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A Unique World Full Of Twists, January 29, 2012
This review is from: The Forever Girl (Forever Girl Series #1) (Kindle Edition)
After seeing the first chapter of The Forever Girl on the author's blog, I was hooked! With the book's release, I immediately ordered the eBook and I couldn't put it down! Rebecca Hamilton has created a whole new take on the vampire (and other critter) genre. Her mythos is intricate and completely original in my experience, but remains easily accessible. As the reader discovers this new world alongside Sophie (the protagonist), they are skillfully eased into the experience. Layer upon layer, the world is built for us as we are lead deeper into its labyrinthine paths. And I don't use the term "labyrinthine" lightly! The story features twists and surprises that leave you reeling. Even some of the twists have twists! The characters have depth and complexities that make them interesting without making them broken marionettes with a single string to emote through. Meanwhile, the romantic subplot manages to propel the story without dominating every second of the reader's attention. This was key for my own enjoyment. Supernatural romances aren't my normal cup of tea, but this one was done so well that I was able to cheer for the romance along with the rest of the characters' struggles. A unique world, high speed twists, characters with believable motivations, and an over-arching story that I can't wait to read more of! What's not to like?
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
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I think I found your next read., January 27, 2012
This review is from: The Forever Girl (Forever Girl Series #1) (Kindle Edition)
For those of you who like vampires, monsters, new creatures you've never heard of, and the occasional adult situation, you're in for a treat. Rebecca Hamilton's (@inkmuse)debut novel, The Forever Girl, is an exciting read. She was kind enough to send me a release copy, and it's one of my favorites, now. The novel is about a young woman named Sophia who is tortured by an incessant buzzing in her mind that she cannot control and does not understand. In an effort to silence this noise forever, she discovers a family curse that dates back hundreds of years - and is thrown into an underworld she wished she could forget. Sophia's family has skeletons alright...but not all of them are in their graves. The Forever Girl is a thrilling tale and I loved every minute of reading it. I was pulled into a fantastic world full of interesting creatures, sexy heroes, strong-willed heroines, and plenty of the paranormal. There were ghosts, vampires, and a host of never-before-seen creatures that made me want to learn more about Hamilton's world. It was a suspenseful read, and I can promise you that I will be reading every single book in this series. You should definitely check out The Forever Girl and put Hamilton on your list of up-and-coming authors to keep an eye on.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
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A Great Start to an Awesome Series, February 5, 2012
This review is from: The Forever Girl (Forever Girl Series #1) (Kindle Edition)
Premise: Sophia Parsons is a young women in who has to deal with diversity because she is a Wiccan. Not only that, but she also has a constant static in her head that drives her to distraction. To try and stop this static Sophia does a ritual. However, all it does is release the skeletons in the family closet and introduce her to the supernatural world hidden beneath the mortal one. The Good:
Wicca: A book with Wiccans. There need to be more of these! Style: Rebecca seamlessly combines Urban Fantasy and Paranormal Romance with Literary elements into a new genre called Paranormal Fantasy. Well, at least I felt there were Lit qualities, but I don't read a whole lot of Literary Fiction. Worldbuilding: Rebecca is brilliantly twisted the myths of already existing creatures and created her own critters that have me intrigued. I love the use the five elements in relation to creatures. Her world pulled me in to the point I regretted having to leave when the book ended. Characters: I loved Sophia. She was intelligent and strong willed. Even though she had a lot to be afraid of, she didn't give in to her fear. Also she had this humorous voice that wasn't over the top. Lately, in a lot Urban Fantasy books I am seeing a trend with a overly snarky first person voice. Sophia did not have this. She was funny but it didn't saturate the story. Also, I was drawn into Sophia and her emotions. The supporting characters are well rounded and multidimensional. Each has their own strengths and weaknesses. The Bad: I only have one small nitpick. There are points in the story I felt could have been elaborated, but for the pacing and length's sake, I can understand why they weren't. Overall: I loved this book. For a while I have been struggling to find books in Urban Fantasy that have kept me interested. I have stopped reading several novels from the major publishing houses because I felt they were bland and overdone. The Forever Girl kept me hooked until the very end.
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