This is a quick read, the start had me slightly confused, but as the book continued I got used to the choppiness, of jumping to different stages of HeThis is a quick read, the start had me slightly confused, but as the book continued I got used to the choppiness, of jumping to different stages of Hearts life. The premise is intriguing, is Sonny telling the truth to Heart while being on the run from the nefarious God? Or is he simply mentally ill. The author has written the story in a way that it is unclear and it's up to the reader to decide. I enjoyed the part's where the storyline is leading the reader to believe Sonny is something else, trying to heal the planet from what our species has done to it. Heart's character is less developed, mainly due to the age gaps it's hard to get a real feeling for her character... The jump to teenager seemed to take her to a different character, but those who have children know this is an actual phenomenon, they tend to be impetuous, and not think through thing's... but I thought the ending was a bit rushed. I wasn't upset by the way it ended, it leaves it to the reader's imagination. But I'm a HEA gal, and I'd have preferred for a longer and happier ending... Spaceship to take Sonny home for instance... ET is still my favorite childhood sci-fi movie. So I'm going to believe that....more
Once again this is one of My favorite classics. To me the storyline has such real world relevance in some of the issues that are happening now. Each tOnce again this is one of My favorite classics. To me the storyline has such real world relevance in some of the issues that are happening now. Each time I have read this book, I've found something New that makes me think of the world today. But the thing I most love about the storyline, is the overall arc of Paul's duty and sense of loyalty that he attaches to the Fremen people. Out of the trilogy, this book is My favorite because it has an overall sense of hope. I'm totally on Paul and Chani's side and I n my romantic heart, they would have had a HEA. But Dune is not a romance book. But at least Chani's strong and not some weak female lead in the story....more
I have been toying with where I would place this book rating, it's been a steady 3.5 Stars but the imaginative plot and world building have pushed it I have been toying with where I would place this book rating, it's been a steady 3.5 Stars but the imaginative plot and world building have pushed it up to as 4. This is an amalgamation of book 1 and 2. I really enjoyed the part's where the girls had outings with Nan, some part's seemed slow and over described...then others I wished had had more depth of description. One of the favorite parts was where Leanna has to face her worst fears. I really liked the way the author approached Leanna revisiting her mum in the past and her gaining understanding and acceptance of her feelings for her mother. This book has a lot of worlds visited and I think honestly re reading this book would probably make those worlds seem clearer than first time around as there's a lot to take in. I often felt like the character... A bit lost and scrambling to understand what was happening. Overall I really enjoyed this book and it would suit YA readers who like Lynette Noni fantasy books....more
I've read one or two books with similar storylines, Aliens and Human brides or mates. This book is my first by the author and I have really enjoyed it.I've read one or two books with similar storylines, Aliens and Human brides or mates. This book is my first by the author and I have really enjoyed it. Darcie was a bit naive at first, but I liked how she grew through the book. She thought signing up for the mates lottery would save her sisters , but although they'd be fed and cared for... They would no longer together as a family and thats how they all get a book each. In book 1 we meet Rox, our green Prince. Rox was quite the charming Prince even tho he's green. Maybe I'm not into green alien types, he didn't really make me wanna swoon, but he was kind and understanding but also Alpha male enough to fit the character role and satisfy the story arc. The Dragons have me fascinated, space dragons at that! Plus the blue aliens, which we will hear about in the next book. This book sets the reader up for the other sisters stories and i hope we get to catch up with Rox and Darcie in book 2.
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why did I not read this a year ago! So I bought this book in New Zealand last year and it got put on my to read shelf... then I had to move to the U.Kwhy did I not read this a year ago! So I bought this book in New Zealand last year and it got put on my to read shelf... then I had to move to the U.K.so it's been in a box, on a ship, and on a shelf again 🤔 so after beta reading a book for a new author I decided to get a paperback off my shelf and read one instead of them just looking pretty. and the cover is beautiful, it's what drew me to pick it up (and sneak buy it as I'd been banned from buying any more till I'd read the pile of my tbr bookshelf (70 plus at a guess 😵 #bookaholic) anyway. OMG I'm so glad I sneaked it onto my shelf haha...It's fantastic!) shhh don't tell hubby but I've bought book 2 soon as I finished this book 😂 I couldn't wait till I finished those still waiting. I need another fix of Magonia. Ms.Headley has gotten me hooked on her fantastic world of blue sky people, shifter birds, and it was such a breath of fresh air, excuse the pun. from the dying girl who refused to be an invalid to her being transformed into the savior that her people were hoping for, Aza Ray is such a diverse character, Jason her nerdy friend was perfect friend/love interest, smart, resourceful and he never gave up. I read this book at every chance I could. and can't wait for book two to arrive. 'm on second thought, I'm glad I only have to wait for the post to arrive, I'd have been so bummed to have to wait for Aerie to be published 😉❤📕 I recommend you buy this book if you love fresh new fantasy world's....more
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World building - 3.5 out o***I voluntarily reviewed a Copy of this book for my honest review & I thank the publishers Harper Collins NZ***
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World building - 3.5 out of 5 Character building - 4 out of 5 Writing style - 4 out of 5 Keeping me reading - 3.5 out of 5
Ok I think people love to hate Veronica Roth, well I never got over her killing Tris, and I have yet to read the last book in the Divergent series because of that - it's still sat there on my bookshelf! Maybe one day when I want my heart to break I will re-read the whole series (Or Not- I made my own ending where they run off into the sunset and make lots of little fourandthreequarters)
Anyway... I have seen a lot of negativity regarding Carve The Mark... So I did some research, while I was midway through, and I guess some people take their own opinions from reading an interview text, but I can't see it and I quoted this below for you to read... I can't see anywhere where Veronica Roth said that Chronic Pain is a GIFT... the interviewer SIMON said it... she said nothing of the sort, she said that pain was underestimated, that it limited the person's potential and how the person suffering found it difficult to find people to take it (the pain) seriously. as you will see below and if you would like to read the full transcript, click My thoughts as I first started to read were how would this 'Current' affect the characters of the book, I wondered if it would have similarities with DUNE ( warring tribe that are rise up against the dictators trying to control the sands of Dune) or THE GOLDEN COMPASS, (children who have bonds with daemons via the dust) and even my favourite STAR TREK episode with the Nexus ribbon...
But in Ms. Roth's world building, we do not get to know much about the Current, other than in this world it bestow's 'gift's on its inhabitants when they reach a certain age, usually puberty. Now this furor over it being described as a gift... not all gifts are welcomed or nice, so I did not take offence to the broad term ( this relates to the above dialogue) Gift being used to describe the Universal name for what happens at a certain age for the children of the planets that the current surrounds. Just because CYRA's gift is one that not only causes her pain, constantly but that she can transfer that pain to anyone she touches, to me, did not seem to be making slight about people suffering from pain? if that was the case, why not take offense at other writers who have their characters who say can't touch people without harming them (Rogue from Xmen for instance).
We are Introduced to AKOS first, and the people who live in the coldest regions of the planet Thuve, Akos is a shy boy who feels clumsy and unsure of himself, at 14(ish) he is kidnapped with his Brother Eijeh, after the Assembly broadcast all the fates the Oracles had shared with them (I thought the Oracles were very naive - don't they know they can be manipulated!) Akos and Eijeh and Cisi are the children of Aoseh a Hushflower farmer and the Thuvesit Oracle Sifa. They are kidnapped on the order of Cyra's older brother and leader of the Shotet people.
When Cyra and Akos meet again they are 16 and now that Akos has his current gift, he is pressed into service as Cyra's pain medication, Akos has the gift of shorting out anyone's current gift. he has an 'Absence of Current'.
Ryzek is the books oppressor, the dictator that rules with a cruel hand, forged by his fathers ways, his fate is deemed a weak fate, but his gift is one that is a twisted cruelty, he can steal memories, he steals happy ones and replaces them with bad ones (which I guess if you think about it, he manifested a gift that helped him cope with his father's cruel treatment) but in the end he is his father's son, so he is a bully and a parasite who manipulates Akos via his actions against his brother, and Cyra, well Cyra has only had her gift to protect her from his touch against her, I feel that he was the catalyst for her current gift, it was a defensive mechanism, after he stole her happiest memory when she was very young,but why it causes her pain herself, I think this is something that will be delved deeper in book 2. OH yes, this is not a standalone book, so be warned, although there is no major cliffhanger, the story doesn't finish at the end of this book.
The book starts strongly in part 1, it starts by showing you a harsh planet where the inhabitants of both sides have been kept separate by the 'divide' but it is all set to change when Ryzek puts his plan in motion. I wonder how it is that Fate has linked Cyra and Akos, why could Akos speak Shotet ' the Revelatory tongue'
I would have liked more world building, characters are not really described as a specific type, the image I got from reading is that they are a mixed bag, similar to the people of Earth in my favourite series The 100, I got confused at times at what ages people were, due to when we start in Part 2 we start when Cyra is younger then when Akos is kidnapped.
Part 3 well it got a bit slow at times, on the Sojourn I wished there had been a bit more put into how the other planets intermingled, they all traded with the Shotet, who to me personally reminded me of the 'gypsy's' who travelled England, collecting scrap, never quite being accepted nor having a permanent home, or when finding one, not being welcomed by the neighbours. Its when Cyra finally sees that her brother is never going to get any better, and that she must take a stand that we get to see some excitement.
By the time we get to Part 4 we are jumped forward to the present and Akos is back with the Thuvesit people, although I enjoyed part 4 I felt it was rushed compared to the first 3 parts, and the ending well I was quite disappointed in that well, it just fizzled out... to us waiting for book 2. There are some questions that I am dying to find out about, and to see if Akos and Cyra will be able to unite the planet and rid the Shotet people of their dictator.
So in finishing, I enjoyed the book, it had a few faults, but so do most books, and I look forward to book 2, I will re-read this book before the second is released, and I do wonder if I will pick up more on the second read, as I find I so often do.
*** I voluntarily reviewed this book, I gained no monetary incentives nor was I specifically requested to review the book, these are my honest ramblin*** I voluntarily reviewed this book, I gained no monetary incentives nor was I specifically requested to review the book, these are my honest ramblings and I hope you enjoy reading them - kat***
There are 3 worlds Joyal which is where the descendants of Earth live, Kireg where the white haired skinned inhabitants can mind read/ manipulate and Mian - A Warrior breed that have pointy ears, and have glowing eyes.
Joyal don't touch/embrace or have sex anymore ( Yeah shudder lol) Braita Valorn and her friend Jax are sold off as slaves by the corrupt President of Joyal, with no choice and no chance at saying goodbye to friends they are sent to Mian, in space suits with a limited supply of oxygen! what a start to a new life.
It's a good job that Braita and Jax were being trained as soldiers, it comes in very handy when they arrive on the planet.
I liked this story at the start, Braita survives and is sent to live with 2 men (the Plumas - men - live in pairs and have harems.) She is their Soulmate, and can't be too far away from them physically, but treat her more like a pet, and when she finally figures out why she runs away... and eventually into the hands of Jax's owners, Pluma leaders of the East.
OK I know I was reading an ARC so the typos I will ignore, but the flow of the story gets confusing in places especially in regards of the soulmates, and the way no human have skin to skin contact anymore, which it seems neither Braita or Jax have a problem with when they land, after 18 yrs of no contact!.
I am not going to reveal too much, I don't do spoilers.
There isn't much sex in this book (surprising for Scarlett), so be advise if you were thinking you were going to get some group sex or something.
Like I said, I enjoyed the premise, and the world that Scarlett has created, but I feel that after reading other books of the authors, it could have been much better, so it gets a 3 star from me.
*** I voluntarily reviewed this book, I gained no monetary incentives nor was I specifically requested to review the book, these are my honest ramblin*** I voluntarily reviewed this book, I gained no monetary incentives nor was I specifically requested to review the book, these are my honest ramblings and I hope you enjoy reading them - kat***
I was contacted by the author when he saw my penchant for sci-fi and paranormal romance. I read the blurb and knew that I was interested in reviewing it. I often find male authors tend to write the romance side as an afterthought. But I found myself impressed with the author's style and the romance was just right. The plot and characters are well written and although it is a trilogy. The cliffhanger doesn't leave you frustrated.
Well I started this book and then didn't stop reading till I was finished ( I love it when I get engross*** Gifted in exchange for an honest review***
Well I started this book and then didn't stop reading till I was finished ( I love it when I get engrossed in a book and can just sit and finish it - Travelling in a car all day helped lol)
The Blessed Bride of Valentine Lobo has a problem, her husband is sending such mixed messages that Mirella Canalis is getting mad with him, will she ignore the lifetime of strict protocols and up bringing and push for his attention or will she meekly accept his cold shoulder after the passion he has shown her. She is so confused at his see-saw emotions.
After almost losing his bride, Valentine Lobo is at odds with his wolf and the future written in the stars by the brotherhood and the previous Blessed Brides fates, a fate that no Blessed Bride has ever been told!
He loves Mirella, but is trying to stay away from her, but its too late, shes already in his heart and soul - hopefully he will fight the laid out plans for their future and forge a new path for them both...
Whether they find that HEA I will have to wait until Ms La Porta writes Book 3, but Heck what a ride this book was, we get to see how much backbone Mirella has, and how far Valentine will go to save his Bride.
One of my favourite series this year - roll on book 3!...more
When I was contacted by the author to read this book I liked the premise, but wondered if it would be a b***Gifted in exchange for an honest review***
When I was contacted by the author to read this book I liked the premise, but wondered if it would be a bit too much science and not enough fantasy. I was right in my premise that it is more an action book rather than fantasy, so if you are after a full on fantasy novella you won't get it in this. But if you want a story that could actually happen then read on... who knows what is buried deep in the earth.
The main characters are scientists along with a reporter, company and the Company Oil rep, not many will survive... which I liked, its a more true to life account of what probably would happen when all hell is let loose on the earth.... lots of people would die.
When the group travel one of huge holes that have appeared in the Oil fields in Alaska. They hope to figure out what is going on before an environmental disaster happens when one of them opens up under an oil well or the pipe lines that feed from it.
So I read it in one day, it was fast paced but there were a few things that bugged me - one Huge one was the first accident scenario... no spoilers but I as a simple non-scientific person that has worked on sites in a normal job where pipelines and oil are in abundance, all the staff know that smoking is a no no, so I doubt that Real scientists or Oil Company employees would allow smoking anywhere where there were unexplained holes in the tundra near pipelines!
When the action starts up in earnest you are swept up on the journey to survive and I did get into the book storyline. But by the time I finished the story, I was left feeling that this book really should have been fused into the next book, it's just a long played out scenario of the first day of what is probably armageddon. I do have book 2 to read, as the Author has kindly sent them together, so I will try slot the book in while this novella is fresh in my memory,
If you like serial book stories, and I can say I felt like I was reading a TV Serial script, then you will be fine waiting with the small cliffhanger, I have gotten used to them as they are everywhere but I still prefer standalone book stories, and tend to wait a while until more than one book is out before buying serial storylines. I know book 2 is out but if there are more and more parts then this is where I get frustrated with this style of drip fed story. I guess I will find out soon.
I hope that the author will explain more how certain characters kept our human world safe until this catastrophe. As in this book its more action and escape than really getting deep into the world which the story is set.
I enjoyed this book, the story was interesting but it being a novella means that there is just not enou*** Gifted in exchange for my honest review ***
I enjoyed this book, the story was interesting but it being a novella means that there is just not enough time/ word count for the storyline to be full enough to give the story Arc justice.
This is Book 2 but it is sold as a standalone so as such you should be given enough information to get the reader involved.
There are 3 worlds Joyal which is where the descendants of Earth live, Kireg where the white haired skinned inhabitants can mind read/ manipulate and Mian - not sure what they did other than attack Joyal at some point of the story.
Madeline the main character is sent off as a tribute to the feared Kireg, but when she arrives she finds a Civil war and although at first she is 'rescued by the rebels' they are then captured by the Dynasty, the current rulers... experimented on and paired with the leader Geo of the rebels has some unexpected revelations.
The first part up to chapter 10 had me turning the pages gripped into what Madaline would do to survive, she was a gutsy character that managed to deal with a lot considering Joyal do not touch/embrace or have sex anymore ( Yeah shudder lol) but then at chapter 10 it just Skipped into the future... Was I confused - yes, I went back a few pages and nope I didn't miss anything, we just skip to where she is escaping Kireg...
She is helped by Braita what I am assuming is the character from book 1 by the looks of some of the reviews I have read.
This is where writing a novella can sometimes be a hindrance to a story, if this book had a little more background information it would have made more sense for me, and would have more than likely gotten a higher score. But in the end, I did enjoy the read, but personally I think you would be better reading book 1 in this Mark Series.
I will have to go check out book 1 as I did enjoy this world, the characters and the fast paced action. ...more
So I think this is a deserved 4 star read, but it is hard to write the review without giving anything aw*** Gifted in exchange for an honest review***
So I think this is a deserved 4 star read, but it is hard to write the review without giving anything away, its going to leave you wanting the next book that is for sure, and the author has done a good job in slowly introducing each character/ timeline - and how they may have in the past or future to come cross paths with each other...
Ohh I bet this sounds confusing - but heck I can't give anything away!
I understood why the book was called what it is at 80% - but till then it really was a bit of a mystery, the book keeps its secrets well hidden until R.S. McCoy wants you to know, although I am as usual speculating about certain characters - time will tell if I am correct!
So I will say - if you like storylines about a world where the Human race has ruined the earth, that there are different sects/classes and there is a big secret the government is keeping from them all...
The Scholars reminded me of the film Equals which I watched a bit back, the scholars think they are better than the others, but I felt sorry for them as they try to not give into their feelings, then there were the Craftsmen and women - struggling to survive on a decimated world, I would have been an Artizan... and then there's the Underworld - We don't get to know much about that place but I do hope that the author goes into what the race of beings underground are ( images of Dr Who and Madam Vastra)
so OK thats enough of what the book reminded me of.
I enjoyed the writing style, the character development was good as well, we learn more about each character as the story moves along - but are still left wondering at the end, and dying to know more... so in conclusion - I will need to find out when the next book is out as I NEED to know more.
I think this series will be a very interesting one - add it to your TBR...more
So this is Book 2 of this series and I loved the last book, its a story where a meteor has changed the *** Gifted in exchange for my honest review ***
So this is Book 2 of this series and I loved the last book, its a story where a meteor has changed the dna of some humans so they are multi hued and have powers, a bit like the X-men, if I was trying to give an example of powers etc.
Sadie's powers were late to develop but when they did they caused a whole heck of trouble for her and St Vincent's the orphanage she had grown up in.
In book 2 we have Sadie in the HCA (Human Caelian Alliance) Underground, training and set on vengeance for the actions caused by her Grandfathers actions (sorry for being cryptic but I don't want to spoil book 1 if you have not read it yet)
The training is intense and she is having difficulties with the cold shoulder she recieves from Kian, the Caelian who came to rescue her in Book 1, Sadie has feelings for Kian, but she hasn't got the time to deal with relationship issues, and Kian's lack of understanding for why she wants revenge.
Being separated from her friends, and suffering from nightmares about the death of Michael, she makes a tentative friendship with a Caelian called Luca. Together the three are trying to find out more about Sadie's past, but other troubles are on the horizon, when her grandfather demands the return of Sadie to his clan, a secret is revealed which causes more discourse.
The book is full of action and tension as both factions try to force their views on the public majority, Caelian Registration is set to come into fruition, but will this then give shady government agencies or Caelian Clans free rein to use those with powers that can be used as weapons as they see fit?
When Kian plans a secret treat, it goes drastically wrong... Captured by the HPC (Human Purist Coalition) Will Sadie survive their torture? Sadies powers make her a prime target, and the HPC want to use that to their advantage - IF they can break her. Can the HCA save her? And at what cost?
Will Sadie get through this tormentalous time or will she be forever bound to be a weapon to be wielded by whomever has her in their clutches?
Warning - Cliffhanger will leave you begging for Ms Tyner to hurry up with the final book in the series, but it is due for release soon ( I am waiting impatiently)
I enjoyed this second installment, the characters are interesting, the dynamics of the story line keep you glued to the book, and leaves you wanting more.
This book is ok to be read as a standalone, BUT I do recommend reading book 1 first, purely because the*** Gifted in exchange for an honest review ***
This book is ok to be read as a standalone, BUT I do recommend reading book 1 first, purely because the author created a great suspense novel that introduces the Interstellar world which book 2 is based in, and of course the characters from book 1 Ethan Roberts, Asia Burdette, and Jack their foster son that FBI Agent Alana Matheson is tracking, with the unwanted help of private investigator Gabriel Cruz, but the skills he brings to the job will save both their lives.
Lana and Gabriel are not the only ones seeking an unusual little boy and his mother. Their rivals in the chase are not of this world, and only an alliance built on the bonds of love can ensure that Lana and Gabriel beat the alien hunters to their prey
If you want to know more about the first book you can read my review here http://bit.ly/1NlpN0Z
As with the book 1 Ms Frelick creates a setting where the plot builds, keeps you in suspense and on your toes.
The writing flows well, and the changes in POV as we move from Asia & Jacks POV being the victims to Lana and Gabriel's who are hot on the trail of the 'Men in Black' who are the ones who attacked Ethan and kidnapped Asia and Jack.
But there's a more deadly foe on the horizon and Gabriel must get Lana to trust and believe what he has to reveal before its not only too late for Asia and Jack but the universe itself.
If you are a fan of Star Trek, Firefly, The X-Files then you will love the world that Ms Frelick has created, and of course want more of it too!
Without giving too much away, this is a story where the freedom of the universe lays in the hands of a little human boy and the people who have committed their lives to fight to save him.
As the plot of one megalomaniac on a distant planet unfolds, two parents and their friends from the interstellar rescue squad have to join forces with the Navajo elders who have been waiting for the arrival of #Timewalker and #StrikingStone.
I hope that Ms Frelick has lots more ideas for this series as I for one am a fan and want more.
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The premise of this book intrigued me - Sci-fi and Thriller/ Conspiracy plots, a book*** Gifted in exchange for an honest review *** 3.5 stars out of 5
The premise of this book intrigued me - Sci-fi and Thriller/ Conspiracy plots, a book where Thousands win homes off-planet to escape from the Earth, which is over crowded polluted so there are plenty who want to jump at the chance to colonize space. How do they do it? well one of the top dating companies has set it up for heterosexual couples to join in the selection pool, fill in some questionaires, pay $1000 and submit - just like now people submitting applications to immigration departments in the hope that their chance at being picked out of the pool and they get the chance for visas to Australia etc - but its now the Moon.
But one Blogger thinks something smells fishy, when one of his followers give's him a clue he sets on a fact finding mission to investigate - the only problem is he needs a wife to get on the shuttles.
Now why Sam Dexter picked Laree I don't know, she was a complete gold digger, horrible from the get go, I guess he thought if she was too busy spending his money, she wouldn't notice his investigation( I wish I was Sam - hes a Blogger with millions!!!)
We then have Jenna Jensen she has some suspicions herself, but doesn't know what to do about it - so her plan to act as an escort and meet these wood-be grooms in a bar is her plan (crazy I know)- she meets up with Sam, and would you believe it - Sparks fly!
Shes only pretending to be an escort so she can get close and personal and whisper her suspicions.
I had a few raised eyebrow moments at why a seemingly intelligent girl would put herself in this position, but at least she meets up with Sam who is after all on the same conspiracy theory mission as she is.
Sam does everything to dissuade Jenna on the mission - and of course Jenna is determined to help him, so this also lends to some interesting moments.
Although at some times I felt that what was happening was contradictory, such as talk of incarceration, sterilization and imprisonment - surely on a world that's over crowded they would just euthanize and save resources? I enjoyed the writing style, one that stands to mind and really lent an air to the scene ( I don't want to give away spoilers - but it is at Chapter 14 where Sam is slightly out of it and talking to his inner subconscious - I thought this was a good dialogue of how you could have imagines someone who is sleep deprived, suffering from shock & adrenaline after effects would lucid dream)
The other part I liked was the world Ms Webb described. it reminded me of Blade Runner a world where its depressing, people have shoe box sized houses - if they have one at all, and where Big Brother watches constantly, and the tech that people had, it was a good projection on how our technology today may evolve.
Its a scary reality that could come true if some Corporate Companies & Governments got so powerful they became Omnipotent and controlled our lives completely.
it has a humorous tone to it and there are a few plot twists too, can Sam and Jenna get on board and unearth the truth behind the shuttle launches?
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I wrote a great review and then Goodreads ap on my phone lost it all! talk about frustrating but here we go again.
This is Book 1 of (I dont't know how many books there will be, but I do want to know what happens next) It is one I really enjoyed, the Main protaganist is Sadie, and I look forward to seeing how she grows as the series continues. Ms Tyner has created a character that actually acts 18 (some YA books have their female leads so immature they act like 12 yr olds!) she knows that for every action there will be a reaction, a consequence, and that was nice and refreshing.
Now I am not a teenager, but I LOVE reading YA Fantasy/Sci-fi/Paranormal stuff its is my FAVOURITE Genre, but some can be quite narrow in plot line. This book is not, there is a lot going on for you to think about, there is tension between the Norms and Caelians and these are about to get worse when Sadie finally comes into her powers after being without any hint of them since birth.
If you like the X-Men, then you will probably like this book, as we have humans that are genetically different to the majority of the population. This is due to a meteor hitting the earth in WW1, and now we have the Caelian's and the 'Norm's' humans with no powers.
The Caelian's cannot hide their differences, they have 'talents' - powers that can be anything from fire manipulation to healing. Each talent has a consequence - healing, may leave the person drained, sick from the symptoms. BUT the main thing that sets them apart is that their hair, eyes and even skin colour could be any colour of the rainbow.
Now I will pop in here and mention the thing I dislike about this book - Just the cover, Sadie is apparently golden skinned with Colbalt eyes and hair with no colour - and although the cover has bright blue eyes and blonde hair, I am disappointed that the cover artist did not give her golden skin, which is an easy thing to do with filters or a colour layer, Sadie looks human on the cover - I know its not a drastic problem but I do hate when book covers have a model that looks nothing like the character they are supposed to depict.
OK so on with the things I did enjoy...
The writing style, it is quite poetic within some of the descriptive passages
She was girl-next-door beautiful, if your average girl next door had midnight blue skin, and pale yellow eyes and hair. She kept her hair short, but just long enough to show a little kink and curl.
also this one I really enjoyed, I highlighted a few in this book.
"Guilt poured over me like boiling oil. I cringed as the joy and hope melted away, replaced by the sour taste of guilt, and a heavy pit of remorse opened in my chest, stealing my breath."
I could really visualise Sadie's pain from this passage.
This is Ms Tyner's first novel, and although a wordsmith in her career as a freelance writer, I am sure that Ms Tyner will go from strength to strength and I look forward to reading the next installment of the series 'Bound' which is out Fall 2015.
I love reading YA, and this book will appeal to all YA readers young and old. There is a Love interest, Kian, he is a bit of a mystery, with Goldenrod Hair (Thats a bright yellow Flower Sadie meets him at a party, and she feels something for him, but not knowing him very well, she is wary - I liked this as well, that she did not blindly fall for him and act all silly.
I could go on... but I won't, I will just end in saying that there are a lot of questions yet to be answered, Sadie has gone through a lot in this book and in the second book, things are going to get interesting - Roll on Fall 2015!
If you are a YA Sci-fi Fan grab a copy now, I am sure you will love it as much as I did.
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Awesome, if you love time travel then this books got to be on your TBR
I read the blurb for this book and t***Gifte in exchange for an honest review***
Awesome, if you love time travel then this books got to be on your TBR
I read the blurb for this book and thought WOW this sounds a great book... and I was right, seriously for a first novel I will be watching this author closely.
So One thing I think you should do before reading this book is on the Table of Contents go to 'THE CROSSING HOUR UNIVERSE OF TIME TRAVEL section - I didn't see this until the end, and I think I would have got the 'science' a bit more if I had read this part first.
Then Dive into a fantastic story thats got a lot of History wrapped up in a fantastically believable time travel story. I am seriously wanting Book 2 badly!
The amount of research that the author must have put in is shown in the quality of the storyline and characters.arts off with a beautifully written descriptive summary of the initial opening of the story, Harriet is a brave girl to be so calm and collected in the midst of her waking up in an unknown area with strange unbelievable sites that she cannot begin to fathom.
The story then switches to the POV of the 'Graf's" the family of Time Travel researchers, Stanley Graf is the matriarch and the inventor of the gadgets and initial scientist who had made it his lifes work to prove that natural time travel existed. With the help of his son Thomas and Thomas's children Stan who is in the FBI and Leigh who is a Psychologist.
by chapter 5 'the witness' the two main characters interconnect in the present timeline. Its 2014 and Leigh is in charge of watching the event area for the time travel portal anomaly. Shes a somewhat clumsy researcher, Loosing Harriet the time traveller , but she's a quick thinker and manages with the help of her brother Stan to get back on track.
The concept of this book is such an intriguing one, for instance when you meet a time traveller from the past, do you tell them the future they are yet to write into history? Or keep quiet for fear of disrupting the timeline.
Reading this book sure had me thinking about how I would deal with it, and as I said above, I can't wait to read the next in the series.
GO #OneClick this now
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I would love Nalini to write a full book about the keepers, they sound so unreal and amazing, the possibilities are endless, new worlds, awesome skillI would love Nalini to write a full book about the keepers, they sound so unreal and amazing, the possibilities are endless, new worlds, awesome skills, dreams becoming reality.