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Christine Amsden

Auteur de The Immortality Virus

9 oeuvres 175 utilisateurs 62 critiques 1 Favoris

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Œuvres de Christine Amsden

The Immortality Virus (2011) 42 exemplaires
Cassie Scot: ParaNormal Detective (2013) 41 exemplaires
Secrets and Lies (2013) 25 exemplaires
Touch of Fate (2006) 23 exemplaires
Madison's Song (2015) 19 exemplaires
Stolen Dreams (2014) 12 exemplaires
Kaitlin's Tale (2016) 5 exemplaires
Frozen (2018) 5 exemplaires
The Seer's Fate (2018) 3 exemplaires

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For me Madison's Song is one of those books that you don't even have time to come up for air. There is constantly something happening with each page you turn something new is about to happen. I did not want to put the book down because I knew if I did I would not be able to sleep anyway because I wanted to know what was going to happen next. If you love a good mystery suspense thriller you're not going to want to miss Madison's Song. Be sure to put this on your reading list as soon as possible, if I could have given it six stars I would have. For me there is not a whole lot that I can tell you about the book without giving anything away, one thing I can say for sure is that Madison is a very strong woman, allot stronger than she thinks that she is.… (plus d'informations)
 
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JKJ94 | 10 autres critiques | Jul 27, 2023 |
I fell in love with Cassie Scot in the first book I read of the series. I have read every book as they came out and not been disappointed once. I remember when I finished Stolen Dreams I was so sad because the author had said the series was finished. Then came the books about Cassie’s friends. And then, with hope never dying, I got the news that a new Cassie book was coming! Oh joy! The author did not let me down. Frozen picks up flawlessly and it is as if the series never had a break.
What I enjoy so much about these books is the way Christine Amsden blends fantasy with reality, blurring the lines and making the reader wonder if it couldn’t all be true. Cassie is not your perfect heroine. She is flawed as we all are, plagued with insecurities and doubts that come with being hurt by those you love. She does not let those thoughts and feelings hold her back though. Cassie bravely goes on, making her way through life, albeit a life filled with magic, vampires, werewolves and other creatures. Sometimes she makes mistakes that carry costs. Sometimes those mistakes can be fixed, sometimes not. But she keeps going, which is what we should do.
This series is, in my opinion, amazing! I am not big on choosing favorite books. It is too hard. There are so many that deserve that honor and many more I haven’t discovered yet. So I have kept my favorites down to two children’s books, my first book I read solo and my beloved Anne of Green Gables. With Frozen I have discovered just how much I love this series. I can honestly say it is my favorite series. I hope you will give it a try and that you will love Cassie and company just as much as I do.
In my opinion these books deal with heavy topics at times so I would use frequent discussions if permitting my teen to read it. I would recommend reading this series in the order they were released. You will miss so much of the actions and relationships that shape later books.
I would like to thank the author who provided an advanced copy for me to review. No expectation of a review, good or bad, was made. The review, and my gushing, are honestly how I feel about Frozen and the series. It is a series worth investigating. I hope you do.
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Wulfwyn907 | 1 autre critique | Jan 30, 2022 |
Wow! I'm sitting here trying to decide what exactly to say and whether or not this is my favorite Christine Amsden book. Telling you about the book might reveal spoilers, which I hate doing. Telling you my feelings will, most likely, reveal one. (Though if you read the author's USA Today interview you are aware of it). Difficult to decide what to write. I'll do my best though.
I first fell in love with the author's writing with [b:Cassie Scot|15813209|Cassie Scot (Cassie Scot #1)|Christine Amsden|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1360012911s/15813209.jpg|21538833] and that series. Those books are among my most prized possessions and favorite reads. [b:Madison's Song|25678343|Madison's Song|Christine Amsden|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1433616656s/25678343.jpg|45503400] and Kaitlin's Tale are branches off of Cassie Scot. They stand alone but are, in my opinion, best enjoyed after reading Cassie's books. Kaitlin's Tale is a rollercoaster of a tale. She is an amazing character. I didn't realize that until after I read this book.
Kaitlin is a survivor, in more ways than I imagined. I was about 60% through the book when I saw that the author did an interview. I debated reading it just then. I prefer to read books with as little known to me as possible. But decided that being so far into the book it would be fine. (There was also a relentless voice in my head telling me to read it). I'm happy I did. I learned something about Kaitlin that I never suspected but that was coming my way, (it hits at around the 80% mark on Kindle). Reading the interview helped prepare me and gave me time to corral triggers. A trigger was definitely there but it was better than I expected. (Maybe the number of books I have read this year with this in it helped me handle it. Maybe it is a subtle way of telling me to find some peace with my past.) The author showed a lot of empathy, knowledge and strength with the way she wrote it. I truly felt that she captured, exceptionally well, what living with those memories is like. All the feelings, the inability to really talk about it, the ways it affects you. The author got it right. That Kaitlin was able to share that with Matthew and come out stronger spreads a message of hope.
The tale has all the good stuff in it. Magic. Vampires. Vampire Hunters. Even the appearance of a werewolf. It has loads of action. Some breath stealing terror. Some heartbreaking moments. And some steamy love. I would, and have, recommend(ed) it, especially to paranormal lovers. I probably would not give it to early teens. Older teens, especially those who have experienced abuse, might find strength in it, especially if a trusted adult were there to process it with them. Most definitely, though, I would tell adults to pick it up. And to get the other books.
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Wulfwyn907 | 4 autres critiques | Jan 30, 2022 |
I was pleasantly surprised by this book. As a young girl I loved Nancy Drew. I read and reread that series. I never really thought I would come across another detective series that I would love as much. This book has changed that thought. Cassie Scot is another Nancy Drew. I have already begun the second book in this series and the writing is holding up. This series is going to become a favorite of mine. Cassie is 21 and, of course, times have changed since Nancy Drew was written. Expect that sex will be mentioned and possibly part of the story at some point. Because of this, I would say the book is best for teens and up. The sex so far has not been graphic. The books are not erotica. The sex spoken of is at a level of what I would expect for a YA book. The author incorporates it without going overboard. Very tastefully written and, so far, safe for teenagers. The mysteries are interesting ones that involve the paranormal world. Cassie is, so far, not magical though she was born into a magical family. Evan, her partner who would like to really be her partner all the way, is magical. Extremely magical. The pairing of these two is brilliant. I love their relationship and spend a lot of time wondering how it will work out and even, if I want it to work out. I absolutely adore both these characters. The paranormal aspect so far is mostly magical but includes heavy vampire, in this book at least, and possibly ghost in future books as a sibling talks to the dead. I suspect the series will have many books to it, just as Nancy Drew does, so there is definitely room for loads of paranormal activity. This book has it all really. Mystery, a love triangle, family issues, magic and the paranormal world, the " normal " world, friendships and enemies. Characters are relatable and easily become your friend or your enemy. Story lines are tight; well developed, interesting and end well enough that each chapter in this series doesn't leave you lost or frustrated. Over all, in my opinion, this is a 10 star book that is easily developing into a 10 star series. I envision this series becoming a classic for future generations.
I was given the first two books of this series for review purchases. I do not know the author. I had never heard of her before I requested to review the book the second book. The author, generously, sent both books upon learning that I had never read her. (Added bonus she signed them - Woot! Woot!) I enjoyed them so much I purchased the Kindle copies of both books. I will, most likely, continue to purchase both forms - a sure sign of exactly how much I love this series. I want complete collections of them. For me, that is the highest honor a series can get. Usually I only purchase one form or the other. All opinions of this book are my true impressions. When I requested it, I was expecting a lighter version of Sookie Stackhouse, (True Blood), a series I have a love hate relationship with. I was blown away with jaw dropping awe when I realized I was reading a series that will share space with my much beloved Nancy Drew books. I can't believe I hit gold with a modernized Nancy Drew! If you loved Nancy Drew you will definitely need to read this. If you haven't read Nancy Drew then you really missed a treat and shouldn't miss out on this series. Seriously, if you love mysteries, if you thought Sookie Stackhouse had too much sex or the writing got a bit unwound when it hit the screen, this series may be the one you are looking for. I can't recommend it enough.

The dates read on this are a bit deceiving. I was seriously ill while reading. If not for that illness, this book would have been read within 2 days, max.
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Wulfwyn907 | 8 autres critiques | Jan 30, 2022 |

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Œuvres
9
Membres
175
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62
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