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I have ever and always been perfectly and soundly in love with Ro.
Annabel Lee is growing up in the court of a hidden kingdom, one shrouded from the wars that ravish the outside world. Her father is cruel, her mother is kind and her heart now and always belongs to her greatest friend, Roarke. But he's an Outsider, an unwanted on the island, his people's existence the product of a horrible night over a hundred years ago. A night when an age old treaty was broken. When the sky rained fire and the sea raged deadly.
When tragedy strikes and a horrible accident leaves her friend broken and scarred, Anna begins to wonder if the "safety" of this hidden island is worth the price they pay. A price she herself is now expected to pay in full.
Can she save herself and an island that doesn't want saving? To even try, she'll have to fight fate, defy the gods and seek the help of an Outsider. Of the love she cannot have. The one she will not live without.
*A YA/NA supernatural/sci-fi romance based on the Edgar Allen Poe poem "Annabel Lee"
Annabel Lee is growing up in the court of a hidden kingdom, one shrouded from the wars that ravish the outside world. Her father is cruel, her mother is kind and her heart now and always belongs to her greatest friend, Roarke. But he's an Outsider, an unwanted on the island, his people's existence the product of a horrible night over a hundred years ago. A night when an age old treaty was broken. When the sky rained fire and the sea raged deadly.
When tragedy strikes and a horrible accident leaves her friend broken and scarred, Anna begins to wonder if the "safety" of this hidden island is worth the price they pay. A price she herself is now expected to pay in full.
Can she save herself and an island that doesn't want saving? To even try, she'll have to fight fate, defy the gods and seek the help of an Outsider. Of the love she cannot have. The one she will not live without.
*A YA/NA supernatural/sci-fi romance based on the Edgar Allen Poe poem "Annabel Lee"
276 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 1, 2013
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June 5, 2015
Thank you, yes, my kind of story! I wish I had a dozen more like you on my Kindle so I wouldn't have to kick around all dejected looking for something half as charming and engrossing as this.
So - without spoilers - DISSEVER is a book that embraces all your traditional fairytale tropes and trappings but has the wicked sense to incorporate a gothic tone and touch of the macabre. It's a foreboding approach to every little girl's fantasy about becoming a queen with a sinister mystery hanging over the heroine's head like a curse.
It's a story that makes you wonder and worry while still finding room for attitude, humor and how bitterly wistful love can be for those who don't have the luxury to simply follow their hearts. I genuinely felt myself dreading what the outcome would be, which is a nice change when so many books that make happy endings feel like a sure thing.
A great story makes you invest and hope without taking a reader's feelings for granted or making them care for characters who haven't earned their affection or esteem. That wasn't the case here. I liked the protagonist, I felt her deal was raw and I wanted her to find a simple happiness she was frequently denied.
If you would like an intriguing, fast-paced and slightly sinister tale - grab this. Truly, it kept my attention without disappointment and it's a wonderful read for those who enjoy storybook with twists of gloom and doom.
So - without spoilers - DISSEVER is a book that embraces all your traditional fairytale tropes and trappings but has the wicked sense to incorporate a gothic tone and touch of the macabre. It's a foreboding approach to every little girl's fantasy about becoming a queen with a sinister mystery hanging over the heroine's head like a curse.
It's a story that makes you wonder and worry while still finding room for attitude, humor and how bitterly wistful love can be for those who don't have the luxury to simply follow their hearts. I genuinely felt myself dreading what the outcome would be, which is a nice change when so many books that make happy endings feel like a sure thing.
A great story makes you invest and hope without taking a reader's feelings for granted or making them care for characters who haven't earned their affection or esteem. That wasn't the case here. I liked the protagonist, I felt her deal was raw and I wanted her to find a simple happiness she was frequently denied.
If you would like an intriguing, fast-paced and slightly sinister tale - grab this. Truly, it kept my attention without disappointment and it's a wonderful read for those who enjoy storybook with twists of gloom and doom.
February 19, 2014
First of all... how Tracey Ward isn't a household name is beyond me, because everything she has written so far has blown my mind. In fact, I think her books may be slightly more addictive than crack.
That being said, it didn't take a whole lot of encouragement to get me to grab this on Amazon and read it. However, I will admit that the whole premise of a historical paranormal romance based on Edgar Allen Poe's "Annabell Lee" certainly didn't hurt.
I really fell hard for the characters in this book, even the supporting characters.
Annabell is fierce, and a force to be reckoned with despite her brutal upbringing. Her father's attempts to make her into a meek, obedient daughter failed miserably. If anything it made her stronger and more rebellious.... with just a touch of sarcasm. She was easy to connect with and I really wanted to be her friend... even if it meant certain death. So I could absolutely understand why her friends were so desperate to save her.
Then you have Ro, who was just so damn easy to fall in love with. He's got that witty charm thing down pat, and it doesn't hurt that all I saw every time someone described him was Bash from Reign... right down to those sexy blue eyes...
On a completely unrelated note - Go TeamBASH!
Then of course you have the Prince, Fredrick, who I honestly kind of hated for a minute because I thought he was sleazy and untrustworthy. However, I did eventually decide he was pretty freaking awesome, and I'm kind of glad my silent urging for him to go jump off a cliff failed miserably.
Then you have all the supporting characters: Annabell's friends, her mother, Patrick, and Ro's family - that are just truly amazing characters in their own rights that you can't help but love.
The book begins with Annabell as a child. Annabell is at the mercy of her father who uses her as his pawn to move himself up in society. He is not above using cruelty and abuse to keep her in line. Her entire life is planned and her every mistake severely punished. Her only solitude is the mysterious maze on the castle grounds. It's in this maze that she first meets Ro. The two quickly form a forbidden friendship which over time becomes a forbidden love, and then... then things get crazy. The rest of the book is pretty much a whirlwind of insanity that may or may not cause emotional whiplash.
By the time it got to the actual climax, I was already kind of emotionally on edge trying to wrap my head around how in the hell this was all going to work out.
My list of emotional upheavals in this book looks about like that list....
The last few chapters just kinda threw me right on over the edge. Those final few chapters where the shit hit the fan had me totally stressed out. That's not a bad thing either. I love when a book gets me so invested in the characters that I actually feel stressed and panicked about their situations. Dissever had me totally freaking out and screaming at the book like a crazy person.
I want to spoil the ending so bad because it was soooo not what I was expecting to happen, but I can't do that.... so you'll just have to read it yourself.
This book is definitely going on my "favorites" shelf, and I would absolutely, without a doubt, recommend you read it!
That being said, it didn't take a whole lot of encouragement to get me to grab this on Amazon and read it. However, I will admit that the whole premise of a historical paranormal romance based on Edgar Allen Poe's "Annabell Lee" certainly didn't hurt.
I really fell hard for the characters in this book, even the supporting characters.
Annabell is fierce, and a force to be reckoned with despite her brutal upbringing. Her father's attempts to make her into a meek, obedient daughter failed miserably. If anything it made her stronger and more rebellious.... with just a touch of sarcasm. She was easy to connect with and I really wanted to be her friend... even if it meant certain death. So I could absolutely understand why her friends were so desperate to save her.
Then you have Ro, who was just so damn easy to fall in love with. He's got that witty charm thing down pat, and it doesn't hurt that all I saw every time someone described him was Bash from Reign... right down to those sexy blue eyes...
On a completely unrelated note - Go TeamBASH!
Then of course you have the Prince, Fredrick, who I honestly kind of hated for a minute because I thought he was sleazy and untrustworthy. However, I did eventually decide he was pretty freaking awesome, and I'm kind of glad my silent urging for him to go jump off a cliff failed miserably.
Then you have all the supporting characters: Annabell's friends, her mother, Patrick, and Ro's family - that are just truly amazing characters in their own rights that you can't help but love.
The book begins with Annabell as a child. Annabell is at the mercy of her father who uses her as his pawn to move himself up in society. He is not above using cruelty and abuse to keep her in line. Her entire life is planned and her every mistake severely punished. Her only solitude is the mysterious maze on the castle grounds. It's in this maze that she first meets Ro. The two quickly form a forbidden friendship which over time becomes a forbidden love, and then... then things get crazy. The rest of the book is pretty much a whirlwind of insanity that may or may not cause emotional whiplash.
By the time it got to the actual climax, I was already kind of emotionally on edge trying to wrap my head around how in the hell this was all going to work out.
My list of emotional upheavals in this book looks about like that list....
The last few chapters just kinda threw me right on over the edge. Those final few chapters where the shit hit the fan had me totally stressed out. That's not a bad thing either. I love when a book gets me so invested in the characters that I actually feel stressed and panicked about their situations. Dissever had me totally freaking out and screaming at the book like a crazy person.
I want to spoil the ending so bad because it was soooo not what I was expecting to happen, but I can't do that.... so you'll just have to read it yourself.
This book is definitely going on my "favorites" shelf, and I would absolutely, without a doubt, recommend you read it!
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June 18, 2014
*This book was sent to me for free in exchange for an honest review*
I started off with really high expectations for this book. This is a fantasy paranormal romance, based on Edgar Allen Poe's poem, called Annabel Lee, with a twist. The supernatural aspect of the story is original and confusing and keeps you guessing. The story is set on an island which houses a hidden kingdom (with a castle, jousting tournaments and all the other sha-bang that comes with a medieval setting), surrounded by violent waters that allows no one to enter or escape the island. Without even going into the plot, the setting alone has so much potential. However, the book is barely 200 pages, which leaves you desperate for more. The story was just too short to address all of the answers of a curious reader.
Annabel Lee is the main protagonist and the story is told from her point of view for the first 2 parts of the book, before switching to Ro's point of view for the final part. Annabel Lee is not a strong female lead. She rebels against her abusing and controlling father, but ultimately, she is powerless and her plan to escape the shackles of her life is to marry someone other than the man her father picked out for her. Despite her flaws, Annabel is a very likeable character. We are able to see her grow up, discover her talent for flirtation and embrace her sexuality while in love with someone else, plus still have time to be a snarky brat to her scary father. On the other hand, Ro is a dullard. Maybe it is just because we can only read from his POV for the final part of the book, but his wants and desires, his unwavering love for Annabel, is boring.
Without giving away any spoilers, the ending, itself, was anticlimactic. After all of the supernatural clues building up to that point, the ending seemed like a cope-out. Plus, the romantic side of the story left me unsatisfied and wanting more.
To be honest, some of these problems might have been solved if there were an extra hundred-odd pages.
I started off with really high expectations for this book. This is a fantasy paranormal romance, based on Edgar Allen Poe's poem, called Annabel Lee, with a twist. The supernatural aspect of the story is original and confusing and keeps you guessing. The story is set on an island which houses a hidden kingdom (with a castle, jousting tournaments and all the other sha-bang that comes with a medieval setting), surrounded by violent waters that allows no one to enter or escape the island. Without even going into the plot, the setting alone has so much potential. However, the book is barely 200 pages, which leaves you desperate for more. The story was just too short to address all of the answers of a curious reader.
Annabel Lee is the main protagonist and the story is told from her point of view for the first 2 parts of the book, before switching to Ro's point of view for the final part. Annabel Lee is not a strong female lead. She rebels against her abusing and controlling father, but ultimately, she is powerless and her plan to escape the shackles of her life is to marry someone other than the man her father picked out for her. Despite her flaws, Annabel is a very likeable character. We are able to see her grow up, discover her talent for flirtation and embrace her sexuality while in love with someone else, plus still have time to be a snarky brat to her scary father. On the other hand, Ro is a dullard. Maybe it is just because we can only read from his POV for the final part of the book, but his wants and desires, his unwavering love for Annabel, is boring.
Without giving away any spoilers, the ending, itself, was anticlimactic. After all of the supernatural clues building up to that point, the ending seemed like a cope-out. Plus, the romantic side of the story left me unsatisfied and wanting more.
To be honest, some of these problems might have been solved if there were an extra hundred-odd pages.
January 25, 2015
So good! I wish it was a series!
September 10, 2016
Dissever, Tracey Ward (self-published, kindle)
be inspired by Poe
weave the threads of here and there
touched by the romance
There are some minor spoilers here - nothing serious!
This is my first review of a self-published kindle book and it heralds a shift from paper to screen: a shift I’m not completely comfortable with yet. It’s interesting to begin the review with that shift, because Dissever is also a book about shifting worlds and shifting ages. On the surface it’s a story inspired by the Edgar Allan Poe poem: Annabel Lee (from which the main character takes her name, and the events which help shape her life). Transforming a story, weaving in the poem and the wider story of Anna and Ro and Frederick and others, shows a writer who is in control of her work. Ward has created a complete story with this pseudo-adaptation.
Under the surface of the story, there are other examples of shifts though, and these are quite interesting. Dialogue shifts between a standard-fantasy style (a bit removed, a little formal) and a more contemporary ‘teen-speak’ (phrases using ‘like’, gentle barbs such as ‘you’re such a talker’.) These shifts are a little uneasy to begin with but as the novel unfolds it becomes one of its charms. Ward provides an epic ‘historical’ fantasy for readers to escape, but also grounds it in the familiar. With this in mind I think Dissever is more of a YA fantasy romance rather than a traditional, old-school fantasy romance. It is, in essence, about a girl and a boy.
The story is other-wordly, yet familiar too, and introduces us to a complicated land where queens don’t last long (‘They die all the time.’), and a mysterious group on the island, the Tem Aedha, seem to be ostracized, oppressed and free all at once. Anna, as a child, is transfixed by Ro (‘You’re magic.’) His response, and this is throughout the novel, is casual and rather humble. He shrugged. While I’m not a regular reader of romance I did find Ro and Anna to be a good match. I think this is because their relationship began as children in the maze, and was the focal point throughout the story. They grew up together, Anna learned more about the world with Ro at her side. There is a very tender moment when Anna and Ro are ‘married’. It’s a very private scene, the use of tattoos as a central theme, working again to combine the fantasy tropes with a more contemporary youth culture. Yes, I did find the tattoo scene was aimed at the YA reader. I even had flashes of City of Bones, but Ward doesn’t go there.
One thing that did knock me out of the story a little was from Part Three where the tense changes from past to present, the narrator shifting from Anna to Ro. It was an important part of the storyline and needed to be done, but it took me a bit by surprise (there was something ‘wrong’ with it that I didn’t immediately understand). However, by the end of that section and with the epilogue unfolding nicely, my concerns dropped away. I’m impressed with the way the story ended. It could have gone other ways, but I’m happy she chose the ending we have in this book.
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I am not a regular reader of romance (no surprise there), although I have read Twilight (apologies) and City of Bones. I see Dissever as being more of a YA historical romance fantasy than an out-an-out fantasy, so I did enjoy this book. I am also not a regular reader of ebooks, but Ward’s .PDF was easy to read and kind to my eyes. I’d recommend this book to readers looking for a book with an actual ending (as opposed to endless series) and those with an interest in witnessing a growing relationship across years between a pretty cool couple.
[6.0/10.0]
February 10, 2014
Dissever is a wonderful read. I adored it. It has everything a person could ask for. There's love, mystery, and magic. It's witty and charming. The characters are well rounded and they have wonderful conversational flow. I really enjoyed the flow of the story. It moved easily, keeping things moving forward all while not giving too much away too soon. The characters, Ro and Anna, were relatable. Ro was a playful boy that became such a wonderful calm, powerful man. Anna grew into a rebellious woman who wanted to do the right thing. They grew, never staying exactly as they were. They changed, just like real people do, which is always an amazing feature.
Personally, Ro is my favorite character in the book. He's so knowing but so vague about it. You believe him when he says he loves her, you believe him when he does just about anything at all. He'd a true good guy with a bang. I adore him. There is, without a doubt, a place in my heart for him. He's great.
This book makes you feel. You feel for the characters, you become entranced in the situation. You feel happy, playful, and sometimes saddened by the events. It makes you curious. Good God, does it make you curious. You read it, all the while having so many questions, and Tracey does a wonderful job at never leaving any question unanswered. I love this book and I recommend it to anyone who's looking for a good, magical love story to sink into.
Personally, Ro is my favorite character in the book. He's so knowing but so vague about it. You believe him when he says he loves her, you believe him when he does just about anything at all. He'd a true good guy with a bang. I adore him. There is, without a doubt, a place in my heart for him. He's great.
This book makes you feel. You feel for the characters, you become entranced in the situation. You feel happy, playful, and sometimes saddened by the events. It makes you curious. Good God, does it make you curious. You read it, all the while having so many questions, and Tracey does a wonderful job at never leaving any question unanswered. I love this book and I recommend it to anyone who's looking for a good, magical love story to sink into.
December 6, 2014
This book was really lovely.
The only problem I had with it was that it was a little too fast.
So much happened in so little amount of pages, I wish it would be expanded more.
But other than that it was really lovely
The only problem I had with it was that it was a little too fast.
So much happened in so little amount of pages, I wish it would be expanded more.
But other than that it was really lovely
February 17, 2014
I received this book from the author for free in exchange for an honest review.
Dissever is a story derived from a famous poem by Edgar Allan Poe called Annabel Lee. There's countless YA being based around actual myths and other fairy tales so it was a little refreshing to read something so detailed that's based from a poem. Anna, was to be an unwilling victim to a sacrifice that would either make or break her land. Anna's father sees her as nothing more than a commodity, a piece he intends to play with as much as he wants if it could get him anything. It's because of this sort of treatment from her very own father that Anna has grown to be a feisty woman who learned to stand on her own two feet. She quickly learns how to play the game that her father is forcing her to play in.
Her story really begins upon her meeting with an Outsider, a boy named Roarke who she would fall in love with even if it meant going against everything she believed she must do. Despite their differences I loved how well-rounded the cast of characters were, and the way they have matured as the story progressed shows a lot of skill in a writer - to be able to show a human side in a highly fantasy setting.
Despite being based on a poem, Dissever has it's own set of culture and religion that is richly documented in the story, an aspect of it that I love. Towards the end, we see how the pieces of information that are given interact with each other and once again it left me in awe at how one can accomplish such depth in just a couple of pages.
I loved the rather intimate wedding ceremony with Roarke and Anna. It was a symbol of Anna's independence from her duties as a sacrifice, something she did entirely for herself and the fact that it was so intimate really brought it closer to my heart. The other characters played equal parts of the story for me, no one really was above the other, perhaps with the exception of Anna's father who I will forever see as the epitome of greed and selfishness.
All in all, this book was particularly moving I couldn't help but read at a much slower pace than I normally would. This book, its richly-coloured culture, religion, ideologies all expertly intertwined in the story, is more than just Roarke and Anna's love story. To me, it almost represented something very real in the world, which is the occasional human incapacity for tolerance and understanding when a complex situation is right in front of us. Everything that I read in the book demanded to be felt and I loved every second of it. It is a good book to dip your fit into an non-conventional magical romance.
Dissever is a story derived from a famous poem by Edgar Allan Poe called Annabel Lee. There's countless YA being based around actual myths and other fairy tales so it was a little refreshing to read something so detailed that's based from a poem. Anna, was to be an unwilling victim to a sacrifice that would either make or break her land. Anna's father sees her as nothing more than a commodity, a piece he intends to play with as much as he wants if it could get him anything. It's because of this sort of treatment from her very own father that Anna has grown to be a feisty woman who learned to stand on her own two feet. She quickly learns how to play the game that her father is forcing her to play in.
Her story really begins upon her meeting with an Outsider, a boy named Roarke who she would fall in love with even if it meant going against everything she believed she must do. Despite their differences I loved how well-rounded the cast of characters were, and the way they have matured as the story progressed shows a lot of skill in a writer - to be able to show a human side in a highly fantasy setting.
Despite being based on a poem, Dissever has it's own set of culture and religion that is richly documented in the story, an aspect of it that I love. Towards the end, we see how the pieces of information that are given interact with each other and once again it left me in awe at how one can accomplish such depth in just a couple of pages.
I loved the rather intimate wedding ceremony with Roarke and Anna. It was a symbol of Anna's independence from her duties as a sacrifice, something she did entirely for herself and the fact that it was so intimate really brought it closer to my heart. The other characters played equal parts of the story for me, no one really was above the other, perhaps with the exception of Anna's father who I will forever see as the epitome of greed and selfishness.
All in all, this book was particularly moving I couldn't help but read at a much slower pace than I normally would. This book, its richly-coloured culture, religion, ideologies all expertly intertwined in the story, is more than just Roarke and Anna's love story. To me, it almost represented something very real in the world, which is the occasional human incapacity for tolerance and understanding when a complex situation is right in front of us. Everything that I read in the book demanded to be felt and I loved every second of it. It is a good book to dip your fit into an non-conventional magical romance.
April 7, 2014
This just didn't capture my interest. Love some of Ward's other books though.
March 18, 2014
Firstly I would like to thank the author for providing me with a free copy of he book in exchange for an honest review.Dissever is a paranormal mystery based on Edgar Allan Poe's poem Annabel Lee.To say that I loved this novel would be an understatement.I love Tracey Ward's writing.There isn't a single book of hers that I have read and not liked.To top it off Edgar Allan Poe is one of my favourite poets.
The story is based on a secluded island which has been cut off from all contact from the outside world due to unknown reasons.The protagonist is of course Annabel Lee who lives with her parents in the castle.Her father doesn't love her and she is merely a pawn to him so that he can rise up the ranks.He wants her to marry Prince Fredrick.The story starts off with Annabel as a child and we see her first meeting with Roarke.He is the first friend she makes and their relationship is very sweet.They meet from time to time in the maze in the gardens and it is the only place where she can truly be herself.But due to certain reasons they have to stop meeting and years pass by.
We then see Annabel as a beautiful young woman.I loved the secondary characters a lot.She forms a close friendship with Suzanne and Elaine though she doesn't stop thinking about Roarke.Even Prince Fredrick is very well fleshed out.We then meet Roarke again who has also grown up.They get a chance to reconcile and watching their romance bloom slowly was so good!!
“Neither the angels in Heaven above or the demons down under the sea will ever dissever my soul from your soul. We belong together, to each other, in this world and the next.”
But there are unknown elements at work on the island and they have their eyes set on Annabel as their target.She is thrown into a game where she is the unwilling sacrifice.So will Annabel and Roarke be able to figure out the mystery behind the ever-elusive Saints and the reason for the strange happenings on the island??Read the book to find out.
This book had perfect mix of mystery,romance and comedy.I loved the ending. Though it was not a traditional HEA it still left me with a lot of hope and satisfaction.And now I will end this review with my favourite lines from the poem.
For the moon never beams without bringing me dreams
Of the beautiful Annabel Lee;
And the stars never rise but I feel the bright eyes
Of the beautiful Annabel Lee;
And so, all the night-tide, I lie down by the side
Of my darling- my darling- my life and my bride,
In the sepulchre there by the sea,
In her tomb by the sounding sea.
The story is based on a secluded island which has been cut off from all contact from the outside world due to unknown reasons.The protagonist is of course Annabel Lee who lives with her parents in the castle.Her father doesn't love her and she is merely a pawn to him so that he can rise up the ranks.He wants her to marry Prince Fredrick.The story starts off with Annabel as a child and we see her first meeting with Roarke.He is the first friend she makes and their relationship is very sweet.They meet from time to time in the maze in the gardens and it is the only place where she can truly be herself.But due to certain reasons they have to stop meeting and years pass by.
We then see Annabel as a beautiful young woman.I loved the secondary characters a lot.She forms a close friendship with Suzanne and Elaine though she doesn't stop thinking about Roarke.Even Prince Fredrick is very well fleshed out.We then meet Roarke again who has also grown up.They get a chance to reconcile and watching their romance bloom slowly was so good!!
“Neither the angels in Heaven above or the demons down under the sea will ever dissever my soul from your soul. We belong together, to each other, in this world and the next.”
But there are unknown elements at work on the island and they have their eyes set on Annabel as their target.She is thrown into a game where she is the unwilling sacrifice.So will Annabel and Roarke be able to figure out the mystery behind the ever-elusive Saints and the reason for the strange happenings on the island??Read the book to find out.
This book had perfect mix of mystery,romance and comedy.I loved the ending. Though it was not a traditional HEA it still left me with a lot of hope and satisfaction.And now I will end this review with my favourite lines from the poem.
For the moon never beams without bringing me dreams
Of the beautiful Annabel Lee;
And the stars never rise but I feel the bright eyes
Of the beautiful Annabel Lee;
And so, all the night-tide, I lie down by the side
Of my darling- my darling- my life and my bride,
In the sepulchre there by the sea,
In her tomb by the sounding sea.
June 27, 2014
I received a free electronic copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
It has elements from the famous poem by Edgar Allan Poe, 'Anabel Lee'. Our protagonist, Anabel lives on an island in the palace of the king, where she is destined to marry the king's heir. During her childhood, she meets a young boy, who takes her away, metaphorically as well, from the palace's sexism and cold walls. Their friendship blossoms only to snatched away too soon.
As Anabel grows up she learns that she has just been on the fringe of things, and there is a whole lot brewing in the palace, and her place in it is not small, whether or not she consents. She learns that she has been lied to her entire life and that she must take matters in her if she wishes to save herself.
AAAHHH, what can I say of this book. It's based on Poe (cue the fangirl screaming). It's YA Fantasy. I haven't read much that's good from that side in a while, and thankfully this proved to be an exception. This book is poignant, man it's so beautiful and at the same time there is an air of sadness in it for which I comment the author as it keeps it in the spirit of Poe.
The main characters are well fleshed out, and I love both of them. Ro is such a darling, and Ana is sweet yet her character development is wonderful. The supporting characters are also written well. The plot is interesting to keep you in, and the world building is done well. The chemistry between the two main characters is wonderful, and I may or may not have a crush on Ro. He is so cute, go away. I loved, loved loved the fantasy part and the ending. It was a most justified ending ever, even though it lefts me in tears and put me off from writing this review because it was so emotional. However, I don't think there could have been a more apt ending. Aaaand, can I just get a little greedy and wish for a sequel? I would love to meet these characters again. Overall, a wonderful read. Lovers of YA and fantasy and Poe should definitely read it.
It has elements from the famous poem by Edgar Allan Poe, 'Anabel Lee'. Our protagonist, Anabel lives on an island in the palace of the king, where she is destined to marry the king's heir. During her childhood, she meets a young boy, who takes her away, metaphorically as well, from the palace's sexism and cold walls. Their friendship blossoms only to snatched away too soon.
As Anabel grows up she learns that she has just been on the fringe of things, and there is a whole lot brewing in the palace, and her place in it is not small, whether or not she consents. She learns that she has been lied to her entire life and that she must take matters in her if she wishes to save herself.
AAAHHH, what can I say of this book. It's based on Poe (cue the fangirl screaming). It's YA Fantasy. I haven't read much that's good from that side in a while, and thankfully this proved to be an exception. This book is poignant, man it's so beautiful and at the same time there is an air of sadness in it for which I comment the author as it keeps it in the spirit of Poe.
The main characters are well fleshed out, and I love both of them. Ro is such a darling, and Ana is sweet yet her character development is wonderful. The supporting characters are also written well. The plot is interesting to keep you in, and the world building is done well. The chemistry between the two main characters is wonderful, and I may or may not have a crush on Ro. He is so cute, go away. I loved, loved loved the fantasy part and the ending. It was a most justified ending ever, even though it lefts me in tears and put me off from writing this review because it was so emotional. However, I don't think there could have been a more apt ending. Aaaand, can I just get a little greedy and wish for a sequel? I would love to meet these characters again. Overall, a wonderful read. Lovers of YA and fantasy and Poe should definitely read it.
March 1, 2014
Before I even begin this review, you have to know how much I adore Edgar Allan Poe. I've visited his grave in Baltimore numerous times (where I saw the last appearance of the Poe Toaster!), I have duplicate copies of his work littering most of the surfaces in my home, and I'm even planning on using some of his lines in my wedding vows. Yes. This obsession goes deep. (And it doesn't hurt that the hubby to be shares Poe's middle name. Score!) So whenever my favorite Indie author announced she was writing a book inspired by Annabel Lee, I was a bit afraid. I knew I would have high standards for it. Tracey did not disappoint. No. She went above and beyond.
This story... This story is so good. I felt like I got to know Anna so well throughout the course of this book, and I was left sobbing when it ended. There isn't just a plot; it's a lifelong journey that you get to witness. And it's beautiful.
The flow of the story never felt hindered by the details I learned along the way. Tracey developed such a fully thought out world, and it was incredible. As I read along, I discovered more and more about this world. I was fascinated by the story of the Tem Aedha and how they wound up on the island. There's an entire world to discover, but I never felt like Tracey was subjecting me to an information dump. She perfectly mastered giving details when needed and keeping the story fresh.
Anna and Ro made me swoon. Their story was not the usual cookie cutter romance. It was tragic from the first day they met, and I adored it. Whenever I reached the tattoo scene, I had to stop and weep. It was so beautiful. Tracey did a wonderful job at writing a romance that stands out against so many others in this genre.
I cannot praise Dissever and Tracey Ward enough. This woman is a force to be reckoned with. If I could, I'd recommend this book to every person ever. Yes. It's that good. Don't believe me? Pick up a copy and see for yourself!
This story... This story is so good. I felt like I got to know Anna so well throughout the course of this book, and I was left sobbing when it ended. There isn't just a plot; it's a lifelong journey that you get to witness. And it's beautiful.
The flow of the story never felt hindered by the details I learned along the way. Tracey developed such a fully thought out world, and it was incredible. As I read along, I discovered more and more about this world. I was fascinated by the story of the Tem Aedha and how they wound up on the island. There's an entire world to discover, but I never felt like Tracey was subjecting me to an information dump. She perfectly mastered giving details when needed and keeping the story fresh.
Anna and Ro made me swoon. Their story was not the usual cookie cutter romance. It was tragic from the first day they met, and I adored it. Whenever I reached the tattoo scene, I had to stop and weep. It was so beautiful. Tracey did a wonderful job at writing a romance that stands out against so many others in this genre.
I cannot praise Dissever and Tracey Ward enough. This woman is a force to be reckoned with. If I could, I'd recommend this book to every person ever. Yes. It's that good. Don't believe me? Pick up a copy and see for yourself!
June 2, 2014
I was given a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. May contain some spoilers.
I am so sorry for this review being a bit late, but thank you so much for allowing to read and review it :)
Firstly, the cover is so pretty *.* it made me want to find out what this book was about.
Dissever is a magical story to read, I really enjoyed it.
It was fast paced and kept me so enthralled to the story, I didn't want it to end.
It is based on the Edgar Allen Poe poem "Annabel Lee", which I love so I found that very fascinating.
The characters are very well developed and the banter between Ro and Anna, was so amusing, to see their relationship grow from children to strong-willed adults. I loved the author's vivid descriptions of each of the characters. I was able to picture the characters in my mind with no trouble at all, they were all unique in their own little ways.
It takes a bit for me to genuinely dislike a character, but her father takes the cake. He is not above being cruel and abusive to her in order to get her to do what he demands of her. He has every instance of her life planned out for her and her every mistake does not go unpunished. *deep breath* yeah, it's safe to say I just wanted someone to end him, and end him painfully ... :D
That ending had me so worried and freaked out, I wasn't sure how it was all going to go down.
The length of the book didn't get to me like it did some other readers (I've read shorter) but I would have loved another 100 pages or so of Roarke and Annabel. In fact, if there is somehow a sequel I will be waiting in line for it.
I loved this book :) I would recommend it for anyone who is interested in young-adult, fantasy, or paranormal romance.
Happy reading! :)
I am so sorry for this review being a bit late, but thank you so much for allowing to read and review it :)
Firstly, the cover is so pretty *.* it made me want to find out what this book was about.
Dissever is a magical story to read, I really enjoyed it.
It was fast paced and kept me so enthralled to the story, I didn't want it to end.
It is based on the Edgar Allen Poe poem "Annabel Lee", which I love so I found that very fascinating.
The characters are very well developed and the banter between Ro and Anna, was so amusing, to see their relationship grow from children to strong-willed adults. I loved the author's vivid descriptions of each of the characters. I was able to picture the characters in my mind with no trouble at all, they were all unique in their own little ways.
It takes a bit for me to genuinely dislike a character, but her father takes the cake. He is not above being cruel and abusive to her in order to get her to do what he demands of her. He has every instance of her life planned out for her and her every mistake does not go unpunished. *deep breath* yeah, it's safe to say I just wanted someone to end him, and end him painfully ... :D
That ending had me so worried and freaked out, I wasn't sure how it was all going to go down.
The length of the book didn't get to me like it did some other readers (I've read shorter) but I would have loved another 100 pages or so of Roarke and Annabel. In fact, if there is somehow a sequel I will be waiting in line for it.
I loved this book :) I would recommend it for anyone who is interested in young-adult, fantasy, or paranormal romance.
Happy reading! :)
February 19, 2014
I have always loved the works of Edgar Allen Poe so I was a bit sceptical about whether this book could live up to my standards. I must admit that I was pleasantly suprised. The storyline was well thought out and detailed. Some of the ideas mentioned in the book are not all that original and appear in more books than this one, but these ideas were implemented in a fresh and exciting way. I actually thoroughly enjoyed this book and it really caught my interest as a reader but I was a bit disappointed with the length of the book. I felt like the ideas in this book were not explored in enough depth and even though the finished product was good I felt like it really could have been amazing.
Overall this book is a really great read. It covers mystery, romance and contains some magic (although Roarke would disagree). Every single character in this book is described to perfection and they are literally like real people so you can sort of make your own assumptions throughout the book which is fun because it makes you as the reader feel really involved. Roarke and Anna are too perfect for words but I must admit that it's Roarke who holds a special place in my heart. He really is the central idealism surrounding the quote "perfect boys only exist in books".
Overall this book is a really great read. It covers mystery, romance and contains some magic (although Roarke would disagree). Every single character in this book is described to perfection and they are literally like real people so you can sort of make your own assumptions throughout the book which is fun because it makes you as the reader feel really involved. Roarke and Anna are too perfect for words but I must admit that it's Roarke who holds a special place in my heart. He really is the central idealism surrounding the quote "perfect boys only exist in books".
July 4, 2014
This book was super adorable ,i loved it!!!
I was head over heels for Anna and Roarke ,OMG !! They were so cute together,also very loyal to each other .
What i absolutely loved the most was how their friendship grew into their undying love for each other .
Even though they had a whole mess of obstacles preventing them from being together they didn't care they tried everything possible.
" i have been bound to your body and soul since the moment i met you . I have been ever faithful ever thine"
( aww i just love Ro his so cute)
" neither the angels in heaven above or the demons down under the sea will ever dissever my soul from your-
Soul . We belong together to each other ,in this world or the next"
( now that was just heart warming)
Sooo besides the lovely couple ,in the story there is also mysteries surrounding ,the island, the queens, and definitely with the water and wind their in the island. Which i was so crazy to find out... And the answer was very interesting !
I just really loved everything about the book.. It had me giddy like a little girl when i started reading it , it also had me falling in love and going through heartache also sorrow .thats how much i was affected by it.
Overall loved the book !!! Thx tracy ;)
I was head over heels for Anna and Roarke ,OMG !! They were so cute together,also very loyal to each other .
What i absolutely loved the most was how their friendship grew into their undying love for each other .
Even though they had a whole mess of obstacles preventing them from being together they didn't care they tried everything possible.
" i have been bound to your body and soul since the moment i met you . I have been ever faithful ever thine"
( aww i just love Ro his so cute)
" neither the angels in heaven above or the demons down under the sea will ever dissever my soul from your-
Soul . We belong together to each other ,in this world or the next"
( now that was just heart warming)
Sooo besides the lovely couple ,in the story there is also mysteries surrounding ,the island, the queens, and definitely with the water and wind their in the island. Which i was so crazy to find out... And the answer was very interesting !
I just really loved everything about the book.. It had me giddy like a little girl when i started reading it , it also had me falling in love and going through heartache also sorrow .thats how much i was affected by it.
Overall loved the book !!! Thx tracy ;)
March 2, 2014
This book was given to me in exchange of an honest review.
So my first review somehow disappeared... but this is how it went:
I first read the first part of the book, and could't continue on... I thought that the storyline was too plain, and the characters not interesting enough... I thought that Annabel seemed somehow too fake and uninteresting... (basically a summary of the first part of my review)
Some days later, I pushed myself to read the rest and I have to say that you have to forget what I said before!
No, I still don't really like the first part of the book, but this second made it all up for it. This part's point of view is so much more interesting, and the story is so beautiful especially the end. I loved the idea right from the beginning, but this second part just made it into a whole different story. That's it. I loved the second part, but not such a fan of the first... (to be quite honest, the only flaw was Annabel and what she was telling, because for me, her story was pretty much just repeating itself...)
I actually gave this book a 3.5, but I just rounded it up.
So my first review somehow disappeared... but this is how it went:
I first read the first part of the book, and could't continue on... I thought that the storyline was too plain, and the characters not interesting enough... I thought that Annabel seemed somehow too fake and uninteresting... (basically a summary of the first part of my review)
Some days later, I pushed myself to read the rest and I have to say that you have to forget what I said before!
No, I still don't really like the first part of the book, but this second made it all up for it. This part's point of view is so much more interesting, and the story is so beautiful especially the end. I loved the idea right from the beginning, but this second part just made it into a whole different story. That's it. I loved the second part, but not such a fan of the first... (to be quite honest, the only flaw was Annabel and what she was telling, because for me, her story was pretty much just repeating itself...)
I actually gave this book a 3.5, but I just rounded it up.
March 21, 2014
I received this book from Goodreads for an honest review.
Loved this book! It was descriptive with vivid characters and flowing dialogue. The premise was original and wasn't predictable. A thoroughly enjoyable read I couldn't put down. Only one typo in chapter one that once fixed would make this book perfect. The author said the boy's eyes were blue then said his mothers eyes were greener and compounded that with " her eyes were green with gold flecks" only a couple of sentences later. But it was made clear through out the book his eyes were blue. However, this minor error didn't detract from the essence of the story. I am very excited to add this author to my favorites list. I will be buying her work.
Loved this book! It was descriptive with vivid characters and flowing dialogue. The premise was original and wasn't predictable. A thoroughly enjoyable read I couldn't put down. Only one typo in chapter one that once fixed would make this book perfect. The author said the boy's eyes were blue then said his mothers eyes were greener and compounded that with " her eyes were green with gold flecks" only a couple of sentences later. But it was made clear through out the book his eyes were blue. However, this minor error didn't detract from the essence of the story. I am very excited to add this author to my favorites list. I will be buying her work.
January 17, 2015
I enjoyed this. It was something different. I picked it up because I loved Tracey Ward's other books (Quarantined and Survival series) and even though I didn't love this one as much as those ones, I was easily pulled into the sweet story of Anna and Roarke. I loved both characters as well as some of the secondary characters, especially Roarke's parents. The fantasy aspect worked well and I liked how it all tied together in the end.
This is a sweet, beautifully written story that I highly recommend.
This is a sweet, beautifully written story that I highly recommend.
May 28, 2014
I quick read that incorporates magic and mystery.
Set in a fictional land, you will meet Anna who is confined to the palace for most of her life. Although it is at first unclear what happens outside the palace walls you will quickly be drawn into Annabell's world as she finds herself swept up in trying to save her island.
Set in a fictional land, you will meet Anna who is confined to the palace for most of her life. Although it is at first unclear what happens outside the palace walls you will quickly be drawn into Annabell's world as she finds herself swept up in trying to save her island.
March 16, 2014
I received a free copy of this book, for an honest review. I kind of enjoyed this book, because it had elements of romance which I love, but had to force myself to carry on reading on. The story was quite emotional and original through out. I really enjoyed the ending though!
November 24, 2015
Interesting and different than anything else I've ever read. Full review to come.
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April 9, 2014
I received this book in exchange for an honest review via YA/NA Fanatics Group ARR program, here on Goodreads.
Oh. My. Gawd! I... I don't know what to say! That was so good! And now it's over! *sniffles* This book was so great and I fell hard for these characters, seriously!
I will start by saying that I love Edgar Allen Poe and Annabel Lee is one of my favorites.
Needless to say I was sucked in from the very first sentence and read on happily finding myself quickly immersed in a fantasy world created by Tracey Ward. Having never read anything from her I was delighted to have found a "new to me" author that I enjoyed. It's always like finding a prize in the cereal when you were a kid, fabulous!
Everything about this story rated 5 stars for me!
The Plot -It was unique and so intense. I love how it built and unfolded and the world surrounding this story felt real. All of the sights and sounds surrounding me as I disappeared into it's pages. It was easy to get lost in this story and see and hear nothing else.
I was rooting for the MC, Anna, the entire time and I was rooting for her counterpart Roarke as well.
I absolutely love that we meet them as children and follow them through the years. And then when troubles arise and truths are found it becomes a twisted tale of love and betrayal that is completely intriguing.
The Characters - Annabel Lee was a great character to watch grow and live. She was the picture of strength and even before it was mentioned you just knew she would bring about change. I liked her vulnerability just as much and fierce loyalty more than anything.
Roarke was a wonderful addition to the story and I loved the mystery surrounding the young friendship that blossomed into so much more. I loved getting to visit his people and seeing the intensity of his character in all it's eventually grown up swoon worthy glory. I liked that he was so certain at a young age as well.
Frederick, Elaine, Duke Walburton "Patrick", Mrs. Pomphel, Anna's mother and Roarke's parents were all truly great characters, rounding out a great cast. Even the Ila, and the High Priest were well written and intriguing.
The Scenery - The island where Anna grows up is shrouded in mystery and very well described too. The salty sea air and sound of waves crashing were easily imagined. The castle as well as the Tem Adeha village. The Tombs were so eerie and I got chills all over when I read about them. I could envision the black sea swirling with Undines churning inside it constantly. The Maze was a beautiful thing to me as well as The Orchard where we watched Anna and Ro grow up. The Cave was even a vivid depiction in my mind. (As well as one of my favorite parts!) I was dumbfounded at the end of this story when things came to a head.
I was so sad when it came to and end! I cried like a fool! Anna and Ro will forever be one of my favorite love stories read in 2014!
This is a great fantasy read and very YA too! I loved every second even the agonizing ones! I would recommend it if you love YA Fantasy! It really is a great read! I am going to read it again I can promise you that! I need the paperback asap! I need this book on my shelves!
Oh. My. Gawd! I... I don't know what to say! That was so good! And now it's over! *sniffles* This book was so great and I fell hard for these characters, seriously!
I will start by saying that I love Edgar Allen Poe and Annabel Lee is one of my favorites.
Needless to say I was sucked in from the very first sentence and read on happily finding myself quickly immersed in a fantasy world created by Tracey Ward. Having never read anything from her I was delighted to have found a "new to me" author that I enjoyed. It's always like finding a prize in the cereal when you were a kid, fabulous!
Everything about this story rated 5 stars for me!
The Plot -It was unique and so intense. I love how it built and unfolded and the world surrounding this story felt real. All of the sights and sounds surrounding me as I disappeared into it's pages. It was easy to get lost in this story and see and hear nothing else.
I was rooting for the MC, Anna, the entire time and I was rooting for her counterpart Roarke as well.
I absolutely love that we meet them as children and follow them through the years. And then when troubles arise and truths are found it becomes a twisted tale of love and betrayal that is completely intriguing.
The Characters - Annabel Lee was a great character to watch grow and live. She was the picture of strength and even before it was mentioned you just knew she would bring about change. I liked her vulnerability just as much and fierce loyalty more than anything.
Roarke was a wonderful addition to the story and I loved the mystery surrounding the young friendship that blossomed into so much more. I loved getting to visit his people and seeing the intensity of his character in all it's eventually grown up swoon worthy glory. I liked that he was so certain at a young age as well.
Frederick, Elaine, Duke Walburton "Patrick", Mrs. Pomphel, Anna's mother and Roarke's parents were all truly great characters, rounding out a great cast. Even the Ila, and the High Priest were well written and intriguing.
The Scenery - The island where Anna grows up is shrouded in mystery and very well described too. The salty sea air and sound of waves crashing were easily imagined. The castle as well as the Tem Adeha village. The Tombs were so eerie and I got chills all over when I read about them. I could envision the black sea swirling with Undines churning inside it constantly. The Maze was a beautiful thing to me as well as The Orchard where we watched Anna and Ro grow up. The Cave was even a vivid depiction in my mind. (As well as one of my favorite parts!) I was dumbfounded at the end of this story when things came to a head.
I was so sad when it came to and end! I cried like a fool! Anna and Ro will forever be one of my favorite love stories read in 2014!
This is a great fantasy read and very YA too! I loved every second even the agonizing ones! I would recommend it if you love YA Fantasy! It really is a great read! I am going to read it again I can promise you that! I need the paperback asap! I need this book on my shelves!
April 20, 2015
This book was recommended to me by someone on Goodreads, and when I saw that it was based on the poem, "Annabel Lee" by Edgar Allen Poe, I had to read it. Not only is that a beautiful and haunting poem, but it also holds a special meaning for me. My best friend growing up (who passed away from a brain tumor in 2011) loved that poem. She had it tacked up on her wall, and we used to read it together. (I know the main reason she loved it was because a boy she liked had said it was his favorite or read it in class, but regardless, it reminds me of her.)
I was very impressed with how the author took this romantic poem and turned it into a paranormal love story. It was very creative and well-written. I loved watching Annabel Lee's relationship with Roarke grow, and I was devastated for her when she was no longer able to see him.
The author created a very fascinating world that fits so well with the poem. I quickly became attached to the characters and wanted to see them together. But it isn't long before we realize they are faced with impossible circumstances.
The writing was fluid, and it kept me hooked the entire time.
If you like forbidden romances with a dark paranormal twist, then this is a book for you.
I was very impressed with how the author took this romantic poem and turned it into a paranormal love story. It was very creative and well-written. I loved watching Annabel Lee's relationship with Roarke grow, and I was devastated for her when she was no longer able to see him.
The author created a very fascinating world that fits so well with the poem. I quickly became attached to the characters and wanted to see them together. But it isn't long before we realize they are faced with impossible circumstances.
The writing was fluid, and it kept me hooked the entire time.
If you like forbidden romances with a dark paranormal twist, then this is a book for you.
July 26, 2016
*I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review*
When I heard that this book was based on the poem Annabel Lee by Edgar Allen Poe, I was conflicted. I was excited that someone was creating a story based on a poem by an amazing author, but at the same time I was worried whether or not the book could live up to my standards. I was glad that in the end I gave the book a chance because it turned out to be an enjoyable read.
It was written in the first person and while I usually do not like this perspective it worked for this story and I did not mind reading it. The story contains mystery, has romance, and even touches upon magic, although it depends on the character whether it is really magic or not. As for the characters, I was surprised when I found that I was not overly annoyed with any of them (there is usually one character I cannot stand in books). The story was engaging and kept me guessing throughout, and I have to say that I did not expect the ending.
Overall Dissever by Tracey Ward was an enjoyable read and I am looking forward to reading other stories by her.
When I heard that this book was based on the poem Annabel Lee by Edgar Allen Poe, I was conflicted. I was excited that someone was creating a story based on a poem by an amazing author, but at the same time I was worried whether or not the book could live up to my standards. I was glad that in the end I gave the book a chance because it turned out to be an enjoyable read.
It was written in the first person and while I usually do not like this perspective it worked for this story and I did not mind reading it. The story contains mystery, has romance, and even touches upon magic, although it depends on the character whether it is really magic or not. As for the characters, I was surprised when I found that I was not overly annoyed with any of them (there is usually one character I cannot stand in books). The story was engaging and kept me guessing throughout, and I have to say that I did not expect the ending.
Overall Dissever by Tracey Ward was an enjoyable read and I am looking forward to reading other stories by her.
March 15, 2015
I think the reason I put off reading this is because I'm not really a fan of Poe, although I did like when The Simpson's did The Raven :-)
I really enjoyed the paranormal aspect to this story. Its told in the 3 parts, the first 2 from Anna's pov and the 3rd from Ro's.
I liked both of them. Anna was a girl just trying to live her life how she wanted but was impossible with her father and being betrothed to the prince. She meets Ro and over the yrs their secret friendship develops into more. They are then kept apart for yrs while we see her relationship with the prince Frederick. I didn't really care for him too much. He wasn't a bad character I just preferred Ro.
She meets back up with Ro at the same time she finds out there's more to her future marriage than she had thought. With the help of Ro and Frederick they try to defeat the curse on their hidden island.
This story takes place over 13-14 yrs so with the length it does seem to go quick. I kinda wish it had been a trilogy, the story could have developed at a slower pace and more details been explained. Even with this I still loved it.
I really enjoyed the paranormal aspect to this story. Its told in the 3 parts, the first 2 from Anna's pov and the 3rd from Ro's.
I liked both of them. Anna was a girl just trying to live her life how she wanted but was impossible with her father and being betrothed to the prince. She meets Ro and over the yrs their secret friendship develops into more. They are then kept apart for yrs while we see her relationship with the prince Frederick. I didn't really care for him too much. He wasn't a bad character I just preferred Ro.
She meets back up with Ro at the same time she finds out there's more to her future marriage than she had thought. With the help of Ro and Frederick they try to defeat the curse on their hidden island.
This story takes place over 13-14 yrs so with the length it does seem to go quick. I kinda wish it had been a trilogy, the story could have developed at a slower pace and more details been explained. Even with this I still loved it.
February 27, 2014
I really liked this book. It uses Edgar Allan Poe 's poem Anabel Lee and creates a world that mixes fantasy and reality nicely. We watch Anabel grow up with a cruel father and a wonderful mother who tries to give her what she most wants. A chance to be a child. She meets a young boy named Roarke in a garden and the two form a friendship that was made to last. The book has some great imagery and the relationship between these two is sweet to read. As she grows up, her father's possessive nature separates the them. He wants her to marry Prince Frederick and although he becomes a character that you'll come to love as well, Roarke is the one that has always held her heart. These two will go through a lot to be together and if you've ever really read the poem, you may not want to read the book so there's no actual happily ever after for them. I enjoyed it and I thought that the ending was good.
March 20, 2014
This was an amazing read, worth more then 5 stars. This is a short review with out spoilers. This book is based on the Edger Allen Poe poem tattled Annabel Lee. She turned that poem in to a romantic YA story. With love, lost, fear but their is also a underline of hatred of men in charge from Anna, her father knew her fate before her and never said they she would loose everyone she holds dear. I did admirer her spirit she didnt let her father or any other controlling men take her fire. Anne and Ro were childhood friends but since the first they they met they knew they will be together, it was love at first sight. I will stop here because anything else will diffidently spoil the book, I got right along with the story, no problems understanding or missing anything and not once did it get hard to read, lets just stay it was hard to stop and put it down. Wished there was more to the ending. :(
April 29, 2014
Annabel Lee lives under the rules of her father, from the time she was small until now. Her father deciding from what to wear to whom to marry (he is a complete A-Hole.) Her mother the total opposite from her father.
Her only childhood friend Roarke gives her a taste of friendship, love and normalcy. But their friendship is forbidden for he is an outsider.
They are separated for years but never out of each others mind or heart. What's behind the queen's illness? what is the price for safety? What is the price of love?
This book is based on Edgar Allen Poe poems and the story intrigued me and sucked me in. I did feel sad about the ending.
I love the cover, the girl is beautiful. The writer has a knack for finding good covers that match her books. Another great read by Tracey Ward.
Her only childhood friend Roarke gives her a taste of friendship, love and normalcy. But their friendship is forbidden for he is an outsider.
They are separated for years but never out of each others mind or heart. What's behind the queen's illness? what is the price for safety? What is the price of love?
This book is based on Edgar Allen Poe poems and the story intrigued me and sucked me in. I did feel sad about the ending.
I love the cover, the girl is beautiful. The writer has a knack for finding good covers that match her books. Another great read by Tracey Ward.
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