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The Tidal Kiss Trilogy #1
The Kiss That Killed Me
When Callie Pierce turns 18 she has three very simple goals: avoid her stepfather, escape to an Ivy League university of her dreams, and party with her friends. But on a night like any other, when the moon is full over the ocean, her life changes in a way that no one could have ever seen coming. On the sandy beaches of San Diego she meets Orion, a man from whom she cannot stay away, to whom her return becomes as inevitable as the tide kissing the shore. If that isn't enough, a kiss which changes everything plunges Callie head first into a world of mythic responsibility, epic danger, and heart stopping romance. The mer, an ancient race of warriors brought forth to defend the seas, show her wonders beyond what is humanly possible, forcing her into an archaic chain of events that bring together power, seduction, violence, and beauty in a terrifying, yet exhilarating mix. Then there's the Banished to contend with, a group of psirens corrupted by the oceans abyss that stand to destroy the eternity Callie has been promised. Will she sacrifice herself for the greater good, or is the gravity that pulls her to Orion just too great to bear?
346 pages, Paperback
First published December 1, 2015
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Kristy Nicolle
25 books214 followersHi, I’m Kristy Nicolle, a 27-year-old British writer achieving freedom from the pain of my Ehlers Danlos Syndrome diagnosis by bringing fantasy worlds to life for my readers. I currently enjoy spending time in my fuzzy PJs with my kitty arch nemesis, Moo, and love all things mermaids, unicorns, and glitter! My books centre around high detail, high action fantasy worlds, full of badass female characters who love to get steamy.
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December 2, 2015
Well, i thought it was awesome :) but i am the author so that's kind of a given, isn't it?
December 1, 2015
I received an eARC in exchange for an honest review. I made no guarantee of a favorable review and the opinions expressed here are my own.
It is very rare that I come across a debut author who hits it right out of the ballpark with their first book and that is exactly what Kristy Nicolle has done with The Kiss That Killed Me. Her creative and captivating story line left me in awe and this is my pick for Book of the Year.
This paranormal/fantasy romance is an aquatic achievement like no other as we are treated to a story line full of mysticism, adventure, love and beautiful mermaids and mermen with just the right amount of mystery and suspense that keeps you on your tail. The author's ability of manipulating world building to the point where you find yourself so immersed in the story that it feels like it is real is extremely impressive. The characters are well developed and you quickly find yourself building a bond with Callie and Orion. I even found myself beginning to take pity on Azure as I feel that she is somehow being mislead, misused and even abused.
These are just a few of my personal favorite quotes:
"Something tells me you won't be able to stay away. Let's call it gravity."
"Shh. Just breathe. Breathe for me."
"You were destined to become what you are Callie. This is no accident. Mermaids and mermen are no accidents. We are chosen."
"He who loves must yield thy double edged blade, young warrior. Go forth and seek your maiden and your soul will find its way home."
I applaud this author's inspiring writing abilities and I thoroughly enjoyed reading this epic beginning to this trilogy.
It is very rare that I come across a debut author who hits it right out of the ballpark with their first book and that is exactly what Kristy Nicolle has done with The Kiss That Killed Me. Her creative and captivating story line left me in awe and this is my pick for Book of the Year.
This paranormal/fantasy romance is an aquatic achievement like no other as we are treated to a story line full of mysticism, adventure, love and beautiful mermaids and mermen with just the right amount of mystery and suspense that keeps you on your tail. The author's ability of manipulating world building to the point where you find yourself so immersed in the story that it feels like it is real is extremely impressive. The characters are well developed and you quickly find yourself building a bond with Callie and Orion. I even found myself beginning to take pity on Azure as I feel that she is somehow being mislead, misused and even abused.
These are just a few of my personal favorite quotes:
"Something tells me you won't be able to stay away. Let's call it gravity."
"Shh. Just breathe. Breathe for me."
"You were destined to become what you are Callie. This is no accident. Mermaids and mermen are no accidents. We are chosen."
"He who loves must yield thy double edged blade, young warrior. Go forth and seek your maiden and your soul will find its way home."
I applaud this author's inspiring writing abilities and I thoroughly enjoyed reading this epic beginning to this trilogy.
December 29, 2015
Wow!
What a beautiful, exciting, imaginative story under the sea! Join Callie as she becomes a mermaid and dive into the underwater world of sea creatures!
What a beautiful, exciting, imaginative story under the sea! Join Callie as she becomes a mermaid and dive into the underwater world of sea creatures!
January 1, 2024
I get the vibe, but as the book that took me into 2024… Disappointment unfortunately is the predominant emotion I feel. I won’t spoil it, I swear.
The plot - ah, okay so fantasy romance (mermaids), fated mates, ‘forbidden’ romance, forced proximity, and an age gap romance (she is BARELY 18 and he’s like… 500? Maybe??) There is smut, barely, so 1.5/5 on the spice scale. This isn’t a HEA, this is a cliffhanger for books 2 and 3 unfortunately, and I doubt I’ll read on. Check your triggers, there is a few dicey scenes in this book. Look… the vibe is vibing, the premise is doing it’s thing. I couldn’t get over the age gap. It was so apparent, and the characters are so obvious about it that I shivered a few times reading. Not to mention, you’ve taken a spoilt entitled brat, a few shock factor ‘angst’ scenes and then a ridiculously drawn out plot and lore (most of which was inconsistent with what I’d already read). Stuck all that together and called it a book. I loved the idea of it but this one didn’t hit.
The MC - Callie fucking Pierce. If I read about another whiny bitch called Callie in 2024… I may stop reading altogether. This girl (not woman, she hasn’t earned that title), is the most selfish, entitled, spoilt brat ever. The definition of a 2023 teenager, who has never known hardship, and cannot fathom anything outside of herself. Not a fan.
The male counterpart - that would be Orion. I had high hopes for this man, especially after Zodiac Academy’s Orion lived up to the hype. This Orion however… he claims to be this gentlemanly figure, but is conflicting in his views and morals, he acts like a dick towards his woman (may be the most historically accurate bit tbh), and coincidentally his prose is EXACTLY like a 2023 person… crazy shit, that.
The plot - ah, okay so fantasy romance (mermaids), fated mates, ‘forbidden’ romance, forced proximity, and an age gap romance (she is BARELY 18 and he’s like… 500? Maybe??) There is smut, barely, so 1.5/5 on the spice scale. This isn’t a HEA, this is a cliffhanger for books 2 and 3 unfortunately, and I doubt I’ll read on. Check your triggers, there is a few dicey scenes in this book. Look… the vibe is vibing, the premise is doing it’s thing. I couldn’t get over the age gap. It was so apparent, and the characters are so obvious about it that I shivered a few times reading. Not to mention, you’ve taken a spoilt entitled brat, a few shock factor ‘angst’ scenes and then a ridiculously drawn out plot and lore (most of which was inconsistent with what I’d already read). Stuck all that together and called it a book. I loved the idea of it but this one didn’t hit.
The MC - Callie fucking Pierce. If I read about another whiny bitch called Callie in 2024… I may stop reading altogether. This girl (not woman, she hasn’t earned that title), is the most selfish, entitled, spoilt brat ever. The definition of a 2023 teenager, who has never known hardship, and cannot fathom anything outside of herself. Not a fan.
The male counterpart - that would be Orion. I had high hopes for this man, especially after Zodiac Academy’s Orion lived up to the hype. This Orion however… he claims to be this gentlemanly figure, but is conflicting in his views and morals, he acts like a dick towards his woman (may be the most historically accurate bit tbh), and coincidentally his prose is EXACTLY like a 2023 person… crazy shit, that.
November 28, 2015
ARC Review
That was an interesting and slightly crazy read, mermaids, mermen and demons.
In this underwater world mermen have soul mates, and orions happens to be callie a human girl of 18. Orion is sex on a fin! And occasionally legs, yes for 3 nights a month on a full moon Mer people can walk, if they chose to, it's also the only time they can get seriously physical!
What a wonderful underwater world the author has created, luckily she doesnt just say they have this, it all gets explained, Callie wouldn't accept anything else.
Callie, 18 years old and falls for a hot guy she meets on a beach, they eventually kiss and it's an amazing kiss, toe curling good, next thing she knows she's living in the sea and doesn't have legs anymore...... She adjusts well to her new world thanks to her soul mate Orion. She does have flaws though, yes she's an independent woman, with a good brain and doesn't want to be smothered and kept in comfort and shielded, she wants to live and explore her new life, Orion is trying to protect her and let her settle. Back to her flaws, she's a no romance girl, she doesn't want a cute nickname, she wants to be useful, which is fine but she tells orion too many times that she's there because she chooses to and will leave if she wants, soul mates or not, while I appreciate her being a strong woman I found that hard to hear over and over. She's also slightly obsessed by the other women his been with, he is a few hundred years older than her!. I should say she Is only 18 so maybe I shouldn't be so hard, just cause I'd be caught up in romance of it!
As I mentioned I loved the underwater world and the many characthers she meets along the way. It was amusing that many didn't understand her language and humour as many don't go on land so are out of date, luckily Orion isn't so out of the times, but he is old fashioned in the way he wants to look after his woman.
There was lots of world building in this first book of the series, you also get danger and baddies, I really enjoyed watching Callie and Orions relationship develop.
I'm really interested to see where the next book goes.
Four underwater stars
That was an interesting and slightly crazy read, mermaids, mermen and demons.
In this underwater world mermen have soul mates, and orions happens to be callie a human girl of 18. Orion is sex on a fin! And occasionally legs, yes for 3 nights a month on a full moon Mer people can walk, if they chose to, it's also the only time they can get seriously physical!
What a wonderful underwater world the author has created, luckily she doesnt just say they have this, it all gets explained, Callie wouldn't accept anything else.
Callie, 18 years old and falls for a hot guy she meets on a beach, they eventually kiss and it's an amazing kiss, toe curling good, next thing she knows she's living in the sea and doesn't have legs anymore...... She adjusts well to her new world thanks to her soul mate Orion. She does have flaws though, yes she's an independent woman, with a good brain and doesn't want to be smothered and kept in comfort and shielded, she wants to live and explore her new life, Orion is trying to protect her and let her settle. Back to her flaws, she's a no romance girl, she doesn't want a cute nickname, she wants to be useful, which is fine but she tells orion too many times that she's there because she chooses to and will leave if she wants, soul mates or not, while I appreciate her being a strong woman I found that hard to hear over and over. She's also slightly obsessed by the other women his been with, he is a few hundred years older than her!. I should say she Is only 18 so maybe I shouldn't be so hard, just cause I'd be caught up in romance of it!
As I mentioned I loved the underwater world and the many characthers she meets along the way. It was amusing that many didn't understand her language and humour as many don't go on land so are out of date, luckily Orion isn't so out of the times, but he is old fashioned in the way he wants to look after his woman.
There was lots of world building in this first book of the series, you also get danger and baddies, I really enjoyed watching Callie and Orions relationship develop.
I'm really interested to see where the next book goes.
Four underwater stars
January 29, 2024
DNF - I would have liked this at 12 maybe. The prose, the characters, all of it - insufferable.
March 20, 2024
If you go in prepared for a soap opera you’ll be fine.
February 16, 2020
*3.5/5 stars*
**I received a digital copy of this book for free from the author in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.**
This was super interesting! I won't lie. When Kristy first emailed me to read and review her massive Fantasy Infiniverse she's working on, I was very hesitant. Mostly because although I love a good series, I also have to make time to read things for myself and not just review books. When she was inquiring for someone to work with her for a prolonged period of time, I was sold. This meant I had time to read them at a good pace while also able to enjoy a super long interconnected series! Find out more about her Infiniverse at www.kristynicolle.com.
Okay, for the review. I really enjoyed this. I was most intrigued because I LOVE mermaids. I have a small obsession with them, if I'm being honest, so that alone grabbed my interest. The story is also really interesting, and it sounded like something I would enjoy, which I really did!!
The writing is good. It flows well. My only complaint is that it is a bit wordy at times. However, sometimes it had to be in order to build this world, so I didn't mind it all that much. I thought the world building was well done, and I was so interested in the way the mer people lived. I really just wish I were a mermaid, haha.
I really liked too the visual changes of these mermaids. They have mask-like scales on their faces. I thought it was unique and changed the general view of a mermaid. Also the way she described their tails and hair. Just really good descriptions.
I enjoyed the characters, even if some made me want to pull my hair out sometimes. Our main character, Callie, was one of those at times. Callie is a brat. She is kind of annoying at times, and waaayyyyy too jealous. Although I was LIVING for the feminist mermaid!! She was pretty awesome and so dang strong. I really did like her, but she's 18. I mean, she has a lot of growing up to do.
Orion is pretty annoying sometimes too. The toxic masculinity is SO real. I also don't get why it was so hard for him to just tell Callie about his past, and teach her the things she needs to know.
Their relationships is so problematic too. But still, love it. They argue a bit too much over petty things, mostly because Orion's toxic masculinity and Callie's pettiness. Those things annoyed me a bit, but still didn't mind too much, obviously because I finished and really enjoyed the book, and I 100% am going to continue with the series. So, with that being said, I am excited to read more about their relationship and see how it either grows or totally crumbles.
I love the plot of this, but there are definitely some plot holes. Like what did all her friends think? I mean, Callie disappears, and we're never told what people back home think? Especially since she saw Mollie again? I understand that is a small part, but I feel like it is relevant to the story. I would have liked to know, but maybe we find out?
Overall, I thought this was a very unique, fun story. There is so much more to be told, and I can't wait to explore the beautiful, fantastical world some more. There are great things in this story, like the epic war scene. Maaaaan it was good. I'm so pumped to read more in this world. It ended in two big cliffhangers, one of which I feel like I'm going to haaate given what a pig his character was anyway, but still.
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**I received a digital copy of this book for free from the author in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.**
This was super interesting! I won't lie. When Kristy first emailed me to read and review her massive Fantasy Infiniverse she's working on, I was very hesitant. Mostly because although I love a good series, I also have to make time to read things for myself and not just review books. When she was inquiring for someone to work with her for a prolonged period of time, I was sold. This meant I had time to read them at a good pace while also able to enjoy a super long interconnected series! Find out more about her Infiniverse at www.kristynicolle.com.
Okay, for the review. I really enjoyed this. I was most intrigued because I LOVE mermaids. I have a small obsession with them, if I'm being honest, so that alone grabbed my interest. The story is also really interesting, and it sounded like something I would enjoy, which I really did!!
The writing is good. It flows well. My only complaint is that it is a bit wordy at times. However, sometimes it had to be in order to build this world, so I didn't mind it all that much. I thought the world building was well done, and I was so interested in the way the mer people lived. I really just wish I were a mermaid, haha.
I really liked too the visual changes of these mermaids. They have mask-like scales on their faces. I thought it was unique and changed the general view of a mermaid. Also the way she described their tails and hair. Just really good descriptions.
I enjoyed the characters, even if some made me want to pull my hair out sometimes. Our main character, Callie, was one of those at times. Callie is a brat. She is kind of annoying at times, and waaayyyyy too jealous. Although I was LIVING for the feminist mermaid!! She was pretty awesome and so dang strong. I really did like her, but she's 18. I mean, she has a lot of growing up to do.
Orion is pretty annoying sometimes too. The toxic masculinity is SO real. I also don't get why it was so hard for him to just tell Callie about his past, and teach her the things she needs to know.
Their relationships is so problematic too. But still, love it. They argue a bit too much over petty things, mostly because Orion's toxic masculinity and Callie's pettiness. Those things annoyed me a bit, but still didn't mind too much, obviously because I finished and really enjoyed the book, and I 100% am going to continue with the series. So, with that being said, I am excited to read more about their relationship and see how it either grows or totally crumbles.
I love the plot of this, but there are definitely some plot holes. Like what did all her friends think? I mean, Callie disappears, and we're never told what people back home think? Especially since she saw Mollie again? I understand that is a small part, but I feel like it is relevant to the story. I would have liked to know, but maybe we find out?
Overall, I thought this was a very unique, fun story. There is so much more to be told, and I can't wait to explore the beautiful, fantastical world some more. There are great things in this story, like the epic war scene. Maaaaan it was good. I'm so pumped to read more in this world. It ended in two big cliffhangers, one of which I feel like I'm going to haaate given what a pig his character was anyway, but still.
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March 9, 2025
Think of the little mermaid, but if she were a bada$$!
I enjoyed the spin on traditional mermaids/mermen in this story, along with the psirens and the overall world building of how mermaids/mermen/psirens came to be in their forms, their powers, and demons raging wars that humans are oblivious to.
I found the pace of the book to rollercoaster a bit for my liking - it started quite slow building the main character backstory, then picked up, slowed down again and then a plunge into the drama and action! The action at the end of this book was glorious, and I couldn't put it down. I can't wait to start on the next book in this trilogy and the subsequent books in the world the author has built.
*I was gifted this book in exchange for an honest review*
I enjoyed the spin on traditional mermaids/mermen in this story, along with the psirens and the overall world building of how mermaids/mermen/psirens came to be in their forms, their powers, and demons raging wars that humans are oblivious to.
I found the pace of the book to rollercoaster a bit for my liking - it started quite slow building the main character backstory, then picked up, slowed down again and then a plunge into the drama and action! The action at the end of this book was glorious, and I couldn't put it down. I can't wait to start on the next book in this trilogy and the subsequent books in the world the author has built.
*I was gifted this book in exchange for an honest review*
September 14, 2023
Review coming soon.
December 1, 2015
This is an epic tale of mer people and young American teenagers! If you ever thought the two didn't mix, well think again. Callie is seventeen, very nearly eighteen, and she has never really been in any sort of relationship. She has kissed a boy due to a drunken dare and because he liked her, but nothing more. Then, on her birthday at a party being held in her honour, she meets Orion. Things rapidly take a tumble into the unknown and tumultuous from then on in.
There is such a lot that goes on in this book, by the time I reached the end, I had almost forgotten about what happened at the beginning with Carl and Callie's friends. This is the first book in a trilogy so there is a lot of world and character building being done, complete with backstories by the dozen.
I loved Orion. He is "practically perfect in every way", complete with his flaws which just make him even more perfect! It is Callie that I had trouble relating to though. I know she is only just turned eighteen but from about midway through the book, it felt like all she did was complain, whine, or state that she was a strong woman who didn't need protecting. Now, I like to think that I'm strong and open-minded, but if some hottie wanted to look after me the VERY FIRST WEEK of me turning into a mermaid, I think I might be tempted to let them! At least until I figured everything out. She does has some redeeming scenes though and I was happy with her by the end of the book.
I would recommend this to anyone who has an interest in mythology beneath the sea. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
* I received this book from Read, Review, Repeat in return for a fair and honest review. *
Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig good Books!
There is such a lot that goes on in this book, by the time I reached the end, I had almost forgotten about what happened at the beginning with Carl and Callie's friends. This is the first book in a trilogy so there is a lot of world and character building being done, complete with backstories by the dozen.
I loved Orion. He is "practically perfect in every way", complete with his flaws which just make him even more perfect! It is Callie that I had trouble relating to though. I know she is only just turned eighteen but from about midway through the book, it felt like all she did was complain, whine, or state that she was a strong woman who didn't need protecting. Now, I like to think that I'm strong and open-minded, but if some hottie wanted to look after me the VERY FIRST WEEK of me turning into a mermaid, I think I might be tempted to let them! At least until I figured everything out. She does has some redeeming scenes though and I was happy with her by the end of the book.
I would recommend this to anyone who has an interest in mythology beneath the sea. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
* I received this book from Read, Review, Repeat in return for a fair and honest review. *
Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig good Books!
March 20, 2018
An elaborately detailed world. I wasn't sure about this book to begin with - I am not a fan of mermaids but as I read more I was sucked into the underwater world and drawn to the characters.
The drawback was some parts dragged on a for a while and though necessary they bored me slightly and being a long novel I had to put it down a few times.
On to the next book for me
October 25, 2019
Kristy Nicolle dreams big - I'll give her that! She claims to be building a Fantasy Infiniverse where characters, plots, prequels, novellas, and sequels have multi-layered, interwoven storylines - where style, mood, and settings have a Rubik's Cube of combination possibilities and each diverse character is waiting to tell their story, where dreams become reality, limited only by imagination, where #FantasyFans voices are heard, and the author never writes endings. So, I just finished the first book, in the first trilogy, from the first saga, The Kiss That Killed Me... Thoughts: I'm picking up what Nicolle's throwing down; I'm buying everything she's selling; I'm trying to find the perfect spot for an Infiniverse tattoo; Nicolle has been added to the Author's I Stalk list; I want to be a mermaid. Conclusion: Kristy Nicolle delivers the goods in neatly wrapped, well-written, addiction-laden packages. Sold!
Orion - Delicious. Callie - Lucky AF. Orion and Callie's story - full of twisty, deep, ocean rivers! Psirens are the OG baddies of the deep and the reader is hypnotized by the author's complex current weaving of the age-old battle betwixt good and evil - where good mer are far from perfect and dark psirens bleed grey shades of potential goodness. Nicolle's descriptions spark cinematic imaginings and riptides of deception threaten hundreds of years of mermaid ideals. Callie may be just what this centuries-old society needs to dropkick these ocean nymphs into the 21st century.
*Note - A few things I wasn't thrilled with but do not detract from the overall story: 1. Callie is a mature, grounded, and scholastically driven high school student yet, after she is turned into a mermaid she becomes a total pouter who lashes out and/or runs from difficult conversations... #MermaidHormones? 2. Nonchalant over her mother finding out she is missing... Callie: I wonder if mom's ok...Ohhh, look at all the shiny, underwater sparklies. 3. Saturnus banished her father for having relations with a human... Callie: Bummer. How can I help you protect my new peeps? It should also be noted that having read the ending, I believe that the next installment will take care of these small quibbles.
*Note - I want my tears to turn to diamonds. Being sad never seemed so lucrative...
That's it for this one people! I have tons of things to do: embroider KN on my winter caps, social media trolling, umpteen more KN books to download - thank you Little Tiny Baby Jesus - (Ricky Bobby quotes are so versatile😁), and kindly phrased notes to all my friends that they must start this series (or coal might be the soup du jour served this holiday season).
Kris
Whiskey & Wit Book Reviews
Orion - Delicious. Callie - Lucky AF. Orion and Callie's story - full of twisty, deep, ocean rivers! Psirens are the OG baddies of the deep and the reader is hypnotized by the author's complex current weaving of the age-old battle betwixt good and evil - where good mer are far from perfect and dark psirens bleed grey shades of potential goodness. Nicolle's descriptions spark cinematic imaginings and riptides of deception threaten hundreds of years of mermaid ideals. Callie may be just what this centuries-old society needs to dropkick these ocean nymphs into the 21st century.
*Note - A few things I wasn't thrilled with but do not detract from the overall story: 1. Callie is a mature, grounded, and scholastically driven high school student yet, after she is turned into a mermaid she becomes a total pouter who lashes out and/or runs from difficult conversations... #MermaidHormones? 2. Nonchalant over her mother finding out she is missing... Callie: I wonder if mom's ok...Ohhh, look at all the shiny, underwater sparklies. 3. Saturnus banished her father for having relations with a human... Callie: Bummer. How can I help you protect my new peeps? It should also be noted that having read the ending, I believe that the next installment will take care of these small quibbles.
*Note - I want my tears to turn to diamonds. Being sad never seemed so lucrative...
That's it for this one people! I have tons of things to do: embroider KN on my winter caps, social media trolling, umpteen more KN books to download - thank you Little Tiny Baby Jesus - (Ricky Bobby quotes are so versatile😁), and kindly phrased notes to all my friends that they must start this series (or coal might be the soup du jour served this holiday season).
Kris
Whiskey & Wit Book Reviews
April 2, 2025
Overall, this was a fun read. While there were some character issues and plot holes, overall I found the story interesting and the world building beautiful.
I fell into the story quite quickly, finding Callie and her life interesting. I enjoyed how she seemed more mature than others of her age, with her focus on being a Marine Biologist, not caring about boys and dating, yet surrounding herself with friends who were total opposites.
Where it lost me a bit is when Callie becomes a mermaid. The pacing slows down from here. I felt like what I liked about Callie disappeared - but I can also kind of understand it. Thrust into a crazy world of magic and mermaids that she never knew existed, and finding Orion as her soul mate would be overwhelming for anyone. But I found her maturity went downhill, she was constantly jealous, insecure and quite frankly annoying at times in her narrative.
Orion also started off sexy and mysterious, then revealed himself to be a very old-world kind of guy who basically wanted a Stepford housewife who does as she's told and looks pretty. His toxic masculinity was annoying, but I did see growth and progression by the end of the book which I appreciated.
I have some issues with their relationship which seems to be toxic. There's a lot of arguing, Callie asking questions (rightfully so in many cases) and Orion not wanting to answer anything, especially about his past. For someone who waited 500 years for her, you'd think he would want her to acclimate to her new life. Instead he gets frustrated and angry. Don't even get me started on his sisters!
All that being said, the story itself was interesting and unique. Kristy Nicolle did a good job with world building. The undersea cities sound beautiful, as do all of the sea creatures and mermaids/mermen. I like how well she describes this whole new world and the characters in it.
This was my first mermaid story (as the main creatures), and I did enjoy most of that. I find it weird that they couldn't be intimate in Mer form though, and only able to get frisky in human form during the full moon. Maybe this is typical lore? I'm not sure. They also burst into dust in the sun. I kind of feel like werewolf and vampire lore were mixed into this a little.
I'll give this 3.5/5.
I fell into the story quite quickly, finding Callie and her life interesting. I enjoyed how she seemed more mature than others of her age, with her focus on being a Marine Biologist, not caring about boys and dating, yet surrounding herself with friends who were total opposites.
Where it lost me a bit is when Callie becomes a mermaid. The pacing slows down from here. I felt like what I liked about Callie disappeared - but I can also kind of understand it. Thrust into a crazy world of magic and mermaids that she never knew existed, and finding Orion as her soul mate would be overwhelming for anyone. But I found her maturity went downhill, she was constantly jealous, insecure and quite frankly annoying at times in her narrative.
Orion also started off sexy and mysterious, then revealed himself to be a very old-world kind of guy who basically wanted a Stepford housewife who does as she's told and looks pretty. His toxic masculinity was annoying, but I did see growth and progression by the end of the book which I appreciated.
I have some issues with their relationship which seems to be toxic. There's a lot of arguing, Callie asking questions (rightfully so in many cases) and Orion not wanting to answer anything, especially about his past. For someone who waited 500 years for her, you'd think he would want her to acclimate to her new life. Instead he gets frustrated and angry. Don't even get me started on his sisters!
All that being said, the story itself was interesting and unique. Kristy Nicolle did a good job with world building. The undersea cities sound beautiful, as do all of the sea creatures and mermaids/mermen. I like how well she describes this whole new world and the characters in it.
This was my first mermaid story (as the main creatures), and I did enjoy most of that. I find it weird that they couldn't be intimate in Mer form though, and only able to get frisky in human form during the full moon. Maybe this is typical lore? I'm not sure. They also burst into dust in the sun. I kind of feel like werewolf and vampire lore were mixed into this a little.
I'll give this 3.5/5.
August 16, 2018
The Kiss that Killed Me - a review by Rosemary Kenny
A modern version of The Little Mermaid fairytale with a twist, is my description of Kristy Nicolle's luscious aquatic fantasy The Kiss That Killed Me, as it is far better than any sugar-sweet Disney fairytale.
Heroine (and eventual Mermaid). Callie Pierce holds a beach party with her pals on the San Diego beach at full Moon. By coincidence it just happens to be one of the three nights a month (at the time of the full moon), that Mer people can grow legs if they wish, walk on land and form romantic attachments to humans, as here.
Far from being a typical fairytale princess in need of protection from a man, Callie is sassy and independent, with dreams of a bright educational future and career, before settling down to domestic bliss. However once she meets 500 year old (at least he doesn't look it!), Mer hunk Orion, all thoughts of a human future go out of the window as she and Orion turn out to be soulmates and thanks to a couple of friendly mythical Gods and Goddesses, it's job done and Callie's suddenly a Mermaid with beautiful shimmering aquatic green scales and a tail instead of legs!
Definitely not your average HEA, but it works for these fishy lovers so well done for a first novel, Ms Nicolle - hopefully plenty more fish - I mean books - in the sea? Get your copy today!
A modern version of The Little Mermaid fairytale with a twist, is my description of Kristy Nicolle's luscious aquatic fantasy The Kiss That Killed Me, as it is far better than any sugar-sweet Disney fairytale.
Heroine (and eventual Mermaid). Callie Pierce holds a beach party with her pals on the San Diego beach at full Moon. By coincidence it just happens to be one of the three nights a month (at the time of the full moon), that Mer people can grow legs if they wish, walk on land and form romantic attachments to humans, as here.
Far from being a typical fairytale princess in need of protection from a man, Callie is sassy and independent, with dreams of a bright educational future and career, before settling down to domestic bliss. However once she meets 500 year old (at least he doesn't look it!), Mer hunk Orion, all thoughts of a human future go out of the window as she and Orion turn out to be soulmates and thanks to a couple of friendly mythical Gods and Goddesses, it's job done and Callie's suddenly a Mermaid with beautiful shimmering aquatic green scales and a tail instead of legs!
Definitely not your average HEA, but it works for these fishy lovers so well done for a first novel, Ms Nicolle - hopefully plenty more fish - I mean books - in the sea? Get your copy today!
March 12, 2025
Overall Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Spice Rating 🌶️🌶️
I received an eARC in exchange for an honest review of this series.
First off, WOW, what a read! 😍 This is the first time I've dabbled my toes into the world of mermaid fantasy books.
I really want to commend the author on her execeptional world building. From going into characters back stories, to just describing what the see or where they are. For me, having the heavier descriptions allows for my brain to turn a book into a movie!
Now for the book itself!
In ways I could very much relate to Callie, feeling out of place within her family, friends and peers. However, she always put a brave face on and got on with things.
Suddenly she meets a mystery man and she is drawn to him, Orion, what I Invision as godlike in the looks department.
He is handsome, seems to understand Callie and also seems to be very smitten and devoted to her.
Spice Rating 🌶️🌶️
I received an eARC in exchange for an honest review of this series.
First off, WOW, what a read! 😍 This is the first time I've dabbled my toes into the world of mermaid fantasy books.
I really want to commend the author on her execeptional world building. From going into characters back stories, to just describing what the see or where they are. For me, having the heavier descriptions allows for my brain to turn a book into a movie!
Now for the book itself!
In ways I could very much relate to Callie, feeling out of place within her family, friends and peers. However, she always put a brave face on and got on with things.
Suddenly she meets a mystery man and she is drawn to him, Orion, what I Invision as godlike in the looks department.
He is handsome, seems to understand Callie and also seems to be very smitten and devoted to her.
August 19, 2023
As an ARC Reviewer I promised to give an honest review. I felt that the book was a little slow at the beginning. It really didn’t pick up until Callie was “killed”. Loved the banter between Orion and Callie. Thought the plot twist about her dad was pretty cool. The only thing I wish was that the spice was a little bit spicier, but that’s just a personal preference. Otherwise I can’t wait to see how this war continues.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 24, 2017
Such a fantastic story line. The amount of detail is crazy. Sometimes there were too many things going on at once. But a really great story. Great characters.
February 22, 2025
*I am lucky to be part of the ARC team for the relaunch of this incredible series, but please be assured that my review is my own opinion, and not influence in any way, shape, or form.*
The Kiss that Killed Me is book one in the first trilogy of the Queens of Fantasy saga. This book also happens to have completely captured my heart, and mind during my read of it over these last few days. You can best believe that I will be barreling through the rest of this trilogy very soon, and then moving forward to the next trilogy.
Early in the book, our FMC, Cassie, says "Bad things happen, whether you want them to or not, and above all, I have learned that I can survive whatever happens next." Little does she know just how true this is for herself. Cassie grows so much through this first installment, and I cannot wait to see how much more growth is in store for her. She is witty, tough, independent, loving, strong, family-oriented, emotional, and ready to fight. I resonated with her on so many levels during this book. She has felt out of place in her family, with her friends, and finds solace where can... And eventually solace becomes Orion.
Orion, our MMC, and a handsome one at that, is one of the few MMC that has captured my heart WITHOUT being morally grey here lately. He's not sneaky, except in a few instances where he means well, and does NO harm. He is faithful, kind, and loving. And whew, y'all just wait until you find out his backstory and how he feels about Callie. If it doesn't make you weak in the knees, I think you might need to get shot by Cupid real quick... Orion and his family are incredibly brave, and welcoming. If they happen to need another soulmate somehow, Atargatis allow it, I volunteer.
"When did it become okay for your life to end in an instant and for you to become half the person you once were?" This is meant a little more literally for this story, but dang, if it didn't hit me right in the gut. Kristy has a way with words that is ART.
Now, lets chit chat about the world building. When you read multiple fantasy series, sometimes the world building can be really overwhelming, and honestly intimidating. I'm here to tell you that Kristy is so incredible at world building that she is capable of making an ENTIRE SPORT make sense in ONE BOOK, IN ONE CHAPTER! Hello Hydraball, even I am interested and want to come under the waves to watch a game. Even down to the nitty gritty (heh, see what I did there?) details of GREEN SAND so that way you can see what's going on really well because there's "no instant replay". I was shocked. I'm not much of a sports person, and even I understood what was going on.
"By the Goddess, somebody grab me a fishing rod - this bitch needs reeling in." Don't let me forget the humor. There's humor, too. Fantasy with romance, humor, and good world building? Somebody build Kristy a fantasy writers throne, PLEASE!
"We're thawing away years of loneliness with each touch, each kind word." This was said by Cassie, about her and Orion. But by the end of the book, and with thinking on things, I can see this applied to a lot of relationships, familial, platonic, and romantic.
I am completely and utterly hooked (wink, wink, see what I did there again?). Okay, I'll stop with the really bad puns. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go dream about being a mermaid with a soulmate, and living in this beautifully crafted world until I start book two. And if anybody decides to read this and wants to chat with me about it, I'm in Kristy's reader group on Facebook, and I'm on Goodreads. I'd love to be book buddies for your read into her wonderful world of fantasy.
The Kiss that Killed Me is book one in the first trilogy of the Queens of Fantasy saga. This book also happens to have completely captured my heart, and mind during my read of it over these last few days. You can best believe that I will be barreling through the rest of this trilogy very soon, and then moving forward to the next trilogy.
Early in the book, our FMC, Cassie, says "Bad things happen, whether you want them to or not, and above all, I have learned that I can survive whatever happens next." Little does she know just how true this is for herself. Cassie grows so much through this first installment, and I cannot wait to see how much more growth is in store for her. She is witty, tough, independent, loving, strong, family-oriented, emotional, and ready to fight. I resonated with her on so many levels during this book. She has felt out of place in her family, with her friends, and finds solace where can... And eventually solace becomes Orion.
Orion, our MMC, and a handsome one at that, is one of the few MMC that has captured my heart WITHOUT being morally grey here lately. He's not sneaky, except in a few instances where he means well, and does NO harm. He is faithful, kind, and loving. And whew, y'all just wait until you find out his backstory and how he feels about Callie. If it doesn't make you weak in the knees, I think you might need to get shot by Cupid real quick... Orion and his family are incredibly brave, and welcoming. If they happen to need another soulmate somehow, Atargatis allow it, I volunteer.
"When did it become okay for your life to end in an instant and for you to become half the person you once were?" This is meant a little more literally for this story, but dang, if it didn't hit me right in the gut. Kristy has a way with words that is ART.
Now, lets chit chat about the world building. When you read multiple fantasy series, sometimes the world building can be really overwhelming, and honestly intimidating. I'm here to tell you that Kristy is so incredible at world building that she is capable of making an ENTIRE SPORT make sense in ONE BOOK, IN ONE CHAPTER! Hello Hydraball, even I am interested and want to come under the waves to watch a game. Even down to the nitty gritty (heh, see what I did there?) details of GREEN SAND so that way you can see what's going on really well because there's "no instant replay". I was shocked. I'm not much of a sports person, and even I understood what was going on.
"By the Goddess, somebody grab me a fishing rod - this bitch needs reeling in." Don't let me forget the humor. There's humor, too. Fantasy with romance, humor, and good world building? Somebody build Kristy a fantasy writers throne, PLEASE!
"We're thawing away years of loneliness with each touch, each kind word." This was said by Cassie, about her and Orion. But by the end of the book, and with thinking on things, I can see this applied to a lot of relationships, familial, platonic, and romantic.
I am completely and utterly hooked (wink, wink, see what I did there again?). Okay, I'll stop with the really bad puns. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go dream about being a mermaid with a soulmate, and living in this beautifully crafted world until I start book two. And if anybody decides to read this and wants to chat with me about it, I'm in Kristy's reader group on Facebook, and I'm on Goodreads. I'd love to be book buddies for your read into her wonderful world of fantasy.
February 11, 2017
"I smile at the gorgeous pastel of the aqua scales that coat her lower half. I always knew she would be beautiful, that belief confirmed within me as soon as I met her, sitting, singing softly to herself in he sand, but I did not expect the mer blood within her to transform her to such a transcendently stunning creature."
I have never read anything by Kristy Nicolle before. I have been dying to read her Tidal Kiss Trilogy for a while now, and I can honestly say that it did not disappoint! This series is one of the best mermaid series I have read so far, and that means a lot because I have read a LOT of mermaid books. Mermaids are kind of my thing, but most of you all know that by now.
The Kiss That Killed Me is the first book in the trilogy. We are introduced to Callie, a young girl who lives in San Diego, CA. Callie is your normal teenage girl. She has many friends, likes to party, doesn't like her stepdad, and is worrying about college and her future. Everything changes when Callie meets a mysteriously attractive young man. Who is this guy? Where did he come from? Why is he so mysterious? Callie is soon thrown into a whole new world where she knows nothing and no one. She isn't even sure how she got there herself. The only thing she knows and recognizes is the mysterious man, Orion. Orion will forever change Callie's world.
"Someone like you.. like us, when we die.. we return to the sea. Once we come into contact with salt water a transformation begins, one that changes us into our destined self, one that turns us into warriors, defenders of the sea."
I absolutely loved the characters and the story! Kristy Nicolle has the most incredible mind and imagination I have ever seen. Nicolle takes you into this beautifully magic underwater world full of mermaids, evil, love, and betrayal! I can not believe that this book came from a human mind. The story line is so perfect and I feel like us, humans, never get anything perfect! Nicolle is doing something right! One major thing that I loved about this book is all the background history. Nicolle gives us so much information on Poseidon, Atargatis, psirens, mermaids, sailors, and so much more! This book absolutely blew my mind!
Kristy Nicolle writes in such a beautiful way! Once I start one of her books, I absolutely can not stop. Her words hypnotize me and I am not free until the last word is read. I have said this already, but I will say it again.... I LOVE MERMAIDS!!!! Nicolle picks out perfect mermaid names for all her characters! She also has a gift for making the details in her book pop out at the readers. Her characters and settings were so descriptive and real. I pictured everything in my head as I read through this book. Nicolle really gave this book her all and with that in mind, each book does in fact get better and better! Nicolle is proving to us that she is capable of GREAT things! I am now a forever and ever and ever fan of Kristy Nicolle! You guys definitely need to add this book and the rest in the series to your TBR lists!
"I reach up to the place above my heart where scales line the scar left by the event that had changed my life forever, the kiss that killed me."
I have never read anything by Kristy Nicolle before. I have been dying to read her Tidal Kiss Trilogy for a while now, and I can honestly say that it did not disappoint! This series is one of the best mermaid series I have read so far, and that means a lot because I have read a LOT of mermaid books. Mermaids are kind of my thing, but most of you all know that by now.
The Kiss That Killed Me is the first book in the trilogy. We are introduced to Callie, a young girl who lives in San Diego, CA. Callie is your normal teenage girl. She has many friends, likes to party, doesn't like her stepdad, and is worrying about college and her future. Everything changes when Callie meets a mysteriously attractive young man. Who is this guy? Where did he come from? Why is he so mysterious? Callie is soon thrown into a whole new world where she knows nothing and no one. She isn't even sure how she got there herself. The only thing she knows and recognizes is the mysterious man, Orion. Orion will forever change Callie's world.
"Someone like you.. like us, when we die.. we return to the sea. Once we come into contact with salt water a transformation begins, one that changes us into our destined self, one that turns us into warriors, defenders of the sea."
I absolutely loved the characters and the story! Kristy Nicolle has the most incredible mind and imagination I have ever seen. Nicolle takes you into this beautifully magic underwater world full of mermaids, evil, love, and betrayal! I can not believe that this book came from a human mind. The story line is so perfect and I feel like us, humans, never get anything perfect! Nicolle is doing something right! One major thing that I loved about this book is all the background history. Nicolle gives us so much information on Poseidon, Atargatis, psirens, mermaids, sailors, and so much more! This book absolutely blew my mind!
Kristy Nicolle writes in such a beautiful way! Once I start one of her books, I absolutely can not stop. Her words hypnotize me and I am not free until the last word is read. I have said this already, but I will say it again.... I LOVE MERMAIDS!!!! Nicolle picks out perfect mermaid names for all her characters! She also has a gift for making the details in her book pop out at the readers. Her characters and settings were so descriptive and real. I pictured everything in my head as I read through this book. Nicolle really gave this book her all and with that in mind, each book does in fact get better and better! Nicolle is proving to us that she is capable of GREAT things! I am now a forever and ever and ever fan of Kristy Nicolle! You guys definitely need to add this book and the rest in the series to your TBR lists!
"I reach up to the place above my heart where scales line the scar left by the event that had changed my life forever, the kiss that killed me."
January 20, 2016
I’ve never had the pleasure of reading a mermaid book until now. And the reason I chose to read and review this book, is because Kristy was in a facebook party and offering up prizes. (No wait there’s more, stop assuming!)
Anyway… As I was saying…
I decided to read the details of the book, and then Kristy started socializing with me. She explained the book to me and everything, and even told me the price. Unfortunately, I did not win a free copy of her book. But I did remember that the week prior I had won a five dollar Amazon gift card, so I decided to use it to purchase her book.
As a reviewer, copies of books are usually provided for me free, by ARC (Advanced Readers Copies), or Publishers and Authors often provide them to me for free, wanting an honest review. I have bought my fair share of books, though, which whatever the case may be, nothing changes my perspective. I still am one hundred and ten percent honest.
On with the review of this amazing tale! Because I just know you will want to buy it when I get done with you, because I think it was the best thing I ever spent my gift card on!
Before I begin, I want to say, I was touched by this: “For Grandad: Who taught me that blood may be thicker than water, But that magic is always thicker than blood. You may be gone, but you still haven’t lost yours.” That truly made me smile immensely. And even made me think of my Grandfather…
The main character: Callie Pierce, when we begin, she is seventeen. Not your everyday kind of teen though. She hasn’t had her first kiss or real boy friend yet. You would think her parents would be grateful, but no. She has to have one of those evil kind of step parents that everyone wants to get away from, ugh.
However, on her eighteenth birthday, her friends decide to throw her a party, even though Callie didn’t want one, they still did anyway.
This is where Callie meets Orion, and has her first kiss. And low and behold this is “The Kiss That Killed Me” and we start to learn why.
The kiss causes her true to life form to arise, and her to have to learn and discover who she really is. Thankfully, this does not scare off Orion, he still wants to stand by her, and help her through her transition, and learn who and what she is, or becoming, and needs to do.
Callie is a bit stubborn, and whiny, and uncertain of herself. She isn’t sure what she wants to do, or even needs to do.
Will Callie and Orion and their love succeed or fail? What will become of them? Will Callie chose the life of a mermaid, or the love of a man? What roads will be taken here or could be taken?
To learn more, you too must read this enchanting book: “The Kiss That Killed Me,” that will expose you to the beautiful sea, and enchanting mythological creatures. Amazing Fantasies, and reality will never look as good in paper as it does in this book. This is a most definite five star book, deep and intoxicating in its breath taking adventure. I have never been so entertained in my life! I truly enjoyed every minute of this book, and can hardly wait for the other books! Kristy is a definite entertainer and truly knows how to please a reader at any age!
Anyway… As I was saying…
I decided to read the details of the book, and then Kristy started socializing with me. She explained the book to me and everything, and even told me the price. Unfortunately, I did not win a free copy of her book. But I did remember that the week prior I had won a five dollar Amazon gift card, so I decided to use it to purchase her book.
As a reviewer, copies of books are usually provided for me free, by ARC (Advanced Readers Copies), or Publishers and Authors often provide them to me for free, wanting an honest review. I have bought my fair share of books, though, which whatever the case may be, nothing changes my perspective. I still am one hundred and ten percent honest.
On with the review of this amazing tale! Because I just know you will want to buy it when I get done with you, because I think it was the best thing I ever spent my gift card on!
Before I begin, I want to say, I was touched by this: “For Grandad: Who taught me that blood may be thicker than water, But that magic is always thicker than blood. You may be gone, but you still haven’t lost yours.” That truly made me smile immensely. And even made me think of my Grandfather…
The main character: Callie Pierce, when we begin, she is seventeen. Not your everyday kind of teen though. She hasn’t had her first kiss or real boy friend yet. You would think her parents would be grateful, but no. She has to have one of those evil kind of step parents that everyone wants to get away from, ugh.
However, on her eighteenth birthday, her friends decide to throw her a party, even though Callie didn’t want one, they still did anyway.
This is where Callie meets Orion, and has her first kiss. And low and behold this is “The Kiss That Killed Me” and we start to learn why.
The kiss causes her true to life form to arise, and her to have to learn and discover who she really is. Thankfully, this does not scare off Orion, he still wants to stand by her, and help her through her transition, and learn who and what she is, or becoming, and needs to do.
Callie is a bit stubborn, and whiny, and uncertain of herself. She isn’t sure what she wants to do, or even needs to do.
Will Callie and Orion and their love succeed or fail? What will become of them? Will Callie chose the life of a mermaid, or the love of a man? What roads will be taken here or could be taken?
To learn more, you too must read this enchanting book: “The Kiss That Killed Me,” that will expose you to the beautiful sea, and enchanting mythological creatures. Amazing Fantasies, and reality will never look as good in paper as it does in this book. This is a most definite five star book, deep and intoxicating in its breath taking adventure. I have never been so entertained in my life! I truly enjoyed every minute of this book, and can hardly wait for the other books! Kristy is a definite entertainer and truly knows how to please a reader at any age!
February 27, 2025
I'm a proud ARC reviewer for this book; these opinions are my own made with notes that I have jotted down while reading. Please delve into K.N's world to discover and experience for yourself!
The kid in me loved The Kiss that Killed Me, so I am going to give this a proud 3.5 out of 5 foxtails (for those that don't know me, those are my stars). I consider myself stingy when it comes to reviews.
I did not know what to expect when jumping into this; I had never read anything from K.N. before so when I was selected for ARC reading, I was going in with a clean slate and open mind. I was excited to find a rare mermaid-themed "romantasy" novel- if you're looking in this genre, most of what you find is winged, morally grey fae dudes with a bad attitude (don't get me wrong, I love those, but this was soooo refreshing) and stab-happy girls.
Without knowing anything about the author, I read through the first few chapters and felt like this story was very YA. Come to find out that the author was herself a teenager when she first wrote this book, and it is of course noticeable, in the same way that it was noticeable in Eragon that Paolini was a kid (it will bring me some enjoyment to watch how K.N. grows as an author as I read through the trilogies). It isn’t quite so much in the writing style itself seeming immature (though it is evident that someone very young and likely inexperienced as a professional author wrote this), but also because you can feel the emotional rollercoaster of teen life. Every time Callie, our FMC, is narrating in her head, you feel the angst- you feel the heartbreak, the turmoil, the struggles of navigating young adulthood. You feel that first love and all the hope and horrors that accompany it. It's so real. Following Callie threw me back into my own teenage years and made me remember exactly how I felt and the terrors I experienced myself. Reading modern fantasy novels, sometimes it is very obvious that an author writing a young character has not been in those shoes for many, many years; they have forgotten what it really felt like to be a kid or a new adult in a dark, ruthless world. This is something I truly appreciate in The Kiss that Killed Me.
Now. As far as story line goes, it was slightly predictable for me in the first few chapters, but that isn’t wholly unexpected, given these pages are introductory. But it did take me this amount of time to really get sucked into the story. We are pulled more into the story as it progresses and we see some slight character development – not as much as I’d like to see, but it is there. I feel that some of our MCs who should be well rounded are more along the lines of being relatively flat. That being said, I believe it’s merely because it comes off as a YA book written by a young adult (which I think is refreshing and fun, just something to keep in mind for readers who spend a lot of time reading mostly mature content romantasy or high fantasy novels).
The dynamic between Callie and her friends was more relatable and plausible than the one with her mother and stepfather; even as friends, high school girls can be cunning and ruthless when they want to be, and that shows in her small friend group. With her mother, however, I felt that it was definitely dramatized to an unrealistic level. Reading those paragraphs made me aware that I was reading a fantasy novel as opposed to keeping my attention and me being a part of the story. I am speaking as someone who had a horrible relationship with their biological parent as well as a couple step parents- what happened between Callie and mom in the beginning of the book really turned me off. It just didn’t come across as a real troubled relationship between parent and child to me. I would’ve appreciate more explanation over a longer period of time to seem a little more realistic Speaking of which, I hated that I never truly got an answer as to why Carl despised our FMC so much. It was such a major part of the story and was the catalyst for some turning points, but we have no explanation that I can recall. I can draw my own conclusions but of course unless it is addressed in the other novels, I'll never know. Bummer.
The romance was a sizeable portion of the book, but in my own opinion, was slightly lacking and not the most thrilling I’ve read, if you’re coming from reading extremely mature and in-depth romances. Some would see this as a refreshing change of pace. Admittedly I did value the wholesome nature of Orion, our MMC, who is a stark contrast to many of the typical morally grey MMCs we see in modern fantasies. He was loving, tender – if not a little creepy at first – but getting to know him, I really started to appreciate his character. I need more random physical descriptions of him; I love picturing my romantasy men often while I read!
Something that I truly loved about this book is K.N’s descriptive imagination when we approach scenes, such as chapter 8 (Rebirth). Without trying to give too much detail away, I felt like I was pulled into a dream alongside Callie. I could see exactly what I believe K.N did as she wrote this part of the story. You remember the scene in D1sney’s A Christmas Carol when Scrooge is with the Spirit of Christmas Present, and they’re zooming through different households and areas around London? I pictured that, but underwater and fantastical (that speaks volumes coming from me, because that was one of my favorite scenes in that movie). This chapter and its scene was probably my favorite in the book; cinematically going through the oceans, mingling with the marine life- this spoke to me. It spoke to the teen in me who knew that one day she would become a marine biologist and live as one with the ocean.
Another thing I did really appreciate is how whimsy the story feels. If you’re a fan of Once Upon a Broken Heart, The Kiss that Killed Me is whimsy in a similar fashion, just a little younger. A young, cozy and whimsical romantasy with a pure fairytale vibe.
All in all, I would have to say that this novel was filled with young love, big adventures, peculiar characters and strange twists and turns that is perfect for anyone seeking a fun, easy read. If you don’t mind YA style writing, and you’re a fan of urban fantasy looking for something with a shimmer of unique mermaid “tails” (ba-dum dum tss) I think you will really enjoy this book.
Im excited to dive into book 2 for the trilogy, so be on the lookout for my review there soon!
The kid in me loved The Kiss that Killed Me, so I am going to give this a proud 3.5 out of 5 foxtails (for those that don't know me, those are my stars). I consider myself stingy when it comes to reviews.
I did not know what to expect when jumping into this; I had never read anything from K.N. before so when I was selected for ARC reading, I was going in with a clean slate and open mind. I was excited to find a rare mermaid-themed "romantasy" novel- if you're looking in this genre, most of what you find is winged, morally grey fae dudes with a bad attitude (don't get me wrong, I love those, but this was soooo refreshing) and stab-happy girls.
Without knowing anything about the author, I read through the first few chapters and felt like this story was very YA. Come to find out that the author was herself a teenager when she first wrote this book, and it is of course noticeable, in the same way that it was noticeable in Eragon that Paolini was a kid (it will bring me some enjoyment to watch how K.N. grows as an author as I read through the trilogies). It isn’t quite so much in the writing style itself seeming immature (though it is evident that someone very young and likely inexperienced as a professional author wrote this), but also because you can feel the emotional rollercoaster of teen life. Every time Callie, our FMC, is narrating in her head, you feel the angst- you feel the heartbreak, the turmoil, the struggles of navigating young adulthood. You feel that first love and all the hope and horrors that accompany it. It's so real. Following Callie threw me back into my own teenage years and made me remember exactly how I felt and the terrors I experienced myself. Reading modern fantasy novels, sometimes it is very obvious that an author writing a young character has not been in those shoes for many, many years; they have forgotten what it really felt like to be a kid or a new adult in a dark, ruthless world. This is something I truly appreciate in The Kiss that Killed Me.
Now. As far as story line goes, it was slightly predictable for me in the first few chapters, but that isn’t wholly unexpected, given these pages are introductory. But it did take me this amount of time to really get sucked into the story. We are pulled more into the story as it progresses and we see some slight character development – not as much as I’d like to see, but it is there. I feel that some of our MCs who should be well rounded are more along the lines of being relatively flat. That being said, I believe it’s merely because it comes off as a YA book written by a young adult (which I think is refreshing and fun, just something to keep in mind for readers who spend a lot of time reading mostly mature content romantasy or high fantasy novels).
The dynamic between Callie and her friends was more relatable and plausible than the one with her mother and stepfather; even as friends, high school girls can be cunning and ruthless when they want to be, and that shows in her small friend group. With her mother, however, I felt that it was definitely dramatized to an unrealistic level. Reading those paragraphs made me aware that I was reading a fantasy novel as opposed to keeping my attention and me being a part of the story. I am speaking as someone who had a horrible relationship with their biological parent as well as a couple step parents- what happened between Callie and mom in the beginning of the book really turned me off. It just didn’t come across as a real troubled relationship between parent and child to me. I would’ve appreciate more explanation over a longer period of time to seem a little more realistic Speaking of which, I hated that I never truly got an answer as to why Carl despised our FMC so much. It was such a major part of the story and was the catalyst for some turning points, but we have no explanation that I can recall. I can draw my own conclusions but of course unless it is addressed in the other novels, I'll never know. Bummer.
The romance was a sizeable portion of the book, but in my own opinion, was slightly lacking and not the most thrilling I’ve read, if you’re coming from reading extremely mature and in-depth romances. Some would see this as a refreshing change of pace. Admittedly I did value the wholesome nature of Orion, our MMC, who is a stark contrast to many of the typical morally grey MMCs we see in modern fantasies. He was loving, tender – if not a little creepy at first – but getting to know him, I really started to appreciate his character. I need more random physical descriptions of him; I love picturing my romantasy men often while I read!
Something that I truly loved about this book is K.N’s descriptive imagination when we approach scenes, such as chapter 8 (Rebirth). Without trying to give too much detail away, I felt like I was pulled into a dream alongside Callie. I could see exactly what I believe K.N did as she wrote this part of the story. You remember the scene in D1sney’s A Christmas Carol when Scrooge is with the Spirit of Christmas Present, and they’re zooming through different households and areas around London? I pictured that, but underwater and fantastical (that speaks volumes coming from me, because that was one of my favorite scenes in that movie). This chapter and its scene was probably my favorite in the book; cinematically going through the oceans, mingling with the marine life- this spoke to me. It spoke to the teen in me who knew that one day she would become a marine biologist and live as one with the ocean.
Another thing I did really appreciate is how whimsy the story feels. If you’re a fan of Once Upon a Broken Heart, The Kiss that Killed Me is whimsy in a similar fashion, just a little younger. A young, cozy and whimsical romantasy with a pure fairytale vibe.
All in all, I would have to say that this novel was filled with young love, big adventures, peculiar characters and strange twists and turns that is perfect for anyone seeking a fun, easy read. If you don’t mind YA style writing, and you’re a fan of urban fantasy looking for something with a shimmer of unique mermaid “tails” (ba-dum dum tss) I think you will really enjoy this book.
Im excited to dive into book 2 for the trilogy, so be on the lookout for my review there soon!
December 2, 2015
Orion waited over 500 years for the one soul that he was destined to be with to arrive in the mer world. Callie is a modern woman who is just beginning to learn about the customs of being a mermaid and Orion’s soulmate. Will their bond be enough to keep them together for eternity?
This is the debut novel by Kristy Nicolle, and let me tell you, it does not read like a debut novel. Ms. Nicolle’s use of imagery brought a fantasy underwater world to life. Her descriptions of places, mermaids and mermen, feelings, and events made me feel as if I were right there with Callie and Orion. I felt every joy, pain, fear, and hopefulness that the characters themselves were feeling. This story was packed with action, adventure, mystery, suspense, and of course romance. There was a new twist at the turn of every page. The characters were well developed, I felt an immediate bond with Callie and wished I could find a merman like Orion swimming in my bathtub! I was also intrigued by some of the supporting characters and couldn’t wait to find out their stories as well.
This paranormal/ fantasy romance is destined to be a huge success, and seeing as how it is the first book in the Tidal Kiss Trilogy, there are still 2 more books to look forward to!! I will be waiting patiently (ok, maybe not so patiently) for my next dive into the mer world!
This is the debut novel by Kristy Nicolle, and let me tell you, it does not read like a debut novel. Ms. Nicolle’s use of imagery brought a fantasy underwater world to life. Her descriptions of places, mermaids and mermen, feelings, and events made me feel as if I were right there with Callie and Orion. I felt every joy, pain, fear, and hopefulness that the characters themselves were feeling. This story was packed with action, adventure, mystery, suspense, and of course romance. There was a new twist at the turn of every page. The characters were well developed, I felt an immediate bond with Callie and wished I could find a merman like Orion swimming in my bathtub! I was also intrigued by some of the supporting characters and couldn’t wait to find out their stories as well.
This paranormal/ fantasy romance is destined to be a huge success, and seeing as how it is the first book in the Tidal Kiss Trilogy, there are still 2 more books to look forward to!! I will be waiting patiently (ok, maybe not so patiently) for my next dive into the mer world!
December 20, 2015
Lovers of mermaid fantasy tales, here's one for you guys!
Callie Pierce, just turning 18, deals with her awful stepfather while her mother does nothing. Her only solace is her little sister and the idea of going away to college. As her friends throw her a rather unwanted birthday party at a beach house, Callie stumbles onto the mysterious Orion, someone she felt a pull to right away. But once a kiss between them is shared, her world changes forever...the kiss that killed her.
Kristy Nicolle has some very well-developed characters and their interactions are seemingly real. From the modern day Callie to the old gentleman soul Orion, even to the fallen Azure, you cannot help but keep reading and follow their adventures. Even the mythology behind the mer is really nicely done. A great debut novel for sure and I am looking forward to the next installment.
Callie Pierce, just turning 18, deals with her awful stepfather while her mother does nothing. Her only solace is her little sister and the idea of going away to college. As her friends throw her a rather unwanted birthday party at a beach house, Callie stumbles onto the mysterious Orion, someone she felt a pull to right away. But once a kiss between them is shared, her world changes forever...the kiss that killed her.
Kristy Nicolle has some very well-developed characters and their interactions are seemingly real. From the modern day Callie to the old gentleman soul Orion, even to the fallen Azure, you cannot help but keep reading and follow their adventures. Even the mythology behind the mer is really nicely done. A great debut novel for sure and I am looking forward to the next installment.
June 12, 2025
16-year-old me would have given this four stars, unfortunately I'm 39. I hated everything about these characters. The romance maybe want to gag. The constant bickering over stupid stuff was annoying. The author is very vivid in her descriptions which I appreciated, butthings felt really dragged out. I think this book was probably setting up the rest of the series and mostly world building, but it just wasn't for me and I will not be completing the series.
January 4, 2024
Over halfway and I had to dnf. It didn't capture me. It seemed very flat and I kept saying maybe it will get better in one more chapter. I didn't hate it, it just was slow and felt eh.
January 16, 2024
A little over 1/3 through I DNF’d. it’s not well written and I’m not feeling engaged. The storyline is slow and doesn’t give any real foreshadowing of plot.
June 28, 2024
DNF 40%
November 17, 2017
Do you know what I absolutely hate? Remakes. Who in their right mind thinks remaking a classic is going to make it better? Don’t get me wrong, if done well, I think they’re fantastic! I’m a HUGE fan of the “new” Beauty and the Beast. . .I’m NOT a fan of what they tried to do with Grease Live, and certainly not excited on hearing the news of a remake of Dirty Dancing. There are times where you need to leave well enough alone; but that’s coming from an old fuddy duddy.
Here’s what I love; when producers cater the Disney ideal into a more mature, adult version of the story. Including more detail that only adults could appreciate. And cue the red carpet for Kristy Nicolle and the greatest mermaid original “remake” you could ever hope for.
Magical things happen when a girl turns 18. You’ve either graduated or will be graduating. Possibility of moving on to college, maybe moving out and experience what life has to offer. I bit more freedom from the parents. Boys. Friends who own a beach house and are throwing you a birthday party. Callie however is not a typical teenager. “A girl who would rather read novels over trashy magazines, who finds guys her age boring, and other people’s drama petty.” (Pretty much a girl I could kick back with!) Unfortunately for Callie, Daryl (a boy who is pining after her) is there, and practically forces her into a tongue twister of a kiss that is not well received on either end; Callie refuses in disgust which hurts poor little Daryl’s feelings. (Ha ha- poor Daryl, yeah right.)
What better way to diffuse the nerves of a first kiss gone bad than to sit out on a sand dune and watch the waves kiss the shore. I’ll tell you a better way. . .it looks like an over 6ft tanned, muscular, flawless, slicked back hair, with piercing ocean blue eyes! I’ll let that sink in real quick . . .
Orion makes such a connection with Callie on the beach he asks to meet her the following day in the same spot. Being a more responsible 18 year old than I was, Callie asks permission to go out that night (it’s a lie where she’s going, but she asks!)
And it is this sneaking out that is going to change the world of Callie Pierce with just one kiss. With one kiss, Callie is “awakened” into her destiny; a calling in her blood of being a mermaid. Atargatis’ chosen daughter- to swim the seas for all eternity by the side of her soul mate Orion. Did I mention Orion has been waiting for her for centuries?
Of course coming from a modern day scientific world, Callie is filled with a plethora of questions. Who in their right mind would willing accept they have fulfilled their destiny by becoming a mermaid AND procuring their soul mate?
I mean c’mon! Life in the water, perfect hair, betcha anything thing you got a sweet little flounder as a sidekick and a singing, narrating Jamaican crab- SIGN ME UP!
But it’s not just the human world that’s a mess, Callie has a set destiny. She is the first of “her kind” in YEARS- now you’re crazy if you think I’m going to spoil what “kind” she is, so you can just move along from that.
I can’t even begin to describe how deliciously complicated this world is. There are merpeople and psirens. And with both good and evil, there is one heck of a story behind both of them, and of course they mingle right in the middle.
Okay- so here I am side stepping a bit. I am two years behind reading the debut of this amazing book, but I had read her newest book “The Opal Blade“. Usually it’s really weird “back reading”. I absolutely fell in love with Kristy Nicolle’s writing, especially her snark. While reading her debut novel (keep in mind I say debut, but it debuted 2 years ago) you can still see the foundation of snark and brilliant storytelling. I do feel that Nicolle “over” explained details, but for someone like me who uses their imagination constantly I didn’t mind whatsoever- I do know some people who don’t like that, but that’s what makes the world amazing in that there are no two people alike.
While reading this book, there are so many times where you feel you’re on a roller coaster. It’s not just building to the climax, reach the climax, and then level off. Oh no. She builds the tension, reaches the climax, drops you on your head, doesn’t even bother to fasten your seat belt and you are off again. What’s worse- the freaking book ends on a climax! I mean, it’s not worse, I plan on reading the entire series so I’m gearing up with a helmet so I can be properly dropped over and over again.
All in all, I cannot wait to continue with the Tidal Kiss trilogy. I am truly lucky that I am able to enjoy one right after the next. I guess that’s one way of getting out of waiting for each book to come out 🙂
Here’s what I love; when producers cater the Disney ideal into a more mature, adult version of the story. Including more detail that only adults could appreciate. And cue the red carpet for Kristy Nicolle and the greatest mermaid original “remake” you could ever hope for.
Magical things happen when a girl turns 18. You’ve either graduated or will be graduating. Possibility of moving on to college, maybe moving out and experience what life has to offer. I bit more freedom from the parents. Boys. Friends who own a beach house and are throwing you a birthday party. Callie however is not a typical teenager. “A girl who would rather read novels over trashy magazines, who finds guys her age boring, and other people’s drama petty.” (Pretty much a girl I could kick back with!) Unfortunately for Callie, Daryl (a boy who is pining after her) is there, and practically forces her into a tongue twister of a kiss that is not well received on either end; Callie refuses in disgust which hurts poor little Daryl’s feelings. (Ha ha- poor Daryl, yeah right.)
What better way to diffuse the nerves of a first kiss gone bad than to sit out on a sand dune and watch the waves kiss the shore. I’ll tell you a better way. . .it looks like an over 6ft tanned, muscular, flawless, slicked back hair, with piercing ocean blue eyes! I’ll let that sink in real quick . . .
Orion makes such a connection with Callie on the beach he asks to meet her the following day in the same spot. Being a more responsible 18 year old than I was, Callie asks permission to go out that night (it’s a lie where she’s going, but she asks!)
And it is this sneaking out that is going to change the world of Callie Pierce with just one kiss. With one kiss, Callie is “awakened” into her destiny; a calling in her blood of being a mermaid. Atargatis’ chosen daughter- to swim the seas for all eternity by the side of her soul mate Orion. Did I mention Orion has been waiting for her for centuries?
Of course coming from a modern day scientific world, Callie is filled with a plethora of questions. Who in their right mind would willing accept they have fulfilled their destiny by becoming a mermaid AND procuring their soul mate?
I mean c’mon! Life in the water, perfect hair, betcha anything thing you got a sweet little flounder as a sidekick and a singing, narrating Jamaican crab- SIGN ME UP!
But it’s not just the human world that’s a mess, Callie has a set destiny. She is the first of “her kind” in YEARS- now you’re crazy if you think I’m going to spoil what “kind” she is, so you can just move along from that.
I can’t even begin to describe how deliciously complicated this world is. There are merpeople and psirens. And with both good and evil, there is one heck of a story behind both of them, and of course they mingle right in the middle.
Okay- so here I am side stepping a bit. I am two years behind reading the debut of this amazing book, but I had read her newest book “The Opal Blade“. Usually it’s really weird “back reading”. I absolutely fell in love with Kristy Nicolle’s writing, especially her snark. While reading her debut novel (keep in mind I say debut, but it debuted 2 years ago) you can still see the foundation of snark and brilliant storytelling. I do feel that Nicolle “over” explained details, but for someone like me who uses their imagination constantly I didn’t mind whatsoever- I do know some people who don’t like that, but that’s what makes the world amazing in that there are no two people alike.
While reading this book, there are so many times where you feel you’re on a roller coaster. It’s not just building to the climax, reach the climax, and then level off. Oh no. She builds the tension, reaches the climax, drops you on your head, doesn’t even bother to fasten your seat belt and you are off again. What’s worse- the freaking book ends on a climax! I mean, it’s not worse, I plan on reading the entire series so I’m gearing up with a helmet so I can be properly dropped over and over again.
All in all, I cannot wait to continue with the Tidal Kiss trilogy. I am truly lucky that I am able to enjoy one right after the next. I guess that’s one way of getting out of waiting for each book to come out 🙂
February 27, 2020
*I received a free copy of this book with thanks to the author. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.*
The Kiss That Killed Me is the first book in a mermaid fantasy romance and creates an entirely new underwater mythology, different from the traditional mer-tales.
Callie, the main character, begins the story as a standard teenage girl, worrying about school, boys and catty friends. She has a few more problems than some, as her stepfather seems to actively hate her, and appears to have somehow brainwashed her mother to the point that she has become a different person and is willing to cast her previously-loved older daughter adrift.
It’s not all gloomy for Callie though, as she bumps into a gorgeous and mysterious stranger on the beach, who seems as instantly enamoured of her as she is of him. Until he kisses her and she wakes up dead.
Or not. The kiss marks a complete switch in the story, as Callie discovers she is a dormant mermaid and had just required ‘activation’ to claim her mer heritage. Oh, and her soul mate. In Kristy Nicolle’s fascinating new mythology, the mer are not born but are chosen by a goddess, and each is merely one half of a soul, seeking his or her mate to complete them. The other half need not be of the opposite gender, or even a lover at all… just a truly loved one; the two fated to be together.
We also find out how the mysterious Orion was able to be on land to meet Callie; how merfolk fund their lives above and below the waves; that they can have unique powers, and what happens when mer turn to the dark side. So much thought and detail has gone into the worldbuilding here, and it is clear that there is more to explore.
My one niggly criticism about the story was the repeated refrain that Callie is ‘not like other girls’, all other girls are jealous of her and boys lust after her, but she doesn’t know why because she doesn’t see how beautiful and special she really is. I can’t even really call it a criticism though, because just as I was getting a little exasperated with the trope, the author cleverly wrote explanations for most of the above into her mer-mythology! The only aspect not covered was Callie’s insecurities, and they didn’t need to be, because with her new physical attributes Callie really came into her own, becoming more confident, more independent, and trusting her own judgement. That must have been one hell of a kiss!
The romance with Orion is steamy, but also relatively chaste. The sex scenes are restricted to when they are in their human forms, and cut politely away at the intimate details (picture a film transitioning to waves crashing against the shore, then back to the morning after). This neatly avoids any accusations of bestiality and also softens the impact of a man who is hundreds of years old taking a just-turned-eighteen year old as his mate. Again, the author also addresses this issue head on, in discussions between the characters. Kristy Nicolle is clearly an expert at spotting and eliminating potential complaints!
Ultimately, after a bit of a wobbly teenage start, I was won over by the wonderful worldbuilding and exciting plot, and found that the – initially a bit stereotyped – characters grew and developed in interesting ways. So you could say that I ended up firmly on the hook of the Tidal Kiss Trilogy, and I will definitely be diving into the next instalment as soon as I get a chance.
A deep icy blue penetrates me, pinning me to the spot, stopping my breath with the chilling warmth of its depth, taunting me, haunting me. I want to get lost in its frosty glaze, swim in it and writhe in it, wrap myself up in it as though it were silk. It is familiar yet strange. I am watching it as the pastel cold blazes with a promise I cannot quite comprehend. I extend out to touch but cannot quite reach…
– Kristy Nicolle, The Kiss That Killed Me
Review by Steph Warren of Bookshine and Readbows blog
https://bookshineandreadbows.wordpres...
The Kiss That Killed Me is the first book in a mermaid fantasy romance and creates an entirely new underwater mythology, different from the traditional mer-tales.
Callie, the main character, begins the story as a standard teenage girl, worrying about school, boys and catty friends. She has a few more problems than some, as her stepfather seems to actively hate her, and appears to have somehow brainwashed her mother to the point that she has become a different person and is willing to cast her previously-loved older daughter adrift.
It’s not all gloomy for Callie though, as she bumps into a gorgeous and mysterious stranger on the beach, who seems as instantly enamoured of her as she is of him. Until he kisses her and she wakes up dead.
Or not. The kiss marks a complete switch in the story, as Callie discovers she is a dormant mermaid and had just required ‘activation’ to claim her mer heritage. Oh, and her soul mate. In Kristy Nicolle’s fascinating new mythology, the mer are not born but are chosen by a goddess, and each is merely one half of a soul, seeking his or her mate to complete them. The other half need not be of the opposite gender, or even a lover at all… just a truly loved one; the two fated to be together.
We also find out how the mysterious Orion was able to be on land to meet Callie; how merfolk fund their lives above and below the waves; that they can have unique powers, and what happens when mer turn to the dark side. So much thought and detail has gone into the worldbuilding here, and it is clear that there is more to explore.
My one niggly criticism about the story was the repeated refrain that Callie is ‘not like other girls’, all other girls are jealous of her and boys lust after her, but she doesn’t know why because she doesn’t see how beautiful and special she really is. I can’t even really call it a criticism though, because just as I was getting a little exasperated with the trope, the author cleverly wrote explanations for most of the above into her mer-mythology! The only aspect not covered was Callie’s insecurities, and they didn’t need to be, because with her new physical attributes Callie really came into her own, becoming more confident, more independent, and trusting her own judgement. That must have been one hell of a kiss!
The romance with Orion is steamy, but also relatively chaste. The sex scenes are restricted to when they are in their human forms, and cut politely away at the intimate details (picture a film transitioning to waves crashing against the shore, then back to the morning after). This neatly avoids any accusations of bestiality and also softens the impact of a man who is hundreds of years old taking a just-turned-eighteen year old as his mate. Again, the author also addresses this issue head on, in discussions between the characters. Kristy Nicolle is clearly an expert at spotting and eliminating potential complaints!
Ultimately, after a bit of a wobbly teenage start, I was won over by the wonderful worldbuilding and exciting plot, and found that the – initially a bit stereotyped – characters grew and developed in interesting ways. So you could say that I ended up firmly on the hook of the Tidal Kiss Trilogy, and I will definitely be diving into the next instalment as soon as I get a chance.
A deep icy blue penetrates me, pinning me to the spot, stopping my breath with the chilling warmth of its depth, taunting me, haunting me. I want to get lost in its frosty glaze, swim in it and writhe in it, wrap myself up in it as though it were silk. It is familiar yet strange. I am watching it as the pastel cold blazes with a promise I cannot quite comprehend. I extend out to touch but cannot quite reach…
– Kristy Nicolle, The Kiss That Killed Me
Review by Steph Warren of Bookshine and Readbows blog
https://bookshineandreadbows.wordpres...
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