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Chelsea didn’t try to teleport. All she wanted was to play the Battle of the Bands show. But after accidentally teleporting onto classified Navy vessel SeaSatellite5, all she’s rocking is the boat.
Once it’s sorted out that Chelsea’s not a threat, SeaSat5’s top scientist offers Chelsea a position on the crew as an archaeology intern. Dr. Gordon studies people with powers, believing them to be descendants of Atlantean refugees, except Chelsea’s powers are beyond anything on previous record.
While great for everyone else onboard, the miracle of Chelsea is Trevor’s worst nightmare. The same girl who’d given him a brief lifeline to sanity three months ago literally fell from the sky, under a mile of ocean, and onto the very station where he’s employed. Making matters worse, Trevor’s family are Lemurians, Atlantis’s enemy, and Chelsea’s presence is unpredicted—a wrench in an already unstable situation. But Trevor wants no part of his family’s war. The only thing he wants is Chelsea, Atlantean or not.
Days into Chelsea’s sudden appearance, SeaSatellite5 uncovers Atlantean ruins and a massive artifact cache, placing its entire, hundred-man crew in the crosshairs of an ancient war. There are those who want the Atlantean relics inside the ruins destroyed, and only Trevor knows the treasures for what they really are: Link Pieces, tools used by the ancient civilizations for their time-travel war.
With lies and shifting alliances abound, Chelsea and Trevor will have to think fast in order to save the station. If they don’t, the Lemurians will seize the artifacts and Atlantis will be destroyed forever.
Once it’s sorted out that Chelsea’s not a threat, SeaSat5’s top scientist offers Chelsea a position on the crew as an archaeology intern. Dr. Gordon studies people with powers, believing them to be descendants of Atlantean refugees, except Chelsea’s powers are beyond anything on previous record.
While great for everyone else onboard, the miracle of Chelsea is Trevor’s worst nightmare. The same girl who’d given him a brief lifeline to sanity three months ago literally fell from the sky, under a mile of ocean, and onto the very station where he’s employed. Making matters worse, Trevor’s family are Lemurians, Atlantis’s enemy, and Chelsea’s presence is unpredicted—a wrench in an already unstable situation. But Trevor wants no part of his family’s war. The only thing he wants is Chelsea, Atlantean or not.
Days into Chelsea’s sudden appearance, SeaSatellite5 uncovers Atlantean ruins and a massive artifact cache, placing its entire, hundred-man crew in the crosshairs of an ancient war. There are those who want the Atlantean relics inside the ruins destroyed, and only Trevor knows the treasures for what they really are: Link Pieces, tools used by the ancient civilizations for their time-travel war.
With lies and shifting alliances abound, Chelsea and Trevor will have to think fast in order to save the station. If they don’t, the Lemurians will seize the artifacts and Atlantis will be destroyed forever.
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First published February 1, 2016
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55 books129 followersJessica Gunn is a Fantasy author and avid science-fiction and fantasy fan. Her favorite stories are those that transport the reader to other, more exciting worlds. To catch up with Jessica, follow her on Twitter (@JessGunnAuthor) or on her website, www.jessicagunn.com.
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October 15, 2017
Gyre is an imaginative twist on the myth of Atlantis, with intrigue and action.
Most of the story takes place aboard the classified Naval vessel “SeaSatellite5”, where we have military personal and civilians, along with clandestine Lemurians and Altlanteans with their own agendas.
Things escalate as the crew discovers a cache of apparent Atlantean artifacts. Who can be trusted?
When we first meet Trevor he is on the run from the military, trying to extricate himself from a struggle against Atlanteans his parents have drawn him into. He runs into Chelsea, and feels an inexplicable connection to this energetic singer.
Trevor works to hinder efforts by the Lemurians in taking control of the artifacts, SeaSatellite5, and Chelsea.
Chelsea is unaware she is a decendant of Atlantis, with no knowledge of anything regarding the struggle between the Atlanteans and the Lemurians. She slowly discovers she has strength and powers she had been unware of, and does not have control over or knowledge on how to use it.
Chelsea and Trevor have that unexplainable insta-attraction thing going on, but I like how it's being handled. They each keep that to themselves at the beginning, while getting to know each other. Insta-attraction is a believable thing, unlike insta-love. They are adorable together, and feel like real young people. There are also hints of a connection which is what draws each to the other. Their meeting seems like chance, but was it really?
I very much enjoyed this story, and look forward to the promise of time travel in the next one that I glimpsed at the end.
I received a free copy of this book via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Most of the story takes place aboard the classified Naval vessel “SeaSatellite5”, where we have military personal and civilians, along with clandestine Lemurians and Altlanteans with their own agendas.
Things escalate as the crew discovers a cache of apparent Atlantean artifacts. Who can be trusted?
When we first meet Trevor he is on the run from the military, trying to extricate himself from a struggle against Atlanteans his parents have drawn him into. He runs into Chelsea, and feels an inexplicable connection to this energetic singer.
Trevor works to hinder efforts by the Lemurians in taking control of the artifacts, SeaSatellite5, and Chelsea.
Chelsea is unaware she is a decendant of Atlantis, with no knowledge of anything regarding the struggle between the Atlanteans and the Lemurians. She slowly discovers she has strength and powers she had been unware of, and does not have control over or knowledge on how to use it.
Chelsea and Trevor have that unexplainable insta-attraction thing going on, but I like how it's being handled. They each keep that to themselves at the beginning, while getting to know each other. Insta-attraction is a believable thing, unlike insta-love. They are adorable together, and feel like real young people. There are also hints of a connection which is what draws each to the other. Their meeting seems like chance, but was it really?
I very much enjoyed this story, and look forward to the promise of time travel in the next one that I glimpsed at the end.
I received a free copy of this book via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
June 6, 2015
I was lucky enough to read an earlier version of this book, and I can honestly say I've never read anything quite like it - and I mean that in the best way possible! GYRE has a really unique premise I haven't read before, featuring Atlantis folklore, superpowers, time travel, action and romance.
The POV alternates between Chelsea, an archaeology student with no idea she's descended from ancient Atlanteans until she teleports herself onto a top-secret vessel where scientists study people with powers like hers, and Trevor, who works aboard the submarine while secretly trying to stop his family destroying Atlantis.
The romance between the lead characters is sweet and develops naturally without taking over the plot, which is refreshing in New Adult. The plot is an exciting page-turner with high stakes and some great twists. If, like me, you're on the lookout for SFF in the New Adult category, GYRE is a must read!
The POV alternates between Chelsea, an archaeology student with no idea she's descended from ancient Atlanteans until she teleports herself onto a top-secret vessel where scientists study people with powers like hers, and Trevor, who works aboard the submarine while secretly trying to stop his family destroying Atlantis.
The romance between the lead characters is sweet and develops naturally without taking over the plot, which is refreshing in New Adult. The plot is an exciting page-turner with high stakes and some great twists. If, like me, you're on the lookout for SFF in the New Adult category, GYRE is a must read!
November 14, 2016
This is my book! I'm so excited for everyone to read it! :D COME SOONER FEBRUARY!
January 27, 2016
I had the privilege to be given the opportunity to read this book before its release. Gyre is a NA paranormal with a fantastic backdrop of the myths of Atlantis. Being a fan of myths and legends, I immensely enjoyed the way Atlantis was weaved into the plot. Add to that elements of paranormal and romance, and this book delivers. Gunn's writing is precise, her words carrying the reader directly into the matter at hand, wrapped in emotion and action without forgetting to give her characters unique voice. I loved the dual point of view, which added to the slowly unraveled suspense in the plot. Chelsea is a strong female lead, and I was happy to see she didn't back down from conflicts and dangerous situations.
If you're looking for a new adult mythological paranormal action story, then you should give Gyre a try.
If you're looking for a new adult mythological paranormal action story, then you should give Gyre a try.
June 3, 2015
I was super privileged to read an early version of this book. It had me intrigued from the very beginning and is so different from all the other New Adult books out there. If you're a fan of sci-fi or fantasy and enjoy a good NA romance, then this is one book you don't want to miss! mark your calendars for February!
January 31, 2016
Excuse me while I come down from my bookgasm. I swear this novel somehow managed to combine all of my favorite things--superpowers, lost civilizations, a war that spans time and space, and romance--into one epic book. And that ending! I need to know what happens next! Jessica Gunn's debut novel is the perfect read for lovers of all things sci-fi and fantasy!
February 12, 2016
Gyre is a science/ archaeological fiction with a New Adult twist. The blurb really drew me in. A love story – Teleporting – Atlantis –Ancient Wars – Mystery…
First of all, one of the main characters - Chelsea. Oh Chelsea, Chelsea, Chelsea… I’ll admit that I really didn’t like her at the beginning and it was all because of her inner musings about her ex-boyfriend.
“But who was really at fault? Lexi for convincing my boyfriend to cheat on me, or me letting it happen?” – Gyre, Jessica Gunn
Really? REALLY? We’re going to let this female lead, who is supposed to be a badass sit there and let the misogynic oppression of “it’s always the girls fault” when it comes to sexual deviance. Give me a break. She had one more inner breakdown of her awesomeness regarding his bully-of-a-ex-best-friend, but thankfully it was written more as a turnaround moment versus an “I’m going to blame myself” mentality.
Once things started to happen, I could see in Chelsea what I always want to see in a female lead – strength through perseverance. My absolutely favorite moment, which made her such a real and earnest character to me, was when she was faced with a choice of her life or others and for once, the hero struggled. She honest to God, couldn’t decide if she wanted to throw her life away. It was blissfully real and amazing.
Trevor, who shares narration with Chelsea in alternating chapter point of views, is really not my type of hero/love interest and it has NOTHING to do with his geek status. I fly my geek flag high and even married a computer nerd, so… yeah. Honestly, he was just a wishy-washy big ball of corn puffs.
“Because Valerie didn’t know the very enemy we’d been warned about just waltzed aboard the SeSatellite5… and into my heart.” – Gyre, Jessica Gunn.
Awwww… barf. And when he’s not a corny bleeding heart, he really isn’t a good scientist either and it seems like he’s just oblivious to everything and everyone around him – even his love interest. That doesn’t make him a swoon-worthy guy in my opinion.
The two things that saved this book for me was the plot and Gunn’s writing.
First of all, I haven’t read such a solid story in a long time. According to Gunn’s acknowledgement page, she put three years into this story and it shows. I really enjoyed her take on the Atlantian/ time travel with the addition of super powers. It was really flawless story telling.
And her writing (although quite a bit of Trevor’s was just clichéd) is beautiful. Her descriptions are fluid and vivid enough I felt like I was feeling what the characters were feeling.
“Her cheeks grew brighter. I loved that blush, craved it as a kind of twisted reminder of the night we met. Her face, a lighthouse guiding me to sanity, flushed from cold and adrenaline. It was the night my life changed course.” – Gyre, Jessica Gunn.
Gunn’s writing verges on the poetic.
“The butterflies in my stomach evolved into fireflies, lit with a low buzz. Swarming. Igniting.” – Gyre, Jessica Gunn.
Overall, Gyre is a book I would recommend with a disclaimer. Personally, I didn’t feel like I couldn’t get enough or so wrapped up that I dreaded putting my Kindle down which is why it gets three stars instead of four. Maybe if I were in a different mood when I read Gyre, I would love it more than I did.
First of all, one of the main characters - Chelsea. Oh Chelsea, Chelsea, Chelsea… I’ll admit that I really didn’t like her at the beginning and it was all because of her inner musings about her ex-boyfriend.
“But who was really at fault? Lexi for convincing my boyfriend to cheat on me, or me letting it happen?” – Gyre, Jessica Gunn
Really? REALLY? We’re going to let this female lead, who is supposed to be a badass sit there and let the misogynic oppression of “it’s always the girls fault” when it comes to sexual deviance. Give me a break. She had one more inner breakdown of her awesomeness regarding his bully-of-a-ex-best-friend, but thankfully it was written more as a turnaround moment versus an “I’m going to blame myself” mentality.
Once things started to happen, I could see in Chelsea what I always want to see in a female lead – strength through perseverance. My absolutely favorite moment, which made her such a real and earnest character to me, was when she was faced with a choice of her life or others and for once, the hero struggled. She honest to God, couldn’t decide if she wanted to throw her life away. It was blissfully real and amazing.
Trevor, who shares narration with Chelsea in alternating chapter point of views, is really not my type of hero/love interest and it has NOTHING to do with his geek status. I fly my geek flag high and even married a computer nerd, so… yeah. Honestly, he was just a wishy-washy big ball of corn puffs.
“Because Valerie didn’t know the very enemy we’d been warned about just waltzed aboard the SeSatellite5… and into my heart.” – Gyre, Jessica Gunn.
Awwww… barf. And when he’s not a corny bleeding heart, he really isn’t a good scientist either and it seems like he’s just oblivious to everything and everyone around him – even his love interest. That doesn’t make him a swoon-worthy guy in my opinion.
The two things that saved this book for me was the plot and Gunn’s writing.
First of all, I haven’t read such a solid story in a long time. According to Gunn’s acknowledgement page, she put three years into this story and it shows. I really enjoyed her take on the Atlantian/ time travel with the addition of super powers. It was really flawless story telling.
And her writing (although quite a bit of Trevor’s was just clichéd) is beautiful. Her descriptions are fluid and vivid enough I felt like I was feeling what the characters were feeling.
“Her cheeks grew brighter. I loved that blush, craved it as a kind of twisted reminder of the night we met. Her face, a lighthouse guiding me to sanity, flushed from cold and adrenaline. It was the night my life changed course.” – Gyre, Jessica Gunn.
Gunn’s writing verges on the poetic.
“The butterflies in my stomach evolved into fireflies, lit with a low buzz. Swarming. Igniting.” – Gyre, Jessica Gunn.
Overall, Gyre is a book I would recommend with a disclaimer. Personally, I didn’t feel like I couldn’t get enough or so wrapped up that I dreaded putting my Kindle down which is why it gets three stars instead of four. Maybe if I were in a different mood when I read Gyre, I would love it more than I did.
February 1, 2016
In short, if you love speculative fiction with a splash of archaeological fiction à la Guy Gavriel Kay, GYRE is for you. Jessica Gunn's debut new adult speculative fiction novel is fantastic, a story told in dual-POVS: Chelsea, a student who turns out to be Atlantean, and Trevor, a Lemurian fighting to stop his fellow Lemurians from destroying Atlantis.
Through twists and turns, Gunn seamlessly intertwines both stories, each with its own unique voice, and that ending is enough to have you absolutely craving more. If you're looking for something fresh on the new adult scene -- something without *too much* of a focus on the gushy stuff -- this novel is for you. Besides, Gyre is the NA, science fiction, action-packed, lost mythical civilization blend you didn't know you wanted, but it's completely what you need!
Through twists and turns, Gunn seamlessly intertwines both stories, each with its own unique voice, and that ending is enough to have you absolutely craving more. If you're looking for something fresh on the new adult scene -- something without *too much* of a focus on the gushy stuff -- this novel is for you. Besides, Gyre is the NA, science fiction, action-packed, lost mythical civilization blend you didn't know you wanted, but it's completely what you need!
December 7, 2015
I was excited to receive an ARC of GYRE and even more thrilled once I began to read. It’s a delicious blend of mythology, fantasy, and science fiction made even more enjoyable by the distinctly new adult and realistic main characters. The novel has fantastic world-building, loads of action, and a realist romance with ups and downs. I think Dr. Who fans will especially enjoy this novel. Hands down, I’ll be reading the next book in this series.
June 2, 2015
This book was my gateway to SF--I never knew I liked the genre until I read Gyre. Absolutely loved the Atlantis lore and an altered take on ancient history. The relationship between Chelsea and Trevor is both sweet and steamy! Action-packed read that had me turning the page until I was finished!
January 27, 2016
THIS BOOK!!
I had the privilege of reading this book early and couldn't put it down. I hadn't read any New Adult spec fic/SFF before and this was the best introduction. Immediately I connected with the Chelsea, an archaeology student by day and rock musician by night (having lived a bit of that lifestyle myself :). The way she experiences and handles her emotions, and her voice in general kept me turning pages. She's so relatable. The second POV belongs to Trevor, whose chemistry with Chelsea was authentic and sweet and frustrating and believable all at once. I also haven't read a lot of dual-POV 1st persons where I felt a deep but individual connection to both characters, but Gunn makes this happen with ease. The stories of Atlantis have always fascinated me, and I knew *nothing* about the Lemurians before so it was a great way to dig deeper into a fascinating mythology with such a unique twist. There's nothing else like this out there and I can't recommend Gunn's storytelling enough. If you love NA, or SFF, or *both*, this is one you don't want to miss!!
I had the privilege of reading this book early and couldn't put it down. I hadn't read any New Adult spec fic/SFF before and this was the best introduction. Immediately I connected with the Chelsea, an archaeology student by day and rock musician by night (having lived a bit of that lifestyle myself :). The way she experiences and handles her emotions, and her voice in general kept me turning pages. She's so relatable. The second POV belongs to Trevor, whose chemistry with Chelsea was authentic and sweet and frustrating and believable all at once. I also haven't read a lot of dual-POV 1st persons where I felt a deep but individual connection to both characters, but Gunn makes this happen with ease. The stories of Atlantis have always fascinated me, and I knew *nothing* about the Lemurians before so it was a great way to dig deeper into a fascinating mythology with such a unique twist. There's nothing else like this out there and I can't recommend Gunn's storytelling enough. If you love NA, or SFF, or *both*, this is one you don't want to miss!!
July 2, 2016
Gyre...now that's how you write NA. A step up in steaminess and age from YA books, Gyre was my first NA novel and a perfect fit for my preferences. Not only does it have elements I adore (I was going to be an archaeologist in a past life) but it also carried elements that kept me reading (action, adventure, mystery....and oh yes, romance). With my busy workload and family life, a book has to keep my interest or I just move on. Gyre not only kept my interest but also showed me that alternating POVs can be done well. Every chapter revealed more about the main characters, Chelsea and Trevor, and the mystery of Atlantis that ties them together. Oh, did I forget to mention Lemuria...yeah, google it -- I did. It's a lost continent, but that's all I can say without giving too much away! Read Gyre, you will not be disappointed...until you reach the end and are left wanting more.
February 1, 2016
I was privileged to read an early version of this book. Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and Romance , oh my. Normally if someone told me they were going to combine all of the above, I'd have been very worried. But this book does it not only handily, but also with a slow burn steam that keeps you rooting for more. The mix of science and powers is intriguing and makes me want to learn more and more about Atlantis and their long time adversaries.
This book not only adds so much new to a very old myth, but also to the NA genre. Beyond NA, I believe many YA readers would like this book if they can handle a bit of strong language.
This book not only adds so much new to a very old myth, but also to the NA genre. Beyond NA, I believe many YA readers would like this book if they can handle a bit of strong language.
February 8, 2016
I received an advanced reader's copy of this book.
Gyre is based on an interesting concept that Atlantis was a real place and the people from Atlantis had superpowers. The writing was fast paced, and the characters had distinct voices. The book is a mixture of Romance and Science Fantasy. It leans heavy on the romance side for the first two thirds of the book before making a very abrupt change into action, so if you like your romances mixed with a bit of a thriller, this book is for you!
Overall, a light read, but fun.
Gyre is based on an interesting concept that Atlantis was a real place and the people from Atlantis had superpowers. The writing was fast paced, and the characters had distinct voices. The book is a mixture of Romance and Science Fantasy. It leans heavy on the romance side for the first two thirds of the book before making a very abrupt change into action, so if you like your romances mixed with a bit of a thriller, this book is for you!
Overall, a light read, but fun.
June 22, 2017
This book was okay. It has marines, Atlantis, Teleportation, basically all my favorite things. But then the instant love happened........ :(
May 28, 2017
Surprisingly a very interesting read. I don't think I've read anything like it before. The storyline keeps you just as entertained as the characters themselves.....especially the fiesty rock chick Chelsea. Definately worth the read.
February 4, 2016
I received a copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.
It's been a while since I picked up anything else other than contemporary novels and hell I am so glad to give this book a chance.
Chelsea just wanted to survive the Battle of the Bands show where she's supposed to perform with her band for the audience and hopefully, win. So waking up in a strange room and being told that she had teleported to a classified Navy vessel is the last thing that she would have expected. Enter Trevor. The guy that had at least tried to save her from being attacked by a stranger a few months ago, and now he's standing there on the other side of the room, being a part of the Navy that most likely decided to put her in jail for trespassing a classified area. If only that's the case.
The plot blew me away. I was so excited when I read the blurb and got even more excited by the time I finished this book. I definitely love Jessica Gunn's take on history and the way she molded it into something new and fresh. Add superpowers and a perfect dose of romance and action, this book is a must-read for you fantasy lovers.
I absolutely enjoy the characters and how they developed throughout the story. The pace and writing style of the story is perfect, same for how the romance had developed. Once I step through the first chapter I am definitely hooked. Overall, Everything was so exciting from the beginning of the novel and I am pleased to say that I would definitely be recommending this book to everyone.
It's been a while since I picked up anything else other than contemporary novels and hell I am so glad to give this book a chance.
Chelsea just wanted to survive the Battle of the Bands show where she's supposed to perform with her band for the audience and hopefully, win. So waking up in a strange room and being told that she had teleported to a classified Navy vessel is the last thing that she would have expected. Enter Trevor. The guy that had at least tried to save her from being attacked by a stranger a few months ago, and now he's standing there on the other side of the room, being a part of the Navy that most likely decided to put her in jail for trespassing a classified area. If only that's the case.
The plot blew me away. I was so excited when I read the blurb and got even more excited by the time I finished this book. I definitely love Jessica Gunn's take on history and the way she molded it into something new and fresh. Add superpowers and a perfect dose of romance and action, this book is a must-read for you fantasy lovers.
I absolutely enjoy the characters and how they developed throughout the story. The pace and writing style of the story is perfect, same for how the romance had developed. Once I step through the first chapter I am definitely hooked. Overall, Everything was so exciting from the beginning of the novel and I am pleased to say that I would definitely be recommending this book to everyone.
June 14, 2016
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Chelsea didn't mean to teleport. But did she mean to be such an annoying character?
Atlantis and Lemuria. Both sunken continents and at war with each other. In this mess Chelsea teleports, to a very secret navy base in the middle of the ocean. But don't worry, only Chelsea is special enough to succeed.
Chelsea annoyed me. If there ever was a character that was so special and had such powers and didn't question anything. She immediately leaves her family and former life behind in order to be with Trevor, her insta-love. The only other thing she finds important is her career in archeology.
I still believe the premise was promising, but since it is one of those blurbs that gives away at least half of the book, it never got really exciting. I've been reading some reviews and they are all very positive so it would seem I was the odd one out, because at times I really was struggling. I never felt the drive to continue and it was fine for me to put it down (even for days at a time). It was not what I expected and frankly, I was a bit disappointed with Gyre.
Thanks to the publisher for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
Chelsea didn't mean to teleport. But did she mean to be such an annoying character?
Atlantis and Lemuria. Both sunken continents and at war with each other. In this mess Chelsea teleports, to a very secret navy base in the middle of the ocean. But don't worry, only Chelsea is special enough to succeed.
Chelsea annoyed me. If there ever was a character that was so special and had such powers and didn't question anything. She immediately leaves her family and former life behind in order to be with Trevor, her insta-love. The only other thing she finds important is her career in archeology.
I still believe the premise was promising, but since it is one of those blurbs that gives away at least half of the book, it never got really exciting. I've been reading some reviews and they are all very positive so it would seem I was the odd one out, because at times I really was struggling. I never felt the drive to continue and it was fine for me to put it down (even for days at a time). It was not what I expected and frankly, I was a bit disappointed with Gyre.
Thanks to the publisher for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
February 23, 2016
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I received a free copy of Gyre for my honest opinion.
Gyre made me realise how much I love archaeology (thank you Indiana Jones).
Gyre is set onboard a Navy research vessel, where Chelsea teleported herself onto. She is thrust into a thousand-year-old time-travel war between her ancestors that she never knew that she was related to.
I absolutely loved Gyre. I found the story to be very unique, which can be hard to find sometimes. Although, the romance did feel like it was forced and almost clunky at the start, but it does become more natural as the story progresses.
I do feel like Gyre would be better suited to be a movie. I have no idea why, but it is just this weird feeling that this would be absolutely stunning on the big screen. The writing cannot do justice to some of the scenes that Gunn tried to explain, like what Atlantis looks like. It is just one of those scenes that only a movie could give you the full impact how impressive it actually is.
I received a free copy of Gyre for my honest opinion.
Gyre made me realise how much I love archaeology (thank you Indiana Jones).
Gyre is set onboard a Navy research vessel, where Chelsea teleported herself onto. She is thrust into a thousand-year-old time-travel war between her ancestors that she never knew that she was related to.
I absolutely loved Gyre. I found the story to be very unique, which can be hard to find sometimes. Although, the romance did feel like it was forced and almost clunky at the start, but it does become more natural as the story progresses.
I do feel like Gyre would be better suited to be a movie. I have no idea why, but it is just this weird feeling that this would be absolutely stunning on the big screen. The writing cannot do justice to some of the scenes that Gunn tried to explain, like what Atlantis looks like. It is just one of those scenes that only a movie could give you the full impact how impressive it actually is.
February 3, 2016
I'm sorry to give this book only 2 stars. I didn't even finish the book I gave up at 64%.
I didn't like the dual POV, the idea was great, execution was poor. I was expecting more action, intensity and intrigue. The chemistry was between Trevor and Chelsea was poor. This book really wasn't for me. The world building was okay and I got a fare idea of what seasataelite5 contained but it did also disappoint me.
I didn't feel like I was living this adventure story, I was an outsider looking in, only getting a bare glimse.
I wish the author all the best with this series.
I didn't like the dual POV, the idea was great, execution was poor. I was expecting more action, intensity and intrigue. The chemistry was between Trevor and Chelsea was poor. This book really wasn't for me. The world building was okay and I got a fare idea of what seasataelite5 contained but it did also disappoint me.
I didn't feel like I was living this adventure story, I was an outsider looking in, only getting a bare glimse.
I wish the author all the best with this series.
February 28, 2016
I love Atlantis and the myths and legends surrounding the lost city so when I got an opportunity to review this book, I jumped at it. I was so glad that I did. Amazing settings filled with equally engrossing characters... I loved that Ms. Gunn not only added her own thoughts to the legend, but also kept with some of the 'truth' that we think happened to the city. I am excited to read the second and hope she keeps the momentum of this series going. Amazing stuff!!
December 18, 2015
Great book!!! I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review.
Awesome premise with Atlantis at war with another group of similar people. Chelsea trying to figure stuff out when everyone around her is keeping secrets and Trevor trying to figure out how to help and how much to tell.
Can't wait to read more!!!
Awesome premise with Atlantis at war with another group of similar people. Chelsea trying to figure stuff out when everyone around her is keeping secrets and Trevor trying to figure out how to help and how much to tell.
Can't wait to read more!!!
February 3, 2016
Received a complimentary copy to read and review. I couldn't put it down. I really like the characters and world that Jessica created. It has some great twists and turns. Readers will be drawn into the story from the very first page. I look forward to reading more of Jessica's books.
May 28, 2017
**I was provided an ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review**
3.5 stars rounded up to 4
One of my favorite TV shows back when I was a wee baby writer was "The Man From Atlantis". This book had a lot of that vibe, minus the dolphin leg-flip full body swimming! I also loved "SeaQuest DSV" a while back. This book has a high tech submarine, undersea scientists, and descendants of the now-sunken civilizations of Atlantis and Lemuria, so it was right up my alley.
I really enjoyed the story once I got into it! Fast paced, full of action and mystery and enough science fantasy to make me a very happy reader. It's a great summer pool-side or beach read, for sure. Chelsea's budding Atlantean abilities make her senior final semester of college and her breaking-out rock band's aspirations a lot more complicated. Trevor has a lot of responsibility and an unsympathetic, power-hungry Lemurian family that he can't escape, although he's tried. When these two meet, there's an instant connection between them, even though their ancestry makes them enemies. Together, they embark on an internship aboard a scientific vessel whose primary mission is to seek out Atlantean artifacts--some of which are imbued with the ability to link to a specific period in space and time, and travel there. The Lemurians want them bad enough to kill, and Chelsea is the only one who can find them--but they're not telling her that. Trevor's playing with fire, his attraction to Chelsea turning in to something a lot more, but he's withholding the truth from her. Chelsea is an unknowing pawn in a war that's been going on for thousands of years--and is still going on in present day. When Trevor's family gets tired of him stalling their nefarious plans, Chelsea finds out the truth, and it gets ugly and innocent people are caught in a milennias'-old crossfire.
I really liked it a lot, but it's not without its flaws. The book might have needed another pass by a professional editor. There were some spelling and structure errors found, and a few things that struck me as needing more research and/or detail to make them believable. One of the characters has a cousin who is catatonic in a mental hospital and is a motivating factor for another character's desire for revenge. How she got in that condition just didn't read true with the little information we were given. It read very cliche. There were a couple of plot twists that seemed more convenient than surprising.
The main characters are new adult aged, but it took me several chapters to figure that out. They read a little younger. The female lead, Chelsea, had a really strong punky voice to start with, but mellowed into kind of a blah-generic female YA lead as we went on. Trevor's voice was never strong or discernible enough to make a real difference in the alternating, first person POV chapters without reading the header to find out who was narrating. That style of writing also made it difficult to feel Chelsea's betrayal, as we already knew what was going on thanks to Trevor's POV.
That being said, the author has a gift for pacing and action that is enviable and exciting. It's a great adventure and a lot of fun!
3.5 stars rounded up to 4
One of my favorite TV shows back when I was a wee baby writer was "The Man From Atlantis". This book had a lot of that vibe, minus the dolphin leg-flip full body swimming! I also loved "SeaQuest DSV" a while back. This book has a high tech submarine, undersea scientists, and descendants of the now-sunken civilizations of Atlantis and Lemuria, so it was right up my alley.
I really enjoyed the story once I got into it! Fast paced, full of action and mystery and enough science fantasy to make me a very happy reader. It's a great summer pool-side or beach read, for sure. Chelsea's budding Atlantean abilities make her senior final semester of college and her breaking-out rock band's aspirations a lot more complicated. Trevor has a lot of responsibility and an unsympathetic, power-hungry Lemurian family that he can't escape, although he's tried. When these two meet, there's an instant connection between them, even though their ancestry makes them enemies. Together, they embark on an internship aboard a scientific vessel whose primary mission is to seek out Atlantean artifacts--some of which are imbued with the ability to link to a specific period in space and time, and travel there. The Lemurians want them bad enough to kill, and Chelsea is the only one who can find them--but they're not telling her that. Trevor's playing with fire, his attraction to Chelsea turning in to something a lot more, but he's withholding the truth from her. Chelsea is an unknowing pawn in a war that's been going on for thousands of years--and is still going on in present day. When Trevor's family gets tired of him stalling their nefarious plans, Chelsea finds out the truth, and it gets ugly and innocent people are caught in a milennias'-old crossfire.
I really liked it a lot, but it's not without its flaws. The book might have needed another pass by a professional editor. There were some spelling and structure errors found, and a few things that struck me as needing more research and/or detail to make them believable. One of the characters has a cousin who is catatonic in a mental hospital and is a motivating factor for another character's desire for revenge. How she got in that condition just didn't read true with the little information we were given. It read very cliche. There were a couple of plot twists that seemed more convenient than surprising.
The main characters are new adult aged, but it took me several chapters to figure that out. They read a little younger. The female lead, Chelsea, had a really strong punky voice to start with, but mellowed into kind of a blah-generic female YA lead as we went on. Trevor's voice was never strong or discernible enough to make a real difference in the alternating, first person POV chapters without reading the header to find out who was narrating. That style of writing also made it difficult to feel Chelsea's betrayal, as we already knew what was going on thanks to Trevor's POV.
That being said, the author has a gift for pacing and action that is enviable and exciting. It's a great adventure and a lot of fun!
May 30, 2017
first I received this in exchange for a review.
I found this to be confusing, each chapter been from either Trevor or Chelsea view put started to grate. Especially when things from the previous chapter were said from the other persons view point. so to me it was growing tired going over the same stuff. I understand that maybe that was the best way to get things across but didn't work for me.
I thought the story line was intriguing, an ancient war between Atlantis and Lemuria and Trevor and Chelsea been on opposite sides and trying to stop some ancient Atlantian artefacts from falling in to the wrong hands.
I found the character of Trevor to be annoying and moanie, he had conflicts and seemed to dwell on that which I found tiresome.
Chelsea was slightly better, not has conflicted but she still grated at times.
Overall it was how the book was written that put me off and stopped me from really enjoying it.
I found this to be confusing, each chapter been from either Trevor or Chelsea view put started to grate. Especially when things from the previous chapter were said from the other persons view point. so to me it was growing tired going over the same stuff. I understand that maybe that was the best way to get things across but didn't work for me.
I thought the story line was intriguing, an ancient war between Atlantis and Lemuria and Trevor and Chelsea been on opposite sides and trying to stop some ancient Atlantian artefacts from falling in to the wrong hands.
I found the character of Trevor to be annoying and moanie, he had conflicts and seemed to dwell on that which I found tiresome.
Chelsea was slightly better, not has conflicted but she still grated at times.
Overall it was how the book was written that put me off and stopped me from really enjoying it.
June 12, 2017
"Gyre," by Jessica Gunn, has a very unique premise. Mixing historic Atlantis with time travel, super charged soldiers with multiple magical abilities and a nice dash of romance, this book has it all. From the opening sequence, in which we are introduced to the two main characters, I knew I'd like this book, since Chelsea is a rock guitar babe and an archaeology major, and Trevor is a gaming geek/computer whiz. I knew immediately I'd like these two and together, they create an interesting dynamic that drives the action and makes this book non-stop fun from start to finish.
I say "fun," but there are a lot of heavy issues going on and many horrific things that are constant stumbling blocks to, not only the two main characters, but everyone aboard SeaSatellite5. With everything going on, and the suspense of some of the major events, I can't wait to delve into the rest of this fabulous new scifi series. And the gorgeous cover looks beautiful on my eReader. Great job all around.
**I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review**
I say "fun," but there are a lot of heavy issues going on and many horrific things that are constant stumbling blocks to, not only the two main characters, but everyone aboard SeaSatellite5. With everything going on, and the suspense of some of the major events, I can't wait to delve into the rest of this fabulous new scifi series. And the gorgeous cover looks beautiful on my eReader. Great job all around.
**I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review**
June 7, 2017
*THIS BOOK WAS GIVEN TO ME IN EXCHANGE FOR A FREE REVIEW*
I normally don't read this type of book. It started off a bit slow for me but once it picked up it held my interests. This book is about Chelsea, college student by day, rock star at night. She crosses paths with Trevor as he tries to save her and there lives are forever changed. Trevor is in the Navy but hides many secrets about who he is and why he works aboard a special Navy ship SeaSat5. Chelsea unknowingly teleports to Trevor on the ship and soon learns that she has special powers. Aboard the SeaSat5 Chelsea and Trevor are Tangled in a mess that exposes Trevor and helps Chelsea to find out who she truly is. I really enjoyed this book.
I normally don't read this type of book. It started off a bit slow for me but once it picked up it held my interests. This book is about Chelsea, college student by day, rock star at night. She crosses paths with Trevor as he tries to save her and there lives are forever changed. Trevor is in the Navy but hides many secrets about who he is and why he works aboard a special Navy ship SeaSat5. Chelsea unknowingly teleports to Trevor on the ship and soon learns that she has special powers. Aboard the SeaSat5 Chelsea and Trevor are Tangled in a mess that exposes Trevor and helps Chelsea to find out who she truly is. I really enjoyed this book.
April 21, 2018
I can't say enough great things about this book. I received a free copy in exchange for a honest review in September but wasn't able to read the book until this month. I found the story to be unique and unlike anything I've read before in a fantasy novel. I like how the story is told from the two main protagonist characters and switches between their perspectives in each chapter. I felt like I knew how each was feeling and really grew to quickly love both characters and their budding relationship.
I don't want to give any spoilers so I'm going to keep my review short. If you enjoy fantasy novels that combine character development and new and unique perspective on an old myth, then you are going to enjoy this novel.
I don't want to give any spoilers so I'm going to keep my review short. If you enjoy fantasy novels that combine character development and new and unique perspective on an old myth, then you are going to enjoy this novel.
September 24, 2017
This was a unique story, although it took me so long to get through this book (about two months). That's not because the story wasn't interesting, it was; I've recently started up a new hobby that seems to be taking over all my free time. Needless to say, I'm interested in reading book 2, which I have and hopefully won't take as long.
Thankfully, the author wrote in such a way that I was left with no questions; there were no inconsistencies.
Thankfully, the author wrote in such a way that I was left with no questions; there were no inconsistencies.
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