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The Cambion Chronicles #3
Fading Amber
Finding your soul mate is the ultimate dream come true. But for Samara Marshall, it's a matter of life and death. . .After falling for a Cambion and then turning into one herself, Samara never thought her senior year could get more complicated. The gaps in her memory, the mysterious deaths, and the constant danger that threaten her once quiet town have a common Tobias, a demon with a lot of enemies. He's also Samara's other soul mate and he's suddenly disappeared. Samara knows the key to finding Tobias lies with her inner demon, who has her own agenda and threatens to take over completely. But Samara isn't the only one who wants to find Tobias. His enemies are getting closer, and their plans for retribution could mean deadly consequences for Samara and her true soul mate, Caleb. . .."Jaime Reed's books are irresistible." --Ann Aguirre, author of EnclavePraise for The Cambion Chronicles"Sexy and snarky! I dare you not to laugh while reading this fantastic debut."--Kody Keplinger, author of Shut Out"With a sassy, kick-ass heroine, Jaime Reed's Living Violet will keep readers turning pages late into the night." --Eileen Cook, author of Unraveling Isobel "Jaime Reed's books are irresistible. They couldn't be more delicious if they were made of cake and frosted in chocolate." --Ann Aguirre, author of Enclave
321 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2012
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About the author
Jaime Reed
5 books293 followersAuthor of young adult paranormal series The Cambion Chronicles.
About Me:
I’m a self-proclaimed movie and music snob with a playlist for every occasion in life. I’m freakishly tall with large feet, and I have a slight obsession with the gym, cool 80’s references, and orange soda. My weapon of choice: sarcasm.
Teen fiction always captured my interest and I appreciate the newness of that time, and well, I get nostalgic. Right now I’m on a serious paranormal/ fantasy kick. I’m all about the weird and my stories explore cool mythical creatures not many people have heard about. I try to create characters who are people of color. There aren’t enough of them in young fiction and there should be more heroines of different backgrounds battling the forces of evil. Let’s face it, the extraordinary can happen to anyone.
About Me:
I’m a self-proclaimed movie and music snob with a playlist for every occasion in life. I’m freakishly tall with large feet, and I have a slight obsession with the gym, cool 80’s references, and orange soda. My weapon of choice: sarcasm.
Teen fiction always captured my interest and I appreciate the newness of that time, and well, I get nostalgic. Right now I’m on a serious paranormal/ fantasy kick. I’m all about the weird and my stories explore cool mythical creatures not many people have heard about. I try to create characters who are people of color. There aren’t enough of them in young fiction and there should be more heroines of different backgrounds battling the forces of evil. Let’s face it, the extraordinary can happen to anyone.
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January 17, 2013
Whoa, what a RUSH!!!
Listen up readers, the coolest YA couple are Samara and Caleb, better known as SNM and Cake Boy.
I had little doubt that Fading Amber would live up to my expectations, but it actually exceeded them! It was a rollercoaster ride from start to finish, and while Jaime Reed has brought The Cambion Chronicles to a satisfying conclusion, she’s got enough material to delve even further into this unique paranormal world. There are so many wonderful characters she could continue with and I would instantly purchase any future books. Besides, there’s always plenty of room for more diversity in the YA market.
Speaking of diversity, why is it that most YA authors of color (with some notable exceptions) understand that the world has changed and that kids of different backgrounds interact with each other on a daily basis? Why is it that Ms. Reed’s series prominently features teens of every nationality in a realistic setting? And yes, it is a big deal that YA is so slow to get this fact.
Samara is having one hell of a senior year. She’s got memory lapses, her Cambion host Lilith seems to like hanging out on the ceiling. Her former co-worker Nadine is still in her living room, a ghostly dead body that only she can see. Her best friend Mia still hates her guts, she’s still a guy magnet courtesy of Lilith, and Tobias is still loose and still in a very bad mood. He wants to get even, wants to claim his mate (who just so happens to be in Samara’s body and who just so happens to be in love with the guy he wants to destroy) and he doesn’t care about the body count. Unfortunately, the hunter is also the hunted as a rival Cambion clan seek his destruction, but that destruction has far-reaching repercussions for Sam and Caleb as well. Oh, and the urge of their respective Cambions to mate is beginning to overwhelm both of them.
And Samara’s mom is still a walking advertisement for overprotective.
I’ve said this in previous reviews, but truly Samara Marshall is such a refreshing change from the female helplessness so prevalent in some popular YA novels. It’s nice to encounter a smart, take-charge heroine who can actually tie one’s own shoes without needing the assistance of the hawt-boy-du-jour. It’s also refreshing to see a YA romance that doesn't read like immature wish-fulfillment which equates stalking and abusive behavior with “love”.
I don’t always want nor need a romance in my YA, but when it is done well and there’s actually a compelling reason for the relationship, I enjoy it. Caleb is a wonderful hero, perfect in his imperfections. He doesn’t have to belittle Samara (not that she would ever let him) nor hamper her in the guise of “protecting” her. When he declares her his soulmate, it’s believable. He may be the stronger of the two, but he also respects and honors Samara’s autonomy. And let's face it, the scenes of the two of them "feeding" from each other were OMG so very hot. Adult paranormal authors could learn a few tricks from Ms. Reed about what makes a couple sizzle. Few YA heroes make me swoon, considering, but yes I am firmly on Team Cake Boy.
I am sooooo bummed this is the last book. I wonder if I can bribe Ms. Reid to write another one...
Listen up readers, the coolest YA couple are Samara and Caleb, better known as SNM and Cake Boy.
I had little doubt that Fading Amber would live up to my expectations, but it actually exceeded them! It was a rollercoaster ride from start to finish, and while Jaime Reed has brought The Cambion Chronicles to a satisfying conclusion, she’s got enough material to delve even further into this unique paranormal world. There are so many wonderful characters she could continue with and I would instantly purchase any future books. Besides, there’s always plenty of room for more diversity in the YA market.
Speaking of diversity, why is it that most YA authors of color (with some notable exceptions) understand that the world has changed and that kids of different backgrounds interact with each other on a daily basis? Why is it that Ms. Reed’s series prominently features teens of every nationality in a realistic setting? And yes, it is a big deal that YA is so slow to get this fact.
Samara is having one hell of a senior year. She’s got memory lapses, her Cambion host Lilith seems to like hanging out on the ceiling. Her former co-worker Nadine is still in her living room, a ghostly dead body that only she can see. Her best friend Mia still hates her guts, she’s still a guy magnet courtesy of Lilith, and Tobias is still loose and still in a very bad mood. He wants to get even, wants to claim his mate (who just so happens to be in Samara’s body and who just so happens to be in love with the guy he wants to destroy) and he doesn’t care about the body count. Unfortunately, the hunter is also the hunted as a rival Cambion clan seek his destruction, but that destruction has far-reaching repercussions for Sam and Caleb as well. Oh, and the urge of their respective Cambions to mate is beginning to overwhelm both of them.
And Samara’s mom is still a walking advertisement for overprotective.
I’ve said this in previous reviews, but truly Samara Marshall is such a refreshing change from the female helplessness so prevalent in some popular YA novels. It’s nice to encounter a smart, take-charge heroine who can actually tie one’s own shoes without needing the assistance of the hawt-boy-du-jour. It’s also refreshing to see a YA romance that doesn't read like immature wish-fulfillment which equates stalking and abusive behavior with “love”.
I don’t always want nor need a romance in my YA, but when it is done well and there’s actually a compelling reason for the relationship, I enjoy it. Caleb is a wonderful hero, perfect in his imperfections. He doesn’t have to belittle Samara (not that she would ever let him) nor hamper her in the guise of “protecting” her. When he declares her his soulmate, it’s believable. He may be the stronger of the two, but he also respects and honors Samara’s autonomy. And let's face it, the scenes of the two of them "feeding" from each other were OMG so very hot. Adult paranormal authors could learn a few tricks from Ms. Reed about what makes a couple sizzle. Few YA heroes make me swoon, considering, but yes I am firmly on Team Cake Boy.
I am sooooo bummed this is the last book. I wonder if I can bribe Ms. Reid to write another one...
January 4, 2013
Right from the get-go, the mystery and questions that we have from the previous books are brought up and examined, and before we get answers per se, a whole bunch of new questions are introduced. This time, there are threats coming in from all fronts: Tobais, the demon that her cambion is essentially mated with, is putting not only Caleb’s but Sam’s life in danger; the people who want to keep cambions in check and have no qualms killing Caleb or Sam if they step out of line; the increasing body count and the people Sam is putting in danger by keeping them in the dark; and, most importantly, the ticking time bomb that is Caleb and Sam’s relationship.
I loved Sam and Caleb in this book. Yes, their fighting and head-butting was a bit grating, but underneath it all it just proved to me how deeply in love they were with each other and how far they were each willing to go to save the other. Cosmic, their love was. Not to mention, the fact that they were having so much trouble controlling themselves around each other was amazing… I could practically feel the steam rising off the pages. The fact that mating is for life was something that weighed on both of them heavily throughout the book, but in the end I’m glad with the decision that they made together.
Once again, Ms. Reed proves just how great a grasp she has on the YA narrative voice as she succeeds to make Sam one of my favorite narrators ever. Just the right combination of snark and insight made for a character that I could both really admire and identify with. Despite the dark turn that the events of the past books have led up to, Samara still manages to make those witty comments that had me laughing out loud several times throughout the book. Fading Amber had such an excellent balance of humor and seriousness that made it of an entirely different caliber in the YA genre.
The only complaint I had about this book? That it didn’t go on forever! I finished it way too fast and just wish that there was another book in the series to read. All in all, Fading Amber was a riveting conclusion to what has been an epic journey. Suffice it to say that I am a Jaime Reed fan for life and I eagerly look forward to what new stories she will bring to life in the YA genre.
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I loved Sam and Caleb in this book. Yes, their fighting and head-butting was a bit grating, but underneath it all it just proved to me how deeply in love they were with each other and how far they were each willing to go to save the other. Cosmic, their love was. Not to mention, the fact that they were having so much trouble controlling themselves around each other was amazing… I could practically feel the steam rising off the pages. The fact that mating is for life was something that weighed on both of them heavily throughout the book, but in the end I’m glad with the decision that they made together.
Once again, Ms. Reed proves just how great a grasp she has on the YA narrative voice as she succeeds to make Sam one of my favorite narrators ever. Just the right combination of snark and insight made for a character that I could both really admire and identify with. Despite the dark turn that the events of the past books have led up to, Samara still manages to make those witty comments that had me laughing out loud several times throughout the book. Fading Amber had such an excellent balance of humor and seriousness that made it of an entirely different caliber in the YA genre.
The only complaint I had about this book? That it didn’t go on forever! I finished it way too fast and just wish that there was another book in the series to read. All in all, Fading Amber was a riveting conclusion to what has been an epic journey. Suffice it to say that I am a Jaime Reed fan for life and I eagerly look forward to what new stories she will bring to life in the YA genre.
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For more book reviews, visit my blog The Bookshelf!
October 15, 2016
OOOOHHHH!!!! NOOOOO!!!! I FINISHED THIS TOO FAST
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This last and final book to this whirl wind of a series was awesome! I loved every word of this book! I went through this so fast I cant believe I'm done, I want more! I'm so bummed their story is over. I swear I could read about Sam and Caleb all day. They we're the cutest couple ever! I was really involved in this. They sucked me in again them darn cambions.
So in this last book...
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sorry need a minute to gather my self getting depressed here writing this review, you see these characters have grown on me like a second skin they were like my dearest friends and it's just saddening that its over... Ok I'm good now. In this last book(sniff) Sam comes to realize she has some missing gaps of hours in her life and tries to put the puzzle pieces together of what happened when her roommate took over her body. Mean while trying to desperately to keep all though's she loves safe and also keeping her secret about what she's got living inside her from her friends. There was a lot on her plate this time around. Like being connected to the love of her life as well as her roommates(Lilith's) soulmate Tobais who is reeking havoc on the poor young woman's life. Not only that She had to make a decision on saving Caleb's life as well and in order to that she needed to become completely bonded with him(sex) She wasn't complete sure she wanted to make that next step but girrlll those two were felling the need to get it on badly! Being connected they could feel each others needs feelings emotions and the dreams she kept having basically got her ready for the do lol! Plus the threat of Tobias the demon that wanted her for himself and the camboin mafia that thought Caleb was a danger to their world if he didn't curb his incubus eating habits. Whats a girl to do? I voted for giving it up to Caleb Which she did by the way and for a young adult story it was well written.
This story was all kinds of oooh and awes
here are some of my fav moments
Caleb and Sam He pulled away and held my shoulders at arm’s length. Stooping down with watery eyes leveled to mine, he said, “Listen to me. I’m not trying to be sweet or romantic or feed you some line to get into your pants. I’m not some kid with a crush and I’m not whipped. This is a physical and literal fact. I. Can’t. Live. Without. You.” I wasn’t sure how to take those words, unclear if they were a form of endearment or condemnation. Both meanings made my pulse skip and the look he offered me, stripped bare of pretense and sarcasm, managed to steal my air supply.
and heres some more
Caleb and Sam Resting his chin on the top of my head, he said, “You’re Samara Nicole Marshall, esquire, barista, bookworm, and Shakespearean Tae Bo master. Fellow sugar junkie and perpetual smartass. My main squeeze. My best friend.” This was the second time in a week I’d cried in front of him, and it wasn’t pretty. He must’ve noticed that too, because he asked, “Aw hell, are you crying, again? Please don’t cry. The ‘fighting and cussing’ Sam I can handle, but the ‘sad and weepy’ Sam is beyond my capability.” “I can’t help it.” I sniffled and wiped my tears on his shirt. “No seriously, try. We’re linked. If you start crying, then I’m gonna cry, and then it’s just gonna get weird.” Loved that one
ok last one promise
Caleb&Sam “Tell me to stop,” he demanded softly, his breath hot and sweet against my neck. “Hit me. Push me away, scream out; anything to make me stop.” He began to move against me, the rough texture of his jeans creating a delicious friction.
My hands threaded through his hair, then held a chunk of it in a fist as his hands slipped under my towel. His tongue invaded my mouth and stroked in the same maddening rhythm as his fingers. Just before I went cross-eyed, he broke the kiss long enough for me to catch my breath.
“It’s not too late to stop,” he pleaded then licked the seam of my mouth in a slow, languorous glide. “Yes it is,” I said just below a whisper, which was as loud as my lung capacity would allow. It was true; it was too late—months too late—and I needed to feel something other than anguish right now. Oh yes! have a thing for friction ;)
I just cant get enough of them but my review is getting to long time to chill out and let you go get the book but one thing I so want to say is for Ms. Reed you have made a serious fan out of me please continue to write you are wonderfully talented.
Heres my couple and song Breath You In by Thousand Foot Krutch. Happy Reading! http://youtu.be/vZXVP-PKTHU
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This last and final book to this whirl wind of a series was awesome! I loved every word of this book! I went through this so fast I cant believe I'm done, I want more! I'm so bummed their story is over. I swear I could read about Sam and Caleb all day. They we're the cutest couple ever! I was really involved in this. They sucked me in again them darn cambions.
So in this last book...
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sorry need a minute to gather my self getting depressed here writing this review, you see these characters have grown on me like a second skin they were like my dearest friends and it's just saddening that its over... Ok I'm good now. In this last book(sniff) Sam comes to realize she has some missing gaps of hours in her life and tries to put the puzzle pieces together of what happened when her roommate took over her body. Mean while trying to desperately to keep all though's she loves safe and also keeping her secret about what she's got living inside her from her friends. There was a lot on her plate this time around. Like being connected to the love of her life as well as her roommates(Lilith's) soulmate Tobais who is reeking havoc on the poor young woman's life. Not only that She had to make a decision on saving Caleb's life as well and in order to that she needed to become completely bonded with him(sex) She wasn't complete sure she wanted to make that next step but girrlll those two were felling the need to get it on badly! Being connected they could feel each others needs feelings emotions and the dreams she kept having basically got her ready for the do lol! Plus the threat of Tobias the demon that wanted her for himself and the camboin mafia that thought Caleb was a danger to their world if he didn't curb his incubus eating habits. Whats a girl to do? I voted for giving it up to Caleb Which she did by the way and for a young adult story it was well written.
This story was all kinds of oooh and awes
here are some of my fav moments
Caleb and Sam He pulled away and held my shoulders at arm’s length. Stooping down with watery eyes leveled to mine, he said, “Listen to me. I’m not trying to be sweet or romantic or feed you some line to get into your pants. I’m not some kid with a crush and I’m not whipped. This is a physical and literal fact. I. Can’t. Live. Without. You.” I wasn’t sure how to take those words, unclear if they were a form of endearment or condemnation. Both meanings made my pulse skip and the look he offered me, stripped bare of pretense and sarcasm, managed to steal my air supply.
and heres some more
Caleb and Sam Resting his chin on the top of my head, he said, “You’re Samara Nicole Marshall, esquire, barista, bookworm, and Shakespearean Tae Bo master. Fellow sugar junkie and perpetual smartass. My main squeeze. My best friend.” This was the second time in a week I’d cried in front of him, and it wasn’t pretty. He must’ve noticed that too, because he asked, “Aw hell, are you crying, again? Please don’t cry. The ‘fighting and cussing’ Sam I can handle, but the ‘sad and weepy’ Sam is beyond my capability.” “I can’t help it.” I sniffled and wiped my tears on his shirt. “No seriously, try. We’re linked. If you start crying, then I’m gonna cry, and then it’s just gonna get weird.” Loved that one
ok last one promise
Caleb&Sam “Tell me to stop,” he demanded softly, his breath hot and sweet against my neck. “Hit me. Push me away, scream out; anything to make me stop.” He began to move against me, the rough texture of his jeans creating a delicious friction.
My hands threaded through his hair, then held a chunk of it in a fist as his hands slipped under my towel. His tongue invaded my mouth and stroked in the same maddening rhythm as his fingers. Just before I went cross-eyed, he broke the kiss long enough for me to catch my breath.
“It’s not too late to stop,” he pleaded then licked the seam of my mouth in a slow, languorous glide. “Yes it is,” I said just below a whisper, which was as loud as my lung capacity would allow. It was true; it was too late—months too late—and I needed to feel something other than anguish right now. Oh yes! have a thing for friction ;)
I just cant get enough of them but my review is getting to long time to chill out and let you go get the book but one thing I so want to say is for Ms. Reed you have made a serious fan out of me please continue to write you are wonderfully talented.
Heres my couple and song Breath You In by Thousand Foot Krutch. Happy Reading! http://youtu.be/vZXVP-PKTHU
February 25, 2014
In the final book of the exciting climatic series of 'The Cambion Chronicles' I was left at the edge of my seat awaiting the fate of Samara and her half demon boyfriend Caleb while they fought the big bad Tobias in the long lasting love triangle of war between their inner demons, I found myself struggling to keep up with the final book unlike the last two that kept me busy. The final book just didn't seem to be enough for me, maybe it was because I wasn't ready for it to end. I found myself becoming a little bit agitated with Samara's decisions, and how she could have easily prevented %45 of what has happened through out the story. However I cannot really blame her when it was mostly Lilith's doings since she had a hold on Samara's will power. From the very end I was pleased to know that some of my favorite characters ended up safe and alive while dealing with the new knowledge of supernatural presences in their lives. The ending was sweet but not over the top as I would liked it to be. Overall I found the book to be excellent, it's really hard finding fantasy based romance books of modern time with black girls being the main characters with any love interest.
February 23, 2013
What to say, what to say.
For starters, I LOVE THIS TRILOGY.
Honestly, I was quite pissed when I got to the end of this book and it actually ended. I wanted it to go on forever... or at least another few books or so. Trilogies... get me every time.
You gotta love a book that captures you to the point that you want to slap every character.
I loved Samara, as a character. She really had a lot of sass to her. I was chuckling when ever she made a canny comment. Caleb. Hm. I need my own cake boy. All the characters grew on from the first book, except the mom. I wish she had stayed in the dark! But that's my personal feelings.
Long story short: I bought all the books, and I am looking forward to reading anything else Ms. Reed writes. I loved how she made the story come to life, with some characters' decisions I feel I could have made, and the characters were reasonable, yet venturous with their choices. Yup, I'm gonna re-read this series.
For starters, I LOVE THIS TRILOGY.
Honestly, I was quite pissed when I got to the end of this book and it actually ended. I wanted it to go on forever... or at least another few books or so. Trilogies... get me every time.
You gotta love a book that captures you to the point that you want to slap every character.
I loved Samara, as a character. She really had a lot of sass to her. I was chuckling when ever she made a canny comment. Caleb. Hm. I need my own cake boy. All the characters grew on from the first book, except the mom. I wish she had stayed in the dark! But that's my personal feelings.
Long story short: I bought all the books, and I am looking forward to reading anything else Ms. Reed writes. I loved how she made the story come to life, with some characters' decisions I feel I could have made, and the characters were reasonable, yet venturous with their choices. Yup, I'm gonna re-read this series.
February 16, 2013
This is the very first novel I pre-ordered and didn't mind the wait. No! Wait. I take that back. I did mind the wait, but hey it was still my first pre-order. I feel in love with this series instantly. The author's writing style made the lead character addictive.
Samara's snarkiness is understandable and hilarious. As we learned from the previous two novels: She has a paranoid over protective mother. Her boyfriend sucks life forces and she has a demon admirer hellbent on winning over her heart. Oh and when her best friend died, she too gained the ability to give the kiss of death. Now we're at the conclusion of the series where Samara has one choice left to make and a whole lot of people counting on her.
What I really enjoyed about this series is the strong sexual tension between Samara and Caleb. That baby was palpable and yet there wasn't anything even remotely x-rated in the wording.
full review to come...
Samara's snarkiness is understandable and hilarious. As we learned from the previous two novels: She has a paranoid over protective mother. Her boyfriend sucks life forces and she has a demon admirer hellbent on winning over her heart. Oh and when her best friend died, she too gained the ability to give the kiss of death. Now we're at the conclusion of the series where Samara has one choice left to make and a whole lot of people counting on her.
What I really enjoyed about this series is the strong sexual tension between Samara and Caleb. That baby was palpable and yet there wasn't anything even remotely x-rated in the wording.
full review to come...
February 22, 2013
3.5 Stars
I am sorry to see this series end, but I think it ended well. I loved the return of the sharp, sure, Samara from book 1, and loved that Caleb was back, even though he was seriously out of control. I really enjoyed that fact that though these two were in love they didn't hang on each other in a sickening, or co-dependent way. Even though they were by definition co-dependent...lol
I have to admit some frustration with Caleb's style of...um feeding. That would have been a deal breaker for me. Samara was real about how she felt about it, but I would have been kicking his tail!
There was a whole lot more I wanted to see and know concerning other characters and it was hard for me to have to let go without more! Hope to get more about the Cambions, even though Samara and Caleb's story is over.
I am sorry to see this series end, but I think it ended well. I loved the return of the sharp, sure, Samara from book 1, and loved that Caleb was back, even though he was seriously out of control. I really enjoyed that fact that though these two were in love they didn't hang on each other in a sickening, or co-dependent way. Even though they were by definition co-dependent...lol
I have to admit some frustration with Caleb's style of...um feeding. That would have been a deal breaker for me. Samara was real about how she felt about it, but I would have been kicking his tail!
There was a whole lot more I wanted to see and know concerning other characters and it was hard for me to have to let go without more! Hope to get more about the Cambions, even though Samara and Caleb's story is over.
January 14, 2013
I am sooo sad this was the last book! I thought this book was a great ending for this series. Can I say how much I love Samara and Caleb. The are sooo cute and I'm sooo happy that they finally bonded. There relationship had it's ups and downs but I'm glad the finally got it together and realized how much they love and complete one another. Tobias finally got his in the end and Lilith too! She got on my last nerve and she was sooo selfish. She already ruined Nadine with her love for Tobias then she wanted to do the same thing to Samara. She was pretty much gonna destroy Caleb and Samara just for that creepy dude. ughh whatever Samara put her in her place!!! I think Ms Reed needs to write a New Adult continuation of Samara and Caleb after she graduates High school. All I know is that I'm a Fan for life now and Can't wait to see what she comes up with next!!!!
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April 16, 2015
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March 12, 2020
More like 3.5
This book was good and I'm glad I read it. However I'm happy I finished it and I probably won't read it again. From all of the characters I only liked Mia, Nadine and for some reasons Olivia. I didn't care much for the two main characters, Samara and Caleb.
My biggest problem are definitely the covers. I think those books deserve something better and these weird kinda vampire diaries style covers just don't add much and I wouldn't be surprised if some readers wouldn't pick this book simply because of it.
Nevertheless, I enjoyed it and I would recommened it to everyone that likes fantasy and romance books such as Vampire Diaries and Twilight Saga.
This book was good and I'm glad I read it. However I'm happy I finished it and I probably won't read it again. From all of the characters I only liked Mia, Nadine and for some reasons Olivia. I didn't care much for the two main characters, Samara and Caleb.
My biggest problem are definitely the covers. I think those books deserve something better and these weird kinda vampire diaries style covers just don't add much and I wouldn't be surprised if some readers wouldn't pick this book simply because of it.
Nevertheless, I enjoyed it and I would recommened it to everyone that likes fantasy and romance books such as Vampire Diaries and Twilight Saga.
January 30, 2023
Teilweise spannend - teilweise schrecklich öde
Samara und Caleb müssen sich Tobias stellen und auch ihrer eigenen Zukunft. Die drei sind miteinander verbunden und auch Lilith macht ziemliche Schwierigkeiten.
Die Geschichte um Tobias ist sehr spannend. Ich habe allerdings noch immer Probleme mit der sprunghaften Erzählart und auch dem kindischen Verhalten von Samara, genauso wie mit dem lächerlichen Verhalten von Samaras Eltern.
Die Geschichte um Samara und Caleb ist entsetzlich keusch und bieder und hier wird das Erste Mal zum faden, unscheinbaren Erlebnis.
Samara und Caleb müssen sich Tobias stellen und auch ihrer eigenen Zukunft. Die drei sind miteinander verbunden und auch Lilith macht ziemliche Schwierigkeiten.
Die Geschichte um Tobias ist sehr spannend. Ich habe allerdings noch immer Probleme mit der sprunghaften Erzählart und auch dem kindischen Verhalten von Samara, genauso wie mit dem lächerlichen Verhalten von Samaras Eltern.
Die Geschichte um Samara und Caleb ist entsetzlich keusch und bieder und hier wird das Erste Mal zum faden, unscheinbaren Erlebnis.
March 12, 2018
Had to read
Ms Reed did a great entwining you into the lives of each character. When I wanted to put the books down, I could not. You must follow the story to the end.
Ms Reed did a great entwining you into the lives of each character. When I wanted to put the books down, I could not. You must follow the story to the end.
October 2, 2013
Fading Amber (Cambion Chronicles #3) by Jaime Reed Sam wakes up at home to find her Cambion, Lillith, freaking out and a massive gap in her memories and a note from Lillith asking her to not poke at the gap and just accept the missing time.
Lillith really should know Sam better than that.
Still Sam has a lot on her mind – there’s her continued complicated relationship with Caleb, the investigation by the Santiago family of Cambions that could see Caleb dead (and their investigator entering a relationship with her mother), her best friend is still on the outs with her and Angie, another Cambion family head, is coming to visit from Poland.
And there’s Tobias – the incubus has just disappeared since her memory lapse and they have to wonder when he’s coming back and what actually happened to him
This concludes, neatly, the Cambion story – it’s always good to see a series ending that actually addresses all points and closes all doors, especially one that does it as well as this.
There were a few elements that I generally find irritating with teenaged protagonists – like Sam and Caleb running off on their own to solve their Tobias problem despite everything at stake and Sam’s mother deciding if she puts her foot down she can make everything go away. But on the former case we actually have a very good reason for their secrecy – since the Cambion families are quite happy to accept some collateral damage that is personally unacceptable to Sam. And, in the latter case, Sam’s mother can be talked round and made to see sense (kind of) beyond her initial panicked reaction.
The story itself was decently well paced. The whole memory lapse lead me to be a little confused at the beginning – but it all flowed well from there. There was a constant quest to figure out what had actually happened in that gap in Sam’s memories – as well as trying to fend off attack from the Santiago family, as well as exploring her relationship with Caleb and what she actually wants to do with that and further meeting Angie and getting on with life. We have a lot happening there but it’s all balanced – I like the way that no one event completely consumes Sam’s life, that she can’t put everything on hold and focus on one element. In fact, better than that, Sam refuses to put everything on hold and focus on one element. She has other things to do, other worries, other concerns.
I love Sam and Caleb’s relationship because Sam is so sensible about it. She doesn’t let emotions or hormones overwhelm her common sense. She finds Caleb extremely attractive (more so with their Cambions fighting to get closer) but doesn’t let that overrule all logic. There’s a wonderful line where she’s trying to lecture Caleb on him feeding too much and putting them all at risk and he has a tangent about how he hurts everyone and woe is him to which she responds:
“Uh-huh that’s nice. Back to feeding,” I began, refusing to join his pity party.
I applauded. I applauded my tablet and I’m not even ashamed to admit it.
One defining moment for me in the romance is when Sam finally said “I love you” to Caleb. It wasn’t after they had hawt sex. It wasn’t after drooling over his body. It wasn’t after lots of mushy declarations of love. It was because he got her a present that wasn’t only thoughtful and loving, but supported her career aspirations and dreams. She loved him in the moment because she realised he supported her and believed in her ambition. And how excellent is that?
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Lillith really should know Sam better than that.
Still Sam has a lot on her mind – there’s her continued complicated relationship with Caleb, the investigation by the Santiago family of Cambions that could see Caleb dead (and their investigator entering a relationship with her mother), her best friend is still on the outs with her and Angie, another Cambion family head, is coming to visit from Poland.
And there’s Tobias – the incubus has just disappeared since her memory lapse and they have to wonder when he’s coming back and what actually happened to him
This concludes, neatly, the Cambion story – it’s always good to see a series ending that actually addresses all points and closes all doors, especially one that does it as well as this.
There were a few elements that I generally find irritating with teenaged protagonists – like Sam and Caleb running off on their own to solve their Tobias problem despite everything at stake and Sam’s mother deciding if she puts her foot down she can make everything go away. But on the former case we actually have a very good reason for their secrecy – since the Cambion families are quite happy to accept some collateral damage that is personally unacceptable to Sam. And, in the latter case, Sam’s mother can be talked round and made to see sense (kind of) beyond her initial panicked reaction.
The story itself was decently well paced. The whole memory lapse lead me to be a little confused at the beginning – but it all flowed well from there. There was a constant quest to figure out what had actually happened in that gap in Sam’s memories – as well as trying to fend off attack from the Santiago family, as well as exploring her relationship with Caleb and what she actually wants to do with that and further meeting Angie and getting on with life. We have a lot happening there but it’s all balanced – I like the way that no one event completely consumes Sam’s life, that she can’t put everything on hold and focus on one element. In fact, better than that, Sam refuses to put everything on hold and focus on one element. She has other things to do, other worries, other concerns.
I love Sam and Caleb’s relationship because Sam is so sensible about it. She doesn’t let emotions or hormones overwhelm her common sense. She finds Caleb extremely attractive (more so with their Cambions fighting to get closer) but doesn’t let that overrule all logic. There’s a wonderful line where she’s trying to lecture Caleb on him feeding too much and putting them all at risk and he has a tangent about how he hurts everyone and woe is him to which she responds:
“Uh-huh that’s nice. Back to feeding,” I began, refusing to join his pity party.
I applauded. I applauded my tablet and I’m not even ashamed to admit it.
One defining moment for me in the romance is when Sam finally said “I love you” to Caleb. It wasn’t after they had hawt sex. It wasn’t after drooling over his body. It wasn’t after lots of mushy declarations of love. It was because he got her a present that wasn’t only thoughtful and loving, but supported her career aspirations and dreams. She loved him in the moment because she realised he supported her and believed in her ambition. And how excellent is that?
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July 28, 2016
******Originally post here on my blog. May contain spoilers*****
Truth be told, I am not a romancey type. I made it a mission to read more books from that genre this year, but I knew I’d be dragging my feet. Luckily, there have been a few tolerable books I have come across this year with the romancey theme and I am so delighted to add Fading Amber to that list.
On top of that admission, I could kick myself for getting this series mixed up with a different one I read forever ago, because as it turns out I haven’t read books 1 or 2, Living Violet or Burning Emerald, like I thought I did. -_- I don’t even know if it’s sadder or not that this isn’t the first time I’ve done this.
Anywho, before I jump into the review, I also have to say this. From what I got from this book, Fading Amber and the entire Cambion Chronicles is everything the Twilight Sage and the millions of books that imitate it should be. This kind of writing and these layered/three dimensional characters are everything when it comes to YA books in my opinion.
Books (and TV shows) with teens plunged into unspeakable paranormal/supernatural circumstances, on top of school and having a social life, veer too often in this superficial, stereotypical cloud of in difference and self wallowing, that always makes me sick.
Mainly because when I try to put myself in their situation, I never once come up with the half-witted conclusions that they do or succumb to the wiles of the “macho prince charming.” I am and will forever be the hero of my own story, which is not to say that I can’t have a co-pilot or anything. But enough babble about me.
I want to tell you all about how much I loved Fading Amber. This book had humor, realistic mother/daughter banter and a realistic perspective from a high school teenager, Samara, who wants a career and normal life first with being tied down or bonded (in this case) the last and furthest thing on her mind. Not only that, the author uses incorporates a kind of dying for love troupe in the narrative that was just another example of how relatable Samara’s character is and how being willing to die for love isn’t always about the boy/girlfriend in a YA fiction.
I’d also like to make a notable mention to her boyfriend, Caleb, who too didn’t want to rush their relationship anymore than Samara did. The two just wanted normal Cambion lives (if that even exist) and stability. The two seemed to have gone through quiet a lot and I am excited to go and read books 1 & 2 to see how my assessment of the final book in the series adds up.
I love the duo now, but I wonder if I will still have that feeling reading about how they began. I also found myself feeling for Lilith and Tobias even. Even knowing all of the horrible things he has done and the lives he has taken, the author does did a good job at emitting a bit of sympathy for the two in my opinion.
Truth be told, I am not a romancey type. I made it a mission to read more books from that genre this year, but I knew I’d be dragging my feet. Luckily, there have been a few tolerable books I have come across this year with the romancey theme and I am so delighted to add Fading Amber to that list.
On top of that admission, I could kick myself for getting this series mixed up with a different one I read forever ago, because as it turns out I haven’t read books 1 or 2, Living Violet or Burning Emerald, like I thought I did. -_- I don’t even know if it’s sadder or not that this isn’t the first time I’ve done this.
Anywho, before I jump into the review, I also have to say this. From what I got from this book, Fading Amber and the entire Cambion Chronicles is everything the Twilight Sage and the millions of books that imitate it should be. This kind of writing and these layered/three dimensional characters are everything when it comes to YA books in my opinion.
Books (and TV shows) with teens plunged into unspeakable paranormal/supernatural circumstances, on top of school and having a social life, veer too often in this superficial, stereotypical cloud of in difference and self wallowing, that always makes me sick.
Mainly because when I try to put myself in their situation, I never once come up with the half-witted conclusions that they do or succumb to the wiles of the “macho prince charming.” I am and will forever be the hero of my own story, which is not to say that I can’t have a co-pilot or anything. But enough babble about me.
I want to tell you all about how much I loved Fading Amber. This book had humor, realistic mother/daughter banter and a realistic perspective from a high school teenager, Samara, who wants a career and normal life first with being tied down or bonded (in this case) the last and furthest thing on her mind. Not only that, the author uses incorporates a kind of dying for love troupe in the narrative that was just another example of how relatable Samara’s character is and how being willing to die for love isn’t always about the boy/girlfriend in a YA fiction.
I’d also like to make a notable mention to her boyfriend, Caleb, who too didn’t want to rush their relationship anymore than Samara did. The two just wanted normal Cambion lives (if that even exist) and stability. The two seemed to have gone through quiet a lot and I am excited to go and read books 1 & 2 to see how my assessment of the final book in the series adds up.
I love the duo now, but I wonder if I will still have that feeling reading about how they began. I also found myself feeling for Lilith and Tobias even. Even knowing all of the horrible things he has done and the lives he has taken, the author does did a good job at emitting a bit of sympathy for the two in my opinion.
January 9, 2013
When I went to Amazon to buy this book in December, I had to pace myself with reading it, because I knew that once I finished, Samara and Caleb's story would be over (unless Jaime Reed decides to visit them as adults?). So, I had to savor this final book, and savor I did!
At the end of book two, our girl was taken over by her roommate, Lilith, who went off with Tobias while Samara was kicking and screaming in her own body. Of course, when this happened, I naively believed book three would pick up where that one left off in this kind of linear storyline. Well, I was wrong.
As I began Fading Amber, it rang like one of those old soap opera's or sitcom's that ended on a BIG cliffhanger, then when the season premiere came, it was explained that the character had been "dreaming." Ugh! I hated those types of cliffhangers because the device became very popular and shows were using it left and right.
I should've known Jaime Reed wasn't about to employ that kind of device, because even though she is a self-described lover of 80's pop culture, I just knew she wouldn't go there! Well, she did, and she didn't. Let me explain. Ms. Reed figured out a way to do it that wasn't cheesy at all, but fell in line with the capabilities of the entities that inhabit both Samara and Caleb. And that's all I'm going to say about that, because otherwise I might be kind of stealing your thunder. So, if you want to find out how this is ingeniously done, you've got to read Fading Amber for yourself!
It is true that book three is the place where Samara and Caleb grow up, so all the snark and barbs they threw at one another in books one and two had to go on hiatus. Some serious stuff was about to go down, so I understand why a lot of the funny business went away, and they fought a lot, but they made up a lot too (smexy times). And I have to be one of the second (or maybe third) reviewers to say, this didn't bother me in the least, because I was ready for them to resolve all the lingering questions. Would the ruling family of Cambions descend into their sleepy little town and take the situation in hand? Will Samara and Caleb have to do the deed to finally derail Tobias' plans? Will Samara's father find out she's a Cambion? Will Samara's Mom finally find true love? Will Mia and Dougie reconcile? Will Mia ever forgive Sam? Dont worrry. There was still plenty of levity in the story, but Ms. Reed used it sparingly, and in all the right places.
I know, I've got this rambling review going on with not very much substance, but let's just suffice it to say, you need to read book three, not only because it is awesome with its many plot twists and turns, but it brings our Cambion Trilogy to the wonderful close we expect from a good series.
At the end of book two, our girl was taken over by her roommate, Lilith, who went off with Tobias while Samara was kicking and screaming in her own body. Of course, when this happened, I naively believed book three would pick up where that one left off in this kind of linear storyline. Well, I was wrong.
As I began Fading Amber, it rang like one of those old soap opera's or sitcom's that ended on a BIG cliffhanger, then when the season premiere came, it was explained that the character had been "dreaming." Ugh! I hated those types of cliffhangers because the device became very popular and shows were using it left and right.
I should've known Jaime Reed wasn't about to employ that kind of device, because even though she is a self-described lover of 80's pop culture, I just knew she wouldn't go there! Well, she did, and she didn't. Let me explain. Ms. Reed figured out a way to do it that wasn't cheesy at all, but fell in line with the capabilities of the entities that inhabit both Samara and Caleb. And that's all I'm going to say about that, because otherwise I might be kind of stealing your thunder. So, if you want to find out how this is ingeniously done, you've got to read Fading Amber for yourself!
It is true that book three is the place where Samara and Caleb grow up, so all the snark and barbs they threw at one another in books one and two had to go on hiatus. Some serious stuff was about to go down, so I understand why a lot of the funny business went away, and they fought a lot, but they made up a lot too (smexy times). And I have to be one of the second (or maybe third) reviewers to say, this didn't bother me in the least, because I was ready for them to resolve all the lingering questions. Would the ruling family of Cambions descend into their sleepy little town and take the situation in hand? Will Samara and Caleb have to do the deed to finally derail Tobias' plans? Will Samara's father find out she's a Cambion? Will Samara's Mom finally find true love? Will Mia and Dougie reconcile? Will Mia ever forgive Sam? Dont worrry. There was still plenty of levity in the story, but Ms. Reed used it sparingly, and in all the right places.
I know, I've got this rambling review going on with not very much substance, but let's just suffice it to say, you need to read book three, not only because it is awesome with its many plot twists and turns, but it brings our Cambion Trilogy to the wonderful close we expect from a good series.
January 2, 2013
This book was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! The best so far in this amazing
series. A great author. And a great plot line! This book is
full of action, drama, some romance and a lot of humor.
The characters are so different from the other paranormal
characters I’ve read, and that’s the best part because you
don’t know what’s ahead of the road.
Samara never thought her senior year could get any more
complicated. The gaps in her memory, the mysterious deaths
and the constant danger that threaten her once quiet town
have a common thread: Tobias, a demon with a lot of enemies.
He's also Samara's other soul mate and he's suddenly
disappeared. But Samara isn't the only one who wants to find
Tobias. His enemies are getting closer and their plans for
retribution could mean deadly consequences for Samara and her
true soul mate, Caleb.
The story was amazing, unique and amazing. I enjoyed this
book, a lot. The main characters are amazing. Samara is so
brave, realistic and funny.. Her jokes about her Cake Boy
are so funny! Only Samara would give Caleb that name. I love
this character because it’s so different from the other
heroines who always wait around for their heroes to save them
from harms. And Caleb is also different, so different from
other heroes. He’s not controlling and over-protective like
other heroes. Their relationship can be frustrated at times,
but that’s what make this story so different and refreshing.
Capone is another story, I love it when he comes out to play.
He makes everything a lot more interesting and fun! That he
risked the life of his mate, AMAZING! I loved that part, he
rather his mate to die than see her with another guy.
I honestly don’t see Tobias as a “true” villain. If Caleb
or Angie were in that situation, I think they would of done
the same think. Desperate people do desperate things.
Look at Olivia who killed her friend to save her own life.
I felt pity and also sad for Tobias and the way he died,
it was just horrible.The secondary characters were great.
This book is unique and amazing, and paranormal readers
are going to enjoy this book ‘till the last page!
I can’t wait to read the next book in this series.
series. A great author. And a great plot line! This book is
full of action, drama, some romance and a lot of humor.
The characters are so different from the other paranormal
characters I’ve read, and that’s the best part because you
don’t know what’s ahead of the road.
Samara never thought her senior year could get any more
complicated. The gaps in her memory, the mysterious deaths
and the constant danger that threaten her once quiet town
have a common thread: Tobias, a demon with a lot of enemies.
He's also Samara's other soul mate and he's suddenly
disappeared. But Samara isn't the only one who wants to find
Tobias. His enemies are getting closer and their plans for
retribution could mean deadly consequences for Samara and her
true soul mate, Caleb.
The story was amazing, unique and amazing. I enjoyed this
book, a lot. The main characters are amazing. Samara is so
brave, realistic and funny.. Her jokes about her Cake Boy
are so funny! Only Samara would give Caleb that name. I love
this character because it’s so different from the other
heroines who always wait around for their heroes to save them
from harms. And Caleb is also different, so different from
other heroes. He’s not controlling and over-protective like
other heroes. Their relationship can be frustrated at times,
but that’s what make this story so different and refreshing.
Capone is another story, I love it when he comes out to play.
He makes everything a lot more interesting and fun! That he
risked the life of his mate, AMAZING! I loved that part, he
rather his mate to die than see her with another guy.
I honestly don’t see Tobias as a “true” villain. If Caleb
or Angie were in that situation, I think they would of done
the same think. Desperate people do desperate things.
Look at Olivia who killed her friend to save her own life.
I felt pity and also sad for Tobias and the way he died,
it was just horrible.The secondary characters were great.
This book is unique and amazing, and paranormal readers
are going to enjoy this book ‘till the last page!
I can’t wait to read the next book in this series.
December 3, 2012
Review posted on my blog http://bookhoardermom.blogspot.com/20...
Fading Amber is book # 3 in The Cambion Chronicles by Jaime Reed. In this book Tobias has gone missing and Samara keeps having blackouts. In fact her and Caleb had a blackout at the same time and neither of them are sure what happened other than Caleb's jeep getting banged up. Tobias being missing should be good news right? But since he also happens to be linked to Samara and in turn Caleb, it could mean danger for them as well. That's not the only danger looming over their head, they still have to face the notorious Santiago's to see if they will be sentenced for what happened previously with Caleb's father.
Jaime Reed has done it again! Fading Amber is a riveting read and sure to excite and please existing fans. There are not many series that when I read them I think the next one can't possibly be better than this one, but then somehow it is. Well this is definitely one of those series. Each book seems to impossibly be even better than the last. There were moments when I could not believe what had just happened and others that I was so relieved that it went the way I wanted. Caleb and Samara still have that amazing bond that I love but it is truly put to the test in this book and there are quite a few moments I don't think that it can survive anything else, but then it does. Tobias really makes things crazy and for some reason you just can't help but love how much you hate him. It was fascinating getting to learn more about the cambion history as Samara did and I felt like there was some definite danger with the infamous Santiago's coming to judge Samara and Caleb. Almost like she had gotten caught up with the mob! I think this book has something for everyone to enjoy with the great action, suspense, love, and secrets. Jaime Reed is now way up there on my list of favorite authors. I would highly recommend this and the entire Cambion Chronicles to all fans of YA paranormal romance.
NOTE: I highly recommend to read these books in order from book 1 forward.
Fading Amber is book # 3 in The Cambion Chronicles by Jaime Reed. In this book Tobias has gone missing and Samara keeps having blackouts. In fact her and Caleb had a blackout at the same time and neither of them are sure what happened other than Caleb's jeep getting banged up. Tobias being missing should be good news right? But since he also happens to be linked to Samara and in turn Caleb, it could mean danger for them as well. That's not the only danger looming over their head, they still have to face the notorious Santiago's to see if they will be sentenced for what happened previously with Caleb's father.
Jaime Reed has done it again! Fading Amber is a riveting read and sure to excite and please existing fans. There are not many series that when I read them I think the next one can't possibly be better than this one, but then somehow it is. Well this is definitely one of those series. Each book seems to impossibly be even better than the last. There were moments when I could not believe what had just happened and others that I was so relieved that it went the way I wanted. Caleb and Samara still have that amazing bond that I love but it is truly put to the test in this book and there are quite a few moments I don't think that it can survive anything else, but then it does. Tobias really makes things crazy and for some reason you just can't help but love how much you hate him. It was fascinating getting to learn more about the cambion history as Samara did and I felt like there was some definite danger with the infamous Santiago's coming to judge Samara and Caleb. Almost like she had gotten caught up with the mob! I think this book has something for everyone to enjoy with the great action, suspense, love, and secrets. Jaime Reed is now way up there on my list of favorite authors. I would highly recommend this and the entire Cambion Chronicles to all fans of YA paranormal romance.
NOTE: I highly recommend to read these books in order from book 1 forward.
January 27, 2013
I absolutely loved this series, and this particular book in it. I loved the characters, the plot, the uniqueness, and even the conclusion. (It is always sad when a series comes to an end, but so satisfying when an author ends it well.) Jamie Reed has tons of material here for more books in this world, but tied it up neatly enough that she could easily move on to other projects without fans going crazy.
If you are looking for a new YA series that is unlike many of the others out there, you have to pick up Living Violet (the first book in this series) and give it a go. There are no vampires, werewolves, witches, mermaids, or angels in this series, oh no, the author chose the incubus and the succubus to tell her story. You might think that would make for a more "adult" book, but Jamie Reed told this story with immense class and it is perfectly appropriate for readers young and old. (For example, I enjoyed it immensely, and I have no qualms letting my 12 year old read it as well.)
Another thing I liked about this series is the depth of the cast. You have people of all walks of life and a variety of races, the main character even sometimes struggles with her mixed heritage. Most books I've read seem to have an incredible lack of diversity. The characters in the Cambion Chronicles also feel like real people, sometimes they wake up bitchy, sometimes they feel clingy (but most often not), sometimes they want to go out dancing, sometimes they have to study for tests, whatever it is, the characters feel like they have real emotions and real high school senior problems.
Refreshingly, this series is not caught up with a bunch of clingy mental mumbo jumbo that the main character is going on and on about regarding either of her soul mates. That's right, she also has two soul mates; not two love interests, two soul mates. Let that sink in. Think about it. If you like the YA genre, this isn't a series you want to miss.
Jamie Reed is definitely an author whose books I will seek out as they become available.
If you are looking for a new YA series that is unlike many of the others out there, you have to pick up Living Violet (the first book in this series) and give it a go. There are no vampires, werewolves, witches, mermaids, or angels in this series, oh no, the author chose the incubus and the succubus to tell her story. You might think that would make for a more "adult" book, but Jamie Reed told this story with immense class and it is perfectly appropriate for readers young and old. (For example, I enjoyed it immensely, and I have no qualms letting my 12 year old read it as well.)
Another thing I liked about this series is the depth of the cast. You have people of all walks of life and a variety of races, the main character even sometimes struggles with her mixed heritage. Most books I've read seem to have an incredible lack of diversity. The characters in the Cambion Chronicles also feel like real people, sometimes they wake up bitchy, sometimes they feel clingy (but most often not), sometimes they want to go out dancing, sometimes they have to study for tests, whatever it is, the characters feel like they have real emotions and real high school senior problems.
Refreshingly, this series is not caught up with a bunch of clingy mental mumbo jumbo that the main character is going on and on about regarding either of her soul mates. That's right, she also has two soul mates; not two love interests, two soul mates. Let that sink in. Think about it. If you like the YA genre, this isn't a series you want to miss.
Jamie Reed is definitely an author whose books I will seek out as they become available.
March 26, 2014
I am a fan of this series and I am pleased to say that this final instalment exceeded my expectations. It is a fun read. The best thing about it for me is the humour - something I have not come across in many YA fantasy novels and something that is not easy to achieve. I would say the thing that makes Jaime Reed stand out as a YA fiction author is her skill at weaving humour into a plot; I marvel at the way she effortlessly combines laugh-out-loud moments with tension, poignancy and even intimacy.
I found myself drawing parallels with the Twilight series: Sam and Caleb's relationship is shrouded by a dilemma in the same way that Bella and Edward's was. Caleb's absence for most of the second book, together with the interaction between Sam and Tobias reminded me of the plot of New Moon. In this final book the two of them face a threat from the Santiago family in the same way that Bella and Edward did from the Volturi in Breaking Dawn. However, I also believe The Cambion Chronicles is showing The Twilight Saga what NOT to do (i.e. it is absent of the irritating subtext [religious or otherwise] that angered so many readers).
This is a fantastic trilogy (unlike the Twilight* saga I am not embarrassed to admit that I have read them) and one of the best under this genre that I have read. It is not often I find a full set in a series that consistently satisfies my reading experience - and saves the best to last.
If you like YA fantasy fiction with a dash of romance, this series is a must read that I am certain will leave you grinning from ear-to-ear.
*I get why some love it and why others hate it, and I agree on both counts.
the full review is available at http://soozbookreviews.blogspot.co.uk...
I found myself drawing parallels with the Twilight series: Sam and Caleb's relationship is shrouded by a dilemma in the same way that Bella and Edward's was. Caleb's absence for most of the second book, together with the interaction between Sam and Tobias reminded me of the plot of New Moon. In this final book the two of them face a threat from the Santiago family in the same way that Bella and Edward did from the Volturi in Breaking Dawn. However, I also believe The Cambion Chronicles is showing The Twilight Saga what NOT to do (i.e. it is absent of the irritating subtext [religious or otherwise] that angered so many readers).
This is a fantastic trilogy (unlike the Twilight* saga I am not embarrassed to admit that I have read them) and one of the best under this genre that I have read. It is not often I find a full set in a series that consistently satisfies my reading experience - and saves the best to last.
If you like YA fantasy fiction with a dash of romance, this series is a must read that I am certain will leave you grinning from ear-to-ear.
*I get why some love it and why others hate it, and I agree on both counts.
the full review is available at http://soozbookreviews.blogspot.co.uk...
June 7, 2013
irst of all let me say how much I loved this series!! I cannot believe that it does not have the huge following that it deserves! There is nothing that I can think of right now that I didn't love about any of the books. It is based on a different type of paranormal twist called Cambions, I had never heard of them before, and it was really cool. Also, this is one of the very few YA novels that I can think of that has the main character as bi-racial, Samara's Dad is African American, and her Mom is Caucasian, we NEED more of this, this is a normal family dynamic now.
The action in this book took off right from the beginning, and did not end at all, there were some new characters introduced that we had not seen yet, and I really enjoyed how they all added something different to the story to bring it to an even higher place than the last ones had.
I also found myself laughing aloud a few times at Caleb, he is a very funny guy. Also the romance between Samara and Caleb felt almost normal to me (besides the whole paranormal aspect), they are teenagers, they are going to bicker and make up, and get mad at each other for the little things, this is what we do at that age. I also really enjoyed the relationship that Samara has with her Mom in this book as her Mom is now aware of what the situation is, and she can speak to her openly about it, though her Mom does still rule with an iron fist sometimes.
Overall, I think that this was a perfect ending to this series, although I would not be sad at all if she added on one more to the series just to see how everything unfolds after the big event in this book. I give this book, and the entire series a 5/5.
The action in this book took off right from the beginning, and did not end at all, there were some new characters introduced that we had not seen yet, and I really enjoyed how they all added something different to the story to bring it to an even higher place than the last ones had.
I also found myself laughing aloud a few times at Caleb, he is a very funny guy. Also the romance between Samara and Caleb felt almost normal to me (besides the whole paranormal aspect), they are teenagers, they are going to bicker and make up, and get mad at each other for the little things, this is what we do at that age. I also really enjoyed the relationship that Samara has with her Mom in this book as her Mom is now aware of what the situation is, and she can speak to her openly about it, though her Mom does still rule with an iron fist sometimes.
Overall, I think that this was a perfect ending to this series, although I would not be sad at all if she added on one more to the series just to see how everything unfolds after the big event in this book. I give this book, and the entire series a 5/5.
May 1, 2013
First of all, it is really beyond me why this series isn't getting more attention- it really is fabulous! I wish more people out there new about these characters and this story!
I have a beef with this cover- well with all of the covers to be honest. The model who is portraying Samara- GORGEOUS! I love her! I think she is absolutely stunning and perfect. The model who is portraying Caleb? WHY? He is a nice looking guy. WHAT IS WITH THE 1999 OUTFIT AND WEIRD HAIR? Honestly, it wasn't attractive in 1999, why on earth would it be attractive now? (Unless I have somehow missed that this takes place in 1999- then my extreme apologies!) The shark tooth, the embarrassing smolder-face, and (smh) the popped collar? Really? Please, PLEASE fix this for the next book- PLEASE!
As for the story- this is such a fun and action packed series. I really can't put these books down when I start reading them. This series reminds me of the Embrace series by Jessica Shirvington- it is full of drama and action. (It is actually pretty relentless). I love the relationship that Samara and Caleb have (although Caleb needed a big slap upside the head in this book).
This series is addicting and fun- if you are a fan of paranormal reads, absolutely check it out-you won't regret it!
I have a beef with this cover- well with all of the covers to be honest. The model who is portraying Samara- GORGEOUS! I love her! I think she is absolutely stunning and perfect. The model who is portraying Caleb? WHY? He is a nice looking guy. WHAT IS WITH THE 1999 OUTFIT AND WEIRD HAIR? Honestly, it wasn't attractive in 1999, why on earth would it be attractive now? (Unless I have somehow missed that this takes place in 1999- then my extreme apologies!) The shark tooth, the embarrassing smolder-face, and (smh) the popped collar? Really? Please, PLEASE fix this for the next book- PLEASE!
As for the story- this is such a fun and action packed series. I really can't put these books down when I start reading them. This series reminds me of the Embrace series by Jessica Shirvington- it is full of drama and action. (It is actually pretty relentless). I love the relationship that Samara and Caleb have (although Caleb needed a big slap upside the head in this book).
This series is addicting and fun- if you are a fan of paranormal reads, absolutely check it out-you won't regret it!
November 26, 2012
I found this book, especially the love interest very frustrating. It had great action, with some awesome twist
What I enjoyed most about this book is the love interest. Call me a masochist but the way that these two went back at forth at each other, fighting then kissing. Yelling then kissing. More fighting and more kissing. They seriously remind me of that song by Maroon 5, One More Night. LOL. Still, this love interest kept me quite entertained.
The plot once again, dives straight into the cambion world with lots of rule breaking and more history. I really loved learning more about the families and what they all mean. Each family has powerful ties and know what they want. The best part about this book is Samara learning more about her other side as well as that history. Watching it all flash before her eyes along with the reader is neat!
Overall, Fading Amber is a great story. I'm hoping that the next book will finally conclude all what has really been happening behind the scenes. Fading Amber has a great plot with lots of emotion to throw at the reader. Never a dull moment, Fading Amber is awesome!
What I enjoyed most about this book is the love interest. Call me a masochist but the way that these two went back at forth at each other, fighting then kissing. Yelling then kissing. More fighting and more kissing. They seriously remind me of that song by Maroon 5, One More Night. LOL. Still, this love interest kept me quite entertained.
The plot once again, dives straight into the cambion world with lots of rule breaking and more history. I really loved learning more about the families and what they all mean. Each family has powerful ties and know what they want. The best part about this book is Samara learning more about her other side as well as that history. Watching it all flash before her eyes along with the reader is neat!
Overall, Fading Amber is a great story. I'm hoping that the next book will finally conclude all what has really been happening behind the scenes. Fading Amber has a great plot with lots of emotion to throw at the reader. Never a dull moment, Fading Amber is awesome!
August 31, 2015
I have FINALLY finished this book.
I was reading it in October but gave it to a student who has been taking her time bringing it back, and I finally found it at my public library (after checking over and over again for months). Inhaled it. I started over again, since I wasn't sure where I had stopped the first time, and I'm glad I did, just for those little details to get me back into this world. There are so many quotable parts of this book, but most of them are spoilers so I'll just throw out the first one that really made me laugh:
"Your hair is really thick. Do you wear weaves?"
I stared the girl up and down. "No, do you?"
"Can I touch it?"
"Not if you want your hand back," I answered quickly.
Jaime Reed, you have restored my faith in Third Books. This is the first Third Book I've read in a while that didn't disappoint me...but of course how could it? It's the Cambion Chronicles!
Of course, now I have to search the depths of the planet for another book/series in the I'm-Not-"Urban"-I-Just-Happen-To-Be-A-Black-Heroine category.
I was reading it in October but gave it to a student who has been taking her time bringing it back, and I finally found it at my public library (after checking over and over again for months). Inhaled it. I started over again, since I wasn't sure where I had stopped the first time, and I'm glad I did, just for those little details to get me back into this world. There are so many quotable parts of this book, but most of them are spoilers so I'll just throw out the first one that really made me laugh:
"Your hair is really thick. Do you wear weaves?"
I stared the girl up and down. "No, do you?"
"Can I touch it?"
"Not if you want your hand back," I answered quickly.
Jaime Reed, you have restored my faith in Third Books. This is the first Third Book I've read in a while that didn't disappoint me...but of course how could it? It's the Cambion Chronicles!
Of course, now I have to search the depths of the planet for another book/series in the I'm-Not-"Urban"-I-Just-Happen-To-Be-A-Black-Heroine category.
August 3, 2014
I won a copy of this book from the Goodreads First Reads Giveaway program. Many thanks to the publisher/author for giving me the chance to read and review this book from the Goodreads First Reads program.
I really enjoyed the first book and liked the second well enough. The third book was amazing. I fell in love with this one.
I loved how Caleb and Sam's relationship progressed and all of the complications that came with it. The overall storyline was interesting and it was great to see more of the minor characters getting involved. Sam also has to deal with her own inner demons--literally.
And as always, I love Sam and her snarky dialogue and thoughts. They really bring her character, as well as the book, to life. She's probably one of my favorite YA female characters.
If you liked the first book, definitely keep going. The final book does not disappoint.
Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from the publisher for this review. These opinions are my own; I was not required to write a positive review, nor was I compensated for this review.
I really enjoyed the first book and liked the second well enough. The third book was amazing. I fell in love with this one.
I loved how Caleb and Sam's relationship progressed and all of the complications that came with it. The overall storyline was interesting and it was great to see more of the minor characters getting involved. Sam also has to deal with her own inner demons--literally.
And as always, I love Sam and her snarky dialogue and thoughts. They really bring her character, as well as the book, to life. She's probably one of my favorite YA female characters.
If you liked the first book, definitely keep going. The final book does not disappoint.
Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from the publisher for this review. These opinions are my own; I was not required to write a positive review, nor was I compensated for this review.
August 29, 2013
When Sam wakes up perched in the corner of her ceiling, she knows something went wrong. She needs answers, but all Lilith has left to guide her is a cryptic note begging her to leave well enough alone.
But the gaps in Sam's and now Calebs memories are crucial to unraveling what happened the day Lilith took over.
Like the dent in Caleb's car
Tobias/Malik's missing body
Liliths impossible silence.
Fading Amber is the astounding conclusion to the deeply satisfying emotional and spiritual roller coaster of the Cambion Chronicles. The danger and terror is real and once more I am impressed and amazed by Reeds ability to craft this new supernatural world and the unique confines of their natures. Ever wondering if they are posessive or posessed.
If you have enjoyed The Mortal Instruments, Twilight, Hush Hush, Fallen, Born Wicked--you will adore the vivid world of this series,
where love destroys, and revives.
But the gaps in Sam's and now Calebs memories are crucial to unraveling what happened the day Lilith took over.
Like the dent in Caleb's car
Tobias/Malik's missing body
Liliths impossible silence.
Fading Amber is the astounding conclusion to the deeply satisfying emotional and spiritual roller coaster of the Cambion Chronicles. The danger and terror is real and once more I am impressed and amazed by Reeds ability to craft this new supernatural world and the unique confines of their natures. Ever wondering if they are posessive or posessed.
If you have enjoyed The Mortal Instruments, Twilight, Hush Hush, Fallen, Born Wicked--you will adore the vivid world of this series,
where love destroys, and revives.
May 27, 2013
By: Jamie Reed
Published By: Kensington Books
Age Recommended: YA
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: 4
Book Blog For: GMTA
Series: The Cambion Chronicles #3
Review:
"Fading Amber" by Jamie Reed was a good paranormal romantic read and the ending to this book series. I found this read really filled with a lot of fun and action. You will find the plot well thought out and a ending that left you wanting more. From the read there will be 'love, lust and a fight till the finish.'
All of the characters were very well developed and colorful. This is where I say you must pick up "Fading Amber" to get the zest of a great ending story. Would I recommend? Yes, however, it would be best to have read all of this author's series: 'The Cambion Chronicles' for a better understanding of what the series leading up to this novel is all about.
Published By: Kensington Books
Age Recommended: YA
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: 4
Book Blog For: GMTA
Series: The Cambion Chronicles #3
Review:
"Fading Amber" by Jamie Reed was a good paranormal romantic read and the ending to this book series. I found this read really filled with a lot of fun and action. You will find the plot well thought out and a ending that left you wanting more. From the read there will be 'love, lust and a fight till the finish.'
All of the characters were very well developed and colorful. This is where I say you must pick up "Fading Amber" to get the zest of a great ending story. Would I recommend? Yes, however, it would be best to have read all of this author's series: 'The Cambion Chronicles' for a better understanding of what the series leading up to this novel is all about.
December 16, 2014
I was almost there, just twenty pages to go and it was 3:3o in the morning... I tried to hang on as curiosity was eating me up but my eyelides were heavy and I finally surrendered to sleep. Scenes frm the book lingered in my dreams and my mind was envaded by extreme eagerness to get to the end that I could not even focus on work the next day: if that was not obssession then tell me what it was? Anyway, I had a break and drank in the remaining words like juice. I have to say: IT WAS PURE JOY AND SATISFACTION. Everything was just perfect the ending was perfect and my Dougie oh! Dear Dougie!
Let me tell you this, the way the story was told just took me by surprise, Samara is just unique!
I was really sad to let it go, to let the world of Cambions go. I really hope for more, NO ! I craved for more.
♥♡♥♡♥♡
It will definitely be on me to-re-read list.
Let me tell you this, the way the story was told just took me by surprise, Samara is just unique!
I was really sad to let it go, to let the world of Cambions go. I really hope for more, NO ! I craved for more.
♥♡♥♡♥♡
It will definitely be on me to-re-read list.
February 23, 2017
What a roller coaster! I don't even know where to begin.
I just LOVED this trilogy and I'm begging for more, I can't believe I read it this fast!
PLEASE JAIME GIVE US MORE.
I really don't want to be done with Samara and Caleb, they made me laugh and cry and get so pissed off at times. It was epic.
The writting was flawless and the dialogues were SO good.
If you are looking for a new YA series with characters you can relate with, romance and a great supernatural twist, The Cambion Chronicles is what I highly recommend. Plus THERE ARE NO VAMPIRES INVOLVED! What more could you ask for?
I just LOVED this trilogy and I'm begging for more, I can't believe I read it this fast!
PLEASE JAIME GIVE US MORE.
I really don't want to be done with Samara and Caleb, they made me laugh and cry and get so pissed off at times. It was epic.
The writting was flawless and the dialogues were SO good.
If you are looking for a new YA series with characters you can relate with, romance and a great supernatural twist, The Cambion Chronicles is what I highly recommend. Plus THERE ARE NO VAMPIRES INVOLVED! What more could you ask for?
January 25, 2013
yesss!!! I caN say that when i read the book #2 in this series it left me hang in on the living room lamp now that I finally was able to read book was not disappointed well maybe a little but where it was a disappointment for me is forgotten this my not be the best novel but is was an entreating and different one from all the vampires whore wolves angel etc. Is no that I don't like them but you just get tired of reading the same thing over and over so that is why I like this book
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