This past week I began reading a new book from my good Twitter friend @deniseMSwank called "Here." When she sent me the blurb a few weeks ago I instantly told her I just had to read it! I was so hooked by only the blurb it was no surprise when I couldn't put the book down.
BLURB:
Here – YA Science Fiction On the Otherside series Book One
"Sixteen year old Julia Phillips buries herself in guilt after killing her best friend Monica in a car accident. Julia awoke in the hospital with a broken leg, a new talent for drawing and false memories of the accident, in which she dies and Monica lives. The doctors attribute this to her head injury, but no one can explain how a bracelet engraved with her name ended up at the scene of the accident. A bracelet no one has ever seen before.
Classmate Evan Whittaker paid Julia no attention before the accident, let alone after. Now suddenly he’s volunteering to tutor her and offering to drive her home. She can’t ignore that his new obsession started after his two-day disappearance last week and that he wears a pendant she’s been drawing for months. When the police show up one night looking for Evan, he begs Julia to run with him, convincing her that Monica is still alive. Julia agrees to go, never guessing where he’s really from."
Now tell me you're not completely hooked! She's good at that.. I know your secret Miss Swank!
It should however, be conisdered a Mystery as well, as until close to the end you are still biting your nails wondering what the heck is going on (in a good way.) It truly had me on edge the whole time I read, thinking I knew what was going on and then BAM! You didn't see that one coming!
The Sci-fy side of the story (my reviews give nothing away and i barely write about the story per se, so you will have to read it to see what's up) is great and makes you wonder how much truth could there really be behind it all.
The Romance... oh God, do not get me started! I still do not know who I am rooting for. I fell in love with both male characters and they are both equaly amazing and HOT! At least that is what I see in my head *blushes* She had me longing for both boys, wanting to throw my arms around who ever was feeling left aside. However, something deep in me cried for Reece. I don't know what it was, maybe because she was somewhat expected to be with Evan..? Anywho, she can keep Evan and you can mail me Reece.. I make the same comment all the time, dont I? haha, i just love these guys! I am making my own little army of YA hunks ;)
"Here" had me laughing, crying my butt off to the point I had to put it down and on the edge of my seat wanting to finish it right then and there.
Denise Grover Swank has really done it with this one! It is an excellent read and will not disappoint.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
She keeps her sanity by creating worlds to escape to and characters to hang out with.
To Purchase "Here" or any of her other sure to be amazing books go here.
Here sounds like such a great read very mysterious. I love the fact that it can take you by suprise so you don't know what's coming next. There is definitely something up with Evan he comes out of nowhere and then suddenly wants to be around Julia and that doesn't happen til after the accident. I also want to meet Reece he isn't mentioned in the synopsis but I'm glad there is two guys that's always fun. I would love to read this book. Thanks for the giveaway and great review.
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Ooh, that sounds interesting. Although the mention of a love triangle puts me off slightly. Still, I'd like to know who Evan is. It's all very mysterious!
ReplyDeleteAlthough I read mostly horror or thrillers, I am always open to something new. This definitely sounds like something that might interest me. Thanks for sharing...
ReplyDeleteI believe I am following all of your sites, although I was quite surprised that I had not previously "liked" your FB page. *slaps hand* Bad Jimmy!
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Sounds super cool! I'm digging that cover, but you know how I love water :D Great review and giveaway!
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