Title: WinterborneAuthor: Augusta Blythe
Series: Hoping 1st in series (Universe Unbound?)
Pages: Not sure only ebook format
Published: Available now
ISBN: B004XW3FE4
Source: Author sent for honest review
Description: Sixteen-year old Mia Winterborne is destined to be special. Details are sketchy, though, as her dad disappeared with all the answers when she was five. Mia only knows that she will inherit her kickass superpowers on her seventeenth birthday. Helping Mia prepare for her anticipated ascendancy is Loie Bryce, her best friend and eternal sidekick extraordinaire. The girls' intense friendship has never wavered until now, when Andreas arrives in Salcey Ridge. They both fall hard for the British hottie, who quickly becomes a fixture in their lives. When they discover that Andreas is not who he appears to be, the frightening reality of Mia's powers finally hits home. The nearer Mia's birthday draws, the more the danger escalates and long-buried lies are exposed, putting the girls on a path that they never expected.
I Give This ...
I love being surprised by self published books. Although, I wonder when I enjoy a book as much as I did this one, I wonder why it hasn't been picked up my a publishing company.
I do have to be honest that I wasn't drawn to the story at first. The story is told from Loie's point of view, and she seems kind of boring at first. Mia is the star of this story and Loie is content to live in her shadow. But, the truth of their relationship was actually a lot more complicated than that. It was more like Mia couldn't help it. And while it does go to her head once in awhile, she's really just as devoted to Loie and Loie is to her. I enjoyed the love triangle with Andreas. I often wondered if he was really in as love with Mia as he appeared. He really did have some touching moments with Loie that made me wonder. And I don't think Loie ever fully gave up the idea that one day he might choose her.
I really enjoyed the range of supernatural characters in the story. It actually reminded me a lot of Carrie Jones Need series. Only, it's a lot better. I liked how the story unfolds for us. While we have the same back story that Mia and Loie do, we get the full facts while they are also learning the truth. Mia's father didn't really just disappear and Loie's parents' death was more than what it seems. While many people might be surprised by the twist in the story, I totally saw it coming. But, it didn't ruin the story for me it all. It just added to the appeal of it all.
I ended up really liking this story overall. I'm hoping there will be a sequel because I feel like the characters have more tell. I also hope that this will get the recognition it deserves, it's well worth the read!
I love being surprised by self published books. Although, I wonder when I enjoy a book as much as I did this one, I wonder why it hasn't been picked up my a publishing company.
I do have to be honest that I wasn't drawn to the story at first. The story is told from Loie's point of view, and she seems kind of boring at first. Mia is the star of this story and Loie is content to live in her shadow. But, the truth of their relationship was actually a lot more complicated than that. It was more like Mia couldn't help it. And while it does go to her head once in awhile, she's really just as devoted to Loie and Loie is to her. I enjoyed the love triangle with Andreas. I often wondered if he was really in as love with Mia as he appeared. He really did have some touching moments with Loie that made me wonder. And I don't think Loie ever fully gave up the idea that one day he might choose her.
I really enjoyed the range of supernatural characters in the story. It actually reminded me a lot of Carrie Jones Need series. Only, it's a lot better. I liked how the story unfolds for us. While we have the same back story that Mia and Loie do, we get the full facts while they are also learning the truth. Mia's father didn't really just disappear and Loie's parents' death was more than what it seems. While many people might be surprised by the twist in the story, I totally saw it coming. But, it didn't ruin the story for me it all. It just added to the appeal of it all.
I ended up really liking this story overall. I'm hoping there will be a sequel because I feel like the characters have more tell. I also hope that this will get the recognition it deserves, it's well worth the read!
Great post. I'm glad writers are not discouraged by the publishing industry and taking a chance on self-publishing. I feel we may have lost many masterpieces that ended up on the slush pile.
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