​Hugo is being tormented by ghosts.  They are the ghosts he summoned himself in hopes they would befriend him and keep him company at his boarding school.  However, the ghosts have done anything but, causing Hugo to become even more of an outcast and act out.  Hugo's uncle, Stephen has become concerned about him and has turned to the mother of the two boys who have seemed to befriend Hugo at school.  Tilda Gray and her boys, Nicholas and James seem to understand Hugo's problem more than Stephen can comprehend.  Tilda Gray's husband came from the land of Spellhaven where magic was used regularly, a gift from the spirits and unseen inhabitants of the land.  However, Spellhaven is no more.  The spirits are now free and there are those who would like to use their powers again.  When Hugo's ghosts attract the attention of a Spellhaven native who is using the spirits for evil. the boys, the Gray's and Stephen get pulled into the world of the Spellhaven natives, the Exiles club and the Unseen spirits that still roam then land.

I did not realize that this was a second book in a series and I think it would have helped me a lot to read the first book, however I was still able to understand everything.  I was pulled in by Hugo's ghost problem, although it is Tilda who pulls everything together for me. Her nature was sweet and surprising considering the danger her children were in.  I enjoyed the fantasy elements with the ghosts and the spirits, especially Tilda's interactions with Thistlebeard.  I did get confused for a few parts in the middle especially with Lyulf, but was able to pick things back up.  Part of the suspense was not knowing who to trust throughout the story, although I'm still not sure about a few characters.  Overall, Ghosts and Exiles is a good combination of suspense and fantasy for young adult to adult readers.  

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Aliens have come to Earth.  The Ba'ren have come to Earth looking for peaceful diplomacy, trade and to help with medical research.  Part of the diplomacy efforts include two human student ambassadors paired with two Ba'ren ambassadors at the University of Nebraska where ongoing osteosarcoma treatment is taking place that the Ba'ren believe they have a cure for.  Emma Smith has been chosen to be one of the student ambassadors to the Ba'ren; as a freshman, Emma hopes to advance her career in biomedical engineering and get to know the Ba'ren. Sepporinen is one of the Ba'ren ambassadors chosen.  Unlike Emma, he has no desire to meet another species.  Sepporinen would much rather explore the mining opportunities of the asteroids that orbit our Solar System.  Emma and Sepporinen are paired together for classes and diplomacy for better or worse, and things quickly get worse as some humans push back against the Ba'ren's involvement on Earth.  Things take another strange turn as Emma and Sepporinen find themselves inexplicably drawn towards one another. 


Star City is an interesting Young Adult Science Fiction story that follows a story line that we know well, boy meets girl, boy hates girl and then boy and girl and girl fall in love.  One aspect that makes this story unique are the reasons why they fall in love.  Emma and Sepporinen are both unlikely candidates for the student diplomat positions, the reasoning is not clear until the end, but creates another layer of suspense throughout the story.  Another aspect of the story that created tension throughout was the very realistic way that the human population responded to the Ba'ren. There were many parallels between the perception of the Ba'ren coming to Earth and any change that we try to implement on Earth.  When the Ba'ren attempted to help humans, there were factions of people that became violent and racist, people that protested, people who responded with fear as well as governments from other countries that attempted to interfere with the way the USA interacted with the Ba'ren.  I was very interested in the Ba'ren, their planet and the many cultures and technology that they have.  I hope that this is explored more in the second book.  I did like the diversity in the book as well, although I felt that Emma's character could have been fleshed out a little more.  The uncertainty between the two species reaches it's apex near the end and the truth of the relationship that each species wanted with the other comes out.  Overall, Star City complements inter-species romance with plenty of action and adventure and I can't wait to read the next installment.

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In the not-to-distant future, things in Southern California look a little different than they do now.  Everything is taken to the extreme, but this isn't exactly a good thing and many people suffer from the effects. Ernesto is a product of the prison system and some sort of genetic engineering that they test on the inmates there.  After getting knifed in the throat, Ernesto has some magic worked on him by the doctors at J. Smyrna and is subsequently released as a success story.  Ernesto works as a bouncer at a bar near his home.  Madeline frequents the bar and hits on any guy for a place to stay and any cash they might have.  When Madeline witnesses a bank robbery committed by a high school friend of hers, she thinks she has found a new way to make easy money and has just the friend to help her do it.  However, the plan doesn't go  smoothly and Madeline and Ernesto both find out just what the J. Smyrna Transfection Lab and Corrections Management has been up to.

A dark and heavy tale about what happens to people who life has forgotten, people who believe they have nothing left to lose.  I was struck by how little I liked any of the characters.  Madeline, Jake, and Blondie were all deplorable. Ernesto had redeeming qualities, but a dark past.  What kept me reading was the interest in all of the characters motivations as well as what exactly happened to Ernesto in prison.  I do wish there was a little more depth to the setting, some backstories and how exactly J. Smyrna was pulling off what they were able to achieve.  Since things worked slightly differently in this world, I felt just a little lost at times; although, this is a shorter story and can easily be read in one sitting.  Overall, an unconventional story featuring characters that usually go unnoticed.
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Akira Malone is a scientist, a researcher, she fully believes in the tenets of her field, physics.  That is why she fully quantifies her ability to see and talk to ghosts as part of her biology, the ability to see energy that others can not. However, when she publishes a mention of this residual energy in a paper, she is thrown out of the academic community.  Luckily, a job opportunity at General Directions in Tassamara, Florida presents itself.  When Akira interviews with Zane Latimer, she doesn't get a good sense of the job, but Zane is good looking at will let her continue her research.  Akira soon learns that all of Tassamara has some kind of gift, but her ability to see and talk to ghosts is one of a kind, and that is what General Directions was looking for.  What General Directions doesn't know is that Akira just doesn't see nice ghosts, but has tangled with dangerous ghosts as well and the most dangerous might be the one in Zane's house. 

This was a fun and sexy read with a great addition of the paranormal.  I loved Akira's character, a scientist who can see and talk to ghosts; however, this is a part of her life that she would rather not have, at least until she can explain it. General Directions and the town of Tassamara is a mystery, I still can't wait to find out more about the rest of the inhabitants of Tassamara.  As soon as Akira meets Zane, I knew there would be chemistry.  Zane is intriguing and has a gift of his own.  The ghosts in this story were entertaining and full of character. I think there is still a lot to learn from them and about them.  Overall, an entertaining and amusing paranormal romance, with ghosts!  I'll definitely be checking out the rest of the series. 

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Lady Elizabeth Clifford is on the run in the newly settled area of Arnn, New York in 1670.  She is accused of murder and has taken off into the thick woods. Her attackers have lost her, and are calling her a witch.  So, Lady Clifford decides to settle into her patch of woods and become exactly what they called her.  As time passes and Arnn becomes more settled, several people wonder into Witchwood and never return making Witchwood Hollow fully steeped in folklore.  In 2001 15 year old Honoria, her brother and aunt and uncle move to Arnn in order to escape the City and the tragedy of the 9/11 terrorist attacks that killed her parents.  Honoria is drawn into the woods by some friends at her school; she makes it through and is continually drawn back by a feeling in the woods- something in Witchwood Hollow might be able to bring her parents back and Honoria would be willing to do it.

This young adult paranormal/ historical crossover drew me in from the beginning with the legend of Witchwood Hollow.  The historical aspect and being able to learn about Lady Elizabeth Clifford and her motivations made this very interesting for me, although I am also a huge sucker for dual-time stories.  Honoria's character was intriguing to watch as she learned about the Witchwood,, I was unsure if she was going to fall victim or be healed by it.  From the historical end, the mystery of the Witchwood expanded as lost characters came together.  This was a shorter read that I devoured in a shorter setting, but I think it would have still kept my interest if the lives of each of the lost characters was expanded upon.  While the ending was very shocking, it was a little too serendipitous in some aspects .  Although, I do appreciate the parallels between Honoria and Elizabeth. I do wish that I would have learned how the Witchwood reacted after everything.

​Three years after Ayla Nightshade has inherited the throne to Darkhaven, trouble is brewing on all fronts.   Ayla is finally more confident in her ability to change into her shapeshifter form, and taking care of everyday affairs for her kingdom.  Tomas has been reinstated as the Captain of the Helm and has begun training new recruits.  However, with the beginning of training comes a threat against Ayla herself, Tomas and the other shifters alive, Ayla’s nephew and brother.  With the help of Tomas, Miles, Sorrow and some new recruits, Ayla will find a way to stop the assassin and bring some peace back to Darkhaven.

I loved jumping back into the world of Darkhaven with Ayla and Tomas. From the beginning, I could tell that Ayla has grown in confidence within herself and her changer form and I loved when she took charge using her brains and brawn.  I’m glad that Ayla got to discover more about her form with Miles.  The recruitment and Helm training was also interesting to learn about and I like that more of the Fifth ring was explored. The new recruits and the mystery assassin add danger and excitement.   Ree quickly became another favourite strong female character and I can see her and Ayla becoming quite a team.  I really hope that there will be more adventures in this fun, epic, and well-developed fantasy world of Darkhaven. 
 
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​Ayla Nightshade is now the Overlord of Darkhaven.  She is the only adult Changer left; she can transform into a powerful Alicorn.  Ayla has been working on honing her skills both in Changer and human form with the help of Miles, an alchemist and her husband, Tomas, the Captain of the Helm.  Ayla finally feels like life is calming down, with her three children growing well and a meeting set for a Peace Treaty with an ambassador from the neighboring land of Sol Kardis, Ayla is fulfilling her role as Overlord.  However, the meeting with Sol Kardis goes terribly wrong; after Ayla and the ambassador meet in private, the ambassador suddenly dies.  Ayla is the only suspect and Sol Kardis declares war. Now, Ayla must go to the front lines with Tomas left to run Darkhaven and watch over the children while other members of the Helm frantically try to prove Ayla's innocence and figure out who is truly behind the war.

This is the third installment in the Darkhaven series.  Windsinger provided a fast-paced, action filled and suspenseful ride in the wonderful world of Darkhaven.  I was very pleased to see Ayla grow into a confident ruler, expand her powers, be comfortable in her Changer form and have nurturing relationships with her husband and children.  The suspense and intrigue grows right from the start as Ayla meets with the Kardise ambassador.  A twisted political scheme is set forth that involves many of the characters that I have gotten to know over the course of the series.  I was glad to see Sorrow, Zander, Ree and Art have important roles.  As the war rages on, I was also impressed to see Ayla in Alicorn form use her powers. As the end approaches, the tension rose to the point that I did not want to put the book down.  I was surprised at all of the players tangled up in the scheme and how they thought everything would play out. Another awesome installment into the fantasy world of Changers and Darkhaven. 

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Author bio:
A.F.E. Smith is an editor of academic texts by day and a fantasy writer by night. So far, she hasn’t mixed up the two. She lives with her husband and their two young children in a house that someone built to be as creaky as possible – getting to bed without waking the baby is like crossing a nightingale floor. Though she doesn’t have much spare time, she makes space for reading, mainly by not getting enough sleep (she’s powered by chocolate). Her physical bookshelves were stacked two deep long ago, so now she’s busy filling up her e-reader.
What A.F.E. stands for is a closely guarded secret, but you might get it out of her if you offer her enough snacks.
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Cameron Coelho is a doctoral student studying 1920’s America.  He has become completely enraptured by a photo of a popular social column editor from Indiana that was in a bundle of personal effects belonging to Candice Bell.  As Cameron reads through her letters, news columns and diary, he learns about Candice’s life.  He is shocked when he finds out that she was murdered at a young age and intrigued that her diary holds some strange passages about her father and a mysterious cave that allowed him to travel through time.  Cameron seeks out a professor to learn more about time travel who eventually leads him to an expert on time travel and a relative of Candice Bell.  Upon meeting Geoffery, Cameron takes the opportunity to go back to the time period that he has been studying and to meet and maybe even save the woman in the picture that he has fallen far. 
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Time travel and time travel romance can be incredibly tricky, but I loved reading another of John Heldt’s books and Indiana Belle did not disappoint.  First, there is a very creative mode of time travel with a crystal system, a code and a specially built room.  This time, Cameron was transported back to a time period he loved and studied, which helped him blend in almost seamlessly.  All aspects of the 20’s were brought to life during Cameron’s visit-the good and the bad: the ease of the era, the Jazz, women gaining ground with their rights, Prohibition, bootlegging, speakeasies, and the prominence of the Ku Klux Klan.  I felt like the true feeling of the era was revealed, which was wonderful to read and what Cameron’s character really wanted to experience.   Now, one of the issues with time travel is that you cannot change the past or you will disrupt the present; Cameron went back in time fully intent on changing Candice’s path and preventing her murder.  The suspense of knowing what Cameron wanted to do and its potential impact gripped me throughout the book.  I love how everything tied up, with some things changed and some things not.  The glimpse into the future was pretty insightful also.  Overall, a creative, imaginative and well-constructive time travel romance; I will definitely be checking out the rest of the series.

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Mary Beth McIntire and her sister Piper are trying to enjoy a vacation in a California historic house, the Painted Lady in June of 2017.  Piper has just graduated high school and Mary Beth has recently graduated college and plans to go on to medical school.  However, their plans suddenly change when Mary Beth spots a strange trespasser dressed in 50's clothes on the Painted Lady's yard only to have him disappear into the basement moments later.  Mark Ryan also lives in the Painted Lady, but in 1959.  A strange letter penned by Percival Bell combined with some strange rocks leads him to a hidden door in his basement and opens up onto Mary Beth's lawn in 2017.

​Having read a previous book in the American Journey series, I was ready for a unique, fast-paced time travel experience that would completely immerse me in 1959-and that is exactly what I got.  The action started immediately as Mark decided just to dive right in and try out the time travel passage after finding a letter penned by Percival Bell.  I was really surprised about his tenacity and spontaneity with traveling through time; however, Mark did use his brain and tried out a few short trips to figure out just how everything worked.  The immediate pairing of Mark and Mary Beth and Ben and Piper is quite obvious, but awfully cute as the girls are treated to the world of dating in the ‘50s and the boys are treated to independent women of 2017.  I enjoyed reading about 1950’s California, Las Vegas and Piper’s high school experience: the friendships, the cars and the dances were amazing.  There is a little bit of tension brought into the story through a sports book that Mary Beth brought from 2017, there are hints that this will cause trouble later, but it completely changes what I thought would happen.  I am always amazed at how everything can be wrapped up without too much change to the past or present, and it seems that Mark, Marybeth, Piper and Ben all got what they wanted but in a different way than they thought.  I did want to know what happened to some of the friends that everyone had in 1959, especially because they would still be alive in 2017.  Overall, an enjoyable time travel romance with a bit of drama and a lot of heart.
 
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​Claire and Ron Rasmussen have struggled with fertility and loss for the past eight years.  Wanting nothing more than to be parents, Claire and Ron turn to adoption after their last heartbreaking loss.  However, adopting a healthy, caucasian infant in present day California is another long and sometimes painful road.  When a distant aunt and uncle, the Bells, learn of Claire and Ron's struggle, they know that they have the perfect solution hidden away in the basement of their house, The Painted Lady.  Using their time travel tunnel, the Bells prepare to send Claire, Ron and Claire's brother David back to 1945 near the end of WWII.  Adoption policies are much less strict and infants are abundant in Chattanooga, Tennessee in 1945. Claire, Ron and David arrive safely, move into a nice house and find a perfect bundle of joy, Hannah.  They plan to stay several months until the adoption is finalized.  They make friends with a wonderful neighbor and begin to enjoy life in a different time. Nevertheless, meddling in a different time can have issues, the Rasmussen's are being watched by the FBI and Ron is forced to enlist leaving Claire and David to wonder if they will all make it back to their own home and time.


This is the fifth installment of the American Journey series and was a little different than the previous time travel romances I've read in the series.  The love in Hannah's moon was very much focused on family life making Hannah's Moon a balance between heartwarming and dramatic.  I was very happy to see that the plot pivoted on adoption;  although, as a mother, the first chapter broke me a bit and I had to put the book down for a while.  After that though, I was transported back to 1945.  John A. Heldt always done a wonderful job of conveying the time period through the eyes of his time travelers.  This time, with the help of their neighbor, Margaret, the Rasmussen's are given a full southern welcome.  I absolutely loved the adoption of Hannah and Margaret's childhood story helped to solidify their decision. Being set at the end of WWII, I was not expecting to learn much about the actual war, although, with Ron's enlistment I was very intrigued to learn about the USS Indianapolis and the what happened to the Navy members aboard the ship.  The ending of Hannah's Moon is bittersweet, I got to revisit all of time travellers from past novels as the Bell's revealed a secret.  

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Crystal is the new girl in Coney Bay on Starfish Island. Her father moved the family out to the small island in order to be able to advocate for the environment against SKANX, a company that is dumping toxic waste into the Atlantic. Trying to fit into island life, Crystal goes to a beach party with her new friend Rosie. When Crystal swims out too far, she is rescued by Llyr, a mysterious guy with a mysterious name. When Crystal can’t seem to find Llyr again, or any locals who even know of him, Crystal learns about a legend surrounding the island. Once she learns of Merfolk, Crystal is in for an interesting summer and a hot romance. 
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A Thousand Salt Kisses is a young adult paranormal romance with mermaids and strong environmental undertones. As a lover of mermaids and the environment, I did enjoy this book; however it is probably not for everyone and if the other YA paranormal romance stories out there don’t float your boat, then this probably will not, either. Crystal is kind-hearted, caring and beautiful, which is why Llyr falls for her instantly. Llyr is handsome and mysterious, which is why Crystal falls for him instantly. Yes, there is insta-love, and yes, there are more absent than present parents; two YA tropes that are not left out. I did think that the merfolk lore was very interesting and it did actually explain some of the stranger things fairly well, such as their selective invisibility, ability to change from fins to legs, some of their powers and their existence near the island. I really do wish more of the Mer realm was explored, it sounded really interesting. Also, I’m glad that the Mer were actively involved in the fight against the ocean pollution. It seemed like a lot more could have been done with the SKANX plot line and made this book a little fuller than just the romance. When the mystery and danger of SKANX did rear its head near the end, things became much more exciting. An open ending really made me want to know what happens next (winter is coming), so I will probably check out the next book. A little thing that bothered me was the age difference in the relationship between some of Crystal’s friends, seventeen year old girls with twenty-six year old men was just strange to me. Overall, a decent young adult paranormal mermaid romance that may or may not be for you. 
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​Four years after her intense summer romance on Starfish Island with merman Llyr, Crystal White has graduated university in London and is left jobless, homeless and boyfriend-less after her break-up with university boyfriend, Sam.  With nowhere else to go, Crystal heads back to Starfish Island.  Immediately, her feelings for Llyr resurface, even though she knows that their love is impossible.  When an opportunity arises to meet with Llyr, Crystal jumps at the chance.  However, when she goes to meet him Crystal not only finds that Llyr is engaged to Princess Kara of the Timsah Kingdom, but that she has found some magic of her own that might upset all of the mer-kingdoms.
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After finishing the first book, A Thousand Salt Kisses, I was really left wondering what will happen with Crystal and Llyr in A Thousand Salt Kisses Later.  Well, I was not let down.  First, I was very happy that this is set four years after the first book; this let Crystal mature a bit and have a relationship that was not with a merman.  Also, after four years away, if Crystal and Llyr still have feelings for one another, it is definitely more than a summer romance.  I also liked the elements of magic that were introduced, the title is explained, though Crystal’s magic spell is quite a surprise!  I also wasn’t quite sure if I liked the way that she had to reverse it.  Anyway, I’m very glad that more of the mermaid kingdoms were explored; they all seemed beautiful, as well as mermaid customs and how exactly they clothed themselves, drank, ate and danced.  The conflict that was introduced with the Timsah Kingdom was interesting, a little bit a dark magic that still needs to be explored more.  Also, it seems that it was resolved a little too easily for now.  There was not as much focus on romance in this book, which was alright with me, and there was almost a love triangle, which hopefully is resolved as well.  Overall, a nice follow up for this fantasy mermance.
 
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About the Book: 
Title: Neverwhere
Author: Neil Gaiman
Release Date: November 29, 2016
Publisher: William Morrow
Genre: Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Format: Ebook/Paperback/Hardcover
 
National BestsellerSelected as one of NPR’s Top 100 Science Fiction and Fantasy Books of All TimeThe #1 New York Times bestselling author’s ultimate edition of his wildly successful first novel featuring his “preferred text”—and including his new Neverwhere tale, “How the Marquis Got His Coat Back.”Richard Mayhew is a young man with a good heart and an ordinary life, which is changed forever when he stops to help a girl he finds bleeding on a London sidewalk. His small act of kindness propels him into a world he never dreamed existed. There are people who fall through the cracks, and Richard has become one of them. And he must learn to survive in this city of shadows and darkness, monsters and saints, murderers and angels, if he is ever to return to the London that he knew.“A fantastic story that is both the stuff of dreams and nightmares” (San Diego Union-Tribune),Neil Gaiman’s first solo novel has become a touchstone of urban fantasy, and a perennial favorite of readers everywhere.
“Delightful … inventively horrific.”
--USA Today


Review: 
Some people are born to be heroes.  Richard Mayhew is not one of them.  Richard would just like to get through the day.  Richard is a passive participant in his life, allowing his girlfriend, now fiance, Jessica to control him.  That is until one day, Richard decides to make a decision for himself and help a hurt young woman on the street, opening up his home and a series of events that will change Richard's life setting him on a path to become the most unlikely of heroes in an unlikely place with very unlikely people. 




Having read other Gaimen books, Neverwhere has some different qualities then what I am used to, but I definitely still enjoyed reading about the fascinating London Below and its host of captivating characters. There is a wonderful mix of urban fantasy combining the magical and mundane as well as humor an danger.  Richard in a very atypical character for me to read about, he is a complete pushover, and while his journey in London below transforms him, it seems like it is mostly by accident.  However, this did not stop me from being completely engulfed in his quest.  I think I most enjoyed having the ability to visit the world of London Underground through the writing.  Described as a place for those who have fallen through the cracks, London Below is an entire world for not only the discarded, but the forgotten, unlikely and the magical.  I loved that London Below was a reflective world where the name of the tube stations in London Above actually come alive in London Below, such as Black Friars station had actual Black Friars.  Above all, I loved the characters of Door and Hunter.  Two fierce women navigating and protecting throughout London Below.  Overall, a different kind of dark fantasy with intense world building and an interesting journey of growth. 


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About the Author: 
​Neil Gaiman is the New York Times bestselling author of the novels Neverwhere, Stardust, American Gods, Coraline, Anansi Boys, The Graveyard Book, Good Omens (with Terry Pratchett), The Ocean at the End of the Lane, and The Truth Is a Cave in the Black Mountains; the Sandman series of graphic novels; and the story collections Smoke and Mirrors, Fragile Things, and Trigger Warning. He is the winner of numerous literary honors, including the Hugo, Bram Stoker, and World Fantasy awards, and the Newbery and Carnegie Medals. Originally from England, he now lives in the United States. He is Professor in the Arts at Bard College.

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​The Earth and its ecosystems have been destroyed by humans.  The humans that have survived now live in Eden, an oasis designed by Aaron Al-Baz, regarded as the savior of humankind. Everything in Eden is efficient, reused, recycled and highly regulated, even its citizens.  At birth, everyone receives eye implants that track you as a citizen of Eden.  However, with population control strictly enforced as one child per couple, Rowan, a younger twin, the second child, is hidden away inside her house.  With no eye implants, she is unable to go out of her house for 16 years.  Now, just as Rowan’s mother has found a way to integrate her into Eden, Rowan escapes the confines of her home and finds friends, adventure, a hidden world and a lot of danger.
I am always intrigued by books with an environmental collapse since it is a very real possibility in our future.  In this version, the Earth was slowly destroyed by humans, just as we are doing now.  The hero in the story is shrouded in mystery, but Eden is working well and keeping people alive, unless you are a second child.  I felt for Rowan’s plight and the unfairness of it all.  There are some good parallels in here for strict population control measures that have taken place in the real world.  I was very disappointed when Rowan almost loses it when she makes a stupid decision; however, this is when the action began to pick up.  I enjoyed seeing Eden through her eyes and exploring the world that she had so far only heard about.  Just when it seems that Rowan might be able to come out of hiding, everything seems to go wrong.  Excitement, mystery and a daring thrill ride follow Rowan to the end where I was left on a ridiculous cliff hanger.  A young adult dystopian that is different enough from others to stand out and deliver.
 
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About the Author:
Joey Graceffa is one of the leading content creators and actors on YouTube. His memoir, In Real Life: My Journey to a Pixelated World, was published in 2015 and became an instant New York Times bestseller. Joey ranked third on Variety’s 2015 #Famechangers lists and has been featured in numerous publications such asPeople, Forbes, Entertainment Weekly, and The Hollywood Reporter.  In 2013, between his daily vlogs and gameplay videos, Joey produced and starred in his own Kickstarter–funded supernatural series, “Storytellers,” for which he won a Streamy Award, and was recently announced for a season 2 in 2016 in partnership with Legendary and Style Haul. In 2016, he debuted Escape the Night, a surreality competition series for YouTube Red. Joey is a passionate storyteller and carries that sentiment into all of his projects, now with his latest fictional narrative, Children of Eden. For more information, please visit ChildrenofEdenBook.com.
 
 
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