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readlovereviewblog's review against another edition
5.0
The preface of this book is profound. Jemma is a matching image of her father and brother. After six months in the psycho facility, she just moved in due to a mental break because of trauma. She managed to get released but still believes she saw her father murdered by a vampire. Jemma has a sister who seems close to her but is only 17 and needs a guardian.
Her uncle doesn’t send to be the caring type; he is more aloof, not doing simple things like home tours and hugs. But he does provide a home for her in Hollow Hills, Canada, a very far away place from her town in Florida.
She starts her first day at a new school in a new town at a pretentious academy. Not quite what she was expecting. The first day goes interesting. She makes a friend, an enemy, and a creeper who can’t stop staring at her. Things didn’t go as planned the first night she tried to have fun. Then her uncles got her a job where she was just asked to stay away from odd things. She is attracted to Trace, but of course, his hideous ex doesn’t help. But Dominic, in all his secretive behavior, is alluring too.
Her uncle reveals a lot of confusing paranormal history. Telling her, she is a Slayer, a warrior descendent, meant to hunt and kill the revenants. The revelations will throw her. I’m left wondering what Dominic is and Trace since they both seem to be part of her new life. The answers are to come, and wow, what a surprise. They added in another hottie Gabriel who becomes a big part of the story.
This book has shifted from dark paranormal romance to more fantasy. They have added in a reaper with time manipulation skills and portal skills. Trace is an extraordinary character, and I love to see the romance bloom. He does save her a few times, and she seems hazard-prone.
All seems to be going well until it isn’t, and wow, they ended with a cliffhanger. I don’t love that the romance was torn to shreds, but I look forward to seeing what the next book holds. This series so far is fascinating, a combination of paranormal and fantasy blended together. The author does a great job in descriptions and character profiles. You feel what the main characters do, and she is describing or talking about it. It seems mostly from her point of view, but I kinda love that the perspective is jumping around. Our heroine slayer is newly in training and so unprepared for all the crisis she is thrust into. She really is a broken person with so much hurt, damage, and issues in her own life. Add bits of hazard to that, and you get a volatile, non-trusting person. But even at that, she ends up in some scary situations.
The little bit for romance that was in this book was very YA. I loved every minute of it and the time the author took to describe her feelings. I was hoping it would last longer, but I’m anxious to see what happens next.
ignited_redqueen75's review against another edition
4.0
I love the story and the concept, I am however not a big fan of the main Character Jemma, she just seems so whining, reckless and annoyingly clueless a lot of the time. I read this in ebook format a while ago and decided to get he audible and although Bailey Carr is normally one of my favorite narrator's in this series she makes Jemma even more whiny and annoying and makes me dislike the main character. However I like the story line I'd recommend if you enjoyed Buffy the Vampire Slayer, or Angel because it gives me similar vibes to it.
happilyeverhalle's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
_laurelann_'s review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
books_with_haley's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
cierra_mccauley_cierrascorner's review against another edition
5.0
Freaking amazing!
Whew! This was Great! A mixture of Twilight, Vampire Diaries! There is so much action, deception, drama, romance! I am in love!
Whew! This was Great! A mixture of Twilight, Vampire Diaries! There is so much action, deception, drama, romance! I am in love!
spookybena's review against another edition
4.0
It was an easy read and incredibly intriguing. I think my early high school self would've loved it A LOT more, due to a bit of the cute clichés; but overall it was a fun and engaging read. I think I read it all in or one or two days! Reminds me of The Vampire Diaries and the intensity it held.
kayladbruns's review against another edition
4.0
This book started of a little slow, but OMG did it pick up!!! When the plot starting to come together I was hooked. There are so many plot twist. And that cliffhanger ending!! Cant wait to read the next book in the series.