FANTASTIC READ. BLEW ME AWAY
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MIA IS A SINGLE MOM WHO IS ABOUT TO FACE WHAT NO PARENT WANTS TOO. HER BABY IS SICK. AND ONE WAY TO HELP HIM IS TO HAVE ANOTHER BABY FOR THE STEM CELL BLOOD. THERE WAS A MATCH BUT HE PULLED BACK FROM THE SPERM DONATION PROGRAM SO NOW HER ONLY OPTION IS TO APPROACH HIM HERSELF AND ASK FOR HIS HELP.

TIA IS BURIED IN DEBT AND THE ONLY WAY OUT WAS TO DONATE SPERM WHICH WOULD PAY VERY WELL AND CUT HIS DEBT DOWN. HOWEVER HE PULLED OUT AT THE LAST MINUTE CAUSE HE FELT WEIRD.

WHEN MIA FIND TIA TO BEG FOR HIS HELP SHE NEVER INTENDED FOR FALL FOR HIM. BUT TIA NOT ONLY HELPED FIND A DONOR FOR A BONE MARROW TRANSPLANT BUT WAS WITH HER IN HER TIME OF NEED.

HOWEVER THINGS DO NOT GO ACCORDING TO PLAN. AND AFTER A HORRIBLE TRAGEDY MIA PUSHES EVERYONE INCLUDING THE MAN SHE LOVES, TIA, AWAY. AND AFTER A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT BRINGS THEM BACK TOGETHER SHE REALIZES HER MISTAKE.
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OMFG if you have not read this yet go and one-click it NOW.
I wish I could put my feeling into words just how amazing it was, I was blown away with all of it. This in my top 5 best books I read this year. I won't give any spoilers away as I just think you read for sure and you will love it just as much as me.
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Manda's 5 Star Review

I am just completely blown away by this book. The prologue did a brilliant job of capturing my attention and by the end of chapter one I was transported to Truman Valley. It is one of my favorite things in the world to find a book that captures my attention so completely that I feel like I am a part of it. It doesn't happen often but it is a thing of beauty when it does.

The writing is fantastic and the characters are well developed and entertaining. The characters are written in such a way that they will remind you of someone you know. Whether it be that wonderful and loving family that doesn't hesitate to take you in and make you feel like you are one of them or that one friend who isn't afraid to break out his best lawn mower dance moves when he is having a good time. It's impossible not to find something in the characters that you can relate to. The story flows well from start to finish with no lag and the twists and turns will take you on an emotional roller coaster ride.

This book has everything you could want in a great story. There is plenty of action,a good dose of humor, drama, romance and a murder mystery that will have you heart broken and on the edge of your seat.
Into The Nothing is a truly fantastic read from a new author with a gift for writing and storytelling. This is a must read and I absolutely cannot wait for more from this talented author.
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Beautifully written. Captivated me from the beginning. Great depths of emotions, words of wisdom and insight into character's souls. Can't wait for book three (I immediately bought book two upon finishing book one). Truely a fantastic read with romance and twists (I didn't see coming). You won't be disappointed. Hint: Book two does not disappoint. Bravo,  Rose B Marshal and thank you for such an enjoyable trilogy.
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This book is phenomenal. I was mesmerized the entire time. I could not put this down. I didn't know who to believe or who to root for. I read A LOT and I haven't read anything like this before. I absolutely loved it. It was captivating and HOT, HOT, HOT. I cant tell you how amazed I am. Ive read the Rook and Ronin series and spin offs. I love, love Ford  Like seriously love him. But Ark didn't disappoint me at all. I will say you should buy this book and savor every bit of it.
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There is absolutely no way to express my feelings on this fantastic read. I can only give 5 STARS for a rating but it deserves so much more. Being a huge fan of this author,I had my expectations. Well it is safe to say-I HAD NO IDEA! T.O. got me good this time. LOL I call it being slapped. That moment when you have to look at the authors name to make sure you aren't looking your mind. Dancing or stepping outside their safety zone. I love when the boundaries of writing style and genres are stretched. The skills and abilities that make a good storyteller are challenged. All my self placed criteria, desires, and beliefs were exceeded with this one. Amazing/unique storyline. Characters/roles so perfectly created and strategically placed. To loose myself in a story- to feel like it's real- is exactly what this storyline and characters did. I felt the attachment and bond almost immediately. There is definitely no " simple" here. The inclusion of serious life behaviors and events take this to a more complex level. Which leads to the respectful nature of handling and displaying of these matters. I was thankful that a genuine effort was made to portray and illustrate positive instead of negative. It is so very easy to focus on the problem and not include solutions. I found myself intertwined with the emotions and actions. Which leads to one HECK of an emotional whirlwind. I felt flabbergasted at times while hot warm and fuzzy others. I understood the pain. I felt the suspense. I spent a lot of time on the edge of my seat.
I could ramble on and on. I highly recommend this journey. Find a quiet place and loose yourself for awhile. Superb storytelling ! AndreaGAH
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I can't even put into words how much I loved this book. I LOVED IT.
Once I got passed the whole "territory war" nonsense that was boring me to tears, and got to the heart of the story, i was just completely invested. Some people may claim the story is too predictable. I don't mind that as long as the story is relate-able and well told, and it definitely was. I loved the characters and the unique setting. This is the sort of book that can break your heart, but leave it warmed by the end. Just a fantastic read and probably my favorite book I've read this year.
My highest recommendation.
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Best book of 2018 for me so far! Fantastic and unique start, exceptional character development, and an underlying mystery that kept me flipping through the pages to see how it all would end. Ryan is the picture perfect hero, in more ways than one. The chemistry was off the charts between the characters. This will be a reread favorite of mine for many years to come.
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ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY FANTASTIC.  Couldn't put it down once I started it and there were some truly unexpected surprises that I loved because I can usually figure everything out and this time I was absolutely blown away.  Great book.  I highly recommend it.
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FANTASTIC. I could go on and on, trying to describe everything about why this was my favorite book of last year, but trust me... just read it yourself. I can't recommend this amazing, original, wonderful read high enough! I've loved Kate Atkinson for years, have known she is a highly intelligent and fabulous author, but this simply Blew. Me. Away. Go get it NOW. You can thank me later. ;)
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I was absolutely stunned by this book. The plot twist completely caught me off guard in a great way. I actually cried at a point reading this because the execution was so expertly delivered. I literally felt for the characters and was completely consumed by this book.
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What a read!  Loved it.... Marcelino had his hooks deep in me after the first chapter and it was difficult to put it down after that.  Afuera is simply sensational and takes the reader through a journey in deed.  Not just the roller coaster life journey of the main character Roberto, but an emotional exhilarating one to. I would highly recommend this to any reader, of any gender or orientation.  It's a fantastic insight to challenges people have to endure through their lives to fit into a world that sometimes shuns them. But it all can't just end there... I hope to see more from the fantastic new author.
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WOW! Fantastic plot and characters. Volunteered to read advance copy for honest review.
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Wow. That' all I can say. After reading the first book, and not being pulled too much into the story, this one blew me away.

There was fantastic world building, and the parts that took real thinking on the reader's part really pulled me in. Magic, runes, fae, centaurs, banshees, elves, you name it, it is here.

As all the different characters were introduced, I almost thought I knew what would happen, but then the author would take an unexpected turn, and pull me in to this alternate world even more. It was a very pleasant escape, and I would do it all over again.

Do yourself a favor, and do not base this story on the first one, but allow yourself to be enticed into a fantasy world that is engaging and full of different emotions, as well as different levels of humanity, even though many of the characters are not even human.
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WOW! This book totally blew me away.  I was finding myself reading it every chance I got.  I am hoping there will be a sequel!
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What a fantastic read.  I have to admit I am a bit surprised.  I was asked to read this book and review it for the author and I was not expecting what I got.  I have had few books given to me in the past to review and they were ok...but this book was a gem.  It makes me wonder what makes a publisher mass market some books and not others.  I have read multiple YA fantasy books that were ho hum at best and were the current MUST READ of the literary community.  The Guardian of Time was a rich and interesting story of how a young princess of the City of Jewels, Margariete, struggles to cope with who she is.  Hidden away because of her differences (looks as well as hidden powers), her twin brother Raeylan, soon to be king, is her only protectorate, confidant and true friend until he agrees to a treaty to marry her off to the widowed king of the fourth Kingdom, the City of Glass. Margariete decides to flee the First Kingdom and the adventure begins.  The characters and the world building are well developed and I loved the concept of the shards and the magic system.  I assume the first book goes into greater detail regarding the magic system since it is set much further in the future but I guess I will have to find out for myself.  This is the second book and the first I have read of the Shardwell series, and from other reviews it may have been a good move to start with book 2.  I hate to compare books and authors but to give readers an idea of the caliber of this story this book had the feeling of Kristin Cashore's Graceling & Fire books from the Graceling Realm. From the looks of it, you will be following the same characters through different shards on their quest throughout this series. Thank you for the opportunity to read your story...I will be reading them all. Well Done!
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Wow, I was blown away by this beauty! I can honestly say I wasn't expecting this book to take me on such high. It was intense and it kept me up all night on the edge wondering how it was all going to play out. Erika has a way of sucking the reader in and not letting go. That woman is a genius with words. Just when I thought I knew how it was going to end the book took a detour and threw me for a loop. This novel is not only HOT but it was hilarious. The dialog between the characters and the banter back in forth had me laughing throughout the entire book. I love how Lucy grew as a character and basically found herself and we as the reader got to experience it first hand as the story progressed from past to present. This is a story of self-discovery, learning who you are, and what you want out of life. Its about not giving a damn what others think and going with your instinct. Its not giving up on something you want so bad. Its about learning how to fight for what you want even if it makes you scared of whats ahead. This is by far my favorite read of 2014! It had a little of everything that I look for while reading-angst, passion, hotness, heart, humor, edginess, and ultimately a lesson. Lastly, I have to say job well done to the author Erika Ashby! This is by far the best book youve written thus far (not that all the others weren't fabulous, cause they were) but this one...completely blew me away!