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The Bringer
Lucyna is a Bringer. An emotionless being, whose role is to guide souls to the gate of Heaven. Until she meets James. In that moment, everything she knows changes, when she is struck with the sensation of feelings. Curious and unable to help herself, Lucyna finds her herself drawn to James, against every instinct she has ever had, against every law of the universe. Before she knows it, she’s fallen in love. And for a Bringer, that's a terrifying fall.
248 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 1, 2011
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Samantha Towle
36 books12k followersSamantha Towle is a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author.
A native of Hull, she lives in East Yorkshire with her husband, their son and daughter, and three large furbabies.
She is the author of contemporary romances, The Storm Series, The Revved Series, The Wardrobe Series, The Gods Series, and standalones, Trouble, When I Was Yours, The Ending I Want, Unsuitable, Under Her, River Wild, Dead Pretty, The Two Week Stand and Sacking the Quarterback which was written with James Patterson. She has also written paranormal romances, The Bringer and The Alexandra Jones Series. With over a million books sold, her titles have appeared in countless bestseller lists, and are currently translated into ten languages.
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A native of Hull, she lives in East Yorkshire with her husband, their son and daughter, and three large furbabies.
She is the author of contemporary romances, The Storm Series, The Revved Series, The Wardrobe Series, The Gods Series, and standalones, Trouble, When I Was Yours, The Ending I Want, Unsuitable, Under Her, River Wild, Dead Pretty, The Two Week Stand and Sacking the Quarterback which was written with James Patterson. She has also written paranormal romances, The Bringer and The Alexandra Jones Series. With over a million books sold, her titles have appeared in countless bestseller lists, and are currently translated into ten languages.
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November 7, 2011
I received this book from Read 2 Review.
This was nearly a 5 star book for me. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and look forward to the sequel. I wasn’t expecting every twist in the story which is always great. The romance part of the book was well balanced for the most part. In the beginning, I kind of questioned it but all will be explained. I won’t say anything further because I don’t really like giving spoilers away.
The only reason I didn’t give this book five stars because it took me a couple of chapters to get in the story. I understand why now, but as a reader I want to be gripped from the beginning. To be honest, I think the first chapter did draw me in. But a few chapters after that dragged for understandable reasons. Inside the Lucyna’s head was just as her character was described and that wasn’t good.
For those intending to read, be patient. Hang on and you will enjoy the ride.
Oh, as a side note for American readers, this book uses more of the ‘Queens’ English. It wasn’t a problem for me. In fact I learned what a jumper was. It’s a sweater. But for me, an American, my first thought was overalls. LOL!
Good book. I recommend to those who like paranormal romance. This book delivers.
This was nearly a 5 star book for me. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and look forward to the sequel. I wasn’t expecting every twist in the story which is always great. The romance part of the book was well balanced for the most part. In the beginning, I kind of questioned it but all will be explained. I won’t say anything further because I don’t really like giving spoilers away.
The only reason I didn’t give this book five stars because it took me a couple of chapters to get in the story. I understand why now, but as a reader I want to be gripped from the beginning. To be honest, I think the first chapter did draw me in. But a few chapters after that dragged for understandable reasons. Inside the Lucyna’s head was just as her character was described and that wasn’t good.
For those intending to read, be patient. Hang on and you will enjoy the ride.
Oh, as a side note for American readers, this book uses more of the ‘Queens’ English. It wasn’t a problem for me. In fact I learned what a jumper was. It’s a sweater. But for me, an American, my first thought was overalls. LOL!
Good book. I recommend to those who like paranormal romance. This book delivers.
April 9, 2013
deleting reviews if you want to take a look at them you can do so on my blog, link on my profile
November 12, 2011
I got this book to read and review from Paranormal Romance & Urban Fantasy Fanatics! So what I liked about the book:
the second half- it was a complete surprise and I liked it.
the villain-he was a devious, good looking guy who you wouldn't suspect at all.
how the past seemed to bother James-no normal person would take to being loved just because who they were in the past. Maybe he was Arran before but he was James now and it bothered him that Lucyna may have fallen for the Arran in him.
What I didn't like:
love at first sight-yes, I know they were meant to be but it still felt forced. Maybe if we had been shown more of the story before she met James, it wouldn't have seemed to have been so sudden.
the monologue-it seemed to go on and on. Again, I think if there had been some scenes of her life before James with dialogues, it might have solved this problem.
no mention of who the woman was that Arran had fallen for-it felt odd when this woman had caused so much trouble.
how accepting James was and how he decided it was okay to ask a stranger to move in with him. It might be that he was attracted to Lucyna because of his past but he was human now and us humans don't ask people to move in with us, even if they have saved our lives.
how Lucyna changed and became human wasn't dealt with either.
Isabel the dues ex machina.
the second half- it was a complete surprise and I liked it.
the villain-he was a devious, good looking guy who you wouldn't suspect at all.
how the past seemed to bother James-no normal person would take to being loved just because who they were in the past. Maybe he was Arran before but he was James now and it bothered him that Lucyna may have fallen for the Arran in him.
What I didn't like:
love at first sight-yes, I know they were meant to be but it still felt forced. Maybe if we had been shown more of the story before she met James, it wouldn't have seemed to have been so sudden.
the monologue-it seemed to go on and on. Again, I think if there had been some scenes of her life before James with dialogues, it might have solved this problem.
no mention of who the woman was that Arran had fallen for-it felt odd when this woman had caused so much trouble.
how accepting James was and how he decided it was okay to ask a stranger to move in with him. It might be that he was attracted to Lucyna because of his past but he was human now and us humans don't ask people to move in with us, even if they have saved our lives.
how Lucyna changed and became human wasn't dealt with either.
Isabel the dues ex machina.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 10, 2011
Lucyna is a "bringer" she escorts souls to heaven when they die. While escorting Max to heaven he asks that she look after his son James. She is strangly fascinated by James even though bringers are not suppossed to have emotions, so what is a girl to do? Right! Stalk him! LOL
This is a tough one to review for me...
First the good stuff.
I really enjoyed the story, very different and surprising. Quite a few surprises in this one not at all predictable (to me anyways). Allot of heart in this book, just a romantic tale about star-crossed lovers. No adult stuff so good for teenagers as well.
Now for what I didn't like.
Lucyna's inner mono-logging was a bit long winded and tiresome. The first half of the book was hard to get through for me because of that.
However as always I am glad I finished it because sometimes you can't tell a book by it's first half.
This in another one that would be great for mothers and daughters to share.
Bottom line 3.5 stars and read it for yourself I would love to hear what you think of it as well.
Thank you to r2r and to the author!
This is a tough one to review for me...
First the good stuff.
I really enjoyed the story, very different and surprising. Quite a few surprises in this one not at all predictable (to me anyways). Allot of heart in this book, just a romantic tale about star-crossed lovers. No adult stuff so good for teenagers as well.
Now for what I didn't like.
Lucyna's inner mono-logging was a bit long winded and tiresome. The first half of the book was hard to get through for me because of that.
However as always I am glad I finished it because sometimes you can't tell a book by it's first half.
This in another one that would be great for mothers and daughters to share.
Bottom line 3.5 stars and read it for yourself I would love to hear what you think of it as well.
Thank you to r2r and to the author!
October 28, 2011
I rated this book a 3 stars, I really liked the concept of the book, and it appeared to have a new and unique story that I was interested in reading. We are introduced to the main character Lucyna who is a Bringer. Bringers are beings who are there when a person passes on, the bringer are sort of a delivery service they do not get to go to heaven with you but the bring you to heaven's door.
The first 30 pages seemed to drag on for me and it lost some of my attention a few times, I even put the book down a couple of times which wasn’t a good sign for me. I knew I had to review the book so I kept picking it up hoping that as the story unfolded it would capture more of my attention so I would continued to read this book.
First I will say the Bringer is a paranormal romance, Lucyna is now called out to do her next job/delivery and we meet Max. Max is having a hard time deciding if he can leave his son all alone. He asks Lucyna to promise that she will look in on his son James and if she agrees he will go to heaven. When she see James for the first time something strange happens to her, it was almost like she could feel and Bringers don’t have feelings or emotions. In her confused state she ends up promising Max she will look in on his son James.
There were times I found the writing a bit confusing and it jumped around a couple of places, but like I said the concept and the story is good. I would say read it and see what you think.
The first 30 pages seemed to drag on for me and it lost some of my attention a few times, I even put the book down a couple of times which wasn’t a good sign for me. I knew I had to review the book so I kept picking it up hoping that as the story unfolded it would capture more of my attention so I would continued to read this book.
First I will say the Bringer is a paranormal romance, Lucyna is now called out to do her next job/delivery and we meet Max. Max is having a hard time deciding if he can leave his son all alone. He asks Lucyna to promise that she will look in on his son James and if she agrees he will go to heaven. When she see James for the first time something strange happens to her, it was almost like she could feel and Bringers don’t have feelings or emotions. In her confused state she ends up promising Max she will look in on his son James.
There were times I found the writing a bit confusing and it jumped around a couple of places, but like I said the concept and the story is good. I would say read it and see what you think.
February 4, 2017
4.5 stars.
I am very much a Samantha Towle fan and this earlier novel didn't disappoint. I really loved this paranormal romance with it's storyline plot twists and Lucyna's emotional awakening. Great from start to finish.
I am very much a Samantha Towle fan and this earlier novel didn't disappoint. I really loved this paranormal romance with it's storyline plot twists and Lucyna's emotional awakening. Great from start to finish.
August 16, 2011
review by Megsly
*beware of spoilers*
Oooh, it’s that time again! It’s that point in time where Megsly goes on a “things a writer shouldn’t do,” when writing a book.
I’m going to throw it out there, The Bringer had AMAZING plot potential. Like…unbelievable plot potential. In fact, that’s likely the only thing I liked about this book, and if you know me and my theories on bad books, if there’s one major flaw, it generally affects everything. The only thing not affected by the bad writing, poorly developed characters, and just all around bad editing, grammar, and ridiculous, reduntant internal monologue of the main characters, is the plot.
Okay, so perhaps I should start with a basic plot of the book. Luce, the main character of this little story, is a Bringer. That means she’s one step below the angels, she’s an unemotional creature who’s sole purpose in the world is to usher the souls of the dead from their bodies and to heaven. Personally, I think she’s got a pretty sweet deal going on. She talks about how peaceful her world is, how the place she calls home is as beautiful as Eden and how it’s comforting that she isn’t held down by trivial human emotions. She has one friend in the world, Arlo, a fellow bringer who hangs out with her from time to time.
Well, one day she’s sent to bring this soul to Heaven, this dandy little fellow named Max who pleads with her “whilst” (more reasoning behind the quotations to come later) hovering over his own dead body to please watch over his son. Luce looks over, and sees this sparkling little thingy around James, who’s bawling his eyes out over his father’s body, and reluctantly agrees. Max, content that he’s some how given his only son his own, personal guardian angel (but not really, cause remember she’s not an angel so it’s not like she can do anything to help him anyway) waddles up to Heaven and all is right in the world.
Well, a few weeks pass and Luce finds herself creepily stalking James in his apartment, still pondering over the little sparkling thingy she sees around him. She disappears, determined to see him no longer and then by some weird chance, she is summoned as his bringer. YES! JAMES MIGHT DIE! Or will he?
Well, I guess we know where this is going. Somehow or another, “whilst” in his last moments of life, Luce sweeps in, somehow turns herself human (wasn’t really explainst how that happens) and pulls his dying body from his demolished vehicle and saves his life. Later, in the hospital, he asks her to come stay with him since she’s so kindly saved his life “whilst” on a walk down the lonely, empty, deserted road he wrecked on. I tell ya, for a heavenly creature, Luce is really adept at lying.
ANYWAY! Back on track here, as I’m sure you can figure out, Luce has fallen in love with our handsome little James, and James has done the same with her. Little do either know that they actually have a back story spanning centuries. SAY WHAT?!?!?!?!
End of spoilers.
Now, the critiques. Don’t judge me, for I am nothing if not an honest person and if I’m going to give you an honest review of this book, well…I’ll just have to be harsh.
1. Um…I understand that Towle is from England. And I understand that the British/Welsh/the whole of Europe speak totally different that Americans do. HOWEVER! I also have read many books written by extremely talented authors that were easily understandable by anyone who can read English. This book? The slang, random terms, and constant use (and misuse) of the word “whilst” in both narrative and dialogue absolutely took away from every tiny positive point this book may have had. I kid you not. It appears 37 times in the novel, and that may not seem like much, but let me give you some background on the term. Whilst is an old term that has essentially died out in modern language. In modern language, it’s primarily only acceptable to use the term “whilst” in exchange for the term “although” or “whereas.” It is not another term for “while” in modern language, and since the characters in this book are speaking with modern slang and dialect, then they wouldn’t use the word “whilst” 37 times. Using it 37 times not only kills the power such an old, rarily used word holds, but it also is just downright annoying. Okay, pet peeve rant done.
2. Characters. There’s no development here. Even though there’s obviously a big jump between where Luce was in the beginning and where she is in the end, there’s no development between those two points. It’s like an immediate change.
3. I personally LOVE present tense, first person point of view books, but present tense is extremely hard to write. And if you can’t write it right, don’t write it at all. The tense changes from present to past several times, and at one point the POV changes from Luce to James, and I’m a little bit thrown off by how James is apparently, mentally, just like Luce, all the way down to his annoying cliche thoughts.
4. And my last point…please, when you get published or if you’re self publishing (this was published using CreateSpace, which is self publishing) edit! Re-read over and over and over, send it to friends to read and edit, and then when you think you’re ready to publish and it’s clean of errors, read through it one last time!
Below is my rating of The Bringer by Samantha Towle. These are reflective strictly of my opinion of the novels I’ve read and reviewed, and are not necessarily reflective of the other staff members of MVF.
-Story Elements (plot) – 7.5
-Character Development – 3
-Grammar & Punctuation – 2
-Prose – 3
-Paranormal Element – 6
Total Score: 4.3/10
(total score is derived from the average of the 5 individuals scores)
*beware of spoilers*
Oooh, it’s that time again! It’s that point in time where Megsly goes on a “things a writer shouldn’t do,” when writing a book.
I’m going to throw it out there, The Bringer had AMAZING plot potential. Like…unbelievable plot potential. In fact, that’s likely the only thing I liked about this book, and if you know me and my theories on bad books, if there’s one major flaw, it generally affects everything. The only thing not affected by the bad writing, poorly developed characters, and just all around bad editing, grammar, and ridiculous, reduntant internal monologue of the main characters, is the plot.
Okay, so perhaps I should start with a basic plot of the book. Luce, the main character of this little story, is a Bringer. That means she’s one step below the angels, she’s an unemotional creature who’s sole purpose in the world is to usher the souls of the dead from their bodies and to heaven. Personally, I think she’s got a pretty sweet deal going on. She talks about how peaceful her world is, how the place she calls home is as beautiful as Eden and how it’s comforting that she isn’t held down by trivial human emotions. She has one friend in the world, Arlo, a fellow bringer who hangs out with her from time to time.
Well, one day she’s sent to bring this soul to Heaven, this dandy little fellow named Max who pleads with her “whilst” (more reasoning behind the quotations to come later) hovering over his own dead body to please watch over his son. Luce looks over, and sees this sparkling little thingy around James, who’s bawling his eyes out over his father’s body, and reluctantly agrees. Max, content that he’s some how given his only son his own, personal guardian angel (but not really, cause remember she’s not an angel so it’s not like she can do anything to help him anyway) waddles up to Heaven and all is right in the world.
Well, a few weeks pass and Luce finds herself creepily stalking James in his apartment, still pondering over the little sparkling thingy she sees around him. She disappears, determined to see him no longer and then by some weird chance, she is summoned as his bringer. YES! JAMES MIGHT DIE! Or will he?
Well, I guess we know where this is going. Somehow or another, “whilst” in his last moments of life, Luce sweeps in, somehow turns herself human (wasn’t really explainst how that happens) and pulls his dying body from his demolished vehicle and saves his life. Later, in the hospital, he asks her to come stay with him since she’s so kindly saved his life “whilst” on a walk down the lonely, empty, deserted road he wrecked on. I tell ya, for a heavenly creature, Luce is really adept at lying.
ANYWAY! Back on track here, as I’m sure you can figure out, Luce has fallen in love with our handsome little James, and James has done the same with her. Little do either know that they actually have a back story spanning centuries. SAY WHAT?!?!?!?!
End of spoilers.
Now, the critiques. Don’t judge me, for I am nothing if not an honest person and if I’m going to give you an honest review of this book, well…I’ll just have to be harsh.
1. Um…I understand that Towle is from England. And I understand that the British/Welsh/the whole of Europe speak totally different that Americans do. HOWEVER! I also have read many books written by extremely talented authors that were easily understandable by anyone who can read English. This book? The slang, random terms, and constant use (and misuse) of the word “whilst” in both narrative and dialogue absolutely took away from every tiny positive point this book may have had. I kid you not. It appears 37 times in the novel, and that may not seem like much, but let me give you some background on the term. Whilst is an old term that has essentially died out in modern language. In modern language, it’s primarily only acceptable to use the term “whilst” in exchange for the term “although” or “whereas.” It is not another term for “while” in modern language, and since the characters in this book are speaking with modern slang and dialect, then they wouldn’t use the word “whilst” 37 times. Using it 37 times not only kills the power such an old, rarily used word holds, but it also is just downright annoying. Okay, pet peeve rant done.
2. Characters. There’s no development here. Even though there’s obviously a big jump between where Luce was in the beginning and where she is in the end, there’s no development between those two points. It’s like an immediate change.
3. I personally LOVE present tense, first person point of view books, but present tense is extremely hard to write. And if you can’t write it right, don’t write it at all. The tense changes from present to past several times, and at one point the POV changes from Luce to James, and I’m a little bit thrown off by how James is apparently, mentally, just like Luce, all the way down to his annoying cliche thoughts.
4. And my last point…please, when you get published or if you’re self publishing (this was published using CreateSpace, which is self publishing) edit! Re-read over and over and over, send it to friends to read and edit, and then when you think you’re ready to publish and it’s clean of errors, read through it one last time!
Below is my rating of The Bringer by Samantha Towle. These are reflective strictly of my opinion of the novels I’ve read and reviewed, and are not necessarily reflective of the other staff members of MVF.
-Story Elements (plot) – 7.5
-Character Development – 3
-Grammar & Punctuation – 2
-Prose – 3
-Paranormal Element – 6
Total Score: 4.3/10
(total score is derived from the average of the 5 individuals scores)
May 11, 2011
Book Review: The Bringer by Samantha Towle.
I always avoid reading other peoples reviews on a debut novel before I begin reading, however having said that if the reviews of Author Samantha Towle's debut The Bringer are not glowing I would be stunned .
Stunned is a good word for the way I felt when I finished reading this book in the early hours of this morning.
Totally gob smacked in fact, it’s a rare event that cause me to cry over a book, yet this book is not in any way a deliberate tear jerker. The approach and the wonderful understanding of human nature is what caused my tears.
Author Samantha Towle {Memorize that name folks} has that indefinable x factor in truckloads; she took my mundane early morning and turned it around. I became Lycena; I became the emotionless bringer taking newly departed souls to Heaven.
I became devoid of any emotion to enable such a difficult and potentially heart wrenching task. Until she first see’s James.
I felt my pulse quicken, I felt that first flutter of an unknown and unsought emotion. I felt the confusion, the denial the fear of a hitherto untouched and unexplored part of my being.
That first breath stealing, gut clenching, spine melting, feeling of first love. Oh, how gloriously this author portrays it. Accurate to a point where I began to smile in remembrance of that angst.
That dreadful, glorious, life altering moment when your eyes meet and you soul suddenly belongs to another.
Do not be fooled into thinking that this book The Bringer is some light and fluffy chiklit romance intended only for women, you would be depriving yourself unfairly from a read that will lull you into a false sense of euphoria and then kick you in the solar plexus with incredible force.
The twists are not in any way predictable, that is the beauty of the work.
Samantha Towle leads you and invites you in wonderfully written prose, and a writers voice that lingers like good music in the soul, you are smiling, anticipating … perhaps very sure that you have cleverly deduced the ending. You will in all probability be wrong.
I had the rug pulled from under my certainty, and she did it without flinching.
This is one hell of a good book. It hits you at gut level; it plays with your emotions and at times leaves you gasping for air.
Memorize the name... Samantha Towle. Unless I miss my guess this novel will make that a household name in a very short space of time.
Do yourself and the ones you love a favor. Get this book. Gift this book. You will not regret it.
I always avoid reading other peoples reviews on a debut novel before I begin reading, however having said that if the reviews of Author Samantha Towle's debut The Bringer are not glowing I would be stunned .
Stunned is a good word for the way I felt when I finished reading this book in the early hours of this morning.
Totally gob smacked in fact, it’s a rare event that cause me to cry over a book, yet this book is not in any way a deliberate tear jerker. The approach and the wonderful understanding of human nature is what caused my tears.
Author Samantha Towle {Memorize that name folks} has that indefinable x factor in truckloads; she took my mundane early morning and turned it around. I became Lycena; I became the emotionless bringer taking newly departed souls to Heaven.
I became devoid of any emotion to enable such a difficult and potentially heart wrenching task. Until she first see’s James.
I felt my pulse quicken, I felt that first flutter of an unknown and unsought emotion. I felt the confusion, the denial the fear of a hitherto untouched and unexplored part of my being.
That first breath stealing, gut clenching, spine melting, feeling of first love. Oh, how gloriously this author portrays it. Accurate to a point where I began to smile in remembrance of that angst.
That dreadful, glorious, life altering moment when your eyes meet and you soul suddenly belongs to another.
Do not be fooled into thinking that this book The Bringer is some light and fluffy chiklit romance intended only for women, you would be depriving yourself unfairly from a read that will lull you into a false sense of euphoria and then kick you in the solar plexus with incredible force.
The twists are not in any way predictable, that is the beauty of the work.
Samantha Towle leads you and invites you in wonderfully written prose, and a writers voice that lingers like good music in the soul, you are smiling, anticipating … perhaps very sure that you have cleverly deduced the ending. You will in all probability be wrong.
I had the rug pulled from under my certainty, and she did it without flinching.
This is one hell of a good book. It hits you at gut level; it plays with your emotions and at times leaves you gasping for air.
Memorize the name... Samantha Towle. Unless I miss my guess this novel will make that a household name in a very short space of time.
Do yourself and the ones you love a favor. Get this book. Gift this book. You will not regret it.
January 9, 2016
‘I begin to trace my finger over the wet sand. It disappears and emerges, in and out, with my movement, making no indentation at all on the sand itself.’
She works as usual taking soul to the heaven. She is happy being a Bringer but when everything happens to be fine, something comes in between to snatch the fineness. Yes, she also faces the gale. She stands in the hospital and talks with her latest bring, Max. Max asks her name and there she gets a name, Lucyna.
Max shows his son James and asks her to look after. From there starts an agonizing love story. The Bringer by Samantha Towle is a love story with a difference. Sometimes, it seems a love triangle, sometimes it is not so. Oh, a maze of love!
Lucyna being formless would come to James house. She would look at him and leave. Gradually, she feels the pull. She stands in front of a car burning car and waits for her next bring, James. When she sees James, she is surprised. ‘I love him and would take him to the heaven? No. What’ll Max say, what will happen to my words?’ And she prays to save him. As she prays, she gains a human body and saves James from death.
James comes to know about her homelessness. Both returns to his home and love develops gradually. She wants to reveal herself but can not. Sara comes in between James and Lucyna but James proclaims his love towards Lucyna. The triangle losses a hand and it is James with Luce. Yes, James calls her so. Wait, the triangle only temporarily loses a hand, but another hand hangs. That’s suspense though. Lol.
She losses her human form as Arlo, an angel reveals her past. Arran, she loved him and knows he is inside James body. She wants to return to James and her human form. But….Oh, this is a maze but once you decide to make the journey, you’ll love it.
The Bringer can’t be summarized in a review and I’d like you to go for it. Grab a copy and read. Samantha has written in an easy style and I love the easy flow of words and purport. A beautiful love story with pathos and passion, tears and smile and agony, won’t you like those? Human life is so, filled with these qualities. It is agony that brings out the happiness and the ending of the novel would not let you down.
She works as usual taking soul to the heaven. She is happy being a Bringer but when everything happens to be fine, something comes in between to snatch the fineness. Yes, she also faces the gale. She stands in the hospital and talks with her latest bring, Max. Max asks her name and there she gets a name, Lucyna.
Max shows his son James and asks her to look after. From there starts an agonizing love story. The Bringer by Samantha Towle is a love story with a difference. Sometimes, it seems a love triangle, sometimes it is not so. Oh, a maze of love!
Lucyna being formless would come to James house. She would look at him and leave. Gradually, she feels the pull. She stands in front of a car burning car and waits for her next bring, James. When she sees James, she is surprised. ‘I love him and would take him to the heaven? No. What’ll Max say, what will happen to my words?’ And she prays to save him. As she prays, she gains a human body and saves James from death.
James comes to know about her homelessness. Both returns to his home and love develops gradually. She wants to reveal herself but can not. Sara comes in between James and Lucyna but James proclaims his love towards Lucyna. The triangle losses a hand and it is James with Luce. Yes, James calls her so. Wait, the triangle only temporarily loses a hand, but another hand hangs. That’s suspense though. Lol.
She losses her human form as Arlo, an angel reveals her past. Arran, she loved him and knows he is inside James body. She wants to return to James and her human form. But….Oh, this is a maze but once you decide to make the journey, you’ll love it.
The Bringer can’t be summarized in a review and I’d like you to go for it. Grab a copy and read. Samantha has written in an easy style and I love the easy flow of words and purport. A beautiful love story with pathos and passion, tears and smile and agony, won’t you like those? Human life is so, filled with these qualities. It is agony that brings out the happiness and the ending of the novel would not let you down.
November 7, 2011
"Are you an angel?"
"If I had a penny for every time I've been asked that, well not that pennies are of any use to me, but still. No. I'm not an angel. But I am the one who's here to take you to the angels."
Lucyna is a Bringer, someone who's job is to deliver humans to the door of Heaven. She can't feel..I mean, she is not entitled to feel sorrow, grief, pain. She does understand humans and their feelings, but actually can't sympathize with them and what they are going through while finding out they're dead and about to leave their loved ones. Yes, it's a difficult job, but that's the only thing Lucyna does.
But everything changes for her one day when she "meets" James. She is changed irreversibly!
Could it be she is actually starting to feel? Could it be she is starting to have emotions? Why does she feel she can't bear to be without James?
I did like this book, speaking generally, but since I am giving it 3/5 there must have been few things I didn't like.
Well for start, I really think the story was interesting, but I had difficulties in getting into it completely. Lucyna is confused, that I understand. And I perfectly understand what she is going through, and though I liked the descriptions of her inner turmoil, I think the author over emphasized it.
Another thing which I think this read is missing, though this is totally subjective, is more dialogue. It seemed to me that the author manipulates well the description and the psychology of her characters, but still I felt certain lack of dialogues, which could've made me enjoy this book more.
However it was an interesting book, and I am thankful for the opportunity I have been given to read it. Thank you R2R and thank you Samantha for generously giving me a copy of this book.
"If I had a penny for every time I've been asked that, well not that pennies are of any use to me, but still. No. I'm not an angel. But I am the one who's here to take you to the angels."
Lucyna is a Bringer, someone who's job is to deliver humans to the door of Heaven. She can't feel..I mean, she is not entitled to feel sorrow, grief, pain. She does understand humans and their feelings, but actually can't sympathize with them and what they are going through while finding out they're dead and about to leave their loved ones. Yes, it's a difficult job, but that's the only thing Lucyna does.
But everything changes for her one day when she "meets" James. She is changed irreversibly!
Could it be she is actually starting to feel? Could it be she is starting to have emotions? Why does she feel she can't bear to be without James?
I did like this book, speaking generally, but since I am giving it 3/5 there must have been few things I didn't like.
Well for start, I really think the story was interesting, but I had difficulties in getting into it completely. Lucyna is confused, that I understand. And I perfectly understand what she is going through, and though I liked the descriptions of her inner turmoil, I think the author over emphasized it.
Another thing which I think this read is missing, though this is totally subjective, is more dialogue. It seemed to me that the author manipulates well the description and the psychology of her characters, but still I felt certain lack of dialogues, which could've made me enjoy this book more.
However it was an interesting book, and I am thankful for the opportunity I have been given to read it. Thank you R2R and thank you Samantha for generously giving me a copy of this book.
June 14, 2012
I have to admit... this book was pretty amazing! it was a different version of fallen angels kind of books!
I looveeddd Luce and the way she talked almost like a robot. then she starts not using so big words and speaking with emotion! i was alittle upset with their age of like middle aged? i was expecting something a bit more...young but as i read on i thought it was cute and fit the story well! Very good quick read!
I looveeddd Luce and the way she talked almost like a robot. then she starts not using so big words and speaking with emotion! i was alittle upset with their age of like middle aged? i was expecting something a bit more...young but as i read on i thought it was cute and fit the story well! Very good quick read!
July 6, 2020
Really enjoyable pnr read. Loved Luce and James.
January 1, 2013
I should pre-empt this review by saying I don't usually read romance novels and thus I'm definitely not this book's target audience. For me, this book turned into more of a mystery... The mystery of why James (MC's love interest) had a "potted" leg ...
Needless to say, this book requires some serious editing as well as additional substance.
After sustaining injuries in an accident, James' leg is "potted" ... WTF?! We are often reminded about his "potted" leg. He even taps his "pot". Every time this is mentioned, I visualize James wearing a pot on his leg. My mind starts to wander .. Does he wear the pot on his knee, his foot, or is it just stuck haphazardly to his leg??
I can't tell you how much I wanted to scream, to shout out "He does NOT have a pot on his leg FFS!!! Grrr.."
Now, this "potted" leg (that's right, I'm still harping on it ... Testimony to how much it detracted me from the story) .. I assumed (by placing my faith in the author) that it was a slang term for a plaster cast. Imagine my BITTERNESS to find that the slang meaning for "potted" is .... Drunk! ... WTF?! First he had a pot on his leg and Now his leg was drunk? Surely that's not it.
Then it got worse ... "his pot hanging so loosely around his navel". Whoa! How the Truck did it get there and What the heck was it???
I became a dog ... And James' "potted" leg was my bone. I Had to find out Why the word "potted" was used!
I googled "potted knee" .... Google just asked me if I meant "popped knee" ... Hmm
I googled "potted leg" .... BAZINGA!!! ... Potted leg of lamb, potted leg of veal, potted leg of hare .... There's even a potted leg free wallpaper download for those so inclined.
Reading this book was similar to walking through a thick fog. The author offers little if any explanations for most events. I left feeling lucky I solved the mystery of James' "potted" leg, and honestly, I still don't know what was hanging around his navel.
Needless to say, this book requires some serious editing as well as additional substance.
After sustaining injuries in an accident, James' leg is "potted" ... WTF?! We are often reminded about his "potted" leg. He even taps his "pot". Every time this is mentioned, I visualize James wearing a pot on his leg. My mind starts to wander .. Does he wear the pot on his knee, his foot, or is it just stuck haphazardly to his leg??
I can't tell you how much I wanted to scream, to shout out "He does NOT have a pot on his leg FFS!!! Grrr.."
Now, this "potted" leg (that's right, I'm still harping on it ... Testimony to how much it detracted me from the story) .. I assumed (by placing my faith in the author) that it was a slang term for a plaster cast. Imagine my BITTERNESS to find that the slang meaning for "potted" is .... Drunk! ... WTF?! First he had a pot on his leg and Now his leg was drunk? Surely that's not it.
Then it got worse ... "his pot hanging so loosely around his navel". Whoa! How the Truck did it get there and What the heck was it???
I became a dog ... And James' "potted" leg was my bone. I Had to find out Why the word "potted" was used!
I googled "potted knee" .... Google just asked me if I meant "popped knee" ... Hmm
I googled "potted leg" .... BAZINGA!!! ... Potted leg of lamb, potted leg of veal, potted leg of hare .... There's even a potted leg free wallpaper download for those so inclined.
Reading this book was similar to walking through a thick fog. The author offers little if any explanations for most events. I left feeling lucky I solved the mystery of James' "potted" leg, and honestly, I still don't know what was hanging around his navel.
November 6, 2011
I got this book as R2R and I am thankfull. I wouldn't know about it and I would be sorry.
Lucyna is the Bringer, Max was her job and James is the Gardener. This is the story of soulmates!
It has a brilliant idea, and interesting plot. But what strike me most was the way Samantha Towle put emotions into words. It was unbelievably realistic and sank into your heart as if they were your own feelings however I cannot generalize that fort he whole story telling. It is too modernised to be about angels, gods and all or so I thought. But there also is an advantage in this modernised way, especially for someone like me, who doesn’t like the too medieval wording or antiquated language in the fantasy novels. It didn’t feel forced in story telling.
There were to things that bothered me a lot all through the book; one was, I couldn’t see the reason for Lucyna to say not to say “no” to Max or to fall for James so suddenly. It felt in the air why she felt so strong for him. And the other was, how can someone know what the emotion they were feeling is immediately if they never had feelings before (however that was solved later in the book, still bothered me until that point) and what triggerred those feelings to come to the surface with such a force.
I found the idea behind the story and reflecting emotions perfectly done, however there was something missing especially in the finalization. The plot was extra ordinary but the twist were nothing of that sort, they seemed forced and superficial which made the over all feeling in avarage.
Lucyna is the Bringer, Max was her job and James is the Gardener. This is the story of soulmates!
It has a brilliant idea, and interesting plot. But what strike me most was the way Samantha Towle put emotions into words. It was unbelievably realistic and sank into your heart as if they were your own feelings however I cannot generalize that fort he whole story telling. It is too modernised to be about angels, gods and all or so I thought. But there also is an advantage in this modernised way, especially for someone like me, who doesn’t like the too medieval wording or antiquated language in the fantasy novels. It didn’t feel forced in story telling.
There were to things that bothered me a lot all through the book; one was, I couldn’t see the reason for Lucyna to say not to say “no” to Max or to fall for James so suddenly. It felt in the air why she felt so strong for him. And the other was, how can someone know what the emotion they were feeling is immediately if they never had feelings before (however that was solved later in the book, still bothered me until that point) and what triggerred those feelings to come to the surface with such a force.
I found the idea behind the story and reflecting emotions perfectly done, however there was something missing especially in the finalization. The plot was extra ordinary but the twist were nothing of that sort, they seemed forced and superficial which made the over all feeling in avarage.
November 5, 2012
I'm struggling to decide between 3 & 4 stars for this, so I'll go with 3.5 :)
I enjoyed the story a lot, it was almost un-putdownable. I was completely intrigued and wanted to find out what was going to happen because I've never read a book about angels or heaven or anything like that, so the theme of The Bringer was completely new to me. What I like most was Lucyna & Jame's connection and just the feeling of hope I got from them. I wish there had been more of them actually together, it seemed like there was one conflict after another after another. That being said, I still liked it a lot and was satisfied that
The suspense was good and it kept me guessing the whole time, which was fun because I can usually guess the twists in books from the beginning. Overall very enjoyable read - I'll definitely continue to read Samantha Towle's work in the future.
I enjoyed the story a lot, it was almost un-putdownable. I was completely intrigued and wanted to find out what was going to happen because I've never read a book about angels or heaven or anything like that, so the theme of The Bringer was completely new to me. What I like most was Lucyna & Jame's connection and just the feeling of hope I got from them. I wish there had been more of them actually together, it seemed like there was one conflict after another after another. That being said, I still liked it a lot and was satisfied that
The suspense was good and it kept me guessing the whole time, which was fun because I can usually guess the twists in books from the beginning. Overall very enjoyable read - I'll definitely continue to read Samantha Towle's work in the future.
September 8, 2011
Lucyna doesn't feel anything. She is a bringer, her main goal is to bring people to heaven.
She knows when something is wrong, however, when she feels something. Like really feels something. All because of James.
She broke the rules. She promised Max, James' father, that she would take of James while he grieved for his father. Not that she could do anything, really, but watch him. As she spends more time observing James, she finally comes to the conclusion that can't be true.
Lucyna is in love.
Such a good book! The beginning was emotion-less, but it perfectly suited what was happening. Lucyna couldn't feel anything, so the reader didn't feel anything. As she began to grow feelings for James, so does the reader. Beautiful work for a stand-alone novel! Very original story, too.
She knows when something is wrong, however, when she feels something. Like really feels something. All because of James.
She broke the rules. She promised Max, James' father, that she would take of James while he grieved for his father. Not that she could do anything, really, but watch him. As she spends more time observing James, she finally comes to the conclusion that can't be true.
Lucyna is in love.
Such a good book! The beginning was emotion-less, but it perfectly suited what was happening. Lucyna couldn't feel anything, so the reader didn't feel anything. As she began to grow feelings for James, so does the reader. Beautiful work for a stand-alone novel! Very original story, too.
October 27, 2011
Ok so as always thanks for this, since I got this book from read 2 review!! Now, this started out with Lucyna, a bringer... Whatever that means- which turns out is like a reaper. She brings the souls of the dead to gates of heaven. Now can I say I kinda LOVE reapers. :) now turns out out BIG TWIST (gotta have those), she's something else, then BIG TWIST, so is her "crush", then one more BIG TWIST, her best friend is not at all who she thought he was. So normally I'm not a fan of this "character form" ( vamps, weres, etc) but I did like this one quite alot! I'm really glad I got to read this because it's different and I love that! So high fives from me and thanks again! I recommend this one to the more romance (especially if you like those who fly) than urban fantasy genre but still a good read! Sorry, I'm trying not to put spoilers that give too much away :)
May 15, 2011
I haven't had much time to read lately. The only time I can squeeze it in, is just before I go to bed. And I've been so excited to go to bed lately, because I LOVE the book I've just finished. Samantha Towle's, The Bringer is a little gem of a read. My kindle's been on fire.
Lucyna is the perfect heroine and I'm more than a bit in love with James. I was too sad when it ended, so hurry up and write me another book, Samantha.
Lucyna is the perfect heroine and I'm more than a bit in love with James. I was too sad when it ended, so hurry up and write me another book, Samantha.
April 26, 2012
I really loved this book!! It was incredibly moving and wonderfully written. Samantha Towle is officially one of my fav authors out there! I cried so much through this book...the love story was just beautiful. I would recommend this book to everyone and would also urge you to check out the other series that Samantha writes as it is amazing as well :)
February 26, 2012
I absolutely loved this book! I was not expecting it to be as great as it was but I was simply amazed at how drawn in I was from the very beginning. This is by far one of my new favorite books and if I could give it 6 stars I definitely would. Highly recommended.
April 6, 2012
Interesting concept, and I like Lucyna and James. There is a little too much inner monologue and it starts slow, but once I got into it I really enjoyed it.
November 28, 2017
The story starts a bit slow, and to be honest - it was close to be boring. It picks up and get better after a few chapters though.
It ended up being rather enjoyable. I found it to be original, and it did have a nice twist or two.
It ended up being rather enjoyable. I found it to be original, and it did have a nice twist or two.
November 2, 2011
{Sited from my website TeenageBookaholic }
The Bringer is the story of Lucyna, a spirit meant to bring souls trying to cross over to Heaven. Her life as a Bringer is all she has ever known, but with one of her Brings, she makes a promise, which is something Bringers can't do, to watch the Bring's son. At her first glimpse of the son, named James, she is overcome with a veil of light for some unknown reason. For weeks she keeps a watch on him and tries to understand what this veil is, until she is called to Bring him. She goes to the place where he is supposed to die at, but she saves him. Now, she's taken residence with him in his home and a deep romance is kindled, but is this paranormal love meant to be?
I fell in love with this book! I couldn't put it down, and the hard times I could, I would be stuck on what might happen to Lucyna or James or their love, or I would just pick up my Kindle again to read. Now, this is a 5-star worthy book, but the editor or publisher or someone did a poor job of edits. They're only noticeable if you are a known picky grammar person. Otherwise, they'd slip past you. The author also used some odd English terms that I didn't know and that is why I'm not a fan of foreign books or books placed in foreign countries, but that's not the big reason for the 1/2-star dock. The story had a real deep plot and such well thought out characters. I usually hold low expectations for e-books as editing is skimpy, but this was an amazing book! I hope a short sequel could come out as to find out what happened to Arlo, Lucyna, Arran, and James! Recommended for Paranormal Romance lovers, and those looking for a good e-book.
The Bringer is the story of Lucyna, a spirit meant to bring souls trying to cross over to Heaven. Her life as a Bringer is all she has ever known, but with one of her Brings, she makes a promise, which is something Bringers can't do, to watch the Bring's son. At her first glimpse of the son, named James, she is overcome with a veil of light for some unknown reason. For weeks she keeps a watch on him and tries to understand what this veil is, until she is called to Bring him. She goes to the place where he is supposed to die at, but she saves him. Now, she's taken residence with him in his home and a deep romance is kindled, but is this paranormal love meant to be?
I fell in love with this book! I couldn't put it down, and the hard times I could, I would be stuck on what might happen to Lucyna or James or their love, or I would just pick up my Kindle again to read. Now, this is a 5-star worthy book, but the editor or publisher or someone did a poor job of edits. They're only noticeable if you are a known picky grammar person. Otherwise, they'd slip past you. The author also used some odd English terms that I didn't know and that is why I'm not a fan of foreign books or books placed in foreign countries, but that's not the big reason for the 1/2-star dock. The story had a real deep plot and such well thought out characters. I usually hold low expectations for e-books as editing is skimpy, but this was an amazing book! I hope a short sequel could come out as to find out what happened to Arlo, Lucyna, Arran, and James! Recommended for Paranormal Romance lovers, and those looking for a good e-book.
August 17, 2011
Love is agony and Death is sad.
Max was her next job. She got his name just before he died, it was her job to bring his soul to heaven. Then Max began his pleading (as they often do) but Max was pleading for his son James not himself as was usually the case.
Max pleaded. Would she look after James? Would she be there to comfort him as he grieved for the loss of his father? James was a sensitive young man, and would take his father's death very hard.
Bringers don't actually do that sort of thing,they are not allowed to be involved in earthly matters.
When the Bringer saw James she felt something she had never felt before, an emotion. Bringers don't have emotions, yet she really couldn't help herself. She was drawn to James against every instinct she had ever had, and against every law of the universe. She fell in love, a very large fall for a Bringer to take.
Well I really enjoyed the new concept of the Bringer taking you to heaven not an angel. I also thought the eternal love of the Bringer Lucyna and Arran/James was really well done , not too slushy! I read a little snippet on my kindle one night then the second night I sat and read the rest as I wanted to know what was going to happen. There are angels in this story both good and bad, as well as characters who are not who they at first seem to be, it all adds to the mystery of what will happen. As you will know by now I don't include spoilers in my reviews as I wish others to read and enjoy the book as I have, but I will say I love a happy ending! So buy, buy.buy the book!
Max was her next job. She got his name just before he died, it was her job to bring his soul to heaven. Then Max began his pleading (as they often do) but Max was pleading for his son James not himself as was usually the case.
Max pleaded. Would she look after James? Would she be there to comfort him as he grieved for the loss of his father? James was a sensitive young man, and would take his father's death very hard.
Bringers don't actually do that sort of thing,they are not allowed to be involved in earthly matters.
When the Bringer saw James she felt something she had never felt before, an emotion. Bringers don't have emotions, yet she really couldn't help herself. She was drawn to James against every instinct she had ever had, and against every law of the universe. She fell in love, a very large fall for a Bringer to take.
Well I really enjoyed the new concept of the Bringer taking you to heaven not an angel. I also thought the eternal love of the Bringer Lucyna and Arran/James was really well done , not too slushy! I read a little snippet on my kindle one night then the second night I sat and read the rest as I wanted to know what was going to happen. There are angels in this story both good and bad, as well as characters who are not who they at first seem to be, it all adds to the mystery of what will happen. As you will know by now I don't include spoilers in my reviews as I wish others to read and enjoy the book as I have, but I will say I love a happy ending! So buy, buy.buy the book!
May 7, 2012
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This was a personal buy. I read this book last year, soon after it was released and found it truly beautiful. That's how I felt when I read it - beautiful. There's a sweetness and gentleness to it that was refreshing, despite all the crazy stuff that begins to happen. This was written in the first person, and either I'm getting better at reading first person POV, or writers are getting better at writing it. I certainly never used to be a fan of it, but it worked really well here. I really felt for the main character, Lucyna, all the way through, from her longings, her curiosity, her feelings of hurt and jealousy, to her anger. (But Lucyna's such a sweet girl that even her anger's kind of sweet too :))
James is a very realistically portrayed hero, and again, I felt it refreshing that we're not talking all superman-type musclebound, but a regular guy with a job and regular thoughts and urges. And the author did this without making him weak at all - he was still very sexy and it was obvious how much he began to feel for Lucyna.
I didn't see the big twist that happens about two thirds into the book - always a plus!
In short, this was a tender, loving story combining heaven and heavenly beings, with love, death, longings of the heart and soul, and a good plot that begins to unfold half way through the book. A beautiful read and highly recommended. It's the only book of Samantha's that I've read so far, but I'd definitely like to read more.
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This was a personal buy. I read this book last year, soon after it was released and found it truly beautiful. That's how I felt when I read it - beautiful. There's a sweetness and gentleness to it that was refreshing, despite all the crazy stuff that begins to happen. This was written in the first person, and either I'm getting better at reading first person POV, or writers are getting better at writing it. I certainly never used to be a fan of it, but it worked really well here. I really felt for the main character, Lucyna, all the way through, from her longings, her curiosity, her feelings of hurt and jealousy, to her anger. (But Lucyna's such a sweet girl that even her anger's kind of sweet too :))
James is a very realistically portrayed hero, and again, I felt it refreshing that we're not talking all superman-type musclebound, but a regular guy with a job and regular thoughts and urges. And the author did this without making him weak at all - he was still very sexy and it was obvious how much he began to feel for Lucyna.
I didn't see the big twist that happens about two thirds into the book - always a plus!
In short, this was a tender, loving story combining heaven and heavenly beings, with love, death, longings of the heart and soul, and a good plot that begins to unfold half way through the book. A beautiful read and highly recommended. It's the only book of Samantha's that I've read so far, but I'd definitely like to read more.
January 8, 2012
Just finished this one and its pretty good. The story is about a bringer(someone who takes souls to heaven), Lucyna. Bringers are supposed to be creatures without emotions..they can't feel...so when this one, Lucyna gets assigned to pick up a soul called Max...she's surprised to see that the sight of Max's son, James ignites feelings within her. Max starts begging her to check i on his son now and then and she couldn't refuse. Curious about this sudden emergence of emotions, Lucyna spends almost every moment with James. But when she gets a message about Jame's death, she can not stop herself and saves his life by miraculously turning into a human..well not exactly human as she doesn't need to breathe, eat or sleep!!! James falls in love with her when suddenly her Bringer best friend Arlo appears and tells her.....okay am I being a spoil sport by recounting the whole tale. Well then I won't say anymore...this is one hell of a book...there are more twists and turns than you could probably imagine. I kept thinking its over now and suddenly some new earth shattering fact would be revealed...there's just one thing this wasn't YA and it still gave the vibes of one. Apart from that excellent read!!!
October 25, 2011
I bought this book a couple of months ago... partly because the author, Samantha Towle, is a fellow Yorkshire lass and I wanted to support her and partly because I loved the look of the book. I never actually read the blurb!
Anyway, I finally began reading during a recent holiday and boy was I in for a surprise! The beginning hooked me in right from the first few words and I literally couldn't put it down after that. I can honestly say that I went through so many different emotions whilst reading this book - but in particular, it sucked me in and at times it literally made my heart ache.
I really loved James, he seems like such a rounded character, the way he swore just like a regular guy, made him even more real to me. And Lucyna... well, how can you not love her? What she goes through in the book (and before, for that matter) just makes you want everything to work out for her. There are times when you just want to shake her, but that makes her even more real. Well, as real as a Bringer can be of course!
All in all, The Bringer is a fantastic piece of fiction and I can't wait to read more from this debut author.
Anyway, I finally began reading during a recent holiday and boy was I in for a surprise! The beginning hooked me in right from the first few words and I literally couldn't put it down after that. I can honestly say that I went through so many different emotions whilst reading this book - but in particular, it sucked me in and at times it literally made my heart ache.
I really loved James, he seems like such a rounded character, the way he swore just like a regular guy, made him even more real to me. And Lucyna... well, how can you not love her? What she goes through in the book (and before, for that matter) just makes you want everything to work out for her. There are times when you just want to shake her, but that makes her even more real. Well, as real as a Bringer can be of course!
All in all, The Bringer is a fantastic piece of fiction and I can't wait to read more from this debut author.
October 27, 2011
This is the book I got through R2R...
So the first thought that went through my head while reading this book was: WHY did I have to start this in the night? and that's only because I really couldn't sleep without finishing it and I had to wake up early :/ But anyway this book was amazing!!
And completely different to anything I've read. That whole bringing thing? completely new!
There were so many unpredictable things in the book that actually made me stop for a minute and go WOAHHH!!! It was really awesome and yet a book I'm not really sure if I'll read again. Like I said I really enjoyed it but it lacked some of the things I really love in books. BUt who knows I might actually read it again now that I know what's gonna happen (:
I freaking love James.
Arlo is an idiotic A-hole! How could she not see he likes her? *rolls eyes* but he was a terrible person. I love happy endings!! :D
So the first thought that went through my head while reading this book was: WHY did I have to start this in the night? and that's only because I really couldn't sleep without finishing it and I had to wake up early :/ But anyway this book was amazing!!
And completely different to anything I've read. That whole bringing thing? completely new!
There were so many unpredictable things in the book that actually made me stop for a minute and go WOAHHH!!! It was really awesome and yet a book I'm not really sure if I'll read again. Like I said I really enjoyed it but it lacked some of the things I really love in books. BUt who knows I might actually read it again now that I know what's gonna happen (:
I freaking love James.
Arlo is an idiotic A-hole! How could she not see he likes her? *rolls eyes* but he was a terrible person. I love happy endings!! :D
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November 2, 2011Who doesn’t know about Angels? And those who know, will also know about certain ‘Angels’ that help souls move from point A to point B. Did any of us stop to consider what if said Angel falls in love with a human; Samantha Towle did, and she wrote about it.
The story was unique, twisted with all those delicious turns that make you question why. At the same time, it makes you wonder, could it be true? Because that is how well written The Bringers is. Granted, there were times where certain key elements where left open, possibly for continuation, but I would have liked a bit more. I felt like the author could have delved a pinch deeper into certain plot points. Also, I would have liked a small insight into James’ mind, his thoughts on everything that was happening.
Nevertheless, it was a riveting read, full of suspense, mystery and touching romance. I look forward to reading more from this author.
The story was unique, twisted with all those delicious turns that make you question why. At the same time, it makes you wonder, could it be true? Because that is how well written The Bringers is. Granted, there were times where certain key elements where left open, possibly for continuation, but I would have liked a bit more. I felt like the author could have delved a pinch deeper into certain plot points. Also, I would have liked a small insight into James’ mind, his thoughts on everything that was happening.
Nevertheless, it was a riveting read, full of suspense, mystery and touching romance. I look forward to reading more from this author.
April 3, 2012
Books about angels and heavenly stuff? I love them since I read Hush Hush. The Bringer is even better. I know, I know, don"t throw me off a cliff or anything!
Okay, it's about Lucyna, a Bringer. What's that? Well, she's one of the people that bring dead people to Heaven. She, for instance can't go there because she isn't an angel. So, Lucyna is called to bring Max, a really cool guy who makes her make a promise: She'll take care of James, his son, for her surely can't take care of himself and cope just yet. When she meets James, she notices a really strange glow about him. A LITERAL glow. She doesn't know what it is because Bringers aren't supposed to feel.
That's what this amazing book is about. Lucyna's story is really beautiful and (like most books) I couldn't keep myself out of it for too long. Feelings, new experiences, new everything. We see everything through Lucyna's eyes. I absolutely loved it.
Okay, it's about Lucyna, a Bringer. What's that? Well, she's one of the people that bring dead people to Heaven. She, for instance can't go there because she isn't an angel. So, Lucyna is called to bring Max, a really cool guy who makes her make a promise: She'll take care of James, his son, for her surely can't take care of himself and cope just yet. When she meets James, she notices a really strange glow about him. A LITERAL glow. She doesn't know what it is because Bringers aren't supposed to feel.
That's what this amazing book is about. Lucyna's story is really beautiful and (like most books) I couldn't keep myself out of it for too long. Feelings, new experiences, new everything. We see everything through Lucyna's eyes. I absolutely loved it.
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