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When Kip “I lied about being 18 for so long, it seemed like the truth” Chanin, arrives in Los Angeles with her mother who wants to work in Hollywood, it doesn’t take her long to understand that this is a factory town and the product is an illusion. To help support her two-person family, Kip grits her teeth, puts aside being a news photographer and becomes a paparazzi.
Kip’s first photo is of Alex Milne, the handsome and volatile young actor. That one photo changes both their lives. An evening being detained in the Beverly Hills Police Station expands Kip’s world and opportunities both wanted and unwanted confront her. To lasting shock and pain, Kip learns the identity of her father and she sets out to solve a murder that’s been gossiped about in Hollywood for the last 80 years, tainting the Milne family to the present day.
One thing Kip learns to her core is that life is real even in a city dedicated to creating illusions.
PG-13 Some mature themes
Kip’s first photo is of Alex Milne, the handsome and volatile young actor. That one photo changes both their lives. An evening being detained in the Beverly Hills Police Station expands Kip’s world and opportunities both wanted and unwanted confront her. To lasting shock and pain, Kip learns the identity of her father and she sets out to solve a murder that’s been gossiped about in Hollywood for the last 80 years, tainting the Milne family to the present day.
One thing Kip learns to her core is that life is real even in a city dedicated to creating illusions.
PG-13 Some mature themes
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155 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 29, 2011
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January 21, 2015
Dew Chanin feels like it is now or never. Always the prettiest in her small town, she's decided to uproot her daughter, Kip, and move them across the country to Los Angeles so Dew can try to make it as an actress. Trouble is, she tends to get sidetracked by musicians and let Kip fend for herself. And that's something Kip does well, what with all of the practice she's had. Dew had Kip when she was pretty young, and sometimes (x 1000) Kip feels like the adult. While Dew sporadically waits tables, Kip has been busy with her camera, taking and selling her pictures so they can make ends meet. So what is there to take pictures of in Los Angeles? Celebrities. Making bad choices. And while Kip would never see herself as anything less than a photojournalist, sometimes she has to pay the bills with a snap or two of an actor in a compromising position.
One night, while staking out her territory among the paparazzi (gross), she gets a picture that no one else sees. That's her specialty; waiting for the perfect moment and nailing it in one take. This time, her subject is Alex Milne, one of the famous acting dynasty. And instead of thrusting his hand in her camera, he becomes unguarded and open. Kip sells the photo to an agency, which gets it landed on the cover of some huge publication.
Soon she's bailed out by Alex's agent, Shari, who makes Kip live with her grandmother, Bay, a former portrait artist who took pictures of Hollywood royalty many years ago. Bay has been asked to choose her best photos for a book being written about her photos, and while Kip is waiting for her court date, she is told to help out.
Meanwhile, Alex is filming in Russia alongside a beautiful yet manipulative actress who'll stop at nothing to get her picture in the tabloids. And on top of that, there's a mystery that surrounds Alex's great-grandfather that nearly ruined his acting career. And Kip wants to get to the bottom of both things.
So?: Ohhhhh myyyyy. Where do I start? I always know it's bad if I have more than two pages of notes. Sometimes I just start writing all the things that I find irritating, and then it sort-of snowballs from there. Kip is one of those protagonists that things happen to. She's lucky. Or super-talented, if we are to believe what we are told. She's hard-working, overly mature (for almost-sixteen), drives around LA without a license, and is always in the right place at the right time. She takes a paparazzi-like shot of a celebrity, and immediately he wants her to take a portrait of him. Because he and his agent see something in her. They just know that Kip can get that awesome pic that no one else can. (And boy, does she; all while manipulating Alex into being furious so she can get that shot, say it with me, that no one else can.) Immediately, and without explanation, Alex is drawn to Kip (even though he is at least 20). Not creepy at all. Oh, and he's not used to people not falling at his feet. Though he kind of likes it. Of course. There is zero warmth emanating from Kip, and for the life of me, I cannot see any reason that Alex 1) would fall for her and 2) would feel in any way encouraged by her to fall for her.
The writing is stiff and humorless. The narrative comes off like machine gun fire or the dialogue in a noir film. I kept imagining Kip (even the boy/girl name sounds stark and to the point) in black and white and a fedora, talking like a weary private investigator in a dusty, cheap office. She's also pretty rude and condescending, which I guess is supposed to mean that she's real and doesn't fall for just anyone, celebrity or not. To me, she just comes across wooden and vaguely Asperger-y. She really sounds like she's 45. I assume this is to make her sound mature, but it only serves to make her sound ridiculous. She answers her phone "Kip Chanin" and calls pants "trousers," for heaven's sake. Luckily, the lack of parental oversight can be explained because the mother's a flake and the daughter is super mature. SUPER MATURE. And of course, Kip has never in fifteen years asked who her father is. Until now. Gah. This girl needs to be shaken, not stirred.
I found this book and the characters to be rigid, wooden, stiff, awkward, hollow, empty, dull, lifeless, And I must mention again that Kip is a passive participant in her own life - things just happen to her. Even when she's insulting. Which she is, a lot. Oh, and the relationship between Kip and Alex. Conveniently, he will be away filming most of the time until she's 18. What's the point?
And then my super-huge pet peeve strolls in, practically wearing a hat with a veil and stockings with seams up the leg. NOTHING, and I mean nothing, in this story is resolved. The author obviously spent the entire story opening several cans of worms with no intention of giving any answers whatsoever. "Hey, dollface! It's a series!" OK, once again I will hand out pointers on how to write a series (also known as "The JK Rowling Method").
Every volume needs to have some kind of conclusion. There can (and should) be over-arching story-lines that are present throughout the series, but SOMETHING has to end in every book. Otherwise, people feel like they have wasted their time reading a book in which they will have no answers. It is not mysterious, it is not thought-provoking, it is not all "oooh! I can't wait to find out what happens in Book #2!" It is frustrating, annoying, sneaky and leads the reader to think that you aren't playing fair (or making it up as you go along; or have too many ideas for one book and can't kill your darlings). And, more often than not, they (ie, me) will NOT read Book #2, because, really, how do they know that you aren't going to play that game again? Very few writers could EVER get away with this, but those authors know better than to try.
See #1.
The Bottom Line: It's a resounding "no." And the cover has nothing to do with the story, btw. Alex Milne doesn't wear baggy jeans and Keds. Shuh. And the "ending," with Alex's brother? No words.
Flash by Barbara Morgenroth was published September 29, 2011 by Dashing Books. A free copy of this book was given to Ink and Page in return for an honest review. Big thanks to NetGalley/the Publisher/the Author.
Rating: 1
Genre: Young Adult Fiction Contemporary Romance Mystery Series
Ages: 13 and up
One night, while staking out her territory among the paparazzi (gross), she gets a picture that no one else sees. That's her specialty; waiting for the perfect moment and nailing it in one take. This time, her subject is Alex Milne, one of the famous acting dynasty. And instead of thrusting his hand in her camera, he becomes unguarded and open. Kip sells the photo to an agency, which gets it landed on the cover of some huge publication.
Soon she's bailed out by Alex's agent, Shari, who makes Kip live with her grandmother, Bay, a former portrait artist who took pictures of Hollywood royalty many years ago. Bay has been asked to choose her best photos for a book being written about her photos, and while Kip is waiting for her court date, she is told to help out.
Meanwhile, Alex is filming in Russia alongside a beautiful yet manipulative actress who'll stop at nothing to get her picture in the tabloids. And on top of that, there's a mystery that surrounds Alex's great-grandfather that nearly ruined his acting career. And Kip wants to get to the bottom of both things.
So?: Ohhhhh myyyyy. Where do I start? I always know it's bad if I have more than two pages of notes. Sometimes I just start writing all the things that I find irritating, and then it sort-of snowballs from there. Kip is one of those protagonists that things happen to. She's lucky. Or super-talented, if we are to believe what we are told. She's hard-working, overly mature (for almost-sixteen), drives around LA without a license, and is always in the right place at the right time. She takes a paparazzi-like shot of a celebrity, and immediately he wants her to take a portrait of him. Because he and his agent see something in her. They just know that Kip can get that awesome pic that no one else can. (And boy, does she; all while manipulating Alex into being furious so she can get that shot, say it with me, that no one else can.) Immediately, and without explanation, Alex is drawn to Kip (even though he is at least 20). Not creepy at all. Oh, and he's not used to people not falling at his feet. Though he kind of likes it. Of course. There is zero warmth emanating from Kip, and for the life of me, I cannot see any reason that Alex 1) would fall for her and 2) would feel in any way encouraged by her to fall for her.
The writing is stiff and humorless. The narrative comes off like machine gun fire or the dialogue in a noir film. I kept imagining Kip (even the boy/girl name sounds stark and to the point) in black and white and a fedora, talking like a weary private investigator in a dusty, cheap office. She's also pretty rude and condescending, which I guess is supposed to mean that she's real and doesn't fall for just anyone, celebrity or not. To me, she just comes across wooden and vaguely Asperger-y. She really sounds like she's 45. I assume this is to make her sound mature, but it only serves to make her sound ridiculous. She answers her phone "Kip Chanin" and calls pants "trousers," for heaven's sake. Luckily, the lack of parental oversight can be explained because the mother's a flake and the daughter is super mature. SUPER MATURE. And of course, Kip has never in fifteen years asked who her father is. Until now. Gah. This girl needs to be shaken, not stirred.
I found this book and the characters to be rigid, wooden, stiff, awkward, hollow, empty, dull, lifeless, And I must mention again that Kip is a passive participant in her own life - things just happen to her. Even when she's insulting. Which she is, a lot. Oh, and the relationship between Kip and Alex. Conveniently, he will be away filming most of the time until she's 18. What's the point?
And then my super-huge pet peeve strolls in, practically wearing a hat with a veil and stockings with seams up the leg. NOTHING, and I mean nothing, in this story is resolved. The author obviously spent the entire story opening several cans of worms with no intention of giving any answers whatsoever. "Hey, dollface! It's a series!" OK, once again I will hand out pointers on how to write a series (also known as "The JK Rowling Method").
Every volume needs to have some kind of conclusion. There can (and should) be over-arching story-lines that are present throughout the series, but SOMETHING has to end in every book. Otherwise, people feel like they have wasted their time reading a book in which they will have no answers. It is not mysterious, it is not thought-provoking, it is not all "oooh! I can't wait to find out what happens in Book #2!" It is frustrating, annoying, sneaky and leads the reader to think that you aren't playing fair (or making it up as you go along; or have too many ideas for one book and can't kill your darlings). And, more often than not, they (ie, me) will NOT read Book #2, because, really, how do they know that you aren't going to play that game again? Very few writers could EVER get away with this, but those authors know better than to try.
See #1.
The Bottom Line: It's a resounding "no." And the cover has nothing to do with the story, btw. Alex Milne doesn't wear baggy jeans and Keds. Shuh. And the "ending," with Alex's brother? No words.
Flash by Barbara Morgenroth was published September 29, 2011 by Dashing Books. A free copy of this book was given to Ink and Page in return for an honest review. Big thanks to NetGalley/the Publisher/the Author.
Rating: 1
Genre: Young Adult Fiction Contemporary Romance Mystery Series
Ages: 13 and up
September 27, 2013
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I've always wanted to know what was going on in the mind of a photographer. Especially when they capture beautiful pictures that just makes us want to stare at it all day.
Flash gave me that. And I'm glad that I got to know what Kip Chanin was thinking all throughout the book.
I admire the strength of the lead character, Kip. She was used to taking care of herself ever since, because her mother wasn't exactly the best mom that one can have. She's lying to people about her age, when in fact she was not really 18.
And here comes Alex, the actor who helped Kip have a job by just taking a photo of him. I was surprised when Alex contacted Kip and told her he wanted his pictures taken. And I loved the way Kip photographed Alex. That scene, where Kip acted that she was late and kept Alex waiting really got him over the edge and guess what? In that moment, he showed her the real Alex and that was what Kip wanted to capture and not the boy-next-door image that everybody else always sees.
There were times when I really believed that Kip was older because she is so mature and she knows what she wants. She has determination and she is independent.
I was just quite confused with the mystery involved in this story, about Alex's family. And also, I think that the relationship of Alex and Kip was underdeveloped. They only knew each other for a short amount of time and they didn't have many 'moments' in the book, that's why I was not really into the romance part of it. There were also times where the author will surprise us because both characters have such strong personalities and they clash, but in the end, they always seem to complement each other even if they both have flaws.
One character that I also loved was Bay, because she was like the mother of Kip in this story. Yes, she is tough, but the author slowly unraveled her and in some way, she has still has this golden heart which makes her more passionate and caring.
Another thing that I loved was the setting. It was in L.A. And we all believe that L.A. is a city where our dreams can come true, but I admired Kip for getting to see the downside in living there.
The ending also got me thinking about what will happen next and I really want to know what Kip and Alex will do to save the relationship that they have.
Quotes that I liked:
"Being in your presence is like getting a flu shot."
"If we don’t have honesty, we have nothing,"
"One shouldn’t become too emotionally invested in such random circumstances."
"Being apart from him meant enduring the persistent sense of a blank space in my life."
" Everyone lives with pain. But people find the strength to deal with it,not give in."
"Do you know what the poet Rainer Maria Rilke said? Beauty is the first degree of the terrible. There’s an equation, a correlation, between the two and Kip captured it.”
*I received an ebook from the author in exchange for an honest review. This, however, did not influence my review in any way.*
I've always wanted to know what was going on in the mind of a photographer. Especially when they capture beautiful pictures that just makes us want to stare at it all day.
Flash gave me that. And I'm glad that I got to know what Kip Chanin was thinking all throughout the book.
I admire the strength of the lead character, Kip. She was used to taking care of herself ever since, because her mother wasn't exactly the best mom that one can have. She's lying to people about her age, when in fact she was not really 18.
And here comes Alex, the actor who helped Kip have a job by just taking a photo of him. I was surprised when Alex contacted Kip and told her he wanted his pictures taken. And I loved the way Kip photographed Alex. That scene, where Kip acted that she was late and kept Alex waiting really got him over the edge and guess what? In that moment, he showed her the real Alex and that was what Kip wanted to capture and not the boy-next-door image that everybody else always sees.
There were times when I really believed that Kip was older because she is so mature and she knows what she wants. She has determination and she is independent.
I was just quite confused with the mystery involved in this story, about Alex's family. And also, I think that the relationship of Alex and Kip was underdeveloped. They only knew each other for a short amount of time and they didn't have many 'moments' in the book, that's why I was not really into the romance part of it. There were also times where the author will surprise us because both characters have such strong personalities and they clash, but in the end, they always seem to complement each other even if they both have flaws.
One character that I also loved was Bay, because she was like the mother of Kip in this story. Yes, she is tough, but the author slowly unraveled her and in some way, she has still has this golden heart which makes her more passionate and caring.
Another thing that I loved was the setting. It was in L.A. And we all believe that L.A. is a city where our dreams can come true, but I admired Kip for getting to see the downside in living there.
The ending also got me thinking about what will happen next and I really want to know what Kip and Alex will do to save the relationship that they have.
Quotes that I liked:
"Being in your presence is like getting a flu shot."
"If we don’t have honesty, we have nothing,"
"One shouldn’t become too emotionally invested in such random circumstances."
"Being apart from him meant enduring the persistent sense of a blank space in my life."
" Everyone lives with pain. But people find the strength to deal with it,not give in."
"Do you know what the poet Rainer Maria Rilke said? Beauty is the first degree of the terrible. There’s an equation, a correlation, between the two and Kip captured it.”
*I received an ebook from the author in exchange for an honest review. This, however, did not influence my review in any way.*
June 8, 2013
I have to admit, I wasn't sure what to expect from this book when I received it, but then again, this is why I love doing reviews. There are a lot of books I would never think of reading, but then they are handed to me and I have to read them to do a review. This is one of those books that makes be grateful to be able to do this. The characters are multi-dimensional, smart, funny, sharp, damaged, flawed and believable. The book takes place in my home town, Los Angeles, and Barbara Morgenroth knows her geography. She also knows her industry.
I was so engaged by the relationships in this story, I read it in one sitting, then immediately bought the second book... which I read last night. And I hope there's a third book coming out, because Barbara does like cliff hangers. Having said that, I don't mind cliff hangers and I LOVED this book!! Kip is an independent, smart, talented girl and although at times she seems much older than she is, we understand why, but then the author shows us this glimpse of a young girl and we are reminded, she's not a gown up yet. The agents are all totally accurate, the actors as well. The book is like an onion that has layers and layers of story. I guess i could go on, but this story is truly phenomenal and it is an unbelievable ride. Hurry with Book 3 please!!
I was so engaged by the relationships in this story, I read it in one sitting, then immediately bought the second book... which I read last night. And I hope there's a third book coming out, because Barbara does like cliff hangers. Having said that, I don't mind cliff hangers and I LOVED this book!! Kip is an independent, smart, talented girl and although at times she seems much older than she is, we understand why, but then the author shows us this glimpse of a young girl and we are reminded, she's not a gown up yet. The agents are all totally accurate, the actors as well. The book is like an onion that has layers and layers of story. I guess i could go on, but this story is truly phenomenal and it is an unbelievable ride. Hurry with Book 3 please!!
July 24, 2024
A classic Barbara Morgenroth romance, a girl who's way too young to be in a not-quite-officially-dating-but-very-exclusive-and-particular relationship with a guy who's several years older. But it's so romantic in Morgenroth's subtle and understated style that I don't even mind and I'll read the dynamic over and over as long as she's writing it.
The best part of this book is all the phone calls. Especially when proud Kip is on the phone with stubborn Alex who's half-way around the world, and neither of them can manage to say what they mean, but they understand each other anyway.
The best part of this book is all the phone calls. Especially when proud Kip is on the phone with stubborn Alex who's half-way around the world, and neither of them can manage to say what they mean, but they understand each other anyway.
November 20, 2017
Barbara has a great talent for creating characters with depth. While I enjoyed this book it isn't quite a 5*. I am still excited to read more of the series.
April 27, 2013
This is definitely an interesting book. As an amatuer photographer myself I absolutely fell in love with Kip as she struggles in L.A. trying to get the perfect shot.
Kip's thoughts on the people that dwell in "Beautifulpeopleville" will have you laughing out loud. She has to be the most cynicle teenager I've ever had the pleasure to meet even if just in a book.
This book isn't something I'd generally read, yet when I saw it, it called to me. Perhaps it was my love of photography and knowing that Kip, like anyone who loves the feel of a camera in their hands, has to have that perfect shot no matter the cost.
Perhaps my brain simply needed a break from the endless barrage of the normal stuff I read. Regardless of the reason, I'm happy I found this book. It's brought many smiles in the hours I've read it. And trust me you won't want to stop reading once you start this book will hold you that tightly.
I give this book 5 of 5 paws
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Kip's thoughts on the people that dwell in "Beautifulpeopleville" will have you laughing out loud. She has to be the most cynicle teenager I've ever had the pleasure to meet even if just in a book.
This book isn't something I'd generally read, yet when I saw it, it called to me. Perhaps it was my love of photography and knowing that Kip, like anyone who loves the feel of a camera in their hands, has to have that perfect shot no matter the cost.
Perhaps my brain simply needed a break from the endless barrage of the normal stuff I read. Regardless of the reason, I'm happy I found this book. It's brought many smiles in the hours I've read it. And trust me you won't want to stop reading once you start this book will hold you that tightly.
I give this book 5 of 5 paws
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November 10, 2012
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Pro/Con
Well, let's begin with the fact that I LOVE books that are set in American big cities: they just make me dream! Moreover I think that Flash well-described the reality of life for famous people, but also for those who are too concerned in getting fame. I think the author created an original story, but also very risky because nowadays it is difficult to become recognized authors, unless you write on the paranormal / fantasy genre. I think Flash was a great read but still, I think there were some aspects of the book that needed to be deepened. First, I think it was necessary to give a little more space to Kip, the protagonist; of course, her personality emerges during the book, especially by the way she reacts to the luxury of life in LA, but sometimes I couldn't understand her and above all I can't picture an imagine of her, because I can't recall a part of the book where she was physically described. Second, the ancient mystery of the murder (that sees the Milne family involved), even if this is a minor problem because I'm sure that the author will develop this story in the sequels of Flash. Still, I was very interested in this mystery, and even if I knew the solution couldn't be given in the first book, I hoped the author would have focused a little more on it. In general I think that the book needed a little more twists, well distributed throughout the whole book; infact, the last part was the most interesting, because it was more enticing and engaging - speaking the true, the ending was really good, it really makes me want to read the sequel!
Protagonist
Speaking of the characters, I really liked Kip because she really was alternative (and a little cynical!)!
I mean, what kind of girl wouldn't have been haunted by LA? I would have been the first! Instead, she remains herself, and what I loved the most is that, even in front of Alex's flirting, she stays the same; he's an actor so it's easy to imagine what kind of girls he's used to hang with, nevertheless Kip, with her simple and genuine personality, succeeded in making him fall in love. (at least I hope!) I also like how mature she's for her age, and the fact that she's practically the one who carries on her mother.
Secondary characters
Alex was nothing special, except for the fact that it was interesting how the author focused on the negative aspects of his character: stubborn, impulsive, a little irascible sometimes. The character I liked most is Bay's: I imagine her as a strong, middle-aged handy-woman, that replaces the mother Kip never had. She has not an easy personality and she's not easy to deal with, that's why the relationship she shares with Kip is even more special, real. They become inseparable, especially because they share the same passion: photography. Bay will be the only one who will really understand Kip and comfort her when she needed her mother most.
Point of view
I really appreciated the author's choice to adopt Kip's point of view, because she was not originary from LA, so it's funny to see things from her POV. It's interesting because by reading her point of view, LA is not as it is described in movies (the city of my dreams! *sighs*), it's full of scandals and compromises.
Pro/Con
Well, let's begin with the fact that I LOVE books that are set in American big cities: they just make me dream! Moreover I think that Flash well-described the reality of life for famous people, but also for those who are too concerned in getting fame. I think the author created an original story, but also very risky because nowadays it is difficult to become recognized authors, unless you write on the paranormal / fantasy genre. I think Flash was a great read but still, I think there were some aspects of the book that needed to be deepened. First, I think it was necessary to give a little more space to Kip, the protagonist; of course, her personality emerges during the book, especially by the way she reacts to the luxury of life in LA, but sometimes I couldn't understand her and above all I can't picture an imagine of her, because I can't recall a part of the book where she was physically described. Second, the ancient mystery of the murder (that sees the Milne family involved), even if this is a minor problem because I'm sure that the author will develop this story in the sequels of Flash. Still, I was very interested in this mystery, and even if I knew the solution couldn't be given in the first book, I hoped the author would have focused a little more on it. In general I think that the book needed a little more twists, well distributed throughout the whole book; infact, the last part was the most interesting, because it was more enticing and engaging - speaking the true, the ending was really good, it really makes me want to read the sequel!
Protagonist
Speaking of the characters, I really liked Kip because she really was alternative (and a little cynical!)!
I mean, what kind of girl wouldn't have been haunted by LA? I would have been the first! Instead, she remains herself, and what I loved the most is that, even in front of Alex's flirting, she stays the same; he's an actor so it's easy to imagine what kind of girls he's used to hang with, nevertheless Kip, with her simple and genuine personality, succeeded in making him fall in love. (at least I hope!) I also like how mature she's for her age, and the fact that she's practically the one who carries on her mother.
Secondary characters
Alex was nothing special, except for the fact that it was interesting how the author focused on the negative aspects of his character: stubborn, impulsive, a little irascible sometimes. The character I liked most is Bay's: I imagine her as a strong, middle-aged handy-woman, that replaces the mother Kip never had. She has not an easy personality and she's not easy to deal with, that's why the relationship she shares with Kip is even more special, real. They become inseparable, especially because they share the same passion: photography. Bay will be the only one who will really understand Kip and comfort her when she needed her mother most.
Point of view
I really appreciated the author's choice to adopt Kip's point of view, because she was not originary from LA, so it's funny to see things from her POV. It's interesting because by reading her point of view, LA is not as it is described in movies (the city of my dreams! *sighs*), it's full of scandals and compromises.
April 23, 2013
Kip Chanin moved out to LA with her mother who had dreams of making it big in Hollywood. Kip had no such illusions and set out to help scrape them by through taking photos. She would be quick to point out she is a news photographer, not a paparazzo. One day, though, she takes a picture which would change her life forever.
This is one of those books where almost nothing happens and yet, well, you can’t put it down. The style of writing is addictive and is what keeps you reading. I read this one in about a day and a half. And I am slow reader, let me tell ya!
What Danielle Steele is for adults, Barbara Morgenroth just might be for young adults. She captures drama, romance, and the modern world in a way that reminds me of Danielle Steele. This story is compelling, the setting interesting, and characters who are creative, believable, and have depth. Each character is envisioned so well, they seem to really come alive. The professions, the routines, the relationships are all well-defined and explained. It is all amazingly imaginative.
Youngsters, teens in particular, have a habit of seeing the world in such a way, they tend to forget the fact they are indeed still children and believe themselves to be older than they are. Teens oftentimes mistakenly assume they are mature enough to be adults and can make adult-like decisions. The main character here captures this concept so well.
Selfishly, I would like to have seen more. More interaction with Alex was needed toward the beginning, I felt. The story seemed a little disjointed when Kip calls Alex from jail. I did not realize that after a couple of phone calls and a night spent overlooking the city that they were all that close. Course, wouldn’t we all have loved to have seen more Kip-Alex time? Um, yes. Yes, we would. I also would have liked to see some explanation, again, toward the beginning which explained why she was not in school. This was answered later on, of course. If it could have been explained earlier, though, it would have saved me the trouble of wondering if this was summer break or if they were just that poor?
One of my biggest pet peeves I have unpleasantly discovered: there is no ending. Again. I have read another book which has left me with a jarring cliffhanger but no ending. So, there I am loving this book, the characters, the conflict, the story and then, bam! It all stops. Apparently, there is a part two, Flash of Light. So, there’s that.
My advice? Pick up this one plus the second one and you won’t be disappointed. Pick up both for and you won’t regret it.
This was a highly entertaining story and I would recommend it for pretty much all audiences. There is a drug overdose scene. Hey, it’s set in Hollywood. So, if you are thinking of this for your teen, be aware. I would feel comfortable having my teenage daughter read this because of the nature in which drugs and drug abuse are portrayed (which is as something negative and drug abuse is complicated and difficult, etc). But, that’s me. If you don’t want your kids reading about drugs AT ALL, then maybe skip this one.
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This is one of those books where almost nothing happens and yet, well, you can’t put it down. The style of writing is addictive and is what keeps you reading. I read this one in about a day and a half. And I am slow reader, let me tell ya!
What Danielle Steele is for adults, Barbara Morgenroth just might be for young adults. She captures drama, romance, and the modern world in a way that reminds me of Danielle Steele. This story is compelling, the setting interesting, and characters who are creative, believable, and have depth. Each character is envisioned so well, they seem to really come alive. The professions, the routines, the relationships are all well-defined and explained. It is all amazingly imaginative.
Youngsters, teens in particular, have a habit of seeing the world in such a way, they tend to forget the fact they are indeed still children and believe themselves to be older than they are. Teens oftentimes mistakenly assume they are mature enough to be adults and can make adult-like decisions. The main character here captures this concept so well.
Selfishly, I would like to have seen more. More interaction with Alex was needed toward the beginning, I felt. The story seemed a little disjointed when Kip calls Alex from jail. I did not realize that after a couple of phone calls and a night spent overlooking the city that they were all that close. Course, wouldn’t we all have loved to have seen more Kip-Alex time? Um, yes. Yes, we would. I also would have liked to see some explanation, again, toward the beginning which explained why she was not in school. This was answered later on, of course. If it could have been explained earlier, though, it would have saved me the trouble of wondering if this was summer break or if they were just that poor?
One of my biggest pet peeves I have unpleasantly discovered: there is no ending. Again. I have read another book which has left me with a jarring cliffhanger but no ending. So, there I am loving this book, the characters, the conflict, the story and then, bam! It all stops. Apparently, there is a part two, Flash of Light. So, there’s that.
My advice? Pick up this one plus the second one and you won’t be disappointed. Pick up both for and you won’t regret it.
This was a highly entertaining story and I would recommend it for pretty much all audiences. There is a drug overdose scene. Hey, it’s set in Hollywood. So, if you are thinking of this for your teen, be aware. I would feel comfortable having my teenage daughter read this because of the nature in which drugs and drug abuse are portrayed (which is as something negative and drug abuse is complicated and difficult, etc). But, that’s me. If you don’t want your kids reading about drugs AT ALL, then maybe skip this one.
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May 5, 2014
I really, really, really liked the first 20-30% of the book. Kip is a 15 year old girl trying to make ends meat as a photographer in LA. Her mother is a flake and on the hunt to be the next big movie star. Poor Kip is left to fend for herself. Everyone thinks Kip is 18 and even I don't believe she is 15. She is so mature, witty, intelligent and pretty badass for only being 15. She is wise beyond her years. One evening she gets the perfect shot of a big shot Actor Alex Milne. He later contacts her to take more perfect pictures of him and they hit it off. I get the feeling he is much, much older than 19. But I guess he isn't. These two have a weird relationship. I never really felt any kind of romanticness between them. More of close friends. And then I started wondering if they all know she is in fact not 18, why are they trying to set her up with an older man. But then the truth comes to light and I wasn't grossed out and worried so much anymore. Her mother however I did not like very much. Towards the end she is okay, but she is not a very good mother. Bay and Shari are better role models for her for sure. From the time she lives with Bay the story got kinda boring and dragged on. The story line was mysterious and intriguing, I just was a bit bored and not as interested as I was in the start. And then Alex and Kip go on a few dates I suppose and you can feel something there, more than what I felt in the start. And they get very jealous of one another and seem very possessive but yet they are not "officially dating" I hope this changes. I get it is YA, but I just need a TINY bit more romance and sex from my stories. I didn't get that in this and of course the genre, but still, I feel a bit more could be done. And Kip is also waiting, so that is good. Just wish she was a bit older so I could get my kicks lol. And the end was HOLY BALLS!!! wow, speechless! all in all it was a decent read. I am going to read the next book and hopefully gets a tiny bit better. There was humor and mystery and interest, just dragged, also there was a lot of errors, do not take anything away from the story, I just wanted to throw that in, they did not affect the story in any way.
"Most girls like me; I never made anyone throw up before. I suppose there's a first time for everything."
"Most girls like me; I never made anyone throw up before. I suppose there's a first time for everything."
November 7, 2012
Kip & her mother have recently moved to the city of Hollywood to follow Dew’s silver screen dreams. Kip is used to feeling like the grown up when compared to her single mother and she herself almost believes that she is ‘eighteen’ years old. When through a lucky break, Kip captures the attention of Alex Milne, her world is turned upside down. Brush in with the police, identity of her father and the mystery behind an eighty year old murder are just a few things that she now has to deal with. Not to forget Gabriel Milne.
Kip, named after Rudyard Kipling by her father, is the first non-eighteen year old that I had no trouble believing in. She is talented, sharp, smart and very independent. I would gladly accept this character as a twenty year old because of the maturity she has shown throughout the book. Given that her mother, Dew, never grew out of her college-partying phase, Kip is used to not only taking care of herself but also her mother. Alex Milne is an interesting character – and I loved is unique sense of humour and the certain shadow of darkness in his character. He is not really the dark-broody type but one who has been influenced by his family history. I am not sure what to make of Gabriel yet, but I absolutely loved Bay. She took Kip under her wing and matched with her strength of character.
The strength of the plot is also its characters that endorse it uniquely. Budding romance with a murder in the background is what this book is all about and it certainly held my attention. Yes, it has that boy meets girl moment, it has that ‘OMG’ moment, it has that ‘what is going on’ moment too and it has that ‘what?!’ moment too. My only complaint is that the book ended so abruptly! I was pretty sure that there was more to come when I turned (or scrolled) over to the last page. There’s a sequel coming up and I will be sure to pick it up when it hits the market.
A pretty fast read and I would recommend it to the people who like their romance – not too mushy or A rated, with a touch of intrigue.
Kip, named after Rudyard Kipling by her father, is the first non-eighteen year old that I had no trouble believing in. She is talented, sharp, smart and very independent. I would gladly accept this character as a twenty year old because of the maturity she has shown throughout the book. Given that her mother, Dew, never grew out of her college-partying phase, Kip is used to not only taking care of herself but also her mother. Alex Milne is an interesting character – and I loved is unique sense of humour and the certain shadow of darkness in his character. He is not really the dark-broody type but one who has been influenced by his family history. I am not sure what to make of Gabriel yet, but I absolutely loved Bay. She took Kip under her wing and matched with her strength of character.
The strength of the plot is also its characters that endorse it uniquely. Budding romance with a murder in the background is what this book is all about and it certainly held my attention. Yes, it has that boy meets girl moment, it has that ‘OMG’ moment, it has that ‘what is going on’ moment too and it has that ‘what?!’ moment too. My only complaint is that the book ended so abruptly! I was pretty sure that there was more to come when I turned (or scrolled) over to the last page. There’s a sequel coming up and I will be sure to pick it up when it hits the market.
A pretty fast read and I would recommend it to the people who like their romance – not too mushy or A rated, with a touch of intrigue.
November 6, 2012
Flash by Barbara Morgenroth is a book that hooked my from page one and didn't let me go until I had finished the very last page. And even then, it played on my mind for so long after I finished reading it!!!
Kip Chanin dreams of being a news photographer. Graced with talent and artistic intuition when it comes to her craft, but to support herself and her mother she puts those dreams aside and reluctantly joins the ranks of the paparazzi. She takes a photo of actor Alex Milne and from taking one single image both of their lives will be changed.
Kip is such a strong female lead. She's pretty much had to grow up incredibly quickly to be able to get by, but she has this underlying layer of vulnerability. Having been independent for so long it was nice to see the relationships that she formed and see her allow someone to get close enough to offer her some support. As for the relationship that she has with Alex... It was very much a will they or won't they, are they or aren't they scenario for a lot of the book, but there is no doubt the impact that they each had on the other!! There is definitely an intensity to their feelings for each other.
The author had this ability to end a chapter leaving me with so much anticipation as to what was going to happen next that there was no way that I could stop reading. I don't know how many times I said to myself "Just one more chapter" and before I knew it, I had completely finished the book.
I'm not usually a fan of huge cliffhangers, and let me tell you that the end of this book was a doozy that completely blew me away. It was definitely an "OH. MY. GOD. ending!!! But thank heavens that the sequel is out and ready for me to purchase and read.
Never having read anything by Barb Morgenroth before, Flash turned out to be a real gem of a book and I'm so glad that I had the opportunity to read it. A fantastic book full of gritty and real characters!!
4.5/5 Stars!!
Review first posted at YA Book Addict... http://youngadultbookaddict.blogspot....
Kip Chanin dreams of being a news photographer. Graced with talent and artistic intuition when it comes to her craft, but to support herself and her mother she puts those dreams aside and reluctantly joins the ranks of the paparazzi. She takes a photo of actor Alex Milne and from taking one single image both of their lives will be changed.
Kip is such a strong female lead. She's pretty much had to grow up incredibly quickly to be able to get by, but she has this underlying layer of vulnerability. Having been independent for so long it was nice to see the relationships that she formed and see her allow someone to get close enough to offer her some support. As for the relationship that she has with Alex... It was very much a will they or won't they, are they or aren't they scenario for a lot of the book, but there is no doubt the impact that they each had on the other!! There is definitely an intensity to their feelings for each other.
The author had this ability to end a chapter leaving me with so much anticipation as to what was going to happen next that there was no way that I could stop reading. I don't know how many times I said to myself "Just one more chapter" and before I knew it, I had completely finished the book.
I'm not usually a fan of huge cliffhangers, and let me tell you that the end of this book was a doozy that completely blew me away. It was definitely an "OH. MY. GOD. ending!!! But thank heavens that the sequel is out and ready for me to purchase and read.
Never having read anything by Barb Morgenroth before, Flash turned out to be a real gem of a book and I'm so glad that I had the opportunity to read it. A fantastic book full of gritty and real characters!!
4.5/5 Stars!!
Review first posted at YA Book Addict... http://youngadultbookaddict.blogspot....
April 29, 2013
Sometimes the cover snob in me is wrong.. I can admit 2 things 1.) that I have a problem 2.) I was wrong.. In all honesty the cover almost made me turn this book down.. But im sooo glad that I didnt..
Flash is the story of 15 year old Kip.. She has just moved to LA with her Mother, Dew.. So that her mother can make it in the movies. While her mothers head is in the clouds Kip takes the responsibility of raising them both.. Kip is a new journalist she got an incredible eye.. One night she captures a wonder photograph of Alex Milne with just one shot.. And that shot starts off a chain of events..
Now I know Alex is older and I may have purposely glazed over his true age.. Because to me he is 21.. I subconsciously decided this.. Anyways Alex asks Kip to do a photo shoot for him and she agrees because she needs the money.. Their friendship develops from this and they bond.. They really seem to help each other in many different ways..
My ONE problem with Flash was Kips age I mean 15 really?! She carried herself much older.. Plus I really like Kip and Alex together and obviously that cant happen.. And geez I feel like a pervert! I was really pleased with the fact that Kip didnt show her age once.. sometimes youll read a book with a character who is mature for their age only to totally spaz out and completely just act like a child.. I think you know what I mean..
Oh yeah so theres this mysterious murder that takes place DECADES ago involving Alex's family and of course Kip must get to the bottom of this.. But she doesnt well not in this book anyways.. going in I thought this was a standalone book only to find out that it is in fact a series.. I will definitely be picking up the next installment.. Flash did end in a cliffhanger however the first chapter of the second book was THANKFULLY in Flash :D
BTW Barbara Morgenroth is DEFINITELY in my list of Authors to Watch!
Flash is the story of 15 year old Kip.. She has just moved to LA with her Mother, Dew.. So that her mother can make it in the movies. While her mothers head is in the clouds Kip takes the responsibility of raising them both.. Kip is a new journalist she got an incredible eye.. One night she captures a wonder photograph of Alex Milne with just one shot.. And that shot starts off a chain of events..
Now I know Alex is older and I may have purposely glazed over his true age.. Because to me he is 21.. I subconsciously decided this.. Anyways Alex asks Kip to do a photo shoot for him and she agrees because she needs the money.. Their friendship develops from this and they bond.. They really seem to help each other in many different ways..
My ONE problem with Flash was Kips age I mean 15 really?! She carried herself much older.. Plus I really like Kip and Alex together and obviously that cant happen.. And geez I feel like a pervert! I was really pleased with the fact that Kip didnt show her age once.. sometimes youll read a book with a character who is mature for their age only to totally spaz out and completely just act like a child.. I think you know what I mean..
Oh yeah so theres this mysterious murder that takes place DECADES ago involving Alex's family and of course Kip must get to the bottom of this.. But she doesnt well not in this book anyways.. going in I thought this was a standalone book only to find out that it is in fact a series.. I will definitely be picking up the next installment.. Flash did end in a cliffhanger however the first chapter of the second book was THANKFULLY in Flash :D
BTW Barbara Morgenroth is DEFINITELY in my list of Authors to Watch!
April 25, 2013
I want to say... I was blown away by this book! Morgenroth has crafted some divine characters that come with interesting back stories just waiting to be explored, and I am seriously hoping we explore them more and more and more. I will be grabbing book two, Flash of Light, within the next week so I can see where the story goes from here, I am totally hooked. Kip is a talented young woman, who has had a rough life, but one that taught her to be independent. Kip has played a game of acting 18 so long, that when the lie catches up with her she is left with few options. In comes Alex, a guy that she just can't shake, and she has tried.
One moment in time, forever changes Kip's life, and maybe Alex's too.
I do not like to give away spoilers in my reviews, so I will not detail the story here, I will say that this story is a great read for anyone from aged 13 - 113. The story line here is more than a girl meets guy, they woe each other... they fight, the woe each other, and it all ends happily ever after. This story has a heart and a soul, which makes it a joy to read. The characters pop out of the pages and right into the reader's imagination. The story draws you in and you are flying through the pages waiting to see what will happen next.
That is the question that remains, what will happen next? Will Kip and Alex become a couple? Will Kip follow her original career path? Will the Milne family secret be solved? Will Kip's mother find success? This and more will happen on the next episode of .... oops, almost gave a spoiler there. Did I mention this book is just 99 cents? Grab your copy!
One moment in time, forever changes Kip's life, and maybe Alex's too.
I do not like to give away spoilers in my reviews, so I will not detail the story here, I will say that this story is a great read for anyone from aged 13 - 113. The story line here is more than a girl meets guy, they woe each other... they fight, the woe each other, and it all ends happily ever after. This story has a heart and a soul, which makes it a joy to read. The characters pop out of the pages and right into the reader's imagination. The story draws you in and you are flying through the pages waiting to see what will happen next.
That is the question that remains, what will happen next? Will Kip and Alex become a couple? Will Kip follow her original career path? Will the Milne family secret be solved? Will Kip's mother find success? This and more will happen on the next episode of .... oops, almost gave a spoiler there. Did I mention this book is just 99 cents? Grab your copy!
April 24, 2013
What an original story! Barbara Morgenroth has created a great story which still after completing it plays on my mind.
I loved Kip, I thought she was such a character. Artistic, and talented in the field of photography. I liked how she was such a strong and independent woman. I did feel that she may have been just a tad too strong for someone her age, but circumstances being what they are, its possible that a young lady would mature faster due to having the type of mother she has.
I enjoyed Alex and through most of the book I was like okay are they going to get together or not? And the way Morgenroth wrote kept me turning pages to find out what would happen next.
I stayed up late into the night because I just couldn't stand to not finish it in one sitting.
I must say I am NOT a fan of cliffhangers! And this one ends with a doozy of one. Sadly I have to wait until my ban of buying books is lifted to purchase the next book in the series. But I will be grabbing it up to find out what happens next!
I highly recommend this book to any and all! 4.5 stars in my book!
Details/Disclaimer: Review copy was provided to me in exchange for a fair and honest review. The free book held no determination on my personal review.
I loved Kip, I thought she was such a character. Artistic, and talented in the field of photography. I liked how she was such a strong and independent woman. I did feel that she may have been just a tad too strong for someone her age, but circumstances being what they are, its possible that a young lady would mature faster due to having the type of mother she has.
I enjoyed Alex and through most of the book I was like okay are they going to get together or not? And the way Morgenroth wrote kept me turning pages to find out what would happen next.
I stayed up late into the night because I just couldn't stand to not finish it in one sitting.
I must say I am NOT a fan of cliffhangers! And this one ends with a doozy of one. Sadly I have to wait until my ban of buying books is lifted to purchase the next book in the series. But I will be grabbing it up to find out what happens next!
I highly recommend this book to any and all! 4.5 stars in my book!
Details/Disclaimer: Review copy was provided to me in exchange for a fair and honest review. The free book held no determination on my personal review.
April 29, 2013
A teenage girl, Kip, having to grow up beyond her years. Taking care of her mom and trying to make money the only way she knows how. With her camera. Her mom making the decision to move them. Kips mom wants to pursue becoming an actress. Moms off doing her thing leaving Kip on her own. Kip and her mom needed money, so Kip goes to look for pictures she can take to sell to newspapers and magazines. Sneeking in to a hotel to get a great photo she knows will sell. Getting caught she was escorted to the police station. It was the break she needed, to change her life around. Meeting some great people. Forced to live with them till court. She was offered to stay. She loved how things were going so she said "Yes". She took a photo of a man, Alex, which happens to be a family member she's staying with. Her path of photographer is doing great. Kip to a like to Alex. Alex is an actor, so he travels and stays gone for months. Alex's older brother, Gabe, just out of rehab, ask Kip to take his picture. The photo she captures of him causes some dislikes her way. Kip knows she did what Gabe wanted. To capture his pain and loneliness he felt. Kips mom was happy. She was happy. Alex was very angry. This book was a simple and fun read. I do recommend this book. And I will be reading book 2.
May 6, 2014
I really enjoyed this book. It was a contemporary YA, so I didn't really know if I was going to like this but I found it was okay.
One of the things that bothered me was the lack of details. At times, the interactions and the way they spoke to each other seemed sort of flat, there was definitely that spark missing in the whole book that makes this stand out. Don't get me wrong, it was a good book- it had a good plot and there were lots of times when I was laughing out loud but I sort of sometimes got confused because of the lack of transitions and details (it seemed like things just happened that weren't really explained and we had to just accept it).
Loved the characters, although I would have loved to see them together more to see falling in love with each other instead of them just springing that romance on us. While this book could use some work, I'm not going to deny that it's caught my attention and I would like to read the sequel to find out lots of things that weren't explained in this one.
One of the things that bothered me was the lack of details. At times, the interactions and the way they spoke to each other seemed sort of flat, there was definitely that spark missing in the whole book that makes this stand out. Don't get me wrong, it was a good book- it had a good plot and there were lots of times when I was laughing out loud but I sort of sometimes got confused because of the lack of transitions and details (it seemed like things just happened that weren't really explained and we had to just accept it).
Loved the characters, although I would have loved to see them together more to see falling in love with each other instead of them just springing that romance on us. While this book could use some work, I'm not going to deny that it's caught my attention and I would like to read the sequel to find out lots of things that weren't explained in this one.
May 8, 2014
Page turning artistry
It's so refreshing to read a book that is well written and engrossing. Barbara Morgenroth has a writing style that paints her characters with their thoughts and their actions, not with overuse of descriptive words as one reads so often. I find myself highlighting passages just because of the powerful picture they create: "My phone rang and I picked it up like reaching for a soft blanket that would comfort me through my lonely night." "Flash" deals with all the angst and woes of modern teenagers, but is written with classical artistry. Having taught eighth grade reading, I would love to see her books on a school reading curriculum. I truly believe young people would relate to the stories, and a teacher would have the opportunity to analyze artistic prose with the students, demonstrating how to paint with words.
It's so refreshing to read a book that is well written and engrossing. Barbara Morgenroth has a writing style that paints her characters with their thoughts and their actions, not with overuse of descriptive words as one reads so often. I find myself highlighting passages just because of the powerful picture they create: "My phone rang and I picked it up like reaching for a soft blanket that would comfort me through my lonely night." "Flash" deals with all the angst and woes of modern teenagers, but is written with classical artistry. Having taught eighth grade reading, I would love to see her books on a school reading curriculum. I truly believe young people would relate to the stories, and a teacher would have the opportunity to analyze artistic prose with the students, demonstrating how to paint with words.
April 28, 2012
This rags to riches novel features realistic, grounded characters in extraordinary circumstances. A combination of timing, intuition, and talent provide teen photographer Kip with the break she needs from her hard knocks life.
I really like how independent and capable Morgenroth's female protagonists are. Often, they are talented and determined. Both are qualities readers relate to and root for.
Note to young readers: there are a lot of nicknames in the book, but it's not hard to keep track of the characters.
Certain readers will appreciate the haven of chaste language and relationships in Morgenroth's novels.
The best part? There's a sequel!
I really like how independent and capable Morgenroth's female protagonists are. Often, they are talented and determined. Both are qualities readers relate to and root for.
Note to young readers: there are a lot of nicknames in the book, but it's not hard to keep track of the characters.
Certain readers will appreciate the haven of chaste language and relationships in Morgenroth's novels.
The best part? There's a sequel!
May 11, 2014
This book didn't get great reviews and I'll admit you have to get used to the writing style because it's very choppy. But I love the story line. I'm not sure I have thoroughly wanted two people to get together more. The premise of this book is so differnt from other books I have read. I really want to read the next book, but I'm not gonna lie and say its worth $2.99. I want to know what happened, but the choppiness of the book doesn't really warrant more than $.99 in my mind. But I'm also worried that I haven't seen plans for a third book anywhere yet the reviews for the second one make it sound like a third is needed.
May 12, 2014
Really... 3.5/5
Why?
Hard to say. The story was interesting although, i always felt like i was missing something during the conversations... I would reread a paragraph or a page several times before i was able to work out what the author was TRYING to convey. Because of a lot of typos and missing words, this book needed a few more good edits.
This is a good story that could be a great story with some work. I haven't decided if it is worth buying the second book although i almost want to see where it goes.
Why?
Hard to say. The story was interesting although, i always felt like i was missing something during the conversations... I would reread a paragraph or a page several times before i was able to work out what the author was TRYING to convey. Because of a lot of typos and missing words, this book needed a few more good edits.
This is a good story that could be a great story with some work. I haven't decided if it is worth buying the second book although i almost want to see where it goes.
June 22, 2014
I am not usually a big young adult reader. I really enjoyed reading this book it was well written light hearted fun the main character Kip is a tough teenager who had to pretty much take care of herself. She got into a few spots of trouble but you need to check her out in order to out what I mean! Enjoy!
May 18, 2015
I liked this book and the characters especially Kip. She doesn't seem to have a filter but Alex really needs that from here even thought he would never admit it. I did want them to have more face to face time rather than him being away for so long but this still worked very well for the book progression.
June 26, 2014
wow I just loved this book not something I'm used to reading, but man I so glad it took the time to read it.. Im a newbie to Barbara Morgenroth's writing but loved how the story just flowed
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