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The Yara Silva Trilogy #2
Indelible
Yara is beginning to understand just how much her life will change now that her Waker abilities have emerged. She has come to terms with the fact that seeing ghosts is part of her life, but she isn’t ready to let being a Waker dictate her choices. All she wants is a ghost-free senior year with her boyfriend, Brent, and her best friend, Cherie. But Yara soon discovers that there are more dark secrets in her school’s history than just the curse she broke. While an angry ghost makes Yara question everything she thought she knew about spirits, she and Brent learn that there are long reaching consequences to last year’s adventures. As new enemies emerge and old ghosts resurface, Yara finds herself in the center of another deadly mystery, and this time she has to contend with the living as well as the dead.
416 pages, Hardcover
First published September 26, 2011
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Lani Woodland
19 books415 followersI became an avid reader in elementary school, when I first discovered the Babysitters Club and Sweet Valley Twins series. In sixth grade, I began writing plays and recruiting (with force when necessary) my friends to act them out. Most of these early works were inspired by She-Ra, the epitome of girl power to my young self.
I have a hard time enjoying any book without at least a little romance in it. I live in Southern California with my husband, our two children and a large collection of board games. I have worked as a spot-welder, babysitter, janitor, photographer, gymnastics coach, and movie extra. I enjoy bonfires at the beach, hole-in-the-wall restaurants, speed talking, chocolate as a cure-all, and the word "precisely."
I'm the author of Breaking Pointe, Stronger, THE YARA SILVA TRILOGY, including: Intrinsical, Indelible, and Inevitable, and Out of Bounds, the third book in the Pom Pom Periodicals series. With Erica Cameron I'm the co-author of the Laguna Tides series, starting with Taken By Chance. I also co-wrote the pirate adventure Pieces of Jade, books one and two of The Pom Pom Periodicals (That’s The Spirit, Give Me A C) and two short stories in Enchanted: Love Stories of the Paranormal with Melonie Piper.
I have a hard time enjoying any book without at least a little romance in it. I live in Southern California with my husband, our two children and a large collection of board games. I have worked as a spot-welder, babysitter, janitor, photographer, gymnastics coach, and movie extra. I enjoy bonfires at the beach, hole-in-the-wall restaurants, speed talking, chocolate as a cure-all, and the word "precisely."
I'm the author of Breaking Pointe, Stronger, THE YARA SILVA TRILOGY, including: Intrinsical, Indelible, and Inevitable, and Out of Bounds, the third book in the Pom Pom Periodicals series. With Erica Cameron I'm the co-author of the Laguna Tides series, starting with Taken By Chance. I also co-wrote the pirate adventure Pieces of Jade, books one and two of The Pom Pom Periodicals (That’s The Spirit, Give Me A C) and two short stories in Enchanted: Love Stories of the Paranormal with Melonie Piper.
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November 20, 2011
4.5 stars
Wow. This was – wow! I liked Intrinsical, but Indelible was SO good! I could not put this book down.
After spending the summer in Brazil with her Vovó, Yara is finally back home and reunited with Brent, Cherie and Steve. They are all hoping for a quiet senior year, a chance to get their grades in order and spend some time together, but things at Pendrell never work out quite like that. There’s a secret society determined to take advantage of Yara and Brent’s powers, an angry ghost found a way to attach itself to Yara, and on top of all that, Brent it still struggling with the consequences of last year’s events.
My favorite part of Indelible is the tender, honest relationship between Yara and Brent. I am so tired of instalove, tired of relationships based on a crooked smile and not much else. These two are equals, they complete each other in every way and even when they have problems, it’s for reasons I can actually believe. But Lani Woodland did more than just write a stable relationship – she proved that it’s entirely possible to produce a successful YA novel without resorting to love triangle clichés.
Every problem I had with Intrinsical (and really, there weren’t that many) disappeared without a trace in Indelible. Yara is now one of my favorite characters in paranormal YA. I love how she thinks things through, how she never makes stupid mistakes and always does the right thing, even when it means hurting someone she loves.
I’ve probably read more than a hundred young adult paranormal novels this year, but Indelible still found its place in my top 3. Lani Woodland did an extraordinary job of showing us and, more importantly, her fellow writers that quality still pays off.
For this review and more, visit The Nocturnal Library
Wow. This was – wow! I liked Intrinsical, but Indelible was SO good! I could not put this book down.
After spending the summer in Brazil with her Vovó, Yara is finally back home and reunited with Brent, Cherie and Steve. They are all hoping for a quiet senior year, a chance to get their grades in order and spend some time together, but things at Pendrell never work out quite like that. There’s a secret society determined to take advantage of Yara and Brent’s powers, an angry ghost found a way to attach itself to Yara, and on top of all that, Brent it still struggling with the consequences of last year’s events.
My favorite part of Indelible is the tender, honest relationship between Yara and Brent. I am so tired of instalove, tired of relationships based on a crooked smile and not much else. These two are equals, they complete each other in every way and even when they have problems, it’s for reasons I can actually believe. But Lani Woodland did more than just write a stable relationship – she proved that it’s entirely possible to produce a successful YA novel without resorting to love triangle clichés.
Every problem I had with Intrinsical (and really, there weren’t that many) disappeared without a trace in Indelible. Yara is now one of my favorite characters in paranormal YA. I love how she thinks things through, how she never makes stupid mistakes and always does the right thing, even when it means hurting someone she loves.
I’ve probably read more than a hundred young adult paranormal novels this year, but Indelible still found its place in my top 3. Lani Woodland did an extraordinary job of showing us and, more importantly, her fellow writers that quality still pays off.
For this review and more, visit The Nocturnal Library
December 11, 2011
First off, in the interests of full disclosure...
I AM IN THIS BOOK!!!!
Well, a fictionalized representation of me, anyway!
Secondly, I was one of the beta readers for Indelible, so my review may be biased because of a) Lani's overall awesomeness and b) my efforts on behalf of this book.
A signed copy - I feel so speshul!
This is not so much a review as it is a mini-story. I can't in all honesty review this book with any amount of objectivity.
Indelible was awesome. Not perfect, but still awesome. It is a tightly-plotted fast-paced read that simultaneously satisfies and stimulates. But what really made me respect the book, and the author, is the sheer amount of work I saw Lani put into this book. Stating the obvious here, but the first draft of the book was nothing like the end product. And boy, was I harsh on Lani! I'm not exactly known for my tact, so a lot of my feedback was along the lines of 'this makes no sense' or 'you need to KILL THE SIMILES' or 'This is the stupidest reaction I've ever seen a character have'. And through it all, Lani was graceful and polite (even when she probably wanted to run screaming from the computer!) and she revised and revised and revised. At last count, I have about seven or eight drafts of Indelible on my laptop, and nothing makes Lani's growth as an author and a storyteller more obvious than a comparison of all those prior versions.
This book ought to be required reading for anybody trying to develop a romance beyond the first book. At the end of Intrinsical, we left Yara and Brent in a good place, so I was a little apprehensive about their relationship in Indelible. Was this going to be a CoFA repeat? Was this romance now going to turn angsty, or was the introduction of a new character going to portend the appearance of the dreaded love triangle? I should have had more faith in Lani, especially considering that the romance in Intrinsical was one of the biggest selling points for me.
Yara and Brent take the path less trodden in YA PNRs. Instead of descending into relationship angst, their relationship grows, and strengthens. They make good choices, relationship-wise, even when those choices are difficult and possibly hurtful. Yara doesn't lose her mind simply because Brent is pretty to look at and smells great - instead she thinks things through calmly and acts like the mature, smart girl I would want my kids to grow up to be.
Yara was incredible in this second installment. (Hey Lani, can we call the third book Incredible? It might be prophetic!) She was a pretty strong character in the first book, but she really steals the show in this one. Again, this is what makes this book so special. Instead of getting stuck in a rut, Yara really manages to grow in this book. Initially hesitant about her calling as a Waker, and ready to take the easy way out, she eventually manages to make peace with who and what she is. More than that, she learns from her experiences and becomes a wiser, more mature young adult in the truest sense of the word.
Cherie and Steve are, of course, adorable as usual, although I didn't see nearly as much of Steve in this book as I would have liked to, especially considering that I have a little literary-crush on him.
“Hey!” Brent scowled at Cherie. “I bought you a mani-pedi for sole access today.”
“Dude.” Steve dropped his chin to his chest and reached his hand back between the seats. “Hand it over.”
Brent slapped his outstretched hand.
“No.” Steve wiped his hand on his slacks while shaking his head. “You don’t get to give me five. Hand over your Man Card. I can’t believe you used the phrase 'mani-pedi.'”
SO CUTE!
Cherie and Steve's relationship, while taking a backseat to Brent and Yara's, still manages to be adorable and healthy and funny, just like them.
Lani Woodland's strength lies in her ability to write some great action scenes. The book starts off almost immediately on an action-filled note, with a violently pissed off ghost, and throughout the book, Yara must deal with the very real threats posed to her physical safety as well as her emotional turmoil. The way the book manages to combine character growth with hard-hitting action makes it quite the ride.
I also have a soft spot for Yara's family, from her poor anxious mother, to her enigmatic, occasionally frustrating, but always-loving Vovo, to her sword-wielding overprotective father.
As I said before, this book is not perfect. Lani does like her similes a little too much. And there is definitely not enough Steve in the book. And I somehow felt that Yara's switch in the end was a little too abrupt.
But minor gripes aside, Indelible stands out because it does something most YA PNRs today don't do. The characterizations are great, the plotting is amazing and the action scenes are gripping. The book manages to end on a satisfactory note, while still leaving you begging for more.
And on a side note, I didn't really notice how pretty the cover was until I was holding it in my hands. The model is a nice, warm brown color, the dress is SO PRETTY and I LOVE the flames licking the bottom corner of the jacket while the water pools around her feet. I thought it was a generic cover at first, but if you look closely, it kind of isn't.
All in all, I am very proud to have been a small part of helping this book come into being. I cannot wait to see what Lani has in store for us in the next book, and I'm hoping the book is going to be set in Brazil, because I am about ready to shuck the confines for Pendrell for some sun, sand and surf!
A copy of the book was provided to me by Lani Woodland. Thanks Lani!
I AM IN THIS BOOK!!!!
Well, a fictionalized representation of me, anyway!
Secondly, I was one of the beta readers for Indelible, so my review may be biased because of a) Lani's overall awesomeness and b) my efforts on behalf of this book.
A signed copy - I feel so speshul!
This is not so much a review as it is a mini-story. I can't in all honesty review this book with any amount of objectivity.
Indelible was awesome. Not perfect, but still awesome. It is a tightly-plotted fast-paced read that simultaneously satisfies and stimulates. But what really made me respect the book, and the author, is the sheer amount of work I saw Lani put into this book. Stating the obvious here, but the first draft of the book was nothing like the end product. And boy, was I harsh on Lani! I'm not exactly known for my tact, so a lot of my feedback was along the lines of 'this makes no sense' or 'you need to KILL THE SIMILES' or 'This is the stupidest reaction I've ever seen a character have'. And through it all, Lani was graceful and polite (even when she probably wanted to run screaming from the computer!) and she revised and revised and revised. At last count, I have about seven or eight drafts of Indelible on my laptop, and nothing makes Lani's growth as an author and a storyteller more obvious than a comparison of all those prior versions.
This book ought to be required reading for anybody trying to develop a romance beyond the first book. At the end of Intrinsical, we left Yara and Brent in a good place, so I was a little apprehensive about their relationship in Indelible. Was this going to be a CoFA repeat? Was this romance now going to turn angsty, or was the introduction of a new character going to portend the appearance of the dreaded love triangle? I should have had more faith in Lani, especially considering that the romance in Intrinsical was one of the biggest selling points for me.
Yara and Brent take the path less trodden in YA PNRs. Instead of descending into relationship angst, their relationship grows, and strengthens. They make good choices, relationship-wise, even when those choices are difficult and possibly hurtful. Yara doesn't lose her mind simply because Brent is pretty to look at and smells great - instead she thinks things through calmly and acts like the mature, smart girl I would want my kids to grow up to be.
Yara was incredible in this second installment. (Hey Lani, can we call the third book Incredible? It might be prophetic!) She was a pretty strong character in the first book, but she really steals the show in this one. Again, this is what makes this book so special. Instead of getting stuck in a rut, Yara really manages to grow in this book. Initially hesitant about her calling as a Waker, and ready to take the easy way out, she eventually manages to make peace with who and what she is. More than that, she learns from her experiences and becomes a wiser, more mature young adult in the truest sense of the word.
Cherie and Steve are, of course, adorable as usual, although I didn't see nearly as much of Steve in this book as I would have liked to, especially considering that I have a little literary-crush on him.
“Hey!” Brent scowled at Cherie. “I bought you a mani-pedi for sole access today.”
“Dude.” Steve dropped his chin to his chest and reached his hand back between the seats. “Hand it over.”
Brent slapped his outstretched hand.
“No.” Steve wiped his hand on his slacks while shaking his head. “You don’t get to give me five. Hand over your Man Card. I can’t believe you used the phrase 'mani-pedi.'”
SO CUTE!
Cherie and Steve's relationship, while taking a backseat to Brent and Yara's, still manages to be adorable and healthy and funny, just like them.
Lani Woodland's strength lies in her ability to write some great action scenes. The book starts off almost immediately on an action-filled note, with a violently pissed off ghost, and throughout the book, Yara must deal with the very real threats posed to her physical safety as well as her emotional turmoil. The way the book manages to combine character growth with hard-hitting action makes it quite the ride.
I also have a soft spot for Yara's family, from her poor anxious mother, to her enigmatic, occasionally frustrating, but always-loving Vovo, to her sword-wielding overprotective father.
As I said before, this book is not perfect. Lani does like her similes a little too much. And there is definitely not enough Steve in the book. And I somehow felt that Yara's switch in the end was a little too abrupt.
But minor gripes aside, Indelible stands out because it does something most YA PNRs today don't do. The characterizations are great, the plotting is amazing and the action scenes are gripping. The book manages to end on a satisfactory note, while still leaving you begging for more.
And on a side note, I didn't really notice how pretty the cover was until I was holding it in my hands. The model is a nice, warm brown color, the dress is SO PRETTY and I LOVE the flames licking the bottom corner of the jacket while the water pools around her feet. I thought it was a generic cover at first, but if you look closely, it kind of isn't.
All in all, I am very proud to have been a small part of helping this book come into being. I cannot wait to see what Lani has in store for us in the next book, and I'm hoping the book is going to be set in Brazil, because I am about ready to shuck the confines for Pendrell for some sun, sand and surf!
A copy of the book was provided to me by Lani Woodland. Thanks Lani!
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January 25, 2016Indelible is even better than the first. It's fully of ghostly adventure and the discovery of new powers. I'm looking forward to the next book! There is so much to explore in this world and I have the feeling that I've only gotten a peek at what is to come.
September 28, 2011
Absolutely Amazing!! If you loved Intrinsical (The Yara Silva Trilogy,#1) you will LOVE Indelible (The Yara Silva Trilogy, #2). Ms. Woodland has hit a grand slam with Indelible. I will try to make this review as spoiler-free as possible. It will be difficult due to the fact that it was so good, I could just ramble on and on about it. So, here I go...
Yara has spent her summer with Vovo in Brazil. It takes practice to develope the skills and insticts needed to know how best to help a spirit cross over. Three months of Waker training, Yara was ready to be back in the arms of her boyfriend, Brent (who by the way, is outstanding in Indelible). Here is a simple quote to wet your taste buds..."His velvet lips found mine again. He was the oxygen I had been deprived of all summer and I willingly kissed him back."
Back at Pendrell Academy, all seniors attend a recruiting dinner in hopes of being awarded an internship position. From this point forward the story takes off without haste. There are new characters, new ghosts (scary, angry ones at that), new plot with intricate twists and skillful details, lots of action, suspense and plenty of romantic moments.
It is amazing to watch the development of Yara's character grow and ascend into this strong woman. Not only do we see her grow, but the relationship with Brent was deeper and more developed. I loved the fact that there are so many more "memorable" moments throughout Indelible. I am serious when I tell you I have 6 pages of notes written because I surely did NOT want to miss anything or forget pieces of this AMAZING story.
Vovo was a backbone in guiding Yara through her trials and tribulations. Facing her biggest fears, Yara figures out what her true calling is. From beginning to end,I assure you, this story will leave you in awe.
All notes aside, After reading Indelible, Lani Woodland has reserved her spot on my "Most Favorite" Author list. I admire a writer who can handle intense intricate plots and make it come out smooth and desired.
A well deserved Five-Star rating!!
Yara has spent her summer with Vovo in Brazil. It takes practice to develope the skills and insticts needed to know how best to help a spirit cross over. Three months of Waker training, Yara was ready to be back in the arms of her boyfriend, Brent (who by the way, is outstanding in Indelible). Here is a simple quote to wet your taste buds..."His velvet lips found mine again. He was the oxygen I had been deprived of all summer and I willingly kissed him back."
Back at Pendrell Academy, all seniors attend a recruiting dinner in hopes of being awarded an internship position. From this point forward the story takes off without haste. There are new characters, new ghosts (scary, angry ones at that), new plot with intricate twists and skillful details, lots of action, suspense and plenty of romantic moments.
It is amazing to watch the development of Yara's character grow and ascend into this strong woman. Not only do we see her grow, but the relationship with Brent was deeper and more developed. I loved the fact that there are so many more "memorable" moments throughout Indelible. I am serious when I tell you I have 6 pages of notes written because I surely did NOT want to miss anything or forget pieces of this AMAZING story.
Vovo was a backbone in guiding Yara through her trials and tribulations. Facing her biggest fears, Yara figures out what her true calling is. From beginning to end,I assure you, this story will leave you in awe.
All notes aside, After reading Indelible, Lani Woodland has reserved her spot on my "Most Favorite" Author list. I admire a writer who can handle intense intricate plots and make it come out smooth and desired.
A well deserved Five-Star rating!!
December 1, 2011
This book was awesome! I loved it! This second book is even better than the first if that is possible. I loved that this one started out with romance and it continued all the way through.It was nice to see that a relationship could be sustain nicely with all its ups and downs all the way through a story. Brent and Yara's love story is so sweet and they are so in love and perfect for each other. I think this is the first book I have read were it is constant through out. Most books build up to it, or there is something always in the way and then they can be together etc., you get my point. I loved the romance great job Lani! By know means is this the whole book there is so much to this story as Yara and Brent try to solve a lot of problems going on at their school.
The secret society with in the school notices Yara,and Brent and their unique abilities, and they want them for their own evil purposes. Sophia the ghost who is now plaguing Yara's life was intense(geesh ever heard of a psychotic ghost, she was scary). She also holds information that many people want, and are willing to take extreme measures to make sure they get it. Brent is having side effects from last years events. There are ghost, a secret society, love, betrayal, mystery and suspense a plenty. Another favorite part to Lani's books are all the relationships wheather with family or friends. I thought they were well done.I completely enjoyed this unique book and look forward to the next.
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The secret society with in the school notices Yara,and Brent and their unique abilities, and they want them for their own evil purposes. Sophia the ghost who is now plaguing Yara's life was intense(geesh ever heard of a psychotic ghost, she was scary). She also holds information that many people want, and are willing to take extreme measures to make sure they get it. Brent is having side effects from last years events. There are ghost, a secret society, love, betrayal, mystery and suspense a plenty. Another favorite part to Lani's books are all the relationships wheather with family or friends. I thought they were well done.I completely enjoyed this unique book and look forward to the next.
clean language
clean romance
June 22, 2011
I loved Intrinsical, but I LOVE Indelible! It seems that a lot of times, the second book in a trilogy doesn't hold interest as well as the first or the third. That's not the case with Indelible at all. I was captivated by the book from the first page. The mystery in this book kept me guessing until the very end, and that rarely happens to me. I also loved the romance in this book, and enjoyed seeing the relationship progress. This is a definite must read by a very talented author! I can't wait to see what happens in the last book!
October 2, 2011
I thought the story in Indelible was even better than the one in Instrinscial (and I loved that one). In this book, we learn that the world of those with supernatural abilities is much more complex and complicated than Yara Silva once believed. There's whole groups of people out there Yara had no idea about, and she is caught in the middle because she is a very talented and powerful Waker. And if that isn't enough, she soon finds out that what happened with her and her boyfriend Brent during the previous school year isn't over. It's coming back to haunt them both in ways they never expected.
Yara was awesome in this book. In my review for Intrinsical, I mentioned that I didn't warm up to her right away, but in Indelible, I completely loved her! It's clear that Yara has definitely grown as a person, a Waker, and a character. What Yara went through in this book was not easy. If I were her, I would have lost my patience a long time ago and blown up on some people. Throughout the book other characters tried to threaten or guilt her into doing what she didn't want to do, but Yara followed her instincts and did what she knew was right, without making rash decisions this time around! I was seriously even more proud of her in this book for staying levelheaded and true to herself.
I felt the relationship between Yara and Brent was just as believable as it was in Intrinsical. They didn't fight nearly as much in this one, of course, but they had their share of disagreements, including a huge fight at one point, which was a result of all the stress and complications in their lives. I liked that they weren't perfect. They went through a lot, and they each had their own secrets. While Brent's secret made me want to shake him for keeping it to himself and yet hug and comfort him at the same time, I'm so glad it didn't stop them from wanting to be together. To me it just showed how strong their love for each other is and how much they are willing to do for each other. They also had plenty of adorable moments together. It was too cute! I love them as characters and as a couple, and I sincerely hope they are able to overcome all the obstacles thrown their way and everything turns out fine for them because they really deserve it.
While I enjoyed Yara and Brent so much in this book, there were some other things in the book that ended up frustrating me a bit. I'm glad the whole deal with the Wakers and the Clutch and all the others isn't so simple and that it wasn't all quickly resolved. It makes things way more interesting. But at the same time, there was no way all the questions could have been answered and all the issues resolved in just this book. It would have been unrealistic and too much to take in if there was 100% resolution. So, unlike Intrinsical, Indelible ends with readers still having some questions. Questions about the new mysterious groups and characters.
As I mentioned, some characters would try to tell Yara what to do and yet those same characters were extremely vague about their reasoning and wouldn't give Yara answers. Some acted all high and mighty about it. The Clutch, for example. I hated them!! Another character I'm unsure about is Brent's father. What happened? Did he care what happened to his son? Was he involved with those people or not? I don't get him, and I want to know what his deal is. Other characters couldn't quite help their vagueness, though, like DJ. But in the case of DJ...I couldn't get myself to warm up to him. He had his own agenda, his own lives to protect, but I really didn't like how he kept telling Yara to run away and asking her whether Brent was worth it. There was definitely not a love-triangle, but there were a few moments between DJ and Yara that still made me go: What was up with that? Maybe I was looking too much into it, but it made me uneasy, especially since I had serious trust issues with DJ and I'm such a hardcore Yara/Brent supporter. I don't know, my feelings towards him might change in the next book. We'll see.
Initially I gave Indelible 4.5 stars for those reasons above. However, after thinking about it, I've decided to go ahead with a solid 5 stars because 4.5 was the rating I gave the first book and Indelible really was better. And because I actually like where the story is going, even with the frustrations I had. Also, I have faith and trust that the author will address everything and have everything come together in the final book of the trilogy Inevitable, which I'm so looking forward to reading! (I need another Yara and Brent fix! lol) That being said, if you haven't started the Yara Silva Trilogy yet, you need to get on it! It's definitely a favorite of mine, and it truly is one of the most unique and better YA paranormal series I've read.
Huge thanks to the author for sending me an ARC! :)
Yara was awesome in this book. In my review for Intrinsical, I mentioned that I didn't warm up to her right away, but in Indelible, I completely loved her! It's clear that Yara has definitely grown as a person, a Waker, and a character. What Yara went through in this book was not easy. If I were her, I would have lost my patience a long time ago and blown up on some people. Throughout the book other characters tried to threaten or guilt her into doing what she didn't want to do, but Yara followed her instincts and did what she knew was right, without making rash decisions this time around! I was seriously even more proud of her in this book for staying levelheaded and true to herself.
I felt the relationship between Yara and Brent was just as believable as it was in Intrinsical. They didn't fight nearly as much in this one, of course, but they had their share of disagreements, including a huge fight at one point, which was a result of all the stress and complications in their lives. I liked that they weren't perfect. They went through a lot, and they each had their own secrets. While Brent's secret made me want to shake him for keeping it to himself and yet hug and comfort him at the same time, I'm so glad it didn't stop them from wanting to be together. To me it just showed how strong their love for each other is and how much they are willing to do for each other. They also had plenty of adorable moments together. It was too cute! I love them as characters and as a couple, and I sincerely hope they are able to overcome all the obstacles thrown their way and everything turns out fine for them because they really deserve it.
While I enjoyed Yara and Brent so much in this book, there were some other things in the book that ended up frustrating me a bit. I'm glad the whole deal with the Wakers and the Clutch and all the others isn't so simple and that it wasn't all quickly resolved. It makes things way more interesting. But at the same time, there was no way all the questions could have been answered and all the issues resolved in just this book. It would have been unrealistic and too much to take in if there was 100% resolution. So, unlike Intrinsical, Indelible ends with readers still having some questions. Questions about the new mysterious groups and characters.
As I mentioned, some characters would try to tell Yara what to do and yet those same characters were extremely vague about their reasoning and wouldn't give Yara answers. Some acted all high and mighty about it. The Clutch, for example. I hated them!! Another character I'm unsure about is Brent's father. What happened? Did he care what happened to his son? Was he involved with those people or not? I don't get him, and I want to know what his deal is. Other characters couldn't quite help their vagueness, though, like DJ. But in the case of DJ...I couldn't get myself to warm up to him. He had his own agenda, his own lives to protect, but I really didn't like how he kept telling Yara to run away and asking her whether Brent was worth it. There was definitely not a love-triangle, but there were a few moments between DJ and Yara that still made me go: What was up with that? Maybe I was looking too much into it, but it made me uneasy, especially since I had serious trust issues with DJ and I'm such a hardcore Yara/Brent supporter. I don't know, my feelings towards him might change in the next book. We'll see.
Initially I gave Indelible 4.5 stars for those reasons above. However, after thinking about it, I've decided to go ahead with a solid 5 stars because 4.5 was the rating I gave the first book and Indelible really was better. And because I actually like where the story is going, even with the frustrations I had. Also, I have faith and trust that the author will address everything and have everything come together in the final book of the trilogy Inevitable, which I'm so looking forward to reading! (I need another Yara and Brent fix! lol) That being said, if you haven't started the Yara Silva Trilogy yet, you need to get on it! It's definitely a favorite of mine, and it truly is one of the most unique and better YA paranormal series I've read.
Huge thanks to the author for sending me an ARC! :)
September 21, 2011
This review was originally posted on my blog, Mindful Musings.
In a Sentence: Indelible was an entertaining ghost story with plenty of action, but it didn't quite live up to its predecessor, Intrinsical.
My Thoughts
When I first read Intrinsical by Lani Woodland last year, I was pleasantly surprised. I didn't know what to expect because I hadn't heard a whole lot about the book, but I ended up really enjoying it. Naturally, when I was offered a chance to be on a blog tour for the sequel, Indelible, I jumped at the chance. If you're a fan of ghost stories and you haven't yet read Intrinsical, I would suggest that you go out and pick yourself a copy. However, this isn't a review of Intrinsical, so now that I've gotten a little shameless plugging in, I'll move on to my thoughts on Indelible.
Indelible starts off with Brent and Yara being reunited after Yara's summer training with her grandmother. Pretty soon after that, the gang heads back to Pendrell for the new school year. Before long, Yara finds herself meeting a mysterious new boy who somehow knows about her abilities and following that, she and Brent are attacked by a vengeful and unusually powerful spirit. Both the mysterious boy and the angry ghost have ties to some sort of secret society that has much more control over campus events than Yara and Brent ever realized. Though Thomas, the evil, soul-stealing ghost, has been vanquished, new villains are soon discovered...all of them connected to this secret society.
What I liked about Indelible is that it showed that relationships aren't always full of happiness and rainbows. Certain situations put Brent and Yara through the proverbial wringer and their relationship was like an emotional roller coaster at times. While this might seem overly angsty to some of you, I thought it showed a realistic approach to characterization. In Intrinsical, Brent and Yara didn't have very many issues with their relationship because they were so worried about fighting the bad guys. In Indelible, there are definitely some outside problems, but there's also a lot more focus on the internal issues in their relationship. Without spoiling things for you, I'd say that these issues showed a deeper side of both Brent and Yara. In Yara's case, I came to respect her a lot more because she stuck to her morals, even when it meant making some extremely difficult decisions. Brent, on the other hand, I wasn't as fond of. Though I know he's human and subject to making mistakes like the rest of us, I thought that some of his decisions were immature and that he was overly critical of Yara at times.
I liked reading about the minor characters in Indelible, especially Yara's best friend, Cherie, and her grandmother, the Waker Vovo. Cherie is such a bubbly, loving, sweet girl, and I felt that she often provided a much-needed light, fun feeling when things got really hard for Yara. Vovo is a grandmother I would love to have: she's strong, independent, and loving, and seeing an older woman characterized as such a source of wisdom AND a powerful force in herself was refreshing.
However, with that being said, I didn't enjoy Indelible quite as much as I did Intrinsical. I felt like the first book was well-executed and full of suspense, and while Indelible was an enjoyable read, it didn't quite pack the "oomph" that its predecessor did. With Intrinsical, I couldn't put the book down because I couldn't wait to see what happened next. With Indelible, I was interested in what was happening, but could also walk away and leave it alone for a few days and completely forget about it. Its not that Indelible wasn't a good read, but to me, it seemed to blend in more with the rest of the stereotypes of the genre, whereas Intrinsical stood out as something a bit more unconventional. Overall, if you enjoyed Intrinsical, I'd recommend giving Indelible a shot, if nothing else than because you get to see more of Yara and her friends.
In a Sentence: Indelible was an entertaining ghost story with plenty of action, but it didn't quite live up to its predecessor, Intrinsical.
My Thoughts
When I first read Intrinsical by Lani Woodland last year, I was pleasantly surprised. I didn't know what to expect because I hadn't heard a whole lot about the book, but I ended up really enjoying it. Naturally, when I was offered a chance to be on a blog tour for the sequel, Indelible, I jumped at the chance. If you're a fan of ghost stories and you haven't yet read Intrinsical, I would suggest that you go out and pick yourself a copy. However, this isn't a review of Intrinsical, so now that I've gotten a little shameless plugging in, I'll move on to my thoughts on Indelible.
Indelible starts off with Brent and Yara being reunited after Yara's summer training with her grandmother. Pretty soon after that, the gang heads back to Pendrell for the new school year. Before long, Yara finds herself meeting a mysterious new boy who somehow knows about her abilities and following that, she and Brent are attacked by a vengeful and unusually powerful spirit. Both the mysterious boy and the angry ghost have ties to some sort of secret society that has much more control over campus events than Yara and Brent ever realized. Though Thomas, the evil, soul-stealing ghost, has been vanquished, new villains are soon discovered...all of them connected to this secret society.
What I liked about Indelible is that it showed that relationships aren't always full of happiness and rainbows. Certain situations put Brent and Yara through the proverbial wringer and their relationship was like an emotional roller coaster at times. While this might seem overly angsty to some of you, I thought it showed a realistic approach to characterization. In Intrinsical, Brent and Yara didn't have very many issues with their relationship because they were so worried about fighting the bad guys. In Indelible, there are definitely some outside problems, but there's also a lot more focus on the internal issues in their relationship. Without spoiling things for you, I'd say that these issues showed a deeper side of both Brent and Yara. In Yara's case, I came to respect her a lot more because she stuck to her morals, even when it meant making some extremely difficult decisions. Brent, on the other hand, I wasn't as fond of. Though I know he's human and subject to making mistakes like the rest of us, I thought that some of his decisions were immature and that he was overly critical of Yara at times.
I liked reading about the minor characters in Indelible, especially Yara's best friend, Cherie, and her grandmother, the Waker Vovo. Cherie is such a bubbly, loving, sweet girl, and I felt that she often provided a much-needed light, fun feeling when things got really hard for Yara. Vovo is a grandmother I would love to have: she's strong, independent, and loving, and seeing an older woman characterized as such a source of wisdom AND a powerful force in herself was refreshing.
However, with that being said, I didn't enjoy Indelible quite as much as I did Intrinsical. I felt like the first book was well-executed and full of suspense, and while Indelible was an enjoyable read, it didn't quite pack the "oomph" that its predecessor did. With Intrinsical, I couldn't put the book down because I couldn't wait to see what happened next. With Indelible, I was interested in what was happening, but could also walk away and leave it alone for a few days and completely forget about it. Its not that Indelible wasn't a good read, but to me, it seemed to blend in more with the rest of the stereotypes of the genre, whereas Intrinsical stood out as something a bit more unconventional. Overall, if you enjoyed Intrinsical, I'd recommend giving Indelible a shot, if nothing else than because you get to see more of Yara and her friends.
October 26, 2011
Let's be clear about one thing I wasn't a huge fan of
Intrinsical
but
Indelible
just blew me away. It's wasn't that I didn't enjoy
Intrinsical
but it didn't leave any lasting impression, though it was thrilling enough to make me want to read the next book. I am sure glad I did because otherwise I would have missed a very interesting and exciting read. Indelible had a number of things going for it. It follows a number of plots concurrently that you feel like there is never a dull moment. Exciting moments follow one after the other which makes reading the book equal to taking a wild joy ride. All the twists and turns are highly innovative and fresh. Most of the concepts encountered in this book are original. Hats off to the author for coming up with some great story lines and intriguing plot twists. All the characters in this book are likable and interesting. I loved Yara. She is way more confident and strong than she was in the first book and that brought about a whole new side to her character that I found charming. Most of all she is not driven by emotions and has a brain which she uses. Brent is amazing. For a 18 year old he is perfectly level headed and mature. It was refreshing to read a love story in a YA novel that lacked the usual tensions and complications. When the new character DJ was introduced I was preparing myself for the tiresome love triangle concept that usually followed but thank god that path was left undisturbed. Good friends also go a long way in making a story strike and the characters of Cheri and Steven were good enough. But the thing that made me extremely happy was the fact that the author included Yara's Vovo in this book. When I read about her in
Intrisical
I pictured her as a great mentor whose wisdom would come in handy but was seriously disappointed when she didn't show up. But the author more than made up for it in this book which is highly satisfying. Even though this book was a great read there were some things that felt out of place. For one thing Yara had disclosed to a number of people that she could see and communicate with ghosts and I am not talking about just her immediate friends. And they all seem to accept this fact. I had to read twice to make sure, when I encountered a line where Yara says that it is common knowledge in her school that she can see ghosts and I kept thinking,"What??and they don't think its weird"because she sure didn't say anything about people treating her like a freak. Another thing is how is it that a student with a bruise on her neck that looks like some one tried to strangle her ends up in the doctor's office and no one cares enough to report it or make her go for counseling. The more unbelievable of this is the fact that this incident happened after her room was ransacked and she filed a complaint that some unknown group was spying on her. For all her talk about not wanting to be considered a freak for her walker abilities she sure is very casual in letting the fact slip to any one who questions her, even lightly. Taking in to consideration the bigger picture all this can be easily over looked as they are only minor flaws in an otherwise great book. Lani Woodland has my vote for being the kind of an author who can write a climax that is aggreable and yet manages to keep you hooked to make you want to read more. I would suggest this book to all those who have read
Intrisical
. If you have not read
Intrisical
then I would suggest you to read it just so you can read
Indelible
cause this is one book that should not be missed.
October 18, 2011
Indelible by Lani Woodland
5 STARS - would be more if I could give them!
Seriously, where do I start? This book was ... words like fantastic, amazing, wonderful, awesome ... they all come to mind but they just don't do it enough justice. Put them all together and you get this book. I am in love with the way the author writes. She pulls you into the story, she makes you feel the characters and no matter how many times you think you've figured it out, you haven't. You can't. In order to figure it out you would have to be in her brain. The twists are fantastic, the charaters are amazing, the story is wonderful ... it's just awesome. There, I used all those words and look at me, a 35 yr old woman just gushing like a teen fan!
Yara is such a great character. She is level-headed (SO rare in YA these days), when a situation arises where she has to use her brain, SHOCKER HERE, she uses it! It is such a wonderful experience to read a story where the girl is not TSTL, where I'm not screaming at the book, "You IDIOT! Don't agree to that, THINK 1st!!!" She is not overly emotional or annoying and she doesn't agonize nonstop when a problem occurs in her relationship with Brent. There is no 'oh why doesn't he like me, what did I do, what can I change to make him like me' - she let's time do it's thing and she doesn't run away. She believes in their love and she can because it's not there 'just because'. It's there because they built it together. It's there for real reasons that are evident through out the story, not just because he is the 'HOT' boy or the 'BAD' boy she should stay away from.
The love between her and Brent is refreshing. They developed their relationship slowly, spent time apart when they had to and were adorably real when they were together.
A quote that stuck to me and I love is:"I kissed him like parched earth soaked up rain after a drought. I had missed him, needed him...."
I could feel Yara's need for Brent in that moment, it was emotional and raw. I understood her love for him and his for her.
I adore Vovo. She had a huge part in this book and I am so happy to get to know her. I really look forward to the rest of the story and what is to come for Yara. I loved that Yara had the confidence in herself and in her friendship with Cherie to be open and honest about her abilities with her and her other friends.
I really wish there were 5 or 6 books already in this series and I had just stumbled upon them. I would have no problem immersing myself in them one after the other. But alas, this is only book 2 and now I have to wait for my next fix till sometime next year. *sigh* I really tried to take it slow and savor it, and I did as best I could. I am proud of myself for not sucking it down in a single sitting. I pushed it to 3 sittings ;)
It was very hard to put down and I found myself so many nights thinking: 'Just one more page' and then 'Well, one more page was like 8 pages ago Brandi so now at the end of this chapter I'll def quit' and then again 'OK, that was the end of the chapter, what are you doing!, you're still reading, you need to stop now ... WHAT!? HOly @%$^! Great, now I can't stop, ok, so one more page.....' - Wash. Rinse. Repeat. Until hubby roles over and cracks an eye at me with 'that look' and it snaps me out of my book induced trance and I realize it's 2AM and think 'but it was just 10 a little while ago!'
Yeah, we have all been there in some form or another, and I know I'll be there again and I don't mind cause when I'm in that trance, it means the book is damn good and who doesn't love a damn good book!?
If you have yet to read this series, start at the beginning with Intrinsical and you will not be unhappy. Maybe a little sleep deprived, but hey, it is a damn good book and totally worth it. Enjoy ...
5 STARS - would be more if I could give them!
Seriously, where do I start? This book was ... words like fantastic, amazing, wonderful, awesome ... they all come to mind but they just don't do it enough justice. Put them all together and you get this book. I am in love with the way the author writes. She pulls you into the story, she makes you feel the characters and no matter how many times you think you've figured it out, you haven't. You can't. In order to figure it out you would have to be in her brain. The twists are fantastic, the charaters are amazing, the story is wonderful ... it's just awesome. There, I used all those words and look at me, a 35 yr old woman just gushing like a teen fan!
Yara is such a great character. She is level-headed (SO rare in YA these days), when a situation arises where she has to use her brain, SHOCKER HERE, she uses it! It is such a wonderful experience to read a story where the girl is not TSTL, where I'm not screaming at the book, "You IDIOT! Don't agree to that, THINK 1st!!!" She is not overly emotional or annoying and she doesn't agonize nonstop when a problem occurs in her relationship with Brent. There is no 'oh why doesn't he like me, what did I do, what can I change to make him like me' - she let's time do it's thing and she doesn't run away. She believes in their love and she can because it's not there 'just because'. It's there because they built it together. It's there for real reasons that are evident through out the story, not just because he is the 'HOT' boy or the 'BAD' boy she should stay away from.
The love between her and Brent is refreshing. They developed their relationship slowly, spent time apart when they had to and were adorably real when they were together.
A quote that stuck to me and I love is:"I kissed him like parched earth soaked up rain after a drought. I had missed him, needed him...."
I could feel Yara's need for Brent in that moment, it was emotional and raw. I understood her love for him and his for her.
I adore Vovo. She had a huge part in this book and I am so happy to get to know her. I really look forward to the rest of the story and what is to come for Yara. I loved that Yara had the confidence in herself and in her friendship with Cherie to be open and honest about her abilities with her and her other friends.
I really wish there were 5 or 6 books already in this series and I had just stumbled upon them. I would have no problem immersing myself in them one after the other. But alas, this is only book 2 and now I have to wait for my next fix till sometime next year. *sigh* I really tried to take it slow and savor it, and I did as best I could. I am proud of myself for not sucking it down in a single sitting. I pushed it to 3 sittings ;)
It was very hard to put down and I found myself so many nights thinking: 'Just one more page' and then 'Well, one more page was like 8 pages ago Brandi so now at the end of this chapter I'll def quit' and then again 'OK, that was the end of the chapter, what are you doing!, you're still reading, you need to stop now ... WHAT!? HOly @%$^! Great, now I can't stop, ok, so one more page.....' - Wash. Rinse. Repeat. Until hubby roles over and cracks an eye at me with 'that look' and it snaps me out of my book induced trance and I realize it's 2AM and think 'but it was just 10 a little while ago!'
Yeah, we have all been there in some form or another, and I know I'll be there again and I don't mind cause when I'm in that trance, it means the book is damn good and who doesn't love a damn good book!?
If you have yet to read this series, start at the beginning with Intrinsical and you will not be unhappy. Maybe a little sleep deprived, but hey, it is a damn good book and totally worth it. Enjoy ...
July 28, 2011
My Review: (may include spoilers for those who haven't read Intrinsical)
Once again, Lani Woodland has not only drawn us in with a stunning book cover (I mean, look at it), but she has also created a story that is filled with romance and humor and mystery. Indelible is the second book in Ms. Woodland's wonderful Yara Silva Trilogy. It further tells of Yara and Brent and their growing love amidst the chaos of Yara's Waker abilities (she can see ghosts).
Yara is such a great character. In Intrinsical (book 1), we got to see Yara's fiery personality and resistance to change. With Indelible, Yara has grown so much. She is still a spitfire, but now she is much more open to the possibility of what could be. We get to see that in her relationship with Brent (who's great, btw!) and in the way she has embraced her Waker side. Such a great progression in this awesome character, Lani!
And one of the best things about Indelible? Vovo!!
Vovo is Yara's grandmother, and she's an outstanding character. Strong, determined, humorous yet stern, Vovo is the backbone to Yara's past. She epitomizes what it means to be a Waker (which can be difficult sometimes), and she pushes Yara to become her true self.
My Rating:
I am happy to give Indelible 5 stars. This second installment in the trilogy only proves that Lani Woodland is no one-hit wonder. I urge you all to run out and pick this up as soon as it's released!
Once again, Lani Woodland has not only drawn us in with a stunning book cover (I mean, look at it), but she has also created a story that is filled with romance and humor and mystery. Indelible is the second book in Ms. Woodland's wonderful Yara Silva Trilogy. It further tells of Yara and Brent and their growing love amidst the chaos of Yara's Waker abilities (she can see ghosts).
Yara is such a great character. In Intrinsical (book 1), we got to see Yara's fiery personality and resistance to change. With Indelible, Yara has grown so much. She is still a spitfire, but now she is much more open to the possibility of what could be. We get to see that in her relationship with Brent (who's great, btw!) and in the way she has embraced her Waker side. Such a great progression in this awesome character, Lani!
And one of the best things about Indelible? Vovo!!
Vovo is Yara's grandmother, and she's an outstanding character. Strong, determined, humorous yet stern, Vovo is the backbone to Yara's past. She epitomizes what it means to be a Waker (which can be difficult sometimes), and she pushes Yara to become her true self.
My Rating:
I am happy to give Indelible 5 stars. This second installment in the trilogy only proves that Lani Woodland is no one-hit wonder. I urge you all to run out and pick this up as soon as it's released!
August 17, 2019
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MY THOUGHTS
I liked this book, although I think I like the themes in the first book a little better. This one has a lot more of what I expect from a ghosty YA book, but it did add a little more to it.
Yara is back at school after spending a summer in Brazil learning more about her Waker abilities. After she attends a school event full of alumni, she ends up coming home with a seriously pissed off ghost. The ghost thinks that Yara stole something from her. To make the situation worse, a secret society called the Clutch is back on the school grounds and they want Yara and Brent to join them, but Yara doesn't trust them. Except Brett's been making a lot of trips to the hospital lately and the Clutch is promising that they know how to make him better.
A lot more is learned about Wakers in this book. We are introduced more fully to the Clutch and how dangerous they are. It is hinted that there might be more Wakers in America and we get to see a little more of Yara's grandmother. Certainly, a lot happens in this book and while I still think the last book had more unique ideas, it does do a great job of depicting ghosts and adding a little bit of something new.
It should not be a surprise that Yara has PTSD after the events of the last book (although the book doesn't actually say PTSD). I liked the fact that the book showed that she is still dealing with the horrors she encountered from book one because, in reality, we don't just get over near-death (or actual death) experiences. It did bother me that Yara thought that her fear of water and drowning was something she needed to get over. It's not a very good example because plenty of people struggle with PTSD from these kinds of experiences and we really need more books that discuss it more outright and say that it's understandable to have these anxieties. I do understand why she felt this way because she had a terrible support system. Her friends and her boyfriend legit ask her to go swimming and don't notice how scared she is of the water. Honestly, I didn't like Brent very much because he was so oblivious to Yara's fears (in the first book, before Yara drowned and before Brent was possessed, Brent also forced Yara into the water even though she was scared then. So, yeah, he's not a great boyfriend). When the ghost keeps attacking Yara, trying to kill her, Yara's grandmother tells her that she needs to help the ghost and stay at school. I didn't understand why, after they almost lost her last year, everyone was so chill about her being put at more risk!
IN CONCLUSION
Despite that, the book did keep my interest. I wanted to make sure that Yara would make it out okay I wanted to find out what was wrong with Brent and I wanted to see how the mystery throughout the whole book would get solved. I do think the book ended in an interesting and very climatic way. I will admit, though, that I think I'm done with this series. I have a lot of other books to read and since the only way for me to read the next book is to buy the ebook, I think I'm okay with ending the series here.
MY THOUGHTS
I liked this book, although I think I like the themes in the first book a little better. This one has a lot more of what I expect from a ghosty YA book, but it did add a little more to it.
Yara is back at school after spending a summer in Brazil learning more about her Waker abilities. After she attends a school event full of alumni, she ends up coming home with a seriously pissed off ghost. The ghost thinks that Yara stole something from her. To make the situation worse, a secret society called the Clutch is back on the school grounds and they want Yara and Brent to join them, but Yara doesn't trust them. Except Brett's been making a lot of trips to the hospital lately and the Clutch is promising that they know how to make him better.
A lot more is learned about Wakers in this book. We are introduced more fully to the Clutch and how dangerous they are. It is hinted that there might be more Wakers in America and we get to see a little more of Yara's grandmother. Certainly, a lot happens in this book and while I still think the last book had more unique ideas, it does do a great job of depicting ghosts and adding a little bit of something new.
It should not be a surprise that Yara has PTSD after the events of the last book (although the book doesn't actually say PTSD). I liked the fact that the book showed that she is still dealing with the horrors she encountered from book one because, in reality, we don't just get over near-death (or actual death) experiences. It did bother me that Yara thought that her fear of water and drowning was something she needed to get over. It's not a very good example because plenty of people struggle with PTSD from these kinds of experiences and we really need more books that discuss it more outright and say that it's understandable to have these anxieties. I do understand why she felt this way because she had a terrible support system. Her friends and her boyfriend legit ask her to go swimming and don't notice how scared she is of the water. Honestly, I didn't like Brent very much because he was so oblivious to Yara's fears (in the first book, before Yara drowned and before Brent was possessed, Brent also forced Yara into the water even though she was scared then. So, yeah, he's not a great boyfriend). When the ghost keeps attacking Yara, trying to kill her, Yara's grandmother tells her that she needs to help the ghost and stay at school. I didn't understand why, after they almost lost her last year, everyone was so chill about her being put at more risk!
IN CONCLUSION
Despite that, the book did keep my interest. I wanted to make sure that Yara would make it out okay I wanted to find out what was wrong with Brent and I wanted to see how the mystery throughout the whole book would get solved. I do think the book ended in an interesting and very climatic way. I will admit, though, that I think I'm done with this series. I have a lot of other books to read and since the only way for me to read the next book is to buy the ebook, I think I'm okay with ending the series here.
October 6, 2011
Indelible by Lani Woodland is the much anticipated second book in the Yara Silva Trilogy. It isa Y/A paranomal romance, with plenty of ghostly action. Yara and Brent are back again at Pendrell Academy with their friends for their senior year. Things are going to go different this year, with the the capture of Thomas the villainous ghost, and the Curse broken they have nothing to fear. But that is when all the fun begins. When Yara discovers things about herself she never understood or knew she could do as a Waker. Someone with the ability to see and talk to ghosts. She finds that after coming back from the dead she has more than just a few fears she must confront and some new enemies both living and dead she must contend with. Brent her boyfriend must also battle his own demons and it ultimately comes down toYara making a life or death decision that will alter her life forever.
I loved Indelible, it was fast paced amazing thrill ride, that had me on the seat of my pants wondering what would happen next in the unexpected twists and turns along the way. Just when you think you have it figured out, you find another convaluted layer in the plot to untangle, and wonder how in the world can they make it through. And if you read Lani's first book Intrinsical, you know impossible sacrificial decisions must be made that can't possibly be chosen will be found in Indelible as well.
I fell in love with Yara, Brent, Steve and Cheri all over again, and welcomed the added depth of Vovo, Yara's Grandma. I felt the plot was rich and intricately woven as all the subplots intermixed through out the book weaving back and forth through the over all theme. The depth of character development made them leap to life off the page, and feel as if they could walk into your room or astral project in front of you at any time. I felt that this second story is vital to the overall story that so many things happen with in the story line you cannot skip reading it.
This ghost story adds extra elements of surprise that will keep your eyes flying across the page until the wee hours of the morning, as you bite your fingernails in nervous anticipation of how it will all turn out. But be sure to keep the lights on, because this ghost story will have you pulling the covers over your head if you aren't careful. But I promise you will be glad that you stuck through until the last satisfying page, which will leave you anticipating the next installment of the Yara Silva Trilogy. But as I found with Indelible, it will definitely be worth the wait.
Lani Woodland's book Indelible is a must read! It is appropriate for all ages and is a clean read. It teaches you that everyone deserves second chances and that hope always out weights all else. That the bonds of love and friendship are strongest when put to the test. In addition Lani was also the photographer for the cover as well! Beautiful isn't it?
I loved Indelible, it was fast paced amazing thrill ride, that had me on the seat of my pants wondering what would happen next in the unexpected twists and turns along the way. Just when you think you have it figured out, you find another convaluted layer in the plot to untangle, and wonder how in the world can they make it through. And if you read Lani's first book Intrinsical, you know impossible sacrificial decisions must be made that can't possibly be chosen will be found in Indelible as well.
I fell in love with Yara, Brent, Steve and Cheri all over again, and welcomed the added depth of Vovo, Yara's Grandma. I felt the plot was rich and intricately woven as all the subplots intermixed through out the book weaving back and forth through the over all theme. The depth of character development made them leap to life off the page, and feel as if they could walk into your room or astral project in front of you at any time. I felt that this second story is vital to the overall story that so many things happen with in the story line you cannot skip reading it.
This ghost story adds extra elements of surprise that will keep your eyes flying across the page until the wee hours of the morning, as you bite your fingernails in nervous anticipation of how it will all turn out. But be sure to keep the lights on, because this ghost story will have you pulling the covers over your head if you aren't careful. But I promise you will be glad that you stuck through until the last satisfying page, which will leave you anticipating the next installment of the Yara Silva Trilogy. But as I found with Indelible, it will definitely be worth the wait.
Lani Woodland's book Indelible is a must read! It is appropriate for all ages and is a clean read. It teaches you that everyone deserves second chances and that hope always out weights all else. That the bonds of love and friendship are strongest when put to the test. In addition Lani was also the photographer for the cover as well! Beautiful isn't it?
August 4, 2011
Can I give a book six stars?
Intrinsical was an incredible debut, full of chills, thrills, and a sweet romance. It could have been a stand alone book, but thankfully, it isn't. Lani has built upon the foundation she created in Intrinsical and taken the world of Yara and the Wakers to an all new level. Indelible avoids the "boy loses girl" formula so common in second books. As a result, the reader gets to enjoy Brent and Yara's relationship and watch it grow. The relationship is very real: they fight, they disagree, but ultimately they are devoted to each other. It's the kind of relationship any girl would want to be in. Can I get myself a Brent? Sign me up, please! Speaking of relationships, we get to see more of Steve in this book, and he has some one liners that leave you busting up laughing. You'll love his senior prank. When I read how it all came together at the end I wanted to stand up and cheer Lani's brilliance in coming up with the idea and executing it so perfectly. I would want to come to any party Lani planned.
The world of the Wakers is more fully explored in this book. We get to learn more about Vovo, who is one of my all-time favorite literary characters. She's very nearly a scene-stealer! We also get to learn more about how the Wakers work in America, and we meet a couple of very interesting new characters that I hope will appear in book 3, Inevitable.
And, of course, since the book is paranormal, there has to be a ghost. Lani outdoes herself in Indelible- not an easy feat, considering the epic nature of Thomas in Intrinsical. There are so many terrifying and "haunting" images in this book (pun intended). I could see everything playing out in my head and it reminded me of the wonderful horror I felt as a kid when I went through the haunted mansion at Disneyland.
Best of all, the book is clean. It proves that you can have a thoroughly enjoyable and romantic story without the stuff that makes a mom want to keep her daughter from reading it.
I can't end this review without talking about Lani's mystery-writing ability. Just when you think you know what's happening, Lani switches things up and introduces even more intrigue. She keeps the twists and turns coming right to the end of the novel. As I turned the last page I kept thinking, "Wow, there's still so much that could happen! I can't wait for the next book!" Not that the ending is unsatisfying. Lani creates a thoroughly satisfying ending. But she ages and matures her characters so well that you want to follow them around and be with them as they have more adventures.
When does Inevitable come out? Sign me up!
Intrinsical was an incredible debut, full of chills, thrills, and a sweet romance. It could have been a stand alone book, but thankfully, it isn't. Lani has built upon the foundation she created in Intrinsical and taken the world of Yara and the Wakers to an all new level. Indelible avoids the "boy loses girl" formula so common in second books. As a result, the reader gets to enjoy Brent and Yara's relationship and watch it grow. The relationship is very real: they fight, they disagree, but ultimately they are devoted to each other. It's the kind of relationship any girl would want to be in. Can I get myself a Brent? Sign me up, please! Speaking of relationships, we get to see more of Steve in this book, and he has some one liners that leave you busting up laughing. You'll love his senior prank. When I read how it all came together at the end I wanted to stand up and cheer Lani's brilliance in coming up with the idea and executing it so perfectly. I would want to come to any party Lani planned.
The world of the Wakers is more fully explored in this book. We get to learn more about Vovo, who is one of my all-time favorite literary characters. She's very nearly a scene-stealer! We also get to learn more about how the Wakers work in America, and we meet a couple of very interesting new characters that I hope will appear in book 3, Inevitable.
And, of course, since the book is paranormal, there has to be a ghost. Lani outdoes herself in Indelible- not an easy feat, considering the epic nature of Thomas in Intrinsical. There are so many terrifying and "haunting" images in this book (pun intended). I could see everything playing out in my head and it reminded me of the wonderful horror I felt as a kid when I went through the haunted mansion at Disneyland.
Best of all, the book is clean. It proves that you can have a thoroughly enjoyable and romantic story without the stuff that makes a mom want to keep her daughter from reading it.
I can't end this review without talking about Lani's mystery-writing ability. Just when you think you know what's happening, Lani switches things up and introduces even more intrigue. She keeps the twists and turns coming right to the end of the novel. As I turned the last page I kept thinking, "Wow, there's still so much that could happen! I can't wait for the next book!" Not that the ending is unsatisfying. Lani creates a thoroughly satisfying ending. But she ages and matures her characters so well that you want to follow them around and be with them as they have more adventures.
When does Inevitable come out? Sign me up!
September 24, 2011
In Indelible, the sequel to last year’s Intrinsical, Yara Silva, a Waker who can communicate with ghosts, faces more challenges and excitement in her new school year at Pendrell Academy. After spending the summer in Brazil with her grandmother and mentor Vovo, fine-tuning her Waker abilities, she’s ready for action. However, she would like some time to spend getting reacquainted with boyfriend Brent, and best friend Cherie before getting pulled into another mystery. Unfortunately, Yara starts her senior year off on the wrong foot by angering a new ghost, introduced to her by mysterious new boy DJ, and once again Yara finds herself embarking on a dangerous mission.
I enjoyed Indelible just as much as Intrinsical, and found Yara’s journey thrilling and emotionally satisfying. There is a smooth transition from the last book in the series, and a brief recap of the events that helped to refresh my memory. Indelible builds upon the story from the first book very nicely, with the familiar blend of surprises, suspense, sacrifice and charm I enjoyed in Intrinsical.
Yara has some help and moral support from her family this year as her parents and Vovo are now living nearby. I was thrilled to see Vovo’s character featured prominently in this book, since she interested me so much through her limited appearances in the first book. She holds the key to a lot of the answers Yara seeks and it’s interesting to get more insight into Waker history. She is one of Yara’s biggest supporters and always there with her fresh baked cookies, and special herbs and jewelry to protect Yara in her dangerous line of work. Along with the familiar carryover characters from Intrinsical, there are some new characters introduced that further complicate Yara’s life.
I enjoyed seeing Yara’s character growth and how she is managing her gift and facing her fears. Her relationship with Brent is tested as he is struck with a serious illness, and once again Yara faces some tough choices as she battles ghosts, villains and her own internal demons.
The plot twists kept my interest level high throughout the book, and the even pace made it a quick read. The mystery, characters, relationships, and emotional story make this a standout YA paranormal series. I think readers of Intrinsical will enjoy the compelling sequel even more. If you haven’t read Intrinsical, Indelible works well as a self-contained story, though you will get more out of it by reading Intrinsical first. I can’t wait to see what happens in the final book of the trilogy, Inevitable.
I enjoyed Indelible just as much as Intrinsical, and found Yara’s journey thrilling and emotionally satisfying. There is a smooth transition from the last book in the series, and a brief recap of the events that helped to refresh my memory. Indelible builds upon the story from the first book very nicely, with the familiar blend of surprises, suspense, sacrifice and charm I enjoyed in Intrinsical.
Yara has some help and moral support from her family this year as her parents and Vovo are now living nearby. I was thrilled to see Vovo’s character featured prominently in this book, since she interested me so much through her limited appearances in the first book. She holds the key to a lot of the answers Yara seeks and it’s interesting to get more insight into Waker history. She is one of Yara’s biggest supporters and always there with her fresh baked cookies, and special herbs and jewelry to protect Yara in her dangerous line of work. Along with the familiar carryover characters from Intrinsical, there are some new characters introduced that further complicate Yara’s life.
I enjoyed seeing Yara’s character growth and how she is managing her gift and facing her fears. Her relationship with Brent is tested as he is struck with a serious illness, and once again Yara faces some tough choices as she battles ghosts, villains and her own internal demons.
The plot twists kept my interest level high throughout the book, and the even pace made it a quick read. The mystery, characters, relationships, and emotional story make this a standout YA paranormal series. I think readers of Intrinsical will enjoy the compelling sequel even more. If you haven’t read Intrinsical, Indelible works well as a self-contained story, though you will get more out of it by reading Intrinsical first. I can’t wait to see what happens in the final book of the trilogy, Inevitable.
October 3, 2011
If I say that I loved this book better than the first, that's saying a lot. Because I love her first book. I heard so much about her book and Lani was wonderful enough to send me a copy of her book. So when I was given the chance to read an ARC of her sequel I jumped onto the chance. And I was drawn in immediately. Lani wasted no time to bring on the action. By page 25, she had me gripping my reader and holding my breath. Her scenes are so descriptive it's almost impossible not to visualize, they were so vividly in my head. This book was non stop action and it almost makes me wish I was a waker. Almost. The ability to see and communicate with ghosts is so intriguing to me that I could put myself in Yara's (main character) but only in the story.
In this sequel, you get a taste of Yara, her friends and her grandmother. And I haven to admit, I really loved that part of the book. Especially the parts with Yara and her grandmother. Lani did a good job describing Yara's grandmother to the tee. You felt her grandmotherly love and bond. I didn't get that chance to meet any of my grandparents. I met my dad's stepmom and when I was around her as a child. I was glued to her. So it was nice the way Lani wrote their relationship. They have an extremely close relationship. And Yara's grandmother did whatever it took to make her granddaughter understand and come to terms with her waker gifts and abilities.
As far as her friends, they're all very supportive and not once they bat and eye to not help her. They all knew of Yara's waker abilities and they were more than enthuse to help out, even if it meant they'd get in trouble. That's the kind of friends we all need in this world. One that would help you even if it doesn't benefit them. I love love the way Lani's writes. She writes her characters so vividly and descriptive that there is no way you can't get to know them yourselves as a person too.
Between Yara's encounters with a distraught ghost and an evil ghost. And the grandmother's knowledge and actions towards these ghosts. And her friends all chipping in to make sure all goes well, is definitely a book you should keep up. I can't express enough, that this book is full of action, action, action. There's alot of everything. I encourage those that love a good ghost story to go out and get it. But wait, let's thank Lani because she's sweet enough to give away to ONE lucky winner a copy of her Special Edition ARC. So need I say this is a Good Choice for Reading! 5/5 Stars!
In this sequel, you get a taste of Yara, her friends and her grandmother. And I haven to admit, I really loved that part of the book. Especially the parts with Yara and her grandmother. Lani did a good job describing Yara's grandmother to the tee. You felt her grandmotherly love and bond. I didn't get that chance to meet any of my grandparents. I met my dad's stepmom and when I was around her as a child. I was glued to her. So it was nice the way Lani wrote their relationship. They have an extremely close relationship. And Yara's grandmother did whatever it took to make her granddaughter understand and come to terms with her waker gifts and abilities.
As far as her friends, they're all very supportive and not once they bat and eye to not help her. They all knew of Yara's waker abilities and they were more than enthuse to help out, even if it meant they'd get in trouble. That's the kind of friends we all need in this world. One that would help you even if it doesn't benefit them. I love love the way Lani's writes. She writes her characters so vividly and descriptive that there is no way you can't get to know them yourselves as a person too.
Between Yara's encounters with a distraught ghost and an evil ghost. And the grandmother's knowledge and actions towards these ghosts. And her friends all chipping in to make sure all goes well, is definitely a book you should keep up. I can't express enough, that this book is full of action, action, action. There's alot of everything. I encourage those that love a good ghost story to go out and get it. But wait, let's thank Lani because she's sweet enough to give away to ONE lucky winner a copy of her Special Edition ARC. So need I say this is a Good Choice for Reading! 5/5 Stars!
January 4, 2016
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I’d always had some conflicting emotions with Intrinsical (Indelible‘s prequel). For me, it had always felt too much like the clichéd paranormal romance that publishers kept on generating these years — though it was a bit unexpected in some areas, I admit.
Well, Indelible blew me away.
Yara is getting used to her life as a Waker. After a summer in Brazil learning how to control her abilities with her vóvo, she’s back at Pendrell, trying to balance being able to see ghosts (not to mention her other paranormal abilities) with just having a normal life — a boyfriend, a job, and getting ready for college. Well, shocker! When she realizes that a ghost is haunting her, a secret “cult” (who’s somehow associated with the founder of Pendrell) is chasing after her, and her boyfriend is having some serious health issues, her life really gets upside down.
One of the things that I loved most about this book is that Yara is finally coming to terms with being a Waker. I mean, I bet that any other person would probably grab at the chance to see ghosts (or maybe that’s just me?), but with Yara, she’s tired of it. She just died (no kidding), so there’s absolutely no way that she wants to get tangled up in this mess. But she does and there’s nothing she can do about it except just becoming who she truly is — a Waker. A person who can see ghosts. A person who can astral project. A person who has telekinetic abilities. A person who has paranormal powers, no matter what she does or says.
And the plot. Oh, I loved this plot! There are a million possibilities ensnared in this book. The who, the what, the when, the where, the why, and the how all come to mind. Who’s chasing after Yara and Brent? What is the secret object that is stolen? When did this secret group take all these mysterious pictures of them? Where is the ghost that is haunting Yara? Why is Brent getting sicker by the minute? And how are Yara and Brent dealing with these mysteries?
I suppose that you’ll have to read the book to find out.
Read Indelible. It is undoubtedly fantastic and astounding and incredible and any other positive adjective that can come to mind. It is a sequel worthy of — no, better than — its prequel, Intrinsical.
Source: Ebook received from author for review
I’d always had some conflicting emotions with Intrinsical (Indelible‘s prequel). For me, it had always felt too much like the clichéd paranormal romance that publishers kept on generating these years — though it was a bit unexpected in some areas, I admit.
Well, Indelible blew me away.
Yara is getting used to her life as a Waker. After a summer in Brazil learning how to control her abilities with her vóvo, she’s back at Pendrell, trying to balance being able to see ghosts (not to mention her other paranormal abilities) with just having a normal life — a boyfriend, a job, and getting ready for college. Well, shocker! When she realizes that a ghost is haunting her, a secret “cult” (who’s somehow associated with the founder of Pendrell) is chasing after her, and her boyfriend is having some serious health issues, her life really gets upside down.
One of the things that I loved most about this book is that Yara is finally coming to terms with being a Waker. I mean, I bet that any other person would probably grab at the chance to see ghosts (or maybe that’s just me?), but with Yara, she’s tired of it. She just died (no kidding), so there’s absolutely no way that she wants to get tangled up in this mess. But she does and there’s nothing she can do about it except just becoming who she truly is — a Waker. A person who can see ghosts. A person who can astral project. A person who has telekinetic abilities. A person who has paranormal powers, no matter what she does or says.
And the plot. Oh, I loved this plot! There are a million possibilities ensnared in this book. The who, the what, the when, the where, the why, and the how all come to mind. Who’s chasing after Yara and Brent? What is the secret object that is stolen? When did this secret group take all these mysterious pictures of them? Where is the ghost that is haunting Yara? Why is Brent getting sicker by the minute? And how are Yara and Brent dealing with these mysteries?
I suppose that you’ll have to read the book to find out.
Read Indelible. It is undoubtedly fantastic and astounding and incredible and any other positive adjective that can come to mind. It is a sequel worthy of — no, better than — its prequel, Intrinsical.
Source: Ebook received from author for review
September 26, 2011
Indelible starts off with a new school year for Yara. She has been away from her friends for the summer in Brazil training with Vovo on how to be a good Waker and to control her Waker abilities. She and her friends are excited to reunite and resume a normal school year. Or so they thought....
Yara's abilities haunt her wherever she goes. She is learning to cope with the realization that she will see and deal with ghost in every aspect of her life. She also has unique abilities that are enhancing and disturbing her Waker skills. Her relationship with Brent is even better in this book, not only because we get to see them interact as a couple but because they function much more realistically - its not all roses anymore.
Unfortunately for Yara, she is learning that there are people in both of her worlds (physical and spiritual) that would take advantage of her and her skills. As Yara develops her waker skills she becomes more confident and afraid of her own power. Vovo plays a bigger part in this book and she is a character that I really enjoy reading about. I can imagine that Yara will someday be much like her Vovo.
I liked that we got to see more of Cherie and Steve in Indelible. They play a larger roll in the plot and become a dependle support group for both Yara and Brent. There are new characters introduced that throw in an unexpected twist on the story. I hope we get to see more of them in the next book.
The first qaurter of Indelible isn't as exciting as Intrinsical and I was worried that I was going to be dissapointed. Then BAM! I couldn't put it down! I won't say anything else about the sudden excitement for fear of spoilers. Just trust me on this one - as hard as it is to believe, Indelible trumps Intrinsical.
What I liked about Intrinsical is that Yara is no longer fighting who she is. With the help of friends and family she is growing into a strong young woman who stands firm in her beliefs, thinks things through before acting and is learning to serve the unseen selflessly. I for one can't get enough of The Yara Silva Trilogy.
And the ending freaking rocked. (I actually giggled with happy anticipation!)
Yara's abilities haunt her wherever she goes. She is learning to cope with the realization that she will see and deal with ghost in every aspect of her life. She also has unique abilities that are enhancing and disturbing her Waker skills. Her relationship with Brent is even better in this book, not only because we get to see them interact as a couple but because they function much more realistically - its not all roses anymore.
Unfortunately for Yara, she is learning that there are people in both of her worlds (physical and spiritual) that would take advantage of her and her skills. As Yara develops her waker skills she becomes more confident and afraid of her own power. Vovo plays a bigger part in this book and she is a character that I really enjoy reading about. I can imagine that Yara will someday be much like her Vovo.
I liked that we got to see more of Cherie and Steve in Indelible. They play a larger roll in the plot and become a dependle support group for both Yara and Brent. There are new characters introduced that throw in an unexpected twist on the story. I hope we get to see more of them in the next book.
The first qaurter of Indelible isn't as exciting as Intrinsical and I was worried that I was going to be dissapointed. Then BAM! I couldn't put it down! I won't say anything else about the sudden excitement for fear of spoilers. Just trust me on this one - as hard as it is to believe, Indelible trumps Intrinsical.
What I liked about Intrinsical is that Yara is no longer fighting who she is. With the help of friends and family she is growing into a strong young woman who stands firm in her beliefs, thinks things through before acting and is learning to serve the unseen selflessly. I for one can't get enough of The Yara Silva Trilogy.
And the ending freaking rocked. (I actually giggled with happy anticipation!)
November 7, 2011
I love it when I enjoy a sequel more than the first! And that's saying a lot because I really liked Intrinsical. The cast of characters remains true to themselves and the storyline is fantastic.
I didn't think it was possible to like Yara any more than I already did. But, she's just a great all around character. She's still struggling with what she is. I think because her abilities appeared so suddenly, she really trying to escape what she was born to do. She tries to take the easy way out sometimes, and doesn't truly believe that she can help the ghosts. I still really enjoy her friends and her family. They really do fill out the story well.
I liked how the story involved the living just as much as the dead. It seems there's a secret group hidden in the school and they crave more power. The founder of the school was hiding the secret to this ability from his own sons, and this group is determined to find it. His wife's ghost is guarding the key to all of it. And she's seems to have it in for Yara. I was intrigued by how violent she could get towards Yara. I enjoyed learning a little about how the group worked and what they believed they could eventually do. It was creepy how much they knew about Yara and Brent. They used their weaknesses against them to get exactly what they wanted.
I think my favorite parts involve Yara and Brent together. I really enjoy their relationship. I liked watching them interact with each others families (even though Brent's parents don't seem to like Yara). I like how they try to protect each other, even if it's really not what they other person needs. I love how devoted they are to each other, but not in an over the top way.
I really just enjoy this series. There's way to much to try and cover in a short review. I'm looking forward to the last in the series!
I didn't think it was possible to like Yara any more than I already did. But, she's just a great all around character. She's still struggling with what she is. I think because her abilities appeared so suddenly, she really trying to escape what she was born to do. She tries to take the easy way out sometimes, and doesn't truly believe that she can help the ghosts. I still really enjoy her friends and her family. They really do fill out the story well.
I liked how the story involved the living just as much as the dead. It seems there's a secret group hidden in the school and they crave more power. The founder of the school was hiding the secret to this ability from his own sons, and this group is determined to find it. His wife's ghost is guarding the key to all of it. And she's seems to have it in for Yara. I was intrigued by how violent she could get towards Yara. I enjoyed learning a little about how the group worked and what they believed they could eventually do. It was creepy how much they knew about Yara and Brent. They used their weaknesses against them to get exactly what they wanted.
I think my favorite parts involve Yara and Brent together. I really enjoy their relationship. I liked watching them interact with each others families (even though Brent's parents don't seem to like Yara). I like how they try to protect each other, even if it's really not what they other person needs. I love how devoted they are to each other, but not in an over the top way.
I really just enjoy this series. There's way to much to try and cover in a short review. I'm looking forward to the last in the series!
October 11, 2011
This story picks up with Yara returning from spending some time away with her grandmother, Vovo, who I also love. She’s always there for Yara, and she guides her in understanding more about her calling as a Waker. Brent and Yara barely get the reunion they deserve before they’re thrust into another adventure, the action starting a thrill ride that doesn’t let up through the whole book. A nasty ghost, one that can actually hurt Yara, Sophia, has it in for them. And she’s part of the curse that surrounds Pendrell Academy.
A new character is introduced, and I have to admit, I have a tiny crush on DJ. Now that Yara and Brent are together and expressing their love for each other, which I loved seeing the deeper side of their relationship, DJ picks up some of the humor and banter that I felt was lacking a little in their relationship. I even liked that he called her Cupcake. Aw. I liked all the side characters and what they brought to the story.
A new threat is introduced, deepening the plot of Yara’s story, called the Clutch. And they’re causing so many issues for Yara. Especially between her and Brent. Not only is she tested by her own fears, still recovering from dying and the issues that brought the year before, but her and Brent’s relationship is tested by a mysterious illness that is taking hold of Brent. I really felt for her in this second book. But she shows tremendous growth and is becoming an amazing woman. And even though I was giving some answers and understand more of what’s going on and Yara’s calling, it leaves you asking more questions and wanting the next book all that much more. This is a fantastic series, and Lani Woodland is an amazingly talented writer. This is a must for Paranormal Romance lovers as well as anyone who loves YA.
A new character is introduced, and I have to admit, I have a tiny crush on DJ. Now that Yara and Brent are together and expressing their love for each other, which I loved seeing the deeper side of their relationship, DJ picks up some of the humor and banter that I felt was lacking a little in their relationship. I even liked that he called her Cupcake. Aw. I liked all the side characters and what they brought to the story.
A new threat is introduced, deepening the plot of Yara’s story, called the Clutch. And they’re causing so many issues for Yara. Especially between her and Brent. Not only is she tested by her own fears, still recovering from dying and the issues that brought the year before, but her and Brent’s relationship is tested by a mysterious illness that is taking hold of Brent. I really felt for her in this second book. But she shows tremendous growth and is becoming an amazing woman. And even though I was giving some answers and understand more of what’s going on and Yara’s calling, it leaves you asking more questions and wanting the next book all that much more. This is a fantastic series, and Lani Woodland is an amazingly talented writer. This is a must for Paranormal Romance lovers as well as anyone who loves YA.
March 27, 2012
The Original Review - Here!
A few words to describe Indelible would be GREAT character developing and beautiful plotline. Indelible narrates the story of Yara coming in terms with her supernatural gift, her growing relationship with Brent and ancient curse that haunted Pendrell Academy. There’s a formula for sequels in YA literature but apparently Mrs. Woodland forgot that and this is the biggest compliment I can give to her. She took a risk and created her own sequel with fascinating turns in the story that it’s just superb. Yara is a character that you could easy love because she is a character that with every chapter and situations she grows and she knows how to make decisions even though that maybe the right one could hurt her or the one she loves. Also you have a main character with a family that is different and how she deals with her family’s background. Also you have a brilliant plot about a school secret society and this X mystery that will leave you turning page through page. I think my favorite aspect of this story and it’s another example of how Woodland shines and makes her own story, is that Yara and Brent; they grew up together closer in this sequel, not apart. Their interactions are sweet and the way they protect each other is just beautiful. It’s just great to see what could be defined as a real couple in YA, one that learns from past lessons grew closer and made good decisions. Good JOB Mrs. Woodland. Indelible a sequel of a GREAT series that should not be missed.
A few words to describe Indelible would be GREAT character developing and beautiful plotline. Indelible narrates the story of Yara coming in terms with her supernatural gift, her growing relationship with Brent and ancient curse that haunted Pendrell Academy. There’s a formula for sequels in YA literature but apparently Mrs. Woodland forgot that and this is the biggest compliment I can give to her. She took a risk and created her own sequel with fascinating turns in the story that it’s just superb. Yara is a character that you could easy love because she is a character that with every chapter and situations she grows and she knows how to make decisions even though that maybe the right one could hurt her or the one she loves. Also you have a main character with a family that is different and how she deals with her family’s background. Also you have a brilliant plot about a school secret society and this X mystery that will leave you turning page through page. I think my favorite aspect of this story and it’s another example of how Woodland shines and makes her own story, is that Yara and Brent; they grew up together closer in this sequel, not apart. Their interactions are sweet and the way they protect each other is just beautiful. It’s just great to see what could be defined as a real couple in YA, one that learns from past lessons grew closer and made good decisions. Good JOB Mrs. Woodland. Indelible a sequel of a GREAT series that should not be missed.
March 1, 2012
it has been so long since I've read a book! for fun at least. being in school and having to read textbooks all the time takes the desire to read other things away. I'm glad this was my first book to read though! I love seeing my friends personality shine through her writing. I love the story of Brent and Yara and I can't wait to read the next book!!
March 20, 2015
I forgot how good this book was after the first time I read it. Adore Yara and Brent <3
May 15, 2018
I read the first book of The Yara Silva Trilogy - Intrinsical last year and was surprised at how good it was. I loved the way Lani Woodland executed the plot. Indelible, In my opinion, was not well executed. The air of mystery and danger, that I enjoyed in Intrinsical, was missing. It as more focused on Brent and Yara's relatioship. We get to meet Vovo, Yara's grandmother. She is a very powerful Waker and Yara has a lot to learn from her. Brent is still struggling with the events in the last book. Though they have overcome Thomas spirit, there's a mysterious organisation keeping tabs on them. And Yara's been haunted by a malicious spirit. This all seemed tied together and the answeres are in the past.
As I said, I enjoyed Indelible but not as much as I did intrinsical. However I will be reading the final book of this trilogy.
As I said, I enjoyed Indelible but not as much as I did intrinsical. However I will be reading the final book of this trilogy.
December 23, 2011
I'm absolutely in love with this series. It's nice to see a levelheaded heroine who has the common sense to think her decisions through and to make hard choices. I think Yara is a good role model for YA readers: no boy-crazed-fashion-victim-gossipy-airheads here.
If I had a teenage kid, I would surely buy him/her this book as a birthday present (hint hint).
Second books are often tricky: if the romance has already been “solved” in the first one, how do you re-create some tension? If all the mysteries already got unveiled, should you introduce new ones or concentrate on something else? And about the world building, should you insist some more on the same main concepts or come up with something complementary?
I think Lani Woodland did a great job in facing these issues and many others I didn't mention.
She managed to build tension between Yara and Brent without resorting to the always detestable love triangle (thanks for writing a book that's trigonometrically free!).
I was not disappointed in the mystery and world building departments, either. We learn more about the Wakers and the Pendrell curse (something known), and we get acquainted with other side characters and a creepy ghost (something new).
About the ghost: it's hard not to give away any spoilers; let me just say this: if I were Yara, I would have called the Ghostbusters right away!
There would be much to say about this book but, for the sake of concision, I'm going to pick (the) one thing I didn't like and one (among many) I liked.
What I didn't like was the single-mindedness of Vovò; here she downgraded from “elderly mentor” to “overbearing old lady”. For her, Yara's life should be dedicated entirely to the Waker business, and she goes about this opinion of hers with the finesse of a steamroller. Let's take the moment in which she suggested that Yara could postpone, or downright renounce, college:
I'm not entirely satisfied with Yara's decision about this matter , but it's consistent with the character, so I can't complain.
What I liked was the way in which the author dealt with the difficult topic of chronic illness. Maybe because it strikes too close to home for comfort, I always have a difficult time reading about situations in which someone is exposed to the fear of an announced early death. But in this case there's love, courage, determination and, most important of all, hope.
I'm definitely waiting for Inevitable, the third (and final?) book in this series.
If I had a teenage kid, I would surely buy him/her this book as a birthday present (hint hint).
Second books are often tricky: if the romance has already been “solved” in the first one, how do you re-create some tension? If all the mysteries already got unveiled, should you introduce new ones or concentrate on something else? And about the world building, should you insist some more on the same main concepts or come up with something complementary?
I think Lani Woodland did a great job in facing these issues and many others I didn't mention.
She managed to build tension between Yara and Brent without resorting to the always detestable love triangle (thanks for writing a book that's trigonometrically free!).
I was not disappointed in the mystery and world building departments, either. We learn more about the Wakers and the Pendrell curse (something known), and we get acquainted with other side characters and a creepy ghost (something new).
About the ghost: it's hard not to give away any spoilers; let me just say this: if I were Yara, I would have called the Ghostbusters right away!
There would be much to say about this book but, for the sake of concision, I'm going to pick (the) one thing I didn't like and one (among many) I liked.
What I didn't like was the single-mindedness of Vovò; here she downgraded from “elderly mentor” to “overbearing old lady”. For her, Yara's life should be dedicated entirely to the Waker business, and she goes about this opinion of hers with the finesse of a steamroller. Let's take the moment in which she suggested that Yara could postpone, or downright renounce, college:
“Your parents and I agree it might be in your best interest to defer school for a year and train. […]Well, you are not putting it really as a choice, are you? It looks much more as a psychological blackmail to me: “you can do what you want, but I would be seriously unhappy if you choose what I don't want you to choose.”
You don’t have a choice about being a Waker, Yara. I’m sorry. This is your life. You have much to learn. There is still much you don’t know about herbs, about our legends, about other techniques to help ghosts. […]
Just think about it, Yara. We aren’t forcing you to do this. It is your choice. Completely.”
I'm not entirely satisfied with Yara's decision about this matter , but it's consistent with the character, so I can't complain.
What I liked was the way in which the author dealt with the difficult topic of chronic illness. Maybe because it strikes too close to home for comfort, I always have a difficult time reading about situations in which someone is exposed to the fear of an announced early death. But in this case there's love, courage, determination and, most important of all, hope.
I'm definitely waiting for Inevitable, the third (and final?) book in this series.
September 4, 2012
Spoilers
After spending the summer in Brazil with her grandmother, learning about her Waker abilities, Yara is glad to be back at Pendrell Academy with her friends and boyfriend, Brent. Unfortunately, Yara's first day back doesn't go as smoothly as she hoped when she's attacked by a powerful and vengeful ghost. Yara and her friends must find out why the ghost is so angry before any of them come to serious harm.
-Yara was an ok heroine - she was a bit dull and annoying at times but she wasn't as bad as most YA heroines.
There were a few times when Yara just blurted to random people that she could talk to ghosts and then would get upset when they didn't believe her. What did she expect would happen, when growing up most people never believed her and when most people hadn't ever experienced any paranormal activity?! She should have known that people would be skeptical at best and also past experience should have taught her that people wouldn't react well to her claims. Yara's worst trait was how melodramatic she was - she couldn't handle difficult situations without drama. I thought Yara was stupid to keep all her secrets in a journal especially when she was aware that there were powerful people who wanted to find out the things she knew.
-Yara having powers made her pretty weird and unpopular yet Brent's powers didn't do anything to his social life. I'm tired of heroines being outcasts because of their powers but having male characters with powers not having any drawbacks.
-Yara's grandma was useless and she seemed to care more about ghosts than she did Yara's well-being. Yara was almost killed by a ghost several times and her grandma sympathised more with the ghost, and then on top of that took her sweet time in helping Yara find a way to stop the ghost from hurting her. She was awful.
-The romance was ok, Yara and Brent avoided some YA cliches but not others. Brent like most YA heroes acted cold for while when Yara refused to help him but thankfully it didn't take too long for them to sort things out because they actually managed to communicate instead of assuming things about each other like most other YA couples.
-The Clutch were a cheesy, stereotypical secret society of evil arrogant men that were power hungry, greedy, made threats, gave ultimatums and talked to people in a condescending manner - they were depicted in such a cartoonish way that I couldn't take them seriously.
-At the end of it came across that the last book would be set in Brazil, a completely different location from the first two books. It's quite annoying to have the last book in a trilogy set in a new location especially when the setting and side characters have already been established - now there'll be a whole new set of side characters and places that just won't fit in and flow with the rest of the series.
I didn't enjoy this quite as much as the first one. The plot wasn't as entertaining and Yara was a little boring. I'll read the last book just for completions sake.
After spending the summer in Brazil with her grandmother, learning about her Waker abilities, Yara is glad to be back at Pendrell Academy with her friends and boyfriend, Brent. Unfortunately, Yara's first day back doesn't go as smoothly as she hoped when she's attacked by a powerful and vengeful ghost. Yara and her friends must find out why the ghost is so angry before any of them come to serious harm.
-Yara was an ok heroine - she was a bit dull and annoying at times but she wasn't as bad as most YA heroines.
There were a few times when Yara just blurted to random people that she could talk to ghosts and then would get upset when they didn't believe her. What did she expect would happen, when growing up most people never believed her and when most people hadn't ever experienced any paranormal activity?! She should have known that people would be skeptical at best and also past experience should have taught her that people wouldn't react well to her claims. Yara's worst trait was how melodramatic she was - she couldn't handle difficult situations without drama. I thought Yara was stupid to keep all her secrets in a journal especially when she was aware that there were powerful people who wanted to find out the things she knew.
-Yara having powers made her pretty weird and unpopular yet Brent's powers didn't do anything to his social life. I'm tired of heroines being outcasts because of their powers but having male characters with powers not having any drawbacks.
-Yara's grandma was useless and she seemed to care more about ghosts than she did Yara's well-being. Yara was almost killed by a ghost several times and her grandma sympathised more with the ghost, and then on top of that took her sweet time in helping Yara find a way to stop the ghost from hurting her. She was awful.
-The romance was ok, Yara and Brent avoided some YA cliches but not others. Brent like most YA heroes acted cold for while when Yara refused to help him but thankfully it didn't take too long for them to sort things out because they actually managed to communicate instead of assuming things about each other like most other YA couples.
-The Clutch were a cheesy, stereotypical secret society of evil arrogant men that were power hungry, greedy, made threats, gave ultimatums and talked to people in a condescending manner - they were depicted in such a cartoonish way that I couldn't take them seriously.
-At the end of it came across that the last book would be set in Brazil, a completely different location from the first two books. It's quite annoying to have the last book in a trilogy set in a new location especially when the setting and side characters have already been established - now there'll be a whole new set of side characters and places that just won't fit in and flow with the rest of the series.
I didn't enjoy this quite as much as the first one. The plot wasn't as entertaining and Yara was a little boring. I'll read the last book just for completions sake.
September 8, 2011
* This review will be spoiler free from Indelible but may include spoilers for those who have not read Intrinsical yet. You have been warned. *
Oh Lani you know how to win my heart over with your books. You always begin reading sequels worried that they won't live up to the first book in the trilogy. Then the second book begins and what a take-off. You completely forget about the quality of the first and begin judging the greatness of the second on its own level. Lani tells a story how I like, that you hurry to turn the page to know what's written on the next. Her characterizations are excellent. You embrace each character and love or hate them depending on their portrayal in the book. She carefully balances each emotion well, so one doesn't overpower the other. It just pleases me to see how much more Lani has strengthen with her writing. She has done her homework and Indelible is our reward.
Indelible is the continuation of Yara Silva story. Yara is now starting her senior year at Pendrell after being all summer in Brazil with her Grandmother Vovo. She is happy to be back and see her friends and her boyfriend Brent once again. Best part about being back is that Thomas the evil spirit that cause all the ruckus last year is safely put away. So they can now live normal lives, except Yara is still a Waker and that won't ever change. So of course she will continue to see spirits everywhere she goes. Yara just ignores them as a temporary solution instead of helping them find their peace like her grandmother has taught her.
Yara discovers one day at Pendrell that Thomas was not the only bad spirit at school. It turns out their is a long history dealing with the founder of Pendrell and his wife and family. Yara gets tricked into the deception and now she has a angry ghost looking to get her. All this while trying to figure out why Brent is becoming ill by the minute. Seems that Yara & Brent will have to deal with last years ramifications. This is not the senior year Yara dreamed of that for sure. Will Yara finally come to terms and use her Waker knowledge or will she hide in a corner and let her friends and family suffer from her choices.
Indelible is the second book in the Trilogy. If you haven't read Intrinsical, I strongly suggest or more like plead that you pick up Intrinsical first and also Indelible. Even better for those who haven't read either because now you don't have to wait for the second book, you can read them both back to back. For those that did read Intrinsical be prepared to blown away with Indelible. With October right around the corner, this is a great book or Trilogy to begin. Those Ghost will surely give you some chills.
Now begins the wait for Inevitable next year. What will take place with Yara and Brent and lets not forget the amazing Vovo.
review link: http://www.onceuponatwilight.com/2011...
Oh Lani you know how to win my heart over with your books. You always begin reading sequels worried that they won't live up to the first book in the trilogy. Then the second book begins and what a take-off. You completely forget about the quality of the first and begin judging the greatness of the second on its own level. Lani tells a story how I like, that you hurry to turn the page to know what's written on the next. Her characterizations are excellent. You embrace each character and love or hate them depending on their portrayal in the book. She carefully balances each emotion well, so one doesn't overpower the other. It just pleases me to see how much more Lani has strengthen with her writing. She has done her homework and Indelible is our reward.
Indelible is the continuation of Yara Silva story. Yara is now starting her senior year at Pendrell after being all summer in Brazil with her Grandmother Vovo. She is happy to be back and see her friends and her boyfriend Brent once again. Best part about being back is that Thomas the evil spirit that cause all the ruckus last year is safely put away. So they can now live normal lives, except Yara is still a Waker and that won't ever change. So of course she will continue to see spirits everywhere she goes. Yara just ignores them as a temporary solution instead of helping them find their peace like her grandmother has taught her.
Yara discovers one day at Pendrell that Thomas was not the only bad spirit at school. It turns out their is a long history dealing with the founder of Pendrell and his wife and family. Yara gets tricked into the deception and now she has a angry ghost looking to get her. All this while trying to figure out why Brent is becoming ill by the minute. Seems that Yara & Brent will have to deal with last years ramifications. This is not the senior year Yara dreamed of that for sure. Will Yara finally come to terms and use her Waker knowledge or will she hide in a corner and let her friends and family suffer from her choices.
Indelible is the second book in the Trilogy. If you haven't read Intrinsical, I strongly suggest or more like plead that you pick up Intrinsical first and also Indelible. Even better for those who haven't read either because now you don't have to wait for the second book, you can read them both back to back. For those that did read Intrinsical be prepared to blown away with Indelible. With October right around the corner, this is a great book or Trilogy to begin. Those Ghost will surely give you some chills.
Now begins the wait for Inevitable next year. What will take place with Yara and Brent and lets not forget the amazing Vovo.
review link: http://www.onceuponatwilight.com/2011...
October 4, 2011
I liked this book, but loved Intrinsical much more. It made a wonderful sequel though. Lani did an amazing job with other characters apart from MCs....like cherie (Yara's BFF), Steve (Cherie's Boyfriend), DJ (new intro), Vovo (Yara's Gramma). I loved every one of these characters just as much as I loved Yara and Brent. They all played important roles in their own way. The story wouldn't be the same without them.
What I didn't like was Brent being absent in most of the book, that's what was missing in Indelible compare to Intrinsical. In Intrinsical, Yara and Brent had partnership, they flirt, tease, banter, fight and do all couple-y things, and yet when it comes to enemies, they fight together against anybody. That was missing in Indelible, but I understand that, that had to be done for the story to progress, to show Yara was strong and all that...but that doesn't mean I have to like it :(
Sometimes it felt like Yara' powers were changed / adjusted to fit the storyline (probably b'cos they weren't defined and we don't know exactly what she can or can't do) It's like she could come back and throw thunderbolts at people in next book and we are expected to go along with it.
Also Indelible not only didn't answer my questions from Intrinsical, it left more and now it makes me want to read Inevitable that much more.
If I could ask author...here are my questions (hiding all my questions b'coz they have spoilers)
What I didn't like was Brent being absent in most of the book, that's what was missing in Indelible compare to Intrinsical. In Intrinsical, Yara and Brent had partnership, they flirt, tease, banter, fight and do all couple-y things, and yet when it comes to enemies, they fight together against anybody. That was missing in Indelible, but I understand that, that had to be done for the story to progress, to show Yara was strong and all that...but that doesn't mean I have to like it :(
Sometimes it felt like Yara' powers were changed / adjusted to fit the storyline (probably b'cos they weren't defined and we don't know exactly what she can or can't do) It's like she could come back and throw thunderbolts at people in next book and we are expected to go along with it.
Also Indelible not only didn't answer my questions from Intrinsical, it left more and now it makes me want to read Inevitable that much more.
If I could ask author...here are my questions (hiding all my questions b'coz they have spoilers)
November 17, 2011
Yara has more mysteries to deal with this time around of both the ghostly AND the earthly varieties. Number one ghost contender…Sophie Pendrell; this is one family that just won’t quit! Sophie has some unfinished business to attend to thanks to her husband as well as her own sense of duty to a promise made long ago, but will she let Yara help her? Eh, no. It seems she blames her for the mess that exists currently in conjunction with that promise and while it’s true, it is SOMEWHAT her fault…should that really matter? I mean, she was tricked into discovering the location of the hidden object that would lead to the potential unraveling of ...wait, I’ve said too much. O-O Ahem…moving on….
The story is chock full of information about the addictive nature of gambling, the dangers in messing with Mother Nature, and what darkness can be provoked when the wrong person is given a LITTLE too much power. We get reacquainted with the evil that is Thomas from book one, catching a glimpse of just how he became the way he was, what he hoped to accomplish, and the “gift” he left behind for Yara’s boyfriend, Brent. School politics come into play a time or two as they discover further connections to both themselves and the past but don’t be surprised if you get caught in the web they are spinning. The powers that be are controlling and vindictive…case closed.
Things are not all doom and gloom though. The Silva family gains the spotlight a time or two, especially Yara’s Grandmother Vovo...we catch up with Cherie (Yara's best girl friend) and Brent (Yara's formerly possessed...well, sorta...boyfriend)...and even learn a thing or two about a sect of American Wakers of which we weren't formerly aware. I would have never guessed the outcome for Sophie; as far as I was concerned this is one ghost that was written off. What’s that old saying? Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. Yeah, well how about try to kill me one or more times and still expect some help from me? O-O Yeah...can't say I see a yes in YOUR future. I definitely can’t wait to see how Yara’s growing powers come into play in book 3…and even Brent’s…and whatever happened to….oh no, you’re not gonna make me slip up this time!
In summary, book one introduced us to Yara’s world as she uncovered talents she didn’t know she had, and really didn’t want. Book two gets us more intimately acquainted with the ways of the Waker and all it entails as Yara embraces her power more fully…even if reluctantly….and accepts her family heritage. It’s a powerful role she has to play in the lives of those who’ve moved on unsuccessfully but one she must fully accept if she has any hope of controlling it as opposed to it controlling her. My one line verdict….I DEFINITELY have to see how it all ends! Recommended reading for teens and beyond.
The story is chock full of information about the addictive nature of gambling, the dangers in messing with Mother Nature, and what darkness can be provoked when the wrong person is given a LITTLE too much power. We get reacquainted with the evil that is Thomas from book one, catching a glimpse of just how he became the way he was, what he hoped to accomplish, and the “gift” he left behind for Yara’s boyfriend, Brent. School politics come into play a time or two as they discover further connections to both themselves and the past but don’t be surprised if you get caught in the web they are spinning. The powers that be are controlling and vindictive…case closed.
Things are not all doom and gloom though. The Silva family gains the spotlight a time or two, especially Yara’s Grandmother Vovo...we catch up with Cherie (Yara's best girl friend) and Brent (Yara's formerly possessed...well, sorta...boyfriend)...and even learn a thing or two about a sect of American Wakers of which we weren't formerly aware. I would have never guessed the outcome for Sophie; as far as I was concerned this is one ghost that was written off. What’s that old saying? Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. Yeah, well how about try to kill me one or more times and still expect some help from me? O-O Yeah...can't say I see a yes in YOUR future. I definitely can’t wait to see how Yara’s growing powers come into play in book 3…and even Brent’s…and whatever happened to….oh no, you’re not gonna make me slip up this time!
In summary, book one introduced us to Yara’s world as she uncovered talents she didn’t know she had, and really didn’t want. Book two gets us more intimately acquainted with the ways of the Waker and all it entails as Yara embraces her power more fully…even if reluctantly….and accepts her family heritage. It’s a powerful role she has to play in the lives of those who’ve moved on unsuccessfully but one she must fully accept if she has any hope of controlling it as opposed to it controlling her. My one line verdict….I DEFINITELY have to see how it all ends! Recommended reading for teens and beyond.
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