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Vanderlind Castle #1
Call of the Vampire
Aurora Keys has dreamed of the Vanderlind Castle ever since she was a little girl. But the fiercely private Vanderlinds keep the massive structure strictly off limits to visitors. Until one night, the wealthy family throws a party—not just a small soiree, but a huge black-tie affair. No one from the town of Tiburon, Ohio, is invited—not even the mayor. But Aurora’s best friend, Blossom, has a foolproof plan for the two of them to sneak in.
At first, everything goes smoothly: the girls enter the castle undetected, and there is free champagne. But then the handsome Jessie Vanderlind sweeps Aurora into his arms, crushing her to his chest and whispering, “I knew you’d come back to me.”
Aurora understands it is a case of mistaken identity, but she feels connected to him somehow. And the boy is so beautiful, she believes she would be happy if he never let her go.
Once Jessie realizes he is mistaken, his smile quickly changes to a scowl. “You must leave,” he tells her in a low, urgent voice. “Immediately. Come! I’ll find a way to get you out.”
Unbeknownst to Aurora and Blossom, they have snuck into the home of one of the most prestigious vampire families in the world, and it is doubtful the two young women will ever be allowed to leave. Aurora’s resemblance to Jessie Vanderlind’s lost love just may be the only thing keeping them alive.
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First published March 18, 2013
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September 17, 2017
I think I have developed some kind of OCD after reading this book.Well it's more like a vampire and human with lots of other stuff YA book but its actually good.
This book is one of my favourites now adter I have read it.This book has a lot of emotional baggage which is not easily digested by most of the readers because sometimes it goes extreme .
The only thing about this book that drove me nuts was the emotional part how things were specifically.
First the author makes sure the book connects with the reader and how life is and was when we were 17 things with your bffs and weather like crushes over boys.And then one guy who took your heart loved someone else and when you at last had your first kiss he call you with her name rather than your .That was like a stake in the heart.This part reminded me of vampire diaries.
But even tough this book was read by me over 3 times.And I still love it because of its simplicity.
This book is one of my favourites now adter I have read it.This book has a lot of emotional baggage which is not easily digested by most of the readers because sometimes it goes extreme .
The only thing about this book that drove me nuts was the emotional part how things were specifically.
First the author makes sure the book connects with the reader and how life is and was when we were 17 things with your bffs and weather like crushes over boys.And then one guy who took your heart loved someone else and when you at last had your first kiss he call you with her name rather than your .That was like a stake in the heart.This part reminded me of vampire diaries.
But even tough this book was read by me over 3 times.And I still love it because of its simplicity.
April 25, 2013
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When I first heard about Call of the Vampire, I wondered whether I was in the mood for yet another vampire story. Yet it’s novella length urged me to give a go, and I’m glad I did.
The story starts off with Aurora Keys a mature teenager and blonde bombshell Blossom devising a plan to sneak into Vanderlind Castle, a mysterious castle that has been shielded from the town of Tiburon. Upon entering the castle and encountering strange predatory men, they soon learn that the party goers and residents are not what they seem and are surprise surprise, vampires. Jessie, one of the boys she meets, seems to recognise Aurora and mistakes her for a long lost love. This inspires his protective instinct over the girls and Aurora feels a strange connection with the boy, as her strange, vivid dreams about running from an assailant become more powerful.
I really enjoyed Aurora as a character, as she’s smart, savvy, mature and knows how to stand on her own when there are predators about. Instead of walking into a scary situation without knowing what to do, Aurora keeps her head and follows a logical plan when she gets into trouble. She knows how to defend herself both verbally and physically and I think we can all learn from how she handles each situation.
Of course Aurora’s maturity has to be balanced by the teenager who always gets themselves into trouble, her best friend Blossom. Blossom just wants to drink, have fun, and meet boys, but when a predator comes down and swoops upon her, she doesn’t realise she’s being victimised. I think these two teens make great companions to each other, as Aurora can protect Blossom in case anything goes wrong and Blossom encourages her to let loose.
Jessie is the vampire that Aurora meets and while there were elements of insta-love, it was balanced out with their relationship developing over time. He’s preoccupied with Aurora being his long lost love Collette, and the mystery of what happened to Collette and who she is prevails in the novel.
The element of mystery, romance, and action was well done in this novel, and I really enjoyed Gayla Twist’s writing. Despite the overdone theme, she works with what we know about vampires and creates an air of mystery that keeps us reading and wondering how Jessie and Aurora’s relationship will develop. While it isn’t the most original novel, it’s a quick, addictive read. I’ve docked one star for the abrupt ending, but we’ll find out more in the sequel, Heart of the Vampire.
I received a review copy from the author in exchange for an honest review. Thank you so much for the opportunity to review!
When I first heard about Call of the Vampire, I wondered whether I was in the mood for yet another vampire story. Yet it’s novella length urged me to give a go, and I’m glad I did.
The story starts off with Aurora Keys a mature teenager and blonde bombshell Blossom devising a plan to sneak into Vanderlind Castle, a mysterious castle that has been shielded from the town of Tiburon. Upon entering the castle and encountering strange predatory men, they soon learn that the party goers and residents are not what they seem and are surprise surprise, vampires. Jessie, one of the boys she meets, seems to recognise Aurora and mistakes her for a long lost love. This inspires his protective instinct over the girls and Aurora feels a strange connection with the boy, as her strange, vivid dreams about running from an assailant become more powerful.
I really enjoyed Aurora as a character, as she’s smart, savvy, mature and knows how to stand on her own when there are predators about. Instead of walking into a scary situation without knowing what to do, Aurora keeps her head and follows a logical plan when she gets into trouble. She knows how to defend herself both verbally and physically and I think we can all learn from how she handles each situation.
Of course Aurora’s maturity has to be balanced by the teenager who always gets themselves into trouble, her best friend Blossom. Blossom just wants to drink, have fun, and meet boys, but when a predator comes down and swoops upon her, she doesn’t realise she’s being victimised. I think these two teens make great companions to each other, as Aurora can protect Blossom in case anything goes wrong and Blossom encourages her to let loose.
Jessie is the vampire that Aurora meets and while there were elements of insta-love, it was balanced out with their relationship developing over time. He’s preoccupied with Aurora being his long lost love Collette, and the mystery of what happened to Collette and who she is prevails in the novel.
The element of mystery, romance, and action was well done in this novel, and I really enjoyed Gayla Twist’s writing. Despite the overdone theme, she works with what we know about vampires and creates an air of mystery that keeps us reading and wondering how Jessie and Aurora’s relationship will develop. While it isn’t the most original novel, it’s a quick, addictive read. I’ve docked one star for the abrupt ending, but we’ll find out more in the sequel, Heart of the Vampire.
I received a review copy from the author in exchange for an honest review. Thank you so much for the opportunity to review!
October 22, 2017
good series start full review to come soon
August 18, 2013
In this great start to a new YA series author Gayla Twist has put her unique stamp on Call of the Vampire! Lesson #1, NEVER crash an exclusive party when you have NO idea who the attendees may be! For Aurora, getting inside the mysterious Vanderlind Castle has been a secret dream of hers. The reality of it all throws her into a world she thought was only part of fiction and fantasy, but turns out to be full of danger, intrigue and a love story never finished. Jessie Vanderlind looks like the hottest seventeen-year-old Aurora has ever seen! Is it possible that he is looking at her with longing, too? Is it her heart, or her blood he wants, or worse, is she only a reminder of someone he loved and lost long ago? Is Aurora really falling for a vampire who is almost a century old? Is there a future for them or will it be lost in the gloaming?
Gayla Twist may not have invented the YA paranormal genre, but she has definitely contributed a great addition to it with a relatively low angst level, a few good twists and one tough young heroine with a tender heart. Yes, we have the vampires, some good, some not-so-good, and let’s not forget the quirky best friend who manages to stay oblivious to the obvious! Still, it all works with Ms. Twist’s flare for story-telling and pacing! The dialogue between Jessie and Aurora seems so real, once you get the whole vampire at your window thing! I found Aurora asking the same questions I was thinking! I was swept into their world and it was a great visit! Will I return for book 2? You betcha!
Publication Date: March 18, 2013
Publisher: CreateSpace
Series: The Vanderlind Castle, #1
ISBN: 1482669285
Number of Pages: 164
Genre: YA Paranormal Romance/Fantasy
Rating: 4 Stars
Available at: Amazon
For more reviews check out Tome Tender's Book Blog or find us on Facebook.
Gayla Twist may not have invented the YA paranormal genre, but she has definitely contributed a great addition to it with a relatively low angst level, a few good twists and one tough young heroine with a tender heart. Yes, we have the vampires, some good, some not-so-good, and let’s not forget the quirky best friend who manages to stay oblivious to the obvious! Still, it all works with Ms. Twist’s flare for story-telling and pacing! The dialogue between Jessie and Aurora seems so real, once you get the whole vampire at your window thing! I found Aurora asking the same questions I was thinking! I was swept into their world and it was a great visit! Will I return for book 2? You betcha!
Publication Date: March 18, 2013
Publisher: CreateSpace
Series: The Vanderlind Castle, #1
ISBN: 1482669285
Number of Pages: 164
Genre: YA Paranormal Romance/Fantasy
Rating: 4 Stars
Available at: Amazon
For more reviews check out Tome Tender's Book Blog or find us on Facebook.
April 13, 2013
I have read a lot of vampire stories over the course of my reading history so I kind of have high expectations when it comes to coming up with some original as well as entertaining when it comes to vamps.
And while this one wasn't all that original, it was entertaining and I had a good time while reading it.
When I went into this one I didn't realize this was pretty short, just longer than your average novella, and while it is short, the length of it didn't hurt the story at all. A lot happens in a short amount of time but not so much that you feel overwhelmed but enough to keep you wanting the next installment by the time you come to the last page.
I would definitely continue on with the story.
And while this one wasn't all that original, it was entertaining and I had a good time while reading it.
When I went into this one I didn't realize this was pretty short, just longer than your average novella, and while it is short, the length of it didn't hurt the story at all. A lot happens in a short amount of time but not so much that you feel overwhelmed but enough to keep you wanting the next installment by the time you come to the last page.
I would definitely continue on with the story.
April 26, 2013
My Review:
I would say that Call of the Vampire is one of those books that are hidden gems. Why do I say this? Well, because it's one of those books that you find by accident, or has been recommended to you by a friend, that you have never heard of before, but turns out to be a great read. This book may be a paranormal romance about vampires but it didn't feel heavy, not on the paranormal side or on the romance side; it was a very light and fun read, with just the right amount of romance and suspense. Nothing overdone and that's what I liked about it. The writing in it was very easy to get into. Very fluid.
What really caught my attention in this book was the plot-line of having a vampire running into a human who looked like his past love at a ball. It's like a Disney movie, but with vamps and just a tad more darker. And I can't help it. I just love storylines like that. Remind me of the show 'The Vampire Diaries' where the main character Stefan, a vampire, is attracted to Elena - a human girl who looks just like his huge epic love back in the 1800s. We have a similar vibe in this book in the sense that we quite don't know why both people resemble each other so much or why one of them reminds the vampire of the other person he knew originally. And basically, the story revolves around the unraveling of that mystery.
The main characters in this novel were incredible. The story is told from Aurora's point of view. She is feisty, loyal, and intelligent. Her reactions to finding out about a hidden supernatural world were pretty realistic. It's not like this girl was totally comfortable and amazed at liking a vampire. She constantly scolded herself mentally and reacted like most people would by thinking: Am I crazy for liking a vampire? Yes, I might be. Her thoughts on things were really honest with just the right touch of sarcasm. Jessie Vanderlind on the other hand, our resident vampire, who is of course, gorgeous - Yup. No Dracula looking vamps please - had an incredible sophistication to him, due to the fact that he's lived for, like, a hundred years. And though he was really strong and fierce in his actions, this vampire had a sensibility to him, an innocence, a loneliness, and a longing that were quite touching. In that sense, his soul was very youthful. I kinda had the feeling that despite having lived for decades that he was still trying to understand life and love, just like any young person who feels lost.
The secondary characters in this novel were also amazing. We had Blossom who is Aurora's best friend and who on the outside might be seen as the typical cheer leader, even mean girl type of person, but who in reality, was a pretty good friend, pretty smart, and feisty herself. Aurora's mother was an amazing character. A therapist who helps young troubled girls. She was so present in the life of Aurora - a rarity in Young Adult novels who sometimes tend to forget that characters indeed do have families. There was also Aurora's great grandmother who was crucial to understanding the mystery between Aurora looking just like Jessie Vanderlinds first love. I also loved Viggo, a large man with a Russian accent who works in the Vanderlind castle who kinda reminded me of Lurch from the Addams Family movies.
My favorite part of this novel had to be all the confrontations that Aurora had with villains or creepers. Because Aurora has a mother who is a therapist who helps counsel troubled young women, her mother's advice on how to deceive or tackle an encounter with a creeper are always on the forefront of her mind. And when indeed Aurora had to fight or verbally scold one of the villains in the story, she was so smart about it and very fierce. She wasn't the damsel in distress type. She would either confront the person who was harrasing her or find a clever way to avoid them or deceive them and she also was protective of her friend Blossom and her safety. She would deconstruct every move her opponent made and really I just thought all her tips were amazing to read because there are, well, always creepy peeps out there. Us gals always have to be on the lookout. And, well, anyone for that matter. So the safety tips in this book were a surprise but a very welcome one. I just really thought it was a clever addition to this story.
Last but not least, we do have an incredibly evil villain named Viktor who could pass off as Voldemort's younger brother. This guy was just awful and pure malice. So predatorial in his actions.
This book definitely ends on a note of mystery. Things are not completely resolved and there is still a lot of things gone unclear in Jessie and Aurora's relationship, so, I kinda need that sequel - pronto.
My rating: 4/5
I would say that Call of the Vampire is one of those books that are hidden gems. Why do I say this? Well, because it's one of those books that you find by accident, or has been recommended to you by a friend, that you have never heard of before, but turns out to be a great read. This book may be a paranormal romance about vampires but it didn't feel heavy, not on the paranormal side or on the romance side; it was a very light and fun read, with just the right amount of romance and suspense. Nothing overdone and that's what I liked about it. The writing in it was very easy to get into. Very fluid.
What really caught my attention in this book was the plot-line of having a vampire running into a human who looked like his past love at a ball. It's like a Disney movie, but with vamps and just a tad more darker. And I can't help it. I just love storylines like that. Remind me of the show 'The Vampire Diaries' where the main character Stefan, a vampire, is attracted to Elena - a human girl who looks just like his huge epic love back in the 1800s. We have a similar vibe in this book in the sense that we quite don't know why both people resemble each other so much or why one of them reminds the vampire of the other person he knew originally. And basically, the story revolves around the unraveling of that mystery.
The main characters in this novel were incredible. The story is told from Aurora's point of view. She is feisty, loyal, and intelligent. Her reactions to finding out about a hidden supernatural world were pretty realistic. It's not like this girl was totally comfortable and amazed at liking a vampire. She constantly scolded herself mentally and reacted like most people would by thinking: Am I crazy for liking a vampire? Yes, I might be. Her thoughts on things were really honest with just the right touch of sarcasm. Jessie Vanderlind on the other hand, our resident vampire, who is of course, gorgeous - Yup. No Dracula looking vamps please - had an incredible sophistication to him, due to the fact that he's lived for, like, a hundred years. And though he was really strong and fierce in his actions, this vampire had a sensibility to him, an innocence, a loneliness, and a longing that were quite touching. In that sense, his soul was very youthful. I kinda had the feeling that despite having lived for decades that he was still trying to understand life and love, just like any young person who feels lost.
The secondary characters in this novel were also amazing. We had Blossom who is Aurora's best friend and who on the outside might be seen as the typical cheer leader, even mean girl type of person, but who in reality, was a pretty good friend, pretty smart, and feisty herself. Aurora's mother was an amazing character. A therapist who helps young troubled girls. She was so present in the life of Aurora - a rarity in Young Adult novels who sometimes tend to forget that characters indeed do have families. There was also Aurora's great grandmother who was crucial to understanding the mystery between Aurora looking just like Jessie Vanderlinds first love. I also loved Viggo, a large man with a Russian accent who works in the Vanderlind castle who kinda reminded me of Lurch from the Addams Family movies.
My favorite part of this novel had to be all the confrontations that Aurora had with villains or creepers. Because Aurora has a mother who is a therapist who helps counsel troubled young women, her mother's advice on how to deceive or tackle an encounter with a creeper are always on the forefront of her mind. And when indeed Aurora had to fight or verbally scold one of the villains in the story, she was so smart about it and very fierce. She wasn't the damsel in distress type. She would either confront the person who was harrasing her or find a clever way to avoid them or deceive them and she also was protective of her friend Blossom and her safety. She would deconstruct every move her opponent made and really I just thought all her tips were amazing to read because there are, well, always creepy peeps out there. Us gals always have to be on the lookout. And, well, anyone for that matter. So the safety tips in this book were a surprise but a very welcome one. I just really thought it was a clever addition to this story.
Last but not least, we do have an incredibly evil villain named Viktor who could pass off as Voldemort's younger brother. This guy was just awful and pure malice. So predatorial in his actions.
This book definitely ends on a note of mystery. Things are not completely resolved and there is still a lot of things gone unclear in Jessie and Aurora's relationship, so, I kinda need that sequel - pronto.
My rating: 4/5
January 1, 2014
Aurora is a young seventeen year old girl who is easily persuaded by her heedless best friend, Blossom. One day, Blossom wheedles Aurora to crash a party at the exclusive and captivating Vanderlind Castle and this is where the girls meet both the cad and Aurora's confused love interest.
From the beginning I thought the characters names were all off and it really irked me. Aurora, although a very beautiful name, just seemed like it should belong to an older woman. Say, a deceased aunt? Jessie, a boy of noble blood, is such common name; more like a nickname. And Blossom? I know the ditzy friend should have a low-key name. But blossom means something to grow in a healthy manner and Blossom (the bff) definitely is not a healthy choice for Aurora. The names are all wrong. I believe that names are a large part of a story. They carry a weighted meaning for each character and I don't think this amateur author thought this through. I think she picked names that were pretty and not in connection for a story that should be dark and mysterious.
Other reviews stated this was a fresh new storyline and the characters were so likable. I disagree. Completely. It read like the Twilight series. A whiny teenager not being able to function because her crush doesn't show up to her bedroom. The Bishops are the oldest vampire family who keep their secret sacred - read: Voltori. And there really isn't any connection that caught between Aurora and Jessie. I never felt those sparks between them. Nothing ever happened between them to create a bond other than Aurora's likeness to her dead Aunt Colette, rather, Lettie (another terrible nick/name). And she thought it was alright when Jessie kept calling her by his past loves name after a kiss or embrace. Uhh, no. Aurora was such a pushover.
Then there's the element of this book being so preachy (again!, Twilight-esque). When I started reading things like you should never do this, my mom told me not to do that, my mom knows what she's talking about, my mom put me in self-defence classes, my mom... *turns off Kindle* I started thinking this was a book targeted for junior high kids, not high school to college. I believe the author could have gone around the mini sermons and maybe elaborated more on the story at hand.
This novella was sparse in story-line information, connections between characters, character building, and nonsensical ramblings about Jessie's gray eyes, porcelain skin and statuesque body (another Twilight reference), and Aurora's very short and deficient dreams.
I really want to read the second book in the series. Yes, you read that statement correctly. Mainly just to see if Ms. Twist can redeem herself and her story.
But the book cover isn't even cohesive to the story. The girl pictured on the cover is the complete opposite of what Twist described within the book. And the castle from book one to book two isn't even the same! The author should have put a little more effort in making this series presentable and more enjoyable.
More posted at my blog.
From the beginning I thought the characters names were all off and it really irked me. Aurora, although a very beautiful name, just seemed like it should belong to an older woman. Say, a deceased aunt? Jessie, a boy of noble blood, is such common name; more like a nickname. And Blossom? I know the ditzy friend should have a low-key name. But blossom means something to grow in a healthy manner and Blossom (the bff) definitely is not a healthy choice for Aurora. The names are all wrong. I believe that names are a large part of a story. They carry a weighted meaning for each character and I don't think this amateur author thought this through. I think she picked names that were pretty and not in connection for a story that should be dark and mysterious.
Other reviews stated this was a fresh new storyline and the characters were so likable. I disagree. Completely. It read like the Twilight series. A whiny teenager not being able to function because her crush doesn't show up to her bedroom. The Bishops are the oldest vampire family who keep their secret sacred - read: Voltori. And there really isn't any connection that caught between Aurora and Jessie. I never felt those sparks between them. Nothing ever happened between them to create a bond other than Aurora's likeness to her dead Aunt Colette, rather, Lettie (another terrible nick/name). And she thought it was alright when Jessie kept calling her by his past loves name after a kiss or embrace. Uhh, no. Aurora was such a pushover.
Then there's the element of this book being so preachy (again!, Twilight-esque). When I started reading things like you should never do this, my mom told me not to do that, my mom knows what she's talking about, my mom put me in self-defence classes, my mom... *turns off Kindle* I started thinking this was a book targeted for junior high kids, not high school to college. I believe the author could have gone around the mini sermons and maybe elaborated more on the story at hand.
This novella was sparse in story-line information, connections between characters, character building, and nonsensical ramblings about Jessie's gray eyes, porcelain skin and statuesque body (another Twilight reference), and Aurora's very short and deficient dreams.
I really want to read the second book in the series. Yes, you read that statement correctly. Mainly just to see if Ms. Twist can redeem herself and her story.
But the book cover isn't even cohesive to the story. The girl pictured on the cover is the complete opposite of what Twist described within the book. And the castle from book one to book two isn't even the same! The author should have put a little more effort in making this series presentable and more enjoyable.
More posted at my blog.
March 31, 2013
The author gave me this book for an honest review
“Call of the Vampire” by Gayla Twist is the first book in the Vanderlind Castle series and it’s a very good start. From the beginning of the story you can feel the mystery and while you keep reading you believe that you’re part of the story also. Although it’s a quick read, it’s very well-written and the characters are very interesting. The author does amazing work in her descriptions and that gives to the book many good points.
Let’s talk about the plot. Aurora and her best friend, Blossom, tried to sneak in a part of the most secretive family in their town. Soon, Aurora, realized that there is a very good reason for their secrecy and she found herself to deal with vampires. And not only that. There is a secret in her family that makes her even bigger part of this world and it’s time for her to learn it.
I liked Aurora. Although she is a teenager and she’s done her share of mistakes in this story, she is more mature that her friend. Now, for the first time in her life, she’s falling in love and that is obvious in her actions. But the obstacles are many and she has the strength to find answers and solutions. She is a brave girl and she’s doing her best under these circumstances.
Jessie is very nice also. He is a vampire in a body of a teenager. He has suffer a lot the last eighty years and that’s why he is more hesitant in this situation. I really like the way he treats Aurora. He’s kind and protective and he doesn’t want to hurt her. I was sad when I realized how much he suffer but now, after meeting Aurora, he found hope again. But he doesn’t want to hurt her and that’s why he pushed her away.
And I have to say a few things about Blossom. It’s not that I didn’t like her. Well, I don’t think that she’s bad but she has some serious problems. Although it’s obvious that she loves Aurora, she has the worst ideas ever! And she wants attention all the time. Maybe it’s because her mother isn’t always there for her, maybe for some other reason. I think that she should find someone good for her and stop acting crazy!
It was a very interesting read and I enjoyed the atmosphere a lot. My only complaint is that I wanted more and I believe that some scenes needed more details. I recommend it to all the fans of this genre. I’m sure that you’ll enjoy it!
“Call of the Vampire” by Gayla Twist is the first book in the Vanderlind Castle series and it’s a very good start. From the beginning of the story you can feel the mystery and while you keep reading you believe that you’re part of the story also. Although it’s a quick read, it’s very well-written and the characters are very interesting. The author does amazing work in her descriptions and that gives to the book many good points.
Let’s talk about the plot. Aurora and her best friend, Blossom, tried to sneak in a part of the most secretive family in their town. Soon, Aurora, realized that there is a very good reason for their secrecy and she found herself to deal with vampires. And not only that. There is a secret in her family that makes her even bigger part of this world and it’s time for her to learn it.
I liked Aurora. Although she is a teenager and she’s done her share of mistakes in this story, she is more mature that her friend. Now, for the first time in her life, she’s falling in love and that is obvious in her actions. But the obstacles are many and she has the strength to find answers and solutions. She is a brave girl and she’s doing her best under these circumstances.
Jessie is very nice also. He is a vampire in a body of a teenager. He has suffer a lot the last eighty years and that’s why he is more hesitant in this situation. I really like the way he treats Aurora. He’s kind and protective and he doesn’t want to hurt her. I was sad when I realized how much he suffer but now, after meeting Aurora, he found hope again. But he doesn’t want to hurt her and that’s why he pushed her away.
And I have to say a few things about Blossom. It’s not that I didn’t like her. Well, I don’t think that she’s bad but she has some serious problems. Although it’s obvious that she loves Aurora, she has the worst ideas ever! And she wants attention all the time. Maybe it’s because her mother isn’t always there for her, maybe for some other reason. I think that she should find someone good for her and stop acting crazy!
It was a very interesting read and I enjoyed the atmosphere a lot. My only complaint is that I wanted more and I believe that some scenes needed more details. I recommend it to all the fans of this genre. I’m sure that you’ll enjoy it!
July 24, 2013
Mystery, vampires, budding romance, and some good action. Call of the Vampire was definitely an entertaining read.
Well, the blurb sets up this story perfectly so I’ll get straight to the review. Aurora was easy to love. I loved her personality and couldn’t help but cheer her on. She’s one of those characters that you really, really want an HEA for. She’s sweet, caring, strong, fiercely loyal … Aurora is perfect best friend material. I connected with her right from the first page, and gladly followed her through this adventure.
The mystery behind the castle sucked me in right away. Within a few pages, I wanted to sneak in right along with Aurora and Blossom. And I’m glad I did. Sneaking into the castle with the girls was when I got to meet Jessie. I really enjoyed Jessie’s character. He had compassion, but in the end, he was still a vampire.
The secondary characters were also strong. Twist took care to give each one of them their own unique personality, and gave me enough about them that I cared for each one. The needed back story was there, not just for the secondary characters, but for the overall plot as well. This story flowed nicely right until the end.
The only thing I was left wishing for at the end was that I really would have liked to see more happen between Aurora and Jessie in the romance department. There was an undeniable connection between them that I loved, and although the moments when they were together were overall interesting, and the information revealed was important, those moments could have been so much more. With that said, this is only the first book in the series so maybe (hopefully) it will come.
Call of the Vampire was a great start to what I’m sure will be an entertaining series. I would definitely recommend it to all you YA vampire lovers out there.
Well, the blurb sets up this story perfectly so I’ll get straight to the review. Aurora was easy to love. I loved her personality and couldn’t help but cheer her on. She’s one of those characters that you really, really want an HEA for. She’s sweet, caring, strong, fiercely loyal … Aurora is perfect best friend material. I connected with her right from the first page, and gladly followed her through this adventure.
The mystery behind the castle sucked me in right away. Within a few pages, I wanted to sneak in right along with Aurora and Blossom. And I’m glad I did. Sneaking into the castle with the girls was when I got to meet Jessie. I really enjoyed Jessie’s character. He had compassion, but in the end, he was still a vampire.
The secondary characters were also strong. Twist took care to give each one of them their own unique personality, and gave me enough about them that I cared for each one. The needed back story was there, not just for the secondary characters, but for the overall plot as well. This story flowed nicely right until the end.
The only thing I was left wishing for at the end was that I really would have liked to see more happen between Aurora and Jessie in the romance department. There was an undeniable connection between them that I loved, and although the moments when they were together were overall interesting, and the information revealed was important, those moments could have been so much more. With that said, this is only the first book in the series so maybe (hopefully) it will come.
Call of the Vampire was a great start to what I’m sure will be an entertaining series. I would definitely recommend it to all you YA vampire lovers out there.
November 12, 2014
I liked the idea of the story - vampire loves human, human dies mysteriously, and centuries later vampire meets an ancestor of lost love that looks just like the former. Lay way for possible reincarnation plot point.
The writing itself wasn't bad. I've certainly read a lot worse. However, most of the voices felt flat, totally scripted, and devoid of any spark that would fully connect me to the story. It also flowed rather slowly and failed to provide any "aha," "wow," swoon, or "wtf" moments... Again very flat.
Btw... I really hate it when a character is meticulously described a certain way in a book ( in this case, big boobs and wild, dark, curly hair) and the cover is a complete contradiction.
I went forward with the second book out of curiosity about the reincarnation element and the horrid cliffhanger, which was actually the only gasp moment of the book.
The writing itself wasn't bad. I've certainly read a lot worse. However, most of the voices felt flat, totally scripted, and devoid of any spark that would fully connect me to the story. It also flowed rather slowly and failed to provide any "aha," "wow," swoon, or "wtf" moments... Again very flat.
Btw... I really hate it when a character is meticulously described a certain way in a book ( in this case, big boobs and wild, dark, curly hair) and the cover is a complete contradiction.
I went forward with the second book out of curiosity about the reincarnation element and the horrid cliffhanger, which was actually the only gasp moment of the book.
July 12, 2016
Not a bad story, had me enthralled from the get go. Its a little bit boring as it follows the 'no, I can't love you' and then the 'oh i love you' typical story line. Still enjoyed this book even though the heroine needs a bit of a smack to the head to knock some sense into her.
April 24, 2013
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I am not a big fan of vampires but after giving a shot to A Shade of Vampire and ending up loving it I decided that maybe some new vampires books are worth reading. This is the case with Call of the Vampire. It is one of those books that you just wish were longer.
Call of the Vampire introduces us to Aurora and the mystery that surrounds the Vanderlind Castle and one of its residents Jessie Vanderlind. Aurora and her friend Blossom were always curious about the Castle, never been inside but dying to and finally, when a mysterious party is about to take place there they decide to sneak in. The girls manage to get inside unnoticed but one terrifying thing happens after the other and Aurora discovers the big secret of the Vanderlind Castle. The people living there are all vampires. Aurora is saved by Jessie and a bound is starting to form between the two of them. But her past, that she has yet to discover is somehow already connected with his. And not everyone enjoys the human company.
I really enjoyed this book and especially the main character Aurora, she had her bad moments, fixating over Jessie, but when it came down to a crisis and things that meant something she had a great attitude and tried her best to be a good friend and still keep Jessie's secret. I also enjoyed how by visiting her great-grandmother she learns stuff about her great-aunt that somehow seem to be connected to both her and Jessie.
And then there is Jessie, the best way to describe him is cute and sad. He never gave me the creeps or even scared me. He was always protective of Aurora and learning his heartbreaking past just made me like him even more.
I also loved the action scenes in this book and everything that took place inside the Castle, what I didn't seem to care much about was the alone Jessie-Aurora time in her room's window. I did want to learn more about the vampires and Aurora's great aunt but I think that those moments could have been so much more.
Still, I can't wait to read more of Aurora's story and get lost deeper into the Vanderlind Castle's history and residents.
I am not a big fan of vampires but after giving a shot to A Shade of Vampire and ending up loving it I decided that maybe some new vampires books are worth reading. This is the case with Call of the Vampire. It is one of those books that you just wish were longer.
Call of the Vampire introduces us to Aurora and the mystery that surrounds the Vanderlind Castle and one of its residents Jessie Vanderlind. Aurora and her friend Blossom were always curious about the Castle, never been inside but dying to and finally, when a mysterious party is about to take place there they decide to sneak in. The girls manage to get inside unnoticed but one terrifying thing happens after the other and Aurora discovers the big secret of the Vanderlind Castle. The people living there are all vampires. Aurora is saved by Jessie and a bound is starting to form between the two of them. But her past, that she has yet to discover is somehow already connected with his. And not everyone enjoys the human company.
I really enjoyed this book and especially the main character Aurora, she had her bad moments, fixating over Jessie, but when it came down to a crisis and things that meant something she had a great attitude and tried her best to be a good friend and still keep Jessie's secret. I also enjoyed how by visiting her great-grandmother she learns stuff about her great-aunt that somehow seem to be connected to both her and Jessie.
And then there is Jessie, the best way to describe him is cute and sad. He never gave me the creeps or even scared me. He was always protective of Aurora and learning his heartbreaking past just made me like him even more.
I also loved the action scenes in this book and everything that took place inside the Castle, what I didn't seem to care much about was the alone Jessie-Aurora time in her room's window. I did want to learn more about the vampires and Aurora's great aunt but I think that those moments could have been so much more.
Still, I can't wait to read more of Aurora's story and get lost deeper into the Vanderlind Castle's history and residents.
April 25, 2017
Considering this is a teen romance between a human girl and a vampire guy (who’s shy, kind, and gorgeous), it’s hard not to liken this to Twilight. Though this feels like it’s written for a younger, more superficial audience (where Twilight was set late teens, this felt more like the boy-crazy early teens). Where Twilight tried to reinvent vampires and gave them entirely new differences and weaknesses and powers, the vampires in Call of the Vampire are entirely the traditional Dracula types. They exclusively drink human blood, they sleep like death during the day and can’t handle sunlight, and still can be killed by a stake through the heart, and thankfully don’t sparkle. Like the Twilight vamps, they hang on to their vampire existences for centuries, fall in love, and are gorgeous to look at. Aurora’s hundred questions reminded me exactly of the cafeteria scene in Twilight where Bella asked Edward all the facts about being a vampire. But rather than just spanning a scene, this took up a large quarter of Call of the Vampire. Honestly, I won’t be continuing on with the series. I thought the idea of reincarnation in a vampire story to be clichéd (along with the prophetic dreams), the insta-love is very tired and yes, Aurora felt like she was treading the exact same territory as Bella, complete with Bella’s unhealthy stalker-ish dependent obsession of Edward, not to mention scenes echoed Twilight from the conversation defining a vampire, to the confrontation with a stranger, to the backpack flying (though Edward’s was really fast running and jumping), straight up to the fight against a villainous vampire at the end of this installment (echoing the fight at the end of Twilight with the group of three villainous vampires). In other words, it treaded all the same territory of Twilight and didn’t lead me anywhere new and sadly it didn’t have the poetic-ness of Twilight, nor the wonderful background setting (I couldn’t even tell you the region where this was set), nor the fascinating cast of side-characters.
May 2, 2013
I liked this book. It was nice and light and there was nothing terribly angsty about it. I liked the characters for the most part, Aurora, the main girl was cute and spunky. She had an interesting and sometimes humorous way of seeing things, though at times she was a bit naive and too accepting for my liking, especially in regards to Jessie.
Jessie was the mysterious vampire boy Aurora meets when she and her friend Blossom sneak into the Vanderlind castle on the night of their famous black-tie ball. Jessie was a sweet and sensitive guy but I was hoping for a little more from him, like he didn't really have any leading man moments that I hope for in a male lead. In fact, I think I was more intrigued by his brother Daniel.
Aurora and Jessie's relationship did remind me of The Vampire Diaries with Stefan being drawn to Elena because of her resemblance to Katherine. However, Stefan never called Elena by Katherine's name which is something Jessie did often, calling Aurora by her dead great aunt and his lost love Colette. I mean, Jessie was nice and all but that wasn't something I particularly loved and Aurora seemed strangely okay with this which I didn't love either.
Overall, this was a pretty good quick read and I look forward to the next one. 3.5 stars
Jessie was the mysterious vampire boy Aurora meets when she and her friend Blossom sneak into the Vanderlind castle on the night of their famous black-tie ball. Jessie was a sweet and sensitive guy but I was hoping for a little more from him, like he didn't really have any leading man moments that I hope for in a male lead. In fact, I think I was more intrigued by his brother Daniel.
Aurora and Jessie's relationship did remind me of The Vampire Diaries with Stefan being drawn to Elena because of her resemblance to Katherine. However, Stefan never called Elena by Katherine's name which is something Jessie did often, calling Aurora by her dead great aunt and his lost love Colette. I mean, Jessie was nice and all but that wasn't something I particularly loved and Aurora seemed strangely okay with this which I didn't love either.
Overall, this was a pretty good quick read and I look forward to the next one. 3.5 stars
May 13, 2018
A few things were so very bad. Teenagers don’t say things like “Don’t be a drip.” That’s very dated. Or “He was dogging on my heals.” I just didn’t like it. It felt old and dry. The characters all lacked substance, none were relatable, not even remotely. I should’ve stopped reading at 40%, but I still had hope, at 60% I knew it wasn’t going to get any better and just kept reading so I wasn’t a quitter. Boring. Mind numbing and boring. Sorry if that’s harsh.
May 17, 2013
Read the excerpt on amazon and well that was enough. Its just immaturely and rushedly written.I am sure its in earnest but not a book for me.
April 11, 2013
I was given this from the author, for a honest review, or at least i hope she wants an honest review because that is what she is going to get. And i would like to also thank her right now because that was really awesome of her! Thank you Gayla! But now lets get down the reviewing...
This is going to be actually a 3.5 stars from me but before i get into all that let me get a song for you...."The Ghost of You" by My Chemical Romance.
Kay first thoughts: It was a very quick read, being completely honest i as on the edge of a 3.5 and a 3 up til the ending, and the ending did save this for me and bump it up to a 3.5 with that said i will explain my reasonings later. Vampire story? Well Thank you Gayla for going to more traditional route, not only that but she wasn't afraid of the fact that traditional and most known for vampires are for drinking HUMAN blood. I will admit there are other vampire books **cough BDB (ask if you want to know) cough cough** that do it a little differently that i still like but when you have human girl fall in love with vampire boy there is always that i don't know need i suppose for the author to make the vampire more "humanized" by having them drink animal blood, well thats a little bit of a cop out i think because ....oh i am ranting aren't i? oops! i will stop...or will i? BWHAHAHA I will.
Okay thoughts on plot: Here are were i had some problems, when i say its a quick read i should mention there were a few spots that i personally felt dragged a little. BUT i like a lot of action, and a lot of stuff going on, i was kinda hoping that there would be more going to happen like on a larger scale, but its a double edge sword here because sometimes i don't want that, i suppose i was waiting for more to happen between Jessie and Aurora. but i will get to that later. It did really pick up near the end though and i really like that. And its not to say that i didn't like the beginning because i did, but i have this weird condition, yeah i am going to call it a condition. There was a TON of dramatic irony in the beginning - if you don't know what that means go look it up i don't want to explain it - and i was like uncomfortable because i was embarrassed for the character, yes that is my condition i get embarrassed for characters. I KNOW I AM WEIRD. i have never claimed to be anything other than that. But yes i did like the plot.
I want to do something i did one other time and i am thinking it might be a common occurrence, i want to talk about RELATIONSHIPS!! oh no the "r" word how scary! Alright lets do this!
Relationships: Jessie and Aurora's relationship i felt was very one sided and oh god i can't believe i am about to say this, i could have dealt with having random POV shifts in this book honestly because alright this isn't a spoiler if you read the summary did you read the summary good, alright so Aurora looks like his old love Lottie, and here is where most of my problems stem from. I liked the idea i really did, unfortunately even when Jessie says that he doesn't see her as Lottie he constantly calls her Lottie, and the reader can tell that he still in love with Lottie he is not really seeing Aurora as a person. And this might have been a purposeful choice... i don't know. Anyways but the fact that Aurora allowed this name switching and had the galls to say that she sort of understood bothered me to no end. And to be annoying i will talk more about that in her character review which i am going to do rightt............
Now!
Characters:
Aurora: Well at first i thought she was going to be very timid and that sweet shy friend you know? Nah she isn't, she is quite some kickass when she needs to be. She is very outspoken and kinda of blunt. She has that no nonsense kinda of tone about her, and i didn't mind that i respected her for it for the most part. As i mentioned up there in relationships she allowed things with Jessie to slide while with her best friend she was very strict and quite honestly could be a bit of a bitch to. I understand i really do her friend for the most part was self-centered and maybe its because i have had a friendship like that i feel this way about it, but i am also a non-confrontational person so i would never have yelled at my friend like she does sometimes. I will be honest Aurora had me worried for a little bit there i was like, dude please don't be that girl, and she wasn't thank god. But she was so in love with a man who obviously was in love with a ghost and i kept expecting her to say something, i wanted her to. i really did.
Jessie: well i think i have pretty much said what i could about him. he is in love with a ghost of a person. He needs to get over the past and look to the future. Unfortunately he is apparently stubborn. Though he is protective i felt like he wasn't quite all the way there for the reader you know? Not quite as developed as he could have been but i am holding out hope for the second book that he will become more than well a shell of a person really. There were moments of passion that i could see in him but i also could also tell he was a bit of scared of his own feelings. Yes i went there. MEN!!!
The best friend Blossom: ugh...self centered for the most part. She at first started off kinda of awesome because i love the idea of the cra-cra adventures because i force my friend on them all the time and i was like hell yes! but then i could really that she was self centered and i was like oh sad days at least Aurora stood up for herself at times but sometimes Aurora i think went just a little to far.
The ending. Well cliffhanger? kinda. Awesome? Yes. made me mad in a good way. I will be looking out for the second book.
Alright so this is the awkward part of the review where i ramble on about how you should come check out my blog and you just scroll onto the next review because HEY HEY WAIT STOP SCROLLING...oh you left fine... well i suppose if you are still here with me! than YAY you are AWESOME and you know what awesome people do? They check out my little blog that i do with my friend because we like books, and WINE and there will be so much of that because classes are done in two days! WOOT WOOT! so spoil yourself with a little more computer time come check out other indie authors we review because GIVE LOVE to the indie writers! they are amazing! so here is the link... http://theviolethourbookreviews.wordp... we appreciate you, and i am sure the authors do too if you check out their books after reading my awesome reviews, what? i didn't call them awesome but they are.... ;)
This is going to be actually a 3.5 stars from me but before i get into all that let me get a song for you...."The Ghost of You" by My Chemical Romance.
Kay first thoughts: It was a very quick read, being completely honest i as on the edge of a 3.5 and a 3 up til the ending, and the ending did save this for me and bump it up to a 3.5 with that said i will explain my reasonings later. Vampire story? Well Thank you Gayla for going to more traditional route, not only that but she wasn't afraid of the fact that traditional and most known for vampires are for drinking HUMAN blood. I will admit there are other vampire books **cough BDB (ask if you want to know) cough cough** that do it a little differently that i still like but when you have human girl fall in love with vampire boy there is always that i don't know need i suppose for the author to make the vampire more "humanized" by having them drink animal blood, well thats a little bit of a cop out i think because ....oh i am ranting aren't i? oops! i will stop...or will i? BWHAHAHA I will.
Okay thoughts on plot: Here are were i had some problems, when i say its a quick read i should mention there were a few spots that i personally felt dragged a little. BUT i like a lot of action, and a lot of stuff going on, i was kinda hoping that there would be more going to happen like on a larger scale, but its a double edge sword here because sometimes i don't want that, i suppose i was waiting for more to happen between Jessie and Aurora. but i will get to that later. It did really pick up near the end though and i really like that. And its not to say that i didn't like the beginning because i did, but i have this weird condition, yeah i am going to call it a condition. There was a TON of dramatic irony in the beginning - if you don't know what that means go look it up i don't want to explain it - and i was like uncomfortable because i was embarrassed for the character, yes that is my condition i get embarrassed for characters. I KNOW I AM WEIRD. i have never claimed to be anything other than that. But yes i did like the plot.
I want to do something i did one other time and i am thinking it might be a common occurrence, i want to talk about RELATIONSHIPS!! oh no the "r" word how scary! Alright lets do this!
Relationships: Jessie and Aurora's relationship i felt was very one sided and oh god i can't believe i am about to say this, i could have dealt with having random POV shifts in this book honestly because alright this isn't a spoiler if you read the summary did you read the summary good, alright so Aurora looks like his old love Lottie, and here is where most of my problems stem from. I liked the idea i really did, unfortunately even when Jessie says that he doesn't see her as Lottie he constantly calls her Lottie, and the reader can tell that he still in love with Lottie he is not really seeing Aurora as a person. And this might have been a purposeful choice... i don't know. Anyways but the fact that Aurora allowed this name switching and had the galls to say that she sort of understood bothered me to no end. And to be annoying i will talk more about that in her character review which i am going to do rightt............
Now!
Characters:
Aurora: Well at first i thought she was going to be very timid and that sweet shy friend you know? Nah she isn't, she is quite some kickass when she needs to be. She is very outspoken and kinda of blunt. She has that no nonsense kinda of tone about her, and i didn't mind that i respected her for it for the most part. As i mentioned up there in relationships she allowed things with Jessie to slide while with her best friend she was very strict and quite honestly could be a bit of a bitch to. I understand i really do her friend for the most part was self-centered and maybe its because i have had a friendship like that i feel this way about it, but i am also a non-confrontational person so i would never have yelled at my friend like she does sometimes. I will be honest Aurora had me worried for a little bit there i was like, dude please don't be that girl, and she wasn't thank god. But she was so in love with a man who obviously was in love with a ghost and i kept expecting her to say something, i wanted her to. i really did.
Jessie: well i think i have pretty much said what i could about him. he is in love with a ghost of a person. He needs to get over the past and look to the future. Unfortunately he is apparently stubborn. Though he is protective i felt like he wasn't quite all the way there for the reader you know? Not quite as developed as he could have been but i am holding out hope for the second book that he will become more than well a shell of a person really. There were moments of passion that i could see in him but i also could also tell he was a bit of scared of his own feelings. Yes i went there. MEN!!!
The best friend Blossom: ugh...self centered for the most part. She at first started off kinda of awesome because i love the idea of the cra-cra adventures because i force my friend on them all the time and i was like hell yes! but then i could really that she was self centered and i was like oh sad days at least Aurora stood up for herself at times but sometimes Aurora i think went just a little to far.
The ending. Well cliffhanger? kinda. Awesome? Yes. made me mad in a good way. I will be looking out for the second book.
Alright so this is the awkward part of the review where i ramble on about how you should come check out my blog and you just scroll onto the next review because HEY HEY WAIT STOP SCROLLING...oh you left fine... well i suppose if you are still here with me! than YAY you are AWESOME and you know what awesome people do? They check out my little blog that i do with my friend because we like books, and WINE and there will be so much of that because classes are done in two days! WOOT WOOT! so spoil yourself with a little more computer time come check out other indie authors we review because GIVE LOVE to the indie writers! they are amazing! so here is the link... http://theviolethourbookreviews.wordp... we appreciate you, and i am sure the authors do too if you check out their books after reading my awesome reviews, what? i didn't call them awesome but they are.... ;)
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January 28, 2020I couldn’t finish because Blossom irritated me so bad. She decides to sneak into a party that she wasn’t invited into and thinks it’s a wonderful idea to get drunk off her ass and leave her poor friend to fend for her against creeps. Then she accepts a drink from a oh so handsome strange man and snaps at Aurora twice when all the poor girl was trying to do was look out for Blossom’s dumbass. Accepting drinks from creepy strangers!! Wtf. What a utterly stupid girl... bleh. I get making mistakes but this was just pure stupidity on her end.
December 12, 2017
This was a good book. I liked the story but did not like the ending as it was not a happy ever after type ending. This was book one in the series and will have to check out the rest of the series and maybe there will be a happy ending after all. I would recommend this book you like vampire fiction.
March 9, 2019
4.5 stars
The reason why I didn't give 5stars is because I almost out the book down. The beginning was so awful too me, I had a real hard time reading it. If the main character was going to be that stupid, I didn't want to read the story. I'm glad I gave it more of a chance. Although Blossom is an awful friend.
The reason why I didn't give 5stars is because I almost out the book down. The beginning was so awful too me, I had a real hard time reading it. If the main character was going to be that stupid, I didn't want to read the story. I'm glad I gave it more of a chance. Although Blossom is an awful friend.
March 16, 2019
Gayla Twist Vanderland Castle series has me going crazy! Crazy in a good obsessed way. Lol. I am so into reading her books and this storyline that I could care less about the real world going on and I ended up purchasing a Retro Pools Of Light Org Necklace from Ebay because the main character in the book has one that was given to her by the main vampire character. Love this series! 5 fangs up!
July 30, 2021
This is my first time reading Gayla Twist. I started reading this book later in the day and could not put it down. Very hypnotic. Pulled me in very deep that I am going to start book 2 before I go to bed. The reason for the 4 stars it that the ending was abrupt. I got this book free, but maybe book 2 will be a continuous of the story.
November 14, 2021
I found this novel to be a mixture of Interview with a Vampire and Bran Stokers Dracula.. Some tense moments all wrapped up into one thought out novel. Both the plot and characters have you entertained from the very first few pages, it also has you gripping onto your seat for what is about to come next... Only issues is this is not a standalone or an HEA novel that you would hope it to be..
October 2, 2018
Great YA
A very well written young adult vampire series. How does a teenage girl handle meeting a vampire. There was great emotion with the characters. A very different premise with this book.
A very well written young adult vampire series. How does a teenage girl handle meeting a vampire. There was great emotion with the characters. A very different premise with this book.
November 12, 2024
A quick interesting story
So I usually ready steamy vampire stories, but this one sounded so interesting that decided to read it. From page 1 I couldn’t put it down until I finished it. Im so looking forward to the next book.
So I usually ready steamy vampire stories, but this one sounded so interesting that decided to read it. From page 1 I couldn’t put it down until I finished it. Im so looking forward to the next book.
September 9, 2025
finally some reasonable reactions
Finally reasonable reactions concerns and charters that are not distinctions. Usually someone in these books needs therapy beforehand. A normal person in an odd situation.
Finally reasonable reactions concerns and charters that are not distinctions. Usually someone in these books needs therapy beforehand. A normal person in an odd situation.
October 7, 2019
definitely for pre-teen audience
March 30, 2020
DNF just couldnt get into characters and she was irritating
April 4, 2024
Really good read , addictive to read . Brought part 2.
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