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Blind Side of the Moon
High school junior Samantha Blackwell has always been haunted by unsettling dreams that leave her restless and exhausted. But one steamy summer spent mostly working at her family’s psychic reading shop, everything changes… Her dreams reveal a budding mystery, a vision that lovely and unassuming classmate Jane Hutchens, who she hardly knows, is being covertly watched at every turn. Stalked. Believing that her dreams are destined to come true, Samantha comes face-to-face with her deepest insecurities as she does her best to rise to the challenge and help Jane. Jane has always struggled to fit in with the outgoing, uber popular Hutchens clan. And life’s newest twist isn’t making things any easier. Jane is gay, and when she comes out to her influential family, the news lands with an inglorious and heartbreaking thud. Still reeling from the fallout, she begins to receive messages from a secret admirer and is intrigued. But what starts out as harmless soon ensnares both girls in a web that spins dangerously out of control. A small New England seaside town and a puzzle demanding to be solved is the backdrop for a newly minted friendship to ignite into romance and a summer that neither teen will ever forget. Together, are they strong enough to shine a light into a place as dark as the blind side of the moon?
390 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 13, 2016
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About the author
Blayne Cooper
14 books175 followersBlayne Cooper has also written under the pen name Advocate. She is the Royal Academy of Bards 2005 Hall of Fame Author and a recipient of the 2014 Academy of Bards Lifetime Achievement Award.
Born in Northern California in January 1969, Blayne Cooper is the best-selling author of a variety of fiction ranging from mystery/romance to outrageous parody. With each novel she tackles a new personal writing challenge. The result is a diverse collection of lesbian fiction.
Blayne has held a number of interesting, and sometimes rather unusual jobs (sunflower sexer), and completed a stint as a Combat Medic in the Army National Guard. Today, she is a project manager for a legal publishing company by day, and writer by night.
In 1990 Blayne graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.A. degree in political science. The next year she married and in 1995 she graduated from the University of Oklahoma College of Law and was admitted into the Oklahoma Bar Association.
That same summer, her spirited daughter was born. A gregarious son completed the family in 1997. She easily ranks her children as her greatest accomplishment.
Blayne has always harbored an interest in fiction, but it wasn’t until 1998 that she tried her own hand at writing by reaching out to an online audience. A couple of years later, her work was published. While she enjoys the challenge of working in multiple genres, it's writing about the humor found in everyday life that gives her the most pleasure.
Blayne loves travel, reading, and spending long, sleepless nights crouched over her computer in search of the perfect words that will make people laugh or weep uncontrollably. She's still looking, but having a great time on the journey.
A rolling stone at heart, Blayne currently resides in the Midwest with her loving spouse, two children, and Wheaton Terrier. (from the author's website)
Born in Northern California in January 1969, Blayne Cooper is the best-selling author of a variety of fiction ranging from mystery/romance to outrageous parody. With each novel she tackles a new personal writing challenge. The result is a diverse collection of lesbian fiction.
Blayne has held a number of interesting, and sometimes rather unusual jobs (sunflower sexer), and completed a stint as a Combat Medic in the Army National Guard. Today, she is a project manager for a legal publishing company by day, and writer by night.
In 1990 Blayne graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.A. degree in political science. The next year she married and in 1995 she graduated from the University of Oklahoma College of Law and was admitted into the Oklahoma Bar Association.
That same summer, her spirited daughter was born. A gregarious son completed the family in 1997. She easily ranks her children as her greatest accomplishment.
Blayne has always harbored an interest in fiction, but it wasn’t until 1998 that she tried her own hand at writing by reaching out to an online audience. A couple of years later, her work was published. While she enjoys the challenge of working in multiple genres, it's writing about the humor found in everyday life that gives her the most pleasure.
Blayne loves travel, reading, and spending long, sleepless nights crouched over her computer in search of the perfect words that will make people laugh or weep uncontrollably. She's still looking, but having a great time on the journey.
A rolling stone at heart, Blayne currently resides in the Midwest with her loving spouse, two children, and Wheaton Terrier. (from the author's website)
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October 2, 2018
3.75 Stars. This was a pretty good YA romance, with some mystery and a little paranormal flare. This is only my third book by Cooper, but it was her best for me so far. The book felt well written. It felt like a real YA that had some well written, honest convos between kids and parents. The last few YA’s I have read felt more like New Adult stories, so I liked that this felt like a more realistic YA read.
I think the two main young ladies are 16 and 17 and just finished junior year of high school. There is a little bit of a paranormal flare that actually brings the two together, but this book is very paranormal light. I have to admit that was a little bit of a disappointment. I thought the paranormal aspects were a bit on the backburner. If you just changed a few things this could have been a normal YA romance. If you are not a paranormal fan, I don’t think anything here would really bother you.
There is an interesting mystery that weaves its way through the book. It added a little bit of excitement that the book needed. A few times I thought the story dragged a little, so the mystery helped. I also didn’t suspect who the “bad guy/girl” was so I always appreciate when an author can trip me up.
The romance is very sweet. It a PG rated YA romance, but I enjoyed it anyway. The two mains are likeable and from opposite sides of the tracks so to say. They made a sweet pairing.
I didn’t love this like I was hoping, but it was well written and still enjoyable. I think YA fans would like this read. The way this book ended left the possibility of a second book. If so I would not hesitate to read it.
I think the two main young ladies are 16 and 17 and just finished junior year of high school. There is a little bit of a paranormal flare that actually brings the two together, but this book is very paranormal light. I have to admit that was a little bit of a disappointment. I thought the paranormal aspects were a bit on the backburner. If you just changed a few things this could have been a normal YA romance. If you are not a paranormal fan, I don’t think anything here would really bother you.
There is an interesting mystery that weaves its way through the book. It added a little bit of excitement that the book needed. A few times I thought the story dragged a little, so the mystery helped. I also didn’t suspect who the “bad guy/girl” was so I always appreciate when an author can trip me up.
The romance is very sweet. It a PG rated YA romance, but I enjoyed it anyway. The two mains are likeable and from opposite sides of the tracks so to say. They made a sweet pairing.
I didn’t love this like I was hoping, but it was well written and still enjoyable. I think YA fans would like this read. The way this book ended left the possibility of a second book. If so I would not hesitate to read it.
January 3, 2017
Blayne Cooper is an amazing writer. Her books are so good! Her latest book, Blind Side of the Moon, I literally bought without even reading what the plot was about. I didn't need to, I knew without a shadow of a doubt that this book would be amazing. I was absolutely right, it was!
Samantha Blackwell is a high school junior that has recurring dreams that she knows are important. She just doesn't know why or what she's supposed to do with what she has seen. As the dreams begin to get more frequent and more detailed she learns through her mind's eye that her dreams are about a classmate being stalked. She knows without a doubt she has to help, but she doesn't know who she can get anyone to believe her.
Jane Hutchens is from one of the most prominent families in town. She feels like an outsider in her perfect little family. Her siblings, the twins, are the most popular kids in school. Jane is lucky if anyone even looks her way. Super smart Jane spends most of her time in a book. So when Samantha drops a bomb on her about being stalked she balks at the outrageousness of the situation. that is until the notes and text messages become so frequent and intense that she just can't ignore the danger lurking.
So the premise of the book is a stalker on the loose and Samantha, who can at times foretell the future befriends Jane to help catch the madman before he hurts her. Oh, but it's so much more than that. This book has amazing characters who have depth and soul. While they are young these two are also mighty. Both, Jane and Sam are so well developed and you really get to know their emotions. These are strong young women that you cannot help but love and root for.
While Blind Side of the Moon is a mystery filled with twists it also has a romance that is every bit the mystery’s equal. The love story is so sweet, it pulls at your heart strings time and time again. While the two characters are young, they are both wise in so many ways. The ending is left open a bit, so I hope that we will see more of this dynamic duo. A Big 5 stars!
Samantha Blackwell is a high school junior that has recurring dreams that she knows are important. She just doesn't know why or what she's supposed to do with what she has seen. As the dreams begin to get more frequent and more detailed she learns through her mind's eye that her dreams are about a classmate being stalked. She knows without a doubt she has to help, but she doesn't know who she can get anyone to believe her.
Jane Hutchens is from one of the most prominent families in town. She feels like an outsider in her perfect little family. Her siblings, the twins, are the most popular kids in school. Jane is lucky if anyone even looks her way. Super smart Jane spends most of her time in a book. So when Samantha drops a bomb on her about being stalked she balks at the outrageousness of the situation. that is until the notes and text messages become so frequent and intense that she just can't ignore the danger lurking.
So the premise of the book is a stalker on the loose and Samantha, who can at times foretell the future befriends Jane to help catch the madman before he hurts her. Oh, but it's so much more than that. This book has amazing characters who have depth and soul. While they are young these two are also mighty. Both, Jane and Sam are so well developed and you really get to know their emotions. These are strong young women that you cannot help but love and root for.
While Blind Side of the Moon is a mystery filled with twists it also has a romance that is every bit the mystery’s equal. The love story is so sweet, it pulls at your heart strings time and time again. While the two characters are young, they are both wise in so many ways. The ending is left open a bit, so I hope that we will see more of this dynamic duo. A Big 5 stars!
February 23, 2018
A very good story with many twists and turns, centered on a youthful romance and a mysterious stalker. Just when i thought I had it figured out and was disappointed with the author for being so obvious the story took me on a wild joyride full of surprises. No. I didn't see that coming, or that!
February 6, 2017
What an amazing story! What a sweet romance! Who could ask for more?
February 9, 2017
Wow! This is my favorite so far from the author.
One little advice, avoid spoilers. It will ruin the story big time.
Please tell me there's a sequel??! Please!!
I was quite intrigued with this book. I was hoping for a good mystery since a stalker is involved but I got lots of surprises.
You'll keep on guessing who's the bad guy here until the end. Just be patient.
Favorites from the book:
-Jane's conversation with her Dad really touched me. I was expecting something horrible from him but it really surprised me. Communication is really the no. 1 key factor for good relationships.
-Sully and Samantha's friendship.
-A lot of twist!
This book is funny with dry wit and really silly banters. One minute their serious and the next they'll throw something really funny.
Rich girl/poor girl, paranormal, mystery, YA
If you like any of that, you should check this book.
4.5
Add to favorites. ❤✊
One little advice, avoid spoilers. It will ruin the story big time.
Please tell me there's a sequel??! Please!!
I was quite intrigued with this book. I was hoping for a good mystery since a stalker is involved but I got lots of surprises.
You'll keep on guessing who's the bad guy here until the end. Just be patient.
Favorites from the book:
-Jane's conversation with her Dad really touched me. I was expecting something horrible from him but it really surprised me. Communication is really the no. 1 key factor for good relationships.
-Sully and Samantha's friendship.
-A lot of twist!
This book is funny with dry wit and really silly banters. One minute their serious and the next they'll throw something really funny.
Rich girl/poor girl, paranormal, mystery, YA
If you like any of that, you should check this book.
4.5
Add to favorites. ❤✊
June 4, 2023
3,5 stars
Interesting, with enough twists that it wasn't easily predictable. I also quite liked the writing style and the romance.
MCs were nice too, albeit sometimes angsty and overdramatic. Which is fair, considering they're teenagers.
Interesting, with enough twists that it wasn't easily predictable. I also quite liked the writing style and the romance.
MCs were nice too, albeit sometimes angsty and overdramatic. Which is fair, considering they're teenagers.
February 7, 2017
3 1/2 stars.
February 11, 2018
Para ser justa es más que un 4 sobre todo si pienso en las partes más sobresalientes de la historia, como por ejemplo la charla hija-padre, pocas veces vista en libros de este tipo y quizás debería agregar pocas veces con tanta honestidad y tan real. Pero no solo de eso se disfruta en este libro, ya que cuenta con varios personajes que como en casi todas las historias de Blayne te atrapan irremediablemente. Cada uno desde su lugar, jugando el juego tan bien hilvanado por la autora. La trama corre por 2 carriles paralelos, en uno el desarrollo del romance de las protagonistas y en el otro el desarrollo de la historia del acosador. Nunca puedes quitar el ojo de uno u otro ya que van irremediablemente ligados. Por como termina da para pensar que veremos a Jane, Samantha, Leola,Sully y cía nuevamente.
October 4, 2017
I loved this book. It was a sweet romance/thriller that kept me guessing. It kept me awake half the night too.
December 4, 2017
Es casi imposible que algo de Blayne no me guste y este libro no fue la excepción. Al principio me rayo mucho la edad de los personajes, en medio de todo pensé que eran muy jóvenes y eso le iba a quitar fuerza a los argumentos, sin embargo a medida que pasaban las paginas me di cuenta que tenia una razon de ser.
El libro te divide, no puedes tener tu atención centrada solo en el romance, o solo en el misterio, estas pendiente de los diferentes personajes todo el tiempo, jamas sientes que alguno de ellos este metido solo para hacer bulto, todos tienen un papel mas que importante, hasta los vez madurar durante el libro, no solo a las protagonistas.
De la trama, pues al principio dices ahhhh esto es muy obvio, luego te voltea, luego te devuelve, luego te hace dudar y al final no sabes donde estabas y para el momento en que se sabe q pasó te das cuenta que todo el tiempo estuvo ahí pero te metió tanta duda que resultó sorprendiendote.
Al final cuando dices, yaaaaaaa cierralo bonito como un buen romance, te da un golpe con el ultimo giro, te pone una escena de lo mas tierna y lo deja listo para mas.
En resumen, un romance con misterio q no te deja definir de cual de esos tiene mas, un libro completo que desarrollanpersonajes y argumentos de forma magistral y que te deja en espera de una segunda parte. Totalmente genial.
El libro te divide, no puedes tener tu atención centrada solo en el romance, o solo en el misterio, estas pendiente de los diferentes personajes todo el tiempo, jamas sientes que alguno de ellos este metido solo para hacer bulto, todos tienen un papel mas que importante, hasta los vez madurar durante el libro, no solo a las protagonistas.
De la trama, pues al principio dices ahhhh esto es muy obvio, luego te voltea, luego te devuelve, luego te hace dudar y al final no sabes donde estabas y para el momento en que se sabe q pasó te das cuenta que todo el tiempo estuvo ahí pero te metió tanta duda que resultó sorprendiendote.
Al final cuando dices, yaaaaaaa cierralo bonito como un buen romance, te da un golpe con el ultimo giro, te pone una escena de lo mas tierna y lo deja listo para mas.
En resumen, un romance con misterio q no te deja definir de cual de esos tiene mas, un libro completo que desarrollanpersonajes y argumentos de forma magistral y que te deja en espera de una segunda parte. Totalmente genial.
February 5, 2018
Weird weird.
Well-written, interesting characters, and some really good moments, especially the father-daughter talk that left me wowing ! Not always we have that depth of interaction.
Romance is nice, mystery is too, but I didn't like the end, and for the paranormal, I didn't see the point.
Well-written, interesting characters, and some really good moments, especially the father-daughter talk that left me wowing ! Not always we have that depth of interaction.
Romance is nice, mystery is too, but I didn't like the end, and for the paranormal, I didn't see the point.
February 9, 2017
This book is very slow going and confusing but the author does have a great idea for a story line. Anyone who wants a deep mystery should read this book. Through out the entire story you wonder how in the world Jane and Sam's lives could get any worse, yet somehow it does! So if you don't mind a long, non-progressive read, you might want to read this book.
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February 7, 2017
I really enjoyed this book! I've only read a few of Blayne Cooper's novels, and this is my new favorite! I hope people don't get turned off about reading a "young adult" novel as there is plenty for adults to also like about this book! There is mystery, humor, and yes, a touch of romance. I can picture the setting of the book perfectly, and the concept and twists within the book are very fresh and current. Please give it a try. As with the rest of Blayne Cooper's novels, it does not disappoint, and I'm excited to see what she will write next!
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