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Christina J. Adams

The White Lilac Kindle Edition

by Christina J. Adams (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Fifteen year old Caryn Tobin is willing to sacrifice her life to save the world, and to atone for her part in the death of a friend. Kai Garrett will risk everything to discover his past and why he was abandon. When their paths join, they form an unlikely friendship that could change everything. The fate of the world hangs in the balance.

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English
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February 19, 2012
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520 KB
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"Brieflyflirts with grim speculative fiction but ultimately alights on adventure." --KirkusReview

About the Author

Christina J. Adams finds inspiration in the green rolling hills and farmland surrounding her home in Maryland. She loves writing and reading books for children and teens and gets more excited about a new book coming out, from one of many favorite authors, that it’s probably not good for her health. She didn’t think being a writer was a serious profession until after high school, but has since decided it is the best career ever. --This text refers to the paperback edition.

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ASIN : B007BF9TO0
Publication date : February 19, 2012
Language : English
File size : 520 KB
Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Not Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 335 pages
Page numbers source ISBN : 1477697047
Lending : Enabled

Best Sellers Rank: #5,262,637 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #15,307 in Children's Science Fiction Books (Kindle Store)
- #29,562 in Children's Science Fiction Books (Books)
- #171,088 in Science Fiction (Kindle Store)

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Parity Animal

A good story, but needed some editing.

Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2018

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I really wanted to give this a 5 star rating.

I found the story itself intriguing, and the characters interesting. Overall it was quite a good read.

Unfortunately, as is often the case with these free e-books, the editing was somewhat lacking.

There were a number of places where the wrong verb tense was used, and also several places where the wrong word entirely was used. Shuttered used when the correct word would have been shuddered. Parish when the correct word would have been perish.

While it was easy enough to move on from these errors, and the intent was obvious, such errors are very jarring, and seriously detract from my reading pleasure, interrupting the smooth flow of imagination that goes along with the reading of really good story, such as this one.

I may have had a few personal, slightly nit-picky issues about a couple of plot items, but these were all ME and not the author's fault.

If it were possible to give it 5 stars for the story and 3 for the editing, I would. I have to compromise with 4 stars.

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Carole

Awesome!

Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2012

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From the very beginning I knew I found a new favorite!

In this book, that made me think back to The Hunger Games but has a completely original premise and feel, Christina J. Adams kept me entranced and unbelievably hooked to a new story line and excellent plot! Sometimes science fiction books can be hard to reach, not this one! From the very beginning I knew I was going to love The White Lilac and I did. It was such an exciting and hard to put down read, I am very impressed with Christina and can't wait to read more from her!

The book alternates between Kai and Caryn's story, until they eventually cross paths. Both teenagers know what it's like to look out for themselves and grow up on their own. Their similarities end there; where Caryn is quite sheltered Kai knows what the world is like and has to live in it (and on its' streets). My favorite aspect of the book was wondering how these two completely different teenagers were linked, and that information shocked me.

Caryn has been genetically altered to be the best at what she does, and this earns her the title of The White Lilac when she enters a competition with others who are great. After the competition she is given a brief vacation before having to fulfill her duties as The White Lilac, which happens to completely open her eyes to the world around her; and she ultimately is then left to save the world she lives in (even if it means risking her own life). On her hiatus she learns valuable information, which causes her to question a lot of what she's always believed. She is left with a huge decision one that could change everything.

Caryn is a strong and able character, I absolutely loved reading about her. She personifies humanity and growth. I loved her fragile yet completely capable personality. She's thoughtful and different; a great heroine for such an extraordinary character well beyond her 15 years. I found hoping for a better outcome for her as she lived life to the fullest and took in new opportunities with bright eyes.

Kai was my favorite character from the book. He's a street urchin shrouded in mystery with an illusive and hidden past; Kai has been taking care of himself and knows nothing of his early years. When his life changes and he meets a dangerous man I felt bad for him. He has this amazing and quite sarcastic attitude that was such a contrast with the rest of the book. I found myself laughing and smiling more than once when he was on the page. But, then his luck changes and things look better for him after her meets Caryn. Their relationship begins as a companionship and is innocent enough until he finds himself worrying about her and gets involved in her future without even realizing it. Caryn and Kai have a friendship that builds throughout the book, it's fun and not at all forced. As they grow together their personalities really show. It's not a mushy love story but a beautiful one.

I was pleasantly surprised with the political aspects of the story. What began with an amazing beginning only got better as the book was revealed. It takes a sharp turn when Caryn is given the chance of a lifetime and an opportunity she never thought she'd have. But, that opportunity was just a set up; you have to read the book to find out more.

So, I loved the The White Lilac it is an excellent excellent read. It's unforgettable, original, intense, and will have you asking a million questions like, "What would you do?". The author creates a fantastic future world and worlds that are very imaginative and unbelievable. I love where she takes this story and the twists and turns and new information we learn throughout. Nothing is as it seems and I honestly can't complain about that or any part of the book (except maybe the cover, but that is just my opinion and does not in anyway reflect on the author; I just tend to judge a book by its' cover and all I'm saying is with this book don't!). I went into this story curious and by the end was completely satisfied! Make sure to check it out! I was provided a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review

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Brendie H.

Okay

Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2015

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I enjoyed reading this book. Not normally my type but was curious. While reading it I didn't get confused from the point of view. Nothing was left out. Story line was good. No fluctuations from the main plot/story line. Perhaps it could be just a tad longer? I finished it way too quickly.

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Katherine A. Lashley

Great, quick read, a page-turner

Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2012

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The White Lilac by Christina J. Adams narrates the experiences of two teenagers, Caryn and Kai, as they navigate their way through saving the world. The novel flips back and forth between Caryn's and Kai's point of view, providing the reader with the thoughts and actions of both characters. Immediately, the reader is drawn into Caryn's world and sympathizes with her as Caryn must deal with the knowledge that within a week, she will give up her life for everyone on her planet. Yet this given is challenged as she has the opportunity to spend time in the city, and is actually given a choice: to save everyone else by giving up her life, or saving herself, and in return saving a part of the population but letting another part of the population die. Set in the future on another planet, this is similar to today's trials on earth as Kai speaks for much of humankind as he points out that many people are still corrupt and that no plans to benefit the world--its people, poverty, education, and violence--have worked. A page-turner, a fast read, this is a great book to help you sit down and relax while genuinely caring about the characters.

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M. Tipton

awesome story great read

Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2013

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This was an awesome story with great word pictures painted to the readers benefit. Adams expertly puts the reader into the story and let's them experience it.
I really liked reading from the two points of view that each chapter offered switching from Caryn to Kai with each chapter.
Well written and composed and I look forward to reading more of her stories

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A Novel Of A Water Planet

Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2015

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CJA has written of a water planet where a drug was found that prolonged life. The discovery of the drugs and the affect they on humans. This is an excellent read for the genre.....ER

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holly bressner

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2016

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grand daughter loved it

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Amazon Customer

Fun reading

Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2013

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I like the water and anything to do with the ocean, this would make for a good movie, would recommend this one