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Eve #3
Perception
Questions, questions, and more questions.. they consume Jocelyn Timmons’ life—both of them. Questions that never seem to have an answer. They haunt her, eat at her, and dreams of a normal senior year of high school have finally floated away into nothingness.
Inheriting the gift of EVE (Essence Voyager Era) has become both a gift and a curse. One that Jocelyn doesn’t know if she wants or can accept. The world she once knew and thrived in has all but disappeared in the last two months. And now she wonders if she can ever find her way home again.
Her fiancé, Jackson Chandler, and his family seem to be the only ones who understand what she’s going through besides her uncles, both of which she’s grown very close to. But even they do not fully grasp how turbulent the situation at home has become. Will Jocelyn survive the torments from her mother and brother? Or will she find a hidden key to finally unlock her golden cage?
Inheriting the gift of EVE (Essence Voyager Era) has become both a gift and a curse. One that Jocelyn doesn’t know if she wants or can accept. The world she once knew and thrived in has all but disappeared in the last two months. And now she wonders if she can ever find her way home again.
Her fiancé, Jackson Chandler, and his family seem to be the only ones who understand what she’s going through besides her uncles, both of which she’s grown very close to. But even they do not fully grasp how turbulent the situation at home has become. Will Jocelyn survive the torments from her mother and brother? Or will she find a hidden key to finally unlock her golden cage?
264 pages, Paperback
First published October 20, 2014
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A.L. Waddington
4 books166 followersA.L. Waddington has her master’s in military psychology and is currently working on her doctorate. She is an avid researcher and reader and when she is not lost in the world of her own creation, she is busy exploring the southwest region of the country. She is slightly addicted to coffee and after recently moving to Arizona, has a new-found appreciation for Central Air Conditioning. She and her husband, Eric live in Phoenix with their daughters.
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November 11, 2015
RATING: 4.5 STARS
Perception is book three in the Eve series by A.L. Waddington.
Can you imagine going through life as a normal almost eighteen year old teenager, starting your senior year, but in a matter of weeks, your entire life and everything you have thought you understood has changed? This is the circumstances Jocelyn Timmons has found herself in. In the first two books of this series, she discovers that she has inherited EVE (Essence Voyager Era) from her Uncle. She is existing on two different planes of existence, at the same time. The current date is Thanksgiving, November 26, 2009. But her “other” life is in 1878. In the first two books, she has trouble accepting this in both of her lives. But I really like how Jocelyn has grown in this third book. She is stronger and stands up for herself more. She still hasn’t decided if this is a gift or a curse. But she is more willing to accept her circumstances as her barriers continue to crumble in both her lives.
In 2009 Jocelyn has just met Jackson Chandler, her now fiancé. But in 1878, they have been sweethearts all her life. But, as far as Jocelyn’s family knows, she has only known Jackson for a matter of weeks when they became engaged. By now Jocelyn has turned 18 so legally her parents have no say. But, still, as a parent I can understand their concerns since they have no idea that the “other” Jocelyn has known Jackson for so much longer. Still, the way that her mother and brother, Ethan, reacted and the way they treated her, I simply can’t excuse. To be angry is one thing, but to completely cut off your child, never speak to her, don’t stay in the room with her, for week after week, I just can’t condone. We are supposed to love our children unconditionally. Not to love them only if they adhere to the life plan we have for them. I have to say, though, that her father was her rock of support. He hung in there, stuck as he was between his daughter and his wife, and supported her as best he could.
“We actually get to experience the best of both worlds in one lifetime. This gift or curse, whichever you believe it to be, gives us a rare opportunity to really have it all.”
The differences in both of Jocelyn’s lives is astounding. In 1878, of course there is no technology, no cars. Medical science is so far removed from what we know today. But the families are so much closer. The love and support she experiences is so comforting. In 2009 she has cars, cell phones, computers, and all life’s fun toys. But her family is not close. They don’t eat together or talk. Thank goodness she has Jackson’s family to go to for support and to help her as her barriers continue to crumble.
“As I have told you before, my love, regardless of what time we are in, you may take full comfort in knowing that you are always my Jocelyn.”
We all wish that we get to experience true love, that once in a lifetime soul mate. But to have him twice, in both her lives is more than anyone could hope or wish for. Jackson is her love and her life. In 1878 it is accepted that couples marry young. But, not so much in current times. I loved that we got to experience Jocelyn and Jackson’s wedding in both times. And both brought tears to my eyes. Both were beautiful in their different ways.
“All I wanted, all I would ever want, was right here in my arms. Nothing else in the world existed but the two of us.”
I really enjoyed this book and the continuation of Jocelyn and Jackson’s story. The entire book happens between Thanksgiving and January 5. They have gone through so much to overcome all they have been dealt so far. I can’t wait to see what is in store for them next in the fourth and final book, Illumination, due out in April of next year. Thank you so much to A.L. Waddington for giving me the opportunity to read this book. I really did enjoy it and can’t wait to see what happens next.
Perception is book three in the Eve series by A.L. Waddington.
Can you imagine going through life as a normal almost eighteen year old teenager, starting your senior year, but in a matter of weeks, your entire life and everything you have thought you understood has changed? This is the circumstances Jocelyn Timmons has found herself in. In the first two books of this series, she discovers that she has inherited EVE (Essence Voyager Era) from her Uncle. She is existing on two different planes of existence, at the same time. The current date is Thanksgiving, November 26, 2009. But her “other” life is in 1878. In the first two books, she has trouble accepting this in both of her lives. But I really like how Jocelyn has grown in this third book. She is stronger and stands up for herself more. She still hasn’t decided if this is a gift or a curse. But she is more willing to accept her circumstances as her barriers continue to crumble in both her lives.
In 2009 Jocelyn has just met Jackson Chandler, her now fiancé. But in 1878, they have been sweethearts all her life. But, as far as Jocelyn’s family knows, she has only known Jackson for a matter of weeks when they became engaged. By now Jocelyn has turned 18 so legally her parents have no say. But, still, as a parent I can understand their concerns since they have no idea that the “other” Jocelyn has known Jackson for so much longer. Still, the way that her mother and brother, Ethan, reacted and the way they treated her, I simply can’t excuse. To be angry is one thing, but to completely cut off your child, never speak to her, don’t stay in the room with her, for week after week, I just can’t condone. We are supposed to love our children unconditionally. Not to love them only if they adhere to the life plan we have for them. I have to say, though, that her father was her rock of support. He hung in there, stuck as he was between his daughter and his wife, and supported her as best he could.
“We actually get to experience the best of both worlds in one lifetime. This gift or curse, whichever you believe it to be, gives us a rare opportunity to really have it all.”
The differences in both of Jocelyn’s lives is astounding. In 1878, of course there is no technology, no cars. Medical science is so far removed from what we know today. But the families are so much closer. The love and support she experiences is so comforting. In 2009 she has cars, cell phones, computers, and all life’s fun toys. But her family is not close. They don’t eat together or talk. Thank goodness she has Jackson’s family to go to for support and to help her as her barriers continue to crumble.
“As I have told you before, my love, regardless of what time we are in, you may take full comfort in knowing that you are always my Jocelyn.”
We all wish that we get to experience true love, that once in a lifetime soul mate. But to have him twice, in both her lives is more than anyone could hope or wish for. Jackson is her love and her life. In 1878 it is accepted that couples marry young. But, not so much in current times. I loved that we got to experience Jocelyn and Jackson’s wedding in both times. And both brought tears to my eyes. Both were beautiful in their different ways.
“All I wanted, all I would ever want, was right here in my arms. Nothing else in the world existed but the two of us.”
I really enjoyed this book and the continuation of Jocelyn and Jackson’s story. The entire book happens between Thanksgiving and January 5. They have gone through so much to overcome all they have been dealt so far. I can’t wait to see what is in store for them next in the fourth and final book, Illumination, due out in April of next year. Thank you so much to A.L. Waddington for giving me the opportunity to read this book. I really did enjoy it and can’t wait to see what happens next.
November 8, 2014
If you've been following me for a long time you'll know that it's no secret that I can't get enough of this series. I think it's my favourite YA series of all time, and it definitely deserves that title.
Firstly, how gorgeous is that cover? I'm considering asking for all of the novels in paperback for Christmas, but they're quite expensive in the UK so I might have to save up for them myself. The covers have all been beautiful but this one is just next level.
The characters are always developing and I love that, it makes them more real, I'm so involved with these characters at this point and the fact they keep growing keeps me interested. Their relationships are really changing in this novel, and it's kept me on edge the entire time, especially Jocelyn's relationship with her 2009 mother Amy which is getting more and more tense as the novel has went on. A pleasant development has been Jocelyn's relationship with her 2009 sister Sidney, I've really loved getting to know her more, and I hope that in future books she'll appear more, especially because of her own character development and her own plot twist (so exciting!)
This novel to me is a bit darker than the other ones, in terms of more heavy things happening, Jocelyn's 2009 mother Amy has become incredibly hostile to the point of cruelty, her 2009 brother Ethan has followed his mothers lead, and at home her only support is her father Shane (until the end of the novel) and, when she's visiting, her sister Sidney. I personally thought I'd find this hard to relate to because I have a good relationship with my parents, but the writing of this novel made it very easy to put myself in Jocelyn's place.
This novel introduces us to a new character - Uncle Nicholas. I hope we get to hear more about him as he is an incredibly interesting writer, and I feel he will be incredibly useful to Jocelyn in the future and, possibly, to Sidney as well. I hope we get to see him with Shane, his estranged brother, as I feel that exchange would be incredibly interesting.
There are a lot of twists in this novel that it was almost impossible the write a review without spoilers.
I rated this book 4 stars on Goodreads.
I was given this book in exchange for a review. All thoughts are my own and are in no way affected by the author or publisher.
Originally published on: http://thereadingwonderland.blogspot....
Firstly, how gorgeous is that cover? I'm considering asking for all of the novels in paperback for Christmas, but they're quite expensive in the UK so I might have to save up for them myself. The covers have all been beautiful but this one is just next level.
The characters are always developing and I love that, it makes them more real, I'm so involved with these characters at this point and the fact they keep growing keeps me interested. Their relationships are really changing in this novel, and it's kept me on edge the entire time, especially Jocelyn's relationship with her 2009 mother Amy which is getting more and more tense as the novel has went on. A pleasant development has been Jocelyn's relationship with her 2009 sister Sidney, I've really loved getting to know her more, and I hope that in future books she'll appear more, especially because of her own character development and her own plot twist (so exciting!)
This novel to me is a bit darker than the other ones, in terms of more heavy things happening, Jocelyn's 2009 mother Amy has become incredibly hostile to the point of cruelty, her 2009 brother Ethan has followed his mothers lead, and at home her only support is her father Shane (until the end of the novel) and, when she's visiting, her sister Sidney. I personally thought I'd find this hard to relate to because I have a good relationship with my parents, but the writing of this novel made it very easy to put myself in Jocelyn's place.
This novel introduces us to a new character - Uncle Nicholas. I hope we get to hear more about him as he is an incredibly interesting writer, and I feel he will be incredibly useful to Jocelyn in the future and, possibly, to Sidney as well. I hope we get to see him with Shane, his estranged brother, as I feel that exchange would be incredibly interesting.
There are a lot of twists in this novel that it was almost impossible the write a review without spoilers.
I rated this book 4 stars on Goodreads.
I was given this book in exchange for a review. All thoughts are my own and are in no way affected by the author or publisher.
Originally published on: http://thereadingwonderland.blogspot....
January 3, 2016
I received a copy of the book from the author in exchange of an honest review.
This was a pretty good book. I enjoyed reading up on Jocelyn and Jackson. Their lives are so connected and intertwined that I simply adore their relationship. A.L. Waddington has created such a profound world -- or rather worlds -- in 2009 and 1878. She has taken two eras and meshed them so seamlessly that it flows easily and doesn't confuse me as a reader.
Jocelyn has grown so much since the first two books. She is bit more outspoken and stands up for herself against her mother, brother and those who don't understand her life. She begins to fully understand EVE a bit more and just embraces it. In both 2009 and 1878 she loves to learn and her education seems to be a priority for her. Not to mention, she is an awesome friend!
Jackson is still the perfect gentleman. I love him! He always knows how to speak to people. His love for Jocelyn in both 2009 and 1878 is something every girl dreams for. He is always by her side, he stands up for her, he always comforts her and makes her feel loved in many ways. I love Jackson!!!
I was happy about the surprise Jackson did for Jocelyn in Boston. He and his family are definitely amazing because they always try to make her comfortable and feel loved. Even learning about her uncle Nicholas. I'm excited that she has a better family to look to her love, support and laughter.
I can't believe that Sidney could possibly have inherited EVE too!! I need to know more. I still don't like Jocelyn's mother or Ethan they are major asses. Her friends shocked me too, except for Caitlyn. I hope things look up for her in the last book, Illumination.
PS all the book covers are freaking beautiful!!!!
This was a pretty good book. I enjoyed reading up on Jocelyn and Jackson. Their lives are so connected and intertwined that I simply adore their relationship. A.L. Waddington has created such a profound world -- or rather worlds -- in 2009 and 1878. She has taken two eras and meshed them so seamlessly that it flows easily and doesn't confuse me as a reader.
Jocelyn has grown so much since the first two books. She is bit more outspoken and stands up for herself against her mother, brother and those who don't understand her life. She begins to fully understand EVE a bit more and just embraces it. In both 2009 and 1878 she loves to learn and her education seems to be a priority for her. Not to mention, she is an awesome friend!
Jackson is still the perfect gentleman. I love him! He always knows how to speak to people. His love for Jocelyn in both 2009 and 1878 is something every girl dreams for. He is always by her side, he stands up for her, he always comforts her and makes her feel loved in many ways. I love Jackson!!!
I was happy about the surprise Jackson did for Jocelyn in Boston. He and his family are definitely amazing because they always try to make her comfortable and feel loved. Even learning about her uncle Nicholas. I'm excited that she has a better family to look to her love, support and laughter.
I can't believe that Sidney could possibly have inherited EVE too!! I need to know more. I still don't like Jocelyn's mother or Ethan they are major asses. Her friends shocked me too, except for Caitlyn. I hope things look up for her in the last book, Illumination.
PS all the book covers are freaking beautiful!!!!
November 29, 2014
I so didn't want this book to end. There are so many things that I want to discuss, but I am not going to do that because it will give it away. Nineteenth century Jocelyn has been slowly seeing everything that is going on in 2009. She can feel when she is upset or is hurting. In this book trust is tried, and bonds between friends are pushed. Jackson and Jocelyn are perfect together. When they are apart, they are miserable. Jocelyn meets her Uncle Nicholas and learns that he too, has EVE. She is excited about this. There is now someone she can talk to about it in 2009 and in the nineteenth century. There is also a development that is happening in 2009 with her sister. She is starting to show signs of something that can't be explained. I know that this is short, but I can't give away anything. And I can't wait for the next book to come out! I need to know how everything turns out with her family.
January 6, 2015
I loved this book, which isn't much of a surprise since I love the whole series so far! With each new part of the story unfolding, it becomes more impossible to put down. I highly recommend this series to anyone and everyone and can't wait for the next book to come out!!
March 23, 2017
***** April's 5 Star Review ***** 5 Dreams and Screams
Questions, questions, and more questions.. they consume Jocelyn Timmons’ life—both of them. Questions that never seem to have an answer. They haunt her, eat at her, and dreams of a normal senior year of high school have finally floated away into nothingness.
Inheriting the gift of EVE (Essence Voyager Era) has become both a gift and a curse. One that Jocelyn doesn’t know if she wants or can accept. The world she once knew and thrived in has all but disappeared in the last two months. And now she wonders if she can ever find her way home again.
Her fiancé, Jackson Chandler, and his family seem to be the only ones who understand what she’s going through besides her uncles, both of which she’s grown very close to. But even they do not fully grasp how turbulent the situation at home has become. Will Jocelyn survive the torments from her mother and brother? Or will she find a hidden key to finally unlock her golden cage?
Okay ask yourself this question. Can you imagine going through your life as a normal almost eighteen-year-old teenager, starting out your senior year, but in just a matter of weeks, your entire life and everything you have thought you understood has changed? Well this is how Jocelyn Timmons found herself in. In the first 2 books (which I hope you have read) Jocelyn finds out that she has inherited what is called EVE (Essence Voyager Era) from her Uncle. She finds herself living on two different planes at the same time. November 26, 2009 while her other life is in the year 1878. Jocelyn has a hard time accepting this in both of her lives. Who wouldn’t? I couldn’t do it and I know you couldn’t either but Jocelyn is a strong woman who stands up for herself not only against her mother but her brother and her friends. Even though her family isn’t as close as any other family, I am glad that she not only has Jackson but Emily and Robert as well and of course her dad but he doesn’t know about the EVE. Not only did we get to enjoy their marriage in 1878 but also 2009.
I really enjoyed this book and the continuation of Jocelyn and Jackson’s story. Jocelyn and Jackson have gone through so much go overcome what they had to deal with. I can’t wait to see what is in store for them in the fourth and final book, Illumination. I really did enjoy it and can’t wait to see what happens next.
Questions, questions, and more questions.. they consume Jocelyn Timmons’ life—both of them. Questions that never seem to have an answer. They haunt her, eat at her, and dreams of a normal senior year of high school have finally floated away into nothingness.
Inheriting the gift of EVE (Essence Voyager Era) has become both a gift and a curse. One that Jocelyn doesn’t know if she wants or can accept. The world she once knew and thrived in has all but disappeared in the last two months. And now she wonders if she can ever find her way home again.
Her fiancé, Jackson Chandler, and his family seem to be the only ones who understand what she’s going through besides her uncles, both of which she’s grown very close to. But even they do not fully grasp how turbulent the situation at home has become. Will Jocelyn survive the torments from her mother and brother? Or will she find a hidden key to finally unlock her golden cage?
Okay ask yourself this question. Can you imagine going through your life as a normal almost eighteen-year-old teenager, starting out your senior year, but in just a matter of weeks, your entire life and everything you have thought you understood has changed? Well this is how Jocelyn Timmons found herself in. In the first 2 books (which I hope you have read) Jocelyn finds out that she has inherited what is called EVE (Essence Voyager Era) from her Uncle. She finds herself living on two different planes at the same time. November 26, 2009 while her other life is in the year 1878. Jocelyn has a hard time accepting this in both of her lives. Who wouldn’t? I couldn’t do it and I know you couldn’t either but Jocelyn is a strong woman who stands up for herself not only against her mother but her brother and her friends. Even though her family isn’t as close as any other family, I am glad that she not only has Jackson but Emily and Robert as well and of course her dad but he doesn’t know about the EVE. Not only did we get to enjoy their marriage in 1878 but also 2009.
I really enjoyed this book and the continuation of Jocelyn and Jackson’s story. Jocelyn and Jackson have gone through so much go overcome what they had to deal with. I can’t wait to see what is in store for them in the fourth and final book, Illumination. I really did enjoy it and can’t wait to see what happens next.
November 13, 2014
I'm excited there's already book three and I'll get to know more of Jocelyn's and Jackson's story. The cover is amazing again! And there's nice and touching rhyme in the beggining. I loved it.
I enjoyed this story. It's hard to put down this book once I started to read it. I couldn't stop and so I decided I'll read first and do things I had to do sometime later. It's so easy to read I barely noticed the time passing by or how much I have already read. I love these characters and I love to read their stories. I'm touched by their stories. I would like to have love as theirs myself.
I like to read about thoughts Jocelyn has about family and successful marriage, to see how she grows to an adult and has to make important choices in her life. I'm wondering with her how this Eve works, having one soul and two lives. The idea is intriguing. I wonder what if I had an opportunity to live in two different eras, how would it go, what would it be like, how would I deal with it.
I enjoyed reading about events and interactions between characters. Some of it made me think about prejudice people have. And how they make decisions based on them. How sometimes people are seeing not the people in front of them as they are, but the reflection of their fears. How cruel can be people who are closest ones to us.
I still love to read about differences in lifes there and here. I think there's plenty to learn from these times. Maybe some important parts of life have gone missing through the years passing. I haven't thought about it (this story keeps giving me things to think about again and again), but I would agree what family in ourdays has a much smaller meaning and value than in nineteenth century. I guess it's a loss and I'm wondering what it would be like to have a family like one in these years.
Wonderful book. Sweet and beautiful. I loved it. It was an amazing sequel to amazing series. Now I wonder what would happen in book four.
I have received this book from the author in exchange for a honest review.
I enjoyed this story. It's hard to put down this book once I started to read it. I couldn't stop and so I decided I'll read first and do things I had to do sometime later. It's so easy to read I barely noticed the time passing by or how much I have already read. I love these characters and I love to read their stories. I'm touched by their stories. I would like to have love as theirs myself.
I like to read about thoughts Jocelyn has about family and successful marriage, to see how she grows to an adult and has to make important choices in her life. I'm wondering with her how this Eve works, having one soul and two lives. The idea is intriguing. I wonder what if I had an opportunity to live in two different eras, how would it go, what would it be like, how would I deal with it.
I enjoyed reading about events and interactions between characters. Some of it made me think about prejudice people have. And how they make decisions based on them. How sometimes people are seeing not the people in front of them as they are, but the reflection of their fears. How cruel can be people who are closest ones to us.
I still love to read about differences in lifes there and here. I think there's plenty to learn from these times. Maybe some important parts of life have gone missing through the years passing. I haven't thought about it (this story keeps giving me things to think about again and again), but I would agree what family in ourdays has a much smaller meaning and value than in nineteenth century. I guess it's a loss and I'm wondering what it would be like to have a family like one in these years.
Wonderful book. Sweet and beautiful. I loved it. It was an amazing sequel to amazing series. Now I wonder what would happen in book four.
I have received this book from the author in exchange for a honest review.
March 31, 2015
(I received a free copy of this book in exchange for a review).
(This review may contain spoilers).
Having read the first two books in this series, I was really happy when I was offered the opportunity to read the third book in this series. Unfortunately, I didn't finish it as soon as I would have liked... but I still enjoyed reading it when I was able to start.
I did feel that part of the first couple of chapters sounded really familiar... as if I'd read a couple of those lines in the previous book.
I found it really interesting to see the differences in Jocelyn's two lives. It was interesting to see that neither of those were perfect realities and that both had their problems. The Jocelyn from modern times and the Jocelyn from the past seemed to come across as two different people at times, too.
I don't agree with the way modern-Jocelyn's mother and brother treated her when she chose to get engaged to Jackson... but at the same time, I can see why they would both be bothered. I have seen a couple who got married while one of them was quite young and there are parts of that relationship that didn't seem too healthy. Although I could understand and believe in Jocelyn and Jackson's feelings towards each other, I could also understand how concerned Jocelyn's friends and family were... and I definitely don't think Jackson and his family should have encouraged one of the things they did, since it ultimately made things a whole lot worse.
I found it intriguing how the two Jocelyns slipped into the speech from the other time - such as modern-Jocelyn becoming more formal and past-Jocelyn using more modern phrasing. I also found it interesting to learn more about Jackson's past and how he was in his real high school.
In the past, I really felt a lot of sympathy towards Olivia and William. I would like to see more focus on their relationship, particularly given what they had to deal with on top of everything else.
I also liked seeing Nicholas and a bit more of Sidney. I'd be intrigued to see how things continue to develop in the next book/s in this series.
(This review may contain spoilers).
Having read the first two books in this series, I was really happy when I was offered the opportunity to read the third book in this series. Unfortunately, I didn't finish it as soon as I would have liked... but I still enjoyed reading it when I was able to start.
I did feel that part of the first couple of chapters sounded really familiar... as if I'd read a couple of those lines in the previous book.
I found it really interesting to see the differences in Jocelyn's two lives. It was interesting to see that neither of those were perfect realities and that both had their problems. The Jocelyn from modern times and the Jocelyn from the past seemed to come across as two different people at times, too.
I don't agree with the way modern-Jocelyn's mother and brother treated her when she chose to get engaged to Jackson... but at the same time, I can see why they would both be bothered. I have seen a couple who got married while one of them was quite young and there are parts of that relationship that didn't seem too healthy. Although I could understand and believe in Jocelyn and Jackson's feelings towards each other, I could also understand how concerned Jocelyn's friends and family were... and I definitely don't think Jackson and his family should have encouraged one of the things they did, since it ultimately made things a whole lot worse.
I found it intriguing how the two Jocelyns slipped into the speech from the other time - such as modern-Jocelyn becoming more formal and past-Jocelyn using more modern phrasing. I also found it interesting to learn more about Jackson's past and how he was in his real high school.
In the past, I really felt a lot of sympathy towards Olivia and William. I would like to see more focus on their relationship, particularly given what they had to deal with on top of everything else.
I also liked seeing Nicholas and a bit more of Sidney. I'd be intrigued to see how things continue to develop in the next book/s in this series.
February 27, 2015
Perception starts where the last Eve novel left off. The barrier is still lingering, but Jocelyn is coming to terms with her new life on two different planes. She is still struggling with getting along with her brother and Mom. They both seem to think she is nuts for wanting to marry someone at 18 years old (can you blame them?) but Jocelyn still won't tell them why she's doing it. The reader desperately wants to tell her "JUST TELL THEM ALREADY!" since dealing with them thinking she is crazy is happening anyway. She finds out some new info about her long lost Uncle Nicholas and also that her sister Sidney may be gifted with Eve as well. Both Jackson and Jocelyn are struggling to find a place to live before their wedding in the past, until a surprise catches them off guard. In present time, the pair heads off to Boston and secretly betray Jocelyn's father. I won't give away any more, but dang this girl is really a rebel!
I really like this series so far, but I like I said before, I keep wanting Jocelyn to just spill it to her family already. We know her parents and friends are going to find her crazy and the drama between her and Jenna is just nuts. However, this book got a little bit juicier than the others, so that kept my interest. This series is great for a reader who likes a chit lit book with a little bit of historical fiction as well.
4 Stars
I really like this series so far, but I like I said before, I keep wanting Jocelyn to just spill it to her family already. We know her parents and friends are going to find her crazy and the drama between her and Jenna is just nuts. However, this book got a little bit juicier than the others, so that kept my interest. This series is great for a reader who likes a chit lit book with a little bit of historical fiction as well.
4 Stars
March 13, 2015
I received a copy of this book from CLP Blog Tours in exchange for an honest review and as part of the book's blog tour promotions.
I'm not into the young adult genre. However, this series from A.L. Waddington is proving to me that the YA genre definitely has some of the best books in modern literature. First thing I loved was the cover. Yep, all three books had reall, really beautiful covers that grabs at you and makes any reader want to start reading it.
I also loved all the characters in the book. The heroine, Jocelyn, was really likeable. Her unique ability was extraordinary. The hero, Jackson, was swoonworthy. The bon between the two of them was undeniably strong, spanning ages and different lifetimes. I love the hero and the heroine individually, but I love them all the more when together.
This series is a great read for any young adult because it does not copy the tropes of new adult or adult contemporary fiction. Instead, it creates a different atmosphere where you can enjoy reading about a young heroine who braves certain challenges in love and life. It also takes you on a ride to two different eras, so it's like reading two different books at the same time.
This third book is equally as great as the other two books that came before it. The best thing about Perception is it gets you even more excited to read the fourth book which is entitled Illumination.
I'm not into the young adult genre. However, this series from A.L. Waddington is proving to me that the YA genre definitely has some of the best books in modern literature. First thing I loved was the cover. Yep, all three books had reall, really beautiful covers that grabs at you and makes any reader want to start reading it.
I also loved all the characters in the book. The heroine, Jocelyn, was really likeable. Her unique ability was extraordinary. The hero, Jackson, was swoonworthy. The bon between the two of them was undeniably strong, spanning ages and different lifetimes. I love the hero and the heroine individually, but I love them all the more when together.
This series is a great read for any young adult because it does not copy the tropes of new adult or adult contemporary fiction. Instead, it creates a different atmosphere where you can enjoy reading about a young heroine who braves certain challenges in love and life. It also takes you on a ride to two different eras, so it's like reading two different books at the same time.
This third book is equally as great as the other two books that came before it. The best thing about Perception is it gets you even more excited to read the fourth book which is entitled Illumination.
November 9, 2014
I really enjoyed this book! We get to see how the relationship has changed in both worlds and how the characters adjust. We also meet a new character who may have more information on eve and could a sibling also have eve??? Find out in book three :) if you enjoyed book one and two you won't regret this one!! We find out a lot more!!!!! So good :)
August 22, 2015
how can I wait for book #4!? I'm dying here...lol....I'm going to have to find something worthy enough to feel this void until the next book comes out.
March 1, 2025
This is the third book in the series. Jocelyn is struggling with her mother’s worsening hostility towards her and her brother is also against her relationship. She continues to learn more about EVE and meets her Uncle Nicolas who helps her to understand more about her dual life. Jackson and his family plan a big surprise for her, and she begins to worry about her sister who is away at college. In the past, she struggles some with the opening between worlds and knowing that she is different.
April 30, 2016
Questions, questions, and more questions.. they consume Jocelyn Timmons’ life—both of them. Questions that never seem to have an answer. They haunt her, eat at her, and dreams of a normal senior year of high school have finally floated away into nothingness.
Inheriting the gift of EVE (Essence Voyager Era) has become both a gift and a curse. One that Jocelyn doesn’t know if she wants or can accept. The world she once knew and thrived in has all but disappeared in the last two months. And now she wonders if she can ever find her way home again.
Her fiancé, Jackson Chandler, and his family seem to be the only ones who understand what she’s going through besides her uncles, both of which she’s grown very close to. But even they do not fully grasp how turbulent the situation at home has become. Will Jocelyn survive the torments from her mother and brother? Or will she find a hidden key to finally unlock her golden cage?
Okay ask yourself this question. Can you imagine going through your life as a normal almost eighteen-year-old teenager, starting out your senior year, but in just a matter of weeks, your entire life and everything you have thought you understood has changed? Well this is how Jocelyn Timmons found herself in. In the first 2 books (which I hope you have read) Jocelyn finds out that she has inherited what is called EVE (Essence Voyager Era) from her Uncle. She finds herself living on two different planes at the same time. November 26, 2009 while her other life is in the year 1878. Jocelyn has a hard time accepting this in both of her lives. Who wouldn’t? I couldn’t do it and I know you couldn’t either but Jocelyn is a strong woman who stands up for herself not only against her mother but her brother and her friends. Even though her family isn’t as close as any other family, I am glad that she not only has Jackson but Emily and Robert as well and of course her dad but he doesn’t know about the EVE. Not only did we get to enjoy their marriage in 1878 but also 2009.
I really enjoyed this book and the continuation of Jocelyn and Jackson’s story. Jocelyn and Jackson have gone through so much go overcome what they had to deal with. I can’t wait to see what is in store for them in the fourth and final book, Illumination. I really did enjoy it and can’t wait to see what happens next.
Inheriting the gift of EVE (Essence Voyager Era) has become both a gift and a curse. One that Jocelyn doesn’t know if she wants or can accept. The world she once knew and thrived in has all but disappeared in the last two months. And now she wonders if she can ever find her way home again.
Her fiancé, Jackson Chandler, and his family seem to be the only ones who understand what she’s going through besides her uncles, both of which she’s grown very close to. But even they do not fully grasp how turbulent the situation at home has become. Will Jocelyn survive the torments from her mother and brother? Or will she find a hidden key to finally unlock her golden cage?
Okay ask yourself this question. Can you imagine going through your life as a normal almost eighteen-year-old teenager, starting out your senior year, but in just a matter of weeks, your entire life and everything you have thought you understood has changed? Well this is how Jocelyn Timmons found herself in. In the first 2 books (which I hope you have read) Jocelyn finds out that she has inherited what is called EVE (Essence Voyager Era) from her Uncle. She finds herself living on two different planes at the same time. November 26, 2009 while her other life is in the year 1878. Jocelyn has a hard time accepting this in both of her lives. Who wouldn’t? I couldn’t do it and I know you couldn’t either but Jocelyn is a strong woman who stands up for herself not only against her mother but her brother and her friends. Even though her family isn’t as close as any other family, I am glad that she not only has Jackson but Emily and Robert as well and of course her dad but he doesn’t know about the EVE. Not only did we get to enjoy their marriage in 1878 but also 2009.
I really enjoyed this book and the continuation of Jocelyn and Jackson’s story. Jocelyn and Jackson have gone through so much go overcome what they had to deal with. I can’t wait to see what is in store for them in the fourth and final book, Illumination. I really did enjoy it and can’t wait to see what happens next.
November 15, 2014
Book #3 in the series picks up pretty much where #2 leaves off. Chapters are clearly delineated, which is nice since the timelines don't match up exactly.
The story mainly focuses on the same characters, with a new "surprise" one (it caught me off guard, anyway). I liked that some of the characters are shown more in-depth this time as it helps the protagonist (and the reader) get a better picture of how lives are different in each time period. Unfortunately because the story is narrated from a 1st person POV, the main character has to literally ask the other characters to explain things. Not a huge deal, especially considering I can't think of another way to present the same information.
Anyhow, I think the reactions from the other characters - while repetitive and a bit annoying - are realistic. I did get a bit frustrated with how persistent the two lovebirds are, but I didn't expect any different.
Overall a good read. If you enjoyed the first two, this is a must!
**EDIT** I just remembered (11/14) how irritated I was that Jocelyn says "bae". Ew. No. Just no.
The story mainly focuses on the same characters, with a new "surprise" one (it caught me off guard, anyway). I liked that some of the characters are shown more in-depth this time as it helps the protagonist (and the reader) get a better picture of how lives are different in each time period. Unfortunately because the story is narrated from a 1st person POV, the main character has to literally ask the other characters to explain things. Not a huge deal, especially considering I can't think of another way to present the same information.
Anyhow, I think the reactions from the other characters - while repetitive and a bit annoying - are realistic. I did get a bit frustrated with how persistent the two lovebirds are, but I didn't expect any different.
Overall a good read. If you enjoyed the first two, this is a must!
**EDIT** I just remembered (11/14) how irritated I was that Jocelyn says "bae". Ew. No. Just no.
September 7, 2016
Copy gifted by the author in exchange for an honest review.
Another amazing part of the series. This book shows how much Jocelyn has grew up and how much has happened to her. She is more confident, outspoken and she starts to understand Eve also. She finally stopped listening to others about what she is going through.
Jackson....swoon...he is the dreamy guy. A gentleman that is treating Jocelyn right in both of their lives. He is caring, attentive and always there for her. He proves that with his surprise in Boston. It's really hard not to love him.
I love the turn that Ms. Waddington did with turning the story a bit darker and mysterious. And the new turn out with Sidney is just brilliant!
4,5 stars from me!
Another amazing part of the series. This book shows how much Jocelyn has grew up and how much has happened to her. She is more confident, outspoken and she starts to understand Eve also. She finally stopped listening to others about what she is going through.
Jackson....swoon...he is the dreamy guy. A gentleman that is treating Jocelyn right in both of their lives. He is caring, attentive and always there for her. He proves that with his surprise in Boston. It's really hard not to love him.
I love the turn that Ms. Waddington did with turning the story a bit darker and mysterious. And the new turn out with Sidney is just brilliant!
4,5 stars from me!
September 29, 2022
This whole series didn't take me all that long to read. They are fairly short. But I feel like so far it has just been all too predictable for my liking. Its not bad but just feels "blah". I finished this one in only a few hours just like the rest of them so far. I doubt the next will be much longer. I honestly just want it to be done now but the next one won't be out for a while yet. And honestly the thing that ticked me off the most was the use of "Bae". I totally completely insanely hate the use of "Bae". It made me cringe. Anytime I hear people say it or see them type it it makes me wanna slap them. Just stop it. No more "Bae". Stop.
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