I don't read nearly as much fiction as I used to, but occasionally I will see a book on Amazon for free that I think to myself, "hmm. That sounds interesting." Minder was one of those books. I was drawn into this book for a few reasons: One, it was free. It is no longer free, but it was listed with the free books for a short time. That can easily draw me in. A second reason I was drawn into this book was the basic premise, as shared through the book's description on Amazon. It reads: Oh, Parents. If you knew what was inside that security blanket, you'd never throw it away. Childhood is governed from a sacred place within the trees, lit by fireflies, and overseen by ancient souls devoted to the sanctity of youth. Some kids are lucky enough to visit this place, but mortal danger arises for Sophia, who arrives uninvited. Readers are carried through a whimsical, often nail-biting adventure as brother and sister confront every parent's...
Striving to be a Samwise Gamgee in a world of Smeagols.