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Friday, 24 May 2013

Review: Highlander Taken by Juliette Miller ★★★★



Highlander Taken by Juliette Miller
Genre: Historical Romance/ Scottish Romance
Series: Clan Mackenzie #2
Publication Date: May 28th 2013
ISBN: 9780373777679
Page Count: 384
Rating: ★★★★
Review Copy: ARC
Reviewed by: Lynsey



Synopsis: In the midst of a clan divided, two unlikely allies must confront the passion that binds them...and the treachery that may part them forever.

To secure her family's alliance with the powerful Clan Mackenzie, Stella Morrison has no choice but to wed the notorious Kade Mackenzie. Unable to ignore the whispers that surround him, she resigns herself to a marriage in name only. Yet, as the fierce warrior strips away Stella's doubt one seductive touch at a time, burgeoning desire forces her to question all she holds as truth.

Leading a rebellious army should have been Kade's greatest challenge...until conquering the heart of his reluctant bride becomes an all-consuming need. Now more than ever, he's determined to find victory both on the battlefield and in the bedchamber. But the quest for triumph unleashes a dark threat, and this time, only love may prove stronger than danger.

Review:


I was certainly rather taken by this Highlander.

After enjoying the steamy, emotional rollercoaster that was book one of this series, I immediately snapped up my review copy of HIGHLANDER TAKEN as soon as I spotted it. And I'm certainly glad I did! I positively flew through it; reading up to the 70% mark in the first sitting before I even realized what was happening.

HIGHLANDER TAKEN follows middle Mackenzie brother Kade, who as you may recall, stepped up when Wilkie (hero of the last book) could no longer honour his agreement to enter into an arranged marriage for clan alliance with the Morrisons - not after he'd met the beautiful Roses. So Kade volunteered in his place, which sounds very altruistic, doesn't it? Well, wait until you read his reasons why. :)

Kade was a great hero. He was very misunderstood in the beginning - by everybody, but most especially by his bride-to-be - but he was actually a really nice guy once you got to know him. I'm definitely liking these Highlanders that Miller is dreaming up for us so far. They're a great blend of heart-pounding masculinity, and heart-melting sweetness. And, really, what more can you ask for in your heroes than that?

Stella was a great heroine, too. Not quite as timid as I thought she was going to be; this lassie had hidden fire! A fire that matched Kade's flame for flame. They were great together, and as with the last book, the heat was certainly on when it came to the bedroom!

I found the book engaging - mostly just because I really liked the main characters - but actually, the plot itself was quite gentle - especially in the first half. It was more about Kade and Stella getting to know each other and building a trust between them. However, the conflict that arrived in the last quarter of the book was thrilling and definitely made it end with a bang. Quite literally. ;)

4 Stars ★★★1/2
ARC provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

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Tuesday, 21 May 2013

A Hollows announcement!





Kim Harrison announced the title of the next Hollows book today. It will be called The Undead Pool.

Cool, huh? It's a little early for a blurb or any other details yet, but the title suggests a return to the vamp story arc, no doubt focusing on Ivy's quest to save her soul. (Not my favourite aspect of the series, but if the past few books have been anything to go by, it should be great anyway, and as long is Trent's there, I'll be happy!)

The book is due to be released, as per tradition, in early 2014. Can't wait!


Cover Reveal: The Nature of Cruelty by L.H. Cosway

COVER REVEAL

We are excited to share with you the cover of L.H. Cosway's soon-to-be released New Adult Contemporary novel. If you haven't discovered the L.H. awesomeness yet, now is the perfect time! Her 2012 contemporary novel, Painted Faces, absolutely blew me away and earned an instant spot on my favorites list, and I have looking forward to more greatness in The Nature of Cruelty.

And now, without further ado.....

(Drumroll please)

We present:

THE NATURE OF CRUELTY 
by L.H. Cosway


Synopsis for THE NATURE OF CRUELTY

Cruelty is a cycle. Once inflicted, it spreads.

Her name is Lana. She wasn’t dealt the easiest cards in life. She wasn’t dealt the hardest. She has an illness, but she doesn’t let it rule her. The first time she laid eyes on her best friend’s twin brother, she fell in love at first sight. It didn’t last very long. He was a hateful boy who made her miserable. The happiest day of her life was when he moved away to London six years ago.

His name is Robert. He breaks the ones who love him. He’s always liked to play games with Lana, see how far he could push her. He once thrived on her pain, but no more. Now she’s coming to London to live with his sister for the summer and this time he plans on being her friend instead of her tormentor. But Lana is scarred by his past bullying. She doesn’t trust him, nor does she have any reason to.

When the two find themselves living under the same roof, they call a truce. This summer will change both of their lives, as they put their history aside and learn one another from scratch.

When fear takes over, we use cruelty as a mask. Robert and Lana’s story will see their masks slip away as the love they felt on the inside shows its true face.

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THE NATURE OF CRUELTY RELEASES ON JUNE 28TH, 2013


About L.H. COSWAY

L.H. Cosway is a self-employed writer, editor, and proofreader. She has a BA in English Literature and Greek and Roman Civilisation and an MA in Postcolonial Literature. She lives in Dublin city. Her inspiration to write comes from music. Her favourite things in life include writing stories, vintage clothing, dark cabaret music, food, musical comedy, and of course, books.

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Saturday, 18 May 2013

Review: Witch Hearts by Liz Long ★★★★



Witch Hearts by Liz Long
Genre: Paranormal mystery
Series: n/a
Publication Date: April 11th 2013
ISBN: 9781482782325
Page Count: 214
Rating: ★★★★
Review Copy: ARC
Reviewed by: Lynsey



Synopsis: How does a witch stay safe if a killer can get through her protection spells?

Witches like Ruby and Courtney can take care of themselves. So when Courtney is murdered, Ruby’s world crashes to a halt. The only thing keeping her grounded is the return of Courtney’s brother, Cooper. He seeks revenge, but Ruby wants to help other witches stay alive. To do that, she’ll have to reunite with her old coven’s High Priest, who also happens to be her cheating ex-boyfriend.

If that wasn’t awkward enough, when the killer gets too close, Cooper temporarily moves into Ruby’s place while a police officer tails her every move. Cooper’s presence distracts Ruby as they fight their desire against their need to stay safe. Then Courtney begins to haunt Ruby’s dreams and secrets are spilled, things from Cooper’s past that could get them both killed. The killer continues to stalk Ruby and the more she discovers, the more she fears she won’t be able to keep her heart in her chest.

Review:


A pleasant surprise

This was a really fun read, which considering the subject matter—a serial killer going around stealing witch hearts—is a slightly weird statement, but I stand by it. It was a great balance of mystery and romance, with a backdrop of witchcraft which was all brought to life through its engaging and likeable characters. I really liked it. And bonus! I believe its a stand alone, which as you probably  know, are rarer than rocking horse poop these days.

The story follows Ruby, a witch, who has just heard the news that her best friend Courtney, also a witch, has been found dead. Murdered. With her heart removed. It instantly raises warning bells for Ruby who knows it might be the work of a dark magick user, and when she finds out Courtney wasn't the first witch to die in this way, and that she might just be next, things get really scary really fast.

Enter Cooper, the older brother of the now dead Courtney. Someone Ruby has known through her BFF for more than 10 years, but only in the capacity of "Courtney's hot older bother who is out of bounds". As often happens, tragedy brings people together and due to Cooper's guilt over his sister's death, he is determined not to let anything happen to the last remaining link to her—Ruby. So he moves in to her apartment for protection and pretty soon, sparks are aflying.

The sexual tension was palpable between these two and I enjoyed reading the great dialogue they had, but my inner smutmonster was slightly aggravated by the fade to black technique. Leaving your readers at the bedroom door like that is just cruel, yo. But I understand that sexy scenes may have taken something away from the grief and companionship Cooper and Ruby shared with each other in the days after Courtney's death, so I guess I can forgive it. Sort of.

On a couple of occasions, Ruby was a little bit impetuous, putting herself in unnecessary danger. I realise sometimes heroines need to do this to move plots forward, but I always wish for a better method that just to have them running headlong into danger, because then they look like a nincompoop. But other than that, I really enjoyed Ruby. She was quietly awesome, if that makes sense. She wasn't an over-the-top smartypants type of heroine, but she was cool anyway. And Cooper sounded delicious!

I've gotta say, the ending surprised me. There was another character—I don't know if he/she was an intentional red herring, or if I was just off my game—but it turned out to be someone else entirely. So kudos for the surprise.

All in all, I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it for anyone looking for a quick and entertaining witchy read with a sweet romance sprinkled on the top

4 Stars ★★★★
ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
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Review: The Eternity Cure by Julie Kagawa ★★★★



The Eternity Cure by Julie Kagawa
Genre: YA Urban Fantasy
Series: The Bood of Eden #2
Publication Date: April 30th 2013
ISBN: 9780373210695
Page Count: 446
Rating: ★★★★
Review Copy: ARC
Reviewed by: Lynsey



Synopsis: Allison Sekemoto has vowed to rescue her creator, Kanin, who is being held hostage and tortured by the psychotic vampire Sarren. The call of blood leads her back to the beginning—New Covington and the Fringe, and a vampire prince who wants her dead yet may become her wary ally.

Even as Allie faces shocking revelations and heartbreak like she’s never known, a new strain of the Red Lung virus that decimated humanity is rising to threaten human and vampire alike.

Review:


Great Sequel

I really enjoyed the first instalment of this series, THE IMMORTAL RULES, and found a preference for Kagawa's writing when she's letting her darker, grittier side roam free, rather than her more colourful world of the fey. The dystopian, post viral-apocalyptic elements only add to the stark backwash of this already dangerous vampire-filled world.

Allie spends much of the book trying to further comes to terms with her new undead status. This is only emphasised by the reappearance of Jackal, one of the main antagonists of book one, and her very own blood brother. Jackal is without doubt the black sheep of Allie and her sire, Kanin's, dysfunctional little family, and his disregarding attitude towards humans, or "blood bags" as he likes to call them, is a sharp change from Allie's own softer opinions. Allie hasn't yet let go of her humanness and has to keep reminding herself that she is no longer one of them. She is, quite literally, her own worst enemy now. The thing that as a Fringer, she despised above all others. It's a lot to absorb, to accept, and this book took that concept and ran with it to great effect.

I have to say, I had brief moments with the character of Jackal where I wondered if he was going to end up being not as evil as we once thought. He's snide, condescending, rude, and let's not forget, the guy that staked Allie and chucked her out of a skyscraper window in book one. But he's also realistic, pragmatic, and there were hints that there may be reasons why he's become the vamp he is. Aaaaand then he'd say something repugnant and we'd be back to square one. His character is more than a little confusing, but I'm still hoping there's something in him worth saving. For people who love a good anti-hero, I suspect he may end up being a contender for that role.

The other character of note in this series is, of course, golden-haired good guy Zeke. He was last seen tucked safely away in Eden, the only vampire-free community left in America (I think, don't quote me on that, but certainly the only one Allie and crew are aware of). Knowing he was safe was all that was keeping Allie going as she followed the call back to her sire, in effect, retracing the steps she took in IMMORTAL RULES. But even with that blood call pulling at her, and her sire's torture invading her dreams, Seth is never far from her thoughts. Her time with him, helping his "family" move across treacherous grounds to reach the haven that is Eden, profoundly affected Allie. It reinforced her desire to stay human and to never become anything like vamps such as Jackal. But her time spent with Jackal in this book, has an almost equal impact, and as much as she tries to block him out, he also affects her. She is a monster. She has killed and she will continue to kill, just as he does. So what is the difference, really?

All these things and more are addressed and somewhat resolved in this book. The Red Lung virus and the possibility of a cure is what drives much of the action as well as Allie's desire - compulsion, even - to rescue her sire from the demented Sarren. There was also a huge game-changing event at the end which has me thinking the next book is going to be something else entirely. Can't wait.

4 Stars ★★★★
ARC provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
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Thursday, 16 May 2013

THE FICTIONAL GUY: A Book Boyfriend's POV


Book boyfriends. We all have them. I, myself, have a list at least a few miles long, and I'm sure you do too. But have you ever wondered what it's like to actually be a book boyfriend? To be showered with so much love by so many adoring fans? Well, here's your chance! 

Read on for an interview between our good friend, Laura @ Little Read Riding Hood (with a little help from yours truly) and Micah Condie from Helen Boswell's Mythology



The Fictional Guy

There has been blog after blog listing favorite book boyfriends, talking about what people would do if given a day (or night) with their book boyfriend, obsessing over them, etc. But no one has ever thought to ask how they feel being the focus of all our attention. Which got me thinking. Since I talk to him on Twitter all the time, I figured I would ask Micah Condie from Mythology some questions. And since Janice (@rabidreading on Twitter) joins me in harassing talking to him, I included her.

Laura: So I guess my first question for you is how do you feel about me and other women drooling over you, and do you feel like you are cheating on hope when you chat with us?

Micah: I'm okay with that. For the good of the book, ya know? ;) And Hope knows I'd never cheat on her in real life.

L: So are us fan-girls just fictional characters to you then? I mean, we talk on twitter all the time, yet you say you would never cheat on Hope in "real life" ... are you just using us as promotional tools then? *sobs*

M: No, but I have a book life (what I guess I kinda think of as "real life" because I started out there and spend most of my time there) and my other life where I hang out with people like you and get in discussions with my author about stuff, etc. I'd never cheat on Hope in my book life. But I can love other people and it's not cheating on her because it's a different plane of existence. Oh... this is confusing as hell...

Bottom line: No sobbing!

Janice: LOL. Am I the only one who sees all the holes in demon boy's answer? Micah, honey, you may want to clarify....unless you want readers to think you are faithful to Hope in book life but spreading your love around everywhere else ;)

M: Why did I think that talking over email would be any different than what we do on Twitter? Gah. You're both trying to torture me, aren't you?....

J: We only torture you because we love you ;) *hugs*

M: WAIT. Is this part of the blog discussion already? Omg...

Okay, here is what I mean by all that.

My book life is with Hope, and as far as I'm concerned, that's forever (unless she decides otherwise). Yes, I talk to fans (fangirls AND fanboys, btw - lol) on Twitter, and I love them too, but not in a way that would ever jeopardize my relationship with Hope. It is confusing having two planes of existence, but Hope wants me to reach out to people, and she understands if I have fans and she even understands if I take someone for a flight or ride on my bike. I give as much as I can back.

(Off the record: BETTER, JANICE? AND GIVE ME A BREAK, WILL YA?)

L: Play nice! So why do you think some guys *coughyoucough* get elevated to the book boyfriend status and some don't quite make it there?

M: *looks around* Me, elevated? Aw, that's sweet of you. :)

Hmm...I think a guy needs to have at least one of the "obvious" things going for him - confidence (but not arrogance), looks (but not conceit), a little mystery (or a lot), etc. But I think he also has to show that he has a lot more layered underneath all that: vulnerabilities, imperfections, sensitivities. So you don't just admire from afar in the book but feel like you actually want to get to know the guy, ya know?

It's just like what draws me to a girl. Sure, we notice outside appearances first - we're only human after all. ;) But there has to be something more than that to make me want to have her as my girl.

And are you okay, sweetie? That's some cough you have there. *hands you cough medicine*

L: Ha, thanks. *takes cough medicine* *gets a little loopy* Well, we all know you are certainly all of those things. But the one thing that will seal the deal for me, is a tough guy crying. Not that I EVER want to see you hurt, but what are some things that would make you cry?


M: Whoa, take it easy with that cough medicine, k? *takes it away from you before you do yourself harm*

Easy. If the love of my life ever crushed my heart. Other things... if anything bad ever happened to my family, especially my brother and sisters.


J: Awww, isn't he the sweetest? I have a question. A lot of readers have "bad boy" book boyfriends. As one of the good guys, how do you feel about that? Do you ever want to be a bit of a bad boy yourself?

M: Oh, the evil queen has a question about bad boys. Why am I not surprised? *wink*.

I'll fully admit that when my demon comes out, it feels pretty good. (Sorry, Laura.) Yeah, I have those moments when I wonder what it'd be like to give in. I think it comes out at times in my need to blow off steam/escape on my bike, or in my temper when I can't. Do I wish I was more of a bad boy? Sometimes, but I know the price would be too high.

L: Don't apologize to me, it's your nature. Speaking of nature, your whole story is a discussion of nature vs. nurture. Do you credit your parents & siblings for keeping you tied to your humanity? And when the demon tries to make an appearance, how do you reign it in? (So I know this is off topic, but now I am curious LOL)

M: I largely credit my upbringing (by the Condies, NOT my biological dad) to my family, yes. My mom especially is a stabilizing force for everyone in the family. You can imagine what it did to me when I accidentally hurt her, and when my dad kicked me out.

My demon is always there, lurking just below the surface. When I feel it coming out, I have to think about something good, happy. Picture every detail of it. And it's usually Hope. No pun intended. ;)

J: So back to the book boyfriend thing. As you know, readers become very attached to characters and especially to their book boyfriends. We see you guys so clearly in our minds, and we sort of expect you to conform to whatever mental image we have of you. Sometimes we even get mad when characters we love behave in ways we don't like, lol. Is it hard dealing with the weight of so many readers' expectations?

M: Nah, I don't care what people think. Haha - totally just kidding....

Yeah, it can be a little bit hard sometimes. On Twitter, I have had people try to convince me that I don't actually have this dark side to me. That's because of exactly what you said - they have this impression of me and want to view me a certain way. (And then I'm like, "Sorry dude, I'm still a demon.") Bottom line is that I know who I am and I have to act true to myself, whether people prefer me to be a different way or not.

Also, I think it may get a little bit worse after people read book two. While my author has a soft spot for me, she also likes to put me -- all of us -- to the test (gross understatement). Plus, with my POV being highlighted in the book, you'll get to see me like you never have before. That's all I'm allowed to say ;)


L: Along with the whole attached things, some readers get ... shall we say ... possessive of what they come to think of as their characters. Has that become an issue with you yet, and if not, when it does how will you handle it? Some examples - people getting mad at other people that don't like you (you can't please everyone!) or people fighting over you, that kind of thing.

M: Jonathan definitely has more of this problem than I do, maybe because he's *currently* unattached and my readers know how committed I am to Hope. (Or maybe because he's got that whole immortal French guy thing going for him.) People call "dibs" on him, get very possessive of him, get in Twitter fights over whose guy he is. He's always very gracious about it. He's also a pretty private person so he does tend keep a bit of distance from the mortals. I gotta hand it to him for keeping so cool about it. I'd like to think that I'd do the same.

Umm, and I did once piss someone off by saying I'd go to the Mythology movie premiere with someone else, but it was all a big misunderstanding. I said I'd go with BOTH of them. (I *think* I smoothed everything over since then, but it was a touchy situation.) Honestly, I'd probably go with my author anyhow. *hides*

L: If Mythology went to the big screen, do you think you would play yourself? If not, who would you want to play you, Hope, and Jonathan? And how would you deal with all the new rapid fan-people (girls & guys) that a movie deal would bring you?

J: What is the best part of being a book boyfriend? And when your series is over someday, what are your plans, and will you stay in touch with your fans? (You'd better!!!)

L: Seriously ... *glares at Micah* You wouldn't forget US now, would you?

J: How could he? We are amazeballs :). BUT that doesn't mean we won't hurt him if he even *thinks* about bailing on us. You've been warned, demon boy!

M: Okay, so that first question made me feel like I was in that Inception movie. You're asking the dream cast who our dream cast would be... We are it. ;)
MYTHOLOGY_cast(1)
Left to right: Micah, Hope, Jonathan
Although... if it winds up being a few years more before Mythology hits the big screen, you may have to ask me again because then we'd have to find younger versions of ourselves.

I'm not all about popularity and fame -- that's more of Troy's deal. But If I ever reached superstar status (you talking like Ian Somerhalder status here?), I would do my best to reach out to fans. And I would never, ever lose touch with the people who helped us get off the ground, which brings me to the last question...


When the series is over, I'll still be around. I guess I'm like that first favorite child of my author's that'll never go away. And don't worry, Janice and Laura -- I'll always be your demon boy. xo

J: Darn right you will! Well, that about covers it for me. What do you think, Laura, have we grilled him enough? ;)

L: I suppose that's all ... for now ... Thanks for being so open and cooperative!

M: Good times - it was fun. Thanks for having me, and if either of you ever want to visit my world, just say the word! ;) xo


That's all, folks! We hope you enjoyed this inside look inside the mind of a book boyfriend! 

To connect with Laura & Micah, go here: 

Laura @ Little Read Riding Hood
Blog: http://littlereadridinghood.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/littleread1
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LittleReadRidingHood
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/7229032-laura-little-read-riding-hood


Micah Condie
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mythologyseries
Twitter: https://twitter.com/micahcondie
Website: http://www.helenboswell.com/
Mythology on Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15840611-mythology

Wednesday, 15 May 2013

Review: Golden by Jessi Kirby ★★★★★



Golden by Jessi Kirby
Genre: YA Contemporary
Series: n/a
Publication Date: May 14th 2013
ISBN: 9781442452169
Page Count: 288
Rating: ★★★★★
Review Copy: ARC
Reviewed by: Janice



Synopsis: Seventeen-year-old Parker Frost has never taken the road less traveled. Valedictorian and quintessential good girl, she’s about to graduate high school without ever having kissed her crush or broken the rules. So when fate drops a clue in her lap—one that might be the key to unraveling a town mystery—she decides to take a chance.

Julianna Farnetti and Shane Cruz are remembered as the golden couple of Summit Lakes High—perfect in every way, meant to be together forever. But Julianna’s journal tells a different story—one of doubts about Shane and a forbidden romance with an older, artistic guy. These are the secrets that were swept away with her the night that Shane’s jeep plunged into an icy river, leaving behind a grieving town and no bodies to bury.

Reading Julianna’s journal gives Parker the courage to start to really live—and it also gives her reasons to question what really happened the night of the accident. Armed with clues from the past, Parker enlists the help of her best friend, Kat, and Trevor, her longtime crush, to track down some leads. The mystery ends up taking Parker places that she never could have imagined. And she soon finds that taking the road less traveled makes all the difference.


Review:


A moving, romantic & beautifully written story

I've read books that have rocked my socks off. Books that pull out all the emotional stops, and books that have me hanging breathless on the edge of my seat, desperate to know what happens next. And then there are those books that strike such a deep and personal chord within me, that when it's all over and I've turned the last page, I don't know whether to applaud because it was so damn good, or cry because I can't process all the feels. And just to be clear, I am not a crier by nature. Sure, my eyes have been known to well up when I'm reading, and I've had to swallow past the lump in my throat quite a few times. I've even felt that painful ache in my chest like someone just used my heart for a punching bag. But actual tears? No, those are a very rare occurrence.

GOLDEN got to me, though. It knocked down all my tough-girl walls and stirred up a whole hornet's nest of memories and feelings inside of me.

Parker Frost is a good girl who has spent her whole life staying on the right side of the line. She studies hard, gets excellent grades, and is in the running for a highly competitive scholarship which, if she wins it, will allow her to attend the college of her dreams. A scholarship, incidentally, that is offered by the families of the town's golden children who attended Parker's school and whom both died in a tragic car accident ten years ago. Everyone knows the story of Julianna Farnetti and Shane Cruz; their smiling faces are forever immortalized on a billboard in town. But when Parker stumbles across Julianna's journal, she discovers there is more to Julianna and Shane's story than anyone realizes, and it's a mystery she is determined to unravel. This is not a characteristic choice for her. As her (amazing) friend Kat points out, Parker doesn't do crazy or unexpected things.

Until now.

I connected with Parker right away, because I've been her. I was a good girl too, once upon a time, and like her, I spent years playing it safe, following the rules, and carrying the weight of parental expectations on my shoulders. My entire life was mapped out for me by the time I was thirteen, and it never even occurred to me to question it. Sure, I had my doubts, but I was young, not entirely sure of what I wanted, and I didn't have the confidence I do now to speak my mind. Plus, there was that ever-present specter of failure looming over me. It's easy for people to throw around sayings like "Seize the day!" but actually doing it is scary as hell. It has to be done though. We all have to take the leap at some point, and really, I think that's what GOLDEN is all about. It's more than a book about a girl named Parker discovering the truth about another girl's life and death. It's a reminder, to all of us, that we only have one life and by damn, we need to claim it and make it OURS.

There are two stories in GOLDEN - Parker's and Julianna's - and both wove a spell around my heart. The romantic in me sighed many a time, and while the book doesn't contain any hot and heavy scenes, there is a steady-burning fire between the main characters that provides more than enough heat. I particularly loved the dance between Trevor and Parker, and I loved Trevor, period. He more than earned a spot on my book boyfriend list.

Jessi Kirby is a magician with words, and I wish I had her gift so I could convey how truly beautiful her book is. All I can really say is that it inspired and moved me, and I didn't want it to end. Don't take my word for it, though. Get your hands on a copy of GOLDEN and experience it for yourselves.

5 Stars ★★★★★
ARC provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
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