made me appreciate my culture even more, the mention of Liberia, mami wata, mandingo tribe and the names of the character gave Concealed an exotic edge that has its roots in Africa. It was exciting, and the magical yet realistic world Kromah creates will tramsport you to a world far beyond your imagination...I cant wait for Book 2!!!!
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Sam_Mohammed
Posted January 11, 2012
Highly Recommended
In life experiences, one sometimes finds himself/herself in an extra- dimensional state with no way of clarity. In pursuit of answers, a single person is sometimes assigned to take the burden of bringing relief or release to a culture, community, race, etc, etc. An example of this is found in the name of “A Chosen One”. The mere thought or attempt to decipher create more unanswered questions. MS. Kromah’s ability to cleverly define roles and her graphic descriptions of characters, situations, and scenery in Concealed confirms and suggests the co-existence of powerful diametrical extraterrestrial beings within our own sphere; make you to want to know what’s next. From the context of Concealed, I resolved that without being shape-shifted, sometimes we interact with them, work with them, and even fall in love with them. Though we all operate within the same sphere, our encounters with the otherworld are mostly accidental. However, any deliberate attempt to explore the remote regions of the otherworld, we most likely lose our moorings and wander off into a negative entropy. Reading Concealed is an adventure that one cannot explain, define nor describe to anyone but to read it yourself. Concealed is brilliantly written with a familial taste within the human context. At some point, I found myself to be part of the saga and cannot wait to see where the next book will take us. Bravo, every great performance deserves an encore!!!
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Rachel_Stephens
Posted December 12, 2011
Best YA Book Since The Lovely Bones
First off, I'll start by saying that the synopsis on the back of the book does not do this story justice. My younger sister's high school book club was given Concealed to read, because apparently, the author went to her high school (Liberty High in Eldersburg, MD), where the book takes place.
I'm not one for social networking sites at all, but I finished reading Concealed about thirty minutes ago and I was so inspired to write. The book is told in first person narrative and as I read the story, I felt like these things were happening to me. I COULD NOT put Concealed down!
Concealed is the tale of a sheltered homeschooled sixteen year old, whose world is turned upside down when her grandmother abruptly moves them to this small Maryland town and enrolls her in high school for the first time. The MC, Bijou is like a walking train wreck, but very lovable and quite hilarious. She's funny without trying to be, making me laugh out loud and get embarrassed for her all at once.
Kromah weaves a magical tale that sets the stage for what seems to be an epic series. The book redefines many of the creatures and stories we think we know, giving birth to a story that is truly unique and frightful at times.
While there are a few typos, it still did not take away from this epic tale.
What I loved so much about Concealed is the fact that no character is completely good or evil. You find yourself sympathizing for the so-called bad guys in many instances.
And I am quite girls will have a hard time deciding whether they're "Team Sebastian" or "Team Niko". I'm Team Sebastian all the way!
This is the best book I've read since The Lovely Bones. Bijou Fitzroy is my kind of girl...the type that wants to save herself!1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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