The Wings of Leo Spencer – The Review
Written by Nikki-ann on Wednesday, 14 July , 2010 at 8:18 pm
The Wings of Leo Spencer by Jerome Parisse
ISBN: 1-921642-14-9
Publisher: Sid Harta Publishers
The Wings of Leo Spencer is about a 14 year old boy who dies on his mother’s birthday. He leaves behind his parents, sister and baby brother, as well as his best friend Peter. Only he doesn’t want to leave them.
Leo has to make a choice and it’s one that will affect his life… or death…forever.
As a typical teen, Leo wants answers. His search for the truth gives him a huge challenge… Can he protect and save his family and Peter?
But as the back of the book says… How do you do that if you can make no impression on the material world?
I won my copy of The Wings of Leo Spencer through a GoodReads.com giveaway and was kindly sent it by the author Jerome Parisse (Thank you!). The mini-biography in the front of the book tells us that Jerome likes to write the kind of stories he enjoys reading – fast-paced adventures where the characters struggle with things such as feelings, identity and difficult choices. Well, I can happily stay that I enjoyed reading this, Jerome’s first published novel.
This is a fantasy adventure where we follow Leo, who I would say is a typical 14 year old boy (especially attitude-wise), only most 14 year old boys don’t have to deal with being targeted by something evil!
I love the world Jerome Parrisse has created for Leo. It’s so imaginative! While I’m not a religious person, if there’s such a place as Heaven, I’d want it to be how Jerome has imagined it in The Wings of Leo Spencer.
I read this book in a couple of sittings (at 266 pages, it’s an easy read). The story goes at a reasonable pace before you find the story racing on. The characters are easy to relate to, despite this being a fantasy story, and it just goes to show how strong family and friendship can be.
Despite this being a young adult book, it should appeal to everyone. It certainly appealed to me and I’m not exactly a spring chicken myself – I certainly don’t feel like one! I don’t even think you necessarily need to really be into fantasy either, to like this one. I recommend giving this book a go – I’m sure you’ll enjoy it!
Read the 1st chapter of The Wings of Leo Spencer over at GoodReads.com.
With thanks to the author Jerome Parisse for sending me this book and to GoodReads.com for their Giveaways.
Visit Jerome Parisse’s blog or website.
Comments (9)
Category: Books, Reviews, YA Fiction
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Comment by Vicki
Made Thursday, 15 of July , 2010 at 12:46 am
Thanks for playing A-Z Wednesday!
Comment by Beth
Made Thursday, 15 of July , 2010 at 8:22 am
This sounds like a good read. It’s not the usual type of book that I read,but then I have beeen stuck in a rutt lately.I think I will have to read the fist chapter on Goodreads, thanks for the link 
Hugsxx
Comment by Charles Ravndal
Made Thursday, 15 of July , 2010 at 11:16 am
That’s really an interesting read. I’ll check it out especially I am running of books to read here.
Comment by Jenners
Made Friday, 16 of July , 2010 at 12:36 am
This kind of premise always interests me. Wonderful review.
Comment by diane
Made Friday, 16 of July , 2010 at 1:03 am
This sounds like a wonderful story
Comment by CherylK
Made Friday, 16 of July , 2010 at 1:35 pm
You did a fine job reviewing this book…makes me want to read it, for sure. Isn’t it nice when an author’s first book is a success?
Comment by Petty Witter
Made Friday, 16 of July , 2010 at 2:19 pm
Many thanks for the link to chapter 1. A beautiful sounding story, its now on my wish list. Thanks for recommending it.
Comment by JoAnn
Made Friday, 16 of July , 2010 at 8:07 pm
This sounds like a good one… thanks for bringing it to my attention.
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