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Waters Dark and Deep #1
Hallowed
The van Rossum siblings have lost their mother, but little do they know that all her secrets died with her.
Secrets about her magical origins. Secrets that could get them killed.
Brie van Rossum has always been the baby of the family, until she discovers that she is a Hallow, a descendant of humans and archangels. Oh, and that everything her mother has ever told her is a lie. Now, she has to protect her family and there is no room for error; if she makes a single mistake she could lose everything, including the people she loves. But the people who claim they can help her have their own motives, and she has no idea who to trust as she navigates her new reality.
Pilot van Rossum feels like his life is spinning out of control. His mother has passed away recently, his family is constantly hounded by the media, and he can’t figure out how to control his younger sister. He turns to a beautiful stranger for solace and quickly becomes wrapped up in her world. But she has her own demons, demons that threaten to come between them unless Pilot can change her mind.
A broken family, a deadly secret, an impossible romance… Hallowed is the first book in Waters Dark and Deep, a sexy new young adult urban fantasy series by Monica Leonelle (recommended for mature teens 14+).
This short novel is 47,500 words (roughly 225 printed pages).
Secrets about her magical origins. Secrets that could get them killed.
Brie van Rossum has always been the baby of the family, until she discovers that she is a Hallow, a descendant of humans and archangels. Oh, and that everything her mother has ever told her is a lie. Now, she has to protect her family and there is no room for error; if she makes a single mistake she could lose everything, including the people she loves. But the people who claim they can help her have their own motives, and she has no idea who to trust as she navigates her new reality.
Pilot van Rossum feels like his life is spinning out of control. His mother has passed away recently, his family is constantly hounded by the media, and he can’t figure out how to control his younger sister. He turns to a beautiful stranger for solace and quickly becomes wrapped up in her world. But she has her own demons, demons that threaten to come between them unless Pilot can change her mind.
A broken family, a deadly secret, an impossible romance… Hallowed is the first book in Waters Dark and Deep, a sexy new young adult urban fantasy series by Monica Leonelle (recommended for mature teens 14+).
This short novel is 47,500 words (roughly 225 printed pages).
- GenresFantasyParanormal
175 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 16, 2013
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September 14, 2015
Hallowed is a fast, fun and well written story. I was pulled in right from the beginning and was left wanting more when I finished reading it.
Brie and her brother Pilot move to Hawaii to live with their rock star dad after their mom is killed in a plane crash. Brie is struggling with making friends, her relationship with her dad, dodging the paparazzi and when finding out that she is a Hallow. She is not just any Hallow though, she is a powerful one. Pilot has his own issues, trying to keep Brie out of trouble and his feelings toward a girl named Kennedy. It doesn't take long before things start getting out of control. Once others, both good and evil find out what Brie is it seems everyone is after her.
The story is told from different view points which I liked. The author did a great job setting up the scenes and giving the reader just enough without giving too much away. It was so good that I didn't want to put it down. I would recommend this young adult fantasy readers. I really enjoyed it and am excited to find out what is in store for rest of the series. This e-book was provided to me for review. This did not affect my review in any other way.
Brie and her brother Pilot move to Hawaii to live with their rock star dad after their mom is killed in a plane crash. Brie is struggling with making friends, her relationship with her dad, dodging the paparazzi and when finding out that she is a Hallow. She is not just any Hallow though, she is a powerful one. Pilot has his own issues, trying to keep Brie out of trouble and his feelings toward a girl named Kennedy. It doesn't take long before things start getting out of control. Once others, both good and evil find out what Brie is it seems everyone is after her.
The story is told from different view points which I liked. The author did a great job setting up the scenes and giving the reader just enough without giving too much away. It was so good that I didn't want to put it down. I would recommend this young adult fantasy readers. I really enjoyed it and am excited to find out what is in store for rest of the series. This e-book was provided to me for review. This did not affect my review in any other way.
January 12, 2014
For a novella that I just happened to find by accident, I was impressed. The story is well developed and offers a different view of the angel/demon/human eternal war and relationship type of story that is quite popular in YA fiction. The introduction to the characters and setting - particularly in the first chapter with Thessa and the underground city created for and by Hallows was very well done and pulls the reader in. It's short but not too short - great for a quick e-read. Once the story gets going, the reader gets introduced to Brie and Pilot, siblings who move to Hawaii to live with their estranged rock star father after their mother is killed. The bulk of the story then follows Brie and Pilot and their struggle with their new situation, complicated by Brie's discovery that she has Hallow powers. When I picked it up it was free - so I really have no complaints at all.
February 9, 2014
In Hallowed we are introduced to the orphaned van Rossum siblings. Soon after the death of their mother Brie van Rossum discovers they are Hallows, half human half arch angels.
The passion that drives this book is romantic. It's an excellent book for any young adult.
The ideas are not entirely unique, but then what really is in this modern world?
The first book is short and fast to read. It was a pleasure.
The passion that drives this book is romantic. It's an excellent book for any young adult.
The ideas are not entirely unique, but then what really is in this modern world?
The first book is short and fast to read. It was a pleasure.
March 30, 2015
I loved the book, it took a long time to get all the characters set in my mind however, now Iam looking forward to reading the next in the series. I have so many questions about who is part of the good guys. How will free will help or hurt each of the different members. Hope the other books move a little faster. Looking forward to reading Unbound.
November 19, 2013
Damn good book. A few typographical errors, but still a solid outing.
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