Awaken by Sarah M. Ross ~ Crossroad Reviews

Awaken
(The Patronus)

strong>Awaken (The Patronus)

Lucy Donovan was supposed to have a weekend of fun in the sun, celebrating

her upcoming graduation from college. In a split second, everything

changed. A drunk driver ended Lucy’s mortal life.

Lucy opens her eyes to a world she never imagined possible and a new

destiny: as a Patronus, a guardian of spirits. Adjusting to her new role

and abilities while negotiating this confusing realm will test her limits

and push her further than she ever dreamed she would go. From wayward

spirits who don’t want her help to soul stealing vampires, and even a

stuck-up British royal, Lucy must brave them all to save one spirit she

can’t bear to lose.

Further complicating her confusing life is an inexplicable yet growing

connection she feels to a member of her team, Max, whose mysterious

behavior leaves her both confused and intrigued.

Waking up dead was just the beginning of her problems. Lucy’s death is

about to become the greatest adventure of her life.

My Review:

Ok so after finding out that this book was only 140 pages on my Ipad2 I thought well I can read this in a day. So Off I went. Ok so I'm only 9 pages in and I must say I'm hooked! I am so happy that this book adds to it something that I always wonder about horror movies and TV shows. That do these people watch TV? I mean if you do would you go down the dark hallway, go into a house that everyone says is haunted, or even say some words that are supposed to bring back a demon that tormented the works eons ago? I know I wouldn't!

Ok I'm SOLD! If you look at my site you will see that my part ion goddess is Hekate and well that is what they are yay~

Ok I don't believe I didn't read this before! You have to read this like NOW!

Friend's Review of this book:

Something New

Sarah M. Ross' "Awaken" has managed to breathe new life into the world of paranormal romance. Though the elements of the story: vampires, wares, and angelic guardians are the same, the story, lore and world that is built for readers within the pages of this tale are something new altogether.

Readers will be pleasantly surprised to find that there is a novel sized story within this relatively short read. Don't let the size if this book fool you. It is a complex, full bodied story that is chock full of complex characters, action, heartbreak and romance.

Romance....And So Much More

This book stands heads above the rest in that area. It would have been so easy for this author to have just allowed Lucy and Max to just fall into bed and succumb to the attraction that is so obvious from the start. Instead, she takes the high road in this, allowing the relationship between the two to mature as an element of the story instead of becoming its focus.

There are so many other relationships that are allowed to have their place in the spotlight throughout this read. The friendships that exist between Lucy, James, Cassie, and Max. The love that shines through for Lucy toward her sister, and the battle within Lucy herself are just a few colors within the emotional rainbow that is this tale.

This is a wonderful read and a great introduction to what promises to be a fascinating series.

Bring on book two...I'm hooked!

Link: http://wtfareyoureading.blogspot.com/2012/02/dont-sleep-on-awaken.html

And Another Friend lol

My Review- The story in this book was absolutely amazing. There's not a person that doesn't wonder about what happens when we die. This story gives yet another perspective on that question. It mixes up some of our long held beliefs about mythical creatures also. The story of Lucy and what happens when a drunk driver takes her life is one of the best I've read in a long time. I laughed and even cried at several points in the book. I would absolutely recommend this book and I can not wait for the second book to find out what happens next!

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