Augusta Blythe

WINTERBORNE made my quick thought review segment because I enjoyed it so much that I immediately jumped on Amazon and bought book 2 and 3 to continue the story and now they are all in my head which makes it hard to just review book 1.

So, why did I love WINTERBORNE.. The connection between Mia and Loie. They come from different worlds, but grew up together and have a sisterly connection you can't help but be jealous of. There is a lot of different paranormal creatures introduced and you are left wondering what could come next. There's a hot and mysterious boy next door. There is plenty of action and secrets. Finally you can't help but want to go out and buy the rest of the series so you don't have to stop reading.

* This book was provided free of charge from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.… (meer)

Book two in the series does not disappoint. It has it all: Superpowers, friendship, family, romance, and mystery. Loie, our ever entertaining narrator, is witty and sharp as usual. Both girls are still trying to figure out how to adjust to their new family dynamic. It's strange to see Mia slip so readily into a sidekick role, but as her relationship with Andreas progresses, it's clear that she's not content to always play second fiddle. We meet some new and interesting characters, and are left hanging waiting for the next installment.

Congratulations to Augusta for providing us with a more than satisfactory sophomore book, and to the illustrator for giving us a cover which rivals the first.

*Note: my copy of the book was provided by the author.… (meer)

I loved the way the story is told from Loie’s point of view instead of Mia. They were born on the same day at the same time and grew up best friends. When they were five both of their lives changed. Loie lost both of her parents in an accident and Mia’s father disappeared. Since that time Loie has pretty much grown up in the Winterborne house. Her grandmother believes Mia’s father had something to do with the death of Loie’s parents. She has become very bitter and appears to not really love Loie. A few months before their seventeenth birthday, a gorgeous guy shows up. Both girls fin themselves in love with him. It is Mia he has eyes for. Loie believes it should be this way because Mia is going to inherit her special powers when she turns 17 and she will be just plain old Loie. But there are many secrets, mythical creatures and a battle that neither girl could see coming their way.

I read this book straight through. I am sorry it took so long to get to it. A backlog of reviews was the reason. I can guarantee you that I won’t wait that long for the sequel and I hope that isn’t long at all. This was a very clean cut young adult novel and one I will put on my shelves when it becomes available in print. I highly recommend this book to everyone who loves fantasy.… (meer)

One thing I really enjoyed about this book is the plot and story line. The story line for one, is good. I loved the feel of it. It gave off the impression of girl who is nothing but normal. Nothing good every happens to her. And then BAM! It hits you out of now where. I love it, as the reader, to get surprised by elements like this. To get hit from the side, unexpected it makes me giddy! The way the plot unfolded slowly letting me more and more into the world, it was like I was seeing everything differently. So new and fresh.

Secrets.Betrayals. Love. This book contains them all and then some. I loved how Ms. Blythe uses all of these elements making the reader even more enticed by the world that she created. A world filled with magical creatures, secrets stories, and lies. So many lies (good ones) that had me devouring the book faster. Ms. Blythe really kept the reader on their toes as she uncovered so many elements left and right. It was easy to keep up since everything was given to you little by little. Nothing was given to you right away, just enough to keep you reading more and more.

The love interest in this book is very interesting and torturing. Ugh! What is up with tortured lovers lately? Anyway, I love it. It give a whole new twist to the book and makes the characters real in their decision. They really have to examine their heart to see if that person is meant for them or to love them enough to let them go. Very hard decisions, but life changing ones as well.

If you haven't read this book you should. It is a whole new world, a whole new reading experience that you will enjoy. Winterborne is your read of all reads. Simply fantastic, beautiful, and very enjoyable!… (meer)