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Last Selkie #1
Adrift
What do you do when you have nowhere to go?
Meg's whole world has crumbled out from under her. Her only family, her father, has died, leaving her alone and destitute. She can only see one option-- driving away to wherever the road takes her.
Her road ends in Trinity, Newfoundland, a place of rare beauty, and the frigid sea all around. Meg has never seen the sea before, and is captivated by it, drawn to the ocean to the point of obsession.
When she meets Devin Horan, he completely shreds all the truths she thought she knew about herself and the world around her.
And opens up the possibility of knowing a mother who may not have drowned after all.
Meg's whole world has crumbled out from under her. Her only family, her father, has died, leaving her alone and destitute. She can only see one option-- driving away to wherever the road takes her.
Her road ends in Trinity, Newfoundland, a place of rare beauty, and the frigid sea all around. Meg has never seen the sea before, and is captivated by it, drawn to the ocean to the point of obsession.
When she meets Devin Horan, he completely shreds all the truths she thought she knew about herself and the world around her.
And opens up the possibility of knowing a mother who may not have drowned after all.
204 pages, Paperback
First published August 23, 2012
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September 28, 2012
I can't say enough good things about this book! Adrift is the first book in The Last Selkie series and promises to deliver with each new installment. Adrift introduces us to Meg. Meg was raised by her father after losing her mother to a drowning accident when Meg was 16 months old. Now, at 20 years old, her father suddenly dies, leaving her with nothing. Once she finds a home for her Shetland, Coal, Meg leaves the only home she's ever known with no destination in mind except the direction her car was facing when she left, east and north. Once she reaches the Canadian border, she boards a ferry and finds herself in Newfoundland; Trinity to be exact. While hiking out of town, something changes within Meg. Something, or someone, is calling to her from the ocean. The pull is so strong and having nothing left to lose, She leaps into the freezing water. Her last conscious thought is that she is drowning. When she awakens, she thinks she is in heaven. There's a young girl standing over her, bathed in golden light. She wonders, is this an angel? Taking in her surroundings, Meg realizes she is in an old cottage wearing an old long dress. She's plagued with confusion. Where am I? is her primary focus. Once outside, she surveys her surroundings further and from a distance can see a man, not much older than her. He's not overly handsome but has a certain aire about him that makes him mildly attractive. He approaches Meg and introduces himself as Devin, then wants to know who she is, where she came from and why she's in the cottage. Other than the who and the where, she is unable to give a rational explaination for how she came to be in the cottage. She further explains that she has no home or family, and nowhere to go. Devin's mother Maura has a home nearby and offers Meg room and board in exchange for help in the garden, with the chicken coop, and around the house. Not wanting to impose, Meg graciously takes Maura up on her generous offer.
Maura reminds me of an old hippie witch who lives out in the middle of nowhere and lives off her land. I like Maura. She quickly fills the void of not having a mother. Now, Devin, he's a prickly fellow. He's often moody and unpredictable. He clearly has a problem with Meg, though at first it may seem he is a little bit jealous of her. As the story progresses, Reeves explains more in depth why Devin is the way he is.
Meg continues to feel the pull of the ocean and is now dreaming of a man, Omyn, who lures her deaper into who she truly is. Upon realizing that they can no longer allow Meg to go on not having the answers she needs, Devin and Maura decide to tell her everything.
Twenty years ago, the gateway between Fairie and our world was breached and Devin's father died. It was during that breach that a selkie maiden came through the gateway. Devin and Maura believe that maiden was Meg's mother and that she didn't drown but infact was unable to resist the call of the sea and went home. Meg's father must have known this because he did everything he could to keep Meg as far from the water as possible. When her father died, there was no one left to protect her from finding out who she really is, the last selkie.
This story is riviting and powerful. It is about a girl, so lost in this world, coming to terms with who and what she is. She discovers love for the first time and struggles between the two things she wants most, the man she loves and the mother she never knew. Adrift is a must read!
Maura reminds me of an old hippie witch who lives out in the middle of nowhere and lives off her land. I like Maura. She quickly fills the void of not having a mother. Now, Devin, he's a prickly fellow. He's often moody and unpredictable. He clearly has a problem with Meg, though at first it may seem he is a little bit jealous of her. As the story progresses, Reeves explains more in depth why Devin is the way he is.
Meg continues to feel the pull of the ocean and is now dreaming of a man, Omyn, who lures her deaper into who she truly is. Upon realizing that they can no longer allow Meg to go on not having the answers she needs, Devin and Maura decide to tell her everything.
Twenty years ago, the gateway between Fairie and our world was breached and Devin's father died. It was during that breach that a selkie maiden came through the gateway. Devin and Maura believe that maiden was Meg's mother and that she didn't drown but infact was unable to resist the call of the sea and went home. Meg's father must have known this because he did everything he could to keep Meg as far from the water as possible. When her father died, there was no one left to protect her from finding out who she really is, the last selkie.
This story is riviting and powerful. It is about a girl, so lost in this world, coming to terms with who and what she is. She discovers love for the first time and struggles between the two things she wants most, the man she loves and the mother she never knew. Adrift is a must read!
September 15, 2012
I was lucky enough to win a copy of Adrift in a Goodreads First Reads Giveaway.
Initially, I was going to rate this story 4 stars; with a bit of thought, I couldn't see any reason not to give it the full five - this sweet story left me with a contented smile on my face and a yearning to read the next installment!
For a short book, it was a large book; it was spaced well with a decent sized easy-read font. I have never felt the need to comment on such before, but I found this to be so much easier on the eye to read; I find the usual Times New Roman to be quite offensive to the eye, and this made a delightful change.
Adrift is a poignantly appropriate novel about loss and discovery, emptiness and purpose, of fact and fiction, all brought together. It is a beautiful coming of age tale, with a central theme about the conflicts about who we are; how our heritage and the decisions we make affect who we are, how the conflict between different aspects of the self can make one feel 'adrift', not belonging anywhere or to anyone.
It is easy to empathise with the protagonist, Meg, in her loss of her family and ultimately her identity. The charmingly interwoven legend of the Selkie in with the modern novel makes a wonderful backdrop for Meg's plight to discover herself and how to cope with who she is; Elizabeth Reeves manages to describe the two with seeming ease and elegance.
Reeves's style of writing seems to make the reader's eyes skip across the page, absorbing the words of the story without much thought involved, making this a lovely, easy to read novel.
I really enjoyed reading Adrift; it rates much more highly in my opinion than most other young adult novels I have read (*cough* Hunger Games *cough*), as the language is not overly simplistic and the writing style, although easy to read, is quite sophisticated and in no way patronising. It seems to be a novel written in a way that all age groups can enjoy it, without being too complex for the younger audience and without being too simplistic and silted for the older audience. A beautiful little novel; I will definitely be keeping my eye out for the sequel.
Initially, I was going to rate this story 4 stars; with a bit of thought, I couldn't see any reason not to give it the full five - this sweet story left me with a contented smile on my face and a yearning to read the next installment!
For a short book, it was a large book; it was spaced well with a decent sized easy-read font. I have never felt the need to comment on such before, but I found this to be so much easier on the eye to read; I find the usual Times New Roman to be quite offensive to the eye, and this made a delightful change.
Adrift is a poignantly appropriate novel about loss and discovery, emptiness and purpose, of fact and fiction, all brought together. It is a beautiful coming of age tale, with a central theme about the conflicts about who we are; how our heritage and the decisions we make affect who we are, how the conflict between different aspects of the self can make one feel 'adrift', not belonging anywhere or to anyone.
It is easy to empathise with the protagonist, Meg, in her loss of her family and ultimately her identity. The charmingly interwoven legend of the Selkie in with the modern novel makes a wonderful backdrop for Meg's plight to discover herself and how to cope with who she is; Elizabeth Reeves manages to describe the two with seeming ease and elegance.
Reeves's style of writing seems to make the reader's eyes skip across the page, absorbing the words of the story without much thought involved, making this a lovely, easy to read novel.
I really enjoyed reading Adrift; it rates much more highly in my opinion than most other young adult novels I have read (*cough* Hunger Games *cough*), as the language is not overly simplistic and the writing style, although easy to read, is quite sophisticated and in no way patronising. It seems to be a novel written in a way that all age groups can enjoy it, without being too complex for the younger audience and without being too simplistic and silted for the older audience. A beautiful little novel; I will definitely be keeping my eye out for the sequel.
November 5, 2012
i won the book on good reads, and when i got it home from the post i was not able to put it down. i loved the story, charecters and the entire premise of the story. i can not wait for the sequil. i highly recomend this novel.
September 18, 2012
Adrift (The Last Selkie, Book One) by Elizabeth A. Reeves
Disclaimer: I received a free e-copy of this book one Amazon, then decided to review it.
Warning: There are spoilers and hints of spoilers in this review.
Meg is left bereft and alone when her father dies of cancer. After giving away or selling everything of value, she gets in a car and heads in random direction. After driving until she’s out of money, she finds herself in Newfoundland, on the coast. The sea calls to her, and Meg gives herself to it. When she wakes, she’s in a cottage with a strange woman. Without speaking, the woman disappears. That is just the start of the weirdness that becomes normal for Meg.
This book deals heavily with the Fae. I always approach those books with trepidation, because it’s so easy to make the Fae into humans with pretty magic, when the old legends are so different. I always wonder which I’m getting when I start reading. I shouldn’t have worried in this case, because the Fae in Reeve’s story are those dark creatures of legend. They are presented as wonderfully not-human—not evil, just not us. The world is richly described, with care given to immerse the reader in the world. I found the characters interesting, even the ones we only catch glimpses of.
As for the negative, I found only a few typos, nothing too glaring. The story itself certainly didn’t put me off. The only real “negative” was the ending, as in, the book ended! The end was bittersweet and set with a cliffhanger, yet was written in such a way that I felt like the story being told in Adrift (a very apt title, I’ll add) was finished, and Meg was getting ready for a new adventure.
I dithered between four and five stars on this. The final question was, “Would I read this story again?” When I answered yes, I felt that it has the fifth star in my book.
Disclaimer: I received a free e-copy of this book one Amazon, then decided to review it.
Warning: There are spoilers and hints of spoilers in this review.
Meg is left bereft and alone when her father dies of cancer. After giving away or selling everything of value, she gets in a car and heads in random direction. After driving until she’s out of money, she finds herself in Newfoundland, on the coast. The sea calls to her, and Meg gives herself to it. When she wakes, she’s in a cottage with a strange woman. Without speaking, the woman disappears. That is just the start of the weirdness that becomes normal for Meg.
This book deals heavily with the Fae. I always approach those books with trepidation, because it’s so easy to make the Fae into humans with pretty magic, when the old legends are so different. I always wonder which I’m getting when I start reading. I shouldn’t have worried in this case, because the Fae in Reeve’s story are those dark creatures of legend. They are presented as wonderfully not-human—not evil, just not us. The world is richly described, with care given to immerse the reader in the world. I found the characters interesting, even the ones we only catch glimpses of.
As for the negative, I found only a few typos, nothing too glaring. The story itself certainly didn’t put me off. The only real “negative” was the ending, as in, the book ended! The end was bittersweet and set with a cliffhanger, yet was written in such a way that I felt like the story being told in Adrift (a very apt title, I’ll add) was finished, and Meg was getting ready for a new adventure.
I dithered between four and five stars on this. The final question was, “Would I read this story again?” When I answered yes, I felt that it has the fifth star in my book.
September 29, 2012
This is a magical world that Elizabeth Reeves makes up to bring us an enchanting story of life and love. As I got drawn into this enchanting story the movie called 'The Last Unicorn' popped into my head. No this story is not about unicorns but it is about Meg and her super natural dreams which consist of mermaids and sidhe. Where did she really come from? Where are her parents from? She meets Devon who is in charge of keeping the gates of Trinity closed to keep the super natural beings and humans apart. Does this mean her dreams are real? She eventually falls in love with Devon and a sidhe from her dreams called Omyn. She will have to pick which reality she wants to live in knowing she can't turn back. If you enjoy reading books with paranormal content you will enjoy this book. Thank You Elizabeth Reeves for a good read.
September 13, 2012
I picked up this book because I read several teasers for it and they were very intriguing. I'm glad I did! What a fun read! Meg's story pulls you in from page one and doesn't let go until you finish. It is beautifully written and makes you want to visit Newfoundland. The characters are very likeable and you grow to care for them quickly. The story shares some loose similarities with the Twilight series: YA fantasy/sci-fi/romance, supernatural beings, a beautiful nineteen year old brunette torn by having to choose between two worlds and two loves. The similarities end there, but I think that if you like the Twilight series, you'll like Adrift. I'm looking forward to Book Two!
May 11, 2020
This was a very fast-paced and enjoyable read. This book delivered everything it promised. I am very distressed at the cliff-hanger ending and cannot find the sequel...which is actually a prequel, so maybe that novella wouldn't clear up anything. The book just ended, and I did not want it to! I'm left wondering!
September 14, 2012
What Can I say about Adrift. I'm torn between 3.5 and 4 stars. Simply because I thought it was kinda abrupt. I fell in love with the main characters very easily, and was intrigued by the odd romance. I like how Elizabeth Reeves depicted the scenery, and how it had that old time feel to it. Definitely a breath of fresh air, from my normal reads. I'm so glad that I won this on goodreads! I might have never picked up such a gem, otherwise.
What do you do when you have nowhere to go? You get in your car and drive to Trinity, Newfoundland. At least that's what Meg did. After her father died, she lost everything. Meg lost her home, the last of her family, and everything she has ever known. The only thing she has left is her Car and just a little cash. So she sets off driving, wondering where the road will take her.>/p>
Not knowing why, she was compelled to Trinity. She thought it might be its amazing beauty, or just the fact that she's never even seen the ocean before. Somehow... she feels drawn to the water, like its calling her to it. After arriving in trinity, Meg wakes up in an old cottage. Wondering how she gets there, she sees a little girl. Then she hears whistling. As she assesses her surroundings everything she sees fades away, to a dull old run down cottage. She stumbles outside to meet Devin and his dog.
Devin "rescues" Meg from the island with the cottage. She thinks she sees a budding romance with Devin, but she's not sure... because he's almost just plain rude. Then he drops a whammy on her. Everything she thought she knew... Her life as it exists, is being turned upside down. With the possibility of a family she never thought she had, Meg and Devin take you on a journey of passion, disgust, faerie tales, and discovery all within the realm of "What could be"
February 10, 2013
Meg was all alone in the world after her father passed away. Their farm and every possession had to be sold to pay for his medical costs. With only a beat up old car to her name, she started driving from Missouri, finally ending up in a town called Trinity in Newfoundland. With no money and nowhere to go, she jumps into the sea and thinks she's died...until waking up in a cottage with a few surprises. Found by a man walking his dog, he brings her to his mother's cottage where she can stay and help with the multitude of chores that need to be done. Meg finds much more than just a place to stay there. She finds out who she really is, and oh so much more!
This book has been in my kindle for a while. I noticed that it wasn't a very long read, so I decided to give it a go on a very busy weekend. This book grabbed me from the very first page and didn't let go until... well, I still haven't let go! I love books about the Fae, but was unfamiliar with Selkies. I was fascinated by the tale that Elizabeth A Reeves wove (pun intended), and loved how she quickly made sense of the Selkie for me. Meg is an excellent female lead character, and Devin was completely not what a male lead usually is. I loved that he wasn't perfectly beautiful, and oh so human (well, mostly). Omyn was a character I immediately disliked, but even I'm not quite sure why. Maura, Devin's mother, is a wonderful character, and I simply adored her! Even the animals in this book were great!
The only problem I had with this book is that it ended so abruptly! One minute everything is... well, I don't want to spoil the plot ;) I just really hope that book two is out soon!
This book has been in my kindle for a while. I noticed that it wasn't a very long read, so I decided to give it a go on a very busy weekend. This book grabbed me from the very first page and didn't let go until... well, I still haven't let go! I love books about the Fae, but was unfamiliar with Selkies. I was fascinated by the tale that Elizabeth A Reeves wove (pun intended), and loved how she quickly made sense of the Selkie for me. Meg is an excellent female lead character, and Devin was completely not what a male lead usually is. I loved that he wasn't perfectly beautiful, and oh so human (well, mostly). Omyn was a character I immediately disliked, but even I'm not quite sure why. Maura, Devin's mother, is a wonderful character, and I simply adored her! Even the animals in this book were great!
The only problem I had with this book is that it ended so abruptly! One minute everything is... well, I don't want to spoil the plot ;) I just really hope that book two is out soon!
May 16, 2013
This book instantly drew me in. The emotion was written very well in the opening scene. The imagery was crisp throughout the book, and there were times when I honestly felt like I was at sea.
This book has all the right structural elements. The plot was great! It really felt original! I love how Ms. Reeves entwined Devin and Meg’s lives together. It’s a whole lot more than just boy meets girl! This boy has a heavy weight of responsibility, and a really huge failure with grim consequences riding on his shoulders. Poor Meg is just trying to figure out how to swim in this new world she suddenly finds herself in.
The characters are great! I love Maura! LOL! I want a Maura. Poor Meg. Man! She’s in a really tough spot as she unravels just how much trouble she was born into.
And Omyn? OMW! That added so many layers to the characters and to the plot. I couldn’t stop reading! I love the mythology, the history, the build up! It was great!
Ms. Reeves, however, missed a few key emotional transitions, I think. When emotional transitions are missed, then you have whiplash-like mood swings, and/or unexplained behaviors. It was honestly nothing more than a missing sentence or two here and there. The ride could have been smoother, but it wasn’t like trying to ride a horse in an awkward trot either.
All in all, GREAT story! I definitely recommend it!
This book has all the right structural elements. The plot was great! It really felt original! I love how Ms. Reeves entwined Devin and Meg’s lives together. It’s a whole lot more than just boy meets girl! This boy has a heavy weight of responsibility, and a really huge failure with grim consequences riding on his shoulders. Poor Meg is just trying to figure out how to swim in this new world she suddenly finds herself in.
The characters are great! I love Maura! LOL! I want a Maura. Poor Meg. Man! She’s in a really tough spot as she unravels just how much trouble she was born into.
And Omyn? OMW! That added so many layers to the characters and to the plot. I couldn’t stop reading! I love the mythology, the history, the build up! It was great!
Ms. Reeves, however, missed a few key emotional transitions, I think. When emotional transitions are missed, then you have whiplash-like mood swings, and/or unexplained behaviors. It was honestly nothing more than a missing sentence or two here and there. The ride could have been smoother, but it wasn’t like trying to ride a horse in an awkward trot either.
All in all, GREAT story! I definitely recommend it!
August 6, 2013
This novel was an art of fantasy, suspense, romance, plus, cleanly written. This is great reading for YA as for Adults. It arouses a sensuality, yet, with ministrant strong morals.
Left alone after the death of her father, a young woman finds herself broke and traveling away from her home, not knowing where she is going nor where she will end up. The last of her money spent, she is on a ferry in Canada heading toward a place she has never heard of . The ocean seems to be calling to her but she doesn't know how to swim and has never lived near a large body of water.
She finds herself in unfamiliar surroundings with unfamiliar people and in an unfamiliar life. What is to become of her?
The author leaves the reader anxious to read the next book in the sequel.
Left alone after the death of her father, a young woman finds herself broke and traveling away from her home, not knowing where she is going nor where she will end up. The last of her money spent, she is on a ferry in Canada heading toward a place she has never heard of . The ocean seems to be calling to her but she doesn't know how to swim and has never lived near a large body of water.
She finds herself in unfamiliar surroundings with unfamiliar people and in an unfamiliar life. What is to become of her?
The author leaves the reader anxious to read the next book in the sequel.
June 5, 2013
I have been waiting around a year to finally read this book, because I am working on a selkie book of my own and was afraid that if I read too much of another's work that it would color my writing.
I am glad that I finally gave in and finally opened the book. The process of gaining a sealskin in Reeves' story is very very different than the way that I am writing about it. Due to that I was able to just enjoy the story. The mother in this book also has me fascinated. I now get to kick myself for having made myself wait so long. This really would have been a much needed break between classes!
I was pulled along by the story, and it is very interesting to see how the love elements of this will play out through the trilogy. I am very much anticipating getting the next book.
I am glad that I finally gave in and finally opened the book. The process of gaining a sealskin in Reeves' story is very very different than the way that I am writing about it. Due to that I was able to just enjoy the story. The mother in this book also has me fascinated. I now get to kick myself for having made myself wait so long. This really would have been a much needed break between classes!
I was pulled along by the story, and it is very interesting to see how the love elements of this will play out through the trilogy. I am very much anticipating getting the next book.
September 25, 2012
I was really intrigued by the background of the main character. I'd love to read the rest of the series, just to find out what happens to her! I felt sorry for Devin. :( Great read though!
September 17, 2017
Love the Author, not this book
I wanted to like this book. I have loved every other series and book by Reeves. This was just, not good. It was SO slow. It dragged and yet also was choppy. Devin was a pain from the beginning. I never found anything to root for in him. The heroine was whiny. I get conflicted, but she was wishy washy. The book should get 1 star. But I gave it 2 because I love the author
I wanted to like this book. I have loved every other series and book by Reeves. This was just, not good. It was SO slow. It dragged and yet also was choppy. Devin was a pain from the beginning. I never found anything to root for in him. The heroine was whiny. I get conflicted, but she was wishy washy. The book should get 1 star. But I gave it 2 because I love the author
November 1, 2017
Great read.
Was a great book to just zone out with ... Enjoyed and looking forward to the next one. I've always loved a good sea creature lore story.
Was a great book to just zone out with ... Enjoyed and looking forward to the next one. I've always loved a good sea creature lore story.
December 15, 2014
I quite enjoyed Adrift. It's kind of slow and not much happens until the end, but I liked it. Meg has just lost her father, and has nothing keeping her in her home town. After selling everything off, including her beloved pony, Meg gets into her car and just drives. She has no idea where she's going, or where she'll up. She just goes and winds up on a beach in Newfoundland. She has no idea how she got there or where she is exactly, so she's lucky that Devin finds her and brings her to his mother's house. There Meg finds the motherly love she's never known, and learns that her mother didn't drown when she was baby, and that she ended up in Trinity for a reason.
Adrift is all about the selkie, who are a type of fae who shift into seals. Meg's mother, as she learns, was a selkie who could no longer resist the call of the sea and returned to Faerie. Now Meg is being called, but it's not safe for her to just plunge into the ocean. And she keeps having strange dreams. Some involve a young girl who she can sense is her mother, but she won't speak to her. The rest are of Omyn, a very handsome fae prince who wants her to join him. Meg is extremely tempted by these dreams, but she also feels the pull of her growing feelings for Devin. Although he's having trouble believing if they're real or a product of fae magic. But soon Meg will have to make a choice: build a life with Devin in the mortal realm, or head to Faerie to meet her mother and risk not being able to return.
Adrift does end on a cliffhanger. It's nothing huge and suspenseful, but it's obviously not the end of Meg's story. I'm very intrigued about how her tale is developing, so I'll certainly be picking up the sequel eventually. I also read the prequel, Avow, before this one, which I found interesting. But I do think the six page short would have made a better prologue to Adrift than its own story as it shows how Meg's parents met.
Read more of my reviews at Pinkindle Reads & Reviews.
Adrift is all about the selkie, who are a type of fae who shift into seals. Meg's mother, as she learns, was a selkie who could no longer resist the call of the sea and returned to Faerie. Now Meg is being called, but it's not safe for her to just plunge into the ocean. And she keeps having strange dreams. Some involve a young girl who she can sense is her mother, but she won't speak to her. The rest are of Omyn, a very handsome fae prince who wants her to join him. Meg is extremely tempted by these dreams, but she also feels the pull of her growing feelings for Devin. Although he's having trouble believing if they're real or a product of fae magic. But soon Meg will have to make a choice: build a life with Devin in the mortal realm, or head to Faerie to meet her mother and risk not being able to return.
Adrift does end on a cliffhanger. It's nothing huge and suspenseful, but it's obviously not the end of Meg's story. I'm very intrigued about how her tale is developing, so I'll certainly be picking up the sequel eventually. I also read the prequel, Avow, before this one, which I found interesting. But I do think the six page short would have made a better prologue to Adrift than its own story as it shows how Meg's parents met.
Read more of my reviews at Pinkindle Reads & Reviews.
September 11, 2012
YA pleaser indeed.
This is definitely a YA book, no bones about it. I was half through and called upon an eighteen year old to assist me with the book. Maybe I'm too old to grasp the concept or too set in my ways to be wrapped-up in the essence of the book.
The concept is interesting. After the death of her father and the loss of the family farm, our young Heroin Megan is drawn to a small seaside town: Trinity, Newfoundland. She doesn't understand why she is drawn to the sea, but she can't deny it. She makes the acquaintance of Devin Horan and his mother Maura. Maura gladly accepts Megan to stay with them until she regains her bearings, plus she could use the company and help around the house.
What she doesn't realize is the blood line her father never told her about. Her father chose to live in Missouri because it shielded him from any large bodies of water. He explained to Megan that since his mother drowned (or did she) that it was best for them all to stay away from the water.
Overall a fun read. Now let's hear from the younger crowd.
Here are the thoughts from my co-reader:
Aside from a few verb tense and grammatical issues, it was an interesting story. Normally, I don't read stories pertaining to magic or fairies, but it kept my attention. I was very emotionally attached to the characters, especially Meg, and I found myself hating Omyn as much as Devin did. I enjoyed it for the most part. Jessica Larson 18.
Who will enjoy this story? See the above comment from a YA reader. For those who are a bit older, maybe not.
This is definitely a YA book, no bones about it. I was half through and called upon an eighteen year old to assist me with the book. Maybe I'm too old to grasp the concept or too set in my ways to be wrapped-up in the essence of the book.
The concept is interesting. After the death of her father and the loss of the family farm, our young Heroin Megan is drawn to a small seaside town: Trinity, Newfoundland. She doesn't understand why she is drawn to the sea, but she can't deny it. She makes the acquaintance of Devin Horan and his mother Maura. Maura gladly accepts Megan to stay with them until she regains her bearings, plus she could use the company and help around the house.
What she doesn't realize is the blood line her father never told her about. Her father chose to live in Missouri because it shielded him from any large bodies of water. He explained to Megan that since his mother drowned (or did she) that it was best for them all to stay away from the water.
Overall a fun read. Now let's hear from the younger crowd.
Here are the thoughts from my co-reader:
Aside from a few verb tense and grammatical issues, it was an interesting story. Normally, I don't read stories pertaining to magic or fairies, but it kept my attention. I was very emotionally attached to the characters, especially Meg, and I found myself hating Omyn as much as Devin did. I enjoyed it for the most part. Jessica Larson 18.
Who will enjoy this story? See the above comment from a YA reader. For those who are a bit older, maybe not.
April 20, 2015
I really enjoyed this book. I downloaded this for free from Amazon several years ago and read it for the first time this past week.
The story centers around Meg whose father has just died. She sells off everything that has value and drives in her car free style. She ends up off the tip of Canada...honestly, I've never heard of this place.
I liked the characters in this book. They were interesting to me. I thought it was interesting that Devin, the love interest, was described as homely. This isn't very common and I appreciated that difference. Characters don't always have to be the most hottest thing.
The book isn't terribly deep but I liked how the author told the story of Meg from her perspective. Meg is confused and learning new things and trying to figure things out for herself, so her view is skewed. I enjoyed going on the journey with Meg and learning along with her.
The author could have described the land and surroundings better. I would have enjoyed reading more about how Meg felt in a new climate and different surroundings. I would have liked a better visual. The author includes more feelings from Meg's point of view rather than what she sees.
Overall, this book was a nice surprise. I found that I really enjoyed it and found it fun to read. There is a sequel to the book that appears to not be out yet. I look forward to reading the second book.
The story centers around Meg whose father has just died. She sells off everything that has value and drives in her car free style. She ends up off the tip of Canada...honestly, I've never heard of this place.
I liked the characters in this book. They were interesting to me. I thought it was interesting that Devin, the love interest, was described as homely. This isn't very common and I appreciated that difference. Characters don't always have to be the most hottest thing.
The book isn't terribly deep but I liked how the author told the story of Meg from her perspective. Meg is confused and learning new things and trying to figure things out for herself, so her view is skewed. I enjoyed going on the journey with Meg and learning along with her.
The author could have described the land and surroundings better. I would have enjoyed reading more about how Meg felt in a new climate and different surroundings. I would have liked a better visual. The author includes more feelings from Meg's point of view rather than what she sees.
Overall, this book was a nice surprise. I found that I really enjoyed it and found it fun to read. There is a sequel to the book that appears to not be out yet. I look forward to reading the second book.
October 19, 2012
Adrift by Elizabeth A Reeves
4 Stars
After her fathers sudden death, Megan is forced to sell all her belongings and move away. She has no idea where to go, but is, for some reason, drawn to the sea. After travelling for days, only eating when she becomes shaky and sleeping when she can no longer keep her eyes open, she finds herself in a small town called Trinity. A dip in the ocean leads Meg to Devin and his mother, and soon we find out what the pull of the water really means for her.
Adrift is a pleasant enough read, it is easy to follow and quite entertaining. Megan is half Selkie, and Devin is the gate keeper whose job it is to keep the humans and Fae apart, so the story is heavy on magic and other worlds, with legends and all things mystical. The book did come to an abrupt end, I wasn’t quite expecting it to finish there and I didn’t think she would chose that particular path, but as this is the start of a series there really was no other way this instalment could have ended!
Yeah, all in all this was a quick read and for anyone, of any age, looking for a few hours escape into a magical world I would recommend this book.
Copy supplied for review.
4 Stars
After her fathers sudden death, Megan is forced to sell all her belongings and move away. She has no idea where to go, but is, for some reason, drawn to the sea. After travelling for days, only eating when she becomes shaky and sleeping when she can no longer keep her eyes open, she finds herself in a small town called Trinity. A dip in the ocean leads Meg to Devin and his mother, and soon we find out what the pull of the water really means for her.
Adrift is a pleasant enough read, it is easy to follow and quite entertaining. Megan is half Selkie, and Devin is the gate keeper whose job it is to keep the humans and Fae apart, so the story is heavy on magic and other worlds, with legends and all things mystical. The book did come to an abrupt end, I wasn’t quite expecting it to finish there and I didn’t think she would chose that particular path, but as this is the start of a series there really was no other way this instalment could have ended!
Yeah, all in all this was a quick read and for anyone, of any age, looking for a few hours escape into a magical world I would recommend this book.
Copy supplied for review.
December 12, 2012
It's a shame that the prose resembles a bad cross between "Fifty Shades of Grey" and a teenage girl's ennui overloaded diary. Abuse of the word "literally" made my temper flare, not to mention bad metaphors, incorrect spelling, and an annoying habit to use ellipses. Like this...lots of ellipses...maybe to indicate conversation lulls...or time for readers to stop and read something else. This work feels more like an outline of a planned book, or even a novella, rather than a true book. Fleshing it out would be a good start, including giving the heroine (a homeless teenager who likes fish sandwiches) more of a personality.
On the plus side, I love the selkie myths and enjoyed the imagery of Trinity, complete with weaving and wild strawberries. Quick read that definitely has potential.
On the plus side, I love the selkie myths and enjoyed the imagery of Trinity, complete with weaving and wild strawberries. Quick read that definitely has potential.
January 4, 2016
A Very Original Selkie Story :)
This series must be read in order. The first book is Avow. This is the second book.
You should read Avow (A Last Selkie Short Story Prequel) first as it is the true backstory of this series :) I really loved this book a lot... the characters were unique and believable and the plot was very original. I really loved how all the characters were conflicted at their cores and their interactions were colored by their own internal issues. This story was very multidimensional yet easy to read :) I really hope she writes the next one soon as I can not wait to read it!
***This series is suitable for adult readers who enjoy a modern take on mythological creatures in their fantasy romances :)
This series must be read in order. The first book is Avow. This is the second book.
You should read Avow (A Last Selkie Short Story Prequel) first as it is the true backstory of this series :) I really loved this book a lot... the characters were unique and believable and the plot was very original. I really loved how all the characters were conflicted at their cores and their interactions were colored by their own internal issues. This story was very multidimensional yet easy to read :) I really hope she writes the next one soon as I can not wait to read it!
***This series is suitable for adult readers who enjoy a modern take on mythological creatures in their fantasy romances :)
November 25, 2012
i won this book in a goodreads giveaway.ive never read a book in this genre so i didnt know what to expect.
it was an interesting story. just not for me.
i think its geared more for the younger generation teens/ya.
it was an interesting story. just not for me.
i think its geared more for the younger generation teens/ya.
January 31, 2016
This was a definite four star book until right at the end when the suddenness and abruptness of the ending marred the enjoyment completely.
I really got into this sweet story and loved the characters, particularly the warmth of Maura. And the animals!
I really got into this sweet story and loved the characters, particularly the warmth of Maura. And the animals!
December 1, 2012
Not a book I would usually choose, a recomendation. But I enjoyed it.
May 10, 2013
Loved this one but so sad to see it end and it left me looking to swiftly read the next one, not sure if it is out yet. Will snatch it up as soon as it is.
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