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Whisper Walker
Seventeen year-old Acquisitions Specialist Drake Adair is legendary at his job: he can obtain anything from anyone and from anywhere, without getting caught. At least, he’s never been caught before.
This time things go differently. He ends up on the run from the enemy Guild and takes refuge in a cave, only to get stuck in a pit in the back of the cave. He might be the only living human in there, but he’s not alone.
Kelsie, Drake's roommate and closest friend since she fled her filicidal father, has secrets. Secrets she keeps even from Drake. Sneaking outside the Gates into the wild, she risks everything for a little excitement. Her lies now threaten everything she cares about most in her life.
Drake unearths a plot by an enemy Guild to tear apart life as he knows it. The very people closest to him may be pawns in the grisly scheme, leaving Kelsie and Drake with no one to turn to as they struggle to find answers before it's too late.
Set eighty years after World War III, Kelsie and Drake pair up to protect the only life they know in a harsh and unforgiving world. They must each come to grips with his abilities, her secrets, and their mixed feelings for each other. Will they make it? Or will the very foundations of their lives be ripped from beneath them.
This time things go differently. He ends up on the run from the enemy Guild and takes refuge in a cave, only to get stuck in a pit in the back of the cave. He might be the only living human in there, but he’s not alone.
Kelsie, Drake's roommate and closest friend since she fled her filicidal father, has secrets. Secrets she keeps even from Drake. Sneaking outside the Gates into the wild, she risks everything for a little excitement. Her lies now threaten everything she cares about most in her life.
Drake unearths a plot by an enemy Guild to tear apart life as he knows it. The very people closest to him may be pawns in the grisly scheme, leaving Kelsie and Drake with no one to turn to as they struggle to find answers before it's too late.
Set eighty years after World War III, Kelsie and Drake pair up to protect the only life they know in a harsh and unforgiving world. They must each come to grips with his abilities, her secrets, and their mixed feelings for each other. Will they make it? Or will the very foundations of their lives be ripped from beneath them.
138 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 7, 2012
About the author
London Cole
8 books33 followersLondon Cole is a YA and NA Paranormal author living in the Rocky Mountains, Idaho, US. When he's not writing or outlining he can be found doing laps in his pool, playing a rock concert, or any of a variety of outdoor extreme sports.
London's debut SPLINTER is a Dystopian Paranormal based on the island he was raised on, Whidbey Island. Only, it's the island eighty years after the Third World War, and everything is a lot different...and a lot meaner.
London's debut SPLINTER is a Dystopian Paranormal based on the island he was raised on, Whidbey Island. Only, it's the island eighty years after the Third World War, and everything is a lot different...and a lot meaner.
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May 22, 2012
London made me break a BIG rule. As you know I don't review self-published books. I was a little nervous when I found out it was self published. The thing was... London had been so nice to me on Twitter! I would have felt extremely bad if I had said no! So I gave in and decided to read his book!
The book switches back between Kelsie and Drake, which I love! Inthis case you discovered what Kelsie was thinking and what Drake was thinking. I feel this was key in the book as you needed to feel what certain people were thinking at certain parts.
Secondly, this book has great history... Again another thing I was like "eh" about. If you know me I hate social studies. I love my teacher, just hate the subject. (I really only like math) When I saw in the synopsis it said it was placed eighty years after World War III it almost turned me off. This book is not all that historical thought. Well, it is but it was blended into the book extremely well. You couldn't tell!
Thirdly, I know this book isn't realistic fiction, which caused me to be hesitant but I actually thought that it was written like that! It had some-what realistic events tied in with the fantasy perspective. This made it a better read for me, and for people who don't like the fantasy type books, this would be perfect for you!
And finally... The ROMANCE!!! Kelsie and Drake are amazing characters. They fit seemingly into the book. Throughout they had a relationship that was blooming. They had been friends since youngsters and as they became older they became aware of each other and their actions towards one another. The relationship kept me wanting to turn the pages (and some late nighters) to see what was going to happen next!
I highly recommend this book for all! I was always on my toes to see what was going to happen next!
Because London is so kind, he agreed to do a guest post/interview!
Where did you get the idea for Whisper Walker?
I had a daydream where I was re-living through a night-game my buddies and I had played in High School. This particular game was at an old WW II leftover fort built on the island I grew up on. I knew the fort inside and out, or so I thought. But when it's pitch black and you don't have a light or anything, everything is different. Basically, I got turned around in my head and fell into an old ammunition elevator shaft.
In the darkness of the pit, I was surrounded by debris and whatnot and my imagination went crazy. That was how the first scene for Whisper Walker came about. The dream, that is. Not way back when it actually happened.
Do you relate to any of the characters?
I started out relating to Drake, a little. The whole realizing that he was crazy about his best friend in a world that basically forbade unsanctioned love kinda felt like my teenage years. But then the similarities ended and now I guess I relate more to Kelsie. Except for being, you know, a guy. :)
Why did you decide to self- publish the book?
I have been following the politics of the publishing industry fanatically for the last couple of years and not been really happy with what I've seen. The authors get screwed more often that not in many ways including the shrinking advances and crappy royalty rates. A debut author will get no publicity budget at all most of the time and then, even though your book is getting no "push" by the publisher, when your sales are subpar they will write-off the book and your writing career is pretty much done then and there. So as a debut, you have to handle all of your own advertising and social media presence and other publicity things all on your own, while still getting a low royalty, no control over the cover art, and locked into a nasty "exclusivity contract" (where you give them first rights to your subsequent projects and if they don't want them but say they want them, they can sit on them and keep you from releasing the books to any other publisher for the duration of your contract even though they have no intention of publishing them.)
In short, indie publishing allows me as much control as I could ever want. I still have to do all the same publicity stuff that the traditionally published author would do, but this way I am free and get a much higher royalty rate and can submit any story I want to whomever I want. I get limited on a lot of things since some self-pubbed authors have given the rest of us a bad rep, and it's a challenge to break the stereo-type. But it just means I work harder to impress.
What are the plans for the future?
Book plans for future...Well, I'm planning on two sequels to Whisper Walker. I left a lot of things open in it since it's a novella and now I receive copious quantities of emails demanding answers. Of course, those emails leave me titillated that people are wanting answers. So I am about halfway through writing WW #2 –not the title, obviously. I also have two other projects going. One is a Paranormal Romance, (though I'm not sure it will be YA) and the other is an Urban Fantasy.
Quick Favorite Round-
Book: That's hard. I tend to like many different books for only little snippets in them, rarely for the whole book. If I had to choose only one, I'd say FROSTBITE of the Vampire Academy Series by Richelle Mead.
Movie: Failure to Launch. It seriously hurts my image to list a Rom-Com, but I'm not kidding when I say I've seen the movie at least a hundred times.
Song: This goes back to the hard to choose thing. I like a little of lots. I can name a favorite band more than I can a song. For band, it would be Blink-182. Or The Rocket Summer, or Relient k, or A Day to Remember, or Atreyu...Well, looks like I failed at narrowing that down to a single also.
Color: Blue. Or dark green. It depends on what it's on. Like cars – I like silver. Eyes – I like green. Clothes – blue. Ya know. I just don't have a single answer for many things. I hate making decisions. I can tell you that the number one most hated color to me is red. No joke. The irony? Yeah, my pickup is red. BRIGHT red. Like burn-your-eyes-if-you-look-at-it-for-too-long kind of red.
Word: That one is easy. "Loquacious". Ever since Emma Watson used it in the Goblet of Fire I've kinda been addicted to it.
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The book switches back between Kelsie and Drake, which I love! Inthis case you discovered what Kelsie was thinking and what Drake was thinking. I feel this was key in the book as you needed to feel what certain people were thinking at certain parts.
Secondly, this book has great history... Again another thing I was like "eh" about. If you know me I hate social studies. I love my teacher, just hate the subject. (I really only like math) When I saw in the synopsis it said it was placed eighty years after World War III it almost turned me off. This book is not all that historical thought. Well, it is but it was blended into the book extremely well. You couldn't tell!
Thirdly, I know this book isn't realistic fiction, which caused me to be hesitant but I actually thought that it was written like that! It had some-what realistic events tied in with the fantasy perspective. This made it a better read for me, and for people who don't like the fantasy type books, this would be perfect for you!
And finally... The ROMANCE!!! Kelsie and Drake are amazing characters. They fit seemingly into the book. Throughout they had a relationship that was blooming. They had been friends since youngsters and as they became older they became aware of each other and their actions towards one another. The relationship kept me wanting to turn the pages (and some late nighters) to see what was going to happen next!
I highly recommend this book for all! I was always on my toes to see what was going to happen next!
Because London is so kind, he agreed to do a guest post/interview!
Where did you get the idea for Whisper Walker?
I had a daydream where I was re-living through a night-game my buddies and I had played in High School. This particular game was at an old WW II leftover fort built on the island I grew up on. I knew the fort inside and out, or so I thought. But when it's pitch black and you don't have a light or anything, everything is different. Basically, I got turned around in my head and fell into an old ammunition elevator shaft.
In the darkness of the pit, I was surrounded by debris and whatnot and my imagination went crazy. That was how the first scene for Whisper Walker came about. The dream, that is. Not way back when it actually happened.
Do you relate to any of the characters?
I started out relating to Drake, a little. The whole realizing that he was crazy about his best friend in a world that basically forbade unsanctioned love kinda felt like my teenage years. But then the similarities ended and now I guess I relate more to Kelsie. Except for being, you know, a guy. :)
Why did you decide to self- publish the book?
I have been following the politics of the publishing industry fanatically for the last couple of years and not been really happy with what I've seen. The authors get screwed more often that not in many ways including the shrinking advances and crappy royalty rates. A debut author will get no publicity budget at all most of the time and then, even though your book is getting no "push" by the publisher, when your sales are subpar they will write-off the book and your writing career is pretty much done then and there. So as a debut, you have to handle all of your own advertising and social media presence and other publicity things all on your own, while still getting a low royalty, no control over the cover art, and locked into a nasty "exclusivity contract" (where you give them first rights to your subsequent projects and if they don't want them but say they want them, they can sit on them and keep you from releasing the books to any other publisher for the duration of your contract even though they have no intention of publishing them.)
In short, indie publishing allows me as much control as I could ever want. I still have to do all the same publicity stuff that the traditionally published author would do, but this way I am free and get a much higher royalty rate and can submit any story I want to whomever I want. I get limited on a lot of things since some self-pubbed authors have given the rest of us a bad rep, and it's a challenge to break the stereo-type. But it just means I work harder to impress.
What are the plans for the future?
Book plans for future...Well, I'm planning on two sequels to Whisper Walker. I left a lot of things open in it since it's a novella and now I receive copious quantities of emails demanding answers. Of course, those emails leave me titillated that people are wanting answers. So I am about halfway through writing WW #2 –not the title, obviously. I also have two other projects going. One is a Paranormal Romance, (though I'm not sure it will be YA) and the other is an Urban Fantasy.
Quick Favorite Round-
Book: That's hard. I tend to like many different books for only little snippets in them, rarely for the whole book. If I had to choose only one, I'd say FROSTBITE of the Vampire Academy Series by Richelle Mead.
Movie: Failure to Launch. It seriously hurts my image to list a Rom-Com, but I'm not kidding when I say I've seen the movie at least a hundred times.
Song: This goes back to the hard to choose thing. I like a little of lots. I can name a favorite band more than I can a song. For band, it would be Blink-182. Or The Rocket Summer, or Relient k, or A Day to Remember, or Atreyu...Well, looks like I failed at narrowing that down to a single also.
Color: Blue. Or dark green. It depends on what it's on. Like cars – I like silver. Eyes – I like green. Clothes – blue. Ya know. I just don't have a single answer for many things. I hate making decisions. I can tell you that the number one most hated color to me is red. No joke. The irony? Yeah, my pickup is red. BRIGHT red. Like burn-your-eyes-if-you-look-at-it-for-too-long kind of red.
Word: That one is easy. "Loquacious". Ever since Emma Watson used it in the Goblet of Fire I've kinda been addicted to it.
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November 22, 2013
Short book that is fun to read. I read the book in one day, wanting more. This book doesn't explain what kind of supernatural/fictional characters are involved until later, so I don't want to spoil it for anyone but there are some neat characters in the book.
October 15, 2012
2.5/5
Whisper Walker is the first book in the Whisper Walker Series. I did not overly care for this novel. I found it disappointing because YA dystopian fiction is my favourite genre at the moment. But, I just couldn't get into the story or connect with these characters.
The story sounds interesting in the synopsis and has a lot of potential to make an interesting read. However, I felt that it fell short. There is definitely a lot of action and adventure, but it failed to capture my interest. I also found the characters, Drake and Kelsie, to be a bit annoying at times and not very likeable. They were also difficult to relate to and connect with. This led me to not really care about any of the crazy happenings in their lives. I wasn't rooting them on or sympathizing with them.
Many of the problems that I found with this book, I think, came down to the writing skills and story-telling. The writing quality certainly wasn't horrible, it was actually decent. But, I think that a lot of the choices the writer made caused me to dislike the story and the characters. One aspect that sticks out in my mind is I didn't feel there was enough dialogue in the book. Maybe if there was more dialogue between Kelsie and Drake I would have been able to see their personalities more and they would have become more likeable characters. Or maybe I would have disliked them even more...who knows? However, the story is told in first person narration, alternating both Drake and Kelsie's POVs, so I should know their personalities enough from that, right?
I'm not sure if I would recommend this book. I think some scenes are too mature for young adults, even though it is a young adult book. Drake and Kelsie have a platonic relationship, but they shower together all the time like it's no big deal. And there are descriptions of their "fronts" rubbing up against each other as they switch sides of the shower. I just don't think that this type of situation is appropriate for younger audiences. I guess I'll just recommend to be your own judge on this book...if you would like to take your chances on this book, go for it! Just because I didn't overly care for it doesn't mean you won't. It has almost all 4 star ratings on Goodreads. I, myself, am stopping at this book and am not going to continue reading the series.
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Whisper Walker is the first book in the Whisper Walker Series. I did not overly care for this novel. I found it disappointing because YA dystopian fiction is my favourite genre at the moment. But, I just couldn't get into the story or connect with these characters.
The story sounds interesting in the synopsis and has a lot of potential to make an interesting read. However, I felt that it fell short. There is definitely a lot of action and adventure, but it failed to capture my interest. I also found the characters, Drake and Kelsie, to be a bit annoying at times and not very likeable. They were also difficult to relate to and connect with. This led me to not really care about any of the crazy happenings in their lives. I wasn't rooting them on or sympathizing with them.
Many of the problems that I found with this book, I think, came down to the writing skills and story-telling. The writing quality certainly wasn't horrible, it was actually decent. But, I think that a lot of the choices the writer made caused me to dislike the story and the characters. One aspect that sticks out in my mind is I didn't feel there was enough dialogue in the book. Maybe if there was more dialogue between Kelsie and Drake I would have been able to see their personalities more and they would have become more likeable characters. Or maybe I would have disliked them even more...who knows? However, the story is told in first person narration, alternating both Drake and Kelsie's POVs, so I should know their personalities enough from that, right?
I'm not sure if I would recommend this book. I think some scenes are too mature for young adults, even though it is a young adult book. Drake and Kelsie have a platonic relationship, but they shower together all the time like it's no big deal. And there are descriptions of their "fronts" rubbing up against each other as they switch sides of the shower. I just don't think that this type of situation is appropriate for younger audiences. I guess I'll just recommend to be your own judge on this book...if you would like to take your chances on this book, go for it! Just because I didn't overly care for it doesn't mean you won't. It has almost all 4 star ratings on Goodreads. I, myself, am stopping at this book and am not going to continue reading the series.
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April 20, 2012
BlookGirl's Blurb: A unique, page-turning, coming-of-age story for all ages!
Whisper Walker had me hooked from the start. In the opening pages, we meet one of the two main characters, Drake Adair, after he falls into a pit and discovers himself surrounded by bones - human bones! Thus, I was thrown into this post-apocalyptic world where humans are only safe within fenced, guarded compounds and mutants, both human and animal, await to devour them outside the gates.
I really enjoyed the world-building in Whisper Walker the most. It almost feels like the setting is a character in the story, which is really neat. It's clear that London Cole was greatly inspired by his childhood hometown of Whidbey Island. Now I want to vacation there - just not the post-apocalyptic version ;-)
Drake and Kelsie are flawed but believable characters. I really enjoyed their playful banter and slowly blossoming relationship. They have been friends since childhood, when Kelsie ran away from her maniac father and Drake rescued her, but now that they're older, they've become more aware of each other and their own sexuality. It was more the budding romance and not the action that kept me turning pages. I just had to know when they would finally figure out that they both saw each other as more than friends!
There is an air of mystery throughout Whisper Walker, as we discover things -and people- are not really who and what they seem to be. Drake can see the ghosts of souls that have passed on, Kelsie is secretly a kick-ass kinda girl, and there are strange things happening to the Guild leader; things that, left unchecked, could destroy what's left of Drake and Kelsie's shattered world as they know it.
Whisper Walker rated a solid four stars for me because the book was unique and interesting, and the plot and characters demanded that I keep turning the pages until the end. I do think the writing could have been more solid in some places, and the ending felt a little lacking, though still suspenseful. I am really looking forward to Book #2 and anticipate that we'll see a lot more action from Drake and Kelsie - in more ways than one ;-)
For more of this review, or reviews like this one, please visit BlookGirl!
Whisper Walker had me hooked from the start. In the opening pages, we meet one of the two main characters, Drake Adair, after he falls into a pit and discovers himself surrounded by bones - human bones! Thus, I was thrown into this post-apocalyptic world where humans are only safe within fenced, guarded compounds and mutants, both human and animal, await to devour them outside the gates.
I really enjoyed the world-building in Whisper Walker the most. It almost feels like the setting is a character in the story, which is really neat. It's clear that London Cole was greatly inspired by his childhood hometown of Whidbey Island. Now I want to vacation there - just not the post-apocalyptic version ;-)
Drake and Kelsie are flawed but believable characters. I really enjoyed their playful banter and slowly blossoming relationship. They have been friends since childhood, when Kelsie ran away from her maniac father and Drake rescued her, but now that they're older, they've become more aware of each other and their own sexuality. It was more the budding romance and not the action that kept me turning pages. I just had to know when they would finally figure out that they both saw each other as more than friends!
There is an air of mystery throughout Whisper Walker, as we discover things -and people- are not really who and what they seem to be. Drake can see the ghosts of souls that have passed on, Kelsie is secretly a kick-ass kinda girl, and there are strange things happening to the Guild leader; things that, left unchecked, could destroy what's left of Drake and Kelsie's shattered world as they know it.
Whisper Walker rated a solid four stars for me because the book was unique and interesting, and the plot and characters demanded that I keep turning the pages until the end. I do think the writing could have been more solid in some places, and the ending felt a little lacking, though still suspenseful. I am really looking forward to Book #2 and anticipate that we'll see a lot more action from Drake and Kelsie - in more ways than one ;-)
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September 24, 2012
--- I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. ---
At first I didn't know what to expect of "Whisper Walker". The cover didn't say much and I just jumped blind into it.
And now, after reading it, I still find it difficult to tag it in a specific category or genre. It has mystery and dystopian elements but also paranormal components and a little bit of romance. Therefore it is a perfect combo for me XD
I have to acknowledge mr. Cole's ability to make them fit perfectly. He did a terrific job.
At the beginning I found the approach similar to "Under the Never Sky" by Veronica Rossi, not the technological stuff (which is absent here) but the idea of civilized people living inside a fence and the "mutants" living outside, making it dangerous to cross the barrier and go to the woods. But then it was developed in such an original way that I forgot about my previous thoughts.
Regarding the characters, the main two are so STRONG and defined teenagers that you can't get enough of them. Kelsie is such a bad-ass and Drake is tough and sweet at the same time. Although the real role that Kelsie plays it's explained further in the story, you just love her from the start! (at least I did)
However, there were things that prevented me to give this book a 5 stars rating and those were for example the main characters sleeping together and showering together. Not that I'm a prude or anything (XD) but seriously? Saving water and time... that's like the oldest trick in the world! lol.
On the other hand, those parts were perfectly executed and weren't offensive or scandalous in the slightest. Personally I believe they added interest to their relationship but I'd recommend you to be careful with the kids though!
Likewise, I'd loved to read more about why the mutants were mutants (we only have a tiny reference) and also about the Guild, and the way the live.
Anyhow, the book is totally worthy! And the end is just fabulous! Besides, it's only the start of a series and it's so promising!
I totally recommend this!
At first I didn't know what to expect of "Whisper Walker". The cover didn't say much and I just jumped blind into it.
And now, after reading it, I still find it difficult to tag it in a specific category or genre. It has mystery and dystopian elements but also paranormal components and a little bit of romance. Therefore it is a perfect combo for me XD
I have to acknowledge mr. Cole's ability to make them fit perfectly. He did a terrific job.
At the beginning I found the approach similar to "Under the Never Sky" by Veronica Rossi, not the technological stuff (which is absent here) but the idea of civilized people living inside a fence and the "mutants" living outside, making it dangerous to cross the barrier and go to the woods. But then it was developed in such an original way that I forgot about my previous thoughts.
Regarding the characters, the main two are so STRONG and defined teenagers that you can't get enough of them. Kelsie is such a bad-ass and Drake is tough and sweet at the same time. Although the real role that Kelsie plays it's explained further in the story, you just love her from the start! (at least I did)
However, there were things that prevented me to give this book a 5 stars rating and those were for example the main characters sleeping together and showering together. Not that I'm a prude or anything (XD) but seriously? Saving water and time... that's like the oldest trick in the world! lol.
On the other hand, those parts were perfectly executed and weren't offensive or scandalous in the slightest. Personally I believe they added interest to their relationship but I'd recommend you to be careful with the kids though!
Likewise, I'd loved to read more about why the mutants were mutants (we only have a tiny reference) and also about the Guild, and the way the live.
Anyhow, the book is totally worthy! And the end is just fabulous! Besides, it's only the start of a series and it's so promising!
I totally recommend this!
May 8, 2012
I'll be honest, I really had no idea what to expect with Whisper Walker but I ended up really enjoying it. It was a quick read (only 122 pages) but there was enough action and suspense to keep me satisfied until the very end.
Drake is a Hunter, and one of the best in his field. At 17, he is the guy to go to when you need something. A few years earlier, he took Kelsie in who ran away from her father and the two have been living together ever since. What started out as a childhood friendship is turning into sexual feelings on both of their parts and it was cute how they both tried to hide it from each other. I really liked the bantering between the two of them and the romantic in me kept wanting them to get together.
Whisper Walker was extremely fast paced and from page one, I was swept into the world that London Cole had created. There are ghosts, evil spirits and ancient prophecies, which completely kept me hooked! Turns out that both Drake and Kelsie can see ghosts and it is up to them to save everyone from the nasty Dybbuk, an evil spirit that can force the soul out of a human, turning him or her into an empty, soulless killer.
My only issue was I felt the writing was a little choppy and sometimes it felt a little out of place at some parts. I would have also liked more background knowledge on both Drake and Kelsie. I enjoyed both of these characters so much, especially Kelsie who is just totally kick-ass, but I didn't really feel connected to them like I would have wanted.
Also, that ending?? Only a boy author could leave you hanging like that!
Overall, I really enjoyed Whisper Walker and I am looking forward to seeing what this new author has in store for us next!
Drake is a Hunter, and one of the best in his field. At 17, he is the guy to go to when you need something. A few years earlier, he took Kelsie in who ran away from her father and the two have been living together ever since. What started out as a childhood friendship is turning into sexual feelings on both of their parts and it was cute how they both tried to hide it from each other. I really liked the bantering between the two of them and the romantic in me kept wanting them to get together.
Whisper Walker was extremely fast paced and from page one, I was swept into the world that London Cole had created. There are ghosts, evil spirits and ancient prophecies, which completely kept me hooked! Turns out that both Drake and Kelsie can see ghosts and it is up to them to save everyone from the nasty Dybbuk, an evil spirit that can force the soul out of a human, turning him or her into an empty, soulless killer.
My only issue was I felt the writing was a little choppy and sometimes it felt a little out of place at some parts. I would have also liked more background knowledge on both Drake and Kelsie. I enjoyed both of these characters so much, especially Kelsie who is just totally kick-ass, but I didn't really feel connected to them like I would have wanted.
Also, that ending?? Only a boy author could leave you hanging like that!
Overall, I really enjoyed Whisper Walker and I am looking forward to seeing what this new author has in store for us next!
July 13, 2012
Originally reviewed here
I finished this book up this morning, and I am pleasantly suprised at how much I liked it. It's no secret that I'm not a huge fan of fantasty (fae, vampires, werewolves, etc) and this book does have some fantasy elements in it, but the way it was tied into the dystopian world just worked for me.
I actually kind of like the cover. It may be a little to spacey for my taste, but I think it works. Also, I didn't imagine Drake to look like that. Oh well :)
I really liked both Drake and Kelsie, even though I felt their relationship was a tad bit odd. They were very sexual with each other, even though they were supposedly just "friends". Totally not just friends. I think that a younger teen should be warned that this book does have some, in my mind, graphic scenes. They did everything together! Shower, sleep, explore.. I didn't have an issue, but others may.
Other than that, they were both great. I could totally picture Kelsie in my head as this cute, petite redhead and Drake as this huge, hulking brunette. You know you got into a book when she start picturing miniscule details about a character.
There was quite a bit of action in this book. Lots of woodsy adventures, killings, and general exploration. Many points of the book were very suspenseful and kept you on the edge of your seat, anxious to see what happens next.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book! The characters were interesting and there was lots of action and romance, both of which make a winner for me! The book was a bit sexual, so be warned! ;)
I finished this book up this morning, and I am pleasantly suprised at how much I liked it. It's no secret that I'm not a huge fan of fantasty (fae, vampires, werewolves, etc) and this book does have some fantasy elements in it, but the way it was tied into the dystopian world just worked for me.
I actually kind of like the cover. It may be a little to spacey for my taste, but I think it works. Also, I didn't imagine Drake to look like that. Oh well :)
I really liked both Drake and Kelsie, even though I felt their relationship was a tad bit odd. They were very sexual with each other, even though they were supposedly just "friends". Totally not just friends. I think that a younger teen should be warned that this book does have some, in my mind, graphic scenes. They did everything together! Shower, sleep, explore.. I didn't have an issue, but others may.
Other than that, they were both great. I could totally picture Kelsie in my head as this cute, petite redhead and Drake as this huge, hulking brunette. You know you got into a book when she start picturing miniscule details about a character.
There was quite a bit of action in this book. Lots of woodsy adventures, killings, and general exploration. Many points of the book were very suspenseful and kept you on the edge of your seat, anxious to see what happens next.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book! The characters were interesting and there was lots of action and romance, both of which make a winner for me! The book was a bit sexual, so be warned! ;)
June 24, 2012
Hmmm interesting story, which is full of creative ideas and potential, but I found it too flighty.
It is a YA Paranormal book, but I would recommend the readers be 16 yrs and older. YA books have a tendency to be very popular with younger teens hence the mention. Why? Because I think it is a little more racy than it should be, actually bordering on semi naughty.Bearing in mind one character is 16 and the other only just 17.
The scenes in which Kelsie and Drake always shower together, sleep together and well everything together. Those can be perhaps understood as comfort, because they are both orphans. The descriptive scenes of how each of them are aroused by the other, they are highly suggestive and perhaps a tad much for the younger reader.
The rules about the adults having intercourse are only hinted at and weren't explained till the last quarter of the book. The List would have made more sense if it had been mentioned earlier in the story.
I also found the switching of storytelling quite confusing. One chapter would be Kelsie then the next Drake, which is fine except the story was then told in first person. So 'I' was either one or the other depending on whose name was in the title of each chapter. It would haved worked better in third person.
On the more positive side I can see this concept/book becoming popular if the characters are fleshed out a little more, the ideas are given more depth and are more coherent, as opposed to rushed.
I received a free copy of this book for my review.
It is a YA Paranormal book, but I would recommend the readers be 16 yrs and older. YA books have a tendency to be very popular with younger teens hence the mention. Why? Because I think it is a little more racy than it should be, actually bordering on semi naughty.Bearing in mind one character is 16 and the other only just 17.
The scenes in which Kelsie and Drake always shower together, sleep together and well everything together. Those can be perhaps understood as comfort, because they are both orphans. The descriptive scenes of how each of them are aroused by the other, they are highly suggestive and perhaps a tad much for the younger reader.
The rules about the adults having intercourse are only hinted at and weren't explained till the last quarter of the book. The List would have made more sense if it had been mentioned earlier in the story.
I also found the switching of storytelling quite confusing. One chapter would be Kelsie then the next Drake, which is fine except the story was then told in first person. So 'I' was either one or the other depending on whose name was in the title of each chapter. It would haved worked better in third person.
On the more positive side I can see this concept/book becoming popular if the characters are fleshed out a little more, the ideas are given more depth and are more coherent, as opposed to rushed.
I received a free copy of this book for my review.
October 13, 2012
In a post-apocalyptic world, Kelsie and Drake are forced to unite at a very young age and depend on each other for survival. As the years pass, they are presented with an ever growing list of challenges. This story is so much more than a fantasy adventure, as it explores what it means to discover first love, and confront the terrifying history of your own family.
The story gathers speed as it goes along, and I found my finger clicking the "next page" button of its own volition. There is something for everyone- good action scenes, a blossoming romance, secrets and lies, a mystery to be solved, and the very real possibility of death at the hands of an evil plotter!
This is a fantastic adventure suitable for teens and the young at heart. I am looking forward to seeing what debut author London Cole has in store for us next!
The story gathers speed as it goes along, and I found my finger clicking the "next page" button of its own volition. There is something for everyone- good action scenes, a blossoming romance, secrets and lies, a mystery to be solved, and the very real possibility of death at the hands of an evil plotter!
This is a fantastic adventure suitable for teens and the young at heart. I am looking forward to seeing what debut author London Cole has in store for us next!
June 7, 2012
This wasn't really an author request, it was more of I asked to read the book and the author London Cole sent me over the book. I really enjoyed this young teenage love story. It is a dystopian story and the setting is taken place after World War III. The romance between the two main characters Drake and Kelsie is so beautiful and fresh. London didn't shy away from letting the two show their love and affection for eachother and I really enjoy that about his writin style. Also, the plot of the story is really adventourus and I really enjoy the characters personal strengths. Definitely reccomend this book and looking forward to the next one.
February 2, 2013
This novel is a dystopian novel set up in a world divided into hostile colonies fighting for resources, political power, and land. I really enjoyed this novel and the evolution of its characters and their relationships. The paranormal powers that develop in the main female and male lead are in rhythm of the world they live in. This novel was an easy read that kept me entertained until the end. I am looking forward to the rest of the series and am involved in the characters' survival.
I received an eBook copy of this novel from the author in return for my honest review. This in no way affected my opinion.
I received an eBook copy of this novel from the author in return for my honest review. This in no way affected my opinion.
May 12, 2012
More, please.
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