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Death and The Girl Next Door by Darynda Jones – a Review

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Death and The Girl Next Door by Darynda Jones – a Review

 

Death and the Girl Next Door is the first book in Darynda Jones’s new YA series, Darklight. 

Right from the start, we meet our heroine, Lorelei McAllister, and she turns out to be an awesome heroine.  Lorelei is 16 years old, and lives with her grandparents.  She spends all her time with her two best friends, Brooke (short for Brooklyn), and Glitch (don’t ask for his real name lol). It is their friendship that makes this such a fun story, as they were fun, and enjoyable to watch them together, not to mention a loyal friendship.  Darynda Jones does such a fabulous job creating all these characters in this book.    

Lorelei is different, and her two friends know this, as she has visions.  Her parents disappeared years ago, and Lorelei does not remember anything of that fateful day. Her grandparents and her friends are always supportive and try not to let her be alone.  Of course the friendship between the three of them is hilarious, with a lot of Jones’ normal humorous comments, that she has become known for in her Charley Davidson series. 

In the beginning, Lorelei notices that she is being stalked by someone from her school, that she has known since childhood, but now distant.  We meet Cameron, a tall good looking hunk, who seems to only glower at everyone.  Why is Cameron stalking Lorelei?

Enter Jared, the new boy in school, who mesmerizes Lorelei immediately.  Jared looks like a god, with almost every girl in school unable to not stare at him.  But he only looks at Lorelei.  The one thing you see right away is that Cameron, the stalker, and Jared the new kid on the block, seem to hate each other.  They are always fighting, and glowering at each other. 

I did find myself a bit confused very early on, with things going back and forth.  But once things settled down, and you got to know the characters, and especially more about Jared and Cameron, and why they hate each other, then the story flowed. But it took a few things to happen, and some dangerous to Lorelei, to find out what was happening, and why.  So not to spoil things for you, Jared is not human, and does have an ulterior motive for visiting Lorelei.  Cameron, who is human, but has certain abilities, knows everything about Jared, hence his defensiveness toward Lorelei. She then understands that Cameron was not stalking her, but instead he was following Jared, who was following her.  lol

There is no love triangle in DATGND, as Lorelei and Jared are the couple in this story.  Despite what she learns about him, having saved her early on,  Lorelei does trust her feelings for Jared.  She is confused, and trying to understand why he is here for her, and frankly at this point, so are we.  We learn the truth about Lorelei’s visions, and what they mean, but we come to really like Jared.  I wasn’t totally crazy about Cameron, as he was always fighting, glowering, and nasty, but Brooke seemed to be the one to have some control over Cameron. 

The last half of the book was very exciting, tense, with multiple twists, questions and surprising answers.  Lorelei learns about herself, her abilities, as well as everything about Jared.  At times, she finds herself scared, but she knows he would never hurt her, and they do become a great couple that you find yourself rooting for.  She is also a wonderful heroine, as she is tough, compassionate, loyal, and has a nice kick to keep both boys behaving.  lol

The truth is revealed in an awesome plot, which is surprising, and more wide ranging then thought, with so many people involved.  This totally was different, and now there will be so many questions that will still need to be answered.  Darynda Jones has created a wonderful story, with a super heroine, and some great secondary characters.  This was an excellent story, with an unlikely romance that despite its odds, have you rooting for them.  Lastly, I love Darynda Jones’ writing, as she has a way of creating a storyline that puts you into tense action scenes, and out of blue, you find yourself cracking up with her humorous witty comments.  An amazing talent!  I for one, will be staying with this series, and can’t wait for the next book, Death, Doom & Detention. 

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Reviewed by Barb

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UNCONTROLLABLE (Nature of Grace #2) by S.R.Johannes-a review

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UNCONTROLLABLE (Nature of Grace #2) by S.R.Johannes

UNCONTROLLABLE is the second instalment and September 24, 2012 release in S.R.Johannes young adult Nature of Grace series. Uncontrollable picks up approximately 3 months after Untraceable. Our heroine Grace has suffered many losses but life in the small town near the Smokey Mountains keeps getting worse-the few friends she had are barely talking, her mother is leaving for a new job and her BFF since childhood is refusing to acknowledge her existence. And when Agent Sweeney from the Fish and Wildlife Department returns to town, Grace is more than willing to help in the tracking of the endangered Red Wolf but someone or something is killing off the wolves and Grace is the next target. With the addition of two qualified trackers, Sweeney hopes that hunt will be short but they will soon find themselves in a fight for their lives.

Grace has always lived in the shadows of the Smokey Mountains. As an avid outdoors person, Grace was the first to volunteer to help track the recently released Red Wolves, but as part of a classroom assignment she would find herself grouped together with ex-bestie Wyn and his new girlfriend Sky. And to complicate matters, the weather was turning a bitter cold and snow storms were forecasted for the immediate future. And as you can guess, unqualified student help does not make for an easy or uneventful assignment. Students will go missing, wolves will be found dead and the realization that someone is still trying to end your life will find Grace the hero once again when she discovers the truth behind big business and the environment.

S.R. Johanne’s UNCONTROLLABLE is a well-written, fast-paced storyline that will keep you wondering with the turn of every page. Old friends will find each other in the most unlikely of circumstances only to lose out to a love that is stronger than anyone believed. And in saying that, the YA love triangle is ever present and frustrating, especially when both young men will tug at your heart and your soul. No one should have to suffer a broken heart. I am enjoying the Nature of Grace series and look forward to the next instalment by S.R. Johannes.

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Untraceable and Unspeakable

Reviewed by Sandy

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All Hallows Moon by S.M. Reine-a review

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ALL HALLOWS MOON (Seasons of the Moon #2) by S.M. Reine

ALL HALLOWS MOON is the second instalment in S.M Reine’s young adult Seasons of the Moon series focusing on a young bitten female werewolf and the hunters trying to take her down. This storyline is not your typical werewolf scenario-there are no glittery or easy transitions from human to wolf, but one fraught with pain, suffering, blood and loss of humanity. Rylie is a 15 year old high school student who, while away at summer camp, fought to save the life of a friend, but ended up bitten by a werewolf hoping to repopulate his decimated pack. Rylie must now endure the monthly moon shifts alone knowing that the one person who could take her life, is the one person she was willing to give up her humanity to save.

Rylie went to live with her late father’s sister, a woman she has not seen in a very long time. Aunt Gwyneth owned a working farm, and the family thought it was best if Rylie learned discipline while doing manual labor. Thinking the young teen was acting out rebelliously Rylie would find herself in trouble at school, at home and with friends. But what people did not know was that Rylie was affected by the changes of the moon, and every day life became a challenge when your inner wolf wants nothing more than to sate a need for blood and meat.

Rylie’s changes left her with no humanity. Waking up with no memory of the nights events, Rylie would discover that her wolf had devoured local livestock at a frenetic pace. The kills were drawing attention and soon the werewolf hunters would be searching for what could only be described as a killer. Although she has never killed a human, Rylie always worried that she may not be able to control the beast. But when the hunters come calling, her wolf perceives a threat and she fights to protect her life. Only this time, one of the hunters is determined to kill Rylie in human form regardless of the hunter’s code.

ALL HALLOWS MOON is an interesting look at a werewolf storyline. The heroine is your typical 15 year old teen, although more rebellious than most, due to her ‘wolf’ acting out aggressively towards perceived threats. One wrong look could produce a growl of displeasure and therefore her number of friends is limited because of her attitude and personality quirks-even her family sent her away because they were unable to handle the mood swings and aggression. Rylie’s relationship with one of hunters throws a major wrench into the storyline, when his family is willing to kill the werewolf, knowing he has fallen in love with the girl underneath. I did have a problem with the Rylie’s attitude. Yes, I know she was struggling with the assault that left her a werewolf and the painful and gut wrenching monthly changes-but the girl just never let up-the entire story was built on the attitude of a 15 year old who perceived everything as a slight against her. Sometimes it was a little too much.

Reviewed by Sandy

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MYSTIC CITY (Mystic City #1) by Theo Lawrence-a review

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MYSTIC CITY (Mystic City #1) by Theo Lawrence-a review

MYSTIC CITY (Mystic City #1) by Theo Lawrence

MYSTIC CITY is the first storyline (October 9th, 2012 release) in Theo Lawrence dystopian young adult Mystic City series. When 18year old Aria Rose awakens in a hospital from a drug over-dose, she has no recollection of ever taking the drug or of her fiancé Thomas Foster. Set in the futuristic dystopian Mystic City and Manhattan, the political minefield centers on the two ruling and rival families-the Rose’s and the Foster’s and their hatred of one another. The merging of the two families is seen as a political coup in the privileged families, but Aria has no memory of ever dating Thomas. The rumors swirl that prior to her over-dose, they were meeting secretly behind everyone’s backs, but something doesn’t add up, especially when she finds a locket, a note telling her to REMEMBER and secret letters hidden away. When a rebel mystic saves her life, not once but twice, Aria suspects that she has connections to the mystics and this man, that no one wants her to remember.

Mystics are a group of people from the Depths of New York who have a power that is both feared and used by those in control. Considered the lowest of the low, mystics are, by law, forced to register and to have their powers drained until there remains only a shell of their former selves. But there is an underground faction of rebel mystics who are trying to make everyone aware that those in control are using these powers for illegal, unethical, immoral purposes and financial gain. And when a staged series of demonstrations become deadly, the mystics are targeted once again.

Aria continues to struggle with her memory loss, and her visits to the doctor both help and hinder with the struggle. Her relationship with Thomas feels forced and fabricated, and her parents desire for a perfect union, is nothing short of a nightmare. Hoping to discover the truth, Aria sets out on a path to uncover the mystery and the truth behind the lies she has believed all of her life. And an upcoming election will pit family against family, and mystics against everyone else.

Throughout the storyline Aria begins to fall in love-not with Thomas-but with a young mystic who shows her the truth about the world in which she lives. And there are others, who will help Aria understand the pain and sorrow that engulf the mystics who have become slaves in a world of bigotry, racism and hate. But Aria has been betrayed by the people who profess to love her and with little time left, Aria will discover there are people who are willing to help, but she is no longer sure whom to trust.

MYSTIC CITY is a fascinating tale of love and betrayal, discrimination and hate. Theo Lawrence builds up a world that will both fascinate and repulse, and the character development is amazing. Almost immediately you know that something is amiss. A fantastic start to a new series that is filled with non stop action and a heroine who wants to make everything right. I am looking forward to Mystic City #2. Congratulations to Theo Lawrence on the release of Mystic City.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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ARTEMIS RISING by Cheri Lasota-a review

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Artemis Rising by Cheri Lasota- a review

Artemis Rising is young adult story based in the myth of Arethusa and Alpheus and Tristan and Isolde.  The beginning of the story has the main character, Eva, deciding to follow the pagan beliefs of her mother.  She was raised a staunch Catholic, but has decided to follow her mother.  Eva and her mother begin the ritual to dedicate Eva to Artemis, Goddess of the Moon, only to be discovered by her father and the ritual stopped.  They then begin their trip from America to the Azores aboard a ship that belongs to a wealthy man whose son, Diogo, is believed by Eva’s mom to be Alpheus.  The ritual is finally performed by Eva’s mother and Eva dedicates herself to Artemis and assumes the name Arethusa.

There is a storm that blows in and the ship crashes and Eva is rescued by a local boy, Tristao, who takes her to the orphanage where he lives.  And she discovers that she is the only survivor of the shipwreck.  Eva is resigned to the fact that she is on her own now and sets out to follow through with the plans her mother had laid out for her.  Diogo eventually shows up and Tristao is not pleased.  Diogo believes himself to be Alpheus and that Arethusa is his.  Through a series of events, Eva and Tristao are adopted by the padre’s brother, who then tells them of the legend of Tristan and Isolde and that he believes they are the embodiment of them.  Eva questions everything that she has been led to believe, and eventually makes her decision to follow in the path set forth by her adoptive father, as does Tristao.

This is the type of story that I would not normally read, but many enjoyed the story, so I gave it a go.  About half way through the book, I found myself wanting to see what happens next, then the story changed.  It went from the Arethusa and Alpheus legend to Tristan and Isolde.  At certain points I was confused as to which legend I was supposed to be following and honestly had trouble following the story as the storylines branched out.  And, if you’re familiar with the legend of Tristan and Isolde, there is not a happy ending.  This story stops before we find out if the legend comes to fruition.  With that said, I did like the main two characters, Eva and Tristao.  There are some sweet moments between them and the author does a good job of letting you feel their angst.  It was an interesting read.

Reviewed by Vickie M.

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Jennifer Armentrout-Interview with the Author

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Jennifer Armentrout-Interview with the Author

FROM the Website: USA TODAY Bestselling author Jennifer lives in Martinsburg, West Virginia. All the rumors you’ve heard about her state aren’t true. When she’s not hard at work writing. she spends her time reading, working out, watching really bad zombie movies, pretending to write, and hanging out with her husband and her Jack Russel Loki.

Her dreams of becoming an author started in algebra class, where she spent most of her time writing short stories….which explains her dismal grades in math. Jennifer writes young adult paranormal, science fiction, fantasy, and contemporary romance. She also writes adult romance under the name J. Lynn.

TRC: Hi Jennifer and welcome to The Reading Café. We would like to start with some background information. Would you please tell us something about yourself?

Jennifer: I currently live in West Virginia and like most authors, I’ve always wanted to be a writer. I’m a big fan of scary movies and zombies, which is strange because zombies scared the crap out of me as a kid. I write adult and YA in pretty much every genre. I have a hard time parting with books, that’s why I have duplicate copies of some signed and way too many.

TRC: Many authors develop their interest in writing at an early age. Do you remember what was the catalyst that sparked your interest in writing? Who or what do you credit with your desire to write?

Jennifer: I’m not sure what the catalyst was, but I’ve always wanted to be a writer. I think it had to do with the fact that I read so much growing up–the old school YA and historical romance novels.

TRC: What difficulties or challenges have you faced as a writer?

Jennifer: The biggest challenge is focusing. When you have multiple books out or multiple books coming out, it can become very difficult to keep focus on writing, because there’s a lot of other stuff that needs to be done. Hours are spent catching up with emails or on the phone with editors/agent/publicists/crit partners and before you know it, you’re too tired to write. So focusing and making time can be a big challenge.

TRC: The LUX series focuses on a town of aliens trying to blend into regular life. Where did you come up with the idea of aliens posing as humans? What triggered your imagination as it pertains to alien life forms in a Young Adult storyline?

READING ORDER:  Obsidian/Shadows/Onyx

Jennifer: My adult editor at Entangled had asked me if I’d be interested in writing about aliens in high school. Initially, I laughed and was like no. Who wants to read about aliens? But the more I thought about it, the story started to take place in my head. Having the aliens try to blend in adds conflict and coming up with the type of alien was the most difficult part. For half the book, I kept picturing giant insects eating brains. Seriously.  Finally, the idea of them being made of light just popped into my head. The rest was history. =)

TRC: Occasionally you take the LUX series cover models with you on your promotional tours. Who are the models and why the decision to tour with the actors and models?

Jennifer: The models are Pepe Toth and Sztella Tziotziosz. The decision kind of came from the publisher’s wanting to get new pictures of them for the book covers, and we thought we might as well do some book trailers while they were over here…. and that spun into going on tour with them. Both of the were great and we hope to have them back for another tour.

TRC: ONYX is your August release in the LUX series. Would you please tell us about the premise of the storyline?

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Jennifer: Onyx is the sequel to Obsidian, so I don’t want to say too much for those who haven’t read Obsidian, but it deals with the consequences of what happened at the end of Obsidian, delves more deeply into the world of the Luxens and their interactions with the DOD. There’s romance, action, a bit of heart break, and a lot of secrets revealed.

Click HERE for our review of OBSIDIAN.

TRC: With the popularity of the characters, have you considered continuing the series? Any spin-offs?

Jennifer: There has been some talk about a companion novel. It’s almost completely written, but there isn’t much I can really share about that right now.

TRC: DEITY is the next instalment in the Covenant series. Would you please tell us about the premise?

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Jennifer: Like Onyx and Opal, the premise is really spoilery. But It picks up where Pure left off. Seth and Alex return to Deity Island. A lot of things happen in Deity and Alex faces a lot, but you do find out who Alex wants to be with in Deity and a lot of the gods start popping up.

TRC: The covers for the Covenant Series are beautiful. Who designed the covers? Where you involved in the cover selection for this particular series?

READING ORDER:  Daimon/Half Blood/Pure/Deity/Elixir

Click HERE for our review of DAIMON- the prequel novella in the Covenant series.

Jennifer: The publisher had the covers designed and I did have a say in them, but they get all the credit for those beauties.

TRC: CURSED is your September new release. Would you please tell us something about the series?

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Jennifer: Cursed is currently a standalone and deals with a girl who was brought back to life by her little sister. I kind of think that if someone  dies and comes back to life, they aren’t going to be right, you know? And Ember isn’t. Everything she touches dies. The book has a big mystery element to it, and instead of really focusing on the different gifts, it’s about Ember finding out who was responsible for the accident that took her life and that of her father’s.

TRC: The premise is similar yet different to the X-men comics. How many books do you have planned for the series? Will Hayden and Ember be the primary characters for each novel?

Jennifer: Right now there is only one book. I think whenever you have a group of kids that have abilities, you cannot escape the comparison to X-Men. If you have a bunch of adults with super powers, you’ll hear the same comparison. It just comes down to if the premise goes it a different direction, which Cursed isn’t about saving the world or doing heroic acts. It’s about a girl who’s trying to accept the life she’s been dealt with.

TRC: DON’T LOOK BACK is your new series schedule for release in the fall of 2013. Would you please tell us something about the new series?

Jennifer: Don’t Look Back is scheduled for March 2014, and there isn’t much I’m allowed to really share about that book yet. What I can say it’s a mystery/thriller that deals with less of memory and murder. And the book has successfully creeped out my crit partners if that tells you anything =)

TRC: What have been some of the challenges you have faced with regards to research, logistics and publication?

Jennifer: The biggest challenge is waiting for a book to come out when it has a far out release date. You kind of forget about the book until it gets closer to that date.

TRC: You have a very prolific series of storylines and books. Writer’s Block is a very real phenomenon that many authors face from time to time. How do you handle the stress of Writer’s Block?

Jennifer: I try to work through writer’s block when I get it. Luckily that hasn’t really happen. What I get is the case of inability to focus. And once again, I try to power through it. That doesn’t always work and when it’s really bad, I take a day off from writing.

TRC: Many authors bounce ideas between other authors, or family and friends. With whom do you bounce ideas?

Jennifer: With my friends. I’d be lost without them.

TRC: What is happening in the next six months?

Jennifer: Well, the next six months are going to be super busy for me. I have a book coming out every month:

August- Onyx

September- Cursed

October- Unchained (adult/ under pen name J. Lynn)

November- Deity and Elixir

December- Opal

January- Tempting the Player (adult/ under pen name J. Lynn)

LIGHTNING ROUND

Favorite Food
Anything red meat

Favorite Dessert
Chocolate!

Favorite TV Show
Supernatural

Favorite Movie
Don’t really have one

Last Move you Saw
The Darkest Hour

Dark or Milk Chocolate
Milk

Last Vacation Destination
Florida I guess

Do you have any pets?
I have a Jack Russell named Loki!

TRC: Thank you Jennifer for taking the time to answer our questions. We are looking forward to all of your new releases in the coming months. Congratulations on all of your success.

Jennifer: Thank you for having me!

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CURSED by Jennifer Armentrout -a review

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CURSED by Jennifer Armentrout-a review

CURSED by Jennifer L Armentrout

LINK TO Jennifer’s WEBSITE

CURSED is the new Young Adult release (September 2012) by Jennifer Armentrout.  Focusing on 17year old Ember McWilliams, CURSED follows the young woman as she makes her way through a world where everything she touches will die.  After the accident, 2 years prior, that claimed her father’s life, Ember awakens to the knowledge that she has been ‘gifted’ with a curse.

 

Ember’s mother remained catatonic.  With her mother “refusing” to acknowledge her children, Ember became the parent to her younger sister Olivia.  But within a short period of time, Ember realized that her touch could kill.  The kids at school called her a freak. But when a beautiful stranger was able to ‘touch’ Ember, she knew her world was about to change once again.

Hayden Cromwell had been watching Ember since the accident. Something about Ember drew him to her. It was only when he realized that everything was falling apart, that he knew he and the others would have to intervene. Taking her back to his father was his only option.  But the others did not agree.

Like something from X-Men and Professor Xavier, Ember and Olivia will find themselves in a home for gifted teens, only Ember is not nearly so well received-Olivia becomes the child prodigy but Ember is feared by the others.  And school is not much better.  But Ember will find support with the assistance of one of her teachers who appears to sympathize with Ember about the daily attacks.

The relationship between Hayden and Ember grows as Hayden tries to help Ember with her gift.  After experiencing a horrific childhood himself Hayden knows only too well the repercussions of a powerful gift left out of control. And he fears The Facility as much as Ember.  Ember is continuously threatened with The Facility if she is unable to control her temper.

There are several household members that both fear and loathe Ember’s ‘curse’.  With their eclectic family of gifts, each will find their way into Ember’s life, whether she wants them to or not.  But following a series of threats and near-fatal accidents, Ember is sure that one of the household members is willing to take the next step to ensure that she stays dead this time. Only it is not just one of the family members hoping to end her life-there are others who are willing to see her die as well.

CURSED is a fantastic new storyline from the mind of Jennifer Armentrout.  The similarities between X-men cannot be denied, but Jennifer does address the issue in the novel when Ember researchers the household specialties and Googles the likes of the comic book heroes. A group of gifted children, whose parents were unable to handle their situations or refused, and their father-figure who took them in and raised the children as his own.  Along the way, Ember must earn the trust of the others, but it is difficult when she believes she is betrayed every day by the people with whom she now lives.  A wonderful start to a new series, I congratulate Jennifer on another wonderful novel.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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

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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
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Reviewed by Sandy

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