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mxharriet's review against another edition
4.0
Firstly, I love the cover. Its so dark and mysterious, the red also works well and in a way, its like the souls are spiralling, you know what I mean?
Kaylee hasn't had the easiest life. Her mum died when she was young, then her dad abandoned her and moved to the other side of the world, leaving her with her aunt, uncle and evil cousin. She puts up with a lot, but not all is doom and gloom. She has her amazing best friend Emma who always keeps her on her toes and having a good time. Then, she finally meets handsome Nash, and finds out the truth, she's a Bean Sidhes / Banshee which explains her murderous screaming every time she goes near someone who is about to die. But there is more than meets the eye, as they slowly uncover the truth about the girls dying, one a day with no cause of death, just the drop of the bodies and the stillness of their hearts... it may be more than a coincidence and history repeating itself behind closed doors.
Kaylee was a very likeable character, she is strong, independent and got straight-to-the-point and did not, I repeat did not hold back any of her insightful questions. She has been held in the dark about her families past for too long and you can easily see her frustration, betrayal and her un-trust throughout the book to uncover them, but she is very persistent and listens carefully to all information supplied to her. She is also very caring, which we see repeatedly throughout with her unhappiness and unwillingness to not warn those who are about to die. However, she did jump to conclusions very quickly which is understandable due to her lack of knowledge of her species but it did get a little annoying sometimes. I also found her relationship with Nash to be very quick, even though she kept trying to keep her distance, it sort of went to pot when she found out... you will have to read it to find out, sorry!
One of my favourite characters was Tod, he was very funny at times with little sarcastic comments and was all about the secrets. But, you could also see some vulnerability from him at one time which really made his character blossom, but thats all I'm telling you otherwise he will come after me. That won't be good, he scares me enough with the list stuff as it is, let alone be on it... oops!
I loved the originality and uniqueness of the plot, I have never ever read a book about banshees before and it was really interesting to see Rachel's take on the new species. It was also really engaging about the Irish Folklore and how it snakes its way into the story.
I really enjoyed this book with all its twists and turns it was much darker than I originally expected, it was also a page turner which left me wanting to read more and find out who was responsible and most importantly, why?
I look forward to reading the next book in the series, My Soul to Save.
megsbookishtwins's review against another edition
4.0
I really did like this book.
It was an original storyline. There isn't a massive amount of books on banshees or soul screamers, they're mainly the mainstreams supernatural beings such as werewolves and vampires, so it was very refreshing to read about something different.
The character development in this book was really good, it happened so naturally and was done so well that I didn't question it, unlike some books.
I did feel like the relationship between Kaylee and Nash was very rushed, he went from not talking to her or noticing her and then suddenly within about two days they are dating? Despite this, their relationship did feel natural and their connection felt real, so I guess that made up for the fact that it was rushed.
The writing style was good and it went at a good pace. This was an easy read and I would definitely recommend.
It was an original storyline. There isn't a massive amount of books on banshees or soul screamers, they're mainly the mainstreams supernatural beings such as werewolves and vampires, so it was very refreshing to read about something different.
The character development in this book was really good, it happened so naturally and was done so well that I didn't question it, unlike some books.
I did feel like the relationship between Kaylee and Nash was very rushed, he went from not talking to her or noticing her and then suddenly within about two days they are dating? Despite this, their relationship did feel natural and their connection felt real, so I guess that made up for the fact that it was rushed.
The writing style was good and it went at a good pace. This was an easy read and I would definitely recommend.
jobird's review against another edition
5.0
19 Jan 2021: Re read 10 years later still really good. I totally forgot the ending so it was a surprise all over again. :P
8 Nov 2011: Why did it take me so long to find this series??? Wow!!! this was an amazing book! Right from the start I was hooked. It is so refreshing to read a book that didn't remind you of anything else. I found the whole concept so unique.
I am totally excited to have found a new author in both the YA and Adult genre. So far everything I have read of Rachel Vincent is amazing.
8 Nov 2011: Why did it take me so long to find this series??? Wow!!! this was an amazing book! Right from the start I was hooked. It is so refreshing to read a book that didn't remind you of anything else. I found the whole concept so unique.
I am totally excited to have found a new author in both the YA and Adult genre. So far everything I have read of Rachel Vincent is amazing.
whattamess's review against another edition
5.0
Incredible story. Unique, and delightful. Rachel Vincent is a great storyteller. I'm putting her on my favorites list.
stacey_sassysreadingnook's review against another edition
5.0
Wow! Absolutely loved this story. It had me captivated from start to finish, I fell in love with all the characters especially Nash ;) lol
Just a fantastic read and I'm dying to get started on book 2 :)
Just a fantastic read and I'm dying to get started on book 2 :)
gabicreads's review against another edition
Original Review posted at Gabic Reads
This is second time through the series and I loved the series as much as the first time around. Despite having read this book before, I still found myself craving to know what happened next. I love Rachel Vincent's writing. Kaylee is a strong teenager struggling with her sanity and who she is. She's coming to terms with what that means and how it affects her life. I did pay more attention to Todd this time around than the first time I read the book, and I have to say I love him. He's sweet and awesome and funny.
This is second time through the series and I loved the series as much as the first time around. Despite having read this book before, I still found myself craving to know what happened next. I love Rachel Vincent's writing. Kaylee is a strong teenager struggling with her sanity and who she is. She's coming to terms with what that means and how it affects her life. I did pay more attention to Todd this time around than the first time I read the book, and I have to say I love him. He's sweet and awesome and funny.
demilee1369's review against another edition
3.0
I really enjoyed this book, it wasn't a fast past action sort of book but it was good and the ending was rather unexpected.
lorilaws's review against another edition
4.0
After the past events all Kaylee really wants is to be normal. She wants to sneak into clubs with her best friend and just have fun. That isn't possible for Kaylee. Not with her 'panic attacks'. Soon Kaylee is going to find out that her episodes aren't what she thinks. Is that a good thing or a bad thing?
I was bit surprised at how much I truly enjoyed this book. I had put off reading it for a while because I wanted to read the e-book prequel first and I really don't like reading at the computer. But I finally gave in and read both.
What a great start to a new series. In a genre full of every paranormal/supernatural beasts and/or creatures you could think of Rachel Vincent has created something truly unique. Bean Sidhes or Banshees are something that hasn't been done before. Really who would think you could pull off a book about Bean Sidhes? Rachel Vincent did!
This book is full of mystery and romance. Nash is a great character and from the first moment he stepping into Kaylee's life you love him. The chemistry between them is wonderfully done. How can you deny there passion for each other. Kaylee is a very likable main character. She's a little naive but really that's not her fault.
Overall this is a great start to a new YA series. It stands out among all the others. I'm very much looking forward to My Soul to Save.
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I was bit surprised at how much I truly enjoyed this book. I had put off reading it for a while because I wanted to read the e-book prequel first and I really don't like reading at the computer. But I finally gave in and read both.
What a great start to a new series. In a genre full of every paranormal/supernatural beasts and/or creatures you could think of Rachel Vincent has created something truly unique. Bean Sidhes or Banshees are something that hasn't been done before. Really who would think you could pull off a book about Bean Sidhes? Rachel Vincent did!
This book is full of mystery and romance. Nash is a great character and from the first moment he stepping into Kaylee's life you love him. The chemistry between them is wonderfully done. How can you deny there passion for each other. Kaylee is a very likable main character. She's a little naive but really that's not her fault.
Overall this is a great start to a new YA series. It stands out among all the others. I'm very much looking forward to My Soul to Save.
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wickedlovely's review against another edition
3.0
I read the first book in Rachel Vincent’s urban fantasy series, “Shifters” a few years ago. I was not impressed, nor did I feel the urge to give it another try. But when I found out she’d written an urban fantasy YA series from friends on Goodreads, I figured, why not?
Kaylee Cavanaugh is a junior in high school who has felt the urge to scream uncontrollably on a few occasions, which she believes are panic attacks. Living with her seemingly oblivious aunt and uncle and her popular cousin, she feels like a total outcast. That is, until she bumps into Nash Hudson during a night out with her friend Emma at a dance club. It is there, on possibly the best night of her life that she feels the urge to scream again. She knows the girl gyrating on the dance floor is going to die. She can feel it in her body, in her soul and most importantly, in her lungs. When she confesses this to Nash, he doesn’t freak out. He doesn’t call her a loser. He not only believes her but helps her keep her cool. What follows is Kaylee’s quest to find out what exactly she is and what that means for her future.
While this book didn’t knock my socks off, I did enjoy it to a certain extent. It was fascinating discovering about Kaylee’s origins. I enjoyed reading about her aunt, uncle, cousin and father. In the beginning, they seem like the typical family but you quickly learn that there is a lot more beneath the surface. Kaylee and Nash’s investigation into how & why their classmates were dying had me on the edge of my seat. I do wish that there was more time spent on the Irish folklore & that Nash wasn’t always so quick to come to the rescue. I was also a little disconcerted by how quickly his and Kaylee’s relationship progressed. There was an explanation as to why but I still felt like I got whiplash from Insta-love.
Aside from that, my biggest issue was with Kaylee herself. She was not a character I liked being stuck in the head of. For someone to have gone through what she did-there’s a stay at a mental hospital in her past, among other things-she came off as a petulant child. It seemed like she was stuck on two settings: irate and confused. When she didn’t get her way, she had a fit, yelling and glaring all over the place. When the people who loved her warned her about things, she not only ignored their advice but accused them of hiding things from her and not caring enough about the innocent. To be honest, I’d hide things from her too since all she did was halfway listen and run off with the information like Super Girl Gone Emo. There were way too many times while reading this book that I wanted to smack the crap out of Kaylee for thinking she could handle things she had no real understanding of. She definitely brought this book down a few grades.
Overall, I thought this was a decent YA novel. The ending was amazing. I totally did not see those new developments coming. Kaylee has the potential to be a great heroine if she would just shut the hell up and listen. If she manages to accomplish that, the places her revelations about herself could take her could make this series very entertaining.
Kaylee Cavanaugh is a junior in high school who has felt the urge to scream uncontrollably on a few occasions, which she believes are panic attacks. Living with her seemingly oblivious aunt and uncle and her popular cousin, she feels like a total outcast. That is, until she bumps into Nash Hudson during a night out with her friend Emma at a dance club. It is there, on possibly the best night of her life that she feels the urge to scream again. She knows the girl gyrating on the dance floor is going to die. She can feel it in her body, in her soul and most importantly, in her lungs. When she confesses this to Nash, he doesn’t freak out. He doesn’t call her a loser. He not only believes her but helps her keep her cool. What follows is Kaylee’s quest to find out what exactly she is and what that means for her future.
While this book didn’t knock my socks off, I did enjoy it to a certain extent. It was fascinating discovering about Kaylee’s origins. I enjoyed reading about her aunt, uncle, cousin and father. In the beginning, they seem like the typical family but you quickly learn that there is a lot more beneath the surface. Kaylee and Nash’s investigation into how & why their classmates were dying had me on the edge of my seat. I do wish that there was more time spent on the Irish folklore & that Nash wasn’t always so quick to come to the rescue. I was also a little disconcerted by how quickly his and Kaylee’s relationship progressed. There was an explanation as to why but I still felt like I got whiplash from Insta-love.
Aside from that, my biggest issue was with Kaylee herself. She was not a character I liked being stuck in the head of. For someone to have gone through what she did-there’s a stay at a mental hospital in her past, among other things-she came off as a petulant child. It seemed like she was stuck on two settings: irate and confused. When she didn’t get her way, she had a fit, yelling and glaring all over the place. When the people who loved her warned her about things, she not only ignored their advice but accused them of hiding things from her and not caring enough about the innocent. To be honest, I’d hide things from her too since all she did was halfway listen and run off with the information like Super Girl Gone Emo. There were way too many times while reading this book that I wanted to smack the crap out of Kaylee for thinking she could handle things she had no real understanding of. She definitely brought this book down a few grades.
Overall, I thought this was a decent YA novel. The ending was amazing. I totally did not see those new developments coming. Kaylee has the potential to be a great heroine if she would just shut the hell up and listen. If she manages to accomplish that, the places her revelations about herself could take her could make this series very entertaining.