Blog Tour Review: Bran Hambric - The Fairfield Curse

Title: Bran Hambric-The Farfield Curse

Author: Kaleb Nation

Review Copy Provided by: Sourcebooks

About the Book: Bran Hambric was found locked in a bank vault at six years old, with no memory of his past. For years, he has lived with one of the bankers, wondering why he was left behind -- until one night, when he is fourteen, he is suddenly confronted by a maddened creature, speaking of Bran’s true past and trying to kidnap him.

Bran finds that he is at the center of a plot that started years before he was even born: the plot of a deadly curse his mother created…and one that her former masters are hunting for him to complete.

Haunted by the spirit of his mother’s master and living in a city where magic is illegal, Bran must undo the crimes of his past...before it is too late.

Who could possibly have put a six-year-old into a locked bank vault if not mages or gnomes? The answer is larger than Bran. In fact, it is larger than Dunce. It just might be larger than magic itself. It might be about as big as the universe. And Bran is the key. But what’s the lock?

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My Review:  This was a fun, Middle Grade book!  Fun because it was chock full of magic.  What tween doesn't love magic?  I liked the fact that the main character is a boy.  I haven't read a lot lately with male main characters, so this was a welcome treat.

When I first started this story, I was reminded of Harry Potter because like Harry, Bran is basically alone.  He lives with a family that usually ignores him, just like Harry did.  If you are a Harry fan, then chances are you will enjoy this one.  It did start off a little slow, but once it got going, it kept me intrigued.

Kaleb Nation is a great writer!  There is such imagination in his words, especially for him being so young.  He got the idea for Bran Hambric when he was just fourteen, but spent most of his teenage years writing it.  Now, at the age of 20, he's got his first published book, that is sure to be a hit!

I found myself laughing out loud many times during the reading of this book.  It was just funny at times!  One scene in particular, at the beginning, when they are chasing the burglar, just kept me in stitches.  The people in Dunce, where Bran lives, do some strange things.  It takes a lot of imagination to write a story like this, because so much is going on, magic, mystery,  mayhem, and menace.

Bran learns a lot about himself throughout the story.  Where did he come from?  Who was his mother?  What are these magical powers he has?  Find out all of this and more by reading Bran Hambric.

I have a hardback copy of this book to give away to one lucky commenter.  Good luck!!  I will run the contest from today until next Wednesday, so you have a week.  Extra comments for promoting this on any social network or blog.  U.S./Canada only.  I am extending this contest through the 27th, because a new prize has been added:  Sourcebooks has generously offered an autographed poster of the cover art for one of my readers.  Please spread the word!

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