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Beautiful Stranger: Thrilling Urban Fantasy with a Science Twist (The Marked Ones Trilogy) Kindle Edition
Kat Vancil (Author) Find all the books, read about the author, and more. See search results for this author |
Some wishes should really come with a warning label: “Warning! May cause untimely death!”
*** For a limited time, you can get the next volume in the Marked Ones series, Beautiful Disaster & bonus Daemons of Karalia short story One Crazy Night — see inside for details. ***
Geeky artist Patrick Connolly has been inexplicably drawn to his classmate Nualla since he first locked eyes with her three years earlier. There’s just one problem—he’s never actually>/i> spoken to her. However, when Nualla’s abusive ex corners her in the deserted hallway of their elite San Francisco private school, will Patrick finally find the courage to speak up?
This one decision could grant him his heart’s desire or bring about his untimely death. Because you see, his dream girl has secrets of her own…like the fact she isn’t even human.
Beautiful Stranger is the prequel novella to the fast-paced Marked Ones series. If you like spunky heroines, hot bishounen guys & thrilling urban fantasy with a science twist, then you’ll love this gripping New Adult Fantasy series.
Perfect for fans of Shadowhunters, Toradora & Dragon's Gift: The Huntress.
Pick up Beautiful Stranger today & watch as this adorkable fish-out-of-water navigates the perils of the heart!
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- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateMay 18, 2014
- File size4119 KB
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-S. J. Pajonas, author of the The Nogiku Series, and Face Time
"These books are fun and sexy. Can wait to read the next installment in this series. I am completely hooked! Love this trilogy!!!"
-Amanda Tippett
"I loved this book! The characters were so believable, the plot outstanding and the conclusion left me wanting more! This is just an excellently written, well done story that you should get to your teenager (then yourself) ASAP!"
-Nancy, Cheryl's Book Nook
"Completely engaging from the very first line until the last sentence."
-Ivana, Willing to See Less
"Clever and laugh-out-loud funny; can't wait to read the rest!"
-Heisenbug TheGeek
Product details
- ASIN : B00KFRR51K
- Publisher : Korat Publishing; 2nd edition (May 18, 2014)
- Publication date : May 18, 2014
- Language : English
- File size : 4119 KB
- Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 99 pages
- Lending : Enabled
- Best Sellers Rank: #35,248 Free in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #272 in Two-Hour Science Fiction & Fantasy Short Reads
- #448 in Coming of Age Fantasy eBooks
- #717 in Two-Hour Romance Short Reads
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About the author

A valiant crusader for inclusive fiction, Kat Vancil forges diverse story elements into adventures that amuse, embolden & leave her readers spellbound. She currently resides in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband, their kitty studio-mates Crash the Stampede & Akimi & eight overfull bookcases. And when not crafting fantastical tales of daemon royalty, super-tech & shifter deities, she can usually be found frolicking in general geekiness.
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I can certainly relate to the desires that flare to life in the story between Patrick and Naulla. At first, I was a little confused by how Naulla nor Nikki or Shawn have ever seen Patrick throughout the duration of their four years at the same school; however, I am starting to wonder if it may have anything to do with the little key item that I picked up when reading about the talismans. Patrick states that he lost his a day or two previously but hasn't informed anyone except for Naulla.
My overall impression of the book is quite positive. Truthfully, I do feel that some choices of vocabulary stunted the story and made it seem a bit more childish; however, it did not reflect negatively enough for me to discontinue reading it. My interest was far more peeked due to the situational dilemma that they face towards the end of the story. I do recommend this to my club members if you are interested in fantasy and/or science fiction. I am not sure what angle the author will throw out for an explanation of the secrecy from Nualla; however, I am intrigued. The next in the series is Daemons in the Mist (The Marked Ones Trilogy Book 1).
Often a writer, upon completing a long work, realizes the beginning is missing some items. Ms. Vancil seems to be addressing this situation with a sort-of prequel novella Beautiful Stranger. I recommend reading the prequel before diving into the larger work.
Available for free on Amazon, this hook will draw you into the series.
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Nicely written - think better aimed at the 'tween' set, who knows...could be the next Twilight.


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