These Rebel Waves by Sara Raasch Virtual Signing!

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We are super excited for the release of THESE REBELS WAVES by Sara Raasch and are so happy we get to host this event for Sara and all you crazy book lovers out there! :)

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ABOUT THE BOOK

Adeluna is a soldier. Five years ago, she helped the magic-rich island of Grace Loray overthrow its oppressor, Argrid, a country ruled by religion. But adjusting to postwar life has not been easy. When an Argridian delegate vanishes during peace talks with Grace Loray’s new Council, Argrid demands brutal justice—but Lu suspects something more dangerous is at work.

Devereux is a pirate. As one of the outlaws called stream raiders who run rampant on Grace Loray, he pirates the island’s magic plants and sells them on the black market. But after Argrid accuses raiders of the diplomat’s abduction, Vex becomes a target. An expert navigator, he agrees to help Lu find the Argridian—but the truth they uncover could be deadlier than any war.



Benat is a heretic. The crown prince of Argrid, he harbors a secret obsession with Grace Loray’s forbidden magic. When Ben’s father, the king, gives him the shocking task of reversing Argrid’s fear of magic, Ben has to decide if one prince can change a devout country—or if he’s building his own pyre.

As conspiracies arise, Lu, Vex, and Ben will have to decide who they really are . . . and what they are willing to become for peace.

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Teaser Tuesday: The Glass Spare by Lauren Destefano

The Glass Spare
by Lauren Destefano
Hardcover, 416 pages
Expected publication: October 24th 2017
by Balzer + Bray

A banished princess.
A deadly curse.
A kingdom at war.

Wil Heidle, the only daughter of the king of the world’s wealthiest nation, has grown up in the shadows. Kept hidden from the world in order to serve as a spy for her father—whose obsession with building his empire is causing a war—Wil wants nothing more than to explore the world beyond her kingdom, if only her father would give her the chance.

Until one night Wil is attacked, and she discovers a dangerous secret. Her touch turns people into gemstone. At first Wil is horrified—but as she tests its limits, she’s drawn more and more to the strange and volatile ability. When it leads to tragedy, Wil is forced to face the destructive power within her and finally leave her home to seek the truth and a cure.

But finding the key to her redemption puts her in the path of a cursed prince who has his own ideas for what to do with her power.

With a world on the brink of war and a power of ultimate destruction, can Wil find a way to help the kingdom that’s turned its back on her, or will she betray her past and her family forever? 

Taken from an unfinished copy (ARC). Not Final.

"...when the vendor's hands, clutching the ground, turned to ruby red glass. He turned his head to her accusingly, as though she were responsible (was she responsible?), and then his eyes became red glass, and his fat tongue, and his lips, and his neck. Blood leaked between the fine cracks as his skin broke like splintering wood and turned to stone."

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Review: Velvet Undercover by Teri Brown

VELVET UNDERCOVER
by Teri Brown
Hardcover, 336 pages
Expected publication: October 20th 2015
by Balzer + Bray

Perfect for fans of Jennifer Donnelly and Libba Bray comes this page-turning historical spy thriller from Teri Brown, author of the Born of Illusion series.

Samantha Donaldson's family has always done its duty for the British Crown. In the midst of World War I, seventeen-year-old Sam follows in their footsteps, serving her country from the homefront as a messenger for the intelligence organization MI5. After her father disappears on a diplomatic mission, she continues their studies of languages, mathematics, and complex puzzles, hoping to make him proud.

When Sam is asked to join the famed women's spy group La Dame Blanche, she's torn—while this could be an unbelievable adventure, how can she abandon her mother, who has already lost a husband? But when her handlers reveal shocking news, Sam realizes she can't refuse the exciting and dangerous opportunity.

Her acceptance leads her straight into the heart of enemy territory on a mission to extract the most valuable British spy embedded in Germany, known only as Velvet. Deep undercover in the court of Kaiser Wilhelm II, Sam must navigate the labyrinthine palace and its many glamorous—and secretive—residents to complete her assignment. To make matters worse she must fight a forbidden attraction to the enemy—a dangerously handsome German guard. In a place where personal politics are treacherously entangled in wartime policy, can Sam find Velvet before it's too late . . . for them both?

A thrilling story of one girl's journey into a deadly world of spy craft and betrayal—with unforgettable consequences.

VELVET UNDERCOVER was an okay read for me. The beginning was interesting, middle was eh, and ending was complete.

Sam is given the opportunity to do something great. At least that is what she is told. She decides to spy for La Dame Blanche not only for information on her missing father, but also because she is intrigued. She wants the adventure. What she doesn't realize is just how dangerous her mission really is. Her handler keeps things from her, and her trainer doesn't believes in her. She finds herself in a weird situation. She wants to prove herself, but not sure how to do it without coming off as weak, or a naive teen. I personally thought Sam was a strong character. Despite her fears, and all the worry, she refused to show her trainer or handler how scared she truly was. She jumped into things with a clear head, and was alert at all times. I loved that she wasn't a whiny character who constantly threw herself into danger when it wasn't necessary. Teri Brown would have completely lost me had that been the case.

The first quarter of the book had my full attention. The second quarter I have to admit, I wanted a little more. I sort of got bored and was waiting for something great to happen. Despite feeling this way, I still kept reading because I did like Sam and the predicament she was put in. The third quarter got a little interesting. Sam arrives at the palace, meets a swoon worthy guard, and makes a few friends. I was at the edge of my seat wondering if she would be caught, or if she would ever find Velvet?

I hate to say it, but the beginning and the last couple of chapters is where all the action is. Teri Brown gives you just enough in the middle to want to continue reading, but if you're expecting non-stop action and suspense, you won't find it in VELVET UNDERCOVER. I enjoyed it enough to finish the whole story, but I felt like something was missing. It just needed a little bit more. Of what? I am not sure. However, I did like the ending and the way everything wrapped up. It closes with the possibility of a sequel. I honestly would like to read a sequel. VELVET UNDERCOVER was more like an introduction to Sam and the whole spy world if you ask me. I would like to see Sam in a little more action and working closely with Velvet. :)

I rate VELVET UNDERCOVER 3.5 Stars!

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Review: 99 Days by Katie Cutogno

99 DAYS
by Katie Cotugno
Hardcover, 384 pages
Expected publication: April 21st 2015
by Balzer + Bray

Day 1: Julia Donnelly eggs my house my first night back in Star Lake, and that’s how I know everyone still remembers everything—how I destroyed my relationship with Patrick the night everything happened with his brother, Gabe. How I wrecked their whole family. Now I’m serving out my summer like a jail sentence: Just ninety-nine days till I can leave for college, and be done.

Day 4: A nasty note on my windshield makes it clear Julia isn’t finished. I’m expecting a fight when someone taps me on the shoulder, but it’s just Gabe, home from college and actually happy to see me. “For what it’s worth, Molly Barlow,” he says, “I’m really glad you’re back.”

Day 12: Gabe got me to come to this party, and I’m actually having fun. I think he’s about to kiss me—and that’s when I see Patrick. My Patrick, who’s supposed to be clear across the country. My Patrick, who’s never going to forgive me.

Review: Guy in Real Life by Steve Brezenoff

Title: Guy in Real Life
Author: Steve Brezenoff
Expected Publication: May 27, 2014
Publisher: Balzer + Bray
Pages: 400
Age Group: Young Adult/Contemporary

     

From the acclaimed author of Brooklyn, Burning comes Guy in Real Life, an achingly real and profoundly moving love story in the vein of Rainbow Rowell and John Green, about two Minnesota teens whose lives become intertwined through school, role-playing games, and a chance two-a.m. bike accident. It is Labor Day weekend in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and boy and girl collide on a dark street at two thirty in the morning: Lesh, who wears black, listens to metal, and plays MMOs; Svetlana, who embroiders her skirts, listens to Björk and Berlioz, and dungeon masters her own RPG. They should pick themselves up, continue on their way, and never talk to each other again. But they don't. This is a story of two people who do not belong in each other's lives, who find each other at a time when they desperately need someone who doesn't belong in their lives. A story of those moments when we act like people we aren't in order to figure out who we are. A story of the roles we all play-at school, at home, with our friends, and without our friends-and the one person who might show us what lies underneath it all.

This is going to be a somewhat of a letdown review. Let’s start off with November. That is how long I've been looking forward to reading this book. I happen to stumble upon Guy in Real Life while browsing Goodreads. I remember I read the description, added it to my TBR list then kept an eye on it to see when it would be uploaded to Netgalley or Edelweiss. I’m grateful that I got to read, but I guess I put my expectations too high. 

Honestly, my expectations weren't too high. I think when I intentionally read the synopsis I really didn't give the RPG a second thought. I guess it didn't click until a few chapters in that yes; a lot of the book will be taking place inside of a game. I was a bit taken aback by this because I hadn't expected it. Yes, it does go with the story but at times I felt distant from the characters. I did love how everything connected and came together. It was just hard to try and stay connected with them when in essences they were someone else. 

Guy in Real Life wasn't for me, but I lent it to a friend and he actually enjoyed it. In reality I was expecting something else. I guess that story will just have to live in my head or some alternate universe lol! We all have different taste and if you’re a gamer I think this will resonated a little better with you. 

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Review: Born of Deception by Terri Brown

Title: Born of Deception
Author: Teri Brown
Publication Date: June 10, 2014
Publisher: Balzer + Bray
Age Group: Young Adult/Historical Fiction

     

Budding illusionist Anna Van Housen is on top of the world: after scoring a spot on a prestigious European vaudeville tour, she has moved to London to chase her dream and to join an underground society for people like her with psychic abilities. Along with her handsome beau, Cole Archer, Anna is prepared to take the city by storm. But when Anna arrives in London, she finds the group in turmoil. Sensitives are disappearing and, without a suspect, the group’s members are turning on one another. Could the kidnapper be someone within the society itself—or has the nefarious Dr. Boyle followed them to London? As Cole and Anna begin to unravel the case and secrets about the society are revealed, they find themselves at odds, their plans for romance in London having vanished. Her life in danger and her relationship fizzling, can Anna find a way to track down the killer before he makes her his next victim—or will she have to pay the ultimate price for her powers? Set in Jazz-Age London, this alluring sequel to Born of Illusion comes alive with sparkling romance, deadly intrigue, and daring magic.

Review: The Secrets of Lily Graves by Sarah Strohmeyer

The Secrets of Lily Graves
by Sarah Strohmeyer
Paperback, 304 pages
Expected publication: May 13th 2014 by Balzer + Bray

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With the intrigue of Pretty Little Liars and plenty of romance, bestselling author Sarah Strohmeyer weaves a story of secrets and lies—set in a funeral parlor.

Growing up in a house of female morticians, Lily Graves knows all about buried secrets. She knows that perfect senior-class president Erin Donohue isn’t what she seems. She knows why Erin’s ex-boyfriend, hot football player Matt Houser, broke up with her. And she also knows that, even though she says she and Matt are just friends, there is something brewing between them—something Erin definitely did not like.

But secrets, even ones that are long buried, have a way of returning to haunt their keeper.

So when Erin is found dead the day after attacking Lily in a jealous rage, Lily's and Matt’s safe little lives, and the lives of everyone in their town of Potsdam, begin to unravel. And their relationship—which grew from innocent after-school tutoring sessions to late-night clandestine rendezvous—makes them both suspects.

As her world crumbles around her, Lily must figure out the difference between truth and deception, genuine love and a web of lies. And she must do it quickly, before the killer claims another victim.

THIS BOOK RIGHT HERE!!! The Secrets of Lily Graves by Sarah Strohmeyer. Where do I begin??? Lily Graves is a senior, who is considered a freak. That is because one her family owns a mortuary/funeral home and two she dresses as if she is Morticia Addams. Anyhoo, here is a book where something is happening on every page that pushing you to continue on to find out what Lily and her friend Sara are going to get into next. I didn't want to put this book down. I honestly enjoyed the mystery and trying to find out what really happened.

The first thing I enjoyed about this book is BAM right in the beginning of the book there is some excitement. Immediately you are like "HOLY CRAP" just like that??? I soon found myself captivated by the easy reading style and the way the book flowed from one situation to the other. This is NOT your typical paranormal romance book, although there is a bit of a romance but thankfully not those instant romances we often see. This book is more of a thiller/mystery/sherlock holmes, who done it type of deal, a genre that is right up my alley. In my humble opinion this book is not only well written but not bogged down with too much information too soon or with the dreaded wait till the end of the book to tell you the whole story. My only gripe however, is that i figured out the who done it way before the end of the book. On the plus side though the author throws in a twist for those of us super sleuths that do figure it out. And trust me when you find out you are like "whhhhaaaattt". If you are looking for a bit of mystery and want to try your hand at some amature detective work, I say definitely read this book.

Review: Evertrue by Brodi Ashton

Evertrue (Everneath #3) by Brodi Ashton
Publisher: Balzer & Bray
Published: January 21, 2014
Source: Publisher
Genre: Young Adult Paranormal

   

Now that Nikki has rescued Jack, all she wants is to be with him and graduate high school. But Cole tricked Nikki into feeding off him, and she’s begun the process of turning into an Everliving herself... which means she must feed on a Forfeit soon — or die.

Terrified for her survival, Nikki and Jack begin a desperate attempt to reverse the process using any means possible. Even Cole, who they expected to fight them at every turn, has become an unlikely ally — but how long can it last? Nikki needs to feed on Cole to survive, Cole needs Nikki to gain the throne in the Everneath, Jack needs Nikki because she is everything to him — and together, they must travel back to the Underworld to undo Nikki’s fate and make her mortal once more. But Cole isn’t the only one with plans for Nikki: the Queen has not forgotten Nikki’s treachery, and she wants her destroyed for good. Will Nikki be forced to spend eternity in the Underworld, or does she have what it takes to bring down the Everneath once and for all?

In this stunning conclusion to the Everneath trilogy, Brodi Ashton evokes the resiliency of the human spirit and the indomitable power of true love.

Another series finale full of surprises, emotions and action. After the end of Everbound, I was pretty sure that I was going to die of feels while waiting for the last book of the series. But when I got my hands on an early copy I felt alive again. I held it and pet it, hesitate a little bit before starting because I knew that this was the end, it was time to part ways with Nikki, Jack and Cole.

Brodi Ashton created a really nice and mysterious story. She definitely knows how to create that dark world full of creatures that we all are afraid of, characters that are believable and a story line to keep you at the edge of your seat. I am a huge fan of her work, the world that she made up, trapped me and got my attention from beginning to end. 

Nikki is so much stronger in this installment. She has grown so much since Everneath. She is more determined and more concentrated, she is going to bring down the Everneath or die trying. Her character in the first two books sometimes annoyed me a little, she always was feeling pity for herself and I wanted to tell her to be strong and move on! But in this book her character was nicely done and I learn how to respect her. 

Jack and Nikki are so perfect for each other. I was Team Jack since the beginning and their relationship here is so beautiful. The lengths that Jack is willing to go for her it shows real love. As for Cole, I was never a fan of him. He betrayed Nikki several times, hid stuff from her, lied to her and took advantage of her because of her being naive. He told her that he was in love her but his actions did not support his words. I just couldn't sympathize with him but eventually he grew up on me but I just could not trust him anymore. 

The story had a slow start, but once I got into I wasn't able to put it down. This was the perfect ending for the trilogy even though is bittersweet and heartbreaking. While I was reading I was a little afraid of the outcome, it had me at the edge of my seat waiting to see how everything was going to come around. 

Although the ending is a bittersweet like I said before I am really happy that the author choose it. Brodi Ashton took a myth and created a unique and beautiful love story, with an intriguing plot with twists and turns, never a dull moment. If you are fan of mythology and fantasy I totally recommend this book, actually I recommend this book to everyone.

Review: The Lure by Lynne Ewing

The Lure
By Lynne Ewing
Hardcover, 288 pages
Expected publication: February 11th 2014 by Balzer + Bray

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From the bestselling author of the Daughters of the Moon series comes a gritty, sexy novel about a teen who is forced to become a "lure"-a beautiful girl who is used to lure victims of gang violence.

Fifteen-year-old Blaise Montgomery lives in the gritty outskirts of Washington, DC, where a stray bullet can steal a life on the way to school. Drugs and violence are the only ways to survive, so Blaise and her friends turn to gangs for safety, money, and love. When Blaise is invited to join Core 9, one of the most infamous crews, she jumps at the chance. Though her best guy friends, Rico and Satch, warn her about the danger, she agrees to be beaten for a minute straight as part of the gang's initiation ritual.

Now Blaise is finally part of a crew. A family.

But things get only more dangerous when she becomes a member of Core 9 and tensions with a rival gang heat up. Trek, the head of Core 9, asks Blaise to be his "lure," the sexy bait he'll use to track down enemy gang members and exact revenge. Rico and Satch tell her it's a death sentence, but Blaise can't resist the money and unparalleled power. As Trek puts Blaise in increasingly dangerous situations, she begins to see that there's more to lose than she ever realized-including Satch, the one person who has the power to get under her skin. With death lurking around every corner, should Blaise continue to follow the only path she's ever known, or cut and run?

Review/ Giveaway: How To Love by Katie Cotugno

How to Love by Katie Cotugno
Published October 1st 2013
by Balzer + Bray

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Before: Reena Montero has loved Sawyer LeGrande for as long as she can remember: as natural as breathing, as endless as time. But he’s never seemed to notice that Reena even exists…until one day, impossibly, he does. Reena and Sawyer fall in messy, complicated love. But then Sawyer disappears from their humid Florida town without a word, leaving a devastated—and pregnant—Reena behind.

After: Almost three years have passed, and there’s a new love in Reena’s life: her daughter, Hannah. Reena’s gotten used to being without Sawyer, and she’s finally getting the hang of this strange, unexpected life. But just as swiftly and suddenly as he disappeared, Sawyer turns up again. Reena doesn’t want anything to do with him, though she’d be lying if she said Sawyer’s being back wasn’t stirring something in her. After everything that’s happened, can Reena really let herself love Sawyer LeGrande again?

In this breathtaking debut, Katie Cotugno weaves together the story of one couple falling in love—twice.

      I really enjoyed How To Love very much. And I absolutely LOVE that this book has a Before and Present tense. It gives the reader a chance to go back in time and see why things are the way they are today. I hope I make sense when I say, I'd rather experience (read) what they went through, rather than the characters telling me what happened. In my opinion, it gives the book an edge. 

The Before tense in the book was when Reena was a young teen. And as a young teen she kept to herself. Fitting in wasn't something she really cared for. Besides she had a best friend who was more than enough excitment for her. I really liked Reena's character. She was very strong minded, very opinionated and she didn't easily fall into the typical high school/ teen drama. Except when it came to Sawyer.

The Before tense has a lot of angst. Reena has always been in love with Sawyer. But what I didn't like was the way that Reena lost herself in Sawyer. He was not the good boy he portrayed to his and her family. He had ugly demons eating at him and he sort of dragged Reena into them. And even though she wanted no part of it, she couldn't tell him no. I didn't like that about Sawyer. But let's face it, how many of us has done stupid things when we were teenagers for the sake of a boy we liked. I know I did. But the adult in me knows better and for that, I am not a fan of young Sawyer.

 Young Reena lost her best friend in this book and I think that's where she kind of spiraled a bit out of control. She didn't have that person to confide in. She wasn't close to her family so by losing her best friend she sort of lost herself in a way. That's when Sawyer intervened and she couldn't refuse to be with him. So whatever Sawyer wanted, Reena did. Thus, explains the teenage pregnancy.

In the Present tense, Reena matured a lot. She has a baby so she couldn't be an irresponsible person. She had to grow up rather quickly because of her daughter. Sawyer had left before he found out she was pregnant so she basically raised her baby on her own, with the help of her parents. I really liked the way she handled being a teen parent. She was very dedicated to her daughter. I also liked the way she handled Sawyer. He didn't easily get his way like he did with young Reena two years before. This Reena wasn't buying into anything he had to say. The decisions she made was because she thought long and hard about them. 

Need I say that I really enjoyed this book. In my opinion this isn't a HEA. To me, this is more a Realistic YA Fiction. The reality is we lose friends though out our lives, whether is by choice or not. And we all grieve differently. We make bad choices. Teenagers AND adults tend to lose themselves in the ones they love. And the part of our brain that makes rational decisions stop working when we're madly in love. So I absolutely love the reality in this book. And because I do love this book, I want to share it with you. Below will be rules on how to enter. 

I give How To Love a 4.5 stars and a definite Good Choice for Reading.

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Review: 3:59 by Gretchen McNeil

3:59 by Gretchen McNeil
Hardcover, 368 pages
Published September 17th 2013
by Balzer & Bray


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Josie Byrne's life is spiraling out of control. Her parents are divorcing, her boyfriend Nick has grown distant, and her physics teacher has it in for her. When she's betrayed by the two people she trusts most, Josie thinks things can't get worse.

Until she starts having dreams about a girl named Jo. Every night at the same time—3:59 a.m.

Jo's life is everything Josie wants: she's popular, her parents are happily married, and Nick adores her. It all seems real, but they're just dreams, right? Josie thinks so, until she wakes one night to a shadowy image of herself in the bedroom mirror – Jo.

Josie and Jo realize that they are doppelgängers living in parallel universes that overlap every twelve hours at exactly 3:59. Fascinated by Jo's perfect world, Josie jumps at the chance to jump through the portal and switch places for a day.

But Jo’s world is far from perfect. Not only is Nick not Jo's boyfriend, he hates her. Jo's mom is missing, possibly insane. And at night, shadowy creatures feed on human flesh.

By the end of the day, Josie is desperate to return to her own life. But there’s a problem: Jo has sealed the portal, trapping Josie in this dangerous world. Can she figure out a way home before it’s too late?

From master of suspense Gretchen McNeil comes a riveting and deliciously eerie story about the lives we wish we had – and how they just might kill you.

     The concept of parallel worlds doesn't appeal to me. But because the author is Gretchen McNeil, I knew I had to give this book a chance. At first I did have an issue with the writing because this book is written in Third Person. I DO NOT like when books are written in Third Person and usually I always fight myself to keep reading. To me reading books in Third Person feels as if someone is telling me the story as oppose to me reading the book. Usually when I read books, I become a silent character watching by the sidelines. Like a stalker. LOL. I hope I'm making sense.

     Moving on, this book starts off with Josie and her personal dilemmas. Her home life is rocky and now her boyfriend and best friend betrayed her. Then things start to get a little strange. A mirror comes into play and that's when everything hits the fan. "Curiosity killed the cat" came to my mind when reading this book. Cliché I know. But that's what I felt like when reading this book. I felt like I did when watching movies and you yell at the characters for making stupid decisions.

     The reason this mirror is so important is because it opens up a portal to a world exactly like the one Josie is living in. So she crosses worlds hoping that things are different. She meets Jo, her identical in this world. They both agree to swap worlds and this is where things become to unravel and the story gets interesting. Maybe in this world her parents are still together or her boyfriend and her are still together. But in this world things are a lot worse then hers.

     As the story progressed and Josie works at trying to get out of this world back to hers. A lot happens between all the characters where you begin to question, what exactly is going on behind the scenes in both worlds. The book was interesting enough to finish, but it didn't leave me wanting more. The ending did leave of with a bit of a cliffhanger. Will I read the sequel, if there's a sequel? Chances are NO. But I will read spoilers just to get the answer to the cliffhanger. I give "3:59" a 3 stars! I hope you guys enjoy this book a lot more than me.

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Review: Through To You by Emily Hainsworth

Through To You by Emily Hainsworth
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Expected publication:
October 2nd 2012
By Balzer + Bray

Camden Pike has been grief-stricken since his girlfriend, Viv, died. Viv was the last good thing in his life: helping him rebuild his identity after a career-ending football injury, picking up the pieces when his home life shattered, and healing his pain long after the meds wore off. And now, he’d give anything for one more glimpse of her. But when Cam makes a visit to the site of Viv’s deadly car accident, he sees some kind of apparition. And it isn’t Viv.

The apparition’s name is Nina, and she’s not a ghost. She’s a girl from a parallel world, and in this world, Viv is still alive. Cam can’t believe his wildest dreams have come true. All he can focus on is getting his girlfriend back, no matter the cost. But things are different in this other world: Viv and Cam have both made very different choices, things between them have changed in unexpected ways, and Viv isn’t the same girl he remembers. Nina is keeping some dangerous secrets, too, and the window between the worlds is shrinking every day. As Cam comes to terms with who this Viv has become and the part Nina played in his parallel story, he’s forced to choose—stay with Viv or let her go—before the window closes between them once and for all.

          My Review:

     Through to you's blurb grabbed me right away. The blurb quickly makes me feel bad for Cam. Losing someone in one's life can be traumatizing but to lose them in an accident in which you were involved as well, it's scarring. When he loses his girlfriend, he loses himself too. Life isn't quite the same without Viv in it. His attitude and behavior dramatically has changed since he lost her. Basically he's self loathing, in my opinion.

     But he gets a huge opportunity, sorta like a second chance at love when he enters this parallel world, where Viv is very much alive. What would you do if you were to come across a portal where your loved ones were still alive in this world? I would do exactly what Cam did, he took advantage of the situation by spending time with Viv. But sadly, Viv isn't the same Viv he fell in love with. And he quickly realizes why Nina (his best friend in this parallel world) keeps warning him that things aren't the same in her world.

     Through to you was a fast read, entertaining but not a must read. The story is interesting but it's not amazing. In the beginning of the book, it was slow and a bit boring in my opinion. But since I really was intrigued by the whole concept of this portal world, I kept reading. I think Cam and Viv was a bit blah, nothing really exciting about them. I feel the most interesting person in this book is Nina, her story is sad and I wish I had the chance to get to know her a bit more. I liked her. I enjoyed the ending most of the whole book, where things change for Cam. I give this book a 3 stars and recommend it to those who enjoy the whole parallel concept.