Review: Tidal

Tidal by Amanda Hocking Published by St. Martin's Griffin on June 4th 2013 Genres: Young Adult- Fantasy/ Paranormal Source: Publisher Buy on Amazon Goodreads With Penn and Lexi determined to kill Gemma and replace her with another siren, Gemma's life is in grave danger...unless she can break the curse before it's too late. With the help of Harper and Daniel, she'll delve deep into her enemies' mythical past--and their darkest secrets. It's her only hope of saving everything she holds dear: her family, her life, and her relationship with Alex--the only guy she's ever loved. Right after reading Lullaby,I immediately picked up this book and WOW Nelly! Did it blow me away? Remember in my Lullaby review I said things looked like they will get worse or put to the test?...

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Review: Lullaby

Lullaby by Amanda Hocking Published by St. Martin's Griffin on November 27th 2012 Genres: Young Adult- Fantasy/ Paranormal Source: Bought Buy on Amazon Goodreads Harper only wanted a safe, normal life. But when her younger sister Gemma runs off with a dangerous clique of beautiful girls, Penn, Thea, and Lexi, everything changes. Vowing to get her sister back no matter what the cost, Harper must face dangers unlike any she's ever experienced. Fortunately, she has Daniel by her side, a gorgeous guy who's devoted to helping her find her sister—and who's immune to the girls' dark powers. While Harper searches for her sister, Gemma struggles to adjust to her new life.  Gemma's powers are growing by the day, and the longer she lives with her new "sisters," the harder...

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Review: Wake

Title: WakeSeries: Watersong # 1Gere: Young Adult-ParanormalAuthor: Amanda HockingPublisher: St. Martin’s PressRelease Date: August 7, 2012Book: ARC sent by publisher “Gemma seems to have it all—she’s carefree, pretty, and falling in love with Alex, the boy next door. He’s always been just a friend, but this summer they’ve taken their relationship to the next level, and now there’s no going back. Then one night, Gemma’s ordinary life changes forever. She’s taking a late night swim under the stars when she finds Penn, Lexi and Thea partying on the cove. They invite her to join them, and the next morning she wakes up on the beach feeling groggy and sick, knowing something is different.Suddenly Gemma is stronger, faster, and more beautiful than ever. But...

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Review: Ascend

I received this book for free from FTC: Exchange for honest opinion, Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Ascend by Amanda Hocking Series: Tyrlle Trilogy # 3 Published by St. Martin's Press on April 24, 2012 Genres: Young Adult-Paranormal Source: FTC: Exchange for honest opinion, Publisher Buy on Amazon Goodreads Wendy Everly is facing an impossible choice. The only way to save the Trylle from their deadliest enemy is by sacrificing herself. If she doesn’t surrender to the Vittra, her people will be thrust into a brutal war against an unbeatable foe. But how can Wendy leave all her friends behind…even if it’s the only way to save them? The stakes have never been higher, because her...

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Review: Torn

Title: TornSeries: Trylle Trilogy # 2Genre: Young Adult- ParanormalAuthor: Amanda HockingPublisher: St. Martin’s PressRelease Date: February 28, 2012Book: FC sent by publisher “When Wendy Everly first discovers the truth about herself—that she’s a changeling switched at birth—she knows her life will never be the same. Now she’s about to learn that there’s more to the story… She shares a closer connection to her Vittra rivals than she ever imagined—and they’ll stop at nothing to lure her to their side. With the threat of war looming, her only hope of saving the Trylle is to master her magical powers—and marry an equally powerful royal. But that means walking away from Finn, her handsome bodyguard who’s strictly off limits…and Loki, a Vittra prince with...

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Review: Switched

Title: SwitchedSeries: Trylle Trilogy # 1Genre: Young Adult- Fantasy/ParanormalAuthor: Amanda HockingPublisher: St. Martin’s GriffinRelease Date: January 3, 2012Book: ARC/Netgalley “When Wendy Everly was six-years-old, her mother was convinced she was a monster and tried to kill her. It isn’t until eleven years later that Wendy discovers her mother might have been right. With the help of Finn Holmes, Wendy finds herself in a world she never knew existed – a world both beautiful and frightening, and Wendy’s not sure she wants to be a part of it.” I am sad to say that I did not have the honor of reading this book while Ms. Hocking was a independent author. But now that I have read her book, I can totally understand all the hype...

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