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An Urban Fantasy Romance Series
Young Adult mature (15+). Some adult content and language.
I am Arie Belle and up until my mother’s unexpected and mysterious death my life had been pretty simple, but then things became dark and, at times, hopeless. Even my uncanny ability to communicate with nature had turned its back on me. My only saving grace is my lifetime friendship with the boy next door, River, whom I had always thought of as my soul mate up until my eighteenth birthday when everything seemed to change. My body tingles with heightened sensations and my emotions veer out of control. They are further tested when Ashe, a beautiful stranger with a powerful draw, enters my life and challenges my heart and soul. Amidst the rush of feelings after years of numbness, my true destiny slowly unravels and my journey to find out what I am, to find my mother’s killer, and stop my own death becomes a frantic rush before the next full moon.
This powerful story captures the true meaning of love and the dark corners of life that can either suck you in or save you.
[usr 5]
I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
Funny thing is in this story butterfly bushes are referenced, which I just took to be bushes that butterflies are attracted to. But the next day I saw an article about “buddleja davidii” or a “Butterfly bush”! What are the odds?
This is one of those books that left me feeling pretty conflicted about… well about almost everything really! The writing is so very descriptive that I couldn’t help but be pulled into the story and yet at the same time it was almost too much description. Our main character is so emotional and heart breaking (and rightfully so!) but it’s almost too much at times. (And she really should look into wearing a helmet. I’m just sayin’)
Normally I might throw in a quote from the book around now, but instead I’m going to quote my own notes that are generally much more jumbled than this.
“57% in… Arie’s frustration is palpable, and mine is along with it. Very few answers and so many questions. And right now I can’t help but feel torn between being annoyed with the book for stringing me on so long or glad that I’m getting sucked into it so much.”
And that really sums up most of the story. You’ll be frustrated, but so is she until the truth all comes out. Stick with it! And the ending! Phew! Obviously I’m not going to tell you anything. But it’s like my heart got ripped out, crumpled and smashed, then someone stuffed it back in and gave me a lollipop. Take that however you’d like!
So get in on this new series (Yes! Series! Book two is in the works as of now) and enjoy a healthy dose of Reality 🙂
My passion for writing started at a very young age. It started with a multitude of diaries as soon as I could write well, then poetry, then short stories. I received my BA at USC in Theatre with an unofficial minor in writing. While at USC I wrote my first screenplay and post-graduation I was hired to write another screenplay, which I did successfully. I have since started several books, but have never had the courage or time to finish them. I missed it, but I was discouraged from my years in the industry and I was scared to go back, so I had convinced myself I was too busy and it would be a waste of time. Then I started reading again which reignited my passion for writing. I started writing a story that had been brewing inside of me over the years. The characters were slowly developing and itching to break out onto paper, so in the summer of 2011 I wrote the first two chapters. Life got busy again and my passion was pushed aside, but then I met an amazing person who loved my story and encouraged me to start writing again. With that said, I am in a happier place now. I am fulfilling my inner desire and passion to write while raising a family and living life. Thank you so much for your support! And I hope to keep the stories coming!!!
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