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Bittersweet
She'd reconciled her life without him. His return would be Bittersweet.
Welcome to Mother Cora’s, where the offspring of the Kaveesh learn to coexist with humans.
One hundred and twenty years ago, the Kaveesh came to Earth to save the dying planet from a disease that gorged itself on anything in its wake. Buildings crumbled to dust. Soil and plant life were consumed. Two-thirds of the Earth’s population perished.
The only thing the Kaveesh asked in return was to help save their dying race. Breeding programs began and the half-breeds were born.
Lirabel is a half-breed and an overachiever. Despite a few setbacks, she’s scheduled to graduate early from Mother Cora’s and become the Half-breed Ambassador to the Humans.
Enter Jonas. They were best friends until he broke her heart and disappeared five years ago. Now, he’s back, but Lirabel couldn’t care less. There are more important things to worry about…
Like finishing her last year of school and becoming ambassador. Or the half-bred students losing control of their Kaveesh strengths who are being sent into quarantine. Or how the breeding programs are still up and running.
And somehow, Jonas’ bittersweet return is connected to it all.
Welcome to Mother Cora’s, where the offspring of the Kaveesh learn to coexist with humans.
One hundred and twenty years ago, the Kaveesh came to Earth to save the dying planet from a disease that gorged itself on anything in its wake. Buildings crumbled to dust. Soil and plant life were consumed. Two-thirds of the Earth’s population perished.
The only thing the Kaveesh asked in return was to help save their dying race. Breeding programs began and the half-breeds were born.
Lirabel is a half-breed and an overachiever. Despite a few setbacks, she’s scheduled to graduate early from Mother Cora’s and become the Half-breed Ambassador to the Humans.
Enter Jonas. They were best friends until he broke her heart and disappeared five years ago. Now, he’s back, but Lirabel couldn’t care less. There are more important things to worry about…
Like finishing her last year of school and becoming ambassador. Or the half-bred students losing control of their Kaveesh strengths who are being sent into quarantine. Or how the breeding programs are still up and running.
And somehow, Jonas’ bittersweet return is connected to it all.
412 pages, Paperback
First published October 1, 2016
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Tyffani Clark Kemp
36 books481 followersI am Tyffani Clark Kemp, multi-genre author and owner of SideStreet Cookie Publishing and its PNR imprint Moon Rose Books.
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December 9, 2016
Received a copy for review.
I am a huge fan of Tyffani Clark Kemp's writing. She never ceases to amaze me. This book was so good. It gave me all the feels and the buildup was simply beautiful. Her characters all had a purpose, the dynamics between the races was beautiful and that ending...no words.
Lirabel is a half-breed Kaveesh. She's seems to be a joyous girl and one of a kind. She is different from the others in that she has red eyes and her powers are continuously growing and overwhelming others. I enjoyed her, she was sassy, fun, sweet and had a huge heart. I loved seeing her battle with her feelings for Jonas. It was absolutely cute.
Jonas is a half-breed Kaveesh that broke Lirabel's heart five years ago, but has returned. I absolutely LOVE him. Finding out the backstory between him and Lira and why he left was amazing. He just is the perfect friend and guy to fall in love with. I loved how he tried to get things back to normal while understanding his feelings for Lira. I thought he was such a gentleman when he tried to get Sol and Lira together. Jonas is simply amazing.
The romance was annoying and funny at the same time. I hated the whole Lira and Sol thing. I mean Lira clearly cared nothing for Sol, but he didn't seem to care which made him an idiot. I was pissed with Lira because she went out with him for the sake of pleasing Mother Cora and to "save her kind" which was straight bull to me. I hated how Lira and Jonas tried to ignore their feelings for one another. It was undeniable the love they had and how the sparks flew between them. I was hoping for such a happy ending for Lira and Jonas, but that ending just about killed me.
I enjoyed Mira, Sol, Rowdy, Kim, the twins and Suzanne. They were all key in both Lira's and Jonas' life. They were all so different, but fit one another so well. Mother Cora is an evil witch. I mean seriously, genocide!!!! I can understand wanting to get rid of the humans; it's typical. Why the half-breeds though? These damn pure breeds she's creating look like they will be her downfall. I totally hate and despise her.
That ending tore me to pieces. I can't!! I hope it isn't true. I hope it's just a front and that Lira is safe and sound somewhere healing. I need for Cora to die by Jonas' hand because she has caused him so much heartache. I need the sequel now!!!!
I am a huge fan of Tyffani Clark Kemp's writing. She never ceases to amaze me. This book was so good. It gave me all the feels and the buildup was simply beautiful. Her characters all had a purpose, the dynamics between the races was beautiful and that ending...no words.
Lirabel is a half-breed Kaveesh. She's seems to be a joyous girl and one of a kind. She is different from the others in that she has red eyes and her powers are continuously growing and overwhelming others. I enjoyed her, she was sassy, fun, sweet and had a huge heart. I loved seeing her battle with her feelings for Jonas. It was absolutely cute.
Jonas is a half-breed Kaveesh that broke Lirabel's heart five years ago, but has returned. I absolutely LOVE him. Finding out the backstory between him and Lira and why he left was amazing. He just is the perfect friend and guy to fall in love with. I loved how he tried to get things back to normal while understanding his feelings for Lira. I thought he was such a gentleman when he tried to get Sol and Lira together. Jonas is simply amazing.
The romance was annoying and funny at the same time. I hated the whole Lira and Sol thing. I mean Lira clearly cared nothing for Sol, but he didn't seem to care which made him an idiot. I was pissed with Lira because she went out with him for the sake of pleasing Mother Cora and to "save her kind" which was straight bull to me. I hated how Lira and Jonas tried to ignore their feelings for one another. It was undeniable the love they had and how the sparks flew between them. I was hoping for such a happy ending for Lira and Jonas, but that ending just about killed me.
I enjoyed Mira, Sol, Rowdy, Kim, the twins and Suzanne. They were all key in both Lira's and Jonas' life. They were all so different, but fit one another so well. Mother Cora is an evil witch. I mean seriously, genocide!!!! I can understand wanting to get rid of the humans; it's typical. Why the half-breeds though? These damn pure breeds she's creating look like they will be her downfall. I totally hate and despise her.
That ending tore me to pieces. I can't!! I hope it isn't true. I hope it's just a front and that Lira is safe and sound somewhere healing. I need for Cora to die by Jonas' hand because she has caused him so much heartache. I need the sequel now!!!!
February 8, 2017
3.5/5.0
Ms. Kemp has created an interesting and, at times, bizarre world, both similar and dissimilar to ours today.
Read full review in the 2017 February issue of InD'tale Magazine.
Ms. Kemp has created an interesting and, at times, bizarre world, both similar and dissimilar to ours today.
Read full review in the 2017 February issue of InD'tale Magazine.
October 27, 2016
Do you think that it is possible for other species to exist elsewhere in the universe? I mean, there are so many hundreds of stars and galaxies that there has to be, right? Well, whether you believe or not, take a trip to the Earth in the possible future and see what might happen.
While reading, I forgot that this is all fiction, as you fall in love with the characters and come to believe that this is completely possible.
The characters pull you in and as you read you feel as if you are there with them, as a friend. There are moments where I was laughing, crying, mad as a wet hornet, and sitting on the edge of my seat. I highly recommend this to everyone.
While reading, I forgot that this is all fiction, as you fall in love with the characters and come to believe that this is completely possible.
The characters pull you in and as you read you feel as if you are there with them, as a friend. There are moments where I was laughing, crying, mad as a wet hornet, and sitting on the edge of my seat. I highly recommend this to everyone.
December 28, 2016
As I am a big fan of Tyffani I will say this book did not
disapoint. It was full of mystery intrique and lots of Romantic
drama. Absolutely loved the alien races. They are so unique and
different from her previous novels.
Lirabel is an amazing character, A half breed so full of
confusion yet certainty in who and what she is and wants to be.
Her pain because of Jonas is just breaks my heart. She tries to
stay strong but with him its not that easy.
I just love the different dynamics this author has playing in
this novel.
5 Stars
disapoint. It was full of mystery intrique and lots of Romantic
drama. Absolutely loved the alien races. They are so unique and
different from her previous novels.
Lirabel is an amazing character, A half breed so full of
confusion yet certainty in who and what she is and wants to be.
Her pain because of Jonas is just breaks my heart. She tries to
stay strong but with him its not that easy.
I just love the different dynamics this author has playing in
this novel.
5 Stars
November 13, 2016
AAAAAAHHHH!!! I LOVED THIS BOOK SO MUCH!!! I can't wait for the second one! It was such a unique story and I loved the Kaveesh words with definitions at the beginning of each chapter!!
October 3, 2016
I love this authors writing style. Everything in her world makes me want to go there.
Let me tell you, you really have to read this new YA book. It is fabulous. The world was created in such a way that I felt included. You have to meet Lirabel and the boys, Jonas, Shock and Solamine. I am team Jonas, whose team will you be on?
Let me tell you, you really have to read this new YA book. It is fabulous. The world was created in such a way that I felt included. You have to meet Lirabel and the boys, Jonas, Shock and Solamine. I am team Jonas, whose team will you be on?
June 24, 2016
very entertaining and quite good in my opinion great book
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February 6, 2020I started this book twice and just couldn't get past the first few chapters. Not for me.
October 18, 2016
WOW! I had to fight back tears at the end! Lira, Jonas, Sol and Mir and beautiful characters. The story is easy to get lost in. In a world so troubled by problems, it was extremely wonderful to read this book and get lost in this wonderful world that Tyffani created. Beautifully executed!
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