Tattoo

Reviewed by Karin Perry for TeensReadToo.com

Bailey, Zo, Annabelle, and Delia were at the mall for one of their routine shopping trips when Delia decided they needed a special accessory for the big dance. Stopping at a little booth in the middle of the mall seemed like the perfect place for each girl to find the perfect item. Delia, the shopping guru, chose a choker style necklace first. Annabelle found a pretty barrette, and Zo found a beautiful crystal that could be slid onto a chain for a nice necklace. Finally, Bailey started to look for something that would catch her eye. As soon as she opened a little drawer and saw a package of temporary tattoos, she knew they were meant for her. A voice inside her head seemed to tell her to pick them up. Not realizing that this moment would change her life forever, she purchased the tattoos and the girls went about their business of finding the perfect outfit for the dance.

Once the girls started trying on outfits, Delia couldn't wait to break open the tattoos. Since there were four of them and four tattoos, she figured each of them should wear one to the dance to really drive the guys wild. Delia placed hers first; she chose a spot on her stomach that would show when she wore a top that revealed a little of her midriff. As soon as Delia put on her tattoo, the room started spinning for Bailey. She heard strange voices inside her head talking about danger that was on the way. She was still a little woozy when Delia decided Bailey needed to wear hers on her lower back, and placed it there for her. As soon as Bailey's tattoo was placed, she fainted from the force of the power that slammed into her body. When she woke up, she tried to warn Annabelle and Zo not to put theirs on, but it was too late. Annabelle had already placed hers on the back of her neck and Zo's was on the top of her foot.

It doesn't take long for the girls to realize that along with these tattoos, they each received a power. Bailey is able to create fire with her mind, Annabelle can read people's thoughts, Zo gets visions of things that will happen in the future, and Delia has the power to transmogrify things (change the appearance of objects she touches just by thinking what she wants). Along with these powers comes a great responsibility. Through the voices that Bailey keeps hearing and the dreams she has every night, she learns about the evil that is coming to destroy the world. Only the four girls can restore the balance in the universe and save the day.

I haven't met a greater group of friends since THE SISTERHOOD OF THE TRAVELING PANTS. Jennifer Lynn Barnes creates a wonderful fantasy based in a totally realistic setting. The drama is mixed with just the right amount of humor, which will cause readers to fall in love with all of the girls. TATTOO is a unique story that is sure to satisfy any reader -- fantasy lover or not.

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Could NOT put it down!!!

A SUPER good book, I couldn't put it down! The ending kinda through me off and i wasn't to sure about it but i loved it anyway!

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Written for a young audience.

Synopsis
Four friends are shopping at the mall when the meet a mysterious mall vendor that sells them accessories and some temporary tattoos. After each of the girls apply their tattoos, they discover magical powers and must work together to save the world from a great evil.

Review
I found this book to be a quick, easy, predictable read. I wasn't overly invested in the characters, but enjoyed the book enough to read the sequel as well. The girls were all plain stereotypes, and were only developed enough to keep the plot going. Though, I enjoyed the Greek myth references.

My Recommendation
This book is great for tweens, there are no questionable elements like sex, drugs, or rock'n'roll. 3/5

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Ok to whoever said they were mad...

We get ur mad but u said that ur nook died rite at a the good part soo how did u write the review? It wouldve made more sense to say i got soo mad!! Not trying to be me im surenyour really nice but you should re word ur post.

To te person who said is there a 2nd book

Yes there is. It's called fate. Both books are very wel written and very good.

Tattoo and fate are amazing!!!

Awesomeness!!!!!

Is there a 2nd book?

I wondering if the is another book because there should be....
:) :D :P

You have to read this book, its totally fantastic

fantastic

this book was a great joy

This is sooo good

This book starts out with four friends: Bailey, Zo, Delia, and Annabell. Delia is the fashion queen of the group while Zo is the tomboy who acts all tough. Annabell is the brainiac and Bailey is the main character. They all get superpowers when they apply the temporary tattoos they got at the mall. Delia gets the gift of metamorphasis. Zo can see the future. Annabell can read minds. And Bailey can set things on fire with her mind. They all get these powers so that they can be able to defeat Alecca, oneof the three fates gone bad. If Delia can just stop turning trash into Prada pumps then maybe they could get their act together..........

I`M SO MAD!!!

i was on the best part and my nook just died now i cant even find my charger. but this book kind of has a slow begging then it get extremely good.!

Good Read

Good book, I'd recommend it.

wow

love it so read it duh!

Review From One Book At A Time

I wasn't sure about this book at first. Some young adult books come with very little cross over appeal. It was a little cliché in the beginning. But, then the fun started. I've always enjoyed mysteries and thrillers, and this story had that and more. The characters were upbeat. I did think that the climax happened rather abruptly. I wanted a little bit more conflict there. It ended well though and had an interesting spin.

i love it!!!

basically, it is about four girls, bailey, zo, annabell, and delia, who stumble upon these really cool looking fake tattoos, that they decide to buy and put on for the dance that is coming up. it turns out though, that the tattoos come with powers! they each get one, and they are mind reading, fire power, morphing things i guess you could say, and seeeing the future. there is another world that is in stake, and these four girls need to use their powers that only last 3 days, to save that other world. this evil girl is trying to get rid of humans in the other world, and she is starting off with the dance! it was an awsome book filled with adventure! i definatly recomend it!

Loved it!!!

i loved this book and i loved FATE 'sequel' even more!!!!!

Awesome

The plot of Tattoo is almost similiar to that of the Daughters of the Moon series by Lynne Ewing in which four girls must fight an ancient evil who goes by the name of Alecca who is one of the three Fates and a fairy princess. She steals the life force of humans in order to become more powerful to destroy an ancient race called the Sidhe. Zo, Bailey, Annabelle, and Delia are normal highschoolers who one day stop by the mall to buy dresses for the school dance but instead finds a mysterious woman that gives each of them tattoos but in return, each of them receive temporary powers in order to destroy the threat and protect the world. Bailey can start fires, Zo has premonitions, Annabelle can read minds, and Delia can change any object to anything she desires. Together they must stop Alecca before Zo's most terrifying premonition comes true. At first the book was a little confusing to start on but as soon as you get to the middle the plot thickens and becomes much more interesting to the point where Greek mythology and Fairy myths are involved. Anyone who is a big fan of the Daughters of the Moon should pick up a copy of this awesome book. I highly recommend it.

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