But this book is. The way it's done shows a true storyteller. Let's break it down.
1. Characters. Haven is a small-town girl who's spirit is yearning to find her soul mate, Ethan. She doesn't remember anything, but she knows she's inexplicably drawn to him. She's got spunk and a uniqueness about her that made me feel like I was reading about someone I've never read about before. And that takes some talent.
Beau is Haven's best friend, and he is carefully crafted to avoid the typical stereotype as well. Besides Haven, he was my favorite character.
There are many other people that shape Haven's story, and each one of them is drawn in the same unique light as she is.
And that's refreshing.
I know I've said that like, twice now, but I don't know how else to say it. You've just got to read this book. It came out last Tuesday, so get your copy today.
Check out what else is up for Bookanista review this week:
Myra McEntire - WHITE CAT
Shelli Johannes Wells - PARANORMALCY
Christine Fonseca - THE HEALING SPELL
Shannon Messenger - NIGHTSHADE CITY
Carolina Valdez Miller - THE MOCKINGBIRDS
Jamie Harrington - PARANORMALCY
Lisa and Laura Roecker -- PARANORMALCY
20 comments:
Thanks, Elana! This looks new and different. I think this was originally scheduled for next week, so I'm happy to know it's out now! Thanks so much.
Marissa
I've heard a lot about this book. I'm going to add it to my list. Thanks. Today I'm excited. I'm getting LINGER. Can't wait.
I read Miller's other books, and I loved them so this one definitely interests me!
OOhhh...I totally want to read this.
Awesome possum! Thanks for adding to my list...yet again.
Sweet! I'll have to check it out. =)
Sounds awesome! Thanks Elana.
Thanks Elana. It must be good read for you to like, repeat yourself!
Yay! I just bought this the other day. Can't wait to dive into it. :)
Reincarnation always makes me smile.
Sounds like fresh characters - definitely worth a read :)
DYING for fresh characters! Thanks - I'ma hafta pick this sucker up :D
Oh, I love reincarnation stories!! I think the first time I read a story about this was Jude Deveraux's book--gosh, I can't even remember the name of it now--but it was a bazillion years ago, and I fell in love with the concept. Can't wait to get my hands on this one! Thanks for the fab review, Elana!
This one is near the top of my stack--but it sounds like I need to move it up a notch. :)
I've definitely added to my tbr pile now. Thanks.
Lisa ~ YA Literature Lover
I can't wait to read this book!! I really need to figure out how to read faster...so many good books out there!
Sweet! Thanks for the recommend E!
I am just about to start this one. I'm curious about it since I've heard good things, and because I've read other books with the reincarnation thing too this year and sometimes it's hard to be "different" when there are lots of similar books out there. I also have My Name Is Memory that I really want to read and have on my shelf, but it's also about reincarnation so I'm curious how I'll like either or both of them since they have similar ideas. We'll see!
Sounds great! Thanks for recommending :)
I have to say, the cover of this book had me at hello! Can't wait to dig in! :)
xoxo -- Hilary
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