C.B. Lyall
by Aimee Ann – Red Headed Booklover. com
Ugliness is power, and The Virus of Beauty has become a pandemic virus causing widespread panic.The witches only hope is persuading a teenage boy to accept he’s a wizard and release the cure from a spellbound journal he inherited from his father. But Wilf Gilvary would rather see his soccer ball fly past a goalie than experience flight by broom. When a young witch he’s befriended contracts the virus, Wilf must overcome his fear of magic to unlock the journal’s secrets – but will it be too late to save her?In this debut novel, C.B. Lyall takes us on a journey to modern day Hong Kong before plunging into an alternative realm of magic.The Virus of Beauty is a compelling read with rich imagery, compassionate and ruthless characters. The story is told through the eyes of Wilf, Katryna and Wilf’s stepsister Myra. Each will be betrayed, manipulated, befriended and tested before they reach the end of this journey.
The Virus of Beauty is a thrilling novel that will excite readers from start to finish thanks to the captivating story that takes the reader on a breathtaking journey. The Virus of Beauty for me was an engrossing read that enthralled me from the very first page to the very last; I struggled to put this book down because I desperately wanted to know what was going to happen to the novels memorable characters and I felt this way thanks to the author’s incredible writing that compelled me to read. C.B. Lyall is a talented and well-accomplished author, and her work is gripping as well as riveting and holds a host of fantastic characters! Already I have to recommend this novel for you lovely readers to read, but if you need more convincing, then continue to read to learn more about the incredible The Virus of Beauty!
The Virus of Beauty is an exceptional tale that will introduce the reader to the protagonist of the novel, Wilf Gilvary, a teenage wizard who is reluctant to explore his heritage. However, after the vanishing of his father and a spellbound journal he inherits from him, he is forced to explore his heritage and powers more. The reader will follow Wilf as he embarks on this coming of age tale where he learns more about himself, his powers, his heritage, and more of a terrifying virus that is sweeping the globe and hurting those he loves most, and this book lovers is the short premise of the incredible The Virus of Beauty!
The tale of The Virus of Beauty is gripping, glorious, and let’s not forget breathtaking. This novel truly did astound me with its captivating narration and thrilling plotline in which many twists and turns occur. As well as it being a great coming of age fantasy read, it is also a unique, diverse one which is unlike your typical fantasy novel and I have to say that I adored this because I was getting very tired of reading the same old fantasy books so thank you, C.B. Lyall, for writing a novel that is fresh, exciting and gripping!
C.B. Lyall is a talented author; there is no question about this. Lyall’s writing keeps the reader on the edge of their seat; her suspense, fantasy-filled book takes you on a gripping journey that you will struggle to forget. I was enthralled from start to finish and this is how fantasy books should be! I was thinking, “yes, finally I have found another great suspense-filled fantasy book” so thank you, Lyall, for writing a genuinely captivating and memorable story that will hook fantasy and suspense addicts.
C.B. Lyall can only be described as a talented, accomplished writer who knows what a reader wants in a great fantasy read. As I read The Virus of Beauty I read every sentence slowly so that I could absorb all of the novel’s information; I felt as if I was there and it made for an immersive reading experience. Lyall is an excellent writer who is well accomplished, and her work astounded me from the very beginning thanks to her original plot, as well as her compelling characters that in turn made me invest in the story even more.
To conclude my thoughts on the thrilling novel that is The Virus of Beauty, I would say if you are bored with the same old fantasy cliches then take a chance with this gem because you will not be disappointed. It has everything you would want in a great novel, and that is spine-tingling good content, dynamic, memorable characters, and a brilliant author. This excellent book gets five stars from me!
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