Gayle Ann Williams (1)

3.5 stars for originality and my love of ocean stories- It was a great story with a girl that the ocean talks to, it tells her of up coming tsunami's starting with the one in Singapore 2004. The world become a "water world" with pirates all nasty and disgusting, reeking terror on sea and land. The nasties are truly nasty and the cities left are ugly and ruled with gangs and thieves.This part was very good.
I had trouble with another part of the book, she is a virgin/he is not, she fell for him too easy. It did not fit her character at all, she became this wishy washy girl instead of a tough survivalist we were lead to believe she is. Oh, and this part made me want to scream, he practiced with her to get her ready for his enormous...over and over, oh please don't put that in your next novel Ms. Williams the story was good on it's own with out the stupid bits. Even with the few flaws and yes there were just a few, I look forward to reading more work from this author
A fast book I finished in two days… (plus d'informations)

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It’s 2023 and the world has been devastated (and reduced to mostly islands) by killer tsunamis. 24 year old Kathryn O’Malley (aka Tsunami Blue), lives by herself with her dog Max and takes to the airwave where she uses her gift to warn whoever is listening, when a tsunami is on its way. You see, the ocean speaks, and Blue can hear it. Her hopes of saving as many lives as possible keep her going in a world that’s seemingly gone to hell. Constantly on the lookout for pirates (aka Runners) who would capture Blue and use her for her gift (to pillage and plunder), Blue is always on alert, and knows how to protect herself, so when a handsome stranger washes up on her shores, all her barriers come crashing down. Gabriel Black looks like an angel, albeit a dark one, and at first, Blue takes him for dead. She manages to get him back to her cabin and eventually nurses him out of hypothermia, only to find out he’s a dreaded Runner. Or is he?

I was so surprised at how much I enjoyed this little gem! I kinda fell in love with Blue, in spite of myself. She’s stubborn, untrusting (for good reason), and often bites off a little more than she can chew. But! She’s also refreshingly innocent (having been by herself for so long), is killer with a knife, and has a heart as big as the tsunamis that she predicts. A big part of the appeal of Tsunami Blue is the playout between Blue and Gabriel. In spite of his seemingly sinister background with the dreaded Runners, he’s determined to protect Blue at all costs, and seems to already harbor a serious crush on her. Blue, in spite of the undeniable attraction, is just determined to steal his boat and escape. Gabriel, excruciatingly so, manages to hold on to his mysterious origins, and the reasons for kidnapping Blue, for almost the whole book. So frustrating!! Yes, but it’s totally worth the payoff. Trust me on this one!

Tsunami Blue’s world is a cross between Mad Max and Waterworld (yes, I liked that movie, feel free to comment on that below), and I thoroughly enjoyed the engaging, fascinating characters that the author populated it with. The Runners are absolutely terrifying, and Blue is not afraid to get her hands dirty when engaging with them. She fights for her life right along with the best of them, and is a force to be reckoned with. The sweet romance with Gabe makes a nice counterpoint to the relatively dark world and that our hero and heroine are living in. However, Tsunami Blue is no frou frou romance. The worldbuilding is great, the fighting is fierce, and the perils are terrifying. You’ll zip through it wanting to know what happens next right now, not to mention wanting Gabe and Blue to get together already! Loved this one, and hope you will too!… (plus d'informations)

Quick & Dirty: Strong characters, imaginative world-building, great action and deadly conflict make this book a must read.

Opening Sentence: “And so, my friends, the moon is full, the sea calm, and the wave?”

The Review:

Kathryn “Blue” O’Malley has an unusual ability. She can predict tsunamis. As a child, Blue predicted the first giant tsunami that hit, killing her family and millions of people. Raised by her Uncle Seamus, Blue is exposed to the harsh realities of life. Kill or be killed. He taught her how to survive and defend herself. In 2023, the U.S. is just a shadow of its former glory. Ravaged by giant tsunamis, only remote islands remain. The oceans are deadly, not just because they swallowed up whole cities, but because ruthless pirates called Runners troll the deep and unpredictable waters looking for their next victims. Unfortunately for Blue, her shortwave radio broadcasts have brought her to the unwanted attention of the Runners. Blue soon finds herself on the run with the deadly and dangerous Gabriel Black, a Runner…on the run.

While Blue is certainly far from the perfect heroine, she has many redeemable qualities. She is compassionate to a fault. Despite the hardships that she’s been through, Blue is quick to stand up for what’s right and to put her own well being at risk to help others. She cares very much about humanity and tries to save as many people as she can. She is strong, capable, funny, yet vulnerable.

I like Gabriel Black, but he doesn’t make it easy. I did take issue with how he handled the situation with Max, Blue’s loyal and lovable dog. Aside from that, he’s a great alpha hero. Gabriel has definitely met his match with Blue. While he did save her a few times on their perilous journey, Blue did a fair amount of fending for herself, saving him a time or two in return. They complement each other, each counter balancing the other’s weaknesses with their respective strengths. Gabriel and Blue have sizzling chemistry, but their connection goes much deeper than their physical attraction.

Ms. Williams has created a fascinating post-apocalyptic water world. Readers will be easily drawn into this story of survival, hope and high adventure. Ms. Williams has a beautiful and descriptive writing style, expertly capturing a wide range of emotions and bringing this intense tale to life.

Overall, Tsunami Blue is well worth reading. It is a refreshing and imaginative paranormal adventure. The world of Tsunami Blue is bleak, but filled with compelling characters, and topped off with a beautiful love story. Don’t be afraid of the water – jump into Tsunami Blue.

Notable Scene:

The scream of outrage resonated throughout the tiny engine room; the echo of pain rang in my ears. The sickening copper smell of blood filled my nostrils. I willed myself not to gag. I’d dealt with plenty of blood in my time. It was just that, in some remote area of my very frightened brain, I wasn’t a hundred percent sure that limb didn’t belong to Gabriel.

I should have known better. It wasn’t his voice that was screaming. And screaming still. And it wasn’t Gabriel’s style to be caught unaware, unprepared. I remembered when he stood up in the living area of my small cabin, confident, strong, in control. Losing a limb to scum like these men? Not possible. No Way.

The cries continued and I knew Snake had not stopped at a hand. He’d gone for the gut, moved to the heart, and now he’d take out the throat. Limb, gut, heart, throat. The best Runners could complete the kill ritual in seconds.

FTC Advisory: Dorchester Publishing provided me with a copy of Tsunami Blue. No goody bags, sponsorships, “material connections,” or bribes were exchanged for my review. In addition, I don’t receive affiliate fees for anything purchased via links from my site.… (plus d'informations)