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Blackbird
Librarian's note: This is an alternate cover edition for ASIN: B01A2APL7Y.
227 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 24, 2016
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May 16, 2017
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 3.5 STARS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
It’s not a secret I have a thing for long distance romance stories, or more precisely for online romances.
And wait, before you start telling me there is not such thing as online romance, let me just say that we’ll have to agree to disagree. Yes, romance letters are classics, and I’ve read many books featuring them. There is no denying I find them charming and beautiful, but I love the idea of an online romance even more.
After all, I met my best friend and father of my son this way. So there is that.
Let me start by saying Blackbird was super fun to read! The author did a great job with the online banter, so much so that I could definitely understand how the friendship between Dolly and Blackbird grew so tight.
Struggling to please both her dad and sister, Dolly is a dreamer. Feeling forced to follow a path she doesn’t want to, she escapes on the internet and shares about her passion with online friends. One especially… A certain Blackbird.
Time flies and Dolly wants more from her internet friend than a few words exchanged here and there. She wants to meet him. Only the feeling is not mutual and Blackbird seems okay with their virtual relationship. So when he suddenly goes MIA, Dolly goes on a mission to find out if her friend is alright…
The online dialogues were my favorite part of the book, Dolly was full of snark and the mysterious Blackbird in tune with her brand of humor. I enjoyed the premise a lot and thought their “accidental” meeting was cute.
I was surprised and enjoyed the Native American culture story, I thought it added another dimension to a sweet romance and helped giving structure to the story.
Giving the nature of this book, I thought it was well executed, but a little rushed, this book was a little too short to fall into the novel category. I knew it was a novella, but I think it would have been better as a full-length novel by exploring Dolly and Charlie’s relationship.
On the down-side, the sex scenes were a little awkward to read, maybe not the strong point here, as I would have enjoyed less descriptive scenes. They just felt… forced. The hero’s persona in the bedroom was suddenly different… I was disappointed by the lack of intimacy and chemistry between the characters in these moments.
All in all, a very good first impression for this first novel by Fran Seen, a trope I’m fond of, well written and well executed, I enjoyed my reading time I’ll be sure to keep an eye out for her future books.
(Arc offered in exchange for an honest review)
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It’s not a secret I have a thing for long distance romance stories, or more precisely for online romances.
And wait, before you start telling me there is not such thing as online romance, let me just say that we’ll have to agree to disagree. Yes, romance letters are classics, and I’ve read many books featuring them. There is no denying I find them charming and beautiful, but I love the idea of an online romance even more.
After all, I met my best friend and father of my son this way. So there is that.
Let me start by saying Blackbird was super fun to read! The author did a great job with the online banter, so much so that I could definitely understand how the friendship between Dolly and Blackbird grew so tight.
Struggling to please both her dad and sister, Dolly is a dreamer. Feeling forced to follow a path she doesn’t want to, she escapes on the internet and shares about her passion with online friends. One especially… A certain Blackbird.
Time flies and Dolly wants more from her internet friend than a few words exchanged here and there. She wants to meet him. Only the feeling is not mutual and Blackbird seems okay with their virtual relationship. So when he suddenly goes MIA, Dolly goes on a mission to find out if her friend is alright…
The online dialogues were my favorite part of the book, Dolly was full of snark and the mysterious Blackbird in tune with her brand of humor. I enjoyed the premise a lot and thought their “accidental” meeting was cute.
I was surprised and enjoyed the Native American culture story, I thought it added another dimension to a sweet romance and helped giving structure to the story.
Giving the nature of this book, I thought it was well executed, but a little rushed, this book was a little too short to fall into the novel category. I knew it was a novella, but I think it would have been better as a full-length novel by exploring Dolly and Charlie’s relationship.
On the down-side, the sex scenes were a little awkward to read, maybe not the strong point here, as I would have enjoyed less descriptive scenes. They just felt… forced. The hero’s persona in the bedroom was suddenly different… I was disappointed by the lack of intimacy and chemistry between the characters in these moments.
All in all, a very good first impression for this first novel by Fran Seen, a trope I’m fond of, well written and well executed, I enjoyed my reading time I’ll be sure to keep an eye out for her future books.
(Arc offered in exchange for an honest review)
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January 18, 2016
4 stars.
Book provided by author in exchange for review.
Blackbird started a little bit slow for me. But about half way. I was hooked.
This is a story about 2 people who meet in a Internet chat room. They become best friends. What happens when one disappears?
What will the other one do to get their best friend back?
I liked Dolly's personally. I love how much she cherished her relationship with Charlie. (Her internet friend)
I had many moments where I couldn't help to smile or laugh 3/4 in I found myself laughing a lot.
There was also some very hot scenes!!!
Book provided by author in exchange for review.
Blackbird started a little bit slow for me. But about half way. I was hooked.
This is a story about 2 people who meet in a Internet chat room. They become best friends. What happens when one disappears?
What will the other one do to get their best friend back?
I liked Dolly's personally. I love how much she cherished her relationship with Charlie. (Her internet friend)
I had many moments where I couldn't help to smile or laugh 3/4 in I found myself laughing a lot.
There was also some very hot scenes!!!
August 7, 2016
I'm a sucker for online romances and the blurb caught my attention, of course the big 'online romance' on the cover helped. The story starts with Dolly telling us how she met Charlie Blackbird. How he disappeared and how she set off to look for him. All very serious in tone and interesting. She got to know his family and reconnected with him but it was towards the end that made me really like the book. It was when the Drummond family had a break down and started talking to each other, when Charlie saw her home and the childhood portraits. It had me chuckling. The humor just came out of nowhere especially compared to the first 80% of the book. It was a sweet story. I'd definitely read the rest of the online romance stories.
January 17, 2016
5 STARS!
SPOILER-FREE
Review originally posted on Aoibh Reads
Dolly met her best friend, Blackbird, online over a mutual interest in cemeteries. After 6 years though, Dolly wants to meet him - after all, he's the only one she confides in so it would make sense to speak in person to the human behind the screen.
Dolly asks him to meet, but there stops a consistent daily trend of speaking, as Blackbird declines and goes silent. Taking matters into her own hands, Dolly decides to find Blackbird and find out the secrets he's harbouring, and why he is so desperate to never meet. But can she be prepared for what she will face? Or will she wish she had never even asked?
Alright now, to get it out of the way please note this is a NOVELLA! So, yes, it's going to be a quick and fast-paced read and that is just that so obviously that's no reason to mark it down.
Writing: Firstly, what really drew me into this was the composition. Normally, the novella's I stumble across are not of great quality literary wise and make for dull reads. This however, had a beautiful writing style that is so succinct but evocative and immediately drew me in.
If that isn't epic descriptive writing done effortlessly and masterfully, I don't know what is.
Characters: This mainly is focused on two main characters- Dolly and Blackbird. Obviously there is limited room for full character development but even in this novella, there was some great character battles with themselves and each other and signs of development - both have to face dilemma's that are important to them and their beliefs and weigh up the risks with the gains. Or at least analyse what they want vs what's expected of them - either way, I felt there was a good amount of internal anguish in this to construct solid characters that could easily be related to.
Story: I've never read a story like this and without giving too much away, I think it ranks high on originality. I liked how it opened in the present and the flicked back to an overview of their blossoming friendship and snippets of their witty conversations. I laughed so much during this, at scenes or even at just one-liners and although once "the secret" is uncovered, it's a little predictable as to where it's all heading, it still makes for an exciting read. Throw in the craziness of Dolly's family unit and it's just one whole rollercoaster following them alone.
Improvements?: Hrmm, like any novella, it could be longer but that's like judging a little meerkat and saying it'd reach the leaves easier if it were a giraffe - this just isn't a novel so put that aside! Personally, this would have worked brilliantly as a slightly longer novella with maybe a little more torment and anguish before the HEA. It all fell in place quite easily after a certain point. Some of the conversations could have had more depth or building to them but that's getting quite down and pedantic about it.
Overall:
Getting over it's length, this is a quirky, great quick read and I read it over two sittings and had to refrain from reading it at work to complete. The writing flows effortlessly and the story develops at a rather suitable pace for a novella - there's a hook, a dilemma, drama, and a resolution and it all works fantastically.
I received this from the author in exchange for an honest review.
See more of my reviews here
SPOILER-FREE
Review originally posted on Aoibh Reads
Dolly met her best friend, Blackbird, online over a mutual interest in cemeteries. After 6 years though, Dolly wants to meet him - after all, he's the only one she confides in so it would make sense to speak in person to the human behind the screen.
Dolly asks him to meet, but there stops a consistent daily trend of speaking, as Blackbird declines and goes silent. Taking matters into her own hands, Dolly decides to find Blackbird and find out the secrets he's harbouring, and why he is so desperate to never meet. But can she be prepared for what she will face? Or will she wish she had never even asked?
Alright now, to get it out of the way please note this is a NOVELLA! So, yes, it's going to be a quick and fast-paced read and that is just that so obviously that's no reason to mark it down.
Writing: Firstly, what really drew me into this was the composition. Normally, the novella's I stumble across are not of great quality literary wise and make for dull reads. This however, had a beautiful writing style that is so succinct but evocative and immediately drew me in.
"...cutting into his t-bone steak. His rose gold cuff links gleamed back at me in the candlelight and clinked against his plate. With each saw of his knife, red juices pooled on the plate, hitting the mound of mashed potato like a sea wall."
If that isn't epic descriptive writing done effortlessly and masterfully, I don't know what is.
Characters: This mainly is focused on two main characters- Dolly and Blackbird. Obviously there is limited room for full character development but even in this novella, there was some great character battles with themselves and each other and signs of development - both have to face dilemma's that are important to them and their beliefs and weigh up the risks with the gains. Or at least analyse what they want vs what's expected of them - either way, I felt there was a good amount of internal anguish in this to construct solid characters that could easily be related to.
Story: I've never read a story like this and without giving too much away, I think it ranks high on originality. I liked how it opened in the present and the flicked back to an overview of their blossoming friendship and snippets of their witty conversations. I laughed so much during this, at scenes or even at just one-liners and although once "the secret" is uncovered, it's a little predictable as to where it's all heading, it still makes for an exciting read. Throw in the craziness of Dolly's family unit and it's just one whole rollercoaster following them alone.
Improvements?: Hrmm, like any novella, it could be longer but that's like judging a little meerkat and saying it'd reach the leaves easier if it were a giraffe - this just isn't a novel so put that aside! Personally, this would have worked brilliantly as a slightly longer novella with maybe a little more torment and anguish before the HEA. It all fell in place quite easily after a certain point. Some of the conversations could have had more depth or building to them but that's getting quite down and pedantic about it.
Overall:
Getting over it's length, this is a quirky, great quick read and I read it over two sittings and had to refrain from reading it at work to complete. The writing flows effortlessly and the story develops at a rather suitable pace for a novella - there's a hook, a dilemma, drama, and a resolution and it all works fantastically.
I received this from the author in exchange for an honest review.
See more of my reviews here
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January 8, 2016I was given this book by the author in exchange for and honest review...
I am not sure where to start... It was just...
The book starts out with Dolly explaining how her and Blackbird met online... Its cute how their relationship developed over time BUT the way my mind works.. I don't understand why over the years that they were friends they never swapped pictures.. Of course I get that it goes with the story it just doesn't seem realistic... talk to someone for years and not know what they look like?
I can't see that happening...
Anyway... Dolly is a young college graduate trying to live up to her father and sister idea of who she should be.. with them she doesn't have a back bone but with Blackbird she's herself.. until oneday he disappears...
Blackbird is a strong man who is proud of his culture..
The book had promise.. I am not much of a novella person (If I had FULLY read my email I wouldn't have requested a copy)... story lines tend to be rushed.. and that was the case with this book.. everything happened so quickly... problems were solved quickly... it was not for me...
I did like the characters banter during their online conversations... You can tell that the author has personality through meeting her characters... She can tell a story and has great style... in the future I hope to read a full length book of hers... I'm sorry this one wasn't for me...
If you like quick reads with a storyline that is not typical this is that book for you...
I am not sure where to start... It was just...
The book starts out with Dolly explaining how her and Blackbird met online... Its cute how their relationship developed over time BUT the way my mind works.. I don't understand why over the years that they were friends they never swapped pictures.. Of course I get that it goes with the story it just doesn't seem realistic... talk to someone for years and not know what they look like?
I can't see that happening...
Anyway... Dolly is a young college graduate trying to live up to her father and sister idea of who she should be.. with them she doesn't have a back bone but with Blackbird she's herself.. until oneday he disappears...
Blackbird is a strong man who is proud of his culture..
The book had promise.. I am not much of a novella person (If I had FULLY read my email I wouldn't have requested a copy)... story lines tend to be rushed.. and that was the case with this book.. everything happened so quickly... problems were solved quickly... it was not for me...
I did like the characters banter during their online conversations... You can tell that the author has personality through meeting her characters... She can tell a story and has great style... in the future I hope to read a full length book of hers... I'm sorry this one wasn't for me...
If you like quick reads with a storyline that is not typical this is that book for you...
May 11, 2016
4 stars
Dolly Jo Drummond (aka DollyWOOD) and Charlie Blackbird (aka Blackbird) meet online and begin chatting about their shared love of 'cemetery porn':
No, not photos or videos of individuals bumping uglies on top of tombstones. Rather, the cemetery porn [that] Blackbird and I enjoyed included images of unique burial grounds.
This leads them to form a strong, supportive friendship that lasts for several years. Or at least until Dolly asks to meet face to face. Charlie's not amenable to the idea for numerous reasons which leaves Dolly both hurt and confused.
When his online accounts disappear shortly afterwards, she's left to grieve this loss and then with an overpowering need to determine that he's okay. She decides to use what little information she has to find her closest friend in the world who just happens to be a man she's never met.
And on this journey, she discovers more about Blackbird and herself than she ever could have imagined...
***
First things first, I really enjoyed this novella and its exploration of an online relationship that eventually becomes so much more when it steps outside of its internet boundaries as real life demands to be acknowledged, dealt with and embraced.
This story is infused with warmth, humor and many moments that are believable, sometimes frustrating and often touching. I enjoyed the easy flow of the dialogue as well as the interactions and dynamics between Dolly, Charlie and the other supporting characters throughout the book. I often found myself chuckling and laughing out loud at various points along the way.
The author's writing style is both interesting and engaging. She uses numerous details to paint a vivid picture of not only the surroundings, but the characters and the intimate, personal experiences that have shaped them.
Ms. Seen does some interesting things as she incorporates signs and symbolism as well as myths, legends and folklore into her tale (i.e. Stick Indians, The Rainbow Crow, etc.). She also uses both legal and historical aspects with regards to pressing native issues. She utilizes internet exchanges and even a sketch to bring the many realities of life to the table. This is not something that I’m used to but it didn’t interrupt my pleasure or enjoyment of the story and brought something rather unique to the table.
The way Dolly's quest played out was often funny, sometimes intense, and definitely interesting. Blackbird's reasons for cutting her off made sense on one level even as he wasn't being completely honest or fair on another. She had every right to be upset that he didn't trust her with the truth. But if he had, they probably wouldn’t have met. And there’s a strong sense of fate within this story, that all of it had to happen exactly as it did in order for things to unfold in the way they were meant to.
When Blackbird tells her, “I’ve never seen someone so at odds with nature” regarding her klutzy outdoor moments, there is an underlying message there because Dolly's not at peace within or comfortable with having what she wants.
The heat between Dolly and Charlie, though it comes about quickly, was believable to me because of the connection they had prior. The fact is that these two were friends online for almost six years and knew things about each other on a deeper level. We get the sense that Dolly shows more of her true self to Charlie (both online and in person) than to most people, including her family. So once they finally meet and discover the intense attraction between them, it's clear that the groundwork is already laid. They were like two magnets who couldn’t help but be drawn to one another.
But Dolly doesn’t know how to navigate these waters. She doesn’t want to be the mistake he regrets even though she wants him with all her heart. And Charlie? Well, he had his life all planned out according to his established beliefs and ideals and Dolly showing up blindsides him.
As much as I loved their dynamics, humour and the intense heat between them, there were a few things that struck me as unrealistic:
For example:
Regardless of these question marks, I quite enjoyed this novella and loved the various characters. Dolly's chat with her sister, Minnie, And her sister's distraction techniques as well as an important dinner gathering cracked me up.
I love books that make me genuinely laugh and I'm looking forward to reading more by Ms. Seen in future!
*** A copy of this book was received from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Dolly Jo Drummond (aka DollyWOOD) and Charlie Blackbird (aka Blackbird) meet online and begin chatting about their shared love of 'cemetery porn':
No, not photos or videos of individuals bumping uglies on top of tombstones. Rather, the cemetery porn [that] Blackbird and I enjoyed included images of unique burial grounds.
This leads them to form a strong, supportive friendship that lasts for several years. Or at least until Dolly asks to meet face to face. Charlie's not amenable to the idea for numerous reasons which leaves Dolly both hurt and confused.
When his online accounts disappear shortly afterwards, she's left to grieve this loss and then with an overpowering need to determine that he's okay. She decides to use what little information she has to find her closest friend in the world who just happens to be a man she's never met.
And on this journey, she discovers more about Blackbird and herself than she ever could have imagined...
***
First things first, I really enjoyed this novella and its exploration of an online relationship that eventually becomes so much more when it steps outside of its internet boundaries as real life demands to be acknowledged, dealt with and embraced.
This story is infused with warmth, humor and many moments that are believable, sometimes frustrating and often touching. I enjoyed the easy flow of the dialogue as well as the interactions and dynamics between Dolly, Charlie and the other supporting characters throughout the book. I often found myself chuckling and laughing out loud at various points along the way.
The author's writing style is both interesting and engaging. She uses numerous details to paint a vivid picture of not only the surroundings, but the characters and the intimate, personal experiences that have shaped them.
Ms. Seen does some interesting things as she incorporates signs and symbolism as well as myths, legends and folklore into her tale (i.e. Stick Indians, The Rainbow Crow, etc.). She also uses both legal and historical aspects with regards to pressing native issues. She utilizes internet exchanges and even a sketch to bring the many realities of life to the table. This is not something that I’m used to but it didn’t interrupt my pleasure or enjoyment of the story and brought something rather unique to the table.
The way Dolly's quest played out was often funny, sometimes intense, and definitely interesting. Blackbird's reasons for cutting her off made sense on one level even as he wasn't being completely honest or fair on another. She had every right to be upset that he didn't trust her with the truth. But if he had, they probably wouldn’t have met. And there’s a strong sense of fate within this story, that all of it had to happen exactly as it did in order for things to unfold in the way they were meant to.
When Blackbird tells her, “I’ve never seen someone so at odds with nature” regarding her klutzy outdoor moments, there is an underlying message there because Dolly's not at peace within or comfortable with having what she wants.
The heat between Dolly and Charlie, though it comes about quickly, was believable to me because of the connection they had prior. The fact is that these two were friends online for almost six years and knew things about each other on a deeper level. We get the sense that Dolly shows more of her true self to Charlie (both online and in person) than to most people, including her family. So once they finally meet and discover the intense attraction between them, it's clear that the groundwork is already laid. They were like two magnets who couldn’t help but be drawn to one another.
But Dolly doesn’t know how to navigate these waters. She doesn’t want to be the mistake he regrets even though she wants him with all her heart. And Charlie? Well, he had his life all planned out according to his established beliefs and ideals and Dolly showing up blindsides him.
As much as I loved their dynamics, humour and the intense heat between them, there were a few things that struck me as unrealistic:
For example:
Regardless of these question marks, I quite enjoyed this novella and loved the various characters. Dolly's chat with her sister, Minnie, And her sister's distraction techniques as well as an important dinner gathering cracked me up.
I love books that make me genuinely laugh and I'm looking forward to reading more by Ms. Seen in future!
*** A copy of this book was received from the author in exchange for an honest review.
February 1, 2016
I will have to admit that I've watched every single episode available of MTV's show Catfish (I even watched the movie/documentary and read Nev's book). With that being said, I was instantly drawn to this book. I did have high expectations for this since I had never read anything even remotely close. It was something new for me; something even refreshing.
First and foremost, this was such an easy read. I read it in less than 24 hours. So if you are looking for an interesting quick read with a very unsual plot, this is for you. It was completely easy for me to get through this.
It is apparent that we are now living in the digital age where social media and technology dominates. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and whatever other social media platform you can think of, are all a big part of today's generation. Social media is everywhere, technology is everywhere, and everything is advancing. This book—it being about an online romance—was highly relatable. I bet way more than half of us can relate to Dolly (our protagonist) using internet as her escape from her everyday reality. I, for certain, used internet (and still do sometimes) to get away from my reality, whether it be from the stress of school, or just my day to day life in general. Fran Seen did a fantastic job capturing what it was like for teenagers (and even adults!) to be involved in the online world.
While this book is about online romance, I will have to mention that this book was definitely a lot more than just about online romance. It touches on family values, relationships, and hardships. Not only that, it also educates us a little on Cherokee history, their traditions and beliefs, folklores and etcetera. I've got to say that I definitely learned quite a bit just from sitting down and reading this book. Who wouldn't say that's a plus? I learned a lot more from this book than I had expected. I was initially expecting this book to just be about two strangers falling in love through the internet and I had never been more wrong about expectations.
Like I said, this was a quick and easy read. Although a little slow at first, it was worth the wait. Once it got going, it really got going. I enjoyed the light humour here and there as well. It is worth checking out if, especially, you are just like me and social media is a huge part of your everyday life.
**ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review**
First and foremost, this was such an easy read. I read it in less than 24 hours. So if you are looking for an interesting quick read with a very unsual plot, this is for you. It was completely easy for me to get through this.
It is apparent that we are now living in the digital age where social media and technology dominates. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and whatever other social media platform you can think of, are all a big part of today's generation. Social media is everywhere, technology is everywhere, and everything is advancing. This book—it being about an online romance—was highly relatable. I bet way more than half of us can relate to Dolly (our protagonist) using internet as her escape from her everyday reality. I, for certain, used internet (and still do sometimes) to get away from my reality, whether it be from the stress of school, or just my day to day life in general. Fran Seen did a fantastic job capturing what it was like for teenagers (and even adults!) to be involved in the online world.
While this book is about online romance, I will have to mention that this book was definitely a lot more than just about online romance. It touches on family values, relationships, and hardships. Not only that, it also educates us a little on Cherokee history, their traditions and beliefs, folklores and etcetera. I've got to say that I definitely learned quite a bit just from sitting down and reading this book. Who wouldn't say that's a plus? I learned a lot more from this book than I had expected. I was initially expecting this book to just be about two strangers falling in love through the internet and I had never been more wrong about expectations.
Like I said, this was a quick and easy read. Although a little slow at first, it was worth the wait. Once it got going, it really got going. I enjoyed the light humour here and there as well. It is worth checking out if, especially, you are just like me and social media is a huge part of your everyday life.
**ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review**
January 12, 2016
If you've ever watched the MTV show Catfish you know that sometimes people are not who they say they are and other times for whatever reason people get cold feet when it comes time to meet face to face. Well I will not ruin it for you and tell you which category main characters Charlie and Dolly fall into but I will say Blackbird was a delightfully sweet read that surprised me.
While Charlie and Dolly have conversed daily for the last two years neither of them has sent photos of one another in that time. When Dolly wants to meet her cyber BFF in person, Charlie declines.
This book has a lot of humor to it too. One of the more adorable quotes I found funny was:
Blackbird is a surprisingly good book that combines meeting online, Cherokee customs, language and folklore with humor. If you like reading about character(s) who are torn between their head and their heart, duty vs love, or just people who are trapped by family ties, then this is for you. This gem gets 3.5 stars upgraded to 4.
While Charlie and Dolly have conversed daily for the last two years neither of them has sent photos of one another in that time. When Dolly wants to meet her cyber BFF in person, Charlie declines.
DollyWOOD: …you can’t be serious. You’re my best friend. What am I to you?
Blackbird: What it boils down to is: this friendship cannot leave this chat box.A distraught Dolly comes up with a plan to find her internet friend with the pretense of "making sure he is alive" as Charlie has conveniently disappeared.
...without warning, one day, Blackbird vanished. He left no trace he ever existed at all. He deleted his online accounts, including his email. The only evidence I had of our friendship were archived emails.Dolly finds Charlie and the mystery of why he stopped all communication is disclosed.
This book has a lot of humor to it too. One of the more adorable quotes I found funny was:
A young girl about four-years-old, with cherry popsicle-stained lips and glossy pigtail braids, told me her name was Taddy, and that she'd sell me her baby brother, Finn, for a piece of chocolate and a piggy-back ride to the mailbox and back.Kids say the darnest things and I could see one of my nieces or nephews saying something along those lines too.
Blackbird is a surprisingly good book that combines meeting online, Cherokee customs, language and folklore with humor. If you like reading about character(s) who are torn between their head and their heart, duty vs love, or just people who are trapped by family ties, then this is for you. This gem gets 3.5 stars upgraded to 4.
February 28, 2016
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I got this book by the author for an honest review and even though it wasn't as good as LoneWolff it was an Amazing book !
The Characters in this book are closer to each others age, and they don't have all those lies from the beginning which made it easier at first.
They seem to connect really good, but I missed the getting to know each other, and by that I mean that I was hoping a little more insight as why they fell for each other.
That being said, I loved Blackbird character, he was strong and sexy, and she literally fell to his feet (which was hilarious BTW).
The Sex scenes were crazy good, he was such an animalistic guy that there's no way in hell not to love him !
She was kind of a weird character for me, at first she was so weak and absent from her own life, and then she just took over the seduction like a lioness...Only to run away like a scare little kitten.
Both of them had a hangup about who they were supposed to be in life and who they really wanted to be... but they found a way to figure it all out.
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I got this book by the author for an honest review and even though it wasn't as good as LoneWolff it was an Amazing book !
The Characters in this book are closer to each others age, and they don't have all those lies from the beginning which made it easier at first.
They seem to connect really good, but I missed the getting to know each other, and by that I mean that I was hoping a little more insight as why they fell for each other.
That being said, I loved Blackbird character, he was strong and sexy, and she literally fell to his feet (which was hilarious BTW).
The Sex scenes were crazy good, he was such an animalistic guy that there's no way in hell not to love him !
She was kind of a weird character for me, at first she was so weak and absent from her own life, and then she just took over the seduction like a lioness...Only to run away like a scare little kitten.
Both of them had a hangup about who they were supposed to be in life and who they really wanted to be... but they found a way to figure it all out.
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March 18, 2016
Blackbird: an Online Romance by Fran Seen is a romance novel that captured my attention from the beginning.
This is a story about how a young man and woman who met online and bonded. They have spoken with each other online for years, and they look forward to their daily talks. Until one day, Charlie Blackbird disappears. His account is cancelled and Dolly can't find him anywhere online. Worried he is hurt, Dolly uses the only information she has, his address, to find him and make sure he's alright.
She discovers he is safe, but also finds out the reason he "disappeared". This shocks and upsets her. In the end, she must decide to either become accustomed to the Cherokee culture or live the life she has been expected to live.
This quick read is one that held my interest throughout the entire length of the novel. I enjoyed witnessing the bond between the two protagonists, Dolly and Charlie. Both characters were easy to relate to and their struggles were also easy to understand. For being a quick read, I give this book a 5-star rating. I would recommend Blackbird to those who like romance and like see characters grow and change overtime.
This is a story about how a young man and woman who met online and bonded. They have spoken with each other online for years, and they look forward to their daily talks. Until one day, Charlie Blackbird disappears. His account is cancelled and Dolly can't find him anywhere online. Worried he is hurt, Dolly uses the only information she has, his address, to find him and make sure he's alright.
She discovers he is safe, but also finds out the reason he "disappeared". This shocks and upsets her. In the end, she must decide to either become accustomed to the Cherokee culture or live the life she has been expected to live.
This quick read is one that held my interest throughout the entire length of the novel. I enjoyed witnessing the bond between the two protagonists, Dolly and Charlie. Both characters were easy to relate to and their struggles were also easy to understand. For being a quick read, I give this book a 5-star rating. I would recommend Blackbird to those who like romance and like see characters grow and change overtime.
September 10, 2016
2.5 Stars
I did not buy the "love" in this one. I really did not care for either Dolly or Charlie. Dolly seemed like she had issues that were never really addressed. I feel it went farther than the bad relationship she had with her father and sister. She seemed desperate at times. She spoke about drinking a lot. "When I drank a bottle of this or when I drank so much of this..." She had a problem. She also spoke about her grades dropping. Dolly was all over the place. She was odd. Not someone I was able to connect with.
I wish the conversation between Charlie and his soon-to-be-bride would have been written in the story. Everything seemed to come together to easily and sweetly even though Charlie left to "think".
I loved Charlie's family.
I did not buy the "love" in this one. I really did not care for either Dolly or Charlie. Dolly seemed like she had issues that were never really addressed. I feel it went farther than the bad relationship she had with her father and sister. She seemed desperate at times. She spoke about drinking a lot. "When I drank a bottle of this or when I drank so much of this..." She had a problem. She also spoke about her grades dropping. Dolly was all over the place. She was odd. Not someone I was able to connect with.
I wish the conversation between Charlie and his soon-to-be-bride would have been written in the story. Everything seemed to come together to easily and sweetly even though Charlie left to "think".
I loved Charlie's family.
January 26, 2016
I was given this book by the author in exchange for an honest review...
This is my first read from this writer and it was really an amazing read.
I really like this book, I was hooked from the first chapter, I like it so much that I was sad when the book ended.
I would love to read more about this story and its characters, about the Cherokee traditions and even cemetery porn.
The characters were easy to read and relate to.
The hot and steamy parts were very well written.
Look forward to reading more by this author.
This is my first read from this writer and it was really an amazing read.
I really like this book, I was hooked from the first chapter, I like it so much that I was sad when the book ended.
I would love to read more about this story and its characters, about the Cherokee traditions and even cemetery porn.
The characters were easy to read and relate to.
The hot and steamy parts were very well written.
Look forward to reading more by this author.
August 26, 2017
Holy hotness! I loved this book. It is a novella length romance about a relationship that starts out online. I love books with correspondence so this is right up my alley.
The relationship developed naturally and never felt forced. I loved Dolly and Charlie. They made a great couple. The secondary characters were great too. For being a short story, the story never lacked depth.
There are a few plot points that annoyed me but not enough to mention.
Read this book! It was so good!
The relationship developed naturally and never felt forced. I loved Dolly and Charlie. They made a great couple. The secondary characters were great too. For being a short story, the story never lacked depth.
There are a few plot points that annoyed me but not enough to mention.
Read this book! It was so good!
January 30, 2016
[I was given a digital edition for free, in exchange for an honest review]
I am a little confused about this book. In was a very interesting read, very easy, with funny moments and lightly touched some interesting themes. However, I would have wanted more.
It opens with Dolly looking for her best friend Blackbird, whom she met online. The reader is then taken back to how their friendship started from a common passion for unique burial grounds. They start with casual conversations about their mutual interests but as time goes by, they start sharing personal information as well. A turning point in their relationship is when Dolly suggests a face-to-face meeting. He denies, motivating that because of his Native American origins people expect him to behave in a certain way and their worlds are different. Thus they should limit their friendship to online only. Soon after that his account is deleted.
From here on, the story becomes even catchier and even funny at times. There are certain aspects about Native Americans that I would have liked to read more about (like special days or occasions, more about tradition). Instead, the author describes their organization – which for me was a little too much in detail – and as well includes a legend about how fire was brought on Earth. This part is absolutely fabulous and is my favorite of the entire book. Also, since Blackbird is so adamant against meeting her, I would have thought his family or the entire tribe was against mixing with Americans. I also think things between Dolly and her friend evolve quite fast, and their attraction is too obvious from the start. I liked however the inclusion of Blackbird’s language. They remind the reader that this is not just another romance story, but a relationship moving from friendship to more, between a Native American and an American.
Dolly lives in the shadow of her sister Minnie – a successful lawyer and partner at their father’s law firm. She tries hard to follow in their footsteps, even though both of them would want to pursue other careers. If in the beginning dolly gave the impression of a shy girl, hidden behind a screen name, when she meets Blackbird she all of a sudden becomes bold and does things she never thought of. I add this to the list of contradictions I cannot bring my head around.
Blackbird does not fall too far behind. He tries somehow to keep his father’s legacy, but the attraction he feels towards Dolly is an impediment to the idea of keeping the Native American bloodline pure. He is very formal in his conversations with her when surrounded by other people, but intimately he’s a different person. I see this as another contradiction: I got the feeling the author was not sure about how to approach thin angle – being a convinced Native American, dedicated to his family and people, or a passion driven man.
Even with all these issues, I still rate this book a 4 out of 5 stars, as I read it without a moment of boredom and I even had fun reading some of the scenes. The hot moments between the characters are well written but a little rushed. I would have been best to make the book a little longer and explore more of its aspects.
I am a little confused about this book. In was a very interesting read, very easy, with funny moments and lightly touched some interesting themes. However, I would have wanted more.
It opens with Dolly looking for her best friend Blackbird, whom she met online. The reader is then taken back to how their friendship started from a common passion for unique burial grounds. They start with casual conversations about their mutual interests but as time goes by, they start sharing personal information as well. A turning point in their relationship is when Dolly suggests a face-to-face meeting. He denies, motivating that because of his Native American origins people expect him to behave in a certain way and their worlds are different. Thus they should limit their friendship to online only. Soon after that his account is deleted.
From here on, the story becomes even catchier and even funny at times. There are certain aspects about Native Americans that I would have liked to read more about (like special days or occasions, more about tradition). Instead, the author describes their organization – which for me was a little too much in detail – and as well includes a legend about how fire was brought on Earth. This part is absolutely fabulous and is my favorite of the entire book. Also, since Blackbird is so adamant against meeting her, I would have thought his family or the entire tribe was against mixing with Americans. I also think things between Dolly and her friend evolve quite fast, and their attraction is too obvious from the start. I liked however the inclusion of Blackbird’s language. They remind the reader that this is not just another romance story, but a relationship moving from friendship to more, between a Native American and an American.
Dolly lives in the shadow of her sister Minnie – a successful lawyer and partner at their father’s law firm. She tries hard to follow in their footsteps, even though both of them would want to pursue other careers. If in the beginning dolly gave the impression of a shy girl, hidden behind a screen name, when she meets Blackbird she all of a sudden becomes bold and does things she never thought of. I add this to the list of contradictions I cannot bring my head around.
Blackbird does not fall too far behind. He tries somehow to keep his father’s legacy, but the attraction he feels towards Dolly is an impediment to the idea of keeping the Native American bloodline pure. He is very formal in his conversations with her when surrounded by other people, but intimately he’s a different person. I see this as another contradiction: I got the feeling the author was not sure about how to approach thin angle – being a convinced Native American, dedicated to his family and people, or a passion driven man.
Even with all these issues, I still rate this book a 4 out of 5 stars, as I read it without a moment of boredom and I even had fun reading some of the scenes. The hot moments between the characters are well written but a little rushed. I would have been best to make the book a little longer and explore more of its aspects.
January 10, 2016
3.75 stars
This is the story of Dolly, a law student striving to make her dad and sister happy by following in their footsteps and Charlie striving to make his family happy.
What starts as a shared interest on a chat board turns into a real friendship but when Dolly pushes to meet Charlie, he disappears.
Fearing something has happened to him, she seeks him out not knowing what she will find and if the real Charlie will be as good as the Internet friend she has come to love.
When I read the blurb for this book I was excited to read it...it was a different type of story and I always enjoy that. What I didn't realize was that it is a novella which left me a disappointed.
Don't get me wrong, the story is very well written, flows well and the characters are great! But there is a lot going on and it all felt very rushed. It could have been a great story vs just a good one had it been a full length novel.
My thoughts:
POV> Dolly
Quick hook or slow starter? 5 (I was hooked from the first chapter)
Character development: 3
Level of Romance between characters: 3.5
Passion/Heat level: 4(the sex scenes are well written but like the rest of the story felt rushed)
Angst/Heartbreak: 3 (there is not enough time spent on character development to creat angst in this one)
Cliffhanger?: No, there is the assumption of a HEA.
Overall, I thought it was good but it could have been great. I may have felt differently about it had I known it was a novella going on in so give it a try from that perspective...you won't be disappointed.
I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
This is the story of Dolly, a law student striving to make her dad and sister happy by following in their footsteps and Charlie striving to make his family happy.
What starts as a shared interest on a chat board turns into a real friendship but when Dolly pushes to meet Charlie, he disappears.
Fearing something has happened to him, she seeks him out not knowing what she will find and if the real Charlie will be as good as the Internet friend she has come to love.
When I read the blurb for this book I was excited to read it...it was a different type of story and I always enjoy that. What I didn't realize was that it is a novella which left me a disappointed.
Don't get me wrong, the story is very well written, flows well and the characters are great! But there is a lot going on and it all felt very rushed. It could have been a great story vs just a good one had it been a full length novel.
My thoughts:
POV> Dolly
Quick hook or slow starter? 5 (I was hooked from the first chapter)
Character development: 3
Level of Romance between characters: 3.5
Passion/Heat level: 4(the sex scenes are well written but like the rest of the story felt rushed)
Angst/Heartbreak: 3 (there is not enough time spent on character development to creat angst in this one)
Cliffhanger?: No, there is the assumption of a HEA.
Overall, I thought it was good but it could have been great. I may have felt differently about it had I known it was a novella going on in so give it a try from that perspective...you won't be disappointed.
I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
March 2, 2016
I did receive Blackbird as a free ARC Copy in exchange for an honest review.
The main characters of the story, Dolly Jo Drummond (aka DollyWOOD) and Charlie Blackbird (aka Blackbird) meet online and begin chatting about their shared love of 'cemetery porn'. (In Dolly's own words: No, not photos or videos of individuals bumping uglies on top of tombstones). This leads them to form a strong, supportive friendship that lasts for several years. Or at least until Dolly asks to meet face to face. Charlie's not amenable to the idea for numerous reasons which leaves Dolly both hurt and confused. When his online accounts disappear shortly afterwards, she's left to grieve this loss and then with an overpowering need to determine that he's okay. She decides to use what little information she has to find her closest friend in the world who just happens to be a man she's never met.
Charlie cuts off communication with Dolly. Dolly goes into a spiral of is he alive, is he hurt, I should go find out. She does go to find him, and stumbling actually in front of him.
They do have an instant connection in real life. At first Charlie is upset that Dolly is there in his world to talk with him. But, he does warm up to her.
This was a good start to a promising novel. It could be much longer going into what happens next. Good story over all.
The main characters of the story, Dolly Jo Drummond (aka DollyWOOD) and Charlie Blackbird (aka Blackbird) meet online and begin chatting about their shared love of 'cemetery porn'. (In Dolly's own words: No, not photos or videos of individuals bumping uglies on top of tombstones). This leads them to form a strong, supportive friendship that lasts for several years. Or at least until Dolly asks to meet face to face. Charlie's not amenable to the idea for numerous reasons which leaves Dolly both hurt and confused. When his online accounts disappear shortly afterwards, she's left to grieve this loss and then with an overpowering need to determine that he's okay. She decides to use what little information she has to find her closest friend in the world who just happens to be a man she's never met.
Charlie cuts off communication with Dolly. Dolly goes into a spiral of is he alive, is he hurt, I should go find out. She does go to find him, and stumbling actually in front of him.
They do have an instant connection in real life. At first Charlie is upset that Dolly is there in his world to talk with him. But, he does warm up to her.
This was a good start to a promising novel. It could be much longer going into what happens next. Good story over all.
January 21, 2016
**I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This did not influence my review. **
This was a fun, short read that I wished was longer! Dolly and Charlie meet in an online chat room and their relationship only grows from there. After several years, they've become best friends via the chats they have daily and they know each other better than any one else. Or so they think. One day Charlie disappears and stops responding to Dolly's messages, so, worried about him, she decides to go on a road trip to go find him. Upon reaching her destination, which is only a few hours from her, she finds out that Charlie isn't everything she thought.
I love their dialogue and how well they got along and I loved Dolly's sense of humor. I also really loved Charlie's family and how involved they were in the story. I enjoyed reading about Dolly's family and how she and her sister worked things out. The one thing I'd change about it was the length! I wish this novella had kept going! I wanted to read more about Charlie and Dolly and I wanted to hear more back story. The novella was short, as they aught to be, but I wanted this to be a full length novel!
This was a fun, short read that I wished was longer! Dolly and Charlie meet in an online chat room and their relationship only grows from there. After several years, they've become best friends via the chats they have daily and they know each other better than any one else. Or so they think. One day Charlie disappears and stops responding to Dolly's messages, so, worried about him, she decides to go on a road trip to go find him. Upon reaching her destination, which is only a few hours from her, she finds out that Charlie isn't everything she thought.
I love their dialogue and how well they got along and I loved Dolly's sense of humor. I also really loved Charlie's family and how involved they were in the story. I enjoyed reading about Dolly's family and how she and her sister worked things out. The one thing I'd change about it was the length! I wish this novella had kept going! I wanted to read more about Charlie and Dolly and I wanted to hear more back story. The novella was short, as they aught to be, but I wanted this to be a full length novel!
January 30, 2016
*I received this book in exchange of an honest review*
Oh my.... what a wonderful, wonderful story!!! Well written and well researched with an interesting storyline, amazing characters, a good plot and a few good twists, Blackbird is an awesome read!!! Based on very real social facts and dilemmas, in the likes of the weight and pressure of background, culture and beliefs differences, minorities and their governmental struggles, but also internet dating, and a few psychological notions like the death of a parent and its effect on the family, Charlie and Dolly's story is inspiring!! Very deep while being a fun and light read, we encounter the obstacles that can face a biracial relationship and how strong love connections can be!!! Completely enthralling, i never wanted it to end and would really love a sequel on Charlie and Dolly's new life... Sweet, sexy and very romantic your heart will melt through the whole book!!! Recommended to all romance readers, biracial and contemporary romances lovers and anybody who wants a sexy glimpse of nowadays' society.... Two Thumbs High In The Air With Blazing Lighters On!!!
Oh my.... what a wonderful, wonderful story!!! Well written and well researched with an interesting storyline, amazing characters, a good plot and a few good twists, Blackbird is an awesome read!!! Based on very real social facts and dilemmas, in the likes of the weight and pressure of background, culture and beliefs differences, minorities and their governmental struggles, but also internet dating, and a few psychological notions like the death of a parent and its effect on the family, Charlie and Dolly's story is inspiring!! Very deep while being a fun and light read, we encounter the obstacles that can face a biracial relationship and how strong love connections can be!!! Completely enthralling, i never wanted it to end and would really love a sequel on Charlie and Dolly's new life... Sweet, sexy and very romantic your heart will melt through the whole book!!! Recommended to all romance readers, biracial and contemporary romances lovers and anybody who wants a sexy glimpse of nowadays' society.... Two Thumbs High In The Air With Blazing Lighters On!!!
February 17, 2016
Dolly Jo Drummond has an online friendship that has lasted for years with Blackbird. Then suddenly Blackbird's presence on the internet vanishes without a trace leaving Dolly with only a mailing address and saved emails as proof he's real. So when Dolly makes snap decision to seek out Blackbird to determine whether he's alive or not. Dolly doesn't expect to find him but that doesn't stop her from trying though. Dolly falls down a cliff only to meet a handsome park ranger with a nameplate C. Blackbird. She's speechless that she's found him. Blackbird is stunned that Dolly would seek him out. Will either of them admit their attraction to each other? Will Blackbird explain his absence? Can Dolly and Blackbird be together? Your answers await you in Blackbird.
This new to me author really put into perspective online relationships on whether they fail or meet expectations. The story and characters were real, honest, raw, compelling, and intriguing too. I look forward to more from this author in the future.
This new to me author really put into perspective online relationships on whether they fail or meet expectations. The story and characters were real, honest, raw, compelling, and intriguing too. I look forward to more from this author in the future.
January 9, 2016
I received this book in exchange for an honest review.
4.5 stars
I will be honest... The only reason I read the book was because the synopsis sounded so weird,different and sweet at the same time!
I read the book and I feel in love with the Cherokee culture, their tales, the way they lived,Charlie.
I even fell in the love with the so called 'Cemetery Porn'!
It was very interesting!
I'm sure it took a lot of researching to do this book and I appreciate all of it, because without certain details it surely would have not been as amazing.
Although, the only major set back was the pace, It was a bit too fast, I enjoyed the book.
I just needed a bit more development. More chapters, more interactions between the characters... It was too short for me, I finished reading thirsty for more!!
Would love to see more about the Dolly and Charlie!
"You'll always find and excuse if you're looking for one" ---Minnie
4.5 stars
I will be honest... The only reason I read the book was because the synopsis sounded so weird,different and sweet at the same time!
I read the book and I feel in love with the Cherokee culture, their tales, the way they lived,Charlie.
I even fell in the love with the so called 'Cemetery Porn'!
It was very interesting!
I'm sure it took a lot of researching to do this book and I appreciate all of it, because without certain details it surely would have not been as amazing.
Although, the only major set back was the pace, It was a bit too fast, I enjoyed the book.
I just needed a bit more development. More chapters, more interactions between the characters... It was too short for me, I finished reading thirsty for more!!
Would love to see more about the Dolly and Charlie!
"You'll always find and excuse if you're looking for one" ---Minnie
January 13, 2016
Arc received in exchange for an honest review.
So that was a little weird, but in a good way. After meeting each other in a chat room and spending hours talking to each other a one off comment about meeting up leaves Charlie MIA, no contact, no messages.
With her college life complete, Dolly decides to make the trip to Cherokee home to Charlie Blackbird, now she must track him down. Her reunion with him is less than stellar but on realisation that this stunning woman is his Dolly Drummond, from the chat room, his need to have her versus his impending pre arranged marriage has him 2nd guessing everything he thinks he wants and needs.
It is his native American heritage and family that clear both Charlie and Dolly's minds. They just must decide if changing everything between them is the answer or leave and be miserable.
So that was a little weird, but in a good way. After meeting each other in a chat room and spending hours talking to each other a one off comment about meeting up leaves Charlie MIA, no contact, no messages.
With her college life complete, Dolly decides to make the trip to Cherokee home to Charlie Blackbird, now she must track him down. Her reunion with him is less than stellar but on realisation that this stunning woman is his Dolly Drummond, from the chat room, his need to have her versus his impending pre arranged marriage has him 2nd guessing everything he thinks he wants and needs.
It is his native American heritage and family that clear both Charlie and Dolly's minds. They just must decide if changing everything between them is the answer or leave and be miserable.
January 18, 2016
I received this book as an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I wasn't sure what to expect when I started reading this book, as I had never read anything by this author before. I was pleasantly surprised. I enjoyed how Ms Seen developed both characters through the years, Charlie Blackbird and Dolly Drummond. I felt Dolly's hurt when Charlie mysteriously disappeared and stopped communicating with Dolly. I cheered for Dolly when she made the late night decision to go search for him. I felt every tumble that Dolly took only to basically land at Charlie's feet. The way she wove through the Indian legends just added to the whole story.
I enjoyed reading this book and definitely will be reading more by this author. I read it in 1 day because I just couldn't put it down!
I wasn't sure what to expect when I started reading this book, as I had never read anything by this author before. I was pleasantly surprised. I enjoyed how Ms Seen developed both characters through the years, Charlie Blackbird and Dolly Drummond. I felt Dolly's hurt when Charlie mysteriously disappeared and stopped communicating with Dolly. I cheered for Dolly when she made the late night decision to go search for him. I felt every tumble that Dolly took only to basically land at Charlie's feet. The way she wove through the Indian legends just added to the whole story.
I enjoyed reading this book and definitely will be reading more by this author. I read it in 1 day because I just couldn't put it down!
January 20, 2016
As any novella, this is a nice quick read. Also, as novellas trends to go, I wish it had been longer. I say that as a major compliment because I loved the characters so much. Dolly just started to find herself when the story ended and we were just getting to know Charlie and how sweet he is. I would read a full length novel about these two characters in a heartbeat. I loved Charlie's family and learning about his traditions and culture. The end was a bit abrupt but that was because I just wanted to read more.
January 25, 2016
Sweet, Romantic ReadI enjoyed this book from start to finish. The setup was intriguing ; Dolly and Charlie have a years-long online relationship when Charlie abruptly unplugs and vanishes off the grid. Dolly then sets off in a quest to find him. The characters were likeable and well-developed. The Native Americans came across as authentic without being stereotypical. This book had just the right amount of sweetness and sensuality for my tastes and I would not hesitate to read more from this author.
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April 12, 2016* I received a copy from the author in exchange for an honest review.*
The cover was the main reason I read this book, IT´S AMAZING!
Fran wrote a wonderful book, not gonna lie, the plot is not super original, but the way it was written was really different to anything I have read before.
I enjoyed every momento of this book, while some chapters where better than others, I was never disappointed and always wanted to read more of the book.
I recommend this as an easy, short, quick book but has an amazing and interesting plot.
January 15, 2016
** I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.**
'Blackbird' was such a great novella. The storyline held a powerful story of friendship, obstacles, family and romance. The way it played out quite beautiful. Dolly was a great lead. She's witty, sarcastic, funny and full of compassion. Charlie was a hottie. Sex on a stick sexy. The hot and steamy parts were, well, hot. Well written and a great add to your tbr list.
'Blackbird' was such a great novella. The storyline held a powerful story of friendship, obstacles, family and romance. The way it played out quite beautiful. Dolly was a great lead. She's witty, sarcastic, funny and full of compassion. Charlie was a hottie. Sex on a stick sexy. The hot and steamy parts were, well, hot. Well written and a great add to your tbr list.
January 12, 2016
I liked that this book had a different story, I liked that it had Cherokee traditions and the family was important. The characters were easy to read and relate to. I enjoyed the contact they maintained over the years through their mutual love of graveyards (see, different). Dolly courage to make her own decisions, to do what she felt was needed was inspiring. The little twists definitely helped the story along. I am looking forward to reading more in this series.
January 11, 2016
Recieved this book from the author in exchange for an honest opinion.
The book is short and took me about four hours to finish. It has an easy style of writing which kept me going. The main characters are likeable and they have their happy ending but it felt like it came too soon. It is not overly angsty, dramatic or intense. So fans of teen angst will be disappointed. Overall it is a decent read, perfect for a sunday evening.
The book is short and took me about four hours to finish. It has an easy style of writing which kept me going. The main characters are likeable and they have their happy ending but it felt like it came too soon. It is not overly angsty, dramatic or intense. So fans of teen angst will be disappointed. Overall it is a decent read, perfect for a sunday evening.
January 12, 2016
I was asked to read this book for an honest review. I have to say initially I wasn't sure I was going to be able to get into this book, but by chapter two I was going strong, I loved the different theme, and the characters and felt the story played out well. Part of me couldn't get to the end quick enough yet another part of me wanted more. Lovely book, recommend to others for sure. Look forward to reading more by this author
January 20, 2016
This book had me hooked from the start! The prose is positively lyrical, and I fell in love with Fran Seen's descriptions. The premise of this book is so unique, and the author obviously did a great deal of research about Cherokee traditions and culture. Everything seemed so authentic. While the fast pace of the novella meant a more rapid conclusion than the wonderfully-constructed characters deserved, if this is Fran Seen's entrance into the literary world, I hope we see a lot more of her!
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