Showing posts with label Ada Adams. Show all posts
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Friday, 14 December 2012

{Blog Tour Review} ReAwakened by Ada Adams



Reawakened by Ada Adams
Series: Angel Creek #2
Kindle Edition
Published November 27th 2012
Genre: YA Paranormal
Source: Review copy via Blog Tour in exchange for honest review
Buy:  Kindle

Becoming a vampire guardian was Dawn Fairchild’s ticket out of the Scarlet House. Fresh off a successful mission, life in Angel Creek should have been great. But when her sort-of-maybe-boyfriend, Sebastian, disappears on a quest to help a beautiful vampire from his past, Dawn finds herself amidst a web of danger, lies, and deceit.

Joining forces with Razor, an enigmatic rebel lacking both a verbal and a physical filter, and her band of Misfits—Brooke, Sophie, Hunter, and Seth—Dawn is thrust into a race against the clock to solve the mystery surrounding brutal Born kidnappings and come to terms with the sudden discovery of her own unique powers. With time ticking away and Born vampires’ lives in jeopardy, it quickly becomes evident that someone—or something—desperately wants her and is willing to shed any amount of blood to get her.

Dawn has only one chance to face her demons and overcome all obstacles standing in her way as she embarks on the biggest mission of her life—one that threatens a deadly outcome for all involved.
RATING: 5 Stars out of 5

Previous books in series:

I simply adore the world building in both ReVamped and ReAwakened. It's unique--vampires among humans? Really? Really! It's good to read how Dawn is growing from ReVamped. There's more responsibilities since the misfits are going to be the guardians of the town but things aren't going smooth for their group. Terrible things are happening and the new vampire president seems to be hiding something. What could it be? Will Dawn be able to find out?

One of the things I appreciate about ReAwakened is new character! Usually, the focus tends to scatter when there are just so many characters around. I'm happy to say that this doesn't happen in ReAwakened--it only makes it more enjoyable and interesting to read! I think Razor is a great character which brings fun into the book and I can say that he's comparable to Sebastian!

The unexpected ending left me craving for more and it leaves a great opening for the 3rd book, which I'm really looking forward to. If you haven't read the series yet, I highly recommend you to read them!

More about the author: Ada Adams

“Many people sing in the shower. I write scenes in my head and act them out.”

At the age of five, Ada read her first chapter book—Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren. Ever since that moment, she developed an intense passion for stories and characters found within the pages of literature.

In her career as an actress and a writer, Ada currently spends most of her days immersed in imaginary worlds. Much like the characters she enjoys playing and writing about, Ada is a martial artist with a Black Belt in Shotokan Karate. She is also a big proponent of lifelong learning, and has attained a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (it aids in creating characters with unique quirks!) as well as a Master’s of Science in Education.

Ada strives to bring a fresh voice and perspective to fiction. She has been writing creatively for many years, and is an editor of a global fashion/literary magazine called VEUX. ReVamped is her debut novel.

She lives in Toronto, Canada, and enjoys adventurous nature hikes with her adorable puppies Cara and Oreo.



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GIVEAWAY

- 3 winners (One grand prize winner +2 small prize winners)
- One main entry per person
- Must be 13 years or older to enter
- Open Internationally
- Winners will have 48 hours to reply before a new winner is chosen

Grand Prize Winner will win the following-

PRINT COPY OF RV
PRINT COPY OF RA
RV POSTER
RA POSTER
2 RV/RA POSTCARDS
3 RV BOOKMARKS
3 RA BOOKMARKS
I <3 SEBASTIAN KEYCHAIN
I <3 HUNTER GUITAR PICK
I <3 RAZOR DOGTAG
DAWN'S NECKLACE



Wednesday, 27 June 2012

{ebook Review} ReVamped by Ada Adams


ReVamped (Angel Creek #1) by Ada Adams
Paperback, 300 pages
Published February 20th 2012
Genre: YA Paranormal
Source: From author in exchange for honest review
Rating: 5/5 Stars!

Buy: Amazon, Kindle

Goodreads Summary:

A simple mission turned deadly.

Nineteen-year-old vampire Dawn has led a sheltered life within the confines of her father’s presidential headquarters. Upon being sent on a mission to revamp four goofy misfits into guardians of a peaceful little town of Angel Creek, Dawn believes that all her dreams have finally come true. What starts off as a simple task, turns into something unexpected, changing Dawn’s life forever and leading the action-loving, thrill-seeking vampire teen on a path of mystery, danger and intrigue.

When a human girl is kidnapped by a group of rogue vamps, Dawn discovers that there is more going on in Angel Creek than meets the eye. And it all connects to Ethan, the cute newcomer who seems too perfect to be true, Sebastian, the mysterious vampire with a turbulent past, and even Dawn herself. Dawn must not only succeed in revamping the troubled recruits, but must also prevent the vampire race from being overtaken by a malevolent villain who has a strange and obsessive fascination with her. As threat escalates, romance blooms, and ghosts from her past begin to surface, Dawn is sure of only one thing: her life will never be the same.


My Opinion:
ReVamped is such a wonderful book! It's fast-paced, full of actions and superb characters! A totally refreshing view on vampires--they are accepted in today's society and some are even idols. Wow! Totally wow!

ReVamped is about a 19 years old vampire named Dawn, a Born vampire, who was put on a mission by her father, the vampire president, to group the remaining vampires at Angel Creek and to train them to protect the town because the previous group of protectors disbanded to pursue their own dreams. That is when the exciting part starts. Well, the remaining 4 vampires weren't really fantastic characters at the beginning and seemed too willing to be part of the group to protect their town. They were not some powerful vampires and were really in need of some training to get them in shape. What's with the 5th vampire? Why didn't her father hear about him? Who was stalking Dawn at their secret training ground? And why was the human boy named Ethan interested in Dawn? Oh... There's a secret behind everything! Will Dawn be able to accept them?

As I've mentioned, the 4 vampires were pretty pathetic at the beginning and it is really wonderful to see them grow together as a group. Each of them really have their own personality and it's fun to watch them interact with each other. What I feel is different in this book is that vampires are actually being accepted in the society! How cool is that? And the concept of the two types of vampires: The Born and The Made. Besides, I can relate to Dawn really easily. I can feel what she felt and understood what she was thinking. It was all due to the style of writing, which I enjoy immensely. In addition, ReVamped took me by surprise on some parts of the story. It's a good thing because I can't really predict what's going to happen and this made the reading really fun and enjoyable! I really recommend this book to those who love some vampire reads. This is a read-worthy book! Seeing that this is the first book of the series, I can't wait to read what's going to happen to Dawn and her group of vampire comrades!



Quotes
  • “Can I help you?” I asked, doing my best to match the sultriness of his tone in my own voice. Even if I had sounded poised and elegant on the outside, in my head, I felt like a complete dork.
    “I think I should be asking you that,” his playful smirk was now a full-fledged smile, complete with slight dimples on each of his chiseled cheeks.
  • It was dressed in a pink sweater, and while the bright pink collar around its neck had the name Daisy inscribed on it, the tiny being barely resembled a dog.
    “Ohmigod, Hannah! The werewolves turned your poor dog into a monster!” Brooke exclaimed at the sight of the trembling ball of fur.
  • “Shall we dance?” Sebastian finally asked, extending his hand out to me. I glanced down uncomfortably.
    “No, thank you.”
    He retracted his arm, looking a little hurt.
    “I’m sorry. I wasn’t trying to be rude. I just…don’t dance.” I explained.
    “A lady who doesn’t dance. Interesting,” Sebastian said, looking a little more cheerful.
    I laughed awkwardly. “I’m hardly a lady.” As if on cue, the heel of my shoe gave way, sending me stumbling forward.


About the author: Ada Adams
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