Perigee Moon [Kindle Edition]

Tara Fuller (Author)

Book Description

After a horrific fire claims the life of her mother, seventeen year old Rowan Bliss finds herself in the miniscule town of Ipswich, Massachusetts. It's here that she meets Alex, a deliciously mysterious boy who holds the key to unlocking her family's dark secret.

As Rowan falls helplessly over the edge for Alex, the secrets that he insists on keeping refuse to be contained. The truth that she uncovers challenges everything she has ever believed. Alex is a witch. And now he's awakened something within her she never even knew existed. But out of all of this, the one thing Rowan won't accept is the fact that Alex is destined to die.

Rowan must unearth the buried power she harbors within to escape a deadly prophecy, defy the very laws of time, and prevent the hands of fate from taking yet another person she loves.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"What an awesome book! I wasn't sure what to expect when I picked this up, but I was completely blown away."

-Night Owl Reviews

Product Details

• File Size: 449 KB
• Print Length: 264 pages
• Publisher: Crescent Moon Press (January 12, 2012)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B006X4GNQ2
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Not Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #494,573 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars What do you get when you combine Magical Gifts and Time Travel? February 14, 2012

By M. Rodriguez

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

Tara A. Fuller's debut novel Perigee Moon

Rowen Bliss has had one heck of a few months. She has lost her mother in a fire and is having a really hard time dealing with that loss. If this wasn't bad enough her father has distanced himself from her and has decided that Rowen should go across the country to live with her mother's parents. Within a few months of living in the small town of Ipswich, Mass., she meets a mysterious boy named Alex aka Alexander and finds out she is a powerful witch among other things.

I finished this book last night and have been trying to find the right words to describe my thoughts about this book since then. I think I'm finding it hard because this book made me feel more than think and it's always hard to put feelings into words.

This is such a beautiful story. It was beautifully written in such a way that everything was easily understood. Too often you find that authors try way too hard to describe action and it gets confusing and you are not too sure what they really wanted you to visually see in your mind. I had no such problem with this book. Ms. Tara has a true gift for story telling. The words floated off the screen and I felt as if I were right there with these characters the entire time. I could see into the forest and see the trees gently sway with the wind. I felt every gust of wind and tasted the briny dew along with it. I truly was transported into the world Ms. Tara created.

The love story that unfolded between Rowen and Alex was cute, innocent and very pure. It was really nice to see it grow and it's intensity was refreshing because it wasn't just physical. BTW, I LOVE THE NAMES ROWEN AND ALEXANDER! Rowen is sweet, broken yet strong. Alexander is sweet, enticing and mysterious.... I really liked how Rowen wasn't easily influenced. At her age and as broken as she was it could have been really easy to wild out and she didn't. I was impressed. :-) Love love love Rowen's friends Bevin, Paige and Tyler. I really liked TYLER! He was so sweet and supportive. WOW Bevin...she stepped up like I've never known any other teenager to. Let's just say that she had to play the adult when it came to helping Rowen out with her grief. I loved Grams as well.

The author did a wonderful job in developing these characters and they were consistent in their behavior.

I was brought to tears at least two times in the book. I totally was not expecting that. I don't think I can say what brought me to tears without it being a spoiler. I will say that at one point it was about how this child who has lost so much only wanted to be accepted for who she was and more importantly wanted to accept herself for who she was. It was sad because she couldn't accept herself without having the support of someone else first. She didn't know how to accept her gift because she felt it was a curse, something bad, evil, because others perceived it as such. No one that young should feel alone and people really do need to learn to embrace difference. As adults we hurt our children more by not teaching them that it's ok to be different and if you have special gifts it's ok to have them too.

Once again I found this book to have been written beautifully. It has its mystery but it wasn't too dark. The ending was really nice and I'm glad that this book won't be a part of a series. Why? In order for it to be a series Ms. Tara will have to put Rowen and Alex in a crazy situation and honestly those two need some peace in their lives. Sometimes its ok to wrap it up nicely and let go.

I recommend this book to everyone! Ms. Tara great job and keep on being as sweet as you are! Read more ›

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful story with even better writing. February 13, 2012

By Jenababy13

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

Perigee Moon is filled with time travel, magic, and a beautiful romance. I absolutely adored this book. From the opening paragraph, all the way to the end... I was completely hooked.

We start with Rowan, who has lost her mother and is now moving to live with her grandparents in Ipswich, Massachusetts. It's here that she meets the mysterious and sexy Alex Foster. She has no idea where he's from, but she does know that she's falling for him... just as he is for her. The closer these two get, the more secrets that begin to unravel. Alex is a witch. And, he's destined to die. But after everything that Rowan has been through, she will not lose anyone else she loves... no matter what the consequence is.

I cannot even begin to explain how much I loved this book. I bought it after author Melissa West recommended it, and I just got around to reading it recently. I always kick myself when I wait and wait and wait and then the book ends up blowing me away. And, most of the time it's just me completely falling in love with the story. Not with this book though. Not only did I adore the story, but the writing was phenomenal. It was perfect for me. Tara has this way of describing things, this way of making a situation that much more real and beautiful. I mean, check out these lines:

"Something heated like desire and dark like sludge crawled out of his gaze, wrapping around me like a tourniquet."

and

"But I don't know why you're sad. I don't know why you can't sleep, or who you could possibly be waiting for while the rest of the world is sleeping."

I. Just. Die. There were so many lines and parts that had me saying "oh god I love that line" or "holy canoli that part is perfect". There were so many parts and words that I could relate to.... I just absolutely fell in love with Tara's writing and want to read more of her work ASAP.

Not only did I fall in love with the writing, but all the characters also. Rowan has struggled with so many things, and yet she ends up on top. If you've read the book... I absolutely adore the opening paragraphs about Rowan, I don't know if that says bad things about me (since it's not about such a great topic) but I loved it. It intrigued me and pulled me in. I also adored her best friend Bevin. Everyone deserves a best friend like that! There's also the sweet heart, cutie pie, Tyler who you can't help but love. And, I also found myself loving her grandmother!

And of course... last but not least is Alex. Oh gosh I heart him. New book boyfriend for sure! Amazingly beautiful blue eyes, dark hair, nice strong built... plus this kid has a heart of gold. There's nothing not to love about him. I was rooting for him and Rowan the whole book! I loved falling in love with their romance.

Overall, I truly enjoyed this book. The story is brilliantly done. The romance is lovely. The writing has become one of my all time favorites. I, personally, don't think you can go wrong with this book. If you like some magic, some love, and fantastic writing... I say pick this one up! Read more ›

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing read. Get ready for a FUN ride! January 24, 2012

By Lynn Rush

Format:Kindle Edition

Wow. One day....I read this in one day. The story is engaging, well crafted, and well written. I love Rowan and Alex! They're an amazing pair. Their romance was so fun to watch unfold. Such innocence sprinkled in with sparks of heat that had me sighing.

I just couldn't put the book down, and I love that. When a book has me thinking, "just one more chapter," all the way through to the end, that's AWESOME. And when I'm crying when the characters are, that's even more awesome. I love taking the journey with the characters and I did on this one. Fuller paints the scenes so well, they rolled like a movie in my mind.

Nicely done, Tara!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant February 20, 2013

By Gercide Luc

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

The book was amazing, suspenseful, and romantic. I loved how it had a happy ending. Anyone who is in love with young adult romances should definitely read Perigee Moon

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent and Beautiful YA novel! August 13, 2012

By joakess

Format:Paperback

This novel grabbed me from the very begining and I couldn't put it down until I read every page. The writing is beautiful and the charcters compelling. Rowan is a empathic teenaged witch who has lost her mother and home to a terrible fire. Alex is gorgeous, from another time, and also magically skilled. He's been dreaming of her since he was a child. Once they find each other, they will do anything to be together. This is a lovely book and I highly recommend it!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Magical Love Story May 10, 2012

By Chelle Reads

Format:Kindle Edition

Ms. Fuller impresses with her debut novel, Perigee Moon. From the first sentence to the last, this reader was fully engulfed in Rowan and Alex's tale of love, tragedy and magic.

Perigee Moon is a rich and beautiful tale that any romance fan should read.

More About the Author

Tara Fuller writes novels. Some about grim reapers. Some about witches. All of course are delightfully full of teen angst and kissing. Tara grew up in a one stop light town in Oklahoma where once upon a time she stayed up with a flash light reading RL Stine novles and only dreamed of becoming a writer. She has a slight obsession with music and a shameless addiction for zombie fiction, Mystery Science Theater, and black and white mochas. Tara no longer lives in a one stop light town. Now she lives with her family in a slightly larger town in North Carolina where they have at least three stoplights.