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The Discovered Sage #1
Discovered
As Layla Sparks experiences the trials and tribulations of first love, she is unaware that the object of her affection is keeping secrets — deadly secrets!
Eighteen year old Jay Logan is not what he seems. Handsome and enigmatic, he captures
Layla's heart but fights hard to resist his attraction to her. Being with her could lead to the unveiling of a life-altering secret he’s worked diligently to protect. When he can no longer deny his feelings for her, he unwittingly turns her world upside down, forcing her to question everything she’s ever held as true.
While Jay introduces Layla to his inconceivable world, a ruthless gang of murderous thieves manage to uncover the riddle behind his bizarre life and plot to steal his most prized procession; a substance so potent it could unravel the fabric of human existence. When the band of thugs set their sights on Layla, Jay must make a decision – give them what they want, or risk the life of the girl he loves.
Eighteen year old Jay Logan is not what he seems. Handsome and enigmatic, he captures
Layla's heart but fights hard to resist his attraction to her. Being with her could lead to the unveiling of a life-altering secret he’s worked diligently to protect. When he can no longer deny his feelings for her, he unwittingly turns her world upside down, forcing her to question everything she’s ever held as true.
While Jay introduces Layla to his inconceivable world, a ruthless gang of murderous thieves manage to uncover the riddle behind his bizarre life and plot to steal his most prized procession; a substance so potent it could unravel the fabric of human existence. When the band of thugs set their sights on Layla, Jay must make a decision – give them what they want, or risk the life of the girl he loves.
- GenresRomance
282 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 22, 2013
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December 6, 2014
This is a deserving 4 Star, even if it does take quite a while to get down to the actual plot. What makes this book so readable is that the characters are so nice. They remind me of that crowd in the George Michael video when they all head up to spend Christmas in a big house in the snow. Every single one of them are super looking, they never stop smiling (even when doing the dishes), they’re never hung-over, and they all obviously love each other’s company.
The characters in Discovered – the goodies at least – remind of these. What caught me completely unawares – and this isn’t a spoiler - was to discover that Joey and Issy are black!! Following the initial description of Joey as “a tall, dark-skinned young man” and Issy as “a beautiful dark-skinned girl” I envisioned both of them to have swarthy, Mediterranean complexions. Perhaps there was a hint when we learn that Issy has dark ringlets hanging just off her shoulders, but I didn’t pick up on. Even when we discover they’re black I still couldn’t shake the image of Mediterranean looking people. This threw me a little bit.
But the story’s well-written, the plot is excellent; No, better than excellent, enthralling. Just my kind of thing, and I would enjoy reading more of the main protagonist’s story. A Discovered Part Two that focused on their story would be great.
Well done to E.D. Brady for dreaming up such an engaging, compelling and even thought-provoking tale. It’s exceedingly rare nowadays to discover such an original storyline, but we find one here. The book held my attention and I thoroughly recommend it.
The characters in Discovered – the goodies at least – remind of these. What caught me completely unawares – and this isn’t a spoiler - was to discover that Joey and Issy are black!! Following the initial description of Joey as “a tall, dark-skinned young man” and Issy as “a beautiful dark-skinned girl” I envisioned both of them to have swarthy, Mediterranean complexions. Perhaps there was a hint when we learn that Issy has dark ringlets hanging just off her shoulders, but I didn’t pick up on. Even when we discover they’re black I still couldn’t shake the image of Mediterranean looking people. This threw me a little bit.
But the story’s well-written, the plot is excellent; No, better than excellent, enthralling. Just my kind of thing, and I would enjoy reading more of the main protagonist’s story. A Discovered Part Two that focused on their story would be great.
Well done to E.D. Brady for dreaming up such an engaging, compelling and even thought-provoking tale. It’s exceedingly rare nowadays to discover such an original storyline, but we find one here. The book held my attention and I thoroughly recommend it.
July 25, 2013
Although this book was written for YA readers, I found it to be an exciting and satisfying read as an adult reader who enjoys a sweet yet alluring romance. Jay and Layla meet in high school and fall in love, but Jay has a stunning secret. Once he brings Layla into his world, the reader is taken on a roller coaster ride into the daunting, sometimes seedy universe of high-powered business and corporate espionage where they will discover the truth about the mind-boggling past of four friends who share what could be the deadliest secret in the world. The story is fast-paced, chock full of suspense, surprising twists and turns, and kept me turning the pages in anticipation of what would happen to the charming, likable teenage characters. This book is well worth a read for both YA and adult fans of romantic fiction with a fast-paced fantasy twist. I loved it.
January 30, 2014
*I received a free copy of this book from the author through the Goodreads First Reads Program in exchange for an honest review.*
Ok, realistically, this is more of a 4.5 star kind of book. I thought the romance was very sweet, and the *ahem* secret that Layla's love interest is hiding is a pretty good one. There was a lot of action-packed sequences throughout the novel, so it keeps your interest. I particulary loved the character of Issy; she is an amazing friend to Layla, and she reminds me of my own friends. This is a good read (pun intended) and it shouldn't have taken me as long as it did to finish it. (Life got busy: college apps, papers, exams, trip out of state, you know the usual...)
Ok, realistically, this is more of a 4.5 star kind of book. I thought the romance was very sweet, and the *ahem* secret that Layla's love interest is hiding is a pretty good one. There was a lot of action-packed sequences throughout the novel, so it keeps your interest. I particulary loved the character of Issy; she is an amazing friend to Layla, and she reminds me of my own friends. This is a good read (pun intended) and it shouldn't have taken me as long as it did to finish it. (Life got busy: college apps, papers, exams, trip out of state, you know the usual...)
October 9, 2013
For fans of YA Romantic Fantasy.
August 11, 2013
As good as the Vistira Trilogy.
January 5, 2017
This book is suitable for fans of YA but also those who enjoy a sweet romance with a little fantasy added in.
August 11, 2013
I really loved this!
November 7, 2013
really enjoyed it :)
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