Saving Beige

Sacrificial Fortunes #1

by Kimmy L. Davis

Beige Parker needs saving. At least that’s what everyone else in her life believes. From her overprotective parents to her slightly judgmental best friend, it seems each person has an opinion about who she should be and where she should be going. Even the local psychic tells her she has a destiny and begins to secretly help her study the tarot, cards to interpret the future that she can somehow instinctively read.

But it’s only when Beige meets Sam Reece that she begins to worry she might actually be in trouble. Sam makes her feel things she’s never experienced before, even with her boyfriend Ethan. He’s guarded one minute, open the next, and protective of her in a way that scares her. He encourages her to pursue the cards and open herself to her intuition, but is Sam leading her down the right path, or is he the danger the voice in her head keeps warning her about.

At a time when she feels no one knows the real her, can Beige decide her own fate? Should she follow the safe advice of her family, or listen to her friend who wants to push her into things she might not be ready for? Is Sam really trying to help her, or is he the one responsible for dangerous situations in which she keeps finding herself? In the end, who will be responsible for saving Beige?

272 pages, Paperback

First published May 14, 2013

About the author

Kimmy L. Davis is a writer of young adult and middle grade fiction who also works as a high school teacher in Louisville, KY. She holds a BA in Communications from Bellarmine University and a Master of Educational Technology degree through Boise State. She is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators and attended the Big Sur Children’s Writing Workshop in Seaside, CA in March 2010.

When not teaching, Kimmy enjoys reading young adult, romance, and sci-fi novels and traveling with her niece. She loves technology, particularly Twitter and enjoys blogging on a variety of topics from personal relationships to reality television. If there’s anytime left over she dabbles in visual arts.

Reviews

[Tamara · Rating 4 out of 5]

When I read the plot, I wasn't sure if I should get it. But at that time it was for free, so I gave it a try, and I am happy that I did. The book is about Beige (which is a strange name, but I got used to it). Her parents are very religious and protective of her. So she has to sneak away to go to a fortune teller where she meets Sam, the male protagonist and the son of Clairee, a psychic. Clairee is my favorite character, next to Sam's little sister Lilah who is very mature for her age but still wonderfully childish. Beige starts learning the tarot from Clairee but she has to keep it a secret from her family and friends, because they think "witchcraft" is evil. And this is what makes the book special. It shows that supernatural things and religion don't have to be an oxymoron. The books is well written and the characters are likable. So give this book a try. It might not become your all time favorite, but you won't regret reading it.

[Lupita · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked this book because it was fast paced and an easy read.i actually finished this book in one day because it was that awesome.i really liked the characters in this book because they seemed so realistic to me you get to know them. basically I really liked the character development.the book has it all romance,thriller,mystery,and supernatural elements.this book even teaches you about tarot cards which I really enjoyed.we got different perspectives in the story which I really liked and I just want to say that if you haven't read this books you should read it its a great read.i can't wait for the second book.

[Kaija · Rating 5 out of 5]

So I won this book through a giveaway and I didn't think I would like it. Saving Beige ended up being really interesting and I read in one sitting!!

[Laura Prindable · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a novel that I won on Good reads. Thank you Kimmy Davis!
I am a huge fan of YA novels and I couldn't put this one down! This is a fantastic read. Thank you!

[Elaine Plourde · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a good book for young adults. One of my daughters read it and she enjoyed it and we plan on finishing the series.