Joclyn Despain has been marred by a brand on her skin. She doesn't know why the mark appeared on her neck, but she doesn't want anyone to see it, including her best friend Ryland, who knows everything else about her. The scar is the reason she hides herself behind baggy clothes, and won't let the idea of kissing Ryland enter her mind, no matter how much she wants to.
The scar is the reason she is being hunted.
If only she knew that she was.
If only she had known that the cursed stone her estranged father sent for her 16th birthday would trigger a change in her. Now, she is being stalked by a tall blonde man, and is miraculously throwing her high school bully ten feet in the air.
Joclyn attempts to find some answers and the courage to follow her heart. When Ryland finds her scar; only he knows what it means, and who will kill her because of it.
Series: Imdalind #1)
Author: Rebecca L Ethington
YA PARANORMAL ROMANCE
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About the Author:
Rebecca Ethington has been telling stories since she was small. First, with writing crude scripts, and then on stage with years of theatrical performances. The Imdalind Series is her first stint into the world of literary writing. Rebecca is a mother to two, and wife to her best friend of 14 years. She was born and raised in the mountains of Salt Lake City, and hasn’t found the desire to leave yet. Her days are spent writing, running, and enjoying life with her amazing family.
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My Thoughts:
I thought this book was riveting. Icouldn't put it down and even after I was done reading it, I was still thinking about it. :-) It is a YA book and is appropriate for readers of any age. :-)
Joclyn has been in her own world since she was bitten by something when she was five. That bite drove her father away and broke her mom's heart. She is treated differently by her peers and hides herself under big clothes. The only solid she has is her bff Ryland. The problem is that his father (who happens to be her mom's boss) doesn't like her and doesn't want Ryland around her.
There were so many twists and turns in this book that it was a constant rush wondering what would happen next. Wow! That is all I can say and it doesn't come close to describing it.
There are friendship, romance, action, danger, many surprises, and a new and wonderful type of supernatural creatures found in the pages of Kiss of Fire.
I have a concept that I'll keep to myself until I see if it will come to fruition. Let me just say that there are two guys in this book that I really like and while I prefer one, I could totally understand if she ended up with the other. It all comes back to my concept which I will share after it happens or when I can see that it definitely won't. I don't want to ruin any of the book with spoilers, that's why I am talking in circles. lol!
I recommend this to all of you who like to read about supes, especially if you're looking for something unique. :-) You'll be glad that I told you about it!
I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion. It was fantastic and I am now eager to read book two, Eyes of Ember.
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oh that's something to add on my wishlist ( one more;) ) and i'm really happy to learn it exist in paperback so it's even better.
ReplyDeleteit seems to be a fabulous reads and how could i resist different supe, romance and action ^^ oki i add it
thank you for the discovery
It really is quite good. The second one is already out. I purchased the Kindle format so that I can read it asap! :D
Deletethe second isn't in paperback yet but i do hope they will make it ( i'm starting afraid of the change teh publishers are making now during the series)
DeleteI hate that. If there going to make it in print then they better make the whole series into print!
DeleteIt always takes longer to get a book in paperback then ebook. It sucks! Why not have them both available at the same time?
DeleteI know that in most cases, I am not willing to buy the book in both formats. That just means that I have to wait while others get to pay less and enjoy it sooner. :-(
That being said I just finished Eyes of Ember. It was just as good as Kiss of Fire. :-) I'd have bought the third book which is suppossed to be out in a few days but it wasn't on Amazon yet. :-(
it will be don't worry and i prefer to wait to ^^ but if you are waiting so impatiently then i really hope you will manage to get book 3 soon
DeleteI've had this one on my wishlist for awhile. Im glad that you liked it!
ReplyDeleteIt was really good Amber!:-)
DeleteAt this rate Im never going to get to all my books! I should seriously send you pictures of my bookshelves. Books are overtaking my house! Not to mention whats on my kindle and nook.
Deletelol! My shelves are bulging and overflowing too. My husband is sooo not thrilled.
Deletehe loves you and he knows that's part of you i'm sure^^ he just need to show off a little^^
DeleteYes. He has given up any hope of me losing my interest in books. lol! He is very accepting of my faults. :-)
Deletehaha my dads the same way! Any man that wants to be with me is going to have to learn I have an addiction and I am not stopping! LOL
Deletesame here but my mother loves her books and reread them so she understands me ^^ it was a great help since my father wasn't a fan of reading at all^^ ( we already had book in our baby park.... poor book when i see the pictures i'm ashamed of the torture i put them throuh)
Delete:) Well I always figured i didnt need my boyfriend or husband to be a reader anyways! I have you girls to share with! :D
Deletei'm glad to share with you!
DeleteInteresting book! I wish I had YA paranormal romance books when I was growing up. YA literature has really improved over the years.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you. All we had was kid books and then adult. We didnt get that in between!
Delete^^ i couldn't stand the books for " babies" so i went strait for adult book ^^ io terrified one of my teacher that didn't believe i could read since i refused to do it in class so when she asked why i said "it's for babies i'm reading " the blood's voice ( l"a voix du sang" in french)that's a book!"...^^;; it was a book i found at my grand mother place i only read part of it but it was so interesting for the little girl i was ( and no horror as you could have thought from teh title^^)
DeleteI was seriously the same way! I was in like 3rd grade reading James Patterson and Stephen King because I was soo completely bored by what my age was supposed to read.
DeleteAlert:: freeby alert::
ReplyDeletehttp://www.rebeccaethington.com/2013/07/12/who-wants-a-free-copy-of-kiss-of-fire
Rebecca is offering free copy of this but until tomorrow only so hurry!!!!
Thank you so much for sending the link to me!!! Big hugs to you!! :D
Deletei can't offer you and brenda as many books as i would like so if i can help you getting some i'm really happy to do it
Deleteoh I dont mind that Miki. :) Im just happy that we can talk books! Most of my friends are big readers so I only have a few people to share with.
DeleteYour friendship means more to me than I can say. I don't need anything else. :-)
Deletethanks you a lot to both of you, i really enjoy our exchanges too
Deleteaw I feel the same way about you both too! :) I look forward to checking out whats new on here and talking with you both.
Deleteit's the reason i come to check several times a day ( because i need to take the time difference into account^^;;)
DeleteI always seem to miss when your on lol. lately the only time I have to get on is like at 10pm my time.
Deletehum if i'm not mistaken it must be something like 4am for me^^ but i'm sure we will be on at the same moment in teh futur^^
Delete^^ we did share a little time online at teh same time this WK and i really enjoyed it ( but now off to bed for me^^)
DeleteI know! I was happy to see that. :)
Delete^^ strange though each time we were together( and i was really happy to ansxer immediately) storms started to get worse with lightening etc so i had to close the computer in a hurry..
DeleteI know. Its nice to have a conversation like right then and there and not have to go back and remember what we were talking about. Its easier for me to get on earlier now since my mom went back to work.
DeleteIts been raining and gloomy here but lucky no lightning yet. Im just hoping my power stays on. Sometimes even with just the rain it will go out
oh i guess that if she went back that means she is better ^^ and i'm really glad for that^^
DeleteThank you! :) She actually cant use her arm at all according to Dr's orders. So it made no sense for them to send her back. She has physical therapy 3 times a week for it. She moves it and stuff but even to try and lift a glass of water her arm hurts. But shes happy to be back to work but at the same time it not since she cant do anything.
Deleteoh.. i see....sometimes i really don't understand your health system...she wouldn't have send back here not when she is still in such a state... it makes no sense... you can tell her that i send her positive thoughts, i wish her a full recovery( soon if possible)
DeleteThanks hun. Yea its confusing to us to. So shes just one restrictions at her job. Its through workmans comp so they have to cover everything so that could be part of the reason? I'll let her know that your thinking of her. :) You get better too missy!
Delete.. but if she get worse because she works that will be their fault....
Deletei'm managing quite well if you take teh weather into account^^ yes i'm reading less and more slowly so my mother is adamant to not postpone the new appointement but in a whole one infection is not that much^^ ( it could be just a strong synusite so i know how to manage)
No but its better to be safe than sorry, and this way you can just get it over with. We need you happy and healthy!
Deletehappy i'm healthy ^^ it could always be worse so i'm happy with what i have^^ and we need you in goiod shape too
DeleteThats very true. :) and Im ok. :)
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