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Laura Cubus was perfectly content with her life. A junior in high school, she felt perfectly normal. She had good friends, a great family, and did well in school. Nothing particularly exciting ever happened where she lived, and everything was stable.
But that all drastically changes when a new student arrives at Laura's school. Wild rumours swirl about his past, and Laura becomes determined to find out the truth.
As she gets to know the mysterious student, he shares with her an ancient secret... one that may yet put both of them in grave danger.
And for the first time in her life, Laura is exposed to a completely unfamiliar world. She is swept away on an exhilarating journey that takes to a place where great destiny may yet await... and where supernatural powers run rampant.
Shattered is the first book of the Dream Realms Trilogy
Laura Cubus was perfectly content with her life. A junior in high school, she felt perfectly normal. She had good friends, a great family, and did well in school. Nothing particularly exciting ever happened where she lived, and everything was stable.
But that all drastically changes when a new student arrives at Laura's school. Wild rumours swirl about his past, and Laura becomes determined to find out the truth.
As she gets to know the mysterious student, he shares with her an ancient secret... one that may yet put both of them in grave danger.
And for the first time in her life, Laura is exposed to a completely unfamiliar world. She is swept away on an exhilarating journey that takes to a place where great destiny may yet await... and where supernatural powers run rampant.
Shattered is the first book of the Dream Realms Trilogy
Destined, the second book in the Dream Realms Trilogy, is available on Amazon (http://amzn.com/B005G4G8PG). It is approximately 1.7 times the length of Shattered.
Graced, the third book in the Dream Realms Trilogy, is now available on Amazon (http://amzn.com/B005NIXZLK)! It is about the same length as Destined.
Graced, the third book in the Dream Realms Trilogy, is now available on Amazon (http://amzn.com/B005NIXZLK)! It is about the same length as Destined.
Editorial Reviews
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Fans of supernatural romance will fall in love with the potent storytelling and triumphant characters of Shattered, and be seduced by the tragic love story that ends the book in a powerful climactic payoff. -- Natalie Kate from Romance Publishers
Dangerously exciting and forebodingly romantic, Shattered gifts a thrilling story that stays with the reader long after the last page is turned. -- Amanda Hall
Dangerously exciting and forebodingly romantic, Shattered gifts a thrilling story that stays with the reader long after the last page is turned. -- Amanda Hall
Books of the Dream Realms Trilogy:
Book 1: Shattered
Book 2: Destined
Book 3, Part 1: Graced
Book 3, Part 2: Ascension
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49 of 54 people found the following review helpful
By Lyndsay
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I'm not just disappointed with this book, I'm angry. I'm all for self publishing and getting your name out there but this book had so many errors throughout I have to wonder if the author even bothered to read it before charging others to do so. I trusted the amazon ratings and obviously shouldn't have. The characters have no depth and move quickly from one issue to the next without giving the reader any chance to connect to them. The connection between the main characters came out of nowhere - they meet, the next day he reveals all of his deepest darkest secrets to her. I was completely confused with their relationship the whole way through. I also found the language completely unbelievable. Teens don't talk like that, hell my grandma doesn't talk like that. I dont even write reviews but I was so offended on behalf of all of the good struggling authors out there and this book has 3.5 stars?!? I feel duped. I've completely lost faith in the amazon rating system. My advice to the author - find an agent, who will find you an editor. You are in desperate need of one.
62 of 73 people found the following review helpful
By myjunk
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
Great new book ... Great new Author!
This book was amazing! I loved it and think I have found a new favorite author! Her writing captivated me from the first page and continued to hold my interest until the very last page. I not only loved the book, but fell in love with the characters. The author's writing abilities take you into a wonderful world that you totally get lost in while taking the journey with Laura and Logan. You see and feel everything they see and experience. This will definitely be a book I will keep and read again and again.
I too looked at the author's page and was surprised to see that she was so young. Her writing held me spellbound like authors more than twice her age. I believe she has found her calling in life and has many wonderful books ahead of her. I know I will be waiting (probably impatiently lol) for the next book of this trilogy along with the other books she will write.
If you are someone who loves to become completely submerged in the books you read, have favorites that you keep and read over and over again, this book will not disappoint and will become a "keeper" for you too!
This book was amazing! I loved it and think I have found a new favorite author! Her writing captivated me from the first page and continued to hold my interest until the very last page. I not only loved the book, but fell in love with the characters. The author's writing abilities take you into a wonderful world that you totally get lost in while taking the journey with Laura and Logan. You see and feel everything they see and experience. This will definitely be a book I will keep and read again and again.
I too looked at the author's page and was surprised to see that she was so young. Her writing held me spellbound like authors more than twice her age. I believe she has found her calling in life and has many wonderful books ahead of her. I know I will be waiting (probably impatiently lol) for the next book of this trilogy along with the other books she will write.
If you are someone who loves to become completely submerged in the books you read, have favorites that you keep and read over and over again, this book will not disappoint and will become a "keeper" for you too!
55 of 65 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
I loved, loved, loved this book. But, I admit, it didn't start out that way. The first little bit (maybe the first four or five chapters) were a bit slow to me, but when I got by them - everything just picked up like crazy. There was so much of everything in this book, from the start of a forbidden romance, to a thrilling race against the clock, to hints and peeks at the supernatural... everything that you could want and expect and MORE.
So the book is Shattered, and it's the first in a new supernatural/paranormal/teen romance trilogy. We start out by being introduced to Laura Cubus, a girl who's described as pretty but average. She's lived her whole life in one place, in a city by Portland, OR, and if things were a bit boring to her, at least they were stable.
That is, until a new student comes to school... and she's introduced to an entirely new, wonderful and terrifying world. I won't spoil the story for you, but I will say that Laura doesn't stay in one place anymore. In fact, by the time the book is over, she's grown and seen so much more in the course of the events of the book than ever before in her life. How she handles with that, and deals with all the danger and mystery that seems destined for her, is what makes this book so exciting.
Laura is witty and smart, and one of the things I loved about her is that when she's faced with danger, she actually tries to fight back. She's strong, but at the same time, vulnerable and maybe even naive. It makes for a great complexion. The storyline is fantastic, and all the dialogue is great.
The journey she takes is one in which she discovers a world she had been completely oblivious to, one filled with supernatural powers and excitement. And danger. Oh boy, is there a lot of danger.
Like I said, I don't want to spoil the book, so I won't go much deeper in the plot, but I loved how the author dropped hints about the world that Laura is discovering for herself. And we get to go on the ride along with her.
I can't wait to find out what happens to the characters. There is just so much potential for excitement (from the point of view of developing both the plot and the characters) in the upcoming books, I can't wait for them to come out. Shattered has great characters, great story, and great writing. I'm anxiously awaiting more.
If you're a fan of Lauren Kate (fallen), Amanda Hocking, or even Twilight... pick this book up! You'll get addicted.
So the book is Shattered, and it's the first in a new supernatural/paranormal/teen romance trilogy. We start out by being introduced to Laura Cubus, a girl who's described as pretty but average. She's lived her whole life in one place, in a city by Portland, OR, and if things were a bit boring to her, at least they were stable.
That is, until a new student comes to school... and she's introduced to an entirely new, wonderful and terrifying world. I won't spoil the story for you, but I will say that Laura doesn't stay in one place anymore. In fact, by the time the book is over, she's grown and seen so much more in the course of the events of the book than ever before in her life. How she handles with that, and deals with all the danger and mystery that seems destined for her, is what makes this book so exciting.
Laura is witty and smart, and one of the things I loved about her is that when she's faced with danger, she actually tries to fight back. She's strong, but at the same time, vulnerable and maybe even naive. It makes for a great complexion. The storyline is fantastic, and all the dialogue is great.
The journey she takes is one in which she discovers a world she had been completely oblivious to, one filled with supernatural powers and excitement. And danger. Oh boy, is there a lot of danger.
Like I said, I don't want to spoil the book, so I won't go much deeper in the plot, but I loved how the author dropped hints about the world that Laura is discovering for herself. And we get to go on the ride along with her.
I can't wait to find out what happens to the characters. There is just so much potential for excitement (from the point of view of developing both the plot and the characters) in the upcoming books, I can't wait for them to come out. Shattered has great characters, great story, and great writing. I'm anxiously awaiting more.
If you're a fan of Lauren Kate (fallen), Amanda Hocking, or even Twilight... pick this book up! You'll get addicted.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
Fast Read
It started off a little slow, but got better further into the story and became difficult to put down. It's unfortunate that it's so short... Read more
Published 2 days ago by Amber Luhman
3.0 out of 5 stars
Entertaining but cheesy
It had an interesting concept, but the pacing was a little awkward, and there were a lot of unanswered questions.
Published 13 days ago by twinzmom511
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lovely
The book was just amazing like a dream
You don't want to wake up from lovely just lovely big hand to the author
You don't want to wake up from lovely just lovely big hand to the author
Published 14 days ago by Greene
1.0 out of 5 stars
boring
I read the first ten pages and found in could not read another word. This book is not worth it.
Published 19 days ago by Scottie A Stevens
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome
I love this book. Some parts it seems predictable but it's far from what I expected. It's in some ways better than breaking dawn. I highly recommend this book and series.
Published 25 days ago by Fujifilm2012
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good Start, but Hoping For More
This is one of those books that I couldn't wait to read, mostly because of the premise and wonderful cover. Read more
Published 27 days ago by Stephanie Keyes
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing
The story is amazing. I read the entire book in just a couple hours. However.... the grammar leave one wanting, and the editor who was supposed to fix those should be fired lol
Published 29 days ago by Claire
5.0 out of 5 stars
Greatest book I ever read
I loved reading this book it's the kind of book that makes you wonder and think what's going to happen next
Published 1 month ago by mikey cruz
1.0 out of 5 stars
A Twilight Gone Wrong
Ok, so I read this book thinking ok it's only $0.99. Then I read some of the reviews warning not to read it, well listen to those reviews. Read more
Published 1 month ago by S.B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Shattered
This book was really good I usually don't read books about vampire but I decided to read one and I like it as soon as I started reading it so I am definitely buying the other books... Read more
Published 1 month ago by lois
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More About the Author
I've been writing stories for as long as I can remember. Actually, that's a bit of a lie. I've been writing since the third grade, when a wonderful teacher asked everyone in class to write a fairy tale, and ended up picking mine as his favorite. He didn't tell the other kids, of course - but confided it in my parents. He said I have a natural knack for writing (his exact words! and I remember them to this day), and should never stop. So, I've kept going..
I've mostly been keeping it to myself, though. I've never really thought about becoming an "author," or a "writer" (quotations because those goals are still so far away!), so never had the need to share with anyone or publicize my stories. But, I'm just finishing up my second year in college, and have really started to think about careers and life goals and such other mysterious things. And while my friends were all busy trying to get internships for the summer this year, I just kept to myself with my writing hobby. I don't have an interest in going out and working professionally in the "real world" -- I want to keep writing forever, and I want to have time to do it. The only way I see myself having that time, though, is by becoming a published author.
So there you have it. That's the abbreviated history of one Sophia Sharp. I've been working on a few young adult paranormal/fantasy novels for the past few months, and I'm putting them all up as soon as they're done! Why young adult? Because it's what I love to read. And why paranormal/fantasy? Because that genre gives the greatest opportunities for creating a magical, romantic, quixotic world that I can fall in love with.
I've mostly been keeping it to myself, though. I've never really thought about becoming an "author," or a "writer" (quotations because those goals are still so far away!), so never had the need to share with anyone or publicize my stories. But, I'm just finishing up my second year in college, and have really started to think about careers and life goals and such other mysterious things. And while my friends were all busy trying to get internships for the summer this year, I just kept to myself with my writing hobby. I don't have an interest in going out and working professionally in the "real world" -- I want to keep writing forever, and I want to have time to do it. The only way I see myself having that time, though, is by becoming a published author.
So there you have it. That's the abbreviated history of one Sophia Sharp. I've been working on a few young adult paranormal/fantasy novels for the past few months, and I'm putting them all up as soon as they're done! Why young adult? Because it's what I love to read. And why paranormal/fantasy? Because that genre gives the greatest opportunities for creating a magical, romantic, quixotic world that I can fall in love with.
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