Dissolve [Kindle Edition]

Andrea Heltsley (Author), Phatpuppy Art (Illustrator)

Book Description

Everything seemed to be going right for Cora. She had a wonderful fiance, a great best friend and a fulfilling life. One day, a tragic event caused that life to crumble around her. She turned to her best friend in her time of need. They embarked on a search for answers, delving deeper into a web of magic and destruction. The closer they got to the truth, the more questions they had. To Cora, magic was the stuff of fairy tales. Immersed into a very different kind of world, the real storm was just beginning to take hold.

“It felt like I was nowhere yet everywhere all at once. I was invisible and completely panicked. The millions of pieces I had dissolved to drift on the breeze and away from my nightmares. It was kind of like floating weightless in a pool, perfectly relaxing. The warm breeze from the window embraced and soothed me. I let the air current carry me as far as it could through the summer city.”
“Defeated, I closed my eyes and took a few calming breaths trying to relax myself. I pictured the dandelion in the park today and took a deep breath as to blow the fluffy seeds in all directions. I pretended I was light and fluffy and started to feel a tingling in my body. I began to feel as light as the dandelion seeds and soon I felt like mist floating. This time, I tried to keep myself in the room, swirling in a humid block.”

Word count 81,521

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

I am a biology nerd who loves reading just about anything paranormal and some chick lit. I enjoy sunshine and my two Italian greyhounds with my husband. I always write to music, it helps the creative process. Dissolve is my first novel. I have been writing ever since I was in grade school and have finally decided to make a career out of it. More books to come summer 2012 and 2013.

Product Details

• File Size: 395 KB
• Print Length: 269 pages
• Language: English
• ASIN: B007REIKL8
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Not Enabled
• Lending: Not Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #834,279 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars More emotion needed April 24, 2012

By Red Headed Book Worm

Format:Kindle Edition

I recieved a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

The concept for this book is very unique. The characters were enjoyable, and the friendship between Cora and Nessa was sweet. It has a great villain, creepy and mysterious. I did however, find that the lack of contractions made the writing seem stilted and it didn't flow for me. I found the overall "voice" of the book to be flat. I would have liked to have seen more emotions from the characters. Some situations called for some histrionics, but the characters were too accepting. Having said that, I still found myself wanting to know what was going to happen next. Over all, I loved the concept, liked the book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars An enjoyable read, but one I wish had been more developed April 19, 2012

By Danica Page

Format:Kindle Edition

My overall Thoughts/Impressions: First off I'd like to thank Cami Hensley from Reading Addiction Blog Tours for inviting me to be part of this tour. See disclosure at end of this blog post for more information on how this tour was set up.

Now for my review. I thought that Andrea Heltsley's idea was very original, engaging, and intriguing. I found myself getting sucked into the tale and found myself wondering what was going to happen next and curious to see how the characters developed.

I thought the plot was excellent and I enjoyed reading about Cora and her friends' adventures. Cora was a character who really grew on me as the story progressed and I enjoyed getting inside her head.

I really enjoyed this novel; however, it lacked that something to make this a 4 star review. There were parts where I thought that the writing was rushed and not thoroughly developed.

However, having said that, let me repeat that I really enjoyed this book. I feel like the plot was great and that left me thoroughly intrigued with the tale.

In Summary: A novel that I enjoyed reading, but one that I wished had been more developed. I especially liked the plot and the characters and was intrigued.

Warnings/Side-notes: There are multiple references to drugs and alcohol along with some promiscuity. The novel was fairly clean but there was definitely a lot going on underneath the surface.

The Wrap-up: You can buy this book by clicking on this link.

Love,

Danica Page

*Disclosure of Material Connection: I am a member of Reading Addiction Blog Tours and a copy of this book was provided to me by the author. Although payment may have been received by Reading Addiction Blog Tours, no payment was received by me in exchange for this review. There was no obligation to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are entirely my own and may not necessarily agree with those of the author, publisher, publicist, or readers of this review. This disclosure is in accordance with the Federal Trade Commision's 16 CFR, Part 255, Guides Concerning Use of Endorcements and Testimonials in Advertising

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars I couldn't put this book down November 4, 2012

By D. KELLER

Format:Paperback

I received a free copy of this book for an honest review.

I absolutely loved this book. I could not put it down. The only reason I did was I needed sleep.

This book starts out about a woman named Cora, but slowly starts to include others that end up like Cora including Cora's best friend. They all somehow end up with "superpowers" of some sort which they learn has to do with either a drink or an injection given by the same man.

All 7 people by the end of the book are all originally from the same area of the country and they have something in the DNA that makes whatever they are given react with some sort of supernatural ability.

I loved the ending. I can't wait for book 2 to find out what happens.

More About the Author

I am a biology nerd who loves reading just about anything paranormal, romance and most chick lit. I enjoy sunshine, my two Italian greyhounds and spending time with my husband. I always write to music, it helps the creative process. I should also own a Starbuck's by now due to my large intake of coffee:) Dissolve is my first novel. I write YA and New Adult novels. I have been writing ever since I was in grade school and have finally decided to make a career out of it. More books to come summer 2013 and 2014.