Forsaken
Daughters of the Sea Series-Book #1
By Kristen Day
Blurb
Once you’ve been touched by
darkness, it never leaves you…
Abandoned by her parents as an infant; seventeen year old
Hannah spent her childhood wading through countless foster families until being
adopted by the Whitman's three years ago.
Unfortunately, Atlanta’s high society wasn’t quite ready for
Hannah…or the strange events that plague her.
Chilling visions of murder, unexplained hallucinations, and
dark, mysterious guy who haunts her nightmares all culminate to set in motion a
journey of self-discovery that will challenge everything she’s ever believed;
not to mention her sanity.
Sent to live at The House of Lorelei on Bald Head Island, NC
for ‘kids like her’, Hannah quickly realizes things are not what they seem. Her
fellow ‘disturbed’ teens are actually the descendants of mythical Sea Gods and
Goddesses. And so is she.
But when Finn, the ghost from her dreams, appears in the
flesh; her nightmares become reality and her dark visions begin coming true.
Inexplicably drawn to him, she can’t deny the dangerous hold he has on her
heart. The deadly secrets he harbors will ultimately test her courage and push
the boundaries of her love.
She must decide if she is ready to embrace the ancient legend
she is prophesied to be a part of. The fate of all the descendants will forever
depend upon it.
Goodreads-http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15764736-forsaken
Our Review
This is a brand new author with a new series .This is also a brand new author for me and she just wowed me thinking Omg this is such a terrific read.This book was totally amazing.I was just blown away by how good it really was.By far this is the best young adult series I have read this year.I would also like to give props to the author for creating three truly fascinating and maddening addictive stories Forsaken,Awaken and Chosen.What impressed me even more is that Kristen Day is a self published author who brought forth three amazing winners right off the bat!
This story had such a truly amazing cast of characters.I liked them all, Well with a few exceptions I wanted to see those ones get what was there due !The roommates of Stasia's were truly a fascinating group of girls.They brought many laughs and quite a few chuckles to the pages as I was reading.One of the things that impressed me was that the girls were always snacking a eating especially desserts like cup cakes.With so many body conscious teens it was nice to see that this group of girls didn't have any weight issues they were all comfortable in there own skins.Well, they had to be one of Stasia's roommates liked to cook and bake and she did a lot of both.No dorm mates staving here ! LOL
My favorite character was Finn Morrison.I fell in love with is character after reading just a few pages.That was one Hottie !Finn was a amazing guy and even more of an amazing boyfriend to Stasia he was a kind and caring and always put Stasia first and was there for her when ever she needed a shoulder to cry on or just someone to talk to.Finn definitely had a helping hand in shaping and guiding Stasia into the women she would become one day soon.Finn was tall dark and dangerously handsome a boy from the underworld the Demon world.The aura always surrounding Finn was dark but, he was just the nicest guy to his friends but, deadly foe to his enemies and those of Stasia's.Wish I had a guy like that sigh....
Stasia would have to be my second favorite.What a truly amazing girl to deal with the abandonment of her parents .Always knowing you were different and trying to be normal just to fit in.Always working at it making it an exhausting process.She was adopted into a rich family who never really tried to get to know the real Stasia just thinking she was crazy.But, one shrink determined what was wrong with her and placed her in a school for gifted children like herself learning that she was different not insane but, born from a Goddess.All her oddness visions blackouts all made sense finally she was coming into the powers that her parents had passed on to her not knowing who or where she came from.Can you imagine learning your mother was a mystical creature all and mighty powerful Goddess ?
Love the ease that Stasia had with her roommates it was refreshing no fighting or petty jealousies between the roommates they all got along were funny engaging and had the true making of a long and lasting friendships for all of them.Each would give there life for one another without even giving it a second thought.All of Stasia friends had there own mystical powers and all were born of the Tyde clan giving them a different talent to heal, command water, command the sand.None of them should ever be underestimate they were all powerful in there own right.The slow and budding romance between Finn and Stasia was truly endearing.Finn being a modern man but, being old fashion enough to actually court his girl like the old days. So romantic...
This novel was totally engrossing and quite the page turner, Read this book in one sitting by staying up all night without ever going to bed just to finish it.It was truly a magical read just couldn't put the book down.The story had so much excitement so many twists and turns .You learn someone or somebody's were plotting to kill you without having a clue why ?
The story was about learning about your one true self. Where you came from.Who you are destined to be.Forging lasting friendships that would last ones lifetime.Finally finding a place that you belonged and felt that you fit somewhere for the first time ever. Last but not least being in a relationship with the one who could truly own your heart helping your heal from past hurts.All of the gals are so jealous they all want a boyfriend like Finn.Including me ! LOL
This is a must read for all. Even if you don't read young adult books this book and the others in its series are a must in your To Read Pile that keeps growing for all of us.I cannot say enough good things about this book it was so much fun and such and engaging read.It just blew me away how much I enjoyed it! .Kristen definitely has a new fan in me ! So excited that this series with be continuing not ending....
Our Review
This is a brand new author with a new series .This is also a brand new author for me and she just wowed me thinking Omg this is such a terrific read.This book was totally amazing.I was just blown away by how good it really was.By far this is the best young adult series I have read this year.I would also like to give props to the author for creating three truly fascinating and maddening addictive stories Forsaken,Awaken and Chosen.What impressed me even more is that Kristen Day is a self published author who brought forth three amazing winners right off the bat!
This story had such a truly amazing cast of characters.I liked them all, Well with a few exceptions I wanted to see those ones get what was there due !The roommates of Stasia's were truly a fascinating group of girls.They brought many laughs and quite a few chuckles to the pages as I was reading.One of the things that impressed me was that the girls were always snacking a eating especially desserts like cup cakes.With so many body conscious teens it was nice to see that this group of girls didn't have any weight issues they were all comfortable in there own skins.Well, they had to be one of Stasia's roommates liked to cook and bake and she did a lot of both.No dorm mates staving here ! LOL
My favorite character was Finn Morrison.I fell in love with is character after reading just a few pages.That was one Hottie !Finn was a amazing guy and even more of an amazing boyfriend to Stasia he was a kind and caring and always put Stasia first and was there for her when ever she needed a shoulder to cry on or just someone to talk to.Finn definitely had a helping hand in shaping and guiding Stasia into the women she would become one day soon.Finn was tall dark and dangerously handsome a boy from the underworld the Demon world.The aura always surrounding Finn was dark but, he was just the nicest guy to his friends but, deadly foe to his enemies and those of Stasia's.Wish I had a guy like that sigh....
Stasia would have to be my second favorite.What a truly amazing girl to deal with the abandonment of her parents .Always knowing you were different and trying to be normal just to fit in.Always working at it making it an exhausting process.She was adopted into a rich family who never really tried to get to know the real Stasia just thinking she was crazy.But, one shrink determined what was wrong with her and placed her in a school for gifted children like herself learning that she was different not insane but, born from a Goddess.All her oddness visions blackouts all made sense finally she was coming into the powers that her parents had passed on to her not knowing who or where she came from.Can you imagine learning your mother was a mystical creature all and mighty powerful Goddess ?
Love the ease that Stasia had with her roommates it was refreshing no fighting or petty jealousies between the roommates they all got along were funny engaging and had the true making of a long and lasting friendships for all of them.Each would give there life for one another without even giving it a second thought.All of Stasia friends had there own mystical powers and all were born of the Tyde clan giving them a different talent to heal, command water, command the sand.None of them should ever be underestimate they were all powerful in there own right.The slow and budding romance between Finn and Stasia was truly endearing.Finn being a modern man but, being old fashion enough to actually court his girl like the old days. So romantic...
This novel was totally engrossing and quite the page turner, Read this book in one sitting by staying up all night without ever going to bed just to finish it.It was truly a magical read just couldn't put the book down.The story had so much excitement so many twists and turns .You learn someone or somebody's were plotting to kill you without having a clue why ?
The story was about learning about your one true self. Where you came from.Who you are destined to be.Forging lasting friendships that would last ones lifetime.Finally finding a place that you belonged and felt that you fit somewhere for the first time ever. Last but not least being in a relationship with the one who could truly own your heart helping your heal from past hurts.All of the gals are so jealous they all want a boyfriend like Finn.Including me ! LOL
This is a must read for all. Even if you don't read young adult books this book and the others in its series are a must in your To Read Pile that keeps growing for all of us.I cannot say enough good things about this book it was so much fun and such and engaging read.It just blew me away how much I enjoyed it! .Kristen definitely has a new fan in me ! So excited that this series with be continuing not ending....
Awaken
Daughters of the Sea Series Book #2
By Kristen Day
Blurb
The sacrifices we make have the
power to shift the very fabric of who we are, and ultimately who we are meant to
be…
After learning of her true destiny as the intended Leader of
the Tydes, Anastasia Whitman must now embark on a perilous quest to the
Underworld before the age of eighteen in order to plant the seed of immortality
and complete her essence to become a true Sea Goddess. But before she can make
her legendary journey, an unexpected new student transfers to Lorelei;
initiating a sequence of events that will unravel Stasia’s new life, and test
the boundaries of her relationship with the mysterious, dark, and sexy Finn
Morrison. The line between the Underworld and the Living begins to blur as
gruesome ghosts, morbid reveries, and pure evil haunt her waking hours as well
as her sanity. Once the details of Finn’s own startling destiny are revealed,
the dangerous secrets he’s been hiding will threaten the very love Stasia
believed to be indestructible. As time begins to run out, she will be forced to
choose between the one she loves and the destiny she cannot escape.
Goodreads-http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15767909-awaken
Our Review
Wow ! Another keeper for sure. This continuing story just picked up where the last story left off.I never realized I was reading a new book! How fantastic is that.Another page turner that kept me up all night again but, I am not complaining this book was well worth it !
The danger became even more real for Stasia strangers are in town are now making her life a living hell.What to do ?After learning of her true destiny that she is the intended Leader of the Tydes. She must prepare herself for a quest to gain entrance to the underworld where she will gain her immortality.It is a dangerous quest she needs to learn to control all the powers she been gifted with to use in the up and coming fight. With the help of Finn and her friends she will learn all that she is capable of.Stasia is struggling with all of this its a lot to take on so soon. All these powers are coming so fast she has not been able to control them or learn even to use them to her advantage.She having reveries that she is not understanding.She is able to travel to the past and to the future and present just by dreaming.Learning some very discerning stuff as to what is to become or her...
Love all of character's.They were very brave, funny and characters for sure. We are introduced to even more characters as Stasia roommates are also learning to craft there own powers along with engaging in the dating scene themselves.
Got to say that Carmen was my favorite character this time around. That girl had such a demanding presence about her. She was one tough cookie.She made me laugh more then once with her altercations with Ricker.The couple had a love hate relationship.Carmen and Ricker had a past making there situation even more complicated. But, all the while all the tense fighting and teasing was going on you could tell Ricker truly cared about Carmen. If you ask me he really wore is heart on his sleeve.
Then we have Liam and Willow taking there stab at romance or trying to.There developing romance was slow they seemed to be testing the waters both of them.Well maybe more so Liam he was so painfully shy and Willow a little more bolder I think well, maybe in her mind.But, I really think they will make a really cute couple.One thing that this author did is create all her male love interests to carry on as gentlemen.I just love that.
I have to say that I just loved following Anastasia budding romance with Finn.He just kept getting and better in my eyes.Both are now taking there relationship toward the next level. Finn is an important part of Stasia future as well as her past he knows so much about her that even Stasia doesn't know.
I have to say that I kept getting more and more excited as Stasia learned one ability after another. She was so surprised at herself at the abilities she had mastered and learned to control and command. In a sense they really scared her a bit. She grew even more powerful than even her mother ever was and she held extreme power so you can only imagine the things Stasia was capable of a even surprising Finn.
Not only does Stasia have a destiny to follow so does Finn.He will need to fight is own brother to the death to take his next chosen place as the leader of there clan.Its a fight to the death for both. I can only imagine how that weighed on Finns thoughts and what Finn must have been going through not only worrying about his own path but Stasia's. I had one pet peeve or didn't like about Finn at times it felt as he kept a lot of information to himself about his own clan and destiny and Stasia's at times it seemed like he was trying to hide things.But, then on the other hand maybe he was trying to protect Stasia by not telling.What pressure he must have be under to know what he had to accomplish himself and still protect his love at the same time.
Even more intrigue is happening and even more twists and turns and now even a few road blocks.At this point Stasia and Finns relationship is be put to the test and Anastasia love is being tested.This couple will have to have faith in each other for there love to survive.Bombshells are dropped and are having you wonder if there relationship was nothing but a joke.
I have to say that Stasia's roommates all stepped up to the plate a rallied with Stasia supporting her in her quest to come.Helping anyway they can.You will be amazed to learn the sacrifices her pals were willing to make.They impressed me greatly.
Such a moving story with so many ups and downs so much intrigue and how much we were able to learn about all the characters pasts and what was expected of them for the future.Amazing relationships built on love and friendship being put to the test.
This is a book to be read again and again and will remain in my keeper pile .A recommended read to all ages. A fascinating story not to be missed.
Our Review
Wow ! Another keeper for sure. This continuing story just picked up where the last story left off.I never realized I was reading a new book! How fantastic is that.Another page turner that kept me up all night again but, I am not complaining this book was well worth it !
The danger became even more real for Stasia strangers are in town are now making her life a living hell.What to do ?After learning of her true destiny that she is the intended Leader of the Tydes. She must prepare herself for a quest to gain entrance to the underworld where she will gain her immortality.It is a dangerous quest she needs to learn to control all the powers she been gifted with to use in the up and coming fight. With the help of Finn and her friends she will learn all that she is capable of.Stasia is struggling with all of this its a lot to take on so soon. All these powers are coming so fast she has not been able to control them or learn even to use them to her advantage.She having reveries that she is not understanding.She is able to travel to the past and to the future and present just by dreaming.Learning some very discerning stuff as to what is to become or her...
Love all of character's.They were very brave, funny and characters for sure. We are introduced to even more characters as Stasia roommates are also learning to craft there own powers along with engaging in the dating scene themselves.
Got to say that Carmen was my favorite character this time around. That girl had such a demanding presence about her. She was one tough cookie.She made me laugh more then once with her altercations with Ricker.The couple had a love hate relationship.Carmen and Ricker had a past making there situation even more complicated. But, all the while all the tense fighting and teasing was going on you could tell Ricker truly cared about Carmen. If you ask me he really wore is heart on his sleeve.
Then we have Liam and Willow taking there stab at romance or trying to.There developing romance was slow they seemed to be testing the waters both of them.Well maybe more so Liam he was so painfully shy and Willow a little more bolder I think well, maybe in her mind.But, I really think they will make a really cute couple.One thing that this author did is create all her male love interests to carry on as gentlemen.I just love that.
I have to say that I just loved following Anastasia budding romance with Finn.He just kept getting and better in my eyes.Both are now taking there relationship toward the next level. Finn is an important part of Stasia future as well as her past he knows so much about her that even Stasia doesn't know.
I have to say that I kept getting more and more excited as Stasia learned one ability after another. She was so surprised at herself at the abilities she had mastered and learned to control and command. In a sense they really scared her a bit. She grew even more powerful than even her mother ever was and she held extreme power so you can only imagine the things Stasia was capable of a even surprising Finn.
Not only does Stasia have a destiny to follow so does Finn.He will need to fight is own brother to the death to take his next chosen place as the leader of there clan.Its a fight to the death for both. I can only imagine how that weighed on Finns thoughts and what Finn must have been going through not only worrying about his own path but Stasia's. I had one pet peeve or didn't like about Finn at times it felt as he kept a lot of information to himself about his own clan and destiny and Stasia's at times it seemed like he was trying to hide things.But, then on the other hand maybe he was trying to protect Stasia by not telling.What pressure he must have be under to know what he had to accomplish himself and still protect his love at the same time.
Even more intrigue is happening and even more twists and turns and now even a few road blocks.At this point Stasia and Finns relationship is be put to the test and Anastasia love is being tested.This couple will have to have faith in each other for there love to survive.Bombshells are dropped and are having you wonder if there relationship was nothing but a joke.
I have to say that Stasia's roommates all stepped up to the plate a rallied with Stasia supporting her in her quest to come.Helping anyway they can.You will be amazed to learn the sacrifices her pals were willing to make.They impressed me greatly.
Such a moving story with so many ups and downs so much intrigue and how much we were able to learn about all the characters pasts and what was expected of them for the future.Amazing relationships built on love and friendship being put to the test.
This is a book to be read again and again and will remain in my keeper pile .A recommended read to all ages. A fascinating story not to be missed.
Chosen
Daughters of the Sea Series Book #3
By Kristen Day
Publication Date: January 29, 2013
Blurb
The essence of who we
are lies not in what we have, but in what we are willing to give up. Because in
the end, Time and Tide wait for no one.
After sacrificing all that she had, the evil princess
of the Underworld is still successful in her bid to tear Finn from Stasia’s
life. In the midst of her search to reclaim him, Stasia is summoned to the
island nation of Cyprus to take part in an age-old ritual; unveiling the missing
pieces of her ancestry and re-igniting an ancient war. As she struggles to both
save Finn’s soul and free Carmen’s mind, Stasia’s bravery and determination will
be pushed to its breaking point. A dark storm is forming on the horizon, and
the forces who are vying to destroy her may be much closer than she thinks.
Destiny weaves a sticky web of evil, betrayal, and revenge that can only be
undone by the purity of love and the soul’s unyielding will to survive. In the
last installment of the Daughters of the Sea trilogy, the past will collide with
the present as Stasia’s future hangs in the balance. The prophecy that paved
the way for her new life may indeed be the very thing that strips her of the
ones she loves the most.
Goodreads-http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15767912-chose
Our Review
This best series I have read so far this year !I have to stay that I haven't been this excited about a series since reading Claudy Conn's Shadow series.Once I started reading I was already feeling a loss thinking that this is the conclusion to this on going series. I am so sad...
Another fabulous read! Another sleepless night well worth it !I have to say how impressed I am with this author and her writing .Her books never included a dull moment and each book just kept getting better and better and even more intriguing.
Another amazing read with a great cast of characters.We are introduced to Anastasia's mother if only in ghostly form. And we learn even a bigger secret about her father.
Anastasia and Finn at this point have gone there separate ways.They have to conquer there own destines by themselves .They both are experiencing heart break .Its kind of sad neither could be there to support the other for the final chosen quests.
Stasia powers are almost to her full capacity at this point she just is learning to adjust to them more like fine tuning them.Once she completes are test and becomes immortal she will be a force to be reckoned with !At this point I am really feeling Stasia pain so much pressure put on one so young.
Stasia parents left her with some really big shoes to fill. Not only does she need to succeed at her quest in the underworld she needs to gain access to it.She needs the approval of a bitch of a Goddess to gain entrance.Then she needs to survive the quest with some heirlooms her mother has passed on to her and a moonstone she found at a wreck when playing in the ocean with Finn.She will need to find a way to used these items in her quest.Once free she will need to battle against her mothers sister (clan sister) to prove she is the strongest of them to be the new and rightful leader of the Tyde's not only that again the approval of all there clan.
I was impressed with the sacrifices that Finn and Anastasia were willing to make for one another just to be together.It almost broke my heart.There whole courtship was a very intriguing one and one that never felt rushed.Every decision each made about the other had much thought behind it.It felt like that they were striving for a Happily ever after so took the romance slowly.
Poor Carmen she went with Stasia to the underworld and came home a prisoner in her own body something a someone got into her mind and was controlling her thoughts making her insane.They were killing her really.Ricker has been with her non stop lending his love and support and knowledge to free his love of this demon or what ever has possessed her.What a rock he was he impressed me greatly any other guy would have taken a hike.How there relationship has blossomed over time.So sweet..
So much has happen .So many secrets have come to light taking us down new avenues.The pain and loss are becoming bearable now.So much intrigue and new twists and turns coming to light we are on the seat of our pants and waiting for answers.We are hoping they will be able to heal Carmen and make her whole once again.
We see Finn and Stasia love become even more greater.Will they take that finally step to be together for all eternity ?But can you trust the others around you not to betray you ?Can Anastasia accomplish all her goals without losing her life?Have you gained all that you ever wanted a family, fantastic friend's a kind a loving boyfriend that was meant to be your soul mate just to lose it all ?
Wow ! So many mixed emotions did I experience in this last novel.I experience happiness, sadness, and plenty of tears that is for sure but, also love a laughter.We see compassion given and respect gained leaving you in awe because you never saw that one coming.
Another thrilling and truly amazing read for me!Another story by Kristen not to be missed.I am seeing a bright future for this young writer and can't wait to see what other amazing stories she will have for us in the future.
Oh wait I said I was sad to see this series come to an end that I would feel a great loss and will miss an amazing cast of character right ? Well Kristen has surprised me greatly she has another yet to this series .Hearken (Daughters of the Sea #4) coming soon yeah !!!!
Can't Wait !
Excerpt :
Our Review
This best series I have read so far this year !I have to stay that I haven't been this excited about a series since reading Claudy Conn's Shadow series.Once I started reading I was already feeling a loss thinking that this is the conclusion to this on going series. I am so sad...
Another fabulous read! Another sleepless night well worth it !I have to say how impressed I am with this author and her writing .Her books never included a dull moment and each book just kept getting better and better and even more intriguing.
Another amazing read with a great cast of characters.We are introduced to Anastasia's mother if only in ghostly form. And we learn even a bigger secret about her father.
Anastasia and Finn at this point have gone there separate ways.They have to conquer there own destines by themselves .They both are experiencing heart break .Its kind of sad neither could be there to support the other for the final chosen quests.
Stasia powers are almost to her full capacity at this point she just is learning to adjust to them more like fine tuning them.Once she completes are test and becomes immortal she will be a force to be reckoned with !At this point I am really feeling Stasia pain so much pressure put on one so young.
Stasia parents left her with some really big shoes to fill. Not only does she need to succeed at her quest in the underworld she needs to gain access to it.She needs the approval of a bitch of a Goddess to gain entrance.Then she needs to survive the quest with some heirlooms her mother has passed on to her and a moonstone she found at a wreck when playing in the ocean with Finn.She will need to find a way to used these items in her quest.Once free she will need to battle against her mothers sister (clan sister) to prove she is the strongest of them to be the new and rightful leader of the Tyde's not only that again the approval of all there clan.
I was impressed with the sacrifices that Finn and Anastasia were willing to make for one another just to be together.It almost broke my heart.There whole courtship was a very intriguing one and one that never felt rushed.Every decision each made about the other had much thought behind it.It felt like that they were striving for a Happily ever after so took the romance slowly.
Poor Carmen she went with Stasia to the underworld and came home a prisoner in her own body something a someone got into her mind and was controlling her thoughts making her insane.They were killing her really.Ricker has been with her non stop lending his love and support and knowledge to free his love of this demon or what ever has possessed her.What a rock he was he impressed me greatly any other guy would have taken a hike.How there relationship has blossomed over time.So sweet..
So much has happen .So many secrets have come to light taking us down new avenues.The pain and loss are becoming bearable now.So much intrigue and new twists and turns coming to light we are on the seat of our pants and waiting for answers.We are hoping they will be able to heal Carmen and make her whole once again.
We see Finn and Stasia love become even more greater.Will they take that finally step to be together for all eternity ?But can you trust the others around you not to betray you ?Can Anastasia accomplish all her goals without losing her life?Have you gained all that you ever wanted a family, fantastic friend's a kind a loving boyfriend that was meant to be your soul mate just to lose it all ?
Wow ! So many mixed emotions did I experience in this last novel.I experience happiness, sadness, and plenty of tears that is for sure but, also love a laughter.We see compassion given and respect gained leaving you in awe because you never saw that one coming.
Another thrilling and truly amazing read for me!Another story by Kristen not to be missed.I am seeing a bright future for this young writer and can't wait to see what other amazing stories she will have for us in the future.
Oh wait I said I was sad to see this series come to an end that I would feel a great loss and will miss an amazing cast of character right ? Well Kristen has surprised me greatly she has another yet to this series .Hearken (Daughters of the Sea #4) coming soon yeah !!!!
Can't Wait !
Excerpt :
The sea’s crashing waves felt like a
soft blanket on a cool night, surrounding my heart and energizing my
muscles. I found the moonstone still in
my hand and shoved it into my jeans pocket before diving underwater; swimming
as fast as I could. I propelled myself
through the water with incredible force and speed, surprising even myself. As the rain fell on the surface, a frenzy of
energy swirled around me. Schools of
fish suddenly came alive, darting back in forth with the cadence of the rain
above. It was as if the sea was feeding
off of the turbulent energy from above.
I pulled from it and let it take over, filling every fiber of my being
with its strength.
As
the bottom changed from sandy to rocky, I knew I was close. Allowing my instinct to guide me, I darted
toward shore. The grass covering the
boulders below danced in the chaotic rhythm of the waves and I could feel the
excitement every living being fell victim to at the falling rain. It was if the sea was celebrati Celebrating a part of itself returning after
a long journey.
As
I made my way on shore, I realized I had lost my shoes at some point during my
swim. I clamored over the rocky shoreline that swept the area. The pouring rain made it impossible to see
and even more impossible to walk. It
hadn’t been raining in my vision, but what about when the rain let up? What about tomorrow? The next day?
I strained to remember if there was any trace of rain in my vision, but
I couldn’t remember. The more time that
went by, the hazier the memory of my visions became.
My
feet slipped on the slippery rocks of the beach and I tumbled sideways, landing
hard on my side and scraping my leg. I
pushed myself back up and continued, only to slip again. This time a pair of arms caught me mid-fall,
securing me and softening the landing as we both tumbled onto the rocks. I felt the pain of several more bruises as my
legs slammed into a couple sharp ones.
“Nice
night for a swim,” Finn’s sarcastic voice tickled my ear, momentarily
hypnotizing me.
“Let
me go, I have to find them!” I yelled back at him, attempting to stand back
up. Unfortunately, he easily overpowered
my efforts.
“You’re
not finding anybody in this weather.”
“I
have to try!” I struggled against his strong arms to no avail.
“Stasia,
calm down.”
“I’ll
calm down when I figure out why the hell I keep having visions that don’t make
sense!” I yelled at him, tears burning behind my eyes. “I have to watch a bunch
of people have their souls ripped out of their bodies with no clue as to who they
are, where they are, or most importantly when
they are!”
“Just
because you have a vision about something doesn’t mean you are supposed to hunt
to the ends of the earth to find it and prevent it,” he said calmly. “Some
things are meant to happen. Fate and
destiny are stronger than any vision, any essence, or any ability.”
“Then
why do I have them? Why can’t I have a
vision about something good? Why do I
have to watch people die!?”
“It
just takes time-“
“I
don’t have time!” I yelled back at him. “All of this! You’ve had time to figure all of this
out! I’ve had months, Finn! Months! And each day I’m closer to my
eighteenth birthday. Each day I’m closer
to confronting Keto. Each day I’m closer
to-“
“…fulfilling
your destiny.” Finn interrupted. “Why can’t you see how special you are? If your mother didn’t believe you could do
this, she wouldn’t have Chosen you.”
“Well
being Chosen isn’t as great as it’s cracked up to be, if you ask me.”
“Welcome
to my life,” Finn muttered and chuckled in spite of himself. “Being Chosen
isn’t supposed to be fun or easy. It’s
hard - it’s very hard…which is why it’s not given out freely. Only those who can handle it are given the
responsibilities and pressures that come along with it.”
“I
feel like my abilities work against me half the time. They distract me or backfire on me! How can I concentrate on what I’m supposed to
do when I’m having visions constantly about people dying and horrible things
happening? How can I concentrate on what
I’m supposed to do, when I know Nadia
is out there, waiting for me to stumble so she can kick me when I’m down?”
“I
know you don’t want to hear this, but you’ll figure it out. Once you begin to control and harness your
abilities, it will all begin to fall into place,” Finn explained. “You have to
trust me on that. When we return to
Lorelei, Mom will make sure your only priority is to practice your abilities. I
have a feeling the new Maven will not disagree.”
I
gave up my fight and sagged against him, leaning my head back on his
shoulder. I let his darkness wrap around
me and soothe my heart. “I don’t know
what I’d do without you,” I murmured.
“You’d
probably have a broken leg,” he joked. “These rocks are no joke. Let’s get you someplace dry.”
He
helped me up and we delicately made our way across the rocky beach, toward a
rock that was shaped like a giant letter ‘n’ stepping into the ocean; one leg
on the beach, while the other was underwater.
Beneath its arch the waves were slowly crawling toward the other leg, so
that the sand beneath was wet, but we were still shielded from the rain. I sat down on the wet sand and stretched my
legs out, allowing the water to slosh over them again and again.
“We
could be in one of those Giorgio for Men cologne commercials right now, and not
even know it.”
“I
was in a commercial like that once,” Finn contemplated.
“You
were!?”
“No,”
he smirked.
“I
hate you,” I splashed water up at him.
“Aw,
you don’t mean that,” he mewed, moving closer to me. I inched away from him and crossed my arms.
“Oh
yes I do.”
“I
bet I can change your mind.”
“I
doubt it,” I retorted, instantly regretting it when I saw the knowing look in
his eye.
“Challenge
accepted.” He grinned at me like a panther about to go in for the kill, and I
was fully aware I was the kill. What I
wasn’t aware of was the fact that it had started to storm. Lightning struck nearby, sending a shock-wave
across the beach that lit up the night with its flash. I shrieked out and instinctively moved
towards Finn, who pulled me close.
“I
knew I could change your mind,” he chuckled.
I didn’t miss the smug smile on his face. “You didn’t know I could
control lightning, did you?”
“I
hope the next one hits you.” I rolled my eyes at his phony claim, inwardly
relishing the feel of his arms and the comfort of his body beside mine. As if on cue, another bolt of lightning shot
across the sky and sent the resulting thunder over the water and onto the
beach; rattling
my insides with its tenor.
“Careful Pasha, you never know what you might be capable of.” He grinned, leaning towards me and nuzzling my neck. “Burnt-to-a-crisp-Finn was not on the menu for tonight.”
“Careful Pasha, you never know what you might be capable of.” He grinned, leaning towards me and nuzzling my neck. “Burnt-to-a-crisp-Finn was not on the menu for tonight.”
“I’m
pretty sure I can’t control anything that powerful,” I laughed his comment off
and shivered at the feel of his breath on my neck.
“I
beg to differ,” he whispered in my ear.
About The Author:
I am a southern belle
at heart with a crazy streak that desperately tries to escape at every
opportunity. I love all things nostalgic, rustic, and quirky. I've been told I
see the world through rose-colored glasses, but I prefer to think of them as
kaleidoscope glasses - swirling and morphing reality into something I can digest
(who hasn't pretended those pasty lima beans were really kiwi strawberry jelly
beans?).
I am the author of the DAUGHTERS OF THE SEA trilogy, which
includes FORSAKEN, AWAKEN, and CHOSEN (Winter 2012). I love all books, but
really enjoy writing young adult, paranormal romances. I've loved to write for
as long as I can remember. My first published work was my poem RED in second
grade (you guessed it - it was a poem about the color red - life altering, I
know) that won me 5 gold stars and a spot in my elementary school's poetry book.
That's when my addiction to the written word officially began. I was the only
kid in fifth grade that actually enjoyed diagramming sentences. Go ahead and
laugh – it’s okay.
When I'm not writing I'm making jewelry, painting, drinking
sweet tea, watching the discovery channel, or going on random adventures in the
mountains of North Carolina with my amazing husband. I graduated from
Appalachian State University and dream of becoming a full time
novelist.
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Author is giving away:
A Finn necklace (picture available)
an ebook set of the entire trilogy
signed paperback set of the entire trilogy
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