Review of Fire and Flood

Fire and Flood by Victoria Scott

My review-


I needed to take the evening and review this book the morning after finishing it. Now that my thoughts are collected this is my review of this fabulous new book by one of my favorite authors, Victoria Scott
Holy smack! This book is awesome. Not only was this book filled with intense drama but it also made me laugh out loud several times.
I've seen many people compare this book to Hunger Games like it's a bad thing. I do see some similarities but not many. This book is all it's own.
The characters are complex and original. Tella started off this weak girly-girly and ended strong and vibrant.
Now lets talk Pandoras. Victoria Scott brought us a completely original idea of these animals that hatch from eggs and are there to help the contenders. Wow! That's all I will say to that.
I'm eager to read the next book in this series. Victoria Scott is a fantastic writer that came into the writing world and handed us a book that makes us scream, laugh and cry. Great job!




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FREE BOOK ALERT

My awesome publisher, Anchor Group, has been kind enough to make my first book FREE. Links at the bottom

Avery Snow led a boring, no thrills life. After her father left the family when she was young, Avery's mother died when she was only twelve, leaving her all alone except for her Aunt Paulina. Now, at twenty-six, Avery is very used to being lonely. She enjoys her job at Sunrise Estates, it's the one place where she doesn't feel left out. Her boss, Kerri, is her best friend and Lucy O'Shea, a resident at the home, is a good friend to her as well. The night Lucy dies in Avery's arms she delivers a haunting message to Avery. She tells her that there is a man looking for her from a past life. And he will stop at nothing to have her. Now Avery is unable sleep for more than a few hours, her dreams are keeping her awake. She is too terrified to sleep for the dreams are too vivid and too real. The only catch? She cannot remember what they are about. Until her Spirit Guide, Ianni, comes to help. Ianni shows Avery her past lives and tells her about the man who is stalking her soul. Now Avery remembers every life she has ever lived and she remembers the man she shared them with. He will not give up until she falls in love with him. The problem is Avery is in love with someone else. Ianni must help keep Avery from making the wrong choice. One her soul doesn't want. She also must keep her safe from the Dark Guides who are after Avery. Now Avery must make choices she never has before. This once lonely girl is now surrounded by Spirit Guides, psychics, Demonic Angels and two men fighting for her love. Do you believe in reincarnation and a love that can last lifetimes?

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Divergent Friday

Many of us have read the Divergent series. We've all put the book down and had that thought; " If this were about me which faction would I choose?"
I've recently been asked by The YA Storytellers to make my own choice. I'm blogging today about which faction I would pick for myself. But before we begin take a look at my review for Divergent here:

Well written.Now one of my fave dystopian novels. Tris is a character that you love and hate. She is not WEAK. She is strong and powerful but her indecision with whom she belongs to frustrated me. In the end it all fell into place. This is a must read for all readers.

Abnegation-The selfless who's actions serve others.
Candor-The brutally honest.
Amity-The peaceful people who wish for a shared purpose
Erudite-Extremely intelligent
Dauntless-The brave. The strong. 

Who would you pick?

I try my hardest to be selfless in life. But sometimes that can be hard. As humans we tend to be a little selfish. 
Candor is right up there with Abnegation. I try to be honest but when it comes to hurting someones feelings with the truth, I'd rather lie. The Candor are brutally honest and I have to admit I can't be that honest all the time. 
Amity is a group of peace loving people. I could see myself fitting in there. Hey, I'm all for keeping the peace. Yet, when its time to fight for something you believe in I'd have to fight.
Let's be honest, I'm not super intelligent. I only like books for entertainment purposes so I'll pass on Erudite.
The Dauntless are some bad ass mothers man! Could I fist fight a guy? Could I jump off a building into a net below? Umm, no. I can be tough when I need to be but the Dauntless are crazy.
So when it comes to putting my choice in one faction, I just can't do it. I'd rather be all of the things above. I'd rather be factionless than belong to just one. 

The fate of The Visitors Series

Many people know that The Visitors Series was not my first book series. I started writing in 2009 with The Many Lives of Avery Snow and got the idea for The Visitors Series' first book, The Brown House in 2010. So instead of dragging The Past Lives Series out in three books, I ended it in two beautiful books about past lives. I'm very proud of both of my series but the one that has my heart is The Visitors Series. The Brown House was the first in the series then The Crimson Key and finally the newest release The White Door. We mustn't forget the novella about Kayla, Unfound. So this series I gave you four awesome books that delve into the lives of my lovely characters: Brylee, Ephraim, Lynley and Kayla.
So what is the fate of The Visitors Series you ask? Will I continue the story? Will there be a book four?
All of you have asked and I will answer right here right now.

There will NOT be a fourth and final book BUT there will be a whole new trilogy about Brylee and her many talents. I will be continuing her story but this time it will not be a Young Adult trilogy, think Brylee grown up, it will be more of a New Adult trilogy. This new series is still untitled but as soon as I find the title I will blog it. These new books will follow Brylee after college working on her talents and helping people stuck here in their afterlife. She will also be helping the loved ones who seek to speak to the ones they lost. Will Brylee and Ephraim get married? That will be revealed in the books. I'm very excited to start writing it but I am in the midst of writing a Young Adult contemporary romance at the moment. I'm so happy to be able to continue Brylee's story but for now she has to go to college while I write a few books that I've had stored in my brain. They must be release before I go mad! Don't fret Brylee will be back!

Fun Friday

This fun Friday post is gonna be super fun! We've heard from the good guys so many times so let's let the villains have a turn; Villain Takeover style.
I've got Darcey here on the blog today. She's a villain from Suzy Turner's books (read below to find out more about this awesome author) and she's answered some questions. 

For some stupid reason, my creator (a weirdo who goes by the name of Suzy Turner) decided she wanted to interview me. And because she basically controls everything I do, I can't exactly say no, can I? I HAVE to do whatever she tells me to do. I don't have to like it though, do I? So frickin' boring...

State your name
Darcey

Age
19

Appearance
What the hell do you mean, appearance?

What do you look like, Darcey? Just answer the question!
Oh right. Erm, well, blonde dreadlocks, large blue eyes. I've been told I'm beautiful by my man, Drake. And whatever he says, goes. So I guess I'm gorgeous. Sniggers.

Occupation
Huh? What, like a job or something? Well, I once worked at the British Museum in London. Other than that I just do whatever Drake tells me to do. Sometimes that involves stealing stuff or attacking people (mainly Watchers – pathetic group of beings that claim to be half angels who think they're better than everyone else – not bloody likely though). 

What have you got against the Watchers, Darcey?
Huh, you're kidding right? They're freaks with weird powers. What's to like?

Hobbies
Hanging out at the cemetery with Drake and the wolves.

Wolves?
Yeah, a couple of our pals are werewolves. They're quite cool, useful at times. A bit thick though.

What's your favourite book
Splutters... books? Yeah right, like I ever read!

Not even when you were a child?
I grew up pretty fast. My parents weren't exactly into that sort of thing.

Favourite movie
Sleepy Hollow. I just LOVE the Headless Horseman. That guy rocks.

Favourite TV show
Sleepy Hollow for the same reason as above and The Walking Dead... just love those freaking zombies.

Favourite food
Steak, rare and juicy... all that blood...mmmm

Special skills
* Grins wickedly * I got the ability to make people lose their memories. I can even make it work on the dead. Cool huh?

Read more about Darcey in The Morgan Sisters series by Suzy Turner. Books 1-3 are available at all major online bookstores. Pick up Book 1 & 2, Daisy Madigan's Paradise and The Ghost of Josiah Grimshaw for free on Amazon. Thanks to XX XX for hosting this Fun Friday VILLAIN TAKEOVER from The Society of YA Storytellers.

Suzy Turner has worked as a journalist, assistant editor, features editor and magazine editor. Early in 2010 however, she began writing full time and has since completed six books for young adults: The Raven Saga trilogy and The Morgan Sisters series as well as a chick lit novel called Forever Fredless.
Although Suzy is a Yorkshire lass at heart, she left her home town of Rotherham, UK, to move to Portugal with her family when she was ten. The Algarve continues to be her home, where she lives with her husband of 15 years, Michael, their two neurotic dogs and a cat who thinks she's a princess.

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Fun Friday's ~Romantic excerpt from The Unraveling of Avery Snow~

He sat quietly on the lounge chair that over looked the ocean below. We both knew the house was perfect when we saw the view. It reminded us of the view in Monterey, only closer to our families.


"Why are you out here?" I had startled him and laughed as he held his beating heart.


"You have to stop scaring me like that, woman!" I sat down next to him, still laughing.


"Well?" I pressed. He had come out here every night since we moved in. I worried he wasn’t happy with me, but he said that was the hormones talking. Sometimes hormones did make me a little crazy, but I knew something was up with him. He just didn’t want to tell me.
"Come on Landon, spill. What is going on?" He took a heavy breath and pulled out a box. He laid it in my hand and smiled.


"I have been waiting for the right time. The right moment to give it to you," he said. We hadn’t married yet. We did things a little backwards in this lifetime. I never pressed the marriage issue. For me it felt like all the times before counted still in this life. I knew we would marry at some point, but making a home for our son was what mattered most.


"Avery, I almost lost you twice! Seeing that both times, well, it killed me. I don’t ever want to lose you. I want to raise our son and live in this home as a family. As husband and wife. Will you marry me, again?" he asked as he put his hands on my stomach.


"Yes I will. Just like all the times before," I said as I leaned in to kiss him.


We were making our beginning for the first time in this life. He opened the box and slipped the diamond ring on my finger. I had to unravel in order to find my true happiness with Landon. It seems like some souls have to fall apart and go through the most painful situations.


Sometimes the outcome can be good. In my case, it was a happy ending

Cover Reveal time

The new cover for The White Door, the 3rd book in The Visitor's Series.
Add it to your Goodreads TBR list herehttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20661211-the-white-door