This fast-paced new romantic fantasy series will have you wishing you could live on a small island at the bottom of the world…
Jasmine is an ordinary teenager living on Waiheke Island in Aotearoa / New Zealand. She surfs the island’s golden beaches, hangs out with friends, and works in her parents’ takeaway shop. Her only concerns are what to do in her summer holidays, and how to avoid her friend Cherie’s constant attempts to set her up with guys.
On the night of Jasmine’s seventeenth birthday, everything changes. To start with, flowers mysteriously bloom from her head and a boy saves her life with a kiss. Events escalate as strange, mythical creatures try to kill her and two absurdly good-looking teens called Indigo and Carlos appear from nowhere to protect her.
Carlos and Indigo’s cloaked intentions draw Jasmine and her friends further and further into a dispute of cosmic proportions. All the while she can’t prevent her growing attraction to both of them even though she knows they are keeping crucial information from her. With her life threatened by a mysterious enemy who grows ever bolder, Jasmine must learn who she really is and why someone is trying so hard to kill her, before she loses her life - or her heart - completely.
I love the book and how developed each of characters are, they are all very interesting and their super different personalities make the book very interesting. All of the drama in the book makes it exciting and hooks people into the amazing story. I loved the book very much, it is very well written with a great plot and story. I like the idea of the guardians manipulating people, it adds a barrier between Jasmine’s trust with Indigo and Carlos which makes it interesting, I liked seeing the way Jasmine discovered and used her powers. (Isla, 12)
Julia writes a fast paced, fun romp through NZ and Australia.Tweens, Teens and many others including parents wanting to read along with their kids and bond will enjoy this escapist fantasy novel. The girl power factor is also awesome. (Mel)
I have read The wind’s kiss myself and recommended it to my teen son. He always enjoys stories set in New Zealand so much more. He read it in an evening and said he enjoyed the fast pace. He is into fantasy so I knew it would be right up his alley. I think the author managed to convey her great passion for the natural world in a fun and engaging way. A plus as I always try to sneak eco content into my kids reading. We are now waiting for the sequel (Marta)
Two thumbs up from the youngest of our family (so far, more to follow), she absolutely loved it! (Ariane)