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Blue Davison #1
Blue Sacrifice
Blue Davison’s destiny has always been to die.
For hundreds of years, Davison women have sacrificed themselves for Lily Falls and this time the town expects sixteen year old Blue to welcome death.
Yet charmer Flynn O’Shea arrives in time to thwart Blue’s suicide plan. While she initially dismisses his perfect timing as a mere fluke, Blue soon wonders if the gorgeous newcomer is an opportunity for her to create a new destiny full of romance and promise. No matter Blue’s hopes and Flynn’s charms, the darkness in Lily Falls refuses to be denied its sacrifice.
Blue Sacrifice is the first in a two book series with the second book to be released in 2013.
For hundreds of years, Davison women have sacrificed themselves for Lily Falls and this time the town expects sixteen year old Blue to welcome death.
Yet charmer Flynn O’Shea arrives in time to thwart Blue’s suicide plan. While she initially dismisses his perfect timing as a mere fluke, Blue soon wonders if the gorgeous newcomer is an opportunity for her to create a new destiny full of romance and promise. No matter Blue’s hopes and Flynn’s charms, the darkness in Lily Falls refuses to be denied its sacrifice.
Blue Sacrifice is the first in a two book series with the second book to be released in 2013.
152 pages, Paperback
First published November 1, 2012
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About the author
Angela Horn
21 books76 followersNote: I publish New Adult romance novels as Bijou Hunter and Christian romantic fantasy as Dakota Shepherd.
I've heard these profiles can be used to mock writers on certain craptactular sites. Better put my best face forward then.
I'm a saint. No really.
I read to the blind, feed the hungry, buy wigs for bald people – you know, real heartwarming shit. I never drink, drive too fast, or fart. I really am a saint.
Try not to be jealous. For some people, like me, sainthood simply comes naturally. It’s not something that can be taught either. Just be happy with yourself, even if you suffer from minor infractions.
Say you’re a public farter. Or you smoked pot that one time because your friend dared you. Or when in a hurry, you speed a little too much and occasionally run over cats. Or maybe for fun, you’ve been known to steal old ladies’ walkers then run away laughing. Embrace your flaws. After all, no one can be perfect like me.
Oh, and along with my saintly works, I write books. Urban fantasy, open roads fantasy, zombie fantasy (as compared to realistic zombie), and young adult fantasy. See the common denominator there?
Of course you do, you public farting, pot smoking, cat killing, old lady tormenting sons of bitches!
Find me at the following:
Indie Angie
Where Zombies Come To Read
BBA Whisperer
La La in Indieland
Facebook
Amazon Author Page
I've heard these profiles can be used to mock writers on certain craptactular sites. Better put my best face forward then.
I'm a saint. No really.
I read to the blind, feed the hungry, buy wigs for bald people – you know, real heartwarming shit. I never drink, drive too fast, or fart. I really am a saint.
Try not to be jealous. For some people, like me, sainthood simply comes naturally. It’s not something that can be taught either. Just be happy with yourself, even if you suffer from minor infractions.
Say you’re a public farter. Or you smoked pot that one time because your friend dared you. Or when in a hurry, you speed a little too much and occasionally run over cats. Or maybe for fun, you’ve been known to steal old ladies’ walkers then run away laughing. Embrace your flaws. After all, no one can be perfect like me.
Oh, and along with my saintly works, I write books. Urban fantasy, open roads fantasy, zombie fantasy (as compared to realistic zombie), and young adult fantasy. See the common denominator there?
Of course you do, you public farting, pot smoking, cat killing, old lady tormenting sons of bitches!
Find me at the following:
Indie Angie
Where Zombies Come To Read
BBA Whisperer
La La in Indieland
Amazon Author Page
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January 16, 2013
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I had low expectations going into this even though I'd already enjoyed one of the author's previous books. The few indie/self published books I've read before have mostly been atrocious, so I always expect the worst. Thankfully, this was much better than I anticipated. The premise was more original and imaginative than the majority of published YA books, which seem to mainly consist of crappy dystopian worlds, vampire rubbish and teenage girls finding out they're speshul Mary Sues with Speshul snowflake magical powers..Ugh.
Anyway, the heroine (Blue) has to kill herself to prevent the people in her town from going crazy and killing everyone. Blue was raised to believe that she had to be sacrificed like the rest of the women in her family, and her dead mum haunts her day and night to ensure she goes through with her sacrifice. I really liked that Blue had doubts and wasn't fully on board with dying for her town… I loath do goody martyrs that belittle their own lives and think everyone else and their mother is more important than them.
I also liked that there wasn't a vampire in sight and that the love interests were actually born in the same century as the heroine… So yea, that's always a big plus.
It was actually rather funny reading about Blue psyching herself up to die, especially at the beginning. I knew they'd be a mysterious guy (Flynn) that made her change her mind… though I would have preferred if Lacey (her BFF) instead of Flynn had been the one to make her realise that she shouldn't have to die for everyone else. Then again, I think the only reason she listened to Flynn was because he was new in her life and his POV was that of an outsider and someone that wasn't tainted by her town.
The best thing about Blue was that she wasn't some dumb, blushing, virginal, speshul snowflake, Mary Sue twit like all other shitty YA heroines. Blue was my kind of heroine — she loved sex and gasp she wasn't ashamed of it, and look the world didn't end because there was a YA heroine who wasn't a virgin!! I wishmore all YA heroines were like Blue. Sadly, they never will be, and I'll have to put up with the usual boring, bland, do goody, doormat, cookie cutter, Mary Sue heroines forever.
The only thing that bugged me about Blue was how she let people make her feel guilty about not killing herself. Yea, I know she was brainwashed to believe that she was meant to be die but it still irritated me that she didn't kick everyone's arses and tell them to go fuck themselves. I especially hated her douche bastard dad and that fucking bitch of a teacher - I wish they both suffer greatly in the next book.
Moving on, there were two love interests (Flynn and Tyson). I didn't find the love triangle annoying at all since Blue didn't whine about who she wanted to be with and she didn't think she'd met her one twu wuv who she'd marry and have loads of babies with, she was just content to be casually dating without having promises of forever. Flynn was the typical YA hero — rich, arrogant and beautiful. I quite liked him up until the end when it turned out he was using her the entire time… the bastard. He lied to Blue, manipulated her and then he bragged about sleeping with her to piss her dad off… the dick. I hope she chooses Tyson, he was by far the better love interest, she'd loved him for years, he'd done nothing but support her and I don't think it'll make much sense her choosing Flynn over Tyson. Flynn's done nothing but lie about himself and their relationship for his own hidden agenda… he doesn't deserve her. I really hope Blue doesn't just forgive and forget everything he's done in the next book… that douche needs to suffer.
All in all, this was a quick, fun, entertaining read. The writing was good, the story line was engaging and Blue was likeable. I'll be looking out for the next book.
I had low expectations going into this even though I'd already enjoyed one of the author's previous books. The few indie/self published books I've read before have mostly been atrocious, so I always expect the worst. Thankfully, this was much better than I anticipated. The premise was more original and imaginative than the majority of published YA books, which seem to mainly consist of crappy dystopian worlds, vampire rubbish and teenage girls finding out they're speshul Mary Sues with Speshul snowflake magical powers..Ugh.
Anyway, the heroine (Blue) has to kill herself to prevent the people in her town from going crazy and killing everyone. Blue was raised to believe that she had to be sacrificed like the rest of the women in her family, and her dead mum haunts her day and night to ensure she goes through with her sacrifice. I really liked that Blue had doubts and wasn't fully on board with dying for her town… I loath do goody martyrs that belittle their own lives and think everyone else and their mother is more important than them.
I also liked that there wasn't a vampire in sight and that the love interests were actually born in the same century as the heroine… So yea, that's always a big plus.
It was actually rather funny reading about Blue psyching herself up to die, especially at the beginning. I knew they'd be a mysterious guy (Flynn) that made her change her mind… though I would have preferred if Lacey (her BFF) instead of Flynn had been the one to make her realise that she shouldn't have to die for everyone else. Then again, I think the only reason she listened to Flynn was because he was new in her life and his POV was that of an outsider and someone that wasn't tainted by her town.
The best thing about Blue was that she wasn't some dumb, blushing, virginal, speshul snowflake, Mary Sue twit like all other shitty YA heroines. Blue was my kind of heroine — she loved sex and gasp she wasn't ashamed of it, and look the world didn't end because there was a YA heroine who wasn't a virgin!! I wish
The only thing that bugged me about Blue was how she let people make her feel guilty about not killing herself. Yea, I know she was brainwashed to believe that she was meant to be die but it still irritated me that she didn't kick everyone's arses and tell them to go fuck themselves. I especially hated her douche bastard dad and that fucking bitch of a teacher - I wish they both suffer greatly in the next book.
Moving on, there were two love interests (Flynn and Tyson). I didn't find the love triangle annoying at all since Blue didn't whine about who she wanted to be with and she didn't think she'd met her one twu wuv who she'd marry and have loads of babies with, she was just content to be casually dating without having promises of forever. Flynn was the typical YA hero — rich, arrogant and beautiful. I quite liked him up until the end when it turned out he was using her the entire time… the bastard. He lied to Blue, manipulated her and then he bragged about sleeping with her to piss her dad off… the dick. I hope she chooses Tyson, he was by far the better love interest, she'd loved him for years, he'd done nothing but support her and I don't think it'll make much sense her choosing Flynn over Tyson. Flynn's done nothing but lie about himself and their relationship for his own hidden agenda… he doesn't deserve her. I really hope Blue doesn't just forgive and forget everything he's done in the next book… that douche needs to suffer.
All in all, this was a quick, fun, entertaining read. The writing was good, the story line was engaging and Blue was likeable. I'll be looking out for the next book.
April 2, 2013
Clever! This book was so interesting and unique. Blue must die for her town, and everyday she tries but still makes plans for the next day. She has an underlining hope that is interesting. The MC love was TOO perfect, but had a humble charm that kept you intrigued. Great read!
May 5, 2013
Angela Horn depicts the most beautiful picture and never has there been a cliffhanger like this one.
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