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Undertow [Kindle Edition]

Callie Kingston
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

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Book Description

While she sleeps beside a
log on the wild Oregon coast, a rogue wave pulls Marissa into the sea.
Now she dreams each night of a merman who rescues her. Obsessed with
returning to this beautiful creature, she again risks her life in the
frigid ocean.

Will Marissa remain lost forever in the eddies of
her mind, or can real love save her from the abyss? Sometimes, the
dangers which lie within are the deadliest.

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"Boy, was I unexpectedly surprised - and excitedly so! This story has so many layers that go way beyond the surface . . . the pacing was phenomenal . . ."
-- Sara, So Simple Sara book reviews

"Well written, well-paced and a storyline that draws you in. Excellent book for any young adult. The author takes a well-known tale and puts an absolutely new and modern twist on it."
-- Amazon.co.uk reviewer
 
"The book has enough well-paced sub-plots and mystic elements to keep the reader turning the pages in eager anticipation of the next chapter. The characters are realistic and believable, with their histories revealed gradually as the story unfolds."
-- Linda H., Amazon Reviewer

"The love story and family conflicts also felt very realistic and not at all contrived. . . The love story was sweet . . .Very very good story and definitely worth the read, I have high expectations for this new author!"
-- Alisha, Goodreads reviewer

From the Author

Undertow began as an idea I had about a young woman who believes she was rescued by a mythical creature and becomes obsessed with finding him. Could she find her way back to the love waiting for her in the real world?
    

Product Details

  • File Size: 353 KB
  • Print Length: 232 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0615599877
  • Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
  • Publisher: Carolwood Press; 2nd edition (January 1, 2012)
  • Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B006SJK0AM
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Enabled
  • Lending: Enabled
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #519,113 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Pushed Too Far February 22, 2012
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
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This is not a romance but a cry for help. Marissa has experienced a past trauma that she was never given help to overcome. Additionally, her family has a medical history of depression so that quite frankly, Marissa is mentally sick. The book spends some time flirting with the notion of whether she is crazy or in love with a mythical creature, but the reality is that she is trying to deal with her past and is not winning.

Marissa finds out her boyfriend of two years, Drake has been cheating on her and almost drowns when she falls asleep on the coast after running away from him. Her parents are divorced, her mother critical, her father ignores her emotionally and now she is betrayed by the only person she thought that loved her. She is unable to count on any one in her life they have ALL hurt her or failed to protect her and she is left trying to pick up the pieces and deal.

Thankfully (and really conveniently) Marissa meets Jim the first week of transferring to a new college. Jim is the most wonderful guy and I really hated to see him get mixed up in her drama. He is steadfast and loyal and would have made a great first boyfriend perhaps preventing her downward spiral.

Do not download this thinking it will be lighthearted. It is about pain and hurt and failure. Very Depressing.

Would I/Did I buy it? Free Download
Would I read it again? No
Would I recommend it to friends? Probably not
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Undertow February 29, 2012
Format:Kindle Edition
First and foremost, people will start reading this book expecting a paranormal twist, but don't be fooled, this is not paranormal in any way. Undertow is an emotional story about a girl trying to find a reason to fight to live. A gripping novel that will send the readers on an emotional roller coaster that dips so low before the rise. A brilliant, realistic story about the power of obsession and the courage to live through it.

Marissa is no doubt, a damaged seventeen year old, becoming more realistic with each struggle that weighs her down. You feel through her, which is never an easy feat for an author. Marissa has experienced countless disappointments and heartaches, some that most people will never have to face, some enevitable. Like the ocean, Marissa is deep, dark and untempered until she finds her anchor.

The ocean motif(analogies that Marissa uses to describe things or people around her) leads you to believe that there will be a paranormal aspect(mermaids, most likely), but once you dig a little deeper, you see the importance of the ocean and the power that it holds over Marissa. Undertow will make you think, it will make you take a deeper look into the story to assess the subtle clues that are strewed without. Realistic situations, realistic characters and powerful emotions are all wrapped up in the story.

Undertow is set in the scenic, coastal Oregon. Callie Kingston ferries you to each location with vivid imagery, adding a breathtaking element to her already omnipotent novel.

Exceptional writing that transports you into the story, to experience each new development as if it were your own. I cannot convey enough how emotional Undertow is. It starts out subtle then hits you full on like a rogue wave. A story that will burrow into your mind, escape impossible until you know the ending, no scratch that, way beyond the ending. This is a story that will stay with you. Recommended for ALL readers.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Live To Read April 8, 2012
By Chels
Format:Paperback
Marissa's life is far from perfect. She has a mother who always seems to be angry with her and a father who doesn't seem to notice her. It is interesting how the author portrayed Marissa's character. The reader will learn later on in the book that Marissa is not quite what she seems, but the author handles that problem very fluidly. Marissa is slipping and it's not just because her life is slowly becoming crazier.

Overall, the best and most interesting character was Marissa's. It is intriguing because most likely the reader won't take to her character right away. She isn't exactly a warm and friendly type, a bit prickly instead. However, her romance with the merman who saves her and her clear love for who she imagines him to be will serve to make the reader feel more compassion for her. The other characters are interesting...not all likable.

The plot itself is great. The author has a clear goal from page one and accomplishes that goal wonderfully. The ending is somewhat unexpected, but oddly perfect. This book is recommended to young adult/teen readers.

*Complimentary copy received for this review, does not affect my opinion in any way*
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful setting
Just to be fair, I have to say that part of my fascination with this book came from the setting being in Coastal Oregon. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Ionia Martin
1.0 out of 5 stars This is not a Fantasy Novel
While there are elements of fantasy in the beginning of this book, it is not a fantasy novel. It is about girl with a rough history that causes her to temporarily take a leave of... Read more
Published 3 months ago by chockma
1.0 out of 5 stars Awful
I'll admit I only got 13% into this book before I gave up. The grammar and punctuation were sloppy, and the style of writing was unclear. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Cary
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this story!!!!
I couldn't put this book down....finished it in a few hours! Can't wait to read more by this author. Thank you for a great story!!
Published 3 months ago by roseanne
5.0 out of 5 stars Callie Kingston has you thinking that the story she writes is one...
The following review is my opinion and not a paid review. I was given a copy of Undertow from the author for a review for a Blog Tour for Making Connections Book Tours. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Nancy Allen (The Avid Reader)
4.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating and Compelling
First, if after reading the book description you are expecting to read a paranormal romance involving mermen or other mythological creatures, you are going to be disappointed. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Cherie Searles
3.0 out of 5 stars Not What You Would Expect
In the words of all my fellow reviewers: this book is not what you think it is. It is not a paranormal romance between a young woman and a merman. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Flora Bateman
3.0 out of 5 stars 3 stars - An emotional one for me
Undertow is not what I expected. Told in third person, this story uses the promise of paranormal to deal with the difficult subject of mental illness. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Valerie Fink
3.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expected...
This is one of those books that is not what you originally expect it to be. To say I was a bit disappointed is an understatement. Read more
Published 11 months ago by What the Cat Read
4.0 out of 5 stars Review: Undertow by Callie Kingston
Book: Undertow by Callie Kingston
Pages: 225
Genre: Young Adult, psychological
Source: Sent from AToMR for review

Short Synopsis: Marissa thought she'd be... Read more
Published 11 months ago by 1midnightwish
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