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Ruby Escalona for Review The Book.

The Elf of Luxembourg centers around two teen girls, Alex and Jackie, who are currently on a vacation with their aunt and uncle in Luxembourg. Little did these girls know that they were part of a prophecy, and their happy go lucky lives of shopping and just living as teens would quickly turn. They find out they have amazing potentials, and of course, they get to meet paranormal creatures such as elves and vampires!

Thoughts: Who would have ever thought to put elves and vampires in a novel? It’s just brilliant! Usually it’s just wolves vs vamps, but hey, this novel provides a breath of fresh air in what has become a stagnant paranormal cliche.

I also love the fact that the author has decided to set his tale in a real city, and provides information on the places to see, and where to eat!  It honestly makes me want to go to Luxembourg, like, right now.

The presentation of the story is brilliant too. I love the author’s writing technique. Every chapter is a breath of fresh air — even if you’re traveling from one story to the next, and you’re presented with a specific scenario, you never get lost as you are reading the tale. It’s easy to follow, plus the German and French phrases are also a plus. I learned a lot reading this book! Both geographically and language-wise, of course.
What I am not too happy about is the cover — for a great tale, it needs a more striking cover, nothing like the one that is available right now. please change the cover to something else, something more eye-catching!

Overall, very brilliant book! I would definitely recommend reading it!

4/5 stars for me! 

Thank you, Ruby.

Regards,

Tom

Arianna Grainey of ReviewTheBook. reviews The Elf of Luxembourg.

 Émile is out working in his grandfather’s field one day in 1924 when Belle’s hoof gets stuck in a deep hole. The family rushes to the cow’s side and finds many ancient artifacts. Archeologists from the Louvre want to take control of the dig, but the family will not allow it. The archeologists accuse Émile of fraud. The story then flows to what is now Colombia and a man named Cuchaquichá who is a musican. (The Musicans are similar to the Aztec or Incan people.) It is the day before the solstice and they are electing a new president. Cuchaquichá was picked to act as the guard for the new Zipa (president). He was also to perform the ceremony where a god who come out of the Vision Snake’s mouth. But rather than calling a god, he calls Bochica, a traveler. Cuchaquichá is entrusted with a message for the gods. During the ceremony Zipa offers himself to the gods, the Spanish come and take Cuchaquichá’s wife and son hostage. The story then goes to Jackie sitting in a café in Luxembourg with her sister Alex and their Aunt Anne. Aunt Anne told the girls that one of them needed to learn French and the other German.  This leads the girls to be able to flirt with the waiters. Later in their trip they meet an Elf. This Elf needs the girls’ help to fulfill a prophecy. But you need to read the book to find out what that prophecy is!

I love how Tom Weston works into his books history and it is never boring. This series is awesome. I love Alex and Jackie and can’t wait to see where they visit in the third book, which they give a hint to at the end of book two. IT is IRELAND!  Even though this is the second book in the series, you can really read this book without reading First Night. That is another reason that I love this series, they can stand on their own. I definitely cannot wait until book three comes out. 

Thank you, Arianna and ReviewTheBook.

Regards,

Tom

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Deb F. gives The Elf of Luxembourg 5 stars in this Amazon review.

In “The Elf of Luxembourg” by Tom Weston, we join sisters Alex and Jackie on an exciting and dangerous adventure. Alex and Jackie are on vacation visiting their Aunt and Uncle who live in Luxembourg completely unaware of the danger surrounding them. A chance encounter with an attractive stranger turns into a meeting of destiny. The stranger turns out to be an Elf also known as the guardian, the guardian of “El Dorado” The Elf knows Alex and Jackie have a unique gift. A gift the girls are completely unaware of.

Meadow and Jupiter are vampires whose mission it is to capture the Elf and reclaim the secrets of “El Dorado” for their own sinister purposes. Alex and Jackie are given a coin to lure the Elf out into the open. This story tells a tale covering centuries and continents. The author weaves adventures from medieval times to the present in order to tell a compelling story of fantasy, mysticism, suspense and adventure covering the pursuit from Asia to Europe to America.

Thank you, Deborah.

Regards,

Tom

“ A great adventure story!!”

Says Benj in this Amazon review of The Elf of Luxembourg.

“Tom Weston’s sequel to “First Night” Is an interesting and enchanting adventure of the sisters Jackie and Alex. Even if you did not read the first book – that’s ok! The story is totally independent of the first book but believe me you will enjoy reading both of Jackie and Alex’s adventures.

The Elf of Luxembourg was a fun book to read – full of magic, mystery and romance. You’ll love the battle between the vampires and the elf and the role the sisters play in their story. The author did a wonderful job of blending the past and the present and fact and fantasy in this great read. Whether you are a teen or an adult give this a try – I’m sure you’ll be glad you did!”

Thank you, Benj.

Regards,

Tom

“ Fun fantasy adventure.”

Says Theresa Hurley in her Amazon review of The Elf of Luxembourg.

“The Elf of Luxembourg” by Tom Weston is the second in the series of the adventures of two sisters Alex and Jackie. The book is completely independent of the first book in the series, “First Night,” and is totally enjoyable without having read the first book. “The Elf of Luxembourg” is filled with spirited adventure, romance, mystery and magic. Complete with vampires, a mysterious coin and an elf, also known as the Guardian, you will definitely enjoy accompanying the girls on their family trip to Luxemborg. Mr. Weston did a great job of balancing the events of the past with those of the present in this enchanting mystical work of fiction. The book can easily be enjoyed by teenagers and adults that enjoy a fantasy adventure.

Thank you, Theresa.

Regards Tom