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Demon Within #1
Tainted
In a dangerous world where Hell rules the night, one girl discovers the true cost of survival.
Spending years on the run from the demon who murdered her parents, seventeen-year-old Cami Anders relies on a rogue demon hunter to keep her safe. Despite the threat of Hell on earth the night brings, Cami manages to live a normal life, learning what she can from her guardian about the world she fears. The arrival of a mysterious boy pulls Cami deeper into the realm of demons, unveiling secrets about her life that her guardian had kept from her. She discovers the truth about her parents and the real reason she’s been on the run, a lifestyle she wants desperately to change.
With help from new allies—a sassy young hunter fresh from the Hunter’s Academy and a hot, strangely familiar half demon—Cami takes charge of her life and learns to fight back instead of fleeing. But when the demon from Cami’s past arrives to collect her soul, which he believes is rightfully his, she is given an impossible ultimatum. Cami must decide what’s more important—sacrificing herself for those who would die to protect her or saving her soul, her most costly possession.
Spending years on the run from the demon who murdered her parents, seventeen-year-old Cami Anders relies on a rogue demon hunter to keep her safe. Despite the threat of Hell on earth the night brings, Cami manages to live a normal life, learning what she can from her guardian about the world she fears. The arrival of a mysterious boy pulls Cami deeper into the realm of demons, unveiling secrets about her life that her guardian had kept from her. She discovers the truth about her parents and the real reason she’s been on the run, a lifestyle she wants desperately to change.
With help from new allies—a sassy young hunter fresh from the Hunter’s Academy and a hot, strangely familiar half demon—Cami takes charge of her life and learns to fight back instead of fleeing. But when the demon from Cami’s past arrives to collect her soul, which he believes is rightfully his, she is given an impossible ultimatum. Cami must decide what’s more important—sacrificing herself for those who would die to protect her or saving her soul, her most costly possession.
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About the author
Ginna Moran
100 books294 followersGinna Moran is the author of an array of both paranormal and contemporary young adult novels including the Demon Within, Falling into Fame, and Spark of Life series.
She started writing poetry as a teenager in a spiral notebook that she still has tucked away on her desk today. Her love of writing grew after she graduated high school and she completed her first unpublished manuscript at age eighteen.
When she realized her love of writing was her life’s passion, she studied literature at Mira Costa College in Northern San Diego. Besides writing young adult novels, she was senior editor, content manager, and image coordinator for Crescent House Publishing Inc. for four years.
Aside from Ginna’s professional life, she enjoys binge watching television shows, playing pretend with her daughter, and cuddling with her dogs. Some of her favorite things include chocolate, anything that glitters, cheesy jokes, and organizing her bookshelf.
Ginna is currently hard at work on her next novel.
She started writing poetry as a teenager in a spiral notebook that she still has tucked away on her desk today. Her love of writing grew after she graduated high school and she completed her first unpublished manuscript at age eighteen.
When she realized her love of writing was her life’s passion, she studied literature at Mira Costa College in Northern San Diego. Besides writing young adult novels, she was senior editor, content manager, and image coordinator for Crescent House Publishing Inc. for four years.
Aside from Ginna’s professional life, she enjoys binge watching television shows, playing pretend with her daughter, and cuddling with her dogs. Some of her favorite things include chocolate, anything that glitters, cheesy jokes, and organizing her bookshelf.
Ginna is currently hard at work on her next novel.
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July 1, 2016
***I recieved an ARC copy of this book for an honest review***
This was a great read. I loved Cami and how much she grew as a person throughout the book. The writing was great and the content was great too. I love supernatural books and this one exceeded my expectations. I can't wait for the next book in this series. I would definitely recommend this.
This was a great read. I loved Cami and how much she grew as a person throughout the book. The writing was great and the content was great too. I love supernatural books and this one exceeded my expectations. I can't wait for the next book in this series. I would definitely recommend this.
September 1, 2016
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I received a copy for an honest review. Well this book was meh for me. I felt like nothing happened at all and nothing was explained. The world building was terrible. The premise seemed pretty interesting but totally fell short.
At the very beginning, the book had a lot of potential, because Cami wakes up to her house burning down with a demon trying to suck her soul. Then Alana picked her up along the side of the road. Then the book goes three years later with Cami and Alana killing demons and running from the demon that tried to suck Cami’s soul.
They talk about the Veiled Realm, but do not explain it at all. Also, I did not like the insta love with Dylan that was obnoxious and I couldn’t ever tell if he was real or not. He appeared in Cami’s dreams but also in real life, so confusing. I think Cami and Evan’s relationship could have potential if she would just forget about Dylan.
I also thought Cami being half-demon was interesting. But it never really explained how her mom ended up with the demon in the first place.
Overall, there were a lot of issues with this book and it was just ok.
I received a copy for an honest review. Well this book was meh for me. I felt like nothing happened at all and nothing was explained. The world building was terrible. The premise seemed pretty interesting but totally fell short.
At the very beginning, the book had a lot of potential, because Cami wakes up to her house burning down with a demon trying to suck her soul. Then Alana picked her up along the side of the road. Then the book goes three years later with Cami and Alana killing demons and running from the demon that tried to suck Cami’s soul.
They talk about the Veiled Realm, but do not explain it at all. Also, I did not like the insta love with Dylan that was obnoxious and I couldn’t ever tell if he was real or not. He appeared in Cami’s dreams but also in real life, so confusing. I think Cami and Evan’s relationship could have potential if she would just forget about Dylan.
I also thought Cami being half-demon was interesting. But it never really explained how her mom ended up with the demon in the first place.
Overall, there were a lot of issues with this book and it was just ok.
July 3, 2016
I was hired to proofread this book. As far as I know, the author was not aware that I would be reviewing afterwards. It was not part of our agreement. I simply review every book I read, and reading is an important part of proofreading. If you feel my connection to the book makes my review untrustworthy, so be it, but this is my honest review.
I really like the basic idea of this story, that there is a realm for angels and demons that most humans just are not aware of, except those with a direct connection to it. The story got off to a really intriguing start that made me want to know more and keep reading.
I didn't really understand while reading why Alana never taught Cami how to fight demons herself, since they were apparently a pretty big threat to them. But there is a reveal nearish to the end that I suppose may explain her reluctance. I still don't really get it, but I sort of understand, I guess.
I was definitely drawn into this world and I very much look forward to reading more from this series. 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Review originally posted on Just Another Girl and Her Books blog
http://www.justanothergirlandherbooks...
I really like the basic idea of this story, that there is a realm for angels and demons that most humans just are not aware of, except those with a direct connection to it. The story got off to a really intriguing start that made me want to know more and keep reading.
I didn't really understand while reading why Alana never taught Cami how to fight demons herself, since they were apparently a pretty big threat to them. But there is a reveal nearish to the end that I suppose may explain her reluctance. I still don't really get it, but I sort of understand, I guess.
I was definitely drawn into this world and I very much look forward to reading more from this series. 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Review originally posted on Just Another Girl and Her Books blog
http://www.justanothergirlandherbooks...
October 1, 2016
I received this book as an e-copy from YA Bound Book Tours in exchange for an honest review.
For a short book this one packed a lot in.
The road trip, the demon hunting and the family dynamics from hell. This book had it all. I had a lot of fun reading about all of the characters. I feel like some elements of the minor characters are going to be explored more in the sequel which would be nice.
I found Cami to be somewhat relatable. There were sometimes when I felt like I was watching a horror story (yelling at the screen “Don’t go in the basement” when the character does the exact opposite of what you are yelling.
There were some minor issues that I had with regards to how quick the plot moved along. I felt some elements could have been drawn out a bit and I felt that they went by a bit too quickly.
Overall I enjoyed this book, with elements I have seen done before. I have given Tainted a rating of 3.75 / 5.
For a short book this one packed a lot in.
The road trip, the demon hunting and the family dynamics from hell. This book had it all. I had a lot of fun reading about all of the characters. I feel like some elements of the minor characters are going to be explored more in the sequel which would be nice.
I found Cami to be somewhat relatable. There were sometimes when I felt like I was watching a horror story (yelling at the screen “Don’t go in the basement” when the character does the exact opposite of what you are yelling.
There were some minor issues that I had with regards to how quick the plot moved along. I felt some elements could have been drawn out a bit and I felt that they went by a bit too quickly.
Overall I enjoyed this book, with elements I have seen done before. I have given Tainted a rating of 3.75 / 5.
October 1, 2016
*I received this book for an honest review.
It started off a little slow for me. But once I got a ways in the action and story line really picked up for me. I liked the fact that Cami was a survivor. She's a very smart girl, however sometimes she could be a little slow and naive. The demon that is after her is relentless! He will stop at nothing to get to her. As the story goes on and you reach a huge plot twist, the story just continues to go full speed ahead.
By the way, I'm totally Team Evan.
I would highly recommend this story for anyone who likes a coming of age/ paranormal story. It's intriguing to say the least.
It started off a little slow for me. But once I got a ways in the action and story line really picked up for me. I liked the fact that Cami was a survivor. She's a very smart girl, however sometimes she could be a little slow and naive. The demon that is after her is relentless! He will stop at nothing to get to her. As the story goes on and you reach a huge plot twist, the story just continues to go full speed ahead.
By the way, I'm totally Team Evan.
I would highly recommend this story for anyone who likes a coming of age/ paranormal story. It's intriguing to say the least.
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