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Causal Enchantment #1
Anathema
Evangeline has spent her teenage years in obscurity. Her foster parents have the emotional aptitude of robots and her classmates barely acknowledge her existence. About to turn eighteen and feeling like a social pariah, she is desperate to connect with someone. Anyone.
When Evangeline meets Sofie after literally stumbling upon her café, she believes she’s found that connection. Willing to do anything to keep it, she accepts a job as Sofie’s assistant and drops everything to fly to Manhattan, where she is thrust into a luxurious world of Prada, diamonds, and limitless cash.
With such generosity and kindness, it’s easy for Evangeline to dismiss certain oddities... like Sofie’s erratic and sometimes violent behavior, and the monstrous guard dogs. She’s even willing to dismiss her vivid dreams of mob-style murders, beautiful homeless people living in caves, and white-eyed demons that haunt her each night as figments of her imagination—especially when one of those figments is the gorgeous Caden. When she wakes up with bite marks on her neck, the fairy tale quickly turns into a nightmare. She slowly unravels the mystery surrounding Sofie and friends, and the reality of the bites and the “dreams.” What she discovers is far more mysterious and terrible than anything she could have imagined.
In a world where everyone has motive to lie for personal gain, Evangeline must decide which deception is least likely to get her killed.
When Evangeline meets Sofie after literally stumbling upon her café, she believes she’s found that connection. Willing to do anything to keep it, she accepts a job as Sofie’s assistant and drops everything to fly to Manhattan, where she is thrust into a luxurious world of Prada, diamonds, and limitless cash.
With such generosity and kindness, it’s easy for Evangeline to dismiss certain oddities... like Sofie’s erratic and sometimes violent behavior, and the monstrous guard dogs. She’s even willing to dismiss her vivid dreams of mob-style murders, beautiful homeless people living in caves, and white-eyed demons that haunt her each night as figments of her imagination—especially when one of those figments is the gorgeous Caden. When she wakes up with bite marks on her neck, the fairy tale quickly turns into a nightmare. She slowly unravels the mystery surrounding Sofie and friends, and the reality of the bites and the “dreams.” What she discovers is far more mysterious and terrible than anything she could have imagined.
In a world where everyone has motive to lie for personal gain, Evangeline must decide which deception is least likely to get her killed.
284 pages, Paperback
First published May 25, 2011
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K.A. Tucker
70 books25.2k followersK.A. Tucker writes captivating stories with an edge.
She is the internationally bestselling author of over thirty books, including Ten Tiny Breaths, The Simple Wild, and the Fate & Flame series, Until It Fades, Say You Still Love Me, and Keep Her Safe. Her books have been featured in national publications including USA Today, Globe & Mail, Suspense Magazine, Publisher's Weekly, Oprah Mag, and First for Women.
Ten Tiny Breaths, The Simple Wild, and A Queen of Thieves & Chaos were Goodreads Choice award nominees.
K.A. Tucker lives outside of Toronto. When she's not writing books, you can find her reading recipes she'll never make or chasing rabbits away from her hostas.
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Ten Tiny Breaths, The Simple Wild, and A Queen of Thieves & Chaos were Goodreads Choice award nominees.
K.A. Tucker lives outside of Toronto. When she's not writing books, you can find her reading recipes she'll never make or chasing rabbits away from her hostas.
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November 8, 2011
I bought this book and it sat on my kindle forever, sad to say. The description threw me off. I thought it was going to be some kind of sarcastic mob style vampire book and the dreams that they mentioned would barely be explored and they'd be gruesome and uninteresting.
Wowza, was I wrong! I loved this book and can't believe I waited so long to start it. It flowed smoothly. I never got bored or stalled or wanted to put it down. I've read a lot of good books, but it's been a while where I've read a book that was so intriguing that I literally had to make myself turn off the kindle so I could do things I needed to do. Like sleep, which I lost lots of last night staying up to finish it.
The girl, Evangeline is average and normal. I liked this. I'm NOT into novels where the girl is so insecure and broken down but somehow manages to have such a mouth of snippyness, selfishness and stupidity. Evangeline was endearing and I enjoyed being in her head immensely. She reacted to things normally and didn't fly off the handle at the stupidest things. And she didn't try to do everything herself and get in these predicaments where the guy had to save her 8 times. She was just a girl who'd had a rough life and wanted to be loved by someone. And it turned out there was a horribly real reason for all her loneliness and I literally cried with her when she was reliving that.
And Caden. Sigh........ I loved him. He tried so hard to get her to see that he was a monster, but he just wasn't. He was a sort of monster trapped in a sweet loving guy's body and I fell in love with him! And his family in the other world was awesome too, especially Amelie and Bishop. They were so down to earth, no pun intended, and normal that I wanted to fall asleep and go live in their cave with them.
There was just enough action and romance to keep me interested and on the edge of my seat. There wasn't anything in the novel I didn't like.
And the dreams where she went to this other world were my favorite part! They were a huge chunk of the novel and though they were heartbreaking most of the time for the two main characters, I couldn't wait for Evangeline to fall asleep every night.
Eagerly anticipating book 2 and if you haven't picked this book up yet. DO! 5 stars to Mrs. Tucker!
Wowza, was I wrong! I loved this book and can't believe I waited so long to start it. It flowed smoothly. I never got bored or stalled or wanted to put it down. I've read a lot of good books, but it's been a while where I've read a book that was so intriguing that I literally had to make myself turn off the kindle so I could do things I needed to do. Like sleep, which I lost lots of last night staying up to finish it.
The girl, Evangeline is average and normal. I liked this. I'm NOT into novels where the girl is so insecure and broken down but somehow manages to have such a mouth of snippyness, selfishness and stupidity. Evangeline was endearing and I enjoyed being in her head immensely. She reacted to things normally and didn't fly off the handle at the stupidest things. And she didn't try to do everything herself and get in these predicaments where the guy had to save her 8 times. She was just a girl who'd had a rough life and wanted to be loved by someone. And it turned out there was a horribly real reason for all her loneliness and I literally cried with her when she was reliving that.
And Caden. Sigh........ I loved him. He tried so hard to get her to see that he was a monster, but he just wasn't. He was a sort of monster trapped in a sweet loving guy's body and I fell in love with him! And his family in the other world was awesome too, especially Amelie and Bishop. They were so down to earth, no pun intended, and normal that I wanted to fall asleep and go live in their cave with them.
There was just enough action and romance to keep me interested and on the edge of my seat. There wasn't anything in the novel I didn't like.
And the dreams where she went to this other world were my favorite part! They were a huge chunk of the novel and though they were heartbreaking most of the time for the two main characters, I couldn't wait for Evangeline to fall asleep every night.
Eagerly anticipating book 2 and if you haven't picked this book up yet. DO! 5 stars to Mrs. Tucker!
March 25, 2012
DISCLAIMER: I am extremely irritated with this novel. No amount of Pringles and Pepsi can pacify me. Please proceed with caution. And oh! There are a lot of spoilers as well.
The beginning of this book is promising - the prologue, intriguing. I admired Evangeline's genuine concern for the homeless person. She was portrayed as a nice, naive, lonely girl and I bought it. But the moment she arrived at New York (with a person she knew less than 24 hours), it went downhill for me. Badly.
It could've been a good story, you know. Alternate Earth, Vampire Sorceress, Mentally-Talking Dogs: what's not to like? Oh, I don't know - could it be the plot holes? infodumping? pathetic instalove? convenient solutions? lack of a respectable villain? You tell me.
I was in physical pain while reading Anathema. Probably from too many face palms and headdesks. The amount of stupidity in this book is staggerring. There are no intelligent life forms in here, especially the heroine. So be warned.
Our heroine, Evangeline, wouldn't be able to tell the difference between a mammoth and a dog. Why? Because she is slower than a dead snail (no offense to the dead snail).
Listen kids, if you are ever in doubt whether you're dreaming or not, pinch yourself. If you're in pain, you are 100% awake. Go on, try it. Don't be like our little miss Evangeline here - tripped, bled, bitten, tossed around and still asked herself: Am I dreaming?
The answer is: No, dumbass.
... then I felt pain. Sharp, stabbing pain as something pierced my exposed neck. My mouth opened to scream but only a gurgle escaped. I struggled to break free, swinging my arms in defense, but every move sent jolts of acute pain through my body, as if I were snagged on a barbwire fence.
"Are you okay?”
"I will be … when I wake up from this nightmare,” I whispered. I keep forgetting this isn’t real.
Are you kidding me? THIS IS REAL AND YOU ARE NOT SLEEPING.
Figuring out that something weird is going on is easy when... I don't know, SOMETHING WEIRD is actually going on.
Body parts were strewn everywhere, heads practically decapitated, necks torn wide open. And blood—pools of it. So much blood that it stained the forest floor bright crimson.
YES. Body parts qualify as something being weird. And you know what? If people I just met locked me inside a house, with no valid reason whatsoever, I WILL escape and go back home
But no! She didn't question the killing and proceeded to pet the goddamn killer dog. How sweet. She also never showed any anger (which is unrealistic people) even for the person who killed her mother. Instead, she felt afraid and GUILTY!
No, just NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! And another....
There was SO MUCH infodumping it's not even funny.
And I also learned from this novel that providing relevant details is not that important.
It was finally time I asked. “Sofie, how does this spell work?” She heaved a loud sigh. “It’s complicated.”
And the love story is also complicated... well, NOT REALLY - just your basic, run-of-the-mill instalove. Heroine is human. Male lead is vampire. Male lead thinks he is too dangerous for heroine. Heroine wants to jump him anyway. Male lead says "I love you but ewww!"
"You are too much, woman."
Seeing this as a vampire novel, I expected some badass monster villain.Preferably like this:
Instead, we got a...
Vampire Bitch
And a couple of...
Only they are 100x more good-looking and rich.
What a disappointment! Reading this book had been a slow and agonizing experience for me.
The beginning of this book is promising - the prologue, intriguing. I admired Evangeline's genuine concern for the homeless person. She was portrayed as a nice, naive, lonely girl and I bought it. But the moment she arrived at New York (with a person she knew less than 24 hours), it went downhill for me. Badly.
It could've been a good story, you know. Alternate Earth, Vampire Sorceress, Mentally-Talking Dogs: what's not to like? Oh, I don't know - could it be the plot holes? infodumping? pathetic instalove? convenient solutions? lack of a respectable villain? You tell me.
I was in physical pain while reading Anathema. Probably from too many face palms and headdesks. The amount of stupidity in this book is staggerring. There are no intelligent life forms in here, especially the heroine. So be warned.
Our heroine, Evangeline, wouldn't be able to tell the difference between a mammoth and a dog. Why? Because she is slower than a dead snail (no offense to the dead snail).
Listen kids, if you are ever in doubt whether you're dreaming or not, pinch yourself. If you're in pain, you are 100% awake. Go on, try it. Don't be like our little miss Evangeline here - tripped, bled, bitten, tossed around and still asked herself: Am I dreaming?
The answer is: No, dumbass.
... then I felt pain. Sharp, stabbing pain as something pierced my exposed neck. My mouth opened to scream but only a gurgle escaped. I struggled to break free, swinging my arms in defense, but every move sent jolts of acute pain through my body, as if I were snagged on a barbwire fence.
"Are you okay?”
"I will be … when I wake up from this nightmare,” I whispered. I keep forgetting this isn’t real.
Are you kidding me? THIS IS REAL AND YOU ARE NOT SLEEPING.
Figuring out that something weird is going on is easy when... I don't know, SOMETHING WEIRD is actually going on.
Body parts were strewn everywhere, heads practically decapitated, necks torn wide open. And blood—pools of it. So much blood that it stained the forest floor bright crimson.
YES. Body parts qualify as something being weird. And you know what? If people I just met locked me inside a house, with no valid reason whatsoever, I WILL escape and go back home
But no! She didn't question the killing and proceeded to pet the goddamn killer dog. How sweet. She also never showed any anger (which is unrealistic people) even for the person who killed her mother. Instead, she felt afraid and GUILTY!
No, just NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! And another....
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There was SO MUCH infodumping it's not even funny.
And I also learned from this novel that providing relevant details is not that important.
It was finally time I asked. “Sofie, how does this spell work?” She heaved a loud sigh. “It’s complicated.”
And the love story is also complicated... well, NOT REALLY - just your basic, run-of-the-mill instalove. Heroine is human. Male lead is vampire. Male lead thinks he is too dangerous for heroine. Heroine wants to jump him anyway. Male lead says "I love you but ewww!"
"You are too much, woman."
Seeing this as a vampire novel, I expected some badass monster villain.Preferably like this:
Instead, we got a...
Vampire Bitch
And a couple of...
Only they are 100x more good-looking and rich.
What a disappointment! Reading this book had been a slow and agonizing experience for me.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 5, 2017
My Evangeline and Caden:
Evangeline is selfless, caring, diligent almost 18-years old girl who is always trying to help others. But after death of her mom five years ago, noone really paid attention to her. Until she meets Sofia, interesting and sophisticated woman who offers Evangeline a deal that is impossible to decline. And that is when all suspicious and crazy stuff begins...
Anathema is not your traditional YA paranormal novel. To be honest, I have never read anything like this. There was mix of everything - paranormal, magic, dystopian, suspence, action and romance. Paranormal world that author created in this book was like one beautiful but dangerous fairy tale. Everythings was so unbelievably fascinating that I devoured it in very short time. All lovers of paranormal genre should definitely read it.
At the beginnig, Evangeline was shy, unexperienced, too trusting but it never bothered me and I got to like her and her lovely personality. And Caden? He was dreamy... loving, caring, passionate but always underestimating himself. I loved the parts when he was present in the book the most and his interactions with Evangeline made this story perfect for me.
Anathema was full of unexpected twists and author kept me in tension all the time. Almost till the very end I was not sure who to trust and who not. And last couple of chapters? They blew my mind and I cannot wait to read next instalment in series.
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“There are two kinds of spells.
Little, easy spells that you can learn and do anytime, anywhere—start fires, disguise yourself, that kind of stuff. But then there are other spells, where you’re directly altering fate—life and death. That’s a Causal Enchantment spell.”
Evangeline is selfless, caring, diligent almost 18-years old girl who is always trying to help others. But after death of her mom five years ago, noone really paid attention to her. Until she meets Sofia, interesting and sophisticated woman who offers Evangeline a deal that is impossible to decline. And that is when all suspicious and crazy stuff begins...
Anathema is not your traditional YA paranormal novel. To be honest, I have never read anything like this. There was mix of everything - paranormal, magic, dystopian, suspence, action and romance. Paranormal world that author created in this book was like one beautiful but dangerous fairy tale. Everythings was so unbelievably fascinating that I devoured it in very short time. All lovers of paranormal genre should definitely read it.
At the beginnig, Evangeline was shy, unexperienced, too trusting but it never bothered me and I got to like her and her lovely personality. And Caden? He was dreamy... loving, caring, passionate but always underestimating himself. I loved the parts when he was present in the book the most and his interactions with Evangeline made this story perfect for me.
Anathema was full of unexpected twists and author kept me in tension all the time. Almost till the very end I was not sure who to trust and who not. And last couple of chapters? They blew my mind and I cannot wait to read next instalment in series.
More reviews on my blog
April 18, 2015
Tek kelimeyle muhteşemdi!!!!
İlk romanı olduğu için ve önceki okuduğum kitabın türü YA olduğundan bu kitap belki çok iyi olmaz diye düşünmüştüm ama fena yanılmışım. K.A Tucker'ı bu kadar beklediğime kesinlikle değmiş. <3
İlk romanı olduğu için ve önceki okuduğum kitabın türü YA olduğundan bu kitap belki çok iyi olmaz diye düşünmüştüm ama fena yanılmışım. K.A Tucker'ı bu kadar beklediğime kesinlikle değmiş. <3
April 19, 2012
"Hello, my name is Jamie and I am free kindle book hoarder."
I literally download every single kindle book I see that is free and I might, maybe, someday read. Does this mean I read them all? No. Absolutely not. Most of the time I just sit there and look at them and then go and buy a book for 2.99 that I really wanted to read or that got rave reviews somewhere.
Anathema was a book I got for free and it sat on my kindle for awhile. I was flipping through my books and saw it and thought hey, that is kind of a cool cover and then I also thought what the heck does Anathema mean? So I decided to sit down and read it.
Thank goodness I did! Anathema really is a hidden gem! This is saying quite a bit because I haven't read a vampire book that didn't seem trite and boring for me in ages! I didn't even know it was a vampire book going into it. I was just intrigued by the cover and the title. The characters are amazing. K.A. Tucker has a way of giving details of the characters in a way where it seems natural, not a run down of their history that is out of place and bogs down the story.
Caden is a great romantic interest. I can't wait to see how he adapts in the later books. He was mysterious, strong, intriguing and just sweet enough to make you want to hug him. Rachel was a heinous, evil wench and the best kind of villain - the one you love to hate. I seriously had the urge to scratch her eyes out myself. Evangeline for me, flip flopped from being a great lead to someone I wanted to shake. She is extremely naive and very gullible. The thing that kept me liking her though was that she knew she was naive and gullible. It wasn't just a plot device. It was an acknowledged fault and downfall of the lead character. Because of that, I was okay with it even though at times I wanted to yell at her to stop being so darn trusting!
Anathema really left you wanting more from beginning to end. It beautifully entwined two separate story lines and brought them together in the last quarter of the book. There was so many loose ends tied up and it was like the light bulb moment - everything suddenly started to make sense. It was a great book and I will definitely be being the second one. I can't wait to see how things turn out!
I literally download every single kindle book I see that is free and I might, maybe, someday read. Does this mean I read them all? No. Absolutely not. Most of the time I just sit there and look at them and then go and buy a book for 2.99 that I really wanted to read or that got rave reviews somewhere.
Anathema was a book I got for free and it sat on my kindle for awhile. I was flipping through my books and saw it and thought hey, that is kind of a cool cover and then I also thought what the heck does Anathema mean? So I decided to sit down and read it.
Thank goodness I did! Anathema really is a hidden gem! This is saying quite a bit because I haven't read a vampire book that didn't seem trite and boring for me in ages! I didn't even know it was a vampire book going into it. I was just intrigued by the cover and the title. The characters are amazing. K.A. Tucker has a way of giving details of the characters in a way where it seems natural, not a run down of their history that is out of place and bogs down the story.
Caden is a great romantic interest. I can't wait to see how he adapts in the later books. He was mysterious, strong, intriguing and just sweet enough to make you want to hug him. Rachel was a heinous, evil wench and the best kind of villain - the one you love to hate. I seriously had the urge to scratch her eyes out myself. Evangeline for me, flip flopped from being a great lead to someone I wanted to shake. She is extremely naive and very gullible. The thing that kept me liking her though was that she knew she was naive and gullible. It wasn't just a plot device. It was an acknowledged fault and downfall of the lead character. Because of that, I was okay with it even though at times I wanted to yell at her to stop being so darn trusting!
Anathema really left you wanting more from beginning to end. It beautifully entwined two separate story lines and brought them together in the last quarter of the book. There was so many loose ends tied up and it was like the light bulb moment - everything suddenly started to make sense. It was a great book and I will definitely be being the second one. I can't wait to see how things turn out!
March 21, 2016
4.5 stars for a fun, exciting PNR read which is full of surprises!
I’ve been a fan of KA Tucker’s for some time now, and I’ve been meaning to start this series for a while, and I’m so glad I finally did! This book is a great start to an exciting and unique YA paranormal series, and I am completely enthralled in the story she has created.
Evangeline is a lonely almost-18 year old girl. After the death of her mother five years ago she entered the foster care system but has never really made any connections with anybody, and she longs for companionship and a lasting relationship of any kind. When she accidentally damages the property of a local café she offers to work for the beautiful café owner, Sophie, to repay her, but when Evangeline shows up for her first day of work Sophie informs her that she needs to temporary close the café, and instead whisks Evangeline away to New York City so that she can “assist” with her business there. Taken in by Sophie’s enigmatically charming and exceedingly extravagant friends, she immediately finds herself in the lap of luxury and spoiled beyond her wildest dreams.
But all is not as it seems. Her three hosts seem full of mysteries, and Evangeline starts dreaming of a group of teenagers living in a strange land with terrifying creatures. Again and again she returns to her dreamland, accepted unequivocally by the group who quickly become her first friends in as long as she can remember, and increasingly drawn to gorgeous Caden, with whom she shares an all-consuming attraction. But the line between dreams and reality starts to blur, and Evangeline discovers that not only are her friends real, but they’re not human and they are living in terrible danger.
As the history of her new friends and their world is revealed to her, Evangeline’s life in the real world also becomes more complicated. The more she learns about her friends, the more she questions her life and the events around her, and she soon discovers a long and complicated story of lost loves, long-held grievances, devious plots and devastating betrayals, all with a twist of magic and a supernatural edge. And as Evangeline’s two realities starts to converge, she is faced with decisions which will have devastating consequences for both worlds.
I really loved this book. Evangeline is a great character, and I loved her and the way she dealt with everything she was faced with. The story has a great mix of drama, lightness, mystery/suspense and romance, and it moves along at a great pace with lots of twists and turns and excitement that kept me captivated from start to finish. It’s all very involved, with lots of different elements, and I’m really excited to see where it all goes from here. I’m diving straight into the next book.
4.5 stars.
I’ve been a fan of KA Tucker’s for some time now, and I’ve been meaning to start this series for a while, and I’m so glad I finally did! This book is a great start to an exciting and unique YA paranormal series, and I am completely enthralled in the story she has created.
Evangeline is a lonely almost-18 year old girl. After the death of her mother five years ago she entered the foster care system but has never really made any connections with anybody, and she longs for companionship and a lasting relationship of any kind. When she accidentally damages the property of a local café she offers to work for the beautiful café owner, Sophie, to repay her, but when Evangeline shows up for her first day of work Sophie informs her that she needs to temporary close the café, and instead whisks Evangeline away to New York City so that she can “assist” with her business there. Taken in by Sophie’s enigmatically charming and exceedingly extravagant friends, she immediately finds herself in the lap of luxury and spoiled beyond her wildest dreams.
But all is not as it seems. Her three hosts seem full of mysteries, and Evangeline starts dreaming of a group of teenagers living in a strange land with terrifying creatures. Again and again she returns to her dreamland, accepted unequivocally by the group who quickly become her first friends in as long as she can remember, and increasingly drawn to gorgeous Caden, with whom she shares an all-consuming attraction. But the line between dreams and reality starts to blur, and Evangeline discovers that not only are her friends real, but they’re not human and they are living in terrible danger.
As the history of her new friends and their world is revealed to her, Evangeline’s life in the real world also becomes more complicated. The more she learns about her friends, the more she questions her life and the events around her, and she soon discovers a long and complicated story of lost loves, long-held grievances, devious plots and devastating betrayals, all with a twist of magic and a supernatural edge. And as Evangeline’s two realities starts to converge, she is faced with decisions which will have devastating consequences for both worlds.
“There are two kinds of spells.
Little, easy spells that you can learn and do anytime, anywhere—start fires, disguise yourself, that kind of stuff. But then there are other spells, where you’re directly altering fate—life and death. That’s a Causal Enchantment spell.”
I really loved this book. Evangeline is a great character, and I loved her and the way she dealt with everything she was faced with. The story has a great mix of drama, lightness, mystery/suspense and romance, and it moves along at a great pace with lots of twists and turns and excitement that kept me captivated from start to finish. It’s all very involved, with lots of different elements, and I’m really excited to see where it all goes from here. I’m diving straight into the next book.
4.5 stars.
November 15, 2016
O carte cu adolescenti plina de surprize. Subiectul poate fi considerat unul mult prea mult abuzat, adica este o carte cu vampiri. Pentru mine a fost prima carte pe tema asta si mi-a placut foarte mult abordarea. Pe langa vampiri mai apar vrajitoare, oameni lupi si alte personaje interesante. Recomand cartea celor peste 17 ani .
June 6, 2011
I don't even know where to begin with this book. The storyline was so unique and very creative that this book is devouring! By the end of the first chapter, I was not hooked, but so engrosslly enthralled that I could not, would not, put this book down.
What got me hooked about this book was the unique storyline. Yes, it has vampires in it, but there is so much more to the story. The history of the book laid out a very chaotic future, with great description. I adored the storyline and the way it flowed. It didn't confuse you or leave you hanging. Instead, if filled you with such great excitement in reading the book. As the reader, you fell into this amazing world that Ms. Tucker created and you don't want to leave.
The characters were very well develop. I love reading a book, where you see the main characters come into who they are meant to be. All of them play such an important role, not only in the past, but in the future as well. Secrets were revealed, betrayals were made...and anathema was created. I love that the title of this book, describe the whole story all together. It is a curse that not only harmed the past, present, and future, it caused such hatred between people that it dripped off the pages of the book. AMAZING!
The love interest in this book also got me hooked. I like how this love was not created right away but dismissed. You knew they were meant to be, just to many other factors keep them apart. I know this may seem masochist of me, but I like that they struggled in their relationship. I can only hope that it will make them stronger.
I strongly recommend that you read this book. It will give you one heck of a reading adventure. It will most definitely cause you anathema. It will curse you to read it till the very last page.
What got me hooked about this book was the unique storyline. Yes, it has vampires in it, but there is so much more to the story. The history of the book laid out a very chaotic future, with great description. I adored the storyline and the way it flowed. It didn't confuse you or leave you hanging. Instead, if filled you with such great excitement in reading the book. As the reader, you fell into this amazing world that Ms. Tucker created and you don't want to leave.
The characters were very well develop. I love reading a book, where you see the main characters come into who they are meant to be. All of them play such an important role, not only in the past, but in the future as well. Secrets were revealed, betrayals were made...and anathema was created. I love that the title of this book, describe the whole story all together. It is a curse that not only harmed the past, present, and future, it caused such hatred between people that it dripped off the pages of the book. AMAZING!
The love interest in this book also got me hooked. I like how this love was not created right away but dismissed. You knew they were meant to be, just to many other factors keep them apart. I know this may seem masochist of me, but I like that they struggled in their relationship. I can only hope that it will make them stronger.
I strongly recommend that you read this book. It will give you one heck of a reading adventure. It will most definitely cause you anathema. It will curse you to read it till the very last page.
January 21, 2016
Köpeğin konuşması size de Sihirli Annem'deki Taci'yi hatırlatmadı mı? Ben gülmekten okuyamayacaktım kitabı neredeyse :D
January 5, 2012
Loved it! I really wasn't too sure about another Vampire book - but this was very unique! Almost a Vampire Dystopian. Lots of twists & suspense along with that little bit of romance that a great book needs! I am gonna be pulling my hair out waiting on the next installment!!
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June 17, 2011
Kathleen Tucker's debut novel Anathema was an amazing read! I couldn't categorize it as a Urban Fantasy YA read alone as there are some Dystopian aspects to it as well. The two different worlds she has created are both wonderfully amazing places one set in New York with shopping trips to Prada and extravagant homes. The other a world where theres no technology around and people live in caves with warm underground springs with beautiful waterfalls. The twist is whats the kicker here and I wish I could tell you all but I can't it would spoil the story so you'll have to read it to find out.
I absolutely fell in love with the MC Evangeline and her band of friends Caden, Amelie, Bishop, Fiona, Max, and Sophie. Each character had a personality that jumped right off the pages. I wanted to shop with Sophie, have girl talk with Amelie and Fiona, go fishing with Bishop, make out with Caden *swoons*, and cuddle up next to Max by the fire and read.
The story itself was beautifully written I admit at first I was like what's going on how could all this make sense? Then just as i was scratching my head going WTH the answers to my questions were revealed and let me tell you when you get those answers you'll be like whoa didn't see that coming! The answers are well worth the wait and now I want more I need book two now! I wish I could tell you more but I'd have to post spoilery and I don't do that so if you want to find out what I'm talking about buy the book!
Thank you miss Kathleen Tucker for the copy of Anathema for review!
I absolutely fell in love with the MC Evangeline and her band of friends Caden, Amelie, Bishop, Fiona, Max, and Sophie. Each character had a personality that jumped right off the pages. I wanted to shop with Sophie, have girl talk with Amelie and Fiona, go fishing with Bishop, make out with Caden *swoons*, and cuddle up next to Max by the fire and read.
The story itself was beautifully written I admit at first I was like what's going on how could all this make sense? Then just as i was scratching my head going WTH the answers to my questions were revealed and let me tell you when you get those answers you'll be like whoa didn't see that coming! The answers are well worth the wait and now I want more I need book two now! I wish I could tell you more but I'd have to post spoilery and I don't do that so if you want to find out what I'm talking about buy the book!
Thank you miss Kathleen Tucker for the copy of Anathema for review!
August 17, 2011
I think I just got my first taste of paranormal, dystopian, urban fantasy, action, mystery, suspense fused all in one epic book!
I’ve always wondered what would happen if vampires couldn’t control their hunger...and Tucker created just that. Anathema is VERY original. I haven’t read anything like it. There was a lot of dystopian elements and fuse that in with paranormal, vampires, and sorcerers...I know awesome is kind of an over exaggerated word but it really was awesome!
Tucker doesn't stray far away from how vampires are...they’re beautiful and deceiving...Talk about creating characters you love to hate but can’t seem to hate lol ahem Viggo and Mortimer. I didn’t know if I could trust Sophie either at the beginning but she was genuinely in a “prickle” and really cared about Evangeline’s wellbeing. Even Sophie told Evangeline she was too trusting, I have to agree. That’s what makes her human, she’s vulnerable and naive. Evangeline did prove herself, I mean she has some serious back bone. Not that I’m saying she can take on two lovesick strong vampires, but in the end I didn’t expect the whole twist of events to happen the way they did.
As for Caden, Amelie, Fiona, Bishop and Max i LOVED them. They all had their own personalities, they just shined. Caden is so HOT lol I wonder if Tucker will write a story from Caden’s POV. He is such an interesting character...I want to know him, his story, from being human to turning into a vamp.
I’m so so anxious to read book 2! A Definite MUST READ!! Anathema is one of my new faves of 2011.
I’ve always wondered what would happen if vampires couldn’t control their hunger...and Tucker created just that. Anathema is VERY original. I haven’t read anything like it. There was a lot of dystopian elements and fuse that in with paranormal, vampires, and sorcerers...I know awesome is kind of an over exaggerated word but it really was awesome!
Tucker doesn't stray far away from how vampires are...they’re beautiful and deceiving...Talk about creating characters you love to hate but can’t seem to hate lol ahem Viggo and Mortimer. I didn’t know if I could trust Sophie either at the beginning but she was genuinely in a “prickle” and really cared about Evangeline’s wellbeing. Even Sophie told Evangeline she was too trusting, I have to agree. That’s what makes her human, she’s vulnerable and naive. Evangeline did prove herself, I mean she has some serious back bone. Not that I’m saying she can take on two lovesick strong vampires, but in the end I didn’t expect the whole twist of events to happen the way they did.
As for Caden, Amelie, Fiona, Bishop and Max i LOVED them. They all had their own personalities, they just shined. Caden is so HOT lol I wonder if Tucker will write a story from Caden’s POV. He is such an interesting character...I want to know him, his story, from being human to turning into a vamp.
I’m so so anxious to read book 2! A Definite MUST READ!! Anathema is one of my new faves of 2011.
June 23, 2013
This could really use a good editor/beta, given the frequent word misusage and sone continuity problems, as well as overwriting.of the emerald eyes kind. For all that, and despite the instalove, this is a terrifically entertaining ride. The best way I can describe it is that it's the kind of book you race through wanting to know what's going to happen and if your guesses are correct. It's really a fun read.
I will warn, though, that Evangeline is quite literally the most dimwitted protagonist I've ever encountered, with a level of persistent lack of commonsense and wilful blindness that puts a chiclit heroine to shame. And, although the other characters keep praising her innocence, it comes across more as a mixture of stupidity and sociopathic focus on her own desires. I found it funny, and it didn't detract from my enjoyment, but you have been warned.
The vampires, though... the vampires are fun. As are the giant telepathic dogs. And Evangeline is fun, too, like watching a puppy tumble over again and again.
I will warn, though, that Evangeline is quite literally the most dimwitted protagonist I've ever encountered, with a level of persistent lack of commonsense and wilful blindness that puts a chiclit heroine to shame. And, although the other characters keep praising her innocence, it comes across more as a mixture of stupidity and sociopathic focus on her own desires. I found it funny, and it didn't detract from my enjoyment, but you have been warned.
The vampires, though... the vampires are fun. As are the giant telepathic dogs. And Evangeline is fun, too, like watching a puppy tumble over again and again.
January 21, 2012
I truly enjoyed this book. There were times when I attempted to predict the story and fell short.
Lovely writing.
No sex scenes but lovely sweet romance.
The cool thing about this book is that its set in two different worlds, one a vampire dystopia and one our regular time. I found that to be unique and well-imagined!
This is the type of book that motivates me as a writer to push my imagination farther.
Lovely writing.
No sex scenes but lovely sweet romance.
The cool thing about this book is that its set in two different worlds, one a vampire dystopia and one our regular time. I found that to be unique and well-imagined!
This is the type of book that motivates me as a writer to push my imagination farther.
July 17, 2011
OH...MY...GOODNESS!!! What a fantastic book...I couldn't put it down. I was captivated by it and I am dying to read the next one.
I love Evangeline and the twists and turns this book keeps you on the edge of your seat waiting to see what is going to happen....and boy did it give you some surprising outcomes...!!
Loved it!! Blew my mind away...a definite must read!
I love Evangeline and the twists and turns this book keeps you on the edge of your seat waiting to see what is going to happen....and boy did it give you some surprising outcomes...!!
Loved it!! Blew my mind away...a definite must read!
June 14, 2011
GENRE: Paranormal Romance
THEME: Vampires/Magic
RECEIVED: Received for Review from Author
BLOG: http://seeingnight.blogspot.com/
REVIEW:
Anathema had a very original plot using the typical vampire paranormal romance, but Tucker was able to create a very unique plot that really intrigued me. The story is full of deception and adventure, the lead character being pushed and pulled in every direction and as the reader you’re along for a very adventurous ride.
Evangeline is a young girl who has a very trustful mind, but all the while lives a very lonely life until she meets Sophie. From there her life changed dramatically after meeting Sophie’s acquaintances that are very mysterious and usually friendly. While living with them Evangeline begins dreaming every night of a world similar to her own… but there something different…something more terrifying about it. She soon becomes enthralled in this new world after meeting a group of people who take her in and befriend her, one of which is named Caden. A man whom Evangeline cant stop thinking about. Little does she know that both her world and the world she’s dreaming of have one very dangerous thing in common, vampires.
I really enjoyed the plot to Anathema; though the beginning pace was a bit slow for me. Once the story developed a little more I was sucked into Tuckers writing and her characters were fun, exciting and enthralling, I just couldn’t get enough. The story takes you back and forth between each world without it being confusing, the characters were all well developed and I have to add there are some really awesome animals in the book. My favorite being a dog called Max who is Evangeline’s protector and friend and is a lot more than what he seems.
The romance wasn’t an in your face typical romance, it was paced well with bumps in the road that made it realistic and fun. I enjoyed Evangeline as the lead, she was thrown into a situation that was difficult and she handled it like any real person would: she was scared, distrustful when she knew something wasn’t right and always questioning, making for a smart lead character.
Overall this was a great first book in the Casual Enchantment Series, the ending really leaves you wishing that the next were in your hands. I’m not a fan of cliffhangers, but I was actually happy with what Tucker did and thought it was a perfect fit to get me ready for the second installment. If your looking for a paranormal romance, with adventure, plot twist, and a great big cast of fun characters then this is the book for you!
RECOMMENDATION:
This is adult book but is suitable for many ages; fans of the adventures in Rachel Caine and Nalini Singh’s writing will love K.A. Tuckers Anathema.
THEME: Vampires/Magic
RECEIVED: Received for Review from Author
BLOG: http://seeingnight.blogspot.com/
REVIEW:
Anathema had a very original plot using the typical vampire paranormal romance, but Tucker was able to create a very unique plot that really intrigued me. The story is full of deception and adventure, the lead character being pushed and pulled in every direction and as the reader you’re along for a very adventurous ride.
Evangeline is a young girl who has a very trustful mind, but all the while lives a very lonely life until she meets Sophie. From there her life changed dramatically after meeting Sophie’s acquaintances that are very mysterious and usually friendly. While living with them Evangeline begins dreaming every night of a world similar to her own… but there something different…something more terrifying about it. She soon becomes enthralled in this new world after meeting a group of people who take her in and befriend her, one of which is named Caden. A man whom Evangeline cant stop thinking about. Little does she know that both her world and the world she’s dreaming of have one very dangerous thing in common, vampires.
I really enjoyed the plot to Anathema; though the beginning pace was a bit slow for me. Once the story developed a little more I was sucked into Tuckers writing and her characters were fun, exciting and enthralling, I just couldn’t get enough. The story takes you back and forth between each world without it being confusing, the characters were all well developed and I have to add there are some really awesome animals in the book. My favorite being a dog called Max who is Evangeline’s protector and friend and is a lot more than what he seems.
The romance wasn’t an in your face typical romance, it was paced well with bumps in the road that made it realistic and fun. I enjoyed Evangeline as the lead, she was thrown into a situation that was difficult and she handled it like any real person would: she was scared, distrustful when she knew something wasn’t right and always questioning, making for a smart lead character.
Overall this was a great first book in the Casual Enchantment Series, the ending really leaves you wishing that the next were in your hands. I’m not a fan of cliffhangers, but I was actually happy with what Tucker did and thought it was a perfect fit to get me ready for the second installment. If your looking for a paranormal romance, with adventure, plot twist, and a great big cast of fun characters then this is the book for you!
RECOMMENDATION:
This is adult book but is suitable for many ages; fans of the adventures in Rachel Caine and Nalini Singh’s writing will love K.A. Tuckers Anathema.
March 24, 2013
Loved it!
Talk about intriguing!!
I was fascinated at every turn.
Vampires, witches, parallel universes, talking dogs (well they don't talk, but their master can hear the dog's voice in their head ... I'd love for my Dalmatian to say to me "hey mum, get me a snack will ya?" instead of nosing me all the time teehee)
Clever, entertaining, and with a hint of love
And there is another book to come *happy dancing*
Talk about intriguing!!
I was fascinated at every turn.
Vampires, witches, parallel universes, talking dogs (well they don't talk, but their master can hear the dog's voice in their head ... I'd love for my Dalmatian to say to me "hey mum, get me a snack will ya?" instead of nosing me all the time teehee)
Clever, entertaining, and with a hint of love
And there is another book to come *happy dancing*
April 26, 2015
Öncelikle Lanetli bir vampir kitabı. Her ne kadar kitabın kapağı içeriğini yansıtmasa da içinde vampirleri, cadıları ve büyücüleri barındıran, biraz da distopya havasına sahip bir kitap Lanetli.
K.A Tucker ile tanışmam On Küçük Nefes kitabı ile olmuştu. Yazarın bu kitabıyla fantastik türde de başarılı olduğunu düşünüyorum.
Kitabımızın konusundan bahsedecek olursak; Evangeline, babasını hiç tanımamış, annesini kazada kaybetmiş ve yıllarca bakıcı aileler ile kalmış yalnız bir kızdır. Bir gün yolları Sofie ile kesiştiğinde gözlerini farklı bir dünyaya açacağından habersiz onun iş teklifini kabul eder ve New York'a gider.
Başta hiç bir şey anlamasa da, gösterişli hayata kendini kaptırsa da bir süre sonra gerçekler gün yüzüne çıkar. Eva, vampirlerin ve bir cadının yanında tutsak kalmıştır. Vampirhayvanları da unutmamak gerek.
Eva, Sofie'nin ona hediye ettiği kolye sayesinde -kapaktaki kolye- farklı bir boyuta da geçiş yapabiliyor. Yani iki hayat arasında gidip geliyor diyebiliriz. Gündüzleri New York'ta hayatını sürdürürken, geceleri farklı bir evrende sayıları azalmış, tutsak kalmış vampirlerin arasında geçiriyor.
Kim bu tutsak kalmış vampirlerimiz; Caden, Amelia, Fiona, Bishop! Ve maalesef ki Rachel! Kitabı okuduğunuzda neden sevmediğimi anlayacaksınız. Caden, Amelia, Fionave Bishop dörtlüsünü sevdim.
Başta Viggo karakterini sevmiştim ama yazar bizi öyle bir ters köşe yaptı ki... Viggo'nun kalbini söküp yakmak istiyorum. O derece nefret ettirdi kendinden. Sofie, başta kötü kadın imajı çizse de ilerleyen bölümlerde yaptıklarından dolayı sevdim onu. Sofie'nin Eva'yı kaçırma sebebi ise heykelin için de mahsur kalmış kız kardeşini dışarı çıkarmak. Bunun altında yatan başka sebeplerde var ama fazla spoiler vermemek için bir şey demiyorum. Okuyunca anlarsınız. Aslında olayların, bütün bu yaşananların sebebi aşk. Her şeyin başlangıcı aşk yüzünden..
Kitap başlarda biraz sıkıcı gelebilir. "Ne oluyoruz ya, hiç bir şey anlamadım" diyebilirsiniz.. Ama ilerleyen bölümlerde sizi içine çeken bir havası olduğunu da söylemem gerek. Bu zamana kadar okuduğunuz vampir kitaplarını unutun. Çünkü bu farklı bir vampir kitabı. Okuyunca farkı siz de göreceksiniz zaten.
Eva'nın baştaki saf hallerine biraz uyuz oldum ama ilerleyen bölümlerdeki çabası kendisini sevdirdi. Sevdiğim bir diğer karakter de Max oldu. Max için Vampirhayvan diyebiliriz. Max at büyüklüğünde bir köpek. Böyle söyleyince biraz garip oldu ama, her neyse.. Max'in Eva'yı koruması, ona bekçilik yapması çok tatlıydı. Keşke onların sahneleri biraz daha fazla olsaydı dedim okurken.
Kitabın sonu ise tam bir muamma.. İkinci kitabın ilk bölümünden de bir kesit koymuşlar ve ben bir an önce ikinci kitabın çıkmasını istiyorum. Umarım Yabancı Yayınları bizi fazla bekletmez. Eva'nın diğer evrendeki arkadaşlarını New York'a getirmesinden sonra birinci kitap bitti. Tabi Sofie yine yaptı yapacağını.. Eva'yı Max ile sadece kendisinin bildiği bir eve yolladı. Bundan sonra neler olacağı da ikinci kitapta artık.
Bir puan kırmamın sebebi de sevmediğim karakterler ve Eva'nın başlardaki saflığı.. Yani illet etti beni, ama sonradan sevdim tabi :D Son olarak eğer K.A. Tucker'ın diğer kitabını beğendiyseniz bunu de seveceğinizi düşünüyorum. Distopya tarzı kitapları seviyorsanız ve farklı bir tür okumak istiyorsanız "Lanetli" önerebileceğim bir kitap. :)
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K.A Tucker ile tanışmam On Küçük Nefes kitabı ile olmuştu. Yazarın bu kitabıyla fantastik türde de başarılı olduğunu düşünüyorum.
Kitabımızın konusundan bahsedecek olursak; Evangeline, babasını hiç tanımamış, annesini kazada kaybetmiş ve yıllarca bakıcı aileler ile kalmış yalnız bir kızdır. Bir gün yolları Sofie ile kesiştiğinde gözlerini farklı bir dünyaya açacağından habersiz onun iş teklifini kabul eder ve New York'a gider.
Başta hiç bir şey anlamasa da, gösterişli hayata kendini kaptırsa da bir süre sonra gerçekler gün yüzüne çıkar. Eva, vampirlerin ve bir cadının yanında tutsak kalmıştır. Vampirhayvanları da unutmamak gerek.
Eva, Sofie'nin ona hediye ettiği kolye sayesinde -kapaktaki kolye- farklı bir boyuta da geçiş yapabiliyor. Yani iki hayat arasında gidip geliyor diyebiliriz. Gündüzleri New York'ta hayatını sürdürürken, geceleri farklı bir evrende sayıları azalmış, tutsak kalmış vampirlerin arasında geçiriyor.
Kim bu tutsak kalmış vampirlerimiz; Caden, Amelia, Fiona, Bishop! Ve maalesef ki Rachel! Kitabı okuduğunuzda neden sevmediğimi anlayacaksınız. Caden, Amelia, Fionave Bishop dörtlüsünü sevdim.
Başta Viggo karakterini sevmiştim ama yazar bizi öyle bir ters köşe yaptı ki... Viggo'nun kalbini söküp yakmak istiyorum. O derece nefret ettirdi kendinden. Sofie, başta kötü kadın imajı çizse de ilerleyen bölümlerde yaptıklarından dolayı sevdim onu. Sofie'nin Eva'yı kaçırma sebebi ise heykelin için de mahsur kalmış kız kardeşini dışarı çıkarmak. Bunun altında yatan başka sebeplerde var ama fazla spoiler vermemek için bir şey demiyorum. Okuyunca anlarsınız. Aslında olayların, bütün bu yaşananların sebebi aşk. Her şeyin başlangıcı aşk yüzünden..
Kitap başlarda biraz sıkıcı gelebilir. "Ne oluyoruz ya, hiç bir şey anlamadım" diyebilirsiniz.. Ama ilerleyen bölümlerde sizi içine çeken bir havası olduğunu da söylemem gerek. Bu zamana kadar okuduğunuz vampir kitaplarını unutun. Çünkü bu farklı bir vampir kitabı. Okuyunca farkı siz de göreceksiniz zaten.
Eva'nın baştaki saf hallerine biraz uyuz oldum ama ilerleyen bölümlerdeki çabası kendisini sevdirdi. Sevdiğim bir diğer karakter de Max oldu. Max için Vampirhayvan diyebiliriz. Max at büyüklüğünde bir köpek. Böyle söyleyince biraz garip oldu ama, her neyse.. Max'in Eva'yı koruması, ona bekçilik yapması çok tatlıydı. Keşke onların sahneleri biraz daha fazla olsaydı dedim okurken.
Kitabın sonu ise tam bir muamma.. İkinci kitabın ilk bölümünden de bir kesit koymuşlar ve ben bir an önce ikinci kitabın çıkmasını istiyorum. Umarım Yabancı Yayınları bizi fazla bekletmez. Eva'nın diğer evrendeki arkadaşlarını New York'a getirmesinden sonra birinci kitap bitti. Tabi Sofie yine yaptı yapacağını.. Eva'yı Max ile sadece kendisinin bildiği bir eve yolladı. Bundan sonra neler olacağı da ikinci kitapta artık.
Bir puan kırmamın sebebi de sevmediğim karakterler ve Eva'nın başlardaki saflığı.. Yani illet etti beni, ama sonradan sevdim tabi :D Son olarak eğer K.A. Tucker'ın diğer kitabını beğendiyseniz bunu de seveceğinizi düşünüyorum. Distopya tarzı kitapları seviyorsanız ve farklı bir tür okumak istiyorsanız "Lanetli" önerebileceğim bir kitap. :)
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June 8, 2011
Yay! I was given the opportunity to review another fabulous book! And guess what? It is a Vampire romance!
K. A. Tucker has created both a fantastic Urban Fantasy world (set in New York) AND a completely separate Dystopia Fantasy world! Can it get any better than that? The Urban Fantasy world Tucker created mirrors the earth in a lot of ways, but the other, Dystopia world has been completely taken over by Vampires and humans have been extinct for 700 years, AND their world has gone downhill ever since.
Evangeline is the main character in the book and I just adore her! She trusts easily and gives everyone the benefit of the doubt. If a person (or vampire LoL) breaks Evangeline’s trust or shows signs they should not be trusted, it takes actions not words to gain her trust back. I noticed this in her character right away because that is exactly how I am and this is exactly what I would look for in a friend! And, throughout the book I was in conflict with who Evangeline should trust, right along with her!
Evangeline was orphaned when her mother was killed in a car accident. Throughout her whole life she’s had a hard time getting close to anyone other than her mother, and then she loses her. In the beginning of the book, she is about to turn 18 and she is offered an amazing job making a lot of money that requires her to travel with this wealthy lady to New York!
But after she gets to New York, weird things start to happen to her. When she goes to sleep, she vividly dreams that she is actually waking up in strange places and meeting strange people. Her dreams are so vivid that, at the end of the night when she wakes up in her own bed, she can’t believe they were only dreams. What’s happening to her? And, why is this happening? Is there a reason? Who are these strange people she sees when she goes to bed? Is she living in the real (LoL) Urban Fantasy world . . . or living in the separate Dystopia Fantasy world! You will have to read and find out!
The romance in this book gave me butterflies and tingles! My stomach actually did flips a couple times. What I’m getting at here is that I am, once again, in love with a fictional character! Ooo! La! La!
K.A. Tucker included plenty of unexpected twists and turns in this story, and she has written an amazing, phenomenal, and, at the same time, heart-wrenching cliff hanger of an ending!
I LOVED it! I am really looking forward to K.A. Tucker’s next book!
K. A. Tucker has created both a fantastic Urban Fantasy world (set in New York) AND a completely separate Dystopia Fantasy world! Can it get any better than that? The Urban Fantasy world Tucker created mirrors the earth in a lot of ways, but the other, Dystopia world has been completely taken over by Vampires and humans have been extinct for 700 years, AND their world has gone downhill ever since.
Evangeline is the main character in the book and I just adore her! She trusts easily and gives everyone the benefit of the doubt. If a person (or vampire LoL) breaks Evangeline’s trust or shows signs they should not be trusted, it takes actions not words to gain her trust back. I noticed this in her character right away because that is exactly how I am and this is exactly what I would look for in a friend! And, throughout the book I was in conflict with who Evangeline should trust, right along with her!
Evangeline was orphaned when her mother was killed in a car accident. Throughout her whole life she’s had a hard time getting close to anyone other than her mother, and then she loses her. In the beginning of the book, she is about to turn 18 and she is offered an amazing job making a lot of money that requires her to travel with this wealthy lady to New York!
But after she gets to New York, weird things start to happen to her. When she goes to sleep, she vividly dreams that she is actually waking up in strange places and meeting strange people. Her dreams are so vivid that, at the end of the night when she wakes up in her own bed, she can’t believe they were only dreams. What’s happening to her? And, why is this happening? Is there a reason? Who are these strange people she sees when she goes to bed? Is she living in the real (LoL) Urban Fantasy world . . . or living in the separate Dystopia Fantasy world! You will have to read and find out!
The romance in this book gave me butterflies and tingles! My stomach actually did flips a couple times. What I’m getting at here is that I am, once again, in love with a fictional character! Ooo! La! La!
K.A. Tucker included plenty of unexpected twists and turns in this story, and she has written an amazing, phenomenal, and, at the same time, heart-wrenching cliff hanger of an ending!
I LOVED it! I am really looking forward to K.A. Tucker’s next book!
December 22, 2012
Wow, this was a completely new twist on the vampire stories!! With so many books, movies, and tv shows about vamps, it's hard to say there's anything unique out there involving the blood-suckers, but this is definitely something new! Tucker has thrown in witches, werebeasts, a dystopian setting, and a sci-fi twist of dueling universes to create a captivating, intriguing story unlike any other!
Evangeline is such a sweet, determined heroine. She comes across as so innocent and naive when we first meet her, having spent so much of her life alone but for the foster families she shared a home with. That is, until she's offered an opportunity that finds her whisked off to a strange new life by her new "boss" Sophie. She's thrown into a world of vampires, werebeasts, and what she thinks is a dream world, where she meets Caden, the man who is winning her heart, and his friends. Evangeline's life has been completely turned upside down, and it was so fascinating watching her fumble through everything that came her way. Imagine having your weirdest nightmare come to life, and that's what her life is now like, with no way to wake up!
All of the supporting characters were memorable, most of all Caden. I adored him, he was the perfect hot, mysterious love interest that blossomed into much more for Evangeline. He was so sweet with her and the feelings they had for each other made for some steamy stolen moments!! Tucker also throws in the perfect balance with the intensely jealous and cruel Rachel, who wants Caden all to herself. My stomach was in knots whenever Rachel was in the picture, because she put Evangeline's heart through the wringer. I wanted her to experience some serious pain by the end of the book!!
The plot for Anathema had me drawn in at every moment, it was so entirely unusual and suspenseful that I had to know what was coming next. All of the different elements just fit together perfectly around the world that Tucker created. This first book of the series ends with a bit of a cliffhanger, so I'm very happy that I can dive right into Asylum to get back into this incredible story!!
Evangeline is such a sweet, determined heroine. She comes across as so innocent and naive when we first meet her, having spent so much of her life alone but for the foster families she shared a home with. That is, until she's offered an opportunity that finds her whisked off to a strange new life by her new "boss" Sophie. She's thrown into a world of vampires, werebeasts, and what she thinks is a dream world, where she meets Caden, the man who is winning her heart, and his friends. Evangeline's life has been completely turned upside down, and it was so fascinating watching her fumble through everything that came her way. Imagine having your weirdest nightmare come to life, and that's what her life is now like, with no way to wake up!
All of the supporting characters were memorable, most of all Caden. I adored him, he was the perfect hot, mysterious love interest that blossomed into much more for Evangeline. He was so sweet with her and the feelings they had for each other made for some steamy stolen moments!! Tucker also throws in the perfect balance with the intensely jealous and cruel Rachel, who wants Caden all to herself. My stomach was in knots whenever Rachel was in the picture, because she put Evangeline's heart through the wringer. I wanted her to experience some serious pain by the end of the book!!
The plot for Anathema had me drawn in at every moment, it was so entirely unusual and suspenseful that I had to know what was coming next. All of the different elements just fit together perfectly around the world that Tucker created. This first book of the series ends with a bit of a cliffhanger, so I'm very happy that I can dive right into Asylum to get back into this incredible story!!
July 14, 2011
When starting Anathema I hadn't read the synopsis in so long that it was like jumping into the dark. So when meeting Evangeline for the first time she seemed lost, but so would any other 17 year old in foster care with no friends. As she stumbled upon Sophie, literally, and instantly had a friendship, my mind was racing with "typical" directions that the book could go in.
No way in hell would I have ever imagined the worlds that K.A. created. Falling asleep every night in a lavish room Evageline dreams of a Dystopia world, but not your average one, this one is inhabited with nothing but vampires who have killed off the entire human race. They have no luxuries, are wearing tattered clothes and live in caves. Now imagine being the only human that they've seen in 700 years? Yeah, I'd be freakin' out! Evangeline on the other hand is convinced that Sophie's rich & powerful friends are playing an elaborate joke on her....oh but she's wrong. Her nightly escapade start becoming more and more real, as do her feelings for the swoon-worthy Caden.
Sophie finally has to reveal to Evangeline what's happening to her. Why she's being transported from world to world, why she's hearing voices, and most importantly why it's all so real. She finds herself scrambling to gain the answers that Sophie needs, all while questioning everyone & everything around her. Talk about a tall order to fill?? But sometimes there are things that motivate you, and if she fails, she dies....talk about motivation.
Writing this review is hard because I do NOT want to give away the great twists that K.A. has planted in the book! Just as soon as your mind starts thinking the plots going one way, it's flippin' around and running in the complete opposite direction. Her characters were so genuine and real that I felt all their emotions right away, and I even cried. (that's when you know it's good) This book was brilliant and I am already harassing K.A. for the next book in the series. So make sure you get your copy & indulge!
5/5
No way in hell would I have ever imagined the worlds that K.A. created. Falling asleep every night in a lavish room Evageline dreams of a Dystopia world, but not your average one, this one is inhabited with nothing but vampires who have killed off the entire human race. They have no luxuries, are wearing tattered clothes and live in caves. Now imagine being the only human that they've seen in 700 years? Yeah, I'd be freakin' out! Evangeline on the other hand is convinced that Sophie's rich & powerful friends are playing an elaborate joke on her....oh but she's wrong. Her nightly escapade start becoming more and more real, as do her feelings for the swoon-worthy Caden.
Sophie finally has to reveal to Evangeline what's happening to her. Why she's being transported from world to world, why she's hearing voices, and most importantly why it's all so real. She finds herself scrambling to gain the answers that Sophie needs, all while questioning everyone & everything around her. Talk about a tall order to fill?? But sometimes there are things that motivate you, and if she fails, she dies....talk about motivation.
Writing this review is hard because I do NOT want to give away the great twists that K.A. has planted in the book! Just as soon as your mind starts thinking the plots going one way, it's flippin' around and running in the complete opposite direction. Her characters were so genuine and real that I felt all their emotions right away, and I even cried. (that's when you know it's good) This book was brilliant and I am already harassing K.A. for the next book in the series. So make sure you get your copy & indulge!
5/5
June 10, 2011
Talk about leaving a girl suspended in midair…. And I am not just talking about the main character Evangeline, whose future is a blank slate of possibilities that will likely include pandemonium in every way. A khaki existence until a wicked and unbelievable opportunity is presented to her in the form of excitement, adventure, deception, and love…a chance to turn Khaki to Crimson. I too have been suspended in midair… nothing to cling to but my overactive imagination, playing scenes from this book over and over again in my head, anticipating possible outcomes for future books and begging K.A. Tucker to share her world with my greedy mind. Greedy for more reasons to stay in love with the main hunk, and more reasons to endear me to Evangeline, not to mention my deep seated desire for more ammo to support my hatred of the villains’ and though there are many…believe me when I say they are described in such a way that you can despise them all equally. Though the ending pained me… I can’t imagine that Tucker could have found a better place to leave this descriptive and brilliant work of art… waiting for the next book is the Bain of my existence today… and though I have many more words of praise for this book I refuse to give anything away. I can only recommend that you read it for yourself… be ready to pick it up and find yourself unable to put it down, to feel the draw of passion and warmth, fear and deceit and be prepared to walk through these pages into another world.
March 21, 2013
Please note: I read this e-book in September 2011 from a copy I picked up free on promotion from Amazon. I'm just updating the formatting. All opinions are my own.
My Synopsis: Evangeline has been an orphan for 5 years and living in foster homes when she stumbles – quite literally – across a beautiful woman named Sophie who owns a small cafė in Portland, Maine. Sophie offers Evangeline a job at her cafė, but then next day when Evangeline arrives, Sophie announces she has to go to New York and offers to take Evangeline along. Evangeline feels like she’s in a dream come true when she arrives in a lavish house and is showered with gifts … until that dream turns into a nightmare.
My Thoughts: A highly engrossing story, this first book in the Causal Enchantment series kept me glued to the pages until I finished it. It contains a somewhat different version of vampires than the that often being provided today – sure, they’re beautiful and tragic but they’re also devious, manipulative and highly dangerous. I really enjoyed this book and am going to be checking on picking up the next book in the series, Asylum, as soon as I can. I look forward to the chance to continue in this fascinating world and I highly recommend this book to fans of the paranormal/urban fantasy genre.
My Synopsis: Evangeline has been an orphan for 5 years and living in foster homes when she stumbles – quite literally – across a beautiful woman named Sophie who owns a small cafė in Portland, Maine. Sophie offers Evangeline a job at her cafė, but then next day when Evangeline arrives, Sophie announces she has to go to New York and offers to take Evangeline along. Evangeline feels like she’s in a dream come true when she arrives in a lavish house and is showered with gifts … until that dream turns into a nightmare.
My Thoughts: A highly engrossing story, this first book in the Causal Enchantment series kept me glued to the pages until I finished it. It contains a somewhat different version of vampires than the that often being provided today – sure, they’re beautiful and tragic but they’re also devious, manipulative and highly dangerous. I really enjoyed this book and am going to be checking on picking up the next book in the series, Asylum, as soon as I can. I look forward to the chance to continue in this fascinating world and I highly recommend this book to fans of the paranormal/urban fantasy genre.
June 26, 2011
I enjoyed this YA story that combines vampirism, werebeasts, magic, and alternate universes.
Evangeline was a likable lead. She is sweet and generous in nature, and is always willing to see the good in those she meets. Her life suddenly changes on her 18th birthday and events start to unfold that reveal much about her past and future.
This book is fast-paced, has an interesting story, and great supporting characters. Caden is also a yummy hottie. I definitely recommend this one!
$2.99 on Kindle
Evangeline was a likable lead. She is sweet and generous in nature, and is always willing to see the good in those she meets. Her life suddenly changes on her 18th birthday and events start to unfold that reveal much about her past and future.
This book is fast-paced, has an interesting story, and great supporting characters. Caden is also a yummy hottie. I definitely recommend this one!
$2.99 on Kindle
April 10, 2013
If you're a fan of instalove, stupid female leads, and gaping plot holes, then you'll like this book more than I did. I swear, if I read one more book with a perfectly perfect vision of manly vampire perfection, who falls in instant, angst-filled, 'I'd die for you' love with a mousy, naive, social misfit human, I'm going to develop a severe hematoma from *headdesk* syndrome. When I think about the girls who read books like this and think, "OMG. She's just like ME!" Truly, I just want to vomit.
June 13, 2011
What a great book. Well written, great characters I could relate to instantly, an interesting, unusual story and a good ending. I got it off Smashwords for very little and really enjoyed it. I'm looking forward to the next in the series.
June 30, 2011
Anathema was an Awesome read!! If you love Vampires and Magic this book is for you! I loved Evageline and Sofie and can I please get a Max!! Such a cool story and the end definitely leaves you wanting more:) Can't wait for the next one!!
April 26, 2019
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