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ASSIGNMENT DETAILS Rochester, New York to Brisbane, Australia ISSUED tough 15-year-old female spy ASSETS AND Thomas Syme [ Shadow] principal of Watson Institute and Mel's guardian meteorology prodigy and Mel's best friend jealous student who may know more than she's letting on Bonnie Ray's mom, also a meteorologist, whose whereabouts are unknown and who may have left behind a project with dangerous potential. Follow the trail of stolen birth certificates (including Ray's) which uncovers a plot that involves more than anyone had anticipated.
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358 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2010
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December 18, 2010
Rain is definitely nothing like you would expect after reading the back. Rain is a book that makes you devour every word until its finished. Notice I didn’t say want to devour. It actually makes you do it. You could be reading it and friends come over to hang out and you internally moan because you need to keep reading, to find out what happens next.
Rain is definitely a book I would recommend to anyone. It would be the first book to pop out of my mouth. Nicolas might only be fifteen, but don’t let her age doubt you on how well fantastic her writing is. She crafts together a bunch of characteristics into Amber/Mel and Anthony/Ray. She wove together an absurdly extravagant book. She made the book and its characters so real that the book practically rattled with emotions and you felt them too. It sometimes felt as if it was happening to you.
Mel is a spy that has an ugre to do the mission, do it right, and do it without someone getting hurt. She reminds me a little of myself. She revolves around her work so she doesn’t have to focus on other things. She’s stubborn and strong. She likes to have things under control and know that she can handle whatever comes her way.
But she certainly gets a surprise with the whirlwind of Ray. He’s a little indescribable because he is so many things at once. He’s caring and anxious. He is the best friend anyone could ask for. And together, they make a wonderful pair with talents, such as communicating with just a simple look.
I thought that Nicolas did a wonderful job writing the novel. The nicknames were creative and just something that I loved, especially their meaning. To me, there seemed to be a lot of extra big words thrown into the story, but it fit. It especially fit giving the setting and the characters. Nicolas did an incredible job giving all the characters well-rounded traits and bringing each of them to life.
There isn’t one bad thing I can say about this book, which has earned it’s way into my favorites pile.
Addict’s Last Words: Read. It. A.S.A.P. You are going to love it.
To Buy or To Borrow: Buy it. That way you have your own copy and don’t have to return it!
Rain is definitely a book I would recommend to anyone. It would be the first book to pop out of my mouth. Nicolas might only be fifteen, but don’t let her age doubt you on how well fantastic her writing is. She crafts together a bunch of characteristics into Amber/Mel and Anthony/Ray. She wove together an absurdly extravagant book. She made the book and its characters so real that the book practically rattled with emotions and you felt them too. It sometimes felt as if it was happening to you.
Mel is a spy that has an ugre to do the mission, do it right, and do it without someone getting hurt. She reminds me a little of myself. She revolves around her work so she doesn’t have to focus on other things. She’s stubborn and strong. She likes to have things under control and know that she can handle whatever comes her way.
But she certainly gets a surprise with the whirlwind of Ray. He’s a little indescribable because he is so many things at once. He’s caring and anxious. He is the best friend anyone could ask for. And together, they make a wonderful pair with talents, such as communicating with just a simple look.
I thought that Nicolas did a wonderful job writing the novel. The nicknames were creative and just something that I loved, especially their meaning. To me, there seemed to be a lot of extra big words thrown into the story, but it fit. It especially fit giving the setting and the characters. Nicolas did an incredible job giving all the characters well-rounded traits and bringing each of them to life.
There isn’t one bad thing I can say about this book, which has earned it’s way into my favorites pile.
Addict’s Last Words: Read. It. A.S.A.P. You are going to love it.
To Buy or To Borrow: Buy it. That way you have your own copy and don’t have to return it!
September 26, 2010
Why did this get four stars? It was fun. Amusing. Fluffy entertainment. I enjoyed reading this book. Also, for a 14 year old author, this is pretty darn good. Most people at this age cannot write NEARLY this well. I am deeply impressed.
The main character, Mel, was wonderful. I am very impressed that a 14 year old could write a main character who was not super-perfect-and-just-like-everyone-else-while-insisting-that-she's-so-different. She was a spy, and she was obsessed with spying. She had a HUGE flaw; she was full of herself. This wasn't done in a bad way. This was intentional, and it really helps make her more believable and a better character in general (even if I did roll my eyes at her a few times XD) She had a quirk; she was addicted to Vitamin C. She was just very well developed, and I applaud Kieryn Nicolas for that.
I also loved the way she made the spies realistic. She didn't have things like lip-gloss-which-conveniently-turned-into-a-laser-beam or a ring-that-could-secretly-cut-through-anything or anything silly like that. The spies were taught hand-to-hand combat, how to lurk around undetectably, how to find and take evidence and various other survival skills. It was very believable, and I actually wouldn't be at all surprised if this is what spies really are like.
Why not five stars? A few reasons. I found it extremely predictable. I already had everything figured out by the time she arrived at Marvin. So I kind of wanted to grab Mel by the shoulders and be like, "You're supposed to be a spy!! How can you be missing all this obvious information?!" Another reason is that she kind of went around telling everyone that she was a spy, which is very un-spy-ish. The third thing; did I really need to know what Hale and Vivian were wearing in full detail every time they showed up? Did I really need to know every detail of party/date preparation? It went on and on without any action for a little while there.
But overall; nice job! I am deeply impressed :)
The main character, Mel, was wonderful. I am very impressed that a 14 year old could write a main character who was not super-perfect-and-just-like-everyone-else-while-insisting-that-she's-so-different. She was a spy, and she was obsessed with spying. She had a HUGE flaw; she was full of herself. This wasn't done in a bad way. This was intentional, and it really helps make her more believable and a better character in general (even if I did roll my eyes at her a few times XD) She had a quirk; she was addicted to Vitamin C. She was just very well developed, and I applaud Kieryn Nicolas for that.
I also loved the way she made the spies realistic. She didn't have things like lip-gloss-which-conveniently-turned-into-a-laser-beam or a ring-that-could-secretly-cut-through-anything or anything silly like that. The spies were taught hand-to-hand combat, how to lurk around undetectably, how to find and take evidence and various other survival skills. It was very believable, and I actually wouldn't be at all surprised if this is what spies really are like.
Why not five stars? A few reasons. I found it extremely predictable. I already had everything figured out by the time she arrived at Marvin. So I kind of wanted to grab Mel by the shoulders and be like, "You're supposed to be a spy!! How can you be missing all this obvious information?!" Another reason is that she kind of went around telling everyone that she was a spy, which is very un-spy-ish. The third thing; did I really need to know what Hale and Vivian were wearing in full detail every time they showed up? Did I really need to know every detail of party/date preparation? It went on and on without any action for a little while there.
But overall; nice job! I am deeply impressed :)
March 21, 2012
When a young adult “horror” book crossed my path, I was concerned. As I finished it I was surprised, and most pleasantly so. This isn’t a horror book in any sense of the word. The Soul Collector is a book about an young girl, American Stonehenge, alien presence and (just for good measure) divorce. At first, it seems like a lot is thrown into the pot but the reality is, this is a slick, fun read with engaging characters and an inventive story line. This book in some ways reminded me of The Goonies, but it is also very reminiscent of Robert Heinlein’s early “juvenile fiction” in that it combines crisp storytelling with young characters in adult situations that have positive outcomes.
The adolescent protagonist of The Soul Collector is Abby McNabb, your typically tortured sixth grade girl, whose parents are divorced, more or less amicably. Also typical are her young compatriots and schoolmates/antagonists (which makes for some beautiful sub-plots). Splitting her time between her very grounded mother and UFO/Alien author father, Abby learns about herself and her fathers obsession with American Stonehenge.
Set in New England, where author Tracy Carbone grew up, Soul Collector has a knack for giving the reader a nice visual understanding of this locale. Carbone’s writing style is clean, precise and very imaginative, which allows readers to immerse themselves in her deliciously complex plot and detailed settings. She sets the reader on a journey and intricately twists it over and over. When one finishes this story of Abby and her friends, it is with a welcome smile, something quite rare these days.
I want to make another connection between this book and the the young adult fiction of Heinlein because this book is not just for young adults at all. It is a fun exciting, intricate read, with an interesting plot, beautiful detailed settings and wildly outlandish escapades which in the end makes this book an incredibly satisfying read that was greatly enjoyed and I highly recommend.
The adolescent protagonist of The Soul Collector is Abby McNabb, your typically tortured sixth grade girl, whose parents are divorced, more or less amicably. Also typical are her young compatriots and schoolmates/antagonists (which makes for some beautiful sub-plots). Splitting her time between her very grounded mother and UFO/Alien author father, Abby learns about herself and her fathers obsession with American Stonehenge.
Set in New England, where author Tracy Carbone grew up, Soul Collector has a knack for giving the reader a nice visual understanding of this locale. Carbone’s writing style is clean, precise and very imaginative, which allows readers to immerse themselves in her deliciously complex plot and detailed settings. She sets the reader on a journey and intricately twists it over and over. When one finishes this story of Abby and her friends, it is with a welcome smile, something quite rare these days.
I want to make another connection between this book and the the young adult fiction of Heinlein because this book is not just for young adults at all. It is a fun exciting, intricate read, with an interesting plot, beautiful detailed settings and wildly outlandish escapades which in the end makes this book an incredibly satisfying read that was greatly enjoyed and I highly recommend.
January 3, 2012
Amber Rind is a teenage spy raised practically from childbirth at the top secret Watson Institute in Rochester, NY. There, students are taught academics in the morning, self-defense and espionage in the afternoon. Advancement comes in the form of moving up through color coded groups (Yellow Group, Green Group, and so forth up to Red Group). Amber is one of Watson's most prodigious students, highly disciplined and motivated, yet rigid and practically devoid of a social life.
Enter the new kid, Anthony, a meteorology genius. Watson's omnipresent principal, Thomas Syme, assigns Amber the task of showing Anthony the ropes. To her surprise, they become fast friends. At one point, Anthony nicknames her 'Mel', short for melon in reference to her uber-healthy diet. In return, Amber calls him 'Rain' for his uncanny ability to predict the weather--Ray for short. From that point, the two refer to one another strictly by their new sobriquets. Then one night, Ray is killed by an attacker during a mission to stop a crime in progress and for some reason, Syme stops Mel from charging to his aide. Although she holds her emotions in check, Mel is devastated.
Two years later, Mel is sent on another mission, this time to Brisbane, Australia where she stays at Marvin Academy, a school associated with Watson. There she eventually makes friends with a group of girls her age, and a mysterious boy named Jonathan who also happens to be a weather wiz kid with very familiar personality traits. Jonathan and Mel quickly hit it off and it makes her wonder... Mel now finds herself with two missions, one that was assigned to her by Syme and the other to determine Jonathan's true identity and it isn't long before Mel's interest in Jonathan assumes priority...but could the two be related?
I have to admit that RAIN was the first YA novel I'd ever read in my life. Even in my teen years, I had been drawn to the likes of Arthur Conan Doyle, Edgar Allan Poe, JD Salinger, Harlan Ellison and Isaac Asimov. For light reading, I devoured media tie-in novels in the Star Trek, Star Wars, and Indiana Jones universes. I suppose some of those could be considered YA.
This was a new experience for me as was the fact that it was written in first person present tense, a bold move for a new author. Many a manuscript has been rejected by New York agents for this reason alone. Yet Nicolas pulls it off and I quickly became accustomed to it as the story drew me in. Nicolas creates unique characters and Mel's growth from an "all work and no play" secret agent to a young woman capable of feelings was commendable.
Still, the story slowed in the middle as Mel became closer with some of the girls at Marvin Academy and reluctantly adopted a social life (including wardrobe choices, hairstyling sessions, a school dance, and trips to the ice cream store). Although the tension was maintained much of the time, I found myself anxious to move forward with Mel's missions and was pleased with the suspenseful, action-packed climax in the last five chapters. However, my impatience may be more a sign of my age and gender than of the writing itself. :)
All told, a wonderful debut novel from Kieryn Nicolas who also released a second YA novel, Flawless Ruins, that takes place over 100 years in the future. It's also next on my list. Stay tuned for the review!
Enter the new kid, Anthony, a meteorology genius. Watson's omnipresent principal, Thomas Syme, assigns Amber the task of showing Anthony the ropes. To her surprise, they become fast friends. At one point, Anthony nicknames her 'Mel', short for melon in reference to her uber-healthy diet. In return, Amber calls him 'Rain' for his uncanny ability to predict the weather--Ray for short. From that point, the two refer to one another strictly by their new sobriquets. Then one night, Ray is killed by an attacker during a mission to stop a crime in progress and for some reason, Syme stops Mel from charging to his aide. Although she holds her emotions in check, Mel is devastated.
Two years later, Mel is sent on another mission, this time to Brisbane, Australia where she stays at Marvin Academy, a school associated with Watson. There she eventually makes friends with a group of girls her age, and a mysterious boy named Jonathan who also happens to be a weather wiz kid with very familiar personality traits. Jonathan and Mel quickly hit it off and it makes her wonder... Mel now finds herself with two missions, one that was assigned to her by Syme and the other to determine Jonathan's true identity and it isn't long before Mel's interest in Jonathan assumes priority...but could the two be related?
I have to admit that RAIN was the first YA novel I'd ever read in my life. Even in my teen years, I had been drawn to the likes of Arthur Conan Doyle, Edgar Allan Poe, JD Salinger, Harlan Ellison and Isaac Asimov. For light reading, I devoured media tie-in novels in the Star Trek, Star Wars, and Indiana Jones universes. I suppose some of those could be considered YA.
This was a new experience for me as was the fact that it was written in first person present tense, a bold move for a new author. Many a manuscript has been rejected by New York agents for this reason alone. Yet Nicolas pulls it off and I quickly became accustomed to it as the story drew me in. Nicolas creates unique characters and Mel's growth from an "all work and no play" secret agent to a young woman capable of feelings was commendable.
Still, the story slowed in the middle as Mel became closer with some of the girls at Marvin Academy and reluctantly adopted a social life (including wardrobe choices, hairstyling sessions, a school dance, and trips to the ice cream store). Although the tension was maintained much of the time, I found myself anxious to move forward with Mel's missions and was pleased with the suspenseful, action-packed climax in the last five chapters. However, my impatience may be more a sign of my age and gender than of the writing itself. :)
All told, a wonderful debut novel from Kieryn Nicolas who also released a second YA novel, Flawless Ruins, that takes place over 100 years in the future. It's also next on my list. Stay tuned for the review!
June 24, 2010
This was a total surprise. At the Book Fair on Printer's Row in Chicago a week ago, this teenage writer and her mother were handselling the book, and I bought a copy expecting relatively little - it had all the marks of a self-published work (it isn't - just from a very small independent publisher) and knowing the author was 15, I figured it would be fairly jejune.
Wrong. While perhaps not an award winner (is there an award for books authored by teenagers?), it matches up very well with other YA thrillers written by older, if not necessarily more mature, writers. This is the story of a friendship-then-romance of two teenagers at a secret spy academy. Amber/Mel has been there all her life when the novel begins at her age 10, with the arrival of Anthony/Rain. They develop an unlikely friendship, which is interrupted by tragic circumstances and then renewed almost by accident (I could be less cryptic here, but then I'd have to kill you). Various secrets get revealed along the way, in a surprisingly complex plot for a debut writer.
I particularly like her handling of some minor characters, in particular Mel's friends Hale and Vivian, the first people other than Rain to break through her shell. Mel herself seems remarkably accomplished for her age, but then her abilities are amply explained by her background. The villains are rather one-dimensional, but of course, they often are, and the part of the story dealing with them is melodrama, nicely balanced by the human relationships of the other parts.
Wrong. While perhaps not an award winner (is there an award for books authored by teenagers?), it matches up very well with other YA thrillers written by older, if not necessarily more mature, writers. This is the story of a friendship-then-romance of two teenagers at a secret spy academy. Amber/Mel has been there all her life when the novel begins at her age 10, with the arrival of Anthony/Rain. They develop an unlikely friendship, which is interrupted by tragic circumstances and then renewed almost by accident (I could be less cryptic here, but then I'd have to kill you). Various secrets get revealed along the way, in a surprisingly complex plot for a debut writer.
I particularly like her handling of some minor characters, in particular Mel's friends Hale and Vivian, the first people other than Rain to break through her shell. Mel herself seems remarkably accomplished for her age, but then her abilities are amply explained by her background. The villains are rather one-dimensional, but of course, they often are, and the part of the story dealing with them is melodrama, nicely balanced by the human relationships of the other parts.
October 31, 2010
Carefully crafted and written with unexpected insight, this is the story of Mel, a girl dedicated from birth to her vocation, which is to be a spy. Even the other kids in the spy school have time for silliness and dances and flirting, but not Mel. Mel spends her every waking moment studying and perfecting her craft. All her powers depend on her personal skill, and she sees every situation in terms of spy-craft. She takes every opportunity to practice that craft, often with unexpected results.
Can you say OCD? From reading the blurb you could expect spykids. So not! No gadgets, no super powers, no car chases, and no explosions. Well, maybe one explosion. An unexpected friendship with a meteorological genius whom she nicknames 'Rain' (hence the title) softens Mel and enables her to grow and mature. But Rain is much more than a boy genius, even though he doesn't know it. Across four years and two continents, Mel pursues the truth about Rain and his peculiar talent. And she does it all with her own skills, guts and sheer determination, all the while dealing with teachers, homework, finals, best friends and jealous rivals.
It's funny and poignant and unexpected and at the end I said: "Oh! That's what's been happening all along."
Highly recommended.
Can you say OCD? From reading the blurb you could expect spykids. So not! No gadgets, no super powers, no car chases, and no explosions. Well, maybe one explosion. An unexpected friendship with a meteorological genius whom she nicknames 'Rain' (hence the title) softens Mel and enables her to grow and mature. But Rain is much more than a boy genius, even though he doesn't know it. Across four years and two continents, Mel pursues the truth about Rain and his peculiar talent. And she does it all with her own skills, guts and sheer determination, all the while dealing with teachers, homework, finals, best friends and jealous rivals.
It's funny and poignant and unexpected and at the end I said: "Oh! That's what's been happening all along."
Highly recommended.
December 12, 2010
I don’t routinely review young adult fiction. I consider Rain a special case and I judged the book using my normal benchmarks.
Rain has many of the problems of a debut novel in any genre. It is too long, too wordy, there are too many characters, especially considering the core of the plot, and there are some minor lapses in the internal logic. Having said that, I must also say that the novel is almost unputdownable. The author’s insight into her generation’s motivations and attitudes is right on.
Nicols takes readers inside the minds and psyches of young adults in a way that is interesting, compelling in many pages, and fitting to the story. Sure, a lot of the young people here stand up to fearsome forces in ways most would not, but this is fiction, a fantasy and writers are allowed some leeway.
The writer’s style takes a little getting used to and the pace, especially early on may be too portentous for some, but I urge readers to have a little patience, because once the story gets going, it really does get going. I suspect this young author will one day make some significant literary tracks if she pursues a writing career.
Rain has many of the problems of a debut novel in any genre. It is too long, too wordy, there are too many characters, especially considering the core of the plot, and there are some minor lapses in the internal logic. Having said that, I must also say that the novel is almost unputdownable. The author’s insight into her generation’s motivations and attitudes is right on.
Nicols takes readers inside the minds and psyches of young adults in a way that is interesting, compelling in many pages, and fitting to the story. Sure, a lot of the young people here stand up to fearsome forces in ways most would not, but this is fiction, a fantasy and writers are allowed some leeway.
The writer’s style takes a little getting used to and the pace, especially early on may be too portentous for some, but I urge readers to have a little patience, because once the story gets going, it really does get going. I suspect this young author will one day make some significant literary tracks if she pursues a writing career.
June 15, 2011
To properly review Rain, I must divide it into 2 parts: before page 136 and after page 136.
Before Page 136: I hated Mel in this section. I found her cocky, stuck up, and a very unlikeable protagonist. I am not sure if Nicolas intended for the reader to hate Mel as I did. I was considering giving up. However, the plot was strong, the ideas well-thought out, and when Mel was heartbroken, I did feel sorry for her. The writing had to be incredibly well done, because normally when a hated-protagonist goes through something tragic, I laugh at their misfortune. Aren't I mature?
3 stars for this section, just because of the strong writing.
After Pgae 136: LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!!!! Most characters in YA novels go through such quick transitions; this book was a breath of air in that Mel was so realistic and the change was so gradual you almost didn't see it coming. I love who Mel is at the end of the book, I love how she responds differently to the people in her lives, I love Nicolas' writing, I LOVE THIS BOOK!!!
5 STARS!!!
I loved the second half so much, I had to give it 5 stars. I would recommend this book to anyone who can stand 136 pages.
Before Page 136: I hated Mel in this section. I found her cocky, stuck up, and a very unlikeable protagonist. I am not sure if Nicolas intended for the reader to hate Mel as I did. I was considering giving up. However, the plot was strong, the ideas well-thought out, and when Mel was heartbroken, I did feel sorry for her. The writing had to be incredibly well done, because normally when a hated-protagonist goes through something tragic, I laugh at their misfortune. Aren't I mature?
3 stars for this section, just because of the strong writing.
After Pgae 136: LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!!!! Most characters in YA novels go through such quick transitions; this book was a breath of air in that Mel was so realistic and the change was so gradual you almost didn't see it coming. I love who Mel is at the end of the book, I love how she responds differently to the people in her lives, I love Nicolas' writing, I LOVE THIS BOOK!!!
5 STARS!!!
I loved the second half so much, I had to give it 5 stars. I would recommend this book to anyone who can stand 136 pages.
June 21, 2010
I received this book from my sister-in-law, who highly recommended it. I wasn't sure, going in, about reading a book written by a then-14-year-old author, and, to be sure, there are parts of the novel that lack a bit of finesse, but overall, I found this to be an eminently readable and fun book that I would certainly recommend.
I enjoyed the character of Mel, and I thought the plot was fast-paced and intriguing, even though it did get bogged down at times by sleepovers and outfit descriptions. I enjoyed reading this because it made me think back to when I was that age, writing short stories and creating characters. Nicolas has created some complex characters and this girl certainly knows how to write. She made the idea of a "spy academy for kids" somewhat believable, and I think she will be successful in the future.
I enjoyed the character of Mel, and I thought the plot was fast-paced and intriguing, even though it did get bogged down at times by sleepovers and outfit descriptions. I enjoyed reading this because it made me think back to when I was that age, writing short stories and creating characters. Nicolas has created some complex characters and this girl certainly knows how to write. She made the idea of a "spy academy for kids" somewhat believable, and I think she will be successful in the future.
May 8, 2010
I don't know what I was expecting going into this book, but it definitely went beyond whatever that was. It was fast-paced and fun to read--and I couldn't wait to find out how it ended. It was unpredictable, funny, and portrayed the relationships between high school students perfectly...for the most part. Though there were a few scenes that had me skeptical, overall I would highly recommend this to any reader of YA.
August 18, 2010
What a sweet and special treat that was...
Questions plagued me though out this book, I have no idea why I did not start putting things together sooner, but I felt like I was as much in the dark as Mel was all the way up till the end. Which, I loved and hated!
The middle seemed to drag a bit for me, but the ending more than made up for it.
A wonderful novel about finding out who you are, and trying not to be afraid of it.
Full review to come
Questions plagued me though out this book, I have no idea why I did not start putting things together sooner, but I felt like I was as much in the dark as Mel was all the way up till the end. Which, I loved and hated!
The middle seemed to drag a bit for me, but the ending more than made up for it.
A wonderful novel about finding out who you are, and trying not to be afraid of it.
Full review to come
December 27, 2010
I thought this was an incredible book, especially from someone this young. I was surprised to find that I had difficulty putting it down. Kieryn, you should be really proud of your novel. It is very inspiring to have someone in my grade to have accomplished something this great. Anyway, awesome book!! I loved the relationship between Mel and Ray, and it drove me crazy (in a good way) how Ray didn't remember anything!!!!!!! Fantastic work :)
August 9, 2011
I really liked this suspenseful, exciting book. At the beginning you kind of get your first impressions of the characters. You may not like them at first, or you may love them but now know enough about them, but the progress so well throughout the story that you feel like you've known them you're whole life. The plot is ever-changing, and you don't know what will happen next until it does. This book is an awesome read!
July 26, 2010
Amber (a.k.a. Mel) is a routine-driven, Vitamin C guzzling, pony-tail sporting, and behind-kicking spy. Yet all it takes is a little Rain to soften this hardened young woman. In Rain, Kieryn Nicolas develops clever yet simple symmetry--finding the one you care for most requires finding yourself in the process.
September 27, 2009
I read this book in less than 24 hours it was so good. Kieryn is a masterful writer, and I cannot imagine a better book to kick off her career. I am looking forward to reading some more of her books though -- so keep them coming Kieryn!!!! :)
August 4, 2010
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July 19, 2016
Ending was a little abrupt compared to the lengthy middle. A lot of similarities with Ally Carter's spy series.
March 27, 2011
It's good so far! It has a lot of dialogue.
March 28, 2011
I LOVED THIS BOOK!!!!!!!!!! AMAZING!!!!!!!
May 17, 2011
it's ok but i can't wait to get to the good part...... on page 42
September 10, 2011
One of the quickest, most entertaining stories I've read in a while, though I may be biased, as I love everything Kieryn writes. :)
July 27, 2010
An amazing accomplishment for Kieryn!
January 1, 2013
I forgot to rate this!
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