Intrinsical [Hardcover]

Lani Woodland (Author), Heather McCubbin (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 20, 2010

Sixteen-year-old Yara Silva has always known that ghosts walk alongside the living. Her grandma, like the other females in her family, is a Waker, someone who can see and communicate with ghosts. Yara grew up watching her grandmother taunted and scorned for this unusual ability and doesn't want that to be her future. She has been dreading the day when she too would see ghosts, and is relieved that the usually dominant Waker gene seems to have skipped her, letting her live a normal teenage life. However, all that changes for Yara on her first day at her elite boarding school when she discovers the gene was only lying dormant. She witnesses a dark mist attack Brent, a handsome fellow student, and rushes to his rescue. Her act of heroism draws the mist's attention, and the dark spirit begins stalking her. Yara finds herself entrenched in a sixty-year-old curse that haunts the school, threatening not only her life, but the lives of her closest friends as well. Yara soon realizes that the past she was trying to put behind her isn't going to go quietly.

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About the Author

Lani Woodland has been an avid reader since elementary school when she first discovered the Babysitters Club and Sweet Valley Twins series. In sixth grade she began writing plays and recruiting (with force when necessary) her friends to act them out. Most of these early works were inspired by She-Ra, the epitome of girl power to her young self. She graduated from BYU with a BS in Family Science. Lani has always loved scary stories, and has a hard time enjoying any book without at least a little romance in it. She lives in Southern California with her husband, their two children and a large collection of board games. She has worked as a spot-welder, babysitter, janitor, photographer, gymnastics coach, and movie extra. She enjoys bonfires at the beach, hole-in-the-wall restaurants, speed talking, chocolate as a cure-all, and the word "precisely".

Product Details

• Hardcover: 315 pages
• Publisher: Pendrell Publishing; 1 edition (August 20, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0982729707
• ISBN-13: 978-0982729700
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,432,775 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I've been an avid reader since elementary school . In sixth grade I began writing stories and recruiting (with force when necessary) my friends to act them out. I've always loved scary stories, and have a hard time enjoying any book without at least a little romance in it. I live in Southern California with my husband, our two children and a large collection of board games. I have worked as a spot-welder, babysitter, janitor, photographer, gymnastics coach, and movie extra. I enjoy bonfires at the beach, hole-in-the-wall restaurants, speed talking, chocolate as a cure-all, and the word "precisely".

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow September 26, 2010

By J. Tolley

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

It is long over due...I finally got my hands on a great clean book. There are lots of "great books" out there that are full of junk that I just don't want to read. It can be very difficult to find books that are not full of poor language or romance that isn't sex. This book meet both requirements. What is more, it meet both requirements while maintaining great writing style and story...something that is rare to find. This book makes you think outside the box. It is a good read and a fun read. It's the kind of book you will want to read more than once. Two thumbs way up. Five stars. However you want to put it...just read it. You won't be disappointed.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best YA Paranormal series I've read. September 29, 2011

By Jennifer K Jovus

Format:Hardcover

It seems there are a lot of paranormal books where a young girl is sent to private school and discovers she has supernatural abilities. For these reasons you would think that the story line of Intrinsical would be overdone and boring right? WRONG! On page one I realized that Lani Woodland wrote a wonderful story that sets itself apart from most YA paranormal books.

I read the first paragraph of Intrinsical and stopped, looked at the cover and description thinking "this is a young adult book"? I reread the first paragraph and surmised that Intrinsical is not a dumb downed YA book. It's not that the language was Lord of the Rings -like but it also wasn't valley girl speak. At this point I knew I would like Intrinsical - knowing that it would be a paranormal read that also required more mind power if you will. (Bigger more descriptive words and a world I am not familiar with meant paying more attention to the story)

Lani Woodlands vivid imagery has me recalling even the tiniest detail. She creates a world that is absolutely realistic while throwing in a completely paranormal world too. While reading I was lost in the story forgetting about time and other responsibilities that needed my attention.

What Intrinsical does lack is a love triangle - and for that I am grateful. There is however a beautiful love story unlike any I have read before. I liked that the relationship Yara forms with her friend Brent. It is a strong friendship filled with trust, faith, communication and honesty - not physical contact. Proving that people can have relationships without smoochies.

If I were a teen girl Brent would be my book crush. He is adorable and everything a girl wants (and deserves) in a boy.

Intrinsical is a book that I would recommend for any young adult and adult reader that enjoys romance and some paranormal elements. There is NO swearing nor is there any sex in Intrinsical. There is some talk of suicide and murder - but both topics lack details. What I also liked and is a rarity in YA novels is that Yara has a close family with traditional family values.

Would I buy Intrinsical? Yes, it has been added to the for "when Morgan is a teen" bookshelf. I also think it would be a fun mother daughter read.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing! You will not be dissapointed! August 21, 2010

By C. Brown

Format:Hardcover

This book is sure to entertain and keep you turning pages until the very end. Just finishing, I am proud to say the book is far from predictable. The plot line is well thought out and keeps you guessing. If you are categorizing this with another Twi-knock off, read it and prove yourself wrong. Woodland has done a fantastic job of setting up the various different characters and in my opinion nailed the plot line with refreshing twist and turns that keeps the reader dying for more. Woodland uses simple-easy to understand language, with great imagery but not an overwhelming amount. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a good suspense story. The romance is almost just in there for kicks and giggles. You will not be disappointed.