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Review | Amber Smoke by Kristin Cast

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Title: Amber Smoke

Author: Kristin Cast 

Series: The Escaped #1

Genre: Paranormal

Publishing Date: June 9th, 2015

Publisher: Diversion Books

Medium Read In: Kindle e-book

Pages: 204

Rating: 5 Stars

Why I Read It: I requested a copy for review from the publisher ;)

Synopsis: There is a world that runs parallel to our own, a world in which the souls of the damned are caged, where they are looked over by the Furies, and where they spend eternity in torment, mirroring the devastation and mayhem they created when alive. 

Someone hasOPENED the cage. 

The worst of terrors has crossed the barrier that separates our world from theirs, and the Furies send a great, albeit untested warrior—their only son, Alek—to try to bring those souls back. He is young and handsome, headstrong and impulsive, and he won't be able to do it alone. 

Eva has grown up, beautiful and beloved, but surrounded by secrets. First, she will be hunted in an ancient feud that will threaten her life. Then, she will become the hunter. 

With the police closing in and two worlds on the verge of crumbling around them, Alek and Eva must find each other, discover the limits of their powers, and work together to save everything they hold dear, including one another. Blending elements of mythology with the dazzling storytelling that her fans have devoured through the HOUSE OF NIGHT series, Kristin Cast weaves a spellbinding and passionate tale that starts a thrilling new series with an explosive charge.


Review: This books was phenomenal! Now I love the House of Night series (even though I have yet to finish it), but this just blew my mind! Kristin Cast has spun a tale weaving Greek mythology, paranormal references, and romance to create one amazing book. The funny thing about it all is that she has done it once before. This is a great start to her debut series as an independent author and I cannot wait for the rest of the series! I wonder how many books will be in this series.

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