Review: Eternal Starling

Nov •  8 •  2011

I received this book for free from Blog Tour, FTC: Exchange for honest opinion in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

Review: Eternal StarlingEternal Starling by Angela Corbett
Series: Emblem of Eternity # 1
Published by Pendrell Publishing on December 6th 2011
Genres: Young Adult- Fantasy/ Paranormal
Source: Blog Tour, FTC: Exchange for honest opinion
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A love so strong, even eternity can't separate them. Evie Starling has lived a relatively uneventful life hanging out with friends, gossiping about boys, and driving her 1966 Mustang.

All of that changes when she moves to Gunnison, Colorado, to start college and meets two mysterious men. For centuries, Alex Night and Emil Stone have yearned for Evie but they each have their own reasons for wanting to be with her. When both men claim to be her soul mate and tell her about an unbelievable past, Evie learns that she s not the person she thought she was. Soon, Evie finds herself in the middle of an age-old battle between the Amaranthine Society the soul protectors, and the Daevos Resistance the soul destroyers. With a past she doesn t understand, and a future rife with danger, Evie has to decide who she can trust. But Alex and Emil aren t the only ones who want Evie, and her soul is about to become the rope in an eternal tug-of-war.

I loved that this book had so much to do with fighting for the soul. I love that there is great back round history to all three characters and that there is so much for the reader to take in.
One thing that grabbed me about the story are the characters. I loved that the main characters Evie is out of the loop about things. She may have a past, but she doesn’t remember. Ms. Corbett did a great job on giving the pieces to the reader little by little. I like that not all information was dumped on the reader, but paced perfectly.
Now, I admit, I love the love triangle. Masochist, I know. What I really like about it, is the fact that it is one messy ball of drama. It’s not overly done drama either, but just enough to keep me on my toes about the two hotties, Emil and Alex. Both characters had an extreme passion for Evie. Both of their history for hers are beautiful to see but only one stood out for me. (FYI: I’m Team Alex!)
If you want a book with a secret society and two hotties fighting for the one they love, read this book. Right from the start, the reader is captured in this world of lost loves and fighting against darkness. A brilliant and wonderful debut, Eternal Starling is the beginning of a great series to come!
I give it 4 BITES!
Happy Reading!
Posted by on Nov 8, 2011 in 2011, Angela Corbett, Review, Young Adult | 10 comments

10 Comments

  1. Jenny
    Nov 8, 2011

    I’m always a bit hesitant to read a book I know has a love triangle because they drive me crazy sometimes, but there are some triangles that are really well done and I get sucked into all the relationship tension:) Haven’t heard of this book before, thanks for the review Savy!

  2. Leanna (Daisy Chain Book Reviews)
    Nov 8, 2011

    This one sounds like fun! These days love triangles can be hit and miss for me, but I like it when they are well done! 🙂

  3. Jessie Harrell
    Nov 8, 2011

    thanks for the great review. I had this one on my TBR pile and am not looking forward to it even more.

  4. Karen
    Nov 8, 2011

    I’m not a fan of the love triangle so probably not the book for me…lol but that was a great review. It does look like an interesting story.

  5. Missie
    Nov 8, 2011

    Yikes! Though I’m not a fan of love triangles, I’m interested in those that find a good balance of drama, as you’ve described.

    Sounds good. Thanks Savy!

  6. Melissa (Books and Things)
    Nov 8, 2011

    You know I don’t always hate a love triangle. It usually isn’t always one. You usually know who the girl is going to pick anyway. 🙂 I’ve been wanting to read this one. So glad you enjoyed it!

  7. Jamie Manning
    Nov 9, 2011

    Excellent review! I was lucky enough to read Eternal Starling and I loved it…and I’m Team Alex, too!!

  8. Melissa (i swim for oceans)
    Nov 9, 2011

    This isn’t for me bc of the love triangle, but I loved your thoughts on it! Great review, Savy 🙂

  9. Shellie
    Nov 9, 2011

    OoOo this sounds like a good one, I’ll have to add it to my list! I’ve been seeing it around the blogs lately, thanks for the review =)

  10. A. Knight
    Nov 9, 2011

    See I’m always skeptical about love triangles, but you made this one sound so appealing!

    – Asher (from Paranormal Indulgence)