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Living on the road with her mother, all she's ever really wanted is a normal, stable life in one place. Innocence is plagued by nightmares of a terrible event in her past, and the ever-growing fear that whatever she and her mother have been running from will finally catch up. In Stonetop, a small town in the Texas Hill Country, she meets Jace, a charming and sensitive guy but he's not the only one drawn to her. Suffering from PTSD symptoms, Innocence becomes increasingly aware of her family's mysterious and sometimes frightening powers. As her own powers begin to surface, Innocence has to decide who to trust. Unable to elude their haunted past, three generations of Byrd women must not only unite, but embrace their heritage as a gift—and their key to a future of love and understanding.
320 pages, Paperback
Published August 2, 2016
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June 22, 2016
Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Actual Rating: 3.5*
I actually really enjoyed this one. This one starts off in a way that I usually hate (Girl Bounces From Town To Town Because Mother Is Keeping A Secret) but I thought it really worked here. Even though there were a lot of tropes used in this one, I thought Silver did a good job of making them her own. I did, however, feel a bit of a lull in the middle of the book that caused me to lose a bit of interest. And I wasn't a huge fan of how PTSD was treated in this one, which is why it's a 3.5*.
I really liked Innocence. I thought she was a really strong character who was just trying to do the best she could under the circumstances. I really liked how she wanted answers and would do what she could to find them. I also liked that she called her mom out on things that she didn't like. I think we really got to see her be a good person -- and a good Siren.
I liked all the other female characters and how their relationships intertwined. I think there is a lot to be said for family secrets and traditions (although these ones were much cooler than mine). I also think that there was a real familial connection between them and I really enjoyed reading about it. I liked that this one was more about family matters and learning to use what you have rather than just strictly romance.
And for the romance, I liked that even the MC wasn't sure if she was in love or not (but cleared it up at the end). I think it was really interesting how everyone viewed love in here. I also really liked that Summon was very much open to other people and having open relationships. I liked that Summon was all "why should love only be between two people" because !! so awesome to see that.
The best part of this book, though, was the Siren mythology piece. I REALLY liked how the "stories" and mythology intertwined with Silver's own interpretation on it. I also really liked how different Sirens were stronger or better at different things than others. I ALSO REALLY LIKED THAT THEY HAD BROODS OF MEN. And one of the really cool things was seeing how each of the Byrd women used their powers in different ways. Each of them took their "gift/curse" and used it as they thought was most appropriate and it was cool to see how they did so and how that overlapped with their personality.
I was disappointed that .
Overall, I really enjoyed this one. It took some of the classic tropes of a fantasy book and used them to it's advantage. On top of that, it had some really cool mythology and a romance system I could get behind. I recommend checking this one out if you're into twists on mythology and girl power.
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Actual Rating: 3.5*
I actually really enjoyed this one. This one starts off in a way that I usually hate (Girl Bounces From Town To Town Because Mother Is Keeping A Secret) but I thought it really worked here. Even though there were a lot of tropes used in this one, I thought Silver did a good job of making them her own. I did, however, feel a bit of a lull in the middle of the book that caused me to lose a bit of interest. And I wasn't a huge fan of how PTSD was treated in this one, which is why it's a 3.5*.
I really liked Innocence. I thought she was a really strong character who was just trying to do the best she could under the circumstances. I really liked how she wanted answers and would do what she could to find them. I also liked that she called her mom out on things that she didn't like. I think we really got to see her be a good person -- and a good Siren.
I liked all the other female characters and how their relationships intertwined. I think there is a lot to be said for family secrets and traditions (although these ones were much cooler than mine). I also think that there was a real familial connection between them and I really enjoyed reading about it. I liked that this one was more about family matters and learning to use what you have rather than just strictly romance.
And for the romance, I liked that even the MC wasn't sure if she was in love or not (but cleared it up at the end). I think it was really interesting how everyone viewed love in here. I also really liked that Summon was very much open to other people and having open relationships. I liked that Summon was all "why should love only be between two people" because !! so awesome to see that.
The best part of this book, though, was the Siren mythology piece. I REALLY liked how the "stories" and mythology intertwined with Silver's own interpretation on it. I also really liked how different Sirens were stronger or better at different things than others. I ALSO REALLY LIKED THAT THEY HAD BROODS OF MEN. And one of the really cool things was seeing how each of the Byrd women used their powers in different ways. Each of them took their "gift/curse" and used it as they thought was most appropriate and it was cool to see how they did so and how that overlapped with their personality.
I was disappointed that .
Overall, I really enjoyed this one. It took some of the classic tropes of a fantasy book and used them to it's advantage. On top of that, it had some really cool mythology and a romance system I could get behind. I recommend checking this one out if you're into twists on mythology and girl power.
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December 7, 2016
Living on the road with her mother, all she's ever really wanted is a normal, stable life in one place. Innocence is plagued by nightmares of a terrible event in her past, and the ever-growing fear that whatever she and her mother have been running from will finally catch up. In Stonetop, a small town in the Texas Hill Country, she meets Jace, a charming and sensitive guy but he's not the only one drawn to her. Suffering from PTSD symptoms, Innocence becomes increasingly aware of her family's mysterious and sometimes frightening powers. As her own powers begin to surface, Innocence has to decide who to trust. Unable to elude their haunted past, three generations of Byrd women must not only unite, but embrace their heritage as a gift—and their key to a future of love and understanding.
I am always a bit hesitant to read books that portray mental illness because I find that most authors do not correctly portray it. That may be an unpopular opinion, but I generally steer clear of any fiction related to mental illness. However, I won this book in a giveaway and the publisher sent me a signed copy so I figured I would give it a shot. I enjoyed most of the characters in this book and thought they were well developed and interesting. I also enjoyed the bit of Siren mythology that was included in this book, as I really like re-tellings and fiction based on mythology. This book also focused on family matters and dynamics, as well as the paranormal romance aspect. But again, the reason for the 3 star review is the way the the main character talks to the school counselor, who diagnoses her with PTSD. While she does give some symptoms that are part of PTSD (night terrors, anxiety) the entire conversation really annoyed me. The main character, Innocence, talks about how certain smells bring back certain memories. PTSD is a mental illness that's triggered by a terrifying event, either experiencing it or witnessing it and symptoms usually include flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety and uncontrollable thoughts about the event. Anyone who has experienced PTSD, knows that it's a nightmare and that the flashbacks and obsessive thinking can take over your life. So I do not appreciate when author's downplay PTSD or any mental illness. If you want to include this in a character's story/personality, that is fine, but do your research and make sure the symptoms are accurate to the mental illness you are portraying.
Sorry about the rant, mental illness awareness is something I am quite passionate about. Beyond that, it was an entertaining story and I liked that the story was focused both on family matters and on romance.
Thank you to the publisher for sending me a review copy of this book.
I am always a bit hesitant to read books that portray mental illness because I find that most authors do not correctly portray it. That may be an unpopular opinion, but I generally steer clear of any fiction related to mental illness. However, I won this book in a giveaway and the publisher sent me a signed copy so I figured I would give it a shot. I enjoyed most of the characters in this book and thought they were well developed and interesting. I also enjoyed the bit of Siren mythology that was included in this book, as I really like re-tellings and fiction based on mythology. This book also focused on family matters and dynamics, as well as the paranormal romance aspect. But again, the reason for the 3 star review is the way the the main character talks to the school counselor, who diagnoses her with PTSD. While she does give some symptoms that are part of PTSD (night terrors, anxiety) the entire conversation really annoyed me. The main character, Innocence, talks about how certain smells bring back certain memories. PTSD is a mental illness that's triggered by a terrifying event, either experiencing it or witnessing it and symptoms usually include flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety and uncontrollable thoughts about the event. Anyone who has experienced PTSD, knows that it's a nightmare and that the flashbacks and obsessive thinking can take over your life. So I do not appreciate when author's downplay PTSD or any mental illness. If you want to include this in a character's story/personality, that is fine, but do your research and make sure the symptoms are accurate to the mental illness you are portraying.
Sorry about the rant, mental illness awareness is something I am quite passionate about. Beyond that, it was an entertaining story and I liked that the story was focused both on family matters and on romance.
Thank you to the publisher for sending me a review copy of this book.
October 29, 2016
I like this book a lot. This is really a YA paranormal romance. Innocence moves from town to town with her mom who is bidding something. Now she is discovering that she has powers. She must learn the secret and use her powers, but at what cost?
I received a copy through GoodReads First Reads.
I received a copy through GoodReads First Reads.
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