Tag Archives: Elemental

SPARK (Elemental #2) by Brigid Kemmerer-a review

Posted on by
4

SPARK (Elemental #2) by Brigid Kemmerer-a review

SPARK (Elemental Series #2) by Brigid Kemmerer

SPARK is the second full-length novel (release August 28, 2012) in Brigid Kemmerer’s YA Elemental series. In a world of the supernatural Elemental families-Earth, Fire, Air and Water will fight with one another until only the most powerful survive. But the four Merrick brothers were some of the most powerful Elementals around and everyone wanted them dead. And now the guide sent to kill them all, suddenly wants a deal.

Gabriel Merrick is a fire Elemental. Struggling through school, Gabriel and his twin brother Nick often changed places to benefit Gabriel’s marks. But the quiet and shy girl in Trig class knows that Gabriel is struggling with his marks. When she offers to help, everything in Gabriel says no-but he is drawn to the young teen like a moth to flame.

Layne Forrest is the class brain. Usually quiet and withdrawn, Layne finds herself attracted to Gabriel Merrick and is willing to help him in any way she can. But Layne is hiding a secret under her dark and over-sized clothing. A secret she wanted no one to know. And she and Gabriel had something in common. But when her brother Simon had become the target of the school bullies once again, it was Gabriel who stood by his side.

Gabriel is having difficulties controlling his fire. He blames himself for the death of his parents, when in reality they were trying to protect their own children. When he calls upon the element, the result is spotty, and losing his temper will find the fire building out of control. And he is drawn to the fire-the fire speaks to him. 

Gabriel’s home life was in shambles. Fighting with his brothers became a daily occurrence to the point that Nick was no longer speaking to him. Older brother Michael was becoming suspicious of Gabriel’s friendship with Hunter, and younger brother Chris was trying hard to help. 

Layne was set up.  Finding herself in the position to have to both physically and emotionally defend herself against attack, she knew everything had gone wrong. Accusations against the Merrick’s were forcing Layne and her brother to reconsider everything about their lives. What secrets was Gabriel afraid to tell?

Layne and Gabriel’s relationship begins to build. But as the awkward geeky teen, Layne is an enigma. She hides a secret-a past that one day Gabriel will help her overcome, if only  the people who say they love her, would not keep reminding her that she is no longer perfect.

SPARK is another wonderful storyline in Brigid Kemmerer’s ELEMENTAL series. There are still plenty of stories to be told especially in the Merrick household. Each brother has an affinity to one of the elements, and behind each brother is a story waiting to be told. A fantastic addition to Brigid’s ELEMENTAL series.

READING ORDER
1. Elemental
2. Storm
3. Fearless
4. Spark
5. Spirit

LINKS TO ORDER
Amazon Paper Books
Amazon Kindle
KOBO
The Book Depository
B&N Nook and Paper Books

Copy supplied by Netgalley

Reviewed by Sandy

Share

ELEMENTAL (Elemental 0.5) YA by Brigid Kemmerer- a review

Posted on by
3

ELEMENTAL (Elemental 0.5) YA by Brigid Kemmerer

ELEMENTAL by Brigid Kemmerer

ELEMENTAL is the introductory storyline in Brigid Kemmerer’s YA Elemental series. Released in March 2012, Brigid brings the reader into a world of the powerful supernatural Elementals-Earth, Fire, Air and Water. The novella is a quick read, but provides just enough information that you know you will want to read what happens next.

17 year old Emily Morgan is an air Elemental, but at present her powers are limited. Hoping to earn enough money to move to New York and try her hand at Broadway (we all have dreams) she finds a job at the local sports complex where the daily grind is slow and tedious. Until the day that Michael Merrick walks through the front door.

Michael Merrick is a powerful earth Elemental, but hiding in plain sight is difficult when the Morgan family have targeted him for death. For years, the families have been at war, despising each other’s powers and capabilities, and some how dragging the children into their ongoing aggression and struggle for control. But the day his younger brothers were attacked, he knew that he had to learn to control his Power before the Guardians elected to end his life. And finding Emily Morgan at the sports complex only added another complication, when his only means to let off ‘steam’ was now hampered by the pretty little blonde who believes that Michael wants to end her life.

Emily and Michael’s relationship is further complicated when Emily reveals to her family that Michael frequents the sports complex where she works. But the animosity between the families escalates when her brother Tyler will use any means necessary to end the life of Michael Merrick all in the name of protecting his family and his sister. When Emily finds Michael on the defensive against a group of Elementals, including her brother, Emily knows there is only one thing she can do and saving Michael is her only priority.

ELEMENTAL is a wonderful and well-written introduction to Brigid’s young adult Elemental series. I am looking forward to reading this series. My only concern is that Brigid steer clear of the usual teen angst and ‘whoa is me’ attitudes that some YA authors feel is necessary throughout their storylines and series. Here’s to a great new YA series that will surely keep the reader involved

READING ORDER
1. Elemental  e-novella (March 2012)
2. Storm (April 2012) 
3. Fearless e-novella (July 31, 2012)
4. Spark (August 2012)
5. Spirit (May 2013)

Reviewed by Sandy

Share