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Everly has never been normal. For as long as she can remember, she’s been able to sense others’ despair. To ignore the overwhelming emotions, she keeps her distance from everyone. But when she crosses paths with Nico, his sadness is so unbearable that she can no longer just ignore her gift.
Nico Everson has been suffering in silence for hundreds of years. He was once a servant to the Gods, but after plotting to overthrow them, he was cast down to earth and sentenced to a lifetime of carrying the Gods’ despair. As part of his punishment, he’s been forbidden to touch Everly, a Balance who has the power to free him from his curse. The problem is that whenever Nico is near her, all he can think about is touching her.
When Everly decides to step out of her comfort zone and try to help Nico, his will to keep his distance fades. He’ll do just about anything to be close to her, so when he receives an offer from an old friend to help him break the curse, he latches onto the opportunity. But with the freedom, comes many risks.
Volume 1 in the Unearthly Balance Series
Approx. 20,000 words.
**Mature Content Warning** 18+ for language and sexual content.
Nico Everson has been suffering in silence for hundreds of years. He was once a servant to the Gods, but after plotting to overthrow them, he was cast down to earth and sentenced to a lifetime of carrying the Gods’ despair. As part of his punishment, he’s been forbidden to touch Everly, a Balance who has the power to free him from his curse. The problem is that whenever Nico is near her, all he can think about is touching her.
When Everly decides to step out of her comfort zone and try to help Nico, his will to keep his distance fades. He’ll do just about anything to be close to her, so when he receives an offer from an old friend to help him break the curse, he latches onto the opportunity. But with the freedom, comes many risks.
Volume 1 in the Unearthly Balance Series
Approx. 20,000 words.
**Mature Content Warning** 18+ for language and sexual content.
99 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 6, 2016
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December 8, 2016
Rating: 3.25/5
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December 26, 2016
**3 despair stars?**
I'll keep this short and sweet.
This was the most intriguing and most confusing book I've ever read. I was trying to get into the story but I didn't know what was happening half the time (especially the end). I was lost.
The author used the word "despair" SO MUCH that it lost all it's meaning. At a point I was only reading to see how much more can she use the word.. *hint* she used it 62 freaking times. And yes I counted.
I'm not sure how to rate this book so I'm sticking to an average "safe" rating.
I'll keep this short and sweet.
This was the most intriguing and most confusing book I've ever read. I was trying to get into the story but I didn't know what was happening half the time (especially the end). I was lost.
The author used the word "despair" SO MUCH that it lost all it's meaning. At a point I was only reading to see how much more can she use the word.. *hint* she used it 62 freaking times. And yes I counted.
I'm not sure how to rate this book so I'm sticking to an average "safe" rating.
February 23, 2018
Need more!
Captivate has an interesting plot and likeable characters. Jessica Sorensen can captivate (see what I did there?) a reader and leave us begging for more. Can't wait for the next book.! Hopefully it is longer!
Captivate has an interesting plot and likeable characters. Jessica Sorensen can captivate (see what I did there?) a reader and leave us begging for more. Can't wait for the next book.! Hopefully it is longer!
March 5, 2018
This book kept my interest but could have been better had it been longer. I agree with a previous reviewer who said it left a lot of unanswered questions. I lose interest in continuing the series when books are this short.
February 4, 2018
Great read
This is a great read. I love the story as well as the characters. I can't wait for the next book.
This is a great read. I love the story as well as the characters. I can't wait for the next book.
February 13, 2018
It's ok
It's really too short, so there's that. The story is interesting, but I have a lot of questions. Not one of my favorites.
It's really too short, so there's that. The story is interesting, but I have a lot of questions. Not one of my favorites.
August 19, 2024
Some Really good moments on grief, guilt, helping each other. Good premise. Like mc. But... so short like ALWAYS. and I guess another book that will never have a next book and a conclusion?????
January 9, 2017
What just happened? As Everly & Nico get closer, a huge obstacle appears that could keep them apart forever. Really liked it, but the suspense is going to eat away at me. Hope book 2 is not far away. This is a very good short read and introduction into the series.
September 20, 2016
I am intrigued. Must have more!
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December 8, 2016What the hell!! Am so freaking lost still don't know what's going on! Am not gonna rate this, I don't know what this is....
January 9, 2017
Great read
I really enjoy this authors writing. This is another book of hers that I like. The story is is great and I love the characters.
I really enjoy this authors writing. This is another book of hers that I like. The story is is great and I love the characters.
March 24, 2017
Captivate
I loved this book and it's concept. There is good character development and I was easily able to love Nico and Everly. I can't wait to read the next book.
I loved this book and it's concept. There is good character development and I was easily able to love Nico and Everly. I can't wait to read the next book.
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June 2, 2017I would love to read this! Where can you find it? It is unavailable everywhere and has been since I found out about this. It is super annoying.
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