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Atlantis
Elliott is a mystery. For Lilly, he is an obsession.
No matter what she does, Lilly can’t figure Elliott out. From the time Elliott moves in next door, Lilly can sense he is hiding something. For reasons unbeknownst to Lilly, Elliott avoids being seen with her. Whenever anyone else comes into the picture, Elliott randomly disappears.
And Lilly is confused. Elliott is like a magnet. Lilly finds herself attracted to him in a way she can’t explain. It’s like she’s known him forever even though they just met.
When answers start to be revealed, will Lilly be able to handle the reality of her world changing forever?
When it turns out Elliott and Lilly are soul mates that became separated in Italy nearly three hundred years ago, Lilly will need to learn how to tap into her mind power in order to be with Elliott forever. Unfortunately, its not that simple.
No matter what she does, Lilly can’t figure Elliott out. From the time Elliott moves in next door, Lilly can sense he is hiding something. For reasons unbeknownst to Lilly, Elliott avoids being seen with her. Whenever anyone else comes into the picture, Elliott randomly disappears.
And Lilly is confused. Elliott is like a magnet. Lilly finds herself attracted to him in a way she can’t explain. It’s like she’s known him forever even though they just met.
When answers start to be revealed, will Lilly be able to handle the reality of her world changing forever?
When it turns out Elliott and Lilly are soul mates that became separated in Italy nearly three hundred years ago, Lilly will need to learn how to tap into her mind power in order to be with Elliott forever. Unfortunately, its not that simple.
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First published May 2, 2011
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December 13, 2011
"Atlantis" is a memorable, almost poetic, tale of mystery perfection in what seems to be main character Lilly's obsession with finding an "enigmatic", other-worldly love named Elliott. Or is that all there is to author Lisa Graves's story?
The pace never lets up, swinging back and forth hypnotically between the supernatural search for Elliott and Lilly's very real world--one complete with offbeat friends Charlotte and Nicholas and a cat named "Theory". This allows Graves to turn what may seem like an obvious romantic ghost story into a possible, real-life psychological mystery (adding a compelling air of complexity to the novel that adults will find interesting).
"Atlantis" also works well because of author Graves's writing style: one that is full of colorful metaphors that "shoot" and "stab" phrases and ooze detail as rich as the "ephemeral [Elliott's] honey-texture voice" and "chocolate hair".
"Atlantis" is an expertly-crafted story that is mysterious enough to take place in one of several realities. Is it all a young woman's plunge into psychosis, a beautiful dream, or a paranormal mystery to be solved?
The pace never lets up, swinging back and forth hypnotically between the supernatural search for Elliott and Lilly's very real world--one complete with offbeat friends Charlotte and Nicholas and a cat named "Theory". This allows Graves to turn what may seem like an obvious romantic ghost story into a possible, real-life psychological mystery (adding a compelling air of complexity to the novel that adults will find interesting).
"Atlantis" also works well because of author Graves's writing style: one that is full of colorful metaphors that "shoot" and "stab" phrases and ooze detail as rich as the "ephemeral [Elliott's] honey-texture voice" and "chocolate hair".
"Atlantis" is an expertly-crafted story that is mysterious enough to take place in one of several realities. Is it all a young woman's plunge into psychosis, a beautiful dream, or a paranormal mystery to be solved?
November 27, 2011
It was a well written post on Facebook that got me interested in reading this one. I think its a bit challenging for me to properly review chic lit. Since its not a genre I spend a lot of time reading. But this story has merits that stretch across several themes. Early on in the piece when Lilly sees a face in the mirror of her bathroom the little hairs on the back of my neck stood up. There are definitely elements of suspense and certainly a compelling mystery that drives this romantic drama along. Early on in the piece I was likening this book to Audrey Niffenegger's 'The Time Travelers Wife', the multiple scenes that the story kept crossing reminded me of Henry's troubled life.
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You can read my full review here:
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October 21, 2011
It has been about 3 weeks since I finished this book. I wasn't going to write a review but even now it still bothers me the way it ended. The begining of the book was good. It had me wanting to know what would happen. When I got to the end it was just disapointing. It left me completely confused. I know now that there is another book to follow this one. I won't be reading it. I don't want to be let down again.
January 28, 2012
I started this book with an open mind since I don't read much YA. I'm really glad I did give it a try--I loved the paranormal idea behind the book and Graves does a great job putting the reader in Lilly's shoes. She has a way with her words and the first person point of view really works well. There was only one thing I wasn't too sure about at the end, but I found out the author is planning two more books in the series and sincerely hope my question is answered. Great job Lisa Graves!
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June 19, 2013
Different kind of premise, and I think it was well done. But Astral Projection apparently isn't my cup of tea. Still, very few errors, so I found it a quick read.
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