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lolasreviews's review
3.0
I liked it, but previews never get high stars from me. I liked seeing how Heven was Before the accident and I think it is a nice preview. I will write a larger review for Masquerade.
danicapage's review
4.0
This left me very intigued. I'm really interested in seeing how Heven and Sam's story develop in her novel Masquerade.
I love Cambria Hebert's writing style and her characters. She is definitely a writer I'm going to keep my eye on.
For a more extended review of this short story along with her other short story Whiteout, check out this link
I love Cambria Hebert's writing style and her characters. She is definitely a writer I'm going to keep my eye on.
For a more extended review of this short story along with her other short story Whiteout, check out this link
chrissymcbooknerd's review
LOL I have no idea how many stars to give this one -- it's SUCH a tease! You get sucked into this alternating story that flops between Sam, a guy who appears to be some kind of paid assistant to a killer of some sort (and a semi-stalker at that, too) and Heven, a popular head-cheerleader type girl who is being followed for some unknown reason by this guy Sam. You're reading along then, BAM, it ends and tells you to go buy a different book Masquerade (Heven & Hell) by Cambria Hebert.
Okay, so I did buy the book. Guess it's not all THAT bad. I'll be reviewing that one soon too...
Okay, so I did buy the book. Guess it's not all THAT bad. I'll be reviewing that one soon too...
awise420's review
4.0
I found Cambria through the # series and that is definitely a different ball park than these, but I love all different genre's of books and adore Cambria's writing. This was definitely a little lacking but it was only a little novella and it left me really wanting to read the rest. I was definitely pulled to Heven and Sam. I was left a bit confused and quickly jumped into the next book which is actually the first in the series, Masquerade. So from one who was a bit confused but also intrigued, give it a chance and jump right in cause it is worth it!
lifeandliterature's review
4.0
How can so few pages pack such a punch and create such anticipation to read what happens next? Well Cambria Hebert has managed to do just that with Before!! Loved it!! Can't wait to start Masquerade!! 4.5/5
the_cover_contessa's review
4.0
I read this last night and it has me psyched for Masquerade. My interest is so peaked. Who is this guy following Heven around? What does he want from her? I loved the POVs. I can't wait to see what else happens! I can definitely say that Hebert left it open to want to read the next book! Let me read on.....
jeanz's review
4.0
Right first of all yes I am friends with Cambria on Goodreads but I want to take this opportunity to say that my review will be as honest as if I had picked up the book at a local bookstore.
Now onto the book review...
Hmmm very mysterious, it certainly makes you want the next book NOW!
It is well written very descriptive, so much you feel the atmosphere and can see the surroundings etc.Its definitely got me thinking what is Sam? I think I might have an idea but am I being too obvious and who is the monster as well as what and what hold does he/she have over Sam. Then there's the ending bit Ooo Is it Heven screaming or someone else. This prequel really leaves you asking lots and lots of questions which of course, is exactly what it should do. Yeah theres the odd typo here and there but nothing major and certainly doesn't spoil the flow of the book.I seriously would have wanted to drop everything and read Masquerade if I had had it to hand!
I also love the cover, the person on the front is presumably Heven, as she is described in the book as looking heavenly.
Now onto the book review...
Hmmm very mysterious, it certainly makes you want the next book NOW!
It is well written very descriptive, so much you feel the atmosphere and can see the surroundings etc.Its definitely got me thinking what is Sam? I think I might have an idea but am I being too obvious and who is the monster as well as what and what hold does he/she have over Sam. Then there's the ending bit Ooo Is it Heven screaming or someone else. This prequel really leaves you asking lots and lots of questions which of course, is exactly what it should do. Yeah theres the odd typo here and there but nothing major and certainly doesn't spoil the flow of the book.I seriously would have wanted to drop everything and read Masquerade if I had had it to hand!
I also love the cover, the person on the front is presumably Heven, as she is described in the book as looking heavenly.
katierodante's review
3.0
The description is intriguing, that this story is a prequel to what happens once Heven's (yes, that's her name) life changes in a big way.
This short story is told in alternating points of view, Heven being one, and the other is Sam, a boy who is seemingly obsessed with Heven.
Heven's a high school cheerleader, blonde and ditzy. I'm not sure what Sam sees in her because she reads like the type of girl who is a dime a dozen, but maybe she has a secret--at least I'm hoping she has one that will be revealed in the full-length novel.
Sam does dirty work for someone he describes as monster, and refers to as "it". That definitely catches my interest. Is the monster a demon? Is it a person? Again, I'm sure we'll find out in the novel.
These two characters haven't met in this story, but instead Sam spends his time stalking Heven. Following her around in the dark, waiting for her, looking for her in the usual places she likes to go...
This one fell a bit flat for me, really. I understand that this is a prequel but I think more could have been done with the story anyway.
This short story is told in alternating points of view, Heven being one, and the other is Sam, a boy who is seemingly obsessed with Heven.
Heven's a high school cheerleader, blonde and ditzy. I'm not sure what Sam sees in her because she reads like the type of girl who is a dime a dozen, but maybe she has a secret--at least I'm hoping she has one that will be revealed in the full-length novel.
Sam does dirty work for someone he describes as monster, and refers to as "it". That definitely catches my interest. Is the monster a demon? Is it a person? Again, I'm sure we'll find out in the novel.
These two characters haven't met in this story, but instead Sam spends his time stalking Heven. Following her around in the dark, waiting for her, looking for her in the usual places she likes to go...
This one fell a bit flat for me, really. I understand that this is a prequel but I think more could have been done with the story anyway.