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Into a Million Pieces
"... Cook creates a cast of realistic characters, including sympathetic Allison, who will have readers looking forward to the next book." Publishers Weekly
"Angela V. Cook nailed this tale from start to finish while keeping it completely fresh, unique beyond words and slamming home an ending that had me on the edge of my seat one minute and wanting to grab a tissue the next." Tome Tender
"This is my first time to read a book about succubus. I found this rather surprising, fascinating, captivating." Bookworm on the Loose
Allison McKready is a succubus. So is her twin sister. But while Allison spends her summer break hiding in the library behind her Goth makeup, Jade fools around as often as she can. Allison can’t believe Jade would ignore their mother’s fatal example so recklessly, but concealing a cursed bloodline and its dangerous effects is far from Allison’s only problem. Mean girl Julie’s snob mob is determined to ruin her summer, and Aunt Sarah’s Bible thumping is getting louder. Only her new friend, Ren Fisher, offers safe haven from the chaos of her life.
When one of Jade’s risky dates leads to humiliation and sudden tragedy, Allison reels, and Ren catches her. But as her feelings for him grow, so does her fear that she’ll hurt him—or worse—in an unguarded moment. The choice is coming—love him or save him—but Allison might not live to make it. One way or another, the curse will have its due.
"Angela V. Cook nailed this tale from start to finish while keeping it completely fresh, unique beyond words and slamming home an ending that had me on the edge of my seat one minute and wanting to grab a tissue the next." Tome Tender
"This is my first time to read a book about succubus. I found this rather surprising, fascinating, captivating." Bookworm on the Loose
Allison McKready is a succubus. So is her twin sister. But while Allison spends her summer break hiding in the library behind her Goth makeup, Jade fools around as often as she can. Allison can’t believe Jade would ignore their mother’s fatal example so recklessly, but concealing a cursed bloodline and its dangerous effects is far from Allison’s only problem. Mean girl Julie’s snob mob is determined to ruin her summer, and Aunt Sarah’s Bible thumping is getting louder. Only her new friend, Ren Fisher, offers safe haven from the chaos of her life.
When one of Jade’s risky dates leads to humiliation and sudden tragedy, Allison reels, and Ren catches her. But as her feelings for him grow, so does her fear that she’ll hurt him—or worse—in an unguarded moment. The choice is coming—love him or save him—but Allison might not live to make it. One way or another, the curse will have its due.
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First published January 1, 2015
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Angela V. Cook
2 books85 followersAngela V. Cook lives with her husband and two children just outside of Detroit. When she's not at her full-time gig, or trying to keep her home from imploding, she creates worlds.
Angela loves to write novels for teens because it’s the perfect outlet for her sarcastic personality, immature sense of humor, and love of romantic firsts.
Angela loves to write novels for teens because it’s the perfect outlet for her sarcastic personality, immature sense of humor, and love of romantic firsts.
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October 5, 2015Funny, I marked this book "read," but really it's more like "memorized" (which is what happens when you read your own book 759 times--give or take ;) )
Anyway, I'm not going to rate my own book (that's just weird), but it's a story I love and enjoyed writing, probably more so than any other book I've written. My only hope is that INTO A MILLION PIECES entertains you, that you get lost in the story, and at the end you're able to sit back and say, "Wow. That was some good readin'." Oh, and if it makes you chuckle a couple times throughout--bonus!
Anyway, I'm not going to rate my own book (that's just weird), but it's a story I love and enjoyed writing, probably more so than any other book I've written. My only hope is that INTO A MILLION PIECES entertains you, that you get lost in the story, and at the end you're able to sit back and say, "Wow. That was some good readin'." Oh, and if it makes you chuckle a couple times throughout--bonus!
March 8, 2015
We all search for that one novel that stands out from the rest, no matter the genre. You have that perfect chemistry with the book, the characters, the plot and the dialogue. When you find that chemistry, you are hooked, no matter where you are taken. Into a Million Pieces by Angela V. Cook had that special chemistry for me. A little dark, filled with jagged edges, relationship interactions, gentle romance and told through the eyes and heart of a teen whose life will always be different from others her age, I was all on board for a new hidden gem to hold up to the light to watch it shine in all of its dark glory.
Allison and Jade are twins, different as night and day, one shuns the limelight and the other glories in the adoration of her peers, especially the boys. Orphaned and living with their deeply religious aunt, they must hide a secret that gives new meaning to the Kiss of Death. They are both a succubus, thanks to a curse handed down through the generations. Toying with their powers can be deadly, and they can lose control easily, especially as hormonal teens. Allison, with her biting sense of humor does everything she can to keep people away while Jade does the exact opposite, pushing her boundaries with every male she conquers. One “hook up” gone bad becomes a viral nightmare for Jade and Allison will do anything she can to help her sister in their sometimes strained love/hate relationship.
Inwardly, Allison has begun to understand the pull, the need for the energy she could derive from a single kiss, thanks to Ren, a kindhearted young man who has broken down her prickly defenses, but one kiss could lead to another and Allison cares too much to hurt him, or worse, to kill him. Should she try to tell him who or what she is? Would he think she is one card short of a full deck? Would she become an even bigger pariah around school?
When Allison faces the second greatest loss of her life, she realizes there is only one way to keep Ren safe, but is she strong enough to follow through or will her feelings and her need for closeness and the warmth of another take over, destroying the best things that has ever happened to her? Only the shock and horror of a dark revelation can bring focus to Allison’s life. What will she decide?
Angela V. Cook nailed this tale from start to finish while keeping it completely fresh, unique beyond words and slamming home an ending that had me on the edge of my seat one minute and wanting to grab a tissue the next. Sure, it’s fantasy, but woven within is a heart-felt coming of age like you’ve never seen.
I received this copy from Angela V. Cook in exchange for my honest review.
Publication Date: January 27, 2015
Publisher: Red Adept Publishing
ISBN: 1940215382
Genre: YA Paranormal Romance
Print Length: 206 pages
Available from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
Reviewed for: http://tometender.blogspot.com
Allison and Jade are twins, different as night and day, one shuns the limelight and the other glories in the adoration of her peers, especially the boys. Orphaned and living with their deeply religious aunt, they must hide a secret that gives new meaning to the Kiss of Death. They are both a succubus, thanks to a curse handed down through the generations. Toying with their powers can be deadly, and they can lose control easily, especially as hormonal teens. Allison, with her biting sense of humor does everything she can to keep people away while Jade does the exact opposite, pushing her boundaries with every male she conquers. One “hook up” gone bad becomes a viral nightmare for Jade and Allison will do anything she can to help her sister in their sometimes strained love/hate relationship.
Inwardly, Allison has begun to understand the pull, the need for the energy she could derive from a single kiss, thanks to Ren, a kindhearted young man who has broken down her prickly defenses, but one kiss could lead to another and Allison cares too much to hurt him, or worse, to kill him. Should she try to tell him who or what she is? Would he think she is one card short of a full deck? Would she become an even bigger pariah around school?
When Allison faces the second greatest loss of her life, she realizes there is only one way to keep Ren safe, but is she strong enough to follow through or will her feelings and her need for closeness and the warmth of another take over, destroying the best things that has ever happened to her? Only the shock and horror of a dark revelation can bring focus to Allison’s life. What will she decide?
Angela V. Cook nailed this tale from start to finish while keeping it completely fresh, unique beyond words and slamming home an ending that had me on the edge of my seat one minute and wanting to grab a tissue the next. Sure, it’s fantasy, but woven within is a heart-felt coming of age like you’ve never seen.
I received this copy from Angela V. Cook in exchange for my honest review.
Publication Date: January 27, 2015
Publisher: Red Adept Publishing
ISBN: 1940215382
Genre: YA Paranormal Romance
Print Length: 206 pages
Available from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
Reviewed for: http://tometender.blogspot.com
April 4, 2015
The idea of this being a Young Adult book about twin succubi really caught my attention, and I was just as interested in the story as I was in how she did it. You see, I love the Young Adult genre, but I get a little miffed when I'm reading something that is CLEARLY not appropriate for young adults. I know, I know - young adults are also people in their early 20s - but there are a lot of teenagers that read this genre and, well, I think that if you want to add a lot of sex and stuff to your book, you might as well just label it adult.
Not only was this a clean read, but it was really well written and kept me hooked from page one all the way to the end. The story itself was very interesting. And different - to be honest, I don't think I've ever run across a fantasy about a succubus, and I read a lot of fantasies. It also kept me guessing, which is something that I look for in books that I read - I want to be surprised and have unexpected things thrown at me, and this author definitely had a few cards up her sleeve.
The characters are great. I felt a connection with both Allison and Jade, but I especially related to Allison. Several of the other characters reminded me of people that I knew when I was growing up, some good and some bad. What was really great about the characters was, after seeing the way they interacted with Allison and/or Jade, you really understood who they were.
If you are looking for a young adult fantasy with a DIFFERENT paranormal twist, this is one you should take a look at. And even better - there's a sequel to this book coming soon. :)
Note: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. Please remember that this review is my opinion based on my personal impressions of the book.
Not only was this a clean read, but it was really well written and kept me hooked from page one all the way to the end. The story itself was very interesting. And different - to be honest, I don't think I've ever run across a fantasy about a succubus, and I read a lot of fantasies. It also kept me guessing, which is something that I look for in books that I read - I want to be surprised and have unexpected things thrown at me, and this author definitely had a few cards up her sleeve.
The characters are great. I felt a connection with both Allison and Jade, but I especially related to Allison. Several of the other characters reminded me of people that I knew when I was growing up, some good and some bad. What was really great about the characters was, after seeing the way they interacted with Allison and/or Jade, you really understood who they were.
If you are looking for a young adult fantasy with a DIFFERENT paranormal twist, this is one you should take a look at. And even better - there's a sequel to this book coming soon. :)
Note: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. Please remember that this review is my opinion based on my personal impressions of the book.
June 30, 2015
This is the fist succubus book I've ever read, and wow. The sensuality/tension is visceral when you have two teens trying to keep their hands off each other. *ahem* There was darkness, bittersweet moments, humor, and also a great mystery woven into the pages.
Crossing my fingers that there will be a book 2!
Crossing my fingers that there will be a book 2!
April 8, 2015
I was really excited when I was asked to be a part of this tour. My favorite genres are that of fantasy and young adult, so I thought this would be right up my alley. And then I saw the cover, which is absolutely gorgeous. I knew I had to read it... And I'm so glad I did!
What really drew me in to this book was the fact that it's a paranormal book that features succubi as the main characters. While I knew fully what that race of creature is, I honestly cannot recall ever reading a book, young adult or otherwise, that centered around a succubus character. Don't get me wrong, I love me some werewolves and vampires, but this was such a refreshing change of pace from the young adult paranormal genre. It's worth reading, honestly, for that little fresh sip of water alone.
The book features twin succubi lead characters that are written with unique, distinct traits. Allison is the bookish, quiet one and Jade is the one who goes out and has reckless fun. I was expecting to like Allison the most because I myself am bookish and goth, but I actually really liked Jade. They compliment each other quite nicely, and I enjoyed reading their story and watching them navigate their lives, as well as learn to handle and come to terms with the succubi curse that they inherited.
I think this book will appeal largely to a teen audience. There's swearing and succubi and cruses and adventure- I mean, what's not to like, really? This is also a clean read, which is another refreshing change of pace for me.
The writing is well done, and Cook does a really good job of blending fantasy into a contemporary story. The descriptions are all all well detailed, and the main characters were all well developed. That being said, there was a pretty big cast of side characters I didn't overly care about too much, but the appeal of Allison, Jade, and Ren more than made up for it. It's a quick read but there's a lot in here, and I think that fans of young adult paranormal fantasy will gobble it up.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. This review can also be found on my blog, Bitches n Prose.
What really drew me in to this book was the fact that it's a paranormal book that features succubi as the main characters. While I knew fully what that race of creature is, I honestly cannot recall ever reading a book, young adult or otherwise, that centered around a succubus character. Don't get me wrong, I love me some werewolves and vampires, but this was such a refreshing change of pace from the young adult paranormal genre. It's worth reading, honestly, for that little fresh sip of water alone.
The book features twin succubi lead characters that are written with unique, distinct traits. Allison is the bookish, quiet one and Jade is the one who goes out and has reckless fun. I was expecting to like Allison the most because I myself am bookish and goth, but I actually really liked Jade. They compliment each other quite nicely, and I enjoyed reading their story and watching them navigate their lives, as well as learn to handle and come to terms with the succubi curse that they inherited.
I think this book will appeal largely to a teen audience. There's swearing and succubi and cruses and adventure- I mean, what's not to like, really? This is also a clean read, which is another refreshing change of pace for me.
The writing is well done, and Cook does a really good job of blending fantasy into a contemporary story. The descriptions are all all well detailed, and the main characters were all well developed. That being said, there was a pretty big cast of side characters I didn't overly care about too much, but the appeal of Allison, Jade, and Ren more than made up for it. It's a quick read but there's a lot in here, and I think that fans of young adult paranormal fantasy will gobble it up.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. This review can also be found on my blog, Bitches n Prose.
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February 5, 2015
3.5 Stars
This was a quick, enjoyable read that I picked up because of a friend’s Facebook post. See? Talking about books sells them. Authors love that.
I loved the “succubus” premise of this book, and that it still promised to have romance. Overall, it felt decidedly YA and I think it will appeal to younger audiences. Teenagers will love this book because it’ll make them feel like they got away with something. There’s swearing (yay!), mystery (double yay!), and a lot of illegal kissing.
I liked the male main character early on. Ren had a “nice guy” vibe about him that I believed. I liked that he saw past Allison’s goth girl act to the beautiful girl underneath. However, I think the book moved a little too quickly into Allison and Ren’s relationship. I think there was some room for build up, for experiences to foster the trust and love she had for him. I also think that Ren was a little too blasé about the whole succubus thing. I mean—he knew pretty early on that being with Allison could kill him, and yet he encouraged it time and time again. Chalk it up to raging testosterone, I guess. It was just too much love too fast, even though the author clearly defined the allure of the succubus. This was a very short book…I think there should’ve been more pages.
Allison…was a difficult character for me to like. She seemed to wilt in the shadow of her outgoing twin sister, Jade (also a succubus). Jade was vivacious, loud, and she didn’t give two craps about being a succubus, which left Allison constantly running after her sister, trying to clean up the mess. It made Allison a shadow character, and in turn, left me unattached to her. I found myself questioning Allison’s motives more than once. She’s a succubus, she’s seen the consequences of her mother’s and sister’s actions, yet she’s the one to kiss Ren the first time? It made her seem reckless and selfish.
There were a lot of secondary characters in this book that never really went anywhere, except to be irritating, hateful teenagers, but were perhaps intended as red herrings to the real story. I think that what happened between Jade and Chris is never resolved in any believable, which left me disappointed. When you take on such a hard hitting issue in YA, I think there’s an obligation to see the punishment through, whereas in this case, that part of the story just fell away in favor of the “romance.”
About half way through the book there’s a HUGE plot twist that I did not see coming. (Major points for that.) This bombshell basically turned the whole story into absolute chaos of the best kind. Now it wasn’t just an interesting concept, it was a mystery!
I had some trouble swallowing Allison’s abandonment of her aunt at this point. I understand in the long why it HAD to happen, but plot wise, I’m not sure it was the best, though I did enjoy Allison’s and Ren’s moments of alone time (as reckless and harmful as they were).
The ending, while doing well to solve the mystery of this book, left me with more questions than answers. It was good to see Allison making constructive choices for her life and I’m hoping the open ending means there’s a book two.
Some of my favorite parts were when Allison is explaining to Ren about how she’s “different.” Ren’s reaction was priceless. I appreciated the subtle nod to trans-people, and the fact that Ren was okay with that. I also liked the bombshell, explosive surprise in the middle. Though it was sad and awful in the context of the book, it really added to the story and that event alone ramped my rating up from 3 stars to 3.5.
Pick up this book if you’re looking for an unusual twist on the whole “we can sleep together, but then you’ll die” story line. There just aren’t that many stories out there (especially in YA) about succubi. Great for teenage audiences.
This was a quick, enjoyable read that I picked up because of a friend’s Facebook post. See? Talking about books sells them. Authors love that.
I loved the “succubus” premise of this book, and that it still promised to have romance. Overall, it felt decidedly YA and I think it will appeal to younger audiences. Teenagers will love this book because it’ll make them feel like they got away with something. There’s swearing (yay!), mystery (double yay!), and a lot of illegal kissing.
I liked the male main character early on. Ren had a “nice guy” vibe about him that I believed. I liked that he saw past Allison’s goth girl act to the beautiful girl underneath. However, I think the book moved a little too quickly into Allison and Ren’s relationship. I think there was some room for build up, for experiences to foster the trust and love she had for him. I also think that Ren was a little too blasé about the whole succubus thing. I mean—he knew pretty early on that being with Allison could kill him, and yet he encouraged it time and time again. Chalk it up to raging testosterone, I guess. It was just too much love too fast, even though the author clearly defined the allure of the succubus. This was a very short book…I think there should’ve been more pages.
Allison…was a difficult character for me to like. She seemed to wilt in the shadow of her outgoing twin sister, Jade (also a succubus). Jade was vivacious, loud, and she didn’t give two craps about being a succubus, which left Allison constantly running after her sister, trying to clean up the mess. It made Allison a shadow character, and in turn, left me unattached to her. I found myself questioning Allison’s motives more than once. She’s a succubus, she’s seen the consequences of her mother’s and sister’s actions, yet she’s the one to kiss Ren the first time? It made her seem reckless and selfish.
There were a lot of secondary characters in this book that never really went anywhere, except to be irritating, hateful teenagers, but were perhaps intended as red herrings to the real story. I think that what happened between Jade and Chris is never resolved in any believable, which left me disappointed. When you take on such a hard hitting issue in YA, I think there’s an obligation to see the punishment through, whereas in this case, that part of the story just fell away in favor of the “romance.”
About half way through the book there’s a HUGE plot twist that I did not see coming. (Major points for that.) This bombshell basically turned the whole story into absolute chaos of the best kind. Now it wasn’t just an interesting concept, it was a mystery!
I had some trouble swallowing Allison’s abandonment of her aunt at this point. I understand in the long why it HAD to happen, but plot wise, I’m not sure it was the best, though I did enjoy Allison’s and Ren’s moments of alone time (as reckless and harmful as they were).
The ending, while doing well to solve the mystery of this book, left me with more questions than answers. It was good to see Allison making constructive choices for her life and I’m hoping the open ending means there’s a book two.
Some of my favorite parts were when Allison is explaining to Ren about how she’s “different.” Ren’s reaction was priceless. I appreciated the subtle nod to trans-people, and the fact that Ren was okay with that. I also liked the bombshell, explosive surprise in the middle. Though it was sad and awful in the context of the book, it really added to the story and that event alone ramped my rating up from 3 stars to 3.5.
Pick up this book if you’re looking for an unusual twist on the whole “we can sleep together, but then you’ll die” story line. There just aren’t that many stories out there (especially in YA) about succubi. Great for teenage audiences.
July 4, 2015
A big thank-you to the author for providing this book in exchange for an honest review. Well, honestly, I loved it. From the cover to the story to the characters to the romance, I loved it all. This was a unique story, being about two twin sisters who happen to be succubus. Or should I say succubi, since we're talking plural here. Whenever I've heard or read about them before, the succubus was a purely evil character who visited dreams, created nightmares, and hovered over men's beds trying to lure them into lust. I liked the author's interesting new take on this. The sisters were different, and the mythology of the succubus was as well.
These sisters can drain a boy's power with their kiss, and the act of sex with them can cause death and loss of one's soul. How different and unique! And can you imagine the conflict here? This story was loaded with it.
Aside from that, the characters themselves were my favorite aspect of the story. The twins, Allison and Jade are polar opposites. One likes to live on the edge, playing with her curse (Jade), while the other tries to avoid it, push people away and make herself as unattractive as possible to prevent boys from being drawn in by her lure (Allison.) Add into the mix Ren Fisher, who is somehow able to see past Allison's disguise and into the person that she is, and you have a great romance, some wonderful conflicts between the sisters, and a very exciting story.
I was drawn in from the very first page, and I felt so badly for Allison as she struggled not only to suppress her own urges, ones she's just started feeling for the first time because of Ren...great sexual tension there...but also to keep her sister on the straight and narrow. A really big event happens in this story that I did not see coming, and it shocked me to my core. Lots of secrets are revealed as well, one in particular that I did manage to see coming, but the author left clues that weren't hard to pick up on if you were paying attention. This didn't detract from my enjoyment of the story, however. Even though I thought I had it figured out, it was still a shock.
The writing was engrossing, the story very well executed, and the characters endearing. I loved this book from the first page and it held me to the end. I would most definitely recommend this, and will be watching for more from this author. She hooked me!
These sisters can drain a boy's power with their kiss, and the act of sex with them can cause death and loss of one's soul. How different and unique! And can you imagine the conflict here? This story was loaded with it.
Aside from that, the characters themselves were my favorite aspect of the story. The twins, Allison and Jade are polar opposites. One likes to live on the edge, playing with her curse (Jade), while the other tries to avoid it, push people away and make herself as unattractive as possible to prevent boys from being drawn in by her lure (Allison.) Add into the mix Ren Fisher, who is somehow able to see past Allison's disguise and into the person that she is, and you have a great romance, some wonderful conflicts between the sisters, and a very exciting story.
I was drawn in from the very first page, and I felt so badly for Allison as she struggled not only to suppress her own urges, ones she's just started feeling for the first time because of Ren...great sexual tension there...but also to keep her sister on the straight and narrow. A really big event happens in this story that I did not see coming, and it shocked me to my core. Lots of secrets are revealed as well, one in particular that I did manage to see coming, but the author left clues that weren't hard to pick up on if you were paying attention. This didn't detract from my enjoyment of the story, however. Even though I thought I had it figured out, it was still a shock.
The writing was engrossing, the story very well executed, and the characters endearing. I loved this book from the first page and it held me to the end. I would most definitely recommend this, and will be watching for more from this author. She hooked me!
June 23, 2015
Review first published on Musings of a Wallflower
I liked the different premise of the book. This is the first novel I've read where the main characters are twin succubi. The two sisters are very different, and live with their religious aunt after their mother's death.
Allison and Jade couldn't be more different. Allison is the bookish type who hides by dressing and acting goth, while Jade is the outgoing reckless one. I was expecting to like Allison the most, but surprisingly, Jade was a little more likable. It is weird because Allison is the narrator, so the whole book is from her POV. Allison befriends Ren, who is a good guy, but they can't move on with their relationship because of Allison's nature. Being a succubi, she could kill him.
There were two pretty unexpected twists, kudos to the author for shocking me!
Some issues were not resolved, like Jade's situation with Chris, and the whole bullying thing. Also, there were plenty of side characters who appeared and either didn't add much to the plot, or just didn't progress into anything.
With that being said, I feel that the story has potential, and hope that there will be more development in the next book.
* This arc was kindly provided by Red Adept Publishing via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!
I liked the different premise of the book. This is the first novel I've read where the main characters are twin succubi. The two sisters are very different, and live with their religious aunt after their mother's death.
Allison and Jade couldn't be more different. Allison is the bookish type who hides by dressing and acting goth, while Jade is the outgoing reckless one. I was expecting to like Allison the most, but surprisingly, Jade was a little more likable. It is weird because Allison is the narrator, so the whole book is from her POV. Allison befriends Ren, who is a good guy, but they can't move on with their relationship because of Allison's nature. Being a succubi, she could kill him.
There were two pretty unexpected twists, kudos to the author for shocking me!
Some issues were not resolved, like Jade's situation with Chris, and the whole bullying thing. Also, there were plenty of side characters who appeared and either didn't add much to the plot, or just didn't progress into anything.
With that being said, I feel that the story has potential, and hope that there will be more development in the next book.
* This arc was kindly provided by Red Adept Publishing via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!
April 10, 2015
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I thoroughly enjoyed myself while reading this. The idea of the main character being a reluctant succubus, was great and the chemistry between Allison and Ren was almost perfect.
I am used to succubus being evil creatures who are driven by lust and the need to suck the life out of whoever they can. However becoming a monster who kills with her lady bits, is Allison’s worse fear so she has sworn off men completely.
Allison and her twin sister Jade are both Succubus, but while allison goes so far as to dress in gothic clothing and dramatic makeup to scare guys away, her sister is more comfortable around the opposite sex.
Apparently, a single kiss provides a succubus with a euphoric and addicting high, but it also drains the person they kiss and leaves them feeling exhausted for the next couple of days. Allison spends a lot of time worrying about her sister because Jade likes kissing, and isn’t willing to give it up even if the boys in their small town are starting to realize that they always get sick the day after making out with her.
This makes the relationship between the sisters strained, but I could also tell how much they loved each other. I was expecting them to be a lot meaner to each other than they were, but no matter how many times they fought, they always made up.
I was expecting this to simply be a paranormal romance, but there is a good amount of mystery involved in the story. It also took a very gutsy turn about half way into the book. I was pleasantly shocked by what the author chose to do with one of the character. I can't tell you anything about it without spoiling, but my jaw was on the floor and I had to take a break from reading just so I could catch my breath.
The relationship between Jade and Ren developed quickly, but I was too busy enjoying them to care about the insta love. They have some steamy moments, but things never became too graphic, and I really liked how blunt and honest they could be with while discussing their romance. They were in a relationship that could never lead to sex, but they handled it with a sense of humor and never considered walking away. That was refreshing. Overall, they were very sweet together, and I hated to see the story end because I wanted to read more about them.
It would make much more sense if Allison or Ren decided that they just couldn’t handle being together without ever being able to have a physical relationship, but I believed them when they said it was about more than sex so they were willing to live without it. Not sure how long that is going to last, but it was nice that they tried. I mean, I’m all for waiting, but never is a LONG time. lol
I haven’t been this excited to read the next book in a series in a long time. There is a lot of potential for the story to get even better in the next book, and I am looking forward to meeting new characters and getting to know more about succubus--succubi? Succubuses? However you say it, I am looking forward to learning more about them.
If you like paranormal romance, you need to read this one. It is a welcome addition to the genre.
Because of language and sexual content, I would recommend this book for ages 16 and up. They don’t have sex because they can’t have sex, but they talk about it, and there are a couple of steamy almost kissing scenes with no graphic detail.
I thoroughly enjoyed myself while reading this. The idea of the main character being a reluctant succubus, was great and the chemistry between Allison and Ren was almost perfect.
I am used to succubus being evil creatures who are driven by lust and the need to suck the life out of whoever they can. However becoming a monster who kills with her lady bits, is Allison’s worse fear so she has sworn off men completely.
Allison and her twin sister Jade are both Succubus, but while allison goes so far as to dress in gothic clothing and dramatic makeup to scare guys away, her sister is more comfortable around the opposite sex.
Apparently, a single kiss provides a succubus with a euphoric and addicting high, but it also drains the person they kiss and leaves them feeling exhausted for the next couple of days. Allison spends a lot of time worrying about her sister because Jade likes kissing, and isn’t willing to give it up even if the boys in their small town are starting to realize that they always get sick the day after making out with her.
This makes the relationship between the sisters strained, but I could also tell how much they loved each other. I was expecting them to be a lot meaner to each other than they were, but no matter how many times they fought, they always made up.
I was expecting this to simply be a paranormal romance, but there is a good amount of mystery involved in the story. It also took a very gutsy turn about half way into the book. I was pleasantly shocked by what the author chose to do with one of the character. I can't tell you anything about it without spoiling, but my jaw was on the floor and I had to take a break from reading just so I could catch my breath.
The relationship between Jade and Ren developed quickly, but I was too busy enjoying them to care about the insta love. They have some steamy moments, but things never became too graphic, and I really liked how blunt and honest they could be with while discussing their romance. They were in a relationship that could never lead to sex, but they handled it with a sense of humor and never considered walking away. That was refreshing. Overall, they were very sweet together, and I hated to see the story end because I wanted to read more about them.
It would make much more sense if Allison or Ren decided that they just couldn’t handle being together without ever being able to have a physical relationship, but I believed them when they said it was about more than sex so they were willing to live without it. Not sure how long that is going to last, but it was nice that they tried. I mean, I’m all for waiting, but never is a LONG time. lol
I haven’t been this excited to read the next book in a series in a long time. There is a lot of potential for the story to get even better in the next book, and I am looking forward to meeting new characters and getting to know more about succubus--succubi? Succubuses? However you say it, I am looking forward to learning more about them.
If you like paranormal romance, you need to read this one. It is a welcome addition to the genre.
Because of language and sexual content, I would recommend this book for ages 16 and up. They don’t have sex because they can’t have sex, but they talk about it, and there are a couple of steamy almost kissing scenes with no graphic detail.
April 10, 2015
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3.5/5
Into a Million Pieces is a young adult paranormal romance by Angela V. Cook. This is her debut novel. And it is about succubi! I was super excited because I think they are fascinating creatures, and I kind of love them ever since I found the show, Lost Girl, I have wanted to find some good books about the succubus. I found one Urban Fantasy story that I really liked, but I haven't found many others. (Please let me know if you have any recommendations for me!) Into a Million Pieces was an interesting take on a succubus, and is a quick and enjoyable read.
Allison and her twin sister, Jade are both succubi. But they couldn't be more different. Jade embraces what she is and she loves kissing boys. Allison dresses to hide herself and goes out of her way to stay away from every single male. Their mother went on a succubus bender and ended up killing herself when they were both very little. They live with their aunt, and are urged to steer clear of guys. I kind of wished that Allison or Jade had met another succubus that was outside of their family because I would have loved for them to learn more about themselves. I'm not sure if there is going to be another book or not, the ending kind of left it wide open. So, I hope that there is another book, and I hope that in it Allison will finally get some valid answers about herself.
Into a Million Pieces was a really sweet love story actually. I loved watching Allison and Ren interact. They met at the library, which is where Allison liked to spend her summer hiding out. There were minor hiccups and details that bugged me a bit while reading Into a Million Pieces, but only one thing really stands out at me. When Jade got beat up by a guy for not "putting out" and then she came home acting like it was no big deal at all. It made me lose all respect for Jade. But luckily, Allison was nothing like her sister and was a very relate able and likeable character. I also thought towards the end of the book things starting happening a little too quickly and there was a little too much shock value placed on the whirlwind of events. But I choose to focus on the relationship between Ren and Allison. That was the real winner in this story, in my opinion. I hope that there is another book because I feel like it would be a great chance for Allison to learn more about succubi, and I think it wouldn't have the things that irked me from this story. I would absolutely read more about Allison and Ren.
This review was originally posted on Book Briefs
3.5/5
Into a Million Pieces is a young adult paranormal romance by Angela V. Cook. This is her debut novel. And it is about succubi! I was super excited because I think they are fascinating creatures, and I kind of love them ever since I found the show, Lost Girl, I have wanted to find some good books about the succubus. I found one Urban Fantasy story that I really liked, but I haven't found many others. (Please let me know if you have any recommendations for me!) Into a Million Pieces was an interesting take on a succubus, and is a quick and enjoyable read.
Allison and her twin sister, Jade are both succubi. But they couldn't be more different. Jade embraces what she is and she loves kissing boys. Allison dresses to hide herself and goes out of her way to stay away from every single male. Their mother went on a succubus bender and ended up killing herself when they were both very little. They live with their aunt, and are urged to steer clear of guys. I kind of wished that Allison or Jade had met another succubus that was outside of their family because I would have loved for them to learn more about themselves. I'm not sure if there is going to be another book or not, the ending kind of left it wide open. So, I hope that there is another book, and I hope that in it Allison will finally get some valid answers about herself.
Into a Million Pieces was a really sweet love story actually. I loved watching Allison and Ren interact. They met at the library, which is where Allison liked to spend her summer hiding out. There were minor hiccups and details that bugged me a bit while reading Into a Million Pieces, but only one thing really stands out at me. When Jade got beat up by a guy for not "putting out" and then she came home acting like it was no big deal at all. It made me lose all respect for Jade. But luckily, Allison was nothing like her sister and was a very relate able and likeable character. I also thought towards the end of the book things starting happening a little too quickly and there was a little too much shock value placed on the whirlwind of events. But I choose to focus on the relationship between Ren and Allison. That was the real winner in this story, in my opinion. I hope that there is another book because I feel like it would be a great chance for Allison to learn more about succubi, and I think it wouldn't have the things that irked me from this story. I would absolutely read more about Allison and Ren.
This review was originally posted on Book Briefs
November 7, 2015
*Disclaimer: I received an e-ARC of this book from Netgalley and Red Adept Publishing in exchange for an honest review
I've only encountered succubus in TV shows and let me tell you, unless that character's name is Bo (Lost Girl), usually these creatures are evil. This is the first time, however, that I've read about them and I loved the unique way in which they were described in this book.
First we have Allison. She's what you might call the good twin. She stays away from boys, tries really hard to ignore her nature and what she is and, for the most part, she manages quite well. I felt very bad for her while reading this book. She knows that her mom killed her father, she knows why her mother is dead, she also knows that there's a huge chance that she'll end up the same as her mom. Her twin sister, Jade, is the perfect example of what she's running away from and of what she's desperately trying not to become. Then she meets Ren and she understands what she might lose if she gives in to her urges.
Then there's Jade, who, like I said earlier, she's reckless and completely different from Allison. Jade is much more in control of herself though, than Allison is, no matter how dangerous the situation might get with the guys she meets. Her reckless behavior eventually catches up with her and she ends up in a bad situation and it's interesting to see how the sisters deal with this situation.
You also have Aunt Sarah, who's... let's just say she surprised the hell out of me in this book. She's the type of character that made me want to be able to shake her really hard. And then my mind was blown because I did not see that one coming AT ALL!
Taking the supernatural elements out of this book, there's a really powerful moment in the story that I loved and that I wanted to see being explored more in depth, especially since it's something that can happen but that doesn't get talked about a lot. I can't say more, because of spoilers, but let's just say that this particular situation is not something most people feel inclined to acknowledge.
The ending felt a bit too abrupt, so I'm hoping there's a second book in the works, because I want to see how the story moves on and if Allison finds what she's looking for and if she finds answers to all of her questions. I'll definitely planning on reading the second book if and when it comes out.
Originally posted at Ruby's Books
I've only encountered succubus in TV shows and let me tell you, unless that character's name is Bo (Lost Girl), usually these creatures are evil. This is the first time, however, that I've read about them and I loved the unique way in which they were described in this book.
First we have Allison. She's what you might call the good twin. She stays away from boys, tries really hard to ignore her nature and what she is and, for the most part, she manages quite well. I felt very bad for her while reading this book. She knows that her mom killed her father, she knows why her mother is dead, she also knows that there's a huge chance that she'll end up the same as her mom. Her twin sister, Jade, is the perfect example of what she's running away from and of what she's desperately trying not to become. Then she meets Ren and she understands what she might lose if she gives in to her urges.
Then there's Jade, who, like I said earlier, she's reckless and completely different from Allison. Jade is much more in control of herself though, than Allison is, no matter how dangerous the situation might get with the guys she meets. Her reckless behavior eventually catches up with her and she ends up in a bad situation and it's interesting to see how the sisters deal with this situation.
You also have Aunt Sarah, who's... let's just say she surprised the hell out of me in this book. She's the type of character that made me want to be able to shake her really hard. And then my mind was blown because I did not see that one coming AT ALL!
Taking the supernatural elements out of this book, there's a really powerful moment in the story that I loved and that I wanted to see being explored more in depth, especially since it's something that can happen but that doesn't get talked about a lot. I can't say more, because of spoilers, but let's just say that this particular situation is not something most people feel inclined to acknowledge.
The ending felt a bit too abrupt, so I'm hoping there's a second book in the works, because I want to see how the story moves on and if Allison finds what she's looking for and if she finds answers to all of her questions. I'll definitely planning on reading the second book if and when it comes out.
Originally posted at Ruby's Books
September 7, 2015
5 plus stars!!!
Thanks to author, Angela V. Cook for selecting me as the winner her book in exchange for an honest review. I was so excited to receive my copy.
I loved, loved, loved this book and could hardly put it down. Two twin sisters both as different as night and day but with one common factor, they are succubi. They live with their church going, bible preaching Aunt Sarah. Though the two girls look almost exactly alike they do everything the complete opposite. Jade is the outgoing teen who enjoys being around her friends, shopping and dressing up. She's the complete prep! Where Allison is the opposite, she dresses in all black, wears black makeup and hides away in the library doing everything possible to not attract attention.
Jade loves to be around boys, most teen girls do, but being a succubus makes it all the more difficult to keep your hormones in check. Just one kiss with a boy will drain the energy away from him and in turn give his energy to the girl. Sex with a boy is deadly for the boy and the devil gets to claim his soul. Jade likes the trill it gives her to toy with the attention of boys. She has kissed many boys and in turn it has given her a reputation. Jade goes out one night and things start to go a little to far for Jade and the boy she's with takes his frustrations out on her face. At this point of the story she has to deal with the rejection of her friends and the bullying on social media. It was sad to see Jade suffer from it. However, she does rebound from it, but her plans don't go as she expected.
Allison on the other hand, feels it is best to stay away friendships all together. This is why she dresses in a Goth style. She even started many of the rumors that circulate around the high school. That is until one day at the library she meets Ren. He's different and slowly she develops a friendship with him that quickly blossoms into a romance. To protect Ren, Allison tells him the story of her family history and that she is a succubus. He doesn't seem to mind because they get along so well. They just have to be careful that it doesn't get out of control.
The book not only had the whole succubus theme going on, but it also dealt with other things of everyday life. Some of it was dark and deep and made me sad for the girls. Other times I was rooting for Allison in how she handled the situations that were dealt to her. This book screams for a sequel.
Thanks to author, Angela V. Cook for selecting me as the winner her book in exchange for an honest review. I was so excited to receive my copy.
I loved, loved, loved this book and could hardly put it down. Two twin sisters both as different as night and day but with one common factor, they are succubi. They live with their church going, bible preaching Aunt Sarah. Though the two girls look almost exactly alike they do everything the complete opposite. Jade is the outgoing teen who enjoys being around her friends, shopping and dressing up. She's the complete prep! Where Allison is the opposite, she dresses in all black, wears black makeup and hides away in the library doing everything possible to not attract attention.
Jade loves to be around boys, most teen girls do, but being a succubus makes it all the more difficult to keep your hormones in check. Just one kiss with a boy will drain the energy away from him and in turn give his energy to the girl. Sex with a boy is deadly for the boy and the devil gets to claim his soul. Jade likes the trill it gives her to toy with the attention of boys. She has kissed many boys and in turn it has given her a reputation. Jade goes out one night and things start to go a little to far for Jade and the boy she's with takes his frustrations out on her face. At this point of the story she has to deal with the rejection of her friends and the bullying on social media. It was sad to see Jade suffer from it. However, she does rebound from it, but her plans don't go as she expected.
Allison on the other hand, feels it is best to stay away friendships all together. This is why she dresses in a Goth style. She even started many of the rumors that circulate around the high school. That is until one day at the library she meets Ren. He's different and slowly she develops a friendship with him that quickly blossoms into a romance. To protect Ren, Allison tells him the story of her family history and that she is a succubus. He doesn't seem to mind because they get along so well. They just have to be careful that it doesn't get out of control.
The book not only had the whole succubus theme going on, but it also dealt with other things of everyday life. Some of it was dark and deep and made me sad for the girls. Other times I was rooting for Allison in how she handled the situations that were dealt to her. This book screams for a sequel.
May 12, 2015
*Book source ~ A review copy was provided in exchange for an honest review.
17-yr-old twins Allison and Jade McKready were born with a curse. They are each a succubus, but they approach the problem in very different ways. Allison shuns attention and Jade courts it. Jade says that she can stay in control, but they both know that their mother killed herself because she fell off the wagon she got on after she killed her husband on their wedding night. Jade doesn’t think it’s wrong to take a few kisses here and there, but Allison knows it’s only a matter of time before guys start to put together that they’re sick for a few days after being with Jade and start coming to bad conclusions. When Jade’s social life implodes and tragedy strikes, Allison’s life is turned upside down and she’s left with more questions than answers. Allison turns to her friend Ren Fisher for comfort and suddenly she understands more about Jade and their curse than she ever did. Allison has hard choices to make, but will they be the right ones?
This is an interesting take on the succubus life. The few books I’ve read with a succubus in them have been about adults. This is told from a YA perspective and how Allison doesn’t want to end up like the women of her line, but she also yearns for love. How to have love and not kill your lover? What a dilemma! How Jade and Allison go about dealing with their curse in very different ways is thought-provoking and the writing is very good. There is a tendency to have a bit too much mundaneness in the plot and not as much action, so it tends to drag a bit in spots. Other than that, this is a very well-written YA coming-to-terms tale seasoned with paranormal and sprinkled with romance.
17-yr-old twins Allison and Jade McKready were born with a curse. They are each a succubus, but they approach the problem in very different ways. Allison shuns attention and Jade courts it. Jade says that she can stay in control, but they both know that their mother killed herself because she fell off the wagon she got on after she killed her husband on their wedding night. Jade doesn’t think it’s wrong to take a few kisses here and there, but Allison knows it’s only a matter of time before guys start to put together that they’re sick for a few days after being with Jade and start coming to bad conclusions. When Jade’s social life implodes and tragedy strikes, Allison’s life is turned upside down and she’s left with more questions than answers. Allison turns to her friend Ren Fisher for comfort and suddenly she understands more about Jade and their curse than she ever did. Allison has hard choices to make, but will they be the right ones?
This is an interesting take on the succubus life. The few books I’ve read with a succubus in them have been about adults. This is told from a YA perspective and how Allison doesn’t want to end up like the women of her line, but she also yearns for love. How to have love and not kill your lover? What a dilemma! How Jade and Allison go about dealing with their curse in very different ways is thought-provoking and the writing is very good. There is a tendency to have a bit too much mundaneness in the plot and not as much action, so it tends to drag a bit in spots. Other than that, this is a very well-written YA coming-to-terms tale seasoned with paranormal and sprinkled with romance.
July 17, 2015
I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this! Allison was a kick-ass and relatable narrator, making me laugh out loud most of the time with her sarcastic and bitchy attitude. The plot of the story, which I first assumed would be a light and easy topic, quickly became dark and heart breaking, completely catching me off guard. It made this story that much more appealing, and highly recommend this! PLEASE tell me there's going to be a sequel.
June 26, 2015
I received this novel from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.
There’s a lot to say about this book. I’ve decided to split it up into several different categories to organise the review a bit better.
Allison Being a Bitch
Allison wasn’t a nice person. She complained way too much about her sister and aunty, considering they weren’t that bad to her. Sarah wasn’t particularly strict; considering she was portrayed as the psycho religious relative and Jade wasn’t that submissive to Allison, even though they weren’t as close as the used to be.
She called the girls in her school who she didn’t like the Snob Mob. I honestly hate petty bitchiness. I don’t know about America, but in Ireland, that sort of behaviour isn’t really accepted. That’s not to say there aren’t bitches in Ireland, of course there is, but we don’t go around giving each other gang names and trash talking at libraries. It’s very unrealistic.
Allison Being an Idiot.
She was a gobshite. An absolute gobshite.
Allison Being a Judgmental Cow
This is one of the more interesting categories. She judges everyone else, yet complains when people judge her. However, she brings on all of her bad reputation herself. She even admits it. It’s a little difficult to sympathise with the loner Goth girl when she is deliberately a loner Goth girl to avoid much human contact. She constantly complains about how difficult it is to wear her attire during a heatwave but refuses to take them off. She acts as if she is forced to wear her Goth clothes. And if she was as gorgeous as her sister, then why would a dark wardrobe deter that much attention away from her? Maybe my sister was right all along when she told me I look prettier without the black eyeliner. According to this book, all even a succubus needs to resist male attention is wear black, so I must be goddamn hideous as a normal person wearing black. I know Ren didn’t exactly fall for the clothing trick, but he’s one guy out of the hundreds in her town. It wasn’t exactly realistic.
General Comments about the Book
The men all seemed to be perverts. And this was accepted. Yes, both Allison and the detective were pissed at the paramedic who was perving all over With her sister in the room! I get that that does happen in real life but this book accepted it as completely normal. I would have rathered that the theme of sexual violence towards women and victim blaming would have been dealt with, or at least approached. It was just glossed over which I found really disappointing. It was a book about succubi, it would have been really interesting to deal with sexual harassment. It mentioned a lot that these guys couldn’t help themselves because of the curse but I wanted to see the girls deal with it. Like every girl, I’m sure, they would have to deal with the minority of men being perverts and being expected to enjoy it because they aren’t allowed complain. The book would have been more interesting if these men actually couldn’t help it and these felt like it really was there fault, even though they obviously couldn’t control the curse. I think the book really missed out on that.
I didn’t like the way girls would just hate the succubi because they were irresistible to men. Give us a little more credit than that. We don’t spend our time drooling at guys and bitching at the girls who sleep with them. There are better things women do with their lives. Netflix, anyone?
She kept mentioning her body weight of a mere 115 pounds. Okay, we get it, you’re skinny. Can we please move on?
She’s very pervy about her sister. She watches her “canoodling” with Matt and talks about her dance moves being able to make a stripper jealous. They’re twins, come on. I was nearly vomiting reading it.
About half way through the book, it changes. It’s no longer a stupid teenage novel with bad writing and opinions about sex that set women back 60 years. Well, it sort of is, but Allison loosens up a bit with the hypocrisy. The casual slut shaming is seen as bad. Allison realises she’s a self-centred bitch. It really improved in the second half.
But then it embraced a stereotype I thought it left behind.
Conclusion
I think a two-star review is appropriate. At the beginning, it was one-star at best, but the second half picked up. If there was a sequel, I would probably read it, assuming I got it at the library because I strongly doubt I would pay for it. I’d like to see any future books by her a little bit more consistent with the second half of the book, as it still wasn’t a particularly good book and I can’t imagine myself recommending it to a friend.
There’s a lot to say about this book. I’ve decided to split it up into several different categories to organise the review a bit better.
Allison Being a Bitch
Allison wasn’t a nice person. She complained way too much about her sister and aunty, considering they weren’t that bad to her. Sarah wasn’t particularly strict; considering she was portrayed as the psycho religious relative and Jade wasn’t that submissive to Allison, even though they weren’t as close as the used to be.
She called the girls in her school who she didn’t like the Snob Mob. I honestly hate petty bitchiness. I don’t know about America, but in Ireland, that sort of behaviour isn’t really accepted. That’s not to say there aren’t bitches in Ireland, of course there is, but we don’t go around giving each other gang names and trash talking at libraries. It’s very unrealistic.
Allison Being an Idiot.
She was a gobshite. An absolute gobshite.
Allison Being a Judgmental Cow
This is one of the more interesting categories. She judges everyone else, yet complains when people judge her. However, she brings on all of her bad reputation herself. She even admits it. It’s a little difficult to sympathise with the loner Goth girl when she is deliberately a loner Goth girl to avoid much human contact. She constantly complains about how difficult it is to wear her attire during a heatwave but refuses to take them off. She acts as if she is forced to wear her Goth clothes. And if she was as gorgeous as her sister, then why would a dark wardrobe deter that much attention away from her? Maybe my sister was right all along when she told me I look prettier without the black eyeliner. According to this book, all even a succubus needs to resist male attention is wear black, so I must be goddamn hideous as a normal person wearing black. I know Ren didn’t exactly fall for the clothing trick, but he’s one guy out of the hundreds in her town. It wasn’t exactly realistic.
General Comments about the Book
The men all seemed to be perverts. And this was accepted. Yes, both Allison and the detective were pissed at the paramedic who was perving all over With her sister in the room! I get that that does happen in real life but this book accepted it as completely normal. I would have rathered that the theme of sexual violence towards women and victim blaming would have been dealt with, or at least approached. It was just glossed over which I found really disappointing. It was a book about succubi, it would have been really interesting to deal with sexual harassment. It mentioned a lot that these guys couldn’t help themselves because of the curse but I wanted to see the girls deal with it. Like every girl, I’m sure, they would have to deal with the minority of men being perverts and being expected to enjoy it because they aren’t allowed complain. The book would have been more interesting if these men actually couldn’t help it and these felt like it really was there fault, even though they obviously couldn’t control the curse. I think the book really missed out on that.
I didn’t like the way girls would just hate the succubi because they were irresistible to men. Give us a little more credit than that. We don’t spend our time drooling at guys and bitching at the girls who sleep with them. There are better things women do with their lives. Netflix, anyone?
She kept mentioning her body weight of a mere 115 pounds. Okay, we get it, you’re skinny. Can we please move on?
She’s very pervy about her sister. She watches her “canoodling” with Matt and talks about her dance moves being able to make a stripper jealous. They’re twins, come on. I was nearly vomiting reading it.
About half way through the book, it changes. It’s no longer a stupid teenage novel with bad writing and opinions about sex that set women back 60 years. Well, it sort of is, but Allison loosens up a bit with the hypocrisy. The casual slut shaming is seen as bad. Allison realises she’s a self-centred bitch. It really improved in the second half.
But then it embraced a stereotype I thought it left behind.
Conclusion
I think a two-star review is appropriate. At the beginning, it was one-star at best, but the second half picked up. If there was a sequel, I would probably read it, assuming I got it at the library because I strongly doubt I would pay for it. I’d like to see any future books by her a little bit more consistent with the second half of the book, as it still wasn’t a particularly good book and I can’t imagine myself recommending it to a friend.
September 8, 2015
3.5
Original de: El Extraño Gato del Cuento
Esta es una de las pocas veces que leo un libro porque su sinopsis llamó mi atención, y no era esta versión de la sinopsis que leí, fue una con un poco de spoiler, la verdad, pero me gustó, te dice lo que realmente la tragedia de la que habla en esta sinopsis, es. Y como me gusta el drama, era algo que debía leer inmediatamente.
Lo curioso de la tragedia / lo que desencadena la historia, o mi motivo para leer el libro, no ocurre hasta más de la segunda mitad del libro. Así que lo que supuestamente al principio ya sabía, me tomó completamente por sorpresa. ¡Mi sensación de seguridad se fue al diablo! ¡La primera mitad estuve completamente aterrada y luego estuve tranquila porque pensé no pasaría lo que creía! ¡Destruyó mis nervios!
A veces un spoiler puede agregarle algo de emoción a tu experiencia con el libro, sobre todo si es uno sencillo como este. Pero no a todos nos gustan los spoilers, así que ten cuidado cuando sueltes uno, la recomendación del gato de hoy.
VOLVER A LOS '90
Al leer Into a Million Pieces, tuve esa sensación que si esta historia se hubiera hecho como película entre los '80 y finales de los '90, hubiera sido el éxito, algo así a lo The Craft (Jóvenes Brujas en algunos países). ¿Muy antigua la película? Bueno, si no la han visto, tienen qué, sí, quizás no tenga la mega trama o los súper efectos especiales de ahora, pero es una película adolescente de culto, créelo o no.
Lo que quiero decir es que tiene ese feeling oscuro medio antiguo pero a la vez una historia sencilla que tendría más éxito en es época. Se me metió la idea en la cabeza y no pude sacármela mientras leía el libro, incluso imaginaba a los personajes con peinados y vestuarios de los 90 jajajaja
AMOR & SUCCUBUS
El romance es bastante rápido, pero me gustó. En teoría es muy poco tiempo el que pasa desde el hola hasta que se dicen que morirán por el otro, sin embargo la escritora se toma unos cuantos capítulos para no hacerlo tan insta-love. Se llegan a conocer y están para el otro en momentos difícil, aunque es rápido.
La parte de sucubo es mencionado en casi todo el libro, me agradó como es que nace la maldición de la familia y como balancea el tema religioso. De como se puede llegar a terrenos grises. Tiene un final un poco abierto, así que no me sorprendería ver una secuela pronto. Aunque lo dudo.
Me gustó Into a Million Pieces, al principio me tomó un poco agarrarle el ritmo a la historia, los personajes no son exactamente del tipo que amas, pero la historia se me hizo interesante.
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Original de: El Extraño Gato del Cuento
Esta es una de las pocas veces que leo un libro porque su sinopsis llamó mi atención, y no era esta versión de la sinopsis que leí, fue una con un poco de spoiler, la verdad, pero me gustó, te dice lo que realmente la tragedia de la que habla en esta sinopsis, es. Y como me gusta el drama, era algo que debía leer inmediatamente.
Lo curioso de la tragedia / lo que desencadena la historia, o mi motivo para leer el libro, no ocurre hasta más de la segunda mitad del libro. Así que lo que supuestamente al principio ya sabía, me tomó completamente por sorpresa. ¡Mi sensación de seguridad se fue al diablo! ¡La primera mitad estuve completamente aterrada y luego estuve tranquila porque pensé no pasaría lo que creía! ¡Destruyó mis nervios!
A veces un spoiler puede agregarle algo de emoción a tu experiencia con el libro, sobre todo si es uno sencillo como este. Pero no a todos nos gustan los spoilers, así que ten cuidado cuando sueltes uno, la recomendación del gato de hoy.
VOLVER A LOS '90
Al leer Into a Million Pieces, tuve esa sensación que si esta historia se hubiera hecho como película entre los '80 y finales de los '90, hubiera sido el éxito, algo así a lo The Craft (Jóvenes Brujas en algunos países). ¿Muy antigua la película? Bueno, si no la han visto, tienen qué, sí, quizás no tenga la mega trama o los súper efectos especiales de ahora, pero es una película adolescente de culto, créelo o no.
Lo que quiero decir es que tiene ese feeling oscuro medio antiguo pero a la vez una historia sencilla que tendría más éxito en es época. Se me metió la idea en la cabeza y no pude sacármela mientras leía el libro, incluso imaginaba a los personajes con peinados y vestuarios de los 90 jajajaja
AMOR & SUCCUBUS
El romance es bastante rápido, pero me gustó. En teoría es muy poco tiempo el que pasa desde el hola hasta que se dicen que morirán por el otro, sin embargo la escritora se toma unos cuantos capítulos para no hacerlo tan insta-love. Se llegan a conocer y están para el otro en momentos difícil, aunque es rápido.
La parte de sucubo es mencionado en casi todo el libro, me agradó como es que nace la maldición de la familia y como balancea el tema religioso. De como se puede llegar a terrenos grises. Tiene un final un poco abierto, así que no me sorprendería ver una secuela pronto. Aunque lo dudo.
Me gustó Into a Million Pieces, al principio me tomó un poco agarrarle el ritmo a la historia, los personajes no son exactamente del tipo que amas, pero la historia se me hizo interesante.
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February 21, 2016
This copy was provided for free from Netgalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.
This was a fun, quick read - Allison is caustic and witty, and it was easy for me to like her and her voice because she's extremely relatable. And even Jade, who is less relatable, is still likeable once you consider some of her motivations (Misogynistic jock a-hole picking on her sister? Oh hell no, she decides!) and the fact that she's trying to make the best of a crappy fate.
I haven't read many other books about succubi - I've pretty much only read Richelle Mead's Succubus Blues series, which I really enjoyed - so I don't know much other than the basic mythology that is presented. For example, vampires in fiction have a number of different iterations, cultural symbology, etc., as do zombies. There are also a number of different books on various supernatural phenomena that are appropriate for different grade levels. Suffice it to say that I would imagine that most fiction involving succubi are going to contain sexual content, and that I probably wouldn't recommend it to young adults.
But I think that the figure of the succubus is such an important lens though which we can discuss the (literal!) demonization of female sexuality, and that that's an important concept to discuss with teenage girls. Society simultaneously wants you to be sexy and at the same time punishes you for being sexual. I like that Into a Million Pieces gives us an opportunity to have that discussion, because it is written as YAF. Allison and Jade are an interesting dichotomy - they both have the same literally-destructive sexuality, and yet the way they manage that power in such different ways is very interesting to analyze. (And it's also worth looking at the the lives of their aunt, who remains a virginal religious nut her whole life, and their mother, who pursued love and sex and ultimately was dealt heavy consequences, as well.)
The reason why I gave this book three stars instead of four or five is that it didn't feel very resolved. And I don't mean that I need books to wrap things up in a tidy package with a bow, but that I felt like there could be more - perhaps it could've been longer or there could be a sequel. The way it ends doesn't seem to make a statement one way or the other about the nuanced ways to look at female sexuality, though it does seem to condemn extremism on either end of the spectrum. In layman's terms, I wanted more. I want to know if Allison gets her happy ending. Or, I want to know if she doesn't get her happy ending. I think there is room for the continuing adventures of Allison and whether she learns more about how to manage life as a succubus and whether she meets other girls/women like her and what she eventually decides to do with herself. (Write a sequel please please?)
The other thing is the sort of mystery that we're presented with in the book, that very quickly gets resolved. (I won't describe further due to spoilers.) I guess this book was never meant to be a whodunit, but I think there was a good opportunity there that was missed :)
This was a fun, quick read - Allison is caustic and witty, and it was easy for me to like her and her voice because she's extremely relatable. And even Jade, who is less relatable, is still likeable once you consider some of her motivations (Misogynistic jock a-hole picking on her sister? Oh hell no, she decides!) and the fact that she's trying to make the best of a crappy fate.
I haven't read many other books about succubi - I've pretty much only read Richelle Mead's Succubus Blues series, which I really enjoyed - so I don't know much other than the basic mythology that is presented. For example, vampires in fiction have a number of different iterations, cultural symbology, etc., as do zombies. There are also a number of different books on various supernatural phenomena that are appropriate for different grade levels. Suffice it to say that I would imagine that most fiction involving succubi are going to contain sexual content, and that I probably wouldn't recommend it to young adults.
But I think that the figure of the succubus is such an important lens though which we can discuss the (literal!) demonization of female sexuality, and that that's an important concept to discuss with teenage girls. Society simultaneously wants you to be sexy and at the same time punishes you for being sexual. I like that Into a Million Pieces gives us an opportunity to have that discussion, because it is written as YAF. Allison and Jade are an interesting dichotomy - they both have the same literally-destructive sexuality, and yet the way they manage that power in such different ways is very interesting to analyze. (And it's also worth looking at the the lives of their aunt, who remains a virginal religious nut her whole life, and their mother, who pursued love and sex and ultimately was dealt heavy consequences, as well.)
The reason why I gave this book three stars instead of four or five is that it didn't feel very resolved. And I don't mean that I need books to wrap things up in a tidy package with a bow, but that I felt like there could be more - perhaps it could've been longer or there could be a sequel. The way it ends doesn't seem to make a statement one way or the other about the nuanced ways to look at female sexuality, though it does seem to condemn extremism on either end of the spectrum. In layman's terms, I wanted more. I want to know if Allison gets her happy ending. Or, I want to know if she doesn't get her happy ending. I think there is room for the continuing adventures of Allison and whether she learns more about how to manage life as a succubus and whether she meets other girls/women like her and what she eventually decides to do with herself. (Write a sequel please please?)
The other thing is the sort of mystery that we're presented with in the book, that very quickly gets resolved. (I won't describe further due to spoilers.) I guess this book was never meant to be a whodunit, but I think there was a good opportunity there that was missed :)
December 16, 2015
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Into a Million Pieces by Angela V. Cook sounded so endearing and interesting when I read the synopsis, so going into it, I had really high hopes... Let me just say that I was not at all disappointed! This book had me gripped and invested in the story from the very first word on the page and there were many times when my mind was utterly blown. The author does a lot of foreshadowing so when big events happen, you can definitely see them coming but that does not lessen the impact of them whatsoever.
Into A Million Pieces is the story about Allison and her sister Jade who are teenage succubi. Jade and Allison are complete polar opposites. Jade lives life on the edge just waiting to see how far she can push her curse and Allison is the more careful twin who is always concerned and looking out for Jade. One day after a date with a boy from their school, things are taken much too far and everything ends up in utter tragedy for Jade. With the help of a dreamy and smart boy who Allison meets at the local library named Ren, Allison is able to somehow deal with her world getting turned upside down but will Allison be able to be with Ren the way she wants to as well as being capable of controlling her urges and needs for him? And is everyone in Allison's life who they say they are or have things been hidden from her in ways no one could have ever imagined?
The one thing I really admired about this book was the way Angela created and built her characters. Each of their lives are painted in the reader's mind with such finesse and none of them conform to stereotypes. It's amazing!
Allison is not your typical main character. She is labeled a "goth chick" and "freak" at her school for dressing in drab, black clothing and combat boots and wearing black lipstick and eyeliner. The leader of the Snob Mob a.k.a the "popular" girl, is not a prissy cheerleader. Instead, her and her friends are part of the high school tennis team. And lastly, although the love interest, Ren is drop dead gorgeous and sexy, he is not a jock but a nerdy, smart, library type who always gets good grades. It was so refreshing to read about these types of characters. I absolutely loved it and huge props to the author!
This book was amazing! There were so many twists and turns and I was always kept guessing. I will definitely be continuing with this series if Angela chooses to make it into one! Into A Million Pieces was by far one of the best books I've read this year.
Into a Million Pieces by Angela V. Cook sounded so endearing and interesting when I read the synopsis, so going into it, I had really high hopes... Let me just say that I was not at all disappointed! This book had me gripped and invested in the story from the very first word on the page and there were many times when my mind was utterly blown. The author does a lot of foreshadowing so when big events happen, you can definitely see them coming but that does not lessen the impact of them whatsoever.
Into A Million Pieces is the story about Allison and her sister Jade who are teenage succubi. Jade and Allison are complete polar opposites. Jade lives life on the edge just waiting to see how far she can push her curse and Allison is the more careful twin who is always concerned and looking out for Jade. One day after a date with a boy from their school, things are taken much too far and everything ends up in utter tragedy for Jade. With the help of a dreamy and smart boy who Allison meets at the local library named Ren, Allison is able to somehow deal with her world getting turned upside down but will Allison be able to be with Ren the way she wants to as well as being capable of controlling her urges and needs for him? And is everyone in Allison's life who they say they are or have things been hidden from her in ways no one could have ever imagined?
The one thing I really admired about this book was the way Angela created and built her characters. Each of their lives are painted in the reader's mind with such finesse and none of them conform to stereotypes. It's amazing!
Allison is not your typical main character. She is labeled a "goth chick" and "freak" at her school for dressing in drab, black clothing and combat boots and wearing black lipstick and eyeliner. The leader of the Snob Mob a.k.a the "popular" girl, is not a prissy cheerleader. Instead, her and her friends are part of the high school tennis team. And lastly, although the love interest, Ren is drop dead gorgeous and sexy, he is not a jock but a nerdy, smart, library type who always gets good grades. It was so refreshing to read about these types of characters. I absolutely loved it and huge props to the author!
This book was amazing! There were so many twists and turns and I was always kept guessing. I will definitely be continuing with this series if Angela chooses to make it into one! Into A Million Pieces was by far one of the best books I've read this year.
November 10, 2015
I was approached by the author to do a review, so I looked the book over. In as much as there was something intriguing about the story, the idea of teenage succubi did not appeal to me in any way, and I would never have picked up this book if I had not been approached and given the book. I’m not into the idea of demon females who suck the life out of sleeping men...at least that’s the dictionary meaning of the word succubus.
However, the author sent a compelling email and her reviews looked promising, so I thought, alright, let’s dive in and see what happens.
Again, at first I thought, no...twin teenage girls, one who is “loose” with her sexuality and one who hides herself in a goth look because of their family history with the succubus thing. You know, if they kiss a man he gets more than weak in the knees...eventually he will die if they keep going at it. It almost read too stereotypical in the first few chapters. However, there was something deeper in Allison, the narrator and POV of the story....the dark gothic sister who kept covered up and away from guys. She had a captivating voice and thought process. So I continued reading because I was interested to see where she would end up.
Okay, so this book definitely took me by surprise.
The author knows how to write and feel, so this made for an emotional read. The characters do become more pronounced and well rounded. They act like sisters. They become believable. The love interest is well written, it’s not sloppy or over the top...it’s not a romance, but there is romance in the story that really works.
And then the story makes a complete 180 turn.
Now we have a suspenseful thriller, a who done it kind of theme enters...wow! So this turned up the whole book a giant notch for me. At this point I found it a challenge to put the book down. At one point the author masterfully dumps the possibility of three suspects on us. You’ll find yourself thinking, oh it’s so and so, no wait, it’s going to be this person, no, I’m wrong, it’s that one. I have to admit I was able to figure it out before we got to the answer...but that’s just me...I’m like that. Either way, it did not diminish the outcome in anyway. It was perfect. I really enjoyed the whole idea of the book in the end.
So, don’t let the succubus, twin sister, stereotypical good girl, loner girl, stop you from venturing further Into a Million Pieces...it’s beyond worth the read! Well done Angela Cook!
However, the author sent a compelling email and her reviews looked promising, so I thought, alright, let’s dive in and see what happens.
Again, at first I thought, no...twin teenage girls, one who is “loose” with her sexuality and one who hides herself in a goth look because of their family history with the succubus thing. You know, if they kiss a man he gets more than weak in the knees...eventually he will die if they keep going at it. It almost read too stereotypical in the first few chapters. However, there was something deeper in Allison, the narrator and POV of the story....the dark gothic sister who kept covered up and away from guys. She had a captivating voice and thought process. So I continued reading because I was interested to see where she would end up.
Okay, so this book definitely took me by surprise.
The author knows how to write and feel, so this made for an emotional read. The characters do become more pronounced and well rounded. They act like sisters. They become believable. The love interest is well written, it’s not sloppy or over the top...it’s not a romance, but there is romance in the story that really works.
And then the story makes a complete 180 turn.
Now we have a suspenseful thriller, a who done it kind of theme enters...wow! So this turned up the whole book a giant notch for me. At this point I found it a challenge to put the book down. At one point the author masterfully dumps the possibility of three suspects on us. You’ll find yourself thinking, oh it’s so and so, no wait, it’s going to be this person, no, I’m wrong, it’s that one. I have to admit I was able to figure it out before we got to the answer...but that’s just me...I’m like that. Either way, it did not diminish the outcome in anyway. It was perfect. I really enjoyed the whole idea of the book in the end.
So, don’t let the succubus, twin sister, stereotypical good girl, loner girl, stop you from venturing further Into a Million Pieces...it’s beyond worth the read! Well done Angela Cook!
September 16, 2015
Thank you to the author, Angela V. Cook, for gifting me with a copy of this book, Into A Million Pieces, in exchange for an honest review!
So I'll start off by saying I haven't read all that many books about succubi. I've read a bunch of books where they are those characters that flit in for a scene where the main character fights them and then they flit out in a coffin but I've never read a story where they were the main character. I really enjoyed reading this book for precisely that reason (along with a bunch of other reasons of course). After seeing succubi in this horribly bias, dark, negative light, it was nice to see the story from their perspective and realize how there isn't a line between good and evil. Many times, they are one and the same.
One of the main things I loved about this book (besides the perspective) was all of the twists. They came out of nowhere but you could also see that something was coming. It kept me totally engrossed in the book and I couldn't wait to see what happens next. However, the one twist I couldn't get into entirely was Ren. He and Allison start talking and Allison lets down her guard. Badabing badaboom, they are in love. Typical right? Their love story was so sweet and it entirely represented the dark side of Allison being a succubus but it just wasn't all that surprising. I don't know, maybe I'm jaded.
What I really would like is a sequel! The end was so great and left just the right amount of wondering but I want to know more about Allison's family, their succubus history, and just succubi in general. I also would have liked one or two more scenes picturing Allison and Jade together as loving sisters. Or at least show them having some love for each other. I just couldn't see it for some reason.
The Final Verdict:
A very engrossing book with a new perspective that really gave meaning to the book. The twists were absolutely fabulous although the sisterly love was a little lacking.
4.5 stars
So I'll start off by saying I haven't read all that many books about succubi. I've read a bunch of books where they are those characters that flit in for a scene where the main character fights them and then they flit out in a coffin but I've never read a story where they were the main character. I really enjoyed reading this book for precisely that reason (along with a bunch of other reasons of course). After seeing succubi in this horribly bias, dark, negative light, it was nice to see the story from their perspective and realize how there isn't a line between good and evil. Many times, they are one and the same.
One of the main things I loved about this book (besides the perspective) was all of the twists. They came out of nowhere but you could also see that something was coming. It kept me totally engrossed in the book and I couldn't wait to see what happens next. However, the one twist I couldn't get into entirely was Ren. He and Allison start talking and Allison lets down her guard. Badabing badaboom, they are in love. Typical right? Their love story was so sweet and it entirely represented the dark side of Allison being a succubus but it just wasn't all that surprising. I don't know, maybe I'm jaded.
What I really would like is a sequel! The end was so great and left just the right amount of wondering but I want to know more about Allison's family, their succubus history, and just succubi in general. I also would have liked one or two more scenes picturing Allison and Jade together as loving sisters. Or at least show them having some love for each other. I just couldn't see it for some reason.
The Final Verdict:
A very engrossing book with a new perspective that really gave meaning to the book. The twists were absolutely fabulous although the sisterly love was a little lacking.
4.5 stars
July 22, 2015
This book made my heart so sad. Don’t get me wrong, it was a really good book, I just felt so bad for the main character and her twin sister. They are succubi and because of that can never fall in love without running the chance of killing their loved one.
High school is hard enough as it is. Add being a succubus, a twin, and having to live with a religious fanatical aunt because your mother killed herself to that and I can imagine high school would be horrible. Allison is seen as an outcast at school because she dresses goth. She does it to keep people away from her because she is afraid of letting anyone too close and them discovering her secret or worse. Her twin sister, Jade, is the opposite. She’s one of the popular girls and lives off the attention she gets from others. They have different ways of dealing with their curse. When the politics of high school get out of hand after a party and Jade is thrust into a more negative light than she has ever been, what lengths will she go to to get her revenge?
Allison seems like such a lonely girl. I can understand why she pushes people away. If I was afraid of sucking out someone’s life energy, I would push people away too. She makes a new friend in Ren, but even with him, she has to be careful. After tragedy touches Allison close to her heart, he is there to pick her up. I can only imagine how conflicted this girl is.
I really liked this book even though it made me incredibly sad. It was fast paced, had a good plot, and the story flowed nicely. The characters were pretty much what you expect for the most part. The twist at the end totally caught me off guard and made me incredibly angry at what happened.
I would recommend this book to anyone who likes a sweet-ish story with a lot of conflict, likeable characters, and is easy to relate to as far as we can all imagine how hard it would be to live the life as this kind of succubus.
High school is hard enough as it is. Add being a succubus, a twin, and having to live with a religious fanatical aunt because your mother killed herself to that and I can imagine high school would be horrible. Allison is seen as an outcast at school because she dresses goth. She does it to keep people away from her because she is afraid of letting anyone too close and them discovering her secret or worse. Her twin sister, Jade, is the opposite. She’s one of the popular girls and lives off the attention she gets from others. They have different ways of dealing with their curse. When the politics of high school get out of hand after a party and Jade is thrust into a more negative light than she has ever been, what lengths will she go to to get her revenge?
Allison seems like such a lonely girl. I can understand why she pushes people away. If I was afraid of sucking out someone’s life energy, I would push people away too. She makes a new friend in Ren, but even with him, she has to be careful. After tragedy touches Allison close to her heart, he is there to pick her up. I can only imagine how conflicted this girl is.
I really liked this book even though it made me incredibly sad. It was fast paced, had a good plot, and the story flowed nicely. The characters were pretty much what you expect for the most part. The twist at the end totally caught me off guard and made me incredibly angry at what happened.
I would recommend this book to anyone who likes a sweet-ish story with a lot of conflict, likeable characters, and is easy to relate to as far as we can all imagine how hard it would be to live the life as this kind of succubus.
April 5, 2015
Big thanks to Angela for an ARC copy for review.
I really enjoyed this book. Actually, I am mentally kicking myself for not reading sooner. So thank you again Angela for introducing me to this awesome novel. It was fascinating, freaky, heartbreaking, and sexy.
This story focuses on Allison, who is teenage girl just trying to make it through high school while living with her very religious aunt and her twin sister, Jade, who is her opposite in every way. Nothing out of the ordinary right? Except Allison isn't your average teenager. She and her sister are succubuses. The mythology surrounding that creature is very creepy. In Allison's case, she is all to aware of the fact, which is why she doesn't get close to anyone or draw attention to herself.
I liked having Allison as the narrator for the story. She was awkward at times, yet remained true to herself and funny. She was a loyal sister to Jade and even though they had their spats, their bond was strong. Of course l can't forget Ren, who makes his way into Allison's heart. He is such a cutie! He is so sweet, attentive and is always there for Allison. I loved watching him telling Allison how he feels about her.
"Do you really think that all guys are that shallow? That you could keep them away with the clothes you wear? Or by spreading some crazy-ass stories. If it hadn't been me, some other guy would've noticed the real you eventually. You're funny, smart, caring. And beautiful." ~ Ren
Ren is adorable I tell you. Plus I love his inner geek! I have to say there a surprise twist towards the end that I didn't see coming. There was no major cliffhanger with this book, which was nice, but it leaves you with a feeling that Allison and Ren's story not over quite yet. I must have book two!
I really enjoyed this book. Actually, I am mentally kicking myself for not reading sooner. So thank you again Angela for introducing me to this awesome novel. It was fascinating, freaky, heartbreaking, and sexy.
This story focuses on Allison, who is teenage girl just trying to make it through high school while living with her very religious aunt and her twin sister, Jade, who is her opposite in every way. Nothing out of the ordinary right? Except Allison isn't your average teenager. She and her sister are succubuses. The mythology surrounding that creature is very creepy. In Allison's case, she is all to aware of the fact, which is why she doesn't get close to anyone or draw attention to herself.
I liked having Allison as the narrator for the story. She was awkward at times, yet remained true to herself and funny. She was a loyal sister to Jade and even though they had their spats, their bond was strong. Of course l can't forget Ren, who makes his way into Allison's heart. He is such a cutie! He is so sweet, attentive and is always there for Allison. I loved watching him telling Allison how he feels about her.
"Do you really think that all guys are that shallow? That you could keep them away with the clothes you wear? Or by spreading some crazy-ass stories. If it hadn't been me, some other guy would've noticed the real you eventually. You're funny, smart, caring. And beautiful." ~ Ren
Ren is adorable I tell you. Plus I love his inner geek! I have to say there a surprise twist towards the end that I didn't see coming. There was no major cliffhanger with this book, which was nice, but it leaves you with a feeling that Allison and Ren's story not over quite yet. I must have book two!
July 15, 2015
It completely sucks being a succubus. Yes, you’re hot, but that’s about the only positive thing about it. Kissing literally means sucking the life out of somebody, and sex means death for the other person and a high for you. Seems pretty obvious why Allison tries to hide behind her dark clothes and goth make up.
Meanwhile her sister is the total opposite. Jade thrives with the attention of everyone around, though when she makes a mistake, things turn bad very quickly. Though Allison doesn’t like what her sister is doing, she also doesn’t want to end up like her aunt. She sees being a succubus as a curse, and found her salvation in religion, even trying to force it upon the two girls.
When Allison meets Ren at the library, it’s the first time she’s tempted. I have to admire the teenager for her self-control. Her fear of hurting him is bigger than the feelings she has for him. Still slowly Ren manages to get closer each day.
The succubus part is definitely original, and what caught my interest. Allison and Jade are quite opposite, and their aunt is almost not part of this planet. It was easy to relate to both girls, one fearing her abilities, and one not wanting to be held back by them. There are some unexpected twists, and in the end darker than I expected.
I do feel that the romance part between Allison and Ren could have been more deep. The connection between these two was there, just not quite tangible enough for me to be fully believable. Still all in all a decent debut novel that teenagers who’re into the supernatural will certainly enjoy.
*I received a copy through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*
Meanwhile her sister is the total opposite. Jade thrives with the attention of everyone around, though when she makes a mistake, things turn bad very quickly. Though Allison doesn’t like what her sister is doing, she also doesn’t want to end up like her aunt. She sees being a succubus as a curse, and found her salvation in religion, even trying to force it upon the two girls.
When Allison meets Ren at the library, it’s the first time she’s tempted. I have to admire the teenager for her self-control. Her fear of hurting him is bigger than the feelings she has for him. Still slowly Ren manages to get closer each day.
The succubus part is definitely original, and what caught my interest. Allison and Jade are quite opposite, and their aunt is almost not part of this planet. It was easy to relate to both girls, one fearing her abilities, and one not wanting to be held back by them. There are some unexpected twists, and in the end darker than I expected.
I do feel that the romance part between Allison and Ren could have been more deep. The connection between these two was there, just not quite tangible enough for me to be fully believable. Still all in all a decent debut novel that teenagers who’re into the supernatural will certainly enjoy.
*I received a copy through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*
June 19, 2015
I received a copy via net galley for review.
Into a Million pieces was a decent read. I was extremely excited for it being about succubi's in teen novels you don't really come by them that often since their known for their sexapades. So I was thrilled to see how this one would turn out. It had a bit of mystery thrown in, drama, intriguing storyline but some of the dialogue to me was a bit to naive for them being 17 broaching on 18. I found the scenes with the life force being drained were done well forthe age group the author had intended it for but I think the story needed a bit more of something for me to have completely fallen in love with it. I can't quite say what it was missing but I didn't feel very fulfilled after reading. Also the ending was totally random and cliffhangered... Not a fan. But there was more good then bad with this story, so I'd defiantly recommend if your looking for a newish paranormal read.
Into a Million pieces was a decent read. I was extremely excited for it being about succubi's in teen novels you don't really come by them that often since their known for their sexapades. So I was thrilled to see how this one would turn out. It had a bit of mystery thrown in, drama, intriguing storyline but some of the dialogue to me was a bit to naive for them being 17 broaching on 18. I found the scenes with the life force being drained were done well forthe age group the author had intended it for but I think the story needed a bit more of something for me to have completely fallen in love with it. I can't quite say what it was missing but I didn't feel very fulfilled after reading. Also the ending was totally random and cliffhangered... Not a fan. But there was more good then bad with this story, so I'd defiantly recommend if your looking for a newish paranormal read.
February 8, 2015
What a wonderful read! This book has everything: a unique premise, great characters, and twists and turns that you don't see coming. There is humor, and also some great, heart-wrenchingly dramatic moments.
I really loved the main character and her relationship with her sister. I have a sister, and the whole love 'em and hate 'em was relatable and well written.
I also really enjoyed that the love interest was a normal, nice guy. We need more of these in fiction! The ending definitely leaves room for a sequel, and I hope we get to find out what happens to Ren and Allison soon!!
I really loved the main character and her relationship with her sister. I have a sister, and the whole love 'em and hate 'em was relatable and well written.
I also really enjoyed that the love interest was a normal, nice guy. We need more of these in fiction! The ending definitely leaves room for a sequel, and I hope we get to find out what happens to Ren and Allison soon!!
September 25, 2015
Premise: Compelling . Not too many YA’s out there with a succubus for an MC (I envisioned Rogue while reading). Realistically supernatural.
Characterization: Believable. Definitely my favorite part- probably because I love mirror characters. I liked the idea of the twins- the angel and the devil, the doppelganger, the good and the evil.
The Feels: Teenage lust at its finest. These are succubi after all.
Plot: Unpredictable twist (What??!! Yes.)
Ending: Sequel. (And hoping for more succubi mythology.)
Characterization: Believable. Definitely my favorite part- probably because I love mirror characters. I liked the idea of the twins- the angel and the devil, the doppelganger, the good and the evil.
The Feels: Teenage lust at its finest. These are succubi after all.
Plot: Unpredictable twist (What??!! Yes.)
Ending: Sequel. (And hoping for more succubi mythology.)
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July 31, 2015I received this book from the author in exchange of an honest review.
Since I have to be honest, I forced myself to read as far as 51% of the book before I just couldn't handle it. The characters, the magical relationships, the stereotypes and so much more. I will try to discuss them all in my review. So here goes.
Let me start with that I really was looking forward to the book, it sounded like a great book, I haven't seen many YA succubi books, and I was interested to see how it would work out. Sadly, while the succubi part was interesting, and that also kind of held me to the book, the rest just wasn't good.
For instance, let's talk about Allison. She is our main lead, a girl who lives with her twin sister and her aunt in a small town. Her sister and she are like day and light. While her sister is all going out with clothes, being popular and having mountains of friends, Allison hides behind dark clothes and make-up. She is bullied because of this (so cliché, but also sadly, is also something that happens in real life), and while she isn't very happy about this, she also knows the alternative (dress like her sister) would mean she would have to bat off men from her, and she doesn't want that.
So far, I liked her. I could vaguely understand that attracting men might be nice at first, but after a while it just gets annoying. However, she is a total control freak and acts like some kind of mother to her sister. Of course her sister needs this (more to come on the sister later), but it just frustrated me. It just got annoying. Just leave your sister alone, if she wants to be a total failure in life, then so be it. I know this sounds harsh, but her sister is also not benefited with a sister who stalks her, who gives sermons and preaches all the time. It just gets creepy.
Allison is also enormously whiny. She keeps complaining about everything and anything. She has a relativity good place to live, yet she keeps moping around like life sucks so much. Yes, you are a succubus, yes, you can never have love. Yes, you have no parents. Yes, there is one girl who bullies you, and people give you strange looks (though you seem to be doing fine so far with giving them a piece of mind) And sure, that is a lot of reasons to be unhappy or sad.
But you are healthy, you have a home, you have a sister, family, I know you probably also have friends, you are smart, you have a wonderful library, and you have several other things that are good. It was like nothing could make her happy, like she would rather have the world to go down in flames or something.
I also found the way she got along with Ren a bit too convenient, from the whole I don't want men and I don't want them around-attitude, to OMG Ren. Oh no, no we are just friends. *rolls eyes*
Ah yes, I did like another thing about the girl. Her love for books, even if they are a bit obscure, I still love it when a main character is a bookworm. :)
I could say more about Allison, but we got several other things that I want to discuss.
The sister for instance. I am not going to call her names in this review, though I have to say I did so in my head, a lot of times. Because her behaviour, the way she pursues men, the way she apparently doesn't care about people finding out about her powers, it just screamed all kinds of things to me, none of them good.
That is the problem with the sister, and I found it a bit strange. On the one hand we have a sister who is totally avoiding men, trying to be a good little girl, and on the other hand we have the sister who loves kissing and
While Allison came over as smart (note the came over, her brain capacity was doubted by me several times), my image of Jade was that she was an enormous airhead with apparently zero braincells.
She knows the risks, she knows that she shouldn't, yet she doesn't care, and then when people think it is suspicious she cracks and starts crying? Um, hello, you are 16/17 I guess, and you should have know this, your mom, your aunt, your sister they have continuously told you what would happen, but of course, you don't care as long as you get that hot sexy boy in your grabby hands, right? Eh, who cares that guys just mysteriously drop around you. Eh, no problem right? Teeheeheheee fuck no.
The aunt. I don't mind religion, I am Christian myself, but the way the aunt did stuff, just creeped me out a bit too much. She was just way and way too far in the things she did. Didn't care to even listen to her nieces, didn't even care to listen to their side, oh no, no. They have a boy over, they must be getting closer and closer to temptation and thus the devil. Also her overly pushy attitude towards the church and getting the girls to go to there just got on my nerves. If people don't want to go to the church LEAVE IT BE. The only thing you do is make sure they won't go. You make sure they will just think that religion is crazy. Also her constant OMG church/God saved my life is nice, but it just got a bit too much. I am happy to hear you found God, really, I am, but do you need to mention it in a conversation x number of times? Can't you see you are making people highly uncomfortable?
Ren. Sorry, creepy stalker much? I will put this under spoiler tags.
And then the last person I want to discuss. Julie. Say hello to typical Bitchy Popular girl of doom. Yep, she is all you typically see in books. Bitchy, bossy, sexy, insecure, big attitude and more. I was just rolling my eyes at the times that Julie and Allison met.
And then the last thing I want to discuss, and again under spoiler tags.
All in all, I was really looking forward to this book. :(
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
Since I have to be honest, I forced myself to read as far as 51% of the book before I just couldn't handle it. The characters, the magical relationships, the stereotypes and so much more. I will try to discuss them all in my review. So here goes.
Let me start with that I really was looking forward to the book, it sounded like a great book, I haven't seen many YA succubi books, and I was interested to see how it would work out. Sadly, while the succubi part was interesting, and that also kind of held me to the book, the rest just wasn't good.
For instance, let's talk about Allison. She is our main lead, a girl who lives with her twin sister and her aunt in a small town. Her sister and she are like day and light. While her sister is all going out with clothes, being popular and having mountains of friends, Allison hides behind dark clothes and make-up. She is bullied because of this (so cliché, but also sadly, is also something that happens in real life), and while she isn't very happy about this, she also knows the alternative (dress like her sister) would mean she would have to bat off men from her, and she doesn't want that.
So far, I liked her. I could vaguely understand that attracting men might be nice at first, but after a while it just gets annoying. However, she is a total control freak and acts like some kind of mother to her sister. Of course her sister needs this (more to come on the sister later), but it just frustrated me. It just got annoying. Just leave your sister alone, if she wants to be a total failure in life, then so be it. I know this sounds harsh, but her sister is also not benefited with a sister who stalks her, who gives sermons and preaches all the time. It just gets creepy.
Allison is also enormously whiny. She keeps complaining about everything and anything. She has a relativity good place to live, yet she keeps moping around like life sucks so much. Yes, you are a succubus, yes, you can never have love. Yes, you have no parents. Yes, there is one girl who bullies you, and people give you strange looks (though you seem to be doing fine so far with giving them a piece of mind) And sure, that is a lot of reasons to be unhappy or sad.
But you are healthy, you have a home, you have a sister, family, I know you probably also have friends, you are smart, you have a wonderful library, and you have several other things that are good. It was like nothing could make her happy, like she would rather have the world to go down in flames or something.
I also found the way she got along with Ren a bit too convenient, from the whole I don't want men and I don't want them around-attitude, to OMG Ren. Oh no, no we are just friends. *rolls eyes*
Ah yes, I did like another thing about the girl. Her love for books, even if they are a bit obscure, I still love it when a main character is a bookworm. :)
I could say more about Allison, but we got several other things that I want to discuss.
The sister for instance. I am not going to call her names in this review, though I have to say I did so in my head, a lot of times. Because her behaviour, the way she pursues men, the way she apparently doesn't care about people finding out about her powers, it just screamed all kinds of things to me, none of them good.
That is the problem with the sister, and I found it a bit strange. On the one hand we have a sister who is totally avoiding men, trying to be a good little girl, and on the other hand we have the sister who loves kissing and
While Allison came over as smart (note the came over, her brain capacity was doubted by me several times), my image of Jade was that she was an enormous airhead with apparently zero braincells.
She knows the risks, she knows that she shouldn't, yet she doesn't care, and then when people think it is suspicious she cracks and starts crying? Um, hello, you are 16/17 I guess, and you should have know this, your mom, your aunt, your sister they have continuously told you what would happen, but of course, you don't care as long as you get that hot sexy boy in your grabby hands, right? Eh, who cares that guys just mysteriously drop around you. Eh, no problem right? Teeheeheheee fuck no.
The aunt. I don't mind religion, I am Christian myself, but the way the aunt did stuff, just creeped me out a bit too much. She was just way and way too far in the things she did. Didn't care to even listen to her nieces, didn't even care to listen to their side, oh no, no. They have a boy over, they must be getting closer and closer to temptation and thus the devil. Also her overly pushy attitude towards the church and getting the girls to go to there just got on my nerves. If people don't want to go to the church LEAVE IT BE. The only thing you do is make sure they won't go. You make sure they will just think that religion is crazy. Also her constant OMG church/God saved my life is nice, but it just got a bit too much. I am happy to hear you found God, really, I am, but do you need to mention it in a conversation x number of times? Can't you see you are making people highly uncomfortable?
Ren. Sorry, creepy stalker much? I will put this under spoiler tags.
And then the last person I want to discuss. Julie. Say hello to typical Bitchy Popular girl of doom. Yep, she is all you typically see in books. Bitchy, bossy, sexy, insecure, big attitude and more. I was just rolling my eyes at the times that Julie and Allison met.
And then the last thing I want to discuss, and again under spoiler tags.
All in all, I was really looking forward to this book. :(
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
December 23, 2019
Listen I'm usually pretty fair with indie authors...respecting their craft and how they forge their work...but this one is just plain awful. Two sisters, twins, born as succubus couldn't be any more different. I'm going to be honest, I already forgot their names. I quit this book over a week ago and forgot to write a review...because it's just that forgettable. I think Jade was the main character, she dresses as a goth and is anti-social on purpose so people will label her a freak and leave her alone. She's afraid of killing somebody like her mother did with her succubus powers...until she meets a cute boy and then throws caution to the wind. Her sister loves boys and kissing boys and draining them of just enough energy...she even gets the shit beat out of her from a boy because she doesn't go all the way and then gets upset that her sister is concerned.
All the characters were unlikable, the main protaganist was as interesting as wet cardboard from her faux-goth look and only liking Victorian lit, to her sister who knew what she was and her powers and straight up didn't care about hurting people, to their religious aunt that was also a succubus but that was never super addressed, to the "hot" boy that was so misunderstood cause he wasn't a jock but a bookworm.
I see that this book had a ton of great reviews, so I'm the minority...but ugh. It was almost painful for me to get as far as I did in it.
All the characters were unlikable, the main protaganist was as interesting as wet cardboard from her faux-goth look and only liking Victorian lit, to her sister who knew what she was and her powers and straight up didn't care about hurting people, to their religious aunt that was also a succubus but that was never super addressed, to the "hot" boy that was so misunderstood cause he wasn't a jock but a bookworm.
I see that this book had a ton of great reviews, so I'm the minority...but ugh. It was almost painful for me to get as far as I did in it.
March 20, 2015
A different genre than I'd normally read, pleasantly surprised. Definitely want to read more about Allison & Ren too.
INITIAL THOUGHTS
I'm not sure whether I will enjoy this book or not. I usually find succubus based stories quite usually predictable with too much steam and not enough story for my reading tastes. However as this one is has a YA target audience perhaps this one will be different. So I'd say although I am a little apprehensive I am also approaching the book with an open mind, and looking forward to reading it.
MY REVIEW
I received a free e-copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. The cover has a rather fragile, perhaps glass like heart that is cracking and is literally breaking "into a million pieces" so fits the title of the book perfectly. There is also the image of a young woman, looking very upset suggesting she is the one with the heart broken "into a million pieces". I also think that the heart has a clear crystal side and a red side which could represent two halves of a whole, and in turn could symbolise the twins featured in this book too.
So would the cover make me pick this one up from a book store shelf? I think I'd pick the book up and want to read the blurb to decide whether I would want to read the book.
The main characters central to this story are twins Jade and Allison, they are also both succubi. The girls now live with their highly religious celibate Aunt. Jade and Allison never met their father as he literally died shortly after they were conceived, as their mother was also a succubus. Their mother could not cope with the fact she had killed their father and committed suicide. So quite naturally the girls Aunt is over protective and stifling around the girls. She gives constant religious lectures and scare stories about what could happen if the girls ever have "relations" with a male. Succubi kind of "eat" the energy of the male they are kissing etc. To actually "do the deed" a succubi would kill her male mate. The feeling the succubi receives from the energy they draw from their victims provides them with a euphoric, thrilling and highly addictive rush. The girls Aunt answer to this problem is that the girls should never kiss a male, let alone fall in love with one or "do the deed" with one. Their Aunt is quite persistent and tries to push religion on the girls.
The twins are really like chalk and cheese. Jade is the outgoing one of the pair who craves attention and usually gets it. Of the two girls Jade is the one their Aunt is most worried about carrying things too far and succumbing to her succubi heritage. Allison is much quieter, more introvert, happy in her own company. In fact she even dresses to put people off approaching. Whereas Jade wears all the "trendy", more revealing clothes, Allison wears large jumpers, jeans and a more "goth" look.
The girls get along well enough, they may squabble between themselves but if anyone bullies either sister they do stick together and immediately stand up for/defend each other.
Jade becomes set on taking out revenge on a boy who has been nasty to her sister Allison. The guy in question plays sport and he is training for an important match so Jade goes on a date and makes sure to kiss the guy and drain his energy. They guy does feel ill, kind of like having a bad case of flu and he puts it all over Facebook that Jade has "slipped" him something that has made him ill. Allison hear's about it and goes to warn her sister Jade what the guy has done. The once popular Jade suddenly becomes "untouchable" with everyone turning their back on her. Naturally this really upsets Jade and she becomes reclusive and very depressed. Depressed enough to do something shocking and irreversible.
What's "happened" to Jade sets the girls Aunt into a whirl of religious lectures and more and more rules for Allison to adhere to. Obviously Allison is finding it extremely difficult to deal with what has happened to Jade. I know I'm being a little reserved in what and how much I am revealing as I don't want to give away too much or spoilers. Allison tends to slightly agree with her Aunt about there being no such thing as love for a succubi, that is until she meets Ren and begins a friendship that rapidly becomes a risky, much closer kind of relationship for them both.
The end of the story see's Ren and Allison separated but vowing to keep in touch and visit etc. So the end of the book is left open as to where their relationship is going.
There is a quite suprising/shocking twist which reveals what happened to Jade, and you kind of wouldn't guess, so I enjoyed that aspect of the book too. I would have liked to learn more about Ren's grandmother Violet, as could there be a possible of "magical" heritage in that family too?
So did I enjoy the book? Yes, after being really apprehensive approaching the book, I did enjoy the book and become immersed in the plot.
Would I recommend the book? I think it is a great YA aimed book, none of the supper steamy scenes you would associate with a pair of succubi being the main characters.
Would I want to read another book in this series? I would, I can imagine more from Ren & his family and Allison and her relatives. Maybe there is a way or something that can make it possible for Ren & Allison's relationship to progress safely and put those "million pieces" back together? Would I read other titles by this author?I would certainly show an interest and take a look at any other title by this author.
INITIAL THOUGHTS
I'm not sure whether I will enjoy this book or not. I usually find succubus based stories quite usually predictable with too much steam and not enough story for my reading tastes. However as this one is has a YA target audience perhaps this one will be different. So I'd say although I am a little apprehensive I am also approaching the book with an open mind, and looking forward to reading it.
MY REVIEW
I received a free e-copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. The cover has a rather fragile, perhaps glass like heart that is cracking and is literally breaking "into a million pieces" so fits the title of the book perfectly. There is also the image of a young woman, looking very upset suggesting she is the one with the heart broken "into a million pieces". I also think that the heart has a clear crystal side and a red side which could represent two halves of a whole, and in turn could symbolise the twins featured in this book too.
So would the cover make me pick this one up from a book store shelf? I think I'd pick the book up and want to read the blurb to decide whether I would want to read the book.
The main characters central to this story are twins Jade and Allison, they are also both succubi. The girls now live with their highly religious celibate Aunt. Jade and Allison never met their father as he literally died shortly after they were conceived, as their mother was also a succubus. Their mother could not cope with the fact she had killed their father and committed suicide. So quite naturally the girls Aunt is over protective and stifling around the girls. She gives constant religious lectures and scare stories about what could happen if the girls ever have "relations" with a male. Succubi kind of "eat" the energy of the male they are kissing etc. To actually "do the deed" a succubi would kill her male mate. The feeling the succubi receives from the energy they draw from their victims provides them with a euphoric, thrilling and highly addictive rush. The girls Aunt answer to this problem is that the girls should never kiss a male, let alone fall in love with one or "do the deed" with one. Their Aunt is quite persistent and tries to push religion on the girls.
The twins are really like chalk and cheese. Jade is the outgoing one of the pair who craves attention and usually gets it. Of the two girls Jade is the one their Aunt is most worried about carrying things too far and succumbing to her succubi heritage. Allison is much quieter, more introvert, happy in her own company. In fact she even dresses to put people off approaching. Whereas Jade wears all the "trendy", more revealing clothes, Allison wears large jumpers, jeans and a more "goth" look.
The girls get along well enough, they may squabble between themselves but if anyone bullies either sister they do stick together and immediately stand up for/defend each other.
Jade becomes set on taking out revenge on a boy who has been nasty to her sister Allison. The guy in question plays sport and he is training for an important match so Jade goes on a date and makes sure to kiss the guy and drain his energy. They guy does feel ill, kind of like having a bad case of flu and he puts it all over Facebook that Jade has "slipped" him something that has made him ill. Allison hear's about it and goes to warn her sister Jade what the guy has done. The once popular Jade suddenly becomes "untouchable" with everyone turning their back on her. Naturally this really upsets Jade and she becomes reclusive and very depressed. Depressed enough to do something shocking and irreversible.
What's "happened" to Jade sets the girls Aunt into a whirl of religious lectures and more and more rules for Allison to adhere to. Obviously Allison is finding it extremely difficult to deal with what has happened to Jade. I know I'm being a little reserved in what and how much I am revealing as I don't want to give away too much or spoilers. Allison tends to slightly agree with her Aunt about there being no such thing as love for a succubi, that is until she meets Ren and begins a friendship that rapidly becomes a risky, much closer kind of relationship for them both.
The end of the story see's Ren and Allison separated but vowing to keep in touch and visit etc. So the end of the book is left open as to where their relationship is going.
There is a quite suprising/shocking twist which reveals what happened to Jade, and you kind of wouldn't guess, so I enjoyed that aspect of the book too. I would have liked to learn more about Ren's grandmother Violet, as could there be a possible of "magical" heritage in that family too?
So did I enjoy the book? Yes, after being really apprehensive approaching the book, I did enjoy the book and become immersed in the plot.
Would I recommend the book? I think it is a great YA aimed book, none of the supper steamy scenes you would associate with a pair of succubi being the main characters.
Would I want to read another book in this series? I would, I can imagine more from Ren & his family and Allison and her relatives. Maybe there is a way or something that can make it possible for Ren & Allison's relationship to progress safely and put those "million pieces" back together? Would I read other titles by this author?I would certainly show an interest and take a look at any other title by this author.
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