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MIRA Ink (2011), Kindle Edition, 301 pages
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Fantasy. Young Adult Fiction. HTML: Kaylee has one addiction: her very hot, very popular boyfriend, Nash. A banshee like Kaylee, Nash understands her like no one else. Nothing can come between them. Until something does. Demon breath. No, not the toothpaste-challenged kind. The Netherworld kind. The kind that really can kill you. Somehow the super-addictive substance has made its way to the human world. But how? Kaylee and Nash have to cut off the source and protect their friends--one of whom is already hooked. And so is someone else...
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"I really enjoyed reading this book. It had me begging for more...."
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"Fans of those vampires will enjoy this new crop of otherworldly beings."
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LibraryThing member peaceloveandpat
After escaping the Netherworld and saving the day at the end of My Soul to Save, Kaylee got grounded for a month. So when she got back from it, she was excited to be with her beloved boyfriend. To celebrate her freedom they went to Nash's team mate and Emma's boyfriend - Doug for a house party only
Of course Kaylee, the hero that she is wanted to get into the bottom of things without any parental guidance or any adult help at all. Seriously I get it that she does not want anybody else getting hurt or worst killed in her attempt to save humanity by battling a Hellion but it was all so stupid. I would have love it if Kaylee lessen her valiantly. Nash on the other hand wasn't so perfect after all, I am so disappointed, I understood most of the parts about why he did things and all that but there's that one thing that made a new level of messed up. This is probably the biggest turned in their relationship. Saddest and the mark of a huge change. I was very glad about the ending. The ultimate intention of Avari was indeed horrifying and I can't wait for his vengeance in the coming book
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to find more trouble. I hate to say it but Sophie is right, her cousin always get followed by trouble and inside the pages of the third book was no exception. Doug crashed his red Mustang into Kaylee's POS, now as a normal teenager, I would think that Doug was just being an irresponsible jackass and was drunk driving, but for Kaylee she knows that he was high on something, it is a drug only its nothing of this world, it is deadly or it will make you a permanent resident inside a padded cell, screaming; the shadows are coming to get you. It is Demon's Breath. Through Kaylee's brilliant idea a Hellion is pushing his atrocious breath into the human world store inside a balloon. The kids call it Frost. And no kidding because when you touch the balloon it feels like you're in Antartica.Of course Kaylee, the hero that she is wanted to get into the bottom of things without any parental guidance or any adult help at all. Seriously I get it that she does not want anybody else getting hurt or worst killed in her attempt to save humanity by battling a Hellion but it was all so stupid. I would have love it if Kaylee lessen her valiantly. Nash on the other hand wasn't so perfect after all, I am so disappointed, I understood most of the parts about why he did things and all that but there's that one thing that made a new level of messed up. This is probably the biggest turned in their relationship. Saddest and the mark of a huge change. I was very glad about the ending. The ultimate intention of Avari was indeed horrifying and I can't wait for his vengeance in the coming book
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LibraryThing member indymia
This book just about freaking killed me. All of the emotions running through me were just too much for me to handle sometimes. As I got past the first half of the book, I kept having to put it down because I had an idea of what was going on and I just did not want it to happen. So many freaking
I can't even think of what to write for this review. This book just made my brain so jumbled up. Rachel Vincent does an incredibly well job at invoking emotion. Wait no, cross that out. She's a master at invoking emotion. I've grown to care for this cast of characters so much; they're basically like some of my closest friends now. Man, how cool would it be to have a best friend like Kaylee? Or to even be friends with the Hudson boys? Life would be spectacular. Seeing any sort of harm come to these guys is just a shot to the heart for me. Reading this book, Vincent basically gutted out my heart and then staked it to the ground.
Reading the last half of this book was like hell. There was just so much to process and feel. I didn't even know how to process what I was reading. All I knew was that I felt so much sorrow for Kaylee. This girl has had a tough life but she someone manages to keep her head up and continue to risk her life for others. Kaylee is definitely one of my favorite characters of all time.
As for Nash. . . oh Nash. I love you, I really do. And I feel bad for you because its not like you asked for any of this. You're a good guy who just accidentally fell into the ditch you're now trying so hard to get out of. But a part of me is just so furious with you for what you did. I mean, I get it. When you're that desperate, you can't help it but still. It kills me what you did to Kaylee. You were what made it so hard to finish the book. Oh Nash, I want to hold you and kick your ass, all at the same time.
The plot is just a rush, man. Everything just comes at you so fast. As usual, Rachel Vincent does a phenomenal job weaving everything together so that it becomes just this explosive, emotional ride. Normally I don't see what's around the corner when reading her work, but this time I managed to figure it out which disappointed me. The clues were not nearly as subtle this time. I managed to figure things out which is why I kept putting the book up and down; I was just not looking forward to what was next.
When I read My Soul to Save, I had hoped that Rachel Vincent kicked it up a notch in this book. She totally did. This just made my emotions into a complete and utter mess. I'm both looking forward to getting into the next book and slightly afraid to because of what else she might have put this incredibly real set of characters into.
What I love is the connection she made from the last book to this one. Rachel took this seemingly small incident in My Soul to Save, one I'm sure a few of us just brushed aside, and spun it into this massive wreckage. This is proof of Rachel Vincent's brilliance.
Rachel Vincent, you are an evil, evil mastermind that I will forever bow down to.
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emotions. I can't even think of what to write for this review. This book just made my brain so jumbled up. Rachel Vincent does an incredibly well job at invoking emotion. Wait no, cross that out. She's a master at invoking emotion. I've grown to care for this cast of characters so much; they're basically like some of my closest friends now. Man, how cool would it be to have a best friend like Kaylee? Or to even be friends with the Hudson boys? Life would be spectacular. Seeing any sort of harm come to these guys is just a shot to the heart for me. Reading this book, Vincent basically gutted out my heart and then staked it to the ground.
Reading the last half of this book was like hell. There was just so much to process and feel. I didn't even know how to process what I was reading. All I knew was that I felt so much sorrow for Kaylee. This girl has had a tough life but she someone manages to keep her head up and continue to risk her life for others. Kaylee is definitely one of my favorite characters of all time.
As for Nash. . . oh Nash. I love you, I really do. And I feel bad for you because its not like you asked for any of this. You're a good guy who just accidentally fell into the ditch you're now trying so hard to get out of. But a part of me is just so furious with you for what you did. I mean, I get it. When you're that desperate, you can't help it but still. It kills me what you did to Kaylee. You were what made it so hard to finish the book. Oh Nash, I want to hold you and kick your ass, all at the same time.
The plot is just a rush, man. Everything just comes at you so fast. As usual, Rachel Vincent does a phenomenal job weaving everything together so that it becomes just this explosive, emotional ride. Normally I don't see what's around the corner when reading her work, but this time I managed to figure it out which disappointed me. The clues were not nearly as subtle this time. I managed to figure things out which is why I kept putting the book up and down; I was just not looking forward to what was next.
When I read My Soul to Save, I had hoped that Rachel Vincent kicked it up a notch in this book. She totally did. This just made my emotions into a complete and utter mess. I'm both looking forward to getting into the next book and slightly afraid to because of what else she might have put this incredibly real set of characters into.
What I love is the connection she made from the last book to this one. Rachel took this seemingly small incident in My Soul to Save, one I'm sure a few of us just brushed aside, and spun it into this massive wreckage. This is proof of Rachel Vincent's brilliance.
Rachel Vincent, you are an evil, evil mastermind that I will forever bow down to.
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LibraryThing member CatholicKittie
My Soul to Keep dug a little deeper than the previous in this series and it was completely heartbreaking and emotional which made it the best so far!
Rachel Vincent really turned the characters inside out so we learned a lot more about them and they jumped off the pages and became real to me this
Kaylee is plunging deeper into her new world and new abilities and she is growing as a woman and a Bean Sidhe. Nash pulls out a lot of surprises and I think this time around he is more imperfect than he was portrayed in the other books. Tod was wonderful, delightfully charming as always and but he also shows us a lot more.
This is all around a darker story but one that us readers can relate to somewhat and Vincent expands Kaylee, Nash and Tod more and what we know about them. Relationships evolve into completely new things. The ending truly will have you closing the book with a heavy sigh and googling when the next book will be released,
My Soul to Keep was excellent!
Rachel Vincent really turned the characters inside out so we learned a lot more about them and they jumped off the pages and became real to me this
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time around. Where the other books in the series were good, My Soul to Keep went beyond just good it was haunting. MSTKeep had me on the edge of my seat, I believe my heart literally broke a few times as I whimpered, "Nooo, why are you doing this?" I am sure I got a few odd lucks but I never looked up from the pages to see. Kaylee is plunging deeper into her new world and new abilities and she is growing as a woman and a Bean Sidhe. Nash pulls out a lot of surprises and I think this time around he is more imperfect than he was portrayed in the other books. Tod was wonderful, delightfully charming as always and but he also shows us a lot more.
This is all around a darker story but one that us readers can relate to somewhat and Vincent expands Kaylee, Nash and Tod more and what we know about them. Relationships evolve into completely new things. The ending truly will have you closing the book with a heavy sigh and googling when the next book will be released,
My Soul to Keep was excellent!
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LibraryThing member LarissaBookGirl
After a month of being grounded Kaylee is ready to get out and have some fun and to finally be able to spend some time with Nash, her good looking, popular and all together too good to be true boyfriend. However Nash doesn't seem quite himself lately, but Kaylee has bigger problems to worry
Her first night out in a month and disaster has struck in the form of Demon's Breath. Somehow it has made its way across from the Netherworld only to be become the most popular drug to be used by the most popular guys at school. Those balloons can sure become addictive.
Things quickly move from bad to worse as Kaylee realises that everyone she loves is somehow mixed up with Demon's Breath and the Demon behind it. In the end no one is safe and no nothing will be the same, least of all Nash who as it turns out really is just too good to be true.
It's My Soul To Keep if a demon doesn't get it first. Kaylee is facing her hardest challenge yet and that's not just because it's the most dangerous. Issues of trust, sex and drugs are immersed in the supernatural as Kaylee uses her bean sidhe abilities to unravel the mystery surrounding those around her. But after being deceived, lied to and used will she be able to forgive herself.
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about.Her first night out in a month and disaster has struck in the form of Demon's Breath. Somehow it has made its way across from the Netherworld only to be become the most popular drug to be used by the most popular guys at school. Those balloons can sure become addictive.
Things quickly move from bad to worse as Kaylee realises that everyone she loves is somehow mixed up with Demon's Breath and the Demon behind it. In the end no one is safe and no nothing will be the same, least of all Nash who as it turns out really is just too good to be true.
It's My Soul To Keep if a demon doesn't get it first. Kaylee is facing her hardest challenge yet and that's not just because it's the most dangerous. Issues of trust, sex and drugs are immersed in the supernatural as Kaylee uses her bean sidhe abilities to unravel the mystery surrounding those around her. But after being deceived, lied to and used will she be able to forgive herself.
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LibraryThing member middlemedia2
I think this is the best book of the series. Kaylee and her boyfriend Nash encounter demon breath. Who is trafficking it in from the underworld? That is the mystery they need to solve before someone dies. Vincent not only gives you a shock at the end but leaves you wanting more! I hope the next
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LibraryThing member Krista23
Getting high on Demons Breath seems to be the new trend at school. But it's just another trick for the netherworld to find its way into Kaylee's life. And we finally get to see a little drama between her and Nash.
LibraryThing member jmchshannon
My Soul to Keep is the third in the Soul Screamers series. Having not read the first two, I was a bit concerned that I would miss too much. Thankfully, Ms. Vincent recaps just enough details to be able to follow the story. The horror and suspense may not have the same build-up as it would have had
Of even more attraction is the fact that My Soul to Keep is immensely readable. Given that it focuses on a relatively new mythology that has not been done to death by other YA authors, the story is fresh and fun. The bean sidhe provide a whole new look at death, while unraveling the mysterious events make it difficult to stop reading.
Unfortunately, as much as I enjoyed the story, I did find fault with the main character. Kaylee waffles between spunky and unsure. This become bothersome because they were total contradictions of each other, and similar situations would result in quite different reactions. I get that this behavior could very easily be attributable to being a teenager, yet it still became frustrating. Also, I struggled with Kaylee's motivation for becoming involved in situations that, on the surface, are none of her business. This part of the story was extremely disjointed and not fully explained. It is the one part that I felt may have made more sense had I read the first two books.
In spite of my concerns about Kaylee's motivation and reasons behind her actions, My Soul to Keep is quite enjoyable. The bad guys truly are evil and dangerous; better yet, the good guys are not quite as good as they appear to be. The lack of paranormal romance was also quite refreshing; sometimes, it is good to take a break from stories of that kind, and My Soul to Keep was a great way to do so.
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I been more familiar with Kaylee's story, but it still exists. All one misses is some character development and certain specifics about past events. This means that a reader can still enjoy the story without having to read the first two. For a series, this is always a good sign.Of even more attraction is the fact that My Soul to Keep is immensely readable. Given that it focuses on a relatively new mythology that has not been done to death by other YA authors, the story is fresh and fun. The bean sidhe provide a whole new look at death, while unraveling the mysterious events make it difficult to stop reading.
Unfortunately, as much as I enjoyed the story, I did find fault with the main character. Kaylee waffles between spunky and unsure. This become bothersome because they were total contradictions of each other, and similar situations would result in quite different reactions. I get that this behavior could very easily be attributable to being a teenager, yet it still became frustrating. Also, I struggled with Kaylee's motivation for becoming involved in situations that, on the surface, are none of her business. This part of the story was extremely disjointed and not fully explained. It is the one part that I felt may have made more sense had I read the first two books.
In spite of my concerns about Kaylee's motivation and reasons behind her actions, My Soul to Keep is quite enjoyable. The bad guys truly are evil and dangerous; better yet, the good guys are not quite as good as they appear to be. The lack of paranormal romance was also quite refreshing; sometimes, it is good to take a break from stories of that kind, and My Soul to Keep was a great way to do so.
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LibraryThing member AverysBookNook
When the first two books of this series originally came out I read them right away, though for some weird reason, I never got around to reading this book until a few days ago, but I had read many reviews of it and basically knew the majority of the plot line. I think that had I not known what was
As I have said, I am not a Nash fan and it may sound kind of heartless, but I did like seeing him being knocked down a few notches in this book. I felt like seeing a more vulnerable side of him made him seem more human (Er human? Right, he isn't human. Ummm... More nice bean sidhe who I can relate to and actually tolerate?). And surprise, surprise! I actually found myself experiencing other emotions besides hate and loathing towards him, I found myself sympathizing and feeling bad for him in certain instances, for instance in the case that he wasn't the route cause of the addiction. In "My Soul to Save" he was totally against helping Addy and Tod and only went along with the crazy plan because of Kaylee, and for that, the initial addiction was not his fault. What was his fault was how he dealt with the knowledge that he was addicted afterwards and I don't feel any sympathy for him in that regard whatsoever (those darn hating and loathing feelings emerge once again). He was the one who went to the Netherworld in order to get a fix, he was the one who gave up his memories of Kaylee, knowing that it would break her heart, and he was the one who allowed those he cared about to be possessed, all the while knowing that his mom is the master of Netherworld cures who could helped him overcome his addiction right from the start.
Though Tod was more so at fault for the death of Doug and the downfall of Scott, than any other character besides Avari, I didn't find myself feeling any animosity towards him. In Nash's actions he was only thinking about himself, in Tod's actions he was thinking about Addy, and how he could lessen her pain and suffering in the Netherworld and that was something that I can respect and accept. I thought that it was also really nice to see Emma grow as a character in this book- I now find her to be much more than the blond friend who she was in the beginning of the series, the friend who was pretty oblivious to everything that was happening around her, only being concerned with what clothes she could steal from her older sisters. Also, I found myself feeling extreme sympathy/ pity for Sophie (even though she would probably hate my pity and bitch me out for it). That poor girl has just had a hard time, she really needs a break. First she loses a member of her dance team, then she dies, but comes back because her mom dies, she knows that her dad, uncle and cousin are keeping something from her, her boyfriend becomes an addict, is a huge jerk, and eventually ends up in a mental ward. So yeah, she deserves a shopping spree or something along those lines in the next book to make her feel better...
As for Kaylee? Well props to her for not just accepting the fact that her boyfriend is a complete user- both in using drugs and in using her and their memories together to further his own ends, and props to her for not forgiving him right away like some girls may have (just for the fact that he is Nash Hudson and he is such a catch! UGH!). I think that this experience even though it was quite horrific, will only strengthen Kaylee, making her an even more kick-ass female character.
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going to occur in this book before reading it, I wouldn't have picked up on all of the un-Nash-like behaviour to the extent that I did and had I not known what was going to occur beforehand, I don't think I would have put together all of the subtle clues/ guessed how this book was going to turn out. I think that knowing what was going to happen allowed me to accept, "Yes, this is going to happen and it is something that I just have to get used to", whereas had I now known, it would have come as such a surprise to me and I think that I would have had a very difficult time accepting how it unfolded...That being said, this is hands down the best book in this series...As I have said, I am not a Nash fan and it may sound kind of heartless, but I did like seeing him being knocked down a few notches in this book. I felt like seeing a more vulnerable side of him made him seem more human (Er human? Right, he isn't human. Ummm... More nice bean sidhe who I can relate to and actually tolerate?). And surprise, surprise! I actually found myself experiencing other emotions besides hate and loathing towards him, I found myself sympathizing and feeling bad for him in certain instances, for instance in the case that he wasn't the route cause of the addiction. In "My Soul to Save" he was totally against helping Addy and Tod and only went along with the crazy plan because of Kaylee, and for that, the initial addiction was not his fault. What was his fault was how he dealt with the knowledge that he was addicted afterwards and I don't feel any sympathy for him in that regard whatsoever (those darn hating and loathing feelings emerge once again). He was the one who went to the Netherworld in order to get a fix, he was the one who gave up his memories of Kaylee, knowing that it would break her heart, and he was the one who allowed those he cared about to be possessed, all the while knowing that his mom is the master of Netherworld cures who could helped him overcome his addiction right from the start.
Though Tod was more so at fault for the death of Doug and the downfall of Scott, than any other character besides Avari, I didn't find myself feeling any animosity towards him. In Nash's actions he was only thinking about himself, in Tod's actions he was thinking about Addy, and how he could lessen her pain and suffering in the Netherworld and that was something that I can respect and accept. I thought that it was also really nice to see Emma grow as a character in this book- I now find her to be much more than the blond friend who she was in the beginning of the series, the friend who was pretty oblivious to everything that was happening around her, only being concerned with what clothes she could steal from her older sisters. Also, I found myself feeling extreme sympathy/ pity for Sophie (even though she would probably hate my pity and bitch me out for it). That poor girl has just had a hard time, she really needs a break. First she loses a member of her dance team, then she dies, but comes back because her mom dies, she knows that her dad, uncle and cousin are keeping something from her, her boyfriend becomes an addict, is a huge jerk, and eventually ends up in a mental ward. So yeah, she deserves a shopping spree or something along those lines in the next book to make her feel better...
As for Kaylee? Well props to her for not just accepting the fact that her boyfriend is a complete user- both in using drugs and in using her and their memories together to further his own ends, and props to her for not forgiving him right away like some girls may have (just for the fact that he is Nash Hudson and he is such a catch! UGH!). I think that this experience even though it was quite horrific, will only strengthen Kaylee, making her an even more kick-ass female character.
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LibraryThing member xtastethesky
This is the third book in the Soul Screamers series by Rachel Vincent, so there are slight spoilers. Just warning you now.
The novel starts out were the last left off for the most part. Everything is going pretty well for Kaylee, she's off her grounding sentence, and things seem to be better than
Oh, and in case you didn't know - Kaylee and Nash are bean sidhe, or banshee. Kaylee knows when someone is going to die, and can see their spirit, which makes her scream (to Nash it sounds like singing) to keep the soul from leaving the body (which is not necessarily a good thing - see if one is supposed to die, it's scheduled for a reaper to take their soul, if you keep it from going? They'll take someone else in their place - not really a good thing).
What drew me to this series is that while it's paranormal, it's not dealing with vampires or werewolves. It's dealing with a completely different mythology, which was really cool. I remember picking up the first book (My Soul to Take) in the series and being completely drawn into the story.
Overall I thought this novel was pretty good. I enjoyed reading it, and I've loved Nash and Kaylee ever since I picked up the first book. One thing I was sad about with this book was Nash. As much as I love the guy, every single accusation Kaylee throws at him at the end is completely true. He loses himself, and doesn't tell anyone what's happening. It's frustrating to see a character you love go from this great guy, to a liar.
My one, huge, problem with this book? There just wasn't enough Tod. He wasn't around enough, which made me sad. Tod is probably my favorite character. I just love who he is, his humor, his personality, everything. He really cares about his family and friends. If there's something he can do to help, he tries to do it. He's just a really great guy (And is it bad that part of me is holding out for Kaylee and Tod to get together? Even if he is a reaper? Cause there is part of me, not kidding).
So, because this is part of the series, I completely recommend the whole series. Right now you can download a free ebook titled Reaper that completely focuses on Tod (so, obviously for me that's a total win). So check it out, and the rest of the series, you won't regret it.
The novel starts out were the last left off for the most part. Everything is going pretty well for Kaylee, she's off her grounding sentence, and things seem to be better than
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ever with Nash. And then one night at a party she realizes a lethal substance from the Netherworld is in the human world. She works with her friends to find the source and figure out a way to keep it from continuing to enter her world, and endangering her friends. Oh, and in case you didn't know - Kaylee and Nash are bean sidhe, or banshee. Kaylee knows when someone is going to die, and can see their spirit, which makes her scream (to Nash it sounds like singing) to keep the soul from leaving the body (which is not necessarily a good thing - see if one is supposed to die, it's scheduled for a reaper to take their soul, if you keep it from going? They'll take someone else in their place - not really a good thing).
What drew me to this series is that while it's paranormal, it's not dealing with vampires or werewolves. It's dealing with a completely different mythology, which was really cool. I remember picking up the first book (My Soul to Take) in the series and being completely drawn into the story.
Overall I thought this novel was pretty good. I enjoyed reading it, and I've loved Nash and Kaylee ever since I picked up the first book. One thing I was sad about with this book was Nash. As much as I love the guy, every single accusation Kaylee throws at him at the end is completely true. He loses himself, and doesn't tell anyone what's happening. It's frustrating to see a character you love go from this great guy, to a liar.
My one, huge, problem with this book? There just wasn't enough Tod. He wasn't around enough, which made me sad. Tod is probably my favorite character. I just love who he is, his humor, his personality, everything. He really cares about his family and friends. If there's something he can do to help, he tries to do it. He's just a really great guy (And is it bad that part of me is holding out for Kaylee and Tod to get together? Even if he is a reaper? Cause there is part of me, not kidding).
So, because this is part of the series, I completely recommend the whole series. Right now you can download a free ebook titled Reaper that completely focuses on Tod (so, obviously for me that's a total win). So check it out, and the rest of the series, you won't regret it.
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LibraryThing member BookAddictDiary
I've enjoyed this series from the beginning, even though I'm typically not a big fan of teen paranormal romance novels a la Twilight. Rachel Vincent's Soul Screamers series has always managed to give me a compelling, enjoyable ride with great characters and a fun story. I wouldn't say that it's
Young Kaylee is just getting used to life as a banshee -even the whole screaming when people die part. She's also been juggling fellow male banshee, and boyfriend Nash. Things are starting to make sense when Kaylee finds that some of her schoolmates are getting hold of, and using, a deadly Netherworld drug called Demon's Breath. Not only must Kaylee have to save her classmates and figure out how the drug got to the human world, but save Nash from his addiction to the horrible drug.
Twists and turns abound in the plot, even up to the very last page. The ending though, is pretty shocking and unexpected -especially for a novel of this type. It's also a bit of a cliffhanger that left me impatient for the next book that's due out in January 2011.
For me, the best part of My Soul to Keep is that Vincent really gets a chance to expand her world here, and allow readers to learn more about the mechanics of the Soul Screamers universe. It's a unique and interesting world that's fun and that makes sense.
An overall good read that's a wonderful addition to a genre that's flooding with so many cliches.
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amazing literature, but it's a simple, easy read that's worth getting into.Young Kaylee is just getting used to life as a banshee -even the whole screaming when people die part. She's also been juggling fellow male banshee, and boyfriend Nash. Things are starting to make sense when Kaylee finds that some of her schoolmates are getting hold of, and using, a deadly Netherworld drug called Demon's Breath. Not only must Kaylee have to save her classmates and figure out how the drug got to the human world, but save Nash from his addiction to the horrible drug.
Twists and turns abound in the plot, even up to the very last page. The ending though, is pretty shocking and unexpected -especially for a novel of this type. It's also a bit of a cliffhanger that left me impatient for the next book that's due out in January 2011.
For me, the best part of My Soul to Keep is that Vincent really gets a chance to expand her world here, and allow readers to learn more about the mechanics of the Soul Screamers universe. It's a unique and interesting world that's fun and that makes sense.
An overall good read that's a wonderful addition to a genre that's flooding with so many cliches.
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LibraryThing member pacey1927
I thought the first two books in Rachel Vincent's Soul Screamer's series were pretty good, but they didn't stand out as anything extra special. While My Soul To Keep doesn't exactly change my opinion, it definitely moves things in the right direction. Things become personal and the stakes are
With a little help from Tod, the reaper, Nash and Kaylee begin an investigation into how the drug has crossed into the human world. Who is selling? Who is using? How can it be stopped before it claims more victims.
There is a definite focus to this story and the answers aren't as easy as they seem. Kaylee is a good girl and she makes a solid heroine that teens should be able to relate to. She isn't perfect and she does go behind her dad's back a lot but she also has a head on her shoulders, good morals, and the desire to keep her friends and family safe. Heck, if she can she tries to help strangers.
I was slightly disappointed by the lack of 'banshee' activity in this book. There is a near miss or two but we don't get to see any of the intense 'banshee' activity I've enjoyed in the past. After a couple of books of solid world and character set up, Rachel Vincent takes a good risk with her characters here. I think we this book is the turning point and we should see the 'long game' start to come into play. Things are starting to happen folks, I am glad to report.
I am also in for the long haul, I believe. Also, there is a related story available for free download right now called "Reaper". Its about Tod, naturally. I believe it falls between this book and the fourth installment. So pick it up now while its free.
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raised when Kaylee Cavanaugh finds out her boyfriend is in deep with the dark demon world. Kaylee has been dating Nash since the first book and thus far their relationship has seemed just about perfect. Then the couple finds out that their friends are getting high off a new drug...imagine the horror when they find out that drug is captured demon's breath. This is one drug that will make the human abuser mentally ill, if it doesn't kill them. Kaylee and Nash are worried about Kaylee's best friend and her cousin. Both have boyfriends that seem to be abusing demon's breath. With a little help from Tod, the reaper, Nash and Kaylee begin an investigation into how the drug has crossed into the human world. Who is selling? Who is using? How can it be stopped before it claims more victims.
There is a definite focus to this story and the answers aren't as easy as they seem. Kaylee is a good girl and she makes a solid heroine that teens should be able to relate to. She isn't perfect and she does go behind her dad's back a lot but she also has a head on her shoulders, good morals, and the desire to keep her friends and family safe. Heck, if she can she tries to help strangers.
I was slightly disappointed by the lack of 'banshee' activity in this book. There is a near miss or two but we don't get to see any of the intense 'banshee' activity I've enjoyed in the past. After a couple of books of solid world and character set up, Rachel Vincent takes a good risk with her characters here. I think we this book is the turning point and we should see the 'long game' start to come into play. Things are starting to happen folks, I am glad to report.
I am also in for the long haul, I believe. Also, there is a related story available for free download right now called "Reaper". Its about Tod, naturally. I believe it falls between this book and the fourth installment. So pick it up now while its free.
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LibraryThing member dearheart
Third book in the Soul Screamers series has Kaylee, a bean sidhe (banshee to the rest of us) in a struggle to prevent the use and spread of a new drug called frost from making the kids at her school go permanently crazy or lose their lives. The drug is actually Demon's Breath and it comes from the
Kaylee has only recently learned what she is and what she can do and is still struggling with how to control her abilities while keeping them a secret from most. And of course, being a typical teen, tries to keep things from the adults that might be better shared. Her boyfriend, Nash, is acting funny and trust becomes a big issue.
The story moves along at a good clip, taking on the issues of drugs, relationships, sex, parents and trust. A couple of the characters might surprise you. The book is easy to read and has a good balance between teen issues and the paranormal, and you'll really feel for Kaylee when it comes to making tough decisions.
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Netherworld. They have to find the distributor, how it's being transported into their world, and to stop it. But that's just the tip of the iceberg with what's going on.Kaylee has only recently learned what she is and what she can do and is still struggling with how to control her abilities while keeping them a secret from most. And of course, being a typical teen, tries to keep things from the adults that might be better shared. Her boyfriend, Nash, is acting funny and trust becomes a big issue.
The story moves along at a good clip, taking on the issues of drugs, relationships, sex, parents and trust. A couple of the characters might surprise you. The book is easy to read and has a good balance between teen issues and the paranormal, and you'll really feel for Kaylee when it comes to making tough decisions.
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LibraryThing member Reader_Barbara
My Soul to Keep (Soul Screamers, Book 3) brings us back to the world of Kaylee Cavanaugh, teen-aged bean sidhe. Kaylee, still adjusting to life with her recently returned father, is finally finished with her grounding from her last adventure when the Netherworld rears its ugly head in her home
Kaylee and Nash set out to protect the student body from the highly dangerous Demon's Breath, but all is not as it seems. Nash's behavior is erratic and he keeps trying to Influence Kaylee. Both Emma and Sophie are wrapped up in things via their respective boyfriends, and Kaylee can't know for sure how much danger either of them are in. She wants to go to the adults for help but Nash keeps stopping her. The whole story seems a bit disjointed before things finally click into place for Kaylee and, vicariously, for the reader. Once the core of the story begins to unwind, we see that all roads lead to Avari, the hellion whose attempt to snatch Kaylee's soul was thwarted in My Soul to Save (Soul Screamers Book 2). I won't tell you how things develop to this point, but once Avari is revealed, things begin to make a little more sense and the action begins to pick up. Kaylee must make some difficult choices and take a long, hard look at who is truly on her side.
In My Soul to Keep (Soul Screamers, Book 3), Kaylee begins to grow up. She has to make difficult decisions based on what is right, not on what she wants. She also seems to have made an enemy in Avari, bringing Netherworld into her life on terms other than her own. Her actions in previous books are coming back to either benefit her or make her re-evaluate the consequences of her previous decisions. Overall, I think that this book represents a turning point in the series. Kaylee is maturing, the problems are getting bigger and the villain is badder. It seems as if the character relationships will be more complex in the coming stories which will benefit the series' longevity.
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town. It appears that some of the students in her school, friends of Nash, are inhaling Demon's Breath for a high, unaware of its otherworldly origins or of its deadly consequences.Kaylee and Nash set out to protect the student body from the highly dangerous Demon's Breath, but all is not as it seems. Nash's behavior is erratic and he keeps trying to Influence Kaylee. Both Emma and Sophie are wrapped up in things via their respective boyfriends, and Kaylee can't know for sure how much danger either of them are in. She wants to go to the adults for help but Nash keeps stopping her. The whole story seems a bit disjointed before things finally click into place for Kaylee and, vicariously, for the reader. Once the core of the story begins to unwind, we see that all roads lead to Avari, the hellion whose attempt to snatch Kaylee's soul was thwarted in My Soul to Save (Soul Screamers Book 2). I won't tell you how things develop to this point, but once Avari is revealed, things begin to make a little more sense and the action begins to pick up. Kaylee must make some difficult choices and take a long, hard look at who is truly on her side.
In My Soul to Keep (Soul Screamers, Book 3), Kaylee begins to grow up. She has to make difficult decisions based on what is right, not on what she wants. She also seems to have made an enemy in Avari, bringing Netherworld into her life on terms other than her own. Her actions in previous books are coming back to either benefit her or make her re-evaluate the consequences of her previous decisions. Overall, I think that this book represents a turning point in the series. Kaylee is maturing, the problems are getting bigger and the villain is badder. It seems as if the character relationships will be more complex in the coming stories which will benefit the series' longevity.
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LibraryThing member sithereandread
MY SOUL TO KEEP, by Rachel Vincent, delved deeper into the dark addictions and creatures from the Netherworld. Kaylee and Nash discover that some of their classmates are addicted to a Netherworld substance that could drive them insane and kill them. With the help of Tod and other unlikely
The Soul Screamers series just keeps getting better and better with each book. The first book (My Soul to Take) was more of a introduction to Kaylee and her gifts. The second book (My Soul to Save) hinted at some danger involved with being non-human. This third book gave me chills with anticipation and fear that this time around, Kaylee and her friends might not be as safe as I thought they would be. I knew Kaylee's persistence from the last book would get her in trouble, and I was right. She created a terrible enemy without a care who he hurts, and he flips her life upside down for his sick amusement.
The relationship between Kaylee and Nash intensified immensely in this book. They have come to a point where their emotions and hormones are raging for each other and it takes non-human strength to keep it under control.
The Netherworld was its own character in this book. Kaylee frequented the Netherworld more in this book and Vincent's creativity really showed. While reading, I could feel what Kaylee felt and see what she saw so perfectly, including the fascinating but frightening creatures that lived in the Netherworld
When Kaylee uncovers what is really going on, the realization was absolutely gut-wrenching. Vincent tugged at my heart strings and I felt so terrible for Kaylee. She has spent these past weeks building her self-confidence only to have it shattered in a matter of minutes. I am really looking forward to My Soul to Steal (release 2011) for the continuation of the series and hopefully some happiness for Kaylee.
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alliances, Kaylee and Nash fight to keep the souls of these innocents intact.The Soul Screamers series just keeps getting better and better with each book. The first book (My Soul to Take) was more of a introduction to Kaylee and her gifts. The second book (My Soul to Save) hinted at some danger involved with being non-human. This third book gave me chills with anticipation and fear that this time around, Kaylee and her friends might not be as safe as I thought they would be. I knew Kaylee's persistence from the last book would get her in trouble, and I was right. She created a terrible enemy without a care who he hurts, and he flips her life upside down for his sick amusement.
The relationship between Kaylee and Nash intensified immensely in this book. They have come to a point where their emotions and hormones are raging for each other and it takes non-human strength to keep it under control.
The Netherworld was its own character in this book. Kaylee frequented the Netherworld more in this book and Vincent's creativity really showed. While reading, I could feel what Kaylee felt and see what she saw so perfectly, including the fascinating but frightening creatures that lived in the Netherworld
When Kaylee uncovers what is really going on, the realization was absolutely gut-wrenching. Vincent tugged at my heart strings and I felt so terrible for Kaylee. She has spent these past weeks building her self-confidence only to have it shattered in a matter of minutes. I am really looking forward to My Soul to Steal (release 2011) for the continuation of the series and hopefully some happiness for Kaylee.
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LibraryThing member danijohns
Rachel Vincent has truly created a unique series in a genre dominated by vampires and werewolves. In my Soul to Keep, the series continues to explore a world filled with bean sidhes, reapers, and hellions, adding rich new details to Kaylee’s world.
This Soul Screamer novel started out the slowest
Since My Soul to Keep is the third book in the series, it may be confusing to readers who have not picked up the previous two books in the series. Much of the story line in this book revolves around characters and actions that have taken place in the previous two books in the series.
The end of this book left me waiting for the next book in the series. I cannot wait to see what happens with Nash and Kaylee's relationship after the ending and after what Nash did. While the ending was not a cliffhanger, it did leave me wanting more. I hope in the next books to learn more about the Netherworld and the creatures of the Netherworld, such as the hellions. I will be eagerly awaiting the fourth book in Soul Screamers series.
This Soul Screamer novel started out the slowest
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for me. I felt the first hundred pages were a bit repetitive with the plot and were dragged out, but when the plot picked up, boy, did it pick up. After Kaylee almost gets killed and learns Nash's secret, I was eagerly turning pages to see what would happen next. The last two hundred pages were jam packed with everything I expect from this series. My Soul to Keep expanded greatly on the mythology of the Soul Screamer series, introducing the reader along with Kaylee to more of the mysteries of the Netherworld and of the bean sidhes. The Netherworld is such an interesting place, I am glad we got to learn more about it in this novel. Since My Soul to Keep is the third book in the series, it may be confusing to readers who have not picked up the previous two books in the series. Much of the story line in this book revolves around characters and actions that have taken place in the previous two books in the series.
The end of this book left me waiting for the next book in the series. I cannot wait to see what happens with Nash and Kaylee's relationship after the ending and after what Nash did. While the ending was not a cliffhanger, it did leave me wanting more. I hope in the next books to learn more about the Netherworld and the creatures of the Netherworld, such as the hellions. I will be eagerly awaiting the fourth book in Soul Screamers series.
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LibraryThing member RuthiesBookReviews
I know it seems like I took forever to read this book, but it wasn't the books fault under any terms, it was my own because I couldn't force myself to sit in front of my computer for extended periods of time. But I did finish this last night and really I couldn't walk away from the screen because
Now for the fear of giving too many spoilers for those out there that haven't yet read this book and because it isn't going to be released until sometime this month, I'm going to say that it was incredibly thought out and had a great story line. This book included well, the aforementioned Demon's Breath that we got a look at in the last book, but now it seems that someone is getting it into the human world from the Netherworld and Kaylee and Nash have to race against the clock to cut off the supply so that no one gets seriously hurt. We meet some old 'friends' (and I use that term loosely) from the last book. And there are some hurtful things that happen, such as the lying and covering up of stuff. The last page in the book actually choked me up. I'm not going to tell what happened, you'll have to read the book, but it was very emotional and touching!
I can't wait to read the next book in this series to find out what's going to happen next! Great Read!
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it was getting so good. So much was going on in this book.Now for the fear of giving too many spoilers for those out there that haven't yet read this book and because it isn't going to be released until sometime this month, I'm going to say that it was incredibly thought out and had a great story line. This book included well, the aforementioned Demon's Breath that we got a look at in the last book, but now it seems that someone is getting it into the human world from the Netherworld and Kaylee and Nash have to race against the clock to cut off the supply so that no one gets seriously hurt. We meet some old 'friends' (and I use that term loosely) from the last book. And there are some hurtful things that happen, such as the lying and covering up of stuff. The last page in the book actually choked me up. I'm not going to tell what happened, you'll have to read the book, but it was very emotional and touching!
I can't wait to read the next book in this series to find out what's going to happen next! Great Read!
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LibraryThing member psteinke1122
Holy Hannah!
So in this installment…Kaylee and Nash discover that one of their classmates is high on a new drug called “Frost”. But they know what it really is…Demon’s Breath. Friends are starting to use Frost and lose their ever-lovin minds! So Kaylee and Nash start investigating how
OK…I have to say that this book started out pretty much like the second book. I can relate to Kaylee’s need to save the world! I would like to think that if I had the power to save someone…anyone…from some devastating event/situation/etc. I would do it. And Kaylee has that drive as well…and it can be to her total detriment. That said, I think if every installment of the series has the weight and well-being of the world on Kaylee’s shoulders, the series would get boring…FAST! And that’s where I thought we were headed with this book. BUT I WAS SO WRONG! Even though R.V. left clues, I like Kaylee didn’t see them! WOW!
I really like Nash, but to quote Kaylee, “Why are you being such a dick?”. He was at times. I thought it was a hormonal, He-Man, kinda thing and I was really getting irritated by him. But the reality was truly heartwrenching! And I thought R.V.’s writing in that area was superb!
Ultimately, I thought the last half of “My Soul to Keep”, was the best of the series thus far! Really worth the price of admission!
So in this installment…Kaylee and Nash discover that one of their classmates is high on a new drug called “Frost”. But they know what it really is…Demon’s Breath. Friends are starting to use Frost and lose their ever-lovin minds! So Kaylee and Nash start investigating how
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their friends are getting it and how to cut off the supply chain.OK…I have to say that this book started out pretty much like the second book. I can relate to Kaylee’s need to save the world! I would like to think that if I had the power to save someone…anyone…from some devastating event/situation/etc. I would do it. And Kaylee has that drive as well…and it can be to her total detriment. That said, I think if every installment of the series has the weight and well-being of the world on Kaylee’s shoulders, the series would get boring…FAST! And that’s where I thought we were headed with this book. BUT I WAS SO WRONG! Even though R.V. left clues, I like Kaylee didn’t see them! WOW!
I really like Nash, but to quote Kaylee, “Why are you being such a dick?”. He was at times. I thought it was a hormonal, He-Man, kinda thing and I was really getting irritated by him. But the reality was truly heartwrenching! And I thought R.V.’s writing in that area was superb!
Ultimately, I thought the last half of “My Soul to Keep”, was the best of the series thus far! Really worth the price of admission!
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LibraryThing member bkwormblogger
Synopsis:Kaylee has one addiction: her very hot, very popular boyfriend, Nash. A banshee like Kaylee, Nash understands her like no one else. Nothing can come between them.Until something does.Demon breath. No, not the toothpaste-challenged kind. The Netherworld kind. The kind that really can kill
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you. Somehow the super-addictive substance has made its way to the human world. But how? Kaylee and Nash have to cut off the source and protect their friends—one of whom is already hooked.And so is someone else…Review:This is one of the saddest books I've read in ages. The third installment of Vincent's Soul Screamers series is certainly not to be missed.Kaylee is fantastic, she shows her true colours and doesn't back down from making the hardest decisions she had to make. Even when it comes to Nash.Early on in the book we began to see changes in their love life, and a few little new quirks of Nash's that were just annoying, and a little upsetting. How he tries to manipulate Kaylee, how he's a little more forceful with her, he questions her more than ever, and puts her down emotionally. But she still stands by his side because she knows that underneath all of that, they need each other because of their Banshee heritage.The new drug on the street is the shocking Demon's Breath that Kaylee and Nash encountered in the second book, and its starting to reach the kids from school so Kaylee and Nash start to find out who the supplier is and figure out how to cut off the supply, for good.The side characters all play a major part in this one. Emma is brilliant and Tod comes into his own. But Kaylee and Nash have an enormous problem and by the end Kaylee knows underneath that her small mishap when they were in the Netherworld (in Book 2)is the reason why everything is falling apart.I literally couldn't put this one down, and a tide of different emotions swept through me as I read this, and the end is so sad (sorry for the spoiler!)I'm giving this one 5 stars because the story is epic, and the message is brave, intelligent and heart-warming. Show Less
LibraryThing member alaiel.kreuz
As always Kaylee finds herself in the middle of a calamity: someone is selling black balloons (yep, balloons) to one of the jocks at her school. One of Nash's friends to be more clear.
But, why is a balloon so important, right? The thing is, these black balloons hide a terrible secret: they are full
The thing is: who is dealing with Demon's Breath? Who brings it from the Netherworld? Who started this whole thing? And why is Tod missing almost all the time?
Personal opinion:
While I love this book as much as the others I have to say the ending was bittersweet. Why? Well, sorry, you have to read the book to know why but I can say one thing: I didn't see that coming. At all. And it was great to learn that something that happened in the previous book had affected the future of the characters.
Still, despite the fact that the ending left me quite sad it's true that the book was terrific. The twists, the facts and the characters keep developing non-stop. You will cheer for you favorite character, you will smile but above all you will try to keep your hopes up.
I can't honestly wait to read the next one and get as many answers as I can. What will happen next? That's my biggest question right now.
If you want to know the answer buy the books and read them ASAP!^^
But, why is a balloon so important, right? The thing is, these black balloons hide a terrible secret: they are full
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of Demon's Breath which means that someone is bringing them from the Netherworld to make the whole high-school addicted to it... and the first two to fall are Emma and Sophie's boyfriends.The thing is: who is dealing with Demon's Breath? Who brings it from the Netherworld? Who started this whole thing? And why is Tod missing almost all the time?
Personal opinion:
While I love this book as much as the others I have to say the ending was bittersweet. Why? Well, sorry, you have to read the book to know why but I can say one thing: I didn't see that coming. At all. And it was great to learn that something that happened in the previous book had affected the future of the characters.
Still, despite the fact that the ending left me quite sad it's true that the book was terrific. The twists, the facts and the characters keep developing non-stop. You will cheer for you favorite character, you will smile but above all you will try to keep your hopes up.
I can't honestly wait to read the next one and get as many answers as I can. What will happen next? That's my biggest question right now.
If you want to know the answer buy the books and read them ASAP!^^
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LibraryThing member pnh002
I must admit, it took me forever to pick this up because I was put off by the synopsis... But I guess its safe to say, "Don't judge a book by [its synopsis on] the cover." This book was filled with twists and turns and had me sitting and reading it bug eyed. I said I would finally give it a try
Now on to the book. At the beginning I was confused as to what was going on with Nash but as I read, things began to make sense. I couldn't believe that he would do that. (In the first two books of the series, I have to admit, I was smitten with him.) And at the price he was paying? I couldn't imagine doing that. But I lost all respect for Nash. And Kaylee, I was so upset with her. She keeps getting herself in these situations because she thinks she must save everyone. But one day, saving everyone is going to get her killed... Stupid hero complex smh. But even with the characters getting on my nerves and trying to help everyone but themselves, I still felt that same connection to them. Vincent was able to take some real issues that teens deal with and pair it with a few paranormal characters, throw in some romance and made it into a great more "believable" novel.
I also liked how nothing that happened was predictable. I found myself realizing things at the same time as Kaylee which meant it wasn't extremely obvious. It made it even more enjoyable because I got to enjoy all the twists and surprises in the story.
The ending was a doozie. I hated that things had to come to that, but hey he deserved it. Hence the reason, I am now #TeamTod. He stepped up and was there when Nash wasn't and I found myself not even caring if he even escaped with them. Mean I know, but seriously.... Anyway, this was a very enjoyable read. I stayed up until 3:30 trying to finish the last few pages of it and it was worth every minute. (Even if I will pay for it in the morning when the boyfriend wakes up and asks for breakfast before work lol)
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because I needed something that would make me laugh but still keep me interested enough to read it, and I remembered the author's voice and writing style from the first two books in this series and I decided to give it a try. It was a little darker than what I was shooting for, but it was sooo good I couldn't put it down anyway. Now on to the book. At the beginning I was confused as to what was going on with Nash but as I read, things began to make sense. I couldn't believe that he would do that. (In the first two books of the series, I have to admit, I was smitten with him.) And at the price he was paying? I couldn't imagine doing that. But I lost all respect for Nash. And Kaylee, I was so upset with her. She keeps getting herself in these situations because she thinks she must save everyone. But one day, saving everyone is going to get her killed... Stupid hero complex smh. But even with the characters getting on my nerves and trying to help everyone but themselves, I still felt that same connection to them. Vincent was able to take some real issues that teens deal with and pair it with a few paranormal characters, throw in some romance and made it into a great more "believable" novel.
I also liked how nothing that happened was predictable. I found myself realizing things at the same time as Kaylee which meant it wasn't extremely obvious. It made it even more enjoyable because I got to enjoy all the twists and surprises in the story.
The ending was a doozie. I hated that things had to come to that, but hey he deserved it. Hence the reason, I am now #TeamTod. He stepped up and was there when Nash wasn't and I found myself not even caring if he even escaped with them. Mean I know, but seriously.... Anyway, this was a very enjoyable read. I stayed up until 3:30 trying to finish the last few pages of it and it was worth every minute. (Even if I will pay for it in the morning when the boyfriend wakes up and asks for breakfast before work lol)
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LibraryThing member mzserena
When I started this series, I was wary of it. I wasn't sure what I'd think of it. It was recommended by a friend whom I've since cut ties with and she always had good taste in books, so I gave it a shot. Every book I read, I fall more in love with the series.I love the drama between Kaylee and
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Nash. It's realistic and feasible. It reflects how real life is. It's all all shiny, happy, perfect world. And the drama isn't fixed by the end of the book, either, which makes me want to keep reading.So, I keep reading. Show Less
LibraryThing member Tinkerbell4726
Wow. Did NOT see that coming. Nash :/ What a disappointment
LibraryThing member LaneLiterati
Angst. Heartbreak. Betrayal. A lot of twists in the plot make this an exciting, if frustrating, read for teens who like YA paranormal romance/mystery.
LibraryThing member lcrabtree
The thing with this series is they are over three hundred pages long but nothing much seems to happen. That being said, this was probably the best so far.
LibraryThing member JustAnotherYABlog
OMG OMG OMG I looooved it! It was so full of unexpected and surprises!! Gaaah but Nash...you were an asshole....fortunately Tod was there to save the day...Tod
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Demon breath. No, not the toothpaste-challenged kind. The Netherworld kind. The kind that really can kill you. Somehow the super-addictive substance has made its way to the human world. But how? Kaylee and Nash have to cut off the source and protect their friends—one of whom is already hooked.
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