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The Masquerade
The Masquerade, a post-hardcore rock band with the electrifying capability to mesmerize a crowd. Their shows are a worldwide phenomenon. Despite their fame, their cryptic identities remain a mystery. The band’s notorious privacy keeps interviews at a minimum and questions strictly music based; their personal lives remain unknown.
Ella Moore lives optimistically, despite the scars left behind by past tragedies. Refusing to allow her demons to control her, she always remains on top. One fateful night, while attending a rock concert, her strength is put to the test. In a moment where time stands still, the seventeen-year-old heroine catches the eye of The Masquerade’s front man. One encounter and Ella is thrust into a whirlwind of events that alter her life forever. Everything she thought she knew and everything she once stood for, changes.
The lead singer, Ben Sloane, to his fans a cryptic bad boy with a hard edge. Underneath the mask, lies the monster he is destined to be, the monster that destroyed the man he once was. From the moment he sees her, his world is turned upside down. She challenges the person he has become, forcing him to see the truth behind his darkest psyche.
The Masquerade, a haunting story of a young girl’s struggle between the demons of her past and the fight against them to control her future. A future now entwined with the challenges of a cagey rock star caught between the monster he is and the person he must become to save the one girl who can help him.
Ella Moore lives optimistically, despite the scars left behind by past tragedies. Refusing to allow her demons to control her, she always remains on top. One fateful night, while attending a rock concert, her strength is put to the test. In a moment where time stands still, the seventeen-year-old heroine catches the eye of The Masquerade’s front man. One encounter and Ella is thrust into a whirlwind of events that alter her life forever. Everything she thought she knew and everything she once stood for, changes.
The lead singer, Ben Sloane, to his fans a cryptic bad boy with a hard edge. Underneath the mask, lies the monster he is destined to be, the monster that destroyed the man he once was. From the moment he sees her, his world is turned upside down. She challenges the person he has become, forcing him to see the truth behind his darkest psyche.
The Masquerade, a haunting story of a young girl’s struggle between the demons of her past and the fight against them to control her future. A future now entwined with the challenges of a cagey rock star caught between the monster he is and the person he must become to save the one girl who can help him.
342 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2013
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July 19, 2014
[None spoiler review]
When I first read the synopsis, I was intrigued by the dark story of these two characters that I knew were bound to be the romantic interest of each other. The first few chapters were a bit slow-paced, as it goes around with normal lives of the characters before they met and eventually get to know each other more. I enjoyed the personalities of the minor characters (the friends of the protagonist). Though they don’t really play much of an important role to the main plot, they kept me entertained and laugh amidst the seriousness and mystery of story. I admit, my curiosity to know the mystery behind everything, Ella’s past and the band’s dangerous secret got me flipping the pages for answers. There were a lot of music references and even singing numbers. Though they were tedious to read, at least they lightened a bit the darkness of the plot. The writing was well written and vividly described. The characters were realistic and distinct. To sum up everything, it was a good read, especially for those who are into dark, mysterious and thrilling books with romance.
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When I first read the synopsis, I was intrigued by the dark story of these two characters that I knew were bound to be the romantic interest of each other. The first few chapters were a bit slow-paced, as it goes around with normal lives of the characters before they met and eventually get to know each other more. I enjoyed the personalities of the minor characters (the friends of the protagonist). Though they don’t really play much of an important role to the main plot, they kept me entertained and laugh amidst the seriousness and mystery of story. I admit, my curiosity to know the mystery behind everything, Ella’s past and the band’s dangerous secret got me flipping the pages for answers. There were a lot of music references and even singing numbers. Though they were tedious to read, at least they lightened a bit the darkness of the plot. The writing was well written and vividly described. The characters were realistic and distinct. To sum up everything, it was a good read, especially for those who are into dark, mysterious and thrilling books with romance.
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June 19, 2014
This book was amazing! It was nothing like the usual cliche teen romance novels. This thrilling novel included action, romance and suspense. Loved it!
April 7, 2018
As someone who loves happy ends, I simply just wanna go to bed and cry after reading this book. It was beautiful.
September 27, 2014
I loved the book. I know that the story is not over, so I want part II... Would someone make that happen for me, please?!
September 2, 2014
spoiler free review!
so i just finished that book and phew, that ending wrecked me. i hope there'll be a sequel. ;)
overall, i really enjoyed the book. :)
the characters were well established and i was hooked from the very beginning. this one wasn't full of stereotypes/clichés, but sometimes i could sense some of the things/changes coming, so the book didnt surprise me that much. but that didnt bother me, since the plot was full of twistes and didnt bore me. even not essential scenes like f.e. a talk with her best friends were fun and i enjoyed reading about those daily interactions, like singing together or teasing each other all the time.
i didnt mean to, but the main characters ella and ben made me fall in love :) some of the changes during the book truly got me flipping the pages, like 'no, you cant do that, this cant happen nooo'.
still, i sometimes felt like it was drawn out a lil too long, especially the "highlight" during the very end of the book.
overall, a good book with the teen romance as the primal aspect, but also with mystery, drama and a lil action starting in the middle.
so i just finished that book and phew, that ending wrecked me. i hope there'll be a sequel. ;)
overall, i really enjoyed the book. :)
the characters were well established and i was hooked from the very beginning. this one wasn't full of stereotypes/clichés, but sometimes i could sense some of the things/changes coming, so the book didnt surprise me that much. but that didnt bother me, since the plot was full of twistes and didnt bore me. even not essential scenes like f.e. a talk with her best friends were fun and i enjoyed reading about those daily interactions, like singing together or teasing each other all the time.
i didnt mean to, but the main characters ella and ben made me fall in love :) some of the changes during the book truly got me flipping the pages, like 'no, you cant do that, this cant happen nooo'.
still, i sometimes felt like it was drawn out a lil too long, especially the "highlight" during the very end of the book.
overall, a good book with the teen romance as the primal aspect, but also with mystery, drama and a lil action starting in the middle.
July 28, 2014
Ignoring the grammar, I loved this book. I found the characters interactions with each other one of the driving forces of the novel that kept me interested. Adam and Hayley were the perfect supporting characters that kept me laughing throughout the novel. And Ella, who couldn't love a girl like that. This book is awesome and given that it was written by a writer at such a young age, Rae receives extra brownie points! I would really like to read the sequel (if there is one).
August 29, 2014
Definitely unlike any other young adult novel I've read before...actually unlike any novel I've read before. The storyline is unique and captivating. I loved each of the characters, especially Adam and Hayley's hilarious bickering. I loved Ella's development from Part 1 to Part 2. It's almost like watching a younger sister grow up but in a story. I really hope there is a sequel involved because the ending was just not enough closure for me. I need more from Ella and Ben!
July 20, 2014
Great little read! Fast & fun, very relatable characters. I really enjoyed the dialog and interaction of Ella and her friends and who wouldn't want a sexy mysterious stranger like Ben in their lives!!! Read it & enjoy!
December 30, 2014
A very smooth and enjoyable read. It captured my interest immediately and kept me wanting to escape to it and continue to find out what happens next.
Grab a hot chocolate...go to your special reading place and prepare to be entertained.
Grab a hot chocolate...go to your special reading place and prepare to be entertained.
July 10, 2014
This novel was awesome! I was hooked at the first sentence and devoured every word after. I couldn't stop reading once I started. This book seriously needs more attention! READ IT!
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