The Chronicles of the Virago Bk. 1:
The Novus
by Michael K. Bialys

    THE CHRONICLES OF THE VIRAGO BK. 1: THE NOVUS by Michael K. Bialys
    Category:  Paranormal
    Age Recommendation:  Grades 6+
    Release Date:  11/15/06
    Publisher:  PublishAmerica
    Reviewed by:  Carrie Spellman
    Rating:  4 Stars


    Makenna Gold is a normal, average twelve-year-old girl living in Southern California.  So why on earth would fairies
    appear in her room in the middle of the night, with flaming swords no less?  Well, it turns out that Makenna has been
    chosen as the Protector, the Defender, the Warrior of Warriors, the Virago.  Her brand new twin brother and sister
    are a gift of pure Goodness to the world, and it is now Makenna's job to protect them from the pure Evil.

    Unfortunately, no one can tell her exactly who or what it is that she should be looking out for.  Pure Evil has friends
    everywhere, but so does Goodness, and none of them wear name tags or signs.  Between helping with the babies,
    protecting them, trying to at least appear to be a normal kid, and figuring out who is an enemy and who is a friend,
    Makenna more than has her hands full.

    While the flow of the book is somewhat stilted at times, it also has some pretty funny moments.  Evil's minions are
    Miss Creante and Miss Chevious, for example.  Parts of it were particularly fun for me because it takes place right
    by where I live.  And, I can say with certainty that anyone who has ever driven around here wouldn't be remotely
    surprised at the location of the Highway to Hell.

    It may be a little rough going to begin with, but once the story/author hits their stride, the book is off and running.  It's
    a quick and entertaining read, and looks to be a fun series.